xX Joining a Tribe XxJoining a tribe is easy! If your Aloyarc meets the standards of a tribe member, send a PM of the application form to the tribes owner! From there it is up to the owner to accept your Aloyarc or not, and if accepted you will be told you are allowed to make your first post!
When making your first post, be sure to include your Aloyarc's cert so that everyone knows who it is. Be courteous to those already participating in the group roleplay, and be mindful of who does what. Also keep in mind, each tribe has rules, so be sure to follow those as well!~
Joining a tribe is supposed to be for life, so think carefully before you just throw in your Aloyarc. Once you join, post your Aloyarc in the Tribal Certing thread to be re-certed and tattooed. Only adults and perma-kits may join tribes and receive the tattoo. Only adults and perma kits may get this tattoo. If a kit is born into a tribe, when they reach adulthood they may choose to stay and accept the mark, or leave. You may not roleplay your Aloyarc in the tribe until a decision has been made. Once tattooed, it cannot be removed without scarring, and is only to be removed if the member leaves or is banished.
xX Tribe Ranks XxWhen you join a tribe, you will notice there are ranks that your Aloyarc can be. Each rank has a different role, and the general descriptions are listed below. Some variations may occur, to fit the particular tribe.
Elder- The leader of the tribe, and one of two ranks that receive dreams from the Gods. The Elder is responsible for keeping the tribe within bounds and making sure all is as it should be.
Healers- These are the doctors of the tribe. When an Aloyarc is sick or injured the Healers are the ones who take care of them. They also take care of expecting mothers, giving them herbs to help ease their pains and sickness, and promote a healthy litter of kits. They work with the Gatherers to obtain things they need and keep a stock in one of the dens. (two-three max)
Hunters- These Aloyarc work as both the guard-cats and, of course, hunters, for a tribe. They are send out into the tribal lands to bring back prey, and called upon when an escort is needed to venture beyond boundaries. They are mostly the muscle of a tribe, and must be skilled at fighting and survival.
Gatherers- These are the vegetation focused Aloyarc. They are to know which plants, berries, and fruits are safe to eat, as well as which ones are poisonous or used in medicinal purposes. They go out into the tribe lands to find vegetation to bring back for food or to take to the healers.
Runners- The Runners are the scouts of the tribe. They patrol the borders and relay messages between tribes when necessary. The Runners are also in charge of bringing in any wanders or wounded to shelter and feed and give the option of staying.
Caretakers- These Aloyarc take care of the kits, teach them the ropes of the tribe. They are to be knowledgable of all the tribal ranks so that the kits can learn at an early age. They also need to be good parental figures, so the kits will trust them to be there when the parents are away doing their jobs. As well as caring for kits, the Caretakers keep watch over expecting mothers and their boxes when they arrive, in charge of maintaining a stable and healthy environment for the mothers and newborns.
Members- The regular Aloyarc of the tribe. While they do not have a certain job to do, they are encouraged to assist the others in any way they can.
