Oikos

**OIKOS** are considered by some a "mainly female" rank, though it should be noted that the rank does not discriminate against gender or really care if males take on the rank itself. In ancient times, the word *Oikos* referred to the family, the house, and the family's wealth, but we're using it in the sense that these felines often stay within the camp and tend to the family above all. Oikos work to ensure that the Veridian State has a home to come back to that is easily defensible and stable in the months to come.

## General Information

The Oikos are mainly gatherers and builders; focusing heavily on ensuring that the group at large is well provided for when moving from camp to camp. They are schooled in medicine by the Priest and taught the uses of most herbs so that they may gather them when out in the maze and help heal wounds after attacks, but they also know how to build nests and prepare dens at any given notice to ensure that the State is taken care of on all fronts. Both Oikos and Taxiarchs work together to hunt.

Oikos will often fall under many different sub-categories in the rank at large, finding that certain aspects are easier for them to tend to than others. For instance, a feline who is capable of hauling large amounts of heavy items may prefer to work as a builder, going out with the Taxiarchs to gather materials and help them set up defenses within their home camp. While a feline who has a better sense for plants and medicines may actually become more akin to a healer or apothecary, based off of their past knowledge.

No feline is forced to learn everything within the Oikos rank, and since most of their generalized lessons are taught to them while they are still *Ephebus,* most cats have an idea of what they're naturally attuned to before entering the rank. For felines who aren't, there's still time to learn and figure out what works best for them. No one cats has the same duties, as it is often thought that everybody within the state has their own potential to fulfill.

Felines who do not fit with the rank in the first three months are removed from the rank and after a hearing with the Heliasts and Dikasts, may change to a position that may better suit them in the future.

## Guidelines

Oikos rarely start in the rank with no information as to what they're doing. They can be clumsy, unsure of themselves, and still eager to learn more, but everybody should have a very basic understanding of the rank that they are entering into after completing their training.

It is expected that an Oikos will help with hunting alongside the Taxiarchs of the group. Even if it's just fetching the meat and bringing it back to camp, both ranks should work together on the rank.

It is rare for somebody who doesn't want to enter into the rank to feel forced into it. While still capable of happening (family pressure still does exist after all), it's not as common as it would be in other ranks of TMS.

It is not common for an Oikos who doesn't fit with the rank to be kicked out of the State entirely, as they have taken their oath and have proven themselves loyal to the cause.

## Training

Since there is plenty of specializations to work with within the rank, it is anticipated that some Oikos will wish to complete further training upon entering the rank to gain a better understanding of their various niches.

**More Oikos interactions must be completed before this section is filled out further.**

## Oikos Rank Prompts

Each Prompt listed below that is completed earns an additional 5AK, and can be completed regardless of character's current rank. As long as the character was an Oikos at some point in their life, they can complete this prompt set.

You do not have to complete any prompts to gain further advancement within the group. These exist solely to allow members to gain more AK.

#### Introduction Prompts

**A singular prompt from this list must be completed before a member can choose from the training prompt list. The submission must equal 1 DD of work minimum to be accepted**. **If all seven prompts are completed, tag InTheDappledRain in the prompts section for a special reward**.

* Why did you choose to become an Oikos?
* What is your favorite part of being an Oikos?
* Is there any aspect of the rank that you dislike?
* What do you aspire to do in this rank?
* How do you contribute to your roll?
* Is there anybody who shares this rank that you like?
* Is there anybody who shares this rank that you dislike?
* What was it like gathering herbs the first time?
* Do you like learning about medicine?
* Have you ever tried to weave a nest?

#### General Prompts

**Three prompts must be completed from this list before a member can choose from the advanced prompt list. The submission must equal 3 DD of work at a minimum to be accepted**. **If all of the prompts are completed, tag InTheDappledRain in the prompts section for a special reward**.

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