The Winter Forest (rogue roleplay- will become Clan/Clans)
Dec 28, 2016 20:28:51 GMT -5
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Post by Aphelyon on Dec 28, 2016 20:28:51 GMT -5
Territory
This roleplay takes place in a North American-style forest, likely somewhere in the Appalachian Mountains. This is more in the foothills, so the landscape is full of rolling hills with many ravines, small cliffs, caves, streams, and even a large, rocky river somewhere nearby. There is a twolegplace not far from here as well. The forest is a mixture of deciduous trees and evergreens, but oaks, maples, chestnut trees, cedars, pines, hickories, ashes, junipers, ashes, dogwoods, and beeches are common, as well as the occasional birch, willow, or hemlock. In addition to the normal predators found in Clan territories, there are also several North American species that may kill or at least compete with cats, such as raccoons, opossums, black bears, coyotes, wild hogs, deer, and even the occasional mountain lion or wolf, though these very rarely.
Currently, there aren't really any very specific landmarks, past the twolegplace and the river, both which have a very general description and location, the latter being "near." More landmarks will be "discovered" (come up with) as the roleplay goes on and the cats happen upon them. Currently the only particularly notable location is the ancient oak, or Crow's den, a huge oak in a small clearing, so old that many of its thick branches dip to touch the ground. The trunk is at least four times as wide as a normal cat is wide, and there is a rather large burrow dug into its roots that is large enough to house quite a few cats. This is where Crow and, formerly, Starling made their dens, and Crow now intends to remain with Starling's kits (and, of course, any other cat who decides to stick around....)
Plot
There is currently not a lot going on as far as a particular plot goes. What has happened thus far is as follows:
Crow's sister, Starling, died kitting, and the scent of blood and helpless newborn kits attracted a pair of foxes that Crow had to fight. Solace came to help him, as did Losami (though she arrived a tad too late). Several other cats either came with Solace and Losami or were curious about the large group of cats gathering around the oak and also showed up. Ember still had some milk left over from her lost kits and offered to nurse the newly-orphaned kits, while several other cats helped to dig a grave for Starling and then to hunt for everyone (Losami taught Crow how to kill deer). A blizzard started, and most of the cats took shelter in or around the burrow to wait out the storm.
Meanwhile, Ginger and Snowdrop were wandering in the forest looking for a place to shelter from the storm, and hid under a log, waking Coyote, who makes her den there every leafbare. While claws were unsheathed in surprise, the situation was quickly resolved and Coyote invited the two to stay there until the weather cleared.
After the blizzard, all the cats began emerging from their dens. Viola wandered off from the oak clearing, and was attacked by Astria the fox. She was saved by Ash, Cinder, Adder, and Lynx, the latter of which carried her away from the fox and to their den. Crow and Losami followed Viola's tracks when they heard fighting, but arrived too late and were forced to track the other cats back to their den to retrieve Viola.
Rules
- Pretty much the usual. Abide by the forum rules, keep things PG, don't do anything super major without the consent of anyone else involved (or me if it's something like natural disasters or super plot-related), don't control other peoples' characters, try to be literate, be nice, keep cats more-or-less realistic, etc. Clan/former Clan cats are allowed as long as they have a good reason to be here, though I don't want TOO many former Clan cats running around because then it gets kind of muddled. -
Environmental Info
Season: Leafbare
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Weather: Clear but very cold and everything covered in a thick layer of snow
Joining
Please either fill out this form or type a paragraph with all of the following criteria. You may supplement your form with a picture of your cat (in fact, this is encouraged if you have one!) but you still need at least a general description, including any unique aspects of your cat the picture may not be clear about (such as size, exceptionally long whiskers and claws, or scars you can't see). Please make your overall description at least three lines in length, but try to keep it less than about seven or eight, perhaps twelve maximum.
