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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 20, 2017 21:34:16 GMT -5
brave ■ stubborn ■ clever ■ loyal ■ mysterious INTRODUCTION
The scent of smoke and ash clogged the air, suffocating Sunfur as she gradually awoke, instinct over-riding exhaustion. Her amber eyes blinked a few times, before they snapped shut against the burning smoke that filled the air. It took her but an instant to realize what was happening, and in a flash the she-cat was on her feet. Outside, she heard someone call out a warning; fire! Fire! Panic thudded in her chest, building to such a painful pressure that she feared her heart would burst. Self-preservation instinct roared at her to flee, but she kept herself rooted towards the ground, golden fur carefully covering the small, helpless forms of her two beloved kits. They were but a few days old; she could not leave them - would not. The she-cat's tail lashed back and forth as she debated on what to do, but the entrance of the den was burst open as guarriers and proxies darted in to assist in the evacuation. Her mate, Tigerstripe, shared a panicked look with her before they moved. Sunfur picked up one of her kits in her mouth, and Tigerstripe grabbed the other; together, they fled the den.
Outside the smoke was blinding; Sunfur's lungs and nose burned, and her eyes watered bitterly. The roaring of the flames was almost defeaning, along with the pounding of Sunfur's heart. The air was hard to breathe, thick and full of poisonous ash and soot. In the distance, to the east, she could see the fire raging. A glow lit the night sky, orange and red and angry against the soft black and silver of the starry sky. Despair; if she could've, Sunfur would've cried out in grief. She knew, as well as the others of the Clan, that their territory would be irrevocably changed. The she-cat took a heartbeat to grieve, before she loped after their escort party, her mate nearby.
The trek was difficult; not only did the incline provide hardship, the blinding ash and raging fire nearby made the environment hazardous. The ground was almost impossible to see, and so Sunfur relied on instinct and memory to guide her to safety. She could hear some of her Clanmates, but she could not see them. Time seemed to stand still as the Clan fled for their lives, heading high into the mountain that they called home.
Night had waned by the time that SkyClan had found relative safety, on a plateau quite a bit higher up the mountain. The land was dry and the air was relatively untainted, and the Clan gathered to watch as the land they knew and loved burned to ash and dust. Sunfur curled around her kits, amber eyes staring blankly at the flashing glow in the distance. Change had come on the winds of destruction, it seemed.
Change indeed.
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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 20, 2017 21:37:58 GMT -5
brave ■ stubborn ■ clever ■ loyal ■ mysterious HISTORY
Before there was ever AshClan or EmberClan, there was SkyClan. The solitary clan lived in the foothills of a rich, abundant forest. On an unexpected night, however, the forest and the camp were engulfed in a fast burning wildfire. It destroyed much of the territory, leaving what once was a plentiful land a desolate and marred one. A number of the members of SkyClan proposed that they settle on the moors, where the land was untouched by the flames and where the prey still existed plentifully. Half of the clan, however, disagreed. The territory of SkyClan was sacred, they said, for it was chosen by StarClan long before any of them were born. It had been their land for generations and to abandon it would be to renounce their ancestors. The debate lasted for many days with no end in sight. Eventually it was decided that the two opposing groups would split, one remaining in the moors and one returning to the old territory.
Thus two clans were born. Both wanted to keep the name of SkyClan, so it was decided that they must each create their own title. The group that wished to remain in the territory called themselves AshClan, which represented their resilience and their dedication. Those that wished to occupy the moors called themselves EmberClan, to represent new life and hope.
Both clans went their separate ways, and thus a bitter rivalry was born. AshClan returned to the land they once knew, picking their way down the charred foothills. Those who broke away to form EmberClan headed further up the mountain, to the windswept moors. A camp was established in a small network of burrows and caves that was well-hidden behind several larger boulders.
The first few years were difficult, despite the abundance of prey. The Clan had to start from scratch and carefully rebuild their society and decide on territory lines with AshClan. After several years, however, EmberClan had grown in strength and has prospered on the moors.
ᛮ Young man came from hunting, faint and weary
"What does ail my lord, my dearie?"
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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 20, 2017 21:41:28 GMT -5
brave ■ stubborn ■ clever ■ loyal ■ mysterious TERRITORY, CAMP, AND RANKS
General area
The most notable feature of EmberClan's territory is the wide, windswept moors that extend in seemingly all directions up the mountain. The moors are covered in soft and coarse grasses, wildflowers, and a variety of other plants and mosses. There are several streams and one larger river that winds across the base of the mountain, providing a natural boundary for part of the border with AshClan. There are few trees on EmberClan's land, but rocky outcrops and larger boulders provide cover and safety. EmberClan's territory is mainly centered on one of the two mountains that are nearby, but part of their boundaries cover the other mountain as well.
Notable Landmarks
- The Ruins (Gathering Place) - The Ruins are on the incline close to the edge of the territory. They're mostly a scattered clump of block-like stones, the tallest of which make a broken arch. It has long since been abandoned by two-legs and it is where the two Clans gather every month to make announcements.
- StarTree - On one of the smaller plateaus of the moor, a pond is carefully nestled in the earth. At the heart of the pond is a massive willow tree, its branches and leaves seemingly forming a perfect circle around the edges of the pool. Smooth, rounded stones also line the edges of the pond and form a path towards the tree itself. Healers and kings/queens go to speak with StarClan here by crossing the stepping stones to the trunk of the willow, where they can sit and look into the rippling reflection.
