The Scorpion's Claws

I thought that the Wings of Rain would be my first and last group, but I decided that I should do something like that with the Scorpion's Claws, too. This will be my last group until further notice, as I know that we shouldn't have like a bajillion. XD
== The Scorpion's Claws ==
Just a few years after the War of SandWing Succession, a SeaWing/IceWing hybrid by the name of Typha formed the Scorpion's Claws - a band of dragons that she knew that she could trust no matter what.
The original Claws were mainly SandWings and SkyWings who had grown up alongside Typha during her time on the streets of Possibility. They decided to set a code of beliefs (called the Constitution of Claws) that members must all share, to avoid controversy and division within the group. 
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=== The Constitution of Claws ===
This code was established by Typha and was given a unanimous vote to make it the heart and soul of the Scorpion's Claws. Every young member must study this constitution during their junior years, and upon graduation they are given a copy of it,
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==== Highlights of the Constitution (Written by Typha) ====
(Omni Honore)
"...we are the claws that protect those who cannot protect themselves, and we must be as fierce as scorpions to keep it that way. Our goal is not to kill, but to bring peace to the tribes of Pyrrhia and to be the bane of those who threaten that peace. To keep the respect and the honour bestowed upon us by the weak, we must never resort to stealing or thievery of any kind, and we must be just, even to those who have wronged us and threatened the peace of Pyrrhia..."
"...to fight, and although we may fight in vain, we will never abandon the weak. For, as claws, we must never betray those who rely upon us, and we must do our work diligently, with integrity, discipline and honour. We shall not leave any dragon behind - be it foe or friend - and we must strive to bring absolute peace to Pyrrhia. We must work against those who threaten..."
"....if a queen shows herself to be unjust and unworthy of the throne, we must never work for her. But, saying this, we must also never, through lies and deceit, dethrone her, for this will launch the kingdom into chaos. Omni Honore..."
"...so saying, we shall work as claws. For we know that we cannot be betrayed by our own claws, and so we will not betray those who need our protection. Yet, unlike claws, we are fierce and individual, and we work not for those with the greatest power or the greatest treasury, but for those who need us, and for them we will be like scorpions: fierce, swift and agile..."
"...we cannot give freedom like coins, or expect dragons to bow before us as if we were kings and queens, but we shall move mysteriously among the kingdoms, doing right where right is needed. For, without claws, a dragon is nothing..."
== Omni Honore ==
These words are the foundation of the Claws. They mean, "Honour Above All." Upon graduation to a full member of the organization, a dragon is given a token engraved with "Omni Honore," so that they remember their goal as both a Claw and a protector.
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=== The Principles ===
Written by a SandWing sage, these words are recited upon the graduation of a new member. It is thought that the Principles are engraved in a boulder at the peak of Jade Mountain, but this has never been proved.
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"And if for naught,
We still will fight,
And if for naught,
We won't take flight.
The Scorpion's Claw, may it ring
Until the day, when all may sing
Freedom to us be brought,
And fight for us, and if for naught,
The Scorpion's Claws
To protect, we sing."
== Tokens ==
Tokens are given to new graduates. Each graduate receives one token, which they can wear to ceremonies or other such gatherings. Their formal title relies on which token they have (such as, if one has the Ice Token, then they are known as an IceClaw.)
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=== The Token of Ice ===
This token is given to dragons who are clear headed and innovative. It is one of the rarer tokens to earn, and features a highly stylized snowflake against a midnight blue background.
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=== The Token of Stone ===
This token is given to those who are steadfast and faithful. Dragons with this token tend to be reliable and trustworthy. It features a mountain against a white background, and is one of the more common ones to earn.
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=== The Token of Light ===
This token is given to those who remain optimistic in times of trouble. These dragons are usually bouncy, fun-loving dragons. The token features a star on a white background, and it is one of the more unusual ones to earn.
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=== The Token of Rivers ===
This token is given to dragons who know how to adapt to their surroundings. They are usually good hunters and good fighters, too. This token is the most common one to earn, and features a dark blue line against a lighter background.
== Ranks ==
=== Leader ===
This dragon makes minor decisions on behalf of the group. They consult the proxy for most major decisions and must be tactically alert, smart, and fully loyal to the cause and purpose of the Scorpion's Claws. They also should have five years of service to the Claws.
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=== Proxy (One Opening) ===
A second-in-charge. Once a leader is not fit for their position, a proxy will take over, but not as a permanent leader unless they have the support of juniors and graduates. They often offer advice to the leader. A proxy must be smart, brave, and loyal, and they should also be older than seven years.
There cannot be more than two proxies. Proxies are chosen by the leader.
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=== Graduate (Unlimited Open) ===
These dragons typically have served the Claws for at least two years. They must both be sympathetic and smart, and they have had intense training in both combat and hunting.
==== Sub Class : Elite Graduate (Unlimited Open) ====
An elite graduate is a dragon who has either served for a time of five years or has shown themselves to be more than excellent in terms of fighting, decision making, and other such skills. 
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=== Junior (Unlimited Open) ===
These dragons can vary in their personalities. Most do not make it to graduate, deciding that the life of a Claw is too hard or too taxing for them. They are mentored by the elite graduates, and if no elite graduate is available then they are mentored by one of the proxies.
== Current Members ==
These are the current OCs that are members of the Claws. If you wish to have one of your OCs as a Claw, please ask me and comment a link to your OC. Thanks! :)
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Rank : Leader (Fanfiction)
=== Typha (Alias : Frostgaze) ===
Typha is a SeaWing/IceWing hybrid. She does not have any particular powers and is a little more stocky and muscular than most other dragons. Her torso is pure white, which fades into dark blue along her tail, legs and wings. Her eyes are an icy cobalt.
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Rank : Proxy (Fanfiction)
=== Wolfsbane (Alias : Jaw) ===
Wolfsbane is a solid, powerful male SandWing. He is clever, but not particularly imaginative or innovative. He has a smattering of brown freckles on his muzzle and a single golden anklet, which he inherited from his father.
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Rank : Junior (Mentored by Wolfsbane) (Fanfiction)
=== Aardvark (Alias : Clawsbane) ===
Aardvark is a snarky dragonet. He is not particularly clever, but he is extremely loyal, and he doesn't particularly enjoy when dragons comment about his stunted appearance or his lack of a tail barb.
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Rank : Junior (Mentored by Goldfinch) (Fanfiction)
=== Goldfinch (Alias : Starktalon) ===
A young SkyWing of eight years, Goldfinch is a cheery, golden-orange dragon. She fully supports Typha's mission and is excited for becoming a graduate.
== Other Stuff ==
=== Entering OCs ===
Your OC can be any fanon or canon tribe. If you want to enter, just put in the comments a link to your OC and the rank you want your OC to be. If you want, you can also add an alias for your OC, but that's optional.
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=== Fanfictions ===
You may write fanfictions that mention the Scorpion's Claws. However, if you want to use an OC as one of the characters in your fanfiction, you can only use OCs that have the word (Fanfiction) in their rank.
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=== Work In Progress ===
This group still has a long way to go, and if I can improve on anything please comment. :)
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