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Post by little blu ♥ on Jun 11, 2020 19:16:19 GMT -5
Aside from the ghost town, nothing much.
I think they predominantly live in the forest though they make raids in the ghost town and desert?
I've been trying to figure out ranks as well.
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Post by 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 on Jun 11, 2020 22:37:54 GMT -5
Ok so, where exactly will their camp be?
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Post by little blu ♥ on Jun 12, 2020 16:19:18 GMT -5
Honestly, this is so embarrassing but I wanted to kinda sketch out the way I wanted the territory to look, so that even I could get a rough idea with the landmarks we have so far. Aaaaaaaand this is what I got. It is not good, I have no artistic talent whatsoever and my handwriting is atrocious but... I tried? I don't even wanna post this but I also wanna maybe help give you guys a visual too? So here it is.
Also, sorry it's sideways!
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Post by 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 on Jun 12, 2020 16:26:30 GMT -5
I think it's great to give us a visual! Good idea ^^
As for ranks we have:
Leader
Deputy
Med-Cat -- Exorcist?
Warriors -- Hunters?
Apprentices
Elders
Queens
I don't remember all the ideas we had for rank names?
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Post by little blu ♥ on Jun 12, 2020 16:37:57 GMT -5
Thanks! Sorry for the poor quality, it was taken via the old phone lol.
Because we wanted to go with mercenaries for warriors maybe we could go a more military route with rankings?
Leader - Commander
Deputy - General
Medicine Cats (necromancers)
Exorcists
Warriors - Mercenaries
Apprentices - Privates
Queens
Kits
Elders
Or we could just stick with the hunter theme
Leader - The Mercenary
Deputy - Head Hunter
Medicine Cats
Exorcists
Warriors - Hunters
Apprentices
Queens
Kits
Elders
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Post by 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 on Jun 12, 2020 16:40:32 GMT -5
Having a fun mix of the exorcist vibe with a military build sounds good to me! We probably don't have to worry about changing the ranks for Queens, Kits, and Elders unless you wanted to have the elder roll be named after the bestiary.
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Post by little blu ♥ on Jun 12, 2020 16:44:12 GMT -5
I just edited my post, because we could use the hunter rankings instead?
I dunno? Which sound better to you?
I personally think I like the military vibe but idk for sure!
I think elders, queens, and kits can just stay as is! c:
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Post by 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 on Jun 12, 2020 16:48:45 GMT -5
Military vibe is good for me ^^ We'll have to see if they others decide to pop back in, but I think for the most part people will like it.
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Post by little blu ♥ on Jun 12, 2020 17:46:50 GMT -5
Okay sweet! ^^
So now we have to finish territory, which we're decently far on, thanks to you, Spark! c:
Tonight is kind of a family night for me so if I disappear I've been dragged off for family "fun". lol.
Tomorrow for sure though!
For now, do you have any more ideas for any landmarks? Like maybe a training spot or something like that?
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Post by 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 on Jun 12, 2020 17:54:33 GMT -5
Ok! Have fun with your fam lol
Training spot.... maybe it could be on the other side of the Graveyard, or in the shrub lands? I'd have to think on it if you wanted a fun gimmick for it. We could always go a bit cliche and have it be an abandoned playground/park or something.
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Post by little blu ♥ on Jun 13, 2020 19:41:55 GMT -5
I have literally been working on this all day, with minimal breaks to shower and eat. And I'm still not done. ; ;
So I wanted to post my progress because honestly I think I need help, my adhd is acting up hardcore. cx
SOS. Send help, please. /dying/
Hemlock Lake: A expansive lake created by surrounding boulders and covered by a heavy fog that never seems to clear. It feeds the three rivers snaking throughout the forest territory. The water is murky and dark, it's nearly impossible to see the bottom which makes it difficult for fishing. Frogs and some water based herbs can be found around the banks however. Cats who visit the lake at night when the fog is at its worst will swear they hear the water lapping against something huge cutting through the dark waves. No matter what is causing these noises, it would be wise to be careful when nearing the waters edge. Some call it Molly’s Lake in reference to the rumored monster living within.
