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rank interpretation ;;

Trailblazer- The cat, whether it be male or female, who leads the clan. Their word is the ultimate law, and they alone hold the right to promote, and demote ranks as they see fit. They oversee day-to-day tasks, and all other activities. As trailblazer, their most important job is to better the clan, however it may be, and make the road to that goal a safe one for the rest of the cats. They are granted nine lives by StarClan when becoming leader in order to assist them on their pursuit of greatness. They are to be treated with the utmost respect. ( Age - 40m+)

Attendant- A cat who has proven their extreme loyalty, and worth to the clan via moons of hard work, they are second-in-command to the trailblazer. They aid him/her in their tasks, and weigh a substantial amount in decision making. Their duties consist of providing reports to the trailblazer of any requests, and of how patrols went, as well as assigning those patrols out. Also, when the leader is ill or unable to perform their duties, the attendant will take the leader's place until they recover, and eventually take over for them if they step down or die. (Age - 35m+)

Shaman- An exceptionally important role to the clan, and one widely respected for taking a different path in life. The shaman, or their intern often shows signs of being a promising cat for the job at a young age. They must learn herbs, and treatments for the rest of the clan along with coming up with a way to harbor these plants. It is expected of the shaman that they do not take on a mate, or bear kits in order to give all their attention to clan-mates. It is also believed, if the opportunity presents themselves, that the shaman treat any cat, whether they belong to the clan or not. They also share a strong bond with StarClan, and may receive, and interpret omens. These signs are expected to be shared with the trailblazer immediately upon receiving them. They will choose their intern when they believe they have found the fittest candidate to take over for them when the time comes. ( Age - 40m+ )

Advisors- These three cats preform normal residential duties during the rest season (the time in which there are no initiates,) no matter how small a time this is. The advisors are extremely hard-working cats, and not always given as much credit as they should for their labor. Their job is to introduce all incoming initiates to the way of the clan, and then begin the process of teaching, and testing them. Testing is extremely important to ZenithClan, and the more that pass, the better off the clan will be in the future. It is therefore not only the initiates fault if they do something, but the advisors'. ( Age - 30m+ )

The Validated (Residents/Valors)- At this time, cats have become, and are considered true members of the clan. There will usually be some sort of celebration when this happens, in which the whole clan becomes involved. These cats are the body of the clan. Though they may do any of the specialties when needed, or even if they simply want to branch out for a short time. However, they are expected to carry out their specialized fields, which are the following: warriors, tunnelers, hunters, scouts, and test-makers. The warriors specialize in guarding the clan, and defending it when necessary, they also will be the ones to pursue any dangers. They spend their days escorting other patrols against the common, and uncommon dangers of ZenithClan territory. Hunters, as their name suggests, hunt. They provide the common needs of the clan, but will also bring water-soaked moss to the camp. The tunnelers' job is to expand the network of the the camp, and also to make any necessary repairs. They will also assist test-makers in forming new tests when necessary. Even though this specialty is sometimes mocked, and over-looked, it is very important. Next up are scouts, the explorers of the clan. They are constantly out running through the trees, and on occasion reaching out of the borders. They are supposed to mark the borders, and report any anomalies. They also act as messengers when necessary, and are excellent trackers. Finally, the test-makers, the brainiacs, and imaginative cats of the clan. This is the least-commonly filled position, simply because not many are required. They must come up with new tests, and are usually preforming experiments, and must come up with new assessments, as well as correcting old ones, and are in charge of rotating the cycle of tests. It is common for their to be competition between the specialties. Any of these cats may be promoted at any given time. ( Age - 24m+ )

Interns- After an initiate chooses to stay in the clan they will get to choose the specialty of their choice, and though it is commonly the one they excelled at the most during initiation, they may also choose whichever one they enjoy most. Once they have chosen a specialty, they are apprenticed to a cat who carries out said specialty. During this time they will perfect their specialty, and become one with it. They will not be given any assessments until the very end of internship, and then they will have a night vigil, and become true residents of ZenithClan. ( Age - 18-24m )

