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Post by literalynxxo on Jun 6, 2017 16:24:40 GMT -5
Hello, any viewers of this thread! I'm Silver, and I think I've got an interesting idea for a roleplay. Lately, I've been looking into Fox Color Mutations, as I think they're rather beautiful and are stunning to look at. I thought how great it would be to be able to roleplay as these foxes, but as I'm going through an amazingly detailed page about Red Fox Color Mutations, I noticed that it mentions that most of these are results of man breeding together unique pelted foxes to get different types. So I tried to think around that. Most of these foxes are bred so they could be used in things like fur coats. So, what better way for us to create characters in this than by saying that the foxes somehow escaped from one of the breeding factories and are now living in the wild? It would provide a great background for the story. However, these foxes have been pampered with food and protection so they could fatten up and have thicker pelts for better clothes. They have no idea how to survive in the wild. They have to band together and form a 'skulk'- which is a group of foxes- to live. It would be quite interesting, seeing as some of these foxes have outlying fur colors, so there would be no camouflage from other hunters which would provide a constant need to have another fox with you at all times. This idea is not complete. I still need a lot of help to get this through the testing phases and to make it real. If anyone wants to pitch in, I'd love the help! My plan is to start the roleplay with the escape, so anyone who helps out gets to be one of the ones to start it off. Any later joiners we'll say found their way out of the factory through rumors of prior escapes and stumbled upon the group. I know not everyone is a genius on fox genetics- I myself are not, and I'm still trying to memorize a few of them. We'll use the link stated above as a reference for any types of foxes for this roleplay. This is a basic to-do list that I will try to update as we complete them Intro for the Skulk
Better name for our group that 'Skulk'Better name for the roleplay- Paragraph about life in the factory and how to escape
- Territory
- Rules
- 'Skulk Laws'
- Customs
Ranks- Prey and Predators list
LayoutBanner- Joining Form
Joining Page LayoutJoining Page Banner
Helpers- literalynxxo πππππ π¨ Armageddidn't
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Post by literalynxxo on Jun 7, 2017 8:47:24 GMT -5
An Era of Unusual Foxes Main Page
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The Era _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _π¦
Your teeth snapped at the wire beneath you, the wire that constantly pressed against your pads. You couldn't be here anymore. It was like heaven, but it was a trap. You'd heard what they did to foxes here. You'd seen your friends taken from their crates and never heard from them again. In one last flash of fury, you managed to cut a hole in your crate wide enough for you to slip through. You jump out the bottom, whirl around and dash into the nearby forest.
You feel wary, your fury vanished, your claws filled dirt and your jaws and gums aching from chewing through the wire that made up your crate. Already standing on the wire had had your paws sore, but now you were free. You had to run. They had started to bleed from overuse, and you could use a break. You had run as soon as you could, hoping you'd find them. There were rumors of foxes who had escaped and were living in the wild. You needed to find them. You ran a mile or so into the woods by the breeding stations, and now you were lost. You didn't know if you were running into the forest or back out anymore. Suddenly your nose picked up a strong scent. Fox scent. You pressed on, following a trail until you come to a clearing. There, you see a bunch of different colored foxes grooming each other's fur and sharing prey and talking... It was a miracle! You stepped forward. Instantly every eye laid on you, and things went silent. A proud looking fox stepped up, her fur a lavender brown overlayed with stray white strands, her hackles rising with wariness. Her strange blue eyes gazed into yours. Her stance was that of a leader. "Have you escaped from the factory?" You nodded slowly. She sighed with clear relief, her fur lying flat once more. The light brown fox motioned with her tail to the heap of prey to the side of the clearing. "Come. Take a piece. You need rest." She yapped. She settled down next to you as you nervously nibbled at a mouse. She stared you straight in the eye and spoke. "You may join our family, or try life on your own. But it's not advised. You'll have no one to help fend off predators or heal your broken pads," she warned, flicking her nose towards your bleeding feet.
"It's your choice. For now, we'll shelter you, but after that, you must decide."
