09.30.2019 → There has been some exciting changes on CD lately! We've added a new monarchy to the groups of cats on the islands, as well as restructured the boards a bit to allow for some space - thus, redrawing the map! We've also promoted Nifty to Global Mod! There are some auditions open right now for JungleClan Deputy as well as for all of the new Kingdom of Mokuhau high ranks - Artemis
09.12.2019 → Unfortunately Elaedria is stepping down as administrator due to life being too busy to keep up! The site will be going through some restructuring in high ranks as well due to this. Effective immediately, the word count is now 100 minimum. Some more changes will be coming in the future - members have been emailed a survey to help us figure out what to change and how to get better. Thanks for your patience! - Artemis
WEATHER
Year 55, Scorching Sands 09.05.2019 → The temperatures of the islands are a steady 98° F on land/ high 80s in water. There is almost no breeze, the sun is uncomfortably warm.
Prey during the day is pretty scarce due to the heat, however is quite active after the sun goes down.
Lost in the dense jungles of scattered islands, facing perils unimagined by their ancestors, are three warrior groups - The traditional JungleClan, descendants of the original clans carried aboard a twoleg contraption from their home long ago and breaking new ground on old beliefs. Second, the curious TidalClan, made up of kittypets who chose to abandon their long since passed twoleg civilization ways for those of true felines. Lastly, the mysterious Tribe of Twisted Roots, hidden in the mist from others with their strange ways and a deeper knowledge of the land around them. Together they must learn how to take their fate into their own paws if they wish to survive this land of erupting mountains and roaring waters.
Join our crew and dive into an island-based Warriors roleplay - a twist on the original series by Erin Hunter. We are a semi-literate site with a minimum of 100 words per post.
Within this thread is all of the information pertaining to Tribe of Twisted Roots. You will learn general information about the clan including their history, the current leader's decree, and their allegiances. Each of these posts will be found within this thread.
Descended as they are from the mousers of pirates, these cats come in all shapes and colors. From tabby to pointed to solid, nearly every pelt pattern one could find in the world has found its way here in a time period stretching over 50 years. Still, the darker-furred cats seem to thrive better in their shaded environment, making it a more common occurrence in litters. Most of these cats, in addition to their temperamental nature, tend to be on the larger size, built for strength and battle rather than speed or agility. Perhaps one of the most intriguing behaviors of a Tribe cat is the flagrant display of scars they receive in battle. Scars are seen as a prize, something to be proud of. Thus, often small, non-life-threatening wounds may go untreated in hopes of a better visual reminder to later boast about.
The Tribe of Twisted Roots is nothing if not loyal to their beginnings - Ruthless, cunning, and competitive. Opportunistic at the best of times, many of these cats won't hesitate to take advantage of any situation they may find themselves in. Within their territory, outside of it...the location and time don't matter. If they are given a chance to find themselves with the upper paw, many of these felines will seize it. Along with this, underhanded tactics are common and Tribe cats aren't known for backing down from a fight, fair or otherwise - Either the other side surrenders or the Tribal cat will lose their life. There is no other option. Adventurous is another word used to describe the Tribe, though they do tend to be a bit wary of the main island containing the other clans.
As a whole, the tribe tends to be quite religious. Their Gods have never let them down and, as such, deserve the praise they are given. They are quite enamored with their traditions and rituals, seeing any variation from them as blasphemy. Non-believers may face nothing but scorn.
This is the complete history of Tribe of Twisted Roots. This post will tell you how they came to be, a bit about their background and where it all fits in with the site's timeline.
