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Post by ⤞ r e a on Oct 27, 2017 0:18:52 GMT -5
This page contains additional information related to Ashes to Ashes, stored here to avoid cluttering the main page. { main page } - { characters & joining page } - { discussion page } - { resource page }Post 1 { introduction & navigation }
Post 2 { naming style }
Post 3 { the code & ceremonies }
Post 4 { animals }
Post 5 { remedies }
Post 6 { ailments }
Post 7 { divination }
Post 8 { save }
Post 9 { save }
Post 10 { credit } |
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Post by ⤞ r e a on Oct 27, 2017 0:19:44 GMT -5
Characters in this roleplay should be given names with a suitable style. Arabic or Native American names can be a good starting point, fitting with others used here--examples include Avani, Dhruva and Tokala. If you need help coming up with a character name, you can try searching the websites below, or ask the roleplay admin or mods for ideas. { Meaning of Names } { Behind the Name } { Native American Names & Meanings } |
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Post by ⤞ r e a on Oct 27, 2017 0:23:07 GMT -5
{ Do not kill in vain. } Murder and hunting for sport are taken as serious offenses.
{ Do not enter the Forsaken Land. } The region is considered accursed and dangerous.
{ Only the listener may enter the Cavern of the Dead. } The Cavern of the Dead is considered a sacred place; only the listener has the right to enter.
{ Honor the gods. } Heresy and blasphemy are punished severely.
{ Obey your superiors. } The hierarchy is not to be taken lightly. Organization is essential to keep the group together. Everyone must obey the sovereign; protectors, gatherers and healers must obey the listener; novices must obey elders, mentors and full-fledged members of their rank; apprentices must obey elders, gatherers, protectors, healers and novices; kits must obey everyone.
{ Those who are impure are to be removed. } This rule is the reasoning behind the rejection of the Spurned Ones.
{ Trespassing is not permitted. } Outsiders and the Spurned Ones will be driven out of the Outlivers' territory or killed.  { Burials } Because the ground is too frozen to dig graves for most of the year, the Outlivers have had to find a different way of putting their dead to rest. The Cavern of The Dead is a deep cave where bodies are entombed by the listener.
{ Funerals } During funerals, the listener asks the gods to guide the deceased’s soul on its journey into its next form. Their friends and family may offer eulogies. They and the listener will hold a vigil from dusk until dawn, when the body is taken to the Cavern of The Dead. This is said to be how long it takes before the soul is reincarnated--the last time they can give messages to those they have lost, and an opportunity to comfort the deceased's soul in their last hours.
{ Graduation & Retirement } Kits becoming apprentices, apprentices becoming novices and novices ending their training all receive a ceremony led by the sovereign along with the listener. The sovereign will announce the change, acknowledge their accomplishments and assign them a mentor if needed, while the listener will give the cat their blessing. A similar ceremony is performed when cats retire to the elders’ den.
{ Ruler’s Oath } The sovereign or regent must pledge to put their fellow survivors before themselves, protect the life they have created and honor the gods before they officially receive power. This ceremony is carried out by the listener.
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Post by ⤞ r e a on Oct 27, 2017 0:24:00 GMT -5
The forest is home to far more animals than simply cats. Predators include Eurasian wolves, brown bears, red foxes, bobcats and wolverines as well as birds of prey including the golden eagle and peregrine falcon. Moose, elk and the Siberian musk deer are also present. Less dangerous animals consist of mice, voles, snowshoe rabbits, red squirrels and various birds such as the Siberian blue robin, sprosser and hooded crane. The sable is a ferret-like animal that is carnivorous, but can also be carefully hunted.
Of course, cats were not the only creatures affected by radiation. These animals can also have similar mutations; six-legged Siberian musk deer, eight-legged sables and two-tailed wolves are all common sights. |
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Post by ⤞ r e a on Oct 27, 2017 0:26:33 GMT -5
 { Alanroot } Alanroot is a flowering plant related to sunflowers. Its leaves are large and elliptical, wrapping around the stem slightly before extending away from it, and are covered with fine white hairs that are quite thick on the undersides. The flowers have orange centers with bright yellow petals. The roots should be stored dried, and can be crushed into a powder as needed. This powder can be mixed with water to create a paste, which can be applied to wounds to prevent infection or ingested to treat coughs, pulmonary infections and support digestive health. Honey may be added to soothe a sore throat and flavor alanroot paste if it is intended to be eaten, which is not necessary but pleasant and useful when treating kits or the very ill.
