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.
We have a brand new group on the island and, as such, need to fill the ranks! This is the audition for the Shaman of Mokuhau!
To be considered, please fill out the below form. This is not a first come first serve audition, we will choose the best candidate for the position. Please note you may only hold one high rank per account on the site to make it attainable for as many as possible!
Things To Know Before Applying
Choosing The Shaman Staff will be choosing the first Shaman of the Kingdom! Keep in mind before applying that due to a lack of a religious belief in the Kingdom, the Shaman will not be receiving omens or communicating with ancestors. Instead, their duties are to care for the Kingdom through the use of herbs and medicine, and to advise the Crown Ruler when need me.
What Does HR Entail? There is no quota. We would love one post a week in character if you can just because active high ranks are essential for warriors sites. You will also get to be a bit more involved in helping launch the upcoming plot of CD due to the timing of this audition.
Do I have to audition with an existing char? Nope! So long as your roleplay sample on the audition is written from the character who would become Shaman then you don't have to even have the biography fully complete. As this is a new position, we fully expect to see lots of new characters!
The Application Form
[b]Username:[/b] [b]Discord:[/b] (Please include #s - Discord is required for High Ranks) [b]Length of Time on Site:[/b] [b]General Activity Level:[/b] (How often can you get on? Are you more active on the discord or the site?) [b]Character Name:[/b] [b]Age in Moons:[/b] [b]Rank Applying For:[/b] (Include clan/tribe name) [b]Why Does Your Character Fit the Role?:[/b] (Please list two positive facts, and two negative facts. These can be as short as one word answers, but we prefer you to expand upon these ideas and how it would influence your character’s position of power) [b]Roleplay Sample:[/b] (Must be written with the character you are applying with IF there is no accepted/wip biography) [b]Other Info:[/b] (Please include any prior experience you have in this section, if any.)
Username: Wren Discord: wrenlytalu #3847 Length of Time on Site: Since mid-August
General Activity Level: I do my best to get online at least twice a day, and reply to threads as quickly as possible. During my days off I'm typically hovering around the site through the majority of the day.
Character Name: Widow's Web Age in Moons: 32 Moons Rank Applying For: Kingdom Shaman
Why Does Your Character Fit the Role?:
+ Charismatic ➤ Despite his tendency towards stubbornness and a blunt tongue, somehow the kingdom's shaman has always managed to be an easy enough guy to get along with. Like flies to honey, he has a way about him that draws other cats into his pull. An easy smile is quick to adorn his face at any time of the day, but beneath those bright eyes and humble words is a snake waiting to strike. Widow's Web finds putting on a front when in public perhaps the easiest of tasks, his mask of propriety firmly in place especially around those he doesn't quite trust. The kithood stories his mother told him of the spider and the fly echo in the back of his mind, though. The spider weaves a beautiful web, and his charm can disarm the fly as easy as it can kill her. In such distinctions, Widow's Web is very much the spider.
+ Intelligent ➤ Being the kingdom's shaman takes a certain level of smarts given how closed off the felines are from the rest of the world. There's no one else around for them to learn from, and so what wasn't directly passed down to Widow's Web must be obtained through trial and error. Always looking for new and creative solutions, for all of his faults the tom has a brilliant mind set within his thick skull. Widow's Web is constantly learning and swiftly adapting her skill-set, applying that which he already knows and - in cases where there's little choice - taking a chance on the unknown to keep his peers healthy and strong. Besides, he reasons that if a cat is going to die anyhow, a bit of experimental treatment can't hurt them too badly.
= Inventive ➤ If there is one thing the kingdom can count on Widow's Web to do, it's come up with one of his 'elixirs'. For the tom it doesn't matter how many tries it takes to make her vision works, if he believes there's a way, chances are good that he will hole up in his den until he finds it. When allowed to exercise his expertise in herbs and remedies, the shaman feels like he can solve any problem that may come his way. He is rarely one to look at a problem and declare it a lost cause. As far as Widow's Web is concerned, giving up is only acceptable after at least three heartfelt attempts. Or five. Or twelve. Or seventeen, his go-to maximum number of tests. In the end if a solution truly cannot be found, Widow's Web can be quite bitter but eventually he'll move on to something new.
