Post by ripple on Apr 14, 2018 3:38:34 GMT
“I’ve always followed my father’s advice: he told me, first to always keep my word and second, to never insult anybody unintentionally. If I insult you, you can be goddamn sure I intend to. And, third, he told me not to go around looking for trouble.”- John Wayne
"Sometimes, a loner notices these things and sits on it for awhile. And it doesn't sit comfortably, either, because you don't know if you wanna get involved or not. There's too many dangers out here in our new world, too many lawless dogs and other creatures that might just take this newfound freedom a little too far. Freedom is fine and all, but when you take that freedom to hurt others, that's when loners like me gotta step in and remind y'all there's a way to balance the world.
With freedom, comes great responsibility. The land is almost clear of humans, and while I may have been considered a pet by some in my old life, I'm here to tell ya know I was raised by a human man who taught me to do good, to see good, and keep the peace whenever I could. I treat others how I want to be treated and I don't infringe on the freedoms of others, lest those freedoms do something uncivil to another living creature of our standing. I was taught not to steal, not to attack the weak or take advantage, I was taught to survive but to do so with morals in my heart and thoughts in my head. I work with others, because numbers are greatest when combined, especially when faced with ever-present dangers of this place we call home. Wolves, coyotes, weather, humans, disease...they come in waves and I don't wanna see anyone face those kinds of things by their lonesome, do you?
To build a community like the one we had before, we need to stand together, not engage each other in senseless arguments, fights, and lawless activities. There's no sense in attacking each other, no sense in stealin', when the land and surrounding areas have more than enough to share. We need to respect the land, respect the dangers, and respect each other.
But I do abide by the old saying that if you do evil, it is all you shall receive. I want to put a stop to this chaos we are creating by over-using over freedoms, to keep those who might not agree with our way from hurting us. We will be The Rangers, the peacekeepers. We will help those in need, shelter those who need us, and fight only when evil does not back down. We will travel, gathering those who might agree with us and want to help. Those who want to rise up and create a place where we can live unbothered lives, a place where we don't have to struggle to stay alive alone. A sanctuary, a place to give back purpose, a group of dogs all joined by the same idea: Give, and you shall receive. Where everyone pulls their weight for the good of the group and where everyone's voice matters and their opinions be heard.
I ain't much of a leader, I won't lie to you. But I don't want to see those around me fall into trouble with no one around to help them because I chose to lead a selfish life. I don't desire power or control, I only want to see my brothers and sisters grow around me. I don't want to see others ripped apart by wolves, or tormented by ill-tempered humans, or even see another dog beat up on his own kind just because they are different or weaker. I don't wanna see us pilferin' or strugglin' because of our pride. I wanna see some spine, some true grit. I want to see bravery, kindness, and helpfulness. I don't want to ridicule the weak or punish the slow. I want to do right in this world. Sometimes doing good and doing the right thing aren't always pretty, either.
We won't make no trouble, but we don't take no trouble from those who would want to take advantage, to harm, or otherwise try and disrupt the harmony in which we seek to live. The lawbreakers best steer clear, because as a democracy we have made our laws and we stick by our guns. Those who do not abide by our rules in our land will be subject to trial and jury, to be punished fairly and firmly by their peers based on the heinous nature of their crime. Our jail is not a jail, but set of small cabins based at the foot of the Araks. If your offense is less than murder, we treat you fairly but make you work your sentence. We are just and abuse no power and mean what we say. Once you pay your sentence in sweat to the community, we set you free, hopefully having shown you what hard work and help can do for the heart.
We live in the Vineyard Mansion, where we hope to make wine like the humans once did. We don't do it for the monopoly or disorderly drunkenness, but so that we may have a trade for ourselves. We make wine through slow fermentation and are willing to trade it for other goods we lack, like medicines or furnishings. We also collect herbs to make medicine and try to raise game from the wild Prairie like bison, quail, and rabbit. We try and make hides and crafts. We do a little of this, a little of that. We just try to go on living, to work, and to help. We live off the land and make use of what we got. But that's my offer, take it or leave it. I'd love to have others who want to help like me, but if our way of living don't sit right with you, just make sure you go live your life away from our land, lest you be subject to our laws. We don't mind visitors to our community, but we expect the law of our land be kept."- Rooster
ABOUT THE RANGERS:
The Rangers are a pack/community centered around the thought that survival is best not done alone. The Rangers want to uphold the standard of a functioning community and providing everyone, no matter their creed or history, with a contributing role in the community.
The Rangers want to do good and keep the peace, so they have formed a set of laws and established a productive trader/marketplace type way of life to provide jobs and importance to all kinds of canines. They don't turn anyway away and value everyone but use a law enforcement body of elected officials to enforce the laws created by the community.
The use a democracy to vote on issues, elect Regulators, and the whole community makes decisions together. They are very family-oriented, very orderly, and very peaceful.
Will you join them?
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