(((WIP)))cold torrent [a semi-lit warrior's roleplay][open]

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The icy harshness of snow under paw and the frigid gale running through our pelts. It's what
we've adapted to, what we have become and ever will be. We are the cats of the cold, bitter winter,
with bodies designed to push through the most difficult of obstacles.

But what we face now, is inevitable.

Our own element is destroying us, changing us, separating us. FrostClan is tainted by other's insanity and grief
and the circumstances are pushing us to our very limits.

We must stand together, have warmth with the faith of survival, even when your body is numb. Although
scattered, some way in some how, our Clan will pull through- hopefully.

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Members

- luminescent. [admin]

RP News

- [1/25/14] Roleplay is under construction

Clan News

- None as of yet

Recaps

- None as of yet

Warnings & Bans

- None as of yet

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CS Rules
Tess's rules are to be followed, of course.

Literacy & Posts
As this is a semi-literate roleplay, I expect a nice sized paragraph of at least 4 lines, not sentences, that are written in 3rd person with proper punctuation and grammar. Writer's block shouldn't be used as an excuse all the time. OOC posts should be made clear with brackets or similar, and chat speak is not allowed. Please don't type more than 3 paragraphs and make your posts mean something, something that the person you're interacting with can reply to. I value quality more than quantity too, so make your posts look nice!

Realism & Characters
I'd like to keep things somewhat realistic. That means no 'perfect' cats or ones with powers, silly names like Doughnutnugget or things that warrior cats wouldn't know about, such as Rubywhisker. No colourful fur or strange eyes either. Keep in mind that FrostClan cats live in the mountains and forests when you name your cat, because a name like Sandfang wouldn't be very appropriate. Please refer to the 'characters' page to get an idea of what a typical FrostClan cat is like.
As for the character limit, no more than 6 cats and only two high ranked cats per person (like deputy, leader, ect.) . I will provide a rough outline for each one but if there's no spots left and you'd like to join, I can try to figure something out.

Let's keep it PG!
Please keep gory, birthing and mating scenes to the minimum, as there are younger players on this site. Many things should be implied, not said outright.

Forms & Activity
Since I will have the cats and their biography's on the character page, a form is not required. If you'd like to reserve a cat, send me a PM and I cat hold him/her/them for two days. After that, they're up for grabs. There are blank sections in the forms on the character page that you need to fill out and PM to me in order to have that cat. From there, I will display all information over there. If this is too confusing and you need clarification or anything, please PM me.
I really want to keep this roleplay active and going so please post a few times a week. If you're gone for more than one week, I will send you a PM. Five days later and I still haven't gotten a reply, your characters are now available to others.

Ideas & Rights
If you have any mini plots or things that you'd like to include in the roleplay, please PM me for permission before going through with them. Drama is greatly encouraged too!
Please respect others here, including myself. This includes killing off someones cat without their permission, powerplaying, bad mouthing and such. I have the rights to add and subtract rules and ban/warn players if these rules aren't followed. Like many roleplays, you have 3 strikes then you're banned. But don't worry, mistakes happen and I understand. c:

Have fun, everyone! Be aware that I may add or get rid of rules here, so I'll be posting that as news so you're up to date!

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It's a nice, brisk afternoon in leaffall. A thick layer of new, loose
snow is present on the ground, this much snow was common in the high
altitudes. The day proceeds as usual, with patrols and hunting trips
down the mountain where prey is more plentiful. Suddenly, the snow
from the peaks break loose and tumble downwards, carrying rocks and
debris with it, toppling trees that crush bodies. The cats all flee with
terror, the patrols and hunting groups, being in the forest areas, sprint
for cover and take refuge in a crack in the ground that leads into a small
cave. The other half of the Clan isn't so lucky. The wave of snow, ice and
stones carry them away, dealing death and injuries with it. Eventually,
the snow slide comes to halt.
The half in the cave are trapped by a wall of snow and wreckage and as
dark days go by, the tensions builds and they become hungry and stir crazy,
willing to do anything for a meal- even if that means eating each other.

South, the patrols that had been swept away gather themselves, many
severly hurt. They are in a completely new area that no cat has seen before,
with lurking threats and a dangerous journey home, that is, if they knew
where home was.

This is a rough idea of how the storyline will go. If you have any comments, questions or ideas (maybe about how they get themselves out of this mess?) , please PM me and we can discuss it!

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FrostClan abides in the tall, snowy mountains in northern Canada. Their camp is closer the base, sheltered from the elements in a hollow that sits in the side of the mountain. An overhang of rock sheilds them from the sky and blocks strong winds, also providing the leader with a space to make announcements. All dens are situated in the back wall in crevices leading to seperate caves. The leader's den is at the very top, roomy with a frigid stream that runs along the side and down the rock face. The warriors and the apprentices share a larger den below, while the medicine cat den, nursery and elder's den are at the bottom, to avoid cats from injurying themselves if they happen to slip off of the ledges that allow the Clan to climb where need be.

