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Guards

**Merchant Guards and Caravan Guards:** While some are owned outright by wealthier merchants and caravans, not everybody can handle the cost of purchasing and then maintaining a healthy feline companion. When playing a guard character based in Crete, you have two options. You can play one of the Temple guards, which are a group of felines owned by the Temples and Priests of Crete, which are loaned out to traveling caravans to protect and ensure goods traveling across the various trade routes of ancient Greece. The other option is to play a caravan/merchant guard that is actively owned by a merchant or caravan trader that lives within the city of Knossos. Their jobs are simple; protect the merchants and their goods no matter what the cost, as their livelihood depends on the feline's ability to protect them.
Trierarch

Trierarch: The navel captains of ancient Greece, the trierarchs oversee the navy and it's Kubernetes while out at sea. When the Strategos isn't around, the Trierarchs are trained in ship warfare, and although they cannot control the ships themselves (as that is more on the human side of things), the know the commands of their owners better than any other feline around. Similar to the Ilarch, this position is locked until the group gets itself on the ground and the staff feel it is a good time to hold tryouts for the position.
Hippeis

Hippeis: Known as the ancient Greek version of knights, the felines that are titled as hippeis go into battle alongside the small Knossos Calvary and are well trained in working alongside horses and other large animals. When on the battle field, these felines often rush in to deal with the enemy's horses and supply lines, using their years of training to spook and even kill the larger creatures when the time calls for it. When they're not working alongside the human Hippeis, they're often helping the hoplites in battle. Speed and endurance are generally regarded highly among the hippeis, seeing as how you need to be able to keep up with a horse at full gallop.
Dorian

Aka the jerk that started it all. He'll be up for adoption once I set his design down

4/11/2021

.... thanks me, I appreciate the LACK OF NOTES HERE.

**FOR FUTURE REFERENCE SO THAT I DONT FORGET THIS.**

It wasn't until the summer of 77 BCE that the Astynomia tried a new approach. Instead of attacking outright, a singular feline, named **Dorian**, would be sent in to join the ranks and eventually find a path to lead his fellow Astynomia into the heart of The Maze State's territory.

He wasn't expected to return home from the mission.

For nearly three years, between the summer of 77 until that fateful morning in 74 BCE, Dorian assimilated into the culture of The State. He lived among the convicts of the city, learned their habits, ate their meals, and eventually found the best paths that could lead him close enough to the city to inform his superiors of the information he had gleaned.
Update log

## Other Updates

**9/21/2021**

* Created Update Log
	+ The plan is to update this each time a staff member makes any large changes on the site. Updates will be posted for **one year** before being removed from the log.
* Updated the "Getting Started" page. Added the update log link to the page and made some general adjustments to the coding of the page at large.
Sophronistai

Sophronistai: These felines are the drill masters, overseeing the training of every new recruit until they are ready to graduate into their official army rank. When the Kosmetes are in place, these felines report their findings to them and discuss the general well being of the Ephebi under their control. Unlike the Astynomia, there is not a singular Sophronistai that works closely with a singular Ephebes. Instead, the coalition of Sophronistai work as a group to raise all of the young soldiers up to a new rank. They work together to discuss the strengths and weaknesses that are seen within the ranks of the army, and how the felines in training can potentially improve the army as a large if given certain ranks. They work closely with all of the Ephebes, forming close bonds with them all in order to prepare them for the world ahead. Most Sophronistai have served in a different position before becoming a teacher to the younger generations.
Labor Felines

Labor felines within Crete lead a relatively simple life. Whether they are owned by the city and used to help with simple labors within it, or are owned by a simple farmer who had an easier time affording a feline companion over that of normal livestock, these cats normally come to Crete from around the world via various avenues of trade and are treated kindly by their owners under most circumstances. These cats can help move goods to places or send messages to others, or even merely help with physical labor on a daily basis. Some of these cats are even used in plays.
Thireftis

**Thireftis:** The hunters of the Astynomia (when writing their rank, just like the guards, these felines are just "hunters"). These felines are used to go inside of the walls of the maze to hunt down and subsequently, kill, any survivors they find within. They have a curfew to follow, and cannot journey alone in the maze at night as it is too dangerous to go inside... as in recent years those that have gone in at night have never returned. Hunters also are only allowed to go so far into the maze, on paths clearly marked by the apaxio (scouts). Those that disregard this rule often vanish as well. The job of a hunter is the hardest of the four Astynomia ranks, as they are the ones that are often put in harms way. Though recently, they have been focusing more on ridding the streets of thieves and other riffraff, as the Knossos army is no longer able to do so.
The Cinereous State

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People who fight fire with fire usually end up with ashes...

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**THE CINEREOUS STATE** is one of the playable factions within TMS. Located within The Maze, the **Cinereous State** is loosely based off of the social structure and ideals of ancient Sparta. Though it should be noted that it is only based off of these concepts, and that not everything listed below is solely based off of Sparta itself.