Forbidden Shrine: The building that serves as our camp was not only a church but an orphanage as well and the children would often wander off into the woods to play. Their dolls and trinkets now hang from the trees and bushes, leaving a somber hush over the area. When cats were first populating the area, a group of kittens got lost in this section of the woods and one disappeared, never to be seen again. This is why cats who wander too close to this small area of the forest will hear the crying of a kit begging for you to come closer, begging for help. It's advised that you never wander close and never bend to the voice's will. The Forbidden Shrine is rumored to be home to some sort of arachnid based monster, since the area is always covered in webbing. Undergrowth and trees don't grow here, so herbs can't be found bit it's a good source of cobwebs when necessary.
Upwalkers Den: A rundown twoleg place at the end of an old and overgrown trail coming from (The main town). It was once home to a large family but it hasn't seen human contact in many years. The windows are boarded up and there are only two easily accessible entrances into the building. One is through a hole in the back of the chimney which leads directly into the hearth. The upstairs flooring in unstable and rotting but the bottom floor is full of mice, rats, and cobwebs. The upper level is home to a few bird nests since there are many holes in the upper windows. It is of course, pretty dangerous to go upstairs and most clan cats don't attempt it. The only other entrance available to felines would be the backdoor, which has a large split in it and leads to an old kitchen. Within the fence sits a garden housing hard to find herbs like catmint, parsley, chamomile, and lavender. Privates will often dare each other to climb the barbed wire and ivy covered fence and return with herbs to prove their courage. Unfortunately not all return. There appears to be a creature of some sort inside the house that stalks in the shadows. It strikes very sporadically, you'll never know if it will decide to grab you, which is why most fully trained mercenaries go in groups into the den and only during the day.
The Garden of Memory: This is a very sacred place for the clan. It is an abandoned twoleg graveyard that they have taken over as their own. A few ghosts can be seen floating around freely up and down the stones, though one in particular is always in the Garden of Memory, as he guards it. His name is Jackdaw, and he seems to be just a hair short of insane but he takes his job of guard very seriously - even if it is self-imposed. The clan mainly looks upon him fondly, like a crazy old uncle. Cats who have earned a proper burial are buried here so that their spirits may ascend to StarClan and or be brought back through necromancy. Cats who have committed crimes or acts of betrayal are sent down Quick Silver Stream, refused the opportunity to be welcomed into StarClan.
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The Stone Circle: Beneath camp, only accessible outside by a set out hidden stairs around back of the abandoned church, is the training grounds. The roof is arched and there is a single square window which lets in most of the light. There are three levels of flooring, the highest one being used for training that has to do with abilities that an apprentice may possess. The second level is for hunting practice, littered with moss balls and stones used for pouncing. The third level is the lowest and the closest to the entrance. Its also the widest and instead of being made out of stone, it's made from dirt and a wide circle from stones are made in the center. This is the battle ring, where a main demonstration could be given or two chosen apprentices will fight until one is forced to step outside the circle. Other battle practice is to be preformed outside the ring.
Ignis' Cave: At the far western border of territory, the master vampire makes his home. The cave entrance is deceptively small for such a large, deep cave but not many get to see the inside of it. Ignis is relatively friendly towards (name)Clan but he is a bit territorial of his home. It's polite to call for him at the entrance if he's needed, and some apprentices make a game of it during the day, trying to wake Ignis from his sleep.
Little Rush River: This is the longest river in the territory, running straight through and ending at Hemlock Lake. It runs near the camp and is the usual source of fresh drinking water for the clan. Good fishing in wider parts of the river is hard to come by and those areas are prone being slick with mud and sludge, so one has to be careful where their placing their paws. Little Rush River is fairly easy going and freezes mostly solid during Leaf-bare, though it's thin enough to break near camp. Crossing is generally easy as the water doesn't get very deep and there are few wide lengths of the river. Some sections of the water are so thin cats can jump from bank to bank.
