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Post by Morior on Nov 11, 2020 16:32:31 GMT -5
The Wanderers Hunters of the Endless Winds
Nearby Clans (please consider joining these Clans too!)
SteppeClan MistClan
Territory The Wanderers for a long time have lived around the mountain ranges that overlook the lake and steppes of SteppeClan's territory. During greenleaf they follow the prey running up the slopes of the mountains, but during leaf-bare when the weather turns too cold on the peaks, they follow the prey back down to the valleys.
Introduction The Hunters of the Endless Winds are a culture of travelling rogues who value hunting and the freedom to roam wherever they please. Contrary to the Clans, they do not believe in territories and borders, and hunt where they please. They believe the spirits of their ancestors live on the winds instead of in the stars, and have a group structure not entirely different from what a Clan has. Their leader, known as the Moon-Hunter, is said to be able to hear the voices of their ancestors in the wind. Some Guides also claim to have this ability.
Ranks Most of the Wanderers are known as Hunters, who hunt and fight like Warriors, but there are also the Guides. Guides hunt when they want, but mostly they are in charge of keeping knowledge of their history, knowledge, and healing. They know enough about herbs to heal as medicine cats do, but there is no limit to how many Guides there can be within the group. They are allowed to have mates and kits. They advise the Wanderers on decisions and are the closest companions to the Moon-Hunter apart from the Champions.
The champions are the three chosen best hunters and fighers of the group, chosen by Moon-Hunter. When Moon-Hunter passes, the Wanderers will take a vote to decide which of the three champions will become the next Moon-Hunter. In the past there was never a vote, and the champions had to fight each other for the position of leader. This ended after only a pawful of generations though, since killing two champions for the succession of one meant the loss of two great hunters for the group.
Runners are the fastest cats, who act as messengers and scouts, scouting ahead of the group and reporting on good hunting grounds or dangerous places in whatever new regions the Wanderers roam to. These cats also have to be careful and sensible.
There is no apprenticeship system, kits and young cats are taken care of and trained by their parents until they feel old enough and ready enough to take "the Rite". The Rite is a solitary journey a young cat must take to discover new knowledge of the world, and find their way back to the Wanderers. The young cat must spend at least a half-moon alone on this journey. When they return, they will consult with the Guides and Moon-Hunter whether they are fit to join the Hunters, the Guides, or the Runners. There will be a ceremony to name them in their new role, and they will be considered grown cats from then on.
The Moon-Hunter receives 6 lives out of 9, while the remaining 3 lives are dispersed between the Moon-Hunter's chosen champions, so they each get 2 lives.
Naming and Terms The Wanderers call each other 'huntmates' instead of 'Clanmates', no matter what their rank is, if they are Hunters or not.
Once a new Moon-Hunter rises to his position, he must be addressed as "Moon-Hunter" by the entire group from then on, and only their mate, family, and their chosen Champions are allowed to address them by their original name.
There is no naming structure for the Wanderers. It's not uncommon for them to accept other rogues and loners into their groups, and the rogues and loners are allowed to keep whatever name they have, or change it to whatever new name they'd like. Parents can name their kits however they wish, or young cats could rename themselves after The Rite. Adult Wanderers can be addressed politely by speaking their role after their name, Hollow Moon could be addressed as "Hollow Moon Guide", Little Hare could be addressed as "Little Hare Runner", Misty Willow could be addressed as "Misty Willow Hunter", "Rumbling Thunder Champion", etc.
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Joining Name | Gender | Age in Moons | Rank | your @/ Appearance - Personality - History - Other -
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Post by Morior on Nov 11, 2020 16:32:51 GMT -5
The Moon-Hunter
Sky Wise | tom | 50 moons | The Moon-Hunter | Fallenleaves A lean silver tom with pale blue eyes. Sky Wise has ritualistic scarring that frames his face.
