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 Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:41 pm
Quote: The Black Tortoise (Chinese: 玄武; pinyin: Xuán Wǔ, literally "Black Warrior") is one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese constellations. It is sometimes called the Black Warrior of the North (北方玄武), and it represents the north and the winter season. Although its name in Chinese, Xuánwǔ, is often translated as Black Tortoise in English, it is usually depicted as both a tortoise and a snake, specifically with the snake coiling around the tortoise.
The Chinese constellations were not only used by Chinese cartographers, they were also used by Korean and Japanese cartographers as well. In Japanese, the Black Tortoise is called Genbu, and it has been depicted in numerous Japanese comic books and animations. In Korean it is called Hyeon-mu (현무).
North House of the Black Tortoise, Genbu
This House is located North of the Center House. It's attribute is 'Strength' and the element that was passed down by the North Symbol is 'Earth'. Strength is not just physical strength of a Firekin, it is the mental strength of the Ela, the emotional strength of the Mistweavers, the strength in numbers of the Pride Landers. Strength comes in many forms; physical, mental, emotional, in numbers, in arms, to get over one self, to get over obsticles. This is the sort of Pride that holds the power of retaliation from any opposing forces that try to harm the Pride.
This House is the Pride's 'military' power. We are the stronger members and the first to head into a conflict. In brief, the pride is set up just as an army would be. Generals, Lieutenant , Majors, Guards, Messengers, Captains, Sergeant, and Privates. There will be no indifferance among the members as they must all act as a unit in battle or else the mission will fail and the pride would at risk.
The House will welcome any members to their pride, homosexual, disabilities, or any other hindrance that one may find. Anyone is welcomed to join the pride.
Rules:
- Do not mess with the Mistresses of the Pride. To you they may seem unsignificant, but to the Lord, they are very close females that he wishes to protect, care for, and make happy as best he could. The reason behind the mistresses are for those owner's need-to-know. But they place a very important role nevertheless.
- Do not bring drama into the pride, if there are any issues please talk to the Lord or Lady.
- Keep things PG-13, if not take it to PMs or IMs.
- Keep profanity to a bare minimum, I can understand the occasional ones, but don't get excessive with swears after every other word.
- Do not try disrupt the ranks please, I can understand something but don't have the Guards suddenly revolt and take over the Advisors or something.
- Do not think this is like the actual army. You're characters are your own, they can act anyway they want to. I don't care if they are handicapped, agitated, or whatever, this is to be fun, do what you want. But it does give that army feel huh? mad D
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Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:32 pm
House Ranks:
* The words in () are just references to their ranks if they were in an army.
* Everyone is available for promotions and demotions. All actions are gone through RPs. Upper tier is unobtainable unless gone through Phife, Ary, or Dust.
Leaders ll (Army Chief) ll - The highest among the ranks.They take heed to the High Guardians and the other Leaders
Mistresses - A step below Leaders. Important ones close to the Lord and play important roles in the House.
Mistress - Dhamisa/Jié shù [Baneful]
Mistress - ???
(Mistress) - possibly adding one if the case is suitable.
Heir - None
High Youth - Maliuuni/Jì [Baneful]
High Guardian ll (Staff General) ll - These members are special. It is Gods (or Goddesses) who helps the pride. In times of war, they is beside the Lord in his aid.
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Advisors ll (Lieutenant General) ll - Those who add in the decision and strategic plans of the house.
Royal Guards ll (Major General) ll - Those who watch over and protect the Lady, the Mistresses, and the Heir. The Lord will only use one when travelling from the House.
Messenger ll (Brigadier General) ll - The one who runs out to the other Houses to deliever and gather messages. Important for the quality and authenticity of the information.
Majors and Captains ll (Major and Captains) ll - These are the head of command who control what happens to the privates. They hold need-to-know information and are given orders from the upper ranks.
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Guards ll (Recruit: First Class) ll - These members protect the entire house. They listen to only the Lord, the Lady, the Mistresses, the Heir (on occasions), but mostly the Royal Guard. They protect the house, the boundaries around their 'territory' and the sometimes the areas between the house and teh others. Able to act on own when situation is appropriate and that they should follow request of visitors from other houses.
Hunters ll (Privates) ll - They are responsible to feed the house and be able fight when time comes. Comprised of many groups sometimes.*
Nannies ll (Privates: Enlistments) ll - These are the lions that will be caring and responsible for the cubs of the pride. They must be able to fight when the situation is dire. Their need to fight is low and is better used to protect the cubs.