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Mate:
Kits:
Other Kin:
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Characters
Crow
Aphelyon
Long-legged white tom with long white fur. His eyes are two different colors: the left is pale blue, while the right is pale green. He has thicker fur around his neck like a mane, and his features are rather delicate, and quite lanky. His claws, fangs, whiskers, and tail are all unusually long. He has a few notches in his ears and quite a few scars on his shoulders, flanks, and legs, but they're mostly covered by his thick fur. Crow is often considered cold and aloof by other cats, but really it's mostly because he's not sure how to interact with them. He is quite suspicious and usually expects other cats to have some kind of ulterior motive, but there are times when he can open up and be far more trusting. He is a good cat at heart, but he finds it difficult to get truly close to others and to fully trust them, and his instinct for self-preservation far overpowers his sense of altruism. Strongly resembles a Norwegian forest cat. Parents are Raven and Snow. Sister is
Aphelyon
Pretty, thick-furred gray she-cat with blue-green eyes, long whiskers, and a very long, fluffy tail. Her fangs and claws are also a bit longer than normal, but not all that noticeably so. She has a few notches in her ears and scars on her shoulders, but with the exception of one on her cheek, they are mostly hidden by her fur. Starling is a gentle and wise she-cat, kindhearted, loving, and generous. She is very strong both physically and in personality, and no matter what comes her way nothing seems able to break her. She hates to fight other cats and the sight and scent of blood makes her uncomfortable and even unusually frightened, but even so she will defend those she loves with tooth and claw if need be. Strongly resembles a Norwegian forest cat. Parents are Snow and Raven. Former mate is Badger. Kits are Snow, Squirrel, Raven, Sparrow, and Buck. 22 moons old but died kitting.
Coyote
Aphelyon
Slender, long-legged copper-brown she-cat with black-rimmed, light green eyes, a distinct marbled tabby pattern, and an unusually short, fluffy tail. Coyote is a friendly enough she-cat, preferring to work things out verbally or remove herself from a situation rather than unsheathing claws. She is mostly introverted and prefers to keep to herself most of the time, but like anyone does get lonely on occasion and doesn't mind some company sometimes. She tends not to be a risk-taker, as she is afraid of getting hurt, and is especially frightened of water- she won't touch anything deeper or faster-moving than a mid-sized puddle. Parents are Patches and Cindy. Brothers are Fox and Coyote. 19 moons old.
Squirrel
ʙᴄᴘʀɪɴᴄᴇss
Slender, thick-furred gray she-cat with a darker tail and ears and pale green eyes. Her whiskers and tail are quite long, and her tail is very fluffy compared to the rest of her pelt. Strongly resembles a Norwegian forest cat and is the spitting image of her mother. Parents are Badger and
Snow
Aphelyon
Large, lithe tom with long, wispy white fur and dark green eyes. His tail, claws, and whiskers are unusually long, and his round eyes are rimmed with black, making his eyes stand out. Some of his hairs are tipped with pale gray, making him look dirty even though he is not. Somewhat resembles a Norwegian forest cat. Parents are Badger and
Raven
Aphelyon
Tiny black tom with very long whiskers and pale blue-gray eyes. He has delicate features, as well as a white tail-tip and a tiny white patch on his chest. His claws are also unusually long, so much so that he has trouble keeping them fully sheathed all the time. Parents are Badger and
Sparrow
sweetclover1
Big, long-furred copper tabby she-cat with a paler muzzle, chest, and belly, and blue-green eyes. Her fur is quite wispy and is easily tangled. She has very small tufts on her ears, and unusually long fangs. Resembles a Norwegian forest cat. Parents are Badger and
Buck
a diamond's pearl
Handsome dark brown tabby tom with very long whiskers, slightly tufted ears, yellow-green eyes, and a paler muzzle, chest, and belly. The stripes along his back cover most of his pelt, making him appear almost black from behind, and his ears have small tufts. Resembles a Norwegian forest cat. Parents are Badger and
Solace
sweetclover1
Solace is a long legged tom with long, thick, fluffy fur. He really looks like some childs lost toy, with his fluffy fur and wide set dark green eyes. The only thing that breaks this illusion is the scar on the ridge of his nose, still pink, showing it is a recent wound. His fur is a russet color, it being darker close to his spine but lightening down to his stomach and paws. He has a long, plumy tail, and very faint rings around his paws, "ghost" markings that he has yet to outgrow. Solace is a former kittypet, the only time this shows is through his distaste of fish and lizards, and how well he keeps his fur. He is slightly feminine, always walking daintily and lightly, but there is muscle behind his dainty walk. He may have been a house cat once, but he sure isn't one now, and he is not afraid to show that. Younger siblings are Khostech and Viola. 20 moons old.
