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Post by Jekyll on Jul 18, 2018 15:42:07 GMT -5
Hm. What positions are currently open?
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Post by MissMisty on Jul 18, 2018 15:44:49 GMT -5
Oh btw can I have the dep of the Forest based clan? Jekyll The leaders are all taken, but all deps and med cats are open
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Post by Jekyll on Jul 18, 2018 15:50:55 GMT -5
I would love to take the dep of the cave clan and the med cat of the forest clan.
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Post by Corax on Jul 18, 2018 18:35:59 GMT -5
Names sounds like a good thing to start with. We would go with something more literal, I'm just going to use the Cave based clan as an example. Something more literal would be like Caveclan or Cavernclan, or we could go with something more figurative, like Shadeclan (Because they live in the caves) or Hollowclan (Possibly due to rumors as to how the cats behave or the fact that caves are hollow lol)
Personally, I favor more figurative names but its up to you guys.
If there are any medi cats open I would love to have one. They are one of my favorite kinds of characters to play, but if not it's no issue lol
If anyone would like to hear some of the ideas I have for the structure of the Cave clan let me know.
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Post by 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 on Jul 18, 2018 18:51:13 GMT -5
I like the sound of Hollowclan honestly. The front page has been updated! Let me know if there are any problems with it.
I would love to hear what you have as well! It will help a ton with the world building.
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Post by 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 on Jul 19, 2018 9:44:38 GMT -5
For the forest clan I have a few name ideas, but none that I'm overly fond of.
Cherraclan: the IRL place the root bridges are found is called Cherrapunji so I took it from that. Tangleclan Or I could go for a more simply name that fits the territory like Forestclan, Rootclan, etc. Idk what do you guys think?
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Post by Corax on Jul 19, 2018 15:51:58 GMT -5
I personally like Cherraclan, it's really unique and gives the clan an exotic feel.
I'd had all my ideas typed out but then my wifi cut out so now I have to retype them all and oof it is tiring.
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Post by Jekyll on Jul 19, 2018 16:00:24 GMT -5
Hold on. I might have some ideas
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Post by Jekyll on Jul 19, 2018 16:08:47 GMT -5
the forest clan could be- TaigaClan
the water based clan- RivuletClan, SurgeClan, or TarnClan (tarn actually means small mountain lake)
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Post by 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 on Jul 19, 2018 16:16:58 GMT -5
Alrighty, thanks for the input guys! So since we have the basic plot outlined I'd like to look at the clans individually and plan those out if anyone needs help with the planning and stuff. Does anyone have anywhere they'd like to start? Also at some point we'll have to come up with a map to avoid confusion. Oh, as well as map points that everyone would use like a gathering place, medicine cat area, etc.
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Post by Jekyll on Jul 19, 2018 16:29:21 GMT -5
Well my specialty is in designing clans meaning territories, land marks, about, etc.
I do need to know any details about the territories that have already been decided though
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Post by 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 on Jul 19, 2018 22:01:14 GMT -5
So far we have nothing on the territories. I was thinking that the territory of the three clans would be a mountain for the forest clan, then at the base of the mountain there is a lake with many rivers where the river clan would be, and then on the other side of the lake and under the two other territories there would be a network of caves for the cave clan. The cave clan camp would be above ground though. That's just what I was thinking though, it can be changed.
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Post by MissMisty on Jul 20, 2018 16:46:39 GMT -5
Are you guys seriously trying to name my precious water-based clan without me?! NO SOUP FOR YOU.
My specialty is creating clan differences, traits and names, e.g.
ExampleClan will have ____ coloured pelts, they will eat ____, ____ and ____ and they are known for being ____ and ____.
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Post by 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 on Jul 20, 2018 19:49:28 GMT -5
Noo the soup ;-;
Looks like we have a good mix of talents haha, what clan do you guys want to start with?
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Post by Jekyll on Jul 20, 2018 20:01:08 GMT -5
I'd say the cave clan. They seem like they would have the most unique and so hard setup
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Post by 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 on Jul 20, 2018 20:38:13 GMT -5
That works for me. I was thinking they'd have caves that they could explore and find ways to the other clan territories.
