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hi people i'm iron c:
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howdy folks, my name is iron. like, the element, ironman, the iron throne, not the appliance. c;
while i'm new to this site i'm far from new to roleplaying. think i've been rp'ing for...8-10 years or so?
question for y'all. are there categories of literacy i should be looking for if i want to rp with people who match my level/typical post length? example hereHe was starting to realize Lionstar was very much a cat of absolutes, and for the briefest of moments, the golden she-cat was cowed by her implicit greatness, and their absolute strength. Eros had to give her credit though. Despite the seemingly never-ending responsibilities clinging ominously to her shoulders, she embraced them. He had seen many a lesser cat fling such obligations from them and run and hide no matter how far they'd have to travel to escape them. But not Lionstar. Her will was strong, her morals thus far incorruptible. It was certainly more than impressive in the rogue tom's eyes.
Bending to lick his ungroomed chest fur, Eros shrugged noncommittally at Lionstar's question. Oh, his flirtatious ways had high success rates, that was no question. The real mystery was which one would be Lionstar's vice of choice, and he would find it one way or the other.
Her concrete rejection was nothing Eros hadn't seen before. Well, he'd never flirted with the leader of a band of wild Clan cats before, but her resistance? That was nothing. She didn't know him yet, even though he knew she wanted to. Once that resolve wore even just a millimeter thinner, his magic would do its job."A boulder exists for no other purpose than to sit on the ground and be a boulder, right?" The tom questioned, still facing the she-cat who had now decided the darkening horizon and ocean before her was a much better sight than him. "Still, that doesn't stop a volcano from rumbling and shaking so strongly and throwing that boulder down the mountain side so that it crumbles and breaks into a hundred tiny pieces of gravel." Surely a volcano and rock analogy would be perfect for this she-cat born in such a brutish environment. "All it takes is for one's purpose to change entirely is a single moment in time, you see. I'm flexible, Lionstar. I'm not cruel, despite what you might want to believe of me and my mysterious self. I don't have to be the volcanic eruption to your boulder. I can be an aftershock, a tiny tremble, even a tiny breeze if you'd like!" Eros grinned charmingly, but perhaps with a hint of sincerity in his gleaming smile. "Aren't the leaders of QuakeClan allowed to have friends?"
Friends. Not something he had much of himself. His transitory lifestyle didn't really allow for such a thing. Eros didn't know exactly how long he'd be here in the Clans territory, but surely he had time for her companionship in some form at least? If she couldn't be immediately convinced to be the rogue's lover, maybe they could start as friends of a sort. Yes. It could be a start. If only she'd allow him...in my few days of lurking, i've seen tags like semi-advanced, advanced, etc. but not a real definition of those terms. could one of you lovely people fill me in?
anyhow, i'm looking forward to meeting some new rp partners and maybe some friends here! don't be afraid to post here or message me, i'm open to whatever!
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awesome, thanks for the clarification! c: i appreciate it. and thanks for the welcome as well!
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using! c: in love with all these templates of yours~
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using kingdom locked up!
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reserve cliffclan warrior, please? c: i'll get started on the form right away!
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[/fancypost]so cultivate & plant the seed
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battle :: 7/10
hunting :: 8/10
tracking :: 7/10
stealth :: 7/10
swimming :: 2/10
climbing :: 6/10
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strength 7/10
speed 7/10
endurance 8/10
accuracy 7/10
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bulk/weight :: 6/10
height :: 8/10
flexibility :: 7/10
balance :: 7/10
agility :: 8/10
reflexes :: 8/10
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river prey :: 1/5
flying prey :: 4/5
woodland prey :: 5/5
mountain prey :: 3/5
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leadership - 3/10
battle tactics - 8/10
observation - 7/10
intelligence - 9/10
patience - 2/10
maturity - 2/10
cunning - 7/10
focus - 9/10
mental strength - 7/10
social ability - 6/10
mentoring ability - 5/10
experience - 3/10
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[/fancypost][size=20pt]➳ FLINTFROST[/size]
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Flintkit - Flintpaw - Flintfrost
flint ⇥ for his stone-colored pelt
frost ⇥ for his poor attitude/cold precision in which he completes his warrior dutiesCHARACTER AGE::
twenty-one moons
birthday ⇥ april 18
zodiac sign ⇥ ariesCHARACTER ALLEGIANCE::
cliffclan
former rank ⇥ warrior[hr]
[hr]CHARACTER AFFILIATION::
thistlestreak ☠ x marie
litter-mates ⇥ chip
other siblings ⇥ n/a
extended family ⇥ acorntail (aunt) ☠, poppyblossom (aunt) ☠
friends ⇥ pigeonclaw ☠
rivals ⇥ anyone who mocks him for his kittypet bloodCHARACTER HISTORY::
a look into the past...
