Ranks {WIP}

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The following list is the hierarchy of the Frosted Forest Herd. The positions and "blocks" of positions are placed in order of ruling power, not physical power or importance. Meaning, the "Ruler's Block" has most ruling power, as it contains the designated leaders. With in this block, the Leaders have the most power, followed by the Deputy. A more detailed explanation will follow this list, and is also located within the Rules. For any positions held, the animal's name will be stated along with its species. Animals in Frosted Forest can hold one position, which the exception of the Leaders, who may hold two. Other members who are highly trusted by the leaders, may be able to also hold more than one position. Any other member would have to resign from one rank to hold another. The colour for males shall be blue, while the colour for females shall be magenta. Only the names will be stated in colour.

Koorar {Most High}

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Male Leader:
none, no species

Female Leader:
Eralyn, Snow Leopard

Deputy:
none, no species

Sintar {Highly Respected}

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Advisors:
High Advisor:
none, no species

Other Advisors:
none, no species
no one is the apprentice
none, no species
no one is the apprentice
none, no species
no one is the apprentice

Warriors:
Lead Fighter:
Araken, Snow Leopard

Second in Command:
none, no species

Other Warriors:
none, no species
no one is the apprentice

Diplomats:
none, no species

Scouts:
none, no species

Tiinta {Unranking}

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Elders:
none, no species

Teachers:
none, no species, no rank
teacher of no one

Healer:
none, no species
no one is the apprentice

Care Givers:
none, no species

Mothers:
none, no species
mother of no one

Apprentices:
none, no species
apprentice to no one

Newborns:
none, no species
nobody’s and nobody’s child

Newcomers:
none, no species

Descriptions

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Male Leader: The male leader of Fate’s Canyon. He can only be replaced by a male deputy. If there is no male deputy, then the high male advisor will replace him. Usually, he won’t retire and become an elder, unless he is physically or mentally unable to lead Fate’s Canyon. He works together with his female counterpart, and makes decisions for the herd. Both have equal power.

Female Leader: The female leader of Fate’s Canyon. She can only be replaced by the female deputy. If there is no female deputy, then the high female advisor will replace her. Usually, she won’t retire and become an elder, unless she is physically or mentally unable to lead Fate’s Canyon. She works together with her male counterpart, and makes decisions for the herd. Both have equal power.

Deputy: The deputy is second in command when it comes to leading the herd. If the deputy is male, then he would replace the male leader if the leader died. It is the same with a female deputy, she would replace the female leader in case of her death. If there is a dispute, and an answer cannot be reached, even with the input of the advisors, then the deputy has the final decision. What they say, goes, in this matter. The deputy also deals with the physical needs of the herd, making sure there is enough food for the herd and such.

Advisors:

Diplomats: Their main job is to keep the peace between Fate’s Canyon members and other clan members as well, including the leaders.

Warriors:

Scouts: They patrol the border, and act as an escort to animals wishing to talk to clan members. They ensure that no animal gets attacked in peace and war time. They also supervise visitors, staying by their side until they leave the border.

Healer: Healers are in charge of healing animals, be it tending wounds or curing a sickness. They have to have an extensive knowledge of herbs and their healing powers. It is preferred that healers be an animal that either have paws or hands, as it allows for more efficient work i.e. It would better for a monkey to be healer than a horse. However, if the later has a more knowledge, they may serve as “apprentice”.

Foragers: Foragers make sure that there is enough food for the herd, and enough herbs for the healer. They also keep a check on quality of food and water, making sure nothing is spoiled or rotting. They are able to call upon Apprentices to help, as long as the Apprentices are not needed by their teacher.

Care Givers: Care Givers look after the elders, newborns, mothers, and assign of-age animals a teacher, allowing them to become apprentices. They make sure all of their cares are comfortable and well fed. They also make sure a healer is nearby around births.

Elders: These are animals that have either entered the “elder” age bracket, or animals that have been severely wounded in combat. They would also be the animals that need assistance around the gorge, like the blind of deaf.

Teachers: Teachers are any animal that have experience in their position. They cannot be the Healer or Story Teller though, as they choose their own apprentices. Teachers do not chose their apprentices, the Care Givers do. Teachers must also hold a “Highly Respected” rank.

Mothers: Expecting or just given birth females. They hold this position until their young become apprentices, allowing them to properly care for their children.

Apprentices: Young animals that are of age to officially leave their mothers and learn a certain role in the herd. They are to be respectful and polite, as well as eager to learn, otherwise they will be demoted to the rank of Newcomer.

Newborns: Animals that have just been born. They hold this rank until they are old enough to become apprentices.

Newcomers: Animals that do not have parents in the herd. They hold this position until they have earned the trust of the leader, and at which point, they will be allowed to ask for a position. In order for animals to leave this position, they must know what the leaders’ and deputy’s names are, as well as their species, and most other animals in their herd.