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Post by ᴍɪsᴛғᴀʟʟ » on Mar 7, 2017 19:54:59 GMT -5
The Moon
From stars I create and to stars you shall return to me...
A god of the eventide, vespers reach this figure in the softness of the black clouds and white sky. A being of unknown age, gender, or origin, the only evidence of such existence is the pale, ghostly figure that will visit in times of need, or send messengers from the stars. The clouds are the looking-glass for the deceased who have become the stars so regularly known as Silver-pelt.
In tradition, it is assumed the Moon created the forms of all life. It is also known to be a quieter, protective, vengeful being than its counterpart.
The Sun
My breath created you and now you shall obey me, my children...
A god of the daytime, beloved prayers reach the elegant being in the glory of the white clouds and golden blue sky. A being of unknown age, gender, or origin, the only evidence of such existence is the bright, misty figure that will visit in times of need, or send messengers from the stars. It presides over the haven as does its counterpart and manages the safe haven.
In tradition, it is assumed the Sun breathed life into the forms the Moon created. It is also known to be the more dramatic, loving, aggressive being compared to its counterpart.
Would you like our protection?
We do not give it to all.
We, the Sun and Moon, have safe haven for you clanners.
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All is not as they say...
The safe haven was created long ago by the Sun and Moon, of which saw suffering upon the earth they presided over. They cut out of a piece of it for themselves, interfering with what earth was, and created the haven of The Ebb. The Ebb was a place for creatures they deemed worthy to live- in this case, centered around the patron feline. They created the first forms of this clan, parenting them and doting upon them. A true paradise, nothing went wrong. There were no fights, no injuries or illnesses, death only when a cat's time was up in age. They even dwelled amongst the clan in many forms, leaving star-pieces and sun-flares behind to be found, even incorporated into the clan itself. It was said every 1000th step they took, a special blessing would occur. Even more so, when one of these synchronized with one another, a very special gift would be bestowed upon the clan.
... But the bubble was bound to break from the start. The clan cats became curious of the outside, the world they were closed off from. They became more daring and bold, attempting to leave and find new settlements. They no longer wanted to be kept in a prison. The Moon, enraged by the lack of respect, created all manner of forms- foxes, bears, wolves, and natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis that shaped the 'haven'. The Sun, heartbroken and furious by the disobedience of their children, took life away as easily as it had given it- whole families gone, litters taken away in the blink of an eye, hearts broken and love lost. But the cats did not give up and, isolated by their own creations, the Sun and Moon began to realize all they had done. Lowering the barriers, they have gone silent in their words, letting only the Silver-pelt ancestors use their clouds as the looking glass, communicating with the clan cats as summoned. But the damage was done, and the clan was plunged into a desperate dirge for survival. They were all but wiped out until Eve, one of those 'very special blessings', arrived. The very child of the Moon and the Sun combined, he saved the clans from peril and started them anew. Once his purpose was achieved, he disappeared into the air itself to preside beside his origins.
... This was so many, many years ago. The clan has split in half: Moonclan and Sunclan. They live in an uneasy harmony now in the haven, left behind by their ancestors. However, they cannot stay safe forever. A group of cats seems to be trying to move into the area, and they already gained the support of Moonclan's senile leader.
Will you hear them out? Or are you suspicious of their intentions and the competence of the Moonclan leader? What of Sunclan's destiny?
