Vineclan
As you stumble through the forest, vines tugging at your body, attempting to slow you down. You break your way through, the vines falling limp behind you. Continuing your way through the territory, you come across a group of cats patrolling their territory. Startled, you dive behind a bush, but they have already seen you. They drag you out before saying that they will take you to their leader. Will you prove yourself?
Origin
Vineclan was formed 323 moons ago (roughly 26 years and 11 moons). Fireshine had just left her clan after they killed her mate and kits. She had no where to go until the Whispering Trees spoke to her. They told her to rename herself Fireoak and that she would form Vineclan. She began recruiting cats from everywhere, accepting each and every one of them. She made sure to respect everyones stories and beliefs.
Fireoak left behind a son and a daughter. The eldest of the two, Dancingwood, took over the clan. He became Dancingoak and continued to rule wisely. The reigning family is still in control today, all the way down to Sparklingoak.
Traditions & Marking Ceremonies
Kit birth: When a kit, or Smiling Tree, is born they are given a rune, or marking. This is unique and hasn’t been used for at least 10 years. While this can get confusing, the mark often represents the cat’s personality. This mark stay with them as it is burned into their skin. This is a solemn time for the clan as they prepare to care for another life.
Apprenticed: when a kit becomes a learner they are given the learning tune. Everyone has this rune, unless they were from another clan. It is also burned into the skin. Unlike a kitting, new learners are rejoiced as a new asset to the clan.
Warrior: when a learner graduates they go on a trip through the woods, where, a tree of any kind will whisper their ancestor to them. Their ancestors kit rune is then burned into their skin. They then take the suffix of their ancestor.
Leadership: when a new speaking oak is incarnated, they are given a crown marking, which marks that they are (or were) the leader.
Death: When a cat dies their kit rune is crossed out and then they are buried. This is a time for celebration as the cat has joined the whispering trees or the killing trees. The whispering trees are like Starclan, the killing trees being the Darkforest.
Ranks & Markings
Ranks
HIGH ADULT POSITIONS
Speaking Oak- leader of the clan. This is the line of reigning leiniage. They rule over the clan with guidance from their council, the Singing Maples. Oaks are able to take a mate and have kits, though they are required to have a child. This child, or the eldest is the Learning Oak. Suffix is -oak.
Singing Maples- the guiding council to the Speaking Oak. They help make decisions and have the power to overrule the Oak if needed. Suffix is -maple.
Healing willows- the healers if the clan. They need to have proper knowledge of herbs and wounds/illnesses. They can take a mate and have kits, but only if the other willow can take over their duties. suffix is -willow
LEARNING HIGH POSITIONS
Learning Oak- the eldest child of the Speaking Oak, they learn how to properly rule. Suffix is -tree
Learning Maples- the next Singing Maples. Thy learn how to serve on the council. Suffix is -tree
Learning Willows- those training to become the next healing willow. Suffix is -tree
NORMAL ADULT POSITIONS
Tall Alps- warriors of the clan. Any suffix
Small Pines- hunters of the clan, any suffix
Watching Spruce- watch over kits and care for queens.
NORMAL LEARNING POSITIONS Suffix -tree
Learning Alps- those training to be Tall Alps
Learning Pines- those training to be small walnuts
Learning Spruce- one training to watch over kits and care for queens
OTHER CLAN POSITIONS
Mother Spruces- those mothering kits under the age of 6 moons. They stay in the nursery.
Smiling Trees- kits, cats under the age of 6 moons. They stay in the nursery.
Aging Trees- elders, clan cats who can no longer perform their duties.
Markings/Runes
SPEAKING OAK: kit rune, apprentice rune, ancestor rune, leading rune.
SINGING MAPLES: kit rune, apprentice rune, ancestor rune, council rune
HEALING WILLOWS: kit rune, apprentice rune, ancestor rune, herb rune
ALL LEARNING: kit rune, apprentice rune
ALPS, PINES, SPRUCE: kit rune, apprentice rune, ancestor rune
SMILING TREES: kit rune
AGEING TREES: kit rune, apprentice rune, ancestor rune, position rune.
TYPES OF RUNES:
Kit: placed on newborns, unique and has meaning
Learning: places on learners, all the same
Ancestor: the kit rune of a former clan mate that now lives in the whispering or killing trees.
Mate: mix of 2 kit runes given to mates
Healer: an herb
Death: kit rune with a cross over it
Clan members
Speaking Oak: {1/1} (mate here)
Sparkling Oak-A light brown Burmese cat with blue eyes.-theone
Singing Maples: {2/4}
Stripedmaple-A large dark brown tabby tom with white paws and yellow eyes.-Blitz
Greynose-Dark grey tabby with a white underbelly.-Wolfie
Healing Willows: {1/2}
Whitewillow-Whitewillow is a small white she-cat with stunning blue eyes.-Kira
Tall Alps: {1/∞}
Wolftooth-Wolftooth is a large, brown tabby tom with muted green eyes.-kira
Small Pines: {0/∞}
Watching Spruces: {1/2}
Brambleflower-An extremely large ginger tabby, with brown eyes and very long fangs.-Heru
Learning Oak: {1/1}
Silvertree-A light grey tabby with white markings and ice blue eyes.-Blitz
Learning Maples: {0/4}
Learning Willows: {1/2}
Thistletree-An average sized black and white short-haired cat with hazel eyes.-Heru
Learning Alps: {0/∞}
Learning Pines: {0/∞}
Learning Spruces: {0/2}
Mother Spruces: {0/4}
Smiling Trees: {0/24}
Aging Trees: {0/5}
FOR SPARKLINGOAK-
Mother, and siblings are open.
FOR WHITEWILLOW
Mother (LIllysong, Tall Alp) Father (Snowstep, Small Spruce)
FOR WOLFTOOTH
Mother (Dappleleaf) Father (Beetlenose)
FOR FEATHERTREE
Mother (open) Siblings (Open)
FOR STRIPEDMAPLE
Siblings are open
FOR SILVERTREE
Mother (open) Siblings (open)
FOR GREYMAPLE
Newtspeck (brother) Littlewhisker (sister)
Rules
OOC:
1. All genders and sexualities are welcomed here.
2. Please post at least a 5 sentence paragraph. I understand that life gets busy, but I would like to try and keep this thread active.
3. If you are active for more than a week you will be put on the inactive list. If you are inactive for more than 3 weeks your characters will be put up for adoption.
4. Please note and relationships and family, as well as adoptable characters. This will come in handy.
5. The form must be filled out unless otherwise noted.
6. Up to 2 hps per person.
7. Do your best to develop your character, I understand wanting to develop them in roleplay, but it helps with plotting and posting to know your character.
8. No drama ooc. IC drama is fine, and encouraged, but don't argue in one of the threads. Take it to a PM.
9. If you wish to have a high rank you need to fill out the writing tester. This will help me know if you would be able to on the role.
10. DON'T FILL OUT A FORM IF YOU CAN'T HANDLE IT. Only fill out as many forms as you can handle, though I would prefer if you kept it under 6 characters per person.
11. PM me any questions or suggestions. I probably left something out and it would be great to know what.
12. Join the discord. THIS IS JUST FOR SOME PLOTTING/CHATTING. There will be a P/C thread, but it may not be as up to date as the discord.
13. These may change/be updated, as well as the rest of the post. Because of this, stay updated. I will do my best to PM you if you need a recap, but if it is only a page or 2, just READ IT!
14. More things will be added on the P/C, Discord, and Roleplay.
15. You have 24 hours to complete a reserved character form. If I like your post, that means that it is approved.
16. Have a wonderful day :)
Links
Allies:
TBA
Neutral:
FallenClan - Owned by Slightly Unprofessional
Fogclan - Owned by Scarletfox
Enemies
CloudedClan - Owned by BrokenThings
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- Basics
- [b]➳ Current Name[/b]
- Answer here
- [i]↣ Past names[/i]
- Answer (not required if only kit or apprentice)
- [i]↣ Future name[/i]
- Answer (not required if warrior or med cat)
- [i]↣Ancestor[/i]
- Answer (with rune)
- [b]➳ Age[/b]
- Answer here (moons and moons & years)
- [i] ↣Apprenticed age[/i]
- Answer
- [i]↣Warrior Age[/i]
- Answer
- [i]↣Elder Age[/i]
- Answer
- [i]↣Death Age[/i]
- Answer
- [b]➳ Sex[/b]
- Answer Here
- [i]↣ Gender Identity[/i]
- Answer
- [i]↣ Gender Representation[/i]
- Answer
- [i]↣ Preferred Pronouns[/i]
- Answer/Answer/Answer
- [b]➳ Current Rank[/b]
- Answer Here
- [i]↣ Desired/ Future Rank[/i]
- Answer Here
- [i]↣ Past rank/s[/i]
- Answer Here
- [i]↣ Tree Whisperer or Tree Killer[/i]
- Answer Here
- Looks
- [b]➳ Short appearance description[/b]
- Answer Here, no more than 2 sentences
- [b]➳Long Appearance Description[/b]
- Answer Here, at least 3 sentences
- [i]↣Eye Color[/i]
- Answer+Answer
- [i]↣ Fur Color[/i]
- Answer(s)
- [i]↣ Fur Length and Thickness[/i]
- Answer+Answer
- [i]↣Body Build/Type[/i]
- Answer
- [i]↣ Scent[/i]
- Answer
- [i]↣ Disabilities[/i]
- Answer
- [i]↣Noticeable Features[/i]
- Answer
- [i]↣Markings[/i]
- Answer
- Persona
- [b]➳ Short Personality[/b]
- Answer with traits
- [b]➳ Long Personality[/b]
- Answer, at least 4 sentences
- [i]↣Strengths[/i]
- Answer
- [i]↣Weaknesses[/i]
- Answer
- [i]↣Neutral[/i]
- Answer
- [i]↣Likes[/i]
- Answer
- [i]↣Dislikes[/i]
- Answer
- [i]↣Fears[/i]
- Answer
- Family
- ➳ Mother
- Answer
- ➳Father
- Answer
- ➳Brothers
- Answer
- ➳Sisters
- Answer
- ➳Kits
- Answer
- ➳other
- Answer
- Romantics
- [b]➳Sexuality[/b]
- Answer
- [i]↣ Gender Preference[/i]
- Answer
- [i]↣ Gender Expression Preference[/i]
- Answer (feminine, masculine, androgynous)
- [b]➳Relationship status[/b]
- Answer
- [i]↣ Mated[/i]
- Answer (yes or no and who)
- [i]↣ Crushing[/i]
- Answer (yes or no and who)
- [i]↣Is your character open to having an assigned mate?[/i]
- Answer
- Miscellanous
- [b]➳Lyrics/Quote/Saying[/b]
- Answer
- [i]↣Meaning[/i]
- Answer
- [b]➳Is there anything I should know about (cat's name)?[/b]
- Answer
- Roleplayer
- [b]➳Username[/b]
- Answer
- ➳Preffered Name
- Answer
- ➳Preferred Pronouns
- Answer
- ➳Activity Level
- Answer
- ➳Muse Level
- Answer
- Other
- ➳Writing Example
- Answer
- ➳Plot Ideas
- Answer
- ➳Questions
- Answer
- ➳Other
- Answer
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