──── // ❝ discussion & forms ❞ // ──

[azhefa.]

this is the place for forms and discussion for the hiraeth roleplay.

please read all of the rules on the roleplay thread, i can't stress this enough!
i know it's quite a long read, but all the info is there for a reason.

if you're wanting to do your own genetics, check out my guide!
i'm still willing to help out with them in any way i can so feel free to message me about them

check out this amazing horse color chart by majnouna!
it's so well done and can be really useful in deciding colors for characters or figuring out what color the horse is in the picture you found
it hasn't been updated since it's been posted, but it's still really useful regardless c:




if you're unable to make a form [or just lazy lol] here's a basic form you can use, be sure to fill it out correctly:


for colts: [feel free to edit, foal pictures only for those under a year old]


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    [left][img]picture-here[/img]
[size=85][b][color=#125BA6]name;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]make sure it's not taken[/color]
[b][color=#125BA6]meaning;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]optional[/color]
[b][color=#125BA6]nickname;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]make sure it's not taken[/color]
[b][color=#125BA6]age;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]see rules for limit[/color]
[b][color=#125BA6]gender;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]colt[/color]
[b][color=#125BA6]breed;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]see rules for limit[/color]

[b][color=#125BA6]rank;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]all start as bachelor until they gain fillies[/color]
[b][color=#125BA6]lead filly;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]name[/color]
[b][color=#125BA6]fillies;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]name[/color]
[color=transparent]xx[/color][color=#404040]name[/color]
[color=transparent]xx[/color][color=#404040]name[/color]
[b][color=#125BA6]foals;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]name[/color]
[color=transparent]xx[/color][color=#404040]name[/color]
[color=transparent]xx[/color][color=#404040]name[/color]

[b][color=#125BA6]genetics;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]optional, pm me if you need help[/color]
[b][color=#125BA6]eyes;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]realistic only[/color]
[b][color=#125BA6]coat;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]realistic only[/color]
[b][color=#125BA6]height;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]pm me if you need help[/color]

[b][color=#125BA6]personality;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]no meet me/rp out[/color]
[b][color=#125BA6]history;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]optional, but useful[/color]
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form for the fillies: [feel free to edit, foal pictures only for those under a year old]


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[left][img]picture-here[/img]
[size=85][b][color=#C76172]name;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]make sure it's not taken[/color]
[b][color=#C76172]nickname;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]make sure it's not taken[/color]
[b][color=#C76172]meaning;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]optional[/color]
[b][color=#C76172]age;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]see rules for limits[/color]
[b][color=#C76172]gender;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]filly[/color]
[b][color=#C76172]breed;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]see rules for limits[/color]

[b][color=#C76172]rank;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]all start as loners[/color]
[b][color=#C76172]status;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]heat stage or pregnancy[/color]
[b][color=#C76172]herd;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]colt's name, for later[/color]
[strike][b][color=#C76172]fillies;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]name[/color]
[color=transparent]xx[/color][color=#404040]name[/color]
[color=transparent]xx[/color][color=#404040]name[/color]
[b][color=#C76172]colts;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]name[/color]
[color=transparent]xx[/color][color=#404040]name[/color]
[color=transparent]xx[/color][color=#404040]name[/color][/strike]

[b][color=#C76172]genetics;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]optional, pm if you need help[/color]
[b][color=#C76172]eyes;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]realistic only[/color]
[b][color=#C76172]coat;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]realistic only[/color]
[b][color=#C76172]height;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]pm me if you need help[/color]

[b][color=#C76172]personality;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]no meet me/rp out[/color]
[b][color=#C76172]history;[/color][/b] [color=#404040]optional, but useful[/color]
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[most of this is general knowledge, not edited for this rp's age limits so keep that in mind]


• a herd of horses is also known as a band or a harem; a band consists of 2-20 mares, their foals/yearlings, and a single stallion. often times younger bachelors will shadow a larger herd, either just to observe and learn, or to try an mate with/steal mares from the stallion when he is not looking. some stallions will allow younger males to shadow their herds, though if they are caught trying to mate/steal any of his mares they will be chased off.
  
