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Post by ℊℓоω on May 20, 2017 22:13:24 GMT -5
intrepid ■ wily ■ strongwilled ■ manipulative ■ ornery INTRODUCTION
Goldenstar awoke to the suffocating scent of ash filling his nose. At first he believed it to be a dream, and he nestled deeper into his sleep. A moment later, however, his eyes shot open. No, it was not a dream. The scent was too stifling to be a figment of his imagination. His den was dark, but not so dark that he could not see the blanket of smoke funneling through the entrance. He leaped to his paws. Panic shot through every bone in his body. Smoke. It only ever meant one thing. He had little time to process before hearing the call from outside of camp. "Fire!" The Skyclan leader raced from his den. Already the smoke was thick enough to burn his eyes and lungs. His heart was thundering so powerfully that he wondered if his blood had turned to ash, clogging his veins. Outside of his den, the camp looked deceivingly empty. All around him, however, he could hear the sounds of his clanmantes stirring and calling out. Smoke pooled like a flood all around the dens and the bases of the trees. It was not the smoke, however, that drew Goldenstar's focus. Up above the silhouettes of the trees, to the east, was a warm glow. Against the dark sheet of the sky, the light of flames churned up flying embers.
The king's eyes widened with terror. All around him, the camp burst to life in a matter of seconds. Guerriers and proxies flooded from their den, dashing to fetch the veterans and broods. Goldenstar raced with a small group to the nursery, where the mothers and their kittens were already beginning to funnel outside. He stooped to grab one of the smaller kits by the scruff, then looked back in the direction of the camp entrance. Running toward him was a she-cat named Littlestream. Her fur was bristling with anxiety, and he could see in her eyes the same fear he felt deep in his chest.
"Goldenstar, our patrol ran into the fire coming from downhill. Already it's overtaken the lower part of the territory. Right now the safest path would be toward the ruins up the mountain and then to the moors," she said, green gaze flashing over the small party of guerriers and broods.
The king set down the kit and directed the she-cat to take him. "Okay," he mewed. "All of you, take the mothers and broods as quickly as you are able uphill. I will gather another party to accompany the veterans. I imagine we'll be slower, but prioritize the safety of the little ones. Do not come back for us if you fear we are lost." He looked at his fearful clanmates, and it occurred to him that it might be for the last time. He was on his eighth life, but his existence had been a rich one because of them.
"Hurry," he said. "We must outrun the fire."
He watched as the first group exited the camp accompanied by a number of senior warriors and the baron, Olivebreeze. Goldenstar quickly assembled the remaining able bodied in the camp, including three novices and around half a dozen grown cats. "Let us guide the veterans out of camp. We will take the easier path up the river."
As smoke continued to blur and contaminate the air, the remaining members of Skyclan assembled and then exited the camp. Goldenstar was the last to leave. He did not allow himself to look back, but he knew it was the last time the camp would exist as he knew it. Overhead, entire flocks of birds fled for the skies, shrieking. Up ahead, he could see the novices urging the veterans to pick up the pace as they made their way up the mountain. He followed closely behind them, offering soft encouragement to the slowest of the bunch, an old tom named Beaverstride. "The path up ahead is not so steep," said the king softly. The veteran was silent, but Goldenstar knew the old tom knew the territory as well if not better than the rest of them. He was the oldest in the clan, and he knew the trees as he knew the moss in his nest. Yet somehow, to Goldenstar, the forest was not the same. He could feel it burning and crumbling all around him, despite not being able to see the flames from where he stood.
It took the clan until late in the night to reach the safety of the plateau above. The majority of them gathered in a spot of dry land, pelts touching as they exchanged words of comfort. Goldenstar sat overlooking the forest. He watched all through the night as the territory he once knew and loved was reduced to nothing more than a wasteland of soot and ash.
This story takes place seventeen years later.
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Post by ℊℓоω on May 20, 2017 22:19:15 GMT -5
intrepid ■ wily ■ strongwilled ■ manipulative ■ ornery HISTORY Before there was ever Ashclan or Emberclan, there was Skyclan. The solitary clan lived in the foothills of a rich, abundant forest. On an unexpected night, however, the forest and the camp were engulfed in a fast burning wildfire. It destroyed much of the territory, leaving what once was a plentiful land a desolate and marred one. A number of the members of Skyclan proposed that they settle on the moors, where the land was untouched by the flames and where the prey still existed plentifully. Half of the clan, however, disagreed. The territory of Skyclan was sacred, they said, for it was chosen by Starclan long before any of them were born. It had been their land for generations and to abandon it would be to renounce their ancestors. The debate lasted for many days with no end in sight. Eventually it was decided that the two opposing groups would split, one remaining in the moors and one returning to the old territory. Thus two clans were born. Both wanted to keep the name of Skyclan, so it was decided that they must each create their own title. The group that wished to remain in the territory called themselves Ashclan, which represented their resilience and their dedication. Those that wished to occupy the moors called themselves Emberclan, to represent new life and hope.
