Sтoɴe Vαlley [ ᶜˡᵃᶤᵐ⁻ᵃ⁻ᶜᵃᵗ ] - [ ʲᵒᶤᶰᶤᶰᵍ ᵖᵃᵍᵉ ]

     I have the right to change and add to the rules if I see it is fit. There will be arranged mates and something called "Clan Systems" used in this Clan. They will determine certain unfortunate circumstances for characters. If this displeases you, I advise you refrain from joining. If you are rude to anyone for any reason, I will not hesitate to report you. Three strikes equal a star penalty. Two star penalties and you are deleted. You may rejoin once.

     Every member is required to be active. Those that claim high or special positions must be on five days a week. Those that have not claimed high or special positions must be on four days a week. If you will have an absence that conflicts with the rule, please inform me. Hiatus and excused absences that do not have a set date will be for two weeks, then you must come back or will be deleted. This role-play is semi-advanced, so please reply with proper length and detail. It's best to match your partner in length.

     Think before you post. Words can come across a lot differently than what is originally intended. Also be aware of what fonts and colors you are using, as I will ask you to edit your post to make it more legible and easy on the eyes. You may use special post templates, but make sure they are also easy to read. Otherwise you will not be able to use it on this role-play. Please head your posts regarding which character you're role-play, the Clan the cat is in, and the location, please.

     Before posting and asking about characters, know that I have certain requirements to join. You must join on the joining page. Any posts on this page asking for characters will be directed to the rules. You must fill out the form provided, with proper coding. You must also post a role-play sample. I will check into past posts to make sure you're not fooling me.
     Queens may not be claimed unless their mate is claimed. Kits cannot be claimed until their parents are claimed. You must have half your characters be warriors. You cannot claim an apprentice without claiming a warrior. You cannot claim all high positions in one Clan.

     Please be involved in the plot if it permits. While everyday events and relationships are important, flat out ignoring the plot is not cool. React to it, try to get involved. I will have what I call "Clan Systems" to help with this, but I will appreciate everyone being proactive about the plot.

     The characters in this role-play were created by me. The information regarding CloverClan and MapleClan was written and edited by me. The coding was created by me as well as the pixel clover and leaf. Anyone caught plagiarizing will be warned and reported.

     Below are systems the role-play will follow. There is more information in the incoming posts, so we kindly ask that you read those posts as well. The staff will be able to answer any questions you have.

         ◆ Mentors & Apprentices
     This section may be a bit bigger than expected, but all of it is related to one another and therefore it makes the most sense to combine them. When a member joins with a warrior, they may be given an apprentice. However, we will not give warriors under eighteen moons an apprentice unless there are no other options or they prove to be mature and show leadership capabilities a few days into the role-play. This does not mean you need to make your character this way, as they may get an apprentice eventually. Keep in mind some warriors may never mentor an apprentice, as either they are incapable or there are better options. Warriors that are about fifty-six moons or older will be assumed to have gained an apprentice if they have displayed leadership qualities. This allows us to spread out apprentices and have some kind of history already going in the role-play.
     Apprentices must complete certain requirements. The requirements are not meant to be an obstacle, but are chances to develop a character and just have general fun. For apprentices aiming to become warriors, they must have two battle training sessions and two hunting training sessions. They must also complete two assessments, a battle, and visit the Moonstone/pool. For apprentices eleven moons or older, they must complete one battle training session and one hunting training sessions. They will have one assessment, their warrior assessment, and a battle. The battle can be anything from a fox attack, to a border skirmish, or an organized battle. The cat must fight an enemy, however, they are not required to win. The admins of this role-play are willing to work with everyone on this and allow plenty of activity to go on for everyone to meet these requirements. Regarding medicine cat apprentices, they must complete two sessions of battle training, two sessions of hunting training, one session of medical training, and one session of spiritual training. While medicine cats are indeed the healers and shaman of the Clan, they have been shown to fight in the books on several occasions. We find it necessary for them to do this because it not only makes sense out of the role-play, but in the role-play as well. Considering medicine cat training can take a few moons longer and there will be several instances where a medicine cat apprentice can learn about healing, we feel that the requirements are necessary.
     It is important to mention the relationship between mentors and apprentices as well as the behavior of both cats. Neglect to train an apprentice will not remain a secret. Whether this stems from the mentor's owner being inactive or the mentor appearing to have better things to do. By gaining an apprentice for your character, you gain the chance of potentially being deputy. However, if you abuse this privilege by not doing what is expected, you will easily lose those privileges and lose those chances. Now, for members who own apprentices, be wise of how you make your apprentice act. Disobedience is alright in doses, but if the apprentice completely disregards orders from their mentor, then the mentor may be punished in the role-play. This does not mean the member who owns the mentor is in trouble, but because the apprentice and warrior combination seems to not be appropriate, a new combination will be assigned.

