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Post by Moth's Wish on Aug 19, 2017 1:59:02 GMT -5
Taigaclan Resourceful & Resilient
A brisk breeze surges down the mountain, carrying freezing arctic winds down into the Taiga. You shiver and shuffle closer to the rest of your patrol, all of you huddling together for warmth for a moment. A white she-cat with gray color-point markings stands tall and confident against the frigid gale, eyeing the herd of Musk Deer grazing on the plains before you. You can see her blue and green irises searching the herd for a weak deer.
"A fawn won't do, Frostbite." A light brown tom with huge paws informs the she-cat, stepping up to stand beside her. "The cold season is on the horizon, food is already starting to become scarce."
You agree seeing as the herd was much farther down the plains than they were the day before. Frostbite flicks an ear, acknowledging the dappled tom's words. Suddenly her short tail erects, alerting you and the rest of the patrol that she'd found an easy kill. You follow her gaze and find your eyes settling on an injured buck, your mouth watering at the sight of him.
"Thornclaw, Ashwind, circle around and lie in wait." The warriors grunt and trot off as instructed. Frost turns to you, her amber eyes shining at the prospect of a hunt. "I'll separate the buck from the herd, you chase it towards Thornclaw and Ashwind." You nod in approval as she begins stalking towards the limping buck, soon disappearing from your view. A few moments later, the calls of alarmed Musk deer and beating hooves meet your ears. The hunt has begun.
Directory
Post 1 : Intro, Directory
Post 2 : Welcome
Post 3 : About
Post 4 : Rules
Post 5 : Warrior Code
Post 6 : History
Post 7 : Beliefs & Traditions
Post 8 : Leader, Deputy, Medicine Cat
Post 9 : Warriors & Apprentices
Post 10: Queens, Kits, Elders
Post 11: Skyclan & Netherclan
Post 12: Extra |
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Post by Moth's Wish on Aug 19, 2017 2:03:09 GMT -5
"Look, Branchkit, look! The prey-pile!" The duo stumble toward you, tripping in all of their excitement as they sniff at the unmoving scraps of fur. You start to groom yourself, deciding to return to relaxing in your patch of sunlight, but your movement draws the attention of the two brothers. They begin to mutter to each other in excitement as they take turns glancing at you. You take a moment to clean some left over traces of Musk Deer off of your whiskers before giving them your attention. They freeze, holding your gaze, before clumsily trotting over to you. Their questions erupt in spurts.
"Are you a Warrior or Patroller?"
"Have you ever met the leader?"
"Have you ever fought a bear?"
"Have you ever killed a bear?"
"What does deer taste like?"
You do your best to answer any and all questions that the kits conjure up and soon find yourself recounting your experience meeting a bear to the two. When the story is at it's end, the kits stare you in awe. Soon, Boulderkit is shuffling in excitement once more.
"Will we get to do all those things?" You fall silent for a second, allowing your tail to thump lazily against the ground for a few moments as you hold the two kits in suspense. Deciding to finally end their suffering, you glance up at the sky above you, admiring the way the sun's rays peak between the branches above, before answering.
"When you're older...yes, I suppose you will." The kits squeak and bounce about in excitement, drawing a purr of amusement from you.
"Welcome to Taigaclan, young ones."
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Post by Moth's Wish on Aug 19, 2017 2:03:56 GMT -5
Taigaclan : The cats of Taigaclan have the features, build, fur density, diet, and size of the Eurasian Lynx. Their coats come in many different colors, except for ginger, and usually have some sort of pattern (tabby, speckled, bi-color, etc). However, solid coated cats are not rare. Due to being bigger than domestic cats, they need to eat more and hunt bigger prey than normal clan cats.
Territory : Taigaclan's territory consists of mostly forest and open plains. The forest is located at the bottom of a large mountain. The cats of Taigaclan use the forest to collect herbs, hunt lesser prey, and reside in during the warm season. The plains next to the forest are used as a hunting ground where the cats stalk and hunt bigger prey. At the base of the mountain is a cave where Taigaclan stays during the cold season. It's farther away from the plains but bigger prey is easier to hunt. A stream trickles down from the mountain and cuts across the plains. Taigaclan uses this stream as a water source and Salmon can be found here only during the beginning of the warm season. At the top of the mountain is a cliff known to the cats as the Moonstone Point. Leaders, Medicine-cats, and Apprentices becoming Warriors go here to talk to Starclan. The journey to Moonstone Point is a long and dangerous one, cats are advised not to go alone. Separating The Plains and The Forest are the Mole-Hare Hills. Many Moles and Rabbits reside here during the warm season and bury under the ground during the cold one. Mole-Hare Hills also has a nice view of the entire plains and the beautiful sunset. Mates and courting cats often visit the hills.
