75 FR Lore Questions: The Silver Web Clan
1. What Flight is your clan?
"My clan is in the Ice Flight.” -- Arianrhod
2. Why did they choose this Flight?
"No one chooses where they are born. The Ice Floats are where Jing and I started life and it is where we live, as many other Ice Dragons before us and after.” -- Arianrhod.
3. Have they been loyal to other Flights before this? Or will they never move?
“We have never given our loyalty to any other flight. This is our home.” -- Arianrhod
“Somewhere warmer would be nice...” -- Kailash
4. What would be the deciding factor in a move, if the clan had to?
"Nothing I was born here, and I will die here.” -- Jing
Arianrhod said nothing, only gazed fondly toward her mate. This was an ideal they shared.
5. Is the clan spiritual and highly loyal to their deity? Are they indifferent?
“We’re not exactly a spiritual bunch...” -- Ciardha
“That’s putting it lightly.” -- Kailash
“We are no less loyal to the Icewarden, though. For he leads all Ice Flight clans.” -- Arianrhod
6. How does the clan view those from different Flights? Are they welcoming to all dragons, or suspicious of newcomers?
“Welcoming.” --Ciardha & Kailash
“Delightful.” -- Porfirio
The four spoke up all at once and Arianrhod just looked at them for a moment, all but Jing looking sheepish under her patient gaze. “We are welcoming to those who are in need as well as cautious.”
7. What does your lair look like? Go into detail.
They all look at each other for a long moment before their more literary member takes over.
“It is a small, humble dwelling. A temporary shelter within an ice cave on a decent size float. Lined with furs for warmth and padded liberally. It is all we require as a simple, modest clan newly beginning. We already work on expanding it as much as we are able in preparation for our dear leaders first little clutch of hatchlings.” -- Porfirio
“No one, really.” Arianrhod says with a shrug to her shoulders. “It was an accident. We did not set out to make it. though I suppose it started when Ciardha joined us.”
9. Who is your clan leader? Why are they the leader? Have there been any leadership changes?
“Why, Arianrhod is, obviously. And Jing, her mate. And we all know how much he loves the position, eh lazy bones?” Ciardha laughs as Jong puffs out a cloud of smoke in her direction. “He is good and has a level head. Can’t think of anyone but her taking the reigns. And no, there has been no other.”
10. Was the leader chosen? Were they elected? An heir to the throne? Or maybe they achieved something within the clan?
“Mutual understanding? No one put me in charge, it just fell into place that way.” -- Arianrhod
11. Who handles interclan relations? Any diplomats? Peacekeepers?
”Not yet. Right now I do, Ciardha, our Treasurer, or Porfirio, our Bard, does.” -- Arianrhod
12. How does your clan view the Beastclans? Who handles Beastclan relations?
”We have no issue with them, but no real dealings yet. No one really in our clan is stilted to deal with them yet.” -- Arianrhod
13. Does your clan have specific roles for each dragon?
“So far? Yes, we do.” -- Arianrhod
14. Does your clan have any Flight ambassadors? What do they do?
“We only have one that is not from Ice, and he is a bit of a, well, handful. Not much of an ambassador.” -- Arianrhod
“Hey! I could be, if I wanted to.” -- Kailash
15. Does your clan have a council? An elected group of dragons in power?
“No.” Jing says, glaring at Kailash who looked about to speak up. “Don’t go putting any more nonsense in his head than necessary.”
16. Are all dragons in the clan expected to contribute in some way? Or are they left to their own devices?
“Everyone contributes.” -- Arianrhod
17. Who protects the clan? Who is in charge of battling/guarding?
“We all protect each other. That may change in the future with more members, but for now? Everyone fights.” -- Arianrhod
18. Does your clan trade with any other clanS? Any allies? Enemies?
“We are young yet and have no allies, but there has been some help given to us in starting out from others, for which we are grateful.” -- Arianrhod
19. How is exalting handled in your clan? Any ceremonies? Is exalt fodder something that is part of your lore?
“Being Exalted to help the Icewarden is a high honor. We will always feast in celebration when our members leave to go into his service. Meager as the feast would be right now, but it will be marked by celebration.” -- Arianrhod
20. Who does the gathering in the clan? (digging, scavenging, hunting, etc.)
“We all do.” -- Arianrhod
21. Does your clan have a healer?
“No. That is something we are in need of.” -- Arianrhod
22. Who looks after hatchlings? The parents, or a general hatchling-sitter?
“For now, we all will once the first clutch is hatched.” -- Arianrhod
23. How does your clan educate younger dragons? Is there a scribe, scholar, or mentor?
“It will be Porfirio’s job until we gain a Scribe to share his duties to them.” -- Arianrhod
24. Do you have any artists within your clan? How do they make a living from their crafts?
“Only Porfirio. He provides stories and entertainment around our fire at night for any nearby to come and enjoy which usually means a sharing of food and drink and sometimes trinkets in trade for the ability to enjoy, but is not required.” -- Arianrhod
25. Does your clan have a cook? Who handles the food?
“This is something my small clan all aides in.” -- Arianrhod
26. Who is on the Coli team? Who trains future warriors?
“For now that is myself, Ciardha and Porfirio.” -- Arianrhod
27. Any messengers? Scouts? Delivery dragons?
“Not as of yet.” -- Arianrhod
28. How does apparel work in your clan? Are any pieces of apparel status symbols, or indicators of the role the dragon has?
