WARRIOR CATS|🐾|RPG|

Star Vortex is the leader.
A large silver-gray tom with piercing blue eyes. Calm, reasonable, speaks rarely, but weightily. Tired of wars, but ready to defend the tribe until his last breath. He appreciates the Moonswell for his courage and does not judge him for the past.

Motleywing is a herald.
A lean red-and-white cat with a torn ear. Energetic, sharp, loves order. He is demanding of patrols, but fair. A little distrustful of the former healer, but recognizes her power.

Mossy Paw is a healer's apprentice.
Quiet, observant, with pale gray fur and large green eyes. He says little, but sees a lot. He admires Moonswell and often comes to her for advice. She is very diligent, afraid of making mistakes.

A chain of names. : Chernysh (kitten) - Blackpaw (squire) - stonecutter (warrior)
appearance. : a black lean cat with long oblong legs and short hair, blue eyes.
Character: He was distinguished by a rude, capricious character. He did not like conversation, but no one doubted his military honor.
Age : 40 moons (posthumously)
Background: Almost nothing is known. died during an altercation at the border in an accident. (crushed by a tree).

Chain of names: Droplet (kitten) - Droplet (Healer's apprentice) - Droppaw (squire) - Moon swell (warrior)
Appearance: Slender, tall and fit kitty of light gray, bluish shade. deep blue eyes and long silky hair. white belly and paws.
Personality: A disproportionately kind and sympathetic cat, famous in tribes for its willingness to help. affectionate in relation to her kittens and pleasant to talk to.
Background:Birth and sign.
She was born on a night when the moon was reflected in still water. The healer saw this as a sign and insisted that she be apprenticed to the healer. From six moons, she lived among the herbs, learned to heal and interpret dreams.

Internal fault.
The older she became, the more she realized that her place was not among cobwebs and poppy seeds. She was angry when she could not save the sick. She wanted to act, not sit in a tent. The prohibitions of the healers suffocated her.

Fracture.
At 14 moons, left alone in the camp, she defended the Nursery from the attack of vagabonds - she fought fiercely, despite the wound. After that, she openly declared: "I choose the path of a warrior."
It was a scandal. She had to start her studies from scratch.

Dedication.
I trained until I was exhausted. At 18 moons, it was named Lunar Swell.
"MoonClan" because StarClan hasn't turned away.
"Swell" because it is calm on the outside, but on the inside it is a destructive force.

What is she now.
She is a strong, skilled warrior who has retained her knowledge of herbs. Can provide assistance until the healer arrives. In battle, it is smooth, but sharp.
Dreams still come, but now she doesn't have to interpret them, and that makes her feel better. Or worse.

Chain of names: Snowflake (kitten) - Snowpaw (student) - Snowtail (warrior/healer/herald) - (??) Snow Star (leader.)
Description of appearance: dazzling white kitty, blue eyes (there were suspicions of deafness, but it turned out).
: slightly sarcastic, loves to poop, but always faithful to the military law.
Age: At the time of the events, 0 moons.

Chain of names: Gunpowder (kitten) - Gunpowder (student) - Black powder (warrior, herald) - (??) Star powder (leader)
Appearance: Born as a large kitten. The color is ash-black. rounded ears and short hair. amber filled eyes.
Age: At the beginning of the events, 0 moons.
Character: A kind-hearted and brave cat, he always treats you well.

SilverpeltMilky
Way. This is believed to be StarClan territory.

7. SLANG, CURSES AND EXCLAMATIONS

This is what makes the text alive. Instead of human curses:

· Mousehead / Mouse droppings are a fool, an idiot.
· Fox's soul is cunning, mean.
· Rabbit's heart is a coward.
· The blackberry mind is confused thoughts.
· A rain stench is a curse word (they say, you stink).
· Mouse brains are dumb.
· Owl flight is a meaningless action (owls fly at night, not during the day).
· By StarClan! — oath.
· Great Star Tribe! – surprise/shock.
· May StarClan punish me with the assurance of honesty.
· The stars are silent when there are no signs/hope.

