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Acceptance Guidelines - Emerald Grove - January 18, 2018
ACCEPTANCES
written by Tsu, edited by Gothy
written by Tsu, edited by Gothy
Start a new thread and post your character at the borders. The thread title should have [acceptance], or something like it, in it somewhere; the ring number can go without saying (it's the first ring), but if you put anything in the post that contradicts this (ex. your character waltzes into Saboro without stopping, or you name a landmark from ring 3), they'll be considered to have intruded past the first ring. If you don't mark the acceptance, you will be assumed to be a trespassing loner.
General Rules
⇢ Read the rules in the Borderline, especially the rules/geography info. Especially regarding rings!
⇢ Only Sentries and and Royal/Elite ranks are expected to be walking around in Ring I, since the only use of that ring is to move in and out of the pack lands. Other ranks meandering about may be frowned upon. Slaves who enter the first ring without permission can be assumed to be attempting an escape (!) and dragged back in and punished appropriately.
⇢ Allies are not exempt from ring protocol and may be attacked/punished for intrusion, unless escorted by an official; Saboro is a highly-territorial pack. If they attempt to fight back, they will be treated as enemies.
⇢ Sentries should take a thread with an IC post. Don't post an "I got this, guys" OOC note and never actually get it. But if you really need to claim a thread with an OOC post, just please do reply promptly. If recruits are left with a sentry who isn't really posting, they're welcome to PM a Saborako (or an alpha), who'll have someone come in and give a final verdict.
When you're finished, post your profile link HERE before roleplaying.
FAQ
» Can my character know about Saboro prior to acceptance?
Saboro isn't necessarily low-profile; yes, they can. You may NOT assume your character knows anything about members of Saboro, their customs, their geography, or anything else that could only be discovered from living inside it, without gaining the knowledge ICly. Basically, general things are okay, impossible specifics are not.
» How many times can I try to be accepted/my acceptance was denied/I had to cancel my acceptance, can I try again?
You can try as many times as you'd like, but a character that is constantly rejected may eventually begin to frustrate sentries... who have the capacity to use ill-fated recruits as target practice. In addition, border staff have the right to refuse a second chance for a character's acceptance.
» Who has acceptance powers?
Always:
1) Sentries, 2) the Saborakos, 3) the Sabora and Sabor.
Under "oh god, we can't even handle this number of acceptances" circumstances:
All of the above + general nobility (the other Elite ranks).
» What species are accepted?
⇢ Wolves.
⇢ Cats of any sort, though with some prejudice towards them.
⇢ Hellhounds.
⇢ No "useless" breeds or dog, ex. chihuahua ancestors.
⇢ Native taiga animals can just sort of show up inside Saboro as natives.
⇢ Other animals probably won't be accepted as actual pack members, but can just sort of...amble around and not get eaten. And maybe have a snug honorable-mention slot on the rank list.
⇢ Disabled or otherwise "weak" characters will be eligible -- with some prejudice -- unless they're hindered by their differences. If a puppy keeps up through the examination as well as an adult...well, functionally, they might as well be treated the same way. Non-wolves (or questionable wolves) will most likely be accepted as slaves instead of subordinates.
RE: Acceptance Guidelines - Emerald Grove - January 18, 2018
AUTO ACCEPTANCE
PM the alpha(s) your character's profile (either copy and paste, or link!) and either a few roleplay links or a tryout post of them trying for acceptance. Just like typing an acceptance thread, without the drawn-out actual thread bit.
Along with that, please say how you imagine the acceptance would've gone (i.e. what you decide will be "canon" for what happened). You may not include specific on-forum characters without their players' permission, and your acceptance is less likely to be accepted if your scenario is unrealistic or probably wouldn't manage to happen in a played-out acceptance thread.
If we accept your character without the profile already being posted, please remember to post a link HERE when their profile goes up.
RE: Acceptance Guidelines - Emerald Grove - January 18, 2018
ENSLAVEMENT
Start a thread in Saboro with your character wandering nearby, put [enslavement] in the title. A Sentry will come in and try to get your character into the pack grounds by whatever means possible.
If someone fails to post within two weeks, the other person can choose to invoke the two-week rule:
⇢ If the slave fails to post: they're captured in an awesome smooth coup.
⇢ If the Sentry fails to post: they did a shitty job, another Sentry needed to help so they slave wouldn't escape, and overall looked ridiculous.
When you're in..congrats! You're a slave! Bottom of the totem pole. Again, please make sure to post your profile link HERE before roleplaying.
FAQ
» Can my slave rise in rank?
Definitely! It'll be harder than if they came in the normal way, and they have virtually no rights until they do, but Saboro's slaves aren't "eternal punching bags" as much as "dirt that needs to work its way up and will provide free entertainment until it does". The only official protection a slave can have is ownership -- usually of an Elite rank, occasionally of a mid-level rank, and only as effective as the owner that enforces it.
» Can I be a one-legged wolf who can't do anything and still be taken in?
Why would Saboro enslave something like that? If you seem like you should be in the training grounds or your character would be particularly unsuitable to Saboro, you can be killed or simply ignored and abandoned by a potential slaver.
» So are slaves treated really violently?
Maybe not if they keep their heads down and know when to be humble. Rebellious or aggressive ones had better be, though; we wouldn't want an uprising. Pack members who see someone treating an uppity slave like an equal should take it upon themselves to punish the bleeding-heart do-gooder responsible for it.
» Can I have more than one personal slave?
Totes. It might be a hassle, though.