= Eccentric ➤ Whether it comes from being invisible in a large family, or his early interest in healing coupled with Moonlit Oasis' odd influence, Widow's Web is a tried and true oddity. Despite growing up in the kingdom his entire life, the tom has a way of creeping out cats that he's known for seasons upon seasons with how zany and strange he can be. He likes things done in threes, double-checks everything, and has a propensity to tap his claws against his herb-crushing rock when deep in thought. He is altogether unconventional in how he gets things done, more than once giving thought to possibilities most would say aren't worth exploring.
- Blunt ➤ The shaman speaks his opinion fairly easily, often blurting his thoughts without care of how it may affect those around him. Widow's Web is as honest as honest comes, but he's got a serious problem when it comes to curbing his tongue. As far as he's concerned if feelings are getting hurt then he figures the cat they belong to should toughen up a bit. Widow's Web doesn't beat around the bush when it comes to important matters and he'll say what he wants to about anything and anyone. That isn't to say that the tom doesn't have filters though, he simply chooses to exercise such things selectively despite never setting out with the intention of hurting others, ego or otherwise.
- Stubborn ➤ In some cases an independent mind tends to lead to stubbornness, and Widow's Web is as bull-headed as they come. When the tom has come to a decision it can be trying to convince him to leave it behind even if it's not in the best interest of the goings on around him. A cat really has to make a valiant effort - depending on the situation - to get him to shift his focus onto other matters. While Widow's Web can easily bend on his own terms, he finds it hard to adjust his course to changes that are unanticipated with the same amount of ease. The tom is a woeful creature of habit, and deviations in his daily routine are widely known to send him into a tizzy. In these situations, it can be difficult for a cat to persuade him that the world isn't ending around him and - more often than not - it takes a cat just as strong-willed as himself to do the convincing.
Roleplay Sample: The sun was high in the sky when Widow's Web finally found himself exiting his den. Despite having been up since dawn broke over the horizon, the Shaman had been painfully engrossed in sorting through his herbs. Taking stock was never a quick or easy process as some would think. He had to weed out those plants that had gone brittle, take count of what was left and mentally juggle the order in which he would recollect the herbs that were necessary to the Kingdom's daily functioning.
Stretching out his limbs, Widow's Web took a surveying glance about his surroundings before his shrewd gaze fell heavily upon a duo of Stewards sharing what was likely their first meal of the day. Maw quirking up in anticipation, the white tom found himself padding over to the pair on silent paws. They were newly accepted into their positions as future Scouts, a sibling pair called Rippling River and Leaping Fish. It seemed as if it were only yesterday he was birthing the younglings and now here they were, grown up before his very eyes. They were ready to learn, now. Fresh and ripe for the taking.
Well, hello there you two. Fine morning is it not? He mewed as he accosted them with a dazzling grin and bright eyes. Erm, ye-es sir? the initial reply came from Rippling River. She was a slip of a she-cat, all fine bone-structure and quick movements. Perfect for getting into tight spots his own larger paws couldn't manage. From Leaping Fish came the false bravado of narrowed eyes, but Widow's Web had to applaud him his discomfort and distrust. Spiders had a way of weaving webs after all.
Ignoring the disgruntled male's look, Widow's Web turned his full focus upon the she-cat instead. She was timid and shy, a good girl who did as she was told more often than she should. Well, it seems that I've miscalculated my herb stores and require a bit of assistance in replenishing them. Since you seem to have finished your meal, I figured who better to train in the art of plant identification and detection than your keen little minds. Chuckling lightly, he gave what to some could be described as a self-deprecating shrug. So, what do you say, little River? Will you help this foolish Shaman out?
He could see the uncertainty clear in the tabby's wide green eyes. Eyes that flicked between him and her brother, who glowered sullenly at the fur and bones between them. I-I uhm. Wh-at I mean-n-n is.. Yes?
Bravo! Come now, let us be off post haste. We've quite a bit of work to do. He was quick to ignore any rebuttal the tom may have had, and though he'd hoped for two, he told himself that one was better than none. Padding forward, Widow's Web gave a cursory glance over his shoulder and found himself proud that Rippling River was following along easily enough. Teeth clenched though, when Leaping Fish stood, plodding quickly after them.
