Wiki Category: Pack Longfang

Pack Longfang is divided into Three Distinct Castes, and every full member of the pack belongs to one of these groups, or to the “Civilian” contingent who do not receive a voting voice on the Pack’s full moot, only speaking rights.

((OOC NOTE: This is in character flavor materials. OOC running of the faction will be handled by votes that include all faction members, not just those who belong IC to the various levels of the various castes. This covers only IC governance, not OOC governance. They are intended to remain separate.))

 

GAIA’S CASTE

This is the Caste of the Daughters of Gaia, consisting of the various females who have devoted themselves to the service of Gaia, the administration of the Pack, and the politics that keep the Pack in the loop concerning events of Global impact that might effect the Pack.

• CASTE MEETING NAME: The Daughter’s Moot of Pack Longfang
• CASTE LEADER: Runeseer
  The Runeseer is charged with coordinating the activities of the Caste in addition to serving as the Pack’s Chief Administrator.
• UPPER TIER: Senior Daughter of Gaia
  The Senior Daughters are those that comprise part of the voting element of the Daughter’s Moot. They handle the training of the less experienced Daughters in addition to handling those elements of the pack administration that the Runeseer delegates to them. They gain their position by the will of the Runeseer, but are usually comprised of individuals chosen for their various skills and each generally has an area in which they are deferred to by all, including the Runeseer due to their personal expertise.
• GENERAL CASTE MEMBER: Daughter of Gaia
  The general members of the Caste, who have moot voting rights and handle those duties delegated to them by the Senior Daughters and Runeseer.
• SPECIAL MEMBER: Guardian
  Guardians are non-casters who devote themselves exclusively as protectors to the Pack’s Daughters. Sometimes they’re males who wish to devote themselves to Gaia’s service, or members of the Hunter or Warrior castes who have aged out of being able to properly manage those trying duties and have chosen to serve the daughters rather than risk the lives of their comrades with their infirmity. They have speaking rights in the moot, but do not vote on it.
• JUNIOR MEMBER: Gaia’s Pup (Sometimes Daughter in Training)
  Accepted into training by the Caste, in hopes of earning a place as a full member. They attend the Moot, but do not yet have the right to speak or vote on it.

 

WARRIORS CASTE

This Caste forms the bulk of the members of Pack Longfang. They are fighters, trained and deadly, charged with not only the defense of the pack, but of Mardrun in their sacred charge to serve as the shield of Mardrun against the Dirge.

• CASTE MEETING NAME: The Warrior’s Moot of Longfang
• CASTE LEADER: Weaponsmaster
  Charged with the organization of the affairs of the Warriors of Longfang. They arrange training, ensure that security of the pack is managed, and that the sacred charge is served. Weaponsmaster is traditionally selected from amongst the Ulfednar.
• UPPER TIER: Ulfednar
  The fiercest of the already fierce Longfang Warriors. These are the most Dirge-hardened and experienced fighters, potentially on all of Mardrun. They are voting members of the Warrior’s Moot.
• GENERAL CASTE MEMBER: Warrior
  Warriors are the bulk of the pack, forming the fighting strength of Longfang and serving as the best defense of both Onsallas and Mardrun. They have speaking rights in the Warrior’s Moot.
• JUNIOR MEMBER: Warrior’s Pup
  Warrior Pups are the Warriors in Training for the pack. They are the future of the pack’s fighting force and are subject to grueling work and effect to become the fiercest of the fighters on Mardrun. They do not have rights to speaking or voting in the Warrior’s Moot. Warrior pups may petition the Weaponsmaster for permission to speak before the moot.

 

HUNTER’S CASTE

The Hunters Caste forms the intelligence arm of the Longfang. They are nimble, intelligent and independent, able to collect intelligence on Mordok movements in addition to being capable hunters who provide extra resources for the pack.

• CASTE MEETING NAME: The Hunter’s Moot of Pack Longfang
• CASTE LEADER: Huntmaster
  Coordinates the pack’s hunters to ensure that the pack is never surprised.
• UPPER TIER: Senior Hunter
  The top tier of the Hunters is very informal and changes depending on the situation. The hunters have little care for structure, as they generally are required to act independently and without significant orders. At most times no one but the hunters themselves know who might show up to a Senior Pack Moot if one is called.
• GENERAL CASTE MEMBER: Hunter
  The hunters, who gather intelligence and carry out the needs of the pack. They have speaking the voting rights in the Hunter’s Moot.
• JUNIOR MEMBER: Hunter Pup
  Pups who are learning the hunters are. They also have speaking and voting rights in the Hunter’s Moot.

