[center][h2]Note: This is a Rough Work in Progress[/h2] [img]https://i.imgur.com/iMgSMQK.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/FxrNTLP.gif?1[/img] [/center] Any hunter worth even a grain of salt has heard of the Lion's Ridge Society. Though they have ultimately stepped up as something as close to leadership as supernatural hunters come, originally, they began as a group of hunters dedicated to seeing to it that their own live comfortably outside the job. After all, with the dirty work they do, they deserve to live a happy life outside of hunting. Though only the most elite hunters of the era are offered a seat somewhere within their ranks, the various gated communities they have built and oversee allow any hunter to reside within their walls. A surefire way for a hunter to know that they are in the presence of one of the Society or within one of their communities is the presence of their crest. It is a rather simple crest with a tattoo-style lion’s head, its face and main created from flowing segments, and surrounded by a feathery circle. Though typically black outlined with gold, its color changes to denote rank and other standings. The members always wear some form of the crest, be it jewelry or embroidered on clothing, some even having it displayed somewhere on a house. Their communities all have the symbol somewhere near their gates, usually in all black for its cheaper print design. [hider=A Quick Color to Status Guide] For a member of Lion’s Ridge to advance in rank, they must prove themselves worthy in multiple skills, from combat in multiple forms to knowledge on various topics. While the organization originally only had a few members, as it grew to expand beyond providing comforts to hunters and into a leadership position, they saw the need to accept more members and create ranks to better delegate workload, oversee the communities, and even keep an eye on other hunters not apart of their Society. However, not all colors denote rank, but also certain commodities or services. [b]White—[/b] Lowest rank. Typically footmen who often get used to deliver messages too important or classified to risk other means of communication, or hunt requests. Also given to some of those who do not usually go on hunts and are more of tactical support. Because yes, they even have those in their payroll. [b][color=orange]Orange—[/color][/b] Given to higher workmen/women who are often paid for hunting jobs. These are your typical hunters who are held in high regard, but they are still not the highest ranking hunters apart of the society. [b][color=8B4513]Brown Outlined in Gold—[/color] [/b]Worn by the highest-ranking common hunters. These hunters are the ones who can really get the job done. They have the greatest track record and know how to get a hunt done quickly and quietly. They get the greatest pay for their successes and are called upon for some of the most difficult jobs the Society gets wind of. Note: There are hunters out there who are not members of the Society, but could easily have this ranking, or even surpass the skills of those with it. It is also not uncommon for members of the Society to reach out to them in times of need. [b][color=blue]Dark Blue—[/color][/b]An overseer of a community. Typically at least two per acre of land within one of their communities. They tend to be some of the more trusted of hunters in the Society. Their job is to attend to the needs and listen to the people of the community they are in charge of and take necessary action. They are also in charge of inspecting the barriers and wards placed around the communities, and maintaining the safety of the hunters inside. It is not uncommon for someone bearing a blue crest to one day end up with a red. They also have the ability to go to a Society hunter in the community and send them on a hunt if they hear of some trouble somewhere. [b][color=87CEFA]Light Blue—[/color][/b]Messengers between the community overseers and right-hands of the leaders. It’s their job to report anything and everything exceptionally odd, as well as information on the number of hunters living in the communities to the right-hand(s) over their area. In a way, it is both a step up and step down from being a community leader. [b][color=red]Red—[/color][/b]Essentially the right-hand members to the leaders. They are the most trusted of the leaders of the Society, and are in charge of making sure that their rules and orders are upheld. There are more of their numbers than the leaders themselves. They also report to the leaders of anything they find significant enough to bring to a leader’s attention. [b][color=FFD700]Gold Outlined in Black—[/color][/b]The actual leaders. They are the only ones who have inherited their color, being descendants from the society’s founders from 1902. Despite it being inherited, they still have to prove themselves worthy to bare this crest. Only the best of the best can bear the standing of being a leader of the Society, making them formidable foes to the monsters they hunt. As according to their rules, [i]only[/i] the descendants—even if distant—can become a leader within Lion’s Ridge. There are roughly ten true leaders per country with one of their communities, so it is often considered a rare honor to meet someone brandishing their crest in glittering gold. [b][color=C0C0C0]Silver with Outline[/color][/b]—For one reason or another, like with any job, a hunter can retire. But they will never not be a hunter. With retirement occurring often due to old age or injury, a retired member of Lion’s Ridge Society is still held in high regards and is allowed to wear the crest in silver outlined by the color of their rank or other standing when they retired. Leaders’ are outlined in either gold or black, and higher-ranking hunters in brown. [b][color=green]Green—[/color][/b]Often displayed on a business or residence, a green crest denotes a devoted herbalist. As with any hunter who instead provides services instead of doing hunting jobs, to gain the honor of bearing this color crest, one must be the best of the best, or come from a line of employed herbalists. [b][color=9932CC]Purple—[/color][/b]Often called Wisdom Keepers or Peace Bearers, those who bear purple play an important part in their communities. It is up to the Wisdom Keepers to maintain the many barriers placed around their communities. This group consists of those knowledgeable in protective symbols, and even a few hunters who came into possession of various protective or even psychic abilities somewhere within their lifetime. There are often quite a few of these living in each community, their numbers somewhere between ten and forty depending on the size of the community. This is another one often displayed on a business or home. [b][color=98FB98]Pale Green—[/color][/b]Hunters are, to say the least, extremely paranoid. Some places even have their own grocers who check and triple check that the food they sell is not poisoned. Some communities even have a small market situated inside its borders, insuring that no one could possibly tamper their food. Displayed on a business or even a home-turned-business to avoid the potential legalities of having an official, state-registered business. If you get your food from somewhere with this color symbol, you know it’s safe.[/hider] While they have over eighty communities located worldwide, their pride and joy resides within one with their name sake. Located in the mid-western United States, many of the retired members of Lion’s Ridge Society reside here, among some of the other active top hunter families outside the Society. Their first gated community, Lion’s Ridge Community is the grandest and largest to sport their crest. Needless to say, Lion’s Ridge Community has had the most effort put into it and is by far their most luxurious creation. Designed for the most paranoid of hunters, this vast community is difficult to get into. Normally, only the most prestigious, well-known hunters can get in. Unless, of course, you know a guy who know a Society member who owes you a favor. So, without further ado… [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/DltsrYo.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/FxrNTLP.gif?1[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/yHCtIEh.png[/img][/center] [color=2e2c2c]The Neighborhood[/color] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/FxrNTLP.gif?1[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/O59rcpu.png[/img][/center] [color=2e2c2c]Community Barriers[/color] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/FxrNTLP.gif?1[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/PA1itoh.png[/img][/center] [color=2e2c2c]Amenities[/color]