Decided to join us, after all young Fish? He intoned, though he was less than happy that the surly young male had joined them after all. Letting the she-cat take the lead out of the group's camp, the Shaman felt a spark of intrigue as Leaping Fish bumped up against him none to gently. I dunno what your play is, but you're no fool, and you don't make mistakes. The Steward was swift to move along, taking up the place to his sisters right.
Far enough ahead, Widow's Web knew they didn't catch his parting words. No worries young children, it truly is a bit of gathering. And a test. Or two.
Other Info: I've played a couple of medicine cats in the past, one medicine cat apprentice, and currently play a deputy in a separate rp group.
General Activity Level: I am able to get on the site at least once a day, and I lurk in discord most of the day.
Character Name: Crackling Fire Age in Moons: sixty-two moons Rank Applying For: Kingdom Shaman
Why Does Your Character Fit the Role?:
empathetic. as someone who was chosen to care for the cats of the kingdom, it only makes sense that they would have empathy towards their companions. whether it be an injury that scares a young cat, or an emotional struggle, crackling fire is there to ensure that you are able to work through it. he speaks gently, and has perfected the look of interest to make sure that they know he is listening. he has many moons under his pelt, and with it, the ability to relate to many situations without coming off as condescending - usually.
conscientious. the tom is very particular when it comes to the things he says, and just how he says it. he knows that saying the wrong thing can make an otherwise simple conversation ten times worse. the tom isn’t one to downplay an injury however, but he approaches the subject carefully. he pays attention to the way he carries himself, hoping to instill in his fellow mates confident in his abilities. the tom is also very aware of his own weaknesses, and has no shame in apologizing for something he may have done wrong. he takes great pride in his work as shaman, and does everything as thoroughly as possible to avoid potential complications in the future.
confident. through his many moons, the tom has developed an easy confidence about him. his paws move with ease when helping his kingdom cats, and the look of concentration is unwavering. he has long since moved past the time of questioning himself, and the right way to treat someone, and just trust himself to make the right call. when offering advice to the crown ruler, he treads a little lighter, but never apologizes for overstepping if he believes that he is in the right. he makes an effort to think through what he says when it comes to giving advice so that when he does offer it, he can say with certainty.
independent. ever since he was young and chosen to be trained as shaman, the tom has thrived on his own. he had no issues going his own way, and discovering himself through exploration. he very rarely asked for help, opting to observe as much as possible so that he didn’t have to rely on anyone else. because of this, the tom can come off as aloof, but he is far from it. he merely enjoys his alone time, but isn’t against spending time with his companions and getting to know them.
judgmental. while the tom cares for his clanmates when it comes to their injuries and illnesses, that doesn’t stop him from judging you on how you acquired them. while he may not outright say what he is thinking to your face, he isn’t above making back-handed comments - after you’re feeling better. the tom also has no time for gossip or drama, and in this regard, he has no issues voicing his opinion if he thinks you’re acting like an idiot. the tom also has an issue with same sex couples, but even though he strongly disapproves, he would never dream of denying treatment, but he just may not be as nice to you as he is to others.
aggressive. now, while he is shaman and dedicated to helping those of the kingdom, he can be more than a little aggressive when it comes to getting his way. he also isn’t afraid of fighting, and has been known to go a bit over the top in the past. he is a passionate conversationalist, and has no qualms about getting in your face if he strongly disagrees on something; he has never struck out at a fellow kingdom dweller, but he has come close to it. his hatred for those that aren’t from the kingdom is when you really see this side of him shine. he’s not afraid to put you in your place even if you mean no harm.
grumpy. the tom doesn’t mean to be a sour puss, but he’s pretty much seen enough in his life to know that there isn’t always a light at the end of the tunnel. so many things can go wrong during the course of the day, and with that weighing on his mind, he finds it very hard to not be grumpy most of the time. the tom practically walks around with a storm cloud over his head, grumbling about the younger cats, and how careless they are. he’s your typical grumpy old man, that secretly loves all the little tykes.
