Post by Nathalia on Feb 9, 2008 13:11:55 GMT -5
The Cards may be the dominant society, but it doesn't mean they are the only society. Far from it. There are two other recognized empires, as well as an underground trading and thieving guild. These strange outside cultures, however odd their inhabitants may be, are generally recognized as 'people' by the Cards...though not always.
In order to get yourself a Rabbit, you MUST read all of this information at least once. I know it’s a lot, but the Rabbit society is extremely rules-based. If you don’t think that you can handle it, don’t get a Rabbit. <3
Ideals/Culture: The Jack’s Court is sexist to the extreme. Every creature, unless brought up in a place where no other Rabbits live - and that is so unlikely it’s scary - is subject to the rules and regulations laid out by the laws of the Jack’s Court. All ideas and practices are in place to reflect on a Jack’s power, ego, or abilities, the culture is centric to them, and everyone in the culture, whether they like it or not, respect the idea. They may not like it but they must respect it...or the reigning Jack will probably kill them.
Regarding Jacks: Jacks are the powerful ones in this society. This is to the point where they will not interact with one another willingly, unless they are excessively odd, have no Does, or are so far in debt to another Jack that they are forced to serve them. They possess the most magical skill in their society and are the only ones capable of achieving a Biped form, which they will lord over their subjects Does and Leverets as a form of rank. Jacks are so egotistical that they often go by their own set of “rules”, set in place for the Does and Leverets under them. Some are extremely strict and their subjects live in fear while others allow their underlings some freedoms and room to breathe.
As stated above, Jacks can rarely, if ever, live without at least one Doe in their possession. They can go about acquiring Does in many ways. Does never have any official say in any of this. A kinder Jack may take into consideration his Doe’s concerns, but ultimately the choice is his and his alone, regardless of what she may or may not want.
In attitude, Jacks are gentlemen. They can be rough, cruel, and even to an extent crude within their own domains, but a Jack is always formal, polite, and genteel when interacting with another Rabbit, be they an equal or a subordinate. The exception to this rule is Leverets, who are seen as lowly servants and treated as such. Jacks are always impeccably dressed, either in clothing or very intricate adornments. Because they have a biped form, society teaches them to show it off. Jacks who do not clothe themselves will be scorned by other Jacks, who think that they should have stayed a Leveret if they are unwilling to accentuate their bodies. Likewise, no Doe wants to belong to an unclothed Jack.
A Jack without Does cannot have a warren. Period.
‘Egotistical’ barely scratches the surface of most Jacks’ personalities. Whatever else they may be, they are prideful creatures.
In regards to children, daughters are kept as valuable trading material or given away in peace-dealings. Sons, however, are often regarded as a threat to the warren if born as a Jack, especially by older Jacks, and are ostracized from the warren. Leveret sons are less dangerous and often kept as regular servants. However, if they closely resemble their father, they may well be traded away to another Jack as a Leveret servant.
Note: If you are going to play a Doe, you must realize and abide by the conditions marked in bold below.
Regarding Does: Does are regarded as property by everyone in that society... very pretty and very well-loved property, but property nonetheless. Even Does themselves view their status as property to be the natural order of things (a “rebellious” Doe, for example, may see the other Does belonging to her Jack as inferior property, less worthy of his time and attention, and perhaps as “breeding stock” as opposed to the prized doll that she is). However, even Does are given the privilege of being waited on by the Leverets and expect this as their due. Though they cannot gain a bipedal form, as only Jack Rabbits are capable of this feat, when they become Does, there is an obvious change in their appearance. This includes the enhancement of their natural physical assets in a way that Rabbits would notice immediately but other species would not. They also become slightly larger to better match the Jacks as companions.
Older Does, once they have outlived their prime, become the warren’s “prized servants”. They are usually put to work caring for the children of the current Jack and his Does. Does do not look after their own children, as the Jacks demand all of their attentions. Many Does do not even see their own children and could not tell you what they look like, with the exception of special circumstances (eg. Torquehelm binding and Mid-Rangers cutting their children, though some Jacks may prefer to do this).
Even though they are property, they are regarded as individuals, to the point where each Doe is very different and significant to a Jack. If a Doe were to go missing, the Jack would find out almost immediately and it would be more a question of ‘who’ than ‘which one’, as it would be with Leverets. Even older Does, servant Does, are regarded as individuals, and referred to by name, unlike Leverets.
In fights over Does, it must be repeated that they have no say in who they belong to. Even if it is insulting that they are being given away as a gift, they must react to the situation with as much grace as possible or their worth in the eyes of Jacks is lessened and they may not live very long.
