OPEN FOR APPS ?! wolf pack ! [ group rp, limited spots ]

[remmutt]

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[align=center]APPLICATIONS DUE: JULY 15th

ikiaq pack news thread + announcements!

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Before I begin, I just want to say that I am not a new member! I have used feralfront and xanje all the way back to 2009! I've done ideas and group related things like this before, so I am excited to see if there's interest in this! All those interested will be pinged once an application form is written up, and after a bit I will choose who to accept into the group!

Please don't use this world or idea without my permission, it's not even fully finished. I'm still writing lore and history, but I will only continue if there's enough interest in this!


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BASICS:

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PACK
◐ Alpha - leader (must be at least 36 moons)
◐ Beta - deputy (must be at least 24 moons)

◐ Gammas - protectors and hunters (12 moons to and up)
◐ Omegas - young wolves in training (6 moons to 12)

◐ Dams - nursing mothers or pregnant mothers
◐ Pups - wolves too young to train or leave the den (6 moons or less)


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☾ Ikiaq Pack: Our current pack of wolves, which the thread revolves around.

☾ Prey Pile: Where the food is stored, kept in the back of the main cave, protected from other predators and weather.

☾ Tartok Mountains: Sacred mountains where the lights touch the earth, only future alphas may travel here.

☾ The Outlands: Territory outside of the pack, omegas travel here to prove themselves worthy of the gamma title. Hunting patrols will also venture out here if prey is scarce. Dangerous, travel in pairs.

☾ The Unknown: There is the pack territory, and there is the outskirts beyond it. And then there is the unknown. None travel past the outskirts for fear of what lays beyond. It is here the demons roam openly, as well as other creatures. Every wolf is to beware when considering going beyond the outskirts. DANGEROUS, FORBIDDEN TO TRAVEL.

☾ Karnet Cavern: A moonlit cave where mated pairs seek the approval of their deity. Leaders may also travel here to seek blessings, or guidance.

☾ Siluk River: In the warmer seasons, wolves may wander here to fish and swim. It is also a seasonal tradition to watch the traveling herds cross.

☾ Pinga: The deer goddess of the hunt, fertility, and the guide of souls. She is often described as having the sharpest horns, and has been known to guide the wolves on their hunts long ago. Immortal being.

☾ Amaguq: Father of the demons, stealer of souls. The very reason no wolf should hunt alone.


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ADDITIONAL INFO:

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✷ Restricted to a max of ten or so members.
✷ Openings allowed when pups are born as well as random loner slots.
✷ Litters are restricted to a max of 2.

✷ Realistic! No extreme eye colors. Lavenders, tea reds, blues, greens, gold and brown allowed.
✷ Deer and other cervidae are forbidden to be hunted - they are thought to be the protectors of the forest, as well as the ancestors of the wolves. Coming across a deceased deer is typically a bad omen.
✷ There is no discrimination against size, sex, or gender. All wolves are seen as equals and valued in the pack.
✷ Gay pairings are allowed, and can raise a litter of their own with a voluntary surrogate.
✷ Litters are to be approved by the current alpha.
✷ Humans do not exist in this world.

✷ There are DEMONS in this world, they only traverse the land at night, and can appear in any shape they desire. They can mimic the sounds of others, though slightly off key. This is to lure you in. Young wolves are warned about the demons, and forbidden to leave the territory alone. Wolves must travel in pairs. Demons mostly reside in the unknown, it is rare to find them in the outskirts or even in the Ikiaq territory. [spoiler=image example]
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GUIDE:

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✷All wolves in the pack are somewhat religious and loyal to their pack.
✷Do not associate your character with the demons or possession without first confirming it with me, these things are plot based!
✷Omegas are the equivalent of an apprentice. They are not forever stuck as an omega, just as an apprentice wouldn’t be forever a paw (except, of course, in special cases).
✷Once again, humans do not exist in this world whatsoever. It’s a completely different universe.
✷The unknown is home to all kinds of creatures, but for the most part they are safe from the demons. Demons mostly hunt other wolves as well as deer and anything related. However because they travel only at night, most animals are safe from the beings.
✷The Ikiaq’s pack territory stretches out 500 square miles, The Outskirts add another 500 square miles, giving them a total of 1,000 to roam.
✷Do not make your character solid white! It can be white with other colors and patterns but no solid whites! Reserved for plot only!
✷These wolves do not have powers, nor do they have shape shifting capabilities.
✷You may make separate threads with other members that are more private for the characters but please be sure to stay active in the main thread!


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CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS:

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☾ Wolf litters are uncommon, yet sacred. A mated pair must travel to the moonlit cave (Karnet Cavern), where they will ask their deer deity,Pinga, for a blessing. If the moon can be seen reflecting on the water, their future litter has been blessed. If not, the pair return to the pack and wait another season before asking again. 