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Post by ᴍɪsᴛғᴀʟʟ » on Mar 7, 2017 20:56:26 GMT -5
JOINING
NAME - BIRTH GENDER; PRONOUNS - AGE - SEXUALITY physical description (5 sentences minimum) personality description (4 positive, 4 negative traits) history ROLEPLAYER
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Post by ᴍɪsᴛғᴀʟʟ » on Mar 7, 2017 20:56:41 GMT -5
RULES ☁ - Forum rules are to be followed and respected.☁ - Respect - it's simple and expected in every clan, and this is no different. Please be sure to show respect to the members of this clan- we're all here to have a good time! A further extension of this rule is for those who are not part of this clan as well: please no spamming, flaming, bashing, raiding, stealing (neither cats nor clan ideas), and kit-___ of any kind.☁ - Activity - this is also another rule that is expected in every clan, but it stands to still be reiterated again. If you are part of this roleplay you are expected to be active here at least two times a week. If you are an admin, mod, trusted member, or someone who is pivotal in a plot or rank, you are expected to be here posting at least four times a week. You will be rewarded with spots in plots and special rank privileges and the like if you are an active member of the clan!☁ - Literacy - I'm being relatively lax with this one unlike how I am in my usual clans. Every member must have proper spelling and grammar and, of course, one-liners are never allowed. I expect everyone to, when they are roleplaying, have at least 5 sentences. Something good to do is to look at how other members are roleplaying- it's common courtesy to try to match the level of sentences and grammar those around you are doing! I don't expect paragraphs upon paragraphs of writing, but five sentences is the absolute minimum.☁ - Characters - although this is a semi-realistic clan in the sense of the plot, all regular cats are regular cats! I am relatively lax with this rule but please, we all understand the basics: do not have cats with unnatural pelt colors or eye colors. There will be no god-modding, power playing, mary-sues or gary-sues! Every character must have multiple flaws as will be seen on the joining form. As for histories, all clan cats are clan-born, and NPCs are currently the only ones allowed to be from outside the clan. LGBTQ+ is allowed, simply specify that in your character's form.☁ - Drama is encouraged- there is a lot going on! NPCs are everywhere, the clans are pitting against one another, and there is so much to do and see! However, no large-scale plots are permitted at this time, but smaller plots are allowed and encouraged if you are approved. Take care you do not power play, god-mod, or spotlight!☁ - Complaints - this is a really good rule I found on another role play's rule board, please do a courtesy to other members and keep possibly triggering or otherwise large issues to low.
☁ - Ages - it is really difficult to try to follow ages around in a roleplay like this. Therefore, frankly the only ages that matter are apprentices because you can't stay an apprentice forever, and your older cats because they can't live forever. Every real-life 2 months, everyone's moons will be updated by one (1) to make things easier for everyone!
☁ - Joining - if you join one clan, you must join the other! This is to prevent favoritism and ensure everyone gets a well-rounded view of the clans and the NPCs and plots! ---NEWS
admin mods members new members excused inactive
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WARRIORS -
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QUEENS & KITS -
ELDERS -
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NPC CHARACTERS Brushstar a scrawny, muscled, wild-furred brown leader of Moonclan. She is allied with the Wood Army senile , power-hungry , skeptical , erratic will not be persuaded
killed can not have litters Daystar a tall flame-point leader of Sunclan. He is wary of the Wood Army regal , benevolent , argumentative , demanding will not be persuaded
killed or moved on can not have litters Tiger a huge, tall, muscled spotted masculine with ripped ears. He seems to be a leader of the Wood Army. Brother to Leopard. dramatic , bold , aggressive , selfish can be persuaded by his brother and being given power
killed or recycled can have litters Leopard a huge, tall, muscled spotted masculine with chest scars. He seems to be a leader of the Wood Army. Brother to Tiger. cultured , assertive , violent , merciles can be persuaded by his kits & brother and peaceful negotiation
killed or recycled can have litters Soap a small, white, dirty cat with one deaf ear. She seems to be a high-ranked soldier resourceful , moody , brutal , honorable can be persuaded by Tiger or Leopard and young cats
killed or recycled can not have litters Gene a stout, pudgy black cat with a blind eye. He seems to be a high-ranked soldier nervous , sensitive , obedient , unforgiving can be persuaded by nonaggression and safety
killed can have litters Steampipe a dwarf grey-blue feline. They seem to be a regular soldier energetic , ambitious, calculating , stubbier can be persuaded by comradeship and hard workers
moved out or recycled can not have litters Hopper a lean calico feline with polydactyl toes. She seems to be a regular soldier fun-loving , romantic , outspoken , amoral can be persuaded by love and family
moved out, recycled, or staying can have litters PLOT INFO BIG PLOT
The haven no longer has its barriers up. For years now, the clans have been adapting to their new environment of changing seasons and new dangers and natural disasters. It is as though they were never the chosen ones. While leaders induce hallucinations to find answers on how to gain back the Moon and Sun favor, a group of felines is beginning to move into the area. They seem to be of many population. It would seem they, the Wood Army, intend to take over the haven, as it is the safest place anywhere they've known. What will you do now? Side with them? Or against? Or something else?
