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pine tar and evergreens mark the familiar scent of the recently reclaimed skyclan territory. the undergrowth is suffocated by the fallen pine needles, leaving it sparse and open; it is only dotted by flower fields where the trees disperse to leave empty spaces. with little to brush against, skyclan's scent is not particularly potent and rides along the breeze...
navigating the territory comes with the need for a rare skill- fleeting through the sturdy branches as if they are themselves squirrels and fluttering birds. they often find their paws scuffed by the harsh bark, and sticky where sappy limbs have touched them.
the typical skyclanner wears pelts that mimic the sky and dusty earthen floor; silvers, fawns, and tortoiseshells are their main colors for the way their speckled fur blends in with the shadows cast between the leaves of the trees. because of this cats with diluted coats and pale eyes are considered conventionally attractive while black, chocolate and red fur are more atypical.
to manage in the dense trees they hunt in, skyclan prioritizes being nimble-footed with a focus in tree-climbing skills. they apply this advantage in height into their combat and leap from the canopy like owls with eager talons to ambush those far below.
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as messengers of the Old Ways, SkyClan typically hosts their meetings under the sunhigh glow when the sun breaches the pine canopy. ceremonies tend to be long-winded as the tall trees that surround them, hoping that more words will push their speech higher and higher so that the stars themselves can hear them.
WARRIORS . . . are those who have completed their training and have been given their warrior name by their clan leader. they are in charge of completing regular border patrols, hunting patrols, protecting the clan from threats, and nurturing the apprentices in their teachings to ensure clan survival. though an unofficial rank, senior warriors are those who've spent many moons honing their craft as warriors and raising up the younger generations to foster success for the clan. they are respected and are most likely to be selected to become sun guards.
by default all cats are warriors and warriors are expected to fight and defend their clan, but a warrior can opt to instead take on a specialized role unique to SkyClan:
DAYLIGHT WARRIOR . . . A kittypet who assists the clan during the day before returning home to their twoleg nest. They will often wear their twoleg collars and be expected to contribute as any other warrior would.
SCOUTS . . . The most skilled of SkyClan's climbers, capable of scaling massive trees with amazing balance and dexterity, they often perch high surveying the territory and keeping an eye on sky-born predators as well as trespassers creeping down below.
SUN GUARDS . . . are the chosen advisors of the current leader. these may be replaced under each new leader or may persist through multiple leaderships. they're often responsible for overseeing mass trainings, leading patrols, and offering counsel to the leader. -
camp (1)
an area of dense pine trees surround this open clearing- the brush is thickest here where the pine litter does not suffocate the ferns and grasses, making it the perfect place to rest. several bushes have been hollowed out and reinforced to become dens and the dilapidated forms of some fallen trees have been repurposed and gouged to store herbs, house the leader, and serve as a perch for meetings. this area is spacious, with plenty of open area with small trees dotting the edges for kits to practice their climbing safely. just north of the leader's den is the largest tree in the territory, the Tallpine, which is used as a proving grounds for any hot-heads.
lightning's grasp (2)
a wide-limbed tree with paw-like grasp reaching for the stars, it is assumed an omen of the forgotten clans and their final, dying breath to reach for the heavens. some say this area is haunted, the whistling of the breeze whipping terrifyingly through the barren branches. even in the height of green-leaf, it remains empty... lifeless... a gravestone.
moonlit gorge (3)
a deep chasm splits the earth along the border of skyclan's territory, with only a wood-crafted bridge to span its great length. it is a hungry beast, with the bubbling of wild rapids far below and spelling certain death for any who might tip over its edge.
fox burrow (4)
this area is known for being the nesting grounds of various predators, most notably a fox burrow that is frequented during each spring. fox kits are common in the new leaf warmth and prove a constant hazard that the clan must be aware of and navigate around... of course, there are always foolhardy apprentices eager to dare each other to mark it without fleeing.
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generally noted for warm summers and cold winters. summer seasons rarely exceed 90*F/32°C, while winters are much colder, tending towards sub 12*F/-11°C temperatures in the peak of the season. transitional seasons (spring and autumn) average closer to crisp 45*F/5°C temperature, noted by consistent and heavy rains as the territory expects 170 inches of rain each year. while these are not hard and fast rules for roleplay, it should summarize the general climate of our area!
general territory is described as a pine woodland.
a real life locational mimic is the ponderosa pine woodlands, oregon.
BIRDS
PREY
[difficult] woodpecker, curlew, grebe
[moderate] bobolink, grouse, quail, sapsucker
[easy] shrike, flycatcher, sandpiper, tern, rail, nighthawk, sparrow, murrelet, martin, chat, nuthatch
DANGEROUS*
owl, hawk, swan, pelican, crane, goshawk, fox
MAMMALS
PREY
[difficult] fisher
[moderate] marten, ringtail lemur, squirrel
[easy] pika, vole
DANGEROUS*
bat, wolf, sheep, wolverine, porcupine, bear
FISH & AMPHIBIANS & REPTILES
bull trout, splake, salmon, perch, frog, steelhead, lamprey, turtle, mussel, kingsnake, salamander, sucker, sculpin, lily, sturgeon, chub, aster
PLANTS*
thelypody, lupine, parsley, semaphore grass, milkvetch, lomatium, goldenweed, campion, meadowfoam, fritillary, microseris, rush, rockcress, popcornflower, ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine, western juniper, aspen, western larch, grand fir, douglas fir, mountain mahogany, incense cedar, sugar pine, white fir, quaking aspen, western redcedar, mallow ninebark, snowberry, bearberry, antelope bitterbrush, woods rose, dearbrush, gambels oak, pine grass, elk sedge, idaho fescue, bluebunch wheatgrass, blue grama, western yarrow, arrowleaf balsamroot, wild geranium, prarie cinquefoil, mountain muhly, little bluestem, sagewort, chokecherry -
SHADOWCLAN
skyclan does not have any opinions on shadowclan yet...
THUNDERCLAN
skyclan does not have any opinions on thunderclan yet... -
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last updated 11.11
last updated 11.11
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