PLOT

Night has taken over Day.

Literally.

The Twilight Falls herd's lead stallion decided to up and attack that of the Sunny Valley herd. And he won. Now, he rules supreme over a herd that has doubled in size, drastically increasing his fame and notoriety. The Sunny Valley stallions have been chased off, leaving the mares completely dependent upon those in the Twilight Falls herd.

This new king has moved the herd back to his original territory. His stallions are seeking after new mares, while the banished stallions are plotting to take them back. Mares in both herds are disgruntled for various reasons, though those that were taken over are much more unhappy.

How long will this deadly combination last? Will it become forever?

NEW HERD RANKS

Lead Mare: She is in charge of moving the herd. Usually one of the older mares, she holds the most experience and power. She is second only to the lead stallion and usually on par with him.

Deputy Mare: Usually the second most experienced mare, she is in charge specifically of the herd mares. She keeps them in line when the leads are busy and provides support to the lead mare however she needs.

Lieutenant Stallion: He is the most trusted herd stallion and one of the strongest. His job is to support the lead stallion in patrols, alerting the herd, and warding off predators. He governs the herd stallions.

Herd Mares: The main body of the herd, these mares are necessary for the herd's stability. They have an unspoken rank system within themselves. They take care of the foals and the yearlings.

Herd Stallions: These are the few stallions within the herd besides the dominant two. They are allowed to breed with mares within the herd, but they cannot breed a lone mare. If they do not assist in taking watch and keeping the herd safe, they are kicked out.

Yearlings: Yearlings are horses under three years of age, both colts and fillies. They need a caretaker -- not necessarily a parent.

Foals: Bebes. They need a mare caretaker or parent.

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OTHER RANKS

Banished Lead Stallion: The former lead of the Sunny Valley herd. He will be injured and probably very upsetty spaghetti.

Banished Lieutenant Stallion: The former second of the Sunny Valley herd. Also not a happy camper.

Banished Herd Stallions: These are the herd stallions of the Sunny Valley herd. They were kicked out with their lead and lieutenant.

Lone Mares: These are lone mares. They may or may not have a foal with them.

Bachelors: These are lone stallions.

NEW HERD RANK SHEET

Lead Stallion: Orion -- 9 -- WIP Pg 5 -- Imperial Sands

Lead Mare: Astraea -- 12.25 -- Pg 4 High Hills Pack

Lieutenant: Buckeye -- 10 -- Pg 2 Weeds

Deputy: Reserved for Spellbound

Herd Mares:

Herd Stallions:

Dez -- 6 -- Pg 2 -- Rising Shadows

Yearlings:

Foals:

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OUTSIDE RANKS

Banished Lead Stallion: Aragorn -- 8 -- Pg 6-- Artcherryontop

Banished Lieutenant: Nikos -- 6 -- Pg 3 -- Imperial Sands

Banished Herd Stallions:

Dorin -- 11 -- Pg 8 -- queen.

Lone Mares: (CLOSED)

Bachelors:

Ares -- 5 -- Pg 10 -- TheUltimapack~

IMPORTANT LINKS

Discussion: Here

RP Thread: Here

Noche

Almost 4 || Mare || Twilight Falls Herd || Herd Mare || Content

Credits to Alla-equi on DA

Noche is an elegant creature, and aptly named. Her sleek pelt is pitch black, as is the rest of her body; the only exception is the tiniest star on her forehead. Her mane and tail, both medium in length, match the void of her pelt. Even her eyes are deep, liquid pools of night.

Noche has smooth, proportionate features. She stands just under 16 hands and has firm muscling, but she is not noticeably ripped. Her legs are sturdy and strong, as is the rest of her, and she holds a certain elegance to her appearance. A curved neck holds up a refined head with somewhat long ears.

Despite her more average size, she often appears larger than she is: her coat seems to suck the light out of everything, and she has a calm, sure demeanor that demands at least a little respect. Five. Her more sober appearance also adds to the effect of a wiser mare older than she is.

Personality

While she may appear knowledgeable, Noche is still young and inexperienced, and she owns it. Her wisdom comes from following her elders, obeying commands, and observing outcomes of different situations. Her forte is watching with a calm, collected demeanor. She does not rise up in emotion as easily as other young horses, and she can hold her own in a battle of wits.

