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 Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2014 3:59 pm
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All packs start somewhere, but where this pack’s true start was, no one truly knows. Though as all packs start, they begin with a group. A small group of dogs with shared interests and ideas and a shared religion, carrying them across the lands. As the group grew, so did their ideas and beliefs. The group stuck together, sharing their culture with one another as they travelled on well-worn paths, and some not so worn. Together, they wander as long as the wind sweeps across the lands.
In the recent past, the Matriarch Symr stepped down, leaving the pack to her daughter Aeolus. As the pack transitioned into new leadership, there was unrest, and the pack remained stationary as they settled into the new dynamics. They continue along their path to the next destination.
The Aérastouvíos is a nomadic pack. They travel along similar lines for each cycle, though new paths, alliances, and areas are found constantly. They, in particular, follow the direction of the wind. The Goddess (of the wind) is said to guide them. While there are few that can read the wind, it is required for the Matriarch to be able to read them before she steps into the role. Other Wind Readers act as council, aiding the matriarch as she leads the pack.
The Wind Readers, called Rous, are made up of four dogs and must have their Ousía just as the leader must have hers, before she becomes the Matriach. The Ousía are always Avians, being connected to the wind as a part of their whole existence, they are more connected to the wind than dogs are.
Avians (called Ousía) hold a special place in the pack - they are seen as the physical manifestation of a dog’s Soul - their very essence. While it is not unusual for for a dog to not have an Ousía. It can mean the pair simply have not found each other yet - OOCly, sometimes birds are hard to come by, so there’s a freedom in that. Those that attempt to bond with other creatures that are not avians are regarded with suspicion and may be moved out of the pack - likely left with an Allied pack of the dog's chosing/. The Matriach and Wind Readers must always have Avians to even come into the role. Seers are rumored to be able to see through the eyes of their Ousía and are revered within the pack. Though there is no official rank for Seers, they are often cared for very well and treated as children of the Wind Goddess.
Feathers take in important role in the pride as well. Feathers come from the Ousía and symbolize the bond between the dog and the Ousía. Artisans are often commissioned to make a charm for the bonds to wear. That is the only time an Artisan may use feathers in a craft. Feathers from an Ousía can only be given to a life-mate or children of the dog. Feathers are used in ceremonies and are a sign of great importance. They often show family history. Children get feathers, usually from their mother, though both parents may bestow the children with feathers. Adopted pups are often gifted feathers as well.
Life Mates are often a quiet affair between the members of a dog’s close (or chosen) family, though they may invite more. In the ceremony, the dogs will exchange a feather of their Ousía, symbolizing that their souls are combined. This ceremony isn’t performed particularly often, as it is viewed as completely serious and binding for the duration of a dog’s life. Widows are expected not to re-marry, but there is no stigma on breeding. The pack is Matriarchal, so the male will always leave his family and belong to the female's. In the case of same-gendered mates, they would belong to either the higher-ranking mate's family, or decided among the mates.
The pack is particular about birth and the process revolving around it. When a member becomes pregnant, they are assigned one or more healers and are guarded more closely by the entire pack. Depending on the situation, the pack usually stays in the same location until the birth of the pups. Sometimes, mothers are left in trusted packs or prides until the pups are old enough to travel. When the pups are old enough to travel with the pack, a ceremony is held to welcome them, often on a calm, breezy day.
When any member returns to the pack from a journey, they are greeted usually by close friends and family, and usually the leader. Reconnecting with the pack is important, and re-establishes the bonds between the members. Most often, Mothers, Liaisons, Pathfinders, and Sentries are at the receiving end of this affection, though anyone who leaves the pack and returns will be greeted this way. Reconnecting is a way for a pack to bond collectively. Mothers and pups are often celebrated the most, as new life is brought to the pack.
Most often, it is pathfinders that leave the pack. They are charged with finding new routes, seeing as the wind kind of travels everywhere. They can seek new paths by following a direction of the wind that the main pack is not traveling. They will, in turn, speak with a wind reader after they reconnect with the pack. The pair often collaborates with leader to expand the travel area of the pack as they follow new routes to expand their trade lines and food sources.
The pack, as they travel, will trade items that are made by artisans, or even food and information, for safe passage, shelter, and other such valuables. Trade is an important part of the pack's culture, and expands constantly as the pack grows and explores new areas. |
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Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2014 3:59 pm
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History
The pack started as an idea. A simple, spark of imagination by a dog named Koin. He spread his idea, accompanied by his daughter, Symr. However, early into the idea, Koin was captured and forced to live as a slave.
