A long time ago, cats from all around gathered at a large pine. It was as if they were meant to be there, their destinies to find eachother and to continue on together. No cat knew why their paws had lead them here. Between the felines, tension could be felt, all of them unsure of why everyone was there.

Suddenly something happened; a star shone bright in the night sky, shining down onto a new cat that had appeared straight out of no where. The strange, blue creature looked peaceful. Somehow, every cat felt its gaze directed into their own soul. It was a hypnotising moment, no cat spoke, it was all silent as the old cats voice echoed over the gathering....

"Be blessed cats of all kind. I have gathered you here to introduce the tribes to these territories. You have all been chosen to fulfil your destinies here. The paws that led you here will be the same ones that will help you survive and make a home out of these forests, hills and deserts. It may come to hard situations but we... the ancient cats, your ancestors will lead you through it. This is meant to be, it has always been and now the time has finally come."

A younger cat appeared where the older had stood before it. Its voice wasn't as raspy as the old tom's had been. It was a soft whisper, comforting to one's ears, the female cat spoke up.

"Fear is not chosen it is created. We wish to have the tribes live side by side together, peaceful, until peace is broken through betrayal, pain and force."

The she snarled at the last words, perhaps she had become the victim of all three of the things she so wished to not occur. More collected she continued her speech.

"Us ancestors have chosen three cats to lead the tribes. It will be their task to guide you."

The star that had lightened the grounds had disappeared, only letting it shine on three cats in the crowd. Fear shone bright in their eyes, unprepared for what would happen next.

"Don't be shy, come closer."

It was a sweet demand, nice enough to sound friendly and still powerful enough to not loose strength in its words. The cats moved towards the pine, a tall, dark furred tom, a silver coloured she-cat and a small sand coloured tom. They looked up at the sparkling she, curious, yet frighted.

"These will be your leaders. They are blessed by the ancestors and will be especially protected from us. These cats should be granted the highest respect and their orders should be followed. The stars have whispered me your new names."

Her tail twitched to signal which cat she was speaking to, first looking at the she, then at the larger tom and lastly at the smaller tom.

"Stream that runs downhill, Stream will be the leader of the rivers, the Tribe is honoured for their ideas, patience and wisdom. Roots that connect far, Roots shall be the leader of the Forests, the Tribe will be known for strength, agility and friendliness. Sand bringing drough, Sand will be the leader of the derserts, the Tribe will be honoured for their speed, minds and respectfulness. They shall be respected. Now the tribes. Each cat here has already been chosen to join a tribe by destiny, there is no changing. Although the tribes should respect eachother, they should remain separated. Thank you for listening, you shall be watched upon. I hope for peace."

With a last nod the cat disappeared...
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That was moons ago, many, many moons ago. The tribes are now ruled by others. Leader after leader ro what they finally are. Gatherings have become the normal, cats of each Tribe meeting at the Pine that started it all, long ago.

A large pine stands in the middle of the "world", making it possible for all cats to get their through their own territory. The Tribe of the Rivers lies south, it is bordered by the Tribe of the Deserts to the left and the Tribe of the Forests to the right. The River Tribe consists of flat, green land with one large and multiple smaller rivers running through it. The Desert Tribe only has one sea, considering it their oasis. The Forest Tribe has their territory made of pine trees, large and sturdy while the ground may sometimes be muddy. (Basically the territories lie like a peace symbol ☮️ to make it easier to understand. The borders aren't straight lines, though. Rather they go around natural signs.)

- remain respectful
- no ooc (spam, other than roleplay) messages in rp/character sheets!
- no bullying (apart from rp characters in the rp)
- no 1 liners, atleast 3 sentences please :)
- no choosing for another person's character
- no inappropriate scenes, just don't

Love Rules
- all cats no matter what rank are allowed to love (unless a leader has told them or they have chosen themselves)
- forbidden relationships are to be mostly kept back, if you want one ASK! I might not allow one, just because it could mess up a bunch of things, sorry for that
- LGBTQ allowed!
- ask a player before starting to go on about crushes or dating please!
- No mayor age gaps (kit and warrior or future and wisest/ it's fine if the future is about to become a warrior)
- kits are perfectly fine to have but don't make the production or birth descriptive, it could trigger some people

(If breaking a rule you will be gently reminded about them, if it occurs again I'll be a bit more strict. Third strike and you'll be temporarily blocked)

