Blizzardclan

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Welcome to Blizzardclan! We are a clan of the cold, of the ice.
We live in caves.
We are fighters and caretakers. We hold onto lives and live at our fullest in the times of our strongest.

The spirits guide us along this risky path.
Icewing and Firetalon have blessed us with powers over the freezing environments.
We follow them proudly!

If you join our clan, you must follow our code and traditions.
You must protect your clanmates and family, even at the cost of your own life.

This clan may partake in many battles, so be prepared.
But we will not leave elderly or weak members behind!
All of us are useful in this harsh world, so never underestimate the cats of the clan.
They might just be the ones to save you in these hard times.

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A cat stands in front of you, overlooking all the gathered ones. The ground under her is covered in thin ice, shining through dusky light of the night. Glinting hazel-green eyes pierced the crowd. "Greetings. I am Blizzard, the first leader of Blizzardclan." She stood tall, fluffy coat ruffling on her back, tail swishing softly. "You may have the question 'Why?' on your mind, and let me tell you the answer. If you were a rouge or loner, you might've heard of ancient clans. Those clans were led with great leadership until something happened and they were destroyed. They dissapeared, but tonight we will lead our newly found clan of ice towards a wonderful future. I've been a stray for my whole life up until now, and now i've found a place to settle after having lived alone. You all may follow in my pawsteps and join the new clan, but you must follow all the set rules." Blizzard eyed the felines. "If not, i'm afraid I cannot let you in. If yes, then feel free." And with that, she walked off, leaving a frosty trail behind for all to follow.





Warrior Code





You must defend the clan with your life. Having friendships with cats outside of Blizzardclan is acceptable, but in a situation where you must fight, fight them with no hesitation. Your loyalty must remain here.

You mustn't trespass or hunt on other clans' territory.

Elders, Kits, and Queens must be the first to eat. Apprentices only eat after hunting and taking back atleast one piece of prey- take the prey to the elders. If the apprentice is excused by mentor, deputy, leader, they may eat with the elders, kits and queens.

Never ignore a kit. If you see an injured kit, help them, even if they aren't from Blizzardclan.

Don't kill for sport. Only hunt for prey that is needed, and give a thanks to Ice Sooki and Lava Jaarv for the blessing to Blizzardclan.

New warriors have to keep a silent vigil for one night after receiving their warrior name. They may talk for a few moments to their clanmates, but after 15 minutes they must stay silent for the rest of the night, until sun has risen and light has peeked through the trees.

To become deputy, a cat must have mentored atleast one apprentice and stayed true to the code and the clan for all the time they'd been here.

After the Clan leader dies, the deputy will become a new leader.

After the death of a deputy, a new one must be chosen before moonrise.

Boundaries must be checked and reinforced daily, in Sunrise, Sunhigh, Moonrise and Moonhigh.

The word of the Clan leader is the warrior code.

A warrior does not need to kill other cats to win battles, unless they are outside of the warrior code, or if it's necessary.

A warrior rejects a life of a kittypet.

The clan has a right to be independent and proud. In times of trouble, though, they must forget about their boundaries and differences and accept the help of others.

A warrior must check the tunnels everyday atleast once, and report to the leader what condicion they are in. If the Clan leader is absent, report to the deputy.

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Beliefs & Powers(Weaknesses and Strenghts, Risks and Boosts]






Blizzardclan believes in spirits. They think the afterlife is a big, fluffy, cloudy place in the sky, and that everyone goes there after death. They also have two main spirits that cats can talk to: Icewing and Firetalon.




Icewing has blessed Blizzardstar and Blizzardclan, granting them the power to make ice and bend it, making illusions or shields. The cats of Blizzardclan use it to shield their camp from outside, making a reflective wall of icy-blue frost. It can be broken easily, but under the sacrifice boost it may be a little bit of a hassle. To demolish it, you'll either need some heat, or a warrior that has atleast 4/10 strength.



Firetalon is a source of power and weakness for Icewing's gift of Ice. The cats of Blizzardclan must take a sacrifice of land, freezing it solid, and with that the Leader must contact  the spirit through the Spring by dreaming with him. After that, he and Icewing will get a power boost and in that time period sometimes be seen wandering near the sacrificed land. Those who see them while conscious are very lucky, as that occurence is rare, especially if they aren't simply glowing outlines but actual spirits the details of who you can see. Even rarer is the occurence of them ohysically being there. It almost never happens-- only when the sacrifice is extremely large will they materialise. During the visit of the spirits on the land, it starts warming up. In the period of time when it starts, cats of Blizzardclan are struck with a giant boost, too, strenghtening all their abillities. Apprentices may end up learning much more, ice shapers can make a lot of illusion-walls and freeze water quickly, sharpen their ice-claws and summon  longer and sharper spikes onto their spines and bodies, warriors are stronger than ever and medicine cats are full of energy and knowledge, given all that from Firetalon and with the help of Icewing for every inch of Ice. This effect will loosen in about 1.5 days, though will not cease until about 2 or 3 weeks have passed, the time depending on the size of the sacrifice. After the sacrifice ends, there's a kickback for the cats; younger cats have a longer cooldown of dizziness, but also a longer period of time in the power stage, and all the older cats of atleast 12 moons are to have a short amount of dizziness, and a little bit off the time with Apprentices (30-50 minute range of difference). The former having 3-4 days of dizziness and slight weakness or tiredness. The sacrifices are usually  not done, but if it is needed, the leader is to be contacted for the small ceremony.

