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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Oct 19, 2017 21:45:31 GMT -5
. . . . . . . Welcome Hello, and welcome to my anthology. This will be a collection of fun and interesting lore for my fan-fictions series: Clans of the Valley. I will also include some human only lore ( like legends of certain weapons ) but most of these can be translated either way. These shorts will include origins for the "gods" of my series, how certain special creatures were made, and some back story on legends that have already appeared in stories like Curse and Dark Side of the Moon! ( Hadiya, the Guardian of Crossroads is one ). This will be a way for me to show off what I've been working on for the world as well as make some connections for readers of the series already. I hope you find this thread entertaining and intriguing! Have fun! <3
. . . . . . . NavigationThread Main: Welcome Navigation Story Nerds Reviews
Post I: Father Earth & Mother Sky Children of the Gods
Post II: Souls of Fire The Legend of the Cursed Sword
Post III: Of the Night The Headless Deal
Post IV: The Guardian of Crossroads Discovering the Realms The Mountain at the Gate
Post V: The Millennium Fate of Fire
Post VI: Credit . . . . . . .
Story Nerds. . . . . . .ReviewsNone so far!. . . . . . .Human to Cat TranslationItzala Blackmore = Shadowface Ethuran Oakbane = Eaglefrost Itzala, Queen/Mother of the Valley = Itzala ( Human Shadowface was named after her ) Jade Blackmore = Jadefox/Jadestar Ethuran Blackmore = Eaglecurse ( Jade's partner )
Bonded = Mates Year = Season Month = Moon
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Oct 19, 2017 23:09:19 GMT -5
. . . . . . . The Origins of the Creators First, a bit of back story would be nice. The Clans of the Valley universe has two main gods or deities that rule over the world. Usually they are called deities: a supernatural being, like a god or goddess, that is worshiped by people who believe it controls or exerts force over some aspect of the world. Gods make them seem too partial to the whims of living creatures. The word deity means "divine nature", which is a perfect way to describe these two. One, Father Earth, is exactly what you would expect. Ruler of the earthly bound forces. Mother Sky is the same way. She is the ruler of the sky bound forces. Together these two make a powerful duo that can shape the world however they wish, but their union has brought a lot more than earthquakes and powerful storms...
So let us begin with their story!
. . . . . . . Father Earth & Mother Sky Born from the raging flames of the stars, these two divine creatures weren't always side by side. Father Earth was born and chained to a stationary rock, never able to take off and fly. He yearned to go explore the vastness before him himself, but he could settle for stories from travelers if one would come close enough to hear his pleas.
Mother Sky was one such traveler who was lucky enough to be born with wings and the spirit of an untamed tempest. It was her wildness and her experience that tempted Father Earth to trick her so that he could finally feel some of the freedom beings like her had experienced.
He called out to her, promising her vast oceans and blue skies to soar over. Such a rarity it was for a divine soul to have the promise of life that she dove right it, her excitement blinding her to Father Earth's plans.
To her horror, she too became chained to this desolate rock which poured lava and steaming rock onto its surface. Father Earth's wings had been burned and melted a long time ago, so she was left alone to flit through the dark, empty sky. Longing to fly to those twinkling stars beyond once more.
Time passed, and it is believed that a reluctant agreement was reached. Mother Sky, despite her distaste of him, saw potential in her earth bound and lonely companion, so she offered him her gifts in exchange for her freedom.
With her power storms began to rage. The lava lakes became that of water, and a cool breeze began to blow. Slowly, green algae began to grow on the rocks, and Father Earth rejoiced, for the promise of life was at hand. He gave her her freedom, not turning to look her way as she prepared to leave.
But something had changed. As the earth began to morph into something of a paradise, Mother Sky began to yearn to be grounded, to grow a garden and to pass on her experiences to her creations. She approached him again...this time, offering up something much more tremendous than a bargain.
Their union was lightning and wind and ash. Storms became monsoons. Lakes became oceans. And the breeze became a strong current throughout the globe. The land we see today, and the garden that sprouted forth, was thanks to this remarkable change of heart on both of their parts.
But from this cataclysmic union, also came things much more complex than a simple plant.
From their beastly forms of feathers, scales, claws and wings came their children, the first creatures to ever walk on this sacred ground: the Earathskin.
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Children of the Gods The children of the deities were born from lightning and wind and ash; a union between two powerful and divine natural beings. From Father Earth they inherited scale covered skin and strong hind legs. From Mother Sky they inherited feathers and large, colorful wings. Their mouths were sharp beaks and their tails a complicated array of spines with poisoned tips. Like their godly parents they inherited dominance over nature.
When they played they formed valley's, ridges, and mountain ranges. When they slept they left depressions in the earth which filled with water. When they dragged their tails they created streams and corridors. And when they died, their feather's shed to create seeds for plant life, and their bodies crusted over to become large mountains and volcanoes.
But what made them even more special, was their lightning breath.