- Eagle Falls - one of the larger rivers pouring down from the mountain breaks into a medium-sized waterfall to the east of the camp. The pool created by the falls is often inhabited by fish, and every spawning season larger salmon can be see making their way up the waterfall to their spawning grounds.
- Windy River - the river that serves as a natural boundary for part of the territorial line between EmberClan and AshClan. Although it is inhabited by fish, the current is quite strong and can be unpredictable. Many days the water is calm, but often consists of dangerous rapids. The rocks that surround the river are slippery with moss as well.
- Mirror Pond - the pond that serves as the Clan's primary source of water is fed by a small mountain stream. It's relatively circular in shape, with water so clear it is possible to see one's reflection, thus earning the pond its name. There are few fish worth the effort in the pond; other prey utilizes the mirror pond as a water source, too, and it is a good hunting ground.
- The Flats - a small plateau that is relatively flat, earning its name. The grass here is soft and supple, providing a nice cushioning. It is a short walk to the west from camp, and it is here the novices are trained to be guarriers or proxies.
- The Hollow - a meadow and pond where many of the necessary herbs for the Healers can be found. Prey here is relatively abundant too, but hunting is kept to a minimum in this location to ensure the survival of the ecosystem.
- The Canyon - one of the edges of EmberClan's territory which serves as another natural border between the two clans. From AshClan's point of view, the canyon is straight through the middle, where the creek has been carving away for longer than time began. As the incline grows more and more steep, the rocks become more slippery and jagged. From EmberClan's point of view, the Canyon is a dangerous place; a fall from the top could easily result in death, and trying to climb down the incline is hazardous due to the jagged and slippery rocks.
- Snake Stream - a stream that cuts through the landscape right next to the camp in a windy pattern. It is another source of drinking water, and thanks to the stream's gentle current and varying depth patterns, it is a good place to try and cool off from the sun's heat. The water is normally cool, as its source is the groundwater from the mountain above.
Camp
EmberClan's camp is naturally well-hidden behind a series of larger and medium-sized boulders that rest against an outcrop. Beneath the outcrop and behind the boulders is a series of small caves and burrows that are relatively connected. The den of the High King/Queen is the second largest cave; its entrance appears to be that of a burrow, but the interior is smooth cavern walls. There is a smooth incline into the leader's den. The healer's den is the largest cave of the series; it cuts into the mountain's side, winding inward slightly. A medium sized boulder rests against its entrance, creating a somewhat fortified barrier. Ground water forms a small little pond within the healer's den, providing fresh, clean water. There are several little holes that are perfect for storing herbs in a cool, dark place. Next to the leader's den is that of the mothers; an old fox den serves as a shelter for the mothers and broods. It is large inside, providing adequate space for the mothers and nursing kits. The novice's den is another old fox den, slightly smaller, that is next to the mother's den, and parallel to the leader's den is the warrior's den, which is another cave system consisting of two medium-sized spaces, where one is slightly higher up than the other. The elder's den is right next to the healer's den and is an old badger burrow.
Ranking System
- High King/Queen - leader
- Baron - deputy
- Healer - medicine cat
- Healer novice - medicine cat apprentice
- Guerriers - warriors that specialize in hunting
- Proxies - warriors that specialize in fighting
- Guerrier novice - hunting apprentice
- Proxy novice - fighting apprentice
- Mothers - queens
- Broods - kits
- Veterans - elders
* All novices go through both Guerrier training and Proxy training. First they learn to hunt and are assigned a Guerrier mentor. Once they have mastered that skill, they are handed off to a Proxy mentor to learn to fight. Once they have completed both trainings, they meet with the High King/Queen to decide if they will be a guerrier or a proxy as an adult. Usually it is the one they completed in the shortest amount of time.
ᛮ "Oh brother dear, let my bed be made
For I feel the gripe of the woody nightshade."
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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 20, 2017 21:43:52 GMT -5
brave ■ stubborn ■ clever ■ loyal ■ mysterious CLAN AND ROLEPLAY RULES
1. Be kind to people, yo; no one wants to deal with a big ol' meany. Myself and Glow reserve the right to decide how to handle the breaking of this rule.
2. Follow the rules of this forum - WCRP rules, that is.
3. Do not power-play or God-mode or take control of another's character without their explicit permission. It's very annoying to see this happen, and it isn't much fun to work around in the role-play.
4. Please double-check with myself or with Glow, who runs AshClan, before starting some event that will affect either EmberClan or AshClan, or both clans as a whole. Glow and myself will be discussing plot events constantly and we will make sure to include the members in this planning.
5. Try and keep genders even, please. This makes the role-play a tad more realistic.
6. Sexualities other than heterosexual are welcome.
7. Realism is important, my friends! No cats with special powers or odd eye colors or similar things. If you're wondering about some genetic effect, like polydactylism (having more than the correct number of fingers and toes) shoot me a PM and I would be happy to discuss it with you.
8. Make sure you ask the other members of this role-play if you want your cat to be mates or relatives.
9. While activity is important, if you're going to be away for an extended period of time, please let me know.
10. This is a literate to advanced role-play, so we ask that you type up a paragraph or two for each post. Exceptions can be made during periods of heavy dialogue, however. We ask that you utilize proper grammar and punctuation. One-liners are difficult to respond to, and it can be frustrating to type up a nice post and have someone drop a five-word response. If you're worried about grammar and literacy but still want to join, please PM me. I am happy to help.