Initiates- These young cats generally receive what the cats of ZenithClan know as the Calling. This is when a cat suddenly is drawn towards the heart of ZenithClan, whatever it occurs to them as, sometimes a desire to test oneself, or to be in a certain place in the territory. Usually the cats of the clan will notice before the actual cat. This cat is not necessarily clan-born either, it is not uncommon for them to be either rogue, or kittypet, even sometimes from another clan. A cat doesn't have a choice if it is discovered that they have received the Calling, they must become an initiate, because it is believed that they are most easily influenced at this age. When becoming an initiate, you are considered the bottom of the food chain, even if it is vital that you pass your assessments, and carry on the clan. Along with learning, these cats must also do any cleaning, and chores that need to be done, including caring for the seniors. It doesn't matter if you are clan-born, or not at this stage, however, you are trained separately in order to teach each cat at the necessary level they require. During their training they will dabble in each of the residential specialties, and must be well rounded by the time they finish this stage of training. During this time they will also go through a series of assessments that are explained in the customs section of the fancypost. At the end of initiation they are granted the option of leaving the clan, and returning to their previous life, or in the case of clan-born cats exploring options of another group of cats, but once you leave in very few cases you aren't allowed back. ( Age - 6-18m )

Queens- A vital part of the clan is to create future generations, and it is always provides some cheer when there are kits around. The queens are nursing, or expecting kits. They will stay with their kits in the nursery until they become initiates, and then will return to their normal residential tasks. ( Age - 24m+ / side note that for drama purposes a cat may be younger, it is just looked down upon )

Seniors- This is pretty self-explanatory, these are the cats who have served the clan, and have since retired. They occasionally will still hunt, but only if accompanied by a valor. They do as they please, and are treated with great respect. ( Age - 110m+ w/ the exception of any disabled cats )

relationships ;;

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[justify][size=9pt]current name: greyheron

past name[s]: greykit ; greypaw

age: 35 moons

gender: female

rank: warrior

allegiance: tbd

sexual orientation: heterosexual

written appearance[3+ sentences]: ANSWER

personality:
Greyheron's life is quite the mess you see, because she is stumbling around trying to figure out who she is. And where others see black and white; right and wrong, she sees grey (see what I did there?) That's the one constant in her life. This can lead her into trouble, but also cause her to be rocky in any relationships, romantic or not. It can make her quite a confusing character, because when she seems to go one way a simple breeze will send her the other.

She is an open character, believe it or not, and that was obvious right at the beginning of her apprenticeship. When her mentor doubted her ability to catch a large blackbird on her first day, she shot him down, and caught the bird. Even if it was a halfway sloppy catch, she used her own, original maneuver to bring it down. In that way she is imaginative, and even witty with her subtle smirk afterwards. However, don't misjudge the word imaginative for yellow, and happy, and bubbly. That is definitely not the case.

A stronger sense of who she is, and what she is better known for is her down side, which is like a dark storm, perhaps a better fitting name for her, too. Greyheron is a tense cat, and can be difficult for other personalities to handle. She has often felt like she carries her grey cloud around with her, and that it may infect others' happiness. Her emotional instability has yet to be linked to a particular source, but it is very evident. During several events (her fathers' abandonment, and mother's departure) she has managed to remain composed, but in the end will break down, and it won't be pretty.

Greyheron's impulsiveness fluctuates greatly. For instance: at times she will take long times to come to terms, or make a decision, but at others she will act in that moment without looking back, or second guessing herself. However, it is the constant in the equation that is Greyheron's life... you never really no what she is going to come out of her mouth, or what she is going to do. The she-cat would benefit greatly is she had some grasp on organization, but that quite frankly, won't happen. Still, she is a cat who is much more sure-footed when in control, or if the cards seem to be dealt in her favor. Her mind clears up, and only in that moment can she actually become rational.