Both clans went their separate ways, and thus a bitter rivalry was born. Ashclan returned to the land they once knew, picking their way down the charred foothills. Although the majority of the vegetation was wiped out in the fire, many of the taller, sturdier trees remained like bare black spires. The camp, thankfully could be salvaged for it was in a guarded part of the forest surrounded by thick pine trees.
Their existence in the first few years was difficult. Prey was nearly impossible to find. The creek turned black with soot and sediment. But Ashclan was made of stubborn souls, and that was enough to keep them alive. While Emberclan thrived up on the moors, Ashclan recreated the home they had lost. Their numbers grew as the years passed. Soon green saplings burst up from the charred ground. The clan soon would regain its strength.
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Post by ℊℓоω on May 20, 2017 23:04:00 GMT -5
intrepid ■ wily ■ strongwilled ■ manipulative ■ ornery TERRITORY, CAMP, AND RANKS General area: Ashclan exists in the foothills of low, forested mountains. The majority of their land is tucked into the bend of two swells of mountain, like a bowl. Through the center of that bowl runs a deep creek. As explained above, seventeen years ago a fire ravaged the territory. It left behind quite a few trees, but they were all blackened by the flames. Now that time has passed, a new layer of forest has begun to grow in. Young birches carpet the land, and they are tall enough now to form a sufficient canopy. The undergrowth, in fact, is richer than ever. Wildflowers blanket the forest and meadow floors. Tall ferns have created complex mazes amongst the fallen trees.
Notable landmarks:
- Willow Creek - the clan's main source of water is a creek running through the middle of the territory from higher ground. It does have fish, although the count since the fire is a bit lower and Ashclan doesn't fish much anyway. It widens as it reaches smoother ground, and near camp there is a shallow pool where cats desperate to cool off sometimes go in the summer. Over it hang a number of large willow trees.
- Eaglestar's Clearing - this small clearing in the direction opposite the creek is also but a short walk from camp. It was created by the falling of many burned trees, between which is a sandy spot clear of most vegetation. It is here where the novices and their mentors come to train.
- Lookout rock - up near the edge of the territory, an outcrop of rocks jut from the side of the hill. The largest is called "lookout rock" because from there one can see the whole territory. It is a bit of a climb, though, and novices often complain about being forced to go.
- The Pond - Creating the bottom edge of the territory is a pond. It is quite shallow, and it is often swarmed by mosquitoes. Dedicated hunters come here when land prey is running low. Otherwise it is mostly ignored.
- The Canyon - the steepest part of the territory is up straight through the middle, where the creek has been carving away for longer than time began. As the incline grows more and more steep, the rocks become more slippery and jagged. In order to reach the top of the mountain, clanmates must take one of the two paths around the sides.
- The Herb Hollow - Up the creek a few minutes from camp, is a guarded hollow where the healers go to get most of their herbs. The vegetation there is quite overgrown, and it is also a quiet place where some moody novices go to let of steam.
- The Meadow - The meadow is in the northern part of the territory, where the fire did the most damage. There, the trees are all gone, but wildflowers carpet the ground where they lay. It is a good place to find prey, particularly birds.
- The Ruins (Gathering Place) - The ruins are on the incline close to the edge of the territory. They're mostly a scattered clump of block-like stones, the tallest of which make a broken arch. It has long since been abandoned by two-legs and it is where the two clans gather every month to make announcements
and bicker. - StarTree - Technically StarTree is not on Ashclan territory, but it is important to not nonetheless. On the edge of the plateau of the moors, is a pond in which the center lives a massive willow tree. Healers and kings/queens go to speak with Starclan by crossing the stepping stones to its trunk, where they can sit and look into the rippling reflections.
Camp: Camp is almost directly in the middle of the "bowl". It is a short walk from the where the stream runs slowest. It is there, as well as along the edges of the territory, where the forest is best preserved. The creek protected the tall pines and oaks from the scorch of the fire. It is in the middle of a stand of these trees that one would find the camp. It is a clearing that is sheltered by both the taller trees and the new undergrowth after the fire.
- The High King/Queen's Den: the king goes to rest in the hollowed trunk of a very thick old oak tree. It no longer has branches, and it was struck by lightning so many times that the top half snapped off. To make announcements, the king jumps up onto "lightning tree".
- The Guerrier/Proxy Den: A large, low juniper tree forms the largest den in the clan. It just out into the center of camp, which makes it more of a horse-shoe shape than an oval. The tree itself is low to the ground, really more of a bush, but it provides thick cover from the elements.
- The Novice Den: All of the novices sleep together in the roots of an oak tree, on the side of camp nearest to the entrance. The den is quite small, but it is warm and it is one of the only original dens from the fire.
- The Nursery - On the opposite side of camp, around the bend created by the juniper tree, is the nursery. It was made by joining the branches of a marigold bush with the tall pine against which it leans. The den is comfortable, and the tree provides good protection.
- The Veteran's Den - Beside the Nursery is a smaller den, nestled into a small hill of boulders. The den is between the boulders, and is very dark and quite small. But the veterans seem to like it because it's insulated.
