What are the Ranks?
Listed in "Order" of Rank
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Leader =
The leader of the herd, trusted to fend for and care for the entire herd.
A Leader can be a Stallion or Mare.
When a Stallion many Mares of the herd will often wish to become the Leader's Mate to be a secondary leader to the herd.
When a Mare many Stallions of the herd will often fight for the right to become the Leader's Mate to be a secondary leader to the herd.
The leader of the herd, trusted to fend for and care for the entire herd.
A Leader can be a Stallion or Mare.
When a Stallion many Mares of the herd will often wish to become the Leader's Mate to be a secondary leader to the herd.
When a Mare many Stallions of the herd will often fight for the right to become the Leader's Mate to be a secondary leader to the herd.
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Commander =
The second in command. Only has to take orders from the Leader.
The Commanders mate, whether stallion or mare must be approved by the leader. Even if in love the commander may not take a mate if the Leader does not approve it.
The second in command. Only has to take orders from the Leader.
The Commanders mate, whether stallion or mare must be approved by the leader. Even if in love the commander may not take a mate if the Leader does not approve it.
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Mage / Healer =
Stallions destined for this role are trained to be and are called Mages, Mares destined for this role are trained to be and are called Healers.
Mages have basic knowledge of magic, usually having a strong point in the field (an Element).
Healers have extensive knowledge on how to care for wounds and to treat injuries.
Stallions destined for this role are trained to be and are called Mages, Mares destined for this role are trained to be and are called Healers.
Mages have basic knowledge of magic, usually having a strong point in the field (an Element).
Healers have extensive knowledge on how to care for wounds and to treat injuries.
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Soldiers / Defenders =
Stallions are called Soldiers, Mares are called Defenders
Stallions are called Soldiers, Mares are called Defenders
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Guardian =
Stallions or Mares decided for this role are usually very good with children.
These Horses are highly trusted to take care of the young of the herd. Making sure they stay safe and follow any of the herds rules.
Stallions or Mares decided for this role are usually very good with children.
These Horses are highly trusted to take care of the young of the herd. Making sure they stay safe and follow any of the herds rules.
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Foals =
The offspring from those in the group. Outside foals are usually chased off as they would just be a burden on the herd.
The offspring from those in the group. Outside foals are usually chased off as they would just be a burden on the herd.
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Grunts =
The Workers. They're in charge of seeking new grazing grounds.
They're considered the same rank as a foal, but when it comes to grazing foals do get to go first due to being younger
The Workers. They're in charge of seeking new grazing grounds.
They're considered the same rank as a foal, but when it comes to grazing foals do get to go first due to being younger
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Trainee / Apprentice =
Stallions are called Trainees, Mares are called Apprentices
These are the new additions to the herd. Once they've been this rank for so long they will "graduate" to a new rank when they've achieved status in the herd.
Stallions are called Trainees, Mares are called Apprentices
These are the new additions to the herd. Once they've been this rank for so long they will "graduate" to a new rank when they've achieved status in the herd.
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Stragglers =
Not part of the Herd. These are lone horses looking for a Herd to join.
Not part of the Herd. These are lone horses looking for a Herd to join.