Meredith is not an agreeable cat, so don't ever think you will win an argument with her; if she verbally agrees with you, it's just to appease you, she secretly wants to engrave her 'correct' opinion in your pelt. Even if it is glaringly obvious that you are correct. Sorry, just the way it is. With this being said, Greyheron is also not a trusting cat. Whatsoever. She doesn't talk much about herself with her closest friends for the sake of not having to let someone else perhaps break it even further. She is very sensitive when it comes to her family, or lack there of.

Greyheron isn’t necessarily very talkative, she appears to be rather closed off when she first meets people and even later on struggles to trust them and actually tell them things, as stated before. However, where she mate not be an extrovert, she isn't the opposite (quiet and submissive) either. She is not very quiet because she can speak her mind when it is something not involving details about herself but is involving for example, another cat.

This feline is by no means selfless, but she is irrevocably, and irrationally "brave." There are several accounted for acts when she has thrown her own life to the wind, even when it wasn't necessary. Greyheron doesn't seem to have a strong sense of self-preservation, and straddles the line of life and death waiting for that wind to tilt her a certain way. Suicidal? Eh... perhaps, such a horrible thing to think about, but call it what you must.

history[not optional]:
Greyheron (-kit at the time) was born an only kit to a hard-working warrior who couldn't bring herself to be a queen for the six moons. Therefore Greykit was raised by a couple of other queens in the nursery at the time who were very sweet, but of course preoccupied with their own kits for Greykit to retrieve the familial bonds. Voletail attempted to be the father Greykit needed, but even though Heronflight was always doing warrior duties she found a way to pin her mate as the bad parent. She constantly badgered him, and eventually left him for another tom. Voletail left the clan a moon later, and hasn't been seen since. Greykit was three moons old when her father left, and her mother practically forgot about her, aside from occasionally attending her training sessions when she became an apprentice. Her mother was an extraordinary warrior, and others always told her she had big pawsteps to fill. Heronflight was blatantly displeased with her efforts even though she was a good apprentice, her mother never thought she was enough. Heronflight left the clan towards the end of her daughter's apprenticeship after her newer mate left her. She hasn't been seen since, and Greyheron has often wondered what became of her skilled mother.

crush: none currently.

mate: no one, but has had a couple... flings in her past.

kits: none, but desires.

kin:
mother- heronflight
father- voletail
step sister- ...TBD

other: ANSWER[/size][/justify]

[justify]name:
ivory / ivorypaw / ivorypelt

gender:
female

age:
27 moons

rank:
warrior

sexuality:
straight

history:

personality:
The first impression Ivorypelt gives is a happy, and confident feline. It is highly uncommon to see her without a genuinely happy smile, or expression; and her presence can brighten others. Ivorypelt's persona is quite bubbly, and that's what she brings to the table when conversing. She, quite frankly, cheers cats up. And she doesn't do it for reasons other than the selfless satisfaction of seeing others happy. Her giving nature is unparalleled - like the time when a queen was edging madness from being trapped in the nursery, so she kept her kits company constantly for half a moon. She is an exceptionally friendly she-cat, overly so if she thinks someone needs a friend to talk to.

Ivorypelt is a character who is defined by her heart. She puts a lot of stock in her emotions, given her strong heart (as fickle or open as it is ) that is quite obvious. Her motivations are always for what she believes is the right thing, and sometimes she is so heavily influenced by said conviction that it ends up hurting her. Optimistic, but not necessarily naive, Ivorypelt is a she-cat who wants to believe in the best of people even if they constantly show her otherwise.

That selfless satisfaction is not without its drawbacks, however. Occasionally Ivorypelt can be taken as a meddler, simply because when she thinks something will make someone happy, she'll do whatever it takes to make sure it happens - regardless if the person wants it or not. Ivorypelt can also be extremely overprotective of her friends and loved ones to the point of being overbearing. Often she has such big plans and aspirations for people that she forgets to do a reality check and ask herself if that's honestly what they want or what she wants for them. Her ability to be immensely empathetic has also lead Ivorypelt into problems- far too often she gets emotionally invested in others or ideas to the point where she ignores logic or reason in favor of it. It also leads to Ivorypelt being more susceptible to those who would mean to manipulate her through such means. Though far from stupid, she's not immune to looking past the obvious logic in order to help people.

