SʜᴀᴅᴏᴡCʟᴀɴ | ★

    _{They have always seemed to be the "darker" Clan, with fierce, more disagreeable warriors. This dark reputation has been earned over the years by an unfortunate run of corrupted leaders, twisted minds, and bitter plots. They are proud, loyal, defensive, and slightly arrogant; often seem to be misunderstood and portrayed by the other Clans as battle-hungry, aggressive, ambitious, and greedy for more territory. It was often said when the Clans were in the forest, that the cold north wind of the mountains chilled the ShadowClan warriors' hearts. However, as Rock states in Cats of the Clans, ShadowClan have the smallest amount of territory and prey, which may justify their readiness to add anything to the fresh-kill pile. Even though their fierce warriors and hostile leaders earned ShadowClan its reputation, the leader Dawnstar led Firestar to believe ShadowClan were not always as unfair and cruel as they seem now. Their main prey are reptiles and amphibians, such as lizards and frogs. A secret food source is the carrionplace, though they are careful not to eat crow-food. ShadowClan cats hunt best at night, and are better than others at sneaking through undergrowth.}

    _{Well, we all know forum and ghost rules still apply here, so that is that. Mainly, this rule is a quick rundown of things and some will be expanded upon more in other rules. Just a warning, it is a long list so be prepared to read all of this if you want to join this role-play. We did not type this all out for people to ignore what we say and just do what they want. It is our role-play, we created it, you must abide by our rules or join something else. Stealing is a big no-no. Do not steal or take too much inspiration from this. Ask us if you want to use an idea we came up with, coding, graphic ideas, or anything from this page.}

    _{There are plenty of rules people dread. Activity and literacy are the ones that come to mind of those people hate most. Oh well, to us, they are indeed necessary. We will get to literacy later, right now, we will focus on activity! Being active and committed are two important key factors to a role-play’s success. There is a difference between the two and they obviously work best together. Before you join our role-play, ask yourself if you may be active enough and if you can commit. Now, we will not be angry if later down the road you leave the role-play or something big happens. However, if you are contemplating whether or not you will leave the forums, sorry, but we kindly ask you not join. Sure, you can be active on here, but if you are not aiming to stay and possibly climb up the ranks of the moderator hierarchy, then once again, this is not for you. We do understand that to create a long-lasting role-play happens, but setting up the roadblocks to potentially make it does a lot. Now to get onto the stuff we all know and love: activity requirements. For those who are trusted members and above, you will need to be on five days of the week. If you are not on for three days, we will have a warning mark and like your post to bring you back. The fourth day you are gone, we will simply delete you. Regular members and new members, you have four days that you need to be on each week. You will follow the same as the trusted members and higher with four days, and then five. To be considered “active,” you must actually role-play and not just chat. Upon deletion, you will receive a private message stating why and what we could potentially do for if you come back if you can.}

    _{The whole advanced role-play thing is quite debatable, but with our past role-plays, we have introduced a new way to be “advanced” but to where you can relax a little bit. We only ask that you try to have proper grammar, correct spelling, and decent detail. Effort counts and we can see when it is put in. Unlike WCF, paragraphs appear much shorter and we are well aware of that, so do not worry too much about length, however, no shorter than three sentences. There is also a debate with detail. If you can paint a scene to where we can see it in my head, you have done a good job. However, this is not Lord of the Rings and we do not need to know the exact details of a tree’s bark or the backstory of every thought your character has. When it gets to that, it would be considered “fluff.” With that side of the debate, we agree it is pretty useless. So, please be descriptive, but not to where we have to read ten paragraphs to get the point of your response or starter. The role-play will follow GMT, we will have a timezone chart on the discussion page. This is to help keep things organized. Leaders and head moderators will be responsible for keeping track of time and moving the role-play along. Due to time being tracked with each post, we kindly ask you head your posts. At the top, have the name of your character and the landmark they are closest to. Obviously, please also include the time of day. If you do have special coding, please make sure the colors, text size, and everything else is easy to read. If not, we will kindly ask you not to use it or to edit it so we can read it.}