kithood ⇥ flintfrost was born to a kittypet named marie, an adventurous little thing whose twoleg owner was staying on the outskirts of cliffclan territory doing "research" on the environment - whatever that meant. marie would often sneak away from her twoleg and came to be quick friends with a cliffclan warrior by the name of thistlestreak. marie kept her pregnancy hidden from thistlestreak until one day she came to their meeting place clenching a little bundle of fur in her jaws: little Flint, as she had called him. marie insisted that thistlestreak take one of the kits to raise as his own in his clan, while she would keep the other, a tom named chip, as a reminder of their love. as so thistlestreak did.
flintkit came to cliffclan when he was two moons old, and has very hazy memories of his birth mother, but they're enough to make him perpetually angry and bitter. his kithood was a lonely one, though not necessarily unhappy. he made only one very close friend by the name of pigeonkit, one of the sons of the cliffclan she-cat who nursed him.apprenticeship ⇥ flintpaw's mentor was lightningfur, a caring but challenging warrior. as flintpaw grew older, he began to see his mixed heritage was often met with disgust or displeasure from his clanmates, especially from some of his den-mates, rockpaw and blackpaw. they called him names and stuck thorns in his nest, and generally tried their best to make his apprenticeship a living hell. a moon following his promotion to apprentice, his father, thistlestreak, died unexpectedly, struck by a falling tree limb during a terrible storm.
his father's death, coupled with the continued torment from rockpaw and blackpaw kept flintpaw always angry and belligerent; he dreaded battle training and saw no use in learning to hunt when he knew his clanmates would still never approve of him, never think his efforts were enough. only after pigeonpaw - now named pigeonclaw - advanced to warriorhood without him did flintpaw's attitude slightly change. he poured himself into learning with his mentor, lightningfur, and within two moons has caught up on his training. still, nearly everything flintpaw did was accompanied by some sort of whining and moaning, something which his friend, mentor, and clanmates learned to tune out.
flintpaw came to be an accomplished hunter and a wild fighter; he struggled with fishing but was great at catching mice and voles, and during battle, he lacked control in his movements but made up for it with brains and passion. in his assessment, he caught a thrush, three mice, a squirrel, and a lizard, and he thoroughly embarrased blackpaw before losing to pigeonclaw in his fighting challenges.
life as an adult ⇥ cliffclan's leader named the new warrior flintfrost, something the tom takes both as an insult and a compliment - he knew the leader wasn't all too pleased about accepting a half-kittypet into the clan, so flintfrost expected a name that would reflect some of his more unpleasant traits. still, he was proud to have even earned his warrior name in the first place, so he tries not to complain about it too much.
even so, flintfrost still acts as though he has a chip on his shoulder, that he has something to prove. he has mentored no apprentices, but would love the chance to do so in the future.[hr]
[hr]CHARACTER PERSONA::
whiny » prickly » volatile » calculating » passionate
overview ⇥ Although he's a full-fledged warrior, Flintfrost often acts more similarly to an apprentice who's being eternally punished. He's petulant and whiny, always having something to complain about. It's probably both a mixture of his upbringing and genetics that make Flintfrost so prickly, and the tom reflects no desire to change his attitude, and his reputation as such is well known. As half-kittypet, this young warrior has a permanent chip on his shoulder, and always acts as if he has something to prove (which, to some of his prejudiced Clanmates, he does). He's not the most patient or understanding cat around, and has been known to lose his temper on occasion.
But Flintfrost has found ways to turn his shortcomings into good. He uses his anger as fuel to complete his warrior duties as perfectly as possible, even if he often whines throughout. This tom performs well under pressure, and welcomes a challenge. He's an intelligent and calculating individual.Flintfrost craves attention and companionship despite his off-putting personality. What few friends he has, he clings to fiercely, and he one day dreams of having a family of his own.
CHARACTER LOVE LIFE::
single
sexuality ⇥ heterosexual
love interest ⇥ open!
mate ⇥ n/a
offspring ⇥ n/a
past relationships ⇥ n/a
turn-ons ⇥ kindness, damsels in distress, humor
turn-offs ⇥ arrogance, messiness, liars[hr]
[hr]CHARACTER INTERVIEW::
"so...what do you want to know?"
tell us about yourself ⇥ i'm flintfrost. i'm 21 moons old, and a warrior of cliffclan. my mother was a good-for-nothing kittypet, and my father a traitor to the warrior code. i'm trying my best to be better than them, but it's not easy.your biggest strength ⇥ i work best under pressure; which, for most of my life, has been everyday.