## History

### Foundations

In April of 74 BC, the Cinereous State rose from the ashes of the destroyed Maze State. Trolious, destroyed emotionally by the decision that he and Itia could not stay together due to their differing opinion, rebuilt his home far away from the location of the original camp.

### Current Timeline

Trolious has declared war on the Astynomia. Further information TBA

## Culture

The Cinerous State may feel militaristic and distant, but there is a camaraderie here that can't entirely be explained, as it is not the same kind of bond that the felines in the Knossos Army share. However, something about the harsh living conditions and the way these felines
live may give meaning to the group more than one would think. This
society is built upon the backs of warriors, but that doesn't mean there isn't more to this group than what meets the eye.

## Faction Relations

### The Veridian State

Most felines of the **Cinereous State** that survived the catastrophe that was the destruction of The Maze State and are aware of the Viridian State's existence tend to feel a mix of emotions towards these felines. On one paw, a handful of these felines were old comrades, but on another, they're still a new faction and, therefore, cannot be trusted right away. The best explanation for how these two groups feel towards each other is uneasy.

Plot wise, there is a potential for an alliance to be formed, eventually returning both sides back to the original Maze State... or they can become mortal enemies. The choice will ultimately be up to how the players interact.
Neptune

A simple fishing cat who claims to hold the bounties of the seas under his very paws, Neptune is a simple god. Before 399 BCE, he was thought to be just the god of freshwater, with a female counterpart by the name of Salacia; the goddess of leaping spring water.

## Physical description

### Eye color

Blue

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## Worship

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**More interactions must be logged for this to be expanded upon**

## Logged Interactions

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Veritus

Veritus has gotten where he has because of the kind of feline he is. Manipulation, insight, and intelligence are a dangerous combination, especially when you work closely with the council. He knows how to charm and flirt his way through situations with ease. His pride and ambition may eventually get him in trouble, though.

Vertus Reference

Veritus is an NPC played by the various staff members of TMS

## Veritus

### Relatives

Mother: NaniFather: Agapios

Son: Atticus

Son: Vitus

## Physical description

### Eye color

Blue

Veritus was born into a relatively small family of servals that worked for the city guard. His childhood consisted mostly of training under more mature and smarter felines until he himself became a full fledged member of the guard. Befriending a feline by the name of Fernious, it became more than a little obvious that the serval had his eyes set higher, and eventually he found the opportunity.

When the Astynomia were formed approximately four years ago, they needed a leader that the council could trust. Veritus' competition was a cougar hybrid from the Army... and it was well known that the members of the council wanted the Astynomia to be *different* than the army. The cougar hybrid in question was thrown out of the running almost immediately when she was found guilty of killing a human.

Veritus has made it his goal to find her and kill her for good.

Once elected as Archon, the rest was easy. The Astynomia are as they are today because of him, and he's rightfully proud of that.

## Leadership

**More interactions must be logged for this to be expanded upon**
Legionary

Listed as a general rank of the Roman Army, a legionary is meant to be a catch all rank for members as they hold no specialization and are expected to be able to assist with camp duties as well as fight for Rome. Members who want to, can choose what their character is best interested in and how they fit into the army at large with this rank.

## General

taken from the faction page: The General troops taken from the general populous of the Roman Republic. Everyone in this rank has to supply their own food, water, armor, and any extra weaponry, it is not supplied for by the state. This rank must also be able to hunt, build roads and trenches, and assist with camp. Most felines of this rank do so by helping their humans to the best of their ability, though many of them still have to hunt for food on their own once the camp has settled for the night.

Tayler's updates:

A **legionary** (*legionarius*, plural *legionarii*) is a well trained feline that is a part of the main land combat force of the Roman Army. These soldiers are expected to conquer lands in the name of Rome and defend those lands from invaders or insurrectionists. These felines, along with their assigned person, are heavily trained in general fighting skills so that they can work as a coordinated unit.
Prospects

Literally only just made this rank up today 4/11/2021

This is for members who are interested in joining the Astynomia / Knossos Army but have yet to actually complete the required elements of their qualifications in order to join either faction in full.

Prospects who fail the final fight can choose to either become Olympians, return to their life as it was before, or try again at the next fight to prove themselves.

