ORDER OF IBIS! EGYPTIAN PACK!

[☆Phoenix]

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[cs=2][bg=FBB917] O R D E R . O F . T H E . I B I S
[cs=2][bg=151B54] Hotali Desert
[cs=2][bg=c1b484] The Order of Ibis differs from other packs in many ways. It is a pack based on what family or species you come from. Stronger, sturdier species at the top of the pyramid and the small weak ones at the bottom. A yagi is more likely to gain a place of power, where as a lyxxus will be placed low in the ranks due to its size. Mortui are placed higher than the top due to their indestructible nature. The Order is an extremely strict pack, anyone who breaks the rules will be punished severely. One of the Order's unique features is there strong will to survive. Dwelling in the sands and heat of the Hotali Desert, this pack is not for the weak, only the strong will remain. The weak are looked upon with disgrace and given no respect. Courage and nobility are looked up to in the Order and only those who have this courage may dwell here; the rest will be enslaved and abused. The Order of the Ibis is a pack for the skilled, the talented, the strong and those who feel they don't fit anywheres else.
[bg=FBB917][atrb=width,200] #FBB917	[rs=2][bg=FAF8CC] Thanatos , Thana , Inaba
[bg=151B54] #151B54
[cs=2][bg=c1b484] Any pack updates go in here. Such as pack meetings, ceremonies, hunts, and fights...etc.
[cs=2][bg=FBB917] T H E . H I G H E S T
[bg=151B54] The Keepers	[bg=ECE5B6] Thanatos ,Thana , Inaba
[bg=151B54] The Scion(s)	[bg=FAF8CC] Wolves' Names
[cs=2][bg=FBB917] T H E . H O N O U R E D
[bg=151B54] Pharaoh	[bg=ECE5B6] Wolves' names
[bg=151B54] Vizier	[bg=FAF8CC] Wolves' names
[bg=151B54] Nobles	[bg=ECE5B6] Wolves' names
[bg=151B54] High Priest	[bg=FAF8CC] Wolves' names
[cs=2][bg=FBB917] T H E . C H O S E N
[bg=151B54] Priests	[bg=ECE5B6] Wolves' names
[bg=151B54] Scribes	[bg=FAF8CC] Wolves' names
[bg=151B54] Soldiers	[bg=ECE5B6] Wolves' names
[bg=151B54] Craftsmen	[bg=FAF8CC] Wolves' names
[bg=151B54] Guards	[bg=ECE5B6] Wolves' names
[cs=2][bg=FBB917] T H E . D I S G R A C E D
[bg=151B54] Peasants	[bg=FAF8CC] Wolves' names
[bg=151B54] Labourers	[bg=ECE5B6] Wolves' names
[bg=151B54] Slaves	[bg=FAF8CC] Wolves' names

