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Post by 🇳ᴇcʀᴏᴅ🇦🇳cᴇʀ on Dec 2, 2018 16:49:33 GMT -5
My idea was that the two are potentially really close, due to the fact that Lyra was born into a position that she never thought she would ascend from, and Aeylrue is born as a shadow of a position she will never ascend to. Like how Freyja and Gallius have a closeness due to their similar position, as do Lyra and Aeylrue. Though Lyra likely doesn't prefer either daughter more than the other, she feels less distance with Aeylrue maybe?
What do you think?
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Asexual
Raging Storm
ᴄᴀʟᴀᴍɪᴛʏ
this rock IS my fist
Pronouns: she/her or they/them
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Post by ᴄᴀʟᴀᴍɪᴛʏ on Dec 2, 2018 16:57:15 GMT -5
I mean, that's pretty much what I was thinking! Can't wait to se how they bounce off each other IC.
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Post by 🇳ᴇcʀᴏᴅ🇦🇳cᴇʀ on Dec 2, 2018 17:00:53 GMT -5
Awesome, and me too. Like so bad
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Post by ꮯꮋꮻꮯꮻꮮꭺꭲꭼ • ꮯꭹꭺ🇳ꮖꭰꭼ on Dec 3, 2018 17:51:05 GMT -5
C L A N H I S T O R Y
SpiritClan was a former member of the Caligo Empire, which was ruled by the tyrannical Emperor Valdis. Cats suffered under his cruel regime, and to make things worse, his reign brought endless war. It was a time where famine sweeped the land, and illness plagued the young and elderly. Things looked bleak. It was during this era that a tom was born to a widowed young mother. Unable to find adequate food to keep her kits alive, she fled in harrowing despair. One by one, his brother and sister died around him, but the tom survived. He was rescued by Princess Akuji, one of the many daughters of Emperor Valdis. She raised the young tom kit as her own, naming him Ouroboros. Together, Akuji and Ouroboros plotted the downfall of the cruel Emperor. In what was dubbed the “rebellion of rebellions”, the two managed to usurp Valdis and his throne. Not much is known after that. The cats under Valdis’ rule continued on with their lives. Some chose to stay and rebuild a life for themselves, while others wandered away, wanting a fresh start free from the nightmare-ish memories the land contained for them. The Caligo Empire was no more, and from its ruins, came Spirit Clan. Due to the famed “Battle of the Stars” (in which Akuji and Ouroboros themselves led secret infiltration mission to assassinate the Emperor, during the longest night of the year), the celestial spirits of the heavens were moved. They decided to bestow upon the surviving rebels the gift of supernatural ability. In exchange, the rebels promised to serve the stars, forever and always. Eventually, at some point in SpiritClan’s recorded history, Akuji decided to lead a band of cats that wanted to leave the land. Ouroboros, however, had already become the leader of SpiritClan, taking on the name “Saptarishi” to honour his allegiance to Ursa Major. The two had an emotional goodbye, and all was well.
N O T E S O N H O U S E S A P T A R I S H I
There is a family heirloom passed down from generation to generation known as the “Onyx Eye”. It’s a glittering black gemstone hung on nettle string. The stone contains the a small portion of life force, donated by each descendant of the Saptarishi title, so that any of them may be called forth by currently-living cats of the House.
House Saptarishi rose to power from the old days; they have been the only producers of Reigning Kings and Queens since the creation of the Clan, but there is no ancient law that addresses the issue of leadership by another House. Thus, it could potentially be possible for another House to take the reins, so as long as the former Saptarishi ruler names them as heir/heiress upon his/her/their death.
Upon ascent to the throne, the Reigning Monarch is granted nine lives by eight celestial spirits, and the Clan’s ancient founder, a mysterious tom known as Ouroboros. These eight celestial spirits are not random, and are often associated with the unique flair to each of leadership each Reigning Monarch brings.