Their hunting grounds are farther south, primarily in the evergreen forest areas and around a frozen pond called the Glace Pool. Prey is much more plentiful here, as most creatures thrive in the undergrowth.

The summit, known as Flurry Peak to the cats of the clan, is where the leader and medicine cats visit to speak with StarClan. The trek is very dangerous, as it is steep, colder and the ground is unstable. From there, a cave is present in the side of the mountain, with a strangely smooth, flat wall of rock on the far wall. To speak with StarClan, cats slice their paw pads on the centre spike and place a bloody paw print on the wall. Soon after, StarClan will visit in the present world that only the cat dreaming will see.

Below the camp in a icy scoop in the rock is where the training area sits. A few trees are present there, with icy sheets here and there as well as small clefts to hide in. Apprentices and their mentors primarily train for battle here, since there are so many different obstacles to face, not counting their opponent.

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The area in which the swept away cats is very different from the mountains they call home. Both coniferous and deciduous trees live in the South on a stretch of sandy islands in the middle of a wide, deep river, the same river that the melted snow from the avalanche flowed down to with the cats in tow. Hilly forests are west from there, made up of softwood trees and twisting roots. In the east forests, it's flatter, with many small streams jutting through to empty into the main river. Trees like maple, beech, oak, elm and birch are colourful with leaf-fall leaves and dense undergrowth.

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The cave in which the trapped Clan cats abide in is roomy, but with the vast amount of time spent, it seems to close in on them. The walls, ceiling and floor are all made of stone, with the exception of the crevice they'd squeezed through, which is a blockage of ice and debris. It's very dark, as no light reaches it, and smells like the earth.

Southern Prey
Songbirds - Very common
Fish - Very common
Mice - Very common
Voles - Common
Squirrels - Common
Shrews - Common
Rabbits - Uncommon
Weasels - Uncommon
Frogs - Uncommon
Ospreys - Uncommon

Northern Prey
Squirrels - Very common
Small birds - Common
Snowshoe hares - Common
Chipmunks - Uncommon
Mountain shrew - Uncommon
Marmots - Rare
American kestrel - Uncommon

Southern Predators
Red foxes - Common
Coyotes - Common
Black bears - Common
Feral dogs - Uncommon
Ospreys - Uncommon
Horned owls - Uncommon
Porcupines - Rare
Lynx - Rare
Bald eagles - Rare
Grizzly bears - Very rare

Northern Predators
Black bears - Common
Snowy owls - Common
Horned owls - Uncommon
Coyotes - Uncommon
Red foxes - Uncommon
Wolverines - Rare
Bald eagles - Rare
Arctic wolves - Very rare
Grizzly bears - Very rare
Mountain lions - Very rare

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Time
It's in the afternoon, when the sun is at it's
peak.
Weather
It's chilly and brisk, with a significant amount
of wind that causes the deep, fresh snow to
swirl and dance about. There's no precipitation
as of yet.

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Welcome to the characters section! Here, you can choose to roleplay or simply view the cat profiles I've created. None of these are set in stone, feel free to build on what I've given you, as long as it doesn't stray too far!
The appearance of your cat is up to you, really, but keep in mind what the typical FrostClan cat is built like. These cats are strong and sturdy with thick fur of any length. They range in size with powerful legs and paws. White coats are common, as they help to blend in with the snow while while black and fiery ginger pelts are quite rare and if they do occur, there is usually a lighter colour present. Other patterns and hues aren't usual.
I will italicize sections and make very obvious on what pieces are to be filled out. I will also * things that can be built upon, and remember: if the cat's name is coloured red, that they are the ones going south and if it's blue, they're in the cave. If there's no colour at all, they are planned to die. Please send your modifications to me by PM (and of course, what cat/cats you want to play) so I can edit their profile. If the below slots aren't available and you'd really like to join, PM me and we can work something out.
If you have any questions at all (I know, it's a bit confusing c;), please PM me! Enjoy!

Cat #1:
[insert name & photo here]
Gender: [insert gender here]
Age: [insert age here; must be 80 moons or over]
Clan/Allegiance: FrostClan
Rank: Leader
Appearance: [insert appearance here]
Personality: ________ is a wise but distant old cat.
He/she has lost their motivation and energy to lead like a
proper leader should. ________ is very selfless and thoughtful,
slow to upset and very patient. He/she tends to keep to
themselves and is a strong believer or prophecies and fate.*
Relationships: Although _______ seems emotionless, he
cares for each and every cat. He/she doesn't show it much but
he loves his offspring dearly and only wishes them good things. *
Kin: _________ & __________ (parents; mother died
giving birth and father died in battle), ________ (mate; died of
illness), __________ (son; deputy), ___________
(son; medicine cat) ____________ (daughter; died of illness)
Roleplayed by: [insert username here]

Cat #2:
[insert name & photo here]
Gender: Tom
Age: [insert age here; must be older than 24 moons and younger than 50]
Clan/Allegiance: FrostClan
Rank: Deputy
Appearance: [insert appearance here; can't look too unlike his kits]
Personality: Being the deputy, _______ has natural
leadership skills and a deep loyalty. He is rational and thinks
things through before doing them. He occasionally bites off
more than he can chew, metaphorically speaking, and has a
very caring and sympathetic heart towards the ones he loves.*
Relationships: ________ feels the need to take care
of his leader and the Clan as if he already has his nine lives.
He is well liked among them and he has a strong love for
his kits, mother, mate and brother/sister.*
Kin: _________ & __________ (parents; father died
of illness)___________ (brother/sister; is the med-cat)
_________ (mate), Cloverpaw (daughter), ___________ (son)
Roleplayed by: [insert username here]

Cat #3:
[insert name & photo here]
Gender: [insert gender here]
Age: [insert age here]
Clan/Allegiance: FrostClan
Rank: Medicine cat
Appearance: [insert appearance here]
Personality: [insert personality here]
Relationships: *
Kin: __________ (leader) & __________ (parents; mother
died of sickness), Cloverpaw (niece), _________ (nephew)
Roleplayed by: [insert username here]

Cat #4:
Cloverpaw
Gender: She-cat
Age: 6 moons
Clan/Allegiance: FrostClan
Rank: Medicine cat apprentice
Appearance: Cloverpaw is a small she-cat, strong and
plump with shorter legs than most. Her fur is thick and short,
black in colour that appears ebony in some lights. She has a
white chest, stomach, muzzle and toes. Her whiskers are
very long and white while her ears are small and her eyes a
leafy green hue.
Personality: Cloverpaw's a sweet cat with good intentions
and a tender heart like a medicine cat should have. She gives
everyone a fair chance and has an understanding view on
life, despite her young age. Cloverpaw doesn't react well to
harsh tones and violence and breaks under pressure. She hates
doing things wrong and forgives easily, which is sometimes a
bad thing.
Relationships: She has a strong bond with her mother
and father, and even though her brother and her don't always
see eye to eye, she loves him anyway. She feels she isn't as
close to her grandparent as she wants. She enjoys everyone
in her Clan equally, and is particularly fascinated by her
mentors teachings and work.
Kin: __________ & __________ (grandparents; one
died of sickness), __________ & _________ (parents),
___________ (brother)
Roleplayed by: luminescent.

Cat #5:
[insert name & photo here]
Gender: She-cat
Age: [insert age here; must be over 40 moons]
Clan/Allegiance: FrostClan
Rank: Warrior
Appearance: [insert appearance here]
Personality: ________ is a fierce, tough she-cat that
doesn't like sitting around. She's a hard worker that isn't afraid
to voice her opinion. She hates being wrong or looked down
upon, and has a survival of the fittest mentality.*
Relationships: She doesn't like the medicine cats very
much. She thinks they're weak and foolish to choose such a
meaningless life path. _________ generally ignores and avoids
the leader, who she believes isn't worthy and that the deputy
should take over. She is a respected warrior, partly out of
fear of her.
Kin: _________ & __________ (parents; father and
mother died of old age), _________ (brother; died at birth)
Roleplayed by: [insert username here]

Cat #4:
Snowstrike
Gender: Tom
Age: 55 moons
Clan/Allegiance: FrostClan
Rank: Warrior
Appearance: Snowstrike is a large, strong tom with
big paws that are equipped with deadly claws. His fur is
snow white and very fluffy and thick, often tangling without
constant grooming. His eyes are electric golden green and
while he has many imperfections hidden under his long fur,
the only ones that stand out are his torn right ear and the
sets of scars on both sides of his flanks from when he was
a kit and an eagle tried to carry him away.
Personality: Snowstrike is a sassy, stand-offish tom
with little patience. He has a sharp tongue and conceals his
thoughts and emotions well. He enjoys being in control and
hates being restricted . The few that have broken through his
cold exterior have foundhis soft, unstable side that is reserved
for a select few, like his mate. He is determined to survive,
after witnessing the deathof his siblings.
Relationships: Snowstrike is a respected cat in FrostClan for
his combat abilities, both loathed and loved. Some find him rude,
though. He enjoys the company of his mate for the most part and
in someway, isn't too happy with the deputy, perhaps spiteful?
Kin: __________ (mate), ___________ (sister; died of
hypothermia), __________ (sister; died of starvation)
Roleplayed by: luminescent.

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