    _{Seeing impossible things happen when there can be no real reason for them to happen other than favoritism in the books or just because you want to look cool will not fly here. So please refrain from having your cat fight and kill a badger on their own. Instead of having your cats "smile" or "cry," just expressing that emotion in other ways. Cats can not have powers, they can not fight a pack of dogs without getting injured or by themselves. In the Warriors universe, there are certain things that can and can not happen, so please abide by those rules and our rules. Now, general role-play rules play along with realism. It is too coincidental when your character gets all of the spotlight, so please do not do that. There will be moments when your character’s plot or spot in the limelight will take front and center. God-modding and meta-gaming are a no go for us, so do not even think about it. Please keep in mind that cats do die. We're not asking for you to slaughter them all, but if we have a greencough outbreak, not everyone is bound to survive it. At the same time, please do not go on a killing spree with your cats.}

    _{With each side plot comes a designated date they can happen depending on who is involved. We will have a calendar for when certain plot points and events will happen and they will be posted in the news section. All side plots need to be approved by an admin or a head moderator. This includes fox attacks on the camp or a badger attack. Kitting needs to be set on a certain date so no one can interfere with that. Keep in mind that there is a system of what takes priority for plots. Main plot events will be priority over everything. Side plots that were decided on a week in advance will follow, then small plots that do not need to be approved. Please ask us before doing it if you are not sure about a certain plot needing approval. We will not be angry. We apologize to kit-stealers, but due to this being the original five Clans, we will not allow outside kit-stealing. It probably will happen at some point in this role-play, but between the five Clans. As for warrior ceremonies, we will accept name requests, but the current leaders will give them their name. This is to stimulate the books a little, however we may name them the name you ask for.}

    _{If you were to break the rules and lose your position, we will come up with a reason for your character to step down or something like so. This is not to humiliate you, but to keep the role-play from "jumping" and to keep it smooth. If you were deleted and rejoined, we will simply say that your cats were sick. If you are deleted for the third time, we will announce your cats dead under different names. If you do not like this, well, we are not mentioning your cats, so you can not really get mad. If this does happen, admins or mods will offer throwaway cats for this. Just because you did not follow our rules does not mean our role-play needs to be messed up with continuity issues.}

    _{Before you rattle off a bunch of cats that you are joining with, keep reading to learn of the restrictions. Some names will not be accepted. Mostly due to it not making the most sense in our role-play or in the Warriors universe altogether. Make sure you have back-up names in case we ask for that name to be changed. Also make sure th check the prefix list. We will not accept any cats with the prefixes on any list, as they are already used or will be used fairly soon in each Clan. To be a little clearer about this, we will accept a Bluewhisker in one Clan and a Bluepaw in another, but not a Bluekit in either of those Clans. Keep pelt designs realistic. You do not have to be exact with genetics, but two gray cats can not produce a ginger cat. Mutations are alright to have, but we will only allow a handful. For every three kits in every three litters, one cat with a mutation can be born. Know that if you join with an apprentice, you must create a warrior. We would prefer more warriors over apprentices, as there is no set limit unlike apprentices. We will not allow orphan kits. We are alright with a permanent queen, but their kits must be apprentice aged or older unless you have found a mate for your cat. We may allow pregnant queens, but here is the deal. That cat will not be considered pregnant unless you found someone who is willing to be the father and the two are compatible or at least have a interesting relationship. If you both agree on it, we will put that the two are mates and you may have your cat find out she is pregnant. You have a week to do this and if someone says no, it means no. You can not pressure someone or constantly mention it to the point it is annoying. For those who feel uncomfortable towards LBGTQ+ topics, characters, and forum members, we ask you kindly not to join. We will be open to those characters, members, and we are sure the topic will come up in the role-play. The character limit for joining at the moment is eight characters per person per Clan. You can split these characters up however you want. Each person gets four prefix saves. Also keep genders somewhat even.}

