Rise of the Clans RPG

Welcome to Rise of the Clans!

ABOUT

We are an open to join 18+ roleplay game inspired by the warrior cats series by Erin Hunter, hosted on Discord! We are now celebrating six years of running, with more to come. You are not expected, nor required, to have read any official canon material released to be a part of this group: a very basic understanding of the canon world of warrior cats is all that's required to participate! A discord account is required to participate in this roleplay. This roleplay is plot-driven, both by an overarching groupwide plot, as well as both indirect and direct influences by personal character plots. Everyone has equal opportunity to impact the group's plot in a meaningful manner. Group roleplay mechanics are always updating and expanding, as members contribute and introduce new canon.  Through group participation to earn group currency, simply called "points", your character can unlock potential plots that can result in permanent, canonizing changes to the roleplay. We are LGBTQ+ friendly, and encourage character creation from all walks of LGBTQ+ life!

CONTENT WARNING & BANNED CONTENT

CONTENT / TRIGGER WARNING: This roleplay group contains content with mature themes present within the canon warrior cats series, including but not limited to topics such as violence, blood and bodily fluids, (extreme) gore, predator attacks, animal death, character/young character death, family death, torture, neglect/abuse, abandonment, murder, stillbirth, starvation, severe illness and infection, and may also contain strong language and swearing both in and out of character. While we always require & provide proper censors and warnings whenever these themes are present, please keep in mind these themes may be introduced indirectly or directly to your roleplaying experience. Viewer & participation discretion is advised! BANNED CONTENT: Despite being an adults only 18+ space, absolutely no 18+/NSFW content is allowed to be within or associated with the group whatsoever, both in and out of character. This is including but not limited to sexual content, any inappropriate relationships between adults, as well as adult and underage individuals, (il)legal substance usage and abuse, self harm, suicide-related topics, detailed depictions of severe intimate relationship abuse, and anything that falls within our zero-tolerance policy. You may not share, link, mention, insinuate, or otherwise introduce mild, suggestive, or explicit 18+ content that falls within these topics to this roleplay in ANY manner whatsoever. Slurs, even reclaimed, may not be used in our out of character. Intentional abuse of introducing banned content to the roleplay will result in immediate discipline, up to immediate banning from the group based on grievance, and you will not be permitted to rejoin once more.

SKILL LEVEL 

Rise of the Clans is an English-Literate Roleplay/Writing/Art group. We welcome all roleplayers of any skill level: beginners to the world of art, writing, and roleplay are more than welcome to join! Please keep in mind, however, that this group will have minimums for reading comprehension, writing, and roleplay-related activity requirements to maintain membership within the group. There is a lot of reading of lore, mechanics, etc. to be able to participate fully within Rise of the Clans. Please only join if you feel your skill levels are enough to meet the minimum reading, writing, and roleplay literary requirements! Being able to create artwork is not a necessity to be able to participate in this roleplay: you may use any artwork that you have the consent and rights to use. If a roleplayer chooses to use others' artwork with prior consent and permission, this artwork must be properly credited. Those who are brand new to art, however, are encouraged to begin trying within this group: we strive to support and foster a new artist’s journey into the world of art! AI artwork is NOT accepted within Rise of the Clans whatsoever. We will not accept traced or stolen artwork, and pre-emptively ban those with a public record of doing so. Anyone caught violating rules in regards to artwork will result in immediate removal and a permanent ban.

RISE OF THE CLANS || FJELL FELINE ANATOMY GUIDE

SPECIES OVERVIEW

The Fjell are a unique feline hybrid mix of the short/longhair feral cat, and lynxes. They live within the mountainous range above the Clans of the Lake, their incredibly thick pelts allowing them to thrive in such a cold environment. Due to how long and thick their pelts can grow, Fjell cannot survive the Greenleaf of the Clans - they are in danger of heat stroke.

