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Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 5:35 pm
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Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 6:32 pm
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Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 6:52 pm
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Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 6:55 pm
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Coloration & Breed Requirements
Within the pride there is no limitation on coloration on markings, with the exception of a crescent moon that is on the foreheads of all of those that inhabit the pride as well as the tattoo's that encompass the SoA's face. Please bear in mind that lions born outside of the pride will not have these markings. Meaning if a male goes out of the pride and flings with a female his cubs will not carry the markings.
As for breed requirements, again there is no limit. However, there will always be more lions then any other species. Species may interbreed with one another with no conflicts and hybrids are not looked down upon. (Fertile or Infertile) Again, fertile creatures are more 'praised' then ones that can't due to their ability to expand the pride but no one will be labeled as an outcast within the pride just because they can't.
Naming Requirements: There is a naming requirement for those born within the pride! It is required that SoA born within the pride have a Celtic/Gaelic (Irish, Scottish) name or a Native American name.
Mating & Flinging: Both flinging and mating is allowed within the pride and outside of the pride. Mating is a very sacred bond that can never be broken while in the pride. Members may leave the pride and break their mating, but they will not be let back in. There is however another option. Pride members have the option to be a Bonded Pair. A bonded pair is basically like dating. While mating is the actual marriage. Bonded pairs are usually adolescents and young adults who are interested in another but are not sure yet how they fit together and thus want to 'test the waters'. Bonded pairs can remain just as that for the duration of their lives if they do not wish to make the leap into matehood.
Religion: Seòrsa-fala is a semi-religious pride that worships the goddess Bast. She represents night, which is when the pride is active. They pray to her for whatever their needs may be, hoping that she will answer them. In return they hold special ceremonies in her honor and try to uphold the greatest respect for her decisions. (Such as scarce food in the pride, ect) Although she is hardly involved in the pride and does not know they worship her.
Ceremonies:
Marked: When a new cub is born into the pride they receive a crescent moon on their forehead by one of the trackers. Upon reaching adulthood a special ceremony is held in which Sgiach will paint their crescent moon purple. This means that they are a full member of the pride and can now take a mate. However, if they do die but are 'rescued' by divine intervention they will become a Red Fledgling. They will still have the marking ceremony but instead of purple their marking will be painted red.
Tattoo's: Within the pride everyone will gain tattoo's that will line the outside of their faces. These tattoos will be earned through many types of trails, and also by completing each milestone (cub, juvenile, adolescent, adult). They are seen as a gift from the Goddess and how they expand is through trials and milestones. OOCly they will be bred onto SoA born within the pride and will grow as they do.
Red Fledgling: For those adolescents that do not make the change, at least not completely they will 'die'. They will actually be in more of a coma state for a couple days. (In roleplay though it will be a week) When they awake they will need to find the 'light' so to speak within themselves in order to become full members of the pride. These members have a high blood lust and thus are seen as dangerous until the find the 'light'. There will also be a group of red vampires that will sadly remain evil but they will be unable to become full vampires (but they will be able to become adults).
Ruaig: Ruaig translates to hunt. When a SoA reaches the juvenile stage they will be tossed together with other juveniles and led to the hunting areas of the pride. Here they will be taught how to hunt in a safe environment which will prepare them for the major hunt when they reach the adolescent stage.
When a SoA becomes a adolescent they will be led away to the boarders of the pride where they will be left all alone to hunt for themselves. In order to return to the pride they must successfully kill an animal and bring it back for the pride. If they fail to do this they will not be kicked out, but will be left to do it again or in more extreme cases put back in a group with juveniles.
Weddings: Weddings are probably one of the most respected rituals within the pride. In order to become official mates the pair must go in front of the bonding tree where they tie two pieces of hide together on the tree branch. Then they must spend the night there and consummate their marriage.
Birth: When a SoA has had cubs (either within the pride or brings them back) a large festival will be held where they will be officially given their name and will be proclaimed a fledgling. This festival will last from dusk until dawn.
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Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:25 pm
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