The Kazema Tribe

*Shrapnel* · (This post was last modified: 09-08-2017, 12:57 AM by Shrapnel.)

Kazema Tribe

Here is Nyko's profile

Adoption Rules

I reserve the right to reclaim the adopt if you fall inactive, have no ic posts after 1 ooc month, or break any of my rules. By applying that means you’ve read and agreed to all of my rules.
If you do fall inactive.give the character back to me then you are giving me permission to adopt the account out to whomever I see fit with the name/personality/appearance/design to stay the same. If you made any purchases with the character then I expect those to go with the character as well if it is taken away from you.
Other than that, those are my only two rules. I just want people to be active with their character. Please keep in mind that all of these adopts have a very rich culture based loosely off native american heritage so I expect to see in depth histories/personalities that are very religious. There shouldn’t be a bunch of wolves who don’t believe in the gods listed below or that were kicked out, aka rebellious little assholes who didn’t want to follow the laws and customs of the tribe as, most likely, they would have been banished or killed. I’ll let you know if there’s any problems with your application and we can work something out.

Kazema Tribe Summary

The Kazema tribe is a complex group made up of very diverse individuals. They are naturally suspicious of outsiders, but occasionally accept a few in their ranks from time to time if they prove themselves worthy. Loyalty to the tribe, partnership, and devotion to their gods is the foundation. The pack has a love for nature and most wolves within the tribe are often almost hippie-like at times. They waste nothing and almost everything has a use in the end. The tribe prides themselves on their intelligence in crafting and their use of fire is one of their most coveted secrets. They’re well known for experience in crafting weapons, tools, huts that serve as homes, as well as the jewelry that they’re made. They have a healthy relationship with other animals - they often use them for companionship and other uses that require building things. Primates tend to be the most common companion, though it’s not uncommon to see others as well. While the tribe can come off as strict, and often times oppressive to its members, those within it have grown up with such customs and it is normal for them. They obey the laws almost always without question and life is peaceful for the majority. Everyone works as a unit and the pack thrives under the watchful eye and care of their gods. Each ritual and prayer is done in service to their gods and to please them. In return the gods grace them with bountiful prey, good weather, and a fruitful life.

Appearances

Here is a complete folder of designs I have that can be used ON SITE ONLY - DESIGNS HERE - Here are a couple things to remember if you pick one of these designs.

I retain all rights to these images as I have either spent real money on them, gems, or points on devianart.
I would not suggest paying real money to commission art of them as I do not want these designs to be used off site as they are mine. This means that you do not own this design or have any rights to it outside of ardent.
If you ignore rule two and commission art of them anyways, I would like permission to use the artwork if I ever happen to use the character later on down the road on another site. I also reserve the right to download the art on my computer and store it away with the character’s design. (I most likely won’t ever use the majority of these designs, or join another site, but you never know.)
If I find out that these designs are being used elsewhere without permission then I will blacklist you from ever adopting from me again and I will take the character from you as a result for not following the rules.
That being said, you are free to use your own design if you wish. If you do provide your own design then I would like for permission for it to stay with the character’s account should you fall inactive or give the character back to me to readopt it out again.
If you do choose to use one of my designs, but don’t like something about it then you may request a minor edit. (i.e. eye color change, easy stuff like that. For the ones with mutations, if you don’t want them, then I will do a new ref for you with just the colors/markings on a new lineart. For example, a couple of them have a long hair mutation. I would color the design on a new lineart that doesn’t have the hair.)
I understand that most of these designs would be expensive to bring in (Nyko is taking me quite a bit of time) so you are allowed some time to get the gems to be able to bring them onto the site.

Here are some things you should know about the appearance of most of these wolves

Most of the wolves, if they were born in the tribe, should have very short fur. They live in a very humid jungle climate so their fur would be short to accommodate for the high temperatures.
Height can be any size you want ranging from midget to dire wolf.
Most of the tribe have very strange markings. It is not uncommon to see wolves with stripes, odd colors, spots, swirls, or other tribal-like design patterns on their fur.
Odd colors wouldn’t be considered rare in their culture, but mutations such as horns, glowing markings, long mane-like fur, ect would be considered a gift from the gods and these characters would be looked on as divine beings.
War paint is not uncommon and it’s typical for them to paint themselves in different colors for ceremonies, hunts, war, ect.
Accessories and companions are very common among the tribe. Higher ranked members would wear more jewelry and ceremonial garbs to display their status within the tribe. Companions are there for usefulness for the most part whether it be with hunting, healing, fighting, or even with crafting. Animals with opposable thumbs are highly revered as they help with the building of tools, weapons, huts, pens for animals, building fires, making jewelry, and even putting jewelry onto the wolves themselves.
Piercings are believed to help open a wolf’s connection to the spirit world and are most commonly used by Shaman’s, pack leaders, elders, and council elders.

Culture

Wolves take on the last name of their tribe, whether or not they are of blood relation. For instance, the minute an outsider is accepted their previous last name is forsaken and they take on the name Kazema.

Oen (Oh - n)- God of the hunt and war: Often prayed to for guidance when hunting or defending oneself against another predator. Oen is also prayed to for guidance in battle and tracking enemies.

