Tribe of Rushing Water Chat Thread!!

Tribe terms -- Clan terms.

[The head of the tribe. His//Her word is law, and should be treated as such. They have the utmost authority within the tribe, they may do as they please, so long as it is within the rules of tribe of endless hunting. They have the final say in all decisions, whether it be within the Tribe through assigning mentors, or outside affairs such as alliances.]

• Was once selected as Emissiary by previous Stoneteller
  
• Has mentored at least one tobe
• Must have selected an Emissiary before their death, retirement, or banishment
• Previous Stoneteller must be retired, deceased, inactive, or banished

[The second in command of the tribe. Provides support for the current head and are respected among the Tribemembers. They are in charge of handling any issues that arise within the tribe during the absence of the Stoneteller. They are also expected to step up as Stoneteller should He//She retire, fail to provide for the tribe, or fall inactive. ]

• Must have been either a Caveguard or Preyhunter
  
• Has mentored at least one tobe before promotion
• Must be selected by current Stoneteller

[Tribemembers who are to maintain the health of the Tribe. They treat diseases and injuries alike, as well as provide a helpful paw during the birthing of litters. They also receive as well as interpret omens from the Tribe of Endless hunting. Respected felines of the tribe.]

• Selected through a dream gifted to the Stoneteller by Tribe of Endless hunting
  
• Dual position with Shamans being of opposite genders
• May hold mates, though is not common
• May have kittens, after a tobe is appointed, though not common

[An adult feline who has trained in combat and evacuation procedure, responsible for camp security. Stationed on the main cave's entrances and exits, they are responsible with protecting the tribemembers within the dwelling. Preventing threats from entering, and taking note of everyone who passes through. Stations are rotated throughout the day, and separated into sunrise and moonrise shifts. A caveguard is also expected to accompany patrols to look out for the sharptooth. Head Cave guard assigns positions and times, and reports to the Emissiary daily.]

• Must have previously trained under a Cave guard
  
• Must be atleast 14 moons in age
• Answer to the Head Cave guard
• Must not leave their post unless given premission or sunrise//moonrise replacement has arrived
• Head Cave Guard answers to Emissiary
• Head Cave Guard must have mentored one tobe before promotion

[An adult feline who has trained in hunting and camouflage strategy, responsible for feeding the tribemembers. The Head Prey hunter establishes sunrise and sunhigh patrols as well as smaller group huntings through out the day. They are the last to eat, feeding the elders and mothers before the tobe's and themselves. Head Prey hunter answers to either high position - Stoneteller or Emissiary.]

• Must have previously trained under a Prey hunter
  
• Must be atleast 14 moons in age
• Answers to Head Prey hunter
• Mandatory attendance to atleast one patrol throughout the day
• Head Prey hunter answers to either high position
• Head Prey hunter must have mentored one tobe before promotion

[A she-cat that is expecting or nursing a litter]

[Kittens become a Tobe at the age of 8 moons after being assigned a mentor during their ceremony, name changes take place during the ceremony if requested but there is no required suffix. Perform internal tasks, such as changing moss and providing food for elders and mothers, as well as joining patrols with their mentors. Remain tobe's until 14 moons - unless under special circumstances.]

• Start at the age of 8 moons
  
• Must train under a mentor currently in the rank they wish to follow [i.e training under a cave guard to become one]
• Must pass final assessment appropriate for their desired rank
• Promoted at 14 moons

[A feline under the age of 8 moons, living in the nursery with their mother and littermates. Are not to leave the main cave without an escort of at least 8 moons - only under special circumstances.]

• Becomes a tobe at 8 moons
• Remains in the nursery with their mother//caretaker
• Not allowed to leave the Maincave

[Tribemembers who are too high in the moons, suffer from disability, or sustained too major of an injury to successfully preform their duties in the tribe]

[Felines held captive within the Tribe, whether it be acts of war or punishment for those who had previously attempted to cause harm to the Tribe.]

Sharptooth [Mountain Lion] -- A huge, lean-muscled, short-haired, male mountain lion that is commonly found in a cave higher than the main cave as well as preying on the stray Tribe cats. He is heavily feared, and while it's believe he works alone, no cat has strayed far enough in his territory to know for sure.

Silverfurs [coyotes] -- A term used to refer to a pack of coyotes that has recently moved into the lower portions of the territory, though they're sightings have become steadily closer to the cave. Patrols are sent out to mark burnouts; trap dens dug by mothers to ward predators from their pups.

Hawks -- Not often found, though some small nests are sighted in the peaks. Dangerously smart birds that find fun in picking of the strays from patrols and hunting groups.

Eagles -- Typically found higher in the territory, though they linger around the waterfalls ledges during nesting season. Large birds that often make a quick meal of younger tribe members who wonder alone. They are often used in kittentales to scare the young felines to not venture from the nursery.

Eagles -- While they should be feared by those younger and smaller, large groups in tight clusters could possibly take down a swooping bird with the right strategy. Raccoons -- Believe it or not quite a few of the medium sized mammal can be found within vacant holes along the trails. They aren't typically caught as prey, until warmer seasons [June to august] when they start moving breeding. They are more often found pestering hunting patrols in attempts to steal the prey hunters catch.

Mountain cottontail Rabbit -- A large rabbit with small ears when compared with those found in the clans, though it is still a rather small breed. Typically found in areas of denser greenery, shrubs, and areas plentiful with herbs.

Blue hare -- A harder catch than the Rabbit, as they have stronger and large hind limbs. The faster prey hunters are often sent after them in attempts to catch them before they dive into a nearby hole. Found in small clusters in areas similar to the cottontail.

Marmots -- The plumper version of the clan's typical squirrel. They are a hardy meal, and a relatively simple catch, though the areas they live in are difficult to maneuver as they are typically found in rock slide prone areas of the territory.

Least chipmunk -- The smallest species of chipmunk, and one of the fastest. Thus making them rather fruitless to catch, though easier ones are snagged up by hunters for a quick meal and are sometimes offered to older kittens who no longer drink milk. Found in trees and thicker shrubbery.

Montane Vole -- A matte fur rodent, not commonly seen as they are found in meadows.

Viscacha -- A variation of chinchillas, known for being more fur than meat, are found in the same areas as Marmots. Quick like a rabbit, and looks like one too if it weren't for its longer tail.