Gorean Slave Positions Information on the various Slave Positions of Gor

Nadu     The first and most often used of all of the Gorean slave positions, and one of the first ones a slave learns. The command is often called "Nadu," from what seems to be a common Gorean word for "kneel." In this position the slave kneels and sits upon her heels with her back and shoulders straight, her chest out, belly in, and her head up, though she averts her eyes to the floor. Her thighs are open, widely spread, and her hands rest upon her thighs. A common misconception of this position is that the ankles are crossed. Occasionally the wrists are crossed behind the back, a variation which seems to be practiced in several cities, notably the city of Thentis. There is a nonverbal command signal associated with this position: to signal that the slave should assume the position, the Master may simply point to the floor and then, with his first two fingers extended and his hand palm-downward, spread his first two fingers open (the index and pointer fingers) as if they were the slave's "legs" opening to kneel. The slave is expected to respond to this gesture as they would to the spoken command. Tower        There is another variation of Nadu in which the slave kneels the same way, but with her knees modestly together. This variation is referred to as Tower Slave Position and is typically reserved for underage or white-silk slavegirls, or slavegirls who serve their Master in a non-sexual way, such as a Tower Slave or female Work Slave. When at rest, the slaves hands are modestly crossed at the wrist, and lay in her lap. Bara        This position is sometimes designated by the name Bara, which is a Gorean word which probably means "belly," although slaves are expected to respond to the separate command, "Belly," in a different fashion (described below). In Bara position the slave falls to her stomach, face down to the floor, her head turned to the left. She crosses her wrists behind her back, and similarly crosses her ankles, her legs straight, in preparation for binding. Belly      This position is a distinctly separate one than the Bara position described above. It is generally less formal than Bara. In this position, upon hearing the command "Belly!" the slave "bellies" before her master, basically falling to her belly at his feet. She lays face down, with her palms pressed flat to the ground on either side of her head, and awaits further commands. In Torvaldsland (and presumeably elsewhere) there is a nonverbal command gesture whereby the Master signals the slave should "belly." This gesture consists of the Master pointing to the ground and opening his hand, palm down. Slaves are expected to obey this gesture identically to the way whereby they obey the spoken command. Sula        In this position, a slave lays upon her back, her hands at her sides, palms upward, her legs widely spread, to await her Master's pleasure. Lesha     From the Schendese(?) word Lesha, which possibly translates as "leash" or "bonds." In this position, the slave remains either standing or kneeling, depending upon the current position she is in. She turns and puts her back to her Master, her chin up, her head turned to the left so a leash may be attached to her collar, with her back and shoulders straight. Her wrists are extended behind her, side by side, in a position to be locked into chained slave bracelets. If she is already prone, the slave crosses her wrists behind her back, and also crosses her ankles, in preparation to be tied or chained. Bracelets         In this position the slave stands gracefully before her Master, with her hips slightly turned to one side, her back and shoulders erect, her wrists crossed behind her back and her head turned to the left, in anticipation of having slave bracelets attached to her wrists. Collaring Position     Also called "the Position of Female Submission." In this position the slave kneels at the Master's feet and leans her body back, sitting upon her heels, with her arms extended upward, crossed at the wrists, and her head beneath them lowered in supplication. Hair Position        In this position the slave stands, her feet flat on the floor, and bows gracefully at the waist, that her hair might fall forward for display, or to be shorn, seized, or used for any purpose that the Master desires. Kneeling to the Whip        In this position the slave first assumes the position of the Pleasure Slave, kneeling with her legs spread, her back towards the commanding Master. She then crosses her arms in front of her, across her chest. She leans far forward, careful that her hair not cover her back, which must be fully exposed to the Master for application of punishment, typically a whipping. Leading Position        When given this command, the slave stands and moves behind the Master, bending at the waist. She places her hands behind her and puts the side of her head to her Master's hip, that he might lead her easily by the hair or collar while walking. Alternately the Master may simply drop his hand to his hip (usually his left hand to his left hip) and open and close it, signalling non-verbally that he wishes the slave to place her hair within his hand, at his disposal, for leading. She-Sleen Position     Also known as "assuming the modality of the she-quadruped." In this position, the slave falls to her hands and knees, her head down on the floor, her hindquarters upthrust for viewing and/or her Master's pleasure. "Serving in the modality of the she-quadruped" is an instruction whereby the slave performs her regular duties upon hands and knees, without the benefit of the use of her hands. In this mode she may not rise to her feet and may use only her mouth and teeth to grasp and manipulate objects. Common Gorean Usage Position        The slave kneels to the floor, and puts her head down, her hands clasped firmly behind the back of her neck, with her buttocks thrust upward and her thighs widely spread in preparation for the sexual use of the