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Post by satanael on May 14, 2019 20:24:25 GMT -5
i. directory ii. introduction iii. territory & camp iv. rules & clan code v. religion & customs vi. characters (leader, deputy & healers) vii. characters (warriors & gardeners) viii. characters (w & g apprentices) ix. characters (queens & elders) x. plot summaries & sidestories xi. members & joining page xii. placeholder xiii. placeholder
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Post by satanael on May 14, 2019 20:25:11 GMT -5
Following the flat rural roads of a place too mundane to warrant a proper name, you may find a very old farmhouse, victimized by natureโs elements and barely standing. Certainly no human hand has graced the property in any recent decade: yet for countless acres, golden wheat sways with the breeze. Plump cherry tomatoes glint under the sun rays and budding pomegranate trees whisper of an upcoming bloom. Whoever could be responsible? Well, if youโre here, you already know.
Any cat can chase a mouse, but it takes a truly witty mind to make it run to them. Living on this abandoned farm for many generations, RoosterClan has since learned to cultivate the land around them to lure their prey right into their home. Itโs an effective strategy: these cats boast full bellies almost year-round.
The crops are cared for mainly by a role unique to this Clan, simply called the โgardenersโ. Through rain or shine, they plant, weed, water and harvest every individual plant on the farm (of which there are many). Especially during summer peacetimes when cats are fullest and largely uninjured, the warriors and medicine cats are known to often lend helping paws.
One thing they know best, however, is that great reward tends to demand a great cost. RoosterClan warriors worship a pantheon of feline deities who overlook the health and bounty of their harvests, and they require - to put it gently, โdisplays of faithโ. Sacrifices. One kitten from each litter in return for the prosperity of countless generations to come. In light of this tradition, the cats preach the importance of blood bonds and work together much like a big family.
There are many who question the validity of such unfair gods, but with such high stakes, few are brave enough to speak what they believe and those who do are often met with hostility. Whether or not the truths behind RoosterClan can be uncovered, or the system changed, their core value holds true: be thankful for the loved ones you still have.
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Post by satanael on May 14, 2019 20:26:06 GMT -5
The countryside plains these cats have declared dominion over does not have a proper human name, but they refer to it as the Sylvan Flats. For miles in any direction, itโs grassy moors and deciduous forestry: aside from the farm and some very old road-like paths, the rest of the catโs world seems to be largely untouched by people. The uncultivated land surrounding the cats are home to many different animals who use the local crops as a primary feeding source, and some who donโt. Notable prey include mice, squirrels, hares, feral chickens, ducks, and miscellaneous small birds. Common predators are foxes, coyotes, badgers, snakes and birds of prey like owls and falcons. There are neutral parties as well, such as feral cows, sheep/goats and pigs, but getting too close is ill-advised.
- Wandererโs Lake: Nestled between the farmโs westernmost fields and the deciduous forests, there is a fairly large freshwater pool simply referred to as the lake. A stream dug by the cats branches from it, outlining the farmโs perimeter to allow accessible water throughout most of the territory. This is mostly for the gardeners and the elderly, sick or pregnant cats; to protect it from ever drying up, thirsty able-bodied cats are encouraged to visit the lake itself. Many animals use it as a drinking space as well, making it a good hunting spot and full of life.
- Starlit Plains: To the east of their territory, contrasting the lakeโs bright and lively aura, is a solemn place where most cats meet their ends. Considered to be a holy ground, burials, rituals and sacrifices are performed here. Unless visiting a grave, most cats try to avoid this area and gardeners dread being assigned easternmost crop duty. Itโs a sort of urban legend that lingering for too long when youโre not supposed to be will bring bad luck - but whether or not that claim holds any validity is something too few cats are brave enough to chance.
- Training Flat: Only a couple tree-lengths north of the camp is a blank square of field often used for teaching warrior apprentices new techniques. Just be careful not to flatten the surrounding cornstalks when fighting - the gardeners donโt tend to appreciate that! The RoosterClan camp is not only the barn they sleep in; it extends to the fields of crops as well. Thereโs nothing especially distinct about the fields themselves, but certain vegetables are always planted in certain areas. The gardener apprentices must memorize the layout as part of their own โwarrior trialโ, so becoming familiar with the blocks may prove useful. You can find the map here.