Prospects only fail for three reasons out of character.
1. The player character wants to do it on purpose for story purposes
2. Another player character advises that it would be wise for the character in question to not be moved into the position.
3. The member left it up to the admin to choose whether the character was ready and requested a roll on whether or not they should be promoted or not.
Strays

**Strays:** When you have a city full of cats, you can't expect all of them to be cats who have homes or live a happy life. Strays are a small faction, but a faction that should be taken into account nonetheless. Some live in groups within the city, though they're far from being big enough to be noticed, while others prefer a life of solitude. Although none of these cats have ever broken the law, they do have to be wary of humans attempting to claim them as their own (if they prefer their lifestyle as a stray), as the city of Knossos is currently trying to crack down on the stray problem.
Ephebes

Ephebes: The young felines that join the army at around a year and a half, Ephebi are the next generation of felines to enter into the long sacred line of work within the army itself. They are trained hard by their sophronistai, are taught the history of the Knossos army and the honor of serving with comrades from all walks of life. They are forced to work together, and are taught from an early age that the army is family, and that no matter what position is earned, every life and every one is important to the cause. These felines have the world before them, if they train properly and listen to their elders.
Quirinus

Romulus reborn as a god of legend. The great and mighty creator of Rome appears as a simple lynx with glowing green eyes. He holds no domain over any one ability and unlike the other gods of the Roman Pantheon, he has very few tales of quest and legend to run off of. His tale in life far outperforms his tales of immortality.

## Physical description

### Eye color

Green

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As all legends go, Romulus and Remus both were brothers who hold much power in their names. So to find that only Romulus was risen up to that of a deity for the Romans is a strange tale indeed. He mostly appears before felines who wish to prove their loyalty to Rome and have a drive to eventually rise up and become more than just simple felines who fight for the Republic.

He's considered to be close to jupiter and Mars ranking close to Jupiter and Mars. The flamines of these gods constituted the three major priests at Rome and were considered to be the highest priests in the land. He has a festival, the Quirinalia, which is celebrated on February 17.

His temple on the Quirinal is one of the oldest temples in Rome.

## Worship

Often worshiped alongside Mars, most Roman soldiers follow Quirinus.

**More interactions must be logged for this to be expanded upon**

## Logged Interactions

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Eagle's Rest

Eagle's Rest was located to the north of The Maze State's original camp and was often used as a lookout for various threats by the stronger felines of the State. The area was named for the many Bonelli's eagles that would nest there. It is still a popular place to keep lookout for felines when they travel through the maze, but many stray away from it due to it's close proximity to the State's old camp.

**More Information and Map TBA**
The Maze State Wiki

## Welcome to The Maze State's Wiki

Based in Crete, **The Maze State** is set in ancient times before Christianity and the Fall of Rome. The Minoan age is long gone, but the Maze still stands.The Great Labyrinth holds its own dark secrets. Can you feel the shaking of the ground beneath your paws? The calling of his voice? The heavy steps of something once buried deep within, returning from a long slumber...

Outside of the general rules and guidelines and the pages pertaining to the faction ranks and general gameplay information, most of the major lore updates we post on this wiki are optional aspects that you don't have to utilize in order to enjoy playing. This allows you to explore the wider lore and ongoing story without feeling required to keep up on every faction as they move forward in their own stories. Already a member? Check out our Member Pages and take the time to add your character's information there!

First time here? No worries! Check out a faction via the drop down menu... or if you're just interested in general lore check out The Maze State's page to find out what the group was named after.

The wiki is still largely under construction, so if there is anything that seems to be missing information, feel free to check out and utilize our discord server to ask any questions the wiki may lead you towards.

**The staff would like to apologize in advance for the lack of information and haphazard organization. Pages that are still being worked on will be pretty obvious. We will periodically update members to new lore as it is being completed!**

## Quick Links

Old Links (for reference as I'm working on updating the wiki
Taxiarch

**TAXIARCHS** are considered a "mainly male" rank, though similar to that of Oikos, the rank does not discriminate against any female who wishes to become one. These felines focus heavily on guarding and scouting out the maze for their state, working closely with Oikos to help them gather their materials and act as protectors if they are ambushed in the wilds of the maze. They may be focused more on military tactics and attacking, but most Taxiarchs learn basic medicine from the Oikos they work with to ensure that they can take care of their own wounds if needed. As said above, both ranks hunt together, working on the other's weak points to ensure that enough food is brought home for the State.
Archon

Leader of the Astynomia, the Archon is an NPC played by the staff of TMS. They are the strength of the Astynomia and the one that assigns each Paides to their Gymnaste to best prepare them for the rank they wish to eventually fulfill. They are the voice of the Astynomia who reports directly to the Council to inform them of the goings on within their domain. Although their word isn't law, their opinion is heavily respected by the rest of the force.

Veritus is the current leader of the Astynomia
Just the Girl

**Just the Girl** is one of the songs in the *Miss Alice is the Devil* series and one of Nova's theme songs.

## Lyrics

She's cold and she's cruel

But she knows what she's doin'

She pushed me in the pool

At our last school reunion

She laughs at my dreams

But I dream about her laughter

Strange as it seems

She's the one I'm after

'cause she's bittersweet

She knocks me off my feet

And I can't help myself

I don't want anyone else

She's a mystery

She's too much for me

But I keep comin' back for more

She's just the girl I'm lookin' for

She can't keep a secret

For more than an hour

She runs on 100 proof attitude power

And the more she ignores me

The more I adore her

What can I do?

