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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2016 16:11:10 GMT -5
This clan is based in the heart of a desert. They live on a large plateau above a decent sized oasis. Water pours out of the rocky side of the plateau and down into a lush green area below the camp before disappearing into the sand again.
There are many dangers in the desert, including coyotes, birds of prey, and heat exhaustion. Constant dangers will plague the clan.
Prey animals are relatively easy to find but hard to catch because of the barren landscape. A unique hunting technique these cat use is burying themselves in the sand and waiting out prey.
This clan paints markings on their faces to symbolize their rank. Ranks include- Chief (leader), Deputy, Healer (med cat), Healer-in-Training (med cat apt.), Soldier (warrior), Cadet (apprentice), Queen, Kit, Elder.
There will be many adventures in this RP but the main plot will be that they go through a massive drought and are forced to leave their home and travel to find a new camp in a new territory. Cats will die, Cats will be born. All that jazz. Plot may be subject to change.
Because of the scorching heat during the day, and the freezing cold nights, cats with short coats hunt and patrol during the day, while thicker coated cats go about their duties at night.
All high ranks are available.
Let me know if this sounds interesting at all! I would love some help finalizing some things! Maybe making a graphic for the clan- that sort of thing.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2016 20:33:14 GMT -5
Anyone interested? I'll go ahead and post the markings, territory, and camp shortly.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2016 21:08:20 GMT -5
Rank MarkingsTerritory
- The Camp is located in a dried up lakebed that sits on the plateau above the oasis. It is surrounded by moderately green, dense foliage.
- The Oasis is a lush, green stretch of land that is located south of the clan camp, below the plateau. A small waterfall pours out of the rocky side of the plateau and flows into a small stream. The oasis is where prey is plentiful and is the main source of water for the clan.
- The Eagles Nest is a large, dead tree close to the heart of the clan territory. There is a large eagles nest perched in the upper-most branches. It is a dangerous area to patrol because of the ever-looming presence of the large, predatory birds.
- The Coyote Grove is another dangerous area to explore. Coyote grove has a high population of coyote and fox. It is one of the only other sources of water in the clans territory. It is a lush area with dense foliage. The prey here is plentiful but during pupping season, it dwindles due to having to feed the hungry pups.
- The Reflecting Pool is where the clan's Healers and Leaders go to speak to their ancestors. It is the final source of water in the territory but the cats tend to refuse to drink from it, but in desperate situations, they will.
- The Sunning Rocks are west of the camp. This area is good for warming up during the cold winter nights and for stargazing. It is also a great place to hunt for eggs and small lizards and geckos.Camp- Soldiers den: Located underneath a large bundle of dried foliage and brush. The ground has been worn away from many moons of pawsteps. Most cats have to crouch when moving around in the den.
- Cadets den: A large, hollow log sits at an angle, one end perch in the crevice of a rock. Brush surrounds the sun dried log and some succulents even grow out of the thick bark. Cats can either curl up inside the log or sleep on the brush around the outside.
- Elders den: A large rock mound that was built many, many moons ago by the clan cats. The entrance is large and easy to enter and exit- made to spare the old cats from crawling around on old joints. The cavern inside has been worn down from many pawsteps, so as the moons go on, the cavern slowly becomes taller and taller.
- Nursery den: Built under a large bundle of brush, the nursery has been carved out in the roots of the old foliage. There are several large caverns and many small ones, making it a fun place for kits to bounce around and explore. Cats can easily have their privacy or chitchat with their next door neighbor.
- Chiefs den: There is a small crevice underneath high-ledge that holds the chiefs den. It is a small opening the leads into a cozy den. Barely enough room for 3 cats, the den was not the best choice for the chiefs den, but it is very, very slowly getting worn down from the years of use.
- Healers den: A large hole in the side of the rock wall that was once used for water drainage now holds the Healers den. It is a long, narrow corridor that stretches to the outer side of the rock wall. That end has since been closed up by the clan cats to insure that no intruders sneak in, but the passageway makes quite a good den. Healers usually hang their herbs out to dry on the rock wall. The den usually sits at a comfortable temperature most of the time, staying cool in the deepest parts of the rock wall during the day, and warm during the night.
- Fresh-kill Pile: A circular formation of rocks in the center of camp. There is a large boulder in the middle of the pile, making it harder for birds of prey to swoop down and steal their food.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2016 21:36:48 GMT -5
Predators
- Coyotes
- Hawks
- Eagles
- Snakes
- Foxes
- Badgers
Prey
- Geckos
- Lizards
- Rabbits
- Squirrels
- Quail
- Small Birds
- Mice
- Unguarded Eggs*
*If animal has already hatched from egg, and is not a future threat to the clan, the cats will leave them be. They understand that if they take everything from a nest, the prey population will plummet.
Unique Hunting Techniques
- These cats have a hard time hunting in such a barren landscape, so they have taken to burying themselves in the sand to camouflage themselves. They lay in wait until a prey animal comes by and then they shoot out after the unsuspecting creature.