SMALLER PLOTS
n.a
TERRITORYTERRITORY & CAMP
THE FARMLAND
THE CITY
THE ORCHARD
THE MARSH
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Post by ᴍɪsᴛғᴀʟʟ » on Mar 7, 2017 20:56:53 GMT -5
save
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Post by ᴍɪsᴛғᴀʟʟ » on Mar 10, 2017 7:38:45 GMT -5
save
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Post by Brownie on Mar 10, 2017 18:19:04 GMT -5
awesome concept Honestly I miss roleplays with a set plot like when did people stop doing those? Reminds me of back when I used to rp.
Do you have any other info yet like the region or? I would totally help out if you need it.
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Post by ᴍɪsᴛғᴀʟʟ » on Mar 10, 2017 18:25:27 GMT -5
I appreciate the interest!
The region is honestly subjective to whatever- I was thinking for the safe haven to be an oddly well-preserved forest haven that has been untouched by most, but its reputation is wide. I would suggest it border a city of some kind, a farmland, and some other area with ability to bring in interesting creatures and cats! I was assuming the Wood Army came from this other area in search of a new home, hence coming across the safe haven and essentially allowed in since the Moon and Sun have not helped in a long time and Brushstar is a senile NPC you can either go against or with- which I did to make primary focus on plot and on the members themselves in a controlled environment instead of everyone getting too confused with so many characters! Most of these main NPCs of the Wood Army will be particularly disabled cats, such as deaf, blind, scarred, tripod, etc. and their intentions are take over the clans and the haven essentially. However, they can be persuaded otherwise and people can have families with them, etc.!
I would love any help c:
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Post by Brownie on Mar 10, 2017 18:45:40 GMT -5
An orchard would be an interesting thing to add. Apples or pears or cherries maybe? It would add a new dynamic and would just be cool to roleplay around. Perhaps only have a small farm town and just have lots of people come to the orchard during the spring/summer/fall (whenever whatever fruit is ripe/harvested) to give a wave of human interaction once in a while. Berry fields could be cool too, especially with the potential for dyes during ceremonies.
Also how are you going to make the Army a threat? Numbers? Skills? Cunning?
I'm just going to throw out a bunch of ideas as they come. Maybe one in ten will actually be usable heh. feel free to change em or build off them or whatever I'm just here to help the process along~
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Post by ᴍɪsᴛғᴀʟʟ » on Mar 10, 2017 19:17:10 GMT -5
An orchard would be an interesting thing to add. Apples or pears or cherries maybe? It would add a new dynamic and would just be cool to roleplay around. Perhaps only have a small farm town and just have lots of people come to the orchard during the spring/summer/fall (whenever whatever fruit is ripe/harvested) to give a wave of human interaction once in a while. Berry fields could be cool too, especially with the potential for dyes during ceremonies. Also how are you going to make the Army a threat? Numbers? Skills? Cunning? I'm just going to throw out a bunch of ideas as they come. Maybe one in ten will actually be usable heh. feel free to change em or build off them or whatever I'm just here to help the process along~ Brownie Those sound like interesting ideas! c:
We could certainly have an orchard that could allow some human interaction and berry fields, I'm always down for dyes. We could even incorporate other smaller plots into this, such as kittypets visiting alongside the Wood Army. Other littler plots could include a fruit disease of some kind, a concoction of herbs and berries that create hallucinations to force the Moon and Sun into providing information and prophecies to the clans- perhaps even why leaders tend to slowly grow odd over time if they do it too often, still capable of easy decision but with odd personality quirks!