Ear-tearing of Does represents a very strong societal view of worth and desirability. For example, a Jack has his eye on the Doe of another and is in the process of wooing her away. If her current Jack catches wind of the plot and sees fit to still keep this Doe as a prized companion rather than killing her for having feelings towards another, he may tear off one of her ears as a sign of such strong allure that she can befuddle the minds of other Jacks and yet still remain valuable to her current Jack. Some Does will even go so far as to flirt with another Jack and let their current Jack catch wind of it in order to become closer and more important to their current Jack. This is, however, an extremely risky maneuver, as they may overestimate their own worth and be put to death by their Jack.
Regarding Leverets: Leverets are seen by Jacks and Does as an amorphous blob of interchangeable servants. They are not regarded so much as individuals and people as they are readily available workers, here to carry out the Jack’s every whim, and even the whims of the Does. Leverets see themselves as people, but almost as a genderless caste, to the point where female and male Leverets will interact with each other on a perfectly equal footing. Male Leverets are not above female Leverets in any way, and all are treated the same by their betters.
Many female Leverets will opt to remain Leverets, as opposed to becoming Does, due to the relative freedom that they experience in their position. While they are still property, they may come and go as they please and even desert their Jack in favor of another without dire consequence, though it is slightly frowned on. Male Leverets may do the same thing, not wanting to enter the murderous society of back-stabbing gentlemen.
Keep in mind that if a Leveret changes into either a Jack or a Doe, their Leveret form is lost to them forever. They may never return to that form or caste. They will now be treated completely differently and may lose/gain friends and/or family. Leverets are smaller than both Jacks and Does, regardless of gender, and may never gain bipedal form, as that is reserved for Jacks alone. Leverets also very rarely possess magical powers, which are reserved primarily for Jacks and to some extent for Does.
Fighting/Wars: In addition to fighting for Does, detailed above, Jacks may band together in order to declare war on another Jack and/or warren. War, in this society, is only carried out if the Jack in question has irrevocably violated the societal laws or traditions in some way (ie. a Jack killing his own Does for no reason, killing another Jack’s Does in any context, killing another Jack’s children or Leverets, attacking another Jack on false pretext, or lying about a trade or exchange). The objective of going to war is to annihilate the offending Jack and any/all of his children so that his taint, whatever it is, does not spread throughout the society. The remaining Does are then divvied among the warring Jacks, with the ‘wronged’ Jack choosing first.
Jacks and Jacks: Jacks, as a rule, have the pretense of a very high level of respect for one another, whether or not they actually feel it. When interacting with one another, they will always be on their best behavior to show off their civility, which is one of the most highly prized qualities of a Jack. Jacks do not look down on one another unless the Jack in question is extremely poor (one Doe or less), mentally unstable, a sexual deviant, or a known liar.
In negotiating trades and exchanges, a Jack’s word is binding, but only literally. If left unspoken, a loophole is easily created (ie. One Jack says that he will trade a powerful magical necklace and two Leverets for another Jack’s Doe. The agreement is made and both walk away. The Jacks return the next day and the first one hands over the necklace and two very ill-kept Leverets. This is completely within his rights and the other Jack has to accept, as he did not specify the condition of the Leverets he was to receive. It is never acceptable in Jack society to agree to trade a Doe or Leveret, and then the next day bring their body. It is always assumed that trades will be made alive. Trying to make a loophole out of death is seen as dishonorable and grounds for War.)
Jacks and Does: Jacks, while very possessive, are also normally very loving and kind to their prized Does. Many do actually find themselves falling in love with some of their most precious Does and are normally unwilling to trade these females, even for something that they very much desire. Most Does are often under the impression that their Jacks do, in fact, love them, whether or not they do. Many Does are hopelessly infatuated, if not in love, with their Jacks. Being traded away from a Jack that they feel this way towards is often a heart-wrenching experience that some can even die from.
Rabbits’ bodies are actually created hormonally and chemically incomplete once they become Jacks or Does. The bodies of Jacks and Does, due to their ability to possess magic and breed (which Leverets are incapable of doing), host a series of chemical imbalances that can only be stabilized by regular intercourse with their opposite. Again, Leverets do not count, as they cannot breed and do not have this deficiency, nor can they satisfy it. Does must be ‘with’ a Jack at least once a week or the imbalance will kick in and they will begin to sicken. It will begin as a slight mental instability of varying natures but will progress into a systematic bodily shutdown, and even death, if allowed to go on for a month or more. Quite literally, a Doe cannot live without a Jack.
