Promotion Applications
The applications for this event will open NOW and close on August 15th, at 10 PM EST or when the last role is taken, whichever comes first.
We have a few ranks within the pride that are scarce or (mostly) inactive. We're looking to fix that! If you're interested in playing one of our ranks that traditionally require an RP to recert to, read on.
(And read up on Bonelands Info if you're not familiar!)
Traditionally speaking, these ranks are limited—especially the Aenda—and require a bit of work to have your lion/ess become one. Would you like one of the ranks described above? You do? Great! Any existing lion/ess may apply that is already a member of the pride, regardless if they were born-in or joined as a rogue. If your character is selected, you will be able to apply to recert with the rank without the requisite roleplay. If your character needs a vulture for their rank promotion, it will be colored for you.
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RULES
1. You may only submit one form.
2. There is limited availability for each rank, so please ensure there are still some available.
3. This is an application process. Not all forms are guaranteed to be accepted, but I see no reason we will be denying anyone.
4. There are no roleplay requirements to obtain these ranks from this event specifically. However, we will take into account how many lions with special ranks you own within the pride so that they are spread evenly.
1. You may only submit one form.
2. There is limited availability for each rank, so please ensure there are still some available.
3. This is an application process. Not all forms are guaranteed to be accepted, but I see no reason we will be denying anyone.
4. There are no roleplay requirements to obtain these ranks from this event specifically. However, we will take into account how many lions with special ranks you own within the pride so that they are spread evenly.
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FORM
[insert image] (Please provide fullsized uncert and cert.)
Character Name:
Applying for: (Which rank do you want?)
Do you require a vulture: (For Cinga, and Aenda.)
Would you like rank edits: (Imbiza have a turtle shell and herb bag necklace edit. Aenda have a feather, and their vulture has a tooth. Cinga do not have edits, but I can add item stock edits to them.)
How many special ranked Bonelanders do you own: (Any ranks aside from Ahluke, Umzingeli, Busisa and Cub count as 'special'.)
[insert image] (Please provide fullsized uncert and cert.)
Character Name:
Applying for: (Which rank do you want?)
Do you require a vulture: (For Cinga, and Aenda.)
Would you like rank edits: (Imbiza have a turtle shell and herb bag necklace edit. Aenda have a feather, and their vulture has a tooth. Cinga do not have edits, but I can add item stock edits to them.)
How many special ranked Bonelanders do you own: (Any ranks aside from Ahluke, Umzingeli, Busisa and Cub count as 'special'.)
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[b]Applying for[/b]:
[b]Do you require a vulture[/b]:
[b]Would you like rank edits[/b]:
[b]How many special ranked Bonelanders do you own[/b]: [/size]
[size=11][b]Character Name[/b]:
[b]Applying for[/b]:
[b]Do you require a vulture[/b]:
[b]Would you like rank edits[/b]:
[b]How many special ranked Bonelanders do you own[/b]: [/size]
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RANKS
Imbiza | (pl. Imbiza) - Herbalists - 0/2 Available
An old tradition that is making a return, Imbiza are the healers of the pride. Well known for their skills with identifying useful plants and animal parts that can be used to remedy a variety of pains, ills and more. This rank mostly consists of elderly lionesses or those who can no longer hunt due to a multitude of reasons. The rank, though traditionally female, can be taken by male lions as well, though they still need to take an oath of celibacy.
Cinga | (pl. Cinga) - Lions with vulture companions - 2/3 Available
The name literally means "to look around". Cinga can be young, old, or anywhere inbetween. A Cinga's vulture-partner uses his flight to search for locations of water and movements of prey-groups. Those who are leaving for hunts will often check in with a Cinga before they leave, to garner information that may aid them. During droughts, Cinga focus on discovering water and may travel small distances outside of the pride with their vulture-partner in search of stable water sources both above and below-ground. In exchange for their work, the vulture is protected by the lioness when it feeds off of dead carcasses and is guaranteed a full belly.