Expressions:

· "I'm fed up" - > "I'm full to the mustache".
· "Go to hell" - > "Go ride in a pile of fox droppings".
· "Oh dear" -> "Oh, Star Ancestors!" or "Oh, ancestral spirits!"

ExileThe
most terrible punishment. The cat is expelled from the tribe, forbidden to help him on pain of expulsion. It is often accompanied by a scratch on the muzzle.

NamingThe
right of the Leader to give names. If a single person joins the tribe, he is given a new name.

5. SPECIAL CONCEPTS AND CREATURES

StarClanSpirits
of deceased ancestors who live in the heavens. They are visible as stars. Guardians of the Military Law. They come in dreams to healers or leaders.

Shadow Forest / Dark ForestHell
Traitors, murderers of relatives get there. There are no stars, eternal twilight and water in which you cannot quench your thirst.

Nine Lives CeremonyA
ritual in which spirits from StarClan touch the nose of a new leader, giving him one life for each gift (wisdom, love, justice).

ProphecyA
poetic or vague prediction sent by StarClan. Usually the Healer hears it.
Example: "Before peace comes, blood will be shed and the lake will turn red."

A
specific physical phenomenon (a fallen branch, cracked ice, a spider web found) that is interpreted as a message.

6. "BIPEDS" AND THEIR WORLD (TERMS ABOUT HUMANS)Cats

don't understand technology and name things descriptively.

TwolegsHumans
.

MonsterA
car. Roars, drives fast along the Thundering Path, kills cats.

ThunderpathA
highway or driveway. A very dangerous place. There is a smell of death and burning.

Twoleg nestThe
house of man. It smells of chemicals and smoke.

Indoor Cat/Pet (Kittypet)
A pampered cat that lives with Twolegs. Wears a collar. Eats "pellets" (dry food). Breeding cats despise them, but sometimes they save or take them in.

Collar:
A strip of leather or fabric around the neck. A symbol of shame for a wild cat, as it interferes with hunting and clings to branches.

Cutter / The CutterVeterinarians
who sterilize cats. This is the horror that is told in legends: "They cut off what makes a cat

Dirt:
A curse or garbage designation. "Clean the dirt out of the Nursery!"

Ferns (Ferns)
Where cats go to the toilet. Used as a euphemism: "I need ferns."

StoreHerbs
from the healer or food hidden for the winter (a rarity for cats, more often just a supply of fat).

3. HERBS AND MEDICINE (HEALERS' TERMS)Healers

use "cat" names for herbs.

· Catnip - The main cure for Green Cough (a deadly disease). It grows in the gardens of Twolegs. It smells alluring.
· Tansy – Cures colds, but is dangerous for queens (miscarriage).
· Yarrow (Yarrow) – Causes vomiting. It is used for poisoning.
· Poppy seeds (Poppy seeds) – Sleeping pills and painkillers. A dose of 2-3 grains soothes pain, more - puts to sleep.
· Cobweb: Applied to wounds to stop bleeding.
· Burdock root – Treats splinters and rat bites.
· Watermint – Treats abdominal pain.
· Horsetail – Stops the infection.
· Chamomile – Soothes, strengthens the heart.
· Deathberries - Yew berries. Instant death. It is forbidden to keep in the camp.

GreencoughSevere
pneumonia. An epidemic is worse than war.
WhitecoughA
mild form of the common cold, which can turn into a green cold.

4. TRIBAL REALITIES (EVENTS AND CEREMONIES)GatheringA

truce on a full moon. All four tribes meet in neutral territory (usually near the Big Stone). Fights are prohibited. They exchange news.

PatrolA
group of warriors performing a task.

· Hunting patrol - catches game.
· Border patrol - updates markers, chases away strangers.
· Dawn patrol is the most boring, checking tracks during the night.

Vigil (Vigil)
Night of silence. After initiation into warriors or after the funeral of the leader. You can't talk and sleep.

Naming ceremonyOfficial
assignment of status.

· "From this day on, you will be called..."

These terms describe how cats perceive the calendar, day and space.

MoonNot
a satellite of a planet, but a measure of time. One cycle of the moon = one month.
Example: "He has been a squire for three moons and has finally earned the right to the exam."

Half-moonTwo
weeks. An important time: it is once every half moon that healers go to the Moonstone/Lake to communicate with StarClan.