“A dragon can dress as they wish. Who am I to dictate such a ridiculous thing?” -- Arianrhod
29. How are familiars viewed in the clan? Pets? Companions? Friends?
“All of the above and largely dependent on the sentience of the creature or Beast attached as a familiar.” -- Arianrhod
30. Do you have any familiars that are intelligent enough to directly interact with the dragons?
31. Who cares for the familiars? The familiar's dragon, or a general caretaker?
“Why, their dragon of course!” -- Arianrhod
32. Are extra familiars/non-bonded familiars free to wander around the lair? Or do they not exist in the lore?
“They wander as they see fit and are tended by the rest of us until they begin to bond with another.” -- Arianrhod
33. Does your clan have any Beastclan members living among the ranks?
“Not right now, but they’re welcome to.” -- Arianrhod
34. Who hoards what? Do the dragons each have a personal hoard, or is there one big storage area?
“We all have our own little personal hoards, and then the Clan Hoard.” -- Arianrhod
35. Does your clan specialize in anything?
36. Does your clan stand for anything? (truth, might, knowledge, etc.)
“Beauty in Strength and unity.” -- Arianrhod
37. What is the origin of your clan's name?
“My coloring and my name.” -- Arianrhod
38. Does your clan have a set of rules or guidelines for the members? What happens if a dragon breaks these rules?
“Nothing is written in stone. We encourage individuality but also stress the importance of unity and acceptance. Trust and Loyalty within the Clan is paramount. Show respect to your Clan, do not lie, cheat or steal within the Clan. Harassment and Abuse are not tolerated. No one lives for free, we all work to provide for the good of the Clan.” -- Arianrhod
39. How does your clan view Gen One dragons?
“We are all orphans who have never known our true parents. We are survivalists in a harsh world.” -- Arianrhod
40. Does your clan have a territory? Or just the lair?
“For now, a lair.” -- Arianrhod
41. Do any dragons in the lair have a bias or dislike towards certain breeds or a Flight?
“No. Such a thing would go against our Code.” -- Arianrhod
42. Which dragons are good friends within your clan? Any enemies? Best couple?
“Jing is my mate, and I am rather close with Ciardha.” -- Arianrhod
43. Who's the cinnamon roll, and who's the problematic fave?
“Cinnamon roll?” Arianrhod looks confused.
“Kailash. He’s the problem child.” -- Jing
“But the favorite, yeah?” -- Kailash
“The only one, so believe what you want.” -- Jing
44. Do you have any dragons that aren't part of the lore? Just for show?
They all just blink without comprehending.
45. Are there any dragons in your clan who dislike hatchlings?
They all look at each other and then shake their heads.
46. How do permababies work in your lore? Do you have any?
“They are treasures gifted upon our world forever showing us wonder and delight. We do not have any, though.” -- Ciardha
47. Who manages the treasure and gem hoards?
48. Has your clan gone through any unfortunate events? Tragedies, even?
“We all have our stories.” -- Arianrhod
49. Are roles assigned to dragons when they are born/come into the clan, or do they choose their role?
“A mixture of need, choice and talent.” -- Arianrhod
50. Who kills the spiders?
“No one unless for food. They are important to the world around us.” -- Arianrhod
51. Who eats all the food?
“Overeating is greatly discouraged, our stores are not great.” -- Arianrhod
52. Do you have any tricksters or prank loving dragons? Do they cause mischief?
“Not currently.” -- Arianrhod
53, Most intimdating dragon?
54. Most friendly dragon?
55. Dragon most likely to bring back a stick from gathering?
“Jing.” “Me.” -- In Unison
“Kailash or Porfirio.” -- Arianrhod
58. Do you have any sub-clans? What are they called?
“No. We are too small.” -- Arianrhod
59. Does your clan decorate the lair at all? How so?
“Yes, simply for now. It is only temporary.” -- Arianrhod
60. What markers does your clan use to let others know they live in the area? Flags? Banners? Runes?
“A spiderweb carved into the ice, wood or stones marking our borders.”
“Arianrhod and Ciardha. -- Jing
62. The dragon everybody loves?
“Arianrhod.” “Porfirio.” -- In Unison
63. The dragon everybody hates?
64. Do you have a clan rune?
65. Pick a song that best describes your clan.
The dragons all shrug and start trilling in a chaotic harmony.
[Player Says: ‘We Will Not Go Quietly’ by Sixx:AM]
66. Who gets into arguments the most? Who keeps the peace?
“Jing and Kailash argue the most, Arianrhod keeps the peace.” -- Porfirio
67. How do skins and accents work in your lore?
“Earned through hard work.” -- Arianrhod
“None of us right now...” -- Kailash
69. Does your clan have any elders?
70. Does each dragon in your lair have their own space, or is the entire lair shared?
“It is shared for now.” -- Arianrhod
71. How do you handle gene scrolls in your lore?
“Earned with hard work.” -- Arianrhod
72. Who loves festivals the most? Who parties the hardest?
“Kailash.” “Me.” -- In Unison
73. Pick two dragons and talk about their relationship.
“Arianrhod and Jing have such a good relationship. It isn’t harrowing or tragic, lacking excitement. They survived life and met and found solace in each other. Their love is quiet but no less strong for lacking the dramatic passions belonging to others.” -- Porfirio
74. Choose one dragon and talk about them.
“Ciardha was being sold. Taken by a dragon who saw her as only a means for money. They were intending to sell her into slavery. We couldn’t let that happen. She has been a great addition and we adore her.” -- Arianrhod
75. Choose a dragon with a familiar and talk about their relationship.
“Arianrhod found this crab thing on the floats alone and it followed her home. Just hasn’t left and is sticking to her for now.” -- Jing
