Creative Corner

This thread will be used to record the lore and history of Gale Clan and the Gale Corsairs. It's currently a work in progress, but I've reserved the posts that I need, so feel free to comment with feedback, questions, or anything else.

Table of contents:

• Members: The Gale Corsairs
• Members: Gale Clan
• Location
• Customs, Religions, and Laws
• History

For my own reference:

Finished: Laws Religions Member lists Clan roles

Next goals: Member descriptions History Customs Description of location

[center][b][size=6]The Gale Corsairs[/size][/b] [size=4][i]Dragons listed here include Gale Clan members who are active members of the Gale Corsairs, including the clan's pirates, thieves, and warriors.[/i][/size][/center] ______________________________________________________________________ [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/237663/23766275.png[/img] [nextcol] [size=4][b]King of the Corsairs[/b] [i]Kai[/i][/size] Kai is the king of the Gale Corsairs, as well as the self-imposed patriarch of Gale Clan. His cunning, often brutal methods have carried the clan to a position of wealth and affluence that they never would've imagined before then, but many would argue that his tyrannic rule has obscured the clan's historical and cultural background. As king of the Corsairs, Kai's responsibilities include coordinating the abilities of the group, deciding which captives (and sometimes clan members) are to be exalted, and being the deciding vote in important clan decisions.[/columns] ______________________________________________________________________ [columns] [size=4][b]Queen Consort[/b] [i]Catriona[/i][/size] At first glance, Catriona's gentle appearance and trite title may fool one into thinking that she is nothing more than a figurehead; if they did, then they would be doing exactly what this cunning trickster queen wanted. She and Kai make quite the power couple; where Kai plays the role of intimidating tyrant, Catriona pulls the strings from behind the curtain, fooling clanmates and visitors into thinking that she is harmless and trustworthy, when that couldn't be further from the truth. As queen consort, Catriona's official duties involve assisting Kai in making important decisions and providing a link through which clan members can voice their concerns to the King. She is also the successor to the throne in the event of Kai's death, and often uses her skills as a charlatan to assist the Corsairs on their pirating excursions. [nextcol][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/239971/23997096.png[/img][/columns] ______________________________________________________________________ [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/258688/25868745.png[/img] [nextcol] [size=4][b]Princess[/b] [i]Aurora[/i][/size] [/columns] ______________________________________________________________________ [columns] [size=4][b]Ambassador[/b] [i]Dawn[/i][/size] [nextcol][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/251139/25113869.png[/img] [/columns] ______________________________________________________________________ [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/244601/24460055.png[/img] [nextcol] [size=4][b]Demolitions Expert[/b] [i]Odin[/i][/size] [/columns] ______________________________________________________________________ [columns] [size=4][b]Warrior[/b] [i]Nocturne[/i][/size] [nextcol][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/237773/23777299.png[/img][/columns] ______________________________________________________________________ [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/235530/23552912.png[/img] [nextcol] [size=4][b]Warrior[/b] [i]Moriko[/i][/size] [/columns] ______________________________________________________________________ [columns] [size=4][b]Warrior[/b] [i]Menna[/i][/size] [nextcol][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/244119/24411842.png[/img][/columns] ______________________________________________________________________ [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/227995/22799439.png[/img] [nextcol] [size=4][b]Blood Witch[/b] [i]Ophilia[/i][/size] [/columns] ______________________________________________________________________ [columns] [size=4][b]Storm Mage[/b] [i]Vespera[/i][/size] [nextcol][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/213377/21337675.png[/img][/columns] ______________________________________________________________________ [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/264277/26427621.png[/img] [nextcol][size=4][b]Shadow Witch[/b] [i]Nightingale[/i][/size][/columns] ______________________________________________________________________ [columns][size=4][b]Scout[/b] [i]Wren[/i][/size] [nextcol][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/254647/25464690.png[/img] [/columns] ______________________________________________________________________ [columns] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/224391/22439028.png[/img] [nextcol] [size=4][b]Guard[/b] [i]Vespera[/i][/size] [/columns]

[center][b][size=6]Gale Clan[/size][/b] [size=4][i]Dragons listed here include Gale Clan members who are not active members of the Corsairs, as well as those who are still loyal to Aria.[/i][/size][/center] ______________________________________________________________________ [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/240895/24089464.png[/img] [nextcol] [size=4][b]Former Queen[/b] [i]Aria[/i][/size] [/columns] ______________________________________________________________________ [columns] [size=4][b]Beastclan Ambassador[/b] [i]Nyx[/i][/size] [nextcol][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/241993/24199294.png[/img][/columns] ______________________________________________________________________ [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/260505/26050481.png[/img] [nextcol] [size=4][b]Hatchling Caretaker[/b] [i]Peony[/i][/size] [/columns] ______________________________________________________________________ [columns] [size=4][b]Treasurer[/b] [i]Wren[/i][/size] [nextcol][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/253723/25372239.png[/img][/columns] ______________________________________________________________________ [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/250856/25085558.png[/img] [nextcol] [size=4][b]Beastclan Advocate[/b] [i]Ash[/i][/size] [/columns] ______________________________________________________________________ [columns] [size=4][b]Historian[/b] [i]Rhamnello[/i][/size] [nextcol][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/245539/24553803.png[/img][/columns] ______________________________________________________________________ [columns][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/avatars/241991/24199003.png[/img] [nextcol] [size=4][b]Traveler[/b] [i]Stardust[/i][/size] [/columns]

The Gale Corsairs, being a band of pirates, don't have much in the way of laws or a centralized form of justice. Kai has, however, instated a system of laws - the Triple Decree - in order to prevent the chaos that would doubtlessly arise from a complete lack of rules.