As mentioned, the cats sleep inside the old weather-beat barn. Itโs tough work to maintain it through storms, but itโs a very valuable shelter that theyโll fight tooth and claw to keep. Unlike most other clans though, they sleep mostly undivided under the roof. The only exception is that kits and apprentices arenโt allowed to climb up on the loft, often leaving it entirely to the warriors and gardeners.
In the driest corner theyโve built a small hut to keep their prey and extra harvests in. Although the fruits and vegetables offer very little nutritional value to them, they make a tasty snack to some cats and keep hunger subsided during winter. After all, with the abundance that they have, itโs no big deal if a couple apples go missing.
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Post by satanael on May 14, 2019 20:26:53 GMT -5
i. Follow all forum rules while on this thread, in roleplay and chat. If you need a reminder, here they are.
ii. This is a semi-literate roleplay; please try to post at least 3-4 lines per reply. I understand thereโs not much to say sometimes, but one-sentence replies are lame.
iii. Try to post a couple times a week. Again, I know people get busy and scenarios get boring, and Iโm understanding! If you have to take a break or start a new scene then just say so. Members who own high ranked cats are expected to follow this rule more closely.
iv. Practice basic roleplay etiquette. No godmodding/powerplay, spotlighting, wildly unrealistic or perfect ocs, kit-stealing, etc.
v. On the other hand, donโt be afraid to have creativity with your characters! It doesnโt matter if your tomcat has tortoiseshell fur or your naming style isnโt โtraditionalโ Brownfur-esque stuff. Let your hair down and have some fun! LGBT characters are absolutely allowed.
vi. Join with at least one warrior or gardener, and if you play a kit, it should have a mother. Ask me before making reservations on any high-ranking cats.
vii. The roleplay progresses by one moon every two weeks, and your cats will eventually die. Once they hit 120 moons, itโs curtains - but they absolutely can (and should, at least sometimes) die earlier.
viii. Drama is always fun, but please come to me before starting any outlandish plots or making up your own prophecy.
ix. Sit back, relax, and be nice to your fellow members. Weโre hobbyists, not competitors.
i. Defend your clan, even at the cost of your life. You may have friendships with strays, as long as you remember where your true priorities lie.
ii. Elders, queens, and kits must be fed fresh-kill before warriors, gardeners and their apprentices. However, you should never give an elder or kit prey that was caught in the fourth block.
iii. Prey is killed only to be eaten. Give thanks to StarClan for its life.
iv. Kits become apprentices when they are six moons old. They must complete a minimum of three moonsโ worth of general training before they choose which path to follow, then complete six additional moons of specialized training.
v. Newly appointed warriors must keep a silent vigil outside the barn one night after their ceremony. Newly appointed gardeners must keep a silent vigil in block five.
vi. A cat cannot become deputy without mentoring at least one apprentice.
vii. The deputy will become clan leader when the old leader dies, retires, or is exiled.
viii. After the death, retirement, or promotion of the deputy, the new deputy must be chosen before the next moonhigh.
ix. Boundaries must be checked and marked daily. Challenge all trespassing cats.
x. No warrior can neglect a kit in pain or danger, even if the kit isnโt from RoosterClan.
xi. The word of the Clan leader is the warrior code.
xii. An honorable warrior does not need to kill other cats to win their battles, unless they are outside the warrior code or if it is necessary for self-defense.
xiii. Respect StarClan and the gods. One kit from each litter must be offered to them as a sacrifice.
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Post by satanael on May 14, 2019 20:27:52 GMT -5
RoosterClanโs religion is unique only to them, and holds a very special place in many of their hearts. Legendary heroes throughout their history have been elevated from simple StarClan warriors to a full pantheon of gods known as the Council, each one responsible for overlooking different forces that affect the clan. The living cats are eager to stay on the favourable side of such power deities, thus, the sacrificial system.
The deities themselves are:
- Roosterstar, the god of roots. As the founder of the clan, he knows better than any cat how important the foundations are. Without proper respect for roots, the whole plant, or clan, will die easily or be blown away.