SeasonThe
year is not divided into winter/spring, but into:

· Leaf-bare Tree Season (Leaf-bare) is winter, a time of hunger and death.
· The season of Young Foliage (Newleaf) is spring, the time of birth of kittens and hopes.
· The Greenleaf season is summer, heat, drought.
· Leaf-fall season is autumn, the time for harvesting supplies.

Dawn, Sunhigh, DuskCats
do not use clocks. They orient themselves by the sun.

· Sunhigh is lunchtime, the hottest, usually a siesta.
· Moonrise is the start time of night patrols.

Territory:
The land on which a tribe has the right to hunt. Violation of the border is a war crime.

BorderThe
line that patrolmen mark. It is usually a stream, a row of trees, or boulders.

Neutral territory:
A place where tribes meet in a truce (e.g., Moonstone or the area around the Council).

2. LIFE AND CAMP

CampA
fortified place where a tribe sleeps, eats, and hides from enemies. It is usually surrounded by thickets of blackberries or hidden in a ravine.

Tent (Den)
Dwelling inside the camp. It can be a burrow, a crevice in the rock or a hut made of branches.
Types of tents: Children's Tent, Warrior Tent, Elders' Tent, Armiger Tent, Healer's Tent, Leader's Tent (usually under High Rock).

Highrock / HighledgeThe
elevation from which the Leader addresses the Tribe.

Fresh-kill pileThe
central place in the camp where the game is stored. You can't fight or litter near it.

Bedding (Nest / Bedding)
Sleeping place made of moss, fern and feathers. Squires are obliged to exchange it for the elders.

1. Kittens and Queens (if the kitten is hungry, it eats first).
2. Elders (squires or queens bring them food).
3. The Leader and the Herald (usually, but they can yield to the warriors as a sign of solidarity).
4. Warriors and Squires (eat last).
5. Healer (often eats in his tent, out of turn, as he can be busy with treatment).

Cats living outside of tribes.

· Loner: Lives alone, does not seek fights, hunts only for himself. It can be kind, it can be harmful. Does not obey anyone's laws.
· Rogue: An aggressive loner. He often steals prey, attacks tribes, and lives in gangs. He does not recognize any rules.
· Domestic Cat (Kittypet): Lives with Twolegs. Tribes look at them with contempt ("softpaws", "our collars"), although sometimes domestic cats run away and become excellent warriors (if they can learn to eat mice and sleep on the ground).
· Behavior: As free as possible. They have no duty to feed elders or mark boundaries. But they do not have the protection of the tribe either - they are always on their own.

A special, mystical rank. The healer stands "outside" the hierarchy of warriors, but his authority may be higher than the leader in matters of religion.

· How to become: The healer chooses his own apprentice (usually a kitten with an interest in herbs or signs from StarClan). The healer's apprentice is trained until he learns all the herbs and establishes a connection with his ancestors. The initiation is conducted by the Healer, not the Leader.
· Name: The healer's apprentice retains the suffix "-lap(a)" until he becomes a full-fledged healer. The names of healers often do not change, they remain with their warrior names (if they have moved from warriors) or receive names associated with nature (Leafpool, Variegated).
· Main duties:

1. Treatment: Collect herbs, make poultices, pull out splinters, heal wounds, deliver babies.
2. Interpretation of signs: Read prophecies, see dreams from the Star Tribe. Is obliged to inform the Leader about warnings.
3. Ancestral Connection: Go to the Moonstone/Lake once every half moon to communicate with spirits (usually other healers).
4. Preservation of traditions: Remember the history of the tribe.
   · The strictest prohibitions:
   · You cannot have a pair and kittens. Violation of this rule leads to expulsion from healers (there have been cases in history, but this is always a tragedy and shame).
   · You cannot participate in battles. The healer does not kill (although it can defend itself in a pinch). His neutrality is usually respected even by his enemies.
   · Behavior: Patient, secretive, wise. Healers often speak in riddles. They are obliged to treat any cat, even from a hostile tribe, if it is dying (although in practice there are refusals).
   · Rights: The healer can challenge the Leader's decision if they believe it is the will of StarClan. The healer may cross the boundaries of other tribes to search for rare herbs (usually with permission).

