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"Welcome to the four clans. Clans based on the seasons that will grow and develop as their story goes on....."
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Discussion Thread:
Here
Affiliates:
Wolves of the Elements
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Recent Updates:
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"Once, many, many moons ago in the clans, there were large settlements of cats in the forests. Some liked the rocky cliffs and waters below them, some liked the lush green forests, some liked the grassy plains, and some liked the foggy birch forests. Some cats wandered between the territories, and some found comfort alongside another species called human. But, things were not quiet for long. Disputes over shelter, prey, and hunting grounds became worse and worse until the cats had almost wiped out their own kind. Upon the brink of destruction, 6 cats rose up to stop the madness. Blizzard, Forest, Sun, Harvest, Storm, and Feather. Each divided up the territories around them, and some chose to live outside the borders or in man-made homes of their own. Blizzard, took the cats who were good fishers, good climbers, and had thick coats to protect them against the cold north to the cliffs. Forest, took the cats who were fond of the lush undergrowth and easier life to the deep woods to the east. Sun, took the cats who were swift runners and those who were willing to chase prey underground to the southern plains. Harvest, took the night hunters and those who were good at hiding to the western marshes, where fog grew thick. Storm, took the cats who weren't able to fit in any individual grouping outside the territories so that they could roam free. And lastly, Feather, took those who were able to live alongside other species to twoleg-place and divided them up into homes. The peace lasted for a good while, with only mild disputes against Blizzard and Sun, Harvest and Forest. They even came up with a naming system, so that cats earned their rankings. And yet, it couldn't last forever. Some cats enjoyed the older ways, where there were no boundaries, and the strongest survived. So, as you have it, one cat from each grouping came together to form an allegiance of their own. DarkSky from Blizzard's group, NightShade from Forest's group, BloodFang from Sun's group, HiddenShadow from Harvest's group, Bone from Storm's group, and Strike from Feather's group. They gathered cats who had the same ideas, and influenced others that didn't. Upon gathering enough cats, the 6 raged war against the other groups. Again, blood was shed as the moon hung high in the sky. The survivors of the original groups prayed to their ancestors above, and their prayers were answered. Each of the leaders were given 9 lives, and four of them took on the name "star". Two of the revolution leaders, though, were able to convince them that they had changed, and in turn they too got their extra lives. A new way of things had settled in the clans. The rouges, loners, and kittypets, though, decided to keep their names, claiming that they wanted nothing more to do with the groups. BlizzardStar, ForestStar, SunStar, and HarvestStar named their groups clans, and built a new way of life. DarkStar and HiddenStar, two of the leaders, gathered back the 4 others and fled from the clans, taking what few followers they had with them. All this has long past, and all 12 leaders are deceased, but they have taken their rightful places in the stars. Well, half of them at least...."
BlizzardClan, as you may have guessed, represents Leaf-bare. This clan lives north of the gathering place, along the cliffs that lead into the mountains beyond. In leaf-fall, their territory is completely coated with a layer of snow. Blizzardclan cats act more of a tribe than a clan, as the leader's kin grows into the role when the leader passes. These cats mostly hunt fish from the rivers and streams cutting across their territory. Sometimes having to break open a thin layer of ice to reach the marine life below. These cats also hunt Hares, Song birds, hawks, eagles, and the occasional shrew or mouse. The cats of BlizzardClan are known to be more quiet and respectful than other clans, but those are just rumors, anyway.
Camp
Behind the base of a waterfall, lies a narrow passage leading into a mountain tunnel. The path to this is rocky and narrow, to help avoid from being attacked in their camp. Further down the tunnel, a wide cavern opens up. The first thing you see are two large boulders leaning against eachother creating another medium-sized cavern, a small pool of water collecting near the smaller rock. This is the medicine cat and Leader's den. Blizzardclan is different from other clans, and their Leader and medicine cat work very closely together, hence sharing the same den space. The leader also addresses the clan from the taller boulder. On either side of these boulders, lie two small caves carved out into the cavern wall. On the right, is the nursery. To the left, is the Elder's Den. These are placed at the back of the cavern for the most protection against attacks. Especially with the stray mountain lion roaming not far away. The other dens are either small caves, or dips in the ground. Warriors tend to stay to one side, and apprentices to the other. Most nests are lined with feathers from the large birds caught. Others, though, are lined with pine needles and ever-green tree leaves.
