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Welcome to the new Pineclan thread!
All threads have been or are being remade!
Roleplay Post Count: 744
Remake all the threads
get 5 new members
participate in the WCRPG world cup
Redesign the sign-up thread
-Get 20 members
-Have a character go from kit to warrior
-Have a gen 2 cat
-Become a Bronze Fanclan-Get trainee healer
-Get more legends/myths-Get an adviser
-Create main thread-Describe Territory-Create basic clan history-Create herb list-Make members list-Add a section about joining-Get 5 members-Get 10 members-Create ceremonies-Create belief system
History
Pineclan is an old clan that has lived in it's home for many years, but it didn't used to be like this. The home of Pineclan is on an island, not in a lake or river, but an island in the ocean itself. This island is also home to twolegs, but they do not mind, or bother the members of the clan. Many years ago, before Pineclan even existed, two kittens were born in the wild. One kitten was born an orange tabby, with yellow-green eyes, and the other, a tortoiseshell with yellow-green eyes like her brother. They grew up together, cared for by their mother, until one day she disappeared. Alone and scared, the two kits relied on each other for comfort and warmth. Soon they grew hungry, and were forced to learn how to hunt, eventually becoming skilled at surviving in the wild. As they reached about a year of age, the two decided to leave their old home and search for someplace better suited for them. They wandered far, and discovered the edges of their island home, the same cliffs and beaches their mother had once spoke to them about. But living so close to the water didn't suit them, and when they moved inland they finally found the perfect place. A cozy clearing, looked over by an old root ball that created a sort of den that was lined with fallen pine needles. the two siblings lived here happily for many moons, until they remembered something. A story from their mother, one that she had told them long ago about groups of cats called clans. After recalling this tale, the two cats set out once more to travel down yet another fork in the road of their life. It took many moons, but finally they had gathered together a small band of willing cats who swore to stay with them 'till they end. So, they settled down once more in their cozy home, and Pineclan was born.
Pineclan became strong, and grew in numbers until they became a full clan. The siblings slowly built up foundation on which the clan could survive, and they thrived throughout the seasons. They constructed dens, and learned to live off the land, discovering how perfect their home was for clan life. Now the siblings govern the clan side by side, forming a strong leadership, and bringing peace and contentment to their clanmates.
The Island
The island that Pineclan resides on is covered in dense forest, and is a prime spot for a clan to live. The shores are mainly cliffs, but some beaches allow access to the water. Both evergreens and deciduous thrive there, but when it comes to the thickest parts of the forests, the evergreens are what you'll mostly see. Many of the forests are thick, and filled with undergrowth that is almost impassible, but the area where Pineclan lives is open and populated by ceders and firs. The more open areas in the forest are also home to a wide variety of mushrooms, big and small, growing on a stem, or sideways out of a tree, you are bound to see fungi everywhere.
Unlike what you might expect, there aren't really any springs or rivers on the island. Though this may seem like it would be a feature that would hinder the clan, and make survival much more difficult, it is not. It often rains of the island, and fresh pools that cats can drink out of are always around.
The island is home to more just the clan. Several other species live there, though none of them present a huge threat. The biggest threat to the clan is probably eagles, hawks, and racoons, but even these species don't do to much damage. The racoons don't bother Pineclan unless they are attacked, threatened, or approached with their young about. The only other time they even pay attention to the clan is when their homes are disturbed. The island homes quite a few bald eagles, as well as hawks, who are always on the lookout for a good meal, but these birds of prey will only go for members of the clan if they are somewhere open like a field, where almost no one goes, and there has yet to have been anyone who's been badly injured by any of the islands birds of prey. Other species of the island are deer, rabbits, and smaller birds like waterfowl and song birds.
Twolegs do live on the island, and during greenleaf(summer) the island is busy with twoleg tourist from the mainland. The population of twolegs that live permanently on the island however, is about 2,000, and their houses are spread out, with only one big clump in the small village near the center of the 12 mile island.
