Post by Xander on Apr 24, 2009 16:34:49 GMT -5
Like each animal is broken down into a distinct scientific genus and species, so the Were-Hunters are broken into patria, familial descriptions of each race that Lycaon mixed with Apollite blood. These are:
Balios (jaguars)
Niphetos Pardalia (snow leopards)
Drakos (dragons)
Panthiras (panthers)
Gerakian (hawks, falcons, and eagles)
Pardalia (leopards)
Helikias (cheetahs)
Tigarian (tigers)
Litarian (lions)
Tsakalis (jackals)
Lykos (wolves)
Ursulan (bears)
As mentioned before, most Weres in their lifetime will only ever be born into, run with, find their mate in, and die amongst the patria of their birth. In the last few hundred years the widespread presence of known sanctuaries (thanks to the Internet) has afforded Weres more opportunities to intermingle, but even that is only normally done on a social basis. Jackals espec¬ially have been known to stay far away from other Were branches, but they will always have a representative member to speak for them at the Omegrion.
The Omegrion is the ruling council of the Were-Hunters. Similar to a senate, one representative from each of the Arcadians and Katagaria is sent to voice the concerns of that patria to the Omegrion. That representative is known as the Regis. The Omegrion makes laws that govern all Were-Hunters. It is responsible for setting up sanctuaries and safe houses. The members of the Omegrion can also call out a blood hunt for anyone who is determined a threat.
Savitar oversees the Omegrion, though nobody's exactly sure how he got the job. Based on how most of the Weres work, one can only assume Savitar—with all his Zen and mighty power—is the essential alpha male. He plays the role of impartial mediator between the Arcadians and the Katagaria. The Omegrion meets on Neratiti—Savitar's island home off the coast of... wherever he decides to put it. Despite having the Omegrion over for the occasional powwow, Savitar himself still remains a mystery to even the Weres. No one is allowed past the council doors of the Omegrion meeting room.
The human saying "curiosity killed the cat" apparently came from an Arcadian panther who once tried to take a look around Savitar's palace. And no, satisfaction did not bring it back.
Another interesting tidbit I learned when I heard the "curiosity" story is that there are no Arcadian jaguars anywhere in the world. Savitar destroyed them all when they "pissed him off big-time".
Were-Hunter or not, I suggest you don't piss off Savitar... even little-time.
The same goes for Artemis (are you surprised?), with regards to the current state of the jackal patrias. In the ancient world, the Tsakalis' numbers were legion. And then, centuries ago in Egypt, they fought for Bast against Artemis. War was openly declared by the goddess on their species (both Katagaria and Arcadian). They have since been hunted to near extinction While some of their Arcadian clans have tried to make peace with Artemis, those of the Katagaria refuse.
Balios (jaguars)
Niphetos Pardalia (snow leopards)
Drakos (dragons)
Panthiras (panthers)
Gerakian (hawks, falcons, and eagles)
Pardalia (leopards)
Helikias (cheetahs)
Tigarian (tigers)
Litarian (lions)
Tsakalis (jackals)
Lykos (wolves)
Ursulan (bears)
As mentioned before, most Weres in their lifetime will only ever be born into, run with, find their mate in, and die amongst the patria of their birth. In the last few hundred years the widespread presence of known sanctuaries (thanks to the Internet) has afforded Weres more opportunities to intermingle, but even that is only normally done on a social basis. Jackals espec¬ially have been known to stay far away from other Were branches, but they will always have a representative member to speak for them at the Omegrion.
The Omegrion is the ruling council of the Were-Hunters. Similar to a senate, one representative from each of the Arcadians and Katagaria is sent to voice the concerns of that patria to the Omegrion. That representative is known as the Regis. The Omegrion makes laws that govern all Were-Hunters. It is responsible for setting up sanctuaries and safe houses. The members of the Omegrion can also call out a blood hunt for anyone who is determined a threat.
Savitar oversees the Omegrion, though nobody's exactly sure how he got the job. Based on how most of the Weres work, one can only assume Savitar—with all his Zen and mighty power—is the essential alpha male. He plays the role of impartial mediator between the Arcadians and the Katagaria. The Omegrion meets on Neratiti—Savitar's island home off the coast of... wherever he decides to put it. Despite having the Omegrion over for the occasional powwow, Savitar himself still remains a mystery to even the Weres. No one is allowed past the council doors of the Omegrion meeting room.
The human saying "curiosity killed the cat" apparently came from an Arcadian panther who once tried to take a look around Savitar's palace. And no, satisfaction did not bring it back.
Another interesting tidbit I learned when I heard the "curiosity" story is that there are no Arcadian jaguars anywhere in the world. Savitar destroyed them all when they "pissed him off big-time".
Were-Hunter or not, I suggest you don't piss off Savitar... even little-time.
The same goes for Artemis (are you surprised?), with regards to the current state of the jackal patrias. In the ancient world, the Tsakalis' numbers were legion. And then, centuries ago in Egypt, they fought for Bast against Artemis. War was openly declared by the goddess on their species (both Katagaria and Arcadian). They have since been hunted to near extinction While some of their Arcadian clans have tried to make peace with Artemis, those of the Katagaria refuse.