Post by Ursarius on Jul 16, 2015 22:08:01 GMT -6
Bear Lore by Lady Ursarius Burdenkeeper. (Part 1)
(Words and Phrases in Bold text are Specific to the Bear Lore and were created by Lady Ursa).
Ursus Dauntamontis:
Translation- Ursus= Bear, Dauntless= Fearless, Montis= Mountain.
Loosely translated, the Name of the Bear Mountain could mean "Fear Bear Mountain" or "Bear Fear/less Mountain".
Ursus Dauntamontis is located far Northwest of Wildgard City. To the North of the Bear Mountain is Dragonlands, West is Deadlands, East is Uncharted wilderness and the Sea. At the Base of the Mountain is the Village of Fen. And the toxic Fenbog Swamp. On the Mountain there are several caves and ravines, and a small canyon. The Entire Mountain is forested and there is one path from Wildgard THROUGH the Village of Fen, up the Mountain to the Peak. This Path is Called the Prominade. And is usually only used by visitors who do not know the Mountain well enough to stray from the path.
Ursus Summit:
The Tallest Peak of Ursus Dauntamontis, is called Ursus Summit, Or Bear Peak. This is the Main Settlement of the Black Bear family known as "House Dauntless". The main monument is the massive "Pit" dug between large rocks that the Bear Clans use as an Arena. The Pit fills with water during and after rain and acts as a watering hole. During this time the Fights occur on the jagged rocks of the Summit. Other Sights of Bear Peak are the Main Dauntless Tent, made of leather, canvas and lumber. The Dauntless Cavern Wherein the Elders stay.
Elders:
Within the last Hundred Years, there have been 4 Main Elders.
One for each of the Caster Classes. (Wizard, Druid, Healer and Bard) They are Shapeshifters that stay in Human form to conserve energy. They never leave the cave unless there is a full moon, then they bask in the light for 3 days in a fast. The clans best fighters known as Elite Ursanid are on guard at all times. "Longclaws" the Healer, 10ft tall Grizzly is the only well known Elder. All matters that cannot be solved with an Honor Duel are brought to the Elders.
Lineage:
"House Dauntless"- is in Direct Lineage to Rulership of the Mountain, The Heraldry is a Triangle Divided in Half, Top Grey, Bottom Green with a black Bear Paw in the Center. The Grey and Green both Heraldricly represent Defense, the Triangle represent both the Forest trees and the Mountain. They Consist of only Black Bear Kintu and Shapeshifters. The Founder of Clan Dauntless was named Darius Strongjaw. (Ursarius' Father) His wife Ursa was Queen of Healing Isles, when they Wed, She left her Queendom to Housekeep for him in the Wildgard Region. Healing Isles has no claim to the Mountain. Dauntless are dedicated to Ursanid History, Traditions and Laws.
"House Ursan Minor" -Healing Isles,Branch. Consists of Northern Polar Bears and Spirit Bear Kintu, and Humans. The Founder was Obren Minor and his wife, Brissa. Together they had 3 offspring; Brawn, Brunhild and Minja Minor. House Minor are a clan dedicated to All Bear Clans and are Loyal to both House Dauntless and Healing Isles.
The only Family that has the ability to challenge their hold on the Mountain is another Bear clan called Major.
-"House Ursan Major" consists of Grizzly Ursanids and Shapeshifters who favor the Raw Bear Form and have a distaste for Human customs. They were Founded by "Archon Major" and live on Ursus Dauntamontis. Archon claimed the Throne by defeating Strongjaw in lethal combat. (Lethal Combat for Bears does not Include Death, Bears believe themselves to be Immortal because they Resurrect the Fallen immediately upon death and don't allow bears to 'Die' until they have fulfilled at least one of their major life's purpose.) Archon Forbade the Healers to resurrect Strongjaw when he died in Combat, Then he Adopted Strongjaw's Daughter
Ursarius as his own. He also had two Sons. Marzaeus and Marrkus. Years Later Lady Ursa defeated Archon in Battle and also forbade Healers from Resurrecting him when she became Queen. House Major are dedicated to Combat, Training Elite Ursanid and Defending the Mountainmen.