Prey : Common prey for the cats of Taigaclan are roe deer, reindeer, red deer, chamois, musk deer, salmon, and various other small mammals (hares, rabbits, red foxes, birds, moles). Because they tend to hunt such large prey, patrols of 3-5 cats are usually required for hunting patrols. Deer Fawns only require one warrior (or 2-3 apprentices) to be taken down. One Deer Fawn can feed quite a few cats but doesn't last more than a day. A Doe requires 2-3 warriors (or 5 apprentices) to be taken down and can be fed off of for about two days. A buck requires about 5 warriors (apprentices are not allowed to hunt bucks) and can last quite a few days but is very difficult to take to camp. Moles can feed two full grown cats, 3 apprentices, or 5 kits. A rabbit or squirrel usually only fills one full grown cat, 2 apprentices, or 3 kits. Mice aren't very filling to Warriors or Apprentices and are usually given to the kits. Salmon (if big enough) can feed as much as a rabbit or squirrel.
Taigaclan resides at the base of a large mountain; due to this their territory slopes slightly downward (but the cats have lived here for so long they barely notice it anymore). A river coming from the mountain splits Taigaclan's territory into two sides, separating the plains from the forest.
- Forest Camp : Where Taigaclan stays during the warm season (It basically looks exactly like Thunderclan's Forest Camp).
- Bear Camps : No, bears don't live together in a camp like the clans, these are just areas where the bears usually make their home. On occasion they'll stray away from here but only for food or to seek shelter in the mountains.
- Bird Wood : Where birds stay during the warm season. Cats are advised to be careful when hunting here because birds of prey reside here as well. (No, the birds don't just live in the tree that the 3 is on, they live in the taller, skinny trees. Taigaclan use the shorter trees to climb into the tall trees.)
- Mole-Hare Hills : Where moles, hares, and the occasional mink is found.
- Crossing Stones : Stones the cats cross to get to the plains. The water underneath the stones are very deep, so be careful.
- The Plains : Where the cats of Taigaclan hunt their larger prey (roe deer, reindeer, red deer, chamois, musk deer)
- Training Rocks : A circle of rocks near the river where apprentices are trained. The training rocks are also used every full moon as a feasting and resting place (see traditions for more information).
- Mountain Camp : Where Taigaclan stays during the cold season (It basically looks exactly like Tribe of Rushing Water's camp).
- Rammer Rocks : Where Rammers reside, cats are advised to avoid this area (for more information on Rammers, see animals)
- The Waterfall : It's a waterfall -_- .
- Moonstone Point : A ledge just above the waterfall where cats go to communicate to Skyclan.
- Moonflower Pool : A pool of water on the top of the mountain (I know it doesn't look like it's on the top but it is, bear with me, I'm sorry my map making skills suck Dx ) and the source of water in Taigaclan's territory. In the middle of the pond is a very large stone (about the size of a tiny Island) and in the middle of that stone is one lone Moonflower. It is said that seeds of the Moonflower can cure all illness and the petals can heal all wounds (see beliefs for more information). The water in the pool is warm year around as is the large rock and elders usually go here during their final days.
- Howler's Pass : Leads to the other side of the mountain, where most of the herds go for the cold season. The other side of the mountain, however, belongs to the Howlers. This path is called Howlers pass because not only does it lead into Howler territory, but Howlers tend to eerily watch those who pass through it from the cliffs above.
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Post by Moth's Wish on Aug 19, 2017 18:45:44 GMT -5
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Post by Moth's Wish on Aug 19, 2017 18:47:15 GMT -5
- Defend the clan, even at the cost of your life. You may have friendships with loners and rogues, but your loyalty must remain with the clan, as one day you may meet them in battle.
- Do not hunt, or trespass into Howler or Bear territory.
- Elders and kits must be fed before apprentices, warriors, and patrollers.
- Unless they have permission, apprentices may not eat until they have hunted and fed the elders.
