The Brightforest Troop was a troop of baboons that originally lived in Tall Trees before briefly being moved to Baboon Island. After Stinger's death, the troop moved back to Tall Trees. Thorn combined this Troop with the Justice and Crookedtree Troops, and formed the Dawntrees Troop.
Hierarchy[]
The hierarchy system, which is organized differently from real baboon troops, in the Brightforest troop is based on the structure of a tree. It is also meritocratic, meaning every baboon starts at the bottom and works their way up. A baboon can begin moving up after their sixth year, and this can be done by completing any number of the Three Feats (see below). With each completed Feat, an individual baboon will be allowed to rise to the next highest rank. Rank dictates what kind of food a baboon is allowed to eat, with the best food being saved for the higher ranks. Additionally, mating pairs can only consist of baboons who are of the same rank. It is strictly forbidden to have relationships across different ranks.
Temporary/Unofficial Ranks[]
Strongbranches[]
The Strongbranch rank was a temporary rank created by Stinger. Baboons are given this title by displaying the utmost loyalty to Stinger, along with passing a Strongfeat named by him. This rank can be obtained by any baboon, regardless of rank. Strongbranches hold power over any of the lower ranked baboons. By Stinger's word, the Strongbranch rank had replaced the Council, which briefly disbanded. By the end of Blood and Bone, the Strongbranch band was disbanded by Thorn after Stinger was killed with it's members being exiled for aiding Stinger.
Driftleaf[]
Driftleaf was formerly a rank founded by Stinger to control the other residences in the Bravelands. This rank would've been abolished along with the Strongbranches after Stinger was defeated and succeeded by Thorn.
The Three Feats[]
The Three Feats are the tree tasks baboons must perform to climb up the social ladder. They could be held within a period of three consecutive days. Curiously, cheating on the Feats is allowed and there are no punishments for it. Once a baboon fails a feat, they are not allowed to retry.
Stealing an Egg From a Flesh-Eating Bird[]
The first Feat requires a baboon to steal an egg from a bird of prey before the moon is full.
Crocodile River Feat[]
The second feat is crossing a river filled with crocodiles before sundown. This feat is watched by members of the former Council to confirm completion of the Feat.
Baboon Duel[]
The final Feat is a duel between two baboons in the Glade of Duels on the Duel Stone. The first baboon to fall off the stone and hit the floor loses, while the winner is promoted to the next highest rank.