The Damascus

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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 very strict society based entirely on power and who has what rank; no rank then you're not important.

Females have no power except among one another.

Warlord can give the power, thus he can take it away. Supreme ruler, dictator. Can have anything he wants even if its some one elses, much more apt to take than to give in comparison to other authoritative figures. Lords have their own lands but are appointed by the Warlord; often very loyal, trusted stallions but they must stay on their toes because they can be removed from leadership at any time. They may claim mares, are the first to go into fights. Mistress is the official 'mate' to the Warlord and is to be respected by everyone - male or female. Ladies are official mates to the Lords, same goes for them as it does for the Mistress. Nobility are all those related from the Warlord, Lords, Mistress or Ladies; sisters, brothers, sons, daughters, newphews, cousins, parents etc. May also be mares and stallions meant only for battle. Stallion, mares and offspring are the poorest of the society but still cared for; they are either diseased, old, young, pregnant or otherwise incapable of coming to any use.


Warlord: Re-capturing the essence of the original War horses who came to Cappadocia, the Warlord of Damascus is the supreme ruler of his region; a true dictator in comparison to other most recent hierarchies. Duties are very much similar to other authoritative figures: ensure that his region and all those in it survive, keep the peace, obtain as much land as possible. It is also this equines duty to maintain his power over others and the overall power of his region over other regions.

Lord: Those most abiding by their Warlord, showing the most promise and loyalty, dedicated only to The Damascus, are most often granted the position of Lord. Such stallions are given the responsability and permission of having authority over a small domain, may claim mares and reproduce with them freely. Lords are highly respected and almost as highly regarded as the Warlord. These equines are the first to be involved in plots and battles, carrying out the Warlord's orders as well as ensuring the obediance of his region. The Warlord must trust that his Lord's will also trust the right individuals, and thus intelligence is just as important as strength.

Mistress: Should the Warlord ever fall in love or perhaps claim favortism over a mare, such an individual may very well be declared his Mistress. Most often a mare he trusts or can rely on, the first to recieve his attention during breeding and his number one priority over all. The Mistress is a highly respected position, the highest position of authority among the females. The Mistress is envied by most and lusted after by others, but this is one mare that should never be touched unless it be her mate, the Warlord.

Lady: The position of Lady is very similar to the position of Mistress, but these mares are mates to the Lords in Damascus and are just beneath the Mistress in position and respect. These mares are also the most trusted of a Lord's harem and perhaps even loved. They are devoted to their mates and their herd, creme of the crop.

Damascus Nobility: All those related to either the Warlord, Mistress(s), Lords 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 Warlord would technically outrank a full grown sister to a Lord. All retired Mistress' 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.