    _{So, want to be deputy? Well, you have to be chosen by the admin to get it. Please, please do not apply to be deputy or annoy one of the admins and others with hints in your posts. It is fine if it is a kit, apprentice, or a warrior who is too young to be one. Deputy is a rank in the Clan that is to be earned. We may and probably will take a while on deciding the first deputy. Medicine cats are different. If there is a position for medicine cat open, then you may take it, but you do need to follow the rules for trusted members and higher. Same with deputy, really. Medicine cat apprentices will not be allowed at first, as we want them to be role-played into getting the rank. Trusted members will be chosen by the admin of that Clan, as well as mods. They will be people who have been on the most and we feel like we can trust. They also have the first dibs on possibly recreating this role-play if something were to happen. Mentors are a privilege. While everyone should get an apprentice sooner or later, we will not hesitate to take that away.}

    _{In general, be courteous and respectful to everyone. Keep opinions that can cause wars to yourselves. If you have an issue with someone, take it somewhere else and please for the love of all that is good keep this role-play out of your posts! We do not want negativity linked with this role-play or role-plays somehow linked to this. We expect everyone to be polite and have manners on my role-play. If you go somewhere else and name this role-play because you have an issue with another member stealing your lollipop, we will not be happy. So refrain from that. Be cautious of your words, as they can potentially hurt someone. The saying, "grow a thicker skin," will not always be allowed here. Some things, yes, but more sensitive topics, we ask you be picky with your words. If you have a serious topic that you want to discuss, or even a plot that could "trigger" someone, give a warning first or private message the person you wish to talk to. Luckily, this forum provides a link to some hotlines to help with some things.}

    _{This role-play has two systems that determine whether or not you are deleted. One is a universal system and the other is an extra precaution for mods and higher so they do their job. The universal system is called the Star System. It's quite easy. When you receive a star, it means you have done something that has broken our rules. The first star comes with a verbal warning. The second star allows me to delay side plots and take away apprentices. The third star cancels any side plots you have until you have gone back to the second star. Unfortunately, that could have an impact on another person, and cause some more issues, so please do not get this far. The fourth star takes you out of any plots and if you are in a high position, you are demoted. Meaning if you are deputy, you are now a warrior. If you are a mod, you are down to a trusted member. The fifth and final star means you will be deleted in two days if you do not shape up. Depending on the severity of your actions, like you fighting with someone and getting the page deleted, it may have you skip a star or two. You do have a chance to go back down the system after a week's time if you improve. The second system is a strike system. If any negative actions occur and a mod does not reprimand the person at fault, then they receive a strike for not doing their duty. Three strikes equal a star, so be cautious.}

    _{Sandclaw created the graphics with stock images, save for the headers. The headers contain an image drawn by Rainleaf. The introduction was written by ƑαƖƖєη Sтαяѕ. The rules were written by Rainleaf as well as the coding being done by her. The image in the coding is owned by Rainleaf. The history, characteristics, and territory are from the Wiki.}

    While making your cats, feel free to ask if there are any open relations that you may place your cat in. You do not have to join any families, however. She-cats are italicized. Cats with a strike are deceased. ThunderClan is in #CEA4CA. RiverClan is in #0F000E. WindClan is in #AD73A8. SkyClan is in #22001F.

Mates, Crushes, & Friendships

Spottedclaw and Hawkfur were once mates.

Padfoot and Stagflight are brothers; not by blood.

Rowanflame has a crush on Eveningstar.

Dandelionsneeze has a crush on Browncloud.

Stagflight and Lilyroot have mutual interests in each other.

Kin

Rubblepath + Vixensnarl = Eveningstar, Smokeyhorizon, Nettlepath

Batclaw + Kestrelheart = Mossynose, Gorsestalk, Tumblepounce, Dandelionsneeze

Darktooth + Sweetfeather = Spottedclaw

Hawkfur + Spottedclaw = Sweetclover, Bogwhisker

Birchgrove + Honeydream = Nightpaw

Bramblefur + Cloudbelly = Raventhroat, Bramblekit

Mentors & Apprentices

Padfoot mentors Buzzardpaw
Stagflight mentors Nightpaw

    Plots for ShadowClan will be placed up here. Small summaries will be written by the person who created the plot. Key characters will also be listed below the plot.

