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Nov 14, 2018 1:35:18 GMT -5
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Post by echoliqht on Nov 14, 2018 1:35:18 GMT -5
intro
you find yourself at the edge of twolegplace, gazing out at the great forest beyond its borders. more than once you've fantasized about living in these woods, wild and carefree like a real animal, instead of being confined to the smelly and dangerous streets of twolegplace. no monsters, no twolegs, and certainly no dumpster-diving for your next meal. you took a deep breath, frustration building in your gut, and decided enough was enough.
leaping down from the stone wall, the soft grass met with your paws and you immediately felt a wave of satisfaction wash over you. you knew all along in your heart that cats were meant to live in the wild, not in houses. with a newfound energy, you make your way into the undergrowth, tasting the woody musk that surrounds you and excited for what this new home will bring you.
leaping down from the stone wall, the soft grass met with your paws and you immediately felt a wave of satisfaction wash over you. you knew all along in your heart that cats were meant to live in the wild, not in houses. with a newfound energy, you make your way into the undergrowth, tasting the woody musk that surrounds you and excited for what this new home will bring you.
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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.
but ever since a new faction has emerged from twolegplace, calling themselves "junkclan" out of disrespect of starclan, a heated rivalry has lasted for generations.
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.
but ever since a new faction has emerged from twolegplace, calling themselves "junkclan" out of disrespect of starclan, a heated rivalry has lasted for generations.
culture
- hawk sightings are of great significance to hawkclan cats. it is said that if you spot a hawk in-flight, 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.
- 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.
- before a warrior may become deputy, they must go on a solo survival trip for a full moon cycle to demonstrate their perseverance and adaptability. they are not allowed to return to camp or interact with hawkclan members for the duration of their trip. once they have returned after the full moon, they will be known officially as the new deputy.
note: this process may be skipped if necessity is dire enough - promoting cats will be adorned with hawk feathers during their ceremony. the feathers are fairly uncommon, so occasionally an apprentice (supervised by their mentor) will be instructed to find and gather as many as they can find. this will then in turn be recognized as a hunting training session.
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