Tribe:The Lockjaw Ravens

Heavy set in ritualistic ways, the Lockjaw Ravens are primitive but civilized in their rankings and ways of communication. When one first joins the Ravens, they must undergo the 'Inauguration Ceremony' and be inducted as a Hatchling. From there they may choose one of two paths; To follow the Crowhunters, or the Jackdaws.

Crowhunters are the warriors and hunters of the tribe, they handle protection and also, at times, tame difficult beasts. As a Crowhunter, one would be expected to be a team player, to communicate with their 'flock leader' (An Elder Crowhunter or even the Ravenlord) to bring about the best outcome of an excursion. All Crowhunters report to their Ravenlord of the Hunt.

Jackdaws are the foragers and builders of the tribe, they handle repairs as well as creature upkeep. They also handle the taming of most creatures, leaving only the truly bloodthirsty or vicious to the Crowhunters. As a Jackdaw, care and a nurturing spirit are the most noted qualities you would possess. The Jackdaws keep the settlement up and running, procuring resources and making sure the settlement walls are never damaged for long. All Jackdaws report to their Ravenlord of the Grove.

If one progresses far enough to become an Elder of the Crowhunter or Jackdaws, then they have the chance to be a Ravenlord. A Ravenlord must complete all Rites of Passage before coming before the Ravenqueen. If she passes judgement and they are chosen, they have the right to step up the next Ravenlord. If they are not chosen, they remain as an Elder. However, if they remain as an Elder, all others (Even other Elders whom have not completed the Rites) respect them and treat them as a higher ranking.

The governing body of the Lockjaw Ravens is the Council of Talons. Headed by the Ravenqueen herself, all matters that are of urgency (Including Hatchling Inaugurations as well as applications) are discussed between she and the two Ravenlords. Their will is absolute. The Ravenqueen's decision and word is law.

The Lockjaw Ravens have a Discord and all are welcome to ask any questions either on the discord or privately to the Ravenqueen, Slyxal. All should fill out and submit a formal application to the Council of Talons. Please follow this web-address to do so; http://www.123contactform.com/form-2425532/My-Form

Rankings

 * Hatchling - Newcomers to the tribe, either born or inducted, they are the 'younglings' and have no formal duty other than caring for the community beasts and learning from the Jackdaws and Crowhunters, whichever path they choose.


 * Dawling - Hatchlings that have chosen and been accepted into the life of a Jackdaw, they are now solely learning the ways of the Jackdaws.


 * Crowling - Hatchlings that have chosen and been accepted into the life of a Crowhunter, they are now solely learning the ways of the Crowhunters.


 * Jackdaws - Foragers, builders and tamers of the tribe, Jackdaws are a necessity for the tribe to stay afloat. They keep the perimeter walls as well as buildings from getting too damaged, providing resources as well as taming the beasts for the community.


 * Crowhunters - Hunters, Warriors and deadly beast tamers of the tribe, Crowhunters keep the tribe and the settlements safe from harm as well as harvesting creature-based resources. The dangerous tames are also within the jurisdiction of the Crowhunters, such as Rexes or Spinosaurus.


 * Ravenlord of the Grove - The Ravenlord to whom all Jackdaws report and are overseen by, the Ravenlord of the Grove is the overseer of most daily activities that concern the safety of the settlement and any and all excursions, including tame-parties, to the wild that the Jackdaws do.


 * Ravenlord of the Hunt - The Ravenlord to whom all Crowhunters report and are overseen by, the Ravenlord of the Grove is the overseer of most daily activities that concern outside threats, excursion/taming parties of the Crowhunters, and the more dangerous Rites of Passage.


 * The Ravenqueen - The resounding voice of the Ancestral Ravens themselves, she governs all within the tribe. Her word is law, even if her heart is lax. She is the one who decides the punishment for those who break the laws of the tribe and for those who have betrayed the tribe. She mostly handles creatures and tames, as well as deciding if a hatchling is ready to move up to their desired dorm (Crowhunter/Jackdaw).

Housing
Dorms are for the Dawlings and Crowhunters, one to each respective group, and they live their in the communal building to learn teambuilding as well as co-dependence as they will need to know that they can rely on their nest-mates when they are out and about on their excursions.
 * Dormitories and Nurseries

A Nursery is where all hatchlings will live until they are ready to move up to one of the Dorms. This includes hatchlings whom have had an inauguration ceremony but are not a child. They will live there to learn a similar lesson as the dormitories, that they are a flock and they must depend upon eachother and not falter. While in Nurseries, hatchlings learn basic care and survival skills, such as beast care and shadow-stepping. (Shadow-stepping is when you stay hidden from a threat and move silently.)

Crowhunters and Jackdaws will often share housing with either some of the opposing group or others of their own group. It's not uncommon to see a Jackdaw living with two Crowhunters and the same can be said for two Jackdaws and a Crowhunter. However, these buildings are shared only between up to 3 people, 4 if over capacity and another settlement has yet to be built, to avoid complications. Each building has stables along the rear face of it for the Crows or Jacks to leave their personal beasts in a safe place.
 * Shared Housing

The Ravenlords live in their respective 'Nest' (Large hall where most of their followers congregate), usually in the upper floor and back rooms. These rooms/floors are inaccessible to the lower ranking tribemembers and that rule must be respected. Along the side and rear face of the building is the Ravenlord's personal stable.
 * Ravenlord/Ravenqueen Housing

The Ravenqueen lives in the Raven's Nest, a building that stands at the side of a cliff. She lives here with some select few that have gained her favour or have shown incredible proficiency with their studies and have impressed her. Her personal stables are kept at the bottom floor of the western wing. Almsot all tribemembers do not have access to her beasts.

Members

 * Ravenqueen Slyxal
 * Hatchling Vlad