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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:22 am

Thank you lots to ELF(Elf Princess Flannery)! She created this wonderful totem for the herd <3

This is a herd idea created by XxPrimevalPanda, and though she may no longer be on Gaia, the herd shall continue in her honor.

Those interested in joined the herd are welcome to submit their applications here. Herd chatter and RP is also welcome in this thread. If you have questions, PM Ishtanballa.

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:35 am

- Follow the Gaia TOS
- Follow the rules of the shop
- Respect everyone. If you don’t, then you can leave
- Being in the herd does not make you a part of the ghost family.
- No spamming
- No whining
- No hoes allowed! :B Flinging is frowned upon in the herd. If it happens too much, the Soq may find themselves kicked out.
- Blood relation does not mean you qualify to be a member. You will still have to fill out the form and will still have to be accepted.
- If your Soq mates with a non-herd member, if you wish the family to live on the herd grounds then the mate must put in a submission to join. There is no guarantee that they will be accepted because they will be subject to the rules just as everyone else. They will not be given perks just because they mated with a herd member.
- Keep your drama at the door.
- Discrimination within the herd will not be tolerated.

Maheo Herd

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Maheo Herd

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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:41 am

HOMG! HOW DO I DO THIS!?
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It's simple. See below.

First off, I won't be letting just anyone in.
This family is very strict in their views and they won't just accept everyone.
Secondly, there will be a screening process since I don't just want random applicants. What kind of process you might ask? Honestly I don't know and it could change depending on my mood.
Lastly and thirdly, I will be very picky. I'm sorry, but I will.

Who Can't Join
No if's, and's or but's about it.

Skinwalkers
Harpies
Completely evil Soq

Realized I needed this a little late....SO USE IT! 8<

Application

[b]Soq Name:[/b]
[b]Soq Image:[/b]
[b]Why would you join?:[/b]
[b]What role in the herd would your Soq be? If something else that [i]isn't [/i]listed we can discuss it via PM:[/b]
[b]Why that role?:[/b]
[b]Soq's Belief's before joining the herd?:[/b]
[b]Family Values?:[/b]
[b]Do you accept the views of the herd?:[/b]
[b]Do you realize that if senseless whoring occurs they run the risk of being kicked out?:[/b]
[b]Do you RP or background plot?:[/b]

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:52 am

Tribal affiliation: Cheyenne
This is the Cheyenne name for the Creator (God.) In English he is often referred to as Great Medicine, Great One, or the Great Spirit; Maxemaheo and Maxematasooma are longer Cheyenne names literally meaning "Great God" and "Great Spirit." Maheo is a divine spirit without human form or attributes and is rarely personified in Cheyenne folklore. In some myths, Maheo is referred to as Heammawihio, which means "Spider Above." This may be an appellation borrowed from their Arapaho kinfolk, who referred to the Creator this way to differentiate him from the earthly Spider figure. Maheo is by far the more common name. It is pronounced similar to mah-hey-yoh in Cheyenne.

"The Great Spirit" is the English translation of the name of the creator god in many Native American traditions, particularly Algonquian tribes. Since Algonquian tribes were the first Native American cultures encountered by English speakers, "Great Spirit" became a common term referring to Native American creator deities in general, and was also frequently used as the word for "God" in translations of Christian texts into Native American languages. Indeed, many Native American people consider the Great Spirit and the Christian God to be one and the same. Other Native American people are less receptive to this idea, believing that today's notion of the Great Spirit was mostly constructed by missionaries. The truth is probably somewhere in the middle-- many Native American tribal traditions definitely did include some form of Great Spirit in their creation myths and religious rituals, but some tribes never had such traditions until after colonization. And in other tribes, while there had always been the belief in a Great Spirit or Great Mystery that provided order to the spiritual world, this belief system became significantly altered after contact with Christianity and modern conceptions of the Great Spirit may not be a very accurate representation of the original Native spirituality.

The herd and family are huge believers in spirits. Hania Shen and his sister (Not in the herd) are the only ones that can see spirits as well as speak to them. (Staff knows this already in case you are wondering)
No one, and I mean no one, else in the family can see or speak to them. Not even Hania Shen's. Everyone else believes in spirits even though they can't see them.

Being a spiritually based family, some members are also religious. Hania Shen isn't very strict when it comes to someone's belief. He will accept anything that someone believes in as long as it's not whoring around and being slutty. He won't tolerate that or let you stay long in the herd.

Hania Shen is not going to discriminate against anyone's sexual preference. He is a gay stallion with a lovemate. So gays, lesbians, and straights are accepted into the herd. One thing he doesn't like is random flings and whoring. He understands surrogacy and doesn't have a problem with that obviously, but blatant whoring he won't tolerate. He is a strong believer in monogamy and lifemating.

Alpha
Obviously there can only be one and spot has been filled, but his duty is to take care of the herd. He has to guide them and make sure all members are accounted for as well as safe.

Protector
Only one spot here and it will only be Gabriel to take on a position like this. He protects not only the alpha, but everyone else in the herd, so if there is trouble it's best to let him know before anyone else. He wouldn't want to trouble Hania over something that he could squash himself.

Heirs/Second in Command
When Hania Shen isn't around they are obligated to fill his spot. So not many are picked for this spot and usually be only be his sons unless a Soq really proves his or herself.

Priestess/Priest
Those devoted to a lifetime of healing both physically and mentally should only be up for a task like this. They usually are the ones most connected with the spiritual essences, but that might not always be the case. They can also bring something unique to the herd, so what that may be is totally up for discussion.

Entertainers
This can be anything from singer to dancer. But its not in the way you think. They will do spiritual dances and sing hymns or prayers. They are there to honor the dead not make a mockery of their souls.

Healers
Self explanatory

Warriors
This is their life. They will be trained by Gabriel so they won't have much of a life outside of battling until they reach adulthood if they are foals and are strong enough to give Gabriel a good enough fight if they are already adults. They will have to be strong to endure something like this because Gabriel is one tough trainer and won't tolerate weaklings in his training grounds.

Scouts
Obviously they will check around to make sure their isn't any danger in the area.

Teacher
This spot is for Soq who are willing to help teach the children of the herd as well as adults. They can be a teacher of various things so it's a pretty open role. Just make sure your ready to explain what they will be a teacher of.

Storyteller
A role where stories are told to the foals mainly, but they could also be told to adults. Romance stories, ghost stories, funny stories, etc. That is just some of the stories that could be told so the range is pretty broad.

Other Members
Don't have a member that fits into the other roles? Well they will go here.

New Members
Those in this slot are on a probationary status. They will remain here until they have earned the trust of the Alpha and have earned a spot in the herd.