I'd do anything for her

'cause she's bittersweet

She knocks me off my feet

And I can't help myself

I don't want anyone else

She's a mystery

She's too much for me

But I keep comin' back for more

She's just the girl I'm lookin' for

And when she sees it's me

On her caller ID

She won't pick up the phone

She'd rather be alone

But I can't give up just yet

Cause every word she's ever said

Is still ringin' in my head

Still ringin' in my head

She's cold and she's cruel

But she knows what she's doin'

Knows just what to say

So my whole day is ruined

Cause she's bittersweet

She knocks me off my feet

And I can't help myself

I don't want anyone else

She's a mystery

She's too much for me

But I keep comin' back for more

Oh, I keep comin' back for more

She's just the girl I'm lookin' for

Just the girl I'm lookin' for

Just the girl

I'm lookin' for

She's just the girl

I'm lookin' for

Just the girl

I'm lookin' for

Just the girl I'm lookin' for
The Roman Pantheon

> Disclaimer: While TMS holds connections to ancient times and the gods of both the Roman and Greek Pantheon, some stories may not match up directly with the stories of old as we have taken creative liberties to ensure the storyline of our world is it's own. Some myths may be referenced loosely while others may not hold any part to our story at all.
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Alrighty kiddos, when it comes to this section if it literally sounds like the Greek Pantheon it's because they were ripped straight from Greece but y'know, "better".

## The Divine Family

### Jupiter

King Cheetah with lightning bolt markings. He's only way better than Zeus in every way.

### Juno

Snow leopard, but with a much fluffier tail than Hera oh and also looks far more beautiful than her.

### Neptune

Still likes to be a fishing cat, but likes to be the size of a *tiger* even though it makes no sense.

### Pluto

So apparently they called Pluto Pluto in both Greek and Roman mythology so they really really didn't try that hard here guys. He's still a lion, but his flames go from his neck down to his back because he's a fucking BARBARY LION how's that Greece? How you feeling now?!

### Apollo

... just go look at his greek page. He literally didn't change at all. They didn't bother changing his name? I'm not gonna bother making two pages.

### Minerva

Also a golden maned lioness. Looks badass and gay as hell and *is* gay as hell, how's that Athena? Couldn't stay ace here!

### Diana

Bright light cream cougar, twin to Apollo. She's the ace one!

### Venus

She shows up as whatever the character in question finds most attractive. If you're ace she shows up as what you desire most when it comes to friendship. See Greece, we care about friends here!

### Mercury

Nyoom nyoom boy... who... isn't... here right now.... weird.

### Vulcan

... he seems to be an oddly familiar looking serval...

### Mulciber

Snow leopard cheetah mix, the only cat that actually looks like he's the son of the gods he was made by, but that might just be because he's found comfort outside of his appearance and actually enjoys the forge more than anything else... Greek made him too sweet and gosh darn it, we're keeping it.

### Vesta

... Honestly I have to re look at what goddess she represents because I forget

### Quirinus

Romulus reborn as a god of legend. The great and mighty creator of Rome appears as a simple lynx with glowing green eyes.

## Others

More information can be found in The Feline Pantheon
Weekly Mission list

Weekly Missions are prompts that you can complete once per week without messaging the admin team for a request. Completion of this prompt earns you both DD and AK. Upon completing for every set of ten prompts you complete, you gain bonus AK.

This list a big old tba because Dap has to come up with everything from scratch and admittedly she doesn't have the braincell currently to do that
Dakota Stanley

**Dakota Stanley** was a Vocal Adrenaline choreographer in Season One, who made his one-episode appearance in Acafellas. He was portrayed by Whit Hertford.

## Biography

### Season One

#### Acafellas

Quinn and Santana convince Rachel to tell Mr. Schuester that they need a new choreographer instead of him, due the fact that he doesn't have any professional training in dance. This is done as a plan by Sue Sylvester to take down New Directions as it is well known that he is a cruel and abusive man who has even caused his students to have complete nervous breakdowns and panic attacks. The group is shocked to find a vomiting and terrified Andrea Cohen when they arrive at Vocal Adrenaline's school, who warns them of him. The Glee Club finally catches up to Dakota after the performance of *Mercy* at Vocal Adrenaline's auditorium and he informs them that they will need $8,000 to hire him and another ten thousand if they place in the top three, and drives away in his sports car with his supermodel girlfriend.

The Glee Club and the Cheerios have a car wash and raise the money. Dakota comes and reveals that Andrea was not kidding. Within only the first five minutes of being there, he insults and alienates the entire group (with the exception of the Cheerios, telling them not to change a thing) for their imperfect physical appearance (such as Rachel having a prominent nose, Finn being tall, etc.) He tells Finn how he feels like a woodland creature compared to him and was prepared to make Mercedes and Rachel starve themselves if they wanted to stay in the club.