- The Healer's Den - Next to the Lightning Tree is the healer's den. More accurately, the fallen top half of the Lightning Tree forms the healer's den. Its scraggly branches have been woven together to form a thick lean-to. Vines grow over the entrance, and inside the bark is used to store herbs.
Ranking System:
Leader- High Queen/King Deputy- Baron Medicine cat- Healer app. Healer Novice Warriors(hunt)- Guerriers Warriors(fight)- Proxies *Apprentice(hunt)- Guerrier Novice *Apprentice(fight)- Proxy Novice Queen- Mothers Kits- Broods Elders- Veterans
* All novices go through both Guerrier training and Proxy training. First they learn to hunt and are assigned a Guerrier mentor. Once they have mastered that skill, they are handed off to a Proxy mentor to learn to fight. Once they have completed both trainings, they meet with the High King/Queen to decide if they will be a guerrier or a proxy as an adult. Usually it is the one they completed in the shortest amount of time.
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Post by ℊℓоω on May 20, 2017 23:06:56 GMT -5
intrepid ■ wily ■ strongwilled ■ manipulative ■ ornery CLAN RULES 1. It goes without saying that you need to be kind to everyone in this roleplay. If you aren't then, frankly, bye Felicia.
2. Follow all of wcrp forums, obviously. You know this already, though.
3. Please don't roleplay as someone else's character without their permission. In other words, don't like powerplay and god-mod, just so we're sure you're giving the other person a chance to respond.
4. Ask me, please, before starting any major events that will effect the whole clan. This involves major attacks, diseases, skirmishes, natural disasters, etc.
5. Try to keep the genders as even as possible. You can have one or two more of each gender, but keep in mind that it makes other people feel obligated to balance you out, which isn't much fun for them.
6. Sexualities other than heterosexual are welcome.
7. Try to be realistic! No cats with powers or purple eyes or anything.
8. Ask other people before making your character either their relation or mate.
9. Let me know if you're going to be gone for an extended period of time, just so we know not to involve your characters in any roles that are immediately important.
10. Lastly, this is a literate to advanced roleplay. Responses should be no shorter than a good paragraph or two, but should preferably be longer. It's understandable in dialogue, however, to have slightly shorter responses so long as both parties consent.
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Post by ℊℓоω on May 20, 2017 23:10:06 GMT -5
intrepid ■ wily ■ strongwilled ■ manipulative ■ ornery ALLEGIANCES High King -The leader of the Clan Adderstar - A tom with a rich reddish brown coat with hints of golds on his chest and around his face as well as dark markings. Tall, with yellow-green eyes and a cropped tail. [Glow]
Baron - The deputy Reserved by Lemon - insert description here
Healer - The Medicine Cat Leafheart - Tall she-cat with long, black fur and forest green eyes. Has an agile build and long limbs, and a cropped tail. [Spottedpath]
Healer Novice - The Medicine Cat Apprentice
Guarriers - Hunters Foxtail - Small she-cat with similar markings to a fox; pelt is predominantly ginger or red, and her stomach, tail-tip and muzzle are white. There is a light black dusting along her legs, and she has dark brown eyes. [Rashard] Breezefeather - A tall pretty tortoiseshell shecat with ice blue eyes, her fur is sleek excluding her tail; her tail has long whispy fur. Shes mostly dark brown and tan, with one half of her face being tan and the other almost black with a white underbelly. [Koi] Reedfur - Tall tom with a bigger build and amber eyes with tints of gray in them. Fur is light gray with white markings along his sides and tail, including his tail-tip. [Spottedpath]
Proxies - Warriors Tawnyflax - A she-cat with a pearly white coat and cream colored stripes on her legs and face. Feathery fur, long tail, and light amber eyes. [Glow] Wolfsong - A rather tall gray tom whose fur along his stomach, chest and legs is a lighter shade of gray than that along his back and flanks; the backs of his ears, the tip of is tail, and a small spot on his chin is black. He has dark blue eyes. [Rashard] Robinquill - a large, lean reddish ginger tom with pointy ears. A white splash is found on his chin standing out brightly against his pale green eyes. [Sandpaper] Tigerheart - A very dark brown tabby tom with one gold eye and one blue eye. He has white forepaws and has a white blaze on his chest. He is long-limbed and muscular, with broad shoulders and a thick tail. [Koi] Hazelcloud - A large snow white tom with pale dusty ginger patches, he has long silky fur and pale dusty brown eyes, with darker brown slits. [Spiriteddecay]
Guarrier Novices - Hunter Apprentices Charoalpaw - A dark gray, nearly black tom with a cream colored underbelly, chest, and chin. Thick black stripes like his father. Short, smooth coat, long limbs, amber eyes. [Glow] Dewpaw is a chubby dilute calico she-cat with large, round brown eyes. [Sandpaper]
