Clans of the Northern Land

Oh look more brothers! It’s Reedleap and Hazelrush :)

“Is it enough?”

Nettles Firmoss is asexual and aromantic so she isn't looking to start a family or anything of that sort. She does, however, love Thistlebreeze extremely deeply. Some of the Dynasty cats might be confused on what their relationship really is like if they aren't the 'typical' sort of mates, but they are devoted to each other just as much as any other mates would be.

Nettle considers Thistle her soulmate, the feeling is mutual of course.

They will never have kits. Thistle is, however, the surrogate father to his sisters Petalstorm's and her mate's Hawthornfang's litter! Since both cats are female, they needed a surrogate and Thistle was happy to help. With Nettle's blessing, of course. She’s considered the honorary aunt of the babies!

The Northern Lands hold four warrior dynasties. Here’s a short introduction to them all:

Firmoss Dynasty - The Main focus of this askblog. Currently the biggest Dynasty living in the Northern Land, their territory is situated in the forest. They’re a very close to earth dynasty who favour plant based names and are known for their knowledgeable Menders and plentiful herb grounds. They are at odds with Dream Dynasty. Currently being led by Nettle Firmoss.

Dream Dynasty - The second largest dynasty in the Northern Land, a neighbouring dynasty to Firmoss Dynasty. They occupy some of the forest as well as the other side of the river. They used to be the biggest Dynasty in the Northern Land, but due to Leadership issues they have decreased in size. They used to be able to talk to The Sky Dynasties most efficiently out of the dynasties. Dream Dynasty cats are often fairly nocturnal. They are at odds with Firmoss Dynasty. Currently being led by Soot Dream.

Osprey Dynasty - A medium to small Dynasty of the Northern Land, situated by the Seaside and neighbouring the Firmoss Dynasty forest territory. They’re known for their small size and agility, as well as their great swimming ability and resilience. The dynasty prefers bird-themed names. The dynasty has mostly resigned itself from the conflicts between the other dynasties. The Moon Cave is situated within Osprey Dynasty territory. Currently being led by Tiny Osprey.

Firmoss Dynasy is not set in the exact same universe as Warrior Cats, and thus there are some core differences in expected behaviours of Warriors. This outstretches into the Warrior Code having some stark differences while sharing a lot of the same. The code goes as follows:

1. Defend your Dynasty, even with your life. You may have friendships with cats from other Dynasties, but your loyalty must remain to your Dynasty, as one day you may meet them in battle.

2. Do not hunt or trespass on another Dynasty's territory

3. Elders, queens, sick or injured cats and kits must be fed before apprentices and warriors. Unless they have permission, apprentices may not eat until they have hunted to feed the elders.

This rule is often flux when it comes to high prey situations.

4. Prey is killed only to be eaten. Give thanks to The Sky Dynasty for its life.

5. A kit must be at least six moons old to become an apprentice. If the kit is not ready to be apprenticed at six moons, they may be apprenticed later.

A kit between being a kit and an apprentice is allowed to participate to in-camp apprentice activities but holds no responsibilities that apprentices do. Pre-apprentices are often affectionately referred to as “Fledglings.” There are many reason for a kit to become a Fledgling temporarily. Shinepaw, for example, was going through being a Fledgling because of needing time to heal from an injury. Windpaw was a Fledgling while she decided what path she wished to walk.

6. Newly appointed warriors will keep a silent vigil for one night after receiving their warrior name.

The rule about a deputy needing to have had an apprentice is not present in this universe.

7. The remaining King or Queen will become Dynasty leader when the acting King or Queen dies, retires, or is exiled.

While not common, Leaders may also retire their duties early. In this case, The Sky Dynasty will invite both the leader and deputy to a ceremony to switch over the old leader’s lives to the deputy.

8. After the death, retirement, promotion (to a leader status), or exile of the deputy, the new deputy must be chosen before moonhigh.

9. A Gathering of all four Dynasties is held at the full moon during a truce that lasts for the night. There shall be no fighting among dynastiess at this time.

Gatherings are cherished and looked forward to by most dynasty cats. Sometimes the dynastiess hold little games for their enjoyement!

10. Boundaries must be checked and marked daily. 

Part about challenging all trespassing cats has been removed. The dynastiess in this universe are much more tolerant of loners, rogues and kittypets.

11. No warrior can neglect a kit in pain or danger, even if the kit is from a different dynasties.

12. The word of the King and Queen is the warrior code.

However, the King and Queen serve their dynasty. The dynasty may overthrow the leader as a group decision if the leader is abusing of their power. In this case, either the remaining King or Queen or Menders will take the leading position, depending on the situation.

13. An honorable warrior does not need to kill other cats to win their battles, unless they are outside the warrior code or if it is necessary for self-defense.

14. A warrior rejects the soft life of a kittypet.

The dynasties are known to recruit willing kittypets, however.