The group become furious with the abuse and prepares to leave. However, Rachel stops them, and then proceeds to fire Dakota on the spot, and then for good measure, insults him for being shorter than her. He leaves in a huff, and they get Will to return as their choreographer.

## Trivia

* Originally, he was to be portrayed by Cheyenne Jackson, but Cheyenne pulled out due to sickness. Cheyenne was later cast to portray another Vocal Adrenaline director, Dustin Goolsby.

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Tereos

The guards of the Astynomia (when writing their rank, if you prefer using only English, you can easily refer to them as "Guards" since that's what their job is and thus what their title is named in Ancient Greek). These felines were used to keep guard of the ***known*** entrances to the maze, and were posted there as sentries, to guide the hunters of the maze home, but also to keep the lurkers within the maze from reentering the city.
Thieves

Thieves: The most likely rank to get caught and turned into convicts, thieves tend to run through the city at night (or during the day), stealing from those that have valuables or just good food just because they can. Some of these cats do it because they were trained to do so by a human, others prefer this lifestyle over that of feeding on rats and other small prey animals in the city like normal strays. Whatever drives them, these cats are dangerous and an infestation in the city... but it doesn't mean they don't do it for a good reason. Some thieves are just trying to survive and feed their families. The most important rule for them is to not get caught.
Poker Face

**Poker Face** is a song in the *Miss Alice is the Devil* series and one of Nyx's theme songs.

## Lyrics

Mum mum mum mah

Mum mum mum mah

Mum mum mum mah

Mum mum mum mah

Mum mum mum mah

I wanna hold 'em like they do in Texas, please

Fold 'em, let 'em hit me, raise it; baby, stay with me (I love it)

Love game intuition, play the cards with spades to start

And after he's been hooked, I'll play the one that's on his heart

Oh, oh-oh, oh, oh

Oh oh oh oh, oh oh

I'll get him hot, show him what I've got

Oh, oh-oh, oh, oh

Oh oh oh oh, oh oh

I'll get him hot, show him what I've got

Can't read my, can't read my

No, he can't read my poker face

(She’s got me like nobody)

Can't read my, can't read my

No, he can't read my poker face

(She’s got me like nobody)

Po-po-po-poker face, po-po-fuck her face

(Mum mum mum mah)

Po-po-po-poker face, po-po-fuck her face

(Mum mum mum mah)

I wanna roll with him, a hard pair we will be

A little gambling is fun when you're with me (I love it)

Russian roulette is not the same without a gun

And baby, when it's love, if it's not rough, it isn't fun (fun)

Oh, oh-oh, oh, oh

Oh oh oh oh, oh oh

I'll get him hot, show him what I've got

Oh, oh-oh, oh, oh

Oh oh oh oh, oh oh

I'll get him hot, show him what I've got

Can't read my, can't read my

No, he can't read my poker face

(She’s got me like nobody)

Can't read my, can't read my

No, he can't read my poker face

(She’s got me like nobody)

Po-po-po-poker face, po-po-fuck her face

(Mum mum mum mah)

Po-po-po-poker face, po-po-fuck her face

(Mum mum mum mah)

(Mum mum mum mah)

(Mum mum mum mah)

I won't tell you that I love you

Kiss or hug you

'Cause I'm bluffin' with my muffin

I'm not lying, I'm just stunnin' with my love-glue-gunnin'

Just like a chick in the casino

Take your bank before I pay you out

I promise this, promise this

Check this hand 'cause I'm marvelous

Can't read my, can't read my

No, he can't read my poker face

(She’s got me like nobody)

Can't read my, can't read my

No, he can't read my poker face

(She’s got me like nobody)

Can't read my, can't read my

No, he can't read my poker face

(She’s got me like nobody)

Can't read my, can't read my

No, he can't read my poker face

(She’s got me like nobody)

Can't read my, can't read my

No, he can't read my poker face

(She’s got me like nobody)

Can't read my, can't read my

No, he can't read my poker face

(She’s got me like nobody)

Po-po-po-poker face, po-po-fuck her face

Po-po-po-poker face, po-po-fuck her face

(She’s got me like nobody)

Po-po-po-poker face, po-po-fuck her face

(Mum mum mum mah)

Po-po-po-poker face, po-po-fuck her face

(Mum mum mum mah)

Po-po-po-poker face, po-po-fuck her face

(Mum mum mum mah)

Po-po-po-poker face, po-po-fuck her face

(Mum mum mum mah)
Abandoned Outpost

At one point in time, this outpost must've once belonged to a thriving settlement of humans and felines alike. The mountain overlook

What must've once been a wonderful location for humans and felines alike to look over the mountains that are trapped within the great maze of Crete has since been turned into a camp for the Veridian State. During the Summer Months, when prey is plentiful, the group travels to this outpost which can only be reached by rope bridge.