About Us _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _π¦ Hello, and welcome to an Era of Foxes! Now, you might be asking, what exactly does that mean? This roleplay focuses on a group of mutated red foxes with special fur colors, bred by man for fur coats in a fur farming factory. They found a way out of their cages and escaped into the wild so they wouldn't have to be killed. However, these foxes have been pampered with food and protection so they could fatten up and have thicker pelts for better clothes. They have no idea how to survive in the wild. They have to band together and form a 'skulk'- which is a group of foxes- to live because when I said special fur colors, I mean reds, whites, browns, and blacks. Yes, these foxes are quite the sight! Meaning they look extra delicious to predators when they're alone. By forming a skulk they can stay safe. But, in this roleplay, an 'Era' is our group of foxes. Foxes are normally called a skulk, but 'Era' stands for them starting anew in the wild. This is mysterious but offers symbolism and excitement. It would also relate to 'An Era of Foxes', that the Era would not only be starting anew, but the group name is new as well. The factory was trying to stretch out to different foxes to add variety to their productions, so there will be different types of foxes- like fennec foxes, kit foxes, and swift foxes, rather than just the normal red foxes. However, these foxes can't have the pelt mutations like the red foxes, so you'll have to stick with their normal descriptions if you choose them; e.g. fennec foxes are sandy colored with large ears.
Directory _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _π¦ -*- Post 1- The Era, About Us, Directory Post 2- Rules, Ranks, Era Laws Post 3- Prey and Predators Post 4- Territory Post 5- Allegiances Post 6- Allegiances Post 7- Allegiances Post 8- Members List, Joining Information Post 9- Credit -*-
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Rules _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _π¦
1.) Follow all forum rules. There will be no excuses. If you break a rule you will be reported. 2.) When outside of roleplay, but your text in some form of parenthesis ( { [ ] } ). It makes the page look neater and less cluttered. An alternative to this is if you have an 'OOC' tab in a preset layout. 3.) Don't create more characters than you can handle. Some people can make 10 characters and still use them all, but if you aren't going to use them, don't make them. It clogs up the allegiances. 4.) Like stated in the 'About Us' section, Red Foxes are the only type of foxes to be made with special pelt mutations. You can't have a fennec fox with a black pelt, as I don't believe they can have mutations like red foxes. Not everyone knows the mutations and fox types, so I will provide a link in the 'Joining Information' section on post 8 that gives descriptions of the different possible foxes and the red fox mutations. 5.) Don't power-play, god-mod, or anything of the likes. Don't control/kill/harm other peoples characters without their permission. If you're planning to attack, do something like '____ jumped at _____, hoping to land a blow on their muzzle.' Give the other person room to decide how the character is going to react based on the characters personality and skills. 6.) Make your character have flaws. If you're going to create a beautiful fox, make don't make her the most likable and friendly character you can imagine. Make her snobby or something of the likes. Even it out. 7.) If you're roleplaying with someone don't just stop. It's annoying when someone disappears because they don't feel like writing. If you have any serious reasons why you can't reply, let the person know that way they're not upset when they see you on OTD but aren't responding to their posts. 8.) Another matter on activity; if you join, roleplay with your characters at least once every week. If you're inactive you run the risk of being kicked. That being said, if you have a legitimate reason for being inactive like you're going on a trip and there won't be any WiFi, let me know in advance that way I don't remove your character while you're away. 9.) Drama. Oh boy. There are certain aspects of drama I'm willing to let you get away with. Want to get an injury while on a patrol? Fine! Be my guest. In fact, the roleplay might need the bump and it would be interesting. Small things like that are fine; there is no need to ask to do that. But do not send an entire army of wolves into camp. That is crossing-the-line 'no'. Things like that need to be planned with a plot that way we can have people online for when it happens. If you ask me, we might be able to work something out.
Ranks _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _π¦ Nyetnc- The leader of the Era. This fox ultimately decides which rank the foxes are best for and is known as the face of the era.