Noche always dons a smooth expression, any emotion displaying in her eyes. Even then, her emotes are mild. Faint displeasure, for example, or a note of pride. It is extremely difficult to get a raise out of her, as she is quite good at deflecting comments or actions that she finds antagonizing.

Despite this more languid base, she is not one to be run over. Her strength is a quiet one but it is there. Noche is the silent bearer of burdens, always ready to help another horse through a hard time, and she will fight to the death to protect those she cares about. She is loyal to her herd, though she may not always agree with decisions made, and she sticks to the rules. Noche will always expect others to do the same and she will take on the role of drill sergeant if need be.

She does have an adventurous side to her as well, though it only really comes out around foals, who hold the dearest place in her heart. They are her favorite members of the herd, and she is always willing to play with them. Noche grew up too fast, as her mother died early on in her life and left her to fend for herself; playing around with the foals gives her a glimpse at what could have been, and what she wants for her future offspring.

Overall, this mare is wise and mature but lacks the power over others that comes with age. Noche is altruistic and charismatic, but she takes no nonsense and is not afraid to critique others for negative actions. She is not easily riled up but will unleash all of Hell on anyone who threatens those she cares about.

Crush

Open

Mate

None

Offspring

None

Affiliations

Open, PM me.

Other

Jade

4 || Mare || None || Lone Mare || Unsure

Credits for images go to mwilliams-stock on DA. Credits on images.

This mare is quite a sight, even by looking at her build and nothing else. She is strong and proportionate, standing at 15.7 hands and sporting an elegant but hardy frame. She has a softly sloping face, a slight dip from her withers to her flanks, and a lovely arching neck. Firm, well-placed hooves promise a steady, easily balanced gait and surefootedness.

Jade is a grulla, technically, though her coat has a strong brown tint compared to others of her color. She could also be described as a dark brown dun. Either way, her coat takes on a metallic sheen that shifts it more towards a bronze. Jade's face and legs resemble melted dark chocolate -- almost, but not quite, black. She is a pinto and sports white splashes and streaks across her body as well as four stockings. Five. Patches of her base coat do show through , especially by her elbows. She has a white, almost heart-shaped star and a thin, trailing stripe down to the bridge of her nose.

Jade's eyes are her defining feature: while some horses have various shades of brown, and others have blue, she has green eyes. They are large and surrounded by dark, thick eyelashes. They are the first thing someone notices about her upon first meeting. Her eye color is rather startling. Captivating. Uncanny.

She may not be the tallest or most muscular animal out there, but she is stronger than she looks and fully capable of handling herself. When she cannot outsmart or outfight an opponent, she always has the option to run; Jade is agile, and she has excellent stamina. Due to her current predicament, she is slower than normal, but she is no more likely to lay down and die than she would be were she in her prime situation.

Personality

She may have been named for her eyes, but Jade is somewhat jaded. She is aloof and seems to lack enthusiasm -- then again, what is there to be enthusiastic about when you are a mare roaming the wilderness, alone, about to bring a foal into an unprotected world? Pregnancy aside, Jade is not an extroverted animal. She comes from at least four generations of lone mares that she knows of; each daughter left her mother at the age of three. Jade does not know where her dam is, or even if she is still alive. The world is a harsh place. Uncaring.

She has adapted accordingly.

Jade is anything but weak. There is a fire to her that has kept her alive her whole life. She is not one to look for confrontation, but, when she finds it, this mare is vicious. She is not afraid of a larger, stronger, or older opponent, no matter the species; Jade has learned to be scary, and it has served her well. This mare prefers to use smarts over brawn to win her battles, but occasionally a cougar or an idiot will come along and she has to resort to brute force -- which she is not necessarily lacking.

Jade is full of oxymoronic traits. She is not sassy, but she is snarky. She lacks compassion, but she is empathetic. She is a loner, yet she is lonely. Irritable, but not easily irritated. False, but true. Her attitude is one of solemn acceptance until someone does something to anger her, in which case she retaliates with fiery vengeance. She uses her head but has a rather short temper.

Jade is perfectly fine on her own but, as of late, has been considering joining another group of horses. Any group. She is coming due and she wishes her foal to thrive, not just survive. So, this mare of raging hormones is looking to temporarily rehome herself for the sake of her foal. After that... she's not sure. Perhaps she will stay; maybe she will go.

Crush

None

Mate

None

Foals

Currently pregnant (Wren)

Kin

Open

Affiliations

Open, PM me

Other