☾ Pups are celebrated and well taken care of, to lose one is often seen as a curse, or a bad omen.

☾ When an alpha passes away, their body is protected until nightfall. Then they are taken outside of the territory and buried in a sacred place. It is believed burying them at night allows time for their soul to travel to the stars, where they will watch over the pack until the next alpha passes.

☾ When a beta becomes alpha, they must leave their pack for a weeks journey to the tartok mountains. There they will venture to the top, and wait at the peak until the northern lights dance above them. This is a sign that they have been accepted as the next pack leader. Up here they will hunt and survive the week to prove they are capable of caring for the pack. When they return they lead the morning hunt, catching enough prey for the entire pack. The pack then gathers and the new alpha shares one bite with each member, creating a bond. This is done when new pups are born as well as it is imperative they bond with their alpha.


☾ There is a similar ritual for omegas becoming gammas. The omega and their mentor will travel past the pack’s territory, relying only on what the omega can catch and what shelter they can find. If the gamma has to step in the omega must continue training for 3 more moons. Disasters and unforeseen events do not count towards the omegas failures.
However, if the omega does fail, they have until the return home to prove themselves.(Though this typically does not happen as most feel dejected after failing such an important task.

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THE TERRITORY:

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✷ Tartok Mountains: Harsh, tundra. Lots of rock and little to no vegetation. Rarely reaches above 54 degrees F, common temps are in the negatives. Read up on it here: tundra biome! [spoiler=image examples][/spoiler]

✷ Pack territory: Long, cold winters with moderately warm summers. Nights are cold but the packs’ cave systems and sleeping in groups keeps them warm. Plenty of forest and often heavy snowfall. With the lack of rainfall, forest fires in summer are a large threat to the pack and often require a temporary move until things are back in order. Read up on it here: taiga biome [spoiler=image examples][/spoiler]

✷ The unknown: Thought to be an endless course of nightfall as well as extremely cold. Not much is known about this location. [spoiler=image examples][/spoiler]

✷ Home / Camp: An open space, with the entrance to a large cavern. Inside is a series of cave systems.
            --In the farthest section is where nursing mothers and pups are kept, for safety.
            -- The middle section is where the pack sleeps, as well as seeks shelter from the weather.
            -- Other stray systems lead to dead ends mostly, young omegas will run here to play or get away from the rest of the pack.
                Pups often wander as well.
            -- Near the entrance is an opening, which leads to an airy space. It gets quite cool in here and is often where the leader will
                go to think, if not in use. Other times it is used to store food during the scarce months.
            -- “Leaky Boulder”: cold water often trickles down this boulder in one of the stray systems. It is a means of water for
                  nursing mothers and those seeking shelter.

✷ Karnet Cavern: The entrance is tricky to find, however the inside is glorious. Located inside is a pool of water, and around it the cave is littered with shimmering gemstones. The sight is said to resemble the dancing lights atop tartok mountains. Up above the pool is a hole which lets in the light of the moon and stars.

✷ Siluk River: A wide freshwater flowing river, during the wetter months it’s dangerous to cross because of the currents and rapids. During the warmer months young omegas and other members of the pack will wade into it for a swim. This is also the time herds of deer can be seen crossing. Most of the river is littered with pebbles and large rocks, and hardly ever gets muddy. When the water is low many omegas like to make a game of jumping from rock to rock. [spoiler=image examples][/spoiler]

✷ Nosak fields: Golden fields of tall grass. Deer often flock here in the warmer seasons, and use the tall grass to prevent them from being seen. Wolves often play games and have fun here. A perfect area to train omegas as well, as it teaches them to use their senses rather than their eyes. [spoiler=image examples][/spoiler]

✷ Riuk Woods: Home of the wandering lights. These woods are filled with wonder and often warm others with their magical charm. The lights that float by are large fireflies, but the wolves hardly know any different. Mated pairs enjoy spending time here, as well as young wolves when having fun. [spoiler=image examples]
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✷ Ikkuma Forest: Dangerous. This area catches fire often, due to how dry and dead it is. It’s filled with grass and trees, and most wolves stay away. This area is almost always where the forest fires begin, and slowly creep up towards the rest of the territory. Filled with trees daring to fall and ash. [spoiler=image examples][/spoiler]



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RELIGION:

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☾ They have one goddess; the deer deity, Pinga. She is the goddess of the hunt but also bestows blessings upon the wolves. Often she is asked to oversee the birth of a litter, or to watch over a journeying alpha or beta.

☾ It is their Goddess that guides their souls after death. Each wolf is sent to the stars to watch over their pack, until another passes and comes to take their place. From there, Pinga reincarnates them into deer, allowing them to live once more. From here, the cycle will continue.

