[OOC] Ranks, Joining, Updates, etc.

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Royalty

Ardhimoyo(Earth Heart/Leader) [<2]: The leader of the pack. They control the workings of the pack with the advice of the Wallia.
Mdomo(River’s Mouth/Consort) [<2]: Normally a well-rounded dog or dogs that can counter-balance the leader and keep them grounded. Sometimes a life-mate, but not always.

Pandikizo (Seedling/Heir or Heiress) [<2]: The pup(s) from the litter that will take over when the current leader steps down.

Mche(Seedling/Royal Children) [∞]: Children of the Leader and/or consorts. They often lose this rank once they reach adulthood and return from their Journey and take on an adult rank and are treated the same as the rest of the pack.

High Priests
The high priests are collectively referred to as Wallia, but when an individual Wallia is addressed formally, their full title is used.

Wallichanua (Holy Flower/Flower Priest(ess)) [1]: The priest/ess of the flower goddess. They advise the leaders on issues within the pack as well as teach important lessons to the pack about the Goddess.

Wallimaji (Holy Water/Water Priest(ess)) [1]: The priest/ess of the water god. They advise the leaders on issues within the pack as well as teach important lessons to the pack about the God of Water.

Wallikiwe (Holy Stone/Rock Priest(ess)) [1]: The priest/ess of the earth god. They advise the leaders on issues within the pack as well as teach important lessons to the pack about the God of Earth.

Mungubariki (God Blessed/In Training) [3]: One in training to take over the position of one of the Wallia.

Priests

Kikuta (Rock Border/Shrine Keeper) [3]: They manage and maintain the main shrine, making sure the water is not stale and the fish within the shrine pool are cleansed daily. This rank is deemed highly important for both health and to keep the Gods and Goddess happy.

Jiwembari (Stone Kin/Year Keeper) [3]: They are highly respected and predict the best times to plant as well as keep track of the festivals. One is in charge of each season, the knowing the festivals of that time.Closer to the end of one season and the start of the next the two associated dogs will work closely together to finish out and start the new season. They often advise and aid the leaders of the pack with events.

Citizen Leaders

(Acquired through RP)

Majiahlijuu (Head Hunter) [∞]: There is one lead hunter to every 10 dogs.

Kiambazajuu (Captain of the Guard) [1]: The captain leads over the entirety of the guards, though there are leaders of different factions as well.

Kiambazahewa (Head Guard) [∞]: There is one Head Guard to every 15 guards and guards are permanently under this head guard until either the guard is promoted to this rank or the guard gets demoted or steps down from the role.

Tumbahewa: (Head Gardener) [3]: Typically dogs that are most knowledgeable about plants, soil, and when to grow. They supervise all aspects of the gardens while Tumba focus on single areas. They’re not so much leaders as advisors, but still highly praised for their work and knowledge.

Uandugujuu: (Head Healer) [3]: The three head healers specialize in different areas - birth, life, and death. Each specializes in their own area and teaches it to those who wish to become healers.

Citizens

Majiahli (Water Kin/Fishers or Hunters) [∞]: They catch fish for the rest of the pack, and sometimes larger land-prey. They are the most common rank, and they often share meals with the entire pack and those who do not hunt for themselves.

Machanga (Sand/Seeker) [∞]: Drifters that belong to the pack. They come and go often, bringing knowledge, members, or items that they think the gods would like.

Kiambaza (Earth Wall/Guards) [∞]: Strong members that guard and patrol the outer rim of the pack. They keep danger out as well as bring new members in. They're charged with knowing all of the Machanga, so they know to let them in.

Tumba (Flower Bud/Gardener) [∞]: They are charged with keeping the plants and flowers healthy and thriving, as well as weeding out the plants that may damage the pack in any way.

Uandugu (Flower Kin/Healer) [∞]: Any injuries that befall the pride, the Uandugu are the dogs to go to! They use plants and herbs to aid in healing. They also are in charge of helping mothers introduce their pups into the world safely. Mothers often choose one to consult during pregnancy and all are highly trusted.

Mzegazega (Water Carrier/Scholars) [∞]: They carry any knowledge that the Machanga bring back as well as things they find out on their own. They often teach others their knowledge and share it among others of their rank. Relevant information is given to the leaders.

Youth

Kokoto (Rain/Adolescent) [∞]: Adolescent. At this stage, the young one must prove himself by going out into the world and bringing back something new into the pack, be it cubs, a mate, another dog, knowledge, what have you.

Mvua (Pebble/Pup) [∞]: Pups

Familiars

Fikara [∞]: Familiars in the pack. They are seen as one entity with their bonded dog and are completely safe. Attacking a fikara is equivalent of attacking a member of the pack.  

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[Watembezi]

 

[Ctrl F Greenie]

The Valley Speaks to Me!
Name: Jacinth
Username: Mysses Greenie
Image: Uncert
Personality Blurb: Ignore it - per Seaks! 8'D
Desired Rank: Kiambaza  

[Seaki]

Mysses Greenie

The Valley Speaks to Me!
Name: Jacinth
Username: Mysses Greenie
Image: Uncert
Personality Blurb: Ignore it - per Seaks! 8'D
Desired Rank: Kiambaza

Approved ofc <3  

[nessiaing]

The Valley Speaks to Me!
Name: Tavi
Username: nessiaing
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Personality Blurb: Bubbly, cute and sweet.
Desired Rank: Majiahli  

[Pollack]

Something is Changing
SoA: Encyclia
Image: xxx
Update Needed: Leaving to go forge her own path

 

[Seaki]

Pollack

Something is Changing
SoA: Encyclia
Image: xxx
Update Needed: Leaving to go forge her own path

Alright! She hadn't been added to the list yet, so you're all ready to go c:  

[Keantha]

The Valley Speaks to Me!
Name: Miakoda
Username: Keantha
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Personality Blurb: Soft spoken but by no means weak willed, Mia is devoted to the safety of pregnant and new mothers. She learned everything she could about being a healer. She's encouraging when it's needed and stern when a scolding is due.
Desired Rank:Uandugujuu (Birth)  

[Seaki]

Keantha

The Valley Speaks to Me!
Name: Miakoda
Username: Keantha
Image: Uncert
Personality Blurb: Soft spoken but by no means weak willed, Mia is devoted to the safety of pregnant and new mothers. She learned everything she could about being a healer. She's encouraging when it's needed and stern when a scolding is due.
Desired Rank:Uandugujuu (Birth)

She is approved > w<