The Triple Decree: the good of the clan comes before the good of any single dragon. Any actions taken that could, directly or indirectly, have a negative effect on the Corsairs and associated groups, will be severely punished.

• Traitors will not be tolerated. Any fights or disputes must be handled publicly and openly; perpetrators of inner-clan assassinations and other forms of backstabbing will be punished severely.
• Treasure and other items of value obtained with the help of clan members (through piracy or other means) is to be shared with the entire clan, not hoarded. Keeping treasure to yourself when peers helped you to obtain it is a punishable offense.
• Progeny are the future of the clan, and must be treated with care and diligence. Dragons unable to properly feed or care for hatchlings should not reproduce. Abuse of hatchlings, in any way, shape, or form, is a capital offense.

There are also several unspoken laws among the clan - particularly, that Kai's word is law. Kai decides when dragons are to be exalted, who the clan robs next, and how to punish offenders of the Triple Decree. However, these laws are often very loosely punished; as long as one is not caught openly disobeying the Decree or has not personally offended Kai, they are very unlikely to be punished.

Catriona presents a milder, more sympathetic figure than her husband, but offending her has just as deadly of a consequence, if not more so, as Catriona often goes through a less direct means of punishment - she is not above stooping to torture or worse.

Orthodox Sorniethan
Notable followers: Vespera, Rowan, Rhamnello
Most dragons are followers of Orthodox Sorniethan - the belief that every deity is equally important and powerful. Followers are technically supposed to show equal honor to all of the Eleven, but most show a particular loyalty to the deity of their birthplace and/or current residence. Flight holidays are days of worship for followers; they are encouraged to fast and attend prayers during these days.

Church of Duality:
Notable followers: Nyx, Nocturne, Wren
The Church of Duality draws heavily from Orthodox Sorniethan in many of its beliefs and practices, but it advocates balance in all things and emphasizes the goddesses of duality above all others: Light and Shadow, and Nature and Plague. As such, the religion is particularly powerful among members of these flights, but the religion is not necessarily restricted to those flights alone. Followers are supposed to pray at dusk and dawn, as well as during flight festivals, always facing in the direction of the sun or moon (whichever is more visible at the time).

Ecclesia Morbus
Notable followers: Kai, Ophilia
Ecclesia Morbus is a cult religion, popularized by Kai, that worships the Plaguebringer above all others, sometimes going so far as to say that she is the only "true" deity. Ecclesia Morbus followers go on pilgramges to the Scarred Wasteland during Plague's festival; most (but not all) are also participants in more occult practices, including blood magic and sacrifices to the Plaguebringer. Ecclesia Morbus looks down on most other religions.

Aura Latros
Notable followers: Aria, Moriko
Aura Latros is a religion dedicated to the Windsinger; although usually not as extreme as Ecclesia Morbus, followers often scoff at the ideals of balance that Orthodox Sorniethan and the Church of Duality advocate. They lay between Ecclesia Morbus and Orthodox Sorniethan when it comes to levels of extremism. Aura Latros shrines are found all over the Windswept Plateu; followers frequently leave offerings of art, fine foods, candles, and poetry, in an attempt to get the Windsinger to return home.

Contents:

• In the Beginning
• Kai's Coup
• Shade

reserving one more post just in case :)

[center][b][size=6]History: Shade[/size][/b] [i]Told by Rhamnello[/i][/center] WORK IN PROGRESS [columns][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=24553803] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/245539/24553803_350.png[/img] [/url] [nextcol][color=black]When you enter the cavern, the first thing you notice is the bumbling Wildclaw, who passes you a porcelain cup full of some odd brown liquid that you don't recognize. "It's tea." he says, his eyes sparkling. "It won't hurt you, I promise - we all drink it where I come from." You take a cautious sip and nod. "It's good." He startles. "Oh! Sorry! I forgot to introduce myself - I'm Rhamnello." "The historian." you nod. "Yes." He turns and heads down yet another of the twisting cave tunnels. You follow, careful not to spill your 'tea'. It's hotter than you are used to, and you suspect that it would burn if spilled. "You were going to tell me about the Shade?" you ask.[/columns] [size=2]"Not [i]the[/i] Shade." he shakes his head, glancing at you over his shoulders. There's an odd expression in his eyes, like a trapped animal. "Anyone could tell you about [i]the[/i] Shade. No, I'm afraid what we have here is more of an anomaly. It calls itself Shade." You frown, not sure of what he means, as you enter another cavern - more open than the cramped tunnels, thankfully, but far smaller than the cavern where you met Rhamnello. "Here." He taps one of his huge claws on some odd black stain on the floor. "We tried our best to clean it up, but something about this stuff is just impossible to get rid of completely." He shudders. "Aurora still has some marks on his scales where it touched her." "Aurora?" you ask. You don't want to pry, but it is his job to answer your question. "Ah, my apologies. Aurora is our princess," he explains. "This... thing attacked her. Here. She barely survived, but this black stuff marks where it happened. We suspect that it's the creature's blood, or their substitute for it, at least." He glances over his shoulder again, jumpily. "No telling what runs through that thing's veins."[/size]