Sounds of the beating drum could be heard from miles around, dauntlessly it boomed. Through the tress, through the mountains, and onto the plains where the buffalo roam -- into each pair of ears that poised its presence within the near distance of the tribe's camp. The rhythm and was tone was distinct. Almost anyone could tell the instrument had been fashioned from that of a buffalo hide, as expected the impact against the surface would cause a rumbling vibration through the rest of its captivity before finally echoing through the air. And as it rang, as it pounded, against that hide, most indefinitely the energy would spark something throughout the territory. It was clear as the tension through the distance built, and everything grew silent after anything that valued it's life quickly took to hiding deep in the safety of the forest in quiet hopes the spirits would spare them through another day, and war. It is here that the two-legged have become abundant, as the land provides them with things they believe they need, to meet their complex demands of their own lives. The forest itself seemed to watch as the settlers moved into the land, watched as their numbers grew inside its own realms. They lived differently than the others already settled, destroying precious trees to build houses, fences, and an array of structures. You could crisply still catch ear of the booming drums, as you waited for it to begin. You have chosen your side, now let the war rage on.
Welcome to the Hit The Drum roleplay! Here, you will be able to take on the role of a horse in the wild west. It's the 19th century in Yellowstone National Park, the world is still vast and undiscovered to the makings of the white men, until now that is. Settlers have made their way into the area, invading the likes of the Lakota tribe's land. Of course things didn't start to boil immediately, not until the first railroad was built. The tribe has become unhappy with their actions, as now a metal set of train tracks right through the center of their land. Buffalo of the plains have become unable to cross the tracks, therefore this had interrupted their ways of hunting the greatly hooved beasts. A war has surfaced, and both sides are ready to battle with readied weapons.
In this roleplay, YOU are the horse. Of course both sides have great use for them in this time, whether it be for the settlers and their army, or the natives. There also lies a herd safe inside the mountains, wild mustangs of the west. They've been caught in the cross-fire of the mishap of the fight, and now their land has become the battle grounds for the events to unfold upon. You may choose to side with either parties of the war, or choose the path of freedom and run along with the wild herd. Choose your side, and let the battle begin.
Settlers and the army[US] - Most horses within the settlements have been called to the use of the army for the war. Most of them has been prepped for the war with the various trainings and exercise, and will now be used in the lines of war. Some, have been left behind to finish training and will be used in further battles. Any surviving horses will be re-used, while injured mounts will be either released into the wilderness to try and survive on their own, or shot to the head with a single blowing death. The army is harsh, strict, and will not tolerate trouble horses. Beware.
Wild - Basking in the likes of freedom among the land, the herd is pretty much explainable. Although, as war has begun, their world has been turned upside down. Shots, bangs, and roaring masses of warriors from both ends have flooded over the country side, and they've been forced to keep on the constant alert and travel at a tiring rate to different areas. Confusion and fear controls them. They run the risk of being captured from either side and directly being thrown into the folds of war. Injury can almost always result in death. Take care of yourself.
Lakota Tribe[Native] - Horses here are usually corralled near the tribe, and cared for by the majority of it's people. The natives are a bit more gentle with their mounts, and even take the time to paint them in the colors of war. Their riders fight with arrows and tomahawks, which means they are more exposed to injury. The tribe cares for injured mounts, and do their best to restore them to full health.
1 - Follow the basic rules of all roleplays(No Bob-modding, powerplaying, etc etc).
2 - Keep things realistic. No horns, wings, powers, and so on.
3 - Fighting and battling other characters is allowed, although make sure it is kept between characters, not the roleplayers.
4 - No killing another character without their permission.
5 - Do not jump farther into the roleplay without the others. Events and time of day will be regularly updated accordingly.
6 - Be respectful.
7 - Use some sort of bracket, braces, or parenthesis for out of character(OOC) chatter.
8 - This is a roleplay, which means you, well, ROLEPLAY. Please keep your posts to the minimum of a paragraph(5-7 Sentences). Detail is encouraged.
9 - And lastly, HAVE FUN.
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Although I would like to point this out, in the 19th Century, booms are not used by the army. This is the west, strictly gun fire and RARELY old-fashioned canons that do not really...explode. )
