Post by shxx on Jul 8, 2024 15:09:04 GMT -5
SpringClan
The swift and open-pawed
The swift and open-pawed
About
SpringClan is a clan consisting of more than cats- springclan has dogs, too. Wait, what did you say? It has foxes, too? Though foxes started joining very recently. Will this detail be important? Maybe… read to find out!
Rules
1. Follow the forum rules.
2. Respect everybody. Bullying will NOT be tolerated. This should be a fun thing, not a place for arguments.
3. Activity- everybody has lives out of forums, but please try to be active- if you really can not, the max that will be tolerated is one post every two weeks.
4. No godmodding.
5. Try to avoid one-liners, they make responding harder.
6. There is no character limit, though try to keep both the genders and species equal.
7. Make sure to include the word bubbles in your application when joining.
8. Try your best to match your acts to your species. For example- if your character is a dog, perhaps portray them sniffing around a lot or wagging their tail when excited.
9. Reading the terminology page or at least briefing over it is mandatory.
10. No bullying.
2. Respect everybody. Bullying will NOT be tolerated. This should be a fun thing, not a place for arguments.
3. Activity- everybody has lives out of forums, but please try to be active- if you really can not, the max that will be tolerated is one post every two weeks.
4. No godmodding.
5. Try to avoid one-liners, they make responding harder.
6. There is no character limit, though try to keep both the genders and species equal.
7. Make sure to include the word bubbles in your application when joining.
8. Try your best to match your acts to your species. For example- if your character is a dog, perhaps portray them sniffing around a lot or wagging their tail when excited.
9. Reading the terminology page or at least briefing over it is mandatory.
10. No bullying.
Links
🐱 joining page: click this
🐶 discussion page: click this
🦊 terminology: click this
🐶 discussion page: click this
🦊 terminology: click this
News
27.6:
SpringClan was created!
2.7:
lepidopteran joined!
cometchaos joined!
4.7:
《🎄○●cøpper●○🎄》 joined!
5.7:
stormshade1 joined!
7.7:
joining page was created!
danganfoxx joined!
8.7:
layout has been finished!
Main page has been created!
9.7:
pepperfrost joined!
24.7:
Cloverwood joined!
SpringClan was created!
2.7:
lepidopteran joined!
cometchaos joined!
4.7:
《🎄○●cøpper●○🎄》 joined!
5.7:
stormshade1 joined!
7.7:
joining page was created!
danganfoxx joined!
8.7:
layout has been finished!
Main page has been created!
9.7:
pepperfrost joined!
24.7:
Cloverwood joined!
background
It all started from 5 shelter animals- 2 dogs, 3 cats. The dogs were Otter and Night- Otter was a friendly leonberger, though a bit dumb but he was lovely all over. The second one- Night, was much more shy, but contributed a ton with his muscular build.
the 3 cats were named Aspen, Ember and (name).
Aspen was very leaderlike- always staying cool in situations and leading the way. Ember was very brave and cheerful. (Name) is very smart, and apparently healthy, as he is still alive today, 8 years later! They ran away from the shelter together as they were treated horribly. The found a path leading to a giant maple tree, which they took shelter under. Each of them had dreams about the same thing- a bright path, looking like it was made of pure light. They were told by mysterious ghosts it was called “the path of light” and were told that if they will follow a set of rules they will get to go there in the afterlife. Aspen was named as leader of the group, taking the name Aspenpath after the path of light.
the rest took on Emberbloom, (name), Nightgaze and Ottermask.
the 3 cats were named Aspen, Ember and (name).
Aspen was very leaderlike- always staying cool in situations and leading the way. Ember was very brave and cheerful. (Name) is very smart, and apparently healthy, as he is still alive today, 8 years later! They ran away from the shelter together as they were treated horribly. The found a path leading to a giant maple tree, which they took shelter under. Each of them had dreams about the same thing- a bright path, looking like it was made of pure light. They were told by mysterious ghosts it was called “the path of light” and were told that if they will follow a set of rules they will get to go there in the afterlife. Aspen was named as leader of the group, taking the name Aspenpath after the path of light.
the rest took on Emberbloom, (name), Nightgaze and Ottermask.
