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MistressDREAD -> WORLD of GOR ( what is it? ) (1/15/2004 8:09:00 PM)
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[image]GOR is an artificial world, the travelling-planet of an ancient race known by Mankind only as the "Priest-Kings," large, insect-like creatures possessed of vast intellect and curiosity, living in a great hive-nest far beneath the surface of their world. Situated on the opposite side of the sun in Earth's orbit, GOR is also known as "the counter-earth." For thousands of years since the Priest-Kings brought their world into this solar system, they had been making occasional visitations to Earth, known as the "Voyages of Acquisition," during which they have abducted tens of thousands of humans over the millenia, bringing them to the surface of their world as a social experiment, letting them share the surface with the other flora and fauna they had collected upon other worlds.
Subsequently, there is an exotic collection of creatures on the world, many of which have been pressed into service by Gor's indigenous inhabitants. They have trained the enormous, dinosaurian Tharlarions as draft animals or for cavalry mounts, while fierce, hawk-like Tarns are ridden through the skies by wild warriors. Gorean culture, society and psychology have been heavily influenced by such peoples as the Babylonians, Vikings, and Greco-Romans, and therefore the world is beautifully rich and barbaric in its practices and customs.
Society on Gor is caste based, with all people born to play a specific role, although provisions for changing one's caste are available. Different castes include Scribes, Physicians, Warriors, and Merchants, to name a few, each of which has specific colors and garb ascribed to it. Most caste members are very proud of their position, for regardless of perceived rank, if one belongs to a caste, one is better than a casteless free person, who is still of an infinitely higher standing than the most unfortunate on the social totem pole, the slave.
Slavery occupies an interesting position in Gorean society. One can be born, bred, or kidnapped into slavery. These men and women are not even allowed mastery over their own bodies, and their entire lives depend on the whims of their masters and mistresses. More sensitive and attractive slaves may be specifically trained to solely satisfy the desires of free people.
Gor is real life Alternate Lifestyle roleplay based off of John Normans Cronicles published in the 60's and has evolved to online roleplay and fantasy on computer for the masses of Adults today. There is a strict code that is followed along the Master slave protical and Honor and Integrity are of the highest value in this Alternate Lifestyle Play and Living. The Basic training for GOR roleplay can be attained in the WORLDofGOR chat room for roleplay both on line or for real life enjoyment.[/image]
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