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Common Traits







Here, a lot of long-furred cats can be found. Though short- or medium-hairs can be seen, most are adapted to the coldness. They're good with ice and climbing, or digging, as the cats here live underground.

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Territory





Blizzardclan is assembled in a large cave system with many tunnels. There is a main entrance and a lot of small tunnels that branch out from one big one that starts in the back of the cave that houses the Blizzardclan camp. All of the cavern is covered in thick ice and snow. Inside of the tunnels there can be found crystal-clean water source that is called the Spring, which is where many small ceremonies are run. Only medicine cats, medicine cat apprentices, leader and deputy know the way to the source, with an exception of the main runner/scout of the clan, who is the one to deliver fresh water to the clan. This duty may be passed onto the family of the runner, an apprentice, or be taken fully as a job to the aforementioned four that knew the way to the water source. Although some apprentices might know the way in, as they were summoned there beside their leader to speak with the spirits and consult on what rank the apprentice should or wants to be.



The Entrance is guarded with a thick wall of thickets and brambles, some shrubs too, and can be accesed only with a good digger. That lowers the chances of kits escaping, and with warriors trained to have that skill, it is a convenient thing. It may be troubling to some youn and old cats to come out, though.



The outside of the caves is in a pine tree forest, surrounded by the ocassional boulder and bushes that grow plentifully with blueberries and other types of berries, some used for healing, and some bushes are full of flowers. In new-leaf and other warm seasons, bees buzz around this area a lot and can be collected honey from. The air is usually filled with all sorts of smells and these smells, filled with the healing scents, can possibly heal or better a nose of a cat, yet can also cause sneezing.




Leader's Den: It's inside of the caves on a slab, with a hole for the leader to rest in. They announce most news from the high position their den is in, and take talks in it with the cats on duty or report.



Deputy's Den: It's located in the same giant cave as all the other dens. Closer to the leader's, the deputy can keep an eye out for any of the clanmates currently sleeping or in the dens.



Medicine Cat Den: It's located in the same opening-cave as the nursery, having a big amount of space compared to other dens. There are shelves made by the ice shapers, which are made to store the herbs needed for healing right now. Other herbs the medicine cat stores in the cold chest, also made by the special class of warriors.



Warriors' Den: It's located near the entrance, behind some shrubbery and thickets that guard the entrance. The inside is big and has many nests made of moss and feathers. Some warriors decorate their nests with items they find.



Apprentices' Den: It's located in the far back, with the ice shapers and runners. Protected by a wall of ice on the left to them, they sleep peacefully alongside the two other classes.



Nursery: It's located beside the medicine cat den, and is usually a place with lots of flowers and decorations that some cats give to the kits. The kits, themselves, also decorate the nursery, but it is mostly medicine cats and queens.



Elders' Den: It's located farthest away from everything, but closer to the deputy's den. Their dens are full of moss and soft grasses, some branches too, which put in a nice foresty smell into the den. They are blocked half-way with an icy rock, making them more hidden from any invaders that would try finding them.



Ice Shapers' Den: It's an area that these masters of building made into a nesting place. It's a place they put leaves and shrubs onto, making it a blanket for the three specialties-- apprentices, runners, and themselves.



Runners' Den: It's a shared blanket of leaves and moss that the runners share with apprentices and ice shapers.



Prey Pile: The prey pile is located in the middle of the cave, and is quite large, though is not always filled up fully with prey and so the moss provides a bedding to eating cats.

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Ceremonies

Notes:

Kits ready to be apprenticed are only called apprentices after being given a visit by Icewing in their dreams. Firetalon is an uncommon spirit to see while with the kits, though sometimes he does appear to consult with the young one and the leader.

