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Post by Soαrιɴɢ Bloѕѕoмѕ ✿ on Sept 11, 2016 21:26:40 GMT -5
Post 1 - Directory
Post 2 - History; About Us; Traditions
Post 3 - Rules; Joining; Members
Post 4 - Allegiances: Summa, Magna, Medicus
Post 5 - Allegiances: Warriors, Apprentices
Post 6 - Allegiances: Matres, Elders
Post 7 - News & Updates; Credits
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Post by Soαrιɴɢ Bloѕѕoмѕ ✿ on Sept 11, 2016 21:28:16 GMT -5
Once, long ago, a group of cats, starving and ready to perish at any moment, found themselves at end's meet. With hardly the energy to keep journeying, and no strength to search for any food, as scarce as it was, they small group collapsed upon the soft earth and began to accept their fate.
However, finally ready to give up, the group's leader, Cloud, opened his eyes for what he believed to be the last time, only to see a beautiful, shimmering bird, once he had never witnessed before in his life, with blue feathers that shivered about like flames.
The bird, curiously, stared at the pack of dying cats, its emotions unknown to its observer. Suddenly, out of no where, it flew down and perched in front of Cloud, gazing directly into his own, glossy gray gaze.
Cloud almost immediately felt a strange source of passion and intensity in the creature's unyielding glare, and felt his pride go ablaze. How dare this worthless bird mock him?
As if it could sense his re-emerging strength, the lithe creature lifted its long beak and let out a cry, one that held both magnificence and sorrow, before fluttering up onto the branch, waiting for its predator.
Calling his weakened comrades together for one last attempt for survival, they struggled after the small animal, who seems to wait for the cats to come near before flapping its way deeper into the grove-like forest. Ignoring all else, including his own pain, Cloud continued further, for what seemed like moons, determined to make this bird his final meal.
Upon reaching the center of the grove, the cats' gazes grew wide in awe as they beheld a beautiful, enclosed area, surrounded by looming oak trees with almost blue-green leaves.
Hearing chirping and scuttling, the oblivious group of felines suddenly became aware of the wildlife surrounding the newly discovered area, thriving with life and, most importantly, prey.
Rejoicing, Cloud witnessed joy upon his friends' faces, something he had not witnessed in many moons. Realizing that the blue bird was what had guided him into the grove, he turned to find the same bird, now larger and with silky, long feathers, to be before him upon a large, rocky perch.
Though it said nothing, Cloud could almost hear the creature's thoughts ringing in his ears. Blinking once more, in amazement of the creature before him, he found that it had disappeared. Frantic that his kind guide had left, the cats behind Cloud gasped, their eyes widened.
Following their gaze, Cloud found that upon his spine was a mark of two blue wings, resembling the blue guardian that had lead the cats here. Realizing that the creature had entrusted Cloud and his friends to protect the beauty of the grove, the cat moved forward, vowing to become a great leader of the allegiance that would protect the forest for all moons to come.
Thus the Allegiance of the Blue Oak came to be.
The Allegiance of the Blue Oak is similar in structure to many other clans.
However, the leader of the clan, the Summa, assumes the position of a king or queen, with the other members of the Allegiance following in rank. They are in charge of leading and running the Allegiance and making sure that all the cats are safe and protected. They are open to visions and dreams. The mate of the Summa also has high rank as a Warrior, and is often included in important decision-making processes. The Summa position is chosen not by succession of the Magna, a deputy of sorts to the Summa, but the future Summa is chosen by the Medicus who has received a sign of the cat's destiny as a future Summa. Upon being appointed as the successor to the Summa position, the apprentice will then be mentored by the current Summa and learn their ways as leader of the Allegiance.
The Magna, the second in rank, is meant to aid the Summa and is personally selected by them to assist in running the procedures of the Allegiance as smoothly and effectively as possible. If a Summa passes away, the Magna resigns the following daybreak, and a new Magna must be selected within three sunrises. The mate of the magna also receives responsibilities in helping decide on major issues, and conducting responsibilities, should the Magna be sick or busy.
The Medicus is the healer of the Allegiance and cares for each and every cat that belongs to it, as if they were kin. They make sure that everyone is healthy and well-nourished. Being well-trained in herbal remedies, as well as in the stars of ancestors, they are most in-tune with the voices of the past. However, due to their commitment, they are not allowed to have a mate after they have been appointed as Medicus.
Warriors conduct the crucial tasks in the Allegiance, such as hunting, fighting, camp maintenance, and the like. They are the life blood of the Allegiance and always work hard. Every warrior has a chance of becoming the Magna.
Apprentices are young cats older than 6 moons that are being mentored by a Warrior, the Magna, the Medicus, or the Summa. They conduct training daily, and help around the camp, making sure that the dens are intact and that the grove is secure from invaders. At the age of 16 moons, apprentices are given an assessment to retrieve the Feather of Azure, which is hidden amongst the large forest, and must retrieve it before sundown using their senses and surviving the day using their hunting and fighting abilities.
The Matres are queens that are expecting or nursing kits. They are constantly protected by the other cats, and are considered the treasures of the Allegiance, respected by everyone. Some Matres live in the nursery permanently to care for all kits, but most leave and return to being a Warrior once their kits are apprenticed.