Territory
SpringClan territory is quite unique- (if you don’t wanna see the lore behind it, skip to leaf emoji)
and has a long, long story to it that is told to tines. It used to be a maple forest, before being cut down to become a man-made pine forest. While some maples grew back, some did not. That’s when humans came in and helped plant back the forest by planting oak trees. Since then, some animals think of humans fondly. (This was before foxes joined the clan)
there are also mossy areas, besides a big, open field with a lake at its edge.
🍃 the territory consists of maple, oak and pine trees. Pine are the main, with oak and maple at a close tie but maple has slightly more trees. It also has an open field and many mossy areas.
landmarks include:
• the mossy glade- The Mossy Glade is where Springclan train their apprentices, and as the name suggests, the ground of this area is covered in moss, making it great for battle training. By the edge of The Mossy Glade, there is a tree with moss covering it, where squirrels and birds often make their homes, called The Mossy Tree, and it being so close to The Mossy Glade makes the training area quite good for prey hunting as well.
•strange river(+shelter border)- The Strange River is, surprisngly a pretty normal river. It is mainly something that only experienced warriors go near, as it is in most places a rushing river that could easily carry you away to who knows where. Another reason that only the most epxerienced warriors go near it is because it is also near the shelter, heading into the twolegplace around the shelter. Apprentices usually only see this river once, when their mentor is showing them the territory.
• the shining field: The Shining Field is a large field with a lake in the middle. Clan Members often come here to run and burn off any excess energy, and some may go to the island in the middle of the lake, containing two pink-leaved trees (man-planted cherry blossoms), which have been known to be the best place for love confessions and for couples to hang out in.
and has a long, long story to it that is told to tines. It used to be a maple forest, before being cut down to become a man-made pine forest. While some maples grew back, some did not. That’s when humans came in and helped plant back the forest by planting oak trees. Since then, some animals think of humans fondly. (This was before foxes joined the clan)
there are also mossy areas, besides a big, open field with a lake at its edge.
🍃 the territory consists of maple, oak and pine trees. Pine are the main, with oak and maple at a close tie but maple has slightly more trees. It also has an open field and many mossy areas.
landmarks include:
• the mossy glade- The Mossy Glade is where Springclan train their apprentices, and as the name suggests, the ground of this area is covered in moss, making it great for battle training. By the edge of The Mossy Glade, there is a tree with moss covering it, where squirrels and birds often make their homes, called The Mossy Tree, and it being so close to The Mossy Glade makes the training area quite good for prey hunting as well.
•strange river(+shelter border)- The Strange River is, surprisngly a pretty normal river. It is mainly something that only experienced warriors go near, as it is in most places a rushing river that could easily carry you away to who knows where. Another reason that only the most epxerienced warriors go near it is because it is also near the shelter, heading into the twolegplace around the shelter. Apprentices usually only see this river once, when their mentor is showing them the territory.
• the shining field: The Shining Field is a large field with a lake in the middle. Clan Members often come here to run and burn off any excess energy, and some may go to the island in the middle of the lake, containing two pink-leaved trees (man-planted cherry blossoms), which have been known to be the best place for love confessions and for couples to hang out in.
Camp
The camp is a giant place protected by walls made of ferns and gorse. The first thing you see when entering camp is the giant size of it, accompanied by a path worn by paws that leads to the giant stump in the corner of camp. The adults den is top left to entrance, having 4 dens- one for hunters, a larger one for protectors, one for fighters and a wide one for animals who wanna sleep among their friends who are in a different job, plus young adults (under 20 moons). The apprentices den is right to the adults, being made of ferns. The nursery is a giant bush, well hidden and in the middle right to the entrance. The leader hosts meeting from the giant stump, a large maple stump cut down years ago. The vets sits to their right when hosting meetings. It also serves as both their den. Left to it is what is presumably a piece of the cut down maple- a giant piece of a maple log with a bit of moss over it. It serves as the elders den. The medicine den is right to the entrance- it is a large, wide tunnel with a separate rooms for all types of assorted herbs. Left to the entrance is the guide’s den: a soft fern clump. It is also used as the place where the guide helps others. In the middle of the camp is a maple tree which has a big hole carved into it which serves as the prey-pile spot.
