TRIBE OF SCARRED COMETS GUIDE — BLEAK WILDS

☄ TERRITORY—

The tribe members currently make their home nestled upon the tall grass of the Bleak Wilds. Several yards away from Lake Minos there is a grouping of low trees where they shelter from the seemingly constant winds that caress the great plains with a force that is unwelcome to strangers, but nurturing like a mother's touch to the tribe members that reside here. Beneath the branches of these shrub-like trees are small dens - both worn by constant use and dug out by the tribe members themselves - where the tribe takes shelter from the billowing breeze.

☄ IMPORTANT LINKS

Discord Server

Official Census

Chat Thread coming soon

Mass Adopts & HP Tryouts coming soon

Ambassador Program coming soon

Weekly Task Sign-Ups coming soon

LAST UPDATED: 3/3 —

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☄ RANKS high positions / semi high positions / regular positions

☄HIGH GOD/GODDESS — The high god or high goddess is the leader of the tribe.

GRANDMASTER KNIGHT— The deputy equivalent in the tribe, and as such is the second in command.

ADVISORS — The assistant deputies of the tribe form a council of advisors for the high god/goddess. They usually choose an area of expertise such as Strategy, Mediation, or Teaching, though are free to come up with other ideas.

HEALERS — This is the tribe's equivalent of a medicine cat, and as such are responsible for the health of the tribe members. They tend to injured or sick members, as well as ensure there is a steady supply of herbs.

PROPHETS — The most interesting part about the tribe if their belief in the greek gods and goddess of old time. Prophets are tribe members who devote their lives to interpreting signs from the gods and conveying them to the tribe.

☄KNIGHTS — This is a semi-high position. Tribe members promoted to this position are those who have proven they have what it takes to begin climbing the ranks.

HEALER TO-BE — Those promoted to this rank are tribe members who have shown interest in the healing arts, and who are willing and prepared to study hard under the healers.

PROPHET TO-BE — Since the gods play such a heavy roll in the lives of the tribe members, in order to become a full prophet you must be trained first under the current Prophet.

☄TRIBE MEMBERS — This is a regular position and are what the able-bodied members of the tribe are referred to as.

TO-BES — These are members of the tribe that are old enough to begin training. This is normally around 5 or 6 months of age.

☄ TITLES

LOYALIST —Awarded to tribe members who have proven their undying devotion to the tribe.

EXEMPLAR — Awarded to tribe members who are consistently offering up ideas and interactive events to keep the group active.

SEER — Awarded to tribe members who have shown their worth as welcoming members.

MUSE — Awarded to tribe members who have displayed adept understanding of herbs and have proven they are capable of healing members of the tribe.

LAST UPDATED: 3/3 —

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☄ TRADITIONS

SCARRING CEREMONY

The Scarred Comets has to have gotten it's name from somewhere. When a to-be comes of age, they can choose to have a Scarring Ceremony. The to-be will pick a symbol that means something to them, and carve it onto a chosen part of their body. This will serve as a reminder to them, as well as others, what it means to be a tribe member. The area of the body where the scar is placed is normally of significance to what their strengths are. (i.e. a skilled fighter might get a scar across their chest, or a fast runner might get one on a leg).

NAMING CEREMONY

While the territory they reside in is often plentiful with food, their lack of structured defenses leaves many newborns at risk of death. This is both a blessing and a curse. It is a blessing because it means that only the strong will survive, while it is a curse primarily to the mothers to have to deal with such a devastation as losing a child. The tribe believes that if a child survives past it's seventh day it is sure to live on to do great things. it is on this seventh day that the newborns are present to the tribe and given names.

☄ RELIGION

The tribe currently believes in the Greek gods and goddesses of old. Listed below are a handful of the most revered gods and goddesses a long with a brief description of how they may appear to your character.

☄ POLITICAL TIES

The tribe considers themselves neutrals, though they do tend to possess more anti-clan attributes which means it might be easier to call them anti-leaning neutrals. The tribe is unafraid to defend themselves and their ideals, though since their numbers are small they tend to keep their heads out of other groups' business. They celebrate individuality meaning they are accepting of all creatures (in most cases they exclude murderers and rapist as they believe this would hinder a creature's loyalty and reliability) and they emphasize tribal and familial loyalty.

ALLIES

none

ENEMIES

none

NEUTRALS

none

LAST UPDATED: 3/3 —

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☄ LAWS & FAQ

Here you will find the rules for role-playing in the Tribe of Scarred Comets, as well as a couple of frequently asked questions.

RULES

OOC —

001. All ff rules apply, ic & ooc.

002. ooc drama is not allowed; if you are a witness to drama, notify staff.

003. Please be welcoming to joiners and actively reply to joining threads (i.e. don't leave anyone hanging!)

004. The leader's word is law.

005. Harassing/bullying another member verbally can result in an automatic demotion.

008. Refrain from creating cliques as they can be a huge turnoff for members. If you notice a clique or feel otherwise excluded please let the leader's roleplayer know.

009. If you role-play a high position character and are going to be inactive, please let us know. We understand real-life comes before catsite so under most circumstances your character will not be demoted.

IC —

001. Do not mess with members of allying or neutral clans. Anyone caught breaking this may be demoted and/or exiled.

002. Rape and senseless murder or torture is not allowed. Torture and capture may be allowed if given express permission from the leader in some cases.

003. Knights+ may host raids if given permission by the leader. Advisors+ do not need permission, but it is recommended.

004. Prophet to-bes+ may host events if given permission by the leader. Prophets+ do not need permission.

FAQ.

Q: CAN I JOIN THE TRIBE OF SCARRED COMETS?

Of course, anyone can join! Be sure to post information about your character in the census (linked in the first post) and then feel free to jump right in!

Q: CAN I PLAY AN ANIMAL THAT ISN'T A CAT?

Certainly! The Tribe is an inclusive group that celebrates individuality.

Q: CAN I PLAY A HIGH POSITION? (ETC., LEADER OR DEPUTY)

Unless you have been promoted or you are adopting / temping / co-owning one, than no; however, if your character makes an effort to be active, contributes to the community, and is relatively friendly then you have a greater chance of being promoted.

☄ THREAD HUB

Here is where we will keep track of all the threads made in association with the Tribe of Scarred Comets. They will be divided between OOC and IC posts so we can have an accurate analysis of our post count at the end of each month.

MARCH, 2019

ooc threads

guide — you are here

chat thread — coming soon

census

ic threads

LAST UPDATED: 3/3 —

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