relationship with starclan ⇥ oh, that again? i don't know. i'm indifferent. i guess i'll really, truly believe in starclan once i see them for myself. otherwise...seems like a bit of a kit's tale.
what keeps you motivated ⇥ myself. i keep myself motivated. i try to prove to everyone that i'm a good, loyal warrior, but i have to prove that to myself, too. even if it does mean waking up early to go on dawn patrols...
something no one else knows ⇥ i have a little bald spot on the inside of my elbow-joint on my right front leg. don't really know why, and it's been there all my life. cats don't really get close enough to me (physically or emotionally) to see it.
your opinion on recent clan history ⇥ well, i can't say i'm too upset to see some particular cats swept away by the flood waters (/cough, blackwing, /cough), but it's hard to believe that everyone's just...gone...
how do you think events will play out ⇥ what, do i look like some sort of prophetic medicine cat? if my intuition means anything, i think a near full-scale clan extinction doesn't bode well for us few survivors.
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[hr]CHARACTER FINALS::
to wrap things up...
other ⇥ hi, my name's iron. c:
plot ideas ⇥ anything juicy and romantic is kinda my go-to plot device. forbidden love is always fun. supernatural-y stuff is cool too. perhaps the dark forest has infiltrated starclan and is like holding them hostage or something??[/justify][/fancypost]
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flintfrost is finished. c:
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will be using lemonade from your v.2 thread! thank you!
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hi there! might i claim the spot of forestpaw's crush with this dude? c: got everything finished but his name, haha~ i'm thinking night-something, maybe nightwind, nightfoot, nightstep...i'm open to suggestions is anyone has them!
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♔NIGHTWIND
❝yeah, we're drowning in the ocean, and it's tearing my heart open...we stick to our guns and we love like battleships❞
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[size=16pt]THE BASICS[/size]
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Nickname(s);; night, nighty, sir knight, open to anythingGender;; male
Age;; 17 moons
Date of Birth;; july 1st
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Pelt Color;; black
Eye Color;; pale amber
[size=16pt]DIGGING DEEPER[/size]
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Written Description;; Nightwind is a tom with long, pure black fur that is silky-soft to the touch. His eyes are a light shade of amber, a hue reminiscent of the early morning sunrise. He's a bit larger than some toms, but by no means a hulking giant; he has lanky legs packed with muscle ending in big, wide paws tipped with ivory claws. Nightwind's face is triangular, tapering down to a long muzzle framed by strong cheeks and a nose as black as night. This tom stands out in a crowd due to his height, and even more so because he constantly keeps his pitch-black pelt groomed to perfection, a girlish-habit his friends and family affectionately tease him about.Personality;; Nightwind is a stoic tom, a cat all about keeping up a positive appearance in order to be taken seriously by his peers. Even as a kit, Nightwind put it upon himself to act much more mature and stern than was expected of a cat his age. This behavior was highly influenced by his late mother, Blacktalon. With such a way of life drilled into his head from an early age, many CreekClan cats have never seen Nightwind let loose or break from his stone-like, calm exterior. However, Nightwind's best of friends know his true nature: fun loving and sarcastic, quick to crack jokes or tease others. Only when alone with those he's closest to will his walls come down.
Naturally tall and strong, few things challenged Nightwind as he grew up, especially through his apprenticeship. He began to develop a fair amount of confidence, but was reminded often enough - either from his mentor or through varying experiences - to keep from getting arrogant. Still, there are few, if any, challenges Nightwind will back down from. He is a very family oriented cat, and nothing can stop him from protecting his loved ones.
History;; Nightwind's mother, Blacktalon, was a great and ambitious warrior. Her talents made her arrogant, and she expected she would be made deputy, so in order to impress her leader, she convinced a tom of CreekClan to give her kits - Blacktalon never revealed the tom's identity, nor did the tom ever step forward to claim Nightwind and his siblings as his own. Blacktalon raised her kits strictly, instilling in them perfect manners, the importance of keeping a level head, and how to maintain a professional, skilled air. Blacktalon supervised Nightwind and his siblings like a hawk, never allowing them to play for extended periods of time or sneak out of the nursery to cause trouble in camp. She meant to transform her children into perfect warriors.
Once Nightwind was granted his apprentice name, the helicopter parenting he received from his mother lessened simply because his mother couldn't always be by his side, but by then it was too late. Nightwind was already twice as mature as most apprentices his age, a stone-cold, nearly emotionless machine going through the motions of learning to hunt and fight.It was only after Blacktalon's death at the hands of a heavily flooded river did Nightwind learn how to be himself. He was still very calm and collected, never letting his frustrations or anger show, but the young tom began to figure out how to have fun and love, rather than simply reciprocate kindness because it was expected of him.
