Kohtalo-The Bearers of Fate-Needs Members
Jul 19, 2018 19:33:55 GMT -5
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You awaken, your eyes opening to see mist surrounding you. Standing you notice you re on clouds, trees sprouting up through them and realize this is the place where ancestors and gods join together in death. You feel shivers going down your spine and suddenly 10 different people step out of the mist around you, enclosing you in a circle. You know who they are, you're not sure how but you know they are the ten gods that the Kohtalo were born from.
You swallow and speak finally. "A-Am I dead?"
One of the gods step forward and you immediately know that she is Zerinalii, the goddess of the animals and all living creatures in the jungle. "No little one. You are but a kit. Freshly born into the family of the Bearers of Fate, or which you know as Kohtalo. We have given you this info just for this moment, once you return to them you will forget all you've seen or heard here. For this is a scared ceremony that all the newborn members go through."
She stepped back now and Nefeira steps forward. "You are here for one purpose, to be chosen under one of the signs. Onee of the gods."
You suddenly understand and just stand there watching as Nefeira steps back into the circle and they all begin to move closer together. They await a sign in you, a sign that will show who you are meant to be and so who are meant to be born of. Suddenly one of the steps forward and touches their nose to your forehead and you return to that of the living world as nothing but a kit.
Who chose you as theirs?
Post I - Introduction, Directory
Post II - Rules, About & Territory, History
Post III - Gods, Joining
Post IV - Allegiances
Post V - Miscellaneous, Gallery, Credit
You swallow and speak finally. "A-Am I dead?"
One of the gods step forward and you immediately know that she is Zerinalii, the goddess of the animals and all living creatures in the jungle. "No little one. You are but a kit. Freshly born into the family of the Bearers of Fate, or which you know as Kohtalo. We have given you this info just for this moment, once you return to them you will forget all you've seen or heard here. For this is a scared ceremony that all the newborn members go through."
She stepped back now and Nefeira steps forward. "You are here for one purpose, to be chosen under one of the signs. Onee of the gods."
You suddenly understand and just stand there watching as Nefeira steps back into the circle and they all begin to move closer together. They await a sign in you, a sign that will show who you are meant to be and so who are meant to be born of. Suddenly one of the steps forward and touches their nose to your forehead and you return to that of the living world as nothing but a kit.
Who chose you as theirs?
directory
Post I - Introduction, Directory
Post II - Rules, About & Territory, History
Post III - Gods, Joining
Post IV - Allegiances
Post V - Miscellaneous, Gallery, Credit
rules
1--
Follow all forum rules. I cannot stress this one enough. I do not wan to see any rules broken, if I do then you will be kicked off of the rp and never let back on plus you will be reported to a mod. I want this to be a fun place but just please follow the forum rules.
2--Relationships. This is a very big thing lately. I LOVE forbidden romances and greatly allow them in whatever form you wish. You can even have your cat have a romance with a different animal I do not care, I love ze drama. Just do not rp your own mate, it makes things dull. Also, LGBT+ cats are allowed, if you have a problem with that then go away. Another thing, bloodlines. Please! If you see a cat rped by another user and want to be its sibling, just ask. When different people have cats being siblings it makes more interaction during the rp which is great.
3-- Joining. Upon joining. If you wish to be a child of Zerinalii or of I'draena, ASK! I can not say this enough. These two gods will have limited children and you must ask before making a child of them. Also, if you're not sure of if your power falls under the god you want to be child of then please just tell me and I'll help you out.
4-- Respect. Be nice to everyone. I don't want to see hate or cyber bullying. DO NOT do that on here. You can have conflicts between characters but please, just keep it in the rp. I also will not tolerate hate against characters that are LGBTQ+ as I am in the community in real life and get hate. These forums are an escape from that hate for some of us so please don't cause it here as well and then leave us no place to have peace at.
5-- Drama! I LOVE drama. Bring it in, mix up the stories. Forbidden romances, check. Affairs, check. Deaths, check. Running away, check. Just anything that can bring drama and spice into the rp. Though, I do ask you get permission from me or darkginger before setting a major thing into action.