Traditions+
animals+plants
animals+plants
Feather gifting - Gifting a cat a feather is considered to be a highly romantic act and carries a bit of ritual with it. It is one of the most important traditions in the clan. It's customary for the cat who recieves the feather to immediately put it on if it was a confession and they accept. Trainees often spend evenings trying to think of a good response and dreaming about the day when they will finally recieve a feather. The more difficult the bird the feather is from is to catch, the higher 'value' the gift is. Recieving an eagle's feather is considered to be a declaration of love that will last forever.
Pelt Decorating - In Springclan, nearly every animal spends considerable time gathering small decorations to place in their fur. These can be flowers, feathers, shells, leaves, twigs, berries, or human trinkets. Edgy apprentices enjoy putting small bones on their pelt. As these decorations have a habit of falling off fairly fast, Springclanners have to constantly replace them with new ones. Helping another animal put on their accessories is usually a sign of trust and deep friendship. (When writing your animal’s appearance, add in the way their pelt is decorated)
Pack hunt - each day at sunhigh the largest cats and strongest dogs and foxes go out to hunt larger prey. Usually, when a hunt is very successful, the rest of the day will be a celebration as it is believed that it is good luck.
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prey:
mice, chipmunks, partridges, squirrels, songbirds
pack hunt- deers, possibly raccoons, eagles
predators:
coyotes, bears, deers, eagles, wolves
Flowers: Anemone, Daisy, Dandelion, Yarrow, Rarely: roses, Gorse flowers, Tansy,
Borage
Berries: Blackberries (brambles), Juniper berries, Deathberries, Blueberries
Plants: Yew, Sorrel, Thyme, Burdock, Feverfew, Marigold
Other: Honey, Moss, brambles, gorse, cobweb
Pelt Decorating - In Springclan, nearly every animal spends considerable time gathering small decorations to place in their fur. These can be flowers, feathers, shells, leaves, twigs, berries, or human trinkets. Edgy apprentices enjoy putting small bones on their pelt. As these decorations have a habit of falling off fairly fast, Springclanners have to constantly replace them with new ones. Helping another animal put on their accessories is usually a sign of trust and deep friendship. (When writing your animal’s appearance, add in the way their pelt is decorated)
Pack hunt - each day at sunhigh the largest cats and strongest dogs and foxes go out to hunt larger prey. Usually, when a hunt is very successful, the rest of the day will be a celebration as it is believed that it is good luck.
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prey:
mice, chipmunks, partridges, squirrels, songbirds
pack hunt- deers, possibly raccoons, eagles
predators:
coyotes, bears, deers, eagles, wolves
Flowers: Anemone, Daisy, Dandelion, Yarrow, Rarely: roses, Gorse flowers, Tansy,
Borage
Berries: Blackberries (brambles), Juniper berries, Deathberries, Blueberries
Plants: Yew, Sorrel, Thyme, Burdock, Feverfew, Marigold
Other: Honey, Moss, brambles, gorse, cobweb
Ranks
Leader- cat only role. Leaders receive 7 lives, which they get over 7 days of the week. (SpringClanners know the days of the week because their ancestors had schedules based on them) they make the most important choices and they have the final voice over decisions. Takes on the suffix “path”.
healer- usually a cat and a dog, because each knows their body better than the other's so each tends to their own kind and of course will be quick to help the other if needed. lately there have been suggestions of adding a fox member too.
Beta- dog only role, dog second-in-command to the leader. They have the second say in choices. They have 2 lives. Takes on the suffix “bark”.
