Stars V.2 • Prompts

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The sound of bird chatter and rustling leaves is all that echoes throughout the trees, a soft symphony of tranquility and calm. Dew sparkles in a ripple against the tips of the grass blades, evaporating into a mist the further the forest stretches on. It’s a sight of something out of a dream.

Laughter and soft hushes interrupt the hush of the woodlands, along with the tromping of heavy feet against the ground. In a clearing sit two cats, shoving at each other with giggles. The tortoiseshell giggles as their paw wipes away the drawings they had made in the dirt while the blue-cream cat's eyes glimmer with a spark of inspiration.

They're only brought off their quiet laughter by the crack of a stick underneath a paw, attention immediately turning. Where some would be worried at the sight of a stranger, they're instantly curious, hopping onto their feet and closer to the newcomer.

"Hi!"

"Hello!"

"Who are you? Where do you come from? What's it like? Oh, tell us everything."

[ Written by elliott. ]

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General Rules:

• All writing/art must be your own. No AI, commissioned work, etc. may be used.
  
• Art/writing may not be reused! If you've already received credit for it (including in another Stars mechanic), you can't receive a reward again.
• Your writing should remain permanently visible/available, to ensure fair play. We'd encourage you to post your responses directly on the thread rather than in an offsite doc/etc.!
• Please don't edit your posts when possible! Results are tallied gradually before being posted together, so edits may be missed. You're welcome to make multiple posts if you're submitting more before results have been posted again!
• We recommend a limit of about 5 prompts per post! This isn't a strict limit, but it helps ease the workload for our staff team and ensure that your prompts are not missed by mistake.
  
  Prompt categories may have category-specific rules too. Be sure to read and follow those as well!
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How to Play:

Doodlebug and Bookworm have provided you with lists of prompts below, organized by category! Each category works a little differently and has its own guidelines. Note that as this mechanic expands, more categories will be added!

To play, pick a prompt you'd like to answer. Answering that prompt here and meeting the word/art minimum will reward you with experience and a small bit of stardust. Experience can be redeemed by linking to the results in your next explore post. Results will be posted every so often; please be patient as we learn what schedule will work best!
Prizes:

All provided prompts may be answered as many times as you'd like, so long as you're not reusing art/writing! Answering a new prompt for the first time with a specific Clan/cat, however, will give you better rewards.

Experience: Experience is rewarded at the same rate as the quest board (writing / art). All prompt responses receive experience based on how much you wrote/drew.

Stardust: You receive a small bit of stardust each time you meet the prompt minimum (e.g. writing twice the minimum in one response will get you twice the base stardust, etc.). Stardust rates are posted in each category.

Milestone rewards: Answering multiple prompts in the same category and about the same Clan/cat will gradually unlock category milestone prizes. Generally, every 5 new prompts you answer from a category gives you a smaller bonus reward, and every 10 new prompts gives you a bigger reward. Completing an entire category for the same Clan/cat will unlock a final grand prize! Answering a prompt multiple times with the same Clan/cat won't count towards milestone progress, but will still reward stardust and experience. You'll find specific details about how these prizes work in their respective categories.

Bonus prompts: If there's a prompt you're not vibing with, each category also includes bonus prompts that can count towards your total unique prompts answered! Think of these like extra credit: basically, there are 50 prompts given to you, but you only need to answer 45 of your choice to complete the category. Bonus prompts have higher word/art minimums and are more complex to answer, but their rewards are boosted as well.

Be sure to check out each category's specific info to better understand how their rewards work! Prompt results are posted every so often, and your rewards aren't useable until they're archived.

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There are three categories of Clan-based prompts: territory, culture, and [spoiler]. Note: one more Clan category is still unreleased!

Users may have a max of two registered Stars Clans, so milestone rewards for these categories may be redeemed twice -- once for each Clan slot. You do not need to finish your first Clan's prompts before starting on your second's! Be sure to clearly state which Clan you're answering a prompt for, and use the name/link registered in the official archives.

Each category has its own prompt minimums, rewards, etc. listed in its post. Please ask if you have any questions!

Q: Can I answer the same prompt for both Clans at once?
A: In order to accurately track your milestone progress, your responses for your two Clans registered on the archives must be separate, and must each individually meet the word/art minimums!

Q: What if I change my lore / revamp a Clan?
A: That is 100% okay! You may re-answer prompts as many times as you'd like with new info. Note that even after a lore revamp, your progress towards Clan prompt milestones will still be saved! This is tied to which Clan you rename / change the link of on the archives. Think of it like your progress is tied to the Clan slot used, rather than the name/lore.

Q: What if I have multiple sub-groups in my Clan?
A: That's alright! You can answer prompts multiple times for each sub-group if you want, or answer for multiple sub-groups in the same response. For archiving and progress-tracking purposes, though, please be sure to include the Clan name and link that are in the official archive. While you can have as many sub-groups and as much lore as you want, you can only complete the Clan milestone tracks twice (once per Clan slot).

[I Like Bees]

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Remember to clearly state which Clan you're answering a prompt for, and use the name/link registered in the official archives! This is the territory category -- the italicized subtitles are just for your personal ease of navigation!



