Vyper
09-23-2016, 01:15 AM
(This post was last modified: 10-03-2016, 01:59 AM by Xephyris.)
PACK RULES, CUSTOMS, & HISTORY
Rules:
— Respect. Must be shown to one's superiors first and foremost. This is non-negotiable, and any deliberate disobedience, blatant disrespect or disregard for authority will result in severe punishments. You may be subjected to scarring maims, rank reduction or temporary or permanent imprisonment, depending on the degree of your infraction.
— Loyalty. Loose lips sink ships. All pack information will be kept within the borders. Loyalty to the pack should be your priority. While we will not keep you from friends and family outside the pack, they do not need to know of Vyper's internal affairs. And regardless of your personal strife for any particular pack member, you pledge your loyalty to them when you join the ranks of Vyper. Disregard for this law will result in severe punishment, including maims and banishment, with no discretion between small and big information leaks. Once trust is broken, it will stay that way. There is zero tolerance for betrayal, and there are no second chances.
— Cooperation. The pack must cooperate, and obedience is expected. Personal strife and differences must be cast aside for the betterment of the pack. You may not like everyone, but everyone plays an important role in adhering the pack together to form a solid and powerful unit. Work together when the time calls for it, and settle your differences at a different time in private.
— Conflict. As a cohesive unit, you are expected to do all you can to make due and get along with your pack mates. However, it is understood that we can't all get along, all of the time. So feel free to settle your differences through competition for rank, or bloodshed, one-on-one. There is to be no ganging up on pack members over personal strife.
— Ambition. Determination, persistence and hard work will be recognized and respected. Rewards are bestowed upon those who provide for the pack and suffer to obtain strength, improve their skills and seek power. Slackers will be met with shame, and punishment for continued lack of effort.
— Mates. While it is not mandatory to take a mate within the pack, it is encouraged, as there are strict rules to adhere to if loners are taken as mates. All pups born from a wolf residing in Vyper shall belong to the pack - loner female mates will be expected to join the pack, or their pups will be claimed by force. Loner males must earn their way in to the pack, or forfeit any rights to their pups. Remember the strict consequences for your mate should you choose to take one outside of the pack. Taking mates from other packs is, of course, out of the question.
— Inter-pack Relations. Let your Sheriff and Deputy take care of pack relations. However, you are free to advise on issues that you may have knowledge about. Great pride will be taken in any pack member who manages to find leaks in other pack information. This will help Vyper to stay ahead of the game, to know of their rival's intentions and happenings in friendly packs.
— Adolescents. Young wolves have somewhat stricter rules on what they are allowed to do. Pups between 1 and 2 seasons old can only be off pack territory if they area accompanied by a competent supervisor over 2 years of age. However, after 2 seasons of age, exploration is encouraged, with the belief that independence developed early is a sign of strength, and facing new challenges and obstacles alone will build character.
— Prisoners. Whether taken during a siege or otherwise, prisoners and slaves must be guarded closely; there will be no escapees, and no rescue infiltration. Prisoners taken by the pack may be used and abused by any member of the pack. Personal slaves shall be bound to their masters, who will choose what they wish to do with them.
— Discipline. Swift and harsh punishment will be meted out for any rule-breaking, some bizarre, and some painful, including maims. Generally, punishment will be dealt by the Sheriff, but it may be delegated to any Tier 2 or Tier 3 ranks, if the transgressor is a direct subordinate and the punishment is suited to be dished by the superior. It will all depend on the degree of the infraction, and is completely at the discretion of the Sheriff.
Customs:
Customs here
Pack History:
9/28 - Vyper's first meeting - They say that rock will never survive
9/23 - Vyper is established by Xephyris (Summer Year 8)
— Loyalty. Loose lips sink ships. All pack information will be kept within the borders. Loyalty to the pack should be your priority. While we will not keep you from friends and family outside the pack, they do not need to know of Vyper's internal affairs. And regardless of your personal strife for any particular pack member, you pledge your loyalty to them when you join the ranks of Vyper. Disregard for this law will result in severe punishment, including maims and banishment, with no discretion between small and big information leaks. Once trust is broken, it will stay that way. There is zero tolerance for betrayal, and there are no second chances.
— Cooperation. The pack must cooperate, and obedience is expected. Personal strife and differences must be cast aside for the betterment of the pack. You may not like everyone, but everyone plays an important role in adhering the pack together to form a solid and powerful unit. Work together when the time calls for it, and settle your differences at a different time in private.
— Conflict. As a cohesive unit, you are expected to do all you can to make due and get along with your pack mates. However, it is understood that we can't all get along, all of the time. So feel free to settle your differences through competition for rank, or bloodshed, one-on-one. There is to be no ganging up on pack members over personal strife.
— Ambition. Determination, persistence and hard work will be recognized and respected. Rewards are bestowed upon those who provide for the pack and suffer to obtain strength, improve their skills and seek power. Slackers will be met with shame, and punishment for continued lack of effort.
— Mates. While it is not mandatory to take a mate within the pack, it is encouraged, as there are strict rules to adhere to if loners are taken as mates. All pups born from a wolf residing in Vyper shall belong to the pack - loner female mates will be expected to join the pack, or their pups will be claimed by force. Loner males must earn their way in to the pack, or forfeit any rights to their pups. Remember the strict consequences for your mate should you choose to take one outside of the pack. Taking mates from other packs is, of course, out of the question.
— Inter-pack Relations. Let your Sheriff and Deputy take care of pack relations. However, you are free to advise on issues that you may have knowledge about. Great pride will be taken in any pack member who manages to find leaks in other pack information. This will help Vyper to stay ahead of the game, to know of their rival's intentions and happenings in friendly packs.
— Adolescents. Young wolves have somewhat stricter rules on what they are allowed to do. Pups between 1 and 2 seasons old can only be off pack territory if they area accompanied by a competent supervisor over 2 years of age. However, after 2 seasons of age, exploration is encouraged, with the belief that independence developed early is a sign of strength, and facing new challenges and obstacles alone will build character.
— Prisoners. Whether taken during a siege or otherwise, prisoners and slaves must be guarded closely; there will be no escapees, and no rescue infiltration. Prisoners taken by the pack may be used and abused by any member of the pack. Personal slaves shall be bound to their masters, who will choose what they wish to do with them.
— Discipline. Swift and harsh punishment will be meted out for any rule-breaking, some bizarre, and some painful, including maims. Generally, punishment will be dealt by the Sheriff, but it may be delegated to any Tier 2 or Tier 3 ranks, if the transgressor is a direct subordinate and the punishment is suited to be dished by the superior. It will all depend on the degree of the infraction, and is completely at the discretion of the Sheriff.
Customs:
Customs here
Pack History:
9/28 - Vyper's first meeting - They say that rock will never survive
9/23 - Vyper is established by Xephyris (Summer Year 8)