6-- Activity. Please! Be active. If you are not on for 3 weeks then you will be given a warning. After 24 more hours you will be deleted. High position cats need to be on at least once a week. Please have your posts be up to three lines and no less.
7-- Fun. As always, have fun! For reading the rules you get a prize, the codeword 'Fate'
About & Territory
About:
"Every time a member is born into the group, Isius gives them a little power over fate, and so it is with their choices that the jungle lives. Every time a kit is born they are also chosen by a god and so become that gods 'child' and gain a power from them, though the power may not show until they grow older." (See History section)
The powers these cats are given relate to the element their 'parent' has power over; meaning, a cat born under Servius cannot have a power to make something calm, but more likely will have a knack for causing chaos or be able to manipulate fire. If that sounds dangerous, it should, but don't fret because training happens away from camp, like how it does in average Clans. Unlike them, though, there are more than one training grounds and each one is specific to the children of a god. (See training grounds) This prevents (most) training disasters and manages to keep a lot of cats safe from harm.
While on the topic of abilities/powers, I'd like to bring to your attention to the items these cats decorate themselves with; they're not for style- though I'll admit that they look pretty cool- but for representing what ability they have and who their 'parent' is. For example, MuntjacCall wears the skull of a Muntjac deer, which she can transform into because she was born under Zerinalii(goddess of animals).
Territory:
The territory can only be described by beautiful. It's as if it's endless miles of beautiful, lush green jungle. On the eastern side of the jungle the land ends and falls into a beautiful blue ocean. Near this but in the jungle as well is a large mountain that is equally as marvelous as everything else. Rain visits this region often but despite that one cliff is always searing hot, which is the training grounds of Soabin. Other cliffs rise up by the mountain and some sprout above the trees. Animals of all kinds live here from normally seen jungle animals to animals that would never be seen there. Rivers and ponds are all through the forest. Flowers and plants of any kind. The jungle is a marvelous place to be and is protected by the god Isius and his children and the one "mistake" that his child Fliinara had. Several of the tallest trees lie in the same area and sprout up in to clouds. It is said these clouds is where the ancestors and the gods are and when you die your spirit goes to join them while your body is given back to the ground from which it came.
Landmarks:
Training Grounds for Children of Zerinalii-
A small pool lays among the large jungle the cats of Kohtalo call home. It is surrounded by large curling ferns small red flowers springing up here and there, the ground is littered with small flowers and other bits of branch and such that fall off trees. The pool is shallow and serene, a small waterfall keeps it clean trickling down from a fast flowing river, it in turn pours down into a much wider and slower river. Short thin trees shield the pool from the hot sun only parting to leave an opening to the sky around the water of the pool. The training ground is full of the sound of birds and other prey that comes to this sanctuary for safety and rest. Even prey not found in the jungles can be found hidden among these training grounds. These grounds are for cats born under the sign of Zerinalii. These grounds are sacred to the god and so only her children are allowed here. This is where her children go to learn her ways and figure out how to use their powers and keep them under control. The grounds is placed in a secluded part of the forest that most cats do not enter and so other animals thrive here greatly. This area is also protected by Zerinalii to be a sanctuary of sorts and so hunting here is forbidden.
Training Grounds for Children of Dechivus-
Large sloping cliffs surround these training grounds leaving a small hollow for cats to train. The waterfall flows down from the river from Zerinalii's training grounds. It has a soft slope leading into it, it is a calm little hollow safe from the sounds of the jungle where the cats born under Dechivus can truly focus on their work and harness their powers to the fullest the sound of the waterfall is said to give the apprentices a boost to their powers though no one truly knows if this is true or not. White flowers grow in abundance around here. These grounds are for the children of the god Dechivus and so only they may tread here. The water can be used to practice ones cold element powers and so is ideal for most of his children. So, his children come her to learn his ways along with how to use and control their powers.