Proxy Novices - Warrior Apprentices Scarletpaw - A she-cat with a warm reddish brown coat. Curved, slightly darker stripes on legs, muzzle, and around her eyes which are dark green. Soft coat, but short like her brother's. [Glow] Stormpaw - A relatively small she-cat whose fur is a dark gray, similar to that of a thundercloud; her toes are black, and her eyes are a brilliant amber. Her fur is short and smooth. [Rashard] Bramblepaw - A rather large tom with long, muscular legs. He has short blue-gray fur with these random white markings His tail is long and fluffier than the rest of his body. His chest is fluffier, about as fluffy as his tail. His eyes are a blazing amber color with little blue flecks. [Koi]
Mothers - Queens
Broods - Kits
Veterans - Elders
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Post by ℊℓоω on May 20, 2017 23:11:40 GMT -5
intrepid ■ wily ■ strongwilled ■ manipulative ■ ornery WARRIOR CODE The warrior code is the foundation that our society is built on. It is our honor, our pride, our code of law. It must be respected, as our society dictates, until a time comes when the Code is no longer useful, though, Stars willing, those days will never come. 1. Defend your Clan, even with your life. You may have friendships with cats from other Clans, but your loyalty must remain to your Clan, as one day you may meet them in battle. 2. Do not hunt or trespass on another Clan's territory. 3. Veterans, mothers, and broods must be fed before novices and guerriers. Unless they have permission, novices may not eat until they have hunted to feed the veterans If any guerriers or apprentice is sick or injured, they may eat while the veterans, mothers, and broods are eating. 4. Prey is killed only to be eaten. Give thanks to StarClan for its life. 5. A brood must be at least six moons old to become a novice 6. Newly appointed guerriers will keep a silent vigil for one night after receiving their guerrier name. 7. A cat cannot be made baron without having mentored at least one novice. 8. The baron will become High King/Queen when she dies, retires or is exiled. 9. After the death or retirement of the baron, the new baron must be chosen before moon-high. 10. A Gathering of both Clans is held at the full moon during a truce that lasts for the night. There shall be no fighting among Clans at this time. 11. Boundaries must be checked and marked daily. Challenge all trespassing cats. 12. No guerrier can neglect a brood in pain or danger, even if the brood is from a different Clan. 13. The word of the Clan High King/Queen is the warrior code. 14. An honorable guerrier does not need to kill other cats to win their battles, unless they are outside the warrior code or if it is necessary for self-defense. 15. A guerrier rejects the soft life of a kitty-pet. 16. Each Clan has the right to be proud and independent, but in times of trouble they must forget their boundaries and fight side by side to protect the four. Each Clan must help the others so that no Clan will fall. 17. Healers may not have a mate or brood. 18. Broods must stay in camp until they are noviced, and are not allowed to hunt. 19. The safety of the Clan is more important than the safety of one cat. 20. Clans must not unite together to drive out another Clan. 21. Clans must not force another Clan to share territory. 22. Enemy patrols must not attack cats if they are on a mission both Clans agree on. 23. Cats cannot eat when going to the Startree to speak with StarClan
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Post by ℊℓоω on May 20, 2017 23:17:13 GMT -5
.ASHCLAN.medicinal knowledge intrepid ■ wily ■ strongwilled ■ manipulative ■ ornery MEDICINAL KNOWLEDGE Medicinal Herb List
• Alder Bark - Reduces swelling and prevents infection when chewed and applied to a wound. May also be chewed by a cat with a toothache to reduce pain, swelling, and aid in preventing complications. • Aloe Vera - The gel inside of the leaves helps cure skin problems and burns. Leaves can be chewed and spit on skin problems and burns. • Ash Tree Shoots - New shoots are to be eaten, and chewed and applied to the bite on an Adder or Viper to fight off the effects of its poisoned bite. Seeds of the Ash tree may also be consumed to fight the pain caused by a stitch in the side. • Aspen Tree Bark - Relieves stress and soothes restlessness and being distraught. • Blackberry Leaves – Eases bee stings. • Borage Leaves - This herb is used to treat fevers. It also helps nursing queens increase their milk supply. Any type of Borage should be fresh, never dried. To be chewed and eaten. The plant can be distinguished by its small blue or pink star-shaped flowers and hairy leaves. • Borage Root - Leaves and roots may be consumed to stave off fevers. Any type of Borage should be fresh, never dried. • Borage Seeds - Should be given to a Queen to help her provide more available milk. Any type of Borage should be fresh, never dried. • Bramble twigs – Helps restless cats to sleep when chewed into a fine syrup. • Broom - Good for broken legs and wounds. Chew into poultice and spit onto wound. Broom Malice Poultice heals open wounds. • Burdock Root - Cures infection. Chewed into a pulp. The sap is used for rat bites; usually infected ones; may also draw out infection. A tall-stemmed, sharp-smelling thistle with dark leaves. A medicine cat must dig up the roots, wash off the dirt, and chew them into a pulp, which can be applied to rat bites. Cures infection. • Burdock Leaves - If chewed, should be applied to a NON-INFECTED wound to speed up healing. • Catmint – Used for whitecough, greencough, or blackcough; may also help to relax a cat. Soft leaves with irresistible smell and taste. Eat. Usually