The supreme power, the "father/mother of the tribe".

· How to become: After the death of the Leader, the Herald automatically becomes the Leader. He/she must then go to the Moonstone or Moon Lake (the source of communication with StarClan) to receive the Gift of Nine Lives.
· Gift of Nine Lives: In the Leader's dream, nine cats from StarClan arrive. Each cat gives one life (life for courage, life for motherhood, life for justice, etc.). They seem to "inhabit" his body. If the Leader dies (loses one life), he also loses the gift that came with her (for example, he becomes less patient). When the lives end, the cat dies completely.
· Name: Changes the suffix to "-star". For example, Fireheart becomes Firestar.
· Absolute rights:
· Declare war and peace.
· Appoint a herald.
· Expel cats from the tribe (the most terrible punishment).
· Accept loners into the tribe.
· Give names (dedications).
· Responsibilities:
· Lead the Tribal Council (a meeting where all warriors can speak).
· To make speeches before the battle.
· Preserve traditions.
· Behavior: Detached, wise. The leader should not be hysterical or petty. He has to sacrifice personal affections for the sake of the tribe. The Leader's Word is the Warrior Law, but he must not break the Law or risk losing the trust of the Clan and StarClan (who can bring illness or bad luck).
· Restriction: The leader does not eat until the elders and kittens (like everyone else) have eaten.

These are cats and cats that have "curried favor" and retired.

· Who becomes: Old warriors, queens who have lost their health, or have been seriously injured (blindness, lameness, loss of a limb).
· Solution: Most often, the cat himself asks the Leader to transfer him to the elder. Sometimes this is done for him (if the cat clearly fails, but pride does not allow him to leave, then the Healer advises the Leader).
· Where he lives: In the tent of the elders. It is usually the warmest (in the sun) and quietest.
· Rights and honor:
· They eat first. If a warrior eats the loot before the elder, it is a disgrace.
· They can sleep as much as they want, walk within the camp.
· Squires are required to remove their bedding and comb out fleas (no objection).
· They have the right to vote in the Tribal Council. Their experience is appreciated. The leader often consults with them on questions of history and wars.
· Responsibilities: None. But often the elders themselves tell stories to kittens, weave "walls" of twigs or treat small scratches with moss (as a help).
· Behavior: Grumpy, sentimental, wise. Young people are often criticized ("In our time, squires respected their elders!"). But in a moment of danger, if the elder is able to move, he can protect the Nursery (even at the cost of his life).

This is not just a "mother", this is a special social status of the cat.

· Who becomes: A cat expecting kittens or a cat nursing newborns.
· Where he lives: In the nursery. It is warm and cozy there.
· Transition: Usually, the queen leaves the warrior tent as soon as she finds out about her pregnancy (or when her belly is already visible). The healer gives permission to move.
· Responsibilities:
· Care for kittens: Feeding, licking, warming.
· Upbringing: Teaching kittens the first rules of behavior (do not go far, obey the elders).
· Rights: They are among the first to eat (together with the elders and kittens). Completely exempt from hunting and patrols. They can ask warriors to bring something specific (for example, softer moss or feathers for the nest). If the Queen is unhappy with the treatment, she can complain to the Leader.
· Restrictions: Cannot leave the camp for a long time until the kittens are older. After the kittens become squires (6 moons), the queen returns to her duties as a warrior.
· Important: The Queen can raise other people's kittens (orphans). The cat who became queen wears this "title" with pride, and even after returning to the warriors, she is treated with special respect.
· Nuance: If the queen is a healer, this is a scandal and a violation of the Law (see the paragraph about the Healer).

This is the "right paw" and the successor of the Leader.