☾ Because of this they respect the life of any cervidae, or deer. They do not hunt them. If one is fallen they try to help or guide them home. To be in the presence of one is often seen as a blessing or spiritual message, as the deer are believed to be their fallen ancestors.

☾ These wolves are a very spiritual kind and never unnecessarily take life. To eat is a privilege their goddess bestows upon them, not a right. All wolf cubs are taught this, and taught to respect the natural balance. Any caught harming others without reason are severely punished, even outcasted at times.

☾ To be outcasted is the worst punishment, as you are chased into the outlands without mercy. There, the world will decide what to do with you. It’s said that once a wolf spends a night in the outlands, they are killed, but return as demon kind. And because of the hatred they harness for their pack (for outcasting them), their sole purpose is to haunt the pack. No one knows if a demon can be killed.

☾ Once long ago, the ancestors were struggling with an overwhelming amount of demons-- an infestation. It is said that Pinga herself blessed the wolves with a piece of her soul, and gave them the power to defeat the demons. This power has long since passed, but there is always curious murmurs every time a white wolf is born, or appears. To be solid white is thought to be one of the ancestors who carried part of her soul. Only one ever exists at a time, and sometimes years in between. But they are often highly regarded.


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Requirements for joining + Application:

• High activity. I say this because I expect it from everyone, and if everyone is active and you are not, then we're left with a bunch of flooded members. Not fun for anyone! I want to make sure everyone can stay caught up with this!
  
  
• Open minded and willingness to cooperate with others! Any fights should be solved face to face, with the alpha present (ooc), don't let things blow up. If your feelings are hurt, let us know! I'm sure no one meant to hurt you.
  
  
• Ability to stay involved in the plot. Things may not always move ridiculously fast, and for those slow moments I need to know you guys are willing to stick it out and hang around. That doesn't mean you have to be active all the time and shoot off hundreds of replies, but please don't just drop out!
  
  
• No kissing and dissing! No one likes this, if applying you're saying you are here to stay unless something forbids you or you decide to leave (with good reason).
  
  
• I would love for all those joining to become close to one another. We're running a pack together, and hopefully a long term roleplay. This should make room for long term friendships and shoulders to lean on! Which is why I have created a discord for all accepted members of this group!
  
  
• Please remember that everyone may not get in! But this does not mean you won't ever get into the group! I expect to hold slots for loners being introduced to the pack as well as pups from characters!
  
  
• BE SURE YOU HAVE READ ALL OF THE INFORMATION, AND RULES BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR APP!
  

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Your application:
Name: (what you would like to be called)
Activity: (scale of 1-10, please reconsider applying if your activity is low!)
Why you want to join: (Why you should be considered, and how determined you are to make this role play last.)
Ideas for the roleplay?: (any current ideas for future plot, or what you would like to see. not required.)
Discord Account?: (this can be pm’d to me, if you would rather keep it private. It also isn’t necessary! But I am hoping the majority of us can be present in the chat, so we all have a place to chat and have fun! not required.)

Character application:

Name: (No warriors names! Can be made up. See inuit names for inspiration! Names should not be the same as any of the territory, or gods)
Gender:
Age:
Position: (Beta, Gamma, Omega, Dam)
Back up position: (Beta, Gamma, Omega, Dam | in case the position you want has been taken/filled)
Character Appearance: (you can leave an image here, but it is much preferred that you type something up! Make your character unique. Be sure to include eye color.)
Personality: (Think up something good! Something you can develop and learn from! And please, no mary sues!)
History: (this one won’t be judged too harshly, but it’s a good way to make your character solid and give the rest of us something to go off of!)
If Gamma do you want an apprentice?: (yes/no or yes npc)
If omega do you want a mentor?: (yes or yes npc)

Role Play Example: (can be a snippet from a previous post of yours, doesn't have to be long, just a couple sentences so we know how you role play!)
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Please be sure to save your forms before posting them here in case they are lost in the site transfer or if the site goes down!

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ANNOUNCEMENT:

one pup position has opened up! if interested, please pm me for details! do not post your pup form here!
others interested in their character being the mother / father of the pup(s) please specify in your form!

[Rocky]

I honest to all love this, huge interest!

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tracking!

[vincent]

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[remmutt]

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super excited so many are already interested! i've got high hopes for this!
there will also be a discord chat, for those that are accepted!

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edit;; I forgot to mention! Everyone who is accepted into the group will get one free drawing from me, as a "prize"! (if you want it of course) It will be of the character you created, and can be used however you like! Please see my siggy linking to my deviantart for examples!

[basorexia]

tRACKING. could i reserve Beta??

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we'll see! definitely depends on your application and character you create when the thread opens for apps! c:

[s]has to keep editing posts to add "fancy post template" to it

[Wafture]

interest check bc this honestly makes me so happy aah i love wolves <3

[Pinga]

tracking with subaccount