Vicarium- The adviser- or second in command- to the Nyetnc. They watch over the era so they get insight to who will be best for what job, then advise the Nyetnc based on that. Oeparenc- Healer to the era. They are respected for their knowledge in herbs Discipulus- The student, or 'apprentice' healer to the Oeparenc. Custos-They are guardians of the era and the fighting force against any predators. Should the need arise, they are the defenders. Veteran- The lead Custos. They decide patrols and if Privates should be allowed to be promoted to Soldiers. Soldier- A middle foxes in the rank. They aren't leaders but they aren't the leader but they aren't the lowest form. Private - The lowest form. Usually for foxes who must learn the era ways Venandi-Hunters and Scouters of the era. They are lean bodied foxes who are able to run back and forth- to chase prey and to warn the Custos when needed. Veteran- The lead Custos. They decide patrols and if Privates should be allowed to be promoted to Soldiers. Soldier- A middle foxes in the rank. They aren't leaders but they aren't the leader but they aren't the lowest form. Private - The lowest form. Usually for foxes who must learn the era ways Esse- They are the younger or new foxes that must learn the rules of the era. They have no respect yet aren't disrespected. They shadow each job- Oepanrenc, Custos, and Venandi until they find the job that suits them. Should they be a Custos or Venandi, they become privates and learn everything from the other foxes in that rank. If they are an Oepanrenc they become a Discipulus and learn medicine from the Oepanrenc. Donum- the kits in the era Quntepa-Pregnant/nursing foxes Oeatnc- Babysitters for the Quntepa. They are the foxes who can't adjust to era life well, so they watch over the Donum i Teyloc- Elders Minus- a fox who is no longer trusted in the era. They are forced to do lowly jobs such as clean the bedding and fetch moss.
Era Laws _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _π¦ -*-
Respect those in rank above you
Do your daily tasks to earn your place in the Era
The Donum, Quntepa and Teyloc must be fed before all else
Defend the Era with your life
Kits are only to be declared Esse's when they reach 8 moons of age.
Never neglect a fellow fox in danger
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Prey _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _π¦
This will list what season(s) the prey is most common in e.g if a bird is listed as somewhat uncommon in the Fall, they are not common in any other season. Fall is listed as that is the season you can most likely see them in.
Birds- Finches-Common in the Spring and Summer Thrushes- Common in Summer and Fall Sparrows- Common in Summer Crows- Common in Fall Starlings- Somewhat Common in the Winter Magpies- Somewhat common in Fall Pheasants- Somewhat common in spring Robin- Common in the Summer Pigeons/Doves- Uncommon in the Summer Eggs- common in the Spring
Rodents- Bats- Only found during night in summer shrews- slightly common any season Rabbits- common any season Squirrel- Somewhat Common in Winter and Fall Vole- Somewhat Uncommon year round Mice- Common year round
Insects- Earthworms- Can be found well in the rain Beetles- found well in summer
Fish- (all fish are common in summer and spring, while somewhat uncommon in winter and fall) Trout Carp Minnows Catfish
Berries- (all berries are very common in spring and summer, yet very uncommon in fall and winter) Blueberries Blackberries Raspberries
Predators _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _π¦
Humans- Humans are the biggest predators for fox, as they cannot be fought without risk of being shot, killed, and dragged back to the factory so you could be skinned and sold on a coat. They are danger to every fox, whether it be kit or guard.
Birds of Prey (Eagles, Owls, Hawks)- These birds can inflict harsh damage with their very sharp claws, and Eagles can even pick up and fly away with a grown fox if not careful. However, the birds mostly go after kits, as they are an easier target. They can easily be handled by good hunters.
Wolves- Wolves are dangerous creatures to foxes. They are expert hunters, and if any fox- even if you have another fox by your side- can easily be killed by them. It takes entire groups of Custos and Venandi to take down a single wolf- a pack means death.
Bears- Though rarely seen, when they are viewed they mostly ignore you. When provoked, or with cubs, is the time you should simply turn tail and run as far away from camp as possible to hopefully lead them away. If you aren't able to lose the bear, then you're dead for good. With their strong claws and stronger jaws, the only chance of escape is how fast you can dart away.