found around Two-leg nests, and in well protected spots in the wild. This herb is very hard to find in leaf-bare because the frosts usually kill it. • Celandine - Useful for cats with weak eyesight. Rub it on the eye. It can also be used to ease pain. • Chamomile - This herb is used to calm a cat in the case of a nervous breakdown or severe shock. The leaves and flowers may be consumed to sooth a cat and add to their physical strength. Soothes depression, fatigue, and the heart. • Chervil Root - This herb, if manually chewed, is good for bellyaches. • Chervil Leaves - Used for infected wounds and preventing infected wounds. Chew into paste and press the paste on the wound. It will sting. The juice of the leaves is used for infected wounds. A sweet-smelling plant with large, spreading, fernlike leaves and small white flowers. The juice of the leaves can be used for infected wounds, and chewing the roots helps with bellyache. • Coltsfoot - Good for shortness of breath and kitten cough. A flowering plant, a bit like a dandelion, with yellow or white flowers. The leaves can be chewed into a pulp, which is to be eaten to help shortness of breath. • Comfrey- Treats broken bones. Identifiable by its large leaves and small bell-shaped flowers, which can be pink, white or purple. The fat black roots of this plant can be chewed into a poultice to mend broken bones or soothe wounds. • Comfrey Root - If chewed and rubbed on a wound, it cleans it. • Crushed Iris Petals - Stimulates breathing during the birthing process; also, useful for a kit's sore throat. Only useful if digested. • Daisy Leaves – Poultice eases stiff joints and acts as a strengthening herb. • Dandelion Leaves - This is another herb used to calm a cat in the event of a nervous breakdown or severe shock. • Deathberry Roots - Roots and leaves can be chewed together and applied to sore places, but never to an open wound. Do Not Eat The Berries!!!! • Dock - Soothes scratches. This herb is used to treat nettle stings. Its juices are also good for soothing sore paw pads. When chewed, form a slippery substance. If rubbed on a cat's fur, it can be useful for releasing the cat from entrapment. May also be used for bellyaches. A plant like sorrel. The leaf can be chewed up and applied to soothe scratches. • Dried Oak Leaf - This herb is used to stop bleeding from a wound and to fight infection. The bark clears up the throat. • Elder Leaves - Poultice eases sprains and strains • Feverfew - Helps chills, fevers, coughs, and headaches. This herb is used to cool feverish cats and treat headaches. Has bitter smell and taste. Leaves are used to cool fevers and treat head pains. May also be consumed for stomach ailment and to cure colds. A small bush with flowers like daisies. The leaves can be eaten to cool down body temperature, particularly for cats with fever or chills. • Foxglove – The cloves purge toxins from the body by making a cat vomit them. The leaf is used on deep wounds to stop bleeding quickly. The seeds are sometimes used to treat heart problems, but a lot of the time they can cause heart failure and death. • Goldenrod - This herb is used in poultices to treat aching joints and stiffness, rub onto spot that aches. It can also be used to treat severe injuries. A tall plant with bright yellow flowers. A poultice of this is terrific for healing wounds. The juice is dripped into wounds to numb pain; basically, a painkiller. It does no actual healing. • Gumweed - Helps to seal wounds from infection. It slightly stings but collects the skin together and makes it close faster, therefore preventing infection. • Heather – Makes herbs easier to swallow. The nectar improves the taste of bitter herbs, such as dock and yarrow. Does no harm to the poultice, herb, or otherwise cure in the process. When thinned, heather down helps the indigestion of a kit by lining the kit's stomach and absorbing the uncomfortable juices. Only useful if digested. • Horsetail - Used to treat infected wounds. If chewed, stops infection. A tall plant with bristly stems that grows in marshy areas. The leaves can be used to treat infected wounds. Usually chewed up and applied as a poultice. • Juniper Berries - This is another herb used to treat bellyache. It can also be used to calm a cat in the event of a nervous breakdown or severe shock. Berries ease the stomach and can serve as a counter poison. Leaves are used to ease coughs and other respiratory problems. It also helps cats regain their strength. A bush with spiky dark green leaves and purple berries. • Lavender - Inhaling the scent of fresh flowers can also calm a cat in the event of a nervous breakdown or severe shock. Treats chills. Leaves and flowers are particularly good for head and throat pains. A small purple flowering plant. Cures fever. The stem calms cats in shock. • Mallow: This herb is used to fight infection. It can also be used to treat bee or wasp stings. • Marigold - Chewed into a pulp and applied to infected wounds. Used to stop and soothe infections in wounds as well as healing wounds and sores. If swallowed, may relieve chills. A bright orange or yellow flower that grows low to the ground. The petals and leaves may be chewed and then applied to a wound to prevent infection and heal burns. Avoid using around eyes; can result in serious irritation. The leaves are used as a dressing for wounds. • Milkweed Juice - Used for sores and burns. Poisonous