Post by 👻videocassette👻 on Nov 14, 2018 1:10:15 GMT -5
Behold, the greatest named clan of all time...
Junkclan
A twoleg-place based clan with territory just bordering on a forest. Junkclan was formed by kittypets and rogues, and they still welcome newcomers from all walks of life as long as they swear to serve the clan. Their territory is large, covering a good amount of town streets and alleyways for their hunting grounds, and an old junkyard where the cats make their camp. Cats make their home in the shelter of old twoleg junk, and hunt for prey and dig for food among the garbage next to restaurants and twoleg nests.
Leaders and medicine cats travel to a cliffside cave deeper into the forest to speak with Starclan after visiting and drinking from a pool of water inside the cave.
Junkclan warriors hunt for mice, amphibians, lizards, and even rats that hide in the streets and the junkyard. If they’re persistent, they might also catch birds or squirrels near twoleg nests. When prey is difficult to find, it is not uncommon for warriors to search out thrown away food among dumpsters to take back to the clan. If they are even more desperate, it is not completely unheard of for warriors to warm up to a twoleg to get food from them, and then bring their most needy clanmates to eat.
Dogs, twolegs, and monsters are the main predators in the territory. Rats, in larger numbers, can also be a danger.
Lore
Many moons ago, a vision was sent to a kittypet named Spike to follow the life of a clan cat, and build a life outside the twolegplace following the code given to him by a clan from the stars. The inspired tom traveled through every nook and cranny of the twoleg place to call every cat to join him, both rogue and kittypet alike, and when he had gathered a large group of followers, they made their home in the forest that Leafbare. However, the cats that were so used to feeding off of the twoleg place struggled to withstand the brutal cold and lack of prey, and without a medicine cat, the clan lost many lives. Some cats abandoned the clan and returned back to their kittypet lives. When their numbers were but a few, Spikestar was forced to make a compromise unless he wanted to see his clan crumble altogether. In the decision called The Code Compromise, Spikestar decided that the only way they could survive the winter was to return to the twoleg place, but still uphold the Code and reject the soft life of a kittypet, as well as the lawless ways of the rogues. He insisted they stay in the junkyard, where they would live on the very edge of the twoleg place, and only take prey and scavenged food. Ashamed but relieved to keep his remaining clanmates safe, they took residence in the place they now call home, and what was once used as a joke name, “Junkclan”, eventually stuck and became the name they hold pride in. Moons later, the clan started to become more comfortable with twolegs, and started to value the Warrior Code less. This drove a collection of the clan to secede from them after much fighting, and move on to the forest to live in the wild, where they could stay loyal to the Warrior Code. Since then, the separated clan Hawkclan has had a rivalry with Junkclan.
Culture
- Because Junkclan cats are very familiar with twolegs, and many clanmates used to be kittypets, they are aware of human objects. They use names that reference human objects or concepts as well as things found in nature.
- While most cats will train to be warriors, a select few train to become guards, which specifically patrol the fenceline of the junkyard day and night as well as serve to protect the leader, and escort the medicine cats.
- It is established clan custom from a previous leader that deputies earn their place by sparring for it. When there is an opening for a new deputy, a battle is held to determine the next deputy. Whoever wins, the leader will declare deputy by moonhigh. Even after winning, a warrior or guard can challenge the current deputy to a dual for the position.
Characters
Metalstar-
A small, scarred grey she-cat with a dark mask and overcoat, and orange eyes. An aggressive, ambitious she-cat. She is immensely protective of her clan, and likes to strike others before they can strike them. She is very much a supervisor figure to Junkclan, always delegating clan work herself and watching her clanmates while they do their work. While she has a very protective instinct for all her clanmates and will defend them at all costs, she tends to distrust all but her closest circle. Clanborn. Metalstar has fought tooth and claw to climb to the top of the clan. (videocassette)
Stitchleg-
A plump, long-furred black and white tom with a surgical scar along his hind leg, and yellow-green eyes. A stubborn old tom who doesn’t quite understand how old he is. He is a hard worker, despite being rather feeble, and can move quite fast. He is very well-meaning and friendly, but he doesn’t have a filter and can say rude things without intending it. He has faith in his own abilities more than any cat in the clan. Despite this, he is very fatherly and will take just about any cat under his wing. An outdoor kittypet, Stitchleg regularly gets food from his twolegs and will sometimes even stay with them when it's cold. (videocassette)
Camofur-
A chocolate tortoiseshell she-cat with a white muzzle and chest, and green eyes. A sweet, albeit naive young she-cat with a love for adventure and romance. She tends to be ditzy, but she is incredibly compassionate, and is a huge flirt. When you can actually get her mind on the task at hand, she is very light on her paws and is great at sneaking around and surprising both prey and friends alike. Camofur was a kittypet until she wandered off and got lost. She hasn't been able to find her old home again, but she is content with the safety Junkclan provides. (videocassette)
Glasseyes-
A pure white she-cat with cloudy blue eyes. She is blind and partially deaf. Timid, yet obedient, Glasseyes is a shy but intelligent soul. She knows her place in Junkclan and has come to accept it. Glasseyes is only a member of Junkclan out of pure necessity; she feels no loyalty to it, and only became a member of its ranks to escape punishment. When she was a young cat, Junkclan warriors threatened her unless she didn't join them. She's been a member since she was 5 moons old. Her previous loner name was Luna. (echolight)
Pennypaw-
A short russet-brown she-cat with small paws and dark green eyes. She is very thin and has a few scars on her body. Pennypaw is naive and energetic. She's boisterous and has a bit of a fire in her belly. She'll make wisecracks and sarcastic remarks, but her mouth has gotten her in trouble before. Brother is Paintpaw. She along with her siblings were stolen from Hawkclan. (echolight)
Paintpaw-
A small white tom with patches of ginger and black fur. He has blue eyes, small paws, and a bushy tail. He has a few small scars. A timid and anxious tom, Paintpaw is very reserved and self-conscious. He is clever and quick to make up for his lack of strength and size, but he lacks the confidence to use these to his advantage. Sister is Pennypaw. She and him are the surviving cats from the stolen Hawkclan litter. (videocassette)