{ Birchrot } Birchrot appears about as pleasant as it sounds. The fungus resembles burnt charcoal, growing as an unshapely mass on the exterior of a tree--usually birch, hence its name, but sometimes poplar. It can be found on most of the birch and some of the poplar trees in the region, but those are quite rare. It is parasitic and will, eventually, kill the tree. When broken off, birchrot has a brownish orange interior and can be ground and mixed with a small amount of water to create a paste, which seems to treat malignancy when used consistently.
{ Blue Cap } Blue caps are vivid flowers, shifting from dark purple in the center to a deep blue with slender pale green stems coated in a soft down. The leaves are also blanketed in these downy hairs, and are long and narrow but grow broader and more jagged towards the base of the plant. Soaking the petals in water kept in sunlight for a few days before carefully removing them creates a liquid that can be soaked up by moss and poured into the eyes to soothe pain or irritation. The leaves and stems can be chewed to relieve mouth ulcers or create a poultice that can be applied to wounds, and the flowers can be eaten to treat fever and congestion.
{ Burnet } Burnet is an unusual plant resembling an odd cattail. It grows with several thin green stalks topped with deep, dark reddish-violet flowers, and its leaves are serrated by small points along the edges, though not sharp. It can be found among grass near water and blooms in the summer. Leaves should be harvested in late spring to early summer before the plant flowers, while roots can be dug up in the autumn. Leaves may be chewed up to create a poultice to help heal burns, boils, wounds or soothe skin irritation and slow bleeding. The roots have a stronger effect and should be consumed to slow blood loss, whether from wounds or internal injuries. Burnet has a mildly bittersweet flavor and little scent.
{ Comfrey } Comfrey is a tall plant with large, spiny leaves not unlike much bigger blades of grass. Further along its stem, the leaves grow smaller and are joined by drooping bell-shaped purple or pale yellow flowers that bloom throughout summer. The leaves may be chewed into a poultice that relieves pain and promotes healing when applied to wounds or over injured or sore muscles and broken bones. They may also be eaten to help treat internal bleeding and respiratory illnesses, but should be used in small doses and not as a primary treatment. Their texture and flavor is quite unpleasant.
{ Foxberry } Foxberries are the bright red fruit of a shrub found among the forest’s undergrowth. The plant grows in clusters and is small and low to the ground, but is extremely hardy. The shrub forms bell-shaped flowers ranging from white to pale pink and has thick, dark green leaves with sharp points at the tips. Foxberries can be picked in late summer to early autumn, and have a tart but pleasant flavor. The berries can be eaten fresh or dried to treat fever, pain and inflammation.
{ Golden Root } Golden root is an attractive flowering plant. Multiple fleshy stems extend from the same base, covered in succulent teardrop-shaped leaves arranged in a spiral pattern, resembling a mandala. The pale green plant grows bursts of tiny yellow flowers at the top of these stems in the spring. The flowers can be eaten raw to relieve a stomach ache, while the roots themselves are sweet-smelling with a mild flavor and should be dried. They can be consumed to lift moods and help cope with stress; golden root is often used to treat depression, anxiety, chronic stress or calm a cat after traumatic events.
{ Honey } Honey is difficult to gather, but can be used to soothe sore throats. It can also be added to other remedies to add a sweet flavor, making them more pleasant and encouraging kits to cooperate with treatment.
{ Maral Root } Maral root is known for being rejuvenating to both the mind and body. The plant grows dark green frond-like leaves with pointed edges, resembling a fern, and grows tall, thick-stemmed thistle-like purple flowers in the spring. The root itself is quite thick and sturdy, and is challenging to dig up. Eaten raw, it soothes tired muscles, reduces fatigue and helps improve focus and memory. These qualities make it a popular choice for apprentices and elders.
{ Milk Thistle } Milk thistle is a tall and generally unpleasant plant with pale stems and purple flowers defended by sharp thorns. The stems rise out of clusters of white and green patterned leaves with many pointed edges. The brown seeds, however, are worth the trouble of gathering; they can treat digestive problems, and help treat The Sickness. They also encourage the production of milk in nursing queens. To gather the seeds, one should break off the thistle flowers as they begin to wilt and let them dry. Once dried, they can be shaken to separate the seeds from the flowers, which can then be discarded.
{ Thornberry } Thornberry bushes grow with woody branches extending from a main stem, and have broad leaves with serrated edges. They can be found among the undergrowth with a strong but pleasant scent. The stem and branches are armed with thorns. The plant blooms with yellow or purple flowers, which turn to clusters of round black berries in late summer. The leaves can be harvested and dried, creating a remedy that boosts the immune system and promotes healthy sleep. As a result, thornberry leaves can be used to treat insomnia, fatigue and infection. It is also helpful for headaches. They also boost fertility, making them useful for cats trying to conceive kits.