The Clan
This is the area that the clan has claimed, and has marked out for themselves. they guard it, and make it a safe place for themselves, always trying their best to keep out anything dangerous. The clan has a wide range of territory, for there is basically no competition except for that of other species, and there are no other clans on the island. Their territory consists of all woods, and though there are fields on the island they prefer the shade and protection of the trees. the clan's camp is in the center of the territory, and is well protected from danger by the clan itself. They have spots around camp where they train, as well as prime spot for collecting herbs and hunting.
the camp of Pineclan is a cozy clearing where all the members of the clan sleep and eat. It has several sheltered dens for different ranks of the clan, and is a well protected place.
I apologize for any blurry pictures.
The leaders of the clan sleep in a natural den, formed from a old root ball that has been completely covered in dirt and pine needles since the time it's tree fell. carpeted with fallen pine needles, the entrance was created out of brambles what were weaved together to create a sort of doorway, and across that doorway hangs moss that was tucked into the brambles at the top, creating a soft drape that cats can walk through. This root ball also serves another purpose though, the small hill of earth that has collected on it makes it a good place to stand on, and so it was made a gathering place where a leader can stand and make announcements or hold promotions.
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the Nursery is where queens give birth to, and raise their kits. It is a soft, moss covered series of hills created by the sturdy trunk of a old, fallen tree, covered in mounds of dirt that had built up over time.. This too is natural, and was there, a perfect den, when the two leaders first arrived. The moss and dirt covering the log gives insulation against the cold, wind, and most importantly; rain. Because of this protection it is dry of the inside, and though one side is completely gone, it is surprisingly sturdy and comfortable. The side of the log that is missing has been covered up by the clan using springy branches and brambles, but because the nursery is home to kits, and they could get hurt of the thorns of the brambles, they are only on the outside, used as further protection. Unlike what you might expect, the Pineclan nursery is near the edge of camp, close to the Leader's den. This may seem unsafe, but it is actually well protected by the thick trunk and the moss and dirt shielding it from outside of the camp.
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The main dens are a series of dens shared by the warriors and apprentices. These dens are warm, and the entrances are protected by brambles, they have moss lined nests inside, and each houses 4-5 cats.
The elder's den is a comfertable den created from several small tree that fell and are held up by an old stump. The clan weaved other branches into these fallen trees, and lined it with moss to keep in the warmth. Currently this den is empty, and sometimes used for sick patients of the Healers.
The Healers share a den that is underneath several large rocks, mysteriously stacked up against each other to create a spacious den that is perfect for the healers. It is a sheltered place for herbs in the far back, and closer to the entrance are several mossy nests for patients to sleep in. The Healers do not actually sleep in this den, but they sleep in a den right next to it, that is a large mound of dirt, clay, and tree roots. The dirt covers the top, creating a sound blocker against the elements, and the clay helps keep it tight packed so that the tree roots that grow down through the roof can support it better. In here are several nests, the apprentices sleep farther back, and the full Healers sleep close to the entrance. This secondary den where the Healers sleep is also used at herb storage, where the majority of the herbs are stored, especially the delicate ones that need to be kept dray and safe, as well as father out of the reaches of playful kits.
The freshkill pile is where all the members of the clan but their catches after hunting, and where they come when they need a meal. The freshkill pile is shelter by two trees that fell at a young age, onto an older tree, crossing over each other and creating the foundation for this sheltered spot. The clan members wove other branches between these two trees, giving it a sheltered roof much like the Elder's den. This area however, is not as sheltered as the Elder's den, and lacks the insulation of soft moss, and the freshkill pile is completely open on one side, unlike the side opposite to it which is protected by a wall of weaved branches.
(What the freshkill pile looked like before the branches were weaved in)
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Leader: The leader rank is what you might expect, the leader or leaders govern the clan and taken care of their clanmates.