if ingested; do not use around the ears or eyes. • Parsley: This herb is used to stop the initial flow of milk in nursing queen. (After kits feed, a queen's milk still flows, and this herb is used to dry it up so it can be saved for later.) • Poppy Seed - This seed is used to soothe distress and pain; useful for making a sick cat sleep. Giving a cat more than two seeds may negatively affect their health, so be careful. Flower heads should be consumed with the leaves to relive continuous coughs. Petals and Leaves should be chewed to aid in sleep and improve resting. Small black seeds shaken from a dried poppy flower, not recommended for nursing queens, but can be given if necessary. • Ragwort - The leaves are used to treat aching joints. Even though ragwort is used for medicinal uses, it is highly poisonous, as it often gets cows and horses very sick. Use yarrow right away • Raspberry Leaves - Chewed into pulp, then used to ease pain during a queen's kitting. • Rosemary – The blooms heal wounds near the eyes or eyelids; also helps for eye infections. • Rosinweed - Cleans out the system when poison(s) have been digested. Takes effect upon relieving yourself. • Shock Root - Stimulates the nerve system. Use after a cat has been knocked out, poisoned, or head trauma. • Snakeroot - Counters poison. • Stinging Nettle - Seeds can be used for a poisoned cat, and leaves can bring down swelling of a wound or body part, as well as aid with rashes. This plant has sharp nettles that get snagged in your fur. If the nettles break the skin you will have a horrible itch for a few hours, maybe longer. Carefully remove nettles with teeth. Only part of the plant is poisonous. • Tansy - This herb is used to treat coughs. It can also be used to heal wounds. Leaves, flowers, and Stems should be eaten together to remove worms. Leaves may be chewed to relive joint aches. Flowers should be consumed to remove coughs. Pregnant Queens should never be given Tansy, for it causes miscarriages. • Tansy (Flower) - Consumed to stop coughing. Leaves, flowers, and stems are consumed to remove worms. Do not give to a pregnant queen; it will make her miscarry. Administer all tansy in small doses. • Tansy (Leaves) - May be chewed to relieve joint pains. Do not give to a pregnant queen; it will make her miscarry. May also keep a cat's hunger at bay. • Tormentil: This herb, and its roots is good for treating wounds and countering the effects of weak poisons. • Thyme - Yet another herb used to calm a cat in the event of a nervous breakdown or severe shock. Should be consumed to calm the anxious cat, or to aid in bringing restful sleep. • Watermint - Best cure for bellyache. A leafy green plant found in streams or damp earth. Usually chewed into a pulp and then fed to a cat suffering bellyache. • Willow Tree Bark - Water from beneath the bark of the willow may be dripped into the eyes to help clear the blurriness of vision. It may also be applied to dry patches of skin to sooth itches. Lesser amounts of Willow Bark may be consumed to ease pain, act against inflammation, and to ease diarrhea or fevers. Willow leaves ease vomiting. • Wintergreen - Helps cycle poison out of a cat’s system and prevents infections. • Yarrow – The entire plant should be consumed to induce vomiting. The entire plant should be chewed and applied to wounds to relive pain and prevent infection. Makes cats vomit. Useful for expelling poison. However, if used on an extremely ill cat, it could make them sicker. A flowering plant whose leaves can be made into a poultice and applied to wounds or scratches to expel poison.
Poultices
• Ragwort Leaves & Juniper Berries - Used for aching joints. Don't eat!!! • Sage Root & Poppy Seeds - Heals cracked pads. • Traveling Herbs - Herbs given to cats going on long adventures, such as the Moonstone. Can Include: Poppy Seeds - Dulls hunger & pain in paws, Tansy Leaves - Keeps hunger at bay, Burnet - Keeps a cat's strength up, Chamomile - Used to calm a cat in case of a nervous breakdown, Sorrel - Keeps a cats strength up, Daisy - An energizer to keep you awake. Eat before going on a long journey. Tastes bitter. • Rosemary & Thyme - If mixed together and applied to a cat's fur, makes a fantastic flea repellent -- fleas hate the smell. • Burdock Root, Cobwebs, & Horsetail - Used to treat infection in rat bites. • Tansy, Watermint, & Feverfew - Strengthening Herbs. •Comfrey & Nettle - Use to soothe wrenched muscles. •Feverfew & Culver's Root - Used for when a cat takes a dip in cold water to ward off chills.
Non-Herbal Medicine • Cobwebs - Used as a bandage for bleeding wounds. Gathered and pressed into wounds to stop bleeding. Generally only used with wounds that risk bleeding heavily as they can cause increased risk of infection • Honey - Soothes infection and, if swallowed, will sooth sore throats. Particularly good for smoke inhalation. A sweet, golden liquid created by bees. Difficult to collect without getting stung, but great for soothing infections or the throats of cats who have breathed smoke. • Mouse Bile - Mouse bile is used to make ticks release their grip on a cat. Dab a little moss soaked in bile on a tick and it'll fall right off. Wash paws thoroughly in running water afterward. • Wild Garlic - Rolling in this herb can help to keep infection out of wounds. It is also good for rat bites. Also used for fleas. • Rushes - Used to set a broken bone in place.