Master. Obeisance Position        In the most common position of Gorean slave obeisance, the slave kneels and sits upon her heels with her back and shoulders straight, her chest out, belly in, and her head up, though she averts her eyes to the floor. Her thighs are open, widely spread. The slave then bends forward and lowers her head to the floor, her arms outstretched, the palms of her hands pressed to the floor. In another variation, the slave lowers herself onto her belly on the floor. She then inches forward, remaining low on her belly, and upon reaching the Master's feet, she licks and kisses them. Afterwards she takes the Master's foot and places it gently upon her head. She then lowers his foot again to the floor, and kisses it again. She then may inch backwards a bit, still on her belly, humbly. High Harness Position        A position in which a kneeling, braceleted slave is displayed by her Master for the perusal of others. A leash or lead is attached to her collar and raised until her head carriage is very high, her chin thrust forward, her neck stretched straight upward from her shoulders. Sometimes a Master will command a girl to assume this position even when she has not been leashed and braceleted, for his viewing pleasure. An excellent position whereby a slave's mouth can be forced open for feeding, or to have her teeth checked. Disciplinary Slave Rape Position     A position sometimes used by Gorean Masters when subjecting their property to what the men of Torvaldsland call "the whip of the furs:" punishment through sexual use. The slave is ordered to lie down upon her back with her head to the floor, legs spread, to await the ministrations of her Master. Supine Capture Position        This position is one of many which is used to indicate that the slave in question is currently within the capture rights of a particular free Gorean. In this particular version, the captured slave lays down upon her back, bending her knees to place her feet flat against the ground, hands at her side. She then remains motionless. Should she break this position, she is indicating that she has not yet been subdued, and often will be severely punished for forcing the Master to reinforce his position of authority over her. Kneel to be Coffled     When given this command the slave kneels, normally with her thighs parted, up upon her heels and lifts either the left or right wrist outwards, depending on the type of coffle, so that the wrist can be attached to a wrist ring within the coffle chain. On the Snap     If a slave is in the service of a free Gorean, and he snaps his fingers, without futher motions, she goes his feet, and kneels. If she is at his feet already, she stands. Heel        Heeling is a practice whereby the slave assumes her correct place as she follows her Master, remaining "at his heel," commonly while walking. If the Master who gives the command to heel is not walking at the time, the slave is expected to position herself in such a way so she is prepared to instantly heel when he moves. It is common for the slave to heel a right-handed Master slightly behind him and to his left, to prevent her from interfering with his weapon hand should trouble arise. The slave will normally follow the Master a few steps to the rear unless in a crowded situation, where she might heel him more closely, even pressing against him from behind. Slaves seldom heel a Master on his right side; unless they are in disfavor for some reason, and this is a rather public statement that a slave has displeased her owner. Walk         When this command is given, the slave turns in a graceful pirouette, her hair swinging. She then walks, gliding across the room, her feet hardly seeming to leave the floor, her hips swaying sensually, her body erect and proud. When she reaches her objective she halts and stands, her body erect, her shoulders back, her chest thrust forward, her belly in. She turns her hip out a bit, her hands at her sides, and points one foot. Her head is up and her eyes are lowered. Run     When this command is given, the slave runs toward her objective, taking short rapid steps, with her legs almost straight, her feet hardly leaving the floor. As she moves her back is straight, her head is turned to the left, and her arms are at her sides, her palms facing outward at a 45 degree angle to her body. Upon reaching her objective she drops gracefully to her knees and typically resumes the position of Nadu. Slave Lips     When this command is given, the slave turns her head up to the Master, her lips pursed in a sensual kissing position. She remains motionless, her lips thusly puckered, and may not move until she is granted the kiss of a Master. Coverage or Cloaking        This is the practice whereby the slave is covered with a blanket, cloak, or any convenient piece of cloth. The cloth might cover her entire body, or merely her head. When this is done, the slave has been trained to remain motionless and completely quiet until the cloth is lifted from her by the hand of a free male. This practice is deeply engrained in the behavior of the trained slave, and is part of her initial training. Failure to comply with this command, or the breaking of coverage without permission, typically results in punishment such as a beating. One of the uses of this position is to keep slaves quiet and inconspicuous while they are being transported, perhaps in the back of a wagon, or when the owner is engaged in armed conflict with an enemy. Bound by Master's Will     Gorean slaves are commonly trained to obey unquestioningly. When a slave is informed that she is "bound," she is expected to behave in all respects as if she actually were. Typically, when such "binding" takes place, the slave is simply informed that, say, her feet are now bound together, of her hands must remain behind her back, or she is prohibited from rising to her feet. This practice can be useful when actual bracelets or binding fiber are not available, or simply as a convenient way to restrain a trained slave.