Curiosity drives Sky Wise, he is never comfortable with the mundane, and is always in search of more. He can be quite charming and just as easily off putting. Sky Wise has little tact and speaks from the heart. Some find his honesty a welcome comfort while others find his refusal to be quite an annoyance. He is confident and outspoken and one day he plans to take the world by storm. A part of an ancient group, now named The Wanderers, he believes in a cat’s duty to discovery. Curiosity killed the cat but satisfaction brought it back is a motto his people live by. Any who don’t are denying there base instincts, they believe it is wrong to stay in one place and that traveling is essential to life. When he was a young tom he went on a journey many call “the rite”, a sort of coming age journey that once a cat is returned from are gifted their title. On this journey he found his peoples old forgotten enemies, Steppeclan. There he met Swiftkill, a cat he fell in love with. However she refused to return with him to his homeland and rejected his way of life. Now as leader of The Wanderers, Sky Wise seeks to once more change her mind. This time he won’t be taking no for an answer. 6/6 lives remaining
Champions
Rumbling Thunder | tom | 45 moons | champion | Fallenleaves A stout, light brown tom with thick black marbling and a naturally short tail.
Rumbling Thunder is a laid back, friendly tom who’s always doing his best to make sure everyone is happy. He is hard to anger but it is said that should one bring down his wrath they shall feel the wrath of a hurricane. Rumbling Thunder has always been a spectacular fighter and won his championship through the test of strength. That same year Broken Mist won his championship though the test of skill. As their can only be one champion picked at a time the guides voted in favor of Broken Mist, this was the first time Rumbling Thunder noticed the reserved tom. Rumbling Thunder won again the next time a champion position opened and was unanimously voted in. He has never forgot the small silver tom. His fascination shocking to even himself. 2/2 lives remaining
Twisted Shadow | tom | 39 moons | champion | LightBringer Unusually large tom, looks like a lynx, well muscled and strong. his eyes are black, and he has tan markings around his eyes and nose. he has a large scar running down the left side of his face, and a torn right ear, from a dog fight.
Social, but intimidating. very concerned with the clans well-being and safety. adventurous, and a tough teacher, but loyal and has a hidden soft side. He wandered for many moons before finding the wanderers, and he fit well into their lifestyle. he rose quickly in the ranks, and is proud of his progress. before joining the wanderers, he ran into a pair of dogs, and was lucky to escape with just the large scars to show for it. 2/2 lives remaining
Brokenmist | tom | 35 moons | champion | Brindlebriar A white and grey tabby tomcat with light blue eyes, flecked with green. He has shorter than normal whiskers.
A rather reserved cat. He doesn't do well in crowds, and is rather timid. He can get scared easily, causing some issues in his hunting abilities. When it comes to battles or protecting his loved ones, he will stand and fight without hesitation, but he ought not be labeled a social butterfly. Born and raised as a wonderer, this is the life he decided to chose for himself. 2/2 lives remaining
Guides
Hollow Moon | she-cat | 31 moons | guide | Morior Hollow Moon is a stocky, long-furred silver tabby with white fur on her legs and underbelly.
Generally grouchy, standoffish, prefers to be alone. She can be snappish and grudge-holding when she feels she has been wronged, but her judgement is trustworthy. She takes interest in herbs, weather patterns, etc, many things that the guides take interest in, even though she has the size and build to be a strong fighter.
Lush Forest | she-cat | 30 moons | guide | Jademist A fluffy brown she-cat with darker brown tabby stripes all over her pelt and a long bushy tail. Her muzzle is a lighter cream colour and she has long white whiskers. Her eyes are a deep forest green.
Clever and loyal. Lush Forest is fully committed to the way of life of the Wanderers and she trusts that this is the right way to live. The she-cat had come to the group of cats alone and as a rogue. Beat down and abandoned. Because the Wanderers took her in and cared for her she is fiercely loyal to them. She’s proud at her growth and beams with selfconfidence. Her past as a rogue still haunts her though and she has a deep rooted hatred for clancats because of past encounters.
Weeping Water | she-cat | 20 moons | guide | Fallenleaves A white and grey she-cat with short legs, a thick coat and icy blue eyes.
