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.
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The look on the tom's face was enough to have Taropetal's tail lowering slightly from its questioning curl behind her and her paws prickling hot with embarrassment. She hadn't meant to make the other warrior feel bad! It had been a question she figured, with her limited social skills, to be just safe enough for the kind of casual conversation that she was not familiar with. It wasn't often cats engaged with her, especially nowadays. With the way this talk was going, the she-cat had suspicions as to why. Clearing her throat and resisting the urge to shift her weight once more (She was being obvious enough with her discomfort already, Gods help her), she tried to ignore the way his gaze cast to the side after the confession and just gave a cautious nod. "Just a run of bad luck." The words sounded awkward even as they left her mouth, making the she-cat bristle internally. Speaking to others had never been an easy task; her lonely kithood had molded her into somewhat of a loner among her clanmates. Yet now seemed particularly difficult and, with a lack of any easy segway in conversation, simply dug her claws into the option that lay before she and Coconuttuft. "My lizards were small; hardly more than a couple of bites. The mothers will need more than that. Maybe we'll have better luck hunting together? If you'd like?" The offer may have sounded halted, cautious in nature - but genuine if the she-cat's open expression was anything to go by. Though her sheepishness did return momentarily as she looked around at the silent grass sea surrounding them. "Though..maybe further out. I'm not sure anything's left here. We're a little loud." Not that their voices would have needed to carry far at all - the mouse's fear scent alone as it fleed would've driven any sensible prey beneath the ground rather than chance meeting the cause of it.
Sorry for placing him out here. Wasn't sure how to get them here otherwise!
It had been an early morning for Taropetal. When she'd pulled herself from sleep that day, aided by weak sunlight streaming through glass windows long cracked by the elements they faced, she knew her life was different. Tinystar had, for a reason only the ancestors knew, trusted her with a bright-eyed Fledgling. Her first, in fact. Memories of her own training, filled with long days of hard work and nights of sore muscles, filled her head during the ceremony, bringing a smile to the she-cat's face even as nervousness threatened to overcome her. It seemed that hadn't faded in the night; apprehension and excitement had both clawed at her insides in tandem as she'd slipped between nests to find the young tom she was now responsible for. A quick breakfast for the pair before they had set off, leaving the town behind and heading through the aptly-named Sea of Grass. The tall stalks were new territory for the tom, but Taropetal hadn't stopped yet. She had a different destination in mind. After all, who knew how much the elders told the kits about their land in their stories?
It wasn't until the undergrowth beneath their paws had shifted to darker shades of green and the sunlight upon their backs had been sliced through with shadows that the Fighter had seen fit to pause. Before them lay a shining expanse, the waters calm even now as they lapped at the mud only mouse-lengths from their paws. A distant roar, a muted echo of the storms that poured the anger of the Gods down upon them each year, thrummed in the background, hidden from sight.
This was, perhaps, a unique way of going about learning just how far their world extended - Straight up the center, through the heart of their territory until they'd reached its edges. Some might even call it senseless, as there was only one true border that was not stopped by the ancient waters that crashed against the beach and rocks. But to Taropetal, who could hear the murmuring of her mentor in her ear even now as she turned her head to look at Bleakpaw, it was one of the most important lessons for the young cats to learn.
The she-cat had the decency to look sheepish at the older fighter's calm acceptance. Even if she hadn't had played a part in the problem, she should have paid enough attention to notice the all too obvious scent of a clanmate. It seemed that her thoughts of the issues she faced had followed her out into the see despite her best efforts. If it was starting to have an impact on her daily life, something had to be done about it soon. How though...That was the true issue. It was difficult to face something when it refused to speak with you.
Shuffling her paws awkwardly as she floundered slightly in search of her next response (though she had the highest respect for her fellow fighter, to say Taropetal had the social skills to hold a conversation with him might be somewhat of a lie), she couldn't deny the relief she felt at Coconuttuft's question. This was definitely something that she could discuss.
Eyes brightening, the she-cat nodded, tail somewhat vaguely waving towards the space behind her. Buried in the soft grass were a couple of lizards, both dull-scaled against the background of greens an blues. Not the prettiest meal or hunt (she hadn't exactly been the most graceful of cats this morning, after all) but sufficient. "Back there. I haven't been out long though," Came her confession, returning to the somewhat distant tone that stained her voice whenever she felt less than confident in a statement. "What about you? Was the mouse your first?" She'd heard tales, of course, but was less inclined to believe what she saw as possibly just mean-spirited rumors. That, and she didn't want to possibly insult the older tom. There was enough conflict in her life with emotions alone without adding offending those more experienced than her to the list.