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[b]I've answered a Clan prompt![/b]
[u]Username + ID[/u]:
[u]Clan Using[/u]: (Please include name and archive link)
[u]Prompt[/u]: (Which prompt are you answering? Please state the category and number [e.g. Territory 5, Culture 17]!)
[u]Prompt Response[/u]:
[u]Word Count[/u]: (If applicable)


Minimum per prompt: 200 words or 20 exp worth of art, unless otherwise specified
Stardust reward: 10 stardust per prompt, unless otherwise specified

Milestones:
Note that your progress is separate for each Clan slot! See all item descriptions here and here.
5 unique prompts answered: x3 Shooting star shards (C autopass)
10 unique prompts answered: NR MYO ticket
15 unique prompts answered: Gravity's rotation (UC edit), stellar remnants, blackhole, starburst
20 unique prompts answered: C MYO ticket
25 unique prompts answered: Star's greetings (StarClan edit item)
30 unique prompts answered: x2 Gravity's system (R edit), white spotting revamp item
35 unique prompts answered: Star's blessing (3+ kit litter item)
40 unique prompts answered: R MYO ticket
45 unique prompts answered: UR MYO ticket

General / Location

1. Write a general introduction to the landscape/biome of your Clan in about 100 words. (Word count is flexible; the intent is just for a brief intro!) Art alt: Draw a thumbnail sketch (a small, rough sketch that shows the basic composition of a piece to help with initial planning) introducing the landscape/biome of your Clan. This prompt always receives 10 exp and 10 stardust.
2. Draw or describe a map of your Clan's territory. This may be done in a map-making program (with credit) or by hand, but should be created by you. This prompt has no minimum, and always receives 15 exp and 10 stardust.
3. Describe the broader location of your Clan. Is it located somewhere on Earth, real or fictional? A new planet, different dimension, in space, etc.?
4. What type of biome is your Clan's territory most like? Here is an article describing some basic biome types to give you a starting point. Describe how your territory fits this biome type, as well as anything that makes it unique or different.
Territory Traits

5. What is the terrain of your Clan's territory like? Is the ground mostly flat, more hilly, etc.?
6. What is the soil/ground of your Clan's territory like? Is the soil fertile or barren? Is it composed of leaf litter, sand, clay, rocks, etc.?
7. What is the general altitude of your Clan's territory? Is it in a valley, the mountains, or somewhere in between? Is it near, above, or below sea level?
8. Describe the general lighting levels of your Clan's territory. Is it in direct sunlight, shaded, or a mix?
9. Describe the sounds of your Clan's territory. Is it often quiet, or noisy with birdsong, cars, a waterfall, the wind, etc.?
10. What does your Clan's territory smell like?
Weather / Climate / Seasons

11. What is the climate of your Clan's territory like? Climate refers to the general weather conditions over a long period of time.
12. What are the different seasons like in your Clan's territory? How does the territory change with each season, if at all?
13. Is there any notable/unique weather in your territory? This could be anything from a fantasy weather event, to higher flood risk, to a location that looks pretty in the rain.
14. What risks do the weather in your Clan's territory present?
Landmarks

15. What are some locations of cultural or religious significance to your Clan? Are they inside or outside your Clan's territory (if relevant)? What's their significance to your cats?
16. Describe any landmarks in your Clan's territory which were created by non-cat species (e.g. human structures, animal burrows/nests, etc.).
17. Describe any landmarks in your Clan's territory which were created by cats. Were these made by your cats, or another group? How did they make them?
18. Are there areas of the Clan's territory more often used for training young cats? What makes these areas ideal for training?
19. What areas of your Clan are considered dangerous or unsafe? What makes these places unsafe?
20. Describe any off-limits areas of your Clan's territory (or outside the territory). What makes these areas forbidden?
21. Describe a spot in the territory with a good view. This could be anything from a guard or hunter's lookout, a cloud/stargazing location, a bird-watching spot, etc.
22. Are there any bodies of water within your Clan's territory? Describe them and their importance to your cats. If your Clan lacks notable water sources, how do they adapt to this?
23. What areas of your Clan's territory are considered beautiful or desirable to be at? What draws cats to these places?
24. What areas of your Clan's territory are considered ugly or not desirable to be at? Why do cats dislike these places?
Geopolitical Boundaries & Space

25. Describe your Clan's camp. Where in the territory is it located? How does this location help shelter - or not shelter - it? If your Clan lacks a specific camp, explain why.
26. What are your Clan's borders like? Are there geographical features defining the boundaries, or are the edges more blurred? If your Clan lacks designated borders, explain why and to what extent.
27. What lies outside the bounds of your Clan's territory? If your Clan lacks a designated territory, describe something distant from them / which they rarely or never visit / etc.
28. Do your cats have specific trails and paths they follow to travel their territory? Describe them.
Wildlife / Plants

29. What type of prey/food can be found in your Clan's territory?
30. How does this prey/food vary seasonally? What is more - and less - abundant in different seasons? Do any of these prey species migrate or hibernate?
31. Describe the best hunting(/fishing/gathering) areas of your Clan's territory.
32. What type of predators can be found in your Clan's territory? (Note that "predator" here refers to the dictionary definition, not just any non-cat threat as it can mean in our explore mechanic.)
33. How do these predators vary seasonally? Are some more/less common in different seasons? Do they migrate or hibernate? (Note that "predator" here refers to the dictionary definition, not just any non-cat threat as it can mean in our explore mechanic.)
34. Describe any neutral species living in your Clan's territory, which are neither predator nor prey (large herbivores, bugs, etc.). How do your cats interact with them?
35. How do these neutral species vary seasonally? Are some more/less common in different seasons? Do they migrate or hibernate?
36. What types of plants and fungi can be found in your Clan's territory? This may be as general or specific as you'd like.
37. What useful herbs can your cats find in and around their territory? What do they have in abundance, and what are they lacking - if anything? Where are these herbs often found?
38. Are there any dangerous plants found in your Clan's territory? Are there any hotspots for these plants?
Miscellaneous Territory Uses