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=cellPadding,1,true][atrb=width,500,true][cs=2][bg=FBB917] R A N K . E X P L A N A T I O N S
[atrb=width,200][bg=151B54] The Keepers	[bg=FAF8CC]The Keepers are the kings of the pack. They are the keepers of keys what they say goes. It is they who is most respected. Their word is law and anyone that goes against it and disobey's will be severly punished and if not killed or exiled out of the pack, will get a one way ticket to Slave. The Keepers are strictly Mortui, they are at the top because of their indestructible nature. There are usually only two Keepers, a Keeper and his mate. But in a rare situation there may be three if he is still deciding on his mate and who will bear his pups. The eldest male Scion will take the rank of Keeper once his parents retire and leave the pack. The Keepers are the only ones that the Pharaoh answer to and no one else.
[atrb=width,200][bg=151B54] The Scion(s)	[bg=ECE5B6]The Scion or Scions are the heirs of the Keepers and when older hold a great deal of power and influence in the Order. The eldest male of the heirs will be chosen as the next Keeper any others will remain as Scions. The Scions have no role really in the pack and are only high up because of their honoured bloodline so will just simply bask in the fame and power that comes with their title.
[bg=151B54] Pharaoh	[bg=FAF8CC]The Pharaoh is the leader of the Order of the Ibis, the Alpha. It is he or she that makes sure the pack is running smoothly. Male or female, the Pharaoh commands all and answers only to the Keepers. The Pharaoh is able to accept new members and give ranks swell as acts as an advisor to the the Keepers. Rights to the throne are determined through a combination of birthright and species. Pharaohs can be any species as long as they suit the standards of the Keepers.
[bg=151B54] Vizier	[bg=ECE5B6]The Vizier serves as the adviser to the Pharaoh. He or she is very open to the Keepers and will often report to them should the Pharaoh be unable to fulfill a duty or is led astray on a decision. The Vizier also handles all concerns that may not require the Pharaoh's immediate attention. The Vizier will also fill in for the Pharaoh should he or she be away at the time. This rank can be claimed by a strong, intelligent species.
[bg=151B54] Nobles	[bg=FAF8CC]The rank of Noble is earned through blood. Anyone of direct or indirect relation to the Pharaoh is immediately classed as a Noble regardless of skill. Parents, siblings, children, and even uncles and cousins can earn this rank if they can to prove their bloodline. A Noble can also take the place of Pharaoh and it is from the Nobles that the Keepers usually select the next Pharaoh from.
[bg=151B54] High Priests	[bg=ECE5B6]High Priests are the recorders of history and are very intelligent, many look to the High Priest if they seek answers. They hold all the ceremonies along with the Pharaoh and Vizier. They are also the healers of the pack, it is said that they receive guidance from the Holy Spirit to learn the herbs. They train the Priests in the ways of healing the sick and wounded along with history. If the Pharaoh and Vizier are unavailable, the Order not only turns to them for healing and reassurance but for guidance too. The rank of High Priest can only be given to a long lived species who has been granted the power of Healing and Knowledge by the Great Spirit.
[bg=151B54] Priests	[bg=FAF8CC]Learners, teachers, and healers of the pack, Priests are the apprentices of the High Priest and work very closely under his/her guidance. It is their job to take care of the injured and sick, healing minor injuries and sickness. They will also educate members in the ways of herbs and healing. Because the position requires a good deal of knowledge, Priests are restricted to long lived species such as Lumen or Sennyo. But this rank can also be gained by someone with vast knowledge or healing, but it'll have to be proved first.
[bg=151B54] Scribes	[bg=ECE5B6]Scribes are one of the most highly educated wolves right behind the High Priest and Priests. They are the recorders of history of the pack, of other packs and of the land. They also document the healing herbs the Priests use. Scribes work closely with the Priests to record these herbs and how to use them. Their knowledge and talent earns them a great deal of respect from the wolves of the Order. Talented Long-lived species can get this rank.
[bg=151B54] Soldiers	[bg=FAF8CC]Soldiers are a large group of physically powerful and trained wolves. They are the Order's line of defence. They must prove themselves worthy of the honour of fighting for the pack and they must be willing to lay down their lives for the protection of the pack. Guards are directly under the Vizier's control and are trained regularly. Sometimes a skilled Soldier will be chosen to accompany the Pharaoh or Vizier on a trip outside the pack's land. Soldiers can only be claimed by a species of brute strength.
[bg=151B54] Craftsmen	[bg=ECE5B6]Craftsmen are quite a large group of wolves. There are many jobs within this rank and all require intelligence and skill. The wolves in this rank take turns between jobs, working out a rotation schedule. These jobs are: Teaching, Tracking and the most skilled of them, the Architects. The Craftsmen also watch over and teach the Peasants in the ways of the Order, if anyone shows skill in any one section, the Craftsmen will report to the Pharaoh and have them promoted. The next is the Trackers chosen for their skills and agility, being among the Order's quickest runners, they scout along the border marking the points where the sand pits shall be dug by the Slaves. The last are the Architects, skilled with their claws and with great intelligence. They design all the monuments of the Order, and survey the building projects. Craftsmen can be a wide variety of species if approved by the Pharaoh.
[bg=151B54] Guards	[bg=FAF8CC]Guards are like the Soldiers of the pack except that they don't just fight. They train with the Soldiers to master their fighting skills but most of the time they supervise the slaves in building the temples, digging pits or any other task. The Guards must be physically powerful for they must Guard the pack day and night as well as punish any slaves that are out of line. The Vizier creates a monthly rotation list for watch duty that must be followed by the Guards.
[bg=151B54] Peasants	[bg=ECE5B6]Peasants are the unskilled newcomers to the pack. They are the ones who have yet to learn all of the packs secrets and rules. To keep them busy and doing something useful, the Craftsmen have them assist in many areas to demonstrate their talents. They will spend their time with different ranks as part of their training and when not busy may hunt or assist the Slaves and Labourers in building projects or tasks. Should a Peasant take interest in a higher rank, they must first talk to a Craftsman who, if they have proved to be exceptional in that area, will then report to the Pharaoh and have them promoted. If a female has pups she will be placed as a Peasant for the time being then after the pups are old enough be moved back to her former rank, the pups will stay Peasants until skills are proved. However if one wishes to stay a Peasant they will have to earn their keep by hunting, fighting, patrolling and building, if they do that there is no problem with remaining a Peasant.
[bg=151B54] Labourers	[bg=FAF8CC]Labourers are the hard workers of the pack, the do a variety of jobs from monument building, pit digging, hunting and making a special berry dye for the ranking wolves. The Vizier will also create a rotation list for them, so that they are doing something every minute of the day. They get more breaks than the Slaves and aren't treated as harshly but are still disrespected. If a Labourer is lucky one of the Keepers or Pharaoh may call upon one to be their slave and if they exceed at this, they will be promoted to Peasant.
[bg=151B54] Slaves	[bg=ECE5B6]Slaves are at the bottom of the pyramid. They are the shamed, the weak, the dishonoured, the traitors, and those who have found themselves unjustly punished. They are the treated like scum, looked down upon with disgust and cruelty by the members of the Order. They are forced to work every second of the day with few breaks in between. They have three jobs, their work schedule is also worked out by the Vizier for they are not allowed to pick the job they want for some are easier than others. They build the the temples, create the trap pits around the territory and tend to the needs of the high ranking members of the pack. They may be things like: cleaning their bedding, fetching food and water…etc. They are watched very closely by the Guards, one step out of line and they will be punished severely. There are many ways to become a slave. The first is if a wolf is unfortunately born into a species the Keepers deem weak, such as lyxxus. Any wolf caught disrespecting higher ranking members or acts against the Pharaoh will earn a one-way ticket to slave, or in the worst case, put to death or exiled.