Khostech
sweetclover1
Khostech is much smaller than his brother, which is understandable considering he is a nine moon old cat, compared to his nineteen moon old brother. He has long, fluffy fur that is ash-colored. Similarly to Solace, his fur begins darker and lightens as it courses through his body. He has an "m" shape on his forehead and ginormous green eyes. For a maine coone he is fairly small, often called "pipsqueak" by others because of it. He is a former kittypet, but the only thing that really proves that he was one is his general skittishness in the forest. Older brother is Solace; littermate is Viola. 10 moons old.
Viola
sweetclover1
Almost a carbon copy of her brother, she is long legged in an elegant sort of way. She has long, soft russet fur that is always well kept, the rich coloration along her spine fading into a more dull color throughout her pelt. If she weren't so clumsy her appearance may be considered graceful, but she walks with a clumsy cautiousness that takes away from this "grace." Even when she is familiar with a territory she isn't such, more likely to barge into something than step daintily into a situation. She has wide, blind blue eyes. Older brother is Solace; littermate is Khostech. 10 moons old.
Losami
a diamond's pearl
Losami is a very unique cat. For cats of her own breed, she would be considered a very beautiful lynx. Made with long legs and and strong muscles. A thick and warm honey-golden pelt. Her muzzle is white, and one of her forepaws is dipped with white as well. Her short, black-tipped, tail. And the black spots that decorate her pelt all over. Her ears are tufted and always pricked. And she has a wide set of pale green eyes. Losami, despite her intimidating size, is actually very kind and sweet. And there is barely a mean bone in her large body. But when bad times come she will fight with tooth and claw. But if their is anything Losami loves more than the mountains and hunting, its kits. Or what she calls in her language, cubs. Though she hasn't had any, or plans on having any any time soon, she still loves them dearly. And will die protecting any cub whether they are hers or not. 20 moons old.
Midnight
a diamond's pearl
Predominately black tomcat with white paws and chest. He has unusually long whiskers and pale amber eyes. Midnight in personality is a loner. He keeps to himself majority of his time. Which makes it harder for him to get along with other's. There isn't a nice bone in his body. He is just very cold and unobtrusive. After countless days of being with Midnight, you may or may not get used to his grumpiness. But despite how rude he may get at times, he is still very respectful and sincere. And once you get to know him he can be, just almost, nice and caring. He has a hard time around kits due to a previous accident in his old home. Sister is Eclipse. 31 moons old.
(on the left)
Eclipse
a diamond's pearl
Eclipse is something to look at alright. With a dazzling set of pale green eyes. And a sleek and healthy white pelt. Black splotches taking their places all around her white pelt. Her tail is pure black. Like her brother, Eclipse is a loner. Not because she wants to be, but because she is shy to start off with. But the she-cat doesn't lack of the charisma skill. Once she gets the chance, Eclipse will never stop talking. And kits adore being around her due to the adventurous stories she likes to tell to them. But once the adult cats get to know her, she will be your friend with unbreakable loyalty. And may come off as a bit of a romantic as well. Brother is Midnight. 31 moons old.
(on the right)
Natalie
a diamond's pearl
A small and delicate she-cat indeed. And she has a beautiful pelt decoration. She is a chocolate tortoiseshell. Her undercoat is pure white, with dark brown markings all over her flanks, legs, head, and tail. Though if you look close enough you may see a bit of ginger and caramel brown in the mix of all the dark grown. She has a wide set of amber-green eyes. And she wears a bright pink collar with her name glued onto it in fancy letters. Though she can't read them, she knows that they are there. Natalie is a real jokester. Quiet the stuck-up type, let her tell it, she is the prettiest and the best of every other cat that is around her. Typical kittypet. But if anyone ever dares to looks past this young she-cat's arrogant nature, she can be more funny and friendly. But she will never stop being arrogant. 14 moons old.
Ember
✽Boop✽
Ember is a grey she-cat with darker flecks and paws, and amber eyes. She is a rogue who doesn't like large groups of cats, as they may resemble clans and she was chased out of her previous clan. She is fairly antisocial and quick to flee from danger. 25 moons old.
