Post by Applescent on May 10, 2020 16:54:20 GMT -5
I'm working on a clan idea I think I may want to pursue, but I'm having trouble putting it all together. Here's what I have so far:
Dragonclan- Conquest and Loyalty
Current Story: There used to be two clans, Dragonclan and Cherryclan. The two lived together in harmony for seasons. However this all changed when the new Emperor of Dragonclan attacked Cherryclan when it was at it's weakest. The old Cherryclan Emperor had grown ill, and with no living kits to succeed him the clan was in trouble. Dragonclan launched an attack, striking at night while all of Cherryclan slept... By dawn the old Emperor, Swanstar, was dead. The Dragonclan leader demanded that all of Cherryclan joined Dragonclan, or else join the ancestors with their dead leader. This event is remembered as the 'Wilting of Cherryclan'. It has been a full year since the even took place, but the pain is still felt by old Cherryclan cats who still remain loyal to their old clan.
Clan Culture and Tradition:
Leadership works typically on a bloodline system, the oldest living kit of the current leader is groomed to become the next potential leader. Other kits will likely become a healer, warrior, or maybe the clan general.
Healer's may not have kits as it will distract them from their duties to the clan.
Apprentices are not only taught to hunt and fight, but also meditation, respect, and faith.
To become mates with someone, a cat must present a flower to the other cat as a gift and sign of affection. Usually the cat will pick their beloved's favorite flower to give them. However the other cat may still turn down the proposal.
The Ancestors are said to be grouped together in one single plain of existence, good and evil both live together but often avoid each other.
An Ancestor or spirit cannot be killed, it two spirits fight the loser will fade and return to the spirit world after a few moments.
Only way for a spirit to disappear completely it through being reborn, which doesn't happen often.
There are multiple healers, those who are blind, crippled, or injured to the point where they cannot defend the clan properly will be forced to be a healer.
Healers are taught to fight, at least being taught basic defensive moves to protect themselves.
Ranks:
Ranks:
Leader = Emperor or Empress- The leader of the clan, defined as emperor or empress depending on gender. Only kits of the previous leader may become the next leader of the clan. If the leader had no kits, then the Healer and Wise One's must work together to announce a new leader, this usually being the clan General or the old leader's closest kin.
General = Deputy- A cat well known for their battle prowess, discipline, and faith. The Emporer/Empress will pick this cat at the start of their reign, if the cat chosen dies, then a new one will be picked by moon-high
Healer = Medicine cat- Faithful and Intelligent cats of the clan, they serve the clan by healing the sick or injured and provide spiritual guidance. They are the clan's closest connection to the Ancestors. Healer's must have faith and discipline to their knowledge, the Ancestors, and to their clan. A healer lacking any of these qualities may lose his or her title as healer.
Warriors= Samurai- Strong and loyal cats that fight to serve and defend the clan.
Apprentices
Queens
Kits
Wise Ones = Elders - The wise ones are the story tellers of the clan, bringing wisdom and insight to the clan's young through tales of old and sometimes fantasy. They also help in deciding the clan leader, should the previous leader have no kits to take over for them.
Territory:
Territory:
Territory- A mountain with a valley below it and a forest of tree including the pretty cherry blossoms. A large lake in the center with two rivers flowing into and away from it through the territory. An old fishing hamlet that was long abandoned, now in ruins and over run with plant life, only thing left untouched is a koi pond. With green rolling hills, and a big open field covered in flowers, this is where the cats of Dragonclan call home.
Dragonclan camp- An old temple ruin at the base of the mountain. The stone wallks having turned shades of green over time from moss and elemental exposure. Massive tree roots have grown over some portions of the building. The old garden of the temple, now barren, serves at the clan's camp. Fallen rocks and stone are used to sunning, and the hallways of the old temple are used as dens for everyone except the leader and medicine cat. The leader lives in the tangled roots of the tree up above, while the medicine lives at the bottom of the roots on the floor level.
Ao Lake- At the very center of the territory is an large lake with an small island in the middle of it. Named after the color of the water, this lake is ideal for fishing and swimming due to its calm waters. A two-leg bridge starting at the Dragonclan side of the territory leads to the island where the clans used to gather to discuss clan activity in peace.
Wa Island- The small island discussed previously in the middle of Ao Lake. Rocky edges but grassy on top, two large rocks with odd, faded carvings on them are in the middle of the island. These rocks are where the leaders would stand and sit for meetings.
The Zen Field- A large open garden filled with many different kinds of flowers. Cats come here to pick flowers for gifts, proposals, or to apologize to one another. Healers will come here to pick flowers for medicinal reasons. When a clan cat dies, every cat that is kin or close to them will carry the body to be buried in the field. This is especially true for clan leaders, whose mourning periods usually last around one to two days to honor the clan leader's life.
Hamlet Ruins- An old hamlet left abandoned long ago by the two-legs that inhabited it. Now it remains in ruin and over run with plant-life. Located in the what used to be the Cherryclan part of the territory. Smart cats do not go inside the old rickety dens as snakes, rodents, or the rare monkey can be living inside them. The only point of keen interest in the area is the koi pond, which is called the Spirit Pond.
Spirit Pond- An old koi pond with koi still inside it, to hurt or hunt these fish is forbidden by clan laws. The is where the medicine cats and leaders/new leaders go to speak with the ancestors. The cats must touch the water with their nose, causing a small ripple into the pond. Then close their eyes and breathe deeply, meditating in silence until the ancestors bring them into the spirit world.
Dragon Mountain- A large mountain on the Dragonclan side of the territory. There is said to be a cave at the top of the mountain where a dragon has slept for centuries. Dragonclan camp rests at the bottom of the mountain.
The Abandoned Camp- The old Cherryclan camp, no one is suppose to set paw here anymore. It was once a beautiful meadow clearing, now left to ruin and overgrowth of play life.
Any ideas, opinions, or help is greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance!
PS: Idk how to make layouts, so anyone willing to help with that would be a big help...