At the age of 13 moons, Nightwind earned his warrior name, and has been enjoying the freedom of his promotion ever since. Since his emotional growth was stunted by his mother, he's still learning some social cues and can be a little awkward. He's not used to brazen, passionate displays of emotions and struggles to react accordingly to some, but he tries, and his heart is in the right place. It takes Nightwind some time to put his feelings into words and actions, but once he does, one will fail to find a cat more devoted.
Kin;; Blacktalon ☠ (mother) x Unknown Tom (father) » Sparrowflight (brother), Cinderfur (sister) {siblings open!} » Lionstorm (maternal cousin)
Affiliation to Forestpaw (Crush, friend, mentor, etc);; Crush
Likes;; running and racing, exploration, thunderstorms, the smell of mint, & any ground prey
Dislikes;; hot weather, fish, his lack of emotional awareness
Talents;; running, remaining calm under pressure, responsibility
Strengths;; his speed and strength, intelligent and analytical, sincere
Weakness;; socially awkward, overtly righteous (struggles to see shades of gray in situations he deems black vs white, wrong vs right), slightly selfish[/fancypost]
[font=georgia][size=16pt]LOVE LIFE[/size]
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Turn ons;; a love for life, feisty, confident, small sizeTurn offs;; she-cats taller than him, impatience, rudeness
Crush;; will develop on Forestpaw
Mate;; n/a[/fancypost]
[font=georgia][size=16pt]ABOUT THE ROLEPLAYER[/size]
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Username;; IrondirewolfScreen-Name;; [color=peachpuff]Irondirewolf - call me Iron! c:
Activity Level;; [color=peachpuff]8/10, full time student but my favorite procrastination/relaxation technique is roleplaying!
Muse Level;; [color=peachpuff]8/10, this dude is a revamped character of mine that i haven't been able to use in awhile, so i'm excited for that!
Other;; [color=peachpuff]i was thinking maybe Nightwind and Lionstorm could be cousins? (Nightwind's momma was the sibling to one of Lion's parents), so during the tail-end of their apprenticeship they started to become friends as well? obv not as close as Forest and Lion, but friends nonetheless. i can see Nightwind giving Lion all sorts of trouble over his flirtatious ways. xD[/fancypost]
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awesome, thanks! =D i think nightfoot is one of my favorites, i love the simplicity of it, hehe~
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decided to go with nightwind! his form is all edited and officially finished. C:
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noticed you were asking about plot ideas earlier - perhaps once the group finds JayClan and forestpaw mentions she's been sent by starclan to bring them back, the leader or some rebelling/angry JayClan cats kidnap her and hold her hostage as revenge for creekclan refusing to help them in their original time of need? or the rogues she sees jayclan's leader fighting in her dreams kidnap her? c:
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i've been obsessively checking for replies to this thread multiple times a day for the past few days, so it's safe to say i haven't lost interest. XD
would you perhaps be open to beginning the rp soon? maybe we could just do some introductory stuff until you're ready to kick off the plot heavy bits. only offering that suggestion since it seems like the person interested in the navigator position still hasn't completed their form? -
okay, i'm ready to go! C:
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Nightwind always enjoyed it when CreekClan's leader called a meeting; normally, it meant something exciting was about to happen, like kits gaining their -paws and mentors, or an apprentice joining the ranks of the Clan's strongest and most valiant warriors after moons and moons of training. This day would prove to be no different, it seemed, and for whatever reason, Nightwind had decided to claim a spot as close to the front of the crowd of gathered CreekClan cats as he could.
The tall black tom sat calmly in the second row, after having his ears cuffed by a warrior more than twice his age - he was too much of a giant to be sitting too close, he was blocking the view! - the warrior had hissed, half frustrated and half teasing, but before Nightwind could remedy the situation, Russetstar had begun speaking.
The announcement was brief but precise, with Forestpaw, Russetstar's only daughter, being quickly identified as the cat in the spotlight. Nightwind's pale amber gaze flickered over to the calico she-cat for a short moment, wondering just what was going on. Leader's kin or not, it was still too early for the apprentice to be gaining her warrior name. Was she being punished for something, then?
But Russetstar quickly put that thought of his to rest, and even the normally strictly composed Nightwind couldn't help but gasp quietly in surprise, the sound of his shock thankfully drowned out by those of his Clanmates. It was rare that StarClan walked in the dreams of cats other than medicine cats, but it did happen, Nightwind knew. Sometimes the Clan leaders would be blessed with visits in their sleep...but an apprentice?
The black tom's gaze flickered from Russetstar, to Forestpaw, then back again as he tried to comprehend the weight of what his leader was saying. Before it could all sink in, he was hit with another surprise: he would be travelling with Forestpaw far beyond their borders in search of answers for his daughter's dream.