This is not to say that a Jack can live without a Doe, either. In fact, the circumstances are even more limiting for Jacks. Jacks possess the same imbalance, only heightened due to their testosterone levels. They must be ‘with’ a Doe at least every other day or the same effects will begin, the only difference being that Jacks are far less likely to die than they are to be “put out of their misery” by other, more stable and healthy Jacks. A Jack allowed to go on without Does is a menace to Rabbit society and will suffer from such extreme mental instability that they will revert to a bestial, almost non-sentient abomination. They are ruled only by lust and at this point can rarely be redeemed.
These chemical imbalances begin for natural-born Jacks when they reach the age of eighteen. Seventeen year-old Jacks are usually gifted with one Doe by their father. Even though their parents usually kick them out, they tend to keep tabs on a young Jack and do this to make sure that he does not go insane and disgrace himself and, therefore, their name. Whether or not the Doe in question is any great prize, of course, depends on the father himself. Some find it funny to gift their son with a less-than-acceptable Doe.
For male Leverets who become Jacks, the instant that they become a Jack, they will become dependent on Does. Most males in this situation have a Doe already lined up. If they don’t, they’re a fool. A really big one.
As for the Does themselves, this imbalance begins the first time they have intercourse with a Jack. Directly after that point, they become dependent on Jacks to survive as per usual.
Does and Does: Does are often rather friendly to one another, being in the same situation and often of the same or similar mindset regarding their situation. This being said, they are also extremely competitive with one another for their Jack’s attention. A happy Doe is a single Doe.
This does not mean that Does in a group are unhappy, it just means that they are under more pressure to be the ‘most desirable’. An ideal warren, from a Jack’s perspective, is a handful of Leverets and two prized Does, each vying for his attention yet easy enough to keep track of. At the same time, the more Does a Jack has, the more powerful he is seen as being by other Jacks.
Jacks and Leverets: As stated above, Leverets are seen as amorphous servants. However, Jacks tend to view all Leverets beneath them as someday having the potential of becoming one of their Does. Though Leverets are not seen with any specific gender, they certainly have them, and a male Leveret being pursued as such had best run away, the reason being that the Jack will expect this Leveret to become a Doe for him. As this is physically impossible, the Jack will probably kill the Leveret out of disappointment that he cannot have the beautiful creature as a functional Doe.
Jacks rarely, if ever, bother to check the gender of Leverets. They simply assume that most, if not all, are female, as it is far more common for Rabbits to be born female. A male Leveret responding blatantly to a Jack’s advances by stating his gender is very likely to be killed on the spot for speaking out of turn.
Society Castes Summary:
Rabbit Society vs. Card Society: The majority of Card society does not believe that Rabbits exist. Rabbits are offended by the fact that Cards are more adept at magic than they are. They are also offended by the disrespect that Cards have shown them in the past. Offending a Jack is equivalent to taking Queen Serafino, rolling him in the mud, peeing on him, and then expecting him to shake your hand. It isn’t done without consequence... consequence!
Jacks also have a severe issue with Cards allowing females into such high-ranking positions as they do. The Rabbits being such a clearly gendered society makes them less able to understand the concept of a hermaphrodite. As such, they tend to go to dramatic lengths to avoid Cards, thus propagating the thought that they don’t exist.
It is impossible for a Rabbit and a Card to breed. Impossible under any circumstance. Their bodies are not built for compatibility.
Card and Rabbit interaction is permitted. Leverets especially enjoy taunting and/or frightening Cards. Leverets are also some of the main means of trade between Rabbit society and Cards, as it is far easier to disguise a small Leveret as a Card than it is a Jack. Also, a Jack would never so demean himself as to pretend to be a Card.
Breeding: Due to their chemical build, it is nearly impossible for a Rabbit to be a successful ‘sexual deviant’. They may have feelings for another of the same gender, but it is so frowned upon by society to have that they will almost always closet it. After all, Jacks and Does must be ‘with’ each other regularly to remain healthy.
Only Does may carry children. It is physically impossible for female Leverets or males of any sort to bear children. Does often have a litter of anywhere from one to three children, with one being much more likely. Their bodies aren’t suited to carrying more and carrying five or more children will result in a decidedly dead Doe, no questions asked. All of the children will die as a result.
Leverets can have sex with one another, but nothing will result from it as they are technically sterile unless they become Jacks or Does. Jacks and Does are taught from childhood to abhor the thought of having sex with a Leveret. If a Jack is attracted to a Leveret, they will encourage them to become a Doe. If a Doe is attracted to a Leveret, she may likewise prompt them to become a Jack, though the consequences of such a thing being found out could be direr.
...they screw like bunnies. Heh.
