The Claws and Fangs of Saekanis
06-09-2024, 11:29 PM
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Saekanis. A dreaded name; a dreaded Divine Spirit.
In some ways misunderstood - albeit not entirely of his own fault.
Many an Ookami revere him in equal measure with Asena - a feat accomplished by Mistral and her Melodians, and yet...
Others fear him. And for good reason.
But there are a few, more wild-at-heart ookami that do not revere him due to fear.
Many do so due to love of the Black Wolf. They believe he sets them free; unchained by the rigid rules of society, encouraging them to quench their thirst and stave off their hunger in whatever means necessary.
To them, their emotions must rule over all - over logic, over reason.
This does not mean they have no rules; for in the world of Ookami, there is always a hierarchy, no matter where you go.
And in this newly risen group, this is no different.
Saekanis' Executor
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Hati
The one that had taken you in.
She had taught you initially what it means to follow the Winter Wolf.
There is yet much for you to learn from her, when it comes to him - many lessons in the upcoming seasons and years.
And yet, she herself remains a mystery.
All that you know is she is your High Elder, and his very essence rests within her blade.
Many more of you, eventually, were gathered together.
And with it, the growth of your own little messed up family.
There are two portions to this 'pack'.
And with it, the growth of your own little messed up family.
There are two portions to this 'pack'.
The Fangs of Saekanis
The natural scholars of the Winter Wolf.
If you are part of his Fangs, you are more likely to be the type sweet with your words.
They are fond of engaging in the irony of creating things, an aspect of Asena, only to use them to destroy and enact in Saekanis' will.
They are also more typically the Shamanistic types of the collective pack.
The roles of the Fangs are as follows:
- High Shaman
The leader of the Fangs. Typically the one most spiritually inclined, and like the Warleader, is chosen through a specific ritual that is undergone at each new location.
- Farseer
The High Shaman's second in command. They are usually medical oriented, but act as an advisor and whilst the High Shaman is a degree above in spiritual inclination, the Farseer is more likely to receive prophecies. This is usually a bloodline oriented role.
- Songmaster/mistress
The one that oversees most other aspects, should neither the High Shaman, the Warleader, or the High Elder be present. They are also the ones that preach the songs of Saekanis, and act as a mediator in the event that something goes horribly wrong. (It will).
The Claws of Saekanis
Typically the first line of defense, or otherwise the more physically brutal aspect of the combined group.
Those part of his Claws are more likely to engage in ritual combat to see who is stronger - much more obsessed with strength beyond anything else.
You are more likely to see his Claws engaging in warfare, rather than his Fangs.
The roles of the Claws are as follows:
- Warleader
The leader of the Claws. They are the one that (typically) is stronger than the others as they were chosen through ritualistic combat that is undergone at each new location.
- Berserker
The second in command. Unlike the Farseer that is usually chosen through bloodline and a prophecy, they are typically the one that lost to the Warleader at the finale.
- Huntmaster/Mistress
The one that organizes the 'hunts'. These hunts can be on bringing back humans/beastkin/etc, or just natural forest animals.
(Hunters, Gatherers, so on.)
The rituals most commonly known and associated with Saekanis and cults involving Saekanis are those that involve feasting.
This can be of animals, or of people - or, in many cases, both. The most infamous is one called the Grand Feast, in which a bloody battle is had during the day, and any enemies captured during such a battle is used as sacrifice.
But who are you?
You...
Are one of 5 Ookami that travelled to Meranthe with Hati.
You are here to spread his will and his desires all throughout.
Worse (for the land, at least), you desire to complete overtake the entire land and grow your territory.
And if none of you can take it?
...Maybe you'll see about burning it all to the ground.
This can be of animals, or of people - or, in many cases, both. The most infamous is one called the Grand Feast, in which a bloody battle is had during the day, and any enemies captured during such a battle is used as sacrifice.
But who are you?
You...
Are one of 5 Ookami that travelled to Meranthe with Hati.
You are here to spread his will and his desires all throughout.
Worse (for the land, at least), you desire to complete overtake the entire land and grow your territory.
And if none of you can take it?
...Maybe you'll see about burning it all to the ground.
What do you get from being one of these insane little guys, though?
You get an 180 rpl boost, and a DM (me!) on standby for any events.
A mentor figure in my character to help get yourself situated, and curate lore and IC - I will be making a very big document for any information throughout the spawning week.
You will also sign yourself away during one of the initial rites, so you get access to Witchcraft.
High Shaman & Warleader will be chosen in these rituals alongside the initiation rite, & the Farseer will be chosen through the initial application process.
You may apply here, though don't fret - anyone is free to join up afterwards, and if you wish to join without the 180 benefits, you can express such under 'OTHER'.
However, you will receive much scrutiny if you join as a non-ookami, and may endure some amount of troubles!
(Ensure your character is at least 16+)
The application will close by the 23rd, and then all will be reviewed.
You get an 180 rpl boost, and a DM (me!) on standby for any events.
A mentor figure in my character to help get yourself situated, and curate lore and IC - I will be making a very big document for any information throughout the spawning week.
You will also sign yourself away during one of the initial rites, so you get access to Witchcraft.
High Shaman & Warleader will be chosen in these rituals alongside the initiation rite, & the Farseer will be chosen through the initial application process.
You may apply here, though don't fret - anyone is free to join up afterwards, and if you wish to join without the 180 benefits, you can express such under 'OTHER'.
However, you will receive much scrutiny if you join as a non-ookami, and may endure some amount of troubles!
(Ensure your character is at least 16+)
The application will close by the 23rd, and then all will be reviewed.