Adviser: The advisers are like deputies, they advise the leader(s) and help them make important decisions. These cats sleep in the main dens with the warriors and apprentices. (There can be several)
Healers: The healers are like medicine cats, but unlike the typical medicine cat, there are/can be more than one of them.
Trainee Healers: The trainee healers are simply apprentices training under the healers of the clan. Each one has a specific healer mentor, but all the healers can aid in their training.
Patrol Head: The Patrol Heads is in charge of organizing daily patrols. Though the advisors and sometimes the leaders also do this, the patrol head is the cat that is in charge of doing this every day, and not just occasionally like the advisors and leaders sometimes do. In short the patrol head is a trusted, more experienced warrior that is in charge of daily patrols.
Event Managers: Help plan and think of events for the clan.
Warriors: Warriors are, again, what you probably expected. They make up the majority of the clan, and help feed and protect the clan.
Apprentices: Cats training under a warrior to become a warrior themselves.
Queens: She-cats that live in the nursery and are currently pregnant, or taking care of kits.
Kits: the youngest members of the clan, they live in the nursery with the queens until apprentice age.
Elders: Elders are usually older cats who have stopped their past roles and who live in the elder's den, not having to work anymore. Sometimes thought elders can be younger cats who can no longer fulfill their past roles.
These are the people who are currently in the clan. (Format: Catname(gender, age, mate, roleplayer)
Leaders: Rico(Male, 18 moons, None, Liara), Corky(Female, 18 moons, None, Liara)
Advisors:
Healers: Sprint(Male, 22 moons, Liara)
Healer Trainees:
Patrol Head:
Event Planners:
Warriors:Sanguinem(Male, Ex champion of the tribe of endless war, Liara)
Apprentices:
Queens:
Kits:
Elders:
Others:
Female Male
<3 = Mates
> = Left cat loves right cat
< = Right cat loves left cat
These are the ceremonies used by leaders to promote members of the clan.
This ceremony is preformed when a kit reaches apprentice age and is ready to begin their training as a warrior:
This ceremony is for a mentor who has never had an apprentice:
Leader(Speaking to kit): _____, you are of 6 moons of age, and ready to become an apprentice of the clan, is this true?
Kit: It is.
Leader(Speaking to mentor): ____, you have been a loyal warrior and are ready to take on your first apprentice. Do you promise to train this kit well as an apprentice, and teach them the ways of our clan?
Warrior: I do.
Leader(Speaking to kit): and do you ____ promise to try your best to learn the ways of our clan and listen to your mentor?
Kit: I do.
Leader(Speaking to kit): Then your training shall begin. From now on you, ____ shall be the apprentice of ____, I hope you are trained well, and that you learn and understand the ways of survival.
-Mentor and Apprentice greet each other, and the mentor touches their muzzle to their apprentice's head-
This is for a mentor who has had an apprentice before:
Leader(Speaking to kit): _____, you are of 6 moons of age, and ready to become an apprentice of the clan, is this true?
Kit: It is.
Leader(Speaking to mentor): ____, you have been a loyal warrior and you have trained your previous apprentice well. Do you promise to train this kit well as an apprentice, and teach them the ways of our clan?
Warrior: I do.
Leader(Speaking to kit): and do you ____ promise to try your best to learn the ways of our clan and listen to your mentor?
Kit: I do.
Leader: Then your training shall begin. From now on you, ____ shall be the apprentice of ____, I hope your training goes well and you learn and understand the ways of survival.
-Mentor and Apprentice greet each other, and the mentor touches their muzzle to their apprentice's head-
This is the ceremony is preformed when an apprentice is ready to become a warrior:
Leader: ____, you have trained hard as an apprentice of the clan, have you learned the yes of the clan well?
Apprentice: I have.
Leader: And do you ____ promise to protect the clan even in the face of danger?
Apprentice: I do.
Leader: Then I am now proud to make you a full Warrior of the clan. I welcome ____ to Pineclan as a warrrior.
This ceremony is preformed when a cat wishes to train as a healer:
Leader: ____, you requested to become a Healer apprentice, is this true?
