Vriaeliis
Ranks:
Vriaeliis live together in packs. The ranks are not the typical alpha, beta, but follow the same guidelines.
Prae (Praetor/Praetia): The highest ranking in the pack. The Praes are the leaders of the pack, and are expected the make all major decisions. As a result, they are usually the most intelligent, quick-witted, and strongest. A mated male and a female usually claim this position together, however, some brother/sister leaders are acceptable, as well as a single male or female. There are never more than two Praes per pack.
Adui (Aduitor/Aduita): The second highest ranking in the pack. The Aduis are advisors to the Praes if called upon. Also, if the leading Prae(s) were to die, the Adui(s) would take over control. They tend to be highly organized, and are also very intelligent. There can be up to four Aduis, usually two mated pairs.
Exae (Exaetor/Exaetia): The lowest ranking of the pack. The Exaes are what compromise the majority of the pack members. They carry out most of the tasks, and are expected to obey their superiors. Their personalities are extremely varied, as there are so many of them. There is an unlimited number of Exaes in a pack, however, no pack can support huge numbers and remain healthy.
The outcasts of the Vriaeliis are simply called “defectios”. The defectios of a pack keep their original rank, but a “def” is added. (E.g. if an Adui is outcast, it would become a Defadui.) Vriaeliis are outcast for the following reasons:
-betrayal
-losing a challenge of authority
-stealing
-murder
-rape
Defectios are able to start their own pack, but it may only consist of other outcasts.
Types:
There are two types of Vriaeliis: basic, and elemental. Either kind can have unique markings. (Note: one Vriaeli cannot be both basic AND elemental)
Basic: The majority of all Vriaeliis are basic. They can posses abilities, but each ability depends of the Vriaeli. There are 4 subtypes for basic:
COMMON: cannot posses mutations, highly unusual colouration. Can only wear small amounts of jewelry (such as a collar, ring, earrings, or necklace, etc.)
UNCOMMON: can posses one mutation (such as wings or an extra tail), OR highly unusual coloration, as well as up to three pieces of jewelry.
SPECIAL: can posses multiple mutations OR highly unusual coloration, as well as any amount of jewelry.
RARE: can posses multiple mutations AND highly unusual coloration, as well as any amount of jewelry.
Elementals:The elementals are the only magic users of the species. They can be very powerful, or only have limited powers. Each elemental posses different abilities (such as the ability to "create rain", or "start an earth % 2), though there are some common ones (such as the ability to "create fire", or "control fire"). There are 8 elemental sub-types.
FIRE: usual coloration includes: shades of red, orange, yellow, black, blue in any pattern, as well as any number of mutations and jewelry.
WATER: usual coloration includes shades of blue (including turquoises, etc.), purple, black, white, as well as any number of mutations and jewelry.
EARTH: usual coloration includes shades of green, brown, black, red, as well as any number of mutations and jewelry.
AIR: usual coloration includes shades of blue, white, silver, grey, cream, as well as any number of mutations and jewelry.
LIGHT: usual coloration includes shades of yellow, gold, white, cream, or sometimes pastel shades of other colors, as well as any number of mutations and jewelry.
DARKNESS: usual coloration includes grey, black, silver, and dark blue/purple, and sometimes crimson, as well as any number of mutations and jewelry.
CHAOS: does not have a usual coloration. However, there are usually many colors in several patterns, as well as any number of mutations and jewelry.
LOVE: usual coloration includes shades of red, pink, white ONLY, as well as any number of mutations and jewelry.