by ♫♪Howling♪♫ » Wed Jun 17, 2015 3:06 am
Tail Signals:
Tail Held Erect = Stop
Tail Rippling = Move Forward Slowly - With Care
Tail Held Erect and Sweeping Slowly from Side to Side = Retreat Silently
Tail Pointing Low, Parallel to the Ground and Sweeping = Spread Out
Tail Flattened = Get Down
Tail Bobbing = Enemy Sighted
Tail Hooked = Danger
Tail Pointed Sharply = Go That Way
Tail Held Erect and Waving from Side to Side = Stay Behind Me
Tail Kinked over Back = Follow Me
Tail Flicking over Back = Leave, But Be Careful
Tail Tip Facing Other Way = 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, "Oh, fox-dung, I gotta go!" and flicking your tail means "Sorry! Talk to you later?" or "Yikes! I've gotta go use the dirtplace!"
◾Flicking your tail at a she-cat's belly and smiling means "She's expecting kits!"
◾Flicking your tail at someone and making a face means "What is wrong with him/her?"
◾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 his/her 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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Some Fighting moves:
Front paw strike
Frontal attack. Slice downward with your front paw at the body or face of your opponent. Claws unsheathed.
Front paw blow
Frontal attack. Bring your front paw down hard on your opponent's head. Claws sheathed.
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 your weight on your front paws
Belly Rake
A fight-stopper. Slice with unsheathed claws across soft flesh of opponent's belly. If you're pinned down, the belly-rake quickly puts you back in control.
Upright lock
Final, crushing move on already weakened opponent. ear up on back legs and bring full weight down on opponent. If opponent does same, wrestle and flip him under you. This moves makes you vulnerable to the belly-rake, so requires great strength and speed
Lead-and-hold
Ideal for a small cat facing a large opponent. Spring onto opponent's back and grip with unsheathed claws. Now you are beyond the rand of your opponents paws, and in position to inflict severe body wounds. A group of apprentices can defeat a large and dangerous warrior in this way. It was deployed to great effects against BloodClan's deputy Bone. Watch for the drop-and-roll counter move, and try to jump free before you get squashed.
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.
Scruff shake
Secure a strong teeth-grip in the scruff of your opponent's neck, then shake violently until they're too rattled to fight back. Most effective against rats, which are small enough to throw. A strong throw will stun or kill them.
Play dead
Effective in a tight situation, like when you are pinned. Stop struggling and go limp. When your opponent relaxes his grip, thinking you are defeated, push yourself up explosively. This will throw off an unwary opponent, and put you in attacking position.
Killing bite
A death blow to the back of the neck. Quick and silent, and sometimes considered dishonorable. Used only as a last resort.
Partner fighting
Warriors who have trained and fought together will often instinctively fall into a paired defensive position, each protecting the 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
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Cat/body Language:
● Touching noses - “I like you!”
● Lick on the cheek - “I really like you.”
● Lick on the ear - Comforting.
● Lick on forehead - “I love you!” / “Will you be my mate?”
● Brushing tail on back or flank - Calming.
● Lick under/on belly - “I want kits.”
● Touching nose to cheek - “I’m happy for you” / Comforting.
● Nuzzle - Comfort / “You’re hilarious!” (The second is for mates)
● Touch nose to cheek - “I’m glad you’re here.” (For lovers)
● Lick own chest fur - To hide embarrassment.
● Lick on the shoulder - Respect.
● Lick on the tail - “Will you be my mate?”
● Lick on the paw - “You are my friend!”
● Lick below the chin - “I want you forever!”
● Lick on the nose - “Do you want to play?”
● Rubs tail anywhere - Flirty, comforting or curious.
● Rubbing against you - “I like you.” / “Don’t worry.” / “I love you.”
● Licking constantly - Cleaning.
● Flat ears - “Back off!”
● Bares teeth - “Get away from me!"
● Lunging at you - “Back off now!”
● Roll on your back - “You are stronger than me, I respect you.”
● Tail tucked - Scared.
● Growling/Hissing/Spitting - Angry or accenting
(There can be more, and some could mean other things but these are the main ones)
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So you know:
Moons = One month, or four weeks. (Half moon = two weeks; Quarter moon = one week.)
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