A spotted hyena clan has been spotted in the African savannah, they are called the Djuma Clan They are a powerful and determined group of hyenas, and have chosen Serengeti Plains as their next home. With it being uncontested by other Hyenas, the Djuma decided it was the best place to move, as it avoided an all out war between two clans. Unfortunately for them, though, they don't know how to hunt and where the best watering holes locations are in this new land with the dry season rapidly approaching. Another threat is that a clan of lions have moved into the territory threatening to take over their land. Will this clan of hyena’s learn to adapt and survive? or will the memories and bloodline of the Djuma clan go extinct? Join to find out.
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The Roleplay Rules

Follow all WP and Eve's Rules
1. I understand we all have lives to live away from wolfplay but I would like to see at least 3 posts each week unless given a proper excuse to not be online,if inactive for over a month you will be kicked out of the rp until you come back and explain if you haven't done so before.
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2. This rp is Semi-Literate minimum. So decent punctuation, grammar, and spelling are a must. Plus every post for every character must be at least a full paragraph of 3-6 full sentences long.(pm me if you have writers block i understand as i do as well)
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3. For the purpose of this Rp (and my sanity) , it'll only be Spotted Hyenas and lions for this Rp
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4. Detailed Description isn't required (again with the writer's block) just add scars and details not shown in your images. Free to use stock images are allowed if the owner says it's free to use here.
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5. There is limited Hyena stock out there. Please limit it to 2 pictures per character, and understand someone might use a different picture of the same Hyena. Most of the females will be related in some way, so it isn't a big deal
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7. Violence and fighting are going to occur. Accept that your character might get injured, and, with your permission, could even die. I'd recommend having 2 characters.
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8. Right now, every male is automatically lower in rank than any female hyena, even newly born ones. Male cubs are the highest rank among the males until they become adults, but they still aren't treated as well as female cubs.
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9. Drama in the RP is encouraged, however, OOC (Out Of OC) drama will not be tolerated. If you have an issue, PM me, and I will sort it out.
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10. There will be a Four Character Limit!
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11. If you've read everything, put the missing number in your form.
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12. I reserve the right to deny applications.
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Djuma clan rules
1. The high ranked females eat first with their cubs, then all other females and cubs, then the males. Any male found eating prior to his time will be punished.

2. Males are never allowed to kill cubs, they themselves will be killed if found out they did.
3. Challenging for the role of Queen is a 1x1 fair fight between two, and must gain a majority vote before happening.
4. The Queen's cubs are the number one priority. If they are harmed under someone's watch, there will be hell to pay.
5. Dominance squabbles between females is allowed, but do not let it become fatal without permission from the Queen. She doesn't want injured warriors.
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Djuma clan ranks
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The Queen

She is the Leader, the Matriarch of the Clan. Not necessarily the oldest, but the highest ranked female in the Clan. She was either born for the position, meaning her mother was the previous clan leader, or she challenged and won it. She makes all the decisions for the clan, and leads them through every victory and loss. Her word is law, and to defy, or even ignore her, is considered treason. She is to be respected at all times. Anyone found not doing so is risking their own life. The Rank of Queen can be challenged for, but it must be a fair fight (so you can't challenge her if she is injured and weakened, its shameful), and you must gain the approval of the majority of the females.

The Heiress
This is the Daughter of the Queen that has been selected by her to be the Heiress to her throne, her successor basically. She is trained from a young age by the Queen to lead once she takes over. Being the Heir to the Throne, if anything happens to the Queen that results in her death, the Heiress takes over, no matter her age. Once she becomes Queen, someone can challenge her, but no one can challenge for the rank of Princess. It is only given by the Queen. She can change her mind, but it rarely happens.

The Second in Command

She is the Enforcer of the Clan, making sure that all of the Queen's words are followed and all her plans are executed. She is the highest ranked female behind the Heiress and the Queen, but disrespecting her is tolerated no less. Since she is the Enforcer of the Queen, defying her is like defying the Queen. Her rank cannot be challenged for, as it is chosen by the Queen. New Queens choose their Seconds, and, if alive, the previous Second will help train the new. A Second can be demoted if she loses the Queen's trust, but since she is held in such high esteem by the Queen, it happens rarely.

The Baroness

This is a female that is directly below the Second, but has a bit of a different role. The Baroness is in charge of training all the Gammas, and Epsilons, so that they are all battle ready. She helps navigate fights, and plan strategies with the higher ranked females. Her sole purpose, though, is to train the other hyenas to fight, she even trains the Epsilons so they are given basic skills so they can defend the clan. Her rank can be challenged for, as the winner is obviously the more skilled of the two. However, both have to be healthy, the Baroness cannot be challenged if she is injured.

The Gammas

These are all the Adult females of the clan. They are all trained on how to fight by the baroness, and are often the providers for the clan. They help takeover kills, and bring down food when the clan needs to hunt. They are the muscle of the clan. There is a hierarchy among the Gammas as well that is worked out among them, though squabbles rarely ever cause serious injury. Actual fights between Gammas have to be approved by the Queen, typically if this happens it involves deeper reasons than for dominance.

The Epsilons

These are the adult males of the clan. Like the Gammas, they are trained on how to fight and hunt. They aren't trained to the depth that the Gammas are, but they have enough skill to defend the clan when the time comes. While every male is ranked lower than all the females, there is also a hierarchy within the males too. Typically the higher ranked a male is within the Epsilon, the more likely he is to win enough approval to pass along his genes.

The Brood

These are the cubs of the clan. Cubs are born into the same rank as their mothers and carry that rank until they reach two years of age, at which point they have to earn their own rank. Many tend to find ranks near their mothers, but it's possible for them to descend or ascend entirely depending on their capabilities. It's also important to know that while all cubs are doted on and well taken care of, female cubs always have higher favor with the adult females.

The Roleplay Roles

The Djuma clan

The Queen

Nuzha (me

The Heiress

Open

The Second in Command

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The Baroness
reserved for Ios campesinosi

The Gammas

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The Epsilons

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The Brood

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The Pride ranks

The Desert Pride Hierarchy

King
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Queen
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Second Male
Open

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Warriors:
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Cub Sitters:
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Cubs:
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