With their breath they created violent storms, and could blast away rock like it was sand. Their eyes glowed with this feverish power; colorful sky blues with an electrifying inner flame.
But their times for play would soon come to an end, for as the world began to fill with more creations it became their duty to protect and nurture the garden the deities had built. But, instead, they would fall prey to war, and the land, the creatures and the gods would suffer for it.
No one knows how long this deadly war raged between the Earathskin. It's not even clear how it started. But one thing is for sure, the world would never look the same.
One young Earathskin, seeing how power had corrupted her brothers and sisters, decided to end the war in a way so that it would never happen again. She went about to different battlefields where scores of fallen Earathskin lie dying. She asked them if they were willing to help her by giving her their power so that she could pass it on to creatures more worthy of their parent's mastery over nature. Many agreed, until she had amassed enough power to rival any and all Earathskin.
Then, she went to a human village, finding a young, strong, and kind couple she had been watching for many years. She approached them, and begged them to take this amassed power so that the war could end, and that they, as a new species, could take on the Earathskin's duties and help protect their world from further destruction.
The humans agreed, splitting this massive power between them.
With the young Earathskin's help, they quelled vicious rivalries and petty disputes, ending the war within the year. Peace came to the world once more, and with peace came a whole new world of possibilities.
Soon, children were born. Seven of them reared by the two power-enhanced humans, who would bring about the biggest change since the union between the deities.
They would introduce to the world a new species: the Cursed.
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Oct 19, 2017 23:21:09 GMT -5
. . . . . . . The Cursed Ah, yes! The Cursed! The deterrents to all out war between the inhabitants of the realms and the children of the divine deities...its a tall order. To be given such amazing powers and then be expected to keep balance in the world? Its simply not possible. They were once cats ( or humans ) so they have mortal flaws that push them apart like any other intelligent living creatures. They haven't done a much better job than the Earathskins before them, but at least they haven't ravaged the land? Below will be some tales and legends behind their origin and how they have managed to become so torn on their duties given to them by the beasts of the skies.
. . . . . . . Souls of FireComing Soon! . . . . . . .
The Legend of the Cursed Sword Forged in a fire so intense that any element caught within its hungry fingers is turned, this sword was born to shatter steel and the will of the human race. Master Cursed blacksmiths spent generations applying their flame to the fallen meteorite that crashed to the earth from the sky. It was shaped, hammered, melted and steeped in fleeting summer waters.
So many generations past that the sword became stained black from the Cursed flames, and the material became harder and harder to mold into the sleek sword it was intended to be. The edges became sharp, but jagged. The flat of the blade was chipped and carved like an old eroded mountain range. Some would see it and ask if obsidian had been used in making the sword, but the record stood: only sky rock and Cursed flame had been the ingredients.
This sword, once its form and shape could no longer be changed, was given to the current Seer, the spiritual guiding presence to the entire Cursed race. With the sword, he could channel his immense power safely through the blade. Such a fearsome sight it was, that many refused to duel against the weapon.
But the Seer could see much more in this blade. It wasn't just a superior tool, but a precious artifact representing his people. He decided to encase the blade in a staff made from the fallen spines of an Earathskin. On the hollowed out staff he carved the history and origins of his people, beginning from the union of Father Earth and Mother Sky and ending with the entrapment and betrayal of the matriarch of the Cursed.
The sword was passed down through worthy members of his people until it reached the hands of Itzala, the first and last Queen of the Valley.
The blade would remain in Itzala's family until many of hundreds of years later when her descendant, Jade Blackmore, the leader of the Blackmore Clan, lost the blade after being murdered on her lands.
For now, the legendary sword is lost to time and mystery. But it is believed that it will return once a Cursed again rises to become worthy enough to wield this ancient blade. . . . . . . .
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Oct 19, 2017 23:28:26 GMT -5
. . . . . . . Myth, Lore, and Legend These stories are folklore...tales sewn from a history long since forgotten. But are they truly myths and legends? Or is there truth among the fantastical tellings? One may want to peer into modern days, into stories being told now, to find the answer. Among these stories will be myths like how the moon came to be, and how the clans started beheading eagles as a declaration of war.
. . . . . . . Of the NightComing Soon! . . . . . . .
Shadow & the Eagle. . . . . . .
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Oct 19, 2017 23:34:45 GMT -5
. . . . . . . Living Legends Not fake, but real legends! These spin the stories of cats ( or humans ) who will or have already appeared in Clans of the Valley stories. These will be a twist of origin and "slice of life" ( for them ) to give you all a better sense of who they were when they were alive or what made them into legends. Characters will include Hadiya, Nathaniel and Itzala among a few others yet to be discovered.
. . . . . . . The Guardian of CrossroadsComing Soon! . . . . . . .
Discovering the Realms. . . . . . .The Mountain at the GateComing soon!. . . . . . .
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Oct 19, 2017 23:35:02 GMT -5
. . . . . . . A World Within a World This is where everything you know about the Clans of the Valley will change.