ᛮ Many a man would die as soon
Out of the light of a mage's moon
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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 20, 2017 21:45:37 GMT -5
brave ■ stubborn ■ clever ■ loyal ■ mysterious ALLEGIANCES
Protect the Clan with your life.
High King/Queen -The leader of the Clans- Skystar - Sleek and slender, smaller than most cats, with a coat of gray similar in color to stone soaked by the rains. There is a patch of black on her chin, the tips of her ears, and in a thine stripe down her spine and tail. Her ears are slightly too large for her head; there is a nick in the right one, and her coat is thick, giving her a fluffy, delicate appearance. Her eyes are gray-blue.
Baron - The deputy
- Mistyshade - A silvery grey tom with white speckles, along with white toes and sky blue eyes.
Healer - The Medicine Cat
- Cloudwhisker - A pure white she-cat with spiky fur and black paws, with the black fur going up most of her legs. She also has black tipped ears and a cloud shape black spot on her chest standing out against her white fur. One golden eye and one blue eye. Straight claws.
Healer Novice - The Medicine Cat Apprentice
Guarriers - Hunters
- Snowleap - snowy-white tom of small stature with a sleek, stream-lined appearance. Yellow-amber eyes. Tail is shorter than normal due to a birth defect
- Juniperbee - a long-legged calico she-cat with yellow-green eyes.
- Littlewind - a very small pale brown tabby tom with bright green eyes and white paws.
- Lilyfrost - a fluffy, delicately framed, pale grey she-cat with green eyes and white paws
- Dartingtrout - a lean tortoiseshell she-cat with fur of spotted browns, blacks, and bits of ginger, but predominantly gray. She has three white paws, a white underbelly, and dark blue eyes
- Cherryblossom - A pale ginger she cat with dark reddish brown rosette spots, and bright green eyes.
- Eagleheart - rare colored tortoiseshell male with bright yellow eye
Proxies - Warriors
- Lionclaw - bulky golden tom with short fur aside from the fur on his neck, giving him the appearance of a mane. Dark green-gold eyes.
- Starlingdance - a thin black tom with amber-orange eye
- Rainstorm - blue-grey tom of average size, with a black tail tip and yellow-green eyes.
- Waspflight - a muscular stone-gray tom with a cream and white underbelly and thick, short fur. He has dull gray stripes and green-yellow eyes. Part of his right ear is missing.
- Fernbreeze - ginger tabby she-cat with a white spot on her chest and white tail tip.
Guarrier Novices - Hunter Apprentices
- Cloudpaw - naturally thin she-cat with thick, dewy calico-patterned fur, bright yellow eyes and small ears
- Briarpaw - a tall she-cat with light silver fur with black tabby markings on her back, neck, tail, and face. Her legs, underbelly, chest, and muzzle are all white. She has sleek fur and light amber eyes.
- Goldenpaw - A light gold tom with a white stomach and paws; he has black patches through his fur with sky-blue eyes
Proxy Novices - Warrior Apprentices
- Redpaw - dark red tom with a white chest and tail tip. The tips of his ears and toes are white as well, and his eyes are amber. He's of average size in comparison to most.
- Sootpaw - large and muscular for his age, short thick gray and white fur with piercing dark blue eye
- Snowpaw - a mostly white she-cat with faint grey ear markings and smudge above her nose and dark blue eyes. Snowpaw is built for speed over strength.
- Scarletpaw - Tall, sleek, and slender she-cat with long legs. Has a flame-colored pelt and big blue eyes.
- Rosepaw - a small lengthy tortoiseshell, with bright yellowish green eyes.
Mothers - Queens
Broods - Kits
- Indigokit - a jet black she cat with a dark blue hue to it and dark indigo eyes
Veterans - Elders
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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 20, 2017 21:46:44 GMT -5
.EMBERCLAN.
brave ■ stubborn ■ clever ■ loyal ■ mysterious THE WARRIOR CODE
The warrior code is the foundation that our society is built on. It is our honor, our pride, our code of law. It must be respected, as our society dictates, until a time comes when the Code is no longer useful, though, Stars willing, those days will never come. 1. Defend your Clan, even with your life. You may have friendships with cats from other Clans, but your loyalty must remain to your Clan, as one day you may meet them in battle.
2. Do not hunt or trespass on another Clan's territory.
3. Veterans, mothers, and broods must be fed before novices and guarriers. Unless they have permission, novices may not eat until they have hunted to feed the veterans. If any guarrier or novice is sick or injured, they may eat while the veterans, mothers, and broods are eating.
4. Prey is killed only to be eaten. Give thanks to StarClan for its life.
5. A kit must be at least six moons old to become a novice.
6. Newly appointed guarriers will keep a silent vigil for one night after receiving their warrior name.
7. A cat cannot be made baron without having mentored at least one novice.
8. The baron will become High King/Queen when the leader dies, retires or is exiled.
9. After the death or retirement of the baron, the new baron must be chosen before moon-high.
10. A Gathering of all four Clans is held at the full moon during a truce that lasts for the night. There shall be no fighting among Clans at this time.
11. Boundaries must be checked and marked daily. Challenge all trespassing cats.
12. No guerrier can neglect a kit in pain or danger, even if the kit is from a different Clan.
13. The word of the High King/Queen is the warrior code.
14. An honorable guerrier does not need to kill other cats to win their battles, unless they are outside the warrior code or if it is necessary for self-defense.