- Leader -
River that Runs Deep (River) Male
- Advisor -
Tree that Stays Green (Tree) Male
- Leader's Chosen -
Snake the Basks in Sun (Snake) Female
- Shaman -
Pebble that Skips on Water (Pebble) Female
- Healer -
Oak that Stands Tall (Oak) Male
---> Healer's Future -
Minnow that Swims Swiftly (Minnow) Female
- Mothers -
Bird that Sings at Night (Bird) Female
Night of Little Stars (Night) Female
Wren that Swoops Low (Wren) Female
- Wisesests-
Deer that Crosses Meadow (Deer) Female
Mouse that Runs Quick (Mouse) Male
Rock that Sits Firm (Rock) Male
- Warriors -
Frost that Covers Ground (Frost) Male
Robin that Sings Loud (Robin) Female
Path of Faint Light (Light) Female
Lake where Salmon Run (Lake) Male
---> Warriors' Future -
Fern that Curls at Night (Fern) Female; Mentor is Lake
Ripple of Jumping Fish (Ripple) Male; Mentor Robin
Shadow that Grows Long (Shadow) Female; Mentor Light
Broken Shard from Boulder (Boulder) Male; Mentor Frost
- Hunters -
Cloud that Sits in Sky (Cloud) Female
Squirrel that Jumps Far (Squirrel) Male
Water from Fresh Dew (Dew) Female
Turtle that Moves Slow (Turtle) Male
---> Hunters' Future -
Mist that Hangs on Mountain (Mist) Female; Mentor Cloud
Storm that Brews at Dawn (Storm) Male; Mentor Dew
Moon that Glows Brightly (Moon) Female; Mentor Turtle
Feather of Swooping Owl (Owl) Male: Mentor Squirrel
- Kits -
Sky that Grows Dark (Sky) Female
Leaf that Drifts in Wind (Leaf) Male

- Leader -
Shadow in the Dark (Shadow) - Male
- Advisor -
Raven That Flies To Stream (Raven) - Female
- Leader's Chosen -
Snow Falling On Leaves (Snow) - Female
- Shaman -
Stone That Can't Be Moved (stone) - male
- Healer -
Finch That Sang All Along (Finch) - female
---> Healer's Future -
Pine Needle On the tree (Pine) - Female
- Mothers -
Red Of Morning Dawn (Red) - Female
Cloud That Blocks the Sun (Cloud) - female
Peak That Rises To Sky (Sky) - Female
- Wisesests -
Pebble Where Water Rushes (Pebble) - male
Willow Next To River (Willow) - female
Star That Twinkles At Night (Star) - female
- Warriors -
Sky That Brings Light (Light) - female
River That Flows Through Mountain (River) - male
Dust That Flies In Wind (Dust) - Male
Blue Sky Over Forest (Blue) - female
Ember in the blue flame (flame) - female
---> Warriors' Future -
Fern Of Growing Woods (Fern)- female; mentor is River
Acorn From Ancient Oak (Oak)- male; mentor is Blue
Star In Evening Sky (Star)- female; mentor is Dust
- Hunters -
Petal Gliding In The Wind (Petal) - female
Shade In Thick Forest (Shade) - male
Lake That Laps At Shore (Lake) - male
Dew From Morning Grass (Dew) - female
Hawk That Lands In Tree (hawk) - female
---> Hunters' Future -
Rain That Drips From Leaves (Rain) - male; mentor is Shade
Twig That Cracks Under Paw (Twig) - female; mentor is hawk
Sun At Winter Horizon (sun) - male; mentor is Lake
- Kits -
Reeds That Grow By River (Reed) - male
Sparrow Building Nest (Sparrow) - female
Breeze That Whispers Through Air (Breeze) - female

- Leader -
Red Sky at Midnight (Midnight -> Ash)
- Advisor -
Calm winds before the storm (Storm -> Northe's Lands)
- Leader's Chosen -
- Shaman -
Flight of little Bird (Flight -> Owl)
- Healer -
Creek that feeds the Grass (Creek -> Bay Cat)
---> Healer's Future -
- Mothers -
Wren that sings at dawn (Wren -> Bay Cat)
Flower that sways in the breeze (Flower -> Ollie)
- Wisesests -
Grey Eagle That Glides at Half-Dark (Ace -> Eagle)
- Warriors -
Deer that leaps far (Deer -> Hells Pride)
Burning arrow blessed by Artemis (DarkMoon101 -> Artemis)
Bloodstripe (Blood -> Simba)
Flame that Burns Bright (Flame -> Rein)
Dusk After Sinking Sun (Dusk -> Ash)
---> Warriors' Future -
- Hunters -
Fox stalking through forest (Fox -> Owl)
Ash that burns after Flickering Flame (Ash -> Northe)
---> Hunters' Future -
Dove that Sings in Morning (Dove -> Rein)
- Kits -
Frost over Frozen Lake (Frost -> Ollie)
Whisper that Echoes in Silence (Whisper -> Bubblegum)

Standard Terms
Burrows - the cats' dens
Prey - smaller animals they hunt/eat
Ceremony - an honorable fest
Herbs - healing plants (used by healer)
Highest - higher ranks than the cat's own

Seasons
Sun's birth - spring
Sun's dance - summer
Sun's fall - autumn/fall
Sun's death - winter

Ceremonies
- Future's Destiny -
(where a future (student) gets assigned a rank)
Leader calls out for the tribe to gather around. FULL name of the future is called out, they step forwards. "Full Name, you have been watching the cats of the tribe, waiting for your time to come. Now is your time, future, from this day on you shall help the tribe as "rank". We see your potential and honor your respect towards the highest. Your future is now." Formal future walks to the corresponding group of the rank and is welcomed.