Elders are the retired members of the Allegiance who have served their time and are given time to relax in their final moons. They are cared for by the warriors and apprentices.
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The common prey in the Oak Forest are:
Mice Voles Fish (in the nearby stream) Sparrows Rabbits Shrews
Note: Due to the Allegiance's faith, no bird with blue feathers are to be harmed.
These are traditions of the Allegiance of the Blue Oak. All who share their loyalty must follow.
Upon the birth of new kits. Five sunrises after their birth, the Matre is to show the kits to the clan and name them before their clanmates.
When a kit becomes an apprentice. The to-be apprentices come forth before their fellow clanmates and are announced along with their mentors names. The mentors then pass a blue-green leaf from the oaks above as a symbol of their new bond. The apprentices are expected to keep this leaf safe in their nests at all times.
When an apprentice becomes a warrior or medicus. The clan comes forth and the Summa bestows upon the new cat their full name, and the clan is to chant the new name three times, unanimously. The newly appointed Warriors must then take the leaf they were given as an apprentice and return it to their mentor, as a sign of gratitude. The mentor and new warrior then take the leaf to the stream and set it afloat.
When a Summa has been appointed. The successor must then travel to the Star Stone and receive their three lives. Upon earning their nine lives, the new Summa's eyes change from their original color to a bright blue and receive the Winged Mark on their upper back, symbolizing the original guardian of the grove's acceptance of their leadership. Upon their return to the camp, the cats chant the new Summa's name three times and the Allegiance celebrates until moon high.
When two cats become mates. When a tom and she-cat become mates, then they must announce their relationship before the cats and then travel to the Star Stone to receive approval from their ancestors. Should they be accepted, they will return with a blue feather. Should they be denied, the couple will not be accepted by the clan.
Night of the Falling Stars Every three moons, there is a festival that celebrates then shooting stars that are shown above the grove. During this time, mates often take walks in the forest and spend time together, and many cats propose matehood to another during this time as well.
Day of the Feathers Once every six moons, a flock of blue-colored birds will migrate over the forest, scattering their feathers in the process. In this celebration, the apprentices are to collect as many feathers from sunrise to sun high, and the winner of this competition is allowed to take their assessment a moon earlier than usual, should they choose to do so.
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Post by Soαrιɴɢ Bloѕѕoмѕ ✿ on Sept 15, 2016 19:12:10 GMT -5
1. Every rule that you see here must be followed. If you're not willing to abide by the rules for some reason, then, unfortunately, I can't allow you to continue in the RP. I apologize in advance.
2. This is a drama/flame-free zone. If you have issues, then take it to the PMs or somewhere else, 'cuz this ain't the place for it.
3. There's no line-quota. So as long as you don't type out 3-word answer, your RP-responses are up to you.
4. When joining, try to limit your character count to 3 cats. This helps to prevent un/under-used characters. However, if you prove to be active in the RP, then you can definitely add more characters.
5. Try to be online at least once a week. If you can be online more than that, then that's even more awesome! But I won't expect anything more. If you're inactive for 5 weeks, then I'll just move your character to the Elders section. Should you choose to return, you can always reclaim those characters.
6. Make sure to read the About Us & Tradition section! It has some very important information that you should read before joining!
7. Rules may change. If for some reason, I have to add, remove, or change a rule, I'll let you know in advance. This most likely won't occur, but should it happen, please know that you'll have to abide by the modification, even if you joined prior. Should you wish to leave as a result of this change, please do let me know. We can either come to a compromise (if the rule is negotiable), or you can remove your characters, whichever you prefer.
To join, please do follow this form:
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Post by Soαrιɴɢ Bloѕѕoмѕ ✿ on Sept 15, 2016 21:32:55 GMT -5
Open
Open
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Post by Soαrιɴɢ Bloѕѕoмѕ ✿ on Sept 15, 2016 21:33:07 GMT -5
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Post by Soαrιɴɢ Bloѕѕoмѕ ✿ on Sept 15, 2016 21:33:22 GMT -5
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Post by Soαrιɴɢ Bloѕѕoмѕ ✿ on Sept 15, 2016 21:42:27 GMT -5
Softpelt + Cloudleap = Minnowtail + Featherstep---
09-___-2016 // Clan was opened
Literally everything in this clan was created and designed by Sakubi (me). Please don't still, or I will hunt you down and feed you to the coyotes near my home.
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Post by Soαrιɴɢ Bloѕѕoмѕ ✿ on Sept 29, 2016 23:50:51 GMT -5
save
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Blue Oak Mods
The admin account of "The Allegiance of the Blue Oak"
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Post by Blue Oak Mods on Sept 30, 2016 0:42:18 GMT -5
Test
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Blue Oak Mods
The admin account of "The Allegiance of the Blue Oak"
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Post by Blue Oak Mods on Oct 7, 2016 2:43:49 GMT -5
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Blue Oak Mods
The admin account of "The Allegiance of the Blue Oak"
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Post by Blue Oak Mods on Oct 7, 2016 2:48:23 GMT -5
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