KEY NOTES

OVERALL APPEARANCE:

1. The fjell display a range of phenotypes in overall appearance, from pure shorthair feral cat (top left image), to a visual mix of a cat and lynx (top right image). They can display a mix and variety of trait combinations appearing above: for example, they could have the build of a feral cat, but the large hybrid head shape, muzzle, and ear length of the hybrid. Another example is having the large paws and long legs, but a feral cat face shape, muzzle size, and ear shape. The range of combinations / visual appearance between the left and right images is essentially limitless. 2. They are on average larger than the feral cat: at maximum height, they stand at 16 inches tall at the shoulder, and with the purchase of oversized, they can be at maximum 17 inches tall at the shoulder. 3. Their legs are much longer, more lean, and less rounded than feral cats. They possess larger claws as well. 4. Their paws are much larger, flatter, and less rounded than feral cats, to allow them ease with climbing such steep, rocky, uneven terrain. 5. A feral cat's spine slopes upwards, in contrats to the fjell, whose spine actually dips ever so slightly. 6. The feral cat's torso is much longer than the hybrid - a fjell will have a stockier, more "rectangular-shaped" torso, comparably shorter in overall length. 7. Their tails are much shorter than a feral cat's - they tend to on average be half the length as a feral cat's tail.

FUR LENGTH:

1. The fjell can range from shorter fur like the image on the left, due to having a different, thicker fur texture that is noticeable in touch, or can possess fur as long as the bottom right image. It's more common to possess long fur than short. 2. The fjell are the only cats who can slightly break the "hair" tuft length rule only - eyes may be partially hidden / covered, but please note: the eyes cannot ever be completely obscured/hidden. You could consider the bottom right image as an example of this maximum "hair" tuft length, with consideration to style flexibility.

FACE TRAITS:

1. The fjell possess larger, longer muzzles than feral cats. 2. Their ears are larger, and much more pointed than feral cats. Feral cats have more rounded ears in shape. 3. Their pupils are naturally round and large, but can constrict like a feral cat's into slits. 4. The face shape is far more angular, and overall larger, then the feral cat's. 

RISE OF THE CLANS || FJELL'BYR

OVERVIEW

Fjell'Byr is a feline community, different from the Clans, that is a mix of feral cats and Fjell. The Fjell are a unique hybrid species of lynx and cat mixed together across generations. They live far away, high up in the mountain ranges that oversee the Clans of the Lake. To journey from the Clans to Fjell'Byr takes several quarter-moons, and is not considered easy to travel. Unlike the Clans of the Lake, they do not insist on borders, and instead welcome all to traverse or visit their community, known as a Byr.

TERRITORY

Fjell'Byr finds their domain among the mountains so tall that they touch the sky. Snowy slopes mixed with rocky terrain and evergreen trees create a perilous terrritory to traverse. Luckily, the Fjell have adapted to their surroundings, sporting thick pawpads, long fur, and large bodies. The weather is cold, with only the briefest feelings of warmth when the sun reaches above the peaks. Unlike the Clans, Fjell'Byr has no borders, and welcomes visitors to traverse their territory and visit camp.

DAILY LIFE

Fjell'Byr can be thought of as a giant, thriving, communal colony with felines from all walks of life. It's fairly common for the loners and rogues to find themselves finally a home in Fjell'Byr. The Fjell don't ask about one's history, seeing Fjell'Byr as a chance to a new, fulfilling life, being a part of a whole. Part of why Fjell'Byr can support the presence of visitors is their highly organized way of living: The Monarch, or The Val'Kuum, The Heir, or the Hil'Kuum, and Herbalist, or La'Kuum, lead Fjell'Byr, which divides itself into three specialized groups known as factions. Every faction has a head, which represent the majority will of the faction. It is the factions that drive the direction of Fjell'Byr with a democratic process, with leadership having the final say.

FJELL'BYR FACTIONS

DISCIPLES: Followers of the La’kuum, the Disciples oversee all healing, mending, and care to the entirety of Fjell’Byr. The practice of healing is considered wide, and expansive, ranging from wound treatment, herbal remedies, physical therapy, to wellness of the mind, and more. It is not uncommon for a specific Disciple to choose to specialize in a particular healing practice. By choosing to become a Disciple, one takes a vow of Pacifism: once a Disciple, a Fjell cannot engage in violence whatsoever. The only violence considered permissible within this faction is hunting or fighting for one’s very own survival, given absolutely no other choice. CHAMPIONS: Champions are considered the defenders and fighting force of Fjell’Byr: their duties are to always battle train when not enforcing safety, to guard the Byr, and to be ready to fight for anything. Champions are expected to train to a level of fighting that will allow them to hold their own with predators such as the hauklo, or within a patrol even a Miktonn. A patrol of champions is expected to defeat a Sharptooth, or any other predators they are sent out to fight. Champions are not expected to hunt or patrol whatsoever, and instead are expected to spend their time training when not actively engaging a threat. They help guard Fjell’Byr, stationed around the camp as a line of defense. They will also guard the camp’s Brygg, the cave meant to punish Fjell with imprisonment. SCOUTS: The third faction in Fjell’Byr, scouts are responsible for hunting and scouting the territories around the Byr for danger. Since Fjell’Byr does not have formal borders, the scout faction will send daily patrols to be on the lookout for danger. If danger is discovered, the scouts are to immediately report the danger as fast as possible to the champions, and to not engage. Out of the entire faction, the scouts are expected to both hunt to feed the entire Byr, and distribute the prey collected. Rations are delivered twice a day to the Fjells’ nests: a Fjell will receive one piece of prey once in the morning, and once in the evening. Failing to hunt or patrol for the day, or distribute prey, can result in swift punishment within the scout faction.

