Salsola - Stables
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Salsola's horses are organized in specific groups in order to have the best cohesion of personalities. There is a hierarchy within these “herds” as well, though this is often regulated by its keepers to prevent serious infighting or damage from aggression. Stallions are especially given more discipline in terms of their training and use.
1. The Barns
![]() The original barn constructed by some of the founding members of Salsola, Marrgerd is home to the majority of Salsola’s communal horses as well as nearly the entirety of of the kingdom’s livestock. Closer to The Ruins, this building is well-hidden from natural overgrowth despite its prime location. Horses located here are among the most well trained and experienced with riders. Privately owned horses are occasionally housed in spare stalls, if there is no suitable accommodation for them nearer to their owner’s residence. Tarat? (the Slave of the Hoof) can often be found here cleaning tack and grooming communal animals, unless he is required at Grimrun. |
![]() Acting as the heart of the Pauson Breeding Program, and based upon the design of an older building replaced in the process of original construction, this barn is much larger than its older companion. Only equines are housed in Grimrun, and here the authority of the Equiniest and their Vaqueros is all but law — these horses are considerably extremely valuable to the pack, and have more restrictions when it comes to member use. All horses stabled here are in use (in one way or another) for the breeding program, and as such most of the mares are either pregnant/have a foal at foot, and not suitable to ride. Select ungelded stallions are kept as studs, should their bloodlines, physical endowments and temperaments lead them to be suitable for the task. Behind dense forest growth and the thick wooden doors of Grimrun, Salsola is quietly developing its own breed of horse - one of the first of the new age in Nova Scotia since the fall of humankind. |
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2. Horses
![]() Relevant Photograph The advancement of civilization is said to be integral to the introduction and use of the horse, and the gentrified kingdom of Salsola has adopted this stance heartily. Horses have been traded, captured, and raised by the Thistle Kingdom since its inception, often seen as a mark of wealth, rank and status. It is for this reason that gifting horses has remained a popular tradition amongst members, some of whom even do so to the general pack itself. Beyond those horses owned directly by Salsola or its members, the pack shares the rights to a great number of wild roaming horses with neighboring coyote clan Inferni. Known as the Drifter Bay Herds, many of these horses were seized and turned loose in the aftermath of the Boreas Conflict. Their steadiness in number has become a dependable source of wealth for both the Thistle Kingdom and their coyote allies, furthering the equine prevalence that is a staple of Salsolan culture. |
2.1 Member Use |
Any Family-ranked member or above is permitted to use communal horses for their own personal use1. This could be for something as simple as a pleasure ride or as long-term as an extended trip to the Outpost/a lengthy infiltration beyond the borders. There is no required protocol for an individual using a communal horse, though letting the Slave of the Hoof know of their absence is usually a good idea. There are several types of tack available for members who do not have their own, though this is largely very basic and rustic — a few notable saddles claimed as spoils are often the first to go when horses are being used. Though by and large a “first come first serve” basis exists, there are undoubtedly favored animals and higher-ranking members may not be so pleased about not getting to use their favorite horse. A character should consider their intended use of the horse when choosing which one to take, as taking a hot-blooded cavalry horse to drag logs is not an especially good use of their skills. The Slave of the Hoof will gladly point out these specifics when asked, and can help direct members to a horse that best suits their purpose (or riding level). Assumed information given from the Slave of the Hoof is perfectly fine, and will show that your character has used some intuition in selecting their temporary steed. |
2.2 Training |
2.3 Breeding |
![]() Relevant Photograph A several-year ongoing project begun in 2012 and spearheaded by Boss Salvia Eternity to develop a distinctive, hardy Northern breed, the Pauson horse is Salsola’s unique creation. Noted for their pale mane and tails, dappled coats, enhanced agility and sturdy footing, these valuable animals are the pride of the Thistle Kingdom. Duis eget auctor dui. Nulla facilisi. Proin tempus, nisi id faucibus facilisis, ante diam varius ipsum, eget posuere metus erat vel lorem. Curabitur condimentum luctus neque, vitae viverra nisl posuere id. Etiam sed neque sit amet ipsum faucibus facilisis eget ut justo. Duis sollicitudin urna in sem interdum, eget facilisis est facilisis. Donec quis sem ut arcu vehicula pellentesque. Suspendisse non lectus ac eros congue rutrum nec id elit. Aenean vehicula cursus tortor. Ut in commodo metus. Morbi sem justo, blandit vitae consectetur id, consequat at nisl. Aenean dignissim, odio volutpat facilisis iaculis, velit erat lobortis purus, et tempor mi dui quis dolor. |
3. Livestock
For as long as Salsola has coveted horses, it has also kept livestock. The ability to raise a sustainable source of food and raw materials helped Salsola in establishing supplies for its trade routes, as well as allowing for a larger stable population of Luperci within the territory itself. The development of a rural agricultural lifestyle has allowed for many Salsolans to spend the time that they would otherwise had spent hunting for their meals instead honing specialisations in skill and craft.
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4. Trade
Trade notations are located with each animal, though for specific questions regarding the use of animals please contact the Salsola Leadership. Beyond live animals, the barns of Salsola help to provide a variety of goods including meats, wool, leather, and feathers. These supplies are often transported to the Goods Storage by helpful members (especially those wanting a first-choice when it comes to these materials). |
1 It is worth noting that because Salsola values its horses as a show of wealth and quality, how a member treats and uses an animal will reflect back onto said person. Damage done to a communal horse in the care of a rider will reflect directly back upon said rider, and may result in IC consequences.. ⇑