Weeping Water has always marched to the beat of her own drum, even if that drum’s pacing makes no sense. She often speaks in riddles and seems to see beyond what the average cat sees. Many of the Wanders believe her to be completely mad and avoid her but many others, though they may not understand her see her kindness and compassion beneath the strange look in her eyes. Weeping Water did indeed go mad as a young cat, she witnessed the murder of her mother by her father and never truly recovered. Why it had such an affect on her that she’s able to see signs that aren’t there no one really knows. But some believe there’s meaning to the madness and that her words should be pondered at the very least.
Hunters
Sweet Water | she-cat | 28 moons | hunter | Icyturtles Sweet Water is a pale brown She-cat with darker patches of brown on her muzzle, ears and tail tip. She has cream colored markings on her chest nose, and underbelly. With bright blue eyes her pelt is sleek while short furred.
Sweet Water has a sort of careless attitude to her. She understands what's important to the Wanderers, does what she can and wants the best. But in her mindset what's really important? She thinks about other possibilities and will debate just to debate. Who knows what's the best? Who's right or wrong? Who knows but what she does know is those she cares for she'll do anything for them. Born into the Wanderers.
Misty Willow | she-cat | 28 moons | hunter | Robinbreeze Misty Willow is a cinder-grey she-cat with black paws. Her eyes are a rich amber color and her tail tip is black.
Misty Willow is a calm and welcoming she-cat. She feels that fighting shouldn't be the first option and she tries her hardest to stop them. But if told to, she will fight as hard as any cat and she was willingly put her life on the line for both her friends and her huntmates. Misty Willow was born as a loner named Mist, but joined the Wanderers because she felt their way of life was meant for her. She adopted their naming system and became Misty Willow.
Runners
Tall Grass | tom | 28 moons | runner | Jademist A somali tom with a soft blue/gray coat, made up of a warm oatmeal or mushroom coloured base coat, tiched with blue. A darker streak runs over his spine, from his head to his tailtip. He has tall legs and a long tail. His eyes are a golden amberish colour.
This tom is a dreamer, he likes to roam and take time to think things over. He doesn’t really like to be told what to do and he can be somewhat stubborn but his heart is in the right place. He has been with the Wanderers for as long as he can remember.
Little Hare | she-cat | 25 moons | runner | Morior Little Hare is small, just as her name implies. She's a tiny dark grey she-cat with copper/amber eyes and a short sleek pelt.
She is very outgoing and social, a little reckless, but she has a sense of responsibility and duty. She will serve her Clan obediently and get her tasks done well and in quick time, but in her free-time there's no telling what mischief she will get into with her friends. She can be fierce, fast, and aggressive in battle.
Mothers
Young Cats & Kits
White Crane | tom | 5 moons | young cat | Morior White Crane is a tiny slender white tom with grey covering his hind-legs, back, and tail. He has light grey eyes.
White Crane is outspoken and very opinionated for someone so young, but he's not rude, interrupting, or loud. He doesn't seem to like the free and open lifestyle of the Wanderers, and prefers order and organization. He can't decide whether he wants to be a runner or a guide when he is old enough to make the Rite, though he doesn't have parents to train him and has fallen behind in skills and ability compared to other young cats his age. He was an orphaned kit that the Wanderers found. His parents were probably loners.
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Post by Morior on Nov 11, 2020 16:33:32 GMT -5
Plots
Invasion of SteppeClan Sky Wise, the Moon-Hunter, has heard words on the wind that he must travel out of the mountains this leaf-bare and down to the steppes by the lake in search of where his 'heart lies'. He believes this mean he must reunite with the SteppeClan she-cat, Swiftkill, he was once and is still in love with. He believes it is destiny that they will be together, and that they will bring the SteppeClan cats over to the Wanderer way of life, peacefully or forcefully.
Kin
Crushes & Mates
Rumbling Thunder has a crush on Brokenmist
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Post by Morior on Nov 11, 2020 18:01:42 GMT -5
Hollow Moon sat between Misty Willow and Swiftkill, watching how Sky Wise was being close to to the SteppeClan she-cat and laying his tail over her, and how Swiftkill didn't pull away. Odd, but maybe she's too tired to fight now. she still glared at Swiftkill with suspicion. Robinbreeze Fallenleaves
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Post by Morior on Nov 11, 2020 18:19:49 GMT -5
"You're going to be here for a while. Without Moon-Hunter you might not be allowed to leave the cave. All these scowls and this hatred does is make your stay with us very boring and hostile for you. You should eat and try to be friendly. One way or another these cats will become your new huntmates soon." Hollow Moon explained, not looking at Swiftkill now.