Clan Member: It is.
Leader: Are you aware that when you choose the path of a healer trainee you will not train to be a warrior, and instead follow a path different from many of your clanmates?
Clan Member: I am.
Leader: If you agree to become a healer trainee and learn the ways of a Healer, then ____ shall be your healer mentor. You will learn the ways from them and when the time is right they will decide when you are ready to become a full healer. Do you agree?
Clan Member: I do.
Leader: And ____, do you promise to train ____ in the ways of herbs, and show them the path of healing?
Healer: I do.
Leader: Then I now declare ____ a healer trainee of Pineclan, I hope you learn the ways of a healer well and truly appreciate this path in your life.
This ceremony is preformed when a Healer Trainee is deemed fit by their healer mentor to become a full healer of the clan:
Leader: ____, you have trained long and hard under the eye of your healer mentor ___, and they have decided you are ready to become a full healer of this clan, do you agree?
Healer Trainee: I do.
Leader: and ____, you have been the healer mentor of ____, are you sure they are ready?
Healer Mentor: I am.
Leader: and are you, ____, sure you are ready to become a full healer?
Healer Trainee: I am.
Leader: Then I congratulate on your hard work, for I declare you ____, are now a full healer of the clan.
This ceremony is preformed when a leader wishes to make a warrior or a patrol head into an advisor:
Leader: ____, you have worked hard and long as a ____, and I/we believe you are ready to be promoted, do you accept the role of Advisor of the clan?
Warrior/Patrol Head: I do.
Leader: Then I am proud to announce that you, ____, are now an advisor. I hope you do well in this new role.
This ceremony is preformed when the leader believes that one of the warriors is ready and trusted enough to be promoted to a Patrol Head:
Leader: ____, you have worked as a warrior, and been a loyal member of the clan. This is true is it not?
Warrior: It is.
Leader: We/I have decided that it is time for you to be promoted, do you accept?
Warrior: I do.
Leader: Then from now on you, ____, are a Patrol Head of Pineclan.
This ceremony is preformed when the leader(s) agree that one of the advisers is ready to join them as a leader:
Leader: ____, you have been a trusted adviser of the clan, for quite a while now, do you agree?
Adviser: I do.
Leader: We/I have decided you are a trustworthy and strong leader, and are ready to join us/me as a leader of Pineclan, do you accept?
Adviser: I do.
Leader: Than you will begin your journey next sun down, and I hope you come back a wiser cat, ready to lead our clan.
-The leader touches noses with the adviser who will begin a journey alone from one end of the island to the other at sundown.-
This ceremony is preformed when a cat of the clan decides that they wish to retire to the elders den to live the rest of their days there:
Leader: ___, you have served Pineclan long and well, and have requested to become an elder, is this true?
Clan Member: It is.
Leader: Then I hope you live a happy life as a respected elder of our clan, and that your time as a ____ was worthwhile to you.
-The clan member dips their head respectfully to their clanmates, and the clan returns the gesture.-
-"And when the sun goes down we will live forever."
Pineclan isn't a religious clan, for Starclan does not walk in their skies. They will accept cats who have their on beliefs, but the clan is religious in and of itself.
-"And then he granted the power of leadership to the mother and father of all cat kind."
Some cats in Pineclan have heard rumors, myths and legends about the island before it was populated, and the first group of cats to ever walk it. Pineclan is the first clan, the first group of truly united cats to tread the island, but it is believed there were other groups from a very long time before them, who lived roughly banded together, dominating the island before the twolegs even arrived, and building up the foundation of cat kind in this tiny paradise.
Long ago before the twolegs came to the isle, two cats roamed, free to tread it's shores and carve paths through it's dense forests. These cats were called the prima, which means the first, but individually they were known as Mother and Father. for they are thought to be the mother and father of all cat kind. Mother was a cat of the sea, she roamed the ocean shores and scaled the cliffs that lined the island. Father was a cat the the land, he explored the forest, fields, and hills, learning the whole island by heart.
