Kinship of Roses Warren [On Hold]

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**Warren Application**
Username: LadyAngelHeart/AngelBane
Warren Name: Kinship of Roses
Desired Region: MeadowSweet

**General Information**

See Below

**Membership**

Corella Rose - 4TH-1176 - AngelBane - Head Gardener
Rose Petals - 3RD-0787 - AngelBane - Keeper of Buds
Rose Water - 3rd-0486 - Heavenly Snow- Senior Petal Crafter
Tea Rose - 3rd-0583 - Heavenly Snow- Petal Gatherer
Sunny Rose - 4TH-1172 - Zakiax - Senior Gardener
Milk Rose - 4th-0947 - - Zakiax - Clipper


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Background - Warren Purpose and Overview​

While roses are not an uncommon flower there is a place where their blooms blossom in flourishing abundance. If you travel across the meadowsweet you will most likely find the Warren of the Kinship of Roses located in the north east quadrant of the territory. Their warren is located beneath a wide blooming rose garden that is difficult to miss. If you do not see the colorful array you will most likely smell the unmistakable fragrance from afar.

The story goes that the garden was once a single rose bush that sheltered a young rabbit protecting her with its thorns and gracing her with its beauty. In return for its protection the young rabbit spent her days tending to the bush. As the rabbit grew stronger so did the reach of the roses until a garden overlay meadow around it. Now in the burrow where the rabbit once lived has grown a community of rabbits dedicated to the roses and what they represent.

A rose represents beauty.. friendship.. and even love. To tend roses you must be not only gentle of hand but also of heart because the flowers can sense both inner and outer turmoil within the garden. Kinship rabbits are kind observant buns so listening to the plants and to other buns just comes naturally. Outsiders often come to the garden to witness its beauty or simply escape from the troubles of their lives. All and All the Kinship of Roses is a Warren of rose husbandry but due to type of bun it takes to tend a rose, the warren also serves as a safe haven of sorts. The garden is always a peaceful place where the only sounds are that of nature and the soft murmur of the Kinship doing their daily motions. The towering rose plants provide ample shade and protection. No bun is ever forced to leave the garden unless they are causing intentional discourse. Their are always rooms within the burrow itself for rabbits who have no where else to go and seek refuge at the garden during the night. So, despite rarely traveling beyond the warren itself, outside of necessity of course, its members have a close knit bond both within its boarders and beyond it.

Let it be known however that tending to gardening and the buns within in it is not the only purpose of the warren as the petals of the roses are used to make special dyes and goods unique to the Kinship. It is said that the roses that come from the Kinship Garden are endowed with the love and compassion of its growers and that can be felt if presented to a friend or loved one. Others say how their petals are supposed to be smoother than a dew drop but this is simply folk lore not that the buns would reveal if it were not. The traditions of the warren are for the knowledge of the members only. At a simple glance a bun would not notice the special tricks and nuances Kinship rabbits use when performing their duties. For those who do not believe, the roses are nothing more than a group of flowers, but to those who do the Kinship Blossoms are unlike any other flower within the MeadowSweet.

The petals from roses have many purposes within the Warren. The roses are mixed with water to help cure aliments or skin irritants. The petals are used to make dye, craft "rose silk" items, and roses not good enough for use are returned to the soil to help better the garden. The Kinship Dye though varying in colors is unique due to being infused with the familiar scent of their roses. One would argue this is due to the natural fragrant nature of the buds produced by the garden. This a way that the rabbits can carry their home with them when stepping outside the safety of the warren. It does not take long to learn to make the Kinship dye as the process is the same as any other dye so a few weeks to get the mixture right and a bun should have no issues. To craft with roses is another story though, even once preserved rose petals are a delicate material.

