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03-15-2017, 02:03 AM
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A M P E R E
"Any existence deprived of freedom is a kind of death" -- Michel Aoun It sounds different, the call, but it's ummistakable what it is. Ampere pauses in her stride, ears flicking towards the summons, whiskered muzzle twitching in the fading light. "Ready?" A voice probes innocently, a hopeful tinge of green swirling into the stream of her thoughts. Ampere exhales a breath she hadn't realized she'd been holding and nods stiffly. "Yeah," her mind comments absently, eyes and awareness drifting somewhere else. "I think so." It's enough to get her going again, wading through the sand and rock. green parrot on her shoulder and ashes buried somewhere in her chest. She's nearby, having expected it, and quietly settles in with a knowing eye as the rest of the herd assembles. Volterra earns a wry smile from her as he begins. There's an obvious newness to him, much in the way a flier's first flight is a jumble of feathers and excitement, but Volterra is made to soar even if he's without wings. He evens out, and his role is fortified as he continues to speak with an assurance that is soothing. He leaves no room for argument as he details some changes and doles out the ranks, and Ampere finds herself nodding along to the rhythm of his voice and the purpose of his words. Then it's her name on his tongue, and like static in the air there is a ripple of change, of energy, of expectancy. Ampere holds her head high as she moves into position alongside him, the blue of her gaze cast out to the herd, the family that stands before them. It's surreal, to be back in this role, and her jaw clenches with the hot desire to lift all of them up, to set them all into flight. "I will not fail them," she affirms, and the green parrot on her back chirps in agreement. Much like Volterra, Ampere does not dwell on the shift of their politics. There is too much for them to do to focus on the who or the why, so Ampere merely cut through it, getting to the intent that her and Volterra had discussed previously. "Our warrior ranks remain hungry. If you've any interest in protecting the herd, please see Volterra or myself for appointment." She did not expand on their intent to hold a tournament to compete with the other herds. As Volterra had said, they ought to bolster their own forces before attempting to show off, though she had no doubt in their capacity, for the Throat had always excelled in providing hardy fighters - the desert landscape promoted such. "To the newly promoted Informants, know this- we will no longer be a herd that promotes theft of other horses or their goods. The only qualifying reason to take something from someone else is if it's being rightfully returned to its original owner whom was taken from, and prisoner's ought only to be held if deemed as punishment for a crime. Otherwise your skill sets are better applied towards gaining intel on the realm and its proceedings, and ensuring that our herd is not threatened by outside sneaks. Volterra and I will deal with such interlopers by force if you catch any such attempts upon our members and our parcels." Ampere snorted decisively. This rule was nothing new, not really, but if it had gone unspoken before she was saying it now, and it was something both she and Volterra firmly believed. "If you want something, there are other means available to you, such as an honorable challenge for the goods or requesting its creation of our crafters." Here Ampere smiled slightly, her gaze turning to the newly appointed crafters, her eldest and newly returned son among them. "To our newly appointed Artisans we ask you keep the forges busy each season. Speak with Volterra and I about the plans of the herd, but otherwise craft weapons, armor, and other goods to equip our family. We've got a valuable resource here that should not be squandered with sloth or indecision; if the herd has no current need, then others herds surely do with whom we could arrange trades." "We will be reaffirming our official position with both the Aurora Basin and the World's Edge. Currently we caution you against traveling too far to the northern herd, where as the western Edge is generally more hospitable. To any herd however we expect you'll be courteous and civil unless provoked or threatened." Her tail swayed at her hocks as she fell quiet for a moment and regarded them all with a heavy stare, a mother's look. "You are advised against traveling alone, especially into the Wilds. We still don't know much about Kaos, but we do know it's dangerous, and therefore we must remain vigilant and safe. These are dangerous times, and we look tot he Sun to light our path and to shield us with his flames." She let the weight of her words sink in before continuing. "We are more than a herd," she began, her voice firm with conviction, "we are a family and we will always defend each other. Families may argue at times, but such will never stand in the way of our love for one another. If you need a mediator, Maren, our Diviner, is always available." Ampere's gaze looked for and rested kindly on the tiger mare. "As Volterra said, we treat each other equally - this extends to horse and companion within this herd." An electric wisp curled off her coat as the very edges of her body shivered out of existence, replaced with veins of lightning, before solidifying back into taut skin once again. "Any questions?" |
Coding by Tamme
Open for posting from everyone now!
Ampere's main talking points & herd rule changes:
- Many warrior ranks still open, please let us know if you're interested! We will be having a sort of fighting tournament where we invite the other herds/outcasts to compete for best fighter title and a prize soon :) We don't want to embarrass ourselves though so let's fill our warrior ranks ;) (whispers recruit your buns off)
- You may not steal another character/their items. Only allowable if taking someone prisoner for a crime (as directed by the leads and less likely to occur over a physical exchange) or if stealing something back that was already stolen, especially if it belongs to one of our herd members.
- Crafters should be using their potential every season! Aside from herd crafts, make things for the rest of the herd members like weapons, armor, or other items :) Perhaps a running list in the secret board would be a good idea where people could 'commission' the crafters?
- Alliances with the 2 other herds are unknown as of now but we should retain peaceful/neutral terms with both. We may open up regular trading with one or both.
- Kaos is a scary and is a threat to the realm! Be aware of his looming presence and as such take some safety precautions, especially when traveling.
- This herd is a family! Treat each other kindly, companions included, or seek out counseling from the Diviner.
Tag me only if starting a new thread.
Magic or force permitted any time, aside from death.
