// Wild // : The Western Frontier - On Hiatus

[Maska Kwahu]

Welcome to "Wild, the Western Frontier"! This is a place where all mustangs run free with spirits of fire and hooves of thunder.

More info to come?

..::GUILD::..


Quick Links!

Certing Thread
Growth Submission Thread (foal-elder)
Plotting Corner
Journals
Owners List

Directory

• HERE.
• Rules
• Announcements
• Story
• Pets
• RP/ Map
•Availability
•Customs
•Breedings
• Staff
• Affiliates
• FAQ
• Pet Trades
• Credits

[Maska Kwahu]

Thread Rules

• Follow the Gaia Terms of Service. That's an obvious one.
• NO STEALING! If you are caught stealing graphics, art, etc., you will be blacklisted and banned from the shop!
• Be respectful. Be friendly. Be welcoming.
• No foul language--a few minor words here and there are fine, but nothing that would make someone's ears turn inside-out.
• Be literate.
• Respect the staff. We all have our own lives, and we can't bend to everyone's needs right when they want us to. Please understand that.
• No scamming or spamming.
• The use of mules is fine in the thread, but not in contests.
• If you have any complaints, please PM the mule with them. Don't start an argument in the thread.
• No page stretching! It's understandable if it's an accident, but if you know how to prevent it, then don't do it.
• Co-owning is not allowed at the moment.
• These rules are subject to change by ANY staff member, after consulting with the owner. The staff are the law, so follow and respect their rules.

Roleplaying Rules

• Follow the Daisy Code.
• No god-modding. There will be no pet that is absolutely better than all the rest. There will be no killing in these RPs.
• Do not give your pets special and unusual powers. Small powers, like increased spiritual strength and foresight, are fine, as long as every pet doesn't have them. But no mutations, magic powers, morphing, etc.
• Keep things PG-13. No overly graphic violence or crudeness.
• Be realistic! All roleplay must occur in the lands that the shop is situated in.
• Feelings expressed in roleplay are the feelings of your CHARACTERS, not the actual person. Don't take offense if the other roleplayer's pet gets testy with yours.

[Maska Kwahu]

Announcements

[July 29, 2011]:: There is a contest in the guild to find home for two foals from the Hell Herd. Check it out in the Contest and Gaming sub-forum.
[May 23, 2011]:: A Native themed mini-event can now be found in the contest and gaming sub-forum of the guild!
[May 19,2011]:: Hiring Thread for 2 more artists.
[March 13, 2011]:: There have been some changes to the staff. Tnau and Pale Mist have stepped down from their respective positions and She-Ra of Etheria has been hired as the new overall manager of the shop. The shop is currently on hiatus, however we are working on some things to improve the shop overall and looking forward to reopening it soon.
[July 27, 2010]:: Small announcement, we will be holding an event soon. It is still in the works, but we have something coming. Tnau will be opening a single custom slot in August, samples of her work will be posted in the customs section. That's all for now!
[May 16, 2010]:: A small custom familiar raffle is going on pg.451! Also, a couple rule changes have been made in the RP and Custom sections.
[May 4, 2010]:: It's obvious that the shop has been slow lately, and I apologize greatly for that. Many of the staff members are very busy with the end of the school year, and need to devote most of their time to RL. However, all RP requirements are excused until further notice, and you will not be penalized for not RPing during this slow time. Please be patient with us, we are working on something behind the scenes!
And congrats to Cheshire Kttty, who's bribe breeding was finally dropped on pg. 447! There's new additions to the Hell Herd lineage!
[February 14, 2010]:: Happy Valentine's day and congratulations to all the happy owners of the horses from the Newbie contests!
[Febuary 6, 2010]:: Re-homing event open!! Please help give these horses a good home. Proceed to page 2 ;D
[February 2, 2010]:: Happy Groundhog day! Hope that nasty winter will leave soon. There also has been tlak of an event aorund the staff lounge, stick around for more news. ;D
[January 30, 2010]:: Customs closed and winners have been rolled. The roleplay contests that have been held in the guild are also over. Congrats to everyone who won!!
[January 27, 2010]:: Darkmoon has opened her first customs! Come quickly and post your forms here
[January 4, 2010]:: Ropin has opened her first breeding, please click here to enter in your loving Wild couple! <3
[January 1, 2010]:: Happy new year everyone! The break is coming to a close for most of us. We all hope that you enjoyed your christmases! <3 There are a whole bunch of holiday events in progress, please check it all out! ;D
[December 25, 2oo9]:: The breeding is over, congrats to the couple! <3 The Winter Event is also soon to be underway, so please be patient. And....MERRY CHRISTMAS~
[December 13, 2oo9]:: The first breeding in Wild is open! Enter your lovely couples before the dead line!
[November 29, 2oo9]:: We are hiring an artist, certist, and Owner's List updater. Please check the guild for more info! HIRING THREAD.
Also, we'll be having a re-homing event for one horse. It'll be on pg. 2 when it starts! <3
[November 09, 2oo9]:: Aniira's and Ropin's customs are all rolled! Congrats to the owners of the first Wild customs! <3
[November 08, 2oo9]:: To all who won horses from the Halloween event; the hell herd private forum is up! here
[October 21, 2oo9]:: RP requirements have been changed! They're much easier to follow now. Also, herd info has been added in the guild. Those of you who own alpha-qualified horses can now begin to form your herds!
[October 17, 2oo9]:: The Halloween event has begun! Proceed to page two for all links and information! <3
[October 12, 2oo9]:: The Candy Grams are ready for ordering! Link is found above in the first post. ;D
[October 2, 2oo9]:: Congrats to event winners! However, there is still one more horse that needs to be given away! :3
Also, Aniira's customs may be opening soon. Maybe ropin's too, but I haven't consulted with her yet.
We'll hopefully be having a Halloween event in late October, so watch out! However, it will be mostly RP-related, since the pets will be extra-special.
[September 16, 2oo9]:: Pale Mist added the customs form in the customs forum in the guild! And the event thread in the guild is up, but locked! x'D
[September 5, 2oo9]:: Aniira adds some spiffy banners to the thread, just to spazz things up until the commissioned banners are made. x'3
[September 3, 2oo9]:: More stuff is added to the thread and guild. Info on customs, breedings, and RP is now available. Have a question for us? Please ask it in the thread, and we'll add it to the FAQ! Also, we hope to have the opening event up in the next couple of weeks. <3
[August 27, 2oo9]:: Congrats to our new staff members! Thread in U/C.
[August 26, 2oo9]:: Thread created. Hiring ends tomorrow, woot!