N O T E S O N H O U S E A Q U I L A
Runic Alphabet:
A: 啊
B: 吧
C: 从
D: 的
E: 恶
F: 非
G: 歌
H: 河
I: 以
J: 就
K: 可
L: 了
M: 么
N: 呢
O: 哦
P: 坡
Q: 前
R: 洱
S: 死
T: 太
U: 吾
V: 为
W: 挖
X: 徐
Y: 要
Z: 中
Runic-Writers can create new runes to represent a runic sentence intended to enchant an object to do certain tasks. Each Runic-Writer’s created runes differ, even if they perform the same function. This makes their work unique and special. This “new” rune cannot be one from the established runic alphabet.
Interestingly enough, anyone can learn the runic alphabet and become a Crafter (in theory), but rune creation is exclusive to those of House Aquila.
*TIP: Now, since I’m assuming most of you aren’t fluent in Mandarin Chinese, so making a “new” rune can be a little difficult. I recommend Google Translate; simple type in a random word on the English input side and copy and paste the Chinese character it generates. (If it generates more than one, just pick a random one). The character’s real meaning doesn’t have to be accurate, or have anything to do with your enchantment.
M A R R I A G E S B E T W E E N H O U S E S
Once a male and female officially become mates, they both still retain their House names. Since, the name is much more than a distinction of family. It is a mark of the followers of a specific celestial spirit, and cannot be changed. Once the couple has children, they’ll be sorted according to their abilities. In most cases, the kits inherit either the mother or father’s ability. Those who inherit the mother’s ability will take her House name, and vice versa for the father’s side. However, there have been rare occassions when a kit inherits a grandmother/grandfather’s ability. It is not uncommon for the parents of High Houses to betroth their progeny the progeny of other High House pairs. (This is not so common for Vessel Houses).
C L A N B E L I E F S
Instead of believing in StarClan and the Dark Forest, SpiritClan cats belive in the Celestial Plains and Limbo. The Celestial Plains is where the celestial spirits reside, along with their Clan ancestors. (So, the SpiritClan cats can continue serving the spirits, even after death). Time runs differently in the Celestial Plains. A week in the mortal world is equal to a day there. Aside from this, the creatures that reside there are already immortal so their attitude toward time differs greatly to those of the SpiritClan cats’. This is why House Grus cats need to be careful when visiting the Celestial Plains. They must remain alert of the passge of time at all times. The Reigning Monarch may also visit the Celestial Plains to receive their nine lives. (They do this by simply sleeping in the Cave of Fangs during the night, as it is considered a sacred ground by the Clan).
Limbo is a place between the mortal realm and the Celestial Plains. Needless to say, it’s not a pleasant place to be stuck in. Those who have done evil are condemned to roam the fathomless depths for all of eternity and more. Not much is known about it, as SpiritClan law forbid House Grus Spirit-Walkers from travelling there.
C L A N C E L E B R A T I O N S & C E R E M O N I E S
The Yuletide Moon: This is a moon of celebrations, starting from December 1st and lasting until January 1st. Specific celebration dates within this moon are Dec. 21st (it’s the 21st for this year, however it may shift to the 20th, 22nd or 23rd), Dec. 24th, Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st. These are the Longest Night, Starlight’s Blessing, Morning of Sacrifice and New Midnight, respectively. The Longest Night is exactly what it sounds like; it’s the longest night of the year. The longest time the spirits dance in the night sky. SpiritClan cats dance with the spirits until dawn, as per custom. The night is also spent in prayer, to give thanks to Ouroboros, who won the “Battle of Stars” to save SpiritClan. On the 24th, Starlight’s Blessing, it is tradition for the Star-Savers and Runic-Writers to collaborate to make ornaments that sparkle when placed on a pine tree, just outside of the camp. Later in the evening, all cats decorate the tree, and spend much of the evening socializing beneath it. The Morning of Sacrifice happens in the morning after Starlight’s Blessing, on the 25th. Cats exchange gifts with one another, to show their appreciation of each other and their Clan bond. Finally, on New Midnight, cats stay up on the night of Dec. 31st, until midnight, which marks the start of a new year. Many will spend the night in silent prayer, telling the spirit what they wish to see happen for the forthcoming year. Generally, it’s considered to be the biggest celebration, with lots of feasting, socializing and even friend spars/competitions taking place everyday.
