Inferni

Inferni is, and has always been, rather different from the rest of the groups of 'Souls. Inferni typically tends to attract two things: canines with a darker mind and a darker past, and canines of coyote descent. Although Inferni was originally founded as a coyote clan, for several generations now the clan has primarily consisted of hybrids of varying percentages.

Inferni has been perceived as vicious, violent, and there are several negative stereotypes regarding the clan. It's certainly true that many of the Inferni coyotes hold certain prejudices against wolves, just as many of them simply wish to live in peace, preferring to keep themselves defending their territory rather than roaming the other lands in search of a fight.

Joining Information

Please remember to read over the 'Souls Joining Page and adhere to the guidelines found there. As for specific information for Inferni, there are just a few things you should remember!

If you're considering joining Inferni, remember that you can earn points for the Inferni game by picking up an Open Character and joining Inferni. Sometimes, we may have open characters listed on the ranks -- check here first to see if any open characters within the clan interest you!

Species Restriction

Your character must be ~33% coyote (or more) in order to join Inferni except with leadership permission. That's one-third (33%) coyote. The listing below provides examples of how this criteria can be met. Obviously "wolf" can be substituted for other breeds. :)

Coyote Percentage Guidelines

• Coyote's parents are two coyotes: 100%
• Coyote's parents are a coyote and a half coyote: 75%
• Coyote's parents are a wolf and a coyote: 50%
• Coyote's parents are half coyotes: 50%
• Coyote's mother is 75% coyote, father is a full wolf: 37.5% coyote, 62.5% wolf

Trespassing

Do not trespass onto Inferni's territory in your joining post. Newcomers are very-well advised by the skulls decorating the border to stay out until greeted. If your canine has trespassed, consider making a sincere apology (coupled with sincere, severely submissive behavior) to the member who will inevitably ask what the hell you're doing on claimed territory. ;)

Procedures

Inferni only allows for In Character joining. Remember to adhere to the sitewide joining guidelines. In the species portion of your application, please remember to state your characters' percentages if s/he is a hybrid.

Sacramentum - "Oath-Taking"

Oaths are sworn when a member is accepted to Inferni. The new recruit must pledge his or her service and loyalty to Inferni upon acceptance; refusal to do so or jesting at the insistence of an oath may be grounds for expulsion from the clan.

The oath signifies the symbiosis between Inferni as a whole and the individual just accepted to the clan; the idea that the member provides for the clan and vice versa is important. Sacramentum is intended to bind the two together symbolically, the practical aspect of the relationship to be established beginning with this symbol.

Inferni is particular about two aspects of the Sacramentum: one must kneel to touch the ground, hold soil in their hand, or otherwise make connection with ground owned by Inferni; one must verbally swear loyalty to the clan. These two aspects formalize the newcomer into the group.

Inferni does not have a set verbal oath and is not particular about the words spoken, the gods referenced, or any of the general hullabaloo around the ceremony: the important part is that the recruit says something in pledging of allegiance and connects with Inferni itself.

Post-Acceptance

• Check the Ranks and let us know which Auxilia tier you're considering pursuing.
• Check the Co-Ranks and let us know if any interest you!
• After joining, why don't you start playing the Inferni Game? You can add up points from post length and various things in Inferni. Save your points to earn cool things like custom titles, icons, and the like.
• Start earning some crowns! The Legionnaire Crowns are a special subset of the Catacombs available only for Inferni members.

Remember!

Inferni is a coyote clan, but many members are of varied coyote percentages. Hybrids are commonplace in Inferni, and the culture is not starkly different to that of wolf packs (though the coyotes would certainly like to think so).

Coyote Information?

Check out the coyote page at the 'Souls RP Guide. It's not so different from playing a wolf! Here's some basic information.

Appearance

Coyote sizes vary; the largest run to 70 pounds, while the smallest may weigh as little as 25 pounds, with an average of 50 pounds.

Coyote colors are generally more vivid and brighter than wolf pelts, possessing more browns, yellows, and reds.

Diet

Coyotes tend toward smaller food than wolves; small mammals are commonplace. Coyotes have a varied diet, however, and will eat many different things.

Behavior

Coyotes are intelligent and extremely versatile, able to adapt to a variety of different living conditions. Coyotes are excellent runners and jumpers.

Social Life

Coyotes are often characterized as loners, but they frequently live in smaller groups. Their hierarchy tends to be more fluid and less cohesive than wolf packs.

Questions?

If you're not sure about how to play a coyote, feel free to contact the leaders with your questions.