Quick Silver Stream: Fishing in this stream is a dangerous trial but some cats are able to pull it off. Mostly the clan uses this river for all the moss and water based herbs that grow abundantly along the banks. The river was actually named for a young molly named Silverflash who dove in to save a fallen private. She unfortunately didn't make it but her quick action saved a young life that day. Quick Silver Stream is on the edge of their territory, along their far border which is advantageous to the clan because it is wide and extremely difficult to cross.
Rolling Boulder Creek: This little creek is covered with rocks, hence the name. It runs very shortly through their territory, in the more dense forest beside Hemlock Lake. A silver mine exists somewhere along the creek farther down and this is where some of our silver supply comes from. You'll find silver nuggets lying amongst the pebbles and rocks and the clan will send excavation patrols when they're in need of more. The rocks make for very easy crossing and frogs and toads, even some crayfish are common in this area.
Ghastly Hollow: This is a true ghost town, abandoned by humans for so many years that the buildings have begun to fall apart and crumble in certain areas. This is the clan's main monster hunting ground, as there seems to be something about the old place that invites evil to spawn there. Actual ghosts can be seen pretty much everywhere throughout the hollow, a few of them more famous than others. There's Moxie, a large molly who basically runs Ghastly Hollow. Lief and his big brother Haze who like to play pranks on unsuspecting cats. Lucile, a grumpy elderly female who snarks at everyone. And then there's Spook, who as his name implies scares easily and rarely shows himself. Coyotes are a huge problem in this area since there are a few wild chickens living in the hollow. Twolegs have left many things behind and this is where the cats get some of their silver and even some small trinkets that they find pretty or unique. Privates are forbidden to go here without at least two mercenaries due to the danger levels.
Amber Desert: Beside the shrub-land that Ghastly Hollow rests in is the wide Amber Desert. (name)Clan territory doesn't span the whole desert, really only a small chunk of it. The sands are hot and red, but there is much life here. Ivory Ruins, the Oasis, and Cactus Grove all reside in this section of the territory. This is also where phantoms can be seen, though no one truly knows what they are or even if they actually exist. It can be very easily to get turned around in the Amber Desert, so it's prudent to be careful and go with a trained group when traveling.
Ivory Ruins: Ruins found far within the Amber Desert, it's about two days trek from Ghastly Hollow and traveling herbs are always needed before taking the journey. Without a direct source of water, cats have taken to chewing on desert grass and taking the moisture from the few surrounding blades. The ruins are made of thick, pale stone and bones tend to lay scattered about - both of which earned this landmark it's name. During nights with a full moon you can see the shambling shapes of skeletal creatures doomed to wander there. Any animal that has died on the desert sands will eventually end up there, even clan cats can be forced to wander aimlessly if their body is not brought back. If provoked the skeletal animals will attack. Stones and gems gathered here are brought back to camp, blessed by StarClan, and then given to warlocks to use as amulets.
The Oasis: Not too far from Ghastly Hollow, a little under a day's walk, is the Oasis. As its name implies, it is a small watering hole in the Amber Desert, which the clan cats often use as a camping place on their travels to the Ivory Ruins. This is a great place to hunt for horned lizards, iguanas, desert mice, and the occasional jackrabbit. This surplus of prey also makes it an attraction to both natural predators, like coyotes and rattlesnakes, but also quite a few malicious creatures as well. The water may not be the clearest, nor really the coolest but it does well to clench thirst for traveling cats. If a cat is so inclined, a few smaller fish can be caught in the shallows.