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[bg=6d9095][cs=2][atrb=width,500,true][atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=border,0,true] P A C K . N A M E
[bg=175a32]Balkamir Yikaxy Empire	[bg=lightgray] Neutral
[bg=dee3eb] Children of Hvítur Ári	[bg=lightgray] Neutral
[bg=050336] Hellion Mafia	[bg=lightgray] Hostile
[bg=590D2D] Aurelian Enclave	[bg=lightgray] Neutral
[bg=014559] Centena Accord	[bg=lightgray] Neutral
[bg=AD99AD] Styrrstdar Cadre	[bg=lightgray] Neutral

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Table: Colours

• Gold: #FBB917
  
• Blue: #151B54
  
• Sand-DarkSand: #FAF8CC - #ECE5B6
  

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The Mirage

Hidden deep within the sands lies a startling paradise, a hint of salvation in a land of dry heat. Lush, green vegetation springs up from the sands, palm trees, and many tropical plants reside here, providing shade and comfort to those who seek it. Some of the Order's special berries are found here too. These berries are sacred to the pack, Labourers/Slaves are sent daily to check up on the plants and care for them then harvest the purple and red berries. Surrounded by the plant life is a wide, deep lake, cool waters bubbling from beneath the surface and made tepid by sweltering sun. At first thought to be a delusion, a trick of the heat, this luscious oasis is a heaven in a barren hell. The entrance to the Underground Palace can be found within the foliage but can be reletively hard to find unless you are part of the pack.

