The Kawaakari Herd- OPEN for Posting (Still U/C)

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This may be changed or altered some but posting for now...

Welcome to the Kawaakari Herd. Primarily a herd of entertainers and astronomers, all are welcome within their lands so long as they do not possess ill will.

Their territory is smaller in scale than most, stretching from part of the forest into the foothills of the mountains. They take up only what is needed to accommodate their herd's size and festivities.

OOC Rules:
1. Follow shop rules and Gaia ToS .
2. Be polite and courteous to each other.
3. Please no drama! Unless it's for plots. Then drama it up!  

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NAVIGATION

• Introduction
  
• Navigation
  
• Lore
  
• Beliefs
  
• Traditions
  
• Lands
  
• Ranks
  
• Members
  
• Customing In
  
• Joining the Herd
  

 

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LORE

- The herd of old was large and their land vast
- The original herd held the ancestors of what are now the Kawaakari and Komorebi herds
- Originally, the herd was led by a pair of siblings- the Sun and Moon Vessels
- A great cataclysm ravaged the land, driving the herd from its home
- Just over half of the herd survived the event, including the leaders
- The leaders decided to split the herd in hopes of finding a suitable new home
- The Sun became the Komorebi herd while the Moon became the Kawaakari herd
- The leaders kept in touch via their familiars (wolves, birds, raccoons, ferrets, etc.) and ambassadors
- Each kept the practices of their ancestral herd, but one placed more focus on the moon and the other the sun
- The Kawaakari settled in the forest near water
- The Komorebi settled in the plains  

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BELIEFS

- The Moon and Sun are connected, each shaping life in its own way
- The Moon is the primary deity honored
- Water is significant in the herd's beliefs as well
- Water is powerful, life giving
- The moon and water are incorporated into motifs and decorations throughout the herd
- The Sun is included as well, but to a lesser extent
- The night sky guides travelers, can give an idea of how the world works
- Eclipses are seen as omens
- New moon, blood moon, blue moon, harvest moon, & full moon are celebrated
- Foals born under these moons are considered blessed by the spirits
- Likewise, foals born with markings like those in the heavens are considered blessed
- Believe in ghosts/spirits
- Believe in true evil, and have various practices and traditions to ward it off  

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TRADITIONS

- The title of Moon Vessel (aka Alpha) is considered mostly hereditary
- This title is generally passed to the firstborn of the current Vessel
- Should the firstborn perish, the title is passed to the foal next in line
- In rare instances where the Vessel has no children, the title is passed on to an apprentice
- Apprentices are selected as they reach elder foalhood/young adulthood
- Apprentices continue to be trained even if there is an heir
- Apprentices have the option to become advisor to the new Moon Vessel or step down to pursue another calling
- All foals are given a lantern to mark their birth
- These lanterns are plain at first, becoming decorated as the foal ages
- Special lanterns are lit for each ceremony and festival, for special moons and at night
- The herd honors three distinct times of night: wolf-light, midnight, and dove-light
- Black lanterns lit with blue fire are used to honor the dead
- The closest loved one of the deceased leads the procession
- If there are no loved ones living, the Moon Vessel does the honor
- There are three major festivals celebrated by the herd: autumn, winter solstice, summer solstice
- Summer solstice is more of a handing of the torch between the Sun and Moon
- While there is a preference towards lifemating, the herd accepts and acknowledges all forms of love  

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LANDS

They reside within a forest near a river, with their territory reaching into the mountain range.

 

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RANKS

Moon Vessel- the one blessed as leader and entrusted with the herd

Moon Shadow- the one seen for advice. Typically an apprentice that was trained in case there should be no heir

Moon Whisperer- the one charged with keeping the lore and traditions of the herd alive

Ambassadors- those who travel between the Kawaakari and Komorebi herds, exchanging news and updates as well as goods and trinkets. There are a total of 4 ambassadors for the Kawaakari herd at any given time

Watcher- an elder who has studied astronomy and become a master of it. In charge of guiding the herd at night, as well as teaching any who show interest

Stargazers- those who devote their life to studying the heavens

Halo Knights- those that are the most prominent defenders of the herd. They are highly skilled and trusted

Gibbous Knights- those that have increased their skill level and have proven themselves in battle. It is the stepping stone from Crescent to Halo

Crescent Knights- those that defend the herd and its lands. All those who wish to protect the herd begin at this rank

Wolf Knights- those that oversee the training and development of the other knights. These are the highest ranking warriors in the herd, though the position is hard earned. There are only ever three at a time, with the position being held until either death or abdication. They confer on all matters and present their decisions to the Moon Vessel for approval. No one acts independently
Positions available: 2