[Maska Kwahu]

The Western Frontier. A place of adventure, magic, beauty... and danger.

But although the west seemed an intimidating place, many souls made it their home, one of these being the wild horse. Horses, in a way, helped us shape the west into what it is today. They were there, with every explorer, with every pioneer, with every greedy little landlord looking to earn an extra buck on virgin soil. They saw it all, right alongside their trusted owners. But there was another form of equine that helped shaped the culture of the west, the wild mustang. A fiery, brave animal, surviving the driest of summers and coldest of winters so as only to survive. It is the mustang that gave the west it's mysterious spirit. It was the mustang that befriended the Native Americans, that lent them the strength of freedom. It was the mustang that set the cowboy's heart afire and made him eager for adventure. And it is still the mustang that enchants us all today.

So come, come into the west, and experience the magic of the wild horse. Perhaps, if your soul is pure and your body is worthy, one of these great animals will give you the trust that has formed the ageless bond of man and beast.

Currently:
The wild lands are growing more populated with a constant flow of new horses. New herds have been formed, but unrest is growing between old herds. Stress is building in the land as the "All Hallow's Eve" approaches--on the same night the previous year, a barrier to Hell was weakened and several undead horses escaped into the material plane, causing havoc and planning corruption. The herd has gained new members since then, as breedings turned out to be successful. Even the once-believed-to-be absent co-leader of the herd has returned, bringing extra tension. As shadows begin to brew, the mood darkens; Something wicked this way comes.

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[1]: The Dark Pine Forest: Mysterious loners can usually be found in here. However, this forest is not a place for the faint-hearted. It is filled to the brim with adventure and strange creatures!

[2]: The Mountains: The mountains rise from the landscape like stone giants. Most are covered with pine trees, but the tallest are capped by sheer rock and snow. Few herds make thier home here.

[3]: The Lake (unnamed): A large mountain lake where herds gather to quench their thirst.

[4]: The Open Range: A vast stretch of plains and fields where most herds are found. This place is relatively safe, as long as you stay away from the edges of the forests.

[5]: The Distant Woods: A dark grouping of trees that leads to unexplored lands.

[6]: The Flower Meadows: A peaceful assortment of meadows covered in beautiful wildflowers! Many foals can be found here after they return from the mountain springs.

[7]: The Light Woods: A fairly safe forest. Many two-leggers are said to live in here. And the best apple trees are found here!