15. A guerrier rejects the soft life of a kitty-pet.
16. Each Clan has the right to be proud and independent, but in times of trouble they must forget their boundaries and fight side by side to protect the four. Each Clan must help the others so that no Clan will fall.
17. Healers may not have a mate or kits.
18. Kits must stay in camp until they are apprenticed, and are not allowed to hunt.
19. The safety of the Clan is more important than the safety of one cat.
20. Clans must not unite together to drive out another Clan.
21. Clans must not force another Clan to share territory.
22. Enemy patrols must not attack cats if they are on a mission all four Clans agree on.
23. Cats cannot eat when going to the Startree to speak with StarClan
ᛮ 'Twas not by fire, but was forged in flame
That can drown the sorrows of a huntsman's pain
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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 20, 2017 21:49:56 GMT -5
.EMBERCLAN.medicinal knowledge brave ■ stubborn ■ clever■ loyal ■ mysterious MEDICINAL KNOWLEDGE
StarClan blessed us with the knowledge of herbs that both heal and hurt. The Healer of the Clan has an abundance of experience and wisdom in regards to medicine.
Herbal Treatments
• Alder Bark - Reduces swelling and prevents infection when chewed and applied to a wound. May also be chewed by a cat with a toothache to reduce pain, swelling, and aid in preventing complications.
• Aloe Vera - The gel inside of the leaves helps cure skin problems and burns. Leaves can be chewed and spit on skin problems and burns.
• Ash Tree Shoots - New shoots are to be eaten, and chewed and applied to the bite on an Adder or Viper to fight off the effects of its poisoned bite. Seeds of the Ash tree may also be consumed to fight the pain caused by a stitch in the side.
• Aspen Tree Bark - Relieves stress and soothes restlessness and being distraught.
• Blackberry Leaves – Eases bee stings.
• Borage Leaves - This herb is used to treat fevers. It also helps nursing queens increase their milk supply. Any type of Borage should be fresh, never dried. To be chewed and eaten. The plant can be distinguished by its small blue or pink star-shaped flowers and hairy leaves.
• Borage Root - Leaves and roots may be consumed to stave off fevers. Any type of Borage should be fresh, never dried.
• Borage Seeds - Should be given to a Queen to help her provide more available milk. Any type of Borage should be fresh, never dried.
• Bramble twigs – Helps restless cats to sleep when chewed into a fine syrup.
• Broom - Good for broken legs and wounds. Chew into poultice and spit onto wound. Broom Malice Poultice heals open wounds.
• Burdock Root - Cures infection. Chewed into a pulp. The sap is used for rat bites; usually infected ones; may also draw out infection. A tall-stemmed, sharp-smelling thistle with dark leaves. A medicine cat must dig up the roots, wash off the dirt, and chew them into a pulp, which can be applied to rat bites. Cures infection.
• Burdock Leaves - If chewed, should be applied to a NON-INFECTED wound to speed up healing.
• Catmint – Used for whitecough, greencough, or blackcough; may also help to relax a cat. Soft leaves with irresistible smell and taste. Eat. Usually found around Two-leg nests, and in well protected spots in the wild. This herb is very hard to find in leaf-bare because the frosts usually kill it.
• Celandine - Useful for cats with weak eyesight. Rub it on the eye. It can also be used to ease pain.
• Chamomile - This herb is used to calm a cat in the case of a nervous breakdown or severe shock. The leaves and flowers may be consumed to sooth a cat and add to their physical strength. Soothes depression, fatigue, and the heart.
• Chervil Root - This herb, if manually chewed, is good for bellyaches.
• Chervil Leaves - Used for infected wounds and preventing infected wounds. Chew into paste and press the paste on the wound. It will sting. The juice of the leaves is used for infected wounds. A sweet-smelling plant with large, spreading, fernlike leaves and small white flowers. The juice of the leaves can be used for infected wounds, and chewing the roots helps with bellyache.
• Coltsfoot - Good for shortness of breath and kitten cough. A flowering plant, a bit like a dandelion, with yellow or white flowers. The leaves can be chewed into a pulp, which is to be eaten to help shortness of breath.
• Comfrey- Treats broken bones. Identifiable by its large leaves and small bell-shaped flowers, which can be pink, white or purple. The fat black roots of this plant can be chewed into a poultice to mend broken bones or soothe wounds.
• Comfrey Root - If chewed and rubbed on a wound, it cleans it.
• Crushed Iris Petals - Stimulates breathing during the birthing process; also, useful for a kit's sore throat. Only useful if digested.
• Daisy Leaves – Poultice eases stiff joints and acts as a strengthening herb.
• Dandelion Leaves - This is another herb used to calm a cat in the event of a nervous breakdown or severe shock.
• Deathberry Roots - Roots and leaves can be chewed together and applied to sore places, but never to an open wound. Do Not Eat The Berries!!!!
• Dock - Soothes scratches. This herb is used to treat nettle stings. Its juices are also good for soothing sore paw pads. When chewed, form a slippery substance. If rubbed on a cat's fur, it can be useful for releasing the cat from entrapment. May also be used for bellyaches. A plant like sorrel. The leaf can be chewed up and applied to soothe scratches.
• Dried Oak Leaf - This herb is used to stop bleeding from a wound and to fight infection. The bark clears up the throat.
