[IC] =The Thunderbird Herd=

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Welcome to the herd of Storm and Balrog!

Alpha: Stormwild


Protector: Balrog


Members: See Below for Roster

Totem: Thunderbird

Status: Private

 

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[ The Totem: Thunderbird ]





Thunderbird is the symbol of the herd for a number of reasons. Not only is this mythic bird the king of the skies, his great wings blotting out the sun, but he is a bringer of change to the land.

Thunderbird represents power and strength, values that Balrog and the rest of the herd hold to be central tenants. A beat of Thunderbird's wings stir up storms and great winds. The herd believes that their blessing of wings sets them apart from other lesser soquili, who it is their domain to soar above. They believe that their wings brings them closer to the great spirits, and that they are specially blessed.
While Thunderbird is powerful and intelligent, he is also wrathful. Lo be to the soquili that defies this herd, for it will face the strength of many, who do not balk from violence.

Thunderbird also brings rain and thunder and winds to the land, changing the land below when it flies above. So is it with this herd. They see themselves as bringingers of a new generation of soquili - those that are strong and proud.

 

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[ Herd Leaders ]

The founders and top-echelon of leadership of the Thunderbird herd, Balrog and Stormwild are a strong and powerful Elder life mated couple. The consider themselves equal in their leadership, though each have a special 'focus' - Balrog is much more hot-headed, strong, and aggressive, while his mate Stormwild is wise, patient, and nurturing. Essentially, they act as the mother and father figure to every member of the herd, and their word is absolute.

[ Second-in-Command ]

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Maelstrom, Cataclysm, and Thunderbird are Balrog and Stormwild's three elest children and act as the "Prince" and "Princesses" of the Thunderbird Herd. They attend to the everyday managerial duties of maintaining and protecting the herd, and only Balrog and Stormwild have authority over them. They can act as the final authority on Herd issues in the absence of their parents.  

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[ Roles ]

Advisors
Advisors are some of the oldest and most respected members of the Thunderbird Herd. They are retired from active duty, but are still heavily relied on by the Leadership for their experience and advice. They are often consulted for their opinion on major Herd decisions or actions. This role is invite-only, and is obtained only through extensive RP or plotting. If you have a Soquili who you think would be good for this role, please contact Sabin or Kamiki.

Guards
Guards of Thunderbirds must be dedicated and strong. They wouldn’t leave the herd grounds while on duty, and their primary goal to is protect the herd from dangers. They are expected to be capable in combat, in case the need arises.

Patrols
Patrols’s primary duty is to fly around the herd territory and alert the herd of anything suspicious or dangerous. They call the guards to defend against immediate threats like skinwalkers, but can also act as a border patrol to any harmless or visiting Soquili just passing through. Soquili that aren’t considered threats may pass through the outskirts of their territory from time to time, and generally the Patrols will keep their eyes on them or act as an escort.

Diplomats
While diplomats consider the Thundebird territory their “home base” these Soquili are free to come and go and explore the world. They are expected to keep their eyes and ears out for news and possible dangers in the Soquili lands as a whole; and serve as a recruiter for new potential herd mates. They are free to offer shelter and guidance for any orphaned/abandoned/lost feathered-winged Soquili in peril.

Craftsmen and Artisans
These Soquili are the artists of the herd. They can make tradable goods to barter or trade with the outside, such as jewelry and trinkets from feathers and stones that are found in their mountainous territory. They can either give their wares to the Gatherers to trade, or may occasionally leave the territory to go peddle their crafts to other herds in the Kawani land.

Gatherers
Gatherers are responsible for bringing in food and resources from outside the territory. During plentiful times and lean, they are expected to go out into the world and bring back foodstuffs that doesn’t grow readily in the mountains; exotic fruit and berries, grasses, hay, nuts, soft bark, etc.

Nursemaids
Soquili that can act as a kind of “babysitter” for any young Soquili whose parents needs a break or need to perform their other duties. They are responsible for caring for foals, teaching them the basics of food finding and flying, and shelter them if any danger arises.

Healers
Whether it be a natural ability due to unicorn heritage, or a learned skill in herbs and medicine, these Soquili are relied on to heal the sick and injured of the herd.

Members
Members that do not have a defined role/specific duty in the herd. These Soquili are considered "on call" to perform duties as needed - such as Patrols or Gatherers, if the need arises.  

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[ Traditions & Tenants ]

[ Flight ]
All members of the Thunderbird herd must be capable flyers. While feathered-winged breeds (Winds, Angeni, Hippogryphs) are considered superior in flight, non-feathered winged breeds ('Suti, Flutters) are allowed in the herd if they are mated or children of other feather-winged members.