[8]: The Rapid River: A fast-flowing, dangerous river, but only at some points. Other places are smooth and slow-flowing. The water in here flows out of the mountain lake.

[9]: The Mountain Springs: A safe, secluded area full of fresh water springs. Many mares choose to travel here to have their foals, for few predators find their way into this place.

[Maska Kwahu]

Stages

First Stage--Foal

>>Congrats on your newly-born foal! Females are called fillies, and males are called colts. These young horses are ready to begin their life, and with your help, they can become almost anything! Will they become the next Herd Alpha? Or the next to receive spirit paint for completing an amazing task? Their future is as wide as the open plains!



Second Stage--Yearling

Your young horse has now grown into a beautiful yearling! Almost an adult, yet not quite out of foal-hood, your horse is ready to venture out into the world and see new things!



Third Stage-- Adult (Mare or Stallion)

Wow! It happened so fast--that cute little foal has grown into an elegant, proud adult! Your mare or stallion is now mature enough to have foals of their own, and work their way to becoming alpha-qualified.



RP and Event Attainable Stage-- Alpha Qualified--Elder

Your horse has had a hard and eventful life, and has gathered a mind-full of wisdom along the way! Their strength is extraordinary, and their bravery can not be matched. Your horse is now Alpha-Qualified--or able to lead a herd.

[Maska Kwahu]

There has been a re-make of the RP requirements, at least at the moment. Normal horses are not RP required, but will not grow without RP. Elders and special or rare horses, such as the Hell Horses, will be RP-required, and can be taken away if not RPed.

A horses can also be RP-required if it is mentioned at the time that the horse is acquired. If a horse is in an RP contest, and the rules mention that it MUST be RPed, than it is RP-required. This might be important for horses that are involved in special metaplots. Also, if a foal is being given away by owners of the parents, and they mention that it MUST be RPed, then that makes the foal RP required. However, the parents' owners must alert the new owner of the requirements, or it can not count against them if they do not RP.

RP Requirements

RP is required for your horse to grow. The requirements will not be too heavy, but they’ll be in place to help keep people in the shop.

*Note: If you are going on a prolonged hiatus or semi-hiatus, please notify a staff member so your pets won’t be taken away.(This only counts for those who own an RP-required horse.)

> RP Forum

Growth Requirements
*These are PER horse.

Foal to Yearling

> One completed RP. It must be either two pages or more (30 or more posts), or two RPs that have 15 posts each. The posts must have at least 4 sentences in them. No one-liners.

Yearling to Adult

> One completed RP. It must be either two pages or more (30 or more posts), or two RPs that have 15 posts each. The posts must have at least 4 sentences in them. No one-liners.

Adult to Elder (Alpha Qualified—Able to lead a herd)

> Five completed RPs (30 or more posts), and all of your growth RPs (the foal to yearling RP is acceptable if it is a bit off of the main plot) must have a slight plot to them. As long as they lead up to something, or have the horse learn an important lesson, or have the horse create a family, save another horse, etc., they’ll be acceptable. But nothing that’s too random. Also, if you complete these three RPs, and they have a respectable plot to them, then you can choose to receive spirit paint or an animal pelt for your new elder.
> RPs may be combined to count as a single RP. This means that you can have two RPs that are each 15 posts long and that will count as one 30 post RP. Meaning if you use only 15 post long RPs you will need a total of 10 RPs to each Elder instead of 5.
** Elders are what is referred to as “Alpha Qualified” horses. This means that they can lead a herd. Herds are allowed to have one alpha male and one alpha female. They do not have to be mates.

Growth Submission Thread--Go here to grow your horses. The colorist of the horse will grow the horse at their discretion, when all other work for the shop is complete.

Normal RP Requirements

These are the normal RP requirements in order for you to keep your RP-required horse. (Elders, special or rare horses, RP-specific horses).

> You must have an active or completed (30 or more posts) RP at the checkpoint of every three months. You and your partner/partners (or only yourself if it is a self RP) must have posted a reply to the RP in that time. A lack of activity will count against you.
> If you fail to meet these requirements, you will be given a warning through PM and five days to post a reply to an RP. If you still fail to meet this, your pet will be taken from you and you will be placed on the grey list for a month.
Next RP checkpoint:

ON HOLD FOR NOW.