Children: Once born, children are immediately handed off to a servant, usually an elderly Doe, to be cared for. Does rarely see or care about what happens to their children, too focused on their Jacks to bother. Children can be born as Leverets, Does, or Jacks, though the latter is unbelievably rare. Most Jacks and Does rise to their rank. Female children are often set aside for Jacks to exchange at later dates. It is much more common for a child to be born female than male, by a large degree.
Magic: Jacks are capable of balancing up to two magical abilities at any given time in their minds. They can add to this ability (ie. beef up) or replace it with a new one, but they can never have more than two abilities. Magical items, on the other hand, can be used to enhance a Jack’s magical prowess and are more highly valued by Rabbits than they are by Cards. Jacks have killed for such items.
Does are capable of balancing one ability, and it is often ‘insignificant’, and something relating to them personally. However, they can focus on and gain a new ability, but it will replace the old one entirely. Getting magical items is nearly impossible, as they can only get them from their Jacks, and if a Jack finds them with one that was not given to them, it is grounds for immediate execution.
Warrens: Each Jack possessing one or more Doe(s) that are played by a dealer on this board is entitled to a warren. This warren must have a minimum of one Doe and one Leveret, both of which must be actual PCs. The maximum is six Does and ten Leverets before the Jack would be overwhelmed and, according to society, should start thinning down his numbers. Having more means that he has more to trade.
Magical Items and Trading: Rabbits are incapable of learning additional magic on their own, with Jacks being limited to two personal spells, Does to one, and Leverets incapable of magic. With the addition of magical items, however, they may have more powers than just the ones that they are able to cast naturally. It is the item holding and imbuing the magic, not the Rabbit themselves. Magical items are much more difficult to obtain for Rabbits, and so they are more highly prized, with Jacks very unlikely to give them away to anyone, especially their own Does and Leverests. Rather, Jacks would hoard them as power and potential trading material.
In that vein, Leverets draw a parallel with Aces. For example, my Fluffy is incapable of learning any magic. The magical collar, magical tail, and enchanted fur attached to her imbue her with powers. If the collar were removed or her fur shaved, she would lose the powers. Her fur would need to be re-enchanted to smell magically wonderful again, and she would have to be given back the collar.
When trading their Does or Leverets for items rather than an equivalent Rabbit exchange, Does may be worth anywhere from 50-100 points and Leverets may be worth anywhere from 25-50 points, depending on the individual Rabbit. One Doe is often worth two Leverets, or possibly more if she's an exceptional thing. This is only a general guideline, as trades are entirely subjective, but should serve to give dealers a better idea of what they can expect. An average magical item would often be enough for a Leveret easily. An exceptional magical item, or an average item and maybe an average Leveret, wold be enough for a good Doe.
If you as Dealers do not wish to exchange items for a trade, you can always exchange the world's currency, which is neither item nor points.
Rabbit Death: decadentsuits.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=joining&action=display&thread=396
If you choose to kill a Rabbit that you own because you are either overwhelmed with bunnies or don't have a muse for the character, the corpse of a Rabbit can always be made into a single magical item. These items are left solely to the discretion of Nathalia and requests cannot be made as to the nature of the item. The item will contain a small magical power and making this choice negates receiving death points for the Dealer.
In order to get yourself a Rabbit, you MUST read all of this information at least once. I know it’s a lot, but the Rabbit society is extremely rules-based. If you don’t think that you can handle it, don’t get a Rabbit. <3
Ideals/Culture: The Jack’s Court is sexist to the extreme. Every creature, unless brought up in a place where no other Rabbits live - and that is so unlikely it’s scary - is subject to the rules and regulations laid out by the laws of the Jack’s Court. All ideas and practices are in place to reflect on a Jack’s power, ego, or abilities, the culture is centric to them, and everyone in the culture, whether they like it or not, respect the idea. They may not like it but they must respect it...or the reigning Jack will probably kill them.
Regarding Jacks: Jacks are the powerful ones in this society. This is to the point where they will not interact with one another willingly, unless they are excessively odd, have no Does, or are so far in debt to another Jack that they are forced to serve them. They possess the most magical skill in their society and are the only ones capable of achieving a Biped form, which they will lord over their subjects Does and Leverets as a form of rank. Jacks are so egotistical that they often go by their own set of “rules”, set in place for the Does and Leverets under them. Some are extremely strict and their subjects live in fear while others allow their underlings some freedoms and room to breathe.
As stated above, Jacks can rarely, if ever, live without at least one Doe in their possession. They can go about acquiring Does in many ways. Does never have any official say in any of this. A kinder Jack may take into consideration his Doe’s concerns, but ultimately the choice is his and his alone, regardless of what she may or may not want.
