Terminops

The flag of the Terminops.

The **Terminops** (offically the **Order of the Terminops**) is a ranger conclave created by Rane after the successful rebellion of the Harengon from the Great Jade Consortium in Rane's Rebellion. After finding so few of his kind willing to rise up and fight in the Coalition War, Rane vowed to teach the Harengon's the ways of war.

## Organization

### Hierarchy

The Order of the Terminops has five ranks within the Sect.

##### Neolepordae, Rank of the initiate:

These are the initiates. Often children or youths who have been trained by families or potential tutors. As early as 13, a Neolepordae can attempt a trial to gain entry into an Orycotos weapon school.

##### Orycotos, Rank of the pupil

Once an initiative feels confident enough to take on a school of weapon, they choose between the three fundamentals, those being either the school of the bow, the sword, or the spear. Once accomplishing the trial of initiation for a weapon, they may enter into the specific practice, spending five years mastering each tool.

The first acceptance is the hardest, as the young rarely can pass any of the three tests. The period where a Neolepordae may attempt each practice is between the ages of 13-16. Once a year, at The Pinnacle, each branch initiation may be attempted.

The Orycotos has three branches, The Bow, Sword, or Spear. For new Orycotos who pass one of any of the three tests for initiation, they are given a bronze caste of a weapon, signifying their apprenticeship, and are trained under a Tapetion for 5 years. After 5 years, a mastery trial is given, and upon completion, a silver caste of the weapon is received. After an Orycotos has achieved their first silver caste, they may attempt the other two tests by initiation. If they pass the initiative, they receive the bronze for that school, and must go through an additional 5 years. If they finish the second school, then they receive a second silver cast of the other weapon. Rarely do individuals go for more than one, and two silver are a guarantee for a tutor role. Three silver cast’s enable a Harengon to attempt the trial of Conejo, the leader of the Order.

An Orycotos, after gaining their silver caste, regardless of age, may attempt the initiation for another branch.

##### Tapetion, Rank of the Tutor

Tapetion’s are often masters of one or two branches, and after being verified with the Conejo, may teach others. Each initiative and mastery trial is different for every student, and is at the discretion of the teacher. Tapetion are free to take on as many Orycotos as they desire, but are not required to, since they may seek to improve their abilities on their own.

Every year, the Pinnacle meets. All Tapetions gather, along with prospective Orycotos, and curious Neolapordaes to watch, as individuals attempt the initiative test designed by the many Tapetions. The tests are public, but always different per individual and teacher.

##### Coelho, Rank of the World Watcher

Coelho travel abroad, even straying beyond the borders of the Wyrlands. And onto other continents, in order to learn more of the world, perhaps gain greater insight into a fighting style, or any other advantage to be gained. They may return to the order at any time, presenting their findings first to a Tapetion, and then onto the Conejo. In order to be recognised as a Coelho, their teacher must give approval, along with any potential veto from the Conejo for specific reasons, such as the requirement for more teachers, or a special mission for a Orycotos.

##### Conejo, Rank of the Leader

A position handed down after the previous master has trained and hand-picked a new leader. Each leader chooses who is able to teach, vetting them personally. They also are in charge of any specific curriculum for training. They also have ties with the emperor Of the Great Jade Consortium, making sure to keep track of Harengon’s within the Wyrmlands. They also may send out any competent Orycotos on missions as operatives, such as a rescue party, or to gather information, or any other task that they require.

Every Conejo must have mastery over all three schools, and is strongly encourages to gain additional skills in other fighting styles and weapons.

### Oaths

Every member within the Order must swear these oaths, regardless of which school they study under.

I swear, for my arrows to fly fast and clear, piercing my enemies and liberating the air.

I swear, for my swords to cut swift and true, slashing my foes and sparring those of need.

I swear, should the hour call and the battle near, to draw my spear and march with my brethren to a war of liberation once again.

Through the fires we forge anew, as a race, ever free, ever true. As it has been spoken, so it shall be, if my resolve is unbroken.

## Trivia

* When members of the order meet and greet each other, they reference their weapons, giving their rank as either “Orycotos of the Bow/Sword/Spear” or “ Tapetion of the Bow/Sword/Spear” or “Coelho of the Bow/Sword/Spear.” Followed by crossing their arms and bringing an arm out, stating, “unchained.”