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 Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 3:14 pm
 
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The Padmapani herd was started as a family, led by Avalokiteshvara, or Vara as she is known to most. She was their mother, grandmother, or greatgrandmother but now she is the Alpha and leads them with her wisdom.
The Protector is Vara's mate, Scythe. He has stood by her side since they first began to grow close and now he protects not only her but the herd itself. Together they have formed a haven for their family... and for those seeking family.
They happily accept others into their herd so long as they vow to uphold the values of those that hold the lotus.
Welcome to the Padmapani herd.
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:24 pm
Like anywhere else, the Padmapani herd thread has a few rules. However, we hope that they are few and light enough that you can still enjoy your visit to the thread!
1. If you want to join the herd, become an ally, enemy, etc. feel free to PM. For now, PMing Revolutionary Roniel will get you the fastest response. Roniel loves PMs and would be more than happy to answer your question!
2. Feel free to post in this thread, though I'd prefer if it had something to do with the herd or herd business.
3. This herd is very much open to those not in the bloodline. Keep reading if you're interested in your soq joining!
4. Don't be a jerk or Scythe will have to kick you out!
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:29 pm
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Though in joining the Padmapani herd it may seem as if there are many rules that must be followed, the truth of it is simple. The main tenant of the herd is compassion. Vara's own life has been moved much by compassion and she has tried to teach her descendants to feel that same way when looking upon themselves and others. This includes treating soquili respectfully, regardless of personality or breed. Vara herself has a half-kalona son so knows well that appearances can oftentimes be deceptive. The compassion in the Padmapani herd runs deeply throughout each of it's members, or so Vara would like to believe. With this compassion comes a willingness to help others. The Padmapani herd will never turn away a hurt or troubled soquili, even if they are a stranger.
Though the herd as a whole is peaceful and kind, there is much variation in the individuals that make up the herd. Perfection is something that no mortal soquili can achieve and no member of the herd is without their faults. However, in the Padmapani herd these faults and mistakes are forgiven. After all, what is family without forgiveness?
Have a soquili who wants to be surrounded by kindred spirits looking for peace? Have a soquili who has had some hard times and wants somewhere to stay until they can find their feet? Perhaps they ought to find the Padmapani herd!
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:33 pm
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:37 pm
The Padmapani herd ranges a decent amount, as does any herd. One of the main spots that it always returns to is the location that Scythe and Vara first met. It is a mountain on the outskirts of a forest, home to many cliffs and a sizable lake. A favorite activity of those in the herd is to fling themselves from the cliff into the water beneath them. The experience, originally intended to simulate flight for the wingless, is also used as less philosophical entertainment for many Padmapani members.
This mountain is the center of the Padmapani herd range. Their range ventures very close in some places to the Miakoda herd. Instead of fighting, these two herds enjoy the occasional opportunity to intermingle (and catch up, in the case of the related members).
The Padmapani tends to not be a very territorial herd. While it will respect the wishes of other herds and avoid their territory, it welcomes those who wish to pass through or mingle into their territory.
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:40 pm
As a peaceful and friendly herd, the Padmapani herd is not looking to make enemies. Vara would much rather negotiate with another herd than use threats or force to drive them back. Even so, there are some soquili out there with personalities that simply cannot be reconciled with the Padmapani herd. These soquili and the herds that accompany them may become enemies of the Padmapani... though Vara would much rather keep things civil.
Is your herd interested in becoming a potential ally of Padmapani? That is something that Vara and Scythe would be much more willing to consider. The Padmapani herd is not generally a violent herd and as such would not be terribly eager to join a war between herds. However, the members of the herd would be glad to assist in whatever other ways that they could.
Current Allies:
Miakoda Herd (Sister herd)
Current Enemies:
None yet!
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:41 pm
So you want to join?
Good! We'd love to have you! However, there are a few rules and considerations that you and your soquili ought to think about beforehand. Here are the basic qualifications and preferences for those who wish to join Padmapani Herd:
~ Soquili of all breeds with the exception of skinwalkers can be accepted.
~ Soquili who are related to the either Vara or Scythe are automatically accepted.
~ Soquili who wish to join ought to have some sort of desire to do good. They don't have to be saints. Vara and Scythe acknoledge that it sometimes requires much personal growth before you can truly help others, but that base desire ought to be there.
~ Soquili of all personalities can join so long as they have some desire to do good (Even the more obnoxious soquili are welcome, so long as they have a good side).
~ Though it is suggested that interested parties RP with either Vara or Scythe with their soquili prior to entering, we're all busy people and sometimes there isn't time for a ton of RPing. So RPing with us first is preferred but in no way required.
~ To become a full-fledged member of the herd (excluding family), a soquili must make vows before Vara and Scythe. These vows are very important and represent some of the core philosophy of the herd. Though they should not be taken lightly, they more represent guidelines than strict rules. If a soquili is found breaking one of them after joining it will most likely result in a talking-to by Vara. In only extreme cases might she and Scythe think it to be of a serious enough nature to consider banishment.
~ Banishment is a punishment that Vara hopes that she will never have to use. It is unlikely that a soquili would ever be banished by the herd unless they do something of a dire enough nature that the safety of the herd required it.
Vows of the Padmapani:
To be generous towards those in need
Not to kill any living creature
Not to lie or deceive others
Not to steal anything
Not to engage in any form of romantic misconduct
To treat and speak to others with kindness, in their presence and not
Not to harbor anger or resentment
Do you think your soquili can manage all that? Then feel free to either post in the herd thread or PM Revolutionary Roniel or Dixie! PMing Revolutionary Roniel is suggested for fastest reply.
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:43 pm
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:45 pm
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:48 pm
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:51 pm
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:54 pm
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:56 pm
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:58 pm
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:00 pm
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