General Tribe of Twisted Roots History
Year 1, Shrieking Storms A ship of pirates wrecks on the islands. Year 15, Scorching Sands The volcano erupts, wiping out the twoleg survivors. Year 16, Soothing Skies The Island Gods introduce themselves to the cats, leading to the creation of the Tribe of Twisted Roots. Year 19, Scorching SandsThe first leader of the Tribe, Sunrise over Treetops, passes away. Year 23, Soothing Skies The Trial to become a Navigator is created. Year 30, Soothing Skies New ships and cats arrive to the island, and the Tribe is ordered to stay away from them. Year 32, Screeching Storms Wind howling in Cavern breaks tradition and seizes control of the Tribe, bringing a halt to many of their traditions. Year 37, Scorching Sands Wind is overthrown. Year 50, Scorching Sands The volcano erupts again, enveloping the islands in thick ash. Year 53, Soothing Skies Tempest Rages at Night ascends to Commander of the Tribe of Twisted Roots.
The first of the cats arrived abord a ship that had found no luck navigating the choppy waters near the island. Crewed by pirates, the survivors of the crash soon developed a society that was nothing short of harsh and unforgiving. Ruthless, cunning, resourceful - All traits that the cats who'd been aboard the ship as rat chasers picked up from their twoleg counterparts. For fifteen years they survived, never alone, never together - An uneasy sort of existence.
The society's days were numbered. The dark mountain on the island of black rock came to life, spewing hot steam and ash into the air. Where the twoleg survivors of the shipwreck could not withstand the heat, the cats found shelter beneath the mangrove forests in the network of roots.
When the felines emerged into the altered environment, they were greeted by the ancient Island Gods who had presided over the larger felines for moons. With their guidance, the Tribe of Twisted Roots (named for the plants that had sheltered them) formed, taking Sunrise over Treetops, who received her lives after scaling Firebelly Mountain and peering into its depths, as their first commander.
After many moons of peace, Sunrise left the world and passed power onto Fish Leaping from Waves. To keep matters fair, Fish offered others the chance to take power, marking the first instance of the challenge tradition being utilized as a way to choose a new leader.
As the Tribe grew, so did its traditions. Their exploration of the islands had yielded one of dangers that would soon become an important part of each young cat's life. This Island of Shadows, so called for the nightmarish beings that lurked there, became a place for swabbies to prove themselves worthy of becoming navigators.
Life for the Tribe continued, though soon enough they would not be alone. History repeated itself as another ship came to the island. Carrying strange cats with ways unlike their own, the Tribe left them to their own devices, ceasing their adventures to the largest island to prevent any intermingling.
Already troubled by the presence of more cats, the Tribe would soon enter their darkest days. For the first time in the Tribe's long history, power was passed unfairly. A cruel navigator by the name of Wind howling in Cavern seized control by murdering the frail commander and elderly quartermaster. In an attempt to make his mark on the Tribe, he ordered that several of their time-honored rituals, such as keeping of the history and passing of commander through the challenge, were abandoned. As a result, several moons of history were forgotten, and the Tribe cats drifted far from their celebrated Island Gods.
After several moons of this tyranny, a navigator by the name of Heron standing in Moonlight led a coup in an attempt to save the Tribe and their culture. They succeeded; Wind was removed from power and exiled to the Island of Shadows while Heron took over. His moons would bring peace and stability back to the Tribe, returning them to the power they once were.
It was only through the strength of their numbers and faith that they survived the next eruption. Firebelly Mountain, silent for countless moons, brought forth bellows of smoke once more. It coated the island in thick fog and clouds for days on end, though there was one advantage - The Tribe's territory was truly hidden at last from that of the strange cats who seemed to not only survive but thrive on the larger island.
Not long after the smoke started to clear the Tribe's current leader, Tempest Rages at Night, ascended. Though he had been challenged for his spot as quartermaster and subsequent right to leadership, he had prevailed, earning the right to climb Firebelly Mountain and claim his lives.
Each group is run differently and shaped by their leaders. The leader in the Tribe of Twisted Roots is called the Commander. Below are the current decrees of the Commander which act as the "code" for the clan since the Tribe of Twisted Roots does not have a Warrior Code. The current Commander is Tempest Rages at Night and his word is law.
