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Post by obnixious on Aug 30, 2020 12:49:36 GMT -8
The first - and, arguably, most important - note about YinClan, is that it’s a molly only Clan; which means all cats that ID as female, be them cis or trans, are welcome to call this home. They also welcome non-binary and genderfluid cats, if they feel comfortable calling YinClan their home. This is thanks to their close relationship with their Western border, YangClan, which is also fondly referred to as their brother-Clan, which houses only toms.
Mates are a semi strict topic in YinClan, with relationships that result in kits only allowed when paired between YinClan and YangClan. Cats are allowed to take emotional mates from other Clans, but if these relationships bear kits, the mother and kittens will be sent away, never to return. There are official gatherings held twice a moon between the two Clans, where the mollies are allowed to mingle with the toms to make relationships. Mates and flings are primarily for the continuation of the Clan, and flings are very common due to the rise of lgbt+ cats who may want to raise kittens with their mates but are unable to have them together. Mates will not be forced on anyone who doesn’t want them, and all are welcome to take emotional mates of the same gender if that’s what they wish. At the age of 4 moons, any tom kits born from a pairing will be sent to YangClan.
YinClan’s territory is a little valley located high up in the mountains, and their main camp is a large abandoned castle nestled in the stone. YinClan is located in the Eastern wing of the castle, and their brother-Clan (broken’s Clan) is located in the Western wing. While they live in the same castle, it is large enough that there’s enough of a clear distinction between the two camps. In the center of the castle, there’s a large ballroom as well as the main entrance. These are the only two places that the Clans technically intermingle, and the gatherings typically take place in said ballroom. They do their hunting out in the valley, and there’s a river through the mountains that feeds into a little lake that is YinClan’s primary water source. They try not to leave too often during the winter, because the high slopes of the mountain and the icy state of the paths lead to precarious slips that can have catastrophic results.
Location images for YinClan;; Ballroom - gathering space meant for meetings between the two Clans Entrance - front lobby of the castle Back ‘Door’ - secondary entrance to the castle that directly leads to the Eastern wing of the castle Castle - the Clan’s camp Valley - this is YinClan’s main territory Lake - the main water source, located within the valley directly in the center of their borderline with YangClan Sacred Pavilion - space where ats go to ask each other to be mates or have kits Higher’s Den - the fanciest room of the Eastern wing, with strange wall markings and plush furniture Medicine Cat’s Den - located in a large hall filled with strange books and artifacts, with lots of cubbies for storing herbs Middle’s Den - simple room with lots of open space, comfy windowsills, and scattered pieces of furniture for lounging Lesser’s Den - the highest room in the tallest tower of the Eastern wing; very simple and made of brick and wood. To speak with StarClan, cats must climb the ladders, and at the very top there is a simple swinging hatch that they can climb to in order to sit on the roof to pray directly to the stars
Cats of YinClan are given options when it comes to their names. Higher ranks are required to have the traditional prefix- and -suffix names, while middle and lower ranks have the option of keeping their loner/former names that they had before joining YinClan. The same option is given to the naming of kits, and the mothers can choose between loner names or traditional Clan names for their kits when they’re born.
Cats in YinClan are sorted into three distinct groups. Higher Ranks consist of the leader, deputy, and medicine cats Middle Ranks consist of hunters and fighters Lower Ranks consist of apprentices, queens, kits, and elders
YinClan is a traditional Clan in the sense that they believe in StarClan and The Dark Forest to be the final resting place for the members of their Clan that have passed on. They believe death to be the only place that mollies and toms live together for eternity, as members of their brother-Clan YangClan also mingle with their mollies in the afterlife.
Common prey found in their territory are mice (1 serving), voles (1 serving), rabbits (2 servings), squirrels (2 servings), birds (3 servings), and fish (3 servings)
Common predators found in their territory are mountain lions, bears, larger birds, bobcats, wolves, and foxes. Humans are not a common threat due to how deep in the mountains they are, and how far from the human civilization they are.