RISE OF THE CLANS || GHOST CHARACTERS

OVERVIEW

Ghost characters are a special type of playable character in Rise of the Clans: they are active, undead spirits that haunt the territories the Clans call their home. It's unknown why some cats do not ascend to another afterlife, and instead remain to haunt the living. It can happen to any spirit, seemingly without discretion.

PAST LIFE MEMORIES

Ghosts will lose memories of their past when they return, unable to ever recall the remnants lost. Some ghosts lose all memory of their past life, only remembering their name: others lose important life events. It's unheard of for a ghost to ever fully recall their past, living life.

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Check out our guide on how to create a ghost character here!

RISE OF THE CLANS || CLANS OF THE LAKE

OVERVIEW

The Clans of the Lake consist of four feral cat communities,  known as WoodClan, ValleyClan, RockClan, and StreamClan. They follow what is known as the warrior code, living as warriors in the wild. They organize themselves into hierarchal structures: the Clans are led by a leader and second in command, known as the deputy. Every Clan contains several healers, who tend to the wellbeing of their Clan, as well as commune with StarClan. They hold some authority in the Clans, holding such an important position. The rest of the Clan make up several, but important, distinct ranks depending on their age and stage in life. The Clans believe and follow their ancestors that have long passed after them. It is believed that after death, if one lived the life of a worthy, honorable warrior, their spirit ascends to join the ranks of StarClan, a singular Clan consisting of all those who have passed from the Clans of the Lake. They guide and protect the living Clans, watching over them from the night sky, known as Silverpelt.  Through the healers, they are able to provide guidance for the Clans, and still have contact with the living. Those who broke, scorned, and otherwise defied the warrior code in life descend to the Place of No Stars, also known as the Dark Forest. Following the Great Battle of the Lake, the Place of No Stars is a completely isolated afterlife, unable to contact the living, or even other spirits, such as ghosts, or StarClan. Spirits are doomed to wander eternity for the rest of their existence in this realm, forced to forever face the consequences of their transgressions.

RISE OF THE CLANS || STREAMCLAN

OVERVIEW

A Clan with a tumultuous past carving out a better future for themselves, StreamClan is best recognised by their unique talent to swim. More often than not, they are viewed as haughty by their fellow Clans thanks to their eye for detain, enjoying spending time grooming themselves and others. Their territory is not easily traversable for the uninitiated, with streams and rivers dominating the land. While the Clan sleeps, they are carefully guarded by their dutiful Rangers, who patrol the night.

TERRITORY

StreamClan territory is dominated by streams and ponds, varying from a few tail-lengths deep to merely a pawstep deep. In greenleaf, this territory is rich in prey and healer herbs. No cat has heard of a thin StreamClan warrior; they are always well fed. Cats that live in this territory typically have webbed paws that help these warriors swim, and typically have thick, beautiful pelts. The main prey found here are freshwater fish, minnows, and the occasional forest creature like squirrels and mice. The main predators are foxes, badgers on the outskirts of the territory, and large birds of prey. Predators can be uncommon, however, due to the abundance of water running throughout the territory. Besides swimming, the only way to access this territory is by the dangerous stepping stones found on both sides of the territory. In times of rain, these stones are anything but existent, submerged by water.