Her aspirations are also a defining characteristic. She's optimistic, unfailingly so even when life continues to deliver unwavering difficulties at her. Her beliefs tend not to be exactly traditional, and she is usually up in the air with them. But one thing is certain: she believes in the good, and when terrible things happen to her, she is often shaken but not entirely broken because of that belief. But that's not to say that Ivorypelt is entirely sugary sweet. If she discovers she's being used, or has been wronged emotionally, she can bring the pain. Ivorypelt can hold a grudge like no one's business, and will retaliate like a disturbed wasp if she discovers that someone is taking advantage of her generosity and good intentions. She's also prone to emotional outbursts if she finds herself in situations where she is either uncomfortable of provoked.

Ivorypelt also has a very strong ambitious streak about her. She knows what she wants, how talented she is, and what she deserves. She's an incredibly hard worker, having come from a less than prosperous background and made it through a longer apprenticeship than most, and it's clear that she highly values her intelligence and education. Overall, Ivorypelt is a lively she-cat with a lot of spirit, and that spirit keeps her strong when the world keeps trying to bring her down.

appearance:
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mate/crush:

kits:

mother:

father:

siblings:

other:
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theme song:
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[fancypost borderwidth=0px; overflow: auto; width: 360px; height: 200px; margin-left: -10px;][justify][size=8][color=black][font=arial]positive traits » amiable, optimistic, determined
negative traits » overbearing, impractical, grudge-holder
disorders » xx
fears » unrepairable devastation, and not having accomplished something when she dies.
enjoys » hunting, learning, befriending, and helping others.
dislikes » being used, underestimated, and overly pessimistic cats.
quirks » when she is stressed, or uncomfortable she stress eats.
strengths » making friends, jumping, and strong belief system.
weaknesses » fighting, can be taken advantage of easily, and lack of perception of boundaries.
detailed personality » The first impression Ivorypelt gives is a happy, and confident feline. It is highly uncommon to see her without a genuinely happy smile, or expression; and her presence can brighten others. Ivorypelt's persona is quite bubbly, and that's what she brings to the table when conversing. She, quite frankly, cheers cats up. And she doesn't do it for reasons other than the selfless satisfaction of seeing others happy. Her giving nature is unparalleled - like the time when a queen was edging madness from being trapped in the nursery, so she kept her kits company constantly for half a moon. She is an exceptionally friendly she-cat, overly so if she thinks someone needs a friend to talk to.

Ivorypelt is a character who is defined by her heart. She puts a lot of stock in her emotions, given her strong heart (as fickle or open as it is ) that is quite obvious. Her motivations are always for what she believes is the right thing, and sometimes she is so heavily influenced by said conviction that it ends up hurting her. Optimistic, but not necessarily naive, Ivorypelt is a she-cat who wants to believe in the best of people even if they constantly show her otherwise.

That selfless satisfaction is not without its drawbacks, however. Occasionally Ivorypelt can be taken as a meddler, simply because when she thinks something will make someone happy, she'll do whatever it takes to make sure it happens - regardless if the person wants it or not. Ivorypelt can also be extremely overprotective of her friends and loved ones to the point of being overbearing. Often she has such big plans and aspirations for people that she forgets to do a reality check and ask herself if that's honestly what they want or what she wants for them. Her ability to be immensely empathetic has also lead Ivorypelt into problems- far too often she gets emotionally invested in others or ideas to the point where she ignores logic or reason in favor of it. It also leads to Ivorypelt being more susceptible to those who would mean to manipulate her through such means. Though far from stupid, she's not immune to looking past the obvious logic in order to help people.