Training Grounds for Children of I'draena-
Rocky outcropped cliffs lead to a shallow little pool of watter that gently slopes to a deeper bit. Here the sounds of water echo around the cliffed off spot making a unique sound that is said to be the sound of dreams. These are the grounds for the goddess I'draena. Her children are the only ones allowed here and this place also has a protective barrier around it to where only her children can reach it. This area has stone and crystals in it and these crystals hold stored dreams to where her children can practice and learn how to control their powers. They will also learn her ways here.
Training Grounds for Children of Dareina and Fliinara-
Lush jungle grows around the natural stone steps of the sisters training grounds, blue and golden flowers sprout among cracks in the steps. A pleasent warmth is always held here said to be brought by the children of Fliinara, the sky is easily visible and stars take on a whole new beauty at night, it is a calm and soft place however some apprentices bring about them the crisp and sharp feel of night time whilst other the unbearable heat of certain green leaf days. These natural stone steps are the sacred grounds for the sisters of day and night. Their children are the only that are worthy to walk here. These grounds are used to learn the ways of the sisters and how to control and use ones powers. These are the only grounds that have two gods children because the sisters are so close that their powers and so very spirits are connected.
Training Ground for Children of Feairus-
Deep within part of the jungle a large cavern opens up. Holes dot the ceiling allowing sunlight to filter in and shine off of the large pond that spans most of the cave. Large natural made steppings of stone rise up on the far side of the cave and are covered in lush green moss. This area is serene and calm, perfect for children of Feairus. These grounds are sacred to the god Feairus and so only is children may enter. These caverns are serene and quiet, knowing not of any catastrophes or of eve loudness. The are quiet, the only sound being of running water that filters into the caves. This is where children of Feairus go to learn his was and to figure out how to control and use their powers. Fighting here can lead to death, as you will anger Feairus, who made this place to be of peace.
Training Ground for Children of Servius-
Servius's grounds are anything but serene despite his brother's. This area is hectic and inside the barrier that keeps his children powers from destroying the forest it is desolate. A hazy orange mist hangs over the are and thunder storms float at the top of the barrier but never let off rain unless a child uses his fire powers and it needs to be put out. These are the grounds that are sacred to the god Servius. Only his children may walk here. This area is protected by barriers put up by Servius so that his children may use and so learn how to control their destructive powers without actually harming the jungle.
Training Grounds for Children of Nefeira-
These grounds are the most lush place in the entire jungle. A river stumbles over rocks are goes directly through the main clearing where most of Nefeira's children practice. Large trees grow up and form a large canopy over the top of the clearing. Vines hang down into the clearing from these trees, sprouting flowers that flow on breezes when they pass by. The ground is lovely and not one place is empty of a plant of some kind. These grounds are used by the children of the goddess Nefeira and only they are allowed to tread upon this areas soil, as it is sacred to Nefeira. This area is always covered in life and is where cats born under this goddess go to earn her ways and how to use and control their powers.
Training Grounds for Children of Raolin-
Another cave sits in the jungle. A pool of water cascades through the entrance and leads into a darkened cave with a large abandoned wood dam at the back. This dam is where children of Raolin will be to practice. The darkness is perfect for them. Raolin has set a clear path over the water of the front of the cave that only his children can see and so that is how they get into the grounds. These are the training grounds for children of the god Raolin and are sacred, only children of this god are allowed here. The cave is always bathed in darkness and since cats born under this god like the dark, it is ideal for them. They learn the ways of Raolin and how to use and control their powers here.
Training Grounds for Children of Soabin-
These grounds lay above the top of the jungle. A cliff cascades upwards until it sprouts above the jungle, the very top is clear of any trees and shrubbery and is only a land of stone. The sun casts unrelenting heat down onto the clifftop but the children of Soabin are not even affected by that. Their paw pads can even withstand the immense heat pf the stone underpaw. These are the training grounds for children of Soabin. These grounds are sacred and only his children are allowed here. The cliff is bathed in sunlight all day and the children of Soabin gain energy from the light, making this a great place for them to be. They learn the ways of Soabin and how to control and use their powers here.