- Jewel, the goddess of fertility. She was Roosterstarโs mother, and the type all queens strive to be like. Her dominion applies not only the catsโ fertility, but the plantsโ as well.
- Spiderstar, the god of soil. Although considered a hero, he didnโt have a very spotless past, with many secrets kept buried. Sometimes things are best kept hidden, though; ground thatโs been properly fertilized is the best for growing, after all.
- Snowstar, the goddess of weather. She introduced religious sacrifices, something many cats were and still are wary of. Itโs a double-edged sword, much like weather itself.
The sacrificial system, as mentioned multiple times throughout the thread, has two different traditions tied into it, representing both the land and the cats who occupy it.
- The landโs gift is called the Harvest Festival, and is generally a time of joy. At the end of each season, RoosterClan enjoys a feast with all of the leftover crops, and bury any uneaten fruit/vegetable flesh for the gods to savour. The next day, every cat works together to gather and replant all of the leftover seeds or scraps.
- The gift of life has no official name, likely due to the original backlash and fear that it was met with. Every time a mother gives birth, the youngest kitten is the sacrifice that must be offered. Unlike the Harvest Festival, it is a solemn event through which only the medicine cats may speak. Many young ones fear starting a family because of this, but experienced queens know that itโs best not to get attached.
There are two more rituals unrelated to their religion, this time regarding their rites of passage.
- The Warrior Trial is very similar to the one weโre familiar with. Apprentices who have chosen to walk the warriorโs path must perform two exams, for battling and hunting. First, they must combine the fighting techniques theyโve been taught and their own wit to beat their mentor in a fight (both with their claws sheathed). If they succeed with that, the second task is locating and retrieving the prey of their mentorโs choice. This can be as vague as mouse or as specific as a ginger coloured hen.
- The Gardenerโs trial has less of a focus on fighting, with their two exams being about their planting skills and memorization. When an apprentice initially choose to walk this path, their first task is to plant their own favourite seeds in block five (since normal gardeners arenโt allowed to mess around with plants there anyway). For the whole six moons of their training they must tend to it, and by the time theyโre ready to graduate, their mentor will assess how well theyโve done. Itโs mostly for the experience - unless a cat fails horrendously, theyโll usually pass this with no problem. Their second exam is simple as well: recite which blocks hold which plants, and which plants are harvested in each season.
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Post by satanael on May 14, 2019 20:28:57 GMT -5
โ // WHEATSTAR โข 75 moons Wheatstar is a large and dignified-looking cat, giving her the aura of a molly not to be messed with. Itโs true that she has a very no-nonsense attitude when it comes down to business - as a former gardener, she knows full well how important hard work is, and laziness makes her snapping mad. But sheโs not half as cruel as she might portray herself. If she senses that a cat is genuinely overworked and not just acting like a kit, sheโll swap them to an easy block or go in their stead. Wheatstar is just quick to worry - she doesnโt want any cat to fall behind on their duties and potentially hurt the crops out of neglect. Itโs one of the things she just has to be a little stern about sometimes. She will admit, though, old age is starting to turn her a bit cranky. [ โ
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Post by satanael on May 14, 2019 20:29:45 GMT -5
โ // HERONSLIP โข 24 moons Like many cats with white fur and blue eyes, Heronslip struggles with his hearing. Although not totally deaf, heโs much less responsive to sound than normal, and tends to rely on his other four senses more when it comes to hunting and fighting: especially sight. Heโs a very observant cat. He can spot the slightest disturbance in his surroundings, and without really meaning to, he memorizes many of other catsโ habits and takes notice of their different moods. This makes him a valuable hunter and sentry, much to the dismay of his lazy nature: all he wants to do is chat away in warm sunlight all day, even if it gets his tail chomped off! Heโs not too sure about the whole scary gods thing, and blind patriotism was never really his style - Heronslip is truly just here for the ride.