Clan-Specific Rules
1. No kit may leave the cavern unless in emergency
2. No apprentice, elder, weak cat, or young warrior may go out into the mountain and cliff territory alone during winter
3. No fighting over food. When food is scarce, all cats get equal rations.
4. In blizzards, come straight back to camp. If a cat cant, take shelter quickly.
ForestClan represents New-leaf, and lies to the east of the gathering place. This territory consists of thin birch tree forests, with large clusters of wildflowers and herbs. In New-Leaf, the entire forests blooms and more than enough prey comes out of hiding. This can lead to more predators, rouges, and reasons for other clans to invade, though. The cats in this clan mostly hunt small mammals such as mice, squirrels, shrews, chipmunks, and the occasional rabbit or song bird. The cats of ForestClan are said to always be flexible with whatever happens, and are cheerful no matter what. Again, rumors aren't always right.
Camp
ForestClan's camp is forged out of a circle of trees at the far end of their territory. Cats usually enter in a gap between two dogwood trees, it being the widest gap in the wall of trees. Upon entering, a large redwood tree can be seen across the clearing, with low hanging branches and wide roots. The leader addresses the clan here, by jumping up onto of one of it's branches. The leader's den is also here, in a hollowed-out space of what is thought to once have been an owl or squirrel nest. Along the redwood's roots, the medicine cat makes it's den out of the surprisingly wide space. A younger redwood tree can be found to the right. This is where the nursery is. The roots are not as large and protective as the first, so vines and ivy are weaved among the gaps in the roots. Next to the Nursery, lies the apprentice den. This den is a shallow hollow dug into the ground, underneath the shelter of some bushes. Across the clearing, is the elder's den, made the same way. The warriors sleep out in the open, or in shallow dens. If it storms, they share dens with the rest of the clan. These cats line their nests with mosses and flowers.
Camp-Specific Rules:
1. Accept all kits into the clan, no matter where they came from.
2. kits can only leave the camp under escort
3. No cat may start a fight within the clan
4. No cat may start a fight with another unless necessary, or are attacked first
Sunclan represents green-leaf. This clan lives out on the moor, rather in forests like most of the other clans' territory. They live South of the gathering place, across from Blizzardclan. In Green-leaf, humans and foxes become an issue. These cats hunt rabbits, field mice, and birds that live around their territory. Farm animals and dogs are sometimes a problem here. The Sunclan rumor is said that they are proud, and sometimes vain. These cats line their nests with whatever they can find, as not much grows on their territory.
Camp
SunClan normally lives above ground, for some reason. Sleeping and eating in a clearing surrounded by rocks and tall grass. When it rains or when there is danger, they have a tunnel system of rabbit holes that they have widened by digging. The nursery and Medicine cat supplies are held here normally.
Clan-Specific Rules
1. No kit may go out of the camp's clearing alone
2. No kit may explore the tunnels without supervision, as some may be unstable
3. No chasing prey into unstable caverns. No matter what.
Our last clan, HarvestClan, is based on Leaf-fall. This clan lives west of the gathering place, in a foggy oak, pine, and birch tree forest. These cats are secretive to other clans, and sometimes feared. In leaf-fall, the forest floor is layered with leaves almost as much as Blizzardclan is with snow, and the fog becomes thicker outside of their camp. These cats hunt Squirrels, birds, shrews, and sometimes even snakes. They line their nests with feathers, and sometimes the pelt of prey they catch.
Camp
HarvestClan does not have the most stable camp apart from the nursery and medicine cat, who live in small caves between boulders in a camp clearing. The leader may sleep ontop of these boulders, but usually all other cats sleep in whatever they can find in the clearing.
Clan-Specific Rules
None. They have never been created.