[ Love and Mating ]
Lifemating is highly encouraged in the Thunderbird Herd, as they consider family extremely important for the loyalty and health of the herd, but this is not required. All Thunderbirds are expected to mate exclusively with winged Soquili. One mistake may be overlooked, but would have to be done in secret and without Balrog's knowledge. Balrog would't approve or tolerate any breeding with non-winged, but Stormwild may forgive one mistake. The mother would be expected to leave the herd (on a 'Diplomat' or 'Gatherer' rotation, perhaps) and could return after the birth. Only winged children would be considered for membership. Lifemating or multiple breedings with non-winged Soquili would result in your Soquili being asked to leave the Thunderbird lands.

[ Naming ]
In honor of their Totem, many Soquili born into the Thunderbird are named after elements of weather or other destructive forces of nature. This is not a requirement, but a long-standing tradition.

[ Enemies ]
Skinwalkers - Skinwalkers are not tolerated at all in or near the Thunderbird territory. Pawed mutants would be greeted with heavy suspicion due to their common association with Walkers.

Kalona - Kalona are highly untrusted by the Thunderbird leadership, and are not readily invited to be part of the Thunderbird herd. Kalona mixes may be considered as mates for existing members, but only after intense examination and vetting by the Herd leadership.  

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[ Herd Members ]

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Guards

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Patrols

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Diplomats

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Healers

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[ Application for Membership ]

Requirements for Membership:

• Must have feathered wings, unless given in-character invitation from one of the herd Leadership (Balrog, Stormwild, Cataclysm, Thunderbird, Maelstrom)
  
• Must be loyal to the Herd, and plan to stick around for a while. Obviously we can't keep you here, but the Thunderbirds are a close-knit community and want to welcome new members who plan to make it their permanent home
  
• Must agree that your Soquili will only mate with other winged Soquili. If you have a plot involved that would involve them breeding with a non-winged Soquili, please run it by Sabin or Kamiki
  
• No skin walkers, pawed mutants, or Kalona (mixes) unless invited ICly by Herd Leadership. If you have one of these breeds and want to join, feel free to hit Sabin or Kamiki up for RP!

Want to join the Thunderbird Herd? Please post this form below:

[size=18][color=darkred][b]I want to be a Thunderbird!![/b][/color][/size]
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[b]Soquili Name:[/b]
[b]Desired Role:[/b]
[b]RP'd Invitation Link:[/b] [i](not required, unless Flutter, Suti, or Pawed mutant)[/i]
[b]Related to Current Member(s)?[/b]: [i]please specify[/i]

[b]Tell us about yourself?[/b]

[b]Why do you want to join the Thunderbird Herd?[/b]

 

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[ Custom into Balrog & Stormwild's Family ]

Blanket Mock Breeding Permission Post

Want to custom into the Thunderbird Herd? We are accepting custom-ins via Wishing Stars or Customs! If you're interested, please post the following form. We'll contact you if we have any concerns, and once approved we'll add you to the permissions post above. This is open to anyone - whether or not you have an existing Thunderbird Herd member or not.

Gaia Username:
Desired baby Gender: Male, Female, or CC
Desired baby Name: Required, if the gender is CC please chose a gender neutral name, or a couple of contenders you will pick from
Personality and/or Plots Not required, but if you have a personality in mind, or plots you want to work with, we'd love to know!
Semi-Custom Details: Please note, we are not allowing full customs. We want the colorists to treat these as close to "real" breedings as possible, but of course we don't mind a bit of control, custom accessories, hairstyle inspirations, etc. If you want to do a semi-custom as opposed to letting the colorist just "go with it" please let us know what you're looking for here.
Do you agree that the offspring will be pure winds only? This means you cannot enter into mini-only Wishing Stars
Do you agree to keep your baby with the Thunderbird Herd?
Do you agree to play your baby under the ideals of the Thunderbird Herd?

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[b]Gaia Username:[/b]
[b]Desired baby Gender:[/b] [i] Male, Female, or CC[/i]
[b]Desired baby Name:[/b] [i]Required, if the gender is CC please chose a gender neutral name, or a couple of contenders you will pick from[/i]
[b]Personality and/or Plots[/b] [i]Not required, but if you have a personality in mind, or plots you want to work with, we'd love to know![/i]
[b]Semi-Custom Details:[/b] [i]Please note, we are not allowing full customs. We want the colorists to treat these as close to "real" breedings as possible, but of course we don't mind a bit of control, custom accessories, hairstyle inspirations, etc. If you want to do a semi-custom as opposed to letting the colorist just "go with it" please let us know what you're looking for here.[/i]
[b]Do you agree that the offspring will be pure winds only?[/b] [i]This means you cannot enter into mini-only Wishing Stars[/i]
[b]Do you agree to keep your baby with the Thunderbird Herd?[/b]
[b]Do you agree to play your baby under the ideals of the Thunderbird Herd?[/b]

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