[Maska Kwahu]

Auctions

Most auctions, unless noted, will have these rules::

• ABs will be anywhere from 250k--3mil, or more, depending on the pet.
• Bid increment increases by 1k.
• DON'T BID WHAT YOU DON'T HAVE.
• A maximum of twelve items can be used to bid, the amount allowed for one trade.
• When bidding with items, list the full Tektek average value--then take 10% off of that value. The 90% you have left is what you can use to bid with. List both amounts, please.
• No guilt tripping anyone--when you can't bid anymore, be a good sport about it. Also, don't taunt others with your gold amounts. Keep it clean.
• A snipe guard of ten minutes will be in place. If someone bids withing two minutes of the end of the auction, ten more minutes will be added, and so on.
• Trades go to the "Maska Kwahu" mule.

Raffles

• Tickets cost 100g.
• You can buy as many as you want. You can also buy tickets for other people.
• You will choose in the order that is rolled, if you win.
• Tickets must be payed for in PURE GOLD.

Flatsales

• Flatsale pets will cost 15-25k.
• Most flatsales will be flaffle or RP-styled. The RP flats will require a prompt (it'll be listed) with your entry for the pet.

Games

• Follow the rules listed for the particular game.

[Maska Kwahu]

Customs Thread.

Customs will always be announced before they open. They will be either raffle-styled or CC. This will ensure that everyone has an equal chance and is not hindered by slow computers, not being fast, etc.

• No cosplays allowed. These horses are to remain nature or western-themed, until further notice.

• Accessories must also stay within these limits. Please, no accessories that are meant for humans (ex.—sunglasses, clothes, shoes, electronics, etc.). Most types of jewelry, such as earrings, bracelets, and necklaces, will be allowed, as long as they are not too human-like. If you have a question about what is allowed and what is not, please ask a staff member.

• Hair styles must also not be human-themed. Long and curly hair is still accepted, but no human-like hairdos, such as buns, pigtails, ponytails. Braids, loops, small ponytail-like bunches, and Mohawks are accepted.

• NEW: Info about coloring on your horse.
- Your horse can not have genetic, colored fur. As in, the actual color of the horse can not be anything unrealistic, such as red or green fur. However, small color patterns and markings will be allowed in the form of spirit paint (yes, you can order spirit paint in customs). Any colors on a horse, as long as they do not cover its entire body, will be considered spirit paint. This can not be passed on to the horse's offspring.
- A horse's coat must be something natural, in the range of browns, blacks, tans, coppers, whites, grays, dull reds, etc. Your horse can be based off pf a specific breed of a real horse, or it can have a combination of normal horse colors that is not a certain breed (Ex.-- a black horse with a reddish mane, a brown horse with patches of black in a pinto pattern). It can also be based off of another animal, as long as that animal does not have unnatural colors. (Ex.-- a leopard pattern, a tiger pattern. Things not allowed include colored animals, like exotic birds and reptiles, and actual reptile scales or bird feathers.)

Here's a few sites to demonstrate horse breeds and colors. >>
--Horse Breeds
--Equusite-Horse Colors and Markings

Random Helpful Things.>>
--Native American Horse Accessories

Custom Prices

** These are subject to change due to the demand of customs.

Adult

> Normal (like a normal horse)—150k
> W/accessories or special hair—200k
> With both accessories and special hair, or difficult accessories or hair—250k

Yearling

> Normal (like a normal horse)—200k
> W/accessories or special hair—250k
> With both accessories and special hair, or difficult accessories or hair—300k

Foal

> Normal (like a normal horse)—250k
> W/accessories or special hair—300k
> With both accessories and special hair, or difficult accessories or hair—350k

Spirit Paint

• Spirit paint is special paint that your mustang can earn after completing a sort of task through RP. Any mustang can earn it, whether they are herd-leader capable or normal. They can be foal, yearling, or adult.

• The RP must contain some kind of emotional or spiritual journey or task that the mustang completes, or some kind of good deed. For example:

-The horse helps a friend recover from the loss of family, friends.
-The horse saves another horse.
-The horse discovers something within themselves, such as a hidden power (spiritual, ex.-Foresight, Strength in battle), or a part of their spirit which they hadn't noticed before.

• Mostly anything that fits in the category of "good deed or self-discovery" will earn the horse spirit paint.

• What color paint your horse chooses can reflect their personalities.

•Red--action, confidence, courage, vitality
•Orange--vitality, endurance
•Yellow--wisdom, joy, happiness, intellectual energy
•Green--life, nature, well-being
•Blue--youth, spirituality, truth, peace
•Purple--royalty, magic, mystery
•Pink--love, beauty
•Gold--wealth, prosperity
•White--purity, cleanliness
•Black--death, earth, stability

The horse DOES NOT have to have their spirit paint reflect their personality.