Rouges, Loners, and Kittypets. These cats have no general rules, unless they live in small groups. Then personal rules may be formed.
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The cats of StarClan watch over the clans from their own territories among the stars. They are the ones who deliver prophecies, and predict future events of the clans. Here the first leaders of the clans lay; BlizzardStar, SunStar, HarvestStar, and ForestStar along with the leaders that represent the other walks of life, Loners Rouges, and Kittypets, who are Storm and Feather. These cats treat themselves as equals along with the rest of StarClan, even though they are treated with more respect. The longer the cat has been in StarClan, the more respect they are treated with. Certain cats that have had honorable deaths and prophecies after themselves may also find themselves in these ranks. These starry cats have a formidable enemy as well, though. One which they will always be at war with.
[color=grey]The Dark Forest, well, is the Opposite of StarClan to say it flatly. They are the corrupted, the cats who have sinned before their deaths, or who simply chose at their end to join this horde of fear. The cats of the Dark Forest walk in dreams just as do StarClan cats, yet try to turn their victims over to a darker, more corrupted side. They are constantly at war with StarClan, whether just hatred or literal bloodshed. The Dark Forest also has 6 leaders of their own, and 5 cats in second command. Most of which never took on the name 'Star', for they either never made it to leader, or refused to take on a name granted by their enemy. The leaders are DarkStar, BloodFang, NightShade, Strike, Bone, and HiddenStar.
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A clearing in the center of all 4 clans. The leaders sit on the highest rocks, the deputies at the bottom right, and medicine cats at the bottom left. All other cats sit in the clearing. Clans meet here every full moon. (You will be alerted when full moon is hit, bit please check the front before you post to check on time/season changes)
[color=teal]A cave just outside Blizzardclan's Borders, deep inside a mountain. Medicine cats meet here every half moon. (Again, you will be alerted)
A cave just outside ForestClan's borders, in which no cat knows what lies inside. All cats are forbidden to go in, for cats that have gone in before have yet to return.
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"Welcome to the four clans. Clans based on the seasons that will grow and develop as their story goes on....."
________________________________________________________________________
Discussion Thread:
Here
Affiliates:
Wolves of the Elements
Haven *New*
Recent Updates:
StarClan/Dark Forest Addition & Moderator SearchComplete
Prophecy Search Complete
StarClan/Dark Forest leader search
General Update
"Once, many, many moons ago in the clans, there were large settlements of cats in the forests. Some liked the rocky cliffs and waters below them, some liked the lush green forests, some liked the grassy plains, and some liked the foggy birch forests. Some cats wandered between the territories, and some found comfort alongside another species called human. But, things were not quiet for long. Disputes over shelter, prey, and hunting grounds became worse and worse until the cats had almost wiped out their own kind. Upon the brink of destruction, 6 cats rose up to stop the madness. Blizzard, Forest, Sun, Harvest, Storm, and Feather. Each divided up the territories around them, and some chose to live outside the borders or in man-made homes of their own. Blizzard, took the cats who were good fishers, good climbers, and had thick coats to protect them against the cold north to the cliffs. Forest, took the cats who were fond of the lush undergrowth and easier life to the deep woods to the east. Sun, took the cats who were swift runners and those who were willing to chase prey underground to the southern plains. Harvest, took the night hunters and those who were good at hiding to the western marshes, where fog grew thick. Storm, took the cats who weren't able to fit in any individual grouping outside the territories so that they could roam free. And lastly, Feather, took those who were able to live alongside other species to twoleg-place and divided them up into homes. The peace lasted for a good while, with only mild disputes against Blizzard and Sun, Harvest and Forest. They even came up with a naming system, so that cats earned their rankings. And yet, it couldn't last forever. Some cats enjoyed the older ways, where there were no boundaries, and the strongest survived. So, as you have it, one cat from each grouping came together to form an allegiance of their own. DarkSky from Blizzard's group, NightShade from Forest's group, BloodFang from Sun's group, HiddenShadow from Harvest's group, Bone from Storm's group, and Strike from Feather's group. They gathered cats who had the same ideas, and influenced others that didn't. Upon gathering enough cats, the 6 raged war against the other groups. Again, blood was shed as the moon hung high in the sky. The survivors of the original groups prayed to their ancestors above, and their prayers were answered. Each of the leaders were given 9 lives, and four of them took on the name "star". Two of the revolution leaders, though, were able to convince them that they had changed, and in turn they too got their extra lives. A new way of things had settled in the clans. The rouges, loners, and kittypets, though, decided to keep their names, claiming that they wanted nothing more to do with the groups. BlizzardStar, ForestStar, SunStar, and HarvestStar named their groups clans, and built a new way of life. DarkStar and HiddenStar, two of the leaders, gathered back the 4 others and fled from the clans, taking what few followers they had with them. All this has long past, and all 12 leaders are deceased, but they have taken their rightful places in the stars. Well, half of them at least...."