39. What other resources are present on your Clan's territory? Do they use specific plants for building, make tools/toys out of something, mine mineral deposits, etc.?
40. Where do your cats dispose of waste (food remains, trash, etc.)?
41. Do your cats have any locations where they store things (food, herbs, etc.) for later? Where is this, and what makes this a good storage location?
Clan's Relationship with Territory

42. What is your Clan's general relationship with / view of their territory? Is it positive, negative, neutral? How attached are they to this space?
43. How did your Clan arrive at their territory? Have they lived here forever, or have they moved before? What led them to choose this location?
44. Have there been any notable events that have affected/changed the territory? This could be pollution, changes in local species, natural disasters (flooding, wildfires), etc.
45. How has the Clan's use of their territory changed over time? Have they moved camps, gained/lost land, etc.?




Bonus prompts are optional extra credit that count towards your total unique prompts answered! Each of these prompts has a higher word/art minimum and better rewards.


Bonus 1. Make a less standard map type of your Clan! Rather than your typical physical map, you can create a map of the topography, prey/animal populations, climate, natural resources, etc. If your cats live in a built structure, you could make a floorplan/construction map. Get creative! This prompt has no minimum, and always receives 25 exp and 20 stardust.

Bonus 2. Write/draw a scene of one/some of your cats experiencing their territory with all 5 senses (sight, sound, taste, touch, smell). (If one of your cats is Deaf/blind/etc., feel free to use multiple cats to cover all five! If your cats have extra senses, you're welcome to include those too!) Minimum 500 words or 35 exp worth of art. Rewards 40 stardust.

Bonus 3. A few cats in your Clan (minimum 2) are debating which spot in their territory is best for an activity of your choice (e.g. napping, fishing, watching the sunset, etc.). Explain each of their arguments in favor of their spot of choice! You're welcome to present this as a scene or simply summarize their arguments. Minimum 500 words or 35 exp worth of art. Rewards 40 stardust.

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Remember to clearly state which Clan you're answering a prompt for, and use the name/link registered in the official archives! This is the culture category -- the italicized subtitles are just for your personal ease of navigation!



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[b]I've answered a Clan prompt![/b]
[u]Username + ID[/u]:
[u]Clan Using[/u]: (Please include name and archive link)
[u]Prompt[/u]: (Which prompt are you answering? Please state the category and number [e.g. Territory 5, Culture 17]!)
[u]Prompt Response[/u]:
[u]Word Count[/u]: (If applicable)


Minimum per prompt: See "notes" under each subtitle.
Stardust reward: See "notes" under each subtitle.

Milestones:
Note that your progress is separate for each Clan slot! See all item descriptions here and here.
5 unique prompts answered: 100 stardust
10 unique prompts answered: x3 Gravity's pull, x3 gravity's rotation
15 unique prompts answered: Star's touch
20 unique prompts answered: Shooting star, x2 shooting star fragment, x4 shooting star shard
25 unique prompts answered: C MYO ticket
30 unique prompts answered: 650 stardust
35 unique prompts answered: Explore cat claim ticket
40 unique prompts answered: x2 Gravity's system
45 unique prompts answered: Star's blessing, hourglass
50 unique prompts answered: R MYO
55 unique prompts answered: Revive
60 unique prompts answered: Star's greetings, +1 edit coupon, x4 gravity's pull, x2 gravity's rotation
65 unique prompts answered: Star's praise
70 unique prompts answered: Immortality
75 unique prompts answered: UN MYO, black hole, stellar remnants, starburst, cosmic reflections
80 unique prompts answered: Unnatural marking or unnatural edit item* (rolled 50/50) (account locked)
xx *If you'd prefer, you can exchange these for 1000 stardust by contacting the staff member who posted the results.
85 unique prompts answered: White spotting revamp item, 550 stardust
90 unique prompts answered: UR MYO
95 unique prompts answered: Myth edit

Founding History

Notes: Minimum 250 words or 20 exp worth of art per prompt. Rewards 20 stardust per prompt.

1. Who founded your Clan, and why? Were they guided by their ancestors, their own desire for power, it just sorta happened by accident, etc.?
2. How was your Clan founded? Did they have to travel far to find territory, or stay close to home? How did they establish their territory, gather new cats, find food, make a camp, etc.?
3. What struggles did your Clan face in its founding? Was it difficult to obtain territory, learn the land, remove threats, get along with neighbors, catch prey, unite the group, etc.?
4. How did your Clan get its name? Did it mean anything special to the original cat(s)?

Modern View of History

Notes: Minimum 250 words or 20 exp worth of art per prompt. Rewards 20 stardust per prompt. Exceptions apply.

