Beneath the mountains of the east, there rests a small clan, diverse in colours and skills because of it's nature to take in rogues and kittypets that prove themselves worthy of clan life. They make their home in a series of tunnels beneath the mountain, though they hunt outside of the area and still bask in the sun on the rocks in their territory. This is CliffClan. At one point this cland was several stray cats and a few kittypets anxious to get out of the house and into the wilds. These cats were brought together by two who were living in the mountains at the time; the first leader and medicine cat. They took to the tunnels and forest beneath the mountains. These cats have better senses of smell and touch and can see better in the dark than other cats because of their preferred living space and hunting grounds. This clan is one to take in rogues and kittypets that show promise and drive. Between the mountain and it's wood, there is a strip of land untouched by any clan, a river flows and tall grass grows. This is the border between all clans, the meeting place is the Crossing, a space between the four sections of river with plenty of undergrowth and three trees, each standing in the direction of a clan. South of this is where LightClan makes it's home among the low hedges and bowing willows. They are adept at swimming and hunting in water; having grown used to the damp of their slightly more wet home than the other clans have. They are primarily browns and blacks, easy to hide among the shadows. These cats are not as accepting of outsiders and often push away even the other clans. LightClan lives in the wet lands not too far away and have better balance and are great swimmers but aren't the best climbers because most of the trees they have are willows which are difficult to climb and balance on in the first place. This clan began from just a set of three cats that lived in the wetlands away from the others, hostile toward outsiders before their first leader showed them who was boss and they started LightClan. They aren't too fond of outsiders and will almost never take in any other cats. They also despise weakness and fear. To the north of both clans the mountain range extends a ways, falling into the territory of the third clan; AshClan. Their territory is made primarily of an expanse of rolling hills and plains, though a portion of the mountain range does fall into their territory, sometimes resulting in territorial battles with CliffClan. But the most notable part of AshClans territory, and the feature from which they gained their name, is a long-dead volcano jutting out from the plains. The clan has turned the magma tunnels around the base of the dead volcano into their home, a maze of smooth volcanic rock that even CliffClan would have trouble navigating. They are hardier than either of the other clans, able to go longer without sustenance, and while they usually hunt small game such as mice, gophers, and small birds, they have created a method of pack hunting that allows them to take down somewhat larger game. AshClan was born out of what was nearly a civil war in LightClan. Many years ago a large number of LightClan warriors felt that their leader had grown soft, unfit to lead them properly. Whether this was actually the case is long since forgotten, and of course the two clans disagree heavily on that. Either way, the old LightClan leader, along with several warriors and a medicine cat who were loyal to them, ended up being forced out of LightClan and after wandering in search of a new home, eventually started Ashclan. It's sometimes said that Ashclans greatest warriors are descended from the native lynxes that are believed to have helped the first members of AshClan find their new home and settle down. --- [hider=Clan Structure] Leader [Organize and lead the clan. Name always ends in 'star'. Appoint the deputy. Are granted nine lives by the ancestor cats upon ascension to clan leadership. A leaders word is law. Must have apprenticed at least one warrior and have been deputy before] Deputy [Support the leader and take on their duties if the leader is unable to. Become leader after the current leader dies] Medicine Cat [Assist all cats in their medical needs; healing wounds, kitting, injuries etc. May have kits but only with another medicine cat of the clan. Two medicine cats and one apprentice/full medicine cat per clan. Commune with StarClan and have prophetic dreams] Warriors [Hunt for the clan and defend them against all threats. Leaders and Deputies were all warriors, same with Queens. Train new warriors. Older warriors have more authority than younger ones. At the naming ceremony the leader gives them their new name. eg. Firepelt, Frost