         ◆ Patrols
     When it comes to patrols, the deputy will arrange them for the week on Saturdays. They will be placed on the border page. This is so members are not attempting to gather cats last minute and gives everyone the opportunity to role-play something other than being in camp and looking for a partner. Mentors and their apprentices will most likely be assigned to the same patrol. If a member is absent that day, the patrol is merely supposed to act as if the cat is present, but will not have any control over their character. Considering time will be an important factor, it would be best to watch the admins or head moderator change the time so you known when to "leave" for your patrol.

         ◆ Deputies
     Deputies will follow tradition as it does in the books. While this may be a bit that can fit in the rules, we feel it is more appropriate to follow suit here. Deputies will be chosen from trusted members in the starting stages of the role-play. When we feel more comfortable, we will then allow newer members to have a chance for their cat to be deputy. However, it should be made clear that any attempt to create the "perfect" deputy will thwart your hopes of achieving such a thing. This does include the persistent and aggravating mentions or hints of your character wanting to be deputy. While a mention once in a while is alright, bringing it up on every page will harm your chances. In fact, narrative speaking, it shows that your character has an unhealthy obsession with the role and will certainly bring some awareness from fellow Clanmates, harming the cat's reputation itself. When age comes to mind, the youngest that a deputy may possibly be will most likely be around thirty-six moons. Considering the cats can live well past one hundred moons, we feel that this is an acceptable age.

         ◆ Expecting Queens
     We have decided to allow queens into this role-play, but on a few conditions. You must ask first and you need a father for the kits. You are allowed to ask members if they have a character that will be willing to be the father, but you may not pester them. No means no and you can wait. If a member agrees, then the two cats must interact for two moons before the queen becomes pregnant. This allows development and it allows the admins to see if a member has changed their character to suit the romance. If the character is completely different, then the admins may intervene and call it off. Development is key, but there is right way to develop a character and a wrong way. Permanent queens that are not pregnant or do not have kits are allowed. We will not accept orphan kits unless it was approved by an admin for a plot prior to creation of the kit. If you desire to learn about the litter size and how many litters a queen may have, please check the chance charts.

         ◆ Forbidden Romances
     Romance is not the main priority in this role-play. To ensure that, we have organized a structure in how a forbidden romance will be presented to the staff as well as the handling of said forbidden romance. Each Clan may have one forbidden romance until the current generation of apprentices become warriors. The amount of time relating to this is about twelve moons in the role-play. We will not count weeks due to the chance of there being a timeskip. The members requesting the forbidden romance must fill out the form below:

    What can this forbidden romance do for the overall plot: Answer
    Why do you want a forbidden romance: Answer
    Which cat, or cats, will be involved in the romance: Answer
    What is the long-term goal for this forbidden romance: Answer

     We will allow the exception of romances that contribute to the main plot. Please bear in mind that we will not always deny forbidden romances that are simply for the sake of doing them. They can be occasionally enjoyable, but there needs to be more than two people involved in some way. If there are any kits resulting from a forbidden romance and it's discovered, they will face prejudice. It is not an attack on the member, but it is simply how some cats will react.