The army could come from a variety of places but their stronghold is beyond the orchard groves where none of the safe haven cats have ever gone, perhaps a marsh. Their sheer numbers are threat in itself and while some are disabled or otherwise deemed 'useless' by clan cats such as kittypets or older cats, they have adapted particularly well and to a fighting lifestyle, hence while one may be blind in one eye, their other is sharper than an average feline and their sense of perception and balance has grown because of it. A concoction of both numbers and skill! However, they can be negotiated into not just taking over, and instead be integrated into the clans. The plan is for NPC Brushstar to die eventually and one of the lead brothers to take over Moonclan, with the next destination being Sunclan. This leaves a lot of opportunity for members to be very important to plot just by interacting with the army, go against or with the army, negotiate, fight, etc.!
There is also the plan for 'prophecy twins' to be born, one in Sunclan and one in Moonclan, who are one of the very special blessing offspring of the Sun and Moon, and will assist the clans in the changing times. There will be plenty of opportunity for members to audition for special NPC characters and to involve their own characters in pivotal plot points!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2017 21:31:40 GMT -5
Uhm, I'm only a little obsessed with everything about this RP so far! I can't wait until it's up and running and will definitely be keeping an eye on this thread!
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Post by Brownie on Mar 10, 2017 21:42:23 GMT -5
be back on replying to that in the middle of something but I've been meaning to ask something real quick:
how's the NPC system working? I understand the theory of it, but how will it work in practice?
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Post by ᴍɪsᴛғᴀʟʟ » on Mar 10, 2017 22:00:33 GMT -5
Uhm, I'm only a little obsessed with everything about this RP so far! I can't wait until it's up and running and will definitely be keeping an eye on this thread! Thank you for the support!
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Post by ᴍɪsᴛғᴀʟʟ » on Mar 10, 2017 22:04:17 GMT -5
be back on replying to that in the middle of something but I've been meaning to ask something real quick: how's the NPC system working? I understand the theory of it, but how will it work in practice? Essentially, the NPCs are different from the regular character. They are plot-specific and are typically only used for the plot(s) and then they are killed, moved away, or brought back for later use. They are essentially plot devices without being concrete clan characters! They can be used in any sort of plot, litters, deaths, etc. and are the in-between of a character existing just for name and reference and an actual character.
Members can audition for the roles and plots! However, people must be aware that unless their NPC joins the clans, which is either character-specific or plot-specific to be allowed to happen, these NPC characters will be killed, moved out, or recycled for the next plot c:
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Post by Brownie on Mar 10, 2017 22:09:29 GMT -5
ah so players will actually be able to play these non-player characters? xDD
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Post by Windspirit14 on Mar 10, 2017 22:11:33 GMT -5
This looks interesting!
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Post by ᴍɪsᴛғᴀʟʟ » on Mar 10, 2017 22:17:44 GMT -5
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Post by ᴍɪsᴛғᴀʟʟ » on Mar 10, 2017 22:22:07 GMT -5
ah so players will actually be able to play these non-player characters? xDD Essentially, yes, NPC is just the general term for it so it cancels eachother out aha c:
Members can audition to play certain NPC characters and be involved in important plot, or use their own characters in the clan which will be a different way of interacting in the plot, albeit still important. These NPC characters also have a sort of 'script' to follow, hence they are pre-destined for death, move-on, or recycle unless members interactions prove very much otherwise. This also means most of these NPC characters can't really deviate from their set personalities, although they can be built upon by members, and their opinions of the clans can be shaped by interactions!