Her aspirations are also a defining characteristic. She's optimistic, unfailingly so even when life continues to deliver unwavering difficulties at her. Her beliefs tend not to be exactly traditional, and she is usually up in the air with them. But one thing is certain: she believes in the good, and when terrible things happen to her, she is often shaken but not entirely broken because of that belief. But that's not to say that Ivorypelt is entirely sugary sweet. If she discovers she's being used, or has been wronged emotionally, she can bring the pain. Ivorypelt can hold a grudge like no one's business, and will retaliate like a disturbed wasp if she discovers that someone is taking advantage of her generosity and good intentions. She's also prone to emotional outbursts if she finds herself in situations where she is either uncomfortable of provoked.

Ivorypelt also has a very strong ambitious streak about her. She knows what she wants, how talented she is, and what she deserves. She's an incredibly hard worker, having come from a less than prosperous background and made it through a longer apprenticeship than most, and it's clear that she highly values her intelligence and education. Overall, Ivorypelt is a lively she-cat with a lot of spirit, and that spirit keeps her strong when the world keeps trying to bring her down.

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[justify]name:
ivory / ivorypaw / ivorypelt

gender:
male

age:
44moons

rank:
warrior

sexuality:
straight

history:

personality:
coming soon

appearance:
text

mate/crush:

kits:

mother:

father:

siblings:

other:
text

theme song:
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[fancypost borderwidth=0px; overflow: auto; width: 360px; height: 200px; margin-left: -10px;][justify][size=8][color=black][font=arial]positive traits » inspires confidence, hospitable, protective
negative traits » commitment issues, easily misunderstood, conniving
disorders » xx
fears » not bettering himself as well as not making a family of his own, or that is better than what he had
enjoys » to look at pretty things, competition, companionship, noise (in whatever form)
dislikes » rain, being beaten, and most of all: being lied to, or having to lie
quirks » worries a lot, and is somewhat of a perfectionist to everything around him aside from himself
strengths » skilled fighter, relatively unbiased, forgiving
weaknesses » vulnerable to compliment, and criticism, impatient so not all that great at hunting
detailed personality » Cragleap certainly makes a bold impression with his rugged exterior, and brazen confidence. Quite frankly the way he comes off can deter others from wanting to befriend him. His past of - for lack of better words - quick and dirty flings has further squandered his friends pool; even causing him to lose his closest, and longest lasting relationship with Ryeclaw. Considering all the things he has done to mark him as the sleazy, heartbreaker, bad guy, he has started to come to terms with the dire need of change in his life.

The tom's rather long record of short term, or unhealthy relationships provides some idea of his commitment issues. These issues likely stem from his emotionally challenged relationship with his parents who he didn't along with, and who weren't very interested in being parents. Ryeclaw was his single, most important relationship that he clung to. If you look past all of his unintelligent decisions, and actions, he is actually very smart. Cragleap is impatient, and is more of an instant gratification kind of cat, if he wants something he will try to get it then and there; and he isn't above using others for his own personal gain. However, he shows unconcealed disdain when it comes to training apprentices.

On Cragleap's journey of change in mentality he will slowly become a cat he can be more pleased with, and one that others can associate with. Somewhere along the way of his cleanse from unhealthy relationships he will realize that he desperately wants a family, and kits, something he didn't expect, and somewhat scares him. However, Cragleap, has at times shown signs of being a true paternal figure.

In some ways he is like a lighthouse on a stormy night for rocky boats, or cats with issues. For some unknown reason cats can unburden themselves to him. And while there is an underlying, radiating sense of understanding, and warmth to him, that can be hard to outshine the discouraging parts. Cragleap has a way of inspiring confidence in others, and it is probably his very best quality to go along with his lack of judgmental opinions.

For a cat who has a taste for personal gain, when it comes to harmony over chaos he is willing to sacrifice his personal desires for the sake of others. His fine sense of justice can be taken too far when playing the role of martyr, somewhat lacking a sense of when he is being taken advantage of. He sees the best in cats, whether it be their looks making up for bad sense, or good sense over looks, it is what it is.

Cragleap is naturally overly protective, and wouldn't hesitate to exaggerate, or escalate a situation in order to instill safety in loved ones. Overall, the tom has a good heart that he just needs to find, and keep on track. It may take him a while to adjust to this cat, but he believes he can do so, especially with any scrap of encouragement he can get.

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