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TERRITORY --
The tribe's main residence is among this abandoned house, of which the city hasn't really paid much attention to. With the lack of money really available for the cost of tearing it down, they've decided to leave this building up as a sort-of landmark and tourist-attraction. However, humans are banned from entering the building, and this gives the cats an advantage for protection from these creatures, that are almost constantly surrounding them, and give them little to no privacy. Inside of the house, or rather mansion, the rooms and levels are divided depending on rank of the cats. The lowest ranking cats, such as the retired, reside among the lower level, which has two empty bedrooms and an open space for gathering. The rickety stairs takes one up to the second floor, which is mainly just bedrooms. Ranks on this level include the cavalry ( prey-hunters & guards ), the second's ( to-be's ), and the brood-mothers ( mothers ) with their littleuns ( kits ). Going up another flight of stairs, one will find themselves on the third floor, which is also the final floor of the mansion. There are two bedrooms here. Ranks on this level is the shaman ( healer/leader) and the shamans second ( healer-to-be ).
Although there is much of the city for this tribe to explore, they mainly stick to a small region that they inhabit and patrol. Outside of the home that they call their camp, the streets outside are mainly like this, with intricate art and graffiti covering every inch of the walls. Some of the paths that wind through the city are cobblestone, concrete, asphalt, and otherwise dirt. Alleyways and steps take one higher up into the hills, and also make for easier navigation and ways to escape. Although there isn't much wildlife and vegetation among the city, many birds, mice, rats, and delicious treats found from digging through the garbage are their main source of food. Also, some kind humans will like to put out bowls with water and food for the cats to snack on. But there is one disadvantage from living in this bustling city... the dogs. Everywhere are stray dogs. Although most aren't hostile, others can be quite aggressive, and will attack the cats. The tribe has to constantly be on alert for humans and dogs when they go out exploring. But other than that, they aren't bothered by anyone or anything at all, for the humans usually tend to just leave all of the strays alone.
TEMPERMENT --
The felines among the Tribe of Burned Claws are known for being ruthless, with their main focus only on their own survival, and no one else's. All of the cats are extremely loyal to their tribe, and betrayal is taken very harshly. A cat that is found to have betrayed their tribe is executed by the shaman himself, and all other cats are forced to watch, no matter their rank or age. Training for becoming a member of the cavalry is a tough experience, and sometimes not all cats make it. However, this tough lifestyle for the tribe seems to work for them, as it weeds out the weak and only lets the strong survive, which is what the tribe needs in order to prosper for long. They have learned over time that there is no room for weakness among survival in the city.
FORMAL RANK NAMES --
Shaman - healer/leader of the tribe
Shamans' Second - healer-to-be
Guard - protector of the shaman & the shamans' second
Cavalry - prey-hunters & guards combined
Seconds - apprentices/to-be's of the cavalry members
Brood-mothers - mothers
Littleuns - kits
Retired - elders
Weaklings - like omegas, the weakest of the tribe
COMMON BREEDS --
Common breeds are mainly short-haired cats only, and rarely hairless or very long-haired breeds. The summers among the city get very warm, and therefore a long-haired cat would overheat. Also, commonly curly-haired cats are welcomed, as they are seen as more attractive or beautiful.
American Shorthair, Oriental shorthair, Abyssinian, Egyptian Mau, European shorthair, Siamese, Tonkinese, LaPerm, Cornish Rex, Devon Rex, and more...
( May I request this cat to be my founder? )