DAILY LIFE

StreamClan cats often share tongues as a bonding activity, to help maintain their thick pelts. As a result, they often come off as vain and haughty to other Clans. It's not uncommon to see StreamClan warriors use flowers as a way to help add color to their pelts. Swimming is also another activity StreamClan cats love to participate in, especially during the hot midday of greenleaf. With bountiful prey, most StreamClan cats also love to eat, to the point that cats have the freedom to be extremely picky with what they eat. Border patrols are lax with rainy days, as the rain causes the streams to swell and cover the only way into the territory; only a truly foolish non-StreamClan cat would dare try to swim through those rapids.

SPECIALTY RANKS

Sleek and stealthy, StreamClan’s Rangers were introduced by Quillstar in an effort to stop nighttime attacks on the Clan. Unlike the typical warrior, these cats work primarily alone at night, patrolling StreamClan’s vast marshlands or standing guard at camp. Due to the irregularity of their active hours, Rangers are not required to participate in daytime patrols, but are encouraged to do so if they wish. Rangers are required to know basic herbal knowledge in the circumstance that they, or another Ranger, are injured and unable to be quickly seen by a Healer. For covert missions, Rangers are the first choice, and it is preferable that they are able to be stealthy and able to quickly hide themselves from potential foes for sneak attacks or quick getaway. They are required to work closely with StreamClan’s Leader, reporting their findings for the night and participating in any covert operations that need them. A cat can begin training underneath the Rangers after completing their Warrior’s training. 

RISE OF THE CLANS || ROCKCLAN

OVERVIEW

RockClan is most known for their resillience in the face of adversity. Their lifestyle -- living in the depths of boulders and mountainous lands -- is a life that only the strongest can truly thrive in. To water down RockClan to simply tough is a disservice to the family that makes up this Clan. As close as they come, RockClan warriors would do whatever it takes to defend their home. Their land is carefully guarded by their Sentries, cats who are trained to watch and survey for potential threats. 

TERRITORY

RockClan's territory is by far the most perilous territory to live in- the territory consists of very mountain-like terrain, complete with large boulders and douglas fir trees. Mudslides and rock slides occur frequently, and it's very hard to traverse the territory. As a result, RockClan warriors are some of the toughest cats you're ever going to meet. RockClan warriors have paw pads that're tougher than hide and are very muscular, making any sort of climbing in this territory a breeze. The main prey found here are voles, moles, shrews, and occasionally an adder or an armadillo. The main predators found here are large birds of prey, coyotes, foxes, and large venomous snakes.

DAILY LIFE

RockClan like to keep up a profile of extremely tough cats. To help keep this image, it's a common bonding activity on patrol to sharpen one's claws on the rocks along the border, for the other clans to see. Whoever makes the largest scratch marks gets bragging rights, and gets to lead the rest of the patrol. From a young age, kits will challenge one another to see who can push the biggest rock in camp. This continues as a competitive activity into warriorhood; this can be dangerous, and has led to injuries, so it is frowned upon by senior warriors and leadership positions. Despite this gruff and tough outward appearance, RockClan is actually very easy going with one another and truly care about each other. They are extremely loyal, and will put aside personal differences to defend their Clanmate from outside trouble. Once a RockClan cat, always a RockClan cat.

SPECIALTY RANKS

With the uptick in trouble caused by rogue and forces unknown to the Clans, the leadership of RockClan decided that it was time for a specialized role in keeping a watchful eye out for the Clan. Sentries are a rank that specialize in surveillance and dexterity. They are expected to hone their climbing skills to perfection to effortlessly scale the mountainous terrain of RockClan. They are typically stationed at high vantage points such as trees and boulders both solo and with their fellow Sentries for day and night patrols. They are known to work closely with the Deputy, keeping them updated with anything concerning or notable they may have seen on their patrols. A cat can begin training underneath the Sentries after completing their Warrior’s training. 

RISE OF THE CLANS || VALLEYCLAN

OVERVIEW

Living underneath the sun and sleeping underneath the stars, ValleyClan sees the world at its best and worst. Their lands are as vast and free as they come, with rolling hills and fields of flowers. ValleyClan is known for their 'get up and go' personalities, loving exercise and running through their beautiful land. Their specialty ranks of choice, the Sentinels and the Guardians, are trained to guard and keep watch from any incoming threats.