Lovers’ Day: Taking place on February 14th, this a time to spend with your loved ones. Whether that be somebody special, or just your family. Many choose to make this date the day to conduct their Marriage Ceremony.
Trick of Light: On April 1st, we have a fun little day just to celebrate the joy in playing pranks. Beware, it tends to be a litte...hectic. This is a Clan of super-powered cats after all.
Night of the Fallen: On October 31st, no cat is permitted to eat or drink anything. The entire twenty four hours is spent in fervent prayer, to offer grattitude to those who fell in the rebellion of rebellions to overturn Emperor Valdis. Only on the morning of November 1st is the fast broken. (Kits and nursing mothers are exempt from this rule).
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Post by 🇳ᴇcʀᴏᴅ🇦🇳cᴇʀ on Dec 3, 2018 17:55:21 GMT -5
I love it! I had an idea to further expand the celebration of the festive season though if you're willing to listen to tie it more into realism in terms of the warriors universe, perhaps its a small celebration of having survived the last four seasons, and a sort of ritual/tribute to the stars that they will survive the coming moons of leafbare?
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Post by ꮯꮋꮻꮯꮻꮮꭺꭲꭼ • ꮯꭹꭺ🇳ꮖꭰꭼ on Dec 3, 2018 17:58:39 GMT -5
I love it! I had an idea to further expand the celebration of the festive season though if you're willing to listen to tie it more into realism in terms of the warriors universe, perhaps its a small celebration of having survived the last four seasons, and a sort of ritual/tribute to the stars that they will survive the coming moons of leafbare? On which day, though?
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Post by 🇳ᴇcʀᴏᴅ🇦🇳cᴇʀ on Dec 3, 2018 18:01:50 GMT -5
Do cats have a concept of what day it is? maybe the 1st as an opening and the 1 [jan] as an ending? what do you think of the idea?
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Post by ꮯꮋꮻꮯꮻꮮꭺꭲꭼ • ꮯꭹꭺ🇳ꮖꭰꭼ on Dec 3, 2018 18:05:08 GMT -5
Do cats have a concept of what day it is? maybe the 1st as an opening and the 1 [jan] as an ending? what do you think of the idea? Well, they wouldn't be like: "Hey! It's the 21st, let's celebrate!" If you know what I mean. It'd just be for our personal reference. [Since I like to make it have a set time frame]. And, alright. c: I'll add that in.
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Post by 🇳ᴇcʀᴏᴅ🇦🇳cᴇʀ on Dec 3, 2018 18:06:23 GMT -5
Ah I understand maybe we should pic a different beginning date then so we can roleplay that? or are you not too bothered about that one?
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Post by ꮯꮋꮻꮯꮻꮮꭺꭲꭼ • ꮯꭹꭺ🇳ꮖꭰꭼ on Dec 3, 2018 22:14:22 GMT -5
Wait shouldn't Night of the Fallen be like Day of the Dead? Like on the 1st of November, it should be like kits or queens The Second be like idk saints or higly revered cats? The third is for warriors And the fourth being a big celebration with lots of fetivities and stuff I was just suggesting this but if you don't want to go with it, all those celebrations, marriage stuff, etc sounds great! ^^ That can be worked in. c: And it's honestly a WIP. ^^" I still have to do a couple ceremonies and stuff.
The Clan should be up by Wednesday, though.
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Post by 🇳ᴇcʀᴏᴅ🇦🇳cᴇʀ on Dec 4, 2018 8:59:53 GMT -5
Happily if you'd like me to
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Asexual
Raging Storm
ᴄᴀʟᴀᴍɪᴛʏ
this rock IS my fist
Pronouns: she/her or they/them
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Post by ᴄᴀʟᴀᴍɪᴛʏ on Dec 4, 2018 9:20:07 GMT -5
It'd be a pleasure if you'd allow me to~
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Post by 🇳ᴇcʀᴏᴅ🇦🇳cᴇʀ on Dec 4, 2018 9:26:22 GMT -5
Brilliant!
