Post by leda / carolina on Jun 6, 2019 15:33:13 GMT
A NEW LITTER
When a new litter is born, the parental pair may allow dogs to come see and visit them and bring gifts to them and the mother, usually just prey so she doesn't have to hunt. At this time, some dogs may request that they are the blood brother to the mother's young, it's seen sometimes as more honorable or meaningful when the blood brother bond was established at the young one's birth.
It's just a welcoming. The last one to go in is the leader, who licks each pup's forehead.
BLOOD BROTHERS
When a pup is six months old (not freshly weaned like El Estrago. Los Sabuesos believe dogs aren't ready to train until 6 moons), they may either seek out a mentor or have one given to them. Once their mentor is found, the pair will meet up and bite their paw pads, then rub the blood together. This establishes a bond that will last until death do them apart. The older or more experienced blood brother is responsible for the new trainee of theirs, they must test and prepare them for pack life, and be there for them in their time of need. They offer guidance. If a dog's mentoring blood brother dies, then their blood brother falls to the leader rank, ensuring that no pack member is ever without a dog to guide them.
Every single dog in the pack has a blood brother, be it one that trained them or one they have trained, or just the leader. Most dogs go on to establish more bonds by training other dogs.
Most blood brothers are in similar size or coat length; this is because if a dog is training another, it's best they're the same size. And as you may know, skins (thin furred dogs) tend to be out during the day and thicks (long, thick furred dogs) tend to go out at night, so coat length can be important so neither have to put up with harsh temperatures not suited for their coat type... this isn't required, but usually recommended.
Dogs are also given blood brothers a few days after they join the pack, if they are new they still must train for at least six moons.
A blood brother may decide when a dog is ready to be given their rite, and they will tell the leader when.
DEATH CEREMONY
In the passing of a dog, the pack brings their remains to the flat rocks, Bed Rocks. They will rest their body, the leader standing closest to their remains, and the pack gathering before them. After everyone is settled in their spot, the leader begins with a saying, one that the rest of the pack repeats back to them after.
"My heart lay with El Viejo, for my brother/sister stopped fighting last night/this morning/today."
The leader or others may say something, before they leave the body there. The body is left on these flat rocks that border Rabid Ridge, out beneath the sun, so that predators can come and scavenge on their remains... as gruesome as it is, it helps keep scavengers from feeding on dogs who are still alive. It's considered one's last duty to be laid on the rocks.
EL ACABADO
When a dog severely breaks the law or code, the leader will call out for El Acabado. The pack member is forced to stand before the leader and is circled by the pack. Their crimes are listed out. El Acabado isn't a trial or anything, if you reach this point, your fate is already decided; you are either going to be exiled, or killed by your pack mates. Your mentor, your older blood brother will decide if you live/are exiled, or are killed... if your blood brother is dead and you only have the leader as your blood brother, then they shall decide.
EL AULLIDO
When the pack gathers at dusk atop El Viejo hill (the hill where it's believed the first desert stray, El Viejo, is buried) and they socialize with each other, if they can they will have a 'feast' of sorts, with pack members bringing in their most impressive catch of the day. It's common for dogs to seek out mates at this time and ask for partnerships, but those can happen at any other time. El Aullido is just the ideal time for any close pack interaction and bonding.
Some playful fighting competitions can ensue, anything that helps the pack bond. They spend the whole night around the hill, some may retire early but they would miss the big finish.
As the evening comes to a close, the leader calls all to gather and they discuss the recent births of the pack and celebrate them, and they mourn the recent deaths. They may discuss prey shortage or other problems too.
After this, the leader starts a pack howling and barking, and the pack howls and barks as the sun rises and they return to camp.
THE RITE/THE MARKING
When a new litter is born, the parental pair may allow dogs to come see and visit them and bring gifts to them and the mother, usually just prey so she doesn't have to hunt. At this time, some dogs may request that they are the blood brother to the mother's young, it's seen sometimes as more honorable or meaningful when the blood brother bond was established at the young one's birth.
It's just a welcoming. The last one to go in is the leader, who licks each pup's forehead.
BLOOD BROTHERS
When a pup is six months old (not freshly weaned like El Estrago. Los Sabuesos believe dogs aren't ready to train until 6 moons), they may either seek out a mentor or have one given to them. Once their mentor is found, the pair will meet up and bite their paw pads, then rub the blood together. This establishes a bond that will last until death do them apart. The older or more experienced blood brother is responsible for the new trainee of theirs, they must test and prepare them for pack life, and be there for them in their time of need. They offer guidance. If a dog's mentoring blood brother dies, then their blood brother falls to the leader rank, ensuring that no pack member is ever without a dog to guide them.
Every single dog in the pack has a blood brother, be it one that trained them or one they have trained, or just the leader. Most dogs go on to establish more bonds by training other dogs.
Most blood brothers are in similar size or coat length; this is because if a dog is training another, it's best they're the same size. And as you may know, skins (thin furred dogs) tend to be out during the day and thicks (long, thick furred dogs) tend to go out at night, so coat length can be important so neither have to put up with harsh temperatures not suited for their coat type... this isn't required, but usually recommended.
Dogs are also given blood brothers a few days after they join the pack, if they are new they still must train for at least six moons.
A blood brother may decide when a dog is ready to be given their rite, and they will tell the leader when.
DEATH CEREMONY
In the passing of a dog, the pack brings their remains to the flat rocks, Bed Rocks. They will rest their body, the leader standing closest to their remains, and the pack gathering before them. After everyone is settled in their spot, the leader begins with a saying, one that the rest of the pack repeats back to them after.
"My heart lay with El Viejo, for my brother/sister stopped fighting last night/this morning/today."
The leader or others may say something, before they leave the body there. The body is left on these flat rocks that border Rabid Ridge, out beneath the sun, so that predators can come and scavenge on their remains... as gruesome as it is, it helps keep scavengers from feeding on dogs who are still alive. It's considered one's last duty to be laid on the rocks.
EL ACABADO
When a dog severely breaks the law or code, the leader will call out for El Acabado. The pack member is forced to stand before the leader and is circled by the pack. Their crimes are listed out. El Acabado isn't a trial or anything, if you reach this point, your fate is already decided; you are either going to be exiled, or killed by your pack mates. Your mentor, your older blood brother will decide if you live/are exiled, or are killed... if your blood brother is dead and you only have the leader as your blood brother, then they shall decide.
EL AULLIDO
When the pack gathers at dusk atop El Viejo hill (the hill where it's believed the first desert stray, El Viejo, is buried) and they socialize with each other, if they can they will have a 'feast' of sorts, with pack members bringing in their most impressive catch of the day. It's common for dogs to seek out mates at this time and ask for partnerships, but those can happen at any other time. El Aullido is just the ideal time for any close pack interaction and bonding.
Some playful fighting competitions can ensue, anything that helps the pack bond. They spend the whole night around the hill, some may retire early but they would miss the big finish.
As the evening comes to a close, the leader calls all to gather and they discuss the recent births of the pack and celebrate them, and they mourn the recent deaths. They may discuss prey shortage or other problems too.
After this, the leader starts a pack howling and barking, and the pack howls and barks as the sun rises and they return to camp.
THE RITE/THE MARKING