· Assignment: The Leader appoints a Herald upon the death or resignation of the previous one. This should happen before the moonrise (according to tradition). If the Leader does not appoint a Herald, this is a sign that something is wrong with him (or he is a tyrant).
· Requirements: Must be an experienced warrior. Not necessarily the strongest, but the most respected and responsible. Had (or has) a squire at least once in his life (according to tradition).
· Responsibilities:
· Organization: Prepares patrol and hunting schedules. He distributes who goes where. Makes sure that the boundaries are marked.
· Control: Checks how the squires' training is going.
· Replacement: If the Leader is sick, injured, or has gone to the Moonstone (shrine), the Herald completely controls the tribe.
· Report: Reports to the Leader on the mood in the camp, on problems, on violations.
· Behavior: Disciplined, strict. A herald cannot be a "friend" to everyone, he has to make unpopular decisions (send on dangerous patrols, punish). If the Herald is too soft, the Leader can remove him (although this is a rare and scandalous move).
· Perks: Eaten after queens, but before regular warriors (usually). They are not entrusted with the dirty work.

The main strength and pride of the tribe.

· Age: 12+ moons (after a successful exam and ceremony).
· Name: Gets an "adult" prefix (e.g. Redpaw becomes Redtail).
· Initiation: Takes place at night. The marshal gives a military name, makes a speech about honor and the Law. After that, the new warrior is obliged to sit silently at night in vigil (guarding the camp, thinking about duty). He is not allowed to talk until dawn.
· Main duties:

1. Hunting: Feed the tribe. They hunt in groups or alone.
2. Patrolling: Guarding and marking borders. Fight with violators.
3. Mentoring: Experienced warriors are given squires. Teaching a student is an honorable duty.
4. Camp Guard: Be on duty at night or during storms.
5. War: Follow the orders of the Leader and Herald.
   · How he behaves: Boldly, disciplined. A warrior is obliged to set an example. For cowardice (fleeing from the battlefield), they can be expelled or deprived of status. Disputes between warriors are resolved with words, fights within the tribe are strictly forbidden (punishable up to exile), but skirmishes between tribes are commonplace.
   · Hierarchy within the status:
   · Young Warrior: Ardent, often makes mistakes. He goes on the most boring patrols (dawn, in the cold).
   · Senior Warrior: He has authority, his opinion is asked at the Council. Has the right to criticize the decisions of the Leader.
   · Restrictions: You cannot eat until the queens, kittens and elders are fed. You can't have kittens with a cat from another tribe (this is a betrayal, although there are secret affairs).

This is a "student" of the tribe. The period of apprenticeship is the most important for the formation of a warrior.

· Age: From 6 moons to about 12+ moons (until the mentor and leader decide that they are ready).
· Name: Suffix "-paw" (paw) - for example, if the kitten was named Ember, it becomes Emberpaw.
· Initiation: conducted by the leader. He summons the kitten to the Rock, asks the mentor for readiness, then touches the student's nose with his nose. After that, the entire clan shouts out a new name.
· Main activities:
· Training: Hunting (tracking, jumping, game fighting), combat techniques (attack, defense, counter techniques).
· Patrolling: Go on patrols with a mentor (learn how to mark boundaries).
· Responsibilities (Domestic side):
· Caring for the elders: Changing their moss bedding, combing fleas out of their fur, bringing them food (after the queens and kittens have eaten).
· Cleaning the camp: Remove dirty moss, repair the walls of tents.
· Catching fleas and ticks at the elders.
· Prohibitions: They are forbidden to eat until the elders and kittens have eaten. They are not allowed to attend Council meetings (they usually sit outside and eavesdrop). They are forbidden to have a mate and kittens.
· Behavior: Squires are often cocky, tired, but curious. They are obliged to respect all warriors, but in fact they often argue among themselves. At night, they can secretly escape from the camp (often this gets off their paws).
· Exam: Usually the mentor arranges a "final test" (hunting alone, surveillance). If the squire fails, his training is extended. If he passes, a ceremony of initiation into warriors is scheduled.

It is the youngest and most protected member of the tribe.

· Age: From birth to 6 moons (months).
· Where she lives: In the nursery (cattery) with her mother (queen) and other kittens.
· Main activities: Sleeping, eating, playing. Games are not just pampering, but training hunting instincts (tracking the tail, attacking a leaf, fighting).
· Responsibilities: None. The main responsibility is to grow and not leave the camp unaccompanied by adults. They are forbidden to eat prey until the elders and queens have eaten.
· Behavior: Curious, restless, often ask questions. They can boast about what kind of warriors they will become. Violation of prohibitions (leaving the camp) is punishable by a severe reprimand from the mother, leader or herald, as well as punishment (for example, cleaning moss for the elders).
· Nuance: Kittens often dream of a specific mentor. They are not allowed to attend Councils (tribal meetings) when it comes to war, but they usually eavesdrop anyway.

