my hopes - Castes of Gor (Gorean)

The society of Gor is divided into groups referred to as "Castes". Each Cast is made up of its own profession or occupation. Castes are ranked according to their particular place in Gorean society and its interaction. Many castes contain sub-castes that are particular to a unique activity and need of the profession.
An example of such a sub-caste would be the Slavers caste which would be in the caste of Merchants. Slavers are in the business of buying and selling though their particular caste specializes in one item or product.

All Goreans (excluding Priest Kings, slaves, and Outlaws) belong to a particular caste. Castes are hereditary although it is possible for a person to change his or her caste if they possess an ability or aptitude that allows them to raise or lower their caste.

Each caste had a set of "codes" which helps them maintain a series of beliefs and rules for its members. Members hold to these "codes" as they practice their profession. Each caste's code is different and deals mainly with matters of specific interest to that caste.

Most major castes of Gor have their own colors called the "Caste Color". Colors are often worn by the members to display outwardly to others what caste they are associated with. Banners, flags, and sometimes colors of buildings will reflect the caste colors of the individual. Others can see at a glance by the clothing what caste another is affiliated with.

Caste: As defined by Profession or Skills

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There are Five High Castes:
    NAME              COLOR


 1. Initiates         White  (interpreters of the Priest-Kings)

First of the High Castes,   The supposed representatives of the Priest-Kings.   They are responsible

for guiding the spritual life of Goreans through their rituals and prayers to the Priest-Kings.

Their white robes, their shaven heads and faces, and their refusal to eatmeat or drink alcohol

recognize them.

2.  Scribes            Blue

Second of the High Castes. They are the scholars, the writers and the historians. In their scrolls

are almost all of the accounting, records keeping, and writing on Gor. They tend to be studious and

serious, with an attention to detail and a passion for knowledge


 3. Builders          Yellow

Third of the High Castes. This caste includes architects, engineers, draftsmen, stonemasons,

and many others, which concern themselves with the creations of the physical and engineering

marvels of Gor.

 4. Physicians        Green

Fourth of the high Castes. This is the caste of those who concern themselves with the healing arts.

Surgeons, apothecaries, medical researchers and health practitioners, are all member of this caste.

Universally recognized as non-combatants during time of war.


 5. Warriors          Red

Fifth of the High Castes. This caste includes infantry, tharlarion cavalry, and tarnsmen. They are

known to have the strictest set of caste codes on Gor. Members of this caste comprise the military

branch of Gorean Government. Although not strictly fitting into the caste system, the fiercely

independent Warriors of the Wagon Peoples are generally acknowledged to be numbered among the

Caste of Warriors.

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These are the lower Castes:
    NAME              COLOR
 1. Assassin          Black
 2. Wood Carriers     Brown & Black
 3. Woodsmen          Brown & Black
 4. Peasant           Brown
 5. Charcoal Makers   Black & Gray
 6. Tarn Keepers      Gray  & Green
 7. Poets             Aqua & Red
 8. Singers           Aqua & Red
 9. Pot Makers        Brown/Green
10. Saddle Makers     Tan (leather)
11. Metal Workers     Steel Gray
12. Merchant          Gold & White
13. Slaver            Blue & Yellow
14. Lighter           Striped Green White & Red

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