  
• the dominant stallion is not actually in control of the herd, contrary to popular belief. he does not lead the herd to new locations, and he does not control the mares' within his herd. the dominant stallions' job is to protect the herd; to keep them away from predators, humans, and rival stallions. if danger arises he may try to attack a predator or lone human, though if it is, say, a group of wolves or a group of humans/much older stallion, he will attempt to snake the herd away from danger. a band stallion breeds with all his mares, and chases out any colts by the age of two-three, and any fillies by their first heat cycle to prevent inbreeding. a stallion will rarely accept another stallions' colts; he will often kill the colt or chase it away from his herd, however fillies will be seen as an investment, for when they grow they can produce him foals as well. once colts are about a year old, their father will begin to show them how to fight and snake, though ultimately have little time and emotions to spare for any of their foals. when the lead mare decides to move the herd, the dominant stallion will sweep around the sides and back of the herd in a constant motion, keeping the mares and foals in a tight group behind the lead mare as they move. if a dominant stallion is challenged by another stallion, there will be a short fight in which both males will scream, bite, and kick at each other, however they don't cause major injuries to one another- they will draw blood perhaps, but no really bad wounds. after a few minutes, one stallion will give up, and the loser will forfeit his entire herd, giving it to the winning stallion. during winter, stallions' are calmer, saving energy to look for food and such. they generally ignore each other, letting rival stallions and herds go in peace, however they will fight over the better grazing locations and un-frozen water sources.
  
  
• the lead mare. the dominant mare. she is the boss- what she says goes, it is her herd. the lead mare is never just the stallions' favorite- the lead mare is the oldest, wisest, and most dominant mare in the herd. the dominant mare takes the herd to new meadows and water sources, takes lead during any kind of movement- be it running from danger or just moving to new grazing locations. she is the most respected horse out of the herd, and gets what she wants when she wants. the lead mare position is claimed through establishing a dominance hierarchy - through challenging the other mares and making yourself lead. mares do not get violent, however. their fights do not last very long- they nip and squeal at each other until, after a short time, one backs down. usually the younger horse. if another mare, foal, or yearling in the herd is being annoying/troublesome/disrespectful, the lead mare will chase said horse out of the herd. they will have to linger on the edge of the herd until the lead mare decides to them back in, and if she does not, they will be snaked away by the lead. the stallion has no say in this- if the lead decides to remove a horse from the herd, he must let her. the lead mare may also snake the stallion himself out of the herd if he is incapable, inexperienced, cocky, or disrespectful- he will not be allowed back into the herd unless the lead mare decides to bring him back. if she does not, the lead mare will chase the stallion away and take the herd to find a new stallion by calling out to nearby stallions. the band stallion may try to fight for his herd back, but if he loses, that's that. take note, when a lead mare is decided, most of the herd almost act like sheep, they follow their leader, they do not question her, if she wants to run them all off a cliff, they will all run off a cliff with her, that is the loyalty and respect of a horse, they obey their lead without question. (a mare won't run her herd of a cliff just to clear that up... unless they are being chased and the cliff is the only escape.. horses often loose their brain when being chased)
  
  
• snaking. mares do not get upset just because a stallion snaked them; they may be a bit grumpy about being disturbed in such a manner, but will calm down quickly. the act of snaking is when a horse lowers their head and neck, pinning their ears back, and nips at another horses' heels/haunches/back legs to drive them in the direction they want the horse to go. when stallions snake mares into their herds, the mare may protest and run for a short time, but unless the stallion is six years or younger, will give up rather quickly and go where the stallion directs.
  
  
• a bachelor band is a group of stallions without any mares; they group up to survive winter, and the older stallions of the bunch will often help teach the younger stallions to fight/snake/keep a herd. a bachelor band works much like a normal herd- there is a stallion who is older than the rest who leads the bunch, and the rest just follow as if he were their lead mare.
  
  
• oftentimes a group of young bachelors will gang up on a band stallion and attempt to steal his herd- if they succeed, which yes can happen, the stallions will fight among themselves until just one is left, and that stallion with become the new dominant stallion. the others stallions may decide to trail the herd to try again. if the lead mare does not like the wining stallion[she thinks he is too young/cocky/rude, ect.] she will chase him out and call for an older stallion to come and take the herd.
  