Mountain Lions- Mountain Lions, like bears, are rarely seen. But, unlike bears, when a mountain lion is spotted your only choice is to run. A mountain lion will be ruthless and attack you even if they are unprovoked.
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Territory _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ π¦
1.) The Camp
Camp is a small clearing to the northwest of the Era's territory. A thin river (3) caresses the left-most part of the camps clearing. 2.) Qlanihl Lake
A lake near the fur farming factory. The Era mainly uses the northwest side of the lake, as to avoid going too close to the factory. Qlanihl Lake is the Era's source for bigger fish, as minnows are usually the only things found in the rivers. 3.) Fox Tail River
This is the river that is right next to camp (1). 4.) The Great Willow
A large willow tree just above the start of Fox Tail River (3) and near Qlanihl Lake (2). 5.) The Snowy HeightsTall mountain range northeast of the territory. Is known for cold year round. This is where mountain lions- when spotted- are seen, so foxes are warned to not approach/hunt near here. 6.) Sun Clefts
When you find a rodent in the winter, it's most likely going to be at Rodent Rocks. The Rocks manage to stay warm all year- even through the snow. This is because one of the Minus' tasks is clearing off snow in the winter from the rocks so the Teylocs' can sunbathe on them as they please. Rodents like to sunbathe there as well, giving the older foxes a nice snack. 7.) Cobalt Creek
Cobalt Creek is named after the bright blue water that the creek holds. It's a very scenic spot, and is a good place to watch the sun set. 8.) Storkors RiverA small river that passes through the lake. 9.) Grihx Canal
Grihx Canal is named this way after the fact that the humans built a canal out of it, letting water run out of Qlanihl Lake and back to their city. Of course, the canal cuts off at the river, whereas the river stretches over to the other side of the territory after passing through the lake. 10.) The Fur Farming Factory
The factory to which many of the foxes living in the Era escaped. 11.) The Thunderpath
A road that leads out of the Fur Farming Factory. 12.) Nyfuw CreekA small creek leading out of Era territory.
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Allegiances _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _π¦
Nyetnc
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Vicarium Information Information Information
Oeparenc
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Discipulus
Information Information Information
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Custos
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Venandi Information Information Information
Esse
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Minus
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Teyloc
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Oeatnc Information Information Information
Quntepa
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Donum
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Members _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _π¦
Joining Info _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _π¦
Link to Red Fox color mutations- hereJoining Page- here
Joining Form:
Name | Age | Gender Rank | Screen name Fox Breed Fox Color Mutation (Red Foxes Only)
[ Description ] { Personality } ( Family; Optional )
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Post by a diamond's pearl on Jun 7, 2017 12:51:47 GMT -5
*Pops in* ;3
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Post by literalynxxo on Jun 7, 2017 12:53:03 GMT -5
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Post by Armageddidn't on Jun 7, 2017 12:58:21 GMT -5
*falls through a mirror to get in* Of COURSE Matt fixed the mirror. Hey guys.
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Post by literalynxxo on Jun 7, 2017 13:10:07 GMT -5
OOC || Armageddidn't, silverheart --lol, hello
is there anything you guys think you'll be able to help with? IC || [Character Name] || Tags -- text here
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Post by Armageddidn't on Jun 7, 2017 13:13:34 GMT -5
I can help with the names and ranks?
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Post by literalynxxo on Jun 7, 2017 13:16:42 GMT -5
OOC || Armageddidn't --good enogh IC || [Character Name] || Tags -- text here
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Post by Armageddidn't on Jun 7, 2017 13:17:21 GMT -5
XD
I just suck with art.
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Post by literalynxxo on Jun 7, 2017 13:19:08 GMT -5
OOC || Armageddidn't --where does art come in?
you can be good at it : ) you just need to practice IC || [Character Name] || Tags -- text here
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Post by Armageddidn't on Jun 7, 2017 13:21:40 GMT -5
((I meant for the banner))
My friends say that I don't suck, but I do!