It seemed a joke, but once the crowd of gathered cats started to disperse, reality set in for Nightwind. Some of his Clanmates approached him to offer their congratulations for being chosen for such an exciting, important journey. The young warrior heard himself politely thank them, but couldn't believe it was his own tongue and maw forming the words; Nightwind moved forward, his broad shoulders easily cutting through the crowd until he stood before a familiar mass of fur, his cousin and friend, Lionstorm, who had also been picked to go on the journey.
"He can't be serious, can he?" Nightwind whispered quietly, a tone of utter disbelief creeping into his voice. "Surely Russetstar's made a mistake; why would he pick us to go on such an important journey with his own daughter? Wouldn't older, more experienced warriors make more sense?"
Nightwind glanced towards Russetstar and Forestpaw where they stood not too far away. The magnificent red tom seemed to be offering words of encouragement to his daughter, and Nightwind couldn't help but overhear the last few: "You and everyone else, come home safe."
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apologies if my first post seems off, had to type it all up on my phone x_______x dumb internet.
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i suppose? x3 if you don't feel like waiting, you could have forestpaw and russetstar overhear what nightwind said!
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haha, true. I'll wait however long you want to! I'm usually on at least once a day to check in, so I'll keep my eye out for replies. c:
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apologies if this the the wrong board to seek out people seeking advanced warriors rp, i'm a bit new here. xD
but yeah. hi, my name's iron and i'm looking to create an advanced, traditional to mildly fantasy based warriors rp on the fan clan boards, as there's not many, if any advanced groups there.
i'm on the fence about setting/location. i've basically got one entire clan and territory planned out that's alaska based here:
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Frigus Cor: "cold heart". Alaska: a harsh land that offers no mercy to weak individuals or the faint of heart. Winters are bitter and the predators are fierce, but there are fewer animals more brave, loyal, or strong in spirit than the cats of AuroraClan.StarClan first reached out to the founding member of AuroraClan long ago, but in order to breathe life into this land, the celestial warriors needed help and advice from Alaska’s native spirits. AuroraClan’s beliefs and hierarchy are similar to a traditional Clan’s, but also have some very important changes, which you can read about below in the “ranks” section.
Hi, I’m Iron, and Frigus Cor is an advanced warriors rp thread, and will require an application for joining to ensure you fit the bill for what I hope this place will become: a welcoming environment focused on honing good literary skills, exciting plotting opportunities, and potential friendships. If you're interested in becoming a more advanced roleplayer, please don't hesitate to apply! Practice makes perfect, after all, and I love seeing writers grow over time. Still, I expect a standard of sorts to be maintained. Keep reading for rules and the application!
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1. Literacy. Frigus Cor is an advanced warriors roleplay group. You are expected to use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation - occasional errors are perfectly fine, of course, but try to proof-read your posts before submitting them. Posts should be at least a paragraph long, if not longer (composed of 4-5 sentences). I get that low muse and writer’s block can strike at any given moment, so don't worry if you're struggling to hit this minimum every now and then. Still, make sure you're giving your partner plenty to work with. Once you're out of character, feel free to drop this rule. You'll find I often can't be bothered to type with correct capitalization and with abbreviations aplenty, not to mention smiley faces and such. Just compose your in character posts in an advanced manner.2. Activity. While I can't chain you to your computer, I'd love to keep your lovely faces around a decent amount! Real life is a thing, and trust me, I know that as a full-time college student with a job and plenty of other responsibilities to take care of. If you're going to be gone for an extended period of time, please let us know! If you hold a high-ranking position and have shown you're not regularly active, your character will be removed from said position and given to another, more active person if they want it. Exact time frames are flexible, but the take away here is doing what I need to do to keep the roleplay continuing at a reasonable pace.
3. Common Sense. Follow FeralFront’s rules. Be respectful to your peers. No powerplaying, no gary/mary sues. This is a traditional roleplay, so cats won’t have powers of any sort (unless blessed by StarClan in event that a major plot calls for it – even then, it’s not likely). Cursing doesn’t bother me, personally, but let’s keep particularly strong curse words censored with **** for other’s sake; damn, crap, etc. are cool to type out. Warrior’s curses are perfectly fine in rp and such. Keep all chatting and plotting to its respectful board. No injuring/maiming/killing of another character without the roleplayer’s permission. Use your common sense for all applicable matters, yeah? Yeah.
4. Characters. As of now, there is no character limit. As long as you can actively use all your characters, I won't have a problem with the number you pick.