  
• the mare reproductive cycle is pretty straight forward- once pregnant, a mare will carry her foal for 11 months, until full-term, then depart from the herd to give birth. the herd will wait for her to return, generally it only takes a few hours. normally just one foal is born; twins are rare, and if twins are born, it is unlikely that all three horses will survive. mares allow their foals to nurse for up to a year, though generally wean them at about six months.
  
  
• the estrous cycle - 'heat', occurs roughly every 20-22 days, and lasts for just a few days, at which point they cycle through four stages of heat. during winter, mares do not go into heat at all. after giving birth, a mare will go back into her heat cycle one to two weeks after the birth, allowing her to be covered again.
  
  stage one - the mare is uninterested and probably won't allow a stallion to cover her, though will probably still join a herd without much trouble.
  stage two - the mare is still pretty uninterested and probably won't breed, though will not protest as much to joining a herd.
  stage three - the mare is growing interested in the stallion, and will probably allow him to cover her. she will a join a herd without trouble.
  stage four - the mare is very interested in the stallion, and will always accept being covered, no matter who the stallion is, even if it isn't her band stallion. she is desperate.
  
  
• horse heights are measured by 'hands' [also 'h' or 'hh'] which are 4 inches per hand and are measured from the ground to their withers, the slight hump at the base of their mane. most horses are around 15 hands while ponies are often 14 hands or below. a hand isn't like a normal 10 point system [ex. .8, .9, 1.0], instead they use a 4 point system where the units go up to only .3 before rolling over to a whole number. there is no such thing as 15.5hh or 15.8hh, there's only 3 decimal points before a whole number. example: 15hh, 15.1hh, 15.2hh, 15.3hh, and then 16hh.
  
  © credit to evix/chemical for the info i borrowed and edited

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name; atreus
meaning; fearless
age; 3-years-old
gender; colt
breed; friesian/percheron

rank; bachelor
status; fertile
lead; x
mares; x
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foals; x
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genetics; Ee aa nPrl
eyes; copper
coat; true black
height; 17hh [full grown]

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fore by his sire when he turned two. he joined the bachelors, but was the only o
ne left from that group when things got worse. now that all the adults are gone,
atreus is the oldest and feels it's his job to teach the younger colts how to behav
e. it's hard work, but he's living for it. he feels powerful and believes he can rule
the valley. he's a stubborn and possessive colt, wanting all the fillies for himself,
though that's what instinct tells him to do. he's quite nice to the fillies, working
his charm while also chasing off other colts who want to try and challenge him.

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name; eos
meaning; goddess of dawn
age; 2-years-old
gender; filly
breed; andalusian cross

rank; loner
status; heat 2
stallion; none
fillies; x
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colts; x
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genetics; Ee AA GG
eyes; brown
coat; dapple grey
height; 15.3hh [16.2hh]

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the sickness didn't really affect eos as much as it did others int the valley, her m
other had died the month before and her sire had always been rather disinterest
ed in his foals so his death wasn't much of a change. she had been the oldest fill
y in her birth herd and the only foal to actually survive since the others were to
o young and needed the milk their mother's had. eos is quite a calm filly with a
good head and mild temperament, mature beyond her years from caring for her
siblings. she has recently started her first heat and is ready to become a mother,
though she's unsure about the colts since they're all still so young and immature.

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name; eirene
meaning; goddess of peace
age; 1 year, 10 months
gender; filly
breed; thoroughbred cross

rank; loner
status; too young
stallion; none
fillies; x
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colts; x
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genetics; ee Aa
eyes; brown
coat; chestnut/red
height; 15.2hh [16.3hh]

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ed her mother even though she was pretty much ignored during the last few mo
nths since gaining a new little brother. at least she had her twin to keep her co
mpany. enyo didn't seem fazed by their mother's death, but the darker twin had
always been at odds with their dam. eirene is a sweetheart, playful and talkativ
e which her twin doesn't seem fond of since she prefers silence. it'll be a few m
onths until she goes into her first heat, but she's already excited for the future,
always wanting foals, though she'll have to settle for just a colt than a stallion.