Osiris' Palace

Beneath the surface of the Mirage lies a complex network of winding caverns and tunnels. These caverns are large and spacely and their insides sparkle with quartz lined walls, lighting dim to nonexistent deeper underground. Compared to the surface, the Underground Palace remains at a comfortably cool temperature regardless of time of day. The caverns of the Keepers and Scions are located further back in the tunnels and are quite large to and to suit the their needs. There is a tiny hole in the ceiling which allows some light to shine through and when it does rain creates a pool of water in a dip in the cave floor. There is also a seperate exit so that they may leave as they please.

Tower of Naos

In the Order of the Ibis no one is left without something to do. Those lacking duties are commanded to build, however it is very rare for anyone besides the Slaves and Labourers. Here a large tower of stone sits surrounded by large rocks and stones along with a large piece of flat open ground. Here is where all the temples and tombs are built. These temples are not for denning purposes, and anyone found denning within will be exiled for the temples are sacred to the pack. On the stone the packs history and future are written. It is also inside that the packs ceremonies and meetings will be held. A large mass of Craftsmen and Slaves/Labourers come in and out everyday. A large construction site of sand and stone it is and if left unsupervised all the dangers of the construction site apply and with results in fatal injury or if any mistakes are made those who were there at the time are to be punished harshly by the Guards.

Valley of Ra

While uneven dunes make up most of of the land, there is a large expanse of rather flat sands known as the Valley of the Gods. This even terrain is very open with no cover whatsoever, making it susceptible to predator attacks. It is located on the border and surrounded the border lay hidden pits covered by leaves then sand appearing like the rest of the land until stepped on. These pits are very deep and cannot be climbed out of or jumped out of, if alone one can be trapped in one of the pits for hours and risks starvation, dehydration and even death if not found by a member of the Order. These holes surround the entire border; made by the slaves, only the members of the pack know the way out and in without trouble.

Sun-kissed Dunes

Most of the Hotali Desert is made of ever-changing dunes, which follow the Valley. The topography of the sands rarely remains constant, the finite grains easily tossed and shaped by the winds. Those unfamiliar with the land are subject to hours spent wandering in the dangerous heat. Even those who know the land best often have trouble with navigation, which is why the there are specially shaped rock markers which show the right way in and out and around the territory which can only be identified by those of the pack. Also located on these dunes are a few randomly placed cacti which offer as a water source to those who know how to collect it. The Slaves and Labourers can be seen harvesting their water from across the dunes.


Territory name suggestions will be taken into consideration, So if you have better name, just let me know!

[creepychan]

I think that sandy colors and earth tones would be good for this. Name-wise I thought of Anouke Reino. Anouke is an Egyptian war goddess, and Resinous means kingdom in Portuguese. I attempted a translation in Arabic but the result...well, there was no phonic translation.

[[ sköll ]]

For colors - I like the idea for sandy tones as well, maybe with something bright thrown in? Ancient Egypt is often associated with a gold/blue color scheme, maybe that could be used?

As for names, I still like the idea of naming something after the Ibis (a rather important bird to the ancient egyptian religion), but. xD That's just me. Maybe the Ibissians?

Dunno'. I think the name suggested above is nice, too.

AS FOR WHY I'M POSTING HERE -
If this pack ever gets off the ground, I'm all for Skoll getting captured/enslaved, at least for a while. C: T'would be interesting.

