I'm still studying up on it, so i've started posting a guide... i'm typing it out myself, and i'm still not completely done. those that have read the New Prophecy series of books from Warriors would know about the tribe. (this info is coming out of the Warriors: the new prophecy: Moonrise book. some of it has been summerized)
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Some Vocabulary-
To-be- an apprentice, a cat learns the skills it needs to know for what it's going to be when it is fully grown
Cave-guard- Guards the tribe, the caves, and any other watching out a cat may need to do. They can also fight if they must to protect the tribe
Prey-hunter- catches prey to feed the tribe, is sleek, lean, and built for hunting. a tribe cat is born to it's job.
Kit-mother- Mother to kits. cares for them in the Nursery.
Nursery-where kits(kittens) and they're kit-mothers stay, the kit-mothers care for the kits here.
Caught-prey-prey that has recently been caught
Cave of Pointed stones- Where the tribe goes to meet with the Tribe of Endless Hunting
the Tribe of Endless Hunting- the Tribe of Rushing Water's ancestors
Patrol- groups of mostly prey-hunters and a couple cave-guards, they look for prey and cave-guards help lead them around the territory, watching out for danger(such as hawks, loose stone, obstructions in the path, etc)
To-be- an apprentice, a cat learns the skills it needs to know for what it's going to be when it is fully grown
Cave-guard- Guards the tribe, the caves, and any other watching out a cat may need to do. They can also fight if they must to protect the tribe
Prey-hunter- catches prey to feed the tribe, is sleek, lean, and built for hunting. a tribe cat is born to it's job.
Kit-mother- Mother to kits. cares for them in the Nursery.
Nursery-where kits(kittens) and they're kit-mothers stay, the kit-mothers care for the kits here.
Caught-prey-prey that has recently been caught
Cave of Pointed stones- Where the tribe goes to meet with the Tribe of Endless Hunting
the Tribe of Endless Hunting- the Tribe of Rushing Water's ancestors
Patrol- groups of mostly prey-hunters and a couple cave-guards, they look for prey and cave-guards help lead them around the territory, watching out for danger(such as hawks, loose stone, obstructions in the path, etc)
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Facts needed for rping and for understanding the Tribe better-
Prey that can be caught in the territory-
Mice, Hawks, rabbits, and other small creatures that can be found in the mountains. One tecnique of hunting is not pouncing on a mouse in the open, but waiting until a hawk gets in, then leap for the hawk, dragging it down to the ground. that way you get both the mouse and the hawk, then there's one less hawk to carry away a tribe cats, or seriously injure them.
The cavern in which the tribe's camp is behind a waterfall. a small ledge leads up behind the waterfall with a small opening at the end into the cave.
there is stalagmite and stalagtite in the caves(as in teeth-like ston both rising from the ground and coming down from the ceiling)
A stream trickles over a mossy rock and into a pool on the cave floor. Tribe cats can drink from there.
Cats sleep in nests that are hollowed out places in the rock, covered with some bedding(moss and feathers are usually used as bedding)
The caught-prey pile is just beyond the pool of water.
Small passages lead to the Cave of Pointed Stones, as well as the nursery. Both are located opposite of the waterfall, which is the only place where light comes through into the main cave, and the water is a constant thundering. The Tribe cats have gotten used to this and hear very well in the cave.
the Healer of the tribe picks out signs in rock, leaf, and water,and that shows the tribe what to do, with the help of the Tribe of Endless Hunting. the healer also takes care of wounds and sickness, and leads the tribe.
Tribe cats share- they swap prey, take a bite, then swap it back and finish it off.
there are some ranks in cats, starting from the least rank:
Kits, To-be's, Prey-hunters and cave-guards, elders, Healer.
There are no rival groups of cats in the mountains, but there once was a very large mountain cat, almost like a lion, but without the mane, that once used to prey on the tribe cats. It's long dead now, thanks to a grey she-cat that had fullfilled the Tribe of Endless hunting's prophecy. She was a traveler from far away, that came with a group of cats saying they were from four different clans, but she died from the impact of a stone that had killed the large mountain cat. Her brother had stayed with the tribe.
The cavern in which the tribe's camp is behind a waterfall. a small ledge leads up behind the waterfall with a small opening at the end into the cave.
there is stalagmite and stalagtite in the caves(as in teeth-like ston both rising from the ground and coming down from the ceiling)
A stream trickles over a mossy rock and into a pool on the cave floor. Tribe cats can drink from there.
Cats sleep in nests that are hollowed out places in the rock, covered with some bedding(moss and feathers are usually used as bedding)
The caught-prey pile is just beyond the pool of water.
Small passages lead to the Cave of Pointed Stones, as well as the nursery. Both are located opposite of the waterfall, which is the only place where light comes through into the main cave, and the water is a constant thundering. The Tribe cats have gotten used to this and hear very well in the cave.
the Healer of the tribe picks out signs in rock, leaf, and water,and that shows the tribe what to do, with the help of the Tribe of Endless Hunting. the healer also takes care of wounds and sickness, and leads the tribe.
Tribe cats share- they swap prey, take a bite, then swap it back and finish it off.
there are some ranks in cats, starting from the least rank:
Kits, To-be's, Prey-hunters and cave-guards, elders, Healer.
There are no rival groups of cats in the mountains, but there once was a very large mountain cat, almost like a lion, but without the mane, that once used to prey on the tribe cats. It's long dead now, thanks to a grey she-cat that had fullfilled the Tribe of Endless hunting's prophecy. She was a traveler from far away, that came with a group of cats saying they were from four different clans, but she died from the impact of a stone that had killed the large mountain cat. Her brother had stayed with the tribe.
Tribe cat Profile:
Username:
Name sad such as Brook where small fish swim(shortened to Brook) or Crag where eagles nest(shortened to crag)there are many names that could be made...)
Rank sad like to-be, or prey hunter, or cave guard, kitmother, etc)
Age sad in moons(one moon=one month, and a kit has to be at least six moons before becoming a to-be)
Male or female:
Mate or Crush:
Appearance sad like: Brown tabby, yellow eyes, or calico with grey,brown and black spots, etc)
Optional sad just any extra info you'd like to give about your cat)
Just copy and fill out in a pm to me, or just post it here. Don't forget to erase the text in parentheses though!
Username:
Name sad such as Brook where small fish swim(shortened to Brook) or Crag where eagles nest(shortened to crag)there are many names that could be made...)
Rank sad like to-be, or prey hunter, or cave guard, kitmother, etc)
Age sad in moons(one moon=one month, and a kit has to be at least six moons before becoming a to-be)
Male or female:
Mate or Crush:
Appearance sad like: Brown tabby, yellow eyes, or calico with grey,brown and black spots, etc)
Optional sad just any extra info you'd like to give about your cat)
Just copy and fill out in a pm to me, or just post it here. Don't forget to erase the text in parentheses though!