❌advisor- fox only role for the smartest fox, advises to the leader and beta. They have 2 lives. (once foxes are trusted, meaning nobody in this slot right now.)
deputy- leader's successor. They organize patrols and choose who participates in the pack hunt.
hunter- mixed role, hunts for the clan. The strongest, biggest cats and strongest dogs and foxes between them are the ones selected to go on a pack hunt usually.
fighter- mostly cats are in this role, their job is to fend off by themselves so they do not have to rely on dogs.
protector- mostly dogs, little foxes, protects the cats as they are stronger
apprentice- an animal between the moons 6-14. Once they hit 12 moons they are called “late apprentices” and are more respected. Takes on the suffix “paw”.
caretaker- all animals who have had tines/expecting ones.
tine- pups and kits below the age of half a year/6 moons. Takes on the suffix “tine”.
elder- all eldery animals/animals who can no longer hunt and fend for themselves.
guide- the wisest animal in all the clan, guides animals into the afterlife and supplies a listening ear to animals' troubles and gives advice takes on the suffix “mind”.
taken- shelter animals. Almost all the shelter animals know that if they escape, SpringClan will accept them with open paws.
collared- pets. House cats and dogs, to be exact.
stray- lone animals who do not belong to any clan, pack, or tallfolk.
Feral- aggressive strays. Might harm any animal.
pathwalker- an animal who resides in the path of light territory.
pathfaller- an animal who resides in the grounds of the path of darkness.
healer- usually a cat and a dog, because each knows their body better than the other's so each tends to their own kind and of course will be quick to help the other if needed. lately there have been suggestions of adding a fox member too.
Beta- dog only role, dog second-in-command to the leader. They have the second say in choices. They have 2 lives. Takes on the suffix “bark”.
❌advisor- fox only role for the smartest fox, advises to the leader and beta. They have 2 lives. (once foxes are trusted, meaning nobody in this slot right now.)
deputy- leader's successor. They organize patrols and choose who participates in the pack hunt.
hunter- mixed role, hunts for the clan. The strongest, biggest cats and strongest dogs and foxes between them are the ones selected to go on a pack hunt usually.
fighter- mostly cats are in this role, their job is to fend off by themselves so they do not have to rely on dogs.
protector- mostly dogs, little foxes, protects the cats as they are stronger
apprentice- an animal between the moons 6-14. Once they hit 12 moons they are called “late apprentices” and are more respected. Takes on the suffix “paw”.
caretaker- all animals who have had tines/expecting ones.
tine- pups and kits below the age of half a year/6 moons. Takes on the suffix “tine”.
elder- all eldery animals/animals who can no longer hunt and fend for themselves.
guide- the wisest animal in all the clan, guides animals into the afterlife and supplies a listening ear to animals' troubles and gives advice takes on the suffix “mind”.
taken- shelter animals. Almost all the shelter animals know that if they escape, SpringClan will accept them with open paws.
collared- pets. House cats and dogs, to be exact.
stray- lone animals who do not belong to any clan, pack, or tallfolk.
Feral- aggressive strays. Might harm any animal.
pathwalker- an animal who resides in the path of light territory.
pathfaller- an animal who resides in the grounds of the path of darkness.
Plot
Foxes have been driven away from their homes. The former leader, daypath, was overly kind- and let in a whole different species into the clan. The Rest are finding a hard time to accept them, and the foxes just want to peacefully fit in. Will they manage to gain everybody’s trust? Or will they blow it and possibly even get kicked out?