Specialists ll (Specialists) - These are the lions that have a traight they prefer to work at rather than fighting. The need to fight is their own decision. These specialists ranks in the pride varies due to the usefulness of that skill. Occasionally groups appear.*
Historian of the North - ???
Medics - ???
Story Teller - ???
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Youth - The cubs of the pride are free from fighting until adolescence. However, they should listen to the higher ranks.
[name]* - Need Recruit RP
* - Please talk to Lord or Lady when considering starting a group under the said rank.
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Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:52 pm
Recruiting:
Currently, the house is opened to anyone who wishes to join. Those females who offered for the Lady position were offered positions in the house based on how well they were with Trigger, how he reacted to them, and their traits.
To be recruited, one is required to RP with the Lady or Lord. Here, you may choose where you would like to be placed. (just tell us out of character so we know). Sometimes, there will be times where the position cannot be placed in anymore. The Higher ranks are quite hard to obtain as they are important members of the house.
The Pride is looking for any SoA, lion, cheetah, leopard, etc. Male or female. If you feel that your SoA will fit in, just give it a shot and swing a PM over. [b]Image URL:[/b]
[b]Given Name:[/b] The SoA's birth name.
[b]Chinese Name:[/b] The Inner name that they would be referred as within the Pride/House.
[b]Species:[/b] Got to know what species right?
[b]What Rank would your SoA best fit and why?[/b] Tell us what rank your SoA wants, is it a specialist? A hunter? Maybe even an advisor or messenger. Give some reasons.
[b]Is there anything else we need to consider?[/b] Anything about your character that we should know about? Will they cause complications or problems? Possible twists?
Note: I will usually ask for you to make the RP.
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Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:53 pm
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Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 3:01 pm
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Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 3:02 pm
.:. Reserved .:.
You may post :3
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Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 4:07 pm
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Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 7:27 am
Given Name: Kumbuko
Chinese Name: Qì Pò (Bold vision, imposing attitude)
Species: Leopon
What Rank would your SoA best fit and why? Cub for the moment, but once she reaches adolescence, she would be a specialist. She's a seer, so storyteller would fit I suppose, but probably something more along the lines of seeing the future.
Is there anything else we need to consider? Well, her mother will deffinately come looking for her, but it is unlikely that she'll actually find her. Kumbu may also end up being visited by Limbuko, her father.
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Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 8:01 pm
Ath - Sounds good, but she'll probably be considered a "cub" until she reaches adolescent. With her powers, she could be of use in battle. Maybe not by strength but by foresight. Aways good to know what will happen before it does. 3nodding
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Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:46 pm
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 7:46 am
Yup yup ^^ She's fairly strong too, but not all that bright xd this should be fun~
Though Hivu won't be happy that another daughter ran away from home...
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 2:52 pm
Given Name: UkaliChinese Name: 勁 Jin ("strength") Species: Lion (god of strength) What Rank would your SoA best fit and why? I think Ukali would fit in perfectly as High Guardian, as he's the god of strength. XD The description of strength you've tacked up on the first page is exactly his definition; strength is not just physical might, but strength of mind, body and soul. Is there anything else we need to consider? Ukali likes to wander; he would gladly take up residency in the pride however there's a good chance he might be gone a good part of the time. When he's needed, however, he will definitely be around.
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 2:57 pm
 Given Name: Chamchela [Tornados/Cyclones/Twister]
Chinese Name: Lóng juǎn fēng [Tornado/Cyclones/Twister] -- If necessary
Species: Lion/Goddess of Tornados
What Rank would your SoA best fit and why? High Guardian
Is there anything else we need to consider? Ukali/Jin [God of Strength] is Elly's grandfather, which is why I'm interested in posting her here along with him if possible, I also thought that if anything, Tornados would qualify more under the strength category than Speed or anything else. She was trained/is training by/under Mrost [God of War], and as such would/will already have knowledge of war and battle.
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 7:09 pm
Well, I am sure Ukali/Jin will be gladly welcomed. As for Chela, I am sure her presence during Ukali's absence would be wonderful.
Daim - So you'd like the High Guardian position?
Tahja - o.o is her name all of that?
*adds them*
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 7:31 pm
Athear - Kumbuko will be considered a youth until she reaches adol. Then she could talk to Trigger about which rank she would like to join. 3nodding
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