• Elder Leaves - Poultice eases sprains and strains
• Feverfew - Helps chills, fevers, coughs, and headaches. This herb is used to cool feverish cats and treat headaches. Has bitter smell and taste. Leaves are used to cool fevers and treat head pains. May also be consumed for stomach ailment and to cure colds. A small bush with flowers like daisies. The leaves can be eaten to cool down body temperature, particularly for cats with fever or chills.
• Foxglove – The cloves purge toxins from the body by making a cat vomit them. The leaf is used on deep wounds to stop bleeding quickly. The seeds are sometimes used to treat heart problems, but a lot of the time they can cause heart failure and death.
• Goldenrod - This herb is used in poultices to treat aching joints and stiffness, rub onto spot that aches. It can also be used to treat severe injuries. A tall plant with bright yellow flowers. A poultice of this is terrific for healing wounds. The juice is dripped into wounds to numb pain; basically, a painkiller. It does no actual healing.
• Gumweed - Helps to seal wounds from infection. It slightly stings but collects the skin together and makes it close faster, therefore preventing infection.
• Heather – Makes herbs easier to swallow. The nectar improves the taste of bitter herbs, such as dock and yarrow. Does no harm to the poultice, herb, or otherwise cure in the process. When thinned, heather down helps the indigestion of a kit by lining the kit's stomach and absorbing the uncomfortable juices. Only useful if digested.
• Horsetail - Used to treat infected wounds. If chewed, stops infection. A tall plant with bristly stems that grows in marshy areas. The leaves can be used to treat infected wounds. Usually chewed up and applied as a poultice.
• Juniper Berries - This is another herb used to treat bellyache. It can also be used to calm a cat in the event of a nervous breakdown or severe shock. Berries ease the stomach and can serve as a counter poison. Leaves are used to ease coughs and other respiratory problems. It also helps cats regain their strength. A bush with spiky dark green leaves and purple berries.
• Lavender - Inhaling the scent of fresh flowers can also calm a cat in the event of a nervous breakdown or severe shock. Treats chills. Leaves and flowers are particularly good for head and throat pains. A small purple flowering plant. Cures fever. The stem calms cats in shock.
• Mallow: This herb is used to fight infection. It can also be used to treat bee or wasp stings.
• Marigold - Chewed into a pulp and applied to infected wounds. Used to stop and soothe infections in wounds as well as healing wounds and sores. If swallowed, may relieve chills. A bright orange or yellow flower that grows low to the ground. The petals and leaves may be chewed and then applied to a wound to prevent infection and heal burns. Avoid using around eyes; can result in serious irritation. The leaves are used as a dressing for wounds.
• Milkweed Juice - Used for sores and burns. Poisonous if ingested; do not use around the ears or eyes.
• Parsley: This herb is used to stop the initial flow of milk in nursing queen. (After kits feed, a queen's milk still flows, and this herb is used to dry it up so it can be saved for later.)
• Poppy Seed - This seed is used to soothe distress and pain; useful for making a sick cat sleep. Giving a cat more than two seeds may negatively affect their health, so be careful. Flower heads should be consumed with the leaves to relive continuous coughs. Petals and Leaves should be chewed to aid in sleep and improve resting. Small black seeds shaken from a dried poppy flower, not recommended for nursing queens, but can be given if necessary.
• Ragwort - The leaves are used to treat aching joints. Even though ragwort is used for medicinal uses, it is highly poisonous, as it often gets cows and horses very sick. Use yarrow right away
• Raspberry Leaves - Chewed into pulp, then used to ease pain during a queen's kitting.
• Rosemary – The blooms heal wounds near the eyes or eyelids; also helps for eye infections.
• Rosinweed - Cleans out the system when poison(s) have been digested. Takes effect upon relieving yourself.
• Shock Root - Stimulates the nerve system. Use after a cat has been knocked out, poisoned, or head trauma.
• Snakeroot - Counters poison.
• Stinging Nettle - Seeds can be used for a poisoned cat, and leaves can bring down swelling of a wound or body part, as well as aid with rashes. This plant has sharp nettles that get snagged in your fur. If the nettles break the skin you will have a horrible itch for a few hours, maybe longer. Carefully remove nettles with teeth. Only part of the plant is poisonous.
• Tansy - This herb is used to treat coughs. It can also be used to heal wounds. Leaves, flowers, and Stems should be eaten together to remove worms. Leaves may be chewed to relive joint aches. Flowers should be consumed to remove coughs. Pregnant Queens should never be given Tansy, for it causes miscarriages.
• Tansy (Flower) - Consumed to stop coughing. Leaves, flowers, and stems are consumed to remove worms. Do not give to a pregnant queen; it will make her miscarry. Administer all tansy in small doses.
• Tansy (Leaves) - May be chewed to relieve joint pains. Do not give to a pregnant queen; it will make her miscarry. May also keep a cat's hunger at bay.
• Tormentil: This herb, and its roots is good for treating wounds and countering the effects of weak poisons.
• Thyme - Yet another herb used to calm a cat in the event of a nervous breakdown or severe shock. Should be consumed to calm the anxious cat, or to aid in bringing restful sleep.
• Watermint - Best cure for bellyache. A leafy green plant found in streams or damp earth. Usually chewed into a pulp and then fed to a cat suffering bellyache.
• Willow Tree Bark - Water from beneath the bark of the willow may be dripped into the eyes to help clear the blurriness of vision. It may also be applied to dry patches of skin to sooth itches. Lesser amounts of Willow Bark may be consumed to ease pain, act against inflammation, and to ease diarrhea or fevers. Willow leaves ease vomiting.