Main Plot

    In the past moon, three warriors of Shadowclan have sustained injuries due to broken glass. It has been reported numerous times that twolegs have been tossing glass bottles out of their cars as they drive by, essentially leaving the borders with a mass of glass shards. Though it has been typical that twolegs would throw out their junk near the borders, it has been becoming more of a problem as of late. This can prove to become a problem because not only can cats get these shards caught on their pads and fur, but they can drag it all around. With glass all over the place, it can quickly cause infection and injuries. Will this glass problem wear off? Or will Shadowclan's territory have glass scattered around everywhere, leaving it a hazardous place to even dwell in? Only time can tell.

    Before you post fan art of your characters or scenes, please make sure you have permission by the artist and give them credit. Crediting does not always mean you have permission. There will be lineart provided by Rainleaf, so you are welcome to use that for this role-play only. I will not allow cat generator pictures, even if credit is given.

    { ♀ } - - { Shadeblossom | 59 Moons

{ Ah, Shadeblossom. Sounds like a lovely name, no? Well, her looks do almost coincide with her name. She is a gray marble tabby she-cat, with her black swirled tabby markings making her pelt seem to take on a darker shade than it actually is. The gray fades off into a lighter gray, almost white, from her chest and stomach down. Her fur is towards a medium length with her tail being quite soft and feathery. As for her size and build, she is a considerable large cat. With broad shoulders and muscular body, she's built more for strength and endurance rather then speed and agility. Her eyes are a calm blue, which depict her overall personality well. Shadeblossom is, well... Trying to describe this she-cat, it's like trying to describe something you can't really put into words. There is a suitable word however that can descrive her: odd. You would really just have to have a conversation with this cat to really understand.

{ ƑαƖƖєη Sтαяѕ

    { ♀ } - - { Splashbelly | 54 Moons

{ An average sized dark-colored she-cat, Splashbelly fits in with the crowd. She has a thick and fluffy dark gray coat, with splashes of white on her chest and belly. Granted her name, Splashbelly does indeed have a splashed belly, though all of it is a snowy white color, along with her chest and whiskers. Her eyes are a pale yellow color, and give her the look that she is always thinking. She is wise and honest, though she prefers not to be tied down by a set personality. Different cats bring out different things in Splashbelly, whether it be the good or the bad. She could be considered a "personality nomad", since it tends to change no matter where she goes or how she feels. And though she may seem unpredictable at times, Splashbelly is set in her ways and doesn't usually wander from them.

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    { ♀ } - - { Spottedclaw | 51 moons

{ A dark tortoiseshell she cat- most of her fur being black, with patches of ginger lightening her pelt, and only a few hints of white throughout her fur. She has dark green eyes and long, thick fur, the only difference between her and her daughter that can be seen. She is a little rough around the edges, prideful, and has the rule of never apologizing for her past mistakes. She just avoids them. At all costs. She's a bit impatient and has no tolerance for stupidity, making her a bit of a hard mentor. She was once mates with Hawkfur, but broke it off when she gave Sweetclover up to Windclan, believing that Hawkfur should have some part in their kits lives. After that, though, they had to break it up, due to their clanmates knowing. She never speaks of this affair, and will often ignore Hawkfur at gatherings, and will only acknowledge Sweetclover if they happen to make eye contact in the gatherings, yet if anyone asks she has disowned the wind clan warrior. In her mind, it will make it easier one day if (and when) they meet in battle.