Other Non-Herbal Treatments 1.Gently nipping a cat's spine or poking it hard with a claw tests to see if the backbone is broken. If the subject does not feel the nip or poke, then the spine is broken. Many times a medicine cat will have to poke/nip the subject multiple times in different places to find the break. 2. Licking a cat's fur can help clean wounds, comfort/calm down a shocked or grieving cat, and warm a cat who has become very cold. (Lick the cat's fur the wrong way to do this. The last method is most often used on kits.) 3. Soaking moss in water and holding the dripping moss before a sick, injured or weak cat makes it easier for them to drink. Soaked moss can also be used to cool feverish cats. 4. Rosemary or mint can be used to lighten the death-scent of a dead cat before burial. 5. Using nectar, honey or mouse blood can make herbs sweeter and more appealing to cats--therefore making it easier to take the medicine. 6. Holding a swelling wound in cold water takes down swelling. Cats can also soothe scraped pads by soaking them in water. 7. If a cat has injured a limb or muscle, gentle exercises can be given to gradually strengthen the cat. These exercises can be things like stretching out, rearing up on the hind legs, playing catch with a ball of moss, or flexing the injured limb. 8. Having a sick cat wail or yowl keeps their lungs and chest clear of mucus. 9. If a cat turns up with a thorn in their paw, lick the area around the thorn to loosen it, then grasp with teeth and pull. Disinfect the wound and wrap with cobwebs afterwards. 10. If a cat has a dislocated limb, have them lay down on the ground. Grab the limb with the teeth while holding the cat with paws, and then pull hard. There should be a click as the leg gets back into place. Afterwards, let the cat rest and recover, and give them pain relievers. 11. When a queen is giving birth, give the queen a short stick to bite down on when she feels pain. 12. If there is nothing else available, wounds can be packed with ferns or snow. 13. To get sand or seeds out of a cat’s eye, gently hold the eyelids up with one paw. With the other, clean out the eye with a clump of damp moss. Have the cat blink and rub their eyes repeatedly to dislodge any already loosened debris.
Other Herbs To Keep In The Medicine Den Note: ONLY use these herbs for self-defense against a cat who is a danger to all the Clans, or if a cat from your own Clan asks for a quick, painless path to StarClan while on his or her deathbed.
• Holly Berries: A poisonous berry. Cats die almost instantly if they are consumed. If consumption if not intentional, use yarrow to get the berries out of the cat's stomach.
• Nightshade - Has dark green leaves. There is three types of nightshade. Black nightshade is the most common. It has dark purple berries. Another kind has lighter red berries. Use yarrow as treatment just as death berries.
• Deathberries (Yew) - Fatally poisonous berries that can kill in a matter of minutes. NEVER give to a cat. If a cat is beyond saving, however, you may give them deathberries so they will be killed instantly and suffer no pain. If a cat eats them, then scoop all the berry leftovers out of their mouth. Then force them to swallow yarrow. The victim will vomit out most of the poison, but not all of it. They will be very sick for the next few days. Has dark green leaves and scarlet berries.
• Water Hemlock: Causes writhing and foaming at the mouth. May be deadly if not expelled fast enough.
The berries listed above can also be used as traps for dangerous predators. (Snakes, mountian lions, foxes, badgers, etc.) Stuff a piece of fresh-kill with these berries and set it near the predator's den. They will die quickly and painlessly.
(Thank you to Koi for creating/finding this list!)
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Post by ℊℓоω on May 20, 2017 23:18:55 GMT -5
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Tail Signals
Tail held erect - stop Tail rippling - move forward slowly, with care Tail held erect and sweeping slowly from side to side - retreat silently Tail pointing low, parallel to the ground and sweeping - spread out Tail flattened - get down Tail bobbing - enemy sighted Tail hooked - danger Tail pointed sharply - go that way Tail held erect and waving from side to side - stay behind me Tail kinked over back - follow me Tail flicking over back - leave, but be careful Tail tip facing other way - attack Kink tail - attack
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Tail Flicks
A sharp flick and an agitated expression usually means the cat is annoyed, irritated, or impatient. A bristle and a sharp flick of your tail usually means "Get over here now! I'm angry with you!" A flick and jerking your head in a certain direction means "Meet me to the bushes at your left" or "Sneak out of camp with me through the brambles to the right." If you call out to someone and their back is to you, they can flick their tail to show that they've heard. Sticking your tail straight up in the air and flicking it sharply down means "Sit!" An eye-roll and a flick of the tail means "Whatever." A mrrow of laughter and a flick of a tail means "That was a good joke." Saying something along the lines of, "Oh, fox-dung, I gotta go!" and flicking your tail means "Sorry! Talk to you later?" Flicking your tail at someone and making a face means "What is wrong with them?" A sharp flick of your tail during battle can mean two things; it can mean "Attack!" or "Help me!" A shrug followed by a tail flick: "Oh well." Putting a tail over another cat's mouth means "Shut up, mouse-brain!" when the flick/movement is sharp or "Please, quiet" when the cat is talking too much. A flick in a certain direction can emphasize that they've got to go or look there. A normal flick can just be caused in amusement. A tail flick can be a way to vent anger or rage. Sometimes a cat can flick their tail when about to say something funny or sarcastic. A tail flick can also be executed in an arrogant, conceited, or contemptuous manner. Anxiety is another feeling that can trigger stiff tail flicks. Though many tail flicks occur in rash emotions, the tail can also be flicked happily. A tail flick can mean that the cat is bored. The tail can be flicked playfully on another cat's muzzle. A flick executed in the air can change the direction the cat will land. The need to protect can also be demonstrated by a tail flick. A cat may flick their tail to prompt something. The tail can be flicked in a proud manner. A cat may also flick their tail when about to give them a lecture on what is right. Eagerness can cause tail flicks as well. A tail flicking one way, then the other is used when one is to surround a cat with others.