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Post by ʙᴜᴍʙʟᴇʙᴇᴇ » on Dec 4, 2018 10:49:21 GMT -5
i'd be happy to, bitty, if you still need one! sorry i've been inactive the last couple of days, had a lot of assignments come up
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Post by 🇳ᴇcʀᴏᴅ🇦🇳cᴇʀ on Dec 4, 2018 15:36:03 GMT -5
Hope you're assignments went well Kale!!! and yay, we could all be mods together!
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Post by ꮯꮋꮻꮯꮻꮮꭺꭲꭼ • ꮯꭹꭺ🇳ꮖꭰꭼ on Dec 4, 2018 22:23:24 GMT -5
^^" I really only need two people. Thank you to everyone that offered, but since Cal & Necs volunteered first, they'll become the mods. I appreciate the support, though. c:
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Post by 🇳ᴇcʀᴏᴅ🇦🇳cᴇʀ on Dec 4, 2018 22:24:25 GMT -5
I own all of you now. awesome!!! todays the day! woohoo I'm getting excited
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Post by 🇳ᴇcʀᴏᴅ🇦🇳cᴇʀ on Dec 5, 2018 15:03:23 GMT -5
(*crosses every part of my body capable of being crossed* is today still the plan for opening up SpiritClan?)
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Post by ꮯꮋꮻꮯꮻꮮꭺꭲꭼ • ꮯꭹꭺ🇳ꮖꭰꭼ on Dec 5, 2018 16:20:55 GMT -5
🇳ᴇcʀᴏᴅ🇦🇳cᴇʀ Oof. I just got home from school [I'm in the EST time zone, so. cx] and an unforeseen orthodontist appointment. Yes, the plan is still to get the Clan up by tonight, but I've had a bit of a delay on my planned schedule, so there's no guarantee.
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Post by 🇳ᴇcʀᴏᴅ🇦🇳cᴇʀ on Dec 5, 2018 16:22:42 GMT -5
I'm going to sit and hope for a bit XD hope your appointment goes well! everything ok?
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Post by ꮯꮋꮻꮯꮻꮮꭺꭲꭼ • ꮯꭹꭺ🇳ꮖꭰꭼ on Dec 6, 2018 19:22:11 GMT -5
....Almost done. >.<
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Post by 🇳ᴇcʀᴏᴅ🇦🇳cᴇʀ on Dec 6, 2018 19:26:56 GMT -5
This is not a drill folks, I repeat this is not a drill!!!
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Post by ʙᴜᴍʙʟᴇʙᴇᴇ » on Dec 6, 2018 23:34:25 GMT -5
ꮯꮋꮻꮯꮻꮮꭺꭲꭼ • ꮯꭹꭺ🇳ꮖꭰꭼ do you want us to go ahead and post our stuff on the alleigances/joining page
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Post by ꮯꮋꮻꮯꮻꮮꭺꭲꭼ • ꮯꭹꭺ🇳ꮖꭰꭼ on Dec 7, 2018 9:39:59 GMT -5
ꮯꮋꮻꮯꮻꮮꭺꭲꭼ • ꮯꭹꭺ🇳ꮖꭰꭼ do you want us to go ahead and post our stuff on the alleigances/joining page Yep! Everyone who made their characters can go ahead and post them on the Clan Allegiance page. [I've already seen all of them, so. Cx] 🇳ᴇcʀᴏᴅ🇦🇳cᴇʀ ᴄᴀʟᴀᴍɪᴛʏ
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Asexual
Raging Storm
ᴄᴀʟᴀᴍɪᴛʏ
this rock IS my fist
Pronouns: she/her or they/them
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Post by ᴄᴀʟᴀᴍɪᴛʏ on Dec 7, 2018 9:41:17 GMT -5
gotcha! i'll be putting 'em up soon~
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