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    { ♂ } - - { Smokeyhorizon | 45 Moons

{ When you think of smokey, you think gray correct? Well that is the case for this cat. Smokeyhorizon is a dark gray tom with amber eyes. His fur is on the shorter side yet has a soft and wispy feeling to it and gives the effect of smoke almost. His build is similar to the rest of his family, lean and nimble with upright pointed ears, along with a sharp looking body. Everything seems normal about his except one thing: he's colorblind. There are cases were you can still see some colors, but not with him. Smokeyhorizon can only see shades of black, gray, and white. In addition, any bright areas hurt his eyes so he prefers to stay in more shaded places of the Clan. More of a reserved fellow, keeping himself out from others. Well, with the exception of his brother sometimes. He gives off more of a cold vibe, not one for vibrant expressions. Smokeyhorizon tends to be annoyed easily when around others who are especially optimistic and bubbly. Certainly the pessimistic one you could say. Around his brother however... it's a bit of a different story. He's a bit more open when he hangs around Eveningstar. Even though he may not show it well, he will always be there for him. Especially after the loss of there sister Nettlepath. After her death, Smokeyhorizon never really felt himself really the same again.

{ ƑαƖƖєη Sтαяѕ

    { ♀ } - - { Rowanflame | 40 Moons

{ Rowanflame is a large and muscular she-cat. She has a thick, long pelt that is russet colored, given her name. With a mix of orangey-red, this she-cat is sure to stand out. To go along with her thick pelt, she has a long and plumy tail, much like a fox's. There aren't many defining features about this she-cat's appearance, other than the typical black tabby "M" on her forehead, and striking green eyes. There is only one other color on this she-cat's coat and that is white. She has a creamy, eggshell colored chin and neck, and even her top lips right near her nose are this color. She also has small eggshell colored hairs coming from her ears. Rowanflame is devoted, protective, and a bit hardheaded. Once she has something in mind, it is hard to sway her opinion, or keep her from doing it, especially if she thinks it's a great idea. Sometimes the things she gets herself into can be a bit much, and she usually doesn't find out until it's too late. She tends to use her heart over her brain, and finds it difficult to learn about life unless it is from past mistakes. Other than her faults, Rowanflame is a kind she-cat who would do anything to protect her clan and those she calls family.

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    { ♂ } - - { Browncloud | 28 moons

{ A small tom is stature, Browncloud can easily be mistaken for an apprentice. He is a bit scrawny and lanky, and while he is young, Browncloud looks like he has seen quite a few battles. His left ear is torn in half and he has a small scar on the bridge of his nose. He is a bicolored tom- brown and white. His shaggy pelt is a dark brown color, though his underbelly and tail hold more of an orangey look, almost as if it were sun-bleached. All four of his paws are white; his back right one having the white color reach up to about his "knee". His chin, neck, and chest are white, along with muzzle. The white on his muzzle reaches up to right in between his amber eyes where it meets a sharp point. Browncloud is a quiet tom. He has a serious aura around him, sometimes causing him to be perceived as mean. And while he can be a bit gruff, he is generally a nice tom.

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    { ♂ } - - { Padfoot | 25 Moons

{ Long silken black fur, an aristocratic face and almond shaped silver eyes. Padfoot is.. well, he's classic ShadowClan. A dark, well-groomed appearance, objectively he is rather handsome. The high cheekbones and scarless visage makes for an appealing physique. He's got that slender athletic appearance, not stocky and bumbling like ThunderClan. No, he's a pure-bred ShadowClan, with the feathered tail and long whiskers. His mother was very much in love with the house cat name Sirius when she was pregnant with him. Of course, she couldn't give him a house cat name– not her handsome, pureblood boy. So instead, she named him Padkit, and formally told the leader that his warrior name would be Padfoot, no exceptions, no substitutions. Padfoot being the colloquial name for the Sirius star cluster in the night sky. He is a rambunctious fellow, to put it lightly. His family has an ancient ShadowClan lineage– no half bloods or outsiders sully his genes. Of course, Padfoot couldn't give a rat's tail about any of that pure blood nonsense. It is the leading reason he and his living relatives are estranged. No, this black pelted male enjoys pranks, charming the ladies, and playing with his fellow marauding accomplices. His pranks sometimes err on the side of cruel, keeping his responses sharp, witty, and snappy. Sometimes he pushes his jokes too far, and he honestly doesn't care much for others outside his friend group. Oh, and he’s always… serious.