• Wintergreen - Helps cycle poison out of a cat’s system and prevents infections.
• Yarrow – The entire plant should be consumed to induce vomiting. The entire plant should be chewed and applied to wounds to relive pain and prevent infection. Makes cats vomit. Useful for expelling poison. However, if used on an extremely ill cat, it could make them sicker. A flowering plant whose leaves can be made into a poultice and applied to wounds or scratches to expel poison.
Poultices
• Ragwort Leaves and Juniper Berries - Used for aching joints. Don't eat!!!
Traveling Herbs
• Sage Root and Poppy Seeds - Heals cracked pads.
• Poppy Seeds - Dulls hunger and pain in paws
• Tansy Leaves - Keeps hunger at bay
• Burnet - Keeps a cat's strength up
• Chamomile - Used to calm a cat in case of a nervous breakdown
• Sorrel - Keeps a cats strength up
• Daisy - An energizer to keep you awake. Eat before going on a long journey. Tastes bitter.
• Rosemary and Thyme - If mixed together and applied to a cat's fur, makes a fantastic flea repellent -- fleas hate the smell.
• Burdock Root, Cobwebs, and Horsetail - Used to treat infection in rat bites.
• Tansy, Watermint, and Feverfew - Strengthening Herbs.
•Comfrey and Nettle - Use to soothe wrenched muscles.
•Feverfew and Culver's Root - Used for when a cat takes a dip in cold water to ward off chills.
Non-Herbal Medicine
• Cobwebs - Used as a bandage for bleeding wounds. Gathered and pressed into wounds to stop bleeding. Generally only used with wounds that risk bleeding heavily as they can cause increased risk of infection.
• Honey - Soothes infection and, if swallowed, will sooth sore throats. Particularly good for smoke inhalation. A sweet, golden liquid created by bees. Difficult to collect without getting stung, but great for soothing infections or the throats of cats who have breathed smoke.
• Mouse Bile - Mouse bile is used to make ticks release their grip on a cat. Dab a little moss soaked in bile on a tick and it'll fall right off. Wash paws thoroughly in running water afterward.
• Wild Garlic - Rolling in this herb can help to keep infection out of wounds. It is also good for rat bites. Also used for fleas.
• Rushes - Used to set a broken bone in place.
Other Non-Herbal Treatments
• Gently nipping a cat's spine or poking it hard with a claw tests to see if the backbone is broken. If the subject does not feel the nip or poke, then the spine is broken. Many times a medicine cat will have to poke/nip the subject multiple times in different places to find the break.
• Licking a cat's fur can help clean wounds, comfort/calm down a shocked or grieving cat, and warm a cat who has become very cold. (Lick the cat's fur the wrong way to do this. The last method is most often used on kits.)
• Soaking moss in water and holding the dripping moss before a sick, injured or weak cat makes it easier for them to drink. Soaked moss can also be used to cool feverish cats.
• Rosemary or mint can be used to lighten the death-scent of a dead cat before burial.
• Using nectar, honey or mouse blood can make herbs sweeter and more appealing to cats--therefore making it easier to take the medicine.
• Holding a swelling wound in cold water takes down swelling. Cats can also soothe scraped pads by soaking them in water.
• If a cat has injured a limb or muscle, gentle exercises can be given to gradually strengthen the cat. These exercises can be things like stretching out, rearing up on the hind legs, playing catch with a ball of moss, or flexing the injured limb.
• Having a sick cat wail or yowl keeps their lungs and chest clear of mucus.
• If a cat turns up with a thorn in their paw, lick the area around the thorn to loosen it, then grasp with teeth and pull. Disinfect the wound and wrap with cobwebs afterwards.
• If a cat has a dislocated limb, have them lay down on the ground. Grab the limb with the teeth while holding the cat with paws, and then pull hard. There should be a click as the leg gets back into place. Afterwards, let the cat rest and recover, and give them pain relievers.
• When a queen is giving birth, give the queen a short stick to bite down on when she feels pain.
• If there is nothing else available, wounds can be packed with ferns or snow.
• To get sand or seeds out of a cat’s eye, gently hold the eyelids up with one paw. With the other, clean out the eye with a clump of damp moss. Have the cat blink and rub their eyes repeatedly to dislodge any already loosened debris.
Other herbs to keep in the Healer's Den
Note: ONLY use these herbs for self-defense against a cat who is a danger to all the Clans, or if a cat from your own Clan asks for a quick, painless path to StarClan while on his or her deathbed.
• Holly Berries: A poisonous berry. Cats die almost instantly if they are consumed. If consumption if not intentional, use yarrow to get the berries out of the cat's stomach.
• Nightshade - Has dark green leaves. There is three types of nightshade. Black nightshade is the most common. It has dark purple berries. Another kind has lighter red berries. Use yarrow as treatment just as death berries.
• Deathberries (Yew) - Fatally poisonous berries that can kill in a matter of minutes. NEVER give to a cat. If a cat is beyond saving, however, you may give them deathberries so they will be killed instantly and suffer no pain. If a cat eats them, then scoop all the berry leftovers out of their mouth. Then force them to swallow yarrow. The victim will vomit out most of the poison, but not all of it. They will be very sick for the next few days. Has dark green leaves and scarlet berries.