· StarClan: Spirits of deceased ancestors. They live in heaven (the Silver Belt is the Milky Way). They give prophecies to healers, leaders (at the time of gaining lives) and sometimes simple cats.
· Dark Forest: A place where cats who have violated the main laws (traitors, murderers of relatives) go. They don't have stars on their skins. They can tempt the living in their sleep.
· Prophecies: Often vague ("Before peace comes, blood will be shed"). Healers are obliged to interpret them.
· Ceremonies:
· Initiation into the Squire: The mentor touches the nose of the student's nose.
· Initiation into the Warriors: Vigil at night in silence.
· Obtaining Nine Lives: The Leader falls asleep at the Moonstone/Moon Lake, each life is given with a gift (love, courage, wisdom, etc.).

· Leader's Tent: Located high up (on a cliff or tree).
· Healer's Tent: Near a water source, usually with a crevice for storing herbs.
· Children's room: The most protected place, covered with moss and feathers.
· Warriors' tent: general.
· Squire tent: Common.
· Tent of the Elders: Quiet, warm, usually in the sun.

These are immutable rules, for the violation of which the Star Ancestors or the leader are punished.

A. Military Law (Code)

1. Defend the tribe with your life. Friends from other tribes remain friends, but duty to one's tribe is paramount.
2. Do not trespass (do not violate the boundaries). Hunting on foreign territory is prohibited, unless the tribe is on the verge of starvation (and then this is a shame).
3. Elders, queens, and kittens eat first. Warriors do not eat until they have fed the weak.
4. Prey can only be killed for food. Thank StarClan for her life.
5. A kitten must reach 6 moons to become a squire.
6. A new warrior should spend the night in silent vigil after initiation.
7. The leader chooses a herald. If the leader dies or leaves, the herald becomes the leader until receiving the Gift of Nine Lives.
8. A healer has no right to have kittens and a pair. His duty is the whole tribe, not a specific family.

There are four main tribes and one group of outcasts in the world.

A. ThunderClan

· Territory: Dense deciduous forest, undergrowth, ravines.
· Character: Proud, hot-tempered, but noble. They consider themselves the most "correct" warriors. Excellent fighters in the bushes, masters of stealth.
· Prey: Mice, squirrels, birds (jays, thrushes), voles.
· Dangers: Foxes, badgers, poisonous snakes (in the heat), Bipeds (sometimes).

B. RiverClan

· Territory: River banks, reed beds, islets.
· Character: Well-fed, well-groomed, a little arrogant. Excellent swimmers, they fish. They love beautiful stones and shiny things in nests.
· Prey: Fish (mostly), water voles, sometimes birds.
· Dangers: Floods, currents, pikes (in rare cases), Bipeds in boats.

C. WindClan

· Territory: Open moorlands, hills.
· Character: The fastest and lightest. Wiry, nervous, distrustful of strangers. They live in burrows (old rabbits or badgers).
· Prey: Rabbits (main), birds that nest on the ground.
· Dangers: Sudden storms, lack of cover, eagles/hawks.

D. ShadowClan

· Territory: Gloomy coniferous forest, swampy lowlands.
· Character: Secretive, cunning, aggressive. They hunt at night. They are comfortable in the dark and damp. They are often accused of breaking the code, but they simply survive in the harshest conditions.
· Prey: Frogs, lizards, rats, nocturnal birds.
· Dangers: Quagmire, snakes, lack of light and heat.

Loners & Rogues·

Territory: Neutral lands (barns, outskirts of the city, borders).
· Personality: Someone is looking for peace, someone is looking for power. Not bound by Military Law. They can be both friends and enemies.

The action takes place in the original world (old place), but many moons after the events of the books. Prophecies have become hazy, StarClan is silent, and territories are demanding new boundaries due to climate change or the emergence of Twolegs. You are a cat living in this turbulent time.