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    { ♂ } - - { Bogwhisker | 25 moons

{ Long furred dark brown tom- his brown pelt changing shades wherever you look at him. His head is so dark, its practically black, while his legs are a paler shade of brown. He has white socks, white tail tip, and wide amber eyes. He's a dead ringer for his father, despite his fur being long and thick than short and tough. He has an X marked scar on the bridge of his nose from a border skirmish he was in earlier. He's a little sarcastic and has a bit of his mothers pride, not wanting to admit he is half clan. Although he and his sister are friendly- they try to see each other at gatherings when their parents aren't watching, he won't speak to his father at all, a small part of him blaming Hawkfur for not joining Shadowclan after he and SweetClover where born. He is loyal to his friends, and tries his best to make up for his parents mistakes/.

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    { ♀ } - - { Lilyroot | 25 Moons

{ Petite body with long ginger fur and eyes like a forest, this is an athletic angora-like female who don’t need no man. Also, she’ll fight you, just give her a time and a place. She keeps good care of herself, though vanity is not exactly her fatal flaw. When you look at her, sure you see the bright “red” fur but it’s her eyes, her shockingly green eyes, that set her apart. No other has quite this vibrant shade of emerald– or is it shamrock? Regardless, very green. Her face is well proportioned, ears not too big, eyes not too round, and cheek bones high and fine, but not necessarily aristocratic. Visualize the Turkish angora’s face. Now make it ginger. Add green eyes and boom, there you go. Born a kittypet, she wandered into ShadowClan’s territory at six moons old and never left. A firecracker of the highest calibre, Lilyroot has a big no bullying policy. She will also fight you. Her friends will tell you she is a sweet, kind hearted individual, her enemies will tell you she’s the furthest thing from warm and belongs under a frozen lake, where the water will be like a heated pool for her. She’s got hero worship for ShadowClan’s leader, has had one since she joined ShadowClan as a older kitten, and as she ages Lilyroot strives to be as responsible as he is. Is also super awkward around cats with crushes, on her or others. She just doesn’t know how to deal with anything that isn’t friendship. Literally thinks anything could be solved with a good fight. A fuzzy, angry cinnamon roll with no patience for cats who hate others for their blood or where they were born. Will fight you. Not joking, she will actually fight you. Very stubborn and will for sure try really hard to start a fight.

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    { ♂ } - - { Buzzardpaw | 9 moons

{ Buzzardpaw is a large, well built tom. While he isn't exactly muscular looking, he has a lithe build that harbors muscles underneath. He is tall, and seems to be bigger than most cats his age. Buzzardpaw looks a lot like a Siamese, though his pelt is brown and not cream. He has a chocolatey brown pelt, with much darker brown legs, face, ears, and tail. His face is more triangular shaped and his ears are quite large and pointed. His almond shaped eyes are yellow in color. Buzzardpaw is quite prideful and takes much joy in being a ShadowClan cat. He has an arrogant personality, though underneath his tough persona he is quite the teddy bear. This tom would do anything to protect his clan and live up to its name. He is a proud ShadowClan cat, and will be until the day he dies.

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    { ♀ } - - { Nightpaw | 6 moons

{ Nightpaw is a slender, lithe she-cat with green eyes. She's about average size for her age, neither too large or too small. Her fur is short and dark, not black, but instead a really dark gray. In the correct sunlight, you can see black bengal tabby markings in her fur, hidden by the dark gray coloring. Nightpaw isn't the most polite cat. Somewhere in her kit hood, she developed a bit of an attitude. Probably due to the bullying she received by the other kits she shared the Nursery with. She developed a snarky, condescending attitude and likes to joke sarcastically, although always at the most inappropriate times. She considers herself to be a marvelous actor and actually has quite dark intentions that will continually develop as she gets older.

{ Set from SSS