- This clan also uses their sharp claws to climb up trees and onto rock ledges in search of unguarded nests and eggs. The cats will carefully pick eggs out of the nest and leave any new hatchlings (that will not be a future threat). Some cats opt out of this hunting technique because it can be very dangerous if you stumble across a nest with a hostile parent watching over it.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2016 22:26:15 GMT -5
Clan History
This clan was founded many, many moons ago by several groups of kitty-pets who had been dumped far from the reach of Two-legs. Many of the soft hearted cats perished in the hunt for a territory to call their own. These cats went through many hardships and went days without food or water. One day, the cats- starved and dehydrated stumbled across a lush, green area. Full of prey, and fresh drinking water, the cats feasted in the rare desert oasis. They refueled themselves, thinking that they would move on from the wonderful place, but they grew attached and realized that this was a perfect home. The cats began searching for the best area to set up camp and traveled up onto a large plateau. There, they found a dried up lakebed, perfect for the start of a clan. Soon, the first set of kits was born and they were given their clan names. Ranks were established and duties were assigned. The clan flourished in their new environment and quickly took over the barren landscape. They battled eagles and coyotes- fed on quail and lizards, they had taken hold of this scorching-ly hot, dry place and they weren't giving it up without a fight.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2016 9:26:15 GMT -5
Seasons
New-Sands: Rain is more common, but still not regular. The desert is starting to heat back up to 90-100 degrees. New life is blossoming in the valley. Nights are colder- around 50 degrees.
Scorch-Sands: Temps are at their highest- sitting above 100 degrees most of the time. Rain is uncommon, but possible. Nights are colder- around 60 degrees.
Cool-Sands: Temps sit between 70-90 degrees. Rain is very uncommon. Nights are colder- around 50 degrees.
Storm-Sands: Temps can drop to 20 degrees F. Snow and rain are few and far between. Temps can reach up to 60 degrees between storms. Nights are around 20 degrees as well.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2016 11:39:33 GMT -5
I would love some help naming the seasons. New-leaf, Leaf-bare, Green-leaf, and Leaf-fall don't really seem to fit considering not much grows in the desert- let alone leaves.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2016 14:37:30 GMT -5
Rules
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2016 16:58:51 GMT -5
Plot
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2016 17:41:52 GMT -5
Once we have get one more vote on the poll I'm going to start putting the RP together. Would still love some help getting the seasons figured out. Or just some insight in general!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2016 19:42:34 GMT -5
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Post by Fallen Stars on Oct 26, 2016 20:04:11 GMT -5
» This looks like a really neat Clan! I haven't seen a desert-themed one in a while~ o:
I can try to come up with names for the seasons. I'll try my best. xD
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2016 20:18:25 GMT -5
Thanks! The problem i'm running into with the seasons is that with the original four, there is the uniformity with the word 'leaf.' I can't think of anything to use that coincides with a desert theme.
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Post by Fallen Stars on Oct 26, 2016 20:30:09 GMT -5
» Yeah I understand. 'Leaf' isn't really something that fits the whole desert themed well. xD
I have a few ideas... Something with either sand, dune, or rain?
New-sands (spring)
Scorch-sands (summer)
Cool-sands (autumn)
Storm-sands (winter)
New-dunes (spring)
Scorch-dunes (summer)
Cool-dunes (autumn)
Storm-dunes (winter)
New-rain (spring)
Mild-rain (summer)
No-rain (autumn)
Storm-rain (winter)
These are so bad, I'm sorry. xD
We could also try to come up with new names rather than trying to keep it like the style of the examples.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2016 20:41:26 GMT -5
I like the sands route, but also if you have another idea that strays off the norm, feel free to throw them out there!
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Post by Fallen Stars on Oct 26, 2016 20:50:17 GMT -5
» I have no other ideas, so I'm cool with using 'sands' for the seasons. xD I'm not sure about new-sands though... I like the others but this one isn't really sticking with me. Have any ideas? Unless you want to keep that for spring than that's alright with me.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2016 20:58:44 GMT -5
reborn-sands?
revived-sands?
green-sands might work because all the life is coming back into the plants?
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Post by Fallen Stars on Oct 26, 2016 21:01:54 GMT -5
» Hmm, green-sands might be a little weird because I literally think of green sand. xD
I guess new-sands is alright if you want? .o.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2016 21:18:24 GMT -5
Works for me, do you think there should be a big feast/ceremony every spring to give thanks for the prey coming back?
Anyways, I'm going to hit the hay for the night, but once I'm satisfied with the Poll numbers, I'll start putting together the RP.
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Post by Fallen Stars on Oct 26, 2016 21:23:35 GMT -5
» Hmm yeah, that might be a cool idea!
Yeah no problem, I was going to head out soon anyways. Just let me know if you need help with anything else, I'll be glad to help~ ;D
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