• Water Hemlock: Causes writhing and foaming at the mouth. May be deadly if not expelled fast enough.
The berries listed above can also be used as traps for dangerous predators. (Snakes, mountain lions, foxes, badgers, etc.) Stuff a piece of fresh-kill with these berries and set it near the predator's den. They will die quickly and painlessly.
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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 20, 2017 21:51:28 GMT -5
brave ■ stubborn ■ clever ■ loyal ■ mysterious CAT BEHAVIOR
Nonverbal communication is a vital part of Clan life, and understanding of particular signals is important.
Tail Signals
Tail held erect - stopTail rippling - move forward slowly, with careTail held erect and sweeping slowly from side to side - retreat silentlyTail pointing low, parallel to the ground and sweeping - spread outTail flattened - get downTail bobbing - enemy sightedTail hooked - dangerTail pointed sharply - go that wayTail held erect and waving from side to side - stay behind meTail kinked over back - follow meTail flicking over back - leave, but be carefulTail tip facing other way - attackKink tail - attack---
Tail Flicks
A sharp flick and an agitated expression usually means the cat is annoyed, irritated, or impatient.A bristle and a sharp flick of your tail usually means "Get over here now! I'm angry with you!"A flick and jerking your head in a certain direction means "Meet me to the bushes at your left" or "Sneak out of camp with me through the brambles to the right."If you call out to someone and their back is to you, they can flick their tail to show that they've heard.Sticking your tail straight up in the air and flicking it sharply down means "Sit!"An eye-roll and a flick of the tail means "Whatever."A mrrow of laughter and a flick of a tail means "That was a good joke."Saying something along the lines of, "Oh, fox-dung, I gotta go!" and flicking your tail means "Sorry! Talk to you later?"Flicking your tail at someone and making a face means "What is wrong with them?"A sharp flick of your tail during battle can mean two things; it can mean "Attack!" or "Help me!"A shrug followed by a tail flick: "Oh well."Putting a tail over another cat's mouth means "Shut up, mouse-brain!" when the flick/movement is sharp or "Please, quiet" when the cat is talking too much.A flick in a certain direction can emphasize that they've got to go or look there.A normal flick can just be caused in amusement.A tail flick can be a way to vent anger or rage.Sometimes a cat can flick their tail when about to say something funny or sarcastic.A tail flick can also be executed in an arrogant, conceited, or contemptuous manner.Anxiety is another feeling that can trigger stiff tail flicks.Though many tail flicks occur in rash emotions, the tail can also be flicked happily.A tail flick can mean that the cat is bored.The tail can be flicked playfully on another cat's muzzle.A flick executed in the air can change the direction the cat will land.The need to protect can also be demonstrated by a tail flick.A cat may flick their tail to prompt something.The tail can be flicked in a proud manner.A cat may also flick their tail when about to give them a lecture on what is right.Eagerness can cause tail flicks as well.A tail flicking one way, then the other is used when one is to surround a cat with others.
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Other
Stroking another cat's spine or shoulder with the tail is a sign of affection or sympathy.
Stroking on the cheek has the same meaning.
Lashing their own tail usually happens in times of anger. However, this can also be a sign of excitement.
Wrapping their tail around another cat shows affection or the need to protect. Mother cats often wrap their tail around their kit(s). The tail can also be used to beckon another cat.
The tail can also show different emotions; a drooped tail, for instance, usually means the cat is sad.
When first starting to hunt, it is instinct to swish their tail, but in order to catch prey properly, the tail must be kept still.
Swishing their tail can mean that the cat is very excited and ecstatic. It can also be a sign of commencing an action or contemplating an important decision.
Lifting their tail up is a form of composure, just as we humans sit up to recompose ourselves.
The tail can be used to brush another cat away if they're not wanted. However, it can also be used for the opposite: to beckon a cat closer.
When a cat cares for another cat, they can smooth their fur with the brush of the tail.
A cat can whisk their tail when being conceited to show that they know everything.
Twitching their tail can be a sign that they are skeptical about something.
Crossly whipping their tail is a demonstration of anger.
ᛮ 'Twas not by bolt, nor yet by blade
But of the berries of the woody nightshade
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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 20, 2017 21:52:49 GMT -5
.EMBERCLAN.fighting techniques brave ■ stubborn ■ clever ■ loyal ■ mysterious FIGHTING TECHNIQUES
Sometimes it will be necessary to utilize violence in defense of the Clan. Knowledge of proper fighting techniques is vital.
Back Kick - Explosive surprise move to catch opponent from behind. Judge opponent's distance from you carefully, then lash out with your back legs, taking all weight on your front paws.
Belly Rake - A fight-stopper. Slice with unsheathed claws against the soft flesh of the opponent's belly. If you're pinned down, the belly rake quickly puts you back into control.
Front Paw Blow - Frontal attack. Bring your front paw down hard on your opponent's head. Claws sheathed.
Front Paw Strike/Forepaw Slash - Frontal attack. Slice downward with your front paw at the face or body of your opponent.
Killing Bite - A death blow to the back of the neck. Quick and silent and sometimes considered dishonorable. Used only as a last resort.
Leap-and-hold - Ideal for a small cat facing a larger opponent. Spring onto opponent's back and grip with unsheathed claws. Now you are beyond the range of the opponent's paws and in position to inflict severe body wounds. A group of apprentices can defeat a large and dangerous warrior in this way. Watch for the drop-and-roll counter move, and try to jump free before you get squashed.