โ // DOEBELLY โข 40 moons Doebelly is a rather reclusive cat, preferring to keep her eyes on her own paws and go through life quietly. Sheโs quite the tender type: naturally sympathetic and affectionate, but nervous and easily carried away by her own emotions. Itโs those sorts of traits that make her the naturally maternal type, but theyโre also the ones stopping her from pursuing family life. Sheโs afraid that if she ever bears kits, sheโll grow too attached to lose one, or worse, be one of the poor queens who only give birth to a single kitten. Doebelly doesnโt speak her thoughts about the kit sacrifices, though. It makes her guilty to admit it, but as long as she never gets pregnant, it isnโt her business. (โ | โ) // NAME โข age description & personality.
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Post by satanael on May 14, 2019 20:30:25 GMT -5
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โ // MILKYPAW โข 9 moons Milkypaw is genuinely fascinated by every aspect of RoosterClan life. From digging up potatoes, savouring the taste of junglefowl at sunset, to tripping in patches of garlic one time and smelling the stink for weeks, sheโs in love. Well, not so much the last part - sheโs still traumatized. But thatโs not important! Milkypaw is youthful and starry-eyed, always excited to learn or partake in the lamest of chores. Sheโs also quite social, on a self-assigned quest to befriend each of her denmates. Unfortunately, itโs not working out too well - sheโs often so immersed with her own ideas that sheโs willfully oblivious to her peersโ annoyances or discomforts, brushing them off as โhard to getโ when they call her insensitivity out. Milkypaw doesnโt have a malicious bone in her body: she just needs to learn how to listen!
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Post by satanael on May 14, 2019 20:30:57 GMT -5
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โ // MUDDYWHISKER โข 105 moons Ill-tempered and sulky, Muddywhisker has seemingly dedicated his elderly life to making the current generation of apprentices miserable, especially the peskiest ones. Thereโs always something bothering him: his bedding is too damp and has thorns in it, thereโs a flea on his rump that he just canโt reach, and so on. Many cats donโt realize that heโs just really lonely, having outlived his mate and most of his children - his only remaining kit is busy with their own adult life now, and canโt always make time for him. Bothering the troublesome apprentices who remind him of his younger self, and telling kits scary stories at bedtime, are just some of the ways that he copes with a world thatโs apparently run out of room for him.
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Post by satanael on May 14, 2019 21:09:15 GMT -5
The current season is spring. Crops that are harvested this season are: strawberries, watermelon, leeks, radishes, carrot, lettuce Crops harvested in summer are: blueberries, raspberries, tomatoes, cantaloupe, garlic, onion, corn Crops harvested in autumn are: apples, elderberries, pumpkin, carrot, rice, wheat Crops harvested in winter are: pears, pomegranates, sweet potatoes, broccoli, kale
Current and past plots will be listed below. If theyโre considered major, they will be marked with a star.
- UPCOMING โ Losing My Religion: The winds of change have begun to blow, carrying whispers of doubt for the harvest gods throughout RoosterClan. Most cats are afraid to challenge their longtime traditions out of fear for the clanโs livelihood, but in the shadows some cats have begun to ask out loud: are we really as morally justified as we think? In truth, the gods have no real dominion over the living, and definitely arenโt demanding any of their sacrifices. This plot will reveal that fact to the cats and more, leaving them to wonder just who exactly invented the cruel ritual.
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Post by satanael on May 14, 2019 21:26:07 GMT -5
You can join us here! We are currently open and accepting new members.
satanael โข owner // wheatstar, heronslip, doebelly, milkypaw & muddywhisker.
@screenname โข rank // cats, cats & cats
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Post by satanael on May 14, 2019 21:27:00 GMT -5
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Post by satanael on May 14, 2019 21:27:17 GMT -5
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Post by แผ๊ฎ๊ญฑ๊ญฐ๊ญฑ๊ฎ๐ณ๊ฎ on May 15, 2019 16:38:45 GMT -5
>> are you accepting? would i be allowed to apply as the deputy? though it polite to ask before just going for it, haha. love the idea, by the way! <<
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Post by satanael on May 15, 2019 16:57:51 GMT -5
[ hi! unfortunately someone else has already has a reservation on the deputy shkfjskdls, but iโd love it if you joined anyway! ]
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Post by satanael on May 18, 2019 19:29:31 GMT -5
[ hello, sorry i missed you! both positions are open if youโre still interested. ]
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