lily etc] Queens [Expecting or nursing she-cats, live in the nursery. On some occasions, a she-cat will stay in the nursery to help other Queens with their kits and not return to their warrior duties] Apprentices [All kits age 6 moons and over train to become warriors, except one who trains to be a medicine cat. Their name ends in 'paw'] Elders [All cats that have gotten too old or earned retirement and lived to see it. They do not have to hunt or fight or train and often they are taken care of by apprentices] Kits [All cats below 6 moons old. They are not allowed to leave the camp, hunt or train yet. Their name always ends in 'kit'] [/hider] [hider=The Warrior Code] 1) Defend your Clan, even with your life. You may have friendships with cats from other Clans, but your loyalty must remain to your Clan, as one day you may meet them in battle. 2) Do not hunt or trespass on another Clan's territory. 3) Elders, queens, and kits must be fed before apprentices and warriors. Unless they have permission, apprentices may not eat until they have hunted to feed the elders. If any warrior or apprentice is sick or injured, they may eat while the elders, queens, and kits are eating. 4) Prey is killed only to be eaten. Give thanks to StarClan for its life. 5) A kit must be at least six moons old to become an apprentice. 6) Newly appointed warriors will keep a silent vigil for one night after receiving their warrior name. 7) A cat cannot be made deputy without having mentored at least one apprentice. 8) The deputy will become Clan leader when the leader dies, retires or is exiled. 9) After the death or retirement of the deputy, the new deputy must be chosen before moonhigh. 10) A Gathering of all four Clans is held at the full moon during a truce that lasts for the night. There shall be no fighting among Clans at this time. 11) Boundaries must be checked and marked daily. Challenge all trespassing cats. 12) No warrior can neglect a kit in pain or danger, even if the kit is from a different Clan. 13) The word of the Clan Leader is the warrior code. 14) An honorable warrior does not need to kill other cats to win his/her battles, unless they are outside the warrior code or if it is necessary for self-defense. 15) A warrior rejects the soft life of a kittypet. 16) Each Clan has the right to be proud and independent, but in times of trouble they must forget their boundaries and fight side by side to protect the four. Each Clan must help the others so that no Clan will fall. [/hider] --- [hider=Character Sheets] [center]Appearance - image or description. For images, real cats would be nice, the internet is covered in them - [b]Name Age Sex Mate[/b] -Cats normally stick to one in clans but sometimes they change depending on the situation- [b]Clan Role[/b] -leader, apprentice, warrior, medicine cat, deputy, kit, queen- [b]Clan[/b] [b]Mentor/Apprentice[/b] -list current mentor/apprentice- [b]Skills[/b] -some cats are better at one thing more than another, just like people- [b]Scars/Birthmarks Relationships[/b] -Clans have a tight knit social bonding, though some have stronger bonds with others. Every cat should have at least two relationships with two other player cats- [b]Personality[/b] [b]Biography[/b] [b]Extras[/b] -littermates, parents, hiding spots etc- [/center] [/hider] [hider=Character Roster] [u][b]CliffClan[/b][/u] Sunpaw - Medicine Cat Apprentice - [@ViolentViolet] Wildfire - Warrior - [@booksmusicanime] Mintblossom - Medicine Cat - [@booksmusicanime] Rockpelt - Medicine Cat - [@fer1323] Acorntail - Warrior - [@corrosive] Squirrelpelt - Warrior - [@corrosive] Shadowpaw - Warrior Apprentice - [@corrosive] [u][b]LightClan[/b][/u] Robinpaw - Warrior Apprentice - [@booksmusicanime] Jaggedstar - Leader - [@ViolentViolet] Gorsestorm - Warrior - [@corrosive] Mintcloud - Queen - [@corrosive] Thunderpaw - Warrior Apprentice - [@corrosive] Talonheart - Warrior - [@corrosive] [u][b]AshClan[/b][/u] PaleStar - Leader - [@Little Mx Inferno] SilentClaw - Warrior - [@Zatoshi] AmberDust - Deputy - [@booksmusicanime] Tanglenose - Warrior - [@corrosive] [/hider] --- [hider=Rules] 1. All Guild rules apply 2. You may have as many characters as you like, but at least one in either clan if you plan on having multiple. 3. All characters posted in the OOC before aproval and moved to the character tab then 4. Ask if you are unsure of something 5. No bullying or harassment. Come to me if you have a problem 6. Have fun? More can and will be added later. [/hider] [hider=Clan Positions] CliffClan Leader: Deputy: [b]Medicine Cat(s):[/b] ALL CLAIMED [Violet, Books and Fer] LightClan Leader: Claimed for moi Deputy: Medicine Cat(s): 3 Ashclan Leader: TAKEN Deputy: TAKEN Medicine Cat: 3 [/hider]