'Fallen from Grace' Collectively referred to as daets’a, 'The Fallen', in reference to their history. Their failure. Not what they hope to one day become. გამოსყიდული, gamosqiduli. Redeemed.
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2015 6:49 pm
History/Background: Off the coast of the southern jungles of kawani is an island surrounded by mist and tragedy...
The island had originally been home to a herd of angeni who were to act as stewards and protectors to the life on the island. As there were no predators, their job was very simple. Time went on as it is wont to do, and life flourished. The island was a paradise. A paradise without predators. So they grew lax in their watch. There was no need for them to act as protectors or guardians, and they slowly started to change.
They turned away from the Spirits and their charge. They grew arrogant, believing themselves to be as gods. So a plague of skinwalkers was sent forth to cleanse the land and wipe out the herd. The majority were slaughtered, the remnants scattered.Even though the angeni herd had turned away and sought in some ways to supplant them, the great spirits were kind, so some survived.
The survivors now had a new purpose. They would hunt down and destroy every last skinwalker. And to this end, the pure angeni decided to relax their prejudices, to mingle their blood with other races to create hunters capable of carrying out their mission...
Present day- The island can no longer support the 'Walkers and Daets'a, and the both have started to make their way to Kawani. The Daets'a however, are divided on the subject, the old guard are hesitant to move at all, or if they should, they believe it should be done slowly and in stages. The new alpha, Lianna, has other ideas. She wants to move everyone as quickly as possible, so long as it proves Kawani is safe and able to provide what the herd needs without causing undue burden on current inhabitants.
She believes it is only in Kawani that they will be able to find a new home that can support them, and it will offer them new strength, new blood, and new ways to fulfill their mission.
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Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2015 6:50 pm
Culture/traditions:
OOC Rules * Daets'a have one mission- to eradicate all evil. Their first priority is to destroy skinwalkers.
* While bolstering herd number is highly encouraged, flings/ONS are looked down upon. Commitment and mating is preferred. While mates are not required to join the herd, they are more than welcome to.
* Offspring of any union with Daets'a members are highly encouraged to be part of the herd, at least until they reach adulthood when they can choose to stay or leave.
* The Herd is not for everyone. So those welcomed in from the outside are permitted to leave the herd at any time, though they will not be welcomed back as a herd member, except under very special circumstances. Though they can still remain with mates and offspring.
Core Values/Beliefs * Some of the core values that define most members of the herd include honor, dignity, excellence and unswerving loyalty and dedication to the Herd and the cause of eradicating all evil.
* Respect and honor the innocent, pure, righteous and the learned. Condemn and destroy the wicked, the evil, the iniquitious and traitors.
* Love the Herd and your family. Do not betray your herd or your family.
* Share what you have with those in need
* Respect the faith of every member of the Herd even if you do not share the same beliefs.
* Work is to be shared equally among all members of the herd.
* No one is above the Law, not even the Alpha themself.
* The Law is hard, but it is Law. Punishment and consequences are clearly spelled out so everyone knows.
* As well as hunting down and destroying evil, the Herd will protect the weak and offer shelter and safe haven to any who ask. They are permitted to remain so long as they do not hurt any members of the herd or break any rules. If they do either, the offer of protection and safety is revoked, and they are run out of herd lands and not permitted back for a period of time.
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2015 6:52 pm
Ceremonies/festivals:
Important Life Events- Commitment Ceremony (perspek’tiuli ts’eremonia პერსპექტიული ცერემონია) - When members of the Herd decide to commit to another - be it lifemating, lovemating, or promising of loyalty among groups of three or more, the entire herd comes together to celebrate. There is usually some form of promising ceremony, and then feasting and well-wishing. The specifics of the event are unique to the members involved and what they want.
Welcome to the World (mivesalmo akhali sits’ots’khle მივესალმო ახალი სიცოცხლე) – When it appears that foals are ready to emerge, the baskets are brought to the Moot, and they are welcomed to the world and into the herd by everyone who can be there. Gifts for the parents and the foal are not uncommon.
Shieldmates / Blood Bound (p’ari dzma ფარი ძმა / siskhlis shekruli სისხლის შეკრული) – Again, a sort of promising ceremony. When two members of the herd swear to be there for one another through everything, to have each other's back, to be tighter than siblings, to be more than blood. In essence, they are are one being. Usually requires that both participants receive a voluntary injury and mingle their blood together. Usually those that choose a shieldmate or blood bound partner, will have only one, but some might choose to have up to three, though no more because the rules and responsibilities governing the relationship are quite extensive.