Only kits have to dream before the Spring, and that is because they need to speak with Ice or Fire to become an apprentice. They speak of what rank the apprentice wants to be, and if it is possible, are later put into mentorship with a cat of that rank. After talking with the leader and the spirit, the former can assign the mentor at a gathering the same night to the kit and they will be called an apprentice. When becoming a warrior, only the leader needs to dream with a spirit to talk about the achievements and falls of the soon-to-be-warrior and consult on what final name they should be given. At a later gathering the name will be announced and the cat will officially become a warrior.



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The Leader gathers clanmates, guiding the kits of seven moon age towards the icy ledge, standing them infront of it. He/She climbs up to the den in the ledge, standing straight in front of it, tail waving softly.
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Leader: (Kit), you have reached the age of seven moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. You shall take good care into your choice of fighting. If you become a Runner, check tunnels and risk your life, have the prestige for being the fastest one in the clan. If you become an ice shaper, build walls and fight with your life and abillities, have theprestige for being the brave warrior and builder of the clan. If becoming a medicine cat, healing poor and ill cats and gathering countless knowledge of herbs, have the prestige for being the helpful and caring healer of the clan. If becoming a warrior, hunting and going on patrols,  providing food and care for your clan, have the prestige for being the great fighter! Which shall you choose to follow the path of?

Kit: I will follow the path of a (Runner/Ice Shaper/Medicine Cat/Warrior)!

Leader: Good. Now, (Mentor), come forward. (Mentor comes forward to stand next to the apprentice). Will you, (Mentor), teach this young one the art of being a(n) (Runner/Ice Shaper/Medicine Cat/Warrior) and how to uphold the warrior code?

(Mentor): I will.

(Leader): Then I'm proud to call you the  new mentor of (Apprentice)!
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(Medicine Cat stands infront of Apprentice inside of a dream they went in after touching their noses to the water of the Spring. Icewing or Firetalon is standing infront of them.)

Medicine Cat: (Apprentice), is it  really your wish to enter the mysteries of herbology and healing as a full medicine cat?

Apprentice: It is.

Medicine Cat: Then come forward.

Medicine Cat: (Icewing/Firetalon), I present you with this apprentice. (He/she) has chosen the path of a medicine cat. Grant (him/her) the insight on our world and lives, the knowledge of healing, so that (he/she) may understand your ways and heal (his/her) Clan in accordance with your will.
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Leader: I, (Leader), leader of Blizzardclan, call upon Icewing and Firetalon to look at this apprentice. (He/she) has trained hard to understand the ways of our code, and I commend (him/her) to you as a (Warrior/Runner/Ice Shaper/Medicine Cat) in (his/her) turn.

Leader: (Apprentice), do you promise to uphold the code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?

Apprentice: I do.

Leader: Then by the powers of Ice, I give you your full and final name. (Apprentice), from this moment on you will be known as (Warrior Name). We welcome you as a full (Warrior/Runner/Ice Shaper/Medicine Cat) of Blizzardclan.
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Leader: (Loner), you've come to join our clan and have proved worthy. Do you accept to follow our code, follow Icewing and Firetalon, and serve the clan with all your power?

Loner: I do.

Leader: Then from now on, you will be called (Warrior Name). We welcome you as a full member of Blizzardclan and a part of our family.
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Blizzardclan Statistics

Updated: 12th of December
[new/edited parts are underlined]



MEMBERS:
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Total: 4

Females: 2
Males: 2

Leader:
Blizzard(heart/star)- Hazel-green eyed silver mackerel tabby, ear tufted and fluffy coated with strong claws and massive body.

Deputy:
Gorse(tail)- Long-haired red tabby tom with a patch of white fur on his chest and gold eyes.

Medicine Cats:
Flash(gorse)- A white tom with red and tabby markings at the muzzle, ears, and tail.

Medicine Cat Apprentices:
None

Warriors:
Valentine()- Seal point and white she-cat with ice blue eyes.
None

Apprentices:
None

Ice Shapers:
None

Runners:
None

Elders:
None


QUEENS AND KITS:
?()>?()
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Battle Moves, Abillities & Herbs [Exclusive to Blizzardclan]

Updated: 11th of December
[new/edited parts are underlined]

Abillities


Ice-Claw: A cat the age of atleast 3 moons can summon Ice to their claws, which sharpen when a Sacrifice is made and also with age. When kits use this abillity their feet are also covered in ice, and the claws themselves are stubby and short.


Spiky-Body: The user must be atleast 6 moons to use this ability, though the spikes they summon are small and less sharp. Spikes run down the spine of the user, like quills on a porcupine, going to the base of the tail and on the shoulders of the user. A cat of a high knowledge in it's powers can use this abillity more effectively, some able to even launch the spikes out of their bodies, although only small ones. Many Warriors can do this, but only have the spikes up their spines in a short stripe.


Ice-Shield: A cat of any rank, atleast 10 moons old, can use this. A shield of