But the two grew restless, they knew the whole island and felt that nothing more could be done to occupy them. Seeing this, Vita the immortal guardian of the island, came the the two in a vision, and told them of a deal. Vita would present each with gifts, which they called 'the gifts of survival', if each cat promised to guard to the island, and in this way become guardians beside Vita, helping the immortal being with their infinite task.
Delighted, the two mortals, Mother and Father, agreed to the deal and were given the gifts of survival. To Mother Vita gave the gifts of leadership and strength, as well as fertility. While to Father Vita gave the gifts of mercy and patience.
As time passed and the two cats thrived on the island once more, they began to slack, caring more for their abilities, than the welfare of the island. Soon Vita began to get angry, and once again came down to speak to the Mother and Father. He explained his anger, and when the two challenged Vita, overconfident with there gifts given to them by the spirit they now challenged, the anger of the guardian grew and a battle ensued. The Mother and Father soon found out that while their gifts gave them new-found skills, they were not powerful enough to defeat the spirit that protected the island. After the battle was won, the spirit reprimanded the mother and father for their irresponsible actions, and for not holding up their end of the deal. When many apologies came from the two cats, Vita forgave them, and decided to grant them one more chance. He told them that if they should ever have a litter of kits, then they must train the kits and pass on the skills given to Mother and Father, and in that way give the kits the ability to survive and protect the island as Mother and Father should have done.
In time the prima decided that it was time. There were five kits. As the kits grew it finally came time for Mother and Father to choose the kits' names. One was was a dark brown tabby with long, sharp claws, and rippling muscles. This kit they named mercy, for though he possessed strength and much power, he was a merciful kit, and would never hurt or kill unless it be on completely last resort. The next kit they named Leadership for her ability to communicate well with all the other kits, she was the one who took charge when things got complicated. Leadership had dark green eyes and a beautiful tortoiseshell coat that helped her blend in well with the dense forest, which as spotted with sun, her peach patches giving the illusion that she was simply a rock, dappled with sunlight. An orange tabby, amber eyes, lithe body, taught muscles. Strength, for though he was not nearly as physically strong as Mercy, strength was the strongest kit mentally. He could pull through almost any situation, one of the most mentally mature kits of the litter, he knew the limits, but broke them anyway.
Joining
-No begging or baiting-
-Be polite to other members-
-All WCPRG rules apply-
-Do not apply for high positions, they will be chosen in character-
-This is not an advanced clan, but please, try and write at least a couple of sentences, I understand low muse, but not all the time-
-Please, don't roleplay in text talk or abreviate your words! Sentences like"Lilypaw went to the FK pile and picked up some FK for the elders" drive me mad!-
-Please write down a history and personality, *meet them* isn't satisfactory since I'd like to know what your cat is like before we roleplay.-
-If you read the rules put 'piney' somewhere in your form-
-No power playing-
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Small plant with pink or blue flowers and hairy leaves. Chewed and eaten by nursing queens for producing better milk. Also treats fevers. Can be easily identifed by it's star shaped flowers. Borage leaves are most commonly found around the forest area.
Tall stemmed thistle with a sharp smell and dark leaves. When dug up and washed off, it is chewed into a pulp, and put on wounds inflicted by rats to keep them from becoming infected. Can also be used on infected rat bites to lessen and heal the pain.
A leafy and delicious-smelling plant which is rarely found in the wild. Mostly found in Twoleg gardens. Best cure for Greencough.
This herb strengthens the heart when eaten, and is mainly found in Twoleg gardens.
Sweet smelling plant, which has large leaves, which are almost fern-like. When the leaves are chewed, the juice can be placed on wounds to prevent or heal infection. The roots can be chewed up and eaten to cure bellyache.
Put on a wound to soak up and stop (or slow) the bleeding. It may also be used to bind broken bones.
