Nightfall Empire
Welcome to the Nightfall Empire!
A bolstering Empire greets you. You enter the gates that stood menacingly before you just moments before. Powerfully built warriors flank and protect you. The Reigning Monarch had sent you a messenger, requesting you to attend a feast alongside many other great pack leaders.
Actually, You never seen a pack quite like this one. As you look around, you notice wolves greeting each other differently. You ask one of your warrior escorts, a snow-coated male with black markings and he laughs briefly. His blue eyes glisten in the light.
"You have a lot to learn here, I suppose I'll teach you our ways!" He gives you a toothy grin. "Ask away, I'll answer! Also, feel free to visit the graveyard. This Empire wasn't always a large city such as this. We were once a small tribe of wolves with clans and different social ranks. I think you'll find it intresting."
Perhaps you should check the graveyard. As long as you're here, you feel energy rush through you as questions form in your mind! Also... did the snow wolf just blink blue for a moment? Like... a whisper? Nah, must be your imagination. Time to explore!
THE NIGHTFALL EMPIRE
Wolves decended from Tribes
The Beginning
Cheif Fuoco The Rebel, the last chieftain of the Nightfall Tribe. He was dubbed a rebel for a reason. He craved dominance and loved when his tribe mates would slightly dip their head in his presence, showing him that he was in charge. He wanted more. He wasn't by any means a greedy wolf, for he wanted his tribe to flourish. Eventually, his cravings would lead to something grand and change the Nightfall Tribe forever.
Fuoco spent his younger days studying how large other packs functioned during scouting missions. His ambition was to expand his tribe like never before. While watching these large packs, he admired the strength and ferocity of the wolves in charge. The largest packs of all were called kingdoms. There were usually two wolves in charge, with the title King or Queen. The wolf with royal blood had the most power of all.
These wolves demanded respect, and they always got it. Subordinate wolfs won't only nod their head or tuck in their tail, no. They bowed low to the ground or even rolled on their back depending on their rank. This display intrigued Fuoco. He dreamed of the day he could be like those powerful monarchs.
During next few years, thanks to Chieftain Nutakeir's new hunting strategies, the tribe had plentiful food, with extra scraps rotting daily. Yes, Fucoco could present his idea to the tribe and become a King! Nutakeir had not yet selected his successor. If he could persuade the aging leader to choose him, then Fuoco's dreams could become reality!
And he succeeded. Fuoco was a brilliant diplomat and fearless scout. He also had a rare red coat that glistened gold in the sunlight, a feature other packs would pay valuables for. He was the perfect wolf to take on the responsibilities of Cheiftan.
Once Nutakeir passed and Fuoco became the new Chief, he immediately began neglecting duties on purpose while excelling in others. He pretended to ignore the tribe rankings, revealing how fragile the system truly was. His fellow tribe mates also began to look at the rankings with dismay and annoyance. Meanwhile, Fuoco began to offer new ideas such as new, more efficient roles that were directly inspired by a kingdom's ranking system.
His new ideas inspired the wolves of the Nightfall Tribe and they were willing to follow their leader to the end. Once he saw that his tribe suppored him, he made his move. He began to tell rumors of the large kingdoms, of how, by complete coincidence, their ranking system of the kindgom was the exact system the tribe was already adapting to!
The Nightfall wolves then demanded that their tribe be called a kingdom, and Fuoco immediately agreed. He implemented the complete kingdom system and changed the tribe's name.
They became the Nightfall Empire, ruled by King Fuoco, the first monarch.
The Rankings
~In order of importance, here are the rankings of the Nightfall Empire along with their markings. The number indicates how much ranking that they must submit to~
👑 (0) Reigning Monarch ~ The highest ranking wolf and ruler of all. Their word is law. To defy them means death. Residences in the Royal Den.
💛 (1) Sub-Monarch ~ Second in command. Their are the eyes of the kingdom. They can demand laws similarly to their mate. Can take on other roles, but always residences in the Royal Den.
🌟 (2) The Reigning Heir ~ The wolf next in line to become the Reigning Monarch. Can take on other roles, but always residences in the Royal Den.
