High Castes
Gorean castes are divided into two catagories, High Castes and low Castes. There are five "High Castes" in place within Gorean society. At the Government building there are "five" stone chairs, one for each Head Master of the high castes. There is a wide band of the caste color reaching from floor to ceiling six stories high behind each of the Master's chairs. The high castes are listed below, ranked according to their prominence in Gorean government.
Caste of Initiates First of the High Castes. The supposed representation of the Priest Kings in Gorean society. They are responsible for guiding the spiritual life of Goreans through their rituals and prayers to the Priest Kings. Some are rumored to have the ability to call down the wrath of the Priest Kings, or the dreaded "Flame Death", upon those who commit blasphemous acts or who conspire against the Priest Kings. They are recognized by their "white" robes, their shaven head and faces, and thier refusal to eat meat or imbibe alcohol. They are also required by their Castes Codes to be celibate. They tend to be learned and well-read, although they are feared and often distrusted by those of the lower castes. Their caste color is White.
Caste of Scribes Second of the High Castes. They are the scolors of Gorean society, the writers and historians. In thier keeping is almost all of the accounting, record keeping, and writings of Gor. They tend to be serious and studious, with an attention to detail and a passion for knowledge. Sub-classes of this caste include, Map Makers ,the Caste of Magistrates .Teachers.Accountants and the Caste of Litigators. Their caste color is blue
Caste of Builders Third of the High Castes. This caste includes architects, engineers, draftsman, stonemasons and many other professions which concern themselves with the of the physical and engineering marvels of Gor. Also among the caste of builders are the Inventors and Technicians who develop such works. Their caste color is yellow
Caste of Physicians Fourth of the High Castes. This is the caste who concern themselves with the art of healing. Surgeons, Apothecaries, Medical Researchers and Health Practicioners are all members of this caste. Universally recognized as non-combatants during time of war. Their caste color is green
Caste of Warriors Sometimes refered to as the Scarlet Caste. Fifth and lowest of the High Castes. This caste includes infantry, tharlarion cavalry, and tarnsman. They are known to have one of the strictest caste codes in use on Gor. Members of this caste comprise the military branch of Gorean government. Their caste color is scarlet
Low Castes
Caste of Assassins This caste is comprised of those who kill strictly for pay, once evident throughout Gor, their existance has long been surpressed, though they still appear occasionally. They refuse to use poison to dispatch their enemies, they consider it the mark of an amateur, and are required by their caste codes to renounce all ties to friends and family. In addition, they claim no Home Stone. Almost
universally despised and feared by other castes. Their caste color is black
Castes of Merchants This caste is a very broad caste, and contains literally hundreds of sub-castes. Those who are of this caste are concerned with the sell and trade of merchandise for a profit. There are almost as many sub-castes of the Merchants as there are products to be sold. A few notable ones include the Caste of Slavers and the Caste of Spice Merchants. The caste colors of the Merchants are white and gold
Caste of Moneylenders An additional sub-caste of the Merchants, these are those who deal in the trade and speculation of money for a profit, and the only product they handel is money. They are the Bankers of Gor. it is generally assumed their caste colors are the same as that of the Merchants white and gold
Caste of Slavers A sub-caste of the Merchants, one who deals in human merchandise. Their caste colors are blue and yellow
Caste of Bakers Another very broad caste. Which consists of hundreds of sub-castes. Generally those who are members of this caste are those who prepare sa-tarna, or vegetarian food, in any of a thousand forms. Their caste colors are yellow and brown
Caste of Animal Handlers which includes several sub castes such as tarn trainers and sleen trainers there colors are gray and green.
Castes of Artisans contains many many sub castes some of which are Leather Workers Metal Workers Poets Players Entertainers Peasents Perfumers Theives Lamp Lighters Guardsmen Butchers Brewers etc.