Eclipse Council- those that discuss the state and affairs of the herd. While the ultimate decisions lie with the Moon Vessel, the council provides a forum for grievances to be aired or suggestions to be made. There are 8 members of the council (to symbolize the 8 phases of the moon), in addition to the chief advisor and Moon Vessel. Council members are chosen in 2 ways: 1) they are personally selected by the Moon Vessel then vetted by the sitting members, or 2) when a position becomes available, an open meeting is held to ask the herd for candidates. Should the 2nd option come into play, the herd members submit names for consideration at the meeting. If only 1 name is given then they are accepted. If more names are stated, the council members retire to a private area to debate and vote, returning only when a decision is made. Soquili and Familiar alike can be council members, with the typical makeup of a council being evenly split

Entertainers- those that make up a majority of the herd. There are various professions to choose from including, but not limited to: storyteller, dancer, puppetry, and singer. The herd is most touted for its storytellers and astronomers

Craftsmen- those that create various items used by the herd in their daily lives. This sect includes things such as candle making, basket weaving, clay pot design, and sewing

Moon Rise- those of a particular group of families that are tasked with creating the lanterns for newly born herd members. Those in these families are the only ones within the herd that do not possess a lantern as they believe parts of themselves reside in their creations. There is one exception to this, however. Should a member of the families feel drawn to a different profession within the herd or outside it, then a lantern will be created and decorated appropriately for them. Members can also be considered familiars to others in the herd if they so wish without issue

Moon Set- those of a particular group of families that are tasked with altering the lanterns of the herd into appropriate headstones. Just as their counterparts mark the welcoming of a newborn with the creation of the lantern, so too do those of these families show their respect and craft by bidding farewell to the deceased through transformation. They take great care in their endeavors so that the departed will find their way into the afterlife

Scouts

Caretakers

Hunters

Healers

Familiars

NOTE: Herd members are allowed to have more than one rank, with the exception of those that state otherwise. So, an entertainer can also be a craftsman, a healer can be a scout, a council member can be a knight, etc. It is entirely up to you. Just please be sure to note it in your joining post.
 

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MEMBERS

Rank: Moon Vessel
Name: Miakoda
Owner: Kaya Wolf Moon
Misc: Eldest son; lantern represents the Blood Moon


Rank: Ambassador/Craftsman
Name: Tsukiyo
Owner: Kaya Wolf Moon
Misc: 2nd eldest son; lantern represents the Harvest Moon


Rank: Unknown
Name: Λύκος Lykos
Owner: Wasteland Wyvern
Misc: 3rd eldest son; lantern represents the New Moon


Rank: Wolf Knight
Name: 真明 Masaaki
Owner: HoneyTeaTree
Misc: 4th eldest son; lantern represents the Blue Moon


Rank: Unknown
Name: Zeru
Owner: Dea and #Teddy#
Misc: 2nd youngest son; lantern represents the Full Moon


Rank: Stargazer
Name: Hareta Yozora
Owner: tefla
Misc: Youngest son; lantern represents the Super Moon


Rank: Stargazer and Entertainer
Name: Luminista
Owner: Kesmi
Misc: She comes with a lifemate and a familiar
 

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CUSTOMING IN

Anyone can custom into the herd.

Family: If you wish to custom in a family member to the boys, please contact me via PM on here or DM on discord. My discord is 🐺 Kaya Nightshade 🌙#0755

Breeds: The herd itself consists mainly of canine pawed breeds, but all other breeds are welcomed within the herd as well. The only exceptions to this are breeds automatically considered evil such as uncharmed Shifters. Charmed Shifters are welcomed as long as they abide by the herd's code.

Naming: Names can be from any language. Original herd members generally have names relating to the heavens, celestial deities, water, or wolves though it's not necessarily mandatory. Joining members retain their given names.  

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JOINING THE HERD

This is information for joining the herd if you are not a member. Please also use this form for signing up newly received members too!

WELCOME TRAVELER!
Name & image of soquili joining. Cert is fine!
Reason for joining? Are they a member born into the herd? Future mate of a herd member? Or just a soq who wants to join?
Role? Please note that there are some restrictions. If there are any problems, I will let you know.
Do you agree to follow the herd rules and beliefs unless there is a good reason, and it has been discussed & approved by me?
Anything else?

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[size=18][b][color=lightslategray]WELCOME TRAVELER![/color][/b][/size]
[size=12][b]Name & image of soquili joining.[/b] Cert is fine!
[b]Reason for joining?[/b] Are they a member born into the herd? Future mate of a herd member? Or just a soq who wants to join?
[b]Role?[/b] Please note that there are some restrictions. If there are any problems, I will let you know.
[b]Do you agree to follow the herd rules and beliefs unless there is a good reason, and it has been discussed & approved by me?[/b]
[b]Anything else?[/b][/size]

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