15. Each Dynasty has the right to be proud and independent, but in times of trouble they must forget their boundaries and fight side by side to protect the four. Each Dynasty must help the others so that no Dynasty will fall.

Additional rules:

The Moon Cave is a sacred ground, travelling there to meet with The Sky Dynasty is a sacred journey that cannot be disturbed. Even if it means crossing borders.

There must always be at least one serving Mender in each dynasty. If one Dynasty suffers an accident and loses all their menders, the other dynasties are to help them regain their footing.

Menders are held in high regard in this universe. There is no rules against Menders having kits of their own, as long as there is another serving mender that can uphold their duties. The entire dynasty is the family of the mender, they must not hold favourites regardless of blood familiarity.

Extra notes:

These rules are ancient and decades old. You may Ask Silverpelt about the creation of the four dynasties, if you are curious. She may have things to say regarding the warrior code.

Queen – Nettle Firmoss – Light brown tabby she-cat with lighter brown dapples and striking blue eyes. Platonic mate to Thistlebreeze.

King – Thistlebreeze – Dark brown spotted tom with green eyes. Platonic mate to Nettlestar. Older brother of Petalstorm.

Mender – Cherryleaf – Brown and white she-cat with darker striped tail and bright green eyes. Mentor to Windpaw.

                           Mender Student – Windpaw – Light grey she-cat with dark grey spots and light blue eyes. A selective mute and Starclan Prodigy. Yarrowmask’s younger daughter, Frostpaw’s littermate.

Warriors

Gemtail – Senior warrior – Huge brown tom with a dark mask and tail and white belly. Mate to Pasqueheart. Father of Marshpaw and Callapaw.

Yarrowmask – Senior warrior – Deaf white tom with a darker grey tail and mask.  Mate to Miette. Father of Frostpaw and Windpaw.

Pineconefall – Senior warrior – Brown dappled tom with white piebald splotches. Mate to Daffodilpetal. Father of Boragepaw, Fern and Bramble. Mentoring Frostpaw.

Pasqueheart – White, black and brown calico she-cat with grass green eyes. Mate to Gemtail. Mother of Marshpaw and Callapaw. Mentoring Fennelpaw.

Stagleap – Kittypet born – Brown and black mottled tom with one green eye and one yellow-green eye. Mate to Fescueflight. Father of Fennelpaw.

Aurorafang – Brown marbled tabby she-cat with bright green eyes. Mate to Ottertrail. Mother of Honey. Mentoring Cottonpaw.

Crowwing – Solid black she-cat with blue eyes and unusually light pupils. Mate to Pinesapwhisker. Mother of Parsleypaw.

Lynxclaw – Large brown tom with a dark mask and a stumpy tail. Mate to Geraniumpelt. Father of Shadow and Bracken.

Ottertrail – Reddish-brown and cream tom with light lime eyes. Mate to Aurorafang. Father of Honey.

Reedleap – Brown and cream tabby tom with amber eyes. Older brother to Hazelrush.

Hazelrush – Red and white tabby tom with a freckled snout and blue-green eyes. Younger brother to Reedleap. Mate to Raspberryheart. Father to Snow, Mint and Crystal. Mentoring Shinepaw.

Pinesapwhisker – Large bi-coloured tom with amber eyes. Mate to Crowwing. Father of Parsleypaw. Mentoring Marshpaw.

Hawthornfang – Light brown marbled she-cat with light lime eyes. Mate to Petalstorm.

Flamestrike – Red tabby tom with black stripes and light amber eyes. Older brother to Fallowstripe. Mate to Scarletblaze.

Fallowstripe – Cream tabby tom with dark stripes and grass green eyes. Younger brother to Flamestrike. Mentoring Cornpaw.

Petalstorm – Dark cream spotted she-cat with light lime eyes. Younger sister to Thistlebreeze. Mate to Hawthornfang.

Heathfur – Light grey she-cat with a darker back and green eyes. 36 moons at the time of death. Mate to Willowleaf. Mother to Shinepaw. Mentored Boragepaw. Deceased.

Willowleaf – Large pale cream tom with yellow eyes. Half-brother to Spatterfang. Mate to Heathfur. Father of Shinepaw. Mentoring Callapaw.

Spatterfang – Light orange tabby tom with dark green eyes. Half-brother to Willowleaf. Mentoring Parsleypaw.

Princesses and Princes

Azaleawhisker – Light brown mackerel tabby with green eyes.

Students

Boragepaw – Dark grey cat with blue eyes. Mentored by previously by Heathfur. Kit of Daffodilpetal and Pineconefall. Older sibling of Fern and Bramble.

Fennelpaw – Dark brown, orange and white calico she-cat with light yellow eyes. Mentored by Pasqueheart. Kit of Fescueflight and Stagleap.

Frostpaw – White and black spotted she-cat with amber eyes. Mentored by Pineconefall. Kit of Yarrowmask and Miette. Older littermate of Windpaw.