 

ADDITIONAL MOOTS

• Honored Moot: Comprised of the Honored (Runeseer, Huntmaster, Weaponsmaster)
• Senior Pack Moot: Comprised of the Honored (Runeseer, Huntmaster, Weaponsmaster) and the top level of each of their Castes (Senior Daughters, Ulfednar, Senior Hunters).
• Pack Moot: Comprised of all members of the pack with full membership in a Caste. This means Civilians and Junior members do not vote or speak on it.
• Full Pack Moot: Comprised of all member of the pack, including Junior Members of castes and Civilians.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

To clearly illustrate the follow of authority between the various castes an organizational chart has been created. It should be noted that, dependent on the situation, castes will cede authority to another. An example would be Onsallas being under attack. In that situation the Runeseer and the Huntmaster would give over authority to the Weaponsmaster.

FACTION MEMBERS

Gaia’s Caste

• Runeseer Reyna Longfang
• Daughter-in-Training Iris Treemaster
• Guardian Dorn Tallstag

Warrior’s Caste

• Weaponmaster Bryech Savagefang
• Warrior Thrand Stormjarl
• Warrior Fritha Stormjarl
• Warrior Throm Nightriver
• Warrior Brynja Blackpaw, The Undying
• Warrior Runa
• Warrior Halvar Longfang

Hunter’s Caste

• Huntmaster Ranmir Longfang

 

OUT OF GAME REQUIREMENTS

• Computer Access: Pack Longfang uses a Pack Facebook Group & the Last Hope Forum for most communication and there is an expectation that pack members will participate in those discussions as required, and be privy to those things discussed therein.
• Players must petition any member of the pack to discuss the pack and how they feel they will fit in. Should the honored they discuss this matter with agree with what is presented in the petition, that honored will submit the member to a vote of the pack at large.
• When a member of the pack receiving a petition feels that petition if worthy they must present that petition to one of the players of the Honored (Runeseer, Weaponsmaster, Huntmaster). If the Honored agree, they either post the acceptance vote themselves, or grant permission for that vote to be posted. The vote is to be posted via the Facebook Group. The vote must include options in favor, against, and to abstain from the vote. The vote and related discussion is open a minimum of 1 week unless a unanimous decision is made prior to that time.

 

IN GAME REQIREMENTS

• Players wishing to join through their bio must submit their bio concept to Pack Longfang to ensure continuity with Longfang Lore prior to submitting it to the Last Hope Staff for acceptance. Characters joining this way must be Ulven.
• Existing characters may join through Role Play, but are still subject to he Out of Game vote requirement. Exact methodology will vary depending on the situation of the character in question, but in most cases being a “traditional style” Ulven with a Viking feel gives great advantage to an applicant.
• Even prior to acceptance a character is expected to be fulfilling, to the best that their current station and other loyalties permits, the Pack Laws.

 

POST ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS

• The character must begin to wear pack heraldry. (Flags are provided, but expected to be returned should the character leave Pack Longfang. Players wishing to keep flags following parting ways can submit a 5$ materials & labor charge to the faction leader)
• The character must declare their membership in either Gaia’s Caste, the Warriors Caste, the Hunters Caste, or civilian status.

Born Longfangs are an odd lot, growing up surrounded by the danger of the swamp and the harshness of the training that is required of them alongside the diversity of the traded Longfangs that come from the clans and packs across the entirety of Mardrun.

Because a born Longfang is birthed into a world of constant combat at the edge of the Dirge Swamp, the Longfang sometimes refer to these pups as “Warborn” because of the expectation that they will have a blade in their hands through need before they have the knowledge to be truely effective as a fighter.

 

BIRTH thru TODDLER

A newborn Longfang will stay with their mother until nursing is complete.

TODDLER thru CHILD

Once they start to both walk and experiment with solid foods they are moved to the Pack Crèche. The Creche is tended by a select group of civilians and Daughters of Gaia selected for their specific expertise with the raising of children. They ensure that the pups learn of Gaia and the Great Wolf’s Glory in addition to the general care taking required of such young children.

CHILDHOOD

A pup who has reached the point of full independence (Able to feed self, handle own clothing and generally obey orders and stay safe on their own) they graduate to the freedom to spend their days outside the Crèche and in the care of the pack as a whole. The entire pack is expected to look out for and help them master the self-sufficiency every Longfang is required to exhibit. The level of involvement of the pup’s parents varies depending on the parent. Some might continue to bring their children home at night, using the Crèche more like a day care, while others (such as Warriors who are consistently away) might give their children over fully to the care of Crèche and pack.

TWEENAGE YEARS

In the years just prior to maturity and the appearance of their Marks of the Wolf, things get serious for the young Longfangs. They begin to take classes in the various jobs of the Castes to which they might join as an adult. For a male this means basic lessons in the art of the Hunter and Warrior. For a female it means basic lessons in the arts of Hunter, Warrior, and Magics. During this period they are expected to select the path they will take in adulthood based on their own personal aptitudes. They are expected to have made a decision prior to their Marks appearing.

TEENAGE YEARS

Train in your chosen path. This period also provides one of the last opportunities to shift Caste without a fuss, as until they are granted a formal place by the Caste Leader (Huntmaster, Weaponsmaster, Runeseer) they are simply a “Hunter Pup”, “Warrior Pup”, or one of “Gaia’s Pups” rather than a true Hunter, Warrior, or Daughter.