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Gerousia

The **Gerousia** (γερουσία) was known as the Spartan council of elders, which was made up of men over the age of sixty. In the original Maze State, the Gerousia were considered to be the oldest convicts within the state, made up of five felines total. Of those five, *three survived the destruction of the state and are open to be player characters in the group currently.* Once those three spots are filled, I will link them below for members to check out.

These felines were the ones that knew The Maze best and could navigate it even when it was shifting and turning about. Though not as native to it as Ariadne, they were considered to be the best of the best when it came to scouting for information, and often had wisdom beyond their years when counseling both Itia and Troilus with the affairs of the state. They were highly respected individuals, though they did have their downfalls...

## TBA

Members who play older characters can have had a character that was one a Gerousia but is no longer listed as such
Zeus

Zeus is the supreme ruler of the heavens. Lord of the sky, the rain god and cloud gatherer, who wields the awful thunderbolt as a weapon far superior to that of the feline's tooth and claw, the almighty! Lightning covers his lithe body as thunderclouds gather across his nape and down his shoulders. When presenting himself to mortals, he is often shaped like a cheetah, but as many know, his form can be chaotic, shifting as it pleases to what he wants to be to get what he wants. His power is greater than all of the other divinities together, a feet that no other God can claim.

## Physical description

### Eye color

Red

> *"I am the mightiest of all! Make trail that you may know. Fasten a rope of gold to heaven and lay hold, every god and goddess. You could not drag me down, but if I wished to drag you down, then I would. I would bind all to me and hang it by the air, yes, the very earth and sea, too."*
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Being the strongest means that you are often the most arrogant, and in most regards Zeus is no exception. Despite his strength though, he is not omnipotent or omniscient. He can be opposed and he most assuredly can be deceived. It is whispered that Fate holds more power than he, though whether that is true is up for question more often than not, as fate is never seen and is only ever present in the lives of mortals.

He has fallen in love with many a common person, feline, and god(des), descending into all manner of tricks to hide his infidelity from his wife, who by all accounts is fully aware of her husband's deeds despite everything. In most human contexts, current Greeks do not like the amount of infidelity their God has shown others, yet for the common feline, this is acceptable and by all accounts not seen as infidelity as polyamory most assuredly exists in these times, and many see that the problem is less the fact that Zeus has a love of others and more that he isn't honest with his dearest wife about his intentions.

## Worship

Zeus is lucky enough to have the most shrines for him across all of Crete and it is often thought that if lightning strikes while you are in his temples he has granted you his boon. Zeus is widely sought out for in the manner of life, love, and power as he most assuredly has gathered much of it over the years. While it isn't entirely certain what he likes or how he likes to be addressed, he most assuredly is a god who prefers grand gestures over that of small offerings.

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## TMS Lore

Zeus is mostly uncaring towards the lives of those in the maze as it is thought that he cannot see it, almost as if a blind spot has been cast upon his vision any time it comes into play in the world at large.

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Dikasts

**DIKASTS** are male while Heliasts are female. The two ranks make up a singular position of Judge and Jury when any law is broken within the State. There are six felines in total, three males and three females, that make up this council that works together to ensure that order is kept within the group. They also listen to small disputes and help ensure that justice is kept. Currently this rank is closed, but will be open for tryouts when the staff thinks it's best to do so.
Percius

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Percius is owned by the Maze State and cannot be used in anything that does not relate to TMS.

If you want your character hold any kind of relationship to Percius, feel free to message the staff via discord or group note and we can confirm if it can be added to her interactions listed below.

## Character uses

**What Percius Will Do**

Complain about how he's getting too old to keep up with the youngsters

Work with others to ensure they are successful

Enjoy a quiet night out with his friends or family

Be the voice of reason for your character

Keep an even tone even when he's angry

**What Percius Won't Do**

Fight with other characters
Act like a child
Actively work against your character
Be seen at symposiums getting drunk

## Personality & Biography

### Personality

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Melancholic - Repressed - Vague - Amiable - Mellow - Chivalrous - Stern - Solid

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Percius's personality doesn't shine quite like the other members on the council, especially since most other members of the cast are relatively loud and in the forefront of everybody's minds. However, if there is one thing most felines can agree on, it's the fact that Percius rarely denies others when they are in need of help or need somebody to go to. He may not be the best spokes person in a room of politicians, but he's the one that everybody feels they can rely on, even if he's a bit too vague and indirect with his promises.

Overall, he's a relatively lax character that is enjoying the final years of his position, hoping that retirement is soon around the corner.

### Background Information

Percius was an Olympian long before he was a member of the council, though he's held the position for around five or six years now without much issue. He and his mate, Delphi, are pretty well known within the city, even though Percius' is mainly known as "Delphi's mate". He's had a pretty nice life up until this point, though in his younger years (before becoming an Olympian) he fought as a member of the Knossos army, which is where he got his scare.
He has only had one litter with his mate... and they don't often like to talk about it.
Sea

The oldest of Gaia and Sky's many children, Sea is actually made up of two beings; Oceanus and Tethys. The twins control both fresh and salt water and together are thought to be favored by Sky because of their playful and mischievous demeanor.