Farewell (gamosamshvidobebeli გამოსამშვიდობებელი) - When a member of the herd dies, the entire herd comes together to grieve. Usually a nimble fingered familiar or some other entity helps bring fire to burn the corpse and set their soul free to make its way to the stars. This does not extend to those killed as evil, or those who broke herd law. It is seen as an honor to be sent to the stars.
Herd specific- The Challenge (gamotsveva გამოწვევა) - The herd is unusual in that leadership is fairly fluid. It isn't dependant on bloodline, or in the old alpha stepping aside and handing power over to their chosen successor. No, among the daets'a, leadership is determined by ability, cunning, and tenacity. When a foal is born, if they show any aptitude, they are named a candidate for the leadership role, and they begin training until they either attain the position or are beaten/overshadowed by one who is better suited.
The Equinoxes (buniobis ბუნიობის) - When nature is in perfect balance, the light and the dark, good and evil... at this time, the herd relaxes its strict militant ways and celebrate what they truly wish to accomplish, aside from redemption.
Changing of the Guard (shets’vlis gvardia შეცვლის გვარდია) - When the old leader is defeated or steps down to a candidate who has proven themselves worthy, their advisors and council follow suit to make way for the new leader and their supporters.
Successful Hunt (gamarjvebuli nadirobis გამარჯვებული ნადირობის) - The herd's mission is first and foremost to eradicate the threat of skinwalkers. This was, quite simply, going out and finding and killing any skinwalker they might find. These were considered hunts. As proof of success, those who manage to kill a 'walker bring back a trophy from the walker, be it their palt or something specific they are known for, and the herd celebrates.
Justice is Done (iustits’iis msakhurobda იუსტიციის მსახურობდა) - This is an extremely rare event, and one not of rejoicing and celebration, but one of great sadness and mourning. One who has fallen away from the herds strict ideals and teachings, one who knowingly or unknowingly betray the herd for any reason are labelled as traitors and are lower than dirt and driven out of the herd and are denied the sanctuary, protection and efforts of the herd. Depending on the severity of their betrayal, they might even be marked for death. Iustits’iis msakhurobda is held once the traitors are dead and their remains are taken care of, though they are denied the cremation and farewell to the stars.
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Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2015 6:53 pm
Historical Herd ground/Range: An island off the coast, near the southern kawani jungles. It is surrounded by extremely powerful currents that seem to change randomly. The coast tend to be extremely rocky and harsh, with a wind that is near constant, when not covered in a thick mist.
Key places- sp’eroshi siskhlis (სფეროში სისხლის) - Field of Blood. The site where the skinwalkers arrived, and the slaughter of the herd took place. Once a fertile field, it is now a site of devastation. The soil is soakeed in blood and permanently stained red. Nothing grows or lives here anymore.
mkvdari mitsebi (მკვდარი მიწები) – Dead Lands. A territory in the southern portion of the island that was claimed by the skinwalkers. It is a vast sprawling territory, large enough for them to live individually with their own hunting grounds. The land belonging to each individual is suiting to their needs. The one thing they all have in common is the silence and the lack of living beings.
auzi ts’remlebi (აუზი ცრემლები) – Pool of tears. A salt water pool. A holy place. meomari sop’el (მეომრები სოფელ) – Warrior's Village. Safety in numbers. This is where most of the herd 'live', practice, and interact. imitirebuli (იმიტირებული) – The Moot. Where important gatherings are held. Bazari (ბაზარი) - The marketplace. Where members of the herd would trade any goods they gathered, hunted or produced, or any skills or services, with other members of the herd and the select few outsiders allowed in herd lands. sanerge (სანერგე) – The nursery. Where the young were kept and looked after until they were old enough to begin training. mkurnali darbazi (მკურნალი დარბაზი) – healer's hall. Where the sick and wounded were looked after and cared for.