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Post by Jekyll on Jul 20, 2018 20:53:33 GMT -5
Cave-based Clan:
Territory: This clan is based inside of the mountain. Dozens of caves and tunnels connect throughout the mountain and this clan calls them home. The clan is still exploring some areas of the tunnels but have found exits into the other clans territories and sometimes go out to collect herbs and hunt even though that's against the warrior code. The caves can have different things in them. Some have clefts in the roof that allow rainwater down and it looks in the cave. Some have underground plants and such growing up.
Landmarks:
The Cavern: The cavern is a very large cave with large holes in the roof that allow sunlight to leak down into it. Most of the cavern is covered in an underground lake. Plants and such grow very well in her and even a few small trees have managed to put down roots.
Fox Den: The fox den is still inhabited. The caves that lead to it are forbidden to anyone but senior warriors as they are to dangerous. Even senior warriors are forbidden from going down them alone.
Camp: The camp is placed in The Cavern.
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Post by 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 on Jul 21, 2018 13:09:15 GMT -5
Those are some good options, perhaps Corax can put them into the main rp! I really like the idea of plants found in the caves, they could be a bit different than the usual herbs the clans use or they could be more dangerous. I feel as if it would open more options to the medicine cats.
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Post by 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 on Jul 21, 2018 13:23:00 GMT -5
Anyone know how to make a map? I'll try to make one, but I can't guarantee anything...
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Non-binary
ghost.
haha edgy characters go brrrr
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Post by ghost. on Jul 21, 2018 13:31:38 GMT -5
Hello! I understand if you don't need any more help, but I'd like to work on this. I think my relative strengths are lore/worldbuilding, but I'd be fine doing anything.
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Post by 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 on Jul 21, 2018 13:32:54 GMT -5
Some lore and world building would be much appreciated. We don't have much yet on the history or really the territory yet. Thanks for helping! Do you have any specific ideas yet, or should we brainstorm some more? Also, would you like to save a place in a clan?
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Non-binary
ghost.
haha edgy characters go brrrr
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Post by ghost. on Jul 21, 2018 13:54:21 GMT -5
Hmm...would it be fine if I have a kit character become the medicine apprentice? Any clan works, so whichever medicine cat would have the most interesting interactions with their apprentice works. If that makes sense, I'm not good at wording things.
Well, here's a few stream of consciousness ideas. It's very disjointed, but hopefully there are some worthwhile bits?: A flood and/or colder temperatures ensue. It's an inconvenience for all of the clans except the cave clan, who's suffering from flooding and inability to tunnel through the earth because of its frozen state. The clan or leader is known for being prideful, and the other two clans thus don't notice the problem. This is what builds up the resentment that makes the cave clan willing to tunnel into other territories without anyone being too fussed about the warrior code. Though ambition is always a driving force, especially since they're relatively small. The cave clan could have a similar system to old WindClan, with warriors being split between those who explore the tunnel systems and those who explore the forest. Or not, either way could be interesting. Sudden topic change- when it comes to opinions on rogues or loners joining the clan, CherraClan is the most closed off (though I could see them inducting particularly talented outsiders, especially if they were younger cats), the water clan is the most flexible (possibly because they're the least secluded), and the underground clan is the middle ground. The water clan cats, due to their swimming and fishing abilities, could have longer claws and short, thick fur, for snagging fish and keeping themselves warm, respectively. Maybe they'd also be stocky for that extra protection against cold. CherraClan cats might be lanky and long-tailed for jumping and balance. Most of the members could be brown, to blend in with the trees, or gray, to blend in with the mist, with pure white or ginger cats being very rare.
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Post by 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 on Jul 21, 2018 14:03:26 GMT -5
I like the idea of the flood starting the whole thing. It would really put a strain on all the clans, but specifically the cave clan which like you said would start the whole thing. If the cave clan wanted to keep the caves a secret they for sure would not be telling the other clans of their problems and they would have to keep the boundries above ground updated to keep any suspicion from the other clans. Cherraclan and the river clan would have entrances to caves, but I bet they would be hidden or blocked off so they would not go into them. That would open up entrances to their territory by the cave clan cats.