Tempest Rages at Night's Decree
Belief Level: Tempest is the kind of cat that sees the Gods in everything he and his Tribe does. He puts great faith in the beings that have guided them for generations and endless moons, and will not be pleased if any of those following his leadership reject them. As for StarClan...He is aware of their existence due to the Island God's explanation of them yet believes much as his ancestors did - That the dead are just that and carry no power here. Relation with Gods: In Tempest's opinion, the Gods are vital to the Tribe's continued survival. They are to be revered and obeyed, respected and only challenged to prove oneself such as with the Swabbie Trial. Though there are no offerings to be presented, worship and observation of traditions pertaining to the Gods must be upheld no matter the situation. Relation with Ancestors: Ancestors are an interesting thing where Tempest is concerned. While they were important in life and their opinions to be valued, death is a finality that can not be ignored. After all, how can the cats of the past know the current struggles without living them themselves? What is the worth of advice if it's outdated or held back by the past? As far as he's concerned, each cat should be allowed to live his or her life as they choose, without worrying about the judgement of felines who have no power upon life itself. They are to be respected and remembered should they have lived well...but not obeyed without question. General Observation of Morals/Tenants: Though each cat is allowed to make his or her own decisions about certain things in life, one thing must be remembered - Tempest's word as Commander, much as those who came before him, must be heeded. According to tradition, the time for challenge has passed and he deemed worthy; thus, breaking any of his rules will certainly result in harsh punishment. Cats belonging to the Tribe must prove themselves and remember that the weakest link amongst them will define the entire Tribe. Thus training and remaining in high form is highly encouraged while laziness and a general reluctance to better yourself will be looked down upon. This extends into battle and protection of one's self. Should a cat behave bravely and fall in battle, they will be given the proper respects. However, if they are cowardly (such as running, hiding, etc.) and do not meet death with courage, they will be scorned and left for the scavengers. Another action that will label one as weak-willed is a forbidden romance. As the Tribe cats have been told for generations to avoid the large island cats, any romance with one would cause the offender to be exiled immediately. Should they be expecting kits/give birth to the kits before being discovered, they will be shown mercy and sent to the large island. If they are not, exile to the Island of Shadows is the traditional punishment. Kits themselves regarded as bad luck if born of a sour union and though they will be protected as they are delivered to the other half of the offending pair, they will not be welcome within the Tribe itself. As for borders, Tempest's understanding is loose at best. He sees the Tribe's refusal to visit the large island as a matter of mere convenience - The waters between them are choppy and often too dangerous to cross. It would not be reasonable most days to make the journey. However, should he become interested in the idea of expansion, he would not hesitate to cross over into another's territory. As a result, trespassers are more regarded as a curiosity than a threat...at least until they steal something that the Tribe considers their own such as prey. That is worth defending and, according to Tempest, extreme measures are allowed. Killing a fellow cat is not seen as a sin or against the rules if done in battle - Squirmishes, arguments, defending one's honor...all are acceptable situations in which death is allowed. Underhanded tactics are accepted as well - though less impressive should you be caught in the act (after all, how cunning can one really be if their secret plans can be brought to light?). The last matter that Tempest feels strongly on is the treatment of the very young or very old. Both must be protected - the young have yet to have a chance to prove themselves and are innocent while the elderly have earned respect and admiration due to the Tribe's aggressive nature making old age something of a prize that only the most skilled amongst them achieve. Relation with Other Groups: As of this moment, the Tribe has no connection with either Tidal or JungleClan, nor does Tempest have any interest in forging one. He and his Tribe are not even aware of the groups existing as two seperate entities; they just know the main island belongs to cats other than themselves and, for the moment, it will remain that way. Extra Info: Though he rules a Tribe that, at times, seems to thrive on chaos due to their tendency to take risks and fight amongst themselves, Tempest is by no means weak. Having taken leadership at a young age has hardened this tom against much of the world and, when ruled by ambition, aggression, and experience, is not a cat to be taken lightly.
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