members
shxx (rustleleaf)
cometchaos (embertine)
lepidopteran
《🎄○●cøpper●○🎄》
stormshade1 (blazetine)
danganfoxx (frostspot)
pepperfrost (milliefoot, gingershell)
Cloverwood (rabbitpaw, garlicnose)
Allegiances
Leader
Beta
Goldenbark| Dog | Male | 52 moons | A big, fluffy and majestic golden retriever. He has a mane of golden fur, hence his name, and large paws. | He has a eagle feather behind his right ear. | A kind hearted dog, he does nothing more but his best, but he would protect anyone of his clanmates fiercely. Hes rough on the exterior, but a softie on the inside. | No kin yet. | Straight. | A descendant of the original clan members. | Polarized
Healers
Garlicnose | Cat | Male | 36 moons | Long-haired pastel calico with brown-sage eyes. | His pelt is almost always lined with moss and dried herbs; during the summer months, he sticks cicada shells he finds from the trees on top of his head. | Incredibly empathetic and dutiful to his practice. However, he can be a bit head in the clouds at times, a little kooky! | No kin yet. | Aroace but open to unrequited crushes. | He was abandoned as a kit and found in a garlic field by a loner cat. | Cloverwood
Deputy
Hunters
Rustleleaf | cat | female | 21 moons | cinnamon with darker swirls and pale yellow eyes. Rather short tail | her pelt is mainly decorated with small pebbles, alongside a bit of twigs. |
quite the cheerful cat, rustleleaf is very happy and energetic. She regularly helps others in their sad times as she has wonderful advice. | everything open except kits (family/mate/crush) | shxx
Frostspot | Fox | male | 24 moons | Mostly white with tawny patches and brown eyes | Very timid and quiet, but hardy and cunning| pelt is decorated with dried flowers and herbs | Parents are unknown and deceased, siblings are open
| other: Grew up in a fur farm | danganfoxx
Fighters
Gingershell | Cat | Male | 24 moons | White fluffy tom with bright ginger markings on back, tail and head. He also has a Little scar on his shoulder. | He's keen and sweet, he's very open and kind. Very independent but does not mind being with other animals. | No kin yet, open! | No relations yet, open! | pepperfrost
Rabbitpaw | Dog | Male | 8 moons | Schnoodle breed; curly haired, all black with a white blaze on his chest and tufts of white on his paws. | Pine needles and pinecone chips! | Energetic and adventurous. He dislikes being treated like a pup and is quick to speak his mind. | No kin yet. | He hasn't considered these things yet! | He was found as a newborn pup by Garlicnose, abandoned just as he was as a kit. | Cloverwood
Caretakers
Tines
Embertine | Fox | Female | 3 moons | A red fox with darker legs and tail, a medium amount of white, and amber eyes | A timid vixen who, while finding it hard to make friends, is very loyal to the ones she has. She is quite creative and adventurous, and is also quite interested in how the afterlife works | [OPEN] (Parent), [OPEN] (Parent), Blazetine (Sister) | No crushes open at the moment, but open to be someone elses crush | Autism ~ Lesbian ~ Often sits in the camp clearing at night | cometchaos "
Blazetine | Fox | Female | 3 moons | A mostly ginger coloured fox with a black line down the back and over her shoulders, back legs and head, a white tail tip and amber eyes. Pelt is decorated with eastern bluebird feathers | A somewhat skittish vixen, curious and lonesome. She often hangs out by herself or with her sister. | [OPEN] (Parent), [OPEN] (Parent), Embertine (Sister) | [OPEN] (Crush) | ADHD | stormshade
Elders
Guide
Taken/Collared
Void | Cat | Female | 4 moons | collared | A hairless black cat with green eyes | A she-cat who, while quite trusting and patient, can be quite self-centered, and a bit too bold for her own good | [OPEN] (Sibling), [OPEN] (Sibling), [OPEN] (Sibling) | nope, AroAce cat | Main Character Syndrome ~ Found by Tallfolk alone with her siblings and adopted ~ Full name is Call of the Void but she just calls herself Void | cometchaos
stray/Feral
Pathwalkers
Pathfallers
Beta
Goldenbark| Dog | Male | 52 moons | A big, fluffy and majestic golden retriever. He has a mane of golden fur, hence his name, and large paws. | He has a eagle feather behind his right ear. | A kind hearted dog, he does nothing more but his best, but he would protect anyone of his clanmates fiercely. Hes rough on the exterior, but a softie on the inside. | No kin yet. | Straight. | A descendant of the original clan members. | Polarized