The Dawn's Cage: This landmark is the mountain in which the jungle lies around. After Fliinara, the goddess of dawn and day, had children with a wolf she was banished here for many years. Dechivus was born from her and the wolf and since he showed powers Isius took him before banishing the rest of the pups and their father from the forest. Fliinara's sister had to take control of dawn and day along with her own night and dusk until Fliinara's imprisonment here was complete and she was allowed to rejoin the gods.
Camp- The camp is placed near the base of the mountain and is placed at a large tree with odd roots that wrap around each other and have spaces ad such between them. There are no actual dens, as the cats of this jungle believe that dens are a false thing that keep them apart from the jungle and so are distancing the from their ancestors and the 10 gods that they are born under. The camp itself is in the perfect area. Water pools in large leaves around it that give close access to something to drink. During the day the sun can shine directly down on the camp and at night the stars can be seen lighting up the sky above.
"Every time a member is born into the group, Isius gives them a little power over fate, and so it is with their choices that the jungle lives. Every time a kit is born they are also chosen by a god and so become that gods 'child' and gain a power from them, though the power may not show until they grow older." (See History section)
The powers these cats are given relate to the element their 'parent' has power over; meaning, a cat born under Servius cannot have a power to make something calm, but more likely will have a knack for causing chaos or be able to manipulate fire. If that sounds dangerous, it should, but don't fret because training happens away from camp, like how it does in average Clans. Unlike them, though, there are more than one training grounds and each one is specific to the children of a god. (See training grounds) This prevents (most) training disasters and manages to keep a lot of cats safe from harm.
While on the topic of abilities/powers, I'd like to bring to your attention to the items these cats decorate themselves with; they're not for style- though I'll admit that they look pretty cool- but for representing what ability they have and who their 'parent' is. For example, MuntjacCall wears the skull of a Muntjac deer, which she can transform into because she was born under Zerinalii(goddess of animals).
Territory:
The territory can only be described by beautiful. It's as if it's endless miles of beautiful, lush green jungle. On the eastern side of the jungle the land ends and falls into a beautiful blue ocean. Near this but in the jungle as well is a large mountain that is equally as marvelous as everything else. Rain visits this region often but despite that one cliff is always searing hot, which is the training grounds of Soabin. Other cliffs rise up by the mountain and some sprout above the trees. Animals of all kinds live here from normally seen jungle animals to animals that would never be seen there. Rivers and ponds are all through the forest. Flowers and plants of any kind. The jungle is a marvelous place to be and is protected by the god Isius and his children and the one "mistake" that his child Fliinara had. Several of the tallest trees lie in the same area and sprout up in to clouds. It is said these clouds is where the ancestors and the gods are and when you die your spirit goes to join them while your body is given back to the ground from which it came.
Landmarks:
Training Grounds for Children of Zerinalii-
A small pool lays among the large jungle the cats of Kohtalo call home. It is surrounded by large curling ferns small red flowers springing up here and there, the ground is littered with small flowers and other bits of branch and such that fall off trees. The pool is shallow and serene, a small waterfall keeps it clean trickling down from a fast flowing river, it in turn pours down into a much wider and slower river. Short thin trees shield the pool from the hot sun only parting to leave an opening to the sky around the water of the pool. The training ground is full of the sound of birds and other prey that comes to this sanctuary for safety and rest. Even prey not found in the jungles can be found hidden among these training grounds. These grounds are for cats born under the sign of Zerinalii. These grounds are sacred to the god and so only her children are allowed here. This is where her children go to learn her ways and figure out how to use their powers and keep them under control. The grounds is placed in a secluded part of the forest that most cats do not enter and so other animals thrive here greatly. This area is also protected by Zerinalii to be a sanctuary of sorts and so hunting here is forbidden.
