Post by Meg on Mar 11, 2007 9:46:36 GMT -5
A NOTE ABOUT POSITIONS: I know, I know. I have very high hopes for this site, so there are a lot of positions. For now, I think there will only be the Lord/Lady, the Baron/Baroness, and normal horses. No Warriors for now, they're not really necessary at the moment. I also don't think the Duke/Duchess will be chosen for now. Later on, once the site gets started, they will be chosen.
Also, either the Lord or Lady will be in place, and they either choose their mate IC, or you can ask for the position in your application.
Lord: The ruler of an alliance. There is only one for each alliance, and this position is the most highly respected.
Lady: The mate of the ruler of an alliance. The Lady has almost as much power as the Lord, and her position is just as highly respected.
Young: The foals of the Lady and the Lord. It is likely that the oldest, either colt or filly, will become either Lord or Lady when they're grown. The others may try for another position, or may just live as normal horses.
Duke: The second-in-command to the Lord. There is only one for each alliance, and the position is respected.
Duchess: The mate of the Duke. She often assists the Lady while going around from herd to herd, and is as respected as the Duke.
Young: The foals of the Duke and Duchess. When they're grown, it's likely that the oldest will become either Duke or Duchess, although the Lord or Lady has the last say in this. The others may try for another position, or may just live as normal horses.
Baron: The leader of a herd. There are many in each alliance, and they keep charge of their herd and protect them, though they still must answer to the Lord and Duke.
Baroness: The mate of a Baron, who often makes decisions for the herd while the Baron is protecting them.
Young: The foals of a Baron and Baroness. Most of the time, the oldest will take over the herd when they're grown. The others may try for another position, or may just live as normal horses.
Warrior: The Baron and Baroness of a herd may elect whether they have these. These are fighters in the herd, who help the leads protect the herd from predators. They are also prepared to help fight the other alliances if it comes to that. There can be up to three in each herd.
Warrioress: The Baron and Baroness of a herd may elect whether they have these. These are fighters in the herd, who help the leads protect the herd from predators. They are also prepared to help fight the other alliances if it comes to that. There can be up to three in each herd.
Young: Because the Warriors and Warrioresses are often mates with the normal horses, the position of the foals can differ. If both parents are Warriors, then the foal will most likely grow up to be one. If either the father OR the mother is a Warrior, the foal may either grow up as one, or may remain a normal horse. However, young of two Warriors often have an advantage over them, since both their parents are fighters and can train them. Only three colts and three fillies of all the foals may become a Warrior to each herd. Of course, these foals may also try for another, higher position.
NOTE: Warriors do not fight challenges to the leads of a herd. Their only purpose is really to help fight in the war.
Brute: A stallion in a herd. These horses are normal horses, and do not have a specific position.
Femme: A mare in a herd. These horses are normal horses, and do not have a specific position.
Young: Because the Warriors and Warrioresses are often mates with the normal horses, the position of the foals can differ. If both parents are normal horses, then the foal will most likely grow up to be one. If either the father OR the mother is a Warrior, the foal may either grow up as one, or may remain a normal horse. These horses may also try for another, higher position. Most of them, however, remain in this position.