Also, keep the setting in mind when naming your characters! AuroraClan live in the Alaskan wilderness, so that means you won’t find badgers or sandy beaches nearby for queens to name their kits after. You will, however, find things like grizzly bears, rams, blizzards, etc. Use this knowledge as a creative springboard. Moon- and Sun- are not allowed as prefixes.5. Other. As the owner/admin of Frigus Cor, I reserve the right to change any of the above rules at any time. All applications go through me, and I reserve the right to ban people from this board for disrespect, bullying, and failing to maintain literacy standards.
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Chief & Chieftess[b]The leaders of AuroraClan, and a mated pair. One half of this pair obtains leadership the traditional way, being picked as a deputy and then promoted upon the previous leader’s death/retirement and is blessed by StarClan with nine lives and the -star suffix.
Upon becoming leader, the chief/chieftess has two moons to pick their mate (if they don't already have one), and they present their final choice during the Full Moon Gathering in a coupling ceremony before the clan. Having a mated pair as leader in AuroraClan is a deeply-rooted tradition that goes back to the Clan’s beginnings, and it is not often a chief does not find his chieftess, or vice versa. This tradition is rooted in strength, an idea focused on keeping population numbers high, as the vicious winters and predators can often quell large numbers of cats; the leaders are meant to set an example for the rest of the Clan. A non-mated leader comes with negative social stigma and history says that leader’s reign will be filled with bad luck, pain for the whole Clan, and death. Needless to say, most chiefs/chieftesses find a mate, at least for business’s sake, if not for love.
The cat that was promoted to leader takes on the majority of typical leader duties (performing ceremonies, addressing the clan, leading clan into battle, etc.), while their partner will act as an adviser. The leader’s partner will gain the suffix of –moon upon completion of the coupling ceremony. They have moderate power and say in AuroraClan, akin to that of a senior warrior, just below the deputy.
Silverstar » Chieftess
Blankmoon » Chief[b]Deputy
Traditional role of deputy. A deputy will usually be 24+ moons, as they must have trained at least one apprentice at the time of their promotion.
Shaman
The shaman of AuroraClan is almost the same as a traditional medicine cat. However, the main difference is that AuroraClan’s healer is expected to take a mate. The shaman and their mate are expected to produce one heir to their position, who will become the shaman’s apprentice. They have extreme pride in their continued blood-line, claiming they can trace it back to the original cat who first spoke to StarClan. The medicine cat of AuroraClan is usually very spiritual, connected to the land like Native Americans are; they read miniscule signs in the air, the water, the bending of the grass and more, and use these to predict prey patterns, the weather, and more. Of course, great signs regarding prophecies and such come in dreams, like normal.
AuroraClan’s Shaman also performs the coupling ceremony of the new Chief and Chieftess when the time comes. In this ceremony, a decorative rope of woven grasses, feathers, and flowers made by the Shaman and their apprentice (if applicable) is draped over the shoulders of the Chief and Chieftess as they stand side by side before the Clan. The Shaman then says: “I, (NAME) of AuroraClan, call upon our warrior ancestors to look down on these two cats. StarClan teaches love, compassion, and respect are the true ways of the warrior, and (BLANK)star and (NAME) are ready to live this part of the code before us all. See them now and bless their union! (Blank)star and (NAME), do you promise to love and support each other from now until the last of your days, and through this bond you share, use it to strengthen and protect AuroraClan?” The two cats will respond “I do”. Shaman: “Then by the powers of StarClan, (NAME), you are now known as (NAME)moon. (BLANK)star and (NAME)moon, StarClan has blessed your commitment to each other, and you are now AuroraClan’s full Chief/tess and Chief/tess!”
Warriors
Traditional role of warrior. The cats in tasked with hunting, patrolling, and protecting. Usually 12-15+ moons.
Apprentices
Traditional role of apprentice. At 6 moons, kits will be given the suffix –paw and assigned a warrior mentor. The shaman’s apprentice will also be announced at this age, if applicable.
Kit-mothers
Traditional queens, just with a different title. Kit-mothers are she-cat who are carrying or have kits, or she-cats who have dedicated themselves to helping other mothers, even if they do not have kits of their own.
Kits
Traditional role of kit. Young cats under the age of 6 moons, these little members of AuroraClan are the future of the Clan, and are protected above all else.
Elders
Traditional role of elder. Once a cat is deemed unable to perform their daily tasks of Clan life, they become an elder. This can be due to old age, disability, or a combination of reasons. The shaman interacts with these wise cats often, and as long as their brains are not too far gone due to age, they can be counted on for offering sage advice or stories packed with knowledge.
Loners & Rogues
Typical role of loners and rogues. Cats outside the Clan, these individuals are certainly at a disadvantage due to their isolated nature in this land.
