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??? - cruor was resurrected with a new elder [maybe?] and belief system
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note; Cruor was started many years ago when I was far younger, and as a result it had a few elements I do not like anymore or doesn't fit the Modifox world currently. As a result, the history below is the revised history, and anything not written in has been retconned.

Eireen no longer exists. The old tribe did not have two deities, nor did they directly have contact with the deity of the tribe until the tribe closed.


Many years ago, a fox who had named himself Sin found a forest to call home. The fog that often clung close to the ground and the numerous bands of ravens was enough to make the spooky forest avoidable, but the fox didn't waste time in making the woods a place to be feared. Countless foxes met their end within the forest and tales of a dark beast looming within the fog passed throughout nearby lands. For years, the fox reigned supreme, casting fear in every heart who crossed him.

Unfortunately, it wasn't enough. As cruel as the rampant serial-killer had become known for, he lacked a family of his own. His own blood had betrayed him countless times, and Sin hadn't quite found anyone to call his own. Fortunately for him, the arrival of his half-brother ignited a strange and comforting calm amongst the chaos, and he began to understand what family truly was. It wasn't weak to love someone; he couldn't help it. Instead of fighting the attachment he felt for his now found brother, he decided to explore the feeling and begin to band foxes of similar mindsets together to live within the forest. It was absolutely freeing to be amongst those of his nature and those who may not necessarily behave like him but still love him, and so the tribe was born and named Cruor.

Cruor lasted for a few years, inviting quite a few foxes Sin grew to trust with his life. During those years he discovered a forgotten temple buried within thorns and roots, where he finally came into contact with the deity who ruled the forest. Spooked by the sudden and ferocious power he felt from the temple, Sin ended up returning back to the tribe and disbanding it shortly after, as the pressure became too much for the still young Sin.

The ex-members ended up leaving the forest, however Sin stayed with his brother and their mate. Several generations have passed and the forest is now full of descendants of the three who stayed, but as Sin grew older the same restlessness returned.

After what felt like an eternity, Sin returned to the temple as a calmer and wiser fox. No longer ruled by anger alone, he investigated the temple and came to a door he had never noticed before, which lead into a dark room with a single glowing red orb in the middle. He slept there for countless nights as he reconsidered the old days of Cruor before, finally, the deity of the forest visited him in a dream, promising their protection for as long as Sin accepted the gift and shared it amongst their kind.

This time, Sin didn't back down. He left the temple with one goal in mind; resurrecting the old tribe.

Word was sent out to old members via his children as he settled into his position once more, and the forest welcomed the return of its old glory. However, he was aged and honestly tired. He wasn't sure if he could be the Elder he once was, and so passed on his title to his stolen son, Badal.

Tribe Life;

Life within the tribe is rather orderly despite the more chaotic nature of most of their members. While dens are spread out within the massive forest to give everyone space they may rightfully desire, foxes are expected to group together frequently amongst common areas within the tribe. Communication is important, and the tribe frequently dines togethers at night. It isn't uncommon to see members within the tribe share physical ways of showing affection, such as briefly brushing against one another when passing or a quick nuzzle before departing. The tribe often has an event going on, whether that be an outing for more supplies or a planned party to bring together the tribe for a night.

Below is a handy guide to how several topics are handled within Cruor;

• Joining: Becoming a member of Cruor is more complicated then just asking to join; you must show an actual understanding of the oath and loyalty to upholding it. Even foxes born within Cruor are given until the end of their kithood to learn the oath, and if they don't they're made to leave. To join as an adult fox who wasn't born within the tribe, one must either lurk around the border of Cruor lands until a Recruiter spots them, or bump into a Recruiter during their travels. Foxes who show potential for the tribe will be brought to the Elder by a Recruiter. Very rarely, a member within Cruor may wish to ask another fox outside of the tribe to join with them. Should this happen, they can leave the tribe with a Recruiter and bring the fox back if the Recruiter approves of them.
  
  Kits who stumble upon the land without a guardian in tow are automatically taken in and taught the oath. Kits taken in this way are given more time then kits born into the tribe, as they are at a disadvantage. It also isn't uncommon for Cruor members to steal BCRs, however those children will be raised like kits born into the tribe.
  
  Every member who wishes to join must learn the oath by heart and recite it during a public ceremony. Mute foxes and foxes with other impairments are allowed to find another way to show their understanding of the oath, however it is always done in a ceremony. At the end of the recital, foxes are tattooed and officially welcomed as a member.

• Leaving: While the tribe hopes to never lose their members, circumstances happen. Not all foxes leave on bad terms, too. To leave the tribe peacefully, one must seek the Elder out and discuss with them their desire to leave. A fox will never be forced to stay, but their tattoo must be covered or removed the moment they decide to leave. They can become a visitor, but will no longer hold special privileges or status amongst the tribe. The tribe doesn't often look favorably upon those who choose to leave, as it's seen as purposefully turning ones back on the tribe, but a fox will not be harmed if they leave peacefully.
  
  Banishment, however, is a punishment, and a painful one. Severely endangering the tribe, murdering a member, hurting a child, or betraying the Elder are examples of severe crimes that end in banishment. Foxes who are forcibly banished are brought to a public ceremony where their mark is covered and members of the tribe who were wronged may leave one mark on the fox before they're tossed off the lands. Banishment is not the only way betrayal is handled, as a warning; foxes can be murdered for heinous and unspeakable acts.
  
  Note; As a note, your fox will never be harmed without your permission.

• Visitors: While Cruor likes to keep to themselves as much as possible, they understand that not all foxes who accept and love them will live within the tribe. While many tribe members are fine with not having relations outside the tribe, some are not or come from another life and wish to have both Cruor and their old life in some way. Visitor status is rarely given, as the tribe doesn't tend to trust most foxes, but it isn't impossible.
  
  Visitors must first be accepted by the Elder, and requested by a member within the tribe. Then, they are brought before a raven who has been trained to recognize faces and lead visitors to the tribe. Once done, the visitor must enter the woods at a specific location and come to the tribe with the bird in tow. Once the Elder or head Recruiter has spotted them, they'll be given a woven necklace to wear until their departure. Should they try and leave with the necklace, the raven will be told to not allow the visitor to return and the visitor will be banished from the lands. The necklace must be returned to the raven upon departure to prevent any potential issues.

• Jobs: Foxes are not simply given jobs if they ask; they must prove their skill before being given a job. Members who either have not proven themselves or wish to remain jobless lack certain privileges, but generally are met with the same amount of love as other members. Those with jobs however allowed immediate access to kill first and more say during tribe meetings, as they've proven themselves through hard work.
  
  The tribe jobs are; Elder, Beta, Carer, Recruiter, Spy, Hunter, Thief, Shaman, Assassin, Apprentice and Tactician. More about these jobs will be explained in a post below. When a fox wishes to train for one of these roles, they'll be taken in either by the head role holder of the job they wish to have, or the Elder and trained over the course of a year. At the end of the 12 month period, the Elder will decide if they can hold the title they wish for.
  
  All kits and new foxes are Apprentices until they've reached either a title they wish to take, or indicate they only want to be a jobless tribe member. All Apprentices are trained in basic combat and survival skills for 6 months at least before they're allowed to drop the Apprentice title or begin training for promotion.

• Mates: A fox may choose any mate within the tribe who is of age and willing. No permission is needed to fall for someone within Cruor. BCRs are always welcome, as the tribe loves the sound of little paws running about. However, taking a mate outside of the tribe is a bit of a difficult process. Not only can a fox not bring the fox they are courting to meet the tribe (unless they're approved for visitor status), but the tribe fully expects any mate picked is to join Cruor immediately. It isn't forbidden to keep your mate outside of the tribe, but many foxes may judge the relationship and choice.
  
  The tribe does not care about flings, and highly encourages the Cruor fox to steal all the BCRs for the tribe.

• Conflict: The tribe doesn't pretend that conflict doesn't happen; when you have a tribe full of typically aggressive foxes it isn't unheard of that an argument will happen. Minor tiffs that end in light scrapes and bruises are fine, unless it continuously happens. However, actual substantial harm done to one another is met with disapproval, and even sometimes banishment depending on the severity. Foxes who wish to settle an argument with a more intense fight must seek the Elder's approval. If given approval, they may fight until one member submits under the gaze of the head Assassin. Attempts to kill or permanently maim one another is forbidden and stopped by the head Assassin immediately. If a fight gets out of hand, the Elder will step in and respond accordingly.
  
  Sometimes, foxes just won't get along. In that case, they are ordered to keep things civil and expected to obey. Failure to do so will result in further action.

• Services: Cruor offers their deeds to those who need them for varying steep prices. Everyone is allowed to set their own prices, which range from shiny trinkets to even BCRs. Need someone murdered? Need something stolen? Need a poison? A bodyguard? They'll give it to you, but you must pay.
  
  Requesting services is different than visiting, as the tribe has advertised their services while still wishing to prevent outsiders to enter their lands. Foxes are directed through word of mouth and Recruiters to arrive at a pond that is about 5 miles from the tribe, carrying an offering of some sort to indicate their interest in services. Once a week, a Recruiter will arrive at the pond, hear their request, and have them stay until they've heard if one of the tribe-members will take the job on. If yes, the one filling the service will come with the Recruiter and discuss with their client. If no they're sent away.

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need to design the new tattoo