Tethys is often portrayed as being the more sensible side of the two gods, as lakes and ponds tend to be much calmer than the high seas on a stormy night. Her wrath is considered to be more controlled over that of her brother's, who can bring forth terrible destruction at will.

## Rippling Tides

> *"Wrapping around their mother, the Ocean would vow to protect the beings created with his own life if he had to**."***
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As the eldest created from the clouds on Sky's pelt and given life from Gaia's soil and rock, Oceanus and Tethys began their life as one being, and have always been connected with their twined souls. They are two souls with very distinct personalities trapped within the same body.

Salt often lies heavily on the breath of Oceanus when he appears, as the more playful of the two, he often shifts his forms and is much more wavy in appearance than his calmer, more sensible sister. He is a deeper, stronger blue coloration and the fish upon his pelt tend to be much more active than the slow moving form of his sister. He is the more active of the two beings, and is often considered to be the main protector of the world. The river Styx is technically under his realm and he is thought to be the god that takes a feline to his mother upon death.

## Lore

Oceanus is also considered to be a god of Bounty similar to that of his mother, Gaia, and is also seen as a god of travel, as water can go and fit into whatever it pleases, but also because the seas are a predominant way for cats to travel off of the island of Crete.

Tethys however is seen as a god of cleanliness and good fortune, as most lakes and rivers that are found outside of the maze are seen to be clear and easy to see through.

The fallen lake is thought to be a lake that was originally taken care of by Tethys herself until Night under Chaos's guidance corrupted it and pushed it into the maze for the Minotaur to drink from.

More Storys / Concepts TBA as our Lore Moderator currently hasn't had a chance to get to this section of the group!

## Logged Interactions

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Jupiter

Similar to Zeus in every single way, Jupiter is the God of the heavens within the Roman Pantheon. When he so chooses to meet with his followers, he shows himself as a king cheetah with thunderbolt markings down his sides and a trail of clouds following behind his tail. He is, in every sense of the word, just as arrogant and full of contempt as his Greek counterpart. However, the largest difference between Jupiter and Zeus is the way that the Fates hold strength over Zeus.

Jupiter cannot be controlled by any one soul, not even Fate is able to stop him in his might.

## Physical description

### Eye color

Red

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Having all the power of the Gods is a heavy burden, and much like how Hades is seen as the King of the Underworld and Death, Jupiter is the King of the Earth and Life, and as such holds a much more similar demeanor to that of the Greek God of the Underworld over that of the destructive Thunder God.

Unlike his Greek counterpart, he is far more loyal to his wife, and in most tales he is not seen as taking on multiple lovers as Zeus is.

## Worship

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## TMS Lore

Despite what some felines may tell you, the Greek and Roman pantheons are *not* the same felines. They are, however, born from similar stories and families, and as such hold similar markings and similar demeanors to each other. It is often said that Zeus and Jupiter are brothers, as the felines who do not believe in the great stories of the Greeks and Romans are capable of seeing the crossover between the two creations. That does not, however, stop the average Greek from trying to disprove the average Roman and vice versa (if they are capable of understanding one another).

## Logged Interactions

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Ecclesia

In Ancient Athens, the name of the general assembly of the city was known as the **Ecclasia**. However, the members of the Veridian State agreed that their leader should be named as such, as they are the feline that speaks with the authority, heart, and minds of the State. They often take time to know everyone, and will always hold an assembly before making choices to ensure that the group as a whole is being
listened to. The Ecclesia must understand that actions are important,
but they must always be informed choices that are made. The Ecclesia is an NPC played by the staff.
Legatus

A Legatus is a high-ranking Roman military officer in the Roman Army and is considered to be the equivalent to a high ranking general officer in more modern terms. During the timeframe of TMS, the Legatus (or legate in English) is a feline who delegates power within the Roman Army's main structure. They hold power over their legion, but are often seen as a delegate of authority (aka a mouthpiece) to the Roman Consul.

The Legatus delegates duties to his commanding staff, who then carry out the orders. They are considered to hold one of the most respected ranks in Rome as they were drawn from among the senatorial class of Rome. The type of legatus that is in control of the Roman outreach in Crete is a Legatus Legionis, who is an ex-praetor (citation from hound needed) who was given command of one of Rome's elite legiions.

A legatus was entitled to lictors, (citation still needed) who carried out punishments.

Old Entry:

The **Legate** is the current leader of the Roman Legion that is occupying Crete, who happens to report back to Rome and the Consuls between battles. They are the main tactician of the army and will always march at the front of the line, slightly ahead of the signifer when heading out to battle or traveling. This character is an NPC mission giver for the Roman Army faction.
Juno

The chief goddess and female counterpart of Jupiter, closely resembling the Greek Goddess, Hera. With Jupiter and Minerva, she was a member of the Capitoline triad of deities traditionally introduced. Juno is connected with all aspects of the life of women, most particularly married life.