Training Grounds for Children of Dechivus-
Large sloping cliffs surround these training grounds leaving a small hollow for cats to train. The waterfall flows down from the river from Zerinalii's training grounds. It has a soft slope leading into it, it is a calm little hollow safe from the sounds of the jungle where the cats born under Dechivus can truly focus on their work and harness their powers to the fullest the sound of the waterfall is said to give the apprentices a boost to their powers though no one truly knows if this is true or not. White flowers grow in abundance around here. These grounds are for the children of the god Dechivus and so only they may tread here. The water can be used to practice ones cold element powers and so is ideal for most of his children. So, his children come her to learn his ways along with how to use and control their powers.
Training Grounds for Children of I'draena-
Rocky outcropped cliffs lead to a shallow little pool of watter that gently slopes to a deeper bit. Here the sounds of water echo around the cliffed off spot making a unique sound that is said to be the sound of dreams. These are the grounds for the goddess I'draena. Her children are the only ones allowed here and this place also has a protective barrier around it to where only her children can reach it. This area has stone and crystals in it and these crystals hold stored dreams to where her children can practice and learn how to control their powers. They will also learn her ways here.
Training Grounds for Children of Dareina and Fliinara-
Lush jungle grows around the natural stone steps of the sisters training grounds, blue and golden flowers sprout among cracks in the steps. A pleasent warmth is always held here said to be brought by the children of Fliinara, the sky is easily visible and stars take on a whole new beauty at night, it is a calm and soft place however some apprentices bring about them the crisp and sharp feel of night time whilst other the unbearable heat of certain green leaf days. These natural stone steps are the sacred grounds for the sisters of day and night. Their children are the only that are worthy to walk here. These grounds are used to learn the ways of the sisters and how to control and use ones powers. These are the only grounds that have two gods children because the sisters are so close that their powers and so very spirits are connected.
Training Ground for Children of Feairus-
Deep within part of the jungle a large cavern opens up. Holes dot the ceiling allowing sunlight to filter in and shine off of the large pond that spans most of the cave. Large natural made steppings of stone rise up on the far side of the cave and are covered in lush green moss. This area is serene and calm, perfect for children of Feairus. These grounds are sacred to the god Feairus and so only is children may enter. These caverns are serene and quiet, knowing not of any catastrophes or of eve loudness. The are quiet, the only sound being of running water that filters into the caves. This is where children of Feairus go to learn his was and to figure out how to control and use their powers. Fighting here can lead to death, as you will anger Feairus, who made this place to be of peace.
Training Ground for Children of Servius-
Servius's grounds are anything but serene despite his brother's. This area is hectic and inside the barrier that keeps his children powers from destroying the forest it is desolate. A hazy orange mist hangs over the are and thunder storms float at the top of the barrier but never let off rain unless a child uses his fire powers and it needs to be put out. These are the grounds that are sacred to the god Servius. Only his children may walk here. This area is protected by barriers put up by Servius so that his children may use and so learn how to control their destructive powers without actually harming the jungle.
Training Grounds for Children of Nefeira-
These grounds are the most lush place in the entire jungle. A river stumbles over rocks are goes directly through the main clearing where most of Nefeira's children practice. Large trees grow up and form a large canopy over the top of the clearing. Vines hang down into the clearing from these trees, sprouting flowers that flow on breezes when they pass by. The ground is lovely and not one place is empty of a plant of some kind. These grounds are used by the children of the goddess Nefeira and only they are allowed to tread upon this areas soil, as it is sacred to Nefeira. This area is always covered in life and is where cats born under this goddess go to earn her ways and how to use and control their powers.
Training Grounds for Children of Raolin-
Another cave sits in the jungle. A pool of water cascades through the entrance and leads into a darkened cave with a large abandoned wood dam at the back. This dam is where children of Raolin will be to practice. The darkness is perfect for them. Raolin has set a clear path over the water of the front of the cave that only his children can see and so that is how they get into the grounds. These are the training grounds for children of the god Raolin and are sacred, only children of this god are allowed here. The cave is always bathed in darkness and since cats born under this god like the dark, it is ideal for them. They learn the ways of Raolin and how to use and control their powers here.