I find this to make plots flow much more smoothly and in a more controlled environment, as though interacting with a game, and still offers a lot of interesting plot-twists and the ability to twist the plot into something entirely new based on members interactions! I really wanted it to be focused on people interacting with the myths and the legends and the NPCs, and it makes for a more comfortable scenery to have it more controlled and known outcomes while also having the ability to create new ones c:
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Post by Brownie on Mar 10, 2017 23:10:59 GMT -5
sounds good. A steady plot is always great, but it's hard to do with people coming in and out. good plan to try and shore that up a bit
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Post by ᴍɪsᴛғᴀʟʟ » on Mar 11, 2017 7:34:33 GMT -5
sounds good. A steady plot is always great, but it's hard to do with people coming in and out. good plan to try and shore that up a bit Indeed it is! Which is why just a regular character to make a big difference in the plot or to try to audition for an NPC role and get a different kind of view. It's not the destination, but the journey that counts, and there are so many opportunities to change things through interactions with NPCs and with other members characters c:
I think for Sunclan and Moonclan, I will make two different pages for them for roleplay, and one singular joining page. As of right now, someone who joins one clan must join the other, so both can have characters to start up instead of one or the other gaining favoritism.
The clans will start out without the Wood Army, but they will soon be integrated into the roleplay to get the plot rolling c:
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Post by ᴍɪsᴛғᴀʟʟ » on Mar 11, 2017 7:56:09 GMT -5
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Post by Brownie on Mar 11, 2017 15:07:57 GMT -5
very pretty
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Post by ᴍɪsᴛғᴀʟʟ » on Mar 11, 2017 16:14:58 GMT -5
Thanks! This should be up and fully done soon c:
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Post by Sand on Mar 11, 2017 16:28:06 GMT -5
This is seriously tempting for me o: it's very, very interesting!
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Post by ᴍɪsᴛғᴀʟʟ » on Mar 11, 2017 16:34:20 GMT -5
This is seriously tempting for me o: it's very, very interesting! My darling Sand!! Itta me coldy~ How are you feeling? I saw your hiatus post. Im glad you like the ideas c:
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Post by Sand on Mar 11, 2017 17:05:46 GMT -5
This is seriously tempting for me o: it's very, very interesting! My darling Sand!! Itta me coldy~ How are you feeling? I saw your hiatus post. Im glad you like the ideas c:Ahh, Cold <33 ~ I'm feeling okay as of right now, considering the fact that yesterday was better in terms of health issues >.< Anyways, how're you? of course! they're wonderful.
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Post by ᴍɪsᴛғᴀʟʟ » on Mar 11, 2017 17:09:07 GMT -5
My darling Sand!! Itta me coldy~ How are you feeling? I saw your hiatus post. Im glad you like the ideas c: Ahh, Cold <33 ~ I'm feeling okay as of right now, considering the fact that yesterday was better in terms of health issues >.< Anyways, how're you? of course! they're wonderful. That's good, I'm glad to hear you are feeling a bit better c:
I'm alright! Very busy, but I have time still for rps and such. I cut my finger today and my musical performance is at the end of the month, otherwise there isn't much else to say for me! The typical drama and all.
Awe, thank you! I worked hard on 'em, I'm glad to hear you like them. I would love to rp again with you sometime whenever you feel your best and have the time to do so~ The clans should be up and posted by tomorrow.
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Post by Sand on Mar 11, 2017 17:18:25 GMT -5
Thank you x]
I'm glad you have time for rps, you always have great ideas! I'm sorry about your finger, doesn't sound like it was a fun experience. Nothing wrong with the typical drama either, though!
No problem! I'll keep an eye out for them since I have nothing better to do than be on the forums or binge watch tv around the clock.
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Post by ᴍɪsᴛғᴀʟʟ » on Mar 11, 2017 17:55:58 GMT -5
Thank you x] I'm glad you have time for rps, you always have great ideas! I'm sorry about your finger, doesn't sound like it was a fun experience. Nothing wrong with the typical drama either, though! No problem! I'll keep an eye out for them since I have nothing better to do than be on the forums or binge watch tv around the clock. Im glad I have the time too!
Awe, I can't wait to rp with you again. I'm making a lot of progress with it so far, truly just working on layouts now and then they'll be up and running and ready to go, perhaps even by tonight c:
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Post by Brownie on Mar 11, 2017 18:38:15 GMT -5
Up by tonight? exciting
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Post by ᴍɪsᴛғᴀʟʟ » on Mar 11, 2017 20:33:52 GMT -5
They are both up now!
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