. . . . . . . The MillenniumComing Soon! . . . . . . .
Fate of Fire . . . . . . .
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Oct 19, 2017 23:53:03 GMT -5
. . . . . . . Credit All ideas, stories, banners...EVERYTHING belongs to me. The photos themselves used for the banners are free to use. Though I really don't care if you take this HTML layout. It's pretty nice! :'D
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Oct 19, 2017 23:53:25 GMT -5
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Oct 20, 2017 0:50:30 GMT -5
//faints on the ground Apparently nothing can stop me when I'm this motivated...holy cow I'm still wondering how I got this much done. o.o I hope you guys will like it! This can be read with or without reading other Clans of the Valley stories. So no confusion over who is who. All will be explained! :'D
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Post by Katanaheart on Oct 20, 2017 1:20:08 GMT -5
Fan me? Also this is really cool! (Uh, human names are confusing, I know which family was being talked about but that was it... )
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Post by Headphone Actor on Oct 20, 2017 1:26:04 GMT -5
I'd like to be fanned as well! Lore for everyone!
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Oct 20, 2017 1:31:01 GMT -5
Thanks guys! ;-; Katanaheart Thank you!!! And don't worry, I will try to explain who is who. Or, better yet, I'll just make a list with the cat names and human names for everyone to refer to once I post more. Headphone Actor ACK thank you! Yes, lots and lots of lore and fun fantasy things. :'D
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Post by Headphone Actor on Oct 20, 2017 1:35:35 GMT -5
Thanks guys! ;-; Katanaheart Thank you!!! And don't worry, I will try to explain who is who. Or, better yet, I'll just make a list with the cat names and human names for everyone to refer to once I post more. Headphone Actor ACK thank you! Yes, lots and lots of lore and fun fantasy things. :'D Seconded for the cat to human name translation!
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Post by Katanaheart on Oct 20, 2017 1:36:54 GMT -5
Yay! I’ve always liked lore, a huge reason as to why I tend to lean towards plot oriented games... And that would be very helpful, thank you Shadow!
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Oct 20, 2017 1:40:22 GMT -5
//salutes Roger that! I will get that list up tomorrow ASAP.
Right now, I need to sleep because I have an exam tomorrow. x'D Wish me luck! And thanks again for stopping by guys and asking to be fanned. ;-; It means so much. <3333
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Post by Headphone Actor on Oct 20, 2017 1:41:14 GMT -5
//salutes Roger that! I will get that list up tomorrow ASAP. Right now, I need to sleep because I have an exam tomorrow. x'D Wish me luck! And thanks again for stopping by guys and asking to be fanned. ;-; It means so much. <3333 Any time, Shadow! Your work is great!
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Oct 20, 2017 10:18:20 GMT -5
<3
Alright I put a human to cat translation up on the first post with character names and a few terms. I will add more once more is posted.
The next one up should be Of the Night; I just need to update it a little and correct some errors I saw. It is a few years old now. :'O
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Post by Mᴏᴏɴ - - on Oct 20, 2017 16:48:30 GMT -5
Oh heck this is so beautiful, Shadz (even though I wish I could write a huge paragraph about how cool and intricate it is. ;u; )! Fan me! <333
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Oct 20, 2017 20:27:14 GMT -5
Ack! Thank you, Moon!!! <3
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Oct 20, 2017 21:38:31 GMT -5
Children of the Gods is finished (I think). I tried to polish these as much as possible. x'D
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Post by Katanaheart on Oct 25, 2017 20:53:28 GMT -5
I’ve read everything up till this point. Also for some reason I keep seeing the Children of Father Earth and Mother Sky as Griffins...
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Oct 26, 2017 12:16:57 GMT -5
Sweet! They are kind of like over-sized griffins!
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Post by Dingoleap on Oct 26, 2017 22:51:45 GMT -5
SO MUCH GOOD WORLDBUILDING
I really enjoyed reading this, Shadow, and can't wait for more! I love the amount of care and though you put into this, and it really helps turn the series into something special. <3
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Oct 27, 2017 16:12:07 GMT -5
Thanks, Dingo! ;-; <3 I hope to put up more this weekend!
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Post by Dingoleap on Oct 27, 2017 16:39:31 GMT -5
I can't wait!
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Nov 9, 2017 13:39:20 GMT -5
AH, don't you love life? x'D This project will be updated once this nanowrimo season is over!
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Dec 13, 2017 1:17:54 GMT -5
THIS IS OFFICIALLY GETTING WORKED ON AGAIN AND I'VE DONE SO MUCH PLANNING AND THINKING AND SCHEMING AND I'M SO EXCITED TO SHARE IT ALL
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Dec 15, 2017 14:23:39 GMT -5
Here is a music video that has been super helpful with figuring out some...THINGS. *cough* Also just super inspirational and the fact that Riot Games finally did a video with GAY CHARACTERS I'm so happy ;-;
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on May 26, 2019 0:43:53 GMT -5
This page is getting more filled up next month.
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