In attitude, Jacks are gentlemen. They can be rough, cruel, and even to an extent crude within their own domains, but a Jack is always formal, polite, and genteel when interacting with another Rabbit, be they an equal or a subordinate. The exception to this rule is Leverets, who are seen as lowly servants and treated as such. Jacks are always impeccably dressed, either in clothing or very intricate adornments. Because they have a biped form, society teaches them to show it off. Jacks who do not clothe themselves will be scorned by other Jacks, who think that they should have stayed a Leveret if they are unwilling to accentuate their bodies. Likewise, no Doe wants to belong to an unclothed Jack.
A Jack without Does cannot have a warren. Period.
‘Egotistical’ barely scratches the surface of most Jacks’ personalities. Whatever else they may be, they are prideful creatures.
In regards to children, daughters are kept as valuable trading material or given away in peace-dealings. Sons, however, are often regarded as a threat to the warren if born as a Jack, especially by older Jacks, and are ostracized from the warren. Leveret sons are less dangerous and often kept as regular servants. However, if they closely resemble their father, they may well be traded away to another Jack as a Leveret servant.
Note: If you are going to play a Doe, you must realize and abide by the conditions marked in bold below.
- Trading with another Jack (This can be done without the consent of the Doe’s dealer. One Jack covets another’s Doe. He has in his possession a very powerful magical necklace that he has no more use for. He might be able to trade this item, along with perhaps an older Doe servant, for the Doe in question or one of her daughters. Trades in this manner are not uncommon because Jacks will never, ever deign to sleep with one of their own offspring. Ever.)
- Exchanging with another Jack (This can be done without the consent of the Doe’s dealer. In Rabbit culture, the word “exchange” literally means a trade of daughter-for-daughter. If anyone says this word around a Rabbit, the first thing that comes to mind is “my daughter for yours”. This is the most common way for Jacks to refresh their warrens. It is also the most peaceable of interactions between Jacks, often the cause for a light lunch, some idle chatting, and the exchange. Another unspoken but “obvious” definition of the word exchange is “pure and/or untouched” because a daughter still in her father’s warren undoubtedly shows that she has never been with a Jack before.)
- Stealing from another Jack (This can only be done with the consent of both Jacks’ and the Doe’s dealer. This is only seen as acceptable in this society if the Jack in question is 1) powerful enough to support such a hostile action and 2) woos the Doe in question away from her current Jack. They can be very suave and charming when they are interested in a Doe and, if she is less than satisfied with her current Jack, or if her current Jack has a surplus of Does, she may be bored or unhappy and more amenable to being seduced. This is why Jacks, even though they control the lives and fates of their Does, are still concerned with keeping their prized possessions happy and content.)
- Fighting another Jack (This can only be done with the consent of both Jacks’ dealers, but the Doe’s dealer gets no say in the matter. If two Jacks cannot reach an agreement over a Doe and she cannot or will not be wooed by the interested Jack for whatever reason, then the Jack can challenge her owner for possession. When fighting, it is a no-holds-barred fight with two exceptions. 1) Only the Jacks will participate in the fight. It is a matter of honor. Another living creature joining in the fray on one side or the other will result in any Jack who learns of this ostracizing and/or killing the dishonorable Jack. If your Jack breaks this rule and continues to play without consequence, realize that the White Rabbit is very firmly rooted in his society’s culture and abhors dishonorable Jacks. 2) Ear-tearing is an extremely old and traditional practice among the Rabbits. An ear is never torn, or even aimed at, during a fight. After a fight, however, if the winning Jack feels that the other Jack was especially pathetic or is feeling especially cruel, it is seen as appropriate for him to either tear off half of an opponent’s ear or an entire ear. A Jack will never tear off more than one ear at a time. To do so would be seen as barbaric and they would be shunned from Rabbit society by anyone they came across, including their own Does. It is not befitting of a Jack to act as a barbarian.)
Regarding Does: Does are regarded as property by everyone in that society... very pretty and very well-loved property, but property nonetheless. Even Does themselves view their status as property to be the natural order of things (a “rebellious” Doe, for example, may see the other Does belonging to her Jack as inferior property, less worthy of his time and attention, and perhaps as “breeding stock” as opposed to the prized doll that she is). However, even Does are given the privilege of being waited on by the Leverets and expect this as their due. Though they cannot gain a bipedal form, as only Jack Rabbits are capable of this feat, when they become Does, there is an obvious change in their appearance. This includes the enhancement of their natural physical assets in a way that Rabbits would notice immediately but other species would not. They also become slightly larger to better match the Jacks as companions.