The most common items crafted from what the buns call "rose silk" is blankets used for bedding. For this the petals are pressed flat using weighted rocks then mended together using sap or other binding substances then left to dry. No one wants sticky sap in their fur of course. A similar process can be used for rose scarves or capes tho capes require the roses be rolled and afixed to a vine so one can properly tie it at the neck. At its most complex and time consuming things like rose hats can be made where a base of leaves is laid and the rose petals must be trimmed and shaped to properly fit the leaf mold. When binding substances are not sufficient expert techniques of weaving can be used but only of those with highest experience it could take a year to learn how to weave together rose petals due to how easily they tear if not properly secured. Rabbits wishing to learn are taught the technique on scrap roses which would otherwise be used as fertilizer. Using their teeth or a thorn stick evenly placed holes must be poked through the petals then a thin stripped piece of vine woven between the holes snuggly without tearing the petals. Due to the difficulty of the task not many rabbits within the warren know the skill.

 

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Physical structure of the warren​

The Kinship of Roses includes the wide sprawling rose garden and the burrow that lies below it. Inside the wall of roses lies the entrance to the Kinship burrow, strategically placed so as not to disturb the surrounding soil. Upon descending travelers arrive in a rather large gathering room this is where Head Gardener greats guests and new potential members. It is a social commons of sorts where off duty buns chat amongst themselves or with outsiders. From here the tunnel branches in two directions, one towards the root tending tunnels which are self explanatory and the other deeper away from the garden where rooms for production and housing are built.

The kinship is a warren of routine and due to this there tunnels are sturdy and well formed from years of consistent bun traveling. There are rooms for especially petal storage, dye processing, and petal silk mending/drying. Beyond the task rooms are various compartments where the kinship bun live most lined with preserved rose petal decor and furnished using the firm stems of previous blossoms long since replaced. From outside looking up at the towering rose bush forest you would never guess the large community bustling beneath its soil.

 

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How to Join the Kinship of Roses​

Rabbits of all size and gender are welcome to join the Kinship of Roses. Although with the coming of Hares the burrow may need to undergo revisions. Rabbits born within the Kinship will automatically become members. Members are welcome to leave at any time as long as others in the warren have agreed to take on their responsibilities. The only stipulation is a Kinship member must be gentle and kind. We do not have room for the brash or the hasty. Insightfulness, Observant, and Kindheartedness are all highly valued traits. To join Kinship of Roses Warren one must simply apply with the head gardener inside the main chamber and be evaluated. Should they find the bun a suitable member they can join among the rank most suiting to their strengths.

 

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Kinship of Roses Warren Ranks ​

Head Gardener: The overseer of the Warren and the Garden. This is a roll usually passed down through generations. The Head Gardner makes the final decision on any disputes or needed changes that occur inside the burrow or outside in the garden. The Gardener must oversee any large hybridization projects as well as decide course of action in the event of a major crisis (infestation, fire, vandalism). They are also responsible for approving any new members to the warren and assigning them their first rank.

Clippers: Navigating the Garden can be dangerous with new branches appearing and changing all the time. These Rabbits go through and make sure none of the paths have been cluttered by the thorns protruding from the rose stems. Thorns are clipped and gathered for use in warren projects. Certain outer edges of the garden are to be scattered with thorns to keep the warren protected. If you are going to sneak in from the back you deserve to step on a thorn! Use the front entrance like a normal bun. Clipper buns are also the trimmers of dying or overgrown greenery that will hinder the prosperity of the plant life.

Petal Harvesters: Collectors of roses that have reached their prime, before the decay begins. The petals are to be gathered and preserved to be used for the warrens special dyes or used to craft rose silk items for warren members. Due to the sheer height of the rose plants improvised tools are often use to aid in the harvesting process.

Petal Crafters: Buns who are crafty and good with their hands often choose jobs involving the creation of kinship signature dyes or rose silk material. They are responsible for mending together the items used by many members. Due to their nimble handy work and the rarity of the materials involved, items crafted by kinship rabbits are always of the highest quality and last longer than one would expect of pieces made of roses.