Enda | (pl. Aenda) - Scouts with vulture companions (Male) - 3/3 Available
Like their Zulu name suggests, these lions travel far. Because of this, they are always lions in their prime age and must have a particularly strong parternship with their vultures. Aenda are the scouts and diplomats of the Bonelands pride. They are in charge of scouting lands beyond the pridal territory in case the pride must move. The Aenda and their vulture-companion bring in information of traveling rogues or prides that may be a threat. They may be gone for weeks to months at a time, and so are not usually expected to have cubs. Aenda must be able to hunt for themselves, and be of a disciplined mind. They are often tasked with interacting with prides the Boneland’s may come in contact with. They will sometimes organize trades, and establish either good or bad relationships with other lion groups. These lions may even spend a few months in other pridal lands, learning culture and becoming friends, before returning to the Bonelands. Some, in fact, never come back. Because of the constant distance from the pride, adolescent (and even adult males) are allowed to become Enda instead of being kicked out of the pride. To do so, they must first prove themselves by obtaining a loyal vulture companion. A feather is taken from the vulture, and a tooth from the lion (an extremely painful process), and traded to one another to signify companionship. For this reason, Enda-lions and their vulture companions are easily recognized by their feather and tooth. Some IC information on Enda taking mates can be found in this post.
Enda | (pl. Aenda) - Scouts with vulture companions (Female) - 1/2 Available
Female Enda are uncommon as they are expected to leave the pride and the Bonelands needs females for hunters and cub-rearing. Most females have ties to the pride, and do not wish to spend the long periods of time away from home that are required. Information for Enda can be found in the male ranks section.
Imbiza | (pl. Imbiza) - Herbalists - 0/2 Available
An old tradition that is making a return, Imbiza are the healers of the pride. Well known for their skills with identifying useful plants and animal parts that can be used to remedy a variety of pains, ills and more. This rank mostly consists of elderly lionesses or those who can no longer hunt due to a multitude of reasons. The rank, though traditionally female, can be taken by male lions as well, though they still need to take an oath of celibacy.
Cinga | (pl. Cinga) - Lions with vulture companions - 2/3 Available
The name literally means "to look around". Cinga can be young, old, or anywhere inbetween. A Cinga's vulture-partner uses his flight to search for locations of water and movements of prey-groups. Those who are leaving for hunts will often check in with a Cinga before they leave, to garner information that may aid them. During droughts, Cinga focus on discovering water and may travel small distances outside of the pride with their vulture-partner in search of stable water sources both above and below-ground. In exchange for their work, the vulture is protected by the lioness when it feeds off of dead carcasses and is guaranteed a full belly.
Enda | (pl. Aenda) - Scouts with vulture companions (Male) - 3/3 Available
Like their Zulu name suggests, these lions travel far. Because of this, they are always lions in their prime age and must have a particularly strong parternship with their vultures. Aenda are the scouts and diplomats of the Bonelands pride. They are in charge of scouting lands beyond the pridal territory in case the pride must move. The Aenda and their vulture-companion bring in information of traveling rogues or prides that may be a threat. They may be gone for weeks to months at a time, and so are not usually expected to have cubs. Aenda must be able to hunt for themselves, and be of a disciplined mind. They are often tasked with interacting with prides the Boneland’s may come in contact with. They will sometimes organize trades, and establish either good or bad relationships with other lion groups. These lions may even spend a few months in other pridal lands, learning culture and becoming friends, before returning to the Bonelands. Some, in fact, never come back. Because of the constant distance from the pride, adolescent (and even adult males) are allowed to become Enda instead of being kicked out of the pride. To do so, they must first prove themselves by obtaining a loyal vulture companion. A feather is taken from the vulture, and a tooth from the lion (an extremely painful process), and traded to one another to signify companionship. For this reason, Enda-lions and their vulture companions are easily recognized by their feather and tooth. Some IC information on Enda taking mates can be found in this post.
Enda | (pl. Aenda) - Scouts with vulture companions (Female) - 1/2 Available
Female Enda are uncommon as they are expected to leave the pride and the Bonelands needs females for hunters and cub-rearing. Most females have ties to the pride, and do not wish to spend the long periods of time away from home that are required. Information for Enda can be found in the male ranks section.