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name; enyo
meaning; goddess of war
age; 1 year, 10 months
gender; filly
breed; thoroughbred cross

rank; loner
status; too young
stallion; none
fillies; x
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colts; x
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genetics; EE AA
eyes; brown
coat; seal bay
height; 16hh [17hh]

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enyo wasn't really fazed by the death of her mother and other adults, though sh
e was quite upset when the young stallion she had been planning on joining cau
ght the sickness and died. he had only been four, but it still got him. enyo had b
een smitten to the grey stud as a yearling and had only a few months left befor
e she could join him, but it didn't work out. now she's stuck with her twin and o
ther youngsters, unsure if she'll find another stud like the one before. all the yo
ung colts running around seem immature and rather dull, perhaps she'll start he
r own herd without one. maybe when she's older, no one would follow her now.

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future foals

[Stripe12]

name; Enterprise
meaning; optional
nickname; Enter
age; 29 months
gender; colt
breed; American painted horse

rank; Bachelor
lead filly; To be decided
fillies; None yet
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foals; None yet
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genetics; Optional
eyes; Black
coat; White with brown splashes
height; 15.1, 16.3 HH (Full grown)

Personality; Enterprise is a charming male. He is sweet to every female he meets and won't hesitate to help one out. He has a high tolerance for foals and can't wait to be a father. However, his attitude towards other stallions is very different. He is generally hostile towards them and won't think twice about trying to run them off his turf.

[Stripe12]

name; Rose
nickname; Rosy
meaning; optional
age; One year three months
gender; filly
breed; Lipizzan

rank; all start as loners
status; Too young
herd; colt's name, for later
fillies; name
xxname
xxname
colts; name
xxname
xxname

genetics; optional, pm if you need help
eyes; Black
coat; Pure white
height; 14.1, 16 (Full grown)

personality; Rose may seem sweet on the outside, but don't let that fool you. She is very prickly, and doesn't like to be bothered. She generally tries to avoid large groups of horses, but does know that she'll probably eventually have to join a herd. She gets angry very easily and seems to dislike younger horses, despite being quite young herself. She isn't one to attack an annoying horse, but will certainly bolt from them given the chance. Even though all of this, however, if you manage to somehow earn her trust, she can prove to be very loyal, though it seems no one has achieved this yet.
history; Rose was born to her mother. It was just them and her older half sister. They had fled their herd due to the stallion doing a terrible job and the lead mare being dull. Due to this, her mother urged her to be very careful about who she trusted. This didn't really start to take hold on the filly until the sickness stuck. It killed both her mother and elder sister, forcing her to flee.

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THE BASICS

☀ Name ☀
Diallo
☀ Age ☀
2.9 Years
☀ Gender ☀
Colt
☀ Breed ☀
Arabian (Polish x Egyptian)

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PHYSICAL TRAITS

☀ Height ☀
14.1 hh (15 hh mature height)
☀ Coat Color ☀
Bay
☀ Coat Pattern ☀
Solid
☀ Markings ☀
Star

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OTHER

☀ Name Meaning ☀
Bold
☀ Birthday ☀
June 2nd
☀ Scars ☀
None
☀ Color Genetics ☀
Ee/Aa

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☀ Personality Traits ☀
Confident | Protective | Playful | Empathetic | Good-natured | Cocky | Head-Strong | Rash
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☀ RP Stats ☀

Mares: None
Foals Sired: 0
Colts: 0
Fillies: 0
Fights Won: 0
Fights Lost: 0
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[Tornassuk]

wholelotttanothingness

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THE BASICS

⋙ Name ⋗
Saeth
⋖ Age ⋘
2 Years
⋙ Gender ⋗
Filly
⋖ Breed ⋘
Thoroughbred x Warmblood

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PHYSICAL TRAITS

⋙ Height ⋗
15.2 hh (mature height of 16.2)
⋖ Coat Color ⋘
Black
⋙ Coat Pattern ⋗
Solid
⋖ Markings ⋘
Small star

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OTHER

⋙ Name Meaning ⋗
Arrow
⋖ Birthday ⋘
February 21st
⋙ Scars ⋗
6" horizontal scar on left shoulder
⋖ Color Genetics ⋘
EE/aa

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⋙ Personality Traits ⋗
Sympathetic | Observant | Playful | Trustworthy | Shy| Wary | Nosy | Ungainly
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⋖ RP Stats ⋘

Stallion: None
Foals Produced: 0
Colts: 0
Mares: 0

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[Tornassuk]

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