BlizzardClan, as you may have guessed, represents Leaf-bare. This clan lives north of the gathering place, along the cliffs that lead into the mountains beyond. In leaf-fall, their territory is completely coated with a layer of snow. Blizzardclan cats act more of a tribe than a clan, as the leader's kin grows into the role when the leader passes. These cats mostly hunt fish from the rivers and streams cutting across their territory. Sometimes having to break open a thin layer of ice to reach the marine life below. These cats also hunt Hares, Song birds, hawks, eagles, and the occasional shrew or mouse. The cats of BlizzardClan are known to be more quiet and respectful than other clans, but those are just rumors, anyway.
Camp
Behind the base of a waterfall, lies a narrow passage leading into a mountain tunnel. The path to this is rocky and narrow, to help avoid from being attacked in their camp. Further down the tunnel, a wide cavern opens up. The first thing you see are two large boulders leaning against eachother creating another medium-sized cavern, a small pool of water collecting near the smaller rock. This is the medicine cat and Leader's den. Blizzardclan is different from other clans, and their Leader and medicine cat work very closely together, hence sharing the same den space. The leader also addresses the clan from the taller boulder. On either side of these boulders, lie two small caves carved out into the cavern wall. On the right, is the nursery. To the left, is the Elder's Den. These are placed at the back of the cavern for the most protection against attacks. Especially with the stray mountain lion roaming not far away. The other dens are either small caves, or dips in the ground. Warriors tend to stay to one side, and apprentices to the other. Most nests are lined with feathers from the large birds caught. Others, though, are lined with pine needles and ever-green tree leaves.
Clan-Specific Rules
1. No kit may leave the cavern unless in emergency
2. No apprentice, elder, weak cat, or young warrior may go out into the mountain and cliff territory alone during winter
3. No fighting over food. When food is scarce, all cats get equal rations.
4. In blizzards, come straight back to camp. If a cat cant, take shelter quickly.
ForestClan represents New-leaf, and lies to the east of the gathering place. This territory consists of thin birch tree forests, with large clusters of wildflowers and herbs. In New-Leaf, the entire forests blooms and more than enough prey comes out of hiding. This can lead to more predators, rouges, and reasons for other clans to invade, though. The cats in this clan mostly hunt small mammals such as mice, squirrels, shrews, chipmunks, and the occasional rabbit or song bird. The cats of ForestClan are said to always be flexible with whatever happens, and are cheerful no matter what. Again, rumors aren't always right.
Camp
ForestClan's camp is forged out of a circle of trees at the far end of their territory. Cats usually enter in a gap between two dogwood trees, it being the widest gap in the wall of trees. Upon entering, a large redwood tree can be seen across the clearing, with low hanging branches and wide roots. The leader addresses the clan here, by jumping up onto of one of it's branches. The leader's den is also here, in a hollowed-out space of what is thought to once have been an owl or squirrel nest. Along the redwood's roots, the medicine cat makes it's den out of the surprisingly wide space. A younger redwood tree can be found to the right. This is where the nursery is. The roots are not as large and protective as the first, so vines and ivy are weaved among the gaps in the roots. Next to the Nursery, lies the apprentice den. This den is a shallow hollow dug into the ground, underneath the shelter of some bushes. Across the clearing, is the elder's den, made the same way. The warriors sleep out in the open, or in shallow dens. If it storms, they share dens with the rest of the clan. These cats line their nests with mosses and flowers.