A flowering, dandelion-like plant with yellow or white flowers. The leaves are chewed into a pulp, and given to cats with difficulty breathing. This plant grows well around wet terrain, and can commonly be found around lakes or rivers.
Large leaves and small, bell-shaped flowers, which range in color from pink, to white, and also purple. Its fat, black-colored roots, when chewed into a poultice, can be used to repair broken bones, or to soothe wounds.
Similar to sorrel, the leaves can be chewed up and applied to soothe scratches. To apply, chew it into a pulp, and lick the juice onto the wound, and then spit the remains of the leaf out. Dock is most commonly found around the forest clearings and does not grow as well in the mountain area.
Most readily available in autumn, the leaves are stored in a dry place, and can stop infection when applied.
Small bush with flowers like a daisy. The leaves can be eaten to reduce body temperature, especially cats with fever or chills. Also can heal aches and headaches. This herb can be found along any body of water, such as lakes or streams.
A tall, plant with bright, yellow flowers. It is good for healing wounds, and is used by being chewed into a police and applied to wounds.
Honey is made by bees, and is difficult to obtain without being stung, but it is great for soothing infections, sore throats, or cats who have breathed smoke, as well as being a delicious treat that can be used to sweeten bitter herbs.
A tall, bristly-stemmed plant that grows in marshy areas. The leaves can be chewed into a poultice, and applied to infected wounds to help treat them.
Juniper berries grow on a bush with dark green, spiky leaves. The berries are purple in color, and can soothe bellyaches, help troubled breathing, and calm down any anxious cat. This herb grows solely in dry places.
Lamb's Ear is a plant used to give a cat strength that is sometimes seen in twoleg gardens. It has soft fuzzy leaves that are light green.
Lavender plants have long stems with tiny bunches of light purple flowers at the ends. This herb cures fever and chills, and is also used to hide the scent of death because of it's strong scent. This herb is often seen in twoleg gardens.
The clan uses Madrone bark for colds as well as stomach aches, it is ground, and often given to a cat alongside other herbs because this makes the bark easier to digest.
A low-growing flower that is bright orange or yellow in color. The petals or leaves can be chewed into a pulp and applied to wounds as a poultice to stop infection. Marigold is most commonly found near bodies of water, but is often found in twoleg gardens.
The only remedy for ticks, mouse bile is foul smelling, and is stored in moss. When dabbed on a tick, the tick falls off. Smell can be masked by wild garlic, or by washing paws in running water. If accidentally swallowed, can leave gross taste in mouth for days. Made out of a mouse's stomach.
Small black seeds that are shaken out of a dried poppy flower head. They can put a cat to sleep, or soothe shock and distress, but is not recommended to nursing queens. They are given by wetting the paw, pressing on them, causing them to stick to the paw, and then having the sick or injured cat lick them off. Poppy seeds are quite common in general, and many twolegs grow poppies in their garden.
This herb is used to bind broken bones, and has long narrow leaves with lavender colored heads.
The leaves, when applied to a wound, can bring down swelling. The spiny green seeds can be given to a cat who has been poisoned by crowfood, Twoleg waste, or other toxic objects. Nettle is quite common around the forest, and can be found almost anywhere.
The tansy plant has round, yellow leaves, and a very strong smell, making it good at disguising scent. It is good for curing coughs, but must be given in small doses. This herb can be found both near bodies of water as well as in the Twoleg gardens.
This herb can be eaten to calm nervousness and anxiety. There are different varieties, but the most common one used by Pineclan healers is creeping thyme, which has tiny green leaves and grows low to the ground.
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A green, leafy plant found in streams or damp earth. Usually chewed into a pulp and fed to cats with bellyache.
When rolled in, it can help prevent infection. Especially good for rat bites. Due to its strong smell, it is good at hiding the scent of a certain Clan, better disguising cats on raids.
[spoiler=Yarrow] A flowering plant whose leaves can be made into a poultice, and applied to wounds to extract poison, and will also make a cat retch. The ointment of yarrow can also be used to soften and help heal cracked paw pads.
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