✨️ (3) Prince and Princesses ~ The children of the two monarchs, including adopted pups. If a king is a breeding male, only the pups of the monarchs are legitimate unless the Reigning Monarch states otherwise. Can take on other roles, but always residences in the Royal Den.
⚡️(4) Lords and Ladies - Pups of Princes and Princesses and the pups of the last Reigning Monarch (and siblings of the new Reigning Monarch.) They are the same rank as Nobles. The pups of a Lord or Lady become Nobles. Resides in the Luxury Den.
🔮 (4) Magic Users ~ Wolfs with mysterious powers, including the ability to talk to whispers and slip into other realities such as the fabled Dreamlands. Residences in the Hidden Den.
🌲 (5) Assassins/Scouts ~ Not only do they scout the borders, but they are also responsible for carrying out assassinations on enemies. The two monarchs recive their services for free, but are willing to preform duties for any wolf with wares. Residences in the Hidden Den.
🎗 (6) Nobles/Mentors ~ Wolfs that have great wisdom or have noble blood educate the next generation. All wolves become elders at the age of 6 years. Pups of Nobles become normal ranked citizens. Residences in the Noble Den.
🌿 (7) Herbalist ~ The lead healer, only attending to royalty and magic users. Residences in the Medicine Den.
🌱 (8) Sub-Herbalists ~ Apprentices of the Herbalist. They treat everyone but royalty. Residences in the Medicine Den.
🍁 (7) Generals ~ Leaders of the hunt. Resides in the Warrior Den.
🍂 (8) Warriors/Hunters ~ Brave wolfs willing to risk their lives to find prey and fight enemies. Residences in the Warrior Den.
💮 (9) Citizens ~ Wolves with small jobs and are the lowest ranking in the Empire. Residences in the Village Den.
🌙 (10) Outlander ~ A wolf that lives outside the Empire walls. These wolfs are technically not part of the Empire, but somehow sneak around outside. Resides in the Wilderness.
:mut: Mutations ~ Wolfes with mutations recive a bonus title that doesn't affect ranking. They are more likely to have magic.
💫 Clean and Related to Breeding Male ~ Just to make sure! Put these wolves in a bond!
💞 Clean and Unrelated to Breeding Male ~ Free to breed without any troubles!
⚠️ Dirty ~ Uh oh, something must've gone wrong. No worries, as long as the wolf in question participates in everyday life, they are welcomed!
Dominance And Submission
Always display proper submissive jestures. Make one mistake and you could be punished by the wolf you offended. You only need to submit as a greetings, no need to drag it out.
The number indicates how much higher a wolf ranks compared to you. For example, if the wolf ranks three times higher than you, you must show proper respect. Failure to do so may result in punishments ranging from fines to death.
0 ~ Reigning Monarchs enjoy the luxury of pure dominance, not needing to submit to anyone. Wolfs with the same rank also not need to submit to one another.
1 ~ This wolf ranks one above you. Nod your head slightly, nothing more.
2 ~ This wolf is two ranks above you. Dip your head slyghtly and throw back your ears.
3 ~ This wolf is three ranks above you. Dip your head slightly, throw ears back, and tuck tail.
4 ~ Wow, this wolf must be important! Dip head below shoulders, throw ears back, tuck tail.
5 ~ What a powerful wolf! Dip head below shoulders, throw ears back, tuck tail, and avert gaze breifly.
6 ~ You have no idea how you're in their presence, better be careful. Bend forelegs into a small bow, Dip head below shoulders, throw ears back, tuck tail, and avert until told not to.
7 ~ You really don't want to anger them. Bend all four legs into deep bow, Dip head below shoulders, throw ears back, tuck tail, softly whine, and avert gaze whenever speaking to them.
8 ~ Be very cautious. Bend all four legs into deep bow with your belly touching the flor, Dip head below shoulders, throw ears back, tuck tail, And whine moderately loud. Always advert gaze.
9 ~ You must be a lowly citizen passing the Reigning Monarch. You're very fortunate to even pass by them. Roll onto your back and expose underbelly, throw ears back, tuck tail, and whine loudly. Always advert gaze.
? ~ You live on the borders, probably doing something sneaky. The rules don't apply to you!
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