| Gorean Castes |
| Gorean people are divided into "Castes." Every Gorean, with the exception of slaves, outlaws and Priest-Kings, belong to a caste and encompasses every profession or occupation. People are born into their caste, but it is possible to work up to a new caste. Most castes are identified by "caste colors." Often clothing will be worn depicting a certain caste. The colors of a caste are often held in high regard. The following castes are mentioned in the Gor Series of books by John Norman, and are not all inclusive of all castes. |
| ~Caste of Initiates: Representatives of the Priest-Kings in Gorean literature. Their main purpose is to guide all Goreans in the spiritual side of life through rituals and prayers offered to them. Some are said to have the ability to call down the wrath of the Priest-Kings themselves, or the deadly "Flame of Death." The wear white robes, their heads and faces are shaven smooth, and they do not eat meat or drink alcohol. The caste color of the Initiates is White. ~Caste of Scribes: These are the scholars of Gor. Writers, Historians, and Accountants. They keep the records, both legal and general of Gor. They attend to detail and possess a passion for knowledge. The caste color of the Scribes is Blue. ~Caste of Builders: These are the architects, engineers, and stone masons of Gor. They are involved in the creation of the physical and engineering wonders of Gor. This caste includes inventors and technicians. The caste color of the Builders is Yellow. ~Caste of Physicians: These are the healers of Gor, those who practice the healing arts and include surgeons, doctors, apothecaries, medical reseachers and health practicioners. The caste color of the Physicians is Green. ~Caste of Warriors: These are the fighters of Gor and includes the infantry, tharlarion cavalry and the tarnsmen. They are, in essence, the military branch of Gorean Government. The caste color of the Warriors is Scarlet. |
| High Castes of Gor |
| Low Castes of Gor |
| ~Caste of Merchants: caste colors are White and Gold. ~Caste of Slavers: caste colors are Blue and Yellow. ~Caste of Bakers: caste colors are Orange and Brown. ~Caste of Butchers: a subcaste of Bakers. ~Caste of Moneylenders: a subcaste of Merchants. ~Caste of Vinters: caste colors are White and Green (collar & sleeves have green leaves around them) ~Caste of Perfumers: caste colors are White and Yellow. ~Caste of Sailors: caste colors are unknown. ~Caste of Fishermen: a subcaste of Sailors. ~Caste of Artisans: caste colors are unknown. ~Caste of Pot-Makers: caste colors are Brown and Green. ~Caste of Saddle Makers: caste color is Tan. ~Caste of Metal-Workers: caste color is Gray. ~Caste of Cloth-Workers: caste color is unknown. ~Caste of Rug-Makers: a subcaste of Cloth-Workers. ~Caste of Weavers: a subcaste of Rug-Makers. ~Caste of Leather-Workers: a subcaste of Saddle Makers. ~Caste of Torturers: caste colors are Black and Red. ~Caste of Players: caste colors are Red and Yellow. ~Caste of Thieves: no known caste color-identified by a tiny 3-pronged black tattoo on their cheek. ~Caste of Assassins: caste color is Black. ~Caste of Entertainers: caste colors are unknown. ~Caste of Singers: caste colors are Aqua and Red. (also known as the Caste of Poets) ~Caste of Musicians: a subcaste of Singers. ~Caste of Charcoal Makers: caste colors are Black and Gray. ~Caste of Wood-Carriers: caste colors are Brown and Black. (also known as the Caste of Woodsmen) ~Caste of Goat-Keepers: caste color is unknown. ~Caste of Tarn-Keepers: caste colors are Gray and Green. ~Caste of Guardsmen: no known caste color-they wear the colors of the cities where they work. ~Caste of Servants: caste color is Gray. (also known as the Caste of Municipal Servants) ~Caste of Peasants: caste color is Brown. |
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