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Post by Morior on Nov 11, 2020 18:58:37 GMT -5
"I doubt if you were such a spiteful cat you would have found two mates in your life." Hollow Moon got to her paws, intending to join as well unless Moon-Hunter ordered her to stay behind.
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Post by Morior on Nov 11, 2020 19:06:11 GMT -5
"I would like to know that too." Hollow Moon agreed with a pointed look at Sky Wise. "I think we need to move around the lake closer to SteppeClan's side, maybe even around behind SteppeClan, move inland to those hills." she pointed with her nose at the horizon beyond the lake and steppe where hills bordered Clan territory on the far side. "We should send runners over there to scout first."
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Post by Morior on Nov 11, 2020 19:15:47 GMT -5
"If her Clanmates come for her, they won't wait too long. We should have runners hiding out around the area in a wide range for any signs of the Clan cats searching." Hollow Moon turned to where Little Hare and Sweet Water were racing around the valley a stone's throw away. "I know I'm insufferable enough not to have a mate. But then SteppeClan cats are weird, they may like your attitude in a mate. What do I know." she flicked her bushy tail non-chalantly.
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Post by Morior on Nov 11, 2020 19:32:24 GMT -5
(I really like Sky Wise, he's like the villain convinced of his beliefs but also he's pretty cheery and light-hearted about everything, and then Hollow Moon is the one with the antagonistic personality lol)
"I've said worst things in front of Moon-Hunter, he hasn't exiled me yet." Hollow Moon purred in amusement. "How were things with you one on one last night? Did she try to claw your pelt out?" she asked.
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Post by Morior on Nov 11, 2020 19:42:52 GMT -5
"You're catching prey for your new huntmates? Aww that's so nice." Hollow Moon mocked with a high voice, then fell into a fit of laughter.
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Post by Morior on Nov 11, 2020 19:52:52 GMT -5
Hollow Moon followed Sky Wise around the rock to see Swiftkill eating ravenously. "Or you could've just eaten the prey we offered you." she snorted at the hungry she-cat, then turned off to pad down the slope, her nose raised to the air and her jaws parted.
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Post by Morior on Nov 11, 2020 23:53:27 GMT -5
Hollow Moon heard Sky Wise bound to her side and halted, looking back over her shoulder in the direction of Swiftkill, alone and unguarded. "I don't mean to sound like I doubt you, Moon-Hunter, but I think your love for her is affecting your judgement." she said plainly.
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Post by Jademist on Nov 12, 2020 10:34:17 GMT -5
(Hey guys. I’ll think of some cats to add soon. Do you want a description of the personality too or just the same as you have on the front page with only looks?
Whooops I didn't see the spoiler option on my phone haha. Please forget my question ;p )
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Post by Morior on Nov 12, 2020 16:00:08 GMT -5
"Wonder how angry she'll be if she finds out she's still being watched. She's just acting nicer to bide her time, like she'll earn our trust and the minute we leave her alone she'll run back to SteppeClan." Hollow Moon said. "Do you think she'll make a run for it now, not knowing Rumbling Thunder is there?" it was hard for her not to look back in Swiftkill's direction.
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Robinbreeze
On vacation till the 27th. Will work on replies when I get back.
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Post by Robinbreeze on Nov 12, 2020 16:16:05 GMT -5
Misty Willow hurdled after a rabbit that had spooked near her. She wasn't sure she would be able to catch it, but she had to try. She ran faster, closing the gap between them. Suddenly, she leapt, landing straight on the rabbits hindquarters. She dug her claws in and, pulling it toward her, she bit into its neck, careful not to get in the way of its back legs. As she stood up, Misty Willow glanced around, noticing how far she had gone from the group. She dragged the windblown rabbit back toward Sky Wise and Hollow Moon, a proud glint in her eyes.
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