anal retentive. the tom is very particular about the way he does things, and the way he wants things done. all of the herbs he uses is organized meticulously, and he always plans out his day from the moment he wakes up. he knows where he is going to go to find herbs, which cats he would like to accompany him, and how many of a specific herb he is going to collect. when things go awry is one of the biggest contributing factors to his grumpy nature, as it throws off his entire day and he feels like things are out of his control
Roleplay Sample:
Ominous clouds rolled over the mountain, shrouding the terrain in darkness. Birds of prey screeched in frustration as their prey burrowed deep before taking off towards their nests away from the storm that was brewing, and winds carried fine dirt particles and small rocks cascading down the mountain face. Besides the howl of the wind, the territory was eerily silent, the last echo of an eagles call fading to nothingness. Trees struggled against the force of the currant, and a lone orange pelted tom maneuvered his way across the crag, seemingly unfazed by wind ruffling his pelt. He was used to the unpredictable weather of the Kingdom, and there were just some things that couldn’t be avoided. He had laid out his plan for the day, hours before and a little storm wasn’t going to stop him from gathering the herbs that he was low on.
Shouldering his way between two boulders, the tom took in a deep breath to try and locate the borage that he was certain was growing there. There had been so sign of coughs, nor rises in body temperatures as of yet, but with the weather changes, Crackling Fire was certain that colds would be soon to arise. The tom was nothing, if not practical. An unprepared shaman was about as useful as a newborn, and a cough or fever running rampant through the Kingdom could mean insurmountable disaster. Deaths from something preventable wasn’t something he wanted on his conscience. Flicking his tail at the dark thought, Crackling Fire nipped off a couple of leaves. Once he took these back to camp, he would take another inventory of the herbs he was running low on, but for now, it was time to head back to camp.
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Dipping his head to one of the Kingdom cats, the large orange tabby slipped into his den, shaking out the chill in his pelt. Stepping lightly over the vacant nests, the tom made his way to the back of the den to stack the leaves in their rightful palace. It always brought him great joy to see the way his stores were organized, each herb in their specific place, easily distinguishable. It gave him a visual of what herbs needed replenishing, and which ones were simply rotting away. It always annoyed him that certain herbs decayed faster than others, and no matter how meticulous he was about storing them, there was no combatting their demise.
“Waste of perfectly good herbs.” Grumbling under his breath, the large tom stomped towards the entrance to the den, ears flicking back in surprise at the young knight standing just within the den. Cocking his eyebrow, the older toms keen eyes did a quick scan of the others’ frame to see if there were any glaring injuries. Several long moments stretched between them, the knight looking sheepish, Crackling Fire waiting for him to speak.
“Well, what is it?” Crackling Fire grunted, gesturing to one of the nests. Stubborn knights. The thought rolled through his mind, a familiar one that popped up almost everyday. The black knight limped towards the nest, and sat down, extending his paw. Eyes moving from the toms face to his paw, the tabby moved closer, and sniffed it. “You wrenched your claw. Alright, no need to worry. I've done that more than once in my life. A little aloe vera and a cobweb wrap should do the trick. Give it a few licks for me while I go collect what I need.” Smiling warmly, the shaman slunk to the back to grab the herbs.
“I feel like a mousebrain. I got my claw stuck in a felled log, and instead of trying to ease it out, I just yanked.” The knight spoke quietly, shame evident in his voice. Crackling Fire chuckled lightly and began to squeeze out the aloe vera with one of his paws.
“You aren’t truly a cat of the Kingdom until you’ve pulled at least one of your claws out. I once lost all the claws in my front paw trying to dig up chervil. No need to feel ashamed.” Deftly, the shaman brought his paw slick with the juice to the paw, and lathered on a generous layer. The tom sighed a breath of relief, obviously satisfied with the effects already. Wiping his paw on the nest to get the excess off, he picked up the piece of cobweb and with a few fluid movements, wrapped the paw. He studied his work for a moment, and then nodded with contentment.
“There, you’re all set. Just be mindful of it for the rest of the day, by tomorrow you should be as good as new. Next time though, use your brain and don’t go yanking your claws out of tough places.” Flicking his tail in dismissal, the shaman turned away from the knight to discard the remnants of the aloe vera. Knights, they never learn, do they?
Other Info: I have roleplayed several medicine cat positions in the past. I also hold a leader position and a medicine cat position on another site I am currently on.
Congratulations to wren - Widow's Web will be the first Kingdom shaman!
→ All of the audition decisions this round were so difficult, there were so many wonderful applications to choose from that made deciding very difficult!
→ There will be other chances again in the very near future so we highly encourage you all to apply next time if you don't hold a high rank!
→ Great job to our new members who tried out this round, we hope to see you in the next one too!
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