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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 1:51 pm
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(Copy and pasted biznitches!)
Tribal affiliation: Cheyenne
This is the Cheyenne name for the Creator (God.) In English he is often referred to as Great Medicine, Great One, or the Great Spirit; Maxemaheo and Maxematasooma are longer Cheyenne names literally meaning "Great God" and "Great Spirit." Maheo is a divine spirit without human form or attributes and is rarely personified in Cheyenne folklore. In some myths, Maheo is referred to as Heammawihio, which means "Spider Above." This may be an appellation borrowed from their Arapaho kinfolk, who referred to the Creator this way to differentiate him from the earthly Spider figure. Maheo is by far the more common name. It is pronounced similar to mah-hey-yoh in Cheyenne.
"The Great Spirit" is the English translation of the name of the creator god in many Native American traditions, particularly Algonquian tribes. Since Algonquian tribes were the first Native American cultures encountered by English speakers, "Great Spirit" became a common term referring to Native American creator deities in general, and was also frequently used as the word for "God" in translations of Christian texts into Native American languages. Indeed, many Native American people consider the Great Spirit and the Christian God to be one and the same. Other Native American people are less receptive to this idea, believing that today's notion of the Great Spirit was mostly constructed by missionaries. The truth is probably somewhere in the middle-- many Native American tribal traditions definitely did include some form of Great Spirit in their creation myths and religious rituals, but some tribes never had such traditions until after colonization. And in other tribes, while there had always been the belief in a Great Spirit or Great Mystery that provided order to the spiritual world, this belief system became significantly altered after contact with Christianity and modern conceptions of the Great Spirit may not be a very accurate representation of the original Native spirituality.
The herd and family are huge believers in spirits. Hania Shen and his sister Adalyn (Not in the herd) are the only ones that can see spirits as well as speak to them. (Staff knows this already in case you are wondering)
No one and I mean no one else in the family can see or speak to them. Not even Hania Shen's or Adalyn's children. Everyone else believes in spirits even though they can't see them, they know they exist thanks to Hania.
Being a spiritually based family, some members are also religious. Nidawi is probably the most religious in the herd next to Gabriel's brother, whenever I get him, who wears symbolic religious jewelry. So that is something that is also accepted into the herd.
Hania Shen isn't very strict when it comes to someone's belief. He will accept anything that someone believes in as long as it's not whoring around and being slutty. He won't tolerate that or let you stay long in the herd.
Hania Shen is not going to discriminate against anyone's sexual preference. He is a gay stallion with a lovemate. So gays, lesbians, and straights are accepted into the herd. One thing he doesn't like is random flings and whoring. He understands surrogacy and doesn't have a problem with that obviously, but blatant whoring he won't tolerate. He is a strong believer in monogamy and lifemating.
With that being said, Hania Shen will not let any harpies join the herd. He doesn't hate them or think they are disgusting, he just doesn't agree with their beliefs. Plus having a few in the herd with strong hatred for them won't make him accept them even more.
Alpha
Obviously there can only be one and spot has been filled, but his duty is to take care of the herd. He has to guide them and make sure all members are accounted for as well as safe.
Protector
Only one spot here and it will only be Gabriel to take on a position like this. He protects not only the alpha, but everyone else in the herd, so if there is trouble it's best to let him know before anyone else. He wouldn't want to trouble Hania over something that he could squash himself.
Heirs/Second in Command
When Hania Shen isn't around they are obligated to fill his spot. So not many are picked for this spot and usually be only be his sons unless a Soq really proves his or herself.
Priestess/Priest
Those devoted to a lifetime of healing both physically and mentally should only be up for a task like this. They usually are the ones most connected with the spiritual essences, but that might not always be the case. They can also bring something unique to the herd, so what that may be is totally up for discussion.
Entertainers
This can be anything from singer to dancer. But its not in the way you think. They will do spiritual dances and sing hymns or prayers. They are there to honor the dead not make a mockery of their souls.
Healers
Self explanatory
Warriors
This is their life. They will be trained by Gabriel so they won't have much of a life outside of battling until they reach adulthood if they are foals and are strong enough to give Gabriel a good enough fight if they are already adults. They will have to be strong to endure something like this because Gabriel is one tough trainer and won't tolerate weaklings in his training grounds.
Scouts
Obviously they will check around to make sure their isn't any danger in the area.
Teacher
This spot is for Soq who are willing to help teach the children of the herd as well as adults. They can be a teacher of various things so it's a pretty open role. Just make sure your ready to explain what they will be a teacher of.
Storyteller
A role where stories are told to the foals mainly, but they could also be told to adults. Romance stories, ghost stories, funny stories, etc. That is just some of the stories that could be told so the range is pretty broad.
Other Members
Don't have a member that fits into the other roles? Well they will go here.
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 3:29 pm
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 3:32 pm
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 3:54 pm
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 4:14 pm
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 4:16 pm
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 4:18 pm
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 4:19 pm
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 4:20 pm
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 4:21 pm
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 4:21 pm
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