Snowdrop
ʙᴄᴘʀɪɴᴄᴇss
Snowdrop is a chocolate-brown tabby tom with white paws and large, warm brown eyes. He is tall and broad-shouldered, and his long fur makes him look even bigger. Snowdrop is friendly, talkative, and serious. He is reckless and stubborn, and never backs down from a challenge.
Ginger
ʙᴄᴘʀɪɴᴄᴇss
Ginger is a tall, lithe lilac-cream tortoiseshell with white on her underbelly and legs, and sprinkled throughout her pelt. She has sharp, defined features, prominent cheekbones, and yellow-green eyes. Ginger is sarcastic and cold, often displaying antisocial behavior, but she is fiercely loyal to her friends.
Swift
snowy
Not much is special about her Swift's pelt, It's just a simple stone-grey colouring, with slight tabby markings visible. All of her front and back paws are also white, with pink paw-pads and nose. Swift also has deep hazel coloured eyes, with flecks of green. White covers her chin to her underbelly, and stops at the tip of her tail, while the stone grey colour covers the rest of her face. Swift had always lived a solitary life, almost never encountering other of her kind before. Because of this fact, she has very poor social skills. If she dodges a conversation, Swift isn't trying to be rude, she just doesn't know how or what to say. Though she does sometimes attempt to make friends. Not often though. 22 moons old.
Adder
@thistlereed
Adder is grayish - black long furred tom. About the size of an apprentice. With wide greyish green eyes and smaller fluffy tail. He is more innocent than ever and hates fights. Has a very well knowledge of herbs and medicine. He can hunt in the depths of shadows. Blending in. You would never notice him. Adder is very gentle. And hates being man-handled or even touched. He cant stand fights. As he only will ever tolerate to fighting if he has too to protect the people he loves. He can't ever think of falling in love. He doesn't want to be hurt like Ash did or like Cinder. Adder was born to Torn and Ash. Everything was going great until the blizzard hit and they lost their father Torn. They seeked for shelter. His sister Cinder was gone but eventully had found her way back. Expecting kits. Adder made every day to his sister and mother. He hunted and always made sure they were in okay shape before moving on. Sister is Cinder; parents are Ash and
Cinder
@thistlereed
White gray she-cat with long fluffy fur and a long tail with very furry ears. And Light green eyes with small ears that have furry white ear tufts a light gray outline that also covers her outer lining. A strike of white on her spine thats dashed with grey and black. With a beautiful white mane and a tail that looks like it was dashed with flurries. Cinder is a very nice and outgoing she-cat as she loves to always talk and be there for everyone. She always wants to help out when ever she could. Cinder will not hesitate. Thought she is a bit tough sometimes due to her past. Cinder is a sweet and loving she-cat. Came to the group with her Mother , Brother and two tom-kits Puddle and Shade. She was born to Torn and Ash. Everything was going great until the blizzard had hit hard. She was swept away from her family where she had been cared for by a tom named Greg. They fell in love and soon she was expecting Greg's kits. But something horrible had gotten into Greg. He had tried to throw her into a Fox's den. She ran and ran. Searching for her family. She found them again and went to seek for shelter. Finally coming to the group where she had her kits Shade and Puddle. Brother is Adder; parents are Ash and
Ash
@thistlereed
Gray she-cat with yellow eyes and fluffy cloudy and patchy fur that will only stick down if water has come down on her . Her tail is long flowing and curvy at some edges as it was hit by a passing Monster. And her right eye is more wonkey because of a fight with horrible rogue that was never healed. A very nice she-cat but protective when anyone asks about her past. She always says look for the future and never talk about the past because she had a very dark one. Ash is very protecting of her kin. She cant see the ones she love die. Even at such an old age. She will fight to the death to protect her kin and members. Ash was born a three moons journey from where she lives now. When she was a young kit. she was left in a cave. Found by a she-cat named Feather and a tom named Kestrel. She was raised by these two. As their kits had died. Ash was the closest thing they had to a kit. But one day a dreadful sickness came down. The small lake they were living by had became a gross green and a horrible stench of death. At first it wasn't noticeable but soon it became reeking. Cats died of the drinking or swimming in the lake. Ash fleed far. Hoping she would find a new home. She got hit by a monster and found her mate Torn. They had two beutiful kits Adder and Cinder. They were all a happy family till the blizzard hit. Cinder was lost and Torn died. They seeked shelter. Finding Cinder. Coming to the group. Ash learned to never love again. She was afraid of heart break. Now she lives an old life. Her memories sweeping her mind as she sees her kin grow daily. She forgets the bad times for once. Mate is
Shade
@thistlereed
Long furred light grey tabby tom with amber//yellow eyes and a smaller less fluffy and more sleek gray and black tail. A whit-ish gray stomach and smaller ears that are less fluffy than his whole body. Named Shade because his fur changes color slightly at night and turnes more grey than light grey. Giving a nice Shade. Hence his name. Shade is a very exited and always leaping tom. Loving to get in everyone's business. Always asking for badger rides and running under others legs. A tom that is very close to his mother. As his brother is more silent. Parents are Cinder and Greg. Brother is Puddle. 4 moons old.