I’d like to request lineart for my Clan if that’s alright, since it’s my third Clan! I don’t have a preference for who my mod is, outside of maybe not Duplex or Kazin because I want to collect all the mods they’re my mods for my other two Clans, and I wouldn’t want to put another of my Clans on their shoulders! I’d also like to request Nimbusstar as my leader! (On the 006 lineart, if possible?)©
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Post by obnixious on Aug 30, 2020 13:29:05 GMT -8
|| Population - 00 | Servings - 00 | Pebbles - 00 || || Mod - xx | Next StarClan Request - xx/xx || ☯ Food ☯ --
☯ Medicine ☯ --
☯ Family ☯ --
☯ Ranks ☯ --
☯ Borders ☯ --
☯ Hunting ☯ --
☯ Training ☯ --
☯ Requests ☯ --
☯ Others ☯ --
☯ Notes ☯ --
Leader Name | Age | Gender | ☯ ★★★★★★★★★ | Deputy Name | Age | Gender | ☯ | Medicine Cats Name | Age | Gender | ☯ |
Fighters Name | Age | Gender | ☯ Name | Age | Gender | ☯ | Hunters Name | Age | Gender | ☯ Name | Age | Gender | ☯ |
Apprentices Name | Age | Gender | ☯ Name | Age | Gender | ☯ | Queens Name | Age | Gender | ☯ Name | Age | Gender | ☯ | Kits Name | Age | Gender | ☯ Name | Age | Gender | ☯ | Elders Name | Age | Gender | ☯ Name | Age | Gender | ☯ |
Mentors Mentor | Apprentice | Sessions | Skills Mentor | Apprentice | Sessions | Skills | Deceased Cats Name | Cause Of Death Name | Cause Of Death |
FamiliesMother and Father | Kits Mother and Father | Kits Ally Clans Clan Name | Username Clan Name | Username | Borders North | Clan Name | Username East | Clan Name | Username South | Clan Name | Username West | YangClan | broken | Enemy Clans Clan Name | Username Clan Name | Username |
Medicine Store x? Herb Name | Use x? Herb Name | Use x? Herb Name | Use x? Herb Name | Use x? Herb Name | Use | Fresh-Kill Pile Mice | x0 | 1 serving Vole | x0 | 1 serving Rabbit | x0 | 2 servings Squirrel | x0 | 2 servings Bird | x0 | 3 servings Fish | x0 | 3 servings |
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Post by obnixious on Sept 19, 2020 18:08:47 GMT -8
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Nimbusstar lays upon one of the comfiest plush seats in castle, staring out over the empty room with a soft sigh. Her mother had been a deputy, and her father had been the leader of their neighbouring Clan. Her mother had been lovely, and Nimbusstar had always looked up to Cloudchaser in everything she did. She grew up close to her only sibling, Stratusgale. Or, well, he's Stratusstar now, isn't he? Regardless, she had always loved her brother, hearing stories of their father from him whenever they'd meet up at the bi-moon gatherings. She didn't talk to Stormstar much herself, because the old tom was very intimidating; a clashing personality to the soft sweetness that surrounded Cloudchaser.
She had been raised with the intention of filling her mother's pawprints as deputy, and she filled that role at the young age of 20 moons, her mother having slipped off a cliff during leaf-bare and having to retire thanks to a broken leg. She died a few moons later, in a bought of greencough that wiped out majority of the once strong YinClan. Now Nimbusstar has been ushering into the role of leader, and the change of her name still leaves an odd taste on her tongue. She much preferred Nimbushowl, but there's nothing she can do to change this except for step down. Though, she can't step down until she names a deputy, and it's a decision that's been eating at the back of her mind for the last moon.
There's a few good options between the few YinClan cats that didn't fall ill, but she's thinking mostly of Moonplume. One of her closest friends, and with a good head on her shoulders. Nimbly she jumps off the stool, her paws carrying her down the corridors to where the middle ranks reside. Yes, she thinks Moonplume will be perfect for the position.
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Post by obnixious on Sept 19, 2020 18:16:42 GMT -8
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"Moonplume?" The molly in mention lifts her head off her paws, tail sweeping against the floor as she focuses in on Nimbusstar. She smiles, and slowly gets up, stretching out on the window ledge she was sunning on before trotting over to the young leader.
"Yes, Nimbusstar?" She responds once close enough, and when the Siamese point tilts her head and heads out of the room she's quick to follow. Their pawsteps are soft, and there's no small talk between them, but it's comfortable. There's never been much need for conversation between them, even back when they were kittens. Her mother, Stardust, thought it was peculiar, but Moonplume and Nimbusstar had always found it enjoyable.
Stardust had been a medicine cat, and had been more or less born into the role. The old leader, Applestar, had made Stardust a medicine cat apprentice the day she turned 6 moons, and apparently since the moment her grandmother, Blackhole, had named Stardust Starkit she had been destined to never be a fighter or a hunter. Which, she supposes makes sense, because the thought of a Starstar is honestly pretty awful. Moonplume had been raised as a hunter, and had spent many of her formative moons in the medicine cat den due to clumsy injuries. Numbusstar had always come by to simply sit with her, and while she's certain her mother had appreciated the silence, she knows Stardust had been bothered by how silent they always were.
She blinks out of her memories by the sound of the back door opening, and blinks rapidly at the sudden sunlight. The majority of the castle is fairly dim, so going from inside to outside is always a strange experience. Regardless, she walks along with her friend, looking up at soft oranges and browns lining the path. She prefers the soft pinks that come with newleaf, but these colours are also nice. They keep on the path, and they sit together on the far ledge, staring up at the mountain and the soft trees that are soon to be covered in snow.
"Would you?" Nimbusstar asks, and Moonplume slowly turns to her friend, an ear flicking absently as she studies her face. She had a feeling this was the conversation that was about to happen, but it still feels strange. She dips her head, and the smile that spreads out on Nimbusstar's muzzle makes her proud of her decision.
"I'm honoured you considered me. I hope I serve you well." Nimbusstar snorts, and Moonplume cracks into a smile of her own, and lowers her head to snicker softly. She rocks to the side as Nimbusstar shoves at her shoulder, and the jumps back down to the path, her leader following close behind.
Yeah, she's excited to serve as deputy alongside her best friend.
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