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Post by literalynxxo on Jun 7, 2017 13:24:17 GMT -5
OOC || Armageddidn't --oh lol
nah
everyone can be an artist if they practice IC || [Character Name] || Tags -- text here
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Post by Armageddidn't on Jun 7, 2017 13:34:59 GMT -5
INSPIRATION! Our group could be called Bushel!
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Post by literalynxxo on Jun 7, 2017 13:38:39 GMT -5
OOC || Armageddidn't --ooh maybe It's defiantly more natrual than skulk haha, but I still think we could use something a bit more natural Like, "My Clan of Cats" or "My Pack of Wolves" "My Skulk of Foxes" isn't quite right "My Bushel of Foxes" is better but not hitting the spot, I think last resort we'll just call it a pack xD IC || [Character Name] || Tags -- text here
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Post by Armageddidn't on Jun 7, 2017 13:39:51 GMT -5
"Raised by Foxes"?
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Post by πππππ π¨ on Jun 7, 2017 13:39:59 GMT -5
Would you have fennec foxes be included in this as well or just red foxes with color mutations? In my opinion a variety would actually be helpful.
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Post by literalynxxo on Jun 7, 2017 13:47:37 GMT -5
OOC || πππππ π¨ --hhm I'm not too sure. It might be a good thing to have different breeds of foxes, and it would certainly be interesting. We just might I think for the most part, though, this roleplay will focus on the red foxes with fur mutations. IC || [Character Name] || Tags -- text here
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Post by Armageddidn't on Jun 7, 2017 13:50:45 GMT -5
Um... the RP name could be "Mutant Foxes" or something cool like that.
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Post by literalynxxo on Jun 7, 2017 13:53:02 GMT -5
OOC || Armageddidn't --but then people might think that it's something really awesome like they can stand on two legs and have big teeth and long claws like a mutant or something when really it's just their fur color rip i'm so sorry for sounding like i don't like your ideas. FOORRGIIVEE MEEEE IC || [Character Name] || Tags -- text here
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Post by Armageddidn't on Jun 7, 2017 13:55:04 GMT -5
((it's fine))
Okay then. How about we name it "Manmade Foxes?"
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Post by πππππ π¨ on Jun 7, 2017 13:56:37 GMT -5
Maybe take the Latin name of Foxes, Vulpes. And incorporate it?
Like "Turba Vulpes", it means pack of foxes, but sounds cooler.
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Post by Paws on Jun 7, 2017 14:40:28 GMT -5
Hai, I-I-I, um, am just passing by and thought I'd check it out...
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Post by Armageddidn't on Jun 7, 2017 14:41:03 GMT -5
Hullo
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Post by Paws on Jun 7, 2017 14:49:27 GMT -5
Helloikins.
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Post by literalynxxo on Jun 7, 2017 17:25:56 GMT -5
OOC || Paws, Armageddidn't, πππππ π¨ --whoops I went to do some stuff with my mom
hullo moon -- I think manmade foxes is a bit too robotish. I like the idea of the name of the skulk being something 'Vulpes'. I don't know about Turbas though. I'm sorry if I seem picky I just want to make sure it's the right name :TTTT IC || [Character Name] || Tags -- text here
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Post by πππππ π¨ on Jun 7, 2017 17:34:44 GMT -5
Maybe 'An Era of Foxes'?
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Post by literalynxxo on Jun 7, 2017 17:38:19 GMT -5
OOC || πππππ π¨ --I think that oddly fits : ) They're finally leaving their old lives and starting their own era of foxes. IC || [Character Name] || Tags -- text here
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Post by πππππ π¨ on Jun 7, 2017 17:40:13 GMT -5
Yep :3.
I would love to help out more, though I would like to have fennec fox character, if possible, maybe she is somehow the only one and had found them? I have no idea! It's up to you!
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Post by πππππ π¨ on Jun 7, 2017 17:43:06 GMT -5
The groups name could be 'Era', standing for starting anew. This is musterious, but offers symbolisimn and excitement. It would also relate to 'An Era of Foxes', that the Era would not only be starting anew, but the group name.
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Post by Paws on Jun 7, 2017 17:43:15 GMT -5
I just looked at the coat patterns, they are ADORABLE!!! :3
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