[☆Phoenix]

Yes I do like both of the names suggested aswell as agree with colours, Ive edited the top post too. Anymore ideas? comments? suggestions? Really want this pack to happen

[Belle]

Oooh, the Sky would love to be part of this! I still need to create Miseria, the mole myou pup in the Cadre, but after that I would be willing to create a wolf to be a founder. What species would be best, do you think?
Maybe a lumen, or a sennyo, even. Probably a long lived species... I really like the idea, though.

(BTW, is this like the pack we were planning long ago? I believe the founders were to be Thanatos and Thana, and maybe Muerto? Yes, I think that was how it was going to be, with an egyptian theme and a fan of slaves, like said. But if this is not the same one, I am still willing to create another wolf!)

[☆Phoenix]

Yes this is a somewhat similiar idea that Ethereal was planning to bring back but she tossed it because she no longer felt like a Mortui. But i still liked the ideas that went with it. And I was also thinking of making Thanatos a founder of this pack. And I would like this pack to value certain species for certain ranks, making it a somewhat biased pack. I do believe this idea could become a very interesting one that many members may like because it could start some very awesome plots. I am looking forward to this very much. And if you would still like to offer up Thana as a founder that would be great! (though shed have to get through Thanatos first. XD)

[Thana]

Ah, okay. And I would offer up Thana, she is interested in meeting other mortui, actually. Plus, Ajax is out to murder her (ever since she bested him at the Mafia festival and ate his ear xDDD), so she is probably going to try to steer clear of him, for she does not want to have one of her own ears ripped off. And, also, she is curious to why Ajax is looking for Thanatos.. Oooh, do I see a plot forming? BTW: Is the love triangle thing still on? Crow hasn't been very active lately, so maybe no? But if Crow does come back, and soar and you are still up for it, maybe we could tie the pack and the love triangle together? I'm fine with the love triangle, and it would give Thana another reason to hate Ajax (using Inaba, who she is friends with).

[☆Phoenix]

Yes I do believe it is still on and that would actually work very good with the plot as I do believe Ajax would absolutely hate it if 2 of his worst enemies teamed up against him. More room for plottage there, pm me with anything else

[Somatra]

Keep in mind Scorch will not take kindly to Thana leaving, just be aware that his reaction will not be pleasant, so there would be a side plot to this as well. > The mafia has this little contract, a bit of a deterrent but something the Don takes rather seriously, once in the mafia, always in the mafia...

[☆Phoenix]

Ok Edited the top post and I made two different tables with the colours switched, please comment on which one you like better

[°Crow°]

Please don't do the mortui thing without me >_< sorry i haven't been as active lately! @_@

[~Ebony]

No worries Crow, it couldnt go on without Inaba!

[☆Phoenix]

Ranks and Pack Description are up! STILL NEED A THIRD FOUNDER!

[Cy]

Shouldn't Eremus be held in high esteem as well? Since they are desert hardy? Also, The Mafia will hunt down and attempt to kill Thana, as per their honor system. Just make sure that you are adding a unique edge to make sure that you are not copying the Kingdom that used to be the Egyptian pack out there.

[☆Phoenix]

Yes Eremus will be held highly for their ability to easily survive the desert. And yes I am currently brainstorming some unique ideas to set the pack apart from the Kingdom, since the ranks are pretty much the same due to the fact that its egyptian hierarchy XD

EDIT:

Ok so Moonie suggested something quite interesting that Im going to put a little more detail in and broaden. Its the idea that the pack has its own hunting and fighting techniques such as harvesting water from cacti and covering themselves in mud and sand to give the appearance of rock, the techniques can only be learned through joining the pack. And also was thinking that the highly ranked wolves will carry a symbol that symbolizes their rank (thinking maybe a certain berry paint or nicks in the ear or certain scars given). And they also have an interesting way of keeping out intruders by having the slaves (when not building monuments to honour the deity or pharaoh) would spend their time digging deep holes around the border, placing large leaves and sand on top to cover them up so that any trespassers fall in and cant get out. Only those in the pack know the way out of the territory without falling in.

Would these ideas make the pack unique enough?