Senior Gardeners: Been part of the warren for many years. Well versed in how to care for the garden. Often teaches the junior gardeners the ropes. In charge of overseeing the more delicate rose plants and any warren hybrid protects (rarer breeds of roses/ colors/ sizes/ shapes).

Junior Gardeners: new gardeners, usually recruits or children born into the warren. They are taught the way of the warren and how to properly tend to rose bushes. Jobs involve checking the soil for moisture (and watering if dry). Checking on the plant roots in the chambers below ground. Inspecting for any damage to the plants or rotting leaves, daily.

Keepers of the Buds: Nursery like buns who are charged with tracking rose buds and ensuring they make it to their full maturity. Every rose flower is tracked and any new buds must be recorded and watched closely to ensure they bloom properly.

Healer: Roses have great medicinal use be it helping with digestion or speeding the healing of a wound. Healer buns have studied the uses of the rose and are always ready to help out an ailing bun. They know how to craft rose salves and the proper mixture to sooth a bun sized headache. They see clippers buns more often than they'd like to admit but dealing with pointy things is a dangerous job. Healers have been known to help the occasional passerby as well as their fellow warren mates.

Greeter: while the Kinship garden is not a bustling tourist attraction it does see its far share of weary travelers. Greeter buns are a few elected rabbits with the best communication who oversee any visitors to the garden. It is not that outsiders are untrustworthy but there have been incidents in the past. This new role ensures the guests feel welcomed and everyone within the warren boarders is safe. These buns are also responsible for escorting routy types off the property should they start to cause issues after alerting the Head Gardener.

Gatherers: These are the buns that venture beyond the garden, gathers of goods and information. Their goal is to find food for the warren and any other necessities. They also bring word of anything new or exciting the warren should know of. These buns may not have been born with a natural green paw or perhaps they just wish to see the outside world. Regardless they are the representatives of the Kinship spreading messages of friendship and compassion to other buns they come across while on gathering missions. This role is typically reserved for the braver of the warren members as adventuring is not for the shy of spirit.

 

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Warren Traditions​

- Naming -
Though not a requirement rabbits within the warren often have names containing the word Rose or another floral based alignment. The founding members noted to all have some variation of the name Rose leads to a duality in the warren name Kinship of Roses.

- The Kinship -
The Kinship is a period during the winter season where the cold sends the garden into dormancy. Since the roses lay dormant till spring the warren members spend this time focusing on bonding and reflecting on the events of the year. It is a time of merriment and a long awaited break for the hard working members of the warren.

- The Budding -
During the first full blooms of spring newly formed couples within the warren chose a rose petal from their favorite plant and present it to their mate as a token of affection. While a petal may be presented to an outsider as a token of affection it is not guaranteed that their feelings will be returned so it is preferred the tradition only be preformed with established couples within the warren itself.

- Dye Ceremony -
When children within the warren are given their first role they undergo a dye ceremony where a rose is painted on their fur using the Kinship special dye to signify their commitment to the warren and their new important role within their society. There is no minimum requirement for a rabbits first task assignment as it is based of each buns unique growth and skill set. During this ceremony the children are asked to leave a foot print on a rose petal which is kept in the Head Gardeners chambers as a record through the ages. Since many of the garden's roses produce pink dye, newbie gardeners are often called Pink Feet for this reason.

- Fallen Roses Ceremony -
When a segment of roses no longer is able to produce buds it must be removed so that a new segment can be planted in its place. When it is determined without a doubt that the plant will no longer bear fruits of labor, the warren gathers to uproot the segment. It often takes a group effort to pull a rose plant from its soil and to ensure no damage is done to the surrounding foliage which is still producing. Once freed from the soil a moment of silence is held in honor of plant and the good it has done for the warren. Since many of the rose plants have been given names by the warren, the plant is thanked for its service by the Head Gardener by name then its pieces are stripped stem and all to be repurposed.