Older Does, once they have outlived their prime, become the warren’s “prized servants”. They are usually put to work caring for the children of the current Jack and his Does. Does do not look after their own children, as the Jacks demand all of their attentions. Many Does do not even see their own children and could not tell you what they look like, with the exception of special circumstances (eg. Torquehelm binding and Mid-Rangers cutting their children, though some Jacks may prefer to do this).
Even though they are property, they are regarded as individuals, to the point where each Doe is very different and significant to a Jack. If a Doe were to go missing, the Jack would find out almost immediately and it would be more a question of ‘who’ than ‘which one’, as it would be with Leverets. Even older Does, servant Does, are regarded as individuals, and referred to by name, unlike Leverets.
In fights over Does, it must be repeated that they have no say in who they belong to. Even if it is insulting that they are being given away as a gift, they must react to the situation with as much grace as possible or their worth in the eyes of Jacks is lessened and they may not live very long.
Ear-tearing of Does represents a very strong societal view of worth and desirability. For example, a Jack has his eye on the Doe of another and is in the process of wooing her away. If her current Jack catches wind of the plot and sees fit to still keep this Doe as a prized companion rather than killing her for having feelings towards another, he may tear off one of her ears as a sign of such strong allure that she can befuddle the minds of other Jacks and yet still remain valuable to her current Jack. Some Does will even go so far as to flirt with another Jack and let their current Jack catch wind of it in order to become closer and more important to their current Jack. This is, however, an extremely risky maneuver, as they may overestimate their own worth and be put to death by their Jack.
Regarding Leverets: Leverets are seen by Jacks and Does as an amorphous blob of interchangeable servants. They are not regarded so much as individuals and people as they are readily available workers, here to carry out the Jack’s every whim, and even the whims of the Does. Leverets see themselves as people, but almost as a genderless caste, to the point where female and male Leverets will interact with each other on a perfectly equal footing. Male Leverets are not above female Leverets in any way, and all are treated the same by their betters.
Many female Leverets will opt to remain Leverets, as opposed to becoming Does, due to the relative freedom that they experience in their position. While they are still property, they may come and go as they please and even desert their Jack in favor of another without dire consequence, though it is slightly frowned on. Male Leverets may do the same thing, not wanting to enter the murderous society of back-stabbing gentlemen.
Keep in mind that if a Leveret changes into either a Jack or a Doe, their Leveret form is lost to them forever. They may never return to that form or caste. They will now be treated completely differently and may lose/gain friends and/or family. Leverets are smaller than both Jacks and Does, regardless of gender, and may never gain bipedal form, as that is reserved for Jacks alone. Leverets also very rarely possess magical powers, which are reserved primarily for Jacks and to some extent for Does.
Fighting/Wars: In addition to fighting for Does, detailed above, Jacks may band together in order to declare war on another Jack and/or warren. War, in this society, is only carried out if the Jack in question has irrevocably violated the societal laws or traditions in some way (ie. a Jack killing his own Does for no reason, killing another Jack’s Does in any context, killing another Jack’s children or Leverets, attacking another Jack on false pretext, or lying about a trade or exchange). The objective of going to war is to annihilate the offending Jack and any/all of his children so that his taint, whatever it is, does not spread throughout the society. The remaining Does are then divvied among the warring Jacks, with the ‘wronged’ Jack choosing first.
Jacks and Jacks: Jacks, as a rule, have the pretense of a very high level of respect for one another, whether or not they actually feel it. When interacting with one another, they will always be on their best behavior to show off their civility, which is one of the most highly prized qualities of a Jack. Jacks do not look down on one another unless the Jack in question is extremely poor (one Doe or less), mentally unstable, a sexual deviant, or a known liar.
In negotiating trades and exchanges, a Jack’s word is binding, but only literally. If left unspoken, a loophole is easily created (ie. One Jack says that he will trade a powerful magical necklace and two Leverets for another Jack’s Doe. The agreement is made and both walk away. The Jacks return the next day and the first one hands over the necklace and two very ill-kept Leverets. This is completely within his rights and the other Jack has to accept, as he did not specify the condition of the Leverets he was to receive. It is never acceptable in Jack society to agree to trade a Doe or Leveret, and then the next day bring their body. It is always assumed that trades will be made alive. Trying to make a loophole out of death is seen as dishonorable and grounds for War.)
Jacks and Does: Jacks, while very possessive, are also normally very loving and kind to their prized Does. Many do actually find themselves falling in love with some of their most precious Does and are normally unwilling to trade these females, even for something that they very much desire. Most Does are often under the impression that their Jacks do, in fact, love them, whether or not they do. Many Does are hopelessly infatuated, if not in love, with their Jacks. Being traded away from a Jack that they feel this way towards is often a heart-wrenching experience that some can even die from.