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Other
Stroking another cat's spine or shoulder with the tail is a sign of affection or sympathy. Stroking on the cheek has the same meaning. Lashing their own tail usually happens in times of anger. However, this can also be a sign of excitement. Wrapping their tail around another cat shows affection or the need to protect. Mother cats often wrap their tail around their kit(s). The tail can also be used to beckon another cat. The tail can also show different emotions; a drooped tail, for instance, usually means the cat is sad. When first starting to hunt, it is instinct to swish their tail, but in order to catch prey properly, the tail must be kept still. Swishing their tail can mean that the cat is very excited and ecstatic. It can also be a sign of commencing an action or contemplating an important decision. Lifting their tail up is a form of composure, just as we humans sit up to recompose ourselves. The tail can be used to brush another cat away if they're not wanted. However, it can also be used for the opposite: to beckon a cat closer. When a cat cares for another cat, they can smooth their fur with the brush of the tail. A cat can whisk their tail when being conceited to show that they know everything. Twitching their tail can be a sign that they are skeptical about something. Crossly whipping their tail is a demonstration of anger.
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Post by ℊℓоω on May 20, 2017 23:20:40 GMT -5
intrepid ■ wily ■ strongwilled ■ manipulative ■ ornery MEMBER LIST ℊℓоω ;; Adderstar, Charcoalpaw, Scarletpaw, Tawnyflax Rαѕнαrɗ ;; Wolfsong, Foxtail, Stormpaw lemon ✩ ;; reserved the baron person ;; character person ;; character person ;; character
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Post by ℊℓоω on May 20, 2017 23:22:59 GMT -5
.ASHCLAN.roleplay information intrepid ■ wily ■ strongwilled ■ manipulative ■ ornery ROLEPLAY INFORMATION Relationships Key: ♥ means two characters are mates, ❥ Means the character on the left "likes" the character on the right, + means two characters have had offspring, commas separate offspring/siblings, ✘ represent characters who have split romantically
Adderstar + Tawnyflax = Charoalpaw, Scarletpaw Adderstar ✘ Tawnyflax
Mentors and Novices: Scarletpaw Former Guerrier Mentor: Foxtail Current Proxy Mentor: Wolfsong Stormpaw Former Guerrier Mentor: Adderstar Current Proxy Mentor: Robinquill Bramblepaw: Former Guerrier Mentor: I'll add this when we have more guerriers Current Proxy Mentor: Hazelcloud Charoalpaw Current Guerrier Mentor: Reedfur Future Proxy Mentor: TBD Dewpaw Current Guerrier Mentor: Breezefeather Future Proxy Mentor: TBD
News: 4/21/17 Well I'm making this RP instead of writing essays 4/21/17 Still working on this thing (it better be worth it, winkwink
Season: Leafbare Newleaf ✘ Greenleaf Leaffall
Weather: Cloudy, but warm. Chance of rain in the evening quite high.
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Post by ℊℓоω on May 20, 2017 23:24:51 GMT -5
intrepid ■ wily ■ strongwilled ■ manipulative ■ ornery IMPORTANT LINKS A Link to the Joining Page: here A Link to the Gathering/Border/Startree Page: here Planning Page: here A Link to Emberclan (boo hiss): here
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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 21, 2017 20:36:25 GMT -5
[ hiss ]
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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 21, 2017 20:38:05 GMT -5
[ ROAR ]
[ wtb members ]
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Post by вєвє on May 21, 2017 21:34:51 GMT -5
Here!)
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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 21, 2017 22:02:15 GMT -5
[ we attracted some members Glow ]
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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 21, 2017 22:05:41 GMT -5
[ haha certainly not I ]
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Post by вєвє on May 21, 2017 22:07:21 GMT -5
You guys are stuck with me congrats!)
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Post by вєвє on May 21, 2017 22:11:39 GMT -5
0.o and the plot thickens.... Lol )
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Post by 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖒𝖗𝖆𝖌𝖊 on May 21, 2017 22:18:45 GMT -5
(( c: ))
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Post by вєвє on May 21, 2017 22:21:16 GMT -5
So wanna rp?)
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Post by вєвє on May 21, 2017 22:27:58 GMT -5
Lol its been forever since high school. not really but it feels that way.)
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