Cactus Grove: As the name implies this is a grove of cacti in the Amber Desert. Not too far from Ivory Ruins, these cacti stand tall against the sky surrounded by a few bushes. This is another decent spot for desert hunting, especially birds and small mammals. One still needs to keep an eye out for scorpions, rattlesnakes and kingsnakes. Even the cacti themselves can pose a threat if one isn't careful of them. There are a great many legends of drinking cactus juice and how it gives you vividly prophetic dreams but rarely are there cats willing to take the risk.
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Post by 🇳ᴇcʀᴏᴅ🇦🇳cᴇʀ on Jun 13, 2020 19:44:57 GMT -5
They all look great LB!
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Post by little blu ♥ on Jun 13, 2020 19:48:49 GMT -5
Thanks, Necs!
Even though it looks like I did nothing, I swear it took me forever.
Especially finding all the pictures. I still can't get one that's quite right for camp but I give up at this point. xc
I need to breathe.
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Post by 🇳ᴇcʀᴏᴅ🇦🇳cᴇʀ on Jun 13, 2020 19:50:05 GMT -5
Trust me when I say I know how much of a pain in the but it is trying to find decent images. I’m a sadist I know
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Post by little blu ♥ on Jun 13, 2020 19:55:45 GMT -5
It really is the devil. I've searched so much my eyes are strained lol.
I just wanted to make progress. And then I realized we don't even have a name for the clan yet. /facepalm/
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Post by 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 on Jun 13, 2020 20:28:01 GMT -5
Damnnnn you've gotten so much done! I'm seriously impressed!
For the name, we could always name it after a plant commonly used in exorcisms? Like sage, juniper, osha, or basil? Or perhaps something else that would be more obvious like Lightclan or Phantomclan? Even Silverclan could work since most of their weapons would be silver.
Or we could name it something like Verseclan or Orisonclan to connect it to the spells/prayers? Idk tbh. At this point i'm just spitting out anything that comes to mind lmao
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Post by little blu ♥ on Jun 13, 2020 20:57:18 GMT -5
Thanks! It honestly took a lot, I'm pretty emotionally drained lol.
Those are some brilliant ideas, honestly. Oh and I know about the silver, I literally ran out of ideas for weaknesses so everything just dies when silver is involved. xD
HallowedClan maybe since they live on hallowed ground?
TaintedClan because of how they aren't just normal cats anymore, even the normies are warlocks at this point.
WardClan because they ward and produce wards against evil. idk.
CerberusClan they are kind of the guard dogs of the forest/desert.
SentinelClan kind of same reason as above.
EveningClan because most of them hunt monsters at night?
MidnightClan literally the same reason as above.
CrescentClan - the moon. enough said.
Running out of random ideas for clan names..... xD
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Post by 🇳ᴇcʀᴏᴅ🇦🇳cᴇʀ on Jun 13, 2020 20:59:30 GMT -5
I like sentinelclan personally
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Post by little blu ♥ on Jun 13, 2020 21:05:46 GMT -5
I kind of like SentinelClan too honestly.
It's better than GuardianClan. Maybe... o.o
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Post by 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 on Jun 13, 2020 21:06:11 GMT -5
Sentinelclan sounds cool! I also like the sound of Cerberusclan, but it might not quite fit them lol Hallowedclan sounds very fun as well, but that's just me having rewatched Bleach recently adfa;sdfj
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Post by little blu ♥ on Jun 13, 2020 21:12:44 GMT -5
No lie, I actually really like HallowedClan too! c:
It seems to me that it's between that and SentinelClan.
Decisions. cx
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Post by 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 on Jun 13, 2020 21:17:57 GMT -5
I really like the sound of Hallowedclan, but Sentinelclan is definitely more original! I don't think I've ever seen a clan called that tbh.
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Post by little blu ♥ on Jun 13, 2020 21:24:18 GMT -5
I like HallowedClan because it seems to roll more naturally off the tongue, but you have a point with originality. cx
Might have to think on it, unless Necs, you wanna throw in your two cents?
Do we just meet with StarClan at the Garden of Memories?
