Post by echoliqht on Nov 10, 2018 22:15:29 GMT -5
name
hawkclan
territory
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forest bordering a great lake
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oak, pine, and dense undergrowth
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a small stream that winds through the forest, and a river next to the twolegplace.
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a remote cave on a cliffside where herbs, moss and lichen grow; a glittering pool of water drips down from the cave ceiling that, when drank, allows a spiritually-inclined cat (medicine cat or leader) to sleep and communicate with starclan. the water has no special effect on other cats, however.
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squirrels, chipmunks, shrews, voles, small birds, possums, fish, reptiles & amphibians (if desperate)
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foxes, badgers, large birds, snakes, twolegs, dogs, tree-eating monsters, wolves (very rare).
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lore
a band of rogues crawled out of the slums of the neighboring twolegplace to come together and live like real cats in the wilderness. their original leader "fennel" was said to be both the strongest and most cunning of all the rogues. while in the forest, fennel's son cliff was suddenly attacked by a starving hawk. springing to action, fennel lept onto the hawk and fought it tooth and nail. amazingly, the cat was able to defeat the great bird, and all the other rogues knew that he was their true leader. fennel had an epiphany to call his new group "clan of the hawk", to demonstrate the cunning and power he wished to teach his followers. later that night, fennel received messages from strange ethereal beings in his dreams. they spoke of fennel's destiny to become a great leader, and shared their knowledge of starclan with the humbled rogue. the next morning, fennel awoke and recalled his discoveries with his followers. he spoke of starclan and of the ways of a true "clan" society. his name was now to be known as "fennelstar" as the spirits instructed, and all other cats were to also have a ranking among the clan derived by their names. this system made the clan of the hawk run smoother than ever, and as per further instruction from starclan, the clan of the hawk was shortened to simply hawkclan, and the rest is generations of history.
characters
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greystar
a large, scarred silver tabby tom with bright blue eyes.
while this tom may not be as spry and young as he once was, greystar is still a powerful and wise leader. while he tries to be kind and understanding most of the time, there will always be instances where greystar must put his paw down and be strict. greystar is very diplomatic and cool-headed, and will want to always use words first before his claws. however, he is still very defensive of his clan, and outsiders beware if they intend to threaten it.
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nettleclaw
a longhaired pure black she-cat with a short snout, long claws, and amber eyes.
like her namesake, nettleclaw is rather sharp and rough around the edges. she has a short temper and it doesn't take much to set it off. she doesn't trust others easily, but will defend her clan to her death. nettleclaw's mindset is very binary, and usually boils down to "me vs them". she didn't have much love handed to her in the early moons of her life, fending for herself in twolegplace until she was ran out of it into the forest by rogues. she discovered hawkclan after being found by a passing patrol, and owes her life to them.
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bumblefoot
a small, light-ginger tabby tom with soft short fur and kind green eyes.
a happy little scamp, bumblefoot is bubbly and lighthearted. he's immature at worst, but freespirited at best. he's gotten flack for being relatively weak and a poor fighter, but his small body and nimble figure makes him an ace hunter. he's usually who apprentices turn to for hunting and tracking advice.
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echopaw
a small, longhaired silver she-cat with smoky grey markings and bright blue eyes.
like a delicate flower, echopaw is fragile and easy to walk over. she has practically no backbone to speak of, and gets emotional very easily. echopaw enjoys spending time by herself, as it's where she feels the most at-peace. she has terrible anxiety, especially during rigorous training, because she fears that she'll never be good enough to be a warrior. however, while she may not be the most social butterfly, echopaw is very kind and compassionate to those she does talk to.
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quickpaw
a long-legged black and white tom with large ears, a long tail and big yellow eyes.
like lightning strikes, quickpaw is energetic and fiery. he's very bold and brash, often thinking he's invincible and even superior to his peers. he has both quick feet and a quick tongue, and would never back down from a challenge.
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foxtail
a long-furred red-ginger elder she-cat with a large bushy tail and narrow deep-green eyes.
foxtail is very sarcastic, having no filter to her words. she will say what she thinks, whether you like it or not! she can be quite a live wire, sometimes to the point where she forgets just how old she is. she hates having to stay in the elders' den, and will take any excuse to leave (despite the better suggestions of her clanmates). but when foxtail is not so high-strung and stubborn, she's down-to-earth and comforting, especially to the younger generations who visit her for stories and advice.
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Frostface (👻videocassette👻 )
A tall, scarred white older tom with yellow eyes. A wise, strong, and stoic tom, he has had many years of experience and has a keen memory. While he isn’t the most approachable or empathetic tom, he can get most jobs done and is a great problem solver. He is also full of advice, but he isn’t one to put things gently. He seldom wears any expression other than a resting glare.
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Crookedjaw (👻videocassette👻 )
A large brown tabby tom with a crooked lower jaw. A strong and silent type. He is hardworking and a heavy-lifter. He isn’t the smartest tom, and he isn’t very talkative, but he forms emotional attachments from afar, and he is very affectionate. He struggles to speak clearly thanks to his twisted jaw, and is rather sensitive about it.
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Frogpool (👻videocassette👻 )
A delicate, mottled light brown tabby she-cat with yellow-green eyes. A pessimist in nature, Frogpool is irritable and carries a sharp tongue most of the time. She tends to insult even the cats she is fond of, but she is a brilliant tactician, and is good at rounding up warriors to make plans and lead the way. While she consistently believes things are going to get worse, she will always strive to prepare for the worst as well.
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Larchpaw (👻videocassette👻 )
A large, long-furred brown she-cat with white patches, and blue eyes. A free spirit and a goofball, she is good intentioned but often will try to bend the rules to do as little work as possible and have as much fun as she can. She loves being the center of attention, but is a very loyal friend who is always up for getting into some trouble.
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culture
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hawk sightings are of great significance to hawkclan cats. it is said that if you spot a hawk in the sky, it is a sign of good luck, whereas if the hawk is sighted roosting, it's a sign of bad luck.
if the hawk is sighted just flying high in the sky, it's good luck, because its seen as a representation of the great bird's freedom and power over his prey. but if the hawk is sighted roosted in a tree or on a cliff, it's bad luck because the hawk is grounded and foolishly exposing itself to danger.
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only offspring of the leader can have "hawk" in their name. it is a very special honor to have this name, so it is only reserved for the star-blessed kits of the leader.
this rule does not apply to any other bird name, large or small.
if a cat with "hawk" in their name does something to dishonor the warrior code or betray their clan, they will immediately have their name revoked and replaced.
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