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 Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2016 7:12 pm
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The Kingdom of The Phoenix
This is the kingdom of Phoenixs. All kinds and colors of phoenix would be present here. They wouldn't have restrictions of color, Element, or anything other than they would need to have wings. What is a Phoenix without wings.
If there was a phoenix born wingless the mother was thought to have brought a dark shadow over herself and she must have been close to a burning time. The mother would then be treated for illness assuming she was close to burning time. The child as well would be cared for by the herd, but would not hold as high of a rank as the winged offspring. Being an ill Omen.
Burning time would refer to the time when a Phoenix bursts into flames and is reborn from the ashes. (Obviously this wouldn't happen in Soq <3 So it would be a "Assumed" thing)
They are quite Jealous of the Dragons, and feel they are superior to them in all ways. They have had a long standing rivalry, and hatred for the Dragons. The war has raged for many a year. Will it ever end?
Matriarchy - Passed down the the first born Female of the Queen. The queen can be challenged for the right to rule, but the challenger would have to prove that the queen was unfaithful to the phoenix ways and is unfit to rule. Would also need an Oracle to determine the right, as it would have been passed down from the stars. Oracle would need to Confirm the Bad Omen upon the queen.
The Kingdom of The Dragon
This is the kingdom of Dragons. Most being of Asian or Eastern descent, but there are also some Western or English dragons as well. All dragons are welcome.
There isn't much of a hierarchy within the dragons, they accept all dragons and dragon borns. Though Feathered wings are rare in their circles and such dragons are seen as a rare omen as they could have been the result of a Mingling with their enemy. They pride themselves on their horns and wings. They have a Hoarding tendency as most dragons. They have their own rituals and their own beliefs. They believe that life is sacred, but things do happen for a reason, and there are no immortals.
When death does happen, one has not died, one has simply returned to the earth in order for another to come forth to the herd. With death brings life.
Patriarchy - Passed down to the First born male of the King. It was obtained by blood and strength and is kept that way. One may challenge the King, but he would need to show that he was stronger than the current king through combat and trials. <3
The Kingdom of Byakko
This is the kingdom of felines. All breeds and sizes of felines are welcomed here. So long as they are pawed and cat-like. Canines will be met with lots of hissing…
There are many sizes and shapes for a proud feline to take. Their main trade is that of the path of the apothecary. A healer of all, though...there are some stories that lead one on a more shadowy path of possible motive.
The Felines believe in many things but there is one central belief. They are there to help their brethren, the Phoenixes and the Dragon’s make amends. For them. All life is thought to be born of the earth, deep in the ground where mineral becomes stone...and stone shapes metal. All beings are to be molded as their life demands. Its to that end that they reach out to form marriages of peace.
While they outwardly seem to accept those born of these marriages, the inner workings aren’t so kind. The Kingdom is inherited strictly by a the pure bloodline of the First Feline. From First Born to First Born...regardless of gender.
The Kingdom of Genbu
Not much is currently known about Genbu, they are a quiet lot and prefer to be in the background. We shall find out more as our King and Queen traverse their way through negotiations with Genbu himself. We do know that the King of their realm is Genbu, and when a new king is crowned he takes up the name Genbu, so in essence Genbu will rule for eternity.
** NEW **
The Clan Of The Kitsune
Legends tell of a clan of Kitsune that live Deep within the mountains of the Si Xiang Clan Lands. These Kitsune were rarely seen during the great War, but have always stood at the side of each of the Monarchs of each of the four kingdoms. They have remained a Neutral party in all wars and associations. The ones charges with protecting the royal families of each of the four kingdoms have aspects that take after that kingdom. This helps them to blend with the kingdom they are descended from one of the four great families that their sole job is to protect the Clan's Monarchies.
Phoenix Kingdom's Kitsune Residents - Feathers and Flames, Feathered wings.
Dragon Kingdom's Kitsune Residents - Dragon Tails and Horns along with Dragon wings.
Byakko Kingdom's Kitsune Residents - Cat Tails, Larger Fangs, Flames and Frost Attributes, and Extra Fluffy.
Genbu Kingdom's Kitsune Residents - Snake-like or Turtle-like, Plants covering body, Rock tails, Vines, and Water attributes.
The main clan is very secretive of where the clan actually is. Familiars and Soq are equals and are seen as siblings whether related by blood or not. It is not uncommon for there to be Soq and Familiar pairings in this clan. They excel at fighting and Weaponry, and are often tasked with going out to train warriors to fight for each kingdom. They do of course still have healers, and oracles and all of the other parts a clan needs to operate, but Most of them choose the path of the warrior.
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:50 pm
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Where we are currently......
Hon is temporarily in the position of King of the center kingdom, this is while Saiyaka and Seiryuu are out in the Kingdom of Byakko repairing the damage to the truce negotiations that had happened due to one of the princes fleeing from The Clan and breaking the Marriage agreement.
Haku has fled, and is in search of "Power" for the clan. Hon is managing everything and expecting baskets/foals of his own. Asariel has been given an Omen that she will be a danger to Hon and the Royal family if she continues to remain by Hon's side as his lover and Mate, so she is retreating.
The Kingdom of Genbu has remained neutral and will remain that way in order to see what entering into The Clan fully will mean and bring for them. They will be next on the list for Seiryuu and Saiyaka to visit.
Where we have been......
With death brings life is a basis for both kingdoms. It was long forgotten what started the feud between the phoenixs and the dragons. Seiryuu has a forbidden love with Saiyaka, and she in turn loves him. They are both the heirs to their kingdom. Seiryuu decided after one day when his father was talking about raiding the Phoenix lands, that he needed to take action and stop all of this. For they had both long grown tired of the feud. They wanted to be happy and they wanted acceptance. Seiryuu decided then that he would, in his father's eyes, make the ultimate "Sacrifice" and ask for a truce between the phoenix and the dragon.