5. How do your cats maintain and share their history? Do they have books/scrolls, oral storytelling traditions, wall paintings, wood carvings, other crafts, etc.?
6. How do your cats tell the story of their Clan's founding? What's their general view of this event - positive, negative; as a mystery or myth, or clear and established history?
7. How do present day cats feel about the Clan name? Has its meaning changed over time? Has the name itself been changed? Minimum 150 words or 15 exp worth of art. Rewards 10 stardust.
8. How are the Clan founders viewed today? Have they become mythological figures, forgotten, or just normal cats? Are they still alive?
9. Describe another historical figure of note (not the Clan founder). What's their story, and how is it told? Is the story accurate to what really happened? Are they a hero or a villain? What do cats think of them / how are they generally viewed by the Clan? If your Clan currently has no figures in the past, describe someone who will have a lasting story in the future. Minimum 500 words or 35 exp of art. Rewards 35 stardust.
10. What other myths, legends, stories, etc. does your Clan tell? Minimum 500 words or 35 exp of art. Rewards 35 stardust.

Hierarchy and Authority

Notes: Minimum 300 words or 25 exp worth of art per prompt. Rewards 20 stardust per prompt.

11. Who leads your Clan? Is there only one leader, multiple, a whole council, etc.? What decisions are they in charge of?
12. Describe any other ranks of non-religious, everyday authority in your Clan - e.g. a deputy or other second-in-command, other branches of government, local leaders or law enforcement, etc.
13. How absolute is the power of leadership/authority in your Clan? Are there checks and balances to prevent corruption in leadership? Or is what the leader says law?
14. Describe the rest of your Clan's social hierarchy. How are cats ranked relative to each other in terms of authority? What determines their rank? Are there clearly defined social classes, or are boundaries fuzzier?
15. How are new leaders / ranks of high authority selected? Birth, skill, nepotism, picked by someone else, religion, a cat's job, elections, etc.?
16. How are other ranks / social classes decided? Birth, skill, nepotism, picked by someone else, religion, a cat's job, elections, etc.?
17. How do different tiers of your Clan's hierarchy interact with each other? What kind of respect do different ranks demand; is the respect genuine? Are cats of different ranks generally civil to each other? Do they look down upon those below them? Idolize or idealize those above them? Do they feel like one cohesive unit who are all close to each other, or is there a sense of "otherness" between ranks?

Occupations

Notes: Minimum 350 words or 25 exp worth of art per prompt. Rewards 25 stardust per prompt. Exceptions apply.

18. Describe the various jobs cats in your Clan can hold. What does each job do? Can a cat have multiple jobs at the same time? Minimum 500 words or 35 exp of art. Rewards 35 stardust.
19. How does a cat get each of these jobs? Birth, skill, nepotism, selection by an authority figure, religious assignment, personal choice, etc.? Can they change jobs throughout their life - and if so, how?
20. How socially privileged / positively viewed is each job in your Clan? Are some more looked down upon? Are some more respected? Why is this?
21. How do cats from different jobs view each other? Are there conflicts or rivalries between certain occupational groups? Do they blame other jobs for various problems? Are there friendships / shared respect for each other? Why?
22. Describe some job-specific traditions/etc. certain occupations have. For instance, they may have unique terminology or slang for things specific to their job, certain routines they follow, special knowledge from working in that role, etc. What does a cat only learn about / experience through working a specific role in the Clan??

Religion / Belief System

Notes: Minimum 350 words or 25 exp worth of art per prompt. Rewards 25 stardust per prompt.
23. Describe the religion / belief system of your Clan. What/who do they believe in? Do they have any deities, powerful supernatural beings, or religious figures of note? Describe them.
24. How does your Clan and/or their religion believe the world / life started? How do they tell this story? Where did they get the story from, if they know? Are there variations of this story in other regions, religious sects, etc. or is it unique?
25. Describe your Clan's belief in an afterlife. What do they believe happens after death? How does their afterlife work? Why do they believe this? If they don't believe in an afterlife / something after death, why not?
26. Who leads religion, speaks to deities, interprets their will, etc. - if anyone? Is religious leadership/authority tied to day-to-day leadership/authority as well, or are these roles separate? What do religious leaders do with their authority/role? How do they become religious leaders?
27. How do those with different religious views / belief systems view each other? Are they enemies, friends, or tolerant of each other? Is there a history or reason behind this?
28. How does religion affect daily life? Is it more private and personal, or an open group activity and discussion? Does it affect daily routines and habits (e.g. prayer before eating, carrying certain accessories, wearing certain clothes, language, etc.)?

Cultural Values

Notes: Minimum 250 words or 20 exp worth of art per prompt. Rewards 20 stardust per prompt.

29. Choose 3-5 one(ish)-word values that are important to your Clan, and describe how they shape the life / culture / worldview of the Clan.
30.What things / behaviors / symbols does your Clan consider taboo? Is there a reason or history behind this?
31. What things / symbols are considered blessed or valued to your Clan? Is there a reason or history behind this?
32. Describe any other symbolism your Clan has. Do certain animals, plants, colors, etc. mean different things to them? Do they use certain icons to represent different ranks, jobs, deities, etc.? Feel free to describe the history of these symbols.
33. What prejudices/biases does your Clan carry? These don't necessarily need to be against other cats/groups, but could also be a bias against or in favor of certain items, ideas, etc. For example, perhaps they hate change, or view a certain animal with unusual respect. Feel free to describe how/why these biases developed.
34. What superstitions does your Clan have? Is there a history behind this? Are your cats aware of this history, or has the superstition grown to stand on its own without needing a reason?
35. What is considered beautiful, attractive, desirable, or popular in your Clan? What is considered ugly, unattractive, undesirable, unpopular? You can answer this in terms of beauty standards (for cats or the world in general), traits cats value in each other or want for themselves, etc. Is there a reason or history behind these standards? For instance, a war-heavy Clan may find visible battle scars attractive, book-smart cats may be considered more popular in a highly-educated Clan, a craftscat community may place value on artistic talent, etc.