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Post by ⤞ r e a on Oct 27, 2017 0:27:10 GMT -5
 { Anxiety } Anxiety and stress can be soothed with dried golden root.
{ Broken Bones } Broken bones should be set properly, then treated with foxberries to relieve pain and a comfrey poultice to promote healing.
{ Colds } inor colds are typically accompanied with a runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, a mild cough and general tiredness. A sweet, sticky paste of crushed maral root, alanroot and honey with just enough water to provide the right consistency helps treat the symptoms. Colds aren’t normally much to worry about, but kits or elders should be monitored.
{ Dementia } Dementia is a relatively uncommon but serious condition in which an elderly cat’s mental state gradually declines. It seems to occur more frequently in cats that have been affected by The Sickness. They may develop confusion, memory loss, paranoia, personality changes or even not recognizing their loved ones. It can’t be cured, but a combination of maral root and golden root may slow it down and reduce its effects.
{ Depression } Depression and powerful emotions like grief can be difficult to deal with. A combination of maral root and golden root can help cope with mental illness or stress.
{ Drowning } Death from inhaling water can be prevented. If a cat has a significant amount of water in their lungs, roll them onto their side, preferably with their head lower than their chest. Place a paw behind the last set of ribs and thrust sharply towards their head three to four times, waiting to see if water is expelled between thrusts. If the cat is a kit or very small cat, do not do this; instead, lift them upside down and allow as much water as possible to run out of their mouth. If the cat is not breathing, ensure their airway is clear and gently blow puffs of air into their nose. Check for a pulse by placing a paw on the inside of a hind leg, close to where the leg meets the body. If their heart is not beating, place a paw on each side of the chest under the elbows and squeeze. Be extremely gentle with kits. Compress the chest between 80-100 times per minute, giving a breath every 10 compressions if the patient is not breathing. After ten minutes, if the cat is not breathing and has no pulse, nothing can be done. A mixture of crushed alanroot, chewed blue cap flowers and honey can clear the lungs and soothe a sore throat afterwards.
{ Eye Injuries } Eye injuries or irritation can be soothed with a few drops of water infused with blue cap flowers, poured directly into the eyes. Pain may also be treated by eating foxberries, and severe injuries should also be treated by ingesting thornberry leaves to help prevent infection.
{ Headaches } Headaches may be soothed with thornberry leaves.
{ Internal Bleeding } Internal bleeding is rarely survivable, but foxberries and a combination of burnet root and comfrey leaves may ease symptoms and help keep the cat comfortable.
{ Kittencough } Kittencough is one of the largest threats to the Outlivers’ young. It develops suddenly with a runny nose and tearing eyes, coughing, painful swollen joints and ulcers in the mouth and on the paw pads. It is most common in weaned kits, though it can be contracted by older cats as well. It can be mild, but in already weak kits or if left untreated, kittencough can be lethal. It is highly contagious and infected kits should be quarantined in the infirmary. Treatment should include chewing blue cap leaves and stems to soothe mouth ulcers, comfrey and burnet leaf poultices to reduce pain from sores on the paws, and a mixture of alanroot, thornberry leaves and blue cap flowers to fight off the cough and infection. Honey may be added to sweeten the taste, encouraging kits to take their treatment without a fight.
{ Kitting } During kitting, gently massage the she-cat’s stomach, not applying heavy pressure. It is recommended to let the queen bite down on a sturdy stick to cope with pain. Kits are born in small sacs, which should be nipped open to allow the kitten to breathe. If they do not start breathing on their own, gently lick the kit’s chest fur, pushing it out of place. It’s not uncommon or alarming for a kit to need a little assistance taking its first breaths. It should be placed beside its mother’s belly for warmth as soon as possible. Litters can be between 2-6 kits.
{ Malignancy } Malignancy is an incurable and severe illness, but is not contagious, is relatively rare and primarily affects cats in their old age, especially those who have had The Sickness in the past.. It can cause a wide variety of symptoms ranging from coughs, difficulty breathing, coughing or vomiting blood, nausea, sneezing, loss of appetite and even paralysis. It often begins with mild symptoms and worsens over time; sometimes slowly, sometimes rapidly. It is almost always fatal, but its progression can be slowed with regular ingestion of birchrot paste. Otherwise, treatment involves managing symptoms--digestive problems may be treated with a paste made from ground alanroot and crushed milk thistle seeds; vomiting or coughing blood should be addressed with a combination of comfrey and burnet; respiratory problems may be alleviated with alanroot paste, and foxberries can help manage pain.