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2015 6:54 pm
Ranks and Responsibilities: lideri (ლიდერი) – Herd Alpha, the one who embodies the laws of the herd and does their absolute best to do what is good and right for all under their care and protection. Can be male or female. samep’os dedop’ali (სამეფოს დედოფალი) – mate(s) of the current alpha. Gender and breed do not matter. They support and advise the Alpha and may on occasion act and speak on the alpha's behalf. brdzent’a (ბრძენთა) - Wise ones, the elders of the herd who know the history of the herd and the past, what has been, mistakes that have been made and can guide the young to prevent those mistakes from occurring again. ambavi mekare (ამბავი მეკარე) - Lore Keeper the one or ones in the herd who were chosen for their exceptional memories and desire for peace to know the history and story of the herd. They know the truth behind the fall, and they never forget. akhalgazrdebi (ახალგაზრდები) – young ones, the foals and young of the herd who have not yet decided their path. sulieri sakhelmdzghvanelo (სულიერი სახელმძღვანელო)- spiritual guide, the herd has no specific religion. each member is free to follow their own beliefs, the spiritual guide simply stands as the conduit between each member of the herd and their deity. They believe in the spiritual, but hold no allegience to any specific deity. Can be male or female. mghvdeli (მღვდელი) – ceremonial officiants. These are the members of the herd who take point in important ceremonies mkurnali (მკურნალი) – healer. Those who look after the sick and injured. bavshvis momvlelze (ბავშვის მომვლელზე) – child caregiver. Those who live/work in the nursery and take care of the foals and young ones mastsavlebeli (მასწავლებელი) – Teachers. gart’obis (გართობის) – Entertainers elch’i (ელჩი)- ambassador khelis samart’lianoba (ხელის სამართლიანობა) – Hand of Justice meurveebis (მეურვეების) – guardians mebaghe (მებაღე) – gardeners mrch’eveli (მრჩეველი) – advisor tsinastsarmetqveli (წინასწარმეტყველი) - prophet ts’ikhis (ციხის) – in charge of prisoners k’imikosi (ქიმიკოსი) – lit. chemist. one who prepares herbal concotions for ceremonies and the healers monadireebi (მონადირეები) – Hunter skautebi (სკაუტები) – Scout meomrebi (მეომრები) – Warrior amghebi (ამღები) – Reaper siskhlis gabrazeba (სისხლის გაბრაზება) – Elite warriors. Their only job was to fight the most evil of evil. They take great pleasure in the kill. lideri kandidati (ლიდერი კანდიდატი) – leadership of the fallen is very fluid. The lideri kandidati are members of the herd who may undergo the challenge, and attempt to overthrow the current alpha.
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Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2015 6:56 pm
Alliances/Enemies
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2015 6:57 pm
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With Teacup Name:Ichtaca Coaxoch Rank: skautebi / elch’i
Nekkid Name:ჩრდილი გული Ch'rdili Guli Rank: bavshvis momvlelze
Edit Category: heavy Soquili Species: feline-pawed mutant angeni Body Build: Regular (leg up), Sumi-e style Gender: Female Starting Stage: Adult Concept Origin: OC WIP Needed? not necessary but loved
-- Colors & Markings -- Body: coat is white with blue-grey undertone, she has a thin silvery scar around the base of her neck (will be partially covered by her butterfly cameo ribbon choker) Face: blue/grey eyes with silvery blue 'eye shadow' markings Mane: long – super long, loose, wavy mane, light powery blue Tail: feline tail, white with powder blue tip Hooves/Fetlocks: feline paws, no fetlocks Reference Image(s):Lianna - please pardon the crappy ref. Ignore the hair tail. ItNotM version
-- Accessories & Edits -- Trading Post Items: n/a Custom Items: butterfly cameo ribbon choker, sleeves with ribbons on her forelegs Reference Image(s) for Items:Lianna
-- Existing Pets -- If you didn't design this yourself (and it's not a commercial cosplay), did you get written permission to use the design?: n/a
Consort (samep’os dedop’ali) 1
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Edit Category: moderate - heavy Soquili Species: Mutant Kalona Angeni Body Build: regular, leg-down pose, sumi-e style Gender: Male Starting Stage: Adult Concept Origin: original design WIP Needed?