TERRITORY

ValleyClan's territory is characterized by large hills. The ground underpaw is half grass, half dirt and sand. The grass varies in length, from dense tall grass to large patches of short but soft grass. Sparse bushes dot the territory; anything larger in vegetation is rare. There are very few trees, save along the borders; any few trees found among the sloping hills are long dead. Out of all the territories, this territory has the most interaction with Twolegs. From a fully functional farm to remnants of past farming attempts, these cats are no strangers to the ways of these strange creatures. The main prey here are rabbits, pheasants, and very rarely, hawks. The main predators that can be found here are coyotes, badgers, and the occasional fox or large bird of prey. The cats that live here are wiry and typically brown-colored, to blend in with their territory.

DAILY LIFE

Having no tree cover, ValleyClan members are typically early birds: they get up at the crack of dawn! These cats typically use phrases that associate with the farm close by; examples of phrases include "soft as a sheep's pelt," "cow dung," and "A rooster's flight away." ValleyClan members have a slight advantage to running then other Clans, due to their wiry builds: they are built for speed. As a result, kits love to play tag and chase one another for games; this love of running continues into warriorhood. Warriors often challenge each other to races for fun, though these competitions can get heated easily for bragging rights. As the competition gets more serious, it's not uncommon to barter prey, and even morning patrol shifts.

SPECIALTY RANKS

Following the invasion of the Pack in ValleyClan’s territory, the new leader, Lilystar, and her deputy instated two new ranks in an effort to keep the fragile Clan sage from future threats. These ranks are the Guardian and the Sentinel. The Guardians act as ValleyClan’s first line of defense, and are set to patrol the perimeter closest to camp. Cats who decide to step into this position must be adept in all sorts of fighting styles. The Sentinels are regarded as the eyes and ears of ValleyClan. They patrol the outskirts of ValleyClan’s territory and report signs of oncoming danger to the Guardians. Sentinels are expected to be quick, prioritising speed over strength in order to be a carrier of information. A cat can begin training underneath the Guardians and Sentinels after completing their Warrior’s training.

RISE OF THE CLANS || WOODCLAN

OVERVIEW

Shrouded in foliage, WoodClan spends most of their life underneath the barrier of trees they call home. They are best known for their dutiful behavior, patrols never being missed and borders maintained perfectly. WoodClan has a strong sense of community and support, which is reflected in their choice of specialty rank -- the counselor, trained to aid their Clanmates through their mental woes and resolve internal conflict.

TERRITORY

WoodClan territory is best characterized by the tight pine trees that cover the territory. Only WoodClanners know their way around the forest; newcomers are prone to getting lost and end up walking around in circles until a WoodClan patrol leads them out-that is, if they grow bored of watching the newcomer wander aimlessly! A trained warrior's eye is able to pick up the small winding paths that lead to the Thunderpath, the camp, and the training grounds. The main prey here are mice, squirrels, and songbirds, and very rarely, owls. The main predators are foxes, badgers, martens, large owls, and raccoons. The cats here are typically striped and dark colored, to best blend in with their territory.

DAILY LIFE

WoodClan prides itself on having obscure territory that they can quite literally disappear into within the blink of an eye. As a result, patrolling and maintaining the border is extremely important to this Clan. WoodClan cats also pride themselves on how good they are at hiding, and at younger ages often play hide and seek with one another to practice hiding in the territory. There is a strong sense of community and support for one another, as the forest of their territory gives off the impression of total privacy. One of the first training activities for new apprentices is to train their apprentice how to navigate their tricky territory. Naughty, adventurous kits are prone to getting lost in the territory if they make it out of camp, resulting in loud crying that experienced warriors can pinpoint almost immediately.

SPECIALTY RANKS

Following the murder of Bluefern and the eventual execution of Graybriar for his death, WoodClan’s morale was low. Hazelstar and Owlshine, then Leader and Deputy of WoodClan, sought for a way to improve their Clan’s attitude for the better. The role of Counselors, unlike the combat focused ranks of Warriors, are there to act as a comforting paw for their Clanmates, and are expected to put aside any judgement or prejudice to be the branch between the leadership of WoodClan and the cats that serve them. They are not expected to participate in border patrols, and are the last picks for any hunting patrols to ensure their presence whenever a cat needs them. A cat can begin training underneath the Counselors after completing their Warrior’s training. 

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We are a roleplay group inspired by the warrior cats series Erin Hunter, hosted over on Discord! We've been open since August 2019, and will soon be celebrating 6 years of running (:

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