ADULTHOOD

Adulthood is earned when the Caste Leader formally accepts the pup into the Caste. The commitment renders them a full member of the pack, with all of the responsibilities and privileges of an adult.

The Laws of Pack Longfang

• A Longfang defends themselves.
  Every member of the pack will engage in training not just related to their caste skillset, but in the physical art of combat. Any of the honored may compel training of a lower tier. Failure to comply may result in physical reprimand.
• A Longfang is always ready.
  Every member of the pack is expected to be armed at all times. The dirge is a place of danger and requires the safety of a melee sidearm. Should a Longfang be found to be more than a step and reach from a non-specialty melee weapon may be subject to a physical reprimand by their superiors.
• A Longfang tends to their own needs.
  A Longfang of any caste level is expected to handle providing their own food, water, equipment, proper garb and tend to the needs associated with them.
• A Longfang is obedient.
  Members of the pack are expected to be aware of their place, and obey those of a higher station than themselves. Conflict and Disagreement are kept to the Moots and behind closed doors, so that a public face of unity and cohesion is preserved at all times. Disobedience is met with punishment that varies depending on frequency, severity, and disruption caused by the incident(s).
• A Longfang bares his/her throat to the honored.
  The pack respects the authority of the honored (Runeseer, Weaponsmaster, Huntsmaster) and any given titled positions (Quartermaster, Falconer) and will, within the realm of their abilities and responsibilities, act to assist them in their duties. Failure to aid the honored will result in a punishment (typically physical reprimand) in scale with the frequency, severity, and disruption caused by the incident(s).
• A Longfang does not waste the resources of the Pack.
  To kill another Longfang in quarrel or in unceremonious training is a serious offense. Unless extremely justified, murder or allowing a “straw death” to occur within the Pack is punishable by branding.
• A Longfang does not flee from honor and duty.
  The safety of all rests on the trust that every Longfang is doing their duty. To dishonor oneself by failing to meet one’s duties, or to abandon the pack entirely, is an unthinkable crime. Any Pack members that are found deserting the pack or going against orders without extreme justification will be caught and branded.

 

Consequences for Lawbreaking

Physical Reprimand

Pack members breaking small laws or making mistakes can be subject to physical reprimand. This usually comes in the three forms.

• Minor – Jogging, time on the pell, cutting firewood, additional guard duty, etc. These are considered service or inconvenient physical reprimands, and are more of an annoyance than anything.
• Moderate – Combat dueling, more intensive physical training, being struck, etc. These are more harsh and extensive punishments, more physically demanding or painful.
• Severe – Broken limbs, lashings, severe beatings, etc. This is rarely undertaken except for those committing repeated offense, and only with agreement of the honored moot, as it is at cost of pack resources.

Banishment

Pack members found unworthy but either unwilling to agree to or unfit to be traded to another pack will be banished from membership in the pack, forcibly relived of their pack heraldry and removed from territories controlled by Pack Longfang. Should they defy the banishment they will be subject to attack as an enemy.

Branding

The punishment for those who desert or are guilty of killing another pack member or ally without intention. The Hunters are charged with the apprehension and branding of deserters. This is a deep and terribly scarring brand on the face in the crude shape of a fang similar to the Longfang symbol but upside down; it runs across the brow from the temple across the eyebrow to the center of the face, then down along the nose and curving to the cheek and ending underneath the eye. A Daughter of Gaia oversees the branding in a ceremony of dishonor to the recipient; care is taken to ensure the brand is NOT healed properly so that it develops a permanent scar and is laced with tinges of magic, allowing Daughters to use rituals in the future to determine if the brand on an Ulven was a legitimate one or not.

Death

The punishment for those guilty of killing another pack member or ally with intention.

The laws guest are subject to

Attention Guests

By crossing into this outpost you are agreeing to abide by the following laws, as laid down by our Chieftain.

1.) You shall submit yourself to the orders of the Chieftain, Priestess, Runeseer, Huntmaster, Weaponmaster, and Quartermaster in all situations in which the defense of the outpost and its residents is in question.

2.) Hunting and gathering within the territory of Pack Longfang is permitted but all items collected shall be reported to the Quartermaster.

3.) Pineed Sap gathered shall be remitted to the Longfang Quartermaster. All other goods shall remain the property of the collecting party. These rules are universal unless otherwise instructed by any other agreement with Pack Longfang.

4.) The infliction of grievous bodily harm upon another is forbidden. Those inflicting such shall be subject to the same in turn.

5.) The act of murder is forbidden. Those inflicting such shall be subject to the same in turn.

6.) The act of theft is forbidden. Those who steal shall pay in flesh for what was stolen.

7.) Justice in accordance with these laws shall be meted out by the Chieftain, the Priestess, and the honored of the pack. The word of the Chieftain is final in all matters pertaining to these laws and all visitors to Onsallas Outpost.

Pack Longfang reserves the right to refuse entry, services, access, and aid at the discretion of the Chieftain, Priestess, and honored of the pack.