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AuroraClan have claimed a large plot of land for themselves, stretching from Star Mountain in the west to the thick forest in the east, from the rocky cliffs and river source in the south to the plains in the north; their territory is vast and varied, containing all the prey, water, and herbs a Clan needs to survive.[img width=125]https://s10.postimg.org/4pgc7z4q1/auroraclan_territory.jpg[/img]
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Features
1. The Lake - a large, crystal clear body of water. Small prey animals can be caught around the lake's shore and in its shallows, such as frogs, newts, and minnows. During green-leaf, geese and ducks make their nests in areas around the lake. Geese especially become aggressive if a cat draws too close to an egg-filled nest, so be cautious during the warmer seasons!
[img width=50]http://www.mrctv.org/sites/def…uploads/alaska%20lake.jpg[/img]2. Star Mountain - a giant mountain that dominates the western half of AuroraClan's territory. It looms, tall and awe-inspiring, over the lake. The land leading up to the base of Star Mountain is rough and hilly, much more stone than grass and dirt. Mountain goats live among these hills and on Star Mountain's steep sides. There are two points of interest within Star Mountain, the first being the Hot Springs, which are a number of steamy, heated pools of fresh-water found within a cave near Star Mountain's base. The cats of AuroraClan love to visit the Hot Springs during leaf-bare; even if they don't care to submerge themselves in the warm waters of the pools, they can choose to lounge on the smooth, heated rocks surrounding them.
The second point of interest within Star Mountain is yet another cave near its base, this one found at the mountain's extreme southern end. A small tunnel opens up in the side of the mountain, near impossible to spot unless you already know it's there. By following this tunnel, you will eventually exit out into a large cavern filled with monstrous stalactites and stalagmites, the constant sound of dripping water, and a faint, milky glow. In the center of the cavern lies a large rock the size of two cats with a dimpled surface that is the color of the moon. It radiates a dim, warming, and welcoming light, and it sits within a dip in the ground that is filled with a variety of objects such as eagle feathers, withered wildflowers, strips of wolf pelts, and multicolored stones.
This is the Spirit Rock, StarClan's physical tie to this world. Its origins date long before the first cats of AuroraClan, but it is said AuroraClan's founders discovered the Spirit Rock with the help of the two-leg tribes that once lived here. By touching one's nose to its surface, cats can communicate directly with StarClan. Leaders come here to earn their nine lives, and Shamans come here every half moon to speak with their warrior ancestors and to have their apprentices officially welcomed into the life of a healer.
[img width=50]http://mediad.publicbroadcasti…08/denali_mt_mckinley.jpg[/img]3. Bear Woods - this northern forest is known as Bear Woods, and, as the name implies, is where the local bear population originates. The grizzlies that live here only venture out of Bear Woods to fish in the northern half of the river nearest them; most of the time, the bears claim territory far beyond AuroraClan's borders and are not usually a threat to the Clan. However, during their mating season (leaf-fall), the bears are very active around the river, scouring the area for spawning salmon or a mate. During leaf-fall, all cats of AuroraClan are strictly forbidden from venturing close to Bear Woods and the northern portion of the river, and will face serious punishment if they break this rule.
[img width=50]https://mmphototours.files.wor…om/2010/12/the-boss-2.jpg[/img]4. Skull-Crack Cliffs - steep, rocky cliffs devoid of trees and with only sparse vegitation, one would be surprised to find a vital life source here: the river's source. The waters here a brisk, quick, and filled with dangerous rapids as the river travels through this stone-walled gorge. A small, migratory wolf pack frequents this place during new-leaf, coming to drink from the river once the thaw hits. Similar to Bear Woods, AuroraClan cats are forbidden from exploring Skull-Crack Cliffs during new-leaf unless absolutely necessary. Skull-Crack Cliffs are named due to the slippery nature of the wet stones surrounding the river, as many a careless cat have been known to fall and severely injure themselves here.
[img width=50]http://s-media-cache-ak0.pinim…c7eeb34e9b53206ac7e03.jpg[/img]5. Training Hollow - a clearing in the forest to the north of AuroraClan's camp where apprentices are taught their fighting skills. The ground here is a soft yet sturdy mixture of dirt and moss, with a covering of fallen pine needles.
[img width=50]http://i54.tinypic.com/2evch0l.jpg[/img]6. The Hills - between the river and the forest lies a vast expanse of rolling hills and plains. With no trees or undergrowth here, one really has to be fast to catch the rabbits and hares that live here. A small caribou herd feeds here during green-leaf and leaf-fall, before migrating to warmer areas. Moose will also venture here from their thick forest homes for food on occasion. During the spring, the hills will erupt with waves upon waves of beautiful wildflowers, making it the perfect place for sweethearts to spend a romantic evening.