Law and Punishment

Notes: Minimum 250 words or 20 exp worth of art per prompt. Rewards 20 stardust per prompt.

36. Describe the rules/law of your Clan. Do they have modifications to the warrior code, loose Clan guidelines, a whole unique law system, etc.?
37. How do cats learn the law of their Clan? Is it published somewhere? Visible and public, or stored in a place like a library? Is it taught to kittens by their parents/mentors, in school, etc.?
38. Who determines/writes the law? What's the process for changing or adding to the law?
39. How is breaking the law punished? How does this vary by what rule was broken? Does punishment vary by who broke it? For example, do higher ranks get away with things more often? Are they softer on younger cats?
40. Who enforces the punishment for breaking the law? How do they catch law-breaking?
41. Is there any sort of defense opportunity for those accused of a crime? A trial, chance to share their side of a story, gathering of evidence, etc., or is assignment of guilt final?
42. How do cats in your Clan generally feel about the law / legal system? Does it uphold common social values so it's generally well accepted, or do they find it to be too harsh, corrupt, enforcing the morals of only a select few, or interfering with daily life?
43. How does your Clan handle conflict? How might they respond to an external physical threat, such as an invasion, war, or attack? How might the average individual cat respond to a personal threat (e.g. an argument, robbery, etc.)?

Language and Communication

Notes: Minimum 250 words or 20 exp worth of art per prompt. Rewards 20 stardust per prompt.

44. How do your cats greet each other? How do they say goodbye? Does this vary depending on the cats' relationship with each other? Is there any cultural significance to this interaction - does it reflect a cultural view of meeting/leaving, show different degrees of respect, offer a religious blessing, etc.?
45. What gestures, actions, and language are used to convey respect in your Clan? What communicates disrespect? Is there a history/reason behind this?
46. What unique body language (ear, tail, paw, etc. gestures) do your cats use to communicate? What do these different motions mean?
47. What unique phrases, metaphors, slang, accents, etc. does your Clan have/use? This could include culture-specific insults, swears/exclamations, blessings, and so on.
48. What concepts do and don't your cats have words for? For instance, a land-bound Clan may not know what an ocean is, some Clans may only experience two seasons, etc. Think about concepts your cats have close ties to or unique experiences with, and those with which they have little to no experience.
49. What communication barriers exist in your Clan's area? Are there other languages in the region spoken by different species or other cat groups? Variations in local terminology (e.g. human vs. housefolk vs. Twoleg), slang, accent, etc.? Different meanings to the same body language?

Child-rearing and Kithood

Notes: Minimum 250 words or 20 exp worth of art per prompt. Rewards 20 stardust per prompt.

50. How does the Clan treat expecting parents? Do they host baby showers, give gifts, offer parental leave, etc.? Does your Clan have any special traditions to announce expecting kittens?
51. What traditions / rituals does your Clan have surrounding the birth of new kittens? Where do cats generally give birth - at home, in a medical facility, etc.? Who's generally present - just family, doctors, a midwife equivalent, Clan leadership, religious leaders, etc.? Is there some sort of celebration, official introduction into the Clan, a visit from the leader, etc.?
52. How are kittens named? Who names them? What logic / naming system is generally used to pick a name?
53. How are kittens raised? Is it more communal (the entire Clan, extended family, the whole nursery, etc.), limited to just the parent(s) / immediate family, or are they passed off to other caretakers? How are kits generally treated by the Clan? Does everyone have a responsibility to keep them safe, or are they solely under the protection of their parents/guardians?
54. What responsibilities do kittens have? Are they only expected to play, or do they have early education, chores, etc.? What rules are they expected to follow?
55. Describe some common kithood activities. What do caregivers do to entertain kits (e.g. peek-a-boo, piggyback rides, etc.)? What games do kittens play? What life skills are these games passively building, if relevant?
56. What does your Clan do with orphans? Is there an adoption process to assign kittens to new guardians? Does the process differ for outside kittens vs. in-Clan kittens? Will the Clan take in outside foundlings, or do they only raise Clanborn blood?

Family Ties

Notes: Minimum 250 words or 20 exp worth of art per prompt. Rewards 20 stardust per prompt.

57. Describe your Clan's view of and value placed on family. How important is family to the Clan? Which comes first: your Clan or your family? Is the whole Clan viewed as one big family? How close is the average family, and how many generations does this extend? Do cats keep family names, use titles of respect for certain family members, etc.?
58. How is living/sleeping space divided and occupied? Do families share a household with each other or other families? Do they move apart by a certain age? Or are their living arrangements sorted by job or something else instead? How many generations live together in the average household / dwelling?

Education and Apprenticeship

Notes: Minimum 250 words or 20 exp worth of art per prompt. Rewards 20 stardust per prompt. Exceptions apply.

59. How are young cats trained/educated? Do they have an individual mentor / tutor, group classes, or are they educated by their parents? How are classes/lessons structured? Are there multiple formal levels of education (e.g. grades or years)?
60. What do cats generally learn during their education? What are the foundational basics taught first, and what's more specialized knowledge (e.g. unique hunting / fighting techniques)? Are they educated only on what's needed for their future career, or is their education more holistic - teaching humanities subjects like history, social skills like public speaking, or educating them in the basics of other jobs? Minimum 500 words or 35 exp of art. Rewards 35 stardust.
61. What does graduation look like in your Clan? Is there a special ceremony? Does each cat graduate individually, or as a class/group? Are there any special traditions surrounding graduation, like a party, silent overnight vigil, etc.? Are there any symbols of graduation received by the new cat (e.g. new name, cap and gown or other clothes, etc.)?
62. What opportunities are there for continued education after graduation? Some examples may include training for a new or additional occupation, role, or promotion; to get a higher degree or certification; learning more specialized skills through on-the-job experience; etc.
63. How do young cats rebel / cause mischief as they grow into their independence (e.g. staying out late with friends, intentionally breaking the rules or going places they shouldn't, senior pranks, etc.)?

Courtship and Marriage

Notes: Minimum 250 words or 20 exp worth of art per prompt. Rewards 20 stardust per prompt.

64. What does courtship/dating look like in your Clan? Do they go on dates, give gifts, or have unique traditional ways of expressing interest? Is there any formal declaration of a new relationship, permission needed from parents/guardians, etc.? What terminology do your cats use for their relationships (e.g. any alternatives to boyfriend, girlfriend, partner, etc.)?
65. How is mateship/marriage declared? Is there a formal or informal announcement? Simple traditions such as moving in together to indicate relationship status? Something more extravagant and public like a wedding? Do cats keep any symbols of partnership, such as rings or charms? Or is marriage too informal in your Clan for any of this? Elaborate.
66. Can cats divorce? How do they do so? Is there any sort of formal process, or do they just talk to each other? Is remarriage allowed, and how is it generally viewed?
67. How are cross-Clan / out-of-Clan/group relationships viewed?

Retirement

Notes: Minimum 250 words or 20 exp worth of art per prompt. Rewards 20 stardust per prompt.

68. What does retirement look like in your Clan? How do cats go about retiring? Are there any necessary qualifications to meet to retire (e.g. being of a certain age)? Can cats retire for reasons other than age? If your cats don't retire, explain.
69. What do retired cats do with their time? Are there tasks around the camp to do, a special role they hold such as maintaining the Clan's history or aiding in certain ceremonies, or do they just relax and chat?
70. How are retired members of the Clan viewed and treated? Are they sought out for advice or stories? Respected and valued, or dismissed and ignored?
71. Who takes responsibility for the care and comfort of retired Clan members? Are they cared for by the entire Clan, or are they the responsibility of their family?

Customs and Traditions

Notes: Minimum 350 words or 25 exp worth of art per prompt. Rewards 25 stardust per prompt. Exceptions apply.

72. How do your cats track time? What do they measure time by (seasons, days, moon cycles, etc.)? What do they call different times - both the units they use to measure it, and different times of year? Do they keep a calendar? Track how old each cat is?
73. What holidays, festivals, and similar traditions do your cats celebrate? When do these events happen? How do they celebrate? Is there any special food prepared, decorations to use, etc.? Describe the history/origin of these events. Minimum 500 words or 35 exp of art. Rewards 35 stardust.
74. Does your Clan host or celebrate any other ceremonies and special occasions (e.g. birthdays, honoring great deeds, giving out awards, promotions, etc.)? Describe when these events occur, and how they celebrate. Is there any tradition or history to these celebrations?
75. What does your Clan do with their dead? Do they hold a funeral? If so, what's the funeral like? Do they have a graveyard, cremation, burial at sea, etc.? Do they send any possessions/items away with the body?
76. What mourning rituals does your Clan have? Do cats wear a certain color or accessory or decorate their home in a way to indicate that they're in mourning / recently lost someone? Is there a socially acceptable amount of time for a widow(er) to wait before remarrying, if at all?

Everyday Life

Notes: Minimum 350 words or 25 exp worth of art per prompt. Rewards 25 stardust per prompt. Exceptions apply.

77. How do your cats store and prepare food? Do they have any specialized storage techniques / locations adapted to their climate? Do they have any traditional cooking, seasonings, prepared meals, etc.? What's the history and significance of these? Do they pair with any particular holidays or times of year?
78. How are meals structured? When do cats eat? How many meals are there per day - do cats eat as necessary throughout the day, or gather together for structured meals? Is there a routine to follow during mealtime? A hierarchy of who eats first, a tradition to follow before eating, a particular way to sit or set the table? Who eats together - the entire Clan, or just cats of the same family, friend group, social rank, job, etc.?
79. What do your cats do in their free time? Do they have sports, arts and crafts, storytelling, casual competitions, friendly gatherings, etc.? What are some common hobbies and traditional activities in the Clan? Minimum 500 words or 35 exp of art. Rewards 35 stardust.
80. Do your cats have clothing, accessories, piercings, paint, etc.? If so, describe any meaning or importance behind what they wear. Does it symbolize their rank, group, age, etc.; do they have modesty standards; is it for safety or temperature regulation; do they only wear things for certain ceremonies; etc.? If your cats have no clothing or accessories, explain why not.

Health and Hygiene

Notes: Minimum 250 words or 20 exp worth of art per prompt. Rewards 20 stardust per prompt.

81. How does healthcare work in your Clan? Are there only a few doctors for everyone, or is it more personalized? Is it free, or something cats pay for or earn (e.g. through their job)? How much medical knowledge does the average cat in your Clan have?
82. What do doctors do? Are they only patching up active wounds, or do they deliver kittens, help with first aid, perform regular checkups, etc.? What can and can't they treat (e.g. are certain diseases incurable, do they have therapy, etc.)? How advanced is their knowledge? Do they use any spiritual or religious healing practices?
83. How does your Clan prevent the spread of disease/illness? Do they have preventative measures like regular checkups, vaccines, vitamins, etc.? Do they have any spiritual / cultural rituals they believe help? How might they respond to an outbreak of disease?
84. How do cats groom/bathe? Is there a dedicated water source for this, any soap or fur products to use, or do they just lick their fur? Is grooming a shared activity or personal? Do your cats style or trim their hair at all? If so, how?

Property and Ownership

Notes: Minimum 250 words or 20 exp worth of art per prompt. Rewards 20 stardust per prompt.

85. How do cats view ownership/property? Are their resources (food, water, land, etc.) communal or personally / individually owned? A mix? Do cats have their own belongings, dens, nests, homes, space, etc. or do they share a communal space?
86. How is ownership indicated and declared? Do cats scent mark their space and property, store items in personalized storage locations, write their names on things, have land deeds or legal records, etc.? How does the Clan mark their territory/borders as a whole?
87. How do cats exchange property/resources? Do they have currency, a bartering / trade system, simply share everything, etc.? Is there a process of inheritance to follow after a cat's passing?

Relationship with Territory

Notes: Minimum 250 words or 20 exp worth of art per prompt. Rewards 20 stardust per prompt.

88. How have your cats adapted to survive with the unique challenges of their territory? Do they have specialized hunting techniques for unique terrain? Certain clothes or shelter to manage body temperatures? Do they migrate with the seasons to avoid the harshest conditions?
89. How has your Clan's territory influenced their culture and day-to-day activities? For example, a territory's prey availability may affect their quantity of free time and development of specialized roles, a biome's temperature may have influenced their view of personal space, cats may be active at different times of day, etc.
90. What safety precautions does your Clan take to navigate the dangers of their territory? Do they require a buddy system, safety gear, or outright avoid certain places? How are they prepared for natural disasters, predators, etc.?

Relationship with Outsiders

Notes: Minimum 250 words or 20 exp worth of art per prompt. Rewards 20 stardust per prompt. Exceptions apply.

91. What is your Clan's relationship with other cats (other Clans, unaffiliated loners/rogues, etc.)? Are they friendly, neutral, rivals?
92. What is your Clan's relationship with other, non-cat animals? Do they have domesticated livestock? Keep pets, companions, service animals, etc.? Are there species of equal intelligence they work with as allies or have conflict with as enemies? What's their relationship with humans, if any?
93. How does trading with outside cats/species work? Do your cats exchange goods and services? Can cats move into and out of your Clan - temporarily and permanently? Minimum 150 words or 15 exp of art. Rewards 10 stardust.

Cultural Changes

Notes: Minimum 250 words or 20 exp worth of art per prompt. Rewards 20 stardust per prompt.

94. Describe what cultural exchanges between groups have occurred involving your Clan. Has your Clan absorbed anything from other cultures over time? Or spread something from their culture to the surrounding area?
95. How has your Clan's culture changed over time? Do they have differences in naming, ceremonies, traditions, etc. compared to the past? It may help to think about how the real world was very different in other time periods and decades compared to today. We treat authority differently; society has a different structure; clothes, art, and music tastes have changed; and people are affected by different real world events. If your Clan is relatively young, how might/will its culture change in the future




Bonus prompts are optional extra credit that count towards your total unique prompts answered! Each of these prompts has a higher word/art minimum and better rewards.


Bonus 1. Culture shock is defined as "the feeling of disorientation experienced by someone who is suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes" (Oxford Languages). Aside from the species difference, how might a cat from your Clan struggle with adapting to living in your personal, real-life culture? Think about differences in social cues, beliefs, diet, ideas of what's polite vs. rude, daily schedule, and so on. Minimum 350 words or 25 exp of art. Rewards 30 stardust.

Bonus 2. Describe the Clan founder's intended vision for their new Clan. What did they want the Clan to look and act like when establishing it? How does the present state of the Clan compare to the Clan founder's original vision? Minimum 350 words or 25 exp of art. Rewards 30 stardust.

Bonus 3. What might a culturally rebellious / unusual cat look like? How would their appearance, behavior, and lifestyle change to go against your Clan's average social norms? How might other cats react to them? How tolerant is your Clan of variation from expected norms? Minimum 350 words or 25 exp of art. Rewards 30 stardust.

Bonus 4. Describe your Clan's general cultural view of gender and gender roles. What genders are generally recognized (e.g. are they built off a female/male binary, or do they have a different or unique system?), and how/when are these assigned, chosen, and/or changed? What behaviors, roles, etc. are expected of them? How does this affect family structure, clothing, language, hierarchy and power, inheritance and lineage tracking, ideals and expectations to meet, etc.? How are these expectations taught (e.g. indirectly through social interaction, or directly through parents/guardians, school, and/or the law)? How flexible or rigid is this system? How have gender norms changed throughout your Clan's history? Do they vary by region? Minimum 350 words or 25 exp of art. Rewards 30 stardust.

Need help worldbuilding? It may help to think about variation in other cultures (while keeping cultural appropriation and respect in mind), historical changes over time, and other unique fictional settings.
Bonus 5. Describe anything else unique (and CS appropriate) about your Clan's culture that doesn't fall into any of the above prompts. I've skipped over a lot of potential topics under the assumption that some would be difficult for everyone to answer (often topics that strayed too far from Warriors lore or were too narrow and specific), so if there's any other trivia you want to discuss about your Clan, feel free to share it here! Minimum 500 words or 35 exp of art. Rewards 40 stardust.

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This challenge is designed to give back to the people who helped make Stars what it is today -- our community! To participate, you'll make gift art and/or writing of Stars cats for a variety of community members in return for some rewards!

Please take your time with this challenge - it's not a race! Your entries should be meaningful and display effort/quality, whatever that means for your skill level. The purpose of this challenge is to give back to others, not profit for yourself. If you're found to be breaking the spirit of the challenge, you may lose the privilege to receive prizes.

You can receive prizes for making up to 300 gift points, but there's no need to make that many if you don't feel like it! Prizes are staggered as you reach mini-milestones so your effort is rewarded even if you don't complete the challenge.

Requirements:

• All writing/art must be your own. No AI, commissioned work, etc.
  
• Art/writing may not be reused! Additionally, all gift art/writing must be done specifically for this challenge (DCAY, random giveaways, competition art, Art Fight, art trades, etc. don't count).
• Art must be at least identifiably colored and lined (or cleanly lineless), and writing must be at least 150 words.
  x ↪ You cannot use a base for your art.
• Your art/writing should be of a Stars cat owned by the user you're gifting. Please link the cat's Oekaki page or off-Oekaki approval post to verify ownership!
• You may only gift the same user a max of 9 gift points, though this can be split across multiple gifts! Additional points towards the same person won't count towards your progress.
• You must have permission from the cat's owner to draw/write about their cat! A list of users who have granted broad permission to the community to gift their cats is available below, but you can also ask personally and attach a screenshot. If a community member has you blocked or you are otherwise aware they may be uncomfortable receiving a gift from you, please refrain from gifting them.

Points:

Art

Headshot = 1 point
Halfbody = 2 points
Fullbody = 3 points
Additional art add-ons (backgrounds, shading, etc.) do not contribute additional points. Every cat included in a piece will receive the points applicable to how much of them was drawn!
Writing

Every 150 words = 1 point
The total challenge is worth 100 fullbodies or 45,000 words (or a mix / other equivalent!)

Prizes:

You may only redeem the prizes from this challenge once. However, you're always welcome to keep gifting those who allow it! See all item descriptions here and here.

15 Gift Points: 200 stardust
30 Gift Points: C MYO ticket
45 Gift Points: Star's blessing
60 Gift Points: Gravity's system, x2 gravity's rotation, x3 gravity's pull
75 Gift Points: UN MYO ticket
90 Gift Points: x2 Shooting star, x3 shooting star fragments, x4 shooting star shards
105 Gift Points: Revive
120 Gift Points: Star's praise
135 Gift Points: R MYO
150 Gift Points: Supernova
180 Gift Points: Retired nursery NPC pass, white spotting revamp item, star's greetings, BOGO ticket
210 Gift Points: Unnatural marking item (account locked)
240 Gift Points: Immortality
270 Gift Points: Unnatural edit item (account locked)
300 Gift Points: Myth edit, UR MYO ticket

If/when someone completes the challenge, a continued participation reward (e.g. [x] stardust for every additional point past 300) may be added!

Form:

Fill out this form each time you've completed a gift for someone! You may put multiple forms in one post ^^


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[b]I've made a gift![/b]
[u]Your username + ID[/u]:
[u]Person receiving the gift's username + ID[/u]:
[u]How many points have you [i]previously[/i] gifted to this user?[/u]: x/9
[u]Permission[/u]: (Either "in gifting archive" or your own screenshot of private permission to draw/write for this user!)
[u]Featured Cat(s)[/u]: (Please link! Oekaki pages, not archive pages)
[u]Gift Art/Writing[/u]:
[u]Word Count[/u]: (If applicable)


Looking for someone to gift?:

An archive of users who have opted-in to allowing the Stars community to draw/write gifts for their cats is available here! You can opt yourself into this archive (or have yourself removed) by filling out the below form!



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[b]I'd like to change my gifting permissions![/b]
[u]Username + ID[/u]:
[u]Opting in or out?[/u]: (Note: by default, you won't be in this archive! Opting out is for when you've previously opted in and would like to change/remove your gifting permissions. If you're just adjusting your permissions, state that instead)
[u]Allow users to draw/write all your cats, or just some? (Please link!)[/u]: (Please specify which cats if only some, and please LINK cats/Clan!)
[u]Anything else?[/u]: (Anything else the gifter should know/follow, how to contact you when complete, etc.)

This form may also be DM'ed to Vivika on CS or Discord if you'd prefer!

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