Camp-Specific Rules:
1. Accept all kits into the clan, no matter where they came from.
2. kits can only leave the camp under escort
3. No cat may start a fight within the clan
4. No cat may start a fight with another unless necessary, or are attacked first
Sunclan represents green-leaf. This clan lives out on the moor, rather in forests like most of the other clans' territory. They live South of the gathering place, across from Blizzardclan. In Green-leaf, humans and foxes become an issue. These cats hunt rabbits, field mice, and birds that live around their territory. Farm animals and dogs are sometimes a problem here. The Sunclan rumor is said that they are proud, and sometimes vain. These cats line their nests with whatever they can find, as not much grows on their territory.
Camp
SunClan normally lives above ground, for some reason. Sleeping and eating in a clearing surrounded by rocks and tall grass. When it rains or when there is danger, they have a tunnel system of rabbit holes that they have widened by digging. The nursery and Medicine cat supplies are held here normally.
Clan-Specific Rules
1. No kit may go out of the camp's clearing alone
2. No kit may explore the tunnels without supervision, as some may be unstable
3. No chasing prey into unstable caverns. No matter what.
Our last clan, HarvestClan, is based on Leaf-fall. This clan lives west of the gathering place, in a foggy oak, pine, and birch tree forest. These cats are secretive to other clans, and sometimes feared. In leaf-fall, the forest floor is layered with leaves almost as much as Blizzardclan is with snow, and the fog becomes thicker outside of their camp. These cats hunt Squirrels, birds, shrews, and sometimes even snakes. They line their nests with feathers, and sometimes the pelt of prey they catch.
Camp
HarvestClan does not have the most stable camp apart from the nursery and medicine cat, who live in small caves between boulders in a camp clearing. The leader may sleep ontop of these boulders, but usually all other cats sleep in whatever they can find in the clearing.
Clan-Specific Rules
None. They have never been created.
Rouges, Loners, and Kittypets. These cats have no general rules, unless they live in small groups. Then personal rules may be formed.
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The cats of StarClan watch over the clans from their own territories among the stars. They are the ones who deliver prophecies, and predict future events of the clans. Here the first leaders of the clans lay; BlizzardStar, SunStar, HarvestStar, and ForestStar along with the leaders that represent the other walks of life, Loners Rouges, and Kittypets, who are Storm and Feather. These cats treat themselves as equals along with the rest of StarClan, even though they are treated with more respect. The longer the cat has been in StarClan, the more respect they are treated with. Certain cats that have had honorable deaths and prophecies after themselves may also find themselves in these ranks. These starry cats have a formidable enemy as well, though. One which they will always be at war with.
[color=grey]The Dark Forest, well, is the Opposite of StarClan to say it flatly. They are the corrupted, the cats who have sinned before their deaths, or who simply chose at their end to join this horde of fear. The cats of the Dark Forest walk in dreams just as do StarClan cats, yet try to turn their victims over to a darker, more corrupted side. They are constantly at war with StarClan, whether just hatred or literal bloodshed. The Dark Forest also has 6 leaders of their own, and 5 cats in second command. Most of which never took on the name 'Star', for they either never made it to leader, or refused to take on a name granted by their enemy. The leaders are DarkStar, BloodFang, NightShade, Strike, Bone, and HiddenStar.
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A clearing in the center of all 4 clans. The leaders sit on the highest rocks, the deputies at the bottom right, and medicine cats at the bottom left. All other cats sit in the clearing. Clans meet here every full moon. (You will be alerted when full moon is hit, bit please check the front before you post to check on time/season changes)
[color=teal]A cave just outside Blizzardclan's Borders, deep inside a mountain. Medicine cats meet here every half moon. (Again, you will be alerted)
A cave just outside ForestClan's borders, in which no cat knows what lies inside. All cats are forbidden to go in, for cats that have gone in before have yet to return.
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