Post by Indigo<3 on Jul 11, 2012 14:12:52 GMT -5
King - The rank of King is one given to the lion that shows the most promise for leadership. This rank is not given to just anyone, this lion must be kind hearted, protective, full of compassion, religious etc. The King must be willing to protect his family and must go out and defend the pride from other lions that may want his rank and females. Most of his duties revolve around protecting his females, however, he must also keep the law of the land.. Helping out others herds and even other predators. Normally the King decides who will take his place one day.
Queen - The Queen, the most powerful lioness in the entire pride itself. She is very strong and is a natural born leader for the pride. Most of the time she stands beside her mate the King on all decisions, but she is also free to have her own thoughts on any important matters. In most cases the Queen is the top hunter in the pride and is often the one to start the hunts. She does her best to raise the heirs to be proper princes and princesses.. Also the Queen is responsible for protecting her pride mates in the matter of confrontation.
Heirs: The heirs can be of either gender. The heir is born and raised to be the next ruler of the pride.
Guardians: The rank of Guardian is given to those that wish to help the King or Queen patrol the lands for dangers. These lions rise with the sun along with their ruler and go out to mark the borders and chase off any rogue's that are unwanted. Guardians also protect the lands from anyone that are warring with the pride itself. (Four spots are available)
Royal Advisor: This rank is given to a animal that is very loyal to the pride and the rulers. They go out each day and get news from the herds and other animals. Often they give advice to anyone in the pride that may need it.
Shaman: This rank is given to an animal that has strong spiritual beliefs. They often communicate with the spirits and Great Kings. These animals give the royal lions advice and offer a shoulder to 'cry' on if need be. They must also know about medicine and how to fix injuries for all creatures in the land. (2 spots open)
Shaman in training: These animals are being trained to take over the Shaman rank later in life. They follow around the Shaman learning all they can about medicine and religion. (2 spots open)
Lead Warriors: The toughest lions in the pride, the ones that lead the charge in battle. (3 spots available)
Warriors: Those that follow the lead warriors into battle.
Lead Huntresses: The best hunters in the entire pride, they can lead hunts when the Queen is busy. (2 spots available)
Huntresses: Most females in the pride are given this rank.. and they must all participate in hunting when asked.
Cubsitters: The more docile members of the pride have this rank, they remain behind to protect the cubs during hunts or battles. This is sometimes given to the older members of the pride. (3 spots available)
Average Pride Members: Those have no important rank are just average members of the pride.
Teenagers: The young lions of the pride, they have some duties now. Females are learning to hunt and fight, the males are leaning to protect the pride.
Cubs: Youngest members of the pride.
The Untrusted: Those lions that act shady or have done some crime against the land or pride. Also lions that are attempting to join the pride are given this rank until they prove themselves.
Exiled: Those that have done a hard crime against the pride. These lions were chased away and are not welcome home again.