{ Miscarriages } Miscarriages may be caused by a hormonal imbalance or an injury to the stomach during pregnancy, or simply occur for no apparent reason. Miscarriages are more common in older she-cats or those who had trouble conceiving kits to begin with. The main symptoms are prolonged bleeding and stomach pains, and kits can no longer be felt moving. Foxberries can be given to soothe pain along with golden root to ease mental and emotional stress, and in the case of excessive blood loss, burnet root is useful to slow the bleeding.
{ Pregnancy } Pregnancy is usually visibly noticeable after the first three weeks. She-cats usually become hungry and gain weight, their stomach growing larger throughout the pregnancy. Morning sickness is common and can be managed with milk thistle seeds if needed. Feline pregnancies generally last two moons, and most queens move to the nursery after the first moon and remain there until the kits reach six moons of age and begin their apprenticeships. Queens should be given milk thistle regularly one to two weeks before kitting to encourage the production of milk.
{ Skin Irritation & Insect Bites } Skin irritation or insect bites can be easily treated with a poultice of burnet leaves on the affected area.
{ Sore Muscles & Joints } Sore muscles or joints can be treated with comfrey leaf poultices if the pain is due to arthritis or an injury, while maral root is a favored remedy for soreness after exertion. Foxberries can be given for severe pain.
{ Stomach Problems } An upset stomach can be treated with milk thistle or alanroot, but milk thistle is preferable as alanroot is used for several other ailments.
{ The Sickness } The Sickness is not usually a problem this long after The Burning, but seems to be primarily caused by ingesting substances contaminated with radiation. Today, the main culprits are some fungi and lichen, or scavenging the meat of animals that feed on these contaminated plants such as deer and moose. After learning to avoid contamination, most cats only get milder symptoms, which can include nausea, dizziness, fatigue, headaches and a mild fever. The Sickness can be counteracted to an extent with large quantities of milk thistle seeds, and the symptoms can be managed.
{ Ulcers } Mouth ulcers can be treated by chewing blue cap leaves and stems, while sores on the skin should be dealt with using a poultice of comfrey and burnet leaves.
{ Wintercough } Wintercough is a contagious respiratory illness causing coughing, a runny nose, difficulty breathing, fatigue and a fever. In its mild form, wintercough isn’t extremely dangerous, but it can progress to become a severe and deadly illness, and epidemics can be catastrophic. Severe infections involve intense pain, severe headaches, an altered mental state and blueish gums from lack of oxygen. As its name suggests, it’s most common in the colder months. It should be handled with extreme care with all infected cats confined to the infirmary. Treatment should involve a mixture of alanroot, foxberries, blue cap flowers and honey, and all cats should be given thornberry leaves to boost the immune system during outbreaks.
{ Wounds } Wounds can be dangerous, but are generally simple to treat. The first step is stopping bleeding, which is best done by placing moss against the wound and pressing down firmly with one or both paws. A poultice can be made using alanroot paste combined with chewed comfrey and burnet leaves, which can then be applied to a wound to treat pain, promote healing and prevent infection. Blue cap leaves and stems can also be chewed and added. If the cat will still be continuing activity, moss can be placed atop the poultice and secured with thick cobwebs to hold it in place. Poultices should always be washed away with water and replaced if needed daily.
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Post by ⤞ r e a on Oct 27, 2017 0:30:10 GMT -5
The Outlivers and the Spurned Ones communicate with their gods indirectly through various forms of divination. Interpreting these messages is the task of the listener.
{ omens }
Omens are symbolic signs that represent warnings or instructions from the gods, and are quite intuitive to interpret. Powerful imagery, unusual coincidences and visions in dreams are all common types of omens. { aeromancy } Aeromancy is the practice of interpreting the weather and sky to obtain meaning. The wind can be used for these purposes by focusing on a yes-or-no question with closed eyes for a moment, opening them and paying attention to the direction of the wind. Wind moving towards the north or west represents a "yes" answer, while wind blowing to the south or east is considered a "no". Another method involves reading the clouds or night sky by, again, closing one's eyes and focusing on a question or subject before opening them. The first patterns that begin to appear can represent an answer, which may be interpreted intuitively using the personal judgement of the listener. { bone reading } Bone reading is another method of divination. As its name suggests, it involves a collection of small bones combined with other objects such as feathers and stones. These objects can be held in a clump of moss, then dropped to the ground. The pieces, their placements and the objects surrounding them imply meanings. |
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Post by ⤞ r e a on Oct 27, 2017 0:30:45 GMT -5
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Post by ⤞ r e a on Oct 27, 2017 0:31:02 GMT -5
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Post by ⤞ r e a on Oct 27, 2017 0:31:27 GMT -5
Both Ashes to Ashes and its graphics and coding were created by ⤞ r e a . All banners use free images from StockSnap. |
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