Rabbits’ bodies are actually created hormonally and chemically incomplete once they become Jacks or Does. The bodies of Jacks and Does, due to their ability to possess magic and breed (which Leverets are incapable of doing), host a series of chemical imbalances that can only be stabilized by regular intercourse with their opposite. Again, Leverets do not count, as they cannot breed and do not have this deficiency, nor can they satisfy it. Does must be ‘with’ a Jack at least once a week or the imbalance will kick in and they will begin to sicken. It will begin as a slight mental instability of varying natures but will progress into a systematic bodily shutdown, and even death, if allowed to go on for a month or more. Quite literally, a Doe cannot live without a Jack.
This is not to say that a Jack can live without a Doe, either. In fact, the circumstances are even more limiting for Jacks. Jacks possess the same imbalance, only heightened due to their testosterone levels. They must be ‘with’ a Doe at least every other day or the same effects will begin, the only difference being that Jacks are far less likely to die than they are to be “put out of their misery” by other, more stable and healthy Jacks. A Jack allowed to go on without Does is a menace to Rabbit society and will suffer from such extreme mental instability that they will revert to a bestial, almost non-sentient abomination. They are ruled only by lust and at this point can rarely be redeemed.
These chemical imbalances begin for natural-born Jacks when they reach the age of eighteen. Seventeen year-old Jacks are usually gifted with one Doe by their father. Even though their parents usually kick them out, they tend to keep tabs on a young Jack and do this to make sure that he does not go insane and disgrace himself and, therefore, their name. Whether or not the Doe in question is any great prize, of course, depends on the father himself. Some find it funny to gift their son with a less-than-acceptable Doe.
For male Leverets who become Jacks, the instant that they become a Jack, they will become dependent on Does. Most males in this situation have a Doe already lined up. If they don’t, they’re a fool. A really big one.
As for the Does themselves, this imbalance begins the first time they have intercourse with a Jack. Directly after that point, they become dependent on Jacks to survive as per usual.
Does and Does: Does are often rather friendly to one another, being in the same situation and often of the same or similar mindset regarding their situation. This being said, they are also extremely competitive with one another for their Jack’s attention. A happy Doe is a single Doe.
This does not mean that Does in a group are unhappy, it just means that they are under more pressure to be the ‘most desirable’. An ideal warren, from a Jack’s perspective, is a handful of Leverets and two prized Does, each vying for his attention yet easy enough to keep track of. At the same time, the more Does a Jack has, the more powerful he is seen as being by other Jacks.
Jacks and Leverets: As stated above, Leverets are seen as amorphous servants. However, Jacks tend to view all Leverets beneath them as someday having the potential of becoming one of their Does. Though Leverets are not seen with any specific gender, they certainly have them, and a male Leveret being pursued as such had best run away, the reason being that the Jack will expect this Leveret to become a Doe for him. As this is physically impossible, the Jack will probably kill the Leveret out of disappointment that he cannot have the beautiful creature as a functional Doe.
Jacks rarely, if ever, bother to check the gender of Leverets. They simply assume that most, if not all, are female, as it is far more common for Rabbits to be born female. A male Leveret responding blatantly to a Jack’s advances by stating his gender is very likely to be killed on the spot for speaking out of turn.
Society Castes Summary:
- Jack: Jacks are the only Rabbits that can gain bipedal form and are capable of casting the most magic of their species. They are the darlings of their society and their mere presence commands respect from other Rabbits.
- Does: Does are not capable of achieving any form other than the ‘Doe’ form, which is quadrupedal but beautiful. They are the property of Jacks and are treated as such. They are the only Rabbits that may bear children.
- Leveret: Leverets, male or female, are seen as lower-class servants to the Jacks and Does. Gender is not recognized or cared about unless they advance in form. They are incapable of using magic or breeding.
Rabbit Society vs. Card Society: The majority of Card society does not believe that Rabbits exist. Rabbits are offended by the fact that Cards are more adept at magic than they are. They are also offended by the disrespect that Cards have shown them in the past. Offending a Jack is equivalent to taking Queen Serafino, rolling him in the mud, peeing on him, and then expecting him to shake your hand. It isn’t done without consequence... consequence!
Jacks also have a severe issue with Cards allowing females into such high-ranking positions as they do. The Rabbits being such a clearly gendered society makes them less able to understand the concept of a hermaphrodite. As such, they tend to go to dramatic lengths to avoid Cards, thus propagating the thought that they don’t exist.