Parsleypaw – Bi-coloured tom with bright blue eyes. Mentored by Spatterfang. Kit of Crowwing and Pinesapwhisker.

Marshpaw – White colourpoint tom with a dark mask and dark blue eyes.  Mentored by Pinesapwhisker. Kit of Gemtail and Pasqueheart. Older littermate of Callapaw.

Callapaw – White and black Siamese she-cat with dull blue eyes. Mentored by Willowleaf. Kit of Gemtail and Pasqueheart. Younger littermate of Marshpaw.

Cornpaw – Cream tabby tom with yellow eyes. Mentored by Fallowstripe. Kit of Raspberryheart and Hazelrush. Older brother to Snow, Mint and Crystal.

Cottonpaw – Cream spotted she-cat with amber eyes. Mentored by Aurorafang. Kit of Raspberryheart and Hazelrush.

Shinepaw – Big and white she-cat with a darker head and tail. Mentored by Hazelrush. Kit of Heathfur and Willowleaf.

Den Mothers

Shimmerstep – Dark ginger tabby with bright green eyes. Ex-mate of Goldclaw. Mother to Willowleaf and Spatterfang.

Daffodilpetal – Light brown spotted she-cat with green eyes. Mate of Pineconefall. Mother to Boragepaw. Currently nursing Fern and Bramble.

Fescueflight – Dark reddish-brown she-cat with a darker back and white belly and yellow eyes. Mate to Stagleap. Mother to Fennelpaw. Currently expecting.

Primrose – Cream and grey she-cat with one green eye and one yellow eye. Mate to Grey-eye. Currently nursing Briar, Minnow, Smoke, Aspen and Fog.

Geraniumpelt – Light brown classic tabby she-cat with brown accents and dull blue eyes. Mate to Lynxclaw. Currently nursing Shadow and Bracken.

Scarletblaze – Red, brown and ginger tortieshell she-cat with green eyes and scarred pawpads. Mate to Flamestrike. Currently expecting.

Raspberryheart – Cream and white mosaic tabby with amber eyes. Mate to Hazelrush. Mother of Cornpaw. Currently nursing Snow, Mint and Crystal.

Kits

( To be named) Shadow – Black tom with a dark face and dorsal stripe and amber eyes. Kit of Geraniumpelt and Lynxclaw. Littermate of Brackenkit.

( To be named) Bracken – Dark grey tom with dark speckles. Kit of Geraniumpelt and Lynxclaw. Littermate of Shadow.

( To be named) Snow – White and grey splattered-she cat with purple eyes. Kit of Raspberryheart and Hazelrush. Littermate of Mint and Crystal. Younger sister of Cornpaw.

( To be named) Mint – Light cream she-cat with striped legs and darker back and blue eyes. Kit of Raspberryheart and Hazelrush. Littermate of Snow and Crystal. Younger sister of Cornpaw.

( To be named) Crystal – Light grey she-cat with crystal blue eyes and darker legs, tail and face. Kit of Raspberryheart and Hazelrush. Littermate of Snow and Mint. Younger sister of Cornpaw.

( To be named) Fern – Light brown mackerel tabby tom with amber eyes. Kit of Daffodilpetal and Pineconefall. Littermate of Bramble.

( To be named) Bramble – Dark brown tom with a darker back, striped tail and light amber eyes. Kit of Daffodilpetal and Pineconefall. Littermate of Fern.

( To be named) Honey – Light ginger and red tabby she-cat with light lime eyes. Kit of Aurorafang and Ottertrail.

( To be named) Briar – Brown and cream spotted she-cat with bright blue eyes. Oldest kit of Primrose and Grey-eye. Littermate of Minnow, Smoke, Aspen and Fog.

( To be named) Minnow – Brown and cream she-cat with darker brown and grey spots and light green eyes. Kit of Primrose and Grey-eye. Littermate of Briar, Smoke, Aspen and Fog.

( To be named) Smoke – Grey tom with darker tabby dapples and light blue eyes. Kit of Primrose and Grey-eye. Littermate of Briar, Minnow, Aspen and Fog.

( To be named) Aspen – Light reddish-grey tom with darker mosaic stripes and yellow eyes. Kit of Primrose and Grey-eye. Littermate of Briar, Minnow, Smoke and Fog.

( To be named) Fog – Fluffy grey tom with mackerel tabby stripes and lighter black legs and light yellow eyes. Youngest kit of Primrose and Grey-eye. Littermate of Briar, Minnow, Smoke and Aspen.

Elders

Echostorm – Big light grey tom with one orange eye and one yellow eye. 

Daisytail – Fluffy grey and white tabby she-cat with green eyes. 

Whitebreeze – Pale grey tabby she-cat with striking blue eyes. Mother of Nettlestar.

Silverfire – Grey tabby tom with a white neck and light blue eyes.