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Post by Jason on Sept 15, 2012 8:15:14 GMT -5
Taurus
Maned Wolf – Chrysocyon brachyurus
Taurus’s don’t put up with any crap, not even from their own pups; and especially from the adults. Discipline, honor, respect; the least they expect from anyone who wants to be called a Taurus.
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Post by Jason on Sept 15, 2012 8:18:05 GMT -5
Ranks:
Dux: The leader, expected to be strong, and brave. Never showing fear in the face of death, instilling brave and victorious thoughts into the pack members. May be male or female. Chosen by Taurus. May be two if they are mates.
Imperator: The second in command. In charge if the Dux is ill, injured, or unavailable. Also expected to show no fear in danger. Two, male and female. May or may not be mates.
Flaminis: The medics of the pack. Experienced in herbs and healing. They also serve as the link to Taurus. They are the only ones who can directly contact him, other than the Dux.
Vetus: The advisers and trainers. They train the pups and advise the Dux.
Bellator: The warriors and fighters. They train with the Sicariorum until around the middle of training. They are trained in skillful, organized and systematic battle. Usually tending to use brute force opposed to anything else.
Sicarius: The assassins, scouts, and spies. They train with the Bellatorum until the middle. They are trained in silent, stealthy killing. Tending to rely on their surroundings, craftiness, and speed to get the job done.
Mater: The mothers. Either expecting or already have pups to take care of. Remain in this position until the pups become Discipulus.
Discipulus: The next generation. Trained in whatever area they would like to pursue. An Iuvenes becomes a Discipulus when they are 5 or 6 months old and leave when they turn 1 year old.
Iuvenes: The pups, they stay Iuvenes until deemed able to become a Discipulus.
Plurals: Duces, Imperatorum, Flamines, Bellatorum, Sicariorum, Matres
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Post by Jason on Sept 15, 2012 8:21:47 GMT -5
Rules
• No killing pack mates unless you’ve talked to me and the person you would be killing.
• No powerplaying, godmodding, mary-sues, gary-sues or anything like that. It will NOT be tolerated. It is unnecessary.
• Be respectful, your character may be a jerk IC, but there’s no need to be one OOC.
• Don’t go overboard on gore/blood. We all have imaginations.
• Two character limit. I don’t want a bunch of inactive repeats clogging the ranks.
• No neons, please… I like my eyes and I’d rather not burn them.
• Please attempt to be active. I know it’s not always possible, we have lives, but at least make an effort.
Pack Rules
• You must notify me if you plan to be mates with someone or plan to have a pup with someone.
• Obey those in authority over you
• Mate within the group. We don’t need a strange, mutant showing up. If the pup isn’t a pureblood the pup will be exiled along with the parent.
• Sparing/dueling is allowed but please avoid murdering fellow pack mates.
• By disobeying orders from any of your superiors you are subject to punishment as seen fit by the Dux or Imperator
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Post by Jason on Sept 15, 2012 8:27:56 GMT -5
Punishments:
A light cuff to the snout
Reduced rations
A sharp bite to the ear or a hard knock on the back or skull
The break of a paw to signify defeat; demanding submission and respect
Confinement within the den, military release, rarely banishment or death by a group or the Dux
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Post by Jason on Sept 15, 2012 8:40:59 GMT -5
Terms:
"Mors Stipant": a group of wolves sent as a punishment to kill a wolf or
wolves.
"Sanare Disciplina": Training to become a Flaminis
"Abscondito Disciplina": Training to become a Sicarius
"Pugnare Disciplina": Training to become a Bellator
"Donum": The small portion of the hunt, a gift to Taurus
"Caerimonias": Ceremonies celebrating a special event or person
"Poena": Punishment given for directly disobeying orders, rules, or the ways of the pack
“Gratias ago Taurus”: “Thank Taurus” said by all after a Donum
"Caelum": Basically heaven. The resting place where a ‘good’ maned wolf stays with Taurus forever
"Gehennam": The opposite of Caelum. A dark, empty place, void of Taurus
These terms aren't always used. They are mostly used for ceremonial purposes.
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Post by Jason on Sept 15, 2012 8:51:18 GMT -5
Training Aspects:
Some of the things Taurus's focus on in training.
Organization
Discipline
Systematization
Persistence
Focus
Respect
Honor
Training Exercises
• Sky Watching
• Field Games
• WarFare
• Double Training
• Group Training
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Post by Jason on Sept 15, 2012 8:53:02 GMT -5
Diet and Territory
Due to the scarce environment, we usually don’t hunt large prey. Mostly we feed on small mammals (like rodents and hares), birds, the occasional fish, and rarely plants. We often kill our prey by biting on the neck or back, and shaking it violently if necessary. The territory is crisscrossed by paths that we create as we hunt, patrol and train.
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Post by Jason on Sept 15, 2012 8:56:32 GMT -5
Size and Coloration
Pups
Tiny and black when born they soon grow a bit taller than normal pups and their fur lightens slightly.
Adults
Tall and thin, we have coats ranging from light tan, to dark brown; all are shades of their element, Earth.
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