Or should we make a more specific place?
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Post by 🇳ᴇcʀᴏᴅ🇦🇳cᴇʀ on Jun 13, 2020 21:26:52 GMT -5
I do prefer sentinel but don’t mind either way sorry 
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Post by 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 on Jun 13, 2020 21:31:10 GMT -5
I think it would be cool to have them meet at the Garden of Memories, since their bodies are buried there. It would play into the whole raising the dead to speak to them thing?
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Post by little blu ♥ on Jun 13, 2020 22:24:20 GMT -5
Nvm, we're just sticking to animals. c:
It really would be simpler and offer us more options I think.
Allows for more creativity while still giving us limitations. cx
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Post by little blu ♥ on Jun 13, 2020 22:26:02 GMT -5
Makes sense to me! c:
As for the warlocks, the patrons were the first warlocks in the clan. They each specialized in a sort of magic so the clan still looks up to their teachings, which is why they even are patrons, at least that was the idea.
Alternatively, we could get rid of the patrons and just do the animals which would give the ability to choose any gemstone but you'd have more limited abilities. Which I can see making sense.
Thoughts?
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Post by 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 on Jun 13, 2020 23:15:11 GMT -5
I had originally thought we'd just have animals, but I do like the idea of them having an actual patron with actual abilities. It might offer more options to people! But maybe instead of having both, we only decide on one?
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Post by little blu ♥ on Jun 14, 2020 15:09:55 GMT -5
You know what? Let's just do animals. That will allow more customization because then you can pick any gemstone you want ~
Also camp!
Camp
SentinelClan's camp is set up in an abandoned church, which has a two floors and a small loft. The main floor is the main hub of camp and where everyone sleeps, aside from the mothers and their kits. Otherwise, the clan sleeps in clusters across the floor and pews, making nests wherever they choose to. This encourages closer bonds between the clan and families. The prey pile rests in the far corner, about two tail-lengths from the large stone alter, White Stone, that the leader uses for meetings and announcements. Dens in this clan act more as work spaces. The medicine den is also on this level, though only ill or injured cats actually sleep inside of it. On the second floor, the elders den, nursery, and leaders den are tucked safely away by a set of sturdy stone steps. The small loft space is where the exorcists have their den.
Leaders Den - Made up of a fallen beam, covered with a large velvet curtain, the den isn't very large but it doesn't have to be. This is a place where important decisions are made, almost like a war room of sorts. The curtain acts like a privacy screen and the thick velvet cancels out much sound so it really is one of the most quiet places in the camp.
Medicine Den - The only den on the first floor so that injured or ill cats wouldn't have to be carried or dragged up a flight of stairs. Four pews were pushed together and form a secure little corner of the church, offering a semi private place to rest. The stone walls have been worn and carved into shelving units for herbs. Nests are made up along the walls for patients.
Exorcist Den - This den is all the way at the top of the building and in the old treasury room. Lots of old silver lies up here, which is good for the clan. There are holes in the roof over the loft, which leaves deep puddles all over their floor, which they use to make Blessed Water. They have the most area space but a bunch of clutter lying about so one has to place their paws carefully.
Nursery - This is a room that at one point must have been some sort of closet or pantry. It's large enough to fit four queens and their kits comfortably, with a high window that lets in warm, colorful light. The entrance to the den is hidden behind one of the elder's bookcases and very narrow, the most protected area. It also has a secret panic room underneath one of the corner stones. The floor is covered in pale carpet and pieces of curtain.
Elders - This is the most open of areas. Just a grouping of twoleg bookcases. They use the bookshelves to store stone pictures drawn with dyes made from berries of the creatures the clan discovers, acting as a bestiary. They also keep an eye on trinkets and store extra silver on their shelves.
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Post by little blu ♥ on Jun 15, 2020 17:24:23 GMT -5
Camp and Territory are done!! c:
Now onto other things! I'm thinking history next! ^^
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