Questions

[kipp]

Hi there! Kipp here!

I was just going to ask these down in the chat, but I have several questions, so here goes:

I'm writing a profile for a rider currently (hopefully she'll make the cut, hee hee).

What are the different jobs in a squad of riders? Do I need to go ahead and choose one for my character, or will that be determined after we get to know her?

Also, what era weaponry are we using? Bows and swords? Guns and knives? Or are the simourv really the only weapons?

Also, do simourv use saddles of any kind? I've been reading through and it seems they don't, but I just wanted to be sure.

Sooooo... yeah! I think that's it. Thanks so much! (And again. The information already provided is truly fantastic. I have never seen so informative a board. I've enjoyed it thoroughly.)

[Kilnarak]

Am not a mod person, but I can kinda answer some? Hope I'm not stepping outta my bounds here.

There are a couple squad positions open, you can check 'em in the Squads topic under Records. There are three Guardrider openings: Sayaie Day or Night Watch, and Chydyn Day Watch. The Northern Sweeprider is also open. And there is one Searchrider spot open, which you could pick up along with one of the other two if you wanted.

Weaponry I think is bows, swords, spears, etc. I don't think anyone has the technology for guns anymore - I'm not real sure, maybe there would still be some antiques from the landing? I'd ask Bre, 'though.

Annnd most of us have been writing that the simourv have riding harnesses, for their riders to hang onto.

[kipp]

Ah, brilliant! Thanks!

[Bre]

How squads works really depends on their captain, who is obviously in charge. Sometimes the day watch and night watch are sent out for a two or three day shift at their location, taking turns on watch. Other times each person holds a one day shift. It's up to the captain to organize. Sweep squads simply make daily sweeps.

There are limited metallic resources for guns and no way to refine/find other needed materials for them to function. In all technicality, laser weaponry has probably been invented somewhere in the universe at this point. However, after two generations, Pohono has much lower technology. It's swords, bows, knives, spears, and the like, all of which riders are trained to use. Simourvs are the only real defense against the plated, whale-sized koxi.

Riders use a riding harness with straps to attach themselves to their simourvs, though some ride without them often enough.

P.S. Generally, unless you're absolutely sure about every, Killy, you should probably let staff answer.