Training Grounds for Children of Soabin-
These grounds lay above the top of the jungle. A cliff cascades upwards until it sprouts above the jungle, the very top is clear of any trees and shrubbery and is only a land of stone. The sun casts unrelenting heat down onto the clifftop but the children of Soabin are not even affected by that. Their paw pads can even withstand the immense heat pf the stone underpaw. These are the training grounds for children of Soabin. These grounds are sacred and only his children are allowed here. The cliff is bathed in sunlight all day and the children of Soabin gain energy from the light, making this a great place for them to be. They learn the ways of Soabin and how to control and use their powers here.
The Dawn's Cage: This landmark is the mountain in which the jungle lies around. After Fliinara, the goddess of dawn and day, had children with a wolf she was banished here for many years. Dechivus was born from her and the wolf and since he showed powers Isius took him before banishing the rest of the pups and their father from the forest. Fliinara's sister had to take control of dawn and day along with her own night and dusk until Fliinara's imprisonment here was complete and she was allowed to rejoin the gods.
Camp- The camp is placed near the base of the mountain and is placed at a large tree with odd roots that wrap around each other and have spaces ad such between them. There are no actual dens, as the cats of this jungle believe that dens are a false thing that keep them apart from the jungle and so are distancing the from their ancestors and the 10 gods that they are born under. The camp itself is in the perfect area. Water pools in large leaves around it that give close access to something to drink. During the day the sun can shine directly down on the camp and at night the stars can be seen lighting up the sky above.
History
I guess their history would start as far back as Isius. They were the first god, and was so neutral that they did not even have a gender. He had control over chaos and serenity, dawn and dusk, day and night, dreams and fate. He was in possession of all of them. During his life he found himself to be, lonely. So he made eight other gods whom he called his children. To each of these children he gave a gift. Nefeira, the oldest, gained the power of nature. Fliinara and Dareina, the second oldest and also sisters, gained control over day and night along with dawn and dusk. Along with those powers they also gained power over life and death. The third oldest was I'draena, who gained dominion over dreams. Then another pair, two brothers, were made. These brothers, Saobin and Raolin, gained power over diplomacy and mischief along with darkness and light. The next were also a pair of brothers. These two brothers, whose names were Servius and Feairus, gained power over chaos and serenity. Then, as time progressed, the children and Isius began to fall into an orderly way of life, each working together with each other as to keep peace between their elements. Then a treasonous act happened. Gods were not allowed to have children with mortals, but Fliinara, goddess or day and dawn, fell in love with a wolf named Tinarin. They ended up having children and it became obvious that one of these children had godly powers. Seeing no other way, Isius banished Fliinara into the mountain at the center of the jungle and took the child, before casting Tinarin and the other children out of the jungle, not having the heart to kill them. The child that Isius had took was name Dechivus and was given control over the cold elements and purity. This child then became the mate of Nefeira but does not actually love her, hating all the gods but his mother because they never truly accepted him, though he keeps his hate hidden. The mountain Fliinara was trapped in was later named The Dawn's Cage though after 150 years, she was allowed to rejoin the gods and gain her powers back. Through the years they became a family again, with the exception of Dechivus who was not accepted by most of the gods. Isius then became aware of deaths in the jungle. Many animals were dying of sickness and wounds and he was unable to help them as he had to handle the other powers he still possessed. Knowing that the jungle would die if the animals did, he made another child named Zerinalii. She gained the power over animals, the ability to heal and track them and keep order between the species. After a little while, she imbued a few of the cats in the jungle with thought and the ability to understand complex subjects. These were the first of the Kohtalo. Every time a member is born into the group, Isius gives them a little power over fate, and so it is with their choices that the jungle lives. Every time a kit is born they are also chosen by a god and so become that gods 'child' and gain a power from them, though the power may not show until they grow older.