It is impossible for a Rabbit and a Card to breed. Impossible under any circumstance. Their bodies are not built for compatibility.
Card and Rabbit interaction is permitted. Leverets especially enjoy taunting and/or frightening Cards. Leverets are also some of the main means of trade between Rabbit society and Cards, as it is far easier to disguise a small Leveret as a Card than it is a Jack. Also, a Jack would never so demean himself as to pretend to be a Card.
Breeding: Due to their chemical build, it is nearly impossible for a Rabbit to be a successful ‘sexual deviant’. They may have feelings for another of the same gender, but it is so frowned upon by society to have that they will almost always closet it. After all, Jacks and Does must be ‘with’ each other regularly to remain healthy.
Only Does may carry children. It is physically impossible for female Leverets or males of any sort to bear children. Does often have a litter of anywhere from one to three children, with one being much more likely. Their bodies aren’t suited to carrying more and carrying five or more children will result in a decidedly dead Doe, no questions asked. All of the children will die as a result.
Leverets can have sex with one another, but nothing will result from it as they are technically sterile unless they become Jacks or Does. Jacks and Does are taught from childhood to abhor the thought of having sex with a Leveret. If a Jack is attracted to a Leveret, they will encourage them to become a Doe. If a Doe is attracted to a Leveret, she may likewise prompt them to become a Jack, though the consequences of such a thing being found out could be direr.
...they screw like bunnies. Heh.
Children: Once born, children are immediately handed off to a servant, usually an elderly Doe, to be cared for. Does rarely see or care about what happens to their children, too focused on their Jacks to bother. Children can be born as Leverets, Does, or Jacks, though the latter is unbelievably rare. Most Jacks and Does rise to their rank. Female children are often set aside for Jacks to exchange at later dates. It is much more common for a child to be born female than male, by a large degree.
Magic: Jacks are capable of balancing up to two magical abilities at any given time in their minds. They can add to this ability (ie. beef up) or replace it with a new one, but they can never have more than two abilities. Magical items, on the other hand, can be used to enhance a Jack’s magical prowess and are more highly valued by Rabbits than they are by Cards. Jacks have killed for such items.
Does are capable of balancing one ability, and it is often ‘insignificant’, and something relating to them personally. However, they can focus on and gain a new ability, but it will replace the old one entirely. Getting magical items is nearly impossible, as they can only get them from their Jacks, and if a Jack finds them with one that was not given to them, it is grounds for immediate execution.
Warrens: Each Jack possessing one or more Doe(s) that are played by a dealer on this board is entitled to a warren. This warren must have a minimum of one Doe and one Leveret, both of which must be actual PCs. The maximum is six Does and ten Leverets before the Jack would be overwhelmed and, according to society, should start thinning down his numbers. Having more means that he has more to trade.
Magical Items and Trading: Rabbits are incapable of learning additional magic on their own, with Jacks being limited to two personal spells, Does to one, and Leverets incapable of magic. With the addition of magical items, however, they may have more powers than just the ones that they are able to cast naturally. It is the item holding and imbuing the magic, not the Rabbit themselves. Magical items are much more difficult to obtain for Rabbits, and so they are more highly prized, with Jacks very unlikely to give them away to anyone, especially their own Does and Leverests. Rather, Jacks would hoard them as power and potential trading material.
In that vein, Leverets draw a parallel with Aces. For example, my Fluffy is incapable of learning any magic. The magical collar, magical tail, and enchanted fur attached to her imbue her with powers. If the collar were removed or her fur shaved, she would lose the powers. Her fur would need to be re-enchanted to smell magically wonderful again, and she would have to be given back the collar.
When trading their Does or Leverets for items rather than an equivalent Rabbit exchange, Does may be worth anywhere from 50-100 points and Leverets may be worth anywhere from 25-50 points, depending on the individual Rabbit. One Doe is often worth two Leverets, or possibly more if she's an exceptional thing. This is only a general guideline, as trades are entirely subjective, but should serve to give dealers a better idea of what they can expect. An average magical item would often be enough for a Leveret easily. An exceptional magical item, or an average item and maybe an average Leveret, wold be enough for a good Doe.
If you as Dealers do not wish to exchange items for a trade, you can always exchange the world's currency, which is neither item nor points.
Rabbit Death: decadentsuits.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=joining&action=display&thread=396
If you choose to kill a Rabbit that you own because you are either overwhelmed with bunnies or don't have a muse for the character, the corpse of a Rabbit can always be made into a single magical item. These items are left solely to the discretion of Nathalia and requests cannot be made as to the nature of the item. The item will contain a small magical power and making this choice negates receiving death points for the Dealer.
