The Forsyth

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In a Nutshell: For those who do not want to read the entire hierarchial description, or do not have the time: A lot less strict than The Damascus, more accepting of change and opinions.

Females have no power except among one another.

Emperor has all of the power, can grant power and take it away. Can have anything he wants but not as likely to take what was not originally his compared to The Damascus mentality. Often a much more understanding and patient stud than the Warlord. Leaders are appointed by the Emperor to have authority over a land and are allowed to claim mares. They are the most trusted and loyal stallions, the best position to have. Empress is the mate to the Emperor, the most respected female figure. Ladies are the mates to the Leaders, second most respected female figures. Noblity are all those related to the Emperor, Leaders, Empress or Ladies; cousins, aunts, uncles, offspring, sisters, brothers etc. May also be mares and stallions whose only role is to fight and defend the Forsyth. Stallions, mares and offspring are either the too young or too old, diseased, pregnant or have not come to use yet in their society.


Emperor: A much nicer version of the original warlords of old, this stallion is the single dictator of Forsyth. His duties are basically whatever he wants to do whenever he wants to do them. However, the rank requires the Emperor to oversee all of Forsyth, maintain his herd and those beneath his, as well as be judge and jury for any major conflict within his lands. His rulings must appear fair to keep the favor of the horses.

Leader: Whomever shows the most loyalty, and proves the greatest worth will be rewarded with a herd of his own. These stallions must constantly prove to the Emperor that he is worthy of such an honor. They must also have enough intellect to know whom they, in turn, can trust. Leaders are given a plot of land and may claim others, provided they are not already of Castin. These stags can also breed with any mare in their domain without fear of retribution. If, however, at any point, a Leader proves himself unworthy, he will be exiled.

Empress: The Empress of Castin may not be the sole mate of the emporer. This mare, for there can be only one at a time, is only the most trusted mare of Forsyth. She acts as a messenger for the Emporer, and must be seen in battle fighting alongside her 'subjects'. She is given almost complete power over the region's mares and many of the stallions. Only Leaders and select Nobility can defy her wishes. Also, she will mother the Emperor's heir. No other stallion may breed her, or touch her in any way.

Lady: Generally, a Lady is the mate of a Leader. However, should a Leader desire to model his herd after the Emperor, the Lady may be very similar to the Empress. Ladies cannot be touched by any stallion other than her Leader except the Emperor. These mares are considered highest in rank among the mares and answer only to her Leader, the Empress, and the Emperor.

Forsyth Nobility: All those related to either the Emperor, Empress(s), Leaders and Ladies are considered the Nobility. Obviously the better your relation, the better your position within society so that even a newborn colt of the Emperor would technically outrank a full grown sister to a Leader. All retired Empress'' and even Ladies may also be considered Nobility unless one is removed from her position due to unfaithfulness to her superiors, or treachery to her region. Any offspring related to the above are also within this category as well as equines who are considered defenders of their regions; mares and stallions who do not breed and hardly socialize, but rather protect the nobility around them and those higher up, and go to battle when nessecary. Being considered Noblity of any region easily makes every equine a target for enemy regions. It suggested that none brag about their noble blood unless they are sure that who they are talking to is loyal, or they can put up a good fight.

Stallions; Mares; Offspring: Those who are too old or too young, diseased, pregnant or otherwise incapable of fighting, or have yet to be discovered as a major part of their chosen region, are simply a stallion, mare or someone's offspring in their society. Their roles are small if they are fortunate enough to have one and their lives are expendable. Considered the 'poor' equines of their society they are often ignored - a godsend to most - until they become valuable in some form or another.