Their union accomplishes the Peace they so longed for, it also puts the lovers together! It would seem that everything was wonderful for them... but this is just where our story begins.
Hakuron has fled the herd looking for first what is beyond their borders and of what is in the unknown world. He wants to make sure that his herd will have everything they need and then some, so he has set out to make sure that he can make alliances and friends in order to gain him the power he needs to accomplish things for the herd. He loves his family and it will draw him back there, once he feels he has completed his task. In his mind, once he rules the world! <3
There are still Purists that believe the Filthy Phoenix, and the Hoarding Dragons should never be together and that their children are abominations! They will cause problems for the herd from time to time, but Seiryuu will always attempt to put a stop to it.
They will be handing the Clan over to the First born Son since he has proven to be the one the stars have called for. This, and his impending Marriage, has caused Hakuron to "Run away" from his duties. He will return once he feels more confident in himself, in addition to making sure he had attained greatness for their Clan. He feels safe leaving the Clan in the hands of his two brothers, should one of them wish to be the "Heir Apparent" they are welcome to the position, He doesn't care that much, and would rather not have it on his shoulders.
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 10:01 pm
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The Ranks!
Queen - Saiyaka
King - Seiryuu
((While there are four who carry the title of King and Queen, these two in particular will rule over The Clan and Answer to the Shitennou. They will be the tie breakers in the event that an overruling is required, or that an agreement can not be reached, their word will become law.))
Shitennou - This would be The King and Queens from all four of the Royal families. This will be the main council that rules the four kingdoms.
Heirs - Children of Saiyaka, Seiryuu, Byakko, and Genbu.
Kānshǒu - Haku's Private guard/Best friends, they will probably turn into the captains of the Warriors. He will first form them when he is out in the Kawani lands away from the herd, he will then bring them back with him <3
Warriors/Knights - Defenders of the Clan, Divided into captains, guards, scouts
Healers - Those who treat the sick <3
Oracles - Those who see things, and interpret omens from the stars.
High lords/Ladies -This would have been the noble families from all four kingdoms before the conjoining. (Anyone with title of Lord/Lady Duchess/Duke, Sir, or one holding a title in general)
Carvers - They would carve the totem, and anything else that was needed in the Clan.
Artisans - Makers of anything the clan would need <3
Members - Our members who maybe haven't found their perfect role yet <3 Which is perfectly fine! <3
((More can be added for this, basically it's a true Kingdom Hierarchy and can have as many ranks and positions as such.))
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 10:03 pm
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Rites/Rituals **Mainly from the Phoenix Side**
Burning Days - This is when a member is taken from the Clan, but is brought back as new life. This could be an immediate "Death" and then a close "New Life." This is mainly for Phoenix and Phoenix bloods <3 The entire clan will support them, but it is something the Phoenix will hold dear. They will do a funeral Pyre for the dead. <3 This side will mainly be for the death of a clan member.
Life from the Ashes - This is to celebrate the gift of Life into the herd. <3 This will be when there are Baskets born to anyone of the clan. This will be something that Everyone will have a responsibility to the clan to be there for. Phoenix, Dragon, Kitsune, Kappa, or just a Mythic. Both the Mother and the baskets will be blessed during this Ceremony.
Omen Readings - This will be anytime the Oracles are needed to read the Omens. They will gather themselves together and sequester together until a final answer as to what the Omen meant was, then they will present it to the entire Clan. If it is good, then they will celebrate, if it is bad, then they will judge it based upon it's severity.
Ceremonies **Mainly from the Dragons**
Choosing Ceremony - It is said that every Dragon, or Phoenix can choose their destiny. This is the ceremony for them to choose their element. Should it be earth, Wind, Light, Shadow, Fire, Water, Ice, Lightning. They will be presented with a symbol for each, the one they are called to will be the one that has chosen them, and they have chosen. **APPLIES TO ULUN'SUTI and SUTI MIXES!!**
Star Called - This is a special place for the Dragons and the Phoenix, this is where the Oracles are called. This is when one of the clan has shown the prowess of being an Oracle. Being able to see and interpret the signs from the stars, or the Spirits. The Celestial Plane may be more open to them, and it could be that they see things, or hear things. The Importance of this ceremony is to bring the new Oracle into the circle of Oracles and start them on the training they need.
From Ashes brings life! - This is the ceremony side of the "New Life" this is a mix of both the dragon and Phoenix beliefs. They will welcome the new foal into the herd. This is for when the basket pops into a foal. When that happens, they will celebrate the life that has been brought into the clan!
**A Note from Saiyaka "All life is Sacred and precious, No matter what bearing a child to the Clan is, he/she will be raised with this in mind. There will be no more mocking of Wingless Phoenix or Bound Dragons being a Bad Omen!"**
Claimed by the Stars - This is the death of a clan member, it is the funeral Ceremony to lay them to rest. This applies to all clan members, aside from the Phoenix that will need to be put through the Burning Days ritual in order to be Reborn into their next body.
Relationships
Lifemating is prefered, but flings will not be looked down upon. A Clan member is free to choose whoever they would wish to love <3 Whether it be same gender, or opposite gender.
**These are mostly all from the Phoenix and Dragon side since we haven't seen much of Byakko or Genbu in these talks. Neither have we seen many outsider Mythicals. Once we get them these will change to make sure that everyone is included and allow for growth within The Clan. **
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 10:08 pm
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 10:09 pm
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