- Prey is killed only to be eaten. Thank SkyClan for its life.
- A kit must be at least six moons old to become an apprentice.
- Newly appointed warriors/patrollers will keep vigil for one night after receiving their warrior/patroller name.
- A cat can not become deputy without having at least mentored one apprentice.
- The deputy will become the clan leader when the leader dies or retires.
- After the death of retirement of a deputy, a new deputy must be chosen.
- A gathering of the clan is held at the training rock during the full moon.
- Boundaries must be checked and marked daily. Challenge all who trespass.
- No warrior or patroller may neglect a kit in pain or in danger, even if that kit is not of the clan.
- The word of the clan leader is the warrior code.
- An honorable warrior does not need to kill other cats to win his battles, unless it is necessary for self-defense.
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Post by Moth's Wish on Aug 19, 2017 18:47:40 GMT -5
Following the herds is what originally drew the cats to the Taiga. The warm season provided the herds with an abundance of grass and weeds to eat which, in turn, provided predators with plentiful and plump prey. When the cold season arrived, however, the cats followed the herds out of the Taiga; forced to have to endure the long, grueling journey through Howler's Pass in order to stay close to food. The Howlers were relentless; preying on the weak, the elderly, young kits, and even expectant queens. However, no cats dared challenge the Howlers; for all it took was a howl for one Howler to suddenly become, seemingly, a thousand. Having seen many a cat torn apart right in front of him, it is no wonder Sedge refused to leave the Taiga when his mate confessed to being with kits. Cats begged and pleaded with Sedge to reconsider, even his own mate questioned his decision. Cinder, while not being that old, had successfully made the journey through Howler's Pass many times and was sure that this time would be no different than the last. But Sedge proved to be a stubborn tom, confidant in his abilities to provide for his family. Unable to convince Sedge otherwise, the cats depart, leaving Cinder and Sedge behind.
The cold season was torturous and unforgiving; food was scarce and warm shelter was hard to come by. By the time the warm season returned, only two out of Cinder and Sedge's litter of six kitten survived. Upon their return, the cats were surprised to see that the two had not only survived, but managed to keep their kits alive as well. When the time came for the cats to once again follow the herds, more and more cats began to stay behind until the tradition of journeying through Howler's Pass faded.
Juniperstar's Reign
Juniperstar earned her leadership position like any other cat; she was chosen as deputy and, after the previous leader lost his last life, she became Taigclan's new leader. Not too long after she became leader, during the cold-season, an avalanche trapped the clan inside of their Mountain Camp. What food the clan did have was quickly dwindling and, in order to feed the clan, Juniperstar, her deputy, the Medicine Cat, as well as one or two warriors and patrollers willingly starved themselves so that their clanmates could survive, at least until the snow blocking the cave entrance melted. It was during this time that Juniperstar lost her first life. |
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Post by Moth's Wish on Aug 19, 2017 18:50:05 GMT -5
 - Taigaclan believes that the Moonflower can heal any and every affliction. However, it is only to be used if all herbs within the Taiga die off, as a last resort, as it is the only Moonflower in the Taiga.
- It is said that the ancestors of Taigaclan and the Howlers walk the same skies. Most cats believe this is true when it was noted that the Howlers, like them, celebrate the full moon.
- Taigaclan refer to their ancestors as Skyclan, since they live amongst the skies. Netherclan is the equivalent of the Darkforest.
- Due to the absence of other clans, there is not a need for border patrols. However, cats are encouraged to not leave Taigaclan's territory as the amount of predators greatly increases beyond the borders. Instead of border patrols, watch patrols are sent out. Watch patrols travel the entirety of Taigaclan's territory (not including the mountain, even then this can take about an entire day) and report the activities of other animals (make sure no bears have settled too close to camp, no howlers have wandered in, and that the rammers aren't rampaging), take note of the herbs (make sure that no herbs are dying off) and gather some if asked to do so, check the height of the river (make sure it's not threatening to overflow), and monitor the herds (are they starting to leave for the cold season or coming back for the warm one? have they thinned out? are they overflowing? etc).