## Physical description

### Eye color

Green

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## Worship

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## Logged Interactions

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Daily Mission List

**Daily Missions** can be completed once a day or you can submit 7 at once and wait a week before you submit again. They are the "easiest" missions to complete. Daily missions require a fully colored head shot or 200 words of writing, and awards you **2 AK.** If you submit 7 submissions in a row for a full week, you get **14 AK** and can't complete any more prompts until a week has passed. If you completely more than the requirement for the submission, you are given more AK for your efforts.

## About

These missions generally involve simple tasks that need to be done often: hunting, training, looking after cubs, maybe showing somebody around, etc. If you want a daily mission that is based on your character's rank, they are also listed below. Make sure to choose missions that fit well with your character or can be done by your character. Cubs shouldn't be going out to hunt in the maze, but they *can* pretend to hunt.

Daily missions are considered to be generic and can have a habit of repeating themselves, so it's recommended that you do this when you're looking for a small thing to draw but don't necessarily have the time to complete a full prompt. We don't want you getting burned out on these missions, but we also can't write up a different one each and every time you request one.

Originally, the admins would let you get a daily mission once every three days, but because we have the wiki and a full list of the Daily Missions is now listed here, you can choose to submit one mission per day for extra AK and DD.

## General Missions

Generic missions that can be done by anybody.

* Where do you live / show us your current home
* Show us your parents, a caretaker, or somebody who helped raise you
* What's stories were you told when you were younger
* Does anybody scare you?
* What's your biggest fear?
* What do you want most?
* If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
* Is there anybody special in your life?
* Do you have any crushes/squishes?

## Rank Missions

Note: Current Work in Progress. I have only written missions for ranks that currently have members in them.

Personal Reference: Ranks that Currently have members that should have missions:
The Greek Pantheon

> Disclaimer: While TMS holds connections to ancient times and the gods of both the Roman and Greek Pantheon, some stories may not match up directly with the stories of old as we have taken creative liberties to ensure the storyline of our world is it's own. Some myths may be referenced loosely while others may not hold any part to our story at all.
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## The Olympians

### Zeus

Some greek info

What the cats see

### Hera

Some greek info

What the cats see

### Poseidon

Some greek info

What the cats see

### Demeter

Some greek info

What the cats see

### Athena

Some greek info

What the cats see

### Apollo

Some greek info

What the cats see

### Artemis

Some greek info

What the cats see

### Ares

Some greek info

What the cats see

### Aphrodite

Some greek info

What the cats see

### Hephaestus

Some greek info

What the cats see

### Hermes

Fast cheetah go nyoom, thought to be a child of Time

### Dionysus

Fat happy Pallas Cat mix who just really enjoys drinking wine and partying.

### Hades

Skull for a face, flames for a mane, bright eyes that burrow into your very soul. Appears often as a lion mix of some sort, though it's hard to really pin down what he is due to the flames.

## Others

More information can be found in The Feline Pantheon
Euphranor

Played by marinedoq

## Staff Updates

A comprehensive list of updates and stats for the character updated by the staff of TMS.

### Known Rumors

For members who may know Euphranor, there are rumors that his heart lies somewhere in the maze, as it has been noted that he has entered into the labyrinth alone at least once. Some felines believe he sleep walks, as if possessed by another feline, dragging him deeper into the darkness.

Euphranor is seen as a competent Gymnaste by Veritus, and there is little surprise that he holds some form of persuasion over the serval Archon, though he doesn't always trust the hybrid's motives.

Something larger than life seems to cling to him, though no felines can fully express the feeling that they have when around him... almost as if he is longing to be released from a heavy duty...

### Missions Completed:

Conversations in the Dark

Atlas' Calling

I'm Breathing

### HADES Statistics

Fights: 0

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Ilarch

Ilarch: In ancient Greek times, the Ilarch was in charge of the hippeis. In TMS, the Ilarch is compromised of a few high ranking felines that are in charge of the Hippeis and the Hoplites (partially to keep from having twenty ranks that fulfill similar roles, and partially for the sake of simplicity). Currently this rank, similar to kosmetes, is closed and will open via try-outs once the group gets it's feet on the ground and the staff feels it is appropriate to do so.
Pets

From rags to riches, it's not hard for anybody to pick up a feline and claim them as a pet. These felines live lives in general comfort and care, and often find it much better to stay beside their masters than travel out on their own. Though the type of pet can range, as can the class of the human that claims them, all can claim that they're at least loved by somebody.
Pais

Roughly translating to children in English, Pais are the city's cubs and young felines that are still being house trained by humans and their parents alike. They normally graduate up to the position of tsiraki at around six months to a year depending on how ready the child is to move up in the ranks. Some felines will move into their desired rank while others will have to complete training as a Tsiraki to move forward.