Betah (Bee - tah) - God of nature: This is the god of the mortal plane. They have favor for all animals, creatures, plants, and natural elements on earth. They control all elements of fire, air, water, earth, and even the spiritual plane. Betah is prayed to to prevent natural disasters, for fair weather, good health and fortune, and when the shaman wishes to convene with the spirits.

Aemah (A - mah) - The God of the sun. Aemah is considered an all powerful god to the tribe and is also the creator of the universal plane. A prayer is sent to them every morning believing that their offerings will ensure that the sun will rise once more and prevent droughts.

Aesa (A - sah) - The god of the moon and stars. Aesa is another all powerful being and also a creator of the universal plane. She is more spiritual to Aesa and often seen as a motherly figure to her subjects on the earthen plane. She is prayed to for guidance.

Ceremonies

Initiation Rite - A rite of passage held at midnight where a new initiate (not of the pack’s blood) is accepted into the ranks. The Shaman, Leader, and the council of elders gather around the initiate to decide if they’re worthy of being a part of the pack.
Ascension - A special ceremony where the shaman gathers the pack together on a clear night where the stars can be viewed with perfect clarity. Fires are built and incense is burned before the shaman begins the ritual. The Shaman then convenes with the gods, after drinking a special concoction of herbs, and a new leader for the pack is chosen.
Death ceremony - If a member of the tribe dies, then the pack forms together to perform a burial ceremony. The body is covered with various earthen gifts after being put in the ground. A prayer and a song is then provided before the body is buried.
Birthing ceremony - Pups are a joyous occasion within the tribe and every new life is celebrated. Each time there is a new litter, the tribe convenes and throws a celebration in honor of the new children and their parents. Gifts are given and various amounts of food is shared and the party rages on well into the night.
Shaman ceremony - Choosing a new shaman is a more tedious celebration. There are very few shamans that come and go as most typically remain in their position until the time of their death. Before a shaman gets too old they select a young wolf, younger than the age of a year, that they want to take on as their successor. Much like when a leader is chosen, the shaman convenes with the gods to decide who will fill the position next, though a ceremony isn’t held. It isn’t until the Shaman dies and the apprentice takes on the role, that the tribe comes together to celebrate.

Laws/Customs

The Gods’ teaching and laws are always to be followed. Speaking ill of the gods or disgracing them is punishable by banishment or even death.
Prayer’s are a daily ritual and expected to be performed. Prayers are typically done after a hunt/before eating, in the morning after waking up, or during ceremonies.
Attacking another tribe member without good reason will lead to banishment. Attacking a tier 4 member or above is punishable by death. Killing another tribe member is also punishable by death.
All members are expected to pull their own weight. Laziness is not tolerated within the tribe.
Incest isn’t frowned upon considering the pack’s wariness of outsiders, but it is preferred that it isn’t a common occurrence.
Weddings are sacred and the bonds between partners is considered sacred. A wolf may take on only one mate and must request permission for a divorce should they find they no longer wish to be with their partner. Cheating is a high offense and will lead swiftly to banishment.
Nature is sacred and it is required to uphold the balance within it. Wastefulness and disrespect will not be tolerated.
I’ll probably add more later as I come up with it. For now I’m open to suggestions.

Ranks

(eventually I will come up with creative names for the ranks themselves. Until then this can just be used as a reference.)

Tier 1

Leader - Can only be chosen by the shaman through a rite of passage.
Leader mate - Leader’s mate, can only be chosen by arranged marriage or, in rare cases, can be chosen by leader if the council elders/shaman approve that said mate would be a suitable second in command.
Heir - destined to take over as leader. Can only be picked by the shaman. Ceremony is held to decide this.

Tier 2

Shaman - Nyko’s old rank - In charge of ceremonies, spiritual things, leading prayers, and overall acting as an advisor to the pack members, no matter their status. They are highly revered within the pack and are often involved in most pack matters. They are also a master of healing/herbs and are expected to be experts of their craft as well as excel in other areas such as hunting and fighting.
Beta 2 - typical beta rank, helps lead the pack, oversee stuff, advise the leaders, ect.
Beta 3 - another beta, helps oversee stuff, overall keeps pack running.

Tier 3

Council of elders - (3-5) - The council is made up of wolves over the age of six years of age. They are carefully elected either by tier 2 members and above and serve as advisors to the tier 2 and tier 1 members. If there are major decisions to be made then they all offer their input and overall serve to keep the tribe’s best interest at heart. While they can’t make the final decisions, their word is often well revered.