-- Colors & Markings -- Body: blue-black pelt with pale yellow labyrinthine design around upper forelegs Face: glowing orange eyes with black sclera, face markings in ref Mane: Long, messy style cc, black with blue highlights Tail: devil tail two, same yellow labyrinthine pattern near tip Hooves/Fetlocks: ursine paws, no fetlocks Reference Image(s):
-- Physical Breed Traits -- Horn(s): devil two Wings: mixed kalona and angeni (style 2) tattered feathers Other Notes: no ankle wings, bat-like ear winglets
-- Accessories & Edits -- Trading Post Items: n/a Custom Items: skull and feather side ornament with leather string of bone and wood beads around neck, bone mask, strings of bone and wood beads around front legs, similar strands in and around wings Reference Image(s) for Items:
Name of horse: Ravensera Requiat Owner: dawns_aura Breed: Temper: Anti-social Mate: Lady Lianna & Нұрасыл (Nurasyl) Tag Background: cc Tag frame color: cc Tag decorations: rose and bone
Consort (samep’os dedop’ali) 2
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Edit Category: Moderate - heavy Soquili Species:mutant ulun'suti Body Build: regular, both legs down, sumi-e style Gender: Male Starting Stage: adult Concept Origin: original design WIP Needed?
-- Colors & Markings -- Body: cream colored body with wood growing up hind legs and flowering vines draped around body, battle scars scattering his hide, placement at colorist's discretion Face: pumpkin orange eyes, wide scar diagonally across his entire face starting above far eyebrow ending at lip-line on the near side of face, minor puckering to the edge Mane: medium – long length blonde, in a low/loose ponytail at the base of his neck, flowers and vines throughout at colorist's discretion Tail: elemental vine/plant, cc Hooves/Fetlocks: cc Reference Image(s):
-- Physical Breed Traits -- Horn(s): branched horn with plants growing on it Wings: scaled spread style wings (three sets) --- if this doesn't look right, cc Scales: belly scales and scales on forelegs only Other Notes:
-- Accessories & Edits -- Trading Post Items: n/a Custom Items: sheer white/cream scarf with dark blue/dark purple gradient ends wrapped around neck/body/shoulders Reference Image(s) for Items:
~*~ Ulun'suti ~*~ Element: wood
~*~ Tag Specifics ~*~ Name of horse: Нұрасыл (Nurasyl) Owner: dawns_aura Breed: Temper: scholarly Mate: Lady Lianna & Ravensera Requiat Tag Background: cc Tag frame color: cc Tag decorations: rose and bone, colors cc
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Edit Category: up to moderate Soquili Species: Kalona-Angeni Body Build: draft, no roman nose Gender: Male (alt leg down) Starting Stage: Adult Concept Origin: • New Concept - A brand new design of your own
~*~ Physical Traits ~*~ Horn(s): back-swept kalona horns Wings: * this is just an idea, but if you can come up with something that works better, please feel free to disregard- kalona style three (or whatever works best with the angeni wing) / angeni style two (kalona wings black, angeni white), hoof wings Fins: n/a Scales: n/a Pelt: n/a Other Notes:
~*~ Accessories & Edits ~*~ Trading Post Items: Custom Items:
Reference Image(s):
* They are mostly cc-ish, the main refs I want you to draw from are the palette and music, the others are there for the kind of feel I'd like them to have
~*~ Tag Specifics ~*~ Name of horse: TBD Owner: dawns_aura Breed: harbinger/daets'a madli skautebi Temper: tbd Mate: Tag Background: cc Tag frame color: cc Tag feather color(s): If possible, I'd like mixed bone and rose elements if possible, cc color
~*~ Tag Specifics ~*~ Name of horse:tbd Owner: dawns_aura Breed: harbinger/ daets'a madli khelis samart’lianoba Temper: tbd Mate: Lifemate, if any. Tag Background: cc Tag frame color: cc Tag feather color(s): If possible, I'd like mixed bone and rose elements if possible, cc color
~*~ Angeni ~*~ Desired Domain: n/a Justification for Domain Choice (required if Getting Domain): --- Powers from Domain (required if Getting Domain): ---
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In general, they are two members of the daets'a madli sent out as advance scouts for the herd's migration from their native homeland to the kawani lands. So a lot will be fairly generic exploration, discovery and some adventure. And setting the stage for more of the herd to come... Reconnaissance: one of the alpha's khelis samart’lianoba and skautebi are tasked with going out and seeking a new area for the herd to move to and settle in. The twins in specific were chosen because of their loyalty and trustworthiness
Forging Alliances: As they explore the kawani lands seeking an area suitable to settle in that can sustain the herd, they also meet other individual inhabitants and herds, and try to form relationships that could be beneficial to both parties
Whispers on the Wind: The herd's main purpose is the eradication of evil. The twins hear rumours of evil, and before they report back to the Alpha or her appointed representative, they decide to explore the rumours for themselves....