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AuroraClan makes their camp in a clearing among a large spread of pines. They have created reinforced walls on some sides by dragging brambles and thorn tendrils into gaps between bushes, tree trunks, and old logs, making it so that there is only one real point of entry between two towering pines.
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Features
A. Leader's Den - the Chief and Chieftess of AuroraClan have their own personal den within a small hollow formed beneath a rocky overhang. Stones line the entrance, but the ground inside is soft dirt, and the den is always stocked with plenty of plush ferns and grasses to make it even more comfortable for AuroraClan's leaders. The den is just barely taller than the average height of a cat, so very tall warriors may have to stoop to enter and stand inside. The cave is much wider than it is tall, able to fit six cats or so sitting side by side at its widest.
[img width=50]https://s10.postimg.org/hffjt85q1/baby_cave.jpg[/img]B. Warrior's Den - AuroraClan's finest rest their head within this hollowed out log, a thick and sturdy old oak log that fell long ago. Nests line either side of the log, leaving the center aisle free to walk through. Both ends of the log are open, and senior warriors claim spots near the middle, as those at the ends can get a bit chilly when the winter winds blow.
[img width=50]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9ZNd…Qs/s1600/hollow%2Blog.jpg[/img]C. Apprentice's Den - the apprentice's sleep within a large bramble thicket, the interior of the messy structure having been trampled down and cleared of all thorns. It forms a dome-like structure that does well at retaining heat and repelling moisture like rain and snow.
[img width=50]http://www.nhdfl.org/library/images/photo-index/SAGA_20e.JPG[/img]D. Nursery - Kit-mothers and their children can be found here, in a hollow beneath the exposed roots of a tree. During the winter moons, warriors drag large branches in front on the entrance to this den, leaving only a small, cat-sized gap to squeeze through. By packing the gaps between the branches and roots with leaves and mud, the nursery becomes very well insulated, and one of the safest places in camp.
[img width=50]http://vignette3.wikia.nocooki…/latest?cb=20121229211628[/img]E. Shaman's Den - AuroraClan's healer tends to their patients in a large, hollowed tree stump. The inside has been eaten by termites, leaving deep furrows in the walls that act as shelves for the storage of herbs and other healing items. There's always a number of plush, mossy nests waiting to be filled with the sick and injured of AuroraClan, but the Shaman and their apprentice work to make sure they never stay full for long.
[img width=50]https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/…747_32aa4dbd5c_z.jpg?zz=1[/img]F. Elder's Den - finally, the retired cats of AuroraClan reap the rewards of their moons of service beneath the low-hanging boughs of a hemlock tree. The sloping of the branches ensure rain and snow get funneled away from the center area of the tree, which is perfect as the elders nest around the tree's trunk. This den is always shady, warm, and inviting.
[img width=50]http://www.howardsnursery.com/plantinf/375.jpg[/img]Fresh-kill is placed in a pile in the center of camp, and AuroraClan's leader addresses the Clan from the lowest branch in the twin pines that mark the camp's entrance, known as the Low Branch.
Wildlife
A great number of animals inhabit AuroraClan's territory, including extremely dangerous predators, great varieties of prey, and animals that are neither hunted by AuroraClan nor hunters of the Clan. Cats of AuroraClan aren't afraid to scavenge from large kills left by predators like bears and wolves, as they are often able to bring down the large game animals that warriors can't.Prey »
Fish (trout, salmon, lamprey, herring, pike, shark, sturgeon, minnow, etc), Birds ( duck, blackbird, jay, crow, magpie, shrike, wren, sparrow, finch, pigeon, dove, swift, thrush, quail) Reptiles/Amphibians (frog, salamander, newt), Rodents (mouse, shrew, vole, squirrel, hare, rabbit)
Predators »Brown bear (top predator - rare), Wolf (one small, migratory pack that sometimes ventures into the southwest portion of the territory), Bald Eagle, Owl, Hawk, Osprey, Fox, Snake, Weasel
Other »Caribou, Moose , Mountain Goat/Sheep, Turtle, Otter, Goose, Swan, Crane, Vulture
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but meh, forests are kinda overdone and pretty heavily represented right now anyway, it seems.
so the other option i was considering would be a desert location. perhaps based in the baja desert of california/mexico, so the ocean to the west could be incorporated as well??
could use the ranking system i've outlined above for the desert clan, or something entirely different.i'm also open to considering some fantasy elements here. basically anything except winged cats because that seems kinda weird to me. /shrugs
ANYWAY. if anyone's interested, i'd love to plot stuff. can be on the boards, open to all, or private rp, i'm open to whatever. C: