ABOUT
The Night Claws are a group of cats that live in a dense forest near a canyon. They have harsh laws, and an elaborate ranking system.
THE CODE OF THE NIGHT CLAWS
1. Your allegiance is, first and foremost, to the Moon Circle.
2. The Shadow Circle watches us and gives us strength. We must honor them always.
3. Cats of the Sunrise Circle join the Learning Circle at the age of 6 moons.
4. Cats are selected for higher circles based on their skills. If a cat shows no signs of the required skills, he or she will become a moss-gatherer.
5. Cats of the Moon Circle may not have a mate.
6. There are always five cats in the Moon Circle.
7. Moss-gatherers may not be mates with cats in higher circles.
8. To become a member of a higher circle, a Learner must first face the Trial, which consists of living in the canyon for three days without eating or drinking.
9. If a cat from a higher circle breaks any laws, or endangers the Night Claws in some way, he or she will be demoted to a moss-gatherer.
TERRITORY
Where the cats usually are is a dense, shadowy forest; it is rich with prey. When Learners face the Trial, they go into the hot and dry canyon, where dangerous predators live.
NAMES
-Kits are given a one-word name that reflects their pelt color. (i.e. Hawk, Smoke, Sand)
-Cats of the higher circles are given a second part to their name (which could be placed before or after their first name) that reflects either their eye color or occupation. (i.e. Marigold Hawk, for an Herb Cat; Smoke Berry, for a blue-eyed cat; Sand Talon, for an Owl)
-Moon Circle cats have three parts to their name that reflect the night, but keep at least one part of their old name. (i.e. Moonlight Flying Hawk, Silver Smoke Rising, Shaded Black Talon)
-Moss-gatherers are giving rather unkind names (i.e. Flightless Hawk, Smoke Breath, Rough Sand)
OTHER INFO
-The cats of each circle think they are better than the other circles, with the exception of the Moon Circle – because no circle is better than the Moon Circle!
-It is not unusual for cats that belong to circles to beat up on moss-gatherers
-The prey animals and herbs are the same as in the canon Clans
JOINING
Please fill out this form if you wish to join. :)
Name:
Gender:
Age in moons:
Appearance (image preferred):
Rank desired:
Personality:
Mate/crush(optional):
Family(optional):
Other(optional):
RULES FOR THE RP
-If you have any OOC arguments, please take them somewhere else.
-Drama is okay, in moderation.
-Yes, there can be forbidden love between moss-gatherers and cats from higher circles
-You can have as many characters as you can handle
-No unrealistic cats
-Learners can't mates or kits. But crushes are fine!
CATS OF THE NIGHT CLAWS (ranks are listed in decreasing status)
Moon Circle (the five cats in charge; the highest circle)
Moonlit Silver Sand - she-cat - 69 moons - Enjoys her position of power greatly. She can cruel at times, but her main goal is the protection of the Night Claws - Played by Jackalstep
(She is a silver cat with white paws. She has bright yellow eyes, and black markings around her eyes.)
Lunar Silver Flight - she-cat - 58 moons - She can get grumpy when pestered. She can be nice when she feels like it. - Played by Soundwave.
-reserved for Dazey-
Fox Circle (the cats who attack enemies outside of camp; a higher circle)
Fox's Shadow - she-cat - 24 moons - Fox's Shadow can be sarcastic and cocky, and she hates being ordered around. Don't get me wrong, she's as loyal as the next cat, but she hates being ordered around like a servant and is not afraid to snap at someone who gets on her nerves or give them a sarcastic reply. She can easily get on others nerves, especially cats in charge....which means the Moon Circle. She has a softer side, though, if you can get to know her well enough. She also has a soft spot for the Sunrise Circle and Sunset Circle. - She has a fear of being alone. This is because when she was young, she was a kittypet, and her owners had locked her up in a room and forgot about her for a few days. She had had no contact from any living creatures. She had also had a hard time during the trial, but she had been able to pull it off[somehow], even though it made this fear even worse. now she prefers to stick to others. - no mate or crush currently - Played by Wintershadow
Guardian Circle (the cats in charge of camp defense; a higher circle)
Owl Circle (the cats who hunt; a higher circle)
Herb Circle (the cats who heal; a higher circle)
Learning Circle (young cats learning the skills they need to join a higher circle; a lower circle)
Spots - she-cat - 8 moons - kind and sympathetic, though a bit of a coward; she never stands up for herself - is hoping to join the Herb Circle - no crush currently - Played by Jackalstep
Frost - she-cat - 8 moons - She can be bitter and sharp to others, but she tends to be kind. - is hoping to join the Herb Circle - no crush currently - Played by .:Subaki:.
Sunset Circle (cats from higher circles who are too old or injured too badly to carry out their usual duties; a lower circle)
Bramble Circle (queens; a lower circle)
Sunrise Circle (kits; the lowest circle)
Moss-gatherers (cats who are determined not skilled enough to be in a higher circle, and are fit only for gathering moss; also where rule-breakers go)
Mud Splatter - tom - 23 moons - Quiet and unobtrusive, but even he has received his fair share of blows. He takes everything without complaining, but he is very bitter inside - no mate currently - Played by Jackalstep
NOTES
All cats will be aged by one moon on: 8//2/2013
And yeah anyone can RP!
