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Whether due to the prevalence of ragweed and flowers or by some other unspoken natural wonder, Sun Mote Copse is known for always having particles of something, usually pollen, floating through the air. The trees grow high and sparse, with sprawling canopies that filter in the sunlight, making Sun Mote Copse the brightest of all forests in the area, and the drifting particles practically glow with the sunlight. | Whether due to the prevalence of ragweed and flowers or by some other unspoken natural wonder, Sun Mote Copse is known for always having particles of something, usually pollen, floating through the air. The trees grow high and sparse, with sprawling canopies that filter in the sunlight, making Sun Mote Copse the brightest of all forests in the area, and the drifting particles practically glow with the sunlight. | ||
[[File: | [[File:SMC_map.png|500px|thumb|center|Map of Sun Mote Copse]] | ||
=== Sub-Territories === | === Sub-Territories === | ||
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! Name !! Description | ! Name !! Description | ||
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| Western Wetlands | | Western Wetlands || This area has boggy, peaty earth that is abundant with waterfowl (duck, goose, heron), fish (mudminnow, perch), amphibians, turtles, beaver, and sometimes moose. Foggy mornings are frequent here. Clusters of blueberry bushes can easily be found. | ||
https://wabogblog.wordpress.com/flora-and-fauna/ | https://wabogblog.wordpress.com/flora-and-fauna/ | ||
https://www.habitat.noaa.gov/application...2pacificnw# | https://www.habitat.noaa.gov/application...2pacificnw# | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Riverland || *Watersource is the Alpine Lake. Clear, cold water. | ||
*Fish (trout, chair), crayfish, freshwater clams, otter. | *Fish (trout, chair), crayfish, freshwater clams, otter. | ||
*Attracts large game like mule and blacktailed deer. | *Attracts large game like mule and blacktailed deer. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Center | | Center Copse || *Trees Sparsely placed. High, bare-trunked, column-like ponderosa pines, red spruce, some paper birch, and black cottonwood. | ||
*Wildflowers, ragweed, grasses. Rich, dry mulch smell. | *Wildflowers, ragweed, grasses. Rich, dry mulch smell. | ||
*Attracts a variety of game, large and small. | *Attracts a variety of game, large and small. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Northern & Southern Deep | | Northern & Southern Deep Forests || *Many young trees compete and make a densely forested area. | ||
*Abundant mountain laurel that blooms in early summer. | *Abundant mountain laurel that blooms in early summer. | ||
*Good hunting for medium to small game. Excellent ruffed and spruce grouse hunting. | *Good hunting for medium to small game. Excellent ruffed and spruce grouse hunting. | ||
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| Narwhal's Respite || A small gravesite along the southern part of the river. | | Narwhal's Respite || A small gravesite along the southern part of the river. | ||
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| Seal's Nook || A bungalow of aspens makes for a perfect hideaway. | |||
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| Orca's Forest || A forest of old growth trees shelters a secret pond. | |||
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# [[Nyssa]] | # [[Nyssa]] | ||
# [[Stingray]] | # [[Stingray]] | ||
# [[Fennec]] | |||
== First iteration == | == First iteration == |
Latest revision as of 07:39, 26 April 2024
About
Meerkat and Njord long aspired to start their own pack. After contributing to other villages for years, the pair set out to form their own clan in the fall of 2023. They desired to create a family community, focused on shared responsibilities and group development.
Leaders
Leader | Rank | Duration |
---|---|---|
Njord | Laird | February 2023 — present |
Meerkat | Lady | February 2023 — present |
Ranks
Two things are taken into consideration when ascending the ranks: knowledge and kinship. Pack members are encouraged to explore their talents for the betterment of the clan and to build communal trust by applying those skills to improve pack life.
Nobility | |
---|---|
Laird | Alpha male; male ruler of the pack. |
Lady | Alpha female; female ruler of the pack. |
Esquire | Betas; advisers and bodyguards to the leaders; in charge when they are absent or incapacitated. |
Honoree | Reserved for former and future leaders or other esteemed individuals. |
Entourage | |
Master | Renowned members who have the pack's full trust. 1+ mastery. |
Specialist | Proven and skilled members who have the pack's trust. 1+ specialty. |
Tradesman | Those who have gained some trust. 1+ trade. |
Apprentice | Young wolves, under nine months old, who have earned 1+ trade. |
Assembly | |
Comrade | Default rank for all newcomers and unskilled wolves over nine months of age. |
Juvenile | Ages three to nine months old. |
Bairn | Up to three months old. |
Territory
Whether due to the prevalence of ragweed and flowers or by some other unspoken natural wonder, Sun Mote Copse is known for always having particles of something, usually pollen, floating through the air. The trees grow high and sparse, with sprawling canopies that filter in the sunlight, making Sun Mote Copse the brightest of all forests in the area, and the drifting particles practically glow with the sunlight.
Sub-Territories
Name | Description |
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Western Wetlands | This area has boggy, peaty earth that is abundant with waterfowl (duck, goose, heron), fish (mudminnow, perch), amphibians, turtles, beaver, and sometimes moose. Foggy mornings are frequent here. Clusters of blueberry bushes can easily be found.
https://wabogblog.wordpress.com/flora-and-fauna/ https://www.habitat.noaa.gov/application...2pacificnw# |
Riverland | *Watersource is the Alpine Lake. Clear, cold water.
|
Center Copse | *Trees Sparsely placed. High, bare-trunked, column-like ponderosa pines, red spruce, some paper birch, and black cottonwood.
|
Northern & Southern Deep Forests | *Many young trees compete and make a densely forested area.
|
Landmarks
Name | Description |
---|---|
The Gathering Place | A place for pack wolves to meet, landmarked by a big stump in the center of the forest. |
Mercy's Garden | Herb garden by the wetlands. |
Njord's Craigh | Cliff with a view in the eastern part of the territory. |
Meerkat's Bourie | A sandy burrow. The perfect place for a cozy nap. |
Fish's Loch | A medium sized lake. |
The Taigh | Communal den / rendezvous site. |
Ray's Beach | A sandy beach besides the river that bisects the territory. |
Narwhal's Respite | A small gravesite along the southern part of the river. |
Seal's Nook | A bungalow of aspens makes for a perfect hideaway. |
Orca's Forest | A forest of old growth trees shelters a secret pond. |
Culture
TBD
Traditions
TBD
OOC Policies
- Puppies may be NPC'd up to six months old. If they are NPCs when they reach six months old, they are assumed to have dispersed peacefully.
- Adults may be NPC'd if the following criteria is met:
- The player chooses a date to return.
- The player notes what activities their character can be referenced doing.
- If an adult character does not return by the date set by their player, it will be assumed they have dispersed peacefully. Extensions can be made upon request.
- Characters are assumed to have dispersed after one week of inactivity.
Foundation
Founded by Meerkat, Njord, Nyssa, and Stingray in February 2024.
Threads
Need 10+ to form.
- Meerkat gives Njord a tour of SMC. Njord sees a life there
- Njordkat tell their daughters of their plans
- Meerkat and Njord create the borders of their territory
- Njord and Meerkat tell Sialuk it is time they moved
- Ajei visits Meerkat at SMC and the two are confronted by a lone male
- Killdeer visits SMC
- Njord and Meerkat speak about their future at SMC
- Meerkat visits SMC's neighbors to tell them of her claim
- Reki becomes SMC's first pledge
- Heph visits SMC
Founding Members
Need 4+ to form.
First iteration
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