Puddle
@thistlereed
Dark grey fluffy tabby tom with long lithe legs and dark grey eyes and a white snout with small grey flecks. His blackish - dark grey fur has white stripes and white eye lids and outlinings. Puddle has big furry ears with light grey ear tufts. His mane is mixture of white , dark grey , and black. The reason he was named Puddle was actully by Ash. Remembering the days when the puddles and the lake turned a dark grey color. Puddle keeps to himself. He doesn't like to share feelings or adventures. He likes time alone without anyone. Always intrested in herbs and remedies. He is very un-centered as he hates people who think they are full of themselves. Parents are Cinder and Greg. Brother is Shade. 4 moons old.
Storm
~Skyblaze~
Storm is a large dark gray and brown tabby tom with blue eyes. He has broad shoulders and a well-muscled body from seasons of living a near-solitary life, accompanied only by his sister. He has dark black stripes along his pelt and muzzle. Storm is a naturally cautious but sensible tom. He wants the best for him and his sister, and prioritizes their safety first. When given the chance to unwind, he can be relaxed and even joke around, but with most circumstances in his life, he has not gotten much opportunity to let this side of him show. Although not aggressive, Storm will fight like a fox if it means defending his family. After being abandoned by their parents shortly after they reached 7 moons of age, Storm and Leaf had been living on their own. The two siblings supported each other, always traveling, never staying in one place too long. Eventually, they were joined by a rogue tom named Coal, who helped them fight off a fox one day, many seasons later. The group of three became tight-knit, and Coal and Leaf soon became mates. Things changed they encountered a group of bloodthirsty loners who had taken over a small section of forest. Coal was fascinated and wanted to join them. Storm was more cautious, and suspicious of their true personality, and decided to move on instead. Although torn between her brother and her mate, Leaf eventually chose to go with her brother and asked Coal to come with them, but Coal chose the group, effectively abandoning his mate, who was by now pregnant with their kits. Storm and Leaf continued to travel well into leaf-fall, until Leaf kitted. Now slowed down by 2 kits, they were forced to travel much slower, and as leaf-bare closed in, things are looking bleak for them... Sister is Leaf. 19 moons old.
Leaf
~Skyblaze~
Leaf is a small tortoiseshell and brown she-cat, currently a queen. She has bright, yet tired amber eyes and black ears. Leaf is generally more optimistic and welcoming than her brother. She has a natural inclination to trust others, especially if they seem helpful. As a nursing queen, she is a warm, motherly cat to all young cats. After being abandoned by their parents shortly after they reached 7 moons of age, Storm and Leaf had been living on their own. The two siblings supported each other, always traveling, never staying in one place too long. Eventually, they were joined by a rogue tom named Coal, who helped them fight off a fox one day, many seasons later. The group of three became tight-knit, and Coal and Leaf soon became mates. Things changed they encountered a group of bloodthirsty loners who had taken over a small section of forest. Coal was fascinated and wanted to join them. Storm was more cautious, and suspicious of their true personality, and decided to move on instead. Although torn between her brother and her mate, Leaf eventually chose to go with her brother and asked Coal to come with them, but Coal chose the group, effectively abandoning his mate, who was by now pregnant with their kits. Storm and Leaf continued to travel well into leaf-fall, until Leaf kitted. Now slowed down by 2 kits, they were forced to travel much slower, and as leaf-bare closed in, things are looking bleak for them... Former mate is Coal. Kits are Dawn and Shadow. Brother is Storm. 19 moons old.