His daughter, however, kept on, wandering around and collecting members to continue on the idea. The pack blossomed under her ruling, a soft-spoken girl though she was. She wasn’t truly suited to lead, but tried her best to keep it going. She passed the pack down to her first-born daughter, Aeolus as soon as her daughter became of age.
Current Events
Aeolus has recently taken over the pack as the Matriarch. She’s trying to find her footing and lead the pack properly.
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Festivals & Ceremonies
Wind Dance Festival: Text
Festival Name: Text
Festival Name: Text
Marriage Ceremonies: Text
Funeral Ceremonies: Text
Naming Ceremonies: Text
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Laws
Law: Text
Law: Text
Trials
Criminal Trial: Text
Civil Trial: Text
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General Location
The pack is completely nomadic. The land, climate, and other details change based on where they are in their path.
Currently Located
Nil’nocere Lands: This pride is very open in its stance on outsiders and allows the pack through whenever they feel like it. The land is roughly near the coast around a rough, patchy land. It gets foggy in the early morning, though the fog is burned off near midday.
Alliances
Nil-nocere: This pride is a coalition of healers. They allow the pack to wander through and may share tips with the healers in the pack. Sometimes, their Seekers will travel with the pack for a ways.
Tangambili: This pack was also lead by a grandchild of Koin. While this pack is stationary, it still has Wind as a heavy influence in the pack. The pack may stop by here for visits and participate in some of their ceremonies.
Neutral Allies
None - these are packs/prides that allow passage through the lands, but will mostly avoid each other.
Enemies
None - these are packs/prides that will NOT allow passage through the lands and will actively seek to disspell this pack from their lands. |
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Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2014 4:00 pm
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Royal Class
Lailapás [Hurricane | Matriarch]: the leader of the pack, and always female. The Lailapás guides the pack from place to place and is the one to speak to the leader of whatever pride/pack they come across to make sure their passing through the lands without harm.
Sifoúnas [Tornado | Consort]: A trusted partner and mate to the leader of the pride. They make sure the matriarch is safe when they venture into new territories.
Ánemos [Air | Heir]: The child selected to take over the position of matriarch; usually the matriarch’s oldest daughter.
Leader Class
Thýella [Gale | Head Hunter]: Limited. This is a member that has proven themselves in leadership and skills with hunting. They lead a party and instruct young, aspiring hunters. RP Required: 5 RPs, at least 2 full hunt RPs. -- 0/1
Kataigída [Thunderstorm | Officer]: Limited. A solider that has proven themselves in leadership skills may be promoted. They generally organize troops to make sure the whole pack is covered. RP Required: 5 RPs, at least 2 full ‘border’ patrol RPs -- 0/1
Pnoí [Breath | Head Healer]: Limited. A healer that is very skilled in their role. They are charged with training new healers as well as regular healer duties. RP Required: 5 RPs, at least 2 full healing RPs -- 0/1
Rous [Current | Wind Reader]: Limited. Wind Readers are those that are particularly skilled with following the path the Wind Goddess has deigned. Most of the time, these are Seers, but not always. These members normally get together and act as a council to the Matriarch, or help guide others on their personal paths. RP Required: 5 RPs -- 1/1
Adult Class
Ripí [Gust | Hunter]: Default rank. These members hunt for the whole pack and compile the food. They are often the swiftest and most skilled.
Trikymía [Storm | Soldier]: Because the pack travels constantly, they have a need for a lot of strong members, just to make sure the pack stays as safe as possible - especially when traveling through lands. This rank includes Guards and Sentries.
Eispnéo [inhale | Healer]: Healers are important to the pack, seeing as ailments can come by pretty quickly, especially in newer areas or accidental encroachment on enemy territory. Some healers focus in child-birthing and child-care, or other such things that may aid the pack.
Youth Class
Aéras [Wind | Adolescent]: Not quite adults, these members are more sure of themselves in their wanderings. At this stage, the adolescent take their [COMING OF AGE CEREMONY]. Normally an avian will bond to your character at this age, though younger is not uncommon.
Aeráki [Breeze | Youth]: The children of the pack. They are just starting their journey in life and are closely protected.
Low Class
Akómi [Stillness | Provisionary]: Adults and Adols that join the pride are placed here until they are adopted completely into the main pack. From here, they must complete a Rite of Passage to become full members.
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Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2014 4:04 pm
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Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2014 9:25 am
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Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2014 3:23 pm
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Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 2:00 pm
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Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 7:35 pm
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Posted: Mon May 25, 2015 11:01 am
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Posted: Mon May 25, 2015 11:03 am
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