the Origin herd
equine, cervid, & all ruminant
THREADS | PROSPECTS
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THE PLAN to literally form a group of prey animals that can feel safe being around one another. the group is intended to be small, neutral, and shouldn't restrict characters from joining other groups if they desire. this can just be a migratory 'home' they can come back to! acceptance into the herd will be handled by the acting herd leader.
- HERD LEADER will likely be the eldest character (by default). this courageous individual leads the herd to new grazing areas, has the final say on interherd politics, and is responsible for removing threats from the area. the lead role may be passed to another respected member, or can be taken by a show of strength in battle (not to the death). challenges of strength cannot be refused, but they can be conceded. the loser typically leaves the herd to prevent future complications, though may be given leave to stay if the relationship with their better remains civil. the entire herd should be able to clearly spectate this battle. in the end, there can only be one leader. although a second may be appointed, they will not have the same influence over the others. dictators sneaking their way into this position probably won't last long.
- HERD MEMBER juveniles and mature adults who agree to follow the leader. they heard rumors of the formation of a hooven prey group and came to sate their curiosities for one reason or another. protection. acceptance. love. personal interest and adventure may send herd members away for lengths of time, but they have a tendency to find their way back. herd members are welcomed with open arms (hooves?) and though a pecking order is likely to form (as is natural), those accepted into the herd have earned their place and should still be treated with a certain amount of respect. please bring serious concerns to the herd leader at once.
THREADS have at least 2 (all welcome) herd threads each month in different areas where characters can interact and bug the gms for random events eat grass or something. please intend to be active on your herd character (at least 3-5 posts per week) if you can manage. we can even plot hijinks with active predators on the board!
the character i intend to throw in to this hasn't been made yet. i'm simply gathering interest. briar and i have been plotting in cbox, so if you have interest, shout it out! once i acquire a rare character slot, i'll post more info, but feel free to ask questions! ;3
the origin herd
first come, first serve. you do not need my permission to claim plots, just make sure there are at least two herd members/prospects agreeing to participate. if you do not have at least two, please do not try to claim it. ♥
mark your thread AW or PRV at your discretion. a private herd plot will ideally be inclusive of other characters in the herd, but you are, of course, free to state otherwise!
to claim a plot, please reply with the code below
<a href="THREADURL">plotname</a> in location
» with [character=name], [character=name]<div class="reservesTi">PLOTNAME » created by YOURNAME</div>
<div class="reservesList" style="color:#898989;font-family:calibri;font-size:10px;text-align:justify;text-transform:none;line-height:10px;font-weight:normal;"><b>LOCATION</b> ROOM, NAME
<b>REQUIRES</b> SPECIFIC PLAYER, GM, NPC, ANYONE, ETC
<b>PROMPT</b> Description
</div>REQUIRES SPECIFIC PLAYER, GM, NPC, ANYONE, ETC
PROMPT Description
REQUIRES UNHATCHED GEMBOUND
NOTE YOU CAN DO THIS SOLO. ANYONE CAN TAKE THIS ♥
PROMPT A lesser cave doe has recently lost the faun it charged itself to protect. Stricken with grief, it finds your gembound about to hatch and remains surprisingly vigilant at the chrysalis' side. It eagerly accepts your newly emerged gembound as its child and, knowing no better, your calf/foal/faun is thusly raised with a small herd of Marsh Striders (Cetus) or Jungle Deer (Eridanus). More info on Lesser Gems here◥. They seem to think they are one of the cave deer and, when the time comes, will have trouble integrating into greater gem society.
REQUIRES UNHATCHED GEMBOUND, ANYONE
PROMPT It's lights-out and cave residents have been gathering in Polaris for one reason or another ◥. With eyes unsuited for these low light conditions, you find some comfort in the gentle glow of the Spire's vibrant cyan crystal formations. The magic radiating off of these structures is heavy- almost palpable. Your belly flops, and the dizzying feeling of magic moving through you is almost unbearable.. but then you notice the chattering sound of something shifting nearby. A large [stone] chrysalis grabs your attention, wedged between two glimmering pillars just out of reach. Looks like somebody's getting ready to break free.
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