Upon Karo's travels in the long winding forest paths in Duhla, a female Temeo approached her. She was much larger than the captive females and sported a lean figure and tufted ears. With a humble request for help, the creature greeted the human.
The Breeding Grounds of the Wild Temeo pack, Oka, have been ruined long ago and the pack has shrunk in size. Formerly the leading pack has now been diminished to only a few members and their territory is threatened by a competing pack, Koru. With Karo's help, the pack is slowly being restored to it's former glory.
Wilds Guidelines
> Wild Temeos are Roleplay Required until they reach adulthood.
> In order to make your Wild grow, you must either Roleplay or post a sufficient amount of substantial Journal Entries.
> Perks for roleplaying adult Wilds includes acquiring a magic power, a familiar, and special items
> Wild Temeos are territorial and interactions between the rivaling packs only result in bloodshed.
> A Wild Temeo pack is always lead by an alpha female, the alpha male only takes command if the female has been disabled.
> Time to time it may be possible to form a new pack, members of either Koru or Oka may be exiled.
The Oka Pack
Lead by the Alpha Female Nuikuru.
The shop fosters are automatically members of the Oka pack.
Controls the Eastern side of the river in Duhla. Generally exist peacefully and avoid contact with other packs.
Growth Cycle
The First Stage
The pouch
1 to 2 Journal Entries/Roleplays
The leather pouch protects the delicate bottle inside. It is possible for the Wild parents to carry their pouch with them. Once the liquid is ready, it'll begin to vaporize through the nozzle. The liquid is aware and conscious of its surroundings and will express itself through various popping, bubbling and whistling sounds.
The Second Stage
The kit
3 to 5 Journal Entries/Roleplays
Kits are curious and get their noses in all kinds of trouble. They are likely to explore and try to patience of their parents, foster or not. It is a good idea to teach your foster Wild how to survive out in the nature and not consider them as a pet. Kits are likely to practice chasing and stalking automatically, it is simply their nature.
The Final Stage
The adult
Unlimited, journals/roleplays required for awakening their magic abilities
Your Wild has grown into an adult and should return to Duhla to live with the pack. Adult Wilds can complete Quests in order to acquire their magic power and increase their level. They usually have calmed down by now and know the common skills of survival. Hope you taught them manners, as the pack hierarchy can be strict.
The Koru Pack
Lead by the Alpha Female Cian.
Members of this pack are acquired through special events, the Temeo Shop doesn't foster their offspring.
Controls the Western side of the river in Duhla and is looking to expand their territory from the North to South. Known to be ruthless and violently territorial.
There is little knowledge of this pack so far.
Pack Ranking List
Alpha
Always a dominant female, alpha male doesn't necessarily have to be the alpha females mate, but must be appointed by the lead female.
Beta
Both genders. The Beta are responsible for territory patrol and breaking up disputes between the lesser pack members. The Beta are appointed by the alpha female. The quantity of Betas depends on the size of the pack.
Gamma
Both genders, usually in pairs. The Gamma are hunters and gatherers and will take a band of pack members out to forage. Temeos main diet consists of small mammals and fruit, a big enough hunting group can bring down larger prey. If skilled climbers or swimmers, Temeos are known to raid bird's nests and catch fish in small streams.
Non-ranking members
Members with no specific title or job are the non-ranking members, and can be ordered around by the Alpha, Beta and Gamma. Performing jobs/quests can offer perks to non-ranking members.
Omega
The Exile. Alpha and Beta can banish pack members when they see fit. Omegas do not belong in the pack and may join in with other Omegas to form a new pack, or try to weasel their way into the rivaling packs. Disrespect towards the Alpha is a likely cause of exile.
Social Behavior
Greeting
Wild Temeos greet one another-- despite their rank, with a deep bow of their head. This shows they trust each other, exposing the vulnerable top part of their neck. Closer pack members and mated couples are known for more affectionate greetings. They also bid farewell with a similar bow.
Submission
If faced with a dominant gesture, lower ranking Temeos, and those who don't wish to step up and cause a fight, will avert their eyes and bow their head low, so exposing the side of their neck. Dominant Temeo may still attack, but will not cause any damage. The behaviour is similar to that of canines.
Dominance
Higher ranking Temeos sometimes feel a need to remind others of their rank, such as when the loot from the day's hunt is being shared. They'll bristle their fur, give a snarl and stare directly at the Temeo they see is a threat, or isn't knowing and respecting their place. Temeos try to avoid conflict.
Socializing
Temeos of all ranks socialize, only the Alpha is held significant. Beta and Gamma are no different from non-ranking members when the situation is casual, their rank only step in when they're on their daily mission.
The unfortunate Omega are not allowed to socialize with the Alpha until they're deemed to have paid their dues.
Prey and Predators
Temeos are omnivores, meaning they'll eat anything from vegetation to meat. They prey on small mammals, fish, reptilians and birds. Hunts are organized in a small group in order to bring home enough game for all. Big enough group can attack larger prey.
Temeos have few natural predators. The only significant one being the Goliath Rat, a rodent the size of a bear. Goliath Rats inhabit the deeper, darker parts of the forest and prey on large mammals.
Other natural threats are competing packs.
Questions and Answers
Q: My Wild won't emerge from her/his bottle. :<
A: Maybe you should post another Journal entry? Not everyone gets their on the first entry.
Q: Now my Temeo isn't growing! D:
A: How about you participate in an interactive RP? Karo and her Wild, Nuikuru are always open. Or maybe look for other child Wild owners?
Q: My Temeo is an adult, but now what?
A: You can choose to leave it at that, or participate in Roleplays and Quests in the Guild.
Q: Karoish posted in my journal without permission!
A: As the shop owner and supervisor, I claim right to post in every journal. And you shouldn't complain. Show-owner posts mean that SOMETHING IS HAPPENING! and it's usually something good, like a growing, or a pixie, or maybe cake.
The cake is a lie.
Q: I want to make my own pack and attack Oka/Koru pack, can I?
A: How unfortunate! D: Well, you're allowed to. Keep in mind all packs are always lead by a female, male Temeos cannot start a new pack. And attacking a superior pack might result in your onslaught. I'm still debating whether Wilds might die. If they do.. well. They're dead. For good.