And sure! Once we get to making characters you can decide.
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Post by leobloise on Jul 21, 2018 15:23:46 GMT -5
I'd love to help in any way I can (I mean if you still need anymore help), but I'm not a super useful person, honestly.
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Post by 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 on Jul 21, 2018 15:26:54 GMT -5
Any help is good! Just having your opinion would be helpful, like things you don't like and things you think are good and would be fun. And if you would join a clan or two that would be wonderful as well. I have to go to work in a couple minutes, but I'll be back later. Feel free to chat and think of ideas.
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Post by leobloise on Jul 21, 2018 15:32:11 GMT -5
Alright! Also, I would like to claim the deputy of the water based clan if possible, but of course if you wouldn't want me doing that then I'd totally understand, too.
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Post by leobloise on Jul 21, 2018 16:11:37 GMT -5
I'd imagine the cave clan either be strict about letting outsiders into their ranks mostly because the leader is too prideful (if that is how the person running the cave clan chose for it to play out). Or, if not, they might be more lenient about it if they are a slightly smaller clan, letting in those that they think would benefit the clan. But I can also see that they would be more touchy about it for the sake of keeping the caves a secret. The water clan might be more open, but also slightly careful about who they let it so that they are not taking in a bunch of cats who aren't built for swimming and enduring the cold of the water, and who don't know how to swim if they are older and past the point of learning quickly to help the clan more. And the forest-based clan might be the most open, actually, because cats wouldn't really need to have a whole lot of skills to be helpful in the clan? Other than hunting and climbing, which most cats can do anyway?
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Post by MissMisty on Jul 23, 2018 2:33:41 GMT -5
Alright! Also, I would like to claim the deputy of the water based clan if possible, but of course if you wouldn't want me doing that then I'd totally understand, too. Of course :3
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Non-binary
ghost.
haha edgy characters go brrrr
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Post by ghost. on Jul 23, 2018 11:54:11 GMT -5
If we need a moonstone-esque location, maybe a waterfall could work, either with a cave behind it or just a open area in front of it where you can see the stars.
A random piece of mythos for CherraClan- maybe the largest tree in their camp (which could serve as the highrock and/or leader's den) was believed to have sprouted where the clan's founder (presumably Cherrastar?) was buried. Young warriors could perform their vigil in the branches of the tree?
- Camp could be fortified/hidden in some way due to the secretive nature of the clan- covered depression in the ground, in a mound of stones, etc? - "Dens" underneath the camp in case of raids/bad weather. - Even if the camp is aboveground, it'd be cool to have some under root systems, since it's sturdy and good at dealing with weather (cooler in the summer/warmer in the winter? - Highrock equivalent is probably still a rock.
Not sure whether outsider acceptance is more based on clan mindset or just overall practicality, but your(Blasie's) reasoning is much more logical than mine.
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Post by 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 on Jul 24, 2018 16:16:35 GMT -5
If we need a moonstone-esque location, maybe a waterfall could work, either with a cave behind it or just a open area in front of it where you can see the stars.
A random piece of mythos for CherraClan- maybe the largest tree in their camp (which could serve as the highrock and/or leader's den) was believed to have sprouted where the clan's founder (presumably Cherrastar?) was buried. Young warriors could perform their vigil in the branches of the tree?
- Camp could be fortified/hidden in some way due to the secretive nature of the clan- covered depression in the ground, in a mound of stones, etc? - "Dens" underneath the camp in case of raids/bad weather. - Even if the camp is aboveground, it'd be cool to have some under root systems, since it's sturdy and good at dealing with weather (cooler in the summer/warmer in the winter? - Highrock equivalent is probably still a rock.
Not sure whether outsider acceptance is more based on clan mindset or just overall practicality, but your(Blasie's) reasoning is much more logical than mine. Ohhhh these are some really good ideas! I might just have to add them!
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