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The Dwarves always welcome new children of stone! When joining it is a good idea for prospective Dwarven lions and allies to read the ranks and clanks to see where they fit best. Some clans have coat requirements, some do not. This happened in order to help the pride identify others based on clan, but also jobs, as each clan includes one specialist rank only that clan can perform in order to maintain balance. You wouldn't want a bunch of Dwarves teasing right?

That said, clan does not mean you cannot breed with whom you please or that parents lose cubs. For example a mother of a Durin cub with a cub in Siurtr absolutely will not lose her baby, these lions just train with clan-mates until fully grown. That means no need to worry about breaking up families, they can always see one another! Think of it as traveling across town to see your in-laws.

Quick 'n' Dirty Rank listing! If it is of a specific clan it will be noted next to it in parenthesis.

King (Durin) - The ruler. Handles everyone's business, speaks to the Clan leaders to handle inter-pride matters. WILL go to war WILL diplomat for his people. Descendant of Durin, allegedly.

Queen - Sits on the King before he digs too deep. Speaks for the people, without a clan leader to go through. Also aids in diplomacy, and royal duty.

Heir (Durin) - Next King. Always a prince.

Patriarch/Matriarch - They lead the clans, helping with inter-clan disputes and advising the King. They will also either mind the pride if the King must depart, or also attend Diplomacy. Sort of a council.

Historian (Durin) - Historians keep Dwarven oral tradition and pass history to all cubs. Serving to teach young and old history and MORALS from history, Historians are often wise and well-educated, and are usually old blooded Durin lions.

Firewarden (Surtr) - Firewardens protect their brothers and sisters in the forge. They know the inner workings of Ngorogoro Volcano. They work hard to observe it for signs of eruptions and keep the pride aware at all times of it's actions. They also assist and guard all in the Forge itself. THIS is to prevent horrid, lethal accidents. Due to how serious this job is, MOST of Clan Surtr are Firewardens, unlike more role-balanced clans.

Caregiver (Freyja) - All men. The only gender-locked AND clan-lockled rank. Caregivers raise cubs, tend the sick, and carry the dead into the stone cairms to return to earth. They heal the injured and weak and they take wayward cubs in for the pride to adopt. Caregivers are domestic-serving males whom seldom see outsiders, but actually enjoy the task, and it is in fact a job well respected by the other males.

Trader (Jalokivi) - Traders roam the Savannah seeking lions and other animals to trade with. They offer Dwarven crafts for bone and pelt, and local items the Dwarves cannot get in their land, like dried grasses for weaving. Traders also often bring home new blood, but not always.

Hunter/Huntress - ...Hunt to feed the pride, Also keep tabs on strangers.

Delver - The pride miners. They dig in mines and caves to bring in metal ore and gemstones, as well as minerals that polish nice for crafting.

Crafter - They work to polish stones and minerals, weave grasses, prepare pelts and bone, and anything NOT involving metals in terms of paw-crafted goods. Crafters also make most but not all tools.

Smith - Smiths work with the flames of Ngorogoro to smelt. To craft. Smiths make metal rafts and they work within the forge, often attended by Firewardens to keep safe. Smiths handle anything metal related, and therefo4re are specialists..

Bard - Singers, musicians (think if a lion made music), this is your space! Bards keep the halls alive with song and music.

Youth - CUBS.

Note: As you might notice, there's no dedicated warriors or guards. This is in fact a cultural development, as every last dwarf is prepared to fight and defend their home, or pride-mates. There is no such thing as a weak dwarf to outsiders. Cowards are usually made fun of though. Come on don't be elves. :'D

Updated and ready

Username: Mysteriana
Lion: Orinax
Clan: Durin
Rank Sought: Patriarch
Brief Personality: Orinax is the youngest brother to Dorin and greatly admires his brother. Though he is still learning how to be a true leader for his clan, he was very glad his brother chose him to lead the clan. There was a moment when it was suspected that Orinax was not a good choice, and a few dissented. It had turned out, a traitor in their midst was spreading vicious gossip. Once the culprit was found, they were summarily banned from the mountain, and once again, Orinax was in favor of his brother, and Orinax never failed to believe his brother would work out the issue in the end.

Username: Mysteriana
Lion: Narug Sigin
Clan: Surtr
Rank Sought: Crafter
Brief Personality: He loves working with gemstones and making beautiful cuts to make them gleam in the firelight. So much so, that he would rather be working with gems. The gem dust and the dirt stuck in his back just show his dedication to his craft.

Username: magnadearel
Lion: Mjusi Kuki
Clan: Jaklokivi
Rank Sought: Trader
Brief Personality: I'm not totally sure. She's not one to sit still and she won't hesitate to bop anyone across the nose should they cross her.