Color meanings are copyright to this site: Click for site--

[Maska Kwahu]

**Breedings will be announced before they open. They will be flaffle-styled, once again, so that everyone has a fair chance.

> Horses that are breeding can come from one owner, or from separate owners.
> You may only keep ONE foal (One foal per person in a breeding). The other can be given away in some form, if there is an extra foal.
> Payment for breedings is due BEFORE the foals are finished. Send your trade after your pair is picked, and the colorist will accept it when they are finished.

Only adults and elders can breed. Yearlings can not breed, but they can still have a mate, if they wish.

> Adults will produce 2-3 foals. However, it will be a smaller percentage that actually have three foals (30% chance—70/30) .

--One more foal can be added to the bunch with the completion of a two page RP dealing with the pregnancy or relationship of the mates (30 posts, at least four sentences per post).

> Elders have an advantage in breeding.

--If there is one elder in a pair, then they will increase the chances of having three foals (60%--40/60).

--If both mates are an elder, then they have the chance of having three to four foals (30% for four foals--70/30). They can still earn an extra foal by completing an RP with the same requirements as above.

Breeding Cost

> 10k from each owner.

[Maska Kwahu]

Aniira--Owner and Colorist (on hiatus)

ropin and riden--Colorist

Darkmoon Dancer--Colorist (on hiatus)

She-Ra of Etheria --Manager

White List

This list is for all of the good-doers in the thread. Give them a pat on the back! <3

> All staff.
> She-Ra of Etheria: For helping me with the owner's list, and being a VERY avid and imaginative RPer.

Grey List

This list is a temporary ban from the shop. Your pets won't be taken away, but you'll be prohibited from any events or posting in the thread until the ban is up.

> NONE.

Black List

This list is for people who have repeatedly and purposely broken the rules of the shop. Pets will be taken away permanently, and you will be permanantly banned from the shop.

> NONE.

[Maska Kwahu]

If you'd like to affiliate, please PM the mule with your banner, and don't forget to put our banner in your shop! <3

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Affi'd--

[Maska Kwahu]

If you have any questions, please feel free o ask a staff member!

[Q.] What's this shop about?
[A.] Well, wild is a shop about western mustangs. It's set in the time period of the early to mid-1800s, when mustangs were abundant in the west. It focuses on both the cultures of the cowboy and Indian, and how horses were important to them.

[Q.] Why do all of the horses look different?
[A.] It's because we don't have set lineart and templates here. Each horse is drawn separately, and is unique.

[Q.] How can I get one?
[A.] You can get a horse from an event, as a gift, or from customs. However, only accept it if you're going to be able to keep up with RPs.

[Q.] Are these horses RP required?
[A.] SOME ARE. Information can be found in the above posts.

[Q.] How do I get my pet to grow?
[A.] You have to RP it! Certain stages have certain requirements, so be sure to look them up in the "RP Information" post.

[Q.] Why can't I get a crazy neon-colored horse?
[A.] The horses in this shop are going to be natural-themed. They can be an unnatural breed, as long as the colors are natural.

[Q.] What does "alpha-qualified" mean?
[A.] This means that your horse is an elder, and is able to lead a herd. Herds are similar to a wolf's pack, and have two alphas that protect and nurture the herd.

[Maska Kwahu]

If you have an offer for any of the colorists, first make sure that they are open for trades/bribes. When you are sure that they are open, please PM your offer to the specific colorist, listing your trade/bribe. Colorists do have the right to refuse any offers if they see fit to do so.


Aniira's bribes

>Open for the most part, though I'm pretty slow at the moment.


Aniira's Pet Trades

> OPEN!

Shops that I'd like to trade with: (this doesn't mean that you can't inquire about yours!)

- Aerithe
- Turnout
- Soquili (heh)
- Enaia
- Alpha Helix
- Spiritus
- Shaoilin Wolves

ropin's Bribes

>OPEN!

ropin's Pet Trades

> OPEN!

^_~ Surprise me.

Darkmoon Dancer's Pet Trades

> Closed.

Darkmoon Dancer's Bribes

> Closed.

[Maska Kwahu]

.:Concept, Title:.
Aniira

.:Art:.
To it's respective colorist.
[Aniira, Ropin and Riden, Darkmoon Dancer]

.:Thread Banners:.
Aniira

.:Cert:.
Aestaru

And thank you to all of the avid RPers, who make Wild such a lively and joyful place! It is you who breathes life into the shop. <3

[Maska Kwahu]

Reserved