Partner Fighting - Warriors who have trained and fought together will often fall instinctively into a defensive position, each protecting each other's back while fending off an opponent on either side. Slashing, clawing, and leaping together, battle pairs can be a whirlwind of danger for attackers.
Play Dead - Effective in a tight situation, such as when you are pinned. Stop struggling and go limp. When your opponent relaxes their grip, thinking you are defeated, push yourself up explosively. This will throw off an unwary opponent and put you in attacking position.
Scruff Shake - Secure a strong teeth grip in the scruff of your opponent's neck; then shake violently until they are too rattled to fight back. Most effective against rats, who are small enough to throw. A strong throw will stun or kill them.
Tail Yank - Grab your opponent's tail and yank it with such force your opponent is thrown off balance.
Teeth Grip - Target your opponent's extremities- the legs, tail, scruff or ears- and sink in your teeth and hold. This move is similar to the leap-and-hold except your claws remain free to fight.
Upright Lock - Final, crushing move on already weakened opponent. Rear up on back legs and bring weight down on opponent. If opponent does the same, wrestle and flip him under you. This makes you vulnerable to the belly rake, so it takes great strength and speed.
Half-Turn Belly Rake - Turn onto your side, slip under the opponent's belly, rake it with your claws, then swiftly turn back onto all fours out from under your opponent.
Badger Defense - Leap over opponent, turn on your back legs and bite opponent's leg. Used only when fighting badgers.
Duck and Twist - Simple defensive move. The cat ducks then twists around, rolling over onto their back, and then springs to their paws.
Jump and pin - Complicated move. Leap backwards, and bounce off the wall. With precise accuracy, land on the cat.
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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 20, 2017 21:54:55 GMT -5
.EMBERCLAN.roleplay information
brave ■ stubborn ■ clever ■ loyal ■ mysterious ROLEPLAY INFORMATION
Seasons
[] Leafbare
[] Newleaf
[ ᛮ ] Greenleaf
[] Leaffall
Weather
Cloudy, but warm; chance of rain is high.
Relationship Key
♥ means two characters are mates, ❥ Means the character on the left "likes" the character on the right, + means two characters have had offspring, commas separate offspring/siblings, ✘ represent characters who have split romantically.
Sunfur + Tigerstripe = Hailstorm, Graytail
Hailstorm + Rockheart = Redpaw, Skystar, Wolfsong
Skystar = Indigokit {adopted}
Eagleheart + __ = Cloudpaw
Mentors and Apprentices
Starlingdance is mentor to Redpaw.
Lionclaw is mentor to Sootpaw.
Snowleap is mentor to Cloudpaw.
Rainstorm is mentor to Briarpaw.
Skystar is mentor to Scarletpaw.
Dartingtrout is mentor to Goldenpaw.
Waspflight is mentor to Rosepaw.
Mistyshade is mentor to Snowpaw.
Cherryblossom is mentor to ---.
News
5/21/17 - Construction began my guys
5/21/17 - we opened my guys huzzah
5/22/17 - yay new members ily all
ᛮ Young man came from hunting, faint and weary
"What does ail my lord, my dearie?"
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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 20, 2017 21:56:08 GMT -5
.EMBERCLAN.important links brave ■ stubborn ■ cleveR ■ loyal ■ mysterious IMPORTANT LINKS
A link to the joining page: here
A link to the planning page: here
A link to the gathering/Startree page: tba
A link to (lame) AshClan: here
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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 20, 2017 22:27:52 GMT -5
brave ■ stubborn ■ clever ■ loyal ■ mysterious MEMBER LIST
Rαѕнαrɗ - Skystar, Snowleap, Redpaw, Rainstorm
ℊℓоω - Waspflight, Dartingtrout, Briarpaw
Sandpaper - Starlingdance, Juniperbee
Koi - Lionclaw, Cloudwhisker
Willow - Cloudpaw, Sootpaw, Eagleheart, Fernbreeze
meraki - Snowpaw, Littlewind, Lilyfrost
~Spiriteddecay~ - Rosepaw, Goldenpaw, Mistyshade, Cherryblossom, Indigokit
ᛮ Many a many would die as soon
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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 21, 2017 0:41:37 GMT -5
ᛮ 'Twas not by bolt, but yet by blade
Can break the magic that the devil made
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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 21, 2017 0:42:05 GMT -5
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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 21, 2017 20:29:53 GMT -5
{{ Open! }}
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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 21, 2017 20:33:14 GMT -5
(( dork xD ))
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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 21, 2017 20:35:36 GMT -5
[ Y'know that's true, I suppose ]
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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 21, 2017 20:57:22 GMT -5
[ ^^ ]
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Post by вєвє on May 21, 2017 21:34:39 GMT -5
Joined!)
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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 21, 2017 21:35:28 GMT -5
(( yay! Will add soon ))
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Post by вєвє on May 21, 2017 21:38:51 GMT -5
Awesome!)
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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 21, 2017 22:18:14 GMT -5
[ type faster ]
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Post by вєвє on May 21, 2017 22:19:11 GMT -5
We can rp if you want.)
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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 21, 2017 22:21:38 GMT -5
[ I am on my phone right now but I'll get back on in a sec ]
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Post by вєвє on May 21, 2017 22:28:24 GMT -5
Ok.)
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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 21, 2017 22:36:49 GMT -5
{{ alright let's do this }}
{ typing a starter }
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