Healers
Garlicnose | Cat | Male | 36 moons | Long-haired pastel calico with brown-sage eyes. | His pelt is almost always lined with moss and dried herbs; during the summer months, he sticks cicada shells he finds from the trees on top of his head. | Incredibly empathetic and dutiful to his practice. However, he can be a bit head in the clouds at times, a little kooky! | No kin yet. | Aroace but open to unrequited crushes. | He was abandoned as a kit and found in a garlic field by a loner cat. | Cloverwood
Deputy
Hunters
Rustleleaf | cat | female | 21 moons | cinnamon with darker swirls and pale yellow eyes. Rather short tail | her pelt is mainly decorated with small pebbles, alongside a bit of twigs. |
quite the cheerful cat, rustleleaf is very happy and energetic. She regularly helps others in their sad times as she has wonderful advice. | everything open except kits (family/mate/crush) | shxx
Frostspot | Fox | male | 24 moons | Mostly white with tawny patches and brown eyes | Very timid and quiet, but hardy and cunning| pelt is decorated with dried flowers and herbs | Parents are unknown and deceased, siblings are open
| other: Grew up in a fur farm | danganfoxx
Fighters
Gingershell | Cat | Male | 24 moons | White fluffy tom with bright ginger markings on back, tail and head. He also has a Little scar on his shoulder. | He's keen and sweet, he's very open and kind. Very independent but does not mind being with other animals. | No kin yet, open! | No relations yet, open! | pepperfrost
Protectors
Milliefoot | Dog | Female
Age | 42 moons | Pitbull with a white coat and black spots and A deep cut that sliced her ear into a V shape | Little rosebud flowers given to her from a nice cat, they're placed tucked into her curled back ear. | She's sweet and caring, but very territorial when it comes to predators and outsiders. | No kin yet, open! | No relations yet , open! | pepperfrost
ApprenticesRabbitpaw | Dog | Male | 8 moons | Schnoodle breed; curly haired, all black with a white blaze on his chest and tufts of white on his paws. | Pine needles and pinecone chips! | Energetic and adventurous. He dislikes being treated like a pup and is quick to speak his mind. | No kin yet. | He hasn't considered these things yet! | He was found as a newborn pup by Garlicnose, abandoned just as he was as a kit. | Cloverwood
Caretakers
Tines
Embertine | Fox | Female | 3 moons | A red fox with darker legs and tail, a medium amount of white, and amber eyes | A timid vixen who, while finding it hard to make friends, is very loyal to the ones she has. She is quite creative and adventurous, and is also quite interested in how the afterlife works | [OPEN] (Parent), [OPEN] (Parent), Blazetine (Sister) | No crushes open at the moment, but open to be someone elses crush | Autism ~ Lesbian ~ Often sits in the camp clearing at night | cometchaos "
Blazetine | Fox | Female | 3 moons | A mostly ginger coloured fox with a black line down the back and over her shoulders, back legs and head, a white tail tip and amber eyes. Pelt is decorated with eastern bluebird feathers | A somewhat skittish vixen, curious and lonesome. She often hangs out by herself or with her sister. | [OPEN] (Parent), [OPEN] (Parent), Embertine (Sister) | [OPEN] (Crush) | ADHD | stormshade
Elders
Guide
Taken/Collared
Void | Cat | Female | 4 moons | collared | A hairless black cat with green eyes | A she-cat who, while quite trusting and patient, can be quite self-centered, and a bit too bold for her own good | [OPEN] (Sibling), [OPEN] (Sibling), [OPEN] (Sibling) | nope, AroAce cat | Main Character Syndrome ~ Found by Tallfolk alone with her siblings and adopted ~ Full name is Call of the Void but she just calls herself Void | cometchaos
stray/Feral
Pathwalkers
Pathfallers
Tracker
Family
mates
crushes
(*=who has the crush)
mates
crushes
(*=who has the crush)
events
8 moons ago: rockybark died. (Name)bark became beta.
go: daypath died. (Name)path became leader.
go: daypath died. (Name)path became leader.
Rabbitpaw 
Garlicnose