"The Fen" House Major, Branch. Located at the Bottom of Ursus Dauntamontis. Unknown Founder, Reclaimed by Drogax Fen (Deceased). The Fenbog Swamp and the Village of Fen were run by Grizzly Kintu and Humans. They were Dedicated to Defending the Base of the Mountain and the Prominade, from anyone who survived the toxic Swamp. They were teh First to Warn the Bears if the Mountain were invaded. Drogax Fen Took over the First Gate when his father Died, When he failed to keep the Mountainmen Loyal, he Attempted to Marry Ursarius Dauntless or her young cub Urstrid to tie the Families together and keep a hold of his Claim to the Leadership. His plan failed when Ursa left him at the Alter. Soon after it was reported that Drogax had died. The Village of Fen now belongs to House Major. While the rest of the Mountain is waiting for Ursarius to Claim her place as Queen, or one of her many Children to attend the Ursanrites to become an Ursanid and take over her place.
THE URSANRITES.
-The Ursanrites is a Ritual of Power for all Bear Clans. The Bears fight to the Death in a display of Courage and Power. Those who rank top 10 in Dauntless become Ursanids and are taught the ways of the Scouts, Assassins, Archers and Monks. Those who rank top 5 in House Major become Elite Ursanid and are taught the ways of the Warriors and Barbarians. The top 5 of all Bears no matter which House they are loyal to, become Elder's Apprentices and Learn a Caster Class in addition to their chosen class. The Last Bear Standing if Born into the House Dauntless or Major has Claim to the Throne if they can Best the King or Queen in Lethal Combat. All Bears are Resurrected immediately upon death and must accept their defeat until the Next Ursanrites. Many Bears do not consider you a True Bear until you Become an Ursanid.
Any Bears that are brought to the Elder Healers may be resurrected, at any time So long as they are still recognized as part of one of the many Bear Clans. If you have been disowned or exiled (Even if you chose to leave) the Elders will refuse to Res you.
(Words and Phrases in Bold text are Specific to the Bear Lore and were created by Lady Ursa).
Ursus Dauntamontis:
Translation- Ursus= Bear, Dauntless= Fearless, Montis= Mountain.
Loosely translated, the Name of the Bear Mountain could mean "Fear Bear Mountain" or "Bear Fear/less Mountain".
Ursus Dauntamontis is located far Northwest of Wildgard City. To the North of the Bear Mountain is Dragonlands, West is Deadlands, East is Uncharted wilderness and the Sea. At the Base of the Mountain is the Village of Fen. And the toxic Fenbog Swamp. On the Mountain there are several caves and ravines, and a small canyon. The Entire Mountain is forested and there is one path from Wildgard THROUGH the Village of Fen, up the Mountain to the Peak. This Path is Called the Prominade. And is usually only used by visitors who do not know the Mountain well enough to stray from the path.
Ursus Summit:
The Tallest Peak of Ursus Dauntamontis, is called Ursus Summit, Or Bear Peak. This is the Main Settlement of the Black Bear family known as "House Dauntless". The main monument is the massive "Pit" dug between large rocks that the Bear Clans use as an Arena. The Pit fills with water during and after rain and acts as a watering hole. During this time the Fights occur on the jagged rocks of the Summit. Other Sights of Bear Peak are the Main Dauntless Tent, made of leather, canvas and lumber. The Dauntless Cavern Wherein the Elders stay.
Elders:
Within the last Hundred Years, there have been 4 Main Elders.
One for each of the Caster Classes. (Wizard, Druid, Healer and Bard) They are Shapeshifters that stay in Human form to conserve energy. They never leave the cave unless there is a full moon, then they bask in the light for 3 days in a fast. The clans best fighters known as Elite Ursanid are on guard at all times. "Longclaws" the Healer, 10ft tall Grizzly is the only well known Elder. All matters that cannot be solved with an Honor Duel are brought to the Elders.