Tier 4

War Chiefs (2) - Masters of fighting who are in charge of all those within the fighting rank. They guard the borders, protect tier 3 members and above, and handle anything that involves battle whether it be sieges, raids, or protecting against predators.
Hunting Chiefs (2) - Masters of hunting. They are in charge of organizing pack hunts and making sure hunters are doing their jobs. They don’t always hunt prey though and can sometimes be used to track predators that have endangered the pack.
Medical Chiefs (2) - Masters of healing. They are in charge of the pack’s wellbeing and are expected to be able to handle any illness or injury that may befall the tribe or its members.
Scouting Chiefs (2) - Masters of their trade, scouting chiefs are expert trackers. They often fall in line to help with hunting when able, but overall they’re used to track high quality targets. They often work as spies when needed and are expected to excel in fighting as well. If there’s a bounty on a traitor’s head then they are the ones to track the target. They also keep an eye on the tribe’s enemies to keep tabs on movements to ensure the tribe’s safety.
Trading/crafting/smithing Chiefs (3) - There is one master for each specialty, unlike the rest of the chief ranks which allow for two of them. Trading chiefs are in charge of finding suitable packs to trade with to ensure that scarce items are gotten a hold of. Crafting chiefs are in charge of making sure animal pens, huts, and other items needed in daily use are built and in good condition.

Tier 5

Fighting rank - Rank for average warriors. Charged with defending the pack, doing border patrol, battles, typical fighting stuff.
Hunting Rank - Hunters are in charge of providing food for the tribe and making sure there’s no predators nearby. Will often help with border patrol as well.
Medical rank - Typical healers. In charge of basic healing duties and ensuring injuries and illnesses are treated.
Scouting rank - Spies. These are wolves trusted enough to keep an eye out for the pack’s well being. The work in coordination with the chief to keep an eye on enemies. They serve as hunters when their normal duty is not required.
Trading/crafting/smithing rank - Traders, crafters, builders, and blacksmiths fall into this rank. They’re charged with building all the important things like huts, animal pens, weapons, jewelry, as well as finding necessary resources.

Tier 6

Regular tribe members - Members that don’t have a specific rank. Either they’re new, a new mother, or just a regular civilian with no particular talent. They often help out wherever they’re needed, but have no particular duty that they do specifically.
Apprentices - Wolves over the age of three months, but under the age of a year. They train in every duty until a year when they pick the one they wish to improve upon.
Kids - Pups under the age of three months that aren’t old enough to become an apprentice.
Elders - Wolves that are 8 years or older. It’s not necessary for wolves to retire at 8, but most do to make way for the younger generation.

Tier 7

Banished/Traitors - This isn’t exactly a rank within the tribe itself. This is just a list of those who have forsaken the laws of the tribe and have been labeled as traitors and banned. Banishment is for the more mild offenses, but death is not uncommon should it be deemed necessary.

What do I expect from you?

I’m mostly looking for lower ranked wolves within the pack that would have been Nyko’s friends or family. Making a sibling or parent isn’t required - instead focus more on how your character could have benefited the pack. Were they a warrior, a scout, a healer, or maybe even a crafter? I’m excited to be able to expand on the crafting part and the fun part about this is it’s a plot open for many possibilities. I definitely want to see wolves with companions as those play a big part in the crafting part. Wolves with accessories/piercings aren’t required unless you’re applying for a higher ranked/more important character. Feel free to be rather crazy/creative with your application. If it seems as though there might be a problem somewhere I’ll be sure to tell you.

I am looking for someone to play the wolf that took over as Nyko’s successor when he left to be Roseus' body guard. Other than that, there are no specific roles to apply for.

I haven’t fully decided on what I want to do yet, but I’m hoping to eventually get this ide started as a pack on ardent. I’m not sure if it’s something I’d run myself, or let someone else run, but I will let people know once it’s decided. If you do feel as though it’s a pack you could successfully run then feel free to say so somewhere in your form. If I feel like you might be a good candidate then I will message you. I wouldn’t focus too much on this for now though as I’m more interested in just getting the tribe onto Ardent.

For now it can just be assumed that the tribe decided to relocate to a new area and Ardent was where they ended up at. I assume Auster would be their preferred location as it has the climate they’re used to.

Form

Code:
<b>Ooc Name:</b> 

<b>Name:</b> (Name of your char. Last name should be Kazema) 

<b>Age:</b> 

<b>Gender:</b> 

<b>Alignment:</b> (Can be anything, but be reasonable.) 

<b>Design:</b> (Keep in mind of the rules above. If using your own, do I have permission to adopt it out with the account should I have to take the character back from you)

<b>Changes:</b> (If you’re using one of mine, do you have any changes you want made to it. You can do this yourself or request that I do it.) 

<b>Rank:</b> (What rank did/does your char have? Keep in mind I’m going to be super picky about tier 4 and above ranks) 

<b>Relation:</b> (How are they related to Nyko? Parent, cousin, sibling, friend, enemy, or just a pack mate. The options are endless.) 

<b>Appearance:</b> (Should be 100+ words minimum.) 

<b>Personality:</b> (Should be 200+ words minimum as I’d like to see these fleshed out.) 

<b>History:</b> (Not required, but I would suggest it. Look at Nyko’s and Roseus’ history to get an idea.) 

<b>Outsider:</b> (Were they born in the pack or were they an outsider that was accepted? I don’t want to see too many outsiders though.) 

<b>Other:</b> (Anything else I might have missed above in the form can go here.) 

<b>RP Sample:</b> Not required, but I am curious how you’d play your character if you got them.)

List of wolves so far

Name of char - played by - rank - relation to Nyko
Alyria - Cat - Fighter - Tribe-mate

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