- Watch patrols take a lot of commitment and time out of a cat's day. As a result, being a watch patroller has become it's own rank. Patrollers must learn how to properly and accurately monitor predators and the herds while remaining concealed and at a safe distance, the names and descriptions of herbs and memorize every significant landmark in Taigaclan's territory. Patrollers don't usually take on apprentices but can request to have one. Any apprentice who is trained by a Patroller will become a Patroller, not a Warrior. Patrollers do not hunt big prey, but are in charge of hunting smaller prey (foxes, moles, hares, squirrels, mice, minks, small birds, etc). If a bear or howler is encountered while patrolling, cats are advised not to engage but rather to return to camp and send warriors to deal with them.
- With patrolling having it's own rank, Warriors are trained strictly to hunt big prey and to fight. An apprentice trained by a Warrior that wants to become a Patroller can be trained by one if a patroller picks them to be their apprentice. If said apprentice is not picked, they are encouraged to study what patrollers are required to do and will be tested on this knowledge when they become warriors. If they pass their test, they become Patrollers. If they don't they remain warriors.
- No matter the rank they will become, all apprentices must visit Moonstone Point with the Leader and their mentor before advancing in rank.
- Every full moon all of Taigaclan (except for the Queens, Kits, and Elders) go on a big hunt (usually aiming to take down a buck). Once their prey is caught they eat, converse, and rest at the Training Rocks and listen to the Howlers sing to the moon.
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Post by Moth's Wish on Aug 19, 2017 18:51:10 GMT -5
Leader, Deputy, Medicine Cat ❈ L E A D E R ❈ Moonstar : Gray she-cat with splotches of white and striking blue eyes.
❈ D E P U T Y ❈ Frostbite : White she-cat with gray color-point markings; one blue eye (left) and one green eye (right).
❈ M E D I C I N E C A T ❈ Echosong : Dark gray she-cat with black color-point markings, green eyes. Blossomeshade : Broad, fluffy gray she-cat with slightly darker patches and amber eyes. Lichenpaw
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Post by Moth's Wish on Aug 19, 2017 18:51:33 GMT -5
Warriors, Patrollers, Apprentices ❈ W A R R I O R S ❈ Ashwind : Pale gray she-cat with slightly, almost unnoticeably, darker paws and amber eyes Breezewhisker : Small yet muscular black and white tom with blue eyes. Thornclaw : Light brown tom with huge paws and Hazel eyes Poppymist : White she-cat with speckles of gray and green eyes Brightgaze : Light brown she-cat with patches of white and vibrant copper eyes Blizzardtail : Broad-shouldered gray tabby tom with a white tail stump and pale blue eyes. Hollythorn : Jet black she-cat with green eyes and very sharp claws. Ivystream : A pretty silver she-cat with pale amber eyes. Eaglestrike : A dark brown and white tabby tom with Hazel eyes Ebonymask : White she-cat with small black dots around her blue eyes
❈ P A T R O L L E R S ❈
Smoketalon : A Large and very fluffy dark gray tom with dark amber eyes.
Ravenwing : A lean yet well-muscled black and white tom with copper eyes.
Featherheart : A pretty silver tabby she-cat with pale blue eyes.
Jaythorn : A dark gray tabby tom with dark blue eyes.
Lakeheart : A black and white brindled she-cat with sea green eyes.
Stormfall : A gray and white tom with amber eyes.
Mistyfern : A gray she-cat with white spots and green eyes.
Thistlefang : A brown tabby tom with amber eyes and fur that sticks out in all angles.
Stonefur : A pale blue-gray tom with green eyes.
Cloudfur : A fluffy white tom with icy blue eyes.
❈ A P P R E N T I C E S ❈ Flintpaw : A dark blue-gray tom with green eyes. Cinderpaw : A pale blue-gray she-cat with blue eyes Lichenpaw : A brown and black brindled tom with amber eyes Brackenpaw : A brown tabby tom with amber eyes and a white chin, chest, and stomach. Leafpaw : A brown and white she-cat with green eyes. Dapplepaw : A light brown she-cat with green eyes and slightly darker flecks.
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Post by Moth's Wish on Aug 19, 2017 18:51:57 GMT -5
Queens, Kits, and Elders ❈ Q U E E N S ❈ Mothwish : Light brown she-cat with soft green eyes Squirreltail : A white she-cat with a fluffy tail stump and amber eyes. Dovepool : Light brown she-cat with barely visible ticked tabby markings, white chin, white chest, white stomach, and blue eyes.