Dawn
~Skyblaze~
Dawn is a tortoiseshell and white she-cat, similar to her mother in appearance, with amber eyes. She has splashes of russet along her pelt and short paws. As a young kit, Dawn doesn't have much of a personality yet. However, she has shown to be sprightly and hyper, often inclined to bouncing around and generally showing bright optimism. However, she is easily tired, especially by the cold leaf-bare. Parents are Leaf and Coal. Brother is Shadow. 3 moons old.
Shadow
~Skyblaze~
Shadow is a jet black tom with a white underbelly and paws, similar in appearance to his father. He has dark blue eyes. As a very young kit, Shadow doesn't have much of a personality yet. However, he has shown somewhat of a reserved, contemplative personality and high tolerance and composure towards stress. Parents are Leaf and Coal. Sister is Dawn. 3 moons old.
Lynx
@thistlereed
Lynx is a white , orange , fawn, and light brown tom with diffrent shades of amber all over his body. A small face structure with a whitish orange neck and chest.Lynx has a small fluffy tail like a rabbit. That has slight flowing ends with short light fur and light amber eyes. Lynx is very serious and usually doesn't open up easily to others. He has too many trust issues and always over thinks. He likes to plan ahead for the future. And to make sure he is always self sure of his decisions before making them. 16 moons.
Astria
ᴀᴄʜʀᴏᴍᴀᴛɪᴄ
Astria is a standard looking American red fox female- a reddish auburn overcoat with black ears, paws, nose, etc. with a white underside. Astria doesn't care where she is as long as she has food. (She loves food lol). She was abandoned by her parents as a cub for unknown reasons and ironically taken in and raised by a cat. The cat eventually betrayed her, causing her to leave and roam on her own. This has caused her to particularly dislike cats, but she is able to communicate with them. As an omnivore, she will eat any edible plants and small mammals that she happens to come across. She is a wanderer and has never settled anywhere for a long period of time. 27 moons old.
Rinako
ᴀᴄʜʀᴏᴍᴀᴛɪᴄ
Black Oriental cat with a sleek build. Like lots of Orientals, he has big ears that look kind of like a bat's, with a more elongated snout. He has green eyes. Rinako is sly and doesn't like to be serious all of the time. He views life with a sort of laid-back approach, and a lot of times does not take things seriously. Not really one to take on responsibilities, Rinako usually just likes to sit back and watch the prey come to him, due to his old lifestyle. Rinako's mother was a kittypet, but he himself was rejected by his owner for being a full-black cat. He grew up in a twoleg neighborhood with no owner until he decided to roam. Not wanting to wander far, he finds the group of cats in the forest and decides to stay for awhile. 37 moons old.
Fawn
ｃ ｏ ｕ ｒ ａ ｇ ｅ
A white base coat with cream dapples and tear markings in her face. Her slender frame allows herself to be agile and faster, all the while shes elegant as she does so. Her eyes are a soft denim blue, and rarely give an intimidating look. The ridge along her back is outlined with a black stripe, that goes from the top of her head and ears, to where the tip of the tail is. Though quite curious and energetic, Fawn prefers to spend her time alone, whether or not she would be glad to have company. Her quiet personality is all part of her past, the past that she refuses to dwell on. Only her closest friends truly know her personality, though to others, shes shy but kind. Former Clan cat; warrior name was Fawnwhisker. 28 moons old.
Spruce
ｃ ｏ ｕ ｒ ａ ｇ ｅ
With light brown fur with dark brown dapples and dark green eyes, Spruce lives up to his name. Spruce has a muscular frame, that improves his fighting skill as he has the advantage of strength and weight. Spruce can be identified by his dark green eyes or the scar, that goes vertically across one of his eyes. Though lucky enough not to be blinded, Spruce can't see as well through that eye. Spruce is quite the opposite of greedy, traitorous, or blinded by grief. He's kind, joyful, and full of comments. He has a kind sense of humor to him, and stays clear of skirmishes with other cats. This being said, he rarely has any enemies within the Clan. Former Clan cat; warrior name was Sprucepelt. 29 moons old.
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