Collaring
The Collaring Ceremony
Assume the posture of female submissive," he orders. She kneels; leaning back on her heels, her arms extended, wrists crossed, her head between them, down "Repeat after me," he tells her.
I, once (her name) of (her home city or town, or of Earth)... (She repeats this)
Herewith submit myself, completely and totally, in all things." (She repeats this)
To him who is known as (his name) of (his city).." (She repeats this)
His girl, his slave, an article of his property, his to do with as he pleases." (She repeats this)
He then produces the collar. If it is engraved with his name or an inscription, he reads it to her, making sure that she understands what it says and means.
He places it about her neck and snaps it shut with a click.
"I am yours, Master," he says.
She repeats this.
At this point, any freepersons in attendance will typically congratulate the Master on his new slave. When this is done, the new Master will usually ask the slave the following three questions:
"Who were you?" he asks.
She tells him her former name.
"What are you?" he asks.
"I am your slave, Master," she says.
"What is your name?" he asks.
"Whatever Master wishes," she answers.
The Master will then, if it pleases him to do so, bestow upon the girl her new slave-name, which can be taken from her or changed at any time, according to his whim.
"You are (new slave-name)," he tells her.
"Yes, Master. I am (new slave-name)," she says.
The ceremony is now over. Thus it is that a new slave is collared upon Gor.
The Four Uses of a Collar:
1. It visibly designates one as a slave whereas a brand may be covered.
2. It impresses one's slavery upon them.
3. It identifies the owner of the slave.
4. It makes it easier to leash her; or chain or rope her to various holding devices such as rings.
"'What is the purpose of a collar?' 'The collar has four common purposes, Master,' she said. 'First, it visibly designates me as a slave, as a brand might not, should it be covered by clothing. Second, it impresses my slavery upon me. Thirdly, it identifies me to my Master. Fourthly - fourthly' 'Fourthly?' he asked. 'Fourthly,' she said, 'it makes it easier to leash me.' He kicked her in the side. She winced. Her response had been slow." Explorers of Gor pages 70-1.
"The slave collar, of one form or another, band or bar, or chain and lock, is almost universal on Gor for slaves. On the other hand, some masters use a bracelet, the anklet and the ring are often worn by women whose slavery is secret, largely hidden from the world, though not of course, from themselves or their masters. There are many points in favor of the collar, besides those of history and tradition. The throat is not only an ideal aesthetic showplace for the symbol of bondage, displaying it beautifully and prominently, but one which, because of the location, at the throat, and the widths involved, is excellently secure. It also makes it easier to leash the slave. Too, it makes it easier to chain or rope her to various holding devices such as rings." Magicians of Gor pages 256-7.
Types of Collars
Band
"She wore a common band collar, flat, close-fitting." Magicians of Gor page 92.
Lock
"The small, heavy lock on a girl's slave collar, incidentally, may be of several varieties, but almost all are cylinder locks, either of the pin or disk variety. In a girl's collar lock there would be either six pins or six disks, one each, it is said, for each letter in the Gorean word for female slave, Kajira; the male slave, or Kajirus, seldom has a locked collar; normally a band of iron is simply hammered about his neck" Assassin of Gor page 50.
Secret
"On her left ankle was a narrow, locked slave anklet. Then, quickly, she concealed her leg and ankle within the robe. The slave collar, of one form or another, band or bar, or chain and lock, is almost universal on Gor for slaves. On the other hand, some masters use a bracelet or anklet. Too, the slaves of others may wear as little to denote their condition as a ring, the significance of which may be known to few. The bracelet, the anklet and ring are often worn by women whose slavery is secret." Magicians of Gor pages 256-7.
Shipping
"'Do you wear a collar?' 'Yes, Master.' 'What sort of collar do you wear?' 'A shipping collar, Master. It shows that I am a portion of the cargo of the "Palms of the Schendi."' Explorers of Gor pages 70.
Strap
QUOTE: "She had a common black, strap collar on her neck, no more, really, than a strap or plate of black iron. It was riveted shut, behind the back of her neck. " Magicians of Gor page 302.
Turian
"The Turian collar lies loosely on the girl, a round ring; it fits so loosely that, when grasped in a man's fist, the girl can turn within it; the common Gorean collar on the other hand, is a flat, snuggly fitting steel band. Both collars lock in the back, behind the girl's neck. The Turian collar is more difficult to engrave, but it, like the flat collar, will bear some legend assuring the girl, if found, will be promptly returned to her master." Nomads of Gor page 29.