❈ K I T S ❈ Boulderkit : Brownish-gray tom with amber eyes. Branchkit : Light brown tabby tom with green eyes. Crowkit : Dark gray, almost black, tom with dark amber eyes. Cedarkit : A very fluffy dark gray, almost black, tom with bright amber eyes and one white hind leg. Dawnkit : Light brown tabby she-cat with a white chin, chest, and stomach. Hazel eyes. Snowkit : White she-cat with brown ticked tabby markings and blue eyes. Rainkit : Gray tabby she-cat with blue eyes.
❈ E L D E R S ❈ Duskwatcher : A sleek-furred smokey-gray tom with brown tabby splashes. Silverwind : A silver and white tabby she-cat with green eyes. Sootfur : Dark gray tom with slightly lighter patches. Used to have striking amber eyes but is now blind. Clovernose : A black she-cat with white spots on her muzzle and amber eyes. Badgerjaw : A large, broad-shouldered, battle-scarred dark brown tom with bright amber eyes and a broken jaw.
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Post by Moth's Wish on Aug 19, 2017 18:54:52 GMT -5
❈ S K Y C L A N ❈ Batwhisker
Berrynose
Juniperstar
Lighteninggaze
Mintpaw
Creekpaw
Pebblekit
Dewkit
Stoneclaw
Spottedleg
Doeleap
Sagewhisker
Sedgewhsiker
Nightshade
Leopardstorm
❈ N E T H E R C L A N ❈ Icetail
Thrushpelt
Pinestar
Brindlefur
Newtclaw
Mudcloud
Rippletail
Darklily
Nettleheart
Shadowstep
Wolfclaw
Bearclaw
Acornjaw
Wildfern
Willowleaf
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Post by Moth's Wish on Aug 19, 2017 18:55:10 GMT -5
❈ M E N T O R S & A P P R E N T I C E S ❈ Smoketalon = Cinderpaw
Mistyfern = Brackenpaw
Ivystream = Dapplepaw
Thornclaw = Flintpaw
Frostbite = Leafpaw Echosong/Blossomshade = Lichenpaw
❈ F A M I L Y T R E E ❈ Will be added when I finish making them (It's a lot Dx) I will let you know after you have been approved for claiming a cat (or I'll just put close relations in each cat's description...but that's a lot to do as well Dx).
❈ P L O T S ❈ In this rp, cats who die are randomly selected (I have a randomizer on my phone, I enter cats names, and whoever is chosen dies). Events will occur based on the number of pages (Ex : When we reach 5 pages the first plot, Save The Kits, will become available). We do not have to do the plots as soon as they are all "unlocked," If the majority of members of this rp choose to wait until later, we will wait.
- Save The Kits : Sometime during the night, (2-4) kits decide to try and catch a few mice and bring to their mother(s). When day breaks and the kits are discovered to be missing a few cats volunteer to go find them. (at least one kit will pass away during this plot) Page Goal : 5
- A Clan Divided : A warrior/patroller and apprentice who obviously have feelings for each other become mates. At first not much thought is given to the two until the apprentice is discovered to be carrying kits. Half of the clan is outraged while the other half doesn't see much wrong with the situation. This creates a divide within the clan and causes the two opposing sides to fight each other (figuratively and eventually literally) (one cat gets killed at this point in the plot). After the death of (insert cat's name here), the clan morns for a few days before being called together to decide the fate of the apprentice, the warrior, and their kits. Page Goal : 10
- A Clan Divided (prt 2) : Predators invade the clan, scattering the cats during a treacherous blizzard. (4-6 cats will pass away by the end of this plot) Page Goal : 15
- The Plague : A mysterious illness threatens to wipe out the clan. Being the only ones having not fallen ill, an elder, two apprentices (one being the medicine cat apprentice), and a kit journey to Moonstone Point in search of the Moonflower. (at least one cat from every rank will pass away) Page Goal : 20
- Deputy : (takes place after The Plague plot) After all the cats have been healed, The leader must now choose a new deputy. Realizing this, every warrior/patroller who wants the position makes an effort to show the leader that they would make a good deputy. Feeling overwhelmed and confused the leader goes to some unlikely sources for guidance. Page Goal : 25
- The Big Hunt : The full moon has come again, which means it is once again time for the big hunt. However, all does not go as planned when a few overeager new warriors ruin the hunt. Can the new warriors salvage the remains of the night or have they ruined their first big hunt as warriors? Page Goal : 30
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