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Due to the nature of his position and his personality, Tempest more often than not refers to cats who might be on the friendlier side as "allies" rather than true friends. However, he was young and reasonably carefree at one time, and there still have to be lingering friendships from his days as a Swabbie and onward. Others may have a chance as well if they're patient and willing to earn the tom's trust.
enemies
It wouldn't be too far a stretch to assume that Tempest has some enemies. There are those in the Tribe (mostly older), who feel his ambition mirrors that of past tyrannical commanders a little too close for comfort and as such do not trust him nor his ability to lead. Paired with natural aggression, enemies would be far more common and familiar territory for the tom than those he calls friends.
An energetic and gossip-loving she-cat such as herself would be more than happy to have those to share news with. Whether or not they could trust her is another matter entirely, but things wouldn't be bored around the fighter, that's for sure.
enemies
Oh boy. Cocoafur would definitely be someone who had enemies. She's not really the type to associate outside of her clan, and would not be all that enthused with those inside JungleClan who disapproved of her skewed morals. Nor is she one to let those she dislikes doubt her true feelings, so one would know if she were truly a rival or not.
lovers
She's still young, but romance is something that the she-cat has an interest in. She hasn't quite figured out who she likes yet (be they she-cat or tom) so she's pretty much open to any kind of flirtation thrown her way. It's all just for fun anyway, right? Open!
Distant at best and apathetic at worse, Taropetal is a difficult cat to bond with. Her group of friends tend to be small and close, often mutual bonds that she gets roped into. If someone is willing to work to get to know her though, she would be willing to open up to a few more.
enemies
I'm not sure many would find a decent enemy in Taropetal. I suppose some could see her entanglement in a love triangle as her taking advantage of others and disapproving (though that's not widely known) or be offended by the she-cat's quiet behavior. Outright enemies though would be hard to find.
lovers
Taropetal's love life is anything but simple. Currently, she's torn between her hidden feelings for Kraiteye and her obvious yet unfullfilled ones for his brother Barnacleleap. There's a little too much angst in her life right now for more love interests. Not open (for now).
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First Tribe cat accepted outside of Tempest. ^^ Thank you so much!
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Having had some of the same notions of how to spend her day as those that called TidalClan their own, Taropetal had left the confusing conflict of feelings she woke up to daily back at camp and threw herself into the too familiar pattern of stalking something other than the endless thoughts that circled in her head like the birds of prey did above. Losing herself in this sea of gently swaying green that at times could stand taller than her tail seemed preferable to staying in the too dark cave they called home and, as the sun swung overhead in its daily path, she decided now had been one of those moments.
Keeping low to the ground and making sure that her pawsteps whispered over long dry stalks without cracking them against each other, the she-cat had been intent on the small rustlings of an unaware rodent...
At least, until the nearby shifting in the grass sea had her attention drawn elsewhere, mouth parted to take in a familiar scent.
Blinking, the fighter forgot about her prey to instead creep closer to the sounds that were more feline in nature, pausing once more as she heard something (the distinct earthy smell of berries and roots that whisked by could only mean mouse) scampering away from the larger beings.
For a moment she considered backing away from the situation as she didn't want to intrude on what could be some level of mortification (perhaps her intrusion had alerted the animal and ruined this fighter's efforts) but, as her careful steps faltered and she felt the grass of last season snap under her paw, it seemed those ancestors above had other plans.
Repressing a sigh, the tabby acknowledged the slip with a bit of a rueful smile and pushed her way into view, face contorting into something more apologetic. "Coconuttuft, I'm sorry," She started, glancing back towards the patch of grass she'd heard his previous quarry head off through before her eyes found the tom once more. "I was trying to be quiet...I didn't know you were going after the mouse too."
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I'm not entirely sure how this kind of interaction would go (they might end up hating each other) but, judging by their personalities, I think it could be entertaining! I could see Cocoafur admiring Orchidbloom for her frank way of interacting with others and holds the same sort of opinions about outsiders, but is a known rule-breaker. She's a fair amount of moons younger than Orchidbloom too though, and maybe could be shown the error of her ways.
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