Serpent River Pack [CLOSED]

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Serpent River Pack

Trust in Ability

Happiness in Secrecy

Survival in Adaptability

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Rules

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>Please do not join if you cannot download maps.

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>Please make sure your character is put together properly.

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>Please submit an application both here and at the species topic.  Located here.

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>Please be able to form coherent sentences while writing.  By this I mean please type out words completely.  Use punctuation.  Capitalize anything that needs to be capitalized.  Etc.

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>Please be civil when out of character.  Characters arguing is fine, even encouraged.  Players arguing, not so much.

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>Please keep foul and derogatory language to a minimum.  Be aware of your audience.

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>Keep mating to a whisper.  Please don't broadcast it for the entire pack to hear.

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>There is a limit of four characters per player.  This is to keep players from being bogged down by characters they don't use.

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>Only one character in a position of authority per player.

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>The Alpha's word is law.

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>Activity checks will be Saturdays between 1 and 5 pm Central Standard time.

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History

Generations ago, the future Serpent River wolves had a holy war declared against them, known as the Purge.  Their practices were unusual, and the smaller wolf-packs surrounding them felt threatened by them.  The smaller packs united, systematically hunting down any future Serpentes they could find.  The future Serpentes fled, but the Purge did not end.  They were followed, and anywhere they tried to settle, driven away from.  They developed special abilities that allowed them to hide from their pursuers.  It started with the retractable claws.  From there their front legs gained the ability to swivel so their paws could face upwards.  However, they didn't fully escape them until they gained the ability to mask their scent.  They used these abilities to finally escape their hunters one and for all, ending the Purge.  They found their home by a winding river resembling a slithering snake, and claimed the large territory as their own.  They hunt the hills, swamplands, forest, and plains, and sleep in an elaborate caves system fondly called the Honeycomb.  To this day they are wary of outsiders, and keep an eye on them when they are in their territory.

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Territory & Den

 

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Ranks

Alpha Male&Female

• The two most dominant members of the pack.  Normally a mated pair, there have been cases of a single Alpha never choosing a mate, and of homosexual Alphas having mates other than each-other.  Make all major decisions, but leave punishments to the Optio and Domina.

Beta Male&Female

• The Alpha's enforcers and confidants.  Can be a mated pair, but it is not the rule.  They handle major disturbances within the pack, and deal with outsiders.

Optio

• Head soldier, male.  Ensures the orders of the Alphas and Betas are carried out.  Handles all major punishments among the male population.  This rank is only obtained after being a Centurion for four years and being hand-picked by the Alphas and Betas.

Domina

• Head soldier, female.  Ensures the orders of the Alphas and Betas are carried out.  Handles all major punishments among the female population.  This rank is only obtained after being a Matriarch for four years and being hand-picked by the Alphas and Betas.

Justicar-do not apply

• Executioner, either gender.  Handles all death-sentences.  Is normally treated with great respect spurred by fear.

Shaman

• The healer of the pack, either gender.  Has great knowledge, and is normally sought out for advice.  Heals both mind and body.

Sentinal

• Head Infiltrator.  Organizes scouting parties and informs Betas of important information.

Pililae

• Head hunter.  Forms and leads hunting parties.  While hunting his/her orders trump even those of the Alphas.

Matron

• Teacher and head babysitter.  Female.  Teaches pups the history and ways of the pack.

Centurions-only ten at max

• The elite force of male soldiers.  Started as Hunters. They are usually the bigger, stronger, and more loyal wolves in the pack. Their job is to greet visitors, as well as chase them away if there seems to be a threat.  They defend the Pack in times of danger, acting as shock-troops.  They assist the hunters with the larger game.

Matriarchs-only ten at max

• The small, elite force of female soldiers.  Started as Hunters.  Are normally smaller in number than Centurions.  They are usually the bigger, stronger, and more loyal wolves in the pack. Their job is to greet visitors, as well as chase them away if there seems to be a threat.  They defend the Pack in times of danger, acting as shock troops.  They assist the hunters with the larger game.

Infiltrators

• Scouts.  Patrol the territory, observing prey movement and watching out for outsiders.  They tend to be the lighter, smaller wolves with a knack for stealth.  They are to report any important changes to the Alpha and Beta.  In times of danger, they act as guerrilla fighters, biting the enemy's heels, then disappearing, only to strike again when least expected.

Hunters

• Both genders.  Hunt enough so the stocks do not run low.  Normally hunt on their own, but will band together with other pack members to form hunting parties.  They tend to be the largest group, with many wolves to ensure everyone gets enough to eat.  In times of danger, they act as infantry, being the ones the enemy focuses on.

Babysitters-only five at one time.

• Watch the pups when they are not with their parents or learning.  Normally the first job a wolf is assigned.

Un-ranked Pack Members

• Not all wolves hold positions, either for being new additions to the pack or not having defined their abilities yet. The Alphas take great care in selection of which position a wolf will be allowed to maintain. As the pack members age, their actions will dictate if they are to be advanced.  Also, after retiring from their former assignment, they become higher-ranking pack-members.

Pups-do not apply

• The future of the pack.  Remain pups until they reach one year of age.

Omega-do not apply

• The Omega may be the lowest ranking member of the pack, but it is essential.  It provides a release for the aggression and frustrations of the pack, and is likely to invoke play behavior from others to relieve stress.  Without it, the entire hierarchy would collapse upon itself.  The Omega eats last and must constantly assert itself as the lowest ranking member, but it is there by choice.  It can easily advance in rank if it desires, but is normally content with where it is.

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Application

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Pack Members

Males- 2

Females- 5

Pups- 0

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Leaders

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Alphas

Astrid

Age: 7 Years
Gender: Female
Mate: None
Personality: Astrid is a strong and trustworthy leader.  She is caring, listening to complaints and attempting to do whatever is possible to correct them.  However, she doesn't tolerate laziness.  She expects each pack member to do their job, regardless of their personal feelings.  She worked hard to overcome the natural shortcomings of her gender, thus is more outgoing than the average female.  Regardless, she still has the species' uneasiness around outsiders, and she tends to be a little sharp and borderline hostile around them.
In-Game Username: Toast and Jam
Forum Username: Toast
Time Zone: Central Standard Time; -6 hours

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Betas

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Optio

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Domina

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Justicar

Xina

Age: 4 Years
Gender: Female
Mate: N/A
Personality: Xina is like every other wolf, but she has somewhat a psychotic side that comes out at random times, this reason is unknown, when she is her usual self she's nice and always obeys direct orders from Higher ranks than herself.
In-Game Username: Kiyoi
Forum Username: Kiyoi
Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time; -7 hours

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Shaman

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Sentinal

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Pililae

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Military

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Centurions

Caspian

Age: 4 years/ Adult
Gender: Male/Brute
Mate: None
Personality: Caspian is a very kind wolf. He is usually very calm and rational, though can get a bit of a temper when dealing with overly rude or arrogant wolves. He's a great fighter, and can really be very aggressive in a battle situation. He's a large wolf, for his species, and really isn't a very fast runner. Though what he lacks in speed, he makes up for in stamina. Caspian loves pups and would make a good father despite the fact that he can sometimes be a bit too overprotective of those he cares for. Caspian has always preferred the thrill of battle over the quiet patience that hunting requires and it shows when he does hunt.
In-Game Username: Bri-Lanie
Forum Username: BriLanie

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Matriarchs

Rebellion

Age: 1 1/2
Gender: Female
Mate: None
Personality: Rebellion is miscevious and kind.She keeps to herself alot and doesn't talk much.She is painfully shy and is usually turned down by potential friends and has the playfulness of an omega.But in other packs, she was trusting and almost became alpha female..Until her soon-to-be mate was murdered.Her shyness gets the best of her alot.But if she ever got into a pack, she would become a very trust worthy member with confidence and pride.
In-Game Username: DeathHowl
Forum Username: Kierra
Time Zone: Eastern Time Zone(Nova Scotia,Canada)
Rank: Matriarch

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Infiltrators

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Hunters

Raven

Age: 3 1/2 years
Gender: Female
Mate: N/A
Personality: Raven is... Despite her looks, she's quite submissive and overly shy. She doesn't enjoy fighting, and these qualities probably SHOULD have made her omega, but she's not. It takes someone with a lot of patience to get her to open up, and she won't do that for many, but once she does she can be a great friend. She's very level-headed, and it's often that her close friends will come to her for advice.
On a physical note- explaining why she isn't omega- her small, very slim build makes it easy for her to catch smaller prey and kill it quickly. Due to vigorous self-training and the urge to make something of herself, she has unusually high stamina. Because of this, she can run at high speeds for quite a while, making it easy for her to run bigger prey down until it's too tired to run from the actual hunting group. Once said 'large prey' becomes tired, she'll back down and let the bigger wolves deliver the final blow. She doesn't enjoy killing, no matter what it is. Even if it's just a pitiful squirrel, she has to constantly remind herself that when hunting it's for the pack, and its death was not wasted. One of her personal rituals is, just before it dies, she gets down to eye-level with her prey and lets it know its death was not in vain. Some think she's a bit whacky because of her self-proclaimed connection with other animals, but it's the fact that she DOES have this connection that keeps her going.
In-Game Username: KuririLove
Forum Username: Kuriri
Time Zone: Alaska Standard Time; -9 Hours

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Civilians

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Matron

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Babysitters

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Un-ranked Pack Members

Malin

Age: 4 Years
Gender: Female
Mate: None
Personality: Malin is a very smiley and happy SRW To be around. Although she is shy when she first meets someone, she will easly warm up to them. She is very protective over Close friends, but not her family, and she thinks her family is tough enough to fend for themselves. She doesn't like to mention her past alot, but would be happy to talk a little about it. Malin is always rooting for a adventure to go on, But when she does, she wants to take the safe route. She is careful about following people she doesn't really know, as she thinks they could be tricking her. Malin rarley gets Sad and Angry and she normally takes serious matters calmly and seriously, as she is very loyal to the pack.
In-Game Username: IvyWolf
Forum Username: Maddie

Time Zone: Greenwhich mean time/British Summer time; +1 hour

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Pups

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Omega

Drasko

Age: 3 Years
Gender: Male
Mate: None
Personality: Drasko is a 3 year old wolf. He acts like a teen a lot, but he will try not to slack off or be lazy unless he is tired or in a bad mood. He is usually very snappy, but he's nice once you get to know him or work with him. He is usually trying to work as hard as he possibly can, but when he's in a pranking mood, he can pretty much try to play around. He can be a bit flirty with females, though he's trying to snap out of it. (Hehe...) But despite his weird emotions and his "weirdness", he will do anything for the pack, even if it means risking his life.
In-Game Username: wolfgirl56
Forum Username: ~*~Crystal~*~

Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time; -6 hours

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Relations

Allies

Allies are welcomed in the pack's territory and dens without questioning.  They have prey and shelter rights, and their cubs/pups can be fostered by the pack if so desired.  They may call on the pack for aid in times of hardship and war, in return for aiding the pack in such times.




Enemies

Enemies are not welcome in the pack's territory, and will be driven off or killed if discovered.  Enemies can never enter the dens, as it is the pack's safe-house.  They have the right to a swift death, and their body will be taken outside territory lines so it may be collected by it's people.  Any enemy cubs/pups will be taken by the pack as hostages if found on pack territory.  If the ransom is not paid, they will be kept as prisoners until they are able to fend for themselves.  They will then decide whether to join the pack, or leave, never to return to pack territory again.

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Application

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Roleplay Status


Not started

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Announcements

Sat, Sept 3, 2011

Results of today's activity check: 0 members present.

Wed, Aug 31, 2011

We are now allied with Crescent Miles Cheetah Tribe.  If in the course of our role play we encounter trouble, we can count on them to assist.  We are also expected to aid them if they need us.  From now on, the killing and consumption of any Cheetah will be cause for banishment or death, as it is for cannibalism.

Also, I think I will begin activity checks.  No role playing is needed, though it can occur.  Saturdays would probably be best between 1 and 5 pm Central Standard Time (-6 hours).  If this time conflicts with anything, let me know, and I'll make a better time frame.

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m....murr? o3o Hurghh..

Raven



Age: 3 1/2
Gender: Female
Mate: N/A
Personality: Raven is... Despite her looks, she's quite submissive and overly shy. She doesn't enjoy fighting, and these qualities probably SHOULD have made her omega, but she's not. It takes someone with a lot of patience to get her to open up, and she won't do that for many, but once she does she can be a great friend. She's very level-headed, and it's often that her close friends will come to her for advice.
On a physical note- explaining why she isn't omega- her small, very slim build makes it easy for her to catch smaller prey and kill it quickly. Due to vigorous self-training and the urge to make something of herself, she has unusually high stamina. Because of this, she can run at high speeds for quite a while, making it easy for her to run bigger prey down until it's too tired to run from the actual hunting group. Once said 'large prey' becomes tired, she'll back down and let the bigger wolves deliver the final blow. She doesn't enjoy killing, no matter what it is. Even if it's just a pitiful squirrel, she has to constantly remind herself that when hunting it's for the pack, and its death was not wasted. One of her personal rituals is, just before it dies, she gets down to eye-level with her prey and lets it know its death was not in vain. Some think she's a bit whacky because of her self-proclaimed connection with other animals, but it's the fact that she DOES have this connection that keeps her going.
In-Game Username: KuririLove
Forum Username: Kuriri
Time Zone: Alaska Standard Time; -9 Hours
Roleplay Sample: I whimpered and hid my face under my mane as I hastily made my way through the clearing. I didn't much enjoy being around... others. I knew them all quite well, but I knew some a bit more than others. It's not that I didn't like them, it's just... Not many of them like me.
I weaved my way through the crowd, ducking and whimpering every time this wolf or that wolf stepped on me or bumped into me. Those were accidents of course, but... Some of the pain I received wasn't an accident...
I had almost made it to my goal, when I felt a sudden surge of pain spiral throughout my body and I felt myself on the ground in an instant.
"Raven, watch where you're going to worthless cur!" Roared a male wolf. Apparently I had bumped into him, or maybe he was having a bad day and needed someone to pick on, but nonetheless he began growling inwardly, shoving me to the side. I yelped, drawing attention to myself as I doubled over and was flung to the ground. I hit the ground with a thud, breathing heavily and mentally willing the pain away as it ebbed and slowly faded. All around me eyes narrowed, scowls formed, and whispers were passed from canine to canine.
"She's so worthless!"
"She should have been omega.."
"I know, right!? She's so weak!"
"It's her hunting skills... that's the only reason she isn't at the bottom where she should be."
"Have you seen her!? She talks to her prey as if they understand her, and her them. She's nuts!"
Eventually I stopped listening, flattening my ears and opening my eyes slowly. I sobbed, and, forcing myself to stand, I burst through the crowd, shoving everywolf aside. I ignored any growls, yelps, or verbal complaints. Negativity would have only made it worse. I slowed to a halt and pushed through the bracken into the healer's den, seeking out one of my very few, dear friends. I had meant to go there anyways, but... Now I had more than one reason.


Honestly, I won't be picky about what rank you give her. o-o' I'd prefer Shamen because I actually study how to be a 'medicine cat' (I read the Warriors series; I have a list of wild plants and what they do.) so it would kind of come in handy, but she's also good for hunting, as it mentions in her application so.. Your decision I guess. o-o'

EDIT; *sigh* I forgot to put the code in... Really, I'm too tired to remake this. For some reason when I want to modify my posts it comes up blank, so I'll give you the link for the picture and maybe you could do the code please...? ><' I'm sorry, it's just that I just woke up. It's like 5am and I'm quite lazy in the mornings. o-o'

Picture link; http://i55BannedImageSite/14e8jr4.jpg

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I've put her into Hunters because of the skill set mentioned in her personality and RP sample.