Lineage:
"House Dauntless"- is in Direct Lineage to Rulership of the Mountain, The Heraldry is a Triangle Divided in Half, Top Grey, Bottom Green with a black Bear Paw in the Center. The Grey and Green both Heraldricly represent Defense, the Triangle represent both the Forest trees and the Mountain. They Consist of only Black Bear Kintu and Shapeshifters. The Founder of Clan Dauntless was named Darius Strongjaw. (Ursarius' Father) His wife Ursa was Queen of Healing Isles, when they Wed, She left her Queendom to Housekeep for him in the Wildgard Region. Healing Isles has no claim to the Mountain. Dauntless are dedicated to Ursanid History, Traditions and Laws.
"House Ursan Minor" -Healing Isles,Branch. Consists of Northern Polar Bears and Spirit Bear Kintu, and Humans. The Founder was Obren Minor and his wife, Brissa. Together they had 3 offspring; Brawn, Brunhild and Minja Minor. House Minor are a clan dedicated to All Bear Clans and are Loyal to both House Dauntless and Healing Isles.
The only Family that has the ability to challenge their hold on the Mountain is another Bear clan called Major.
-"House Ursan Major" consists of Grizzly Ursanids and Shapeshifters who favor the Raw Bear Form and have a distaste for Human customs. They were Founded by "Archon Major" and live on Ursus Dauntamontis. Archon claimed the Throne by defeating Strongjaw in lethal combat. (Lethal Combat for Bears does not Include Death, Bears believe themselves to be Immortal because they Resurrect the Fallen immediately upon death and don't allow bears to 'Die' until they have fulfilled at least one of their major life's purpose.) Archon Forbade the Healers to resurrect Strongjaw when he died in Combat, Then he Adopted Strongjaw's Daughter
Ursarius as his own. He also had two Sons. Marzaeus and Marrkus. Years Later Lady Ursa defeated Archon in Battle and also forbade Healers from Resurrecting him when she became Queen. House Major are dedicated to Combat, Training Elite Ursanid and Defending the Mountainmen.
"The Fen" House Major, Branch. Located at the Bottom of Ursus Dauntamontis. Unknown Founder, Reclaimed by Drogax Fen (Deceased). The Fenbog Swamp and the Village of Fen were run by Grizzly Kintu and Humans. They were Dedicated to Defending the Base of the Mountain and the Prominade, from anyone who survived the toxic Swamp. They were teh First to Warn the Bears if the Mountain were invaded. Drogax Fen Took over the First Gate when his father Died, When he failed to keep the Mountainmen Loyal, he Attempted to Marry Ursarius Dauntless or her young cub Urstrid to tie the Families together and keep a hold of his Claim to the Leadership. His plan failed when Ursa left him at the Alter. Soon after it was reported that Drogax had died. The Village of Fen now belongs to House Major. While the rest of the Mountain is waiting for Ursarius to Claim her place as Queen, or one of her many Children to attend the Ursanrites to become an Ursanid and take over her place.
THE URSANRITES.
-The Ursanrites is a Ritual of Power for all Bear Clans. The Bears fight to the Death in a display of Courage and Power. Those who rank top 10 in Dauntless become Ursanids and are taught the ways of the Scouts, Assassins, Archers and Monks. Those who rank top 5 in House Major become Elite Ursanid and are taught the ways of the Warriors and Barbarians. The top 5 of all Bears no matter which House they are loyal to, become Elder's Apprentices and Learn a Caster Class in addition to their chosen class. The Last Bear Standing if Born into the House Dauntless or Major has Claim to the Throne if they can Best the King or Queen in Lethal Combat. All Bears are Resurrected immediately upon death and must accept their defeat until the Next Ursanrites. Many Bears do not consider you a True Bear until you Become an Ursanid.
Any Bears that are brought to the Elder Healers may be resurrected, at any time So long as they are still recognized as part of one of the many Bear Clans. If you have been disowned or exiled (Even if you chose to leave) the Elders will refuse to Res you.