In the time long before the invention of vehicles other than the locomotive, mankind relies solely on the horse. In the working discovery of the Western part of the newly founded United States, resources were little, so man turned to the native wild horse herds that inhabited the plains they sought to settle. Many herds of these mustangs were rounded up in vast numbers for the use of man. Some to be broken in and serve in the mounted Calvary in the constant wars waged upon the Native peoples, others tamed and used for farming work or caravan movement.
The hammer is about to drop on one herd of wild equines, the hidden away Chimera Herd, who are the last large herd in remaining in the area. Because of their desolate location inside confusing canyons, the humans are unable to do a mass roundup, thus slowing their process. However, man is determined, and so horses from this herd are slowly beginning to disappear one by one as they are found by the land-hungry humans.
As a member of the Chimera Herd, capture is a very real and pressing possibility. You notice your herdmates beginning to vanish, and you know exactly why, even the lead stallion has fallen victim to the onslaught of man's needs for equine workers, leaving the herd helpless and directionless. Every day, the humans press farther into your land, and every day your small herd's numbers drop until there are very few left. Soon enough, there will be a lasso around your neck.
Will you fight for your freedom, or give in to the ways of this new man-run world?
With the determination of man ever present, you will most likely end up being captured, though you do have a choice in the matter. In this RP, you will have the choice of who you are captured by. The Cavalry Soldiers for military training, farmers seeking to expand their property, settlers who are in need of wagon pullers, or the Native Americans.
You can either eventually be tamed by the people for their uses, or you can put up a fight and launch a daring escape and obtain your freedom once again.]
Teehee, sorta based off of "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron" Cause I've been obsessing over the soundtrack recently. Shhhhh.
Roleplay Rules
1. Realism is key. If the real life odds of your character escaping from their captivity with the humans is completely unlikely or impossible, don't post it. Stick to facts and details.
2. Know your limits. Simply know the physical limits of a horse when it comes to escape attempts, taming attempts, etc.
3. No one-liners, please. c:
4. No, you do not have to be captured. Though it would be more fun, juss' sayin'. c;
Format:
Name:
Breed:
Age:
Gender:
Physical Appearance(Height, Color, Markings, Scars, etc):
Personality:
History(optional):
Family(optional):
Tamable?(Is your character willing to be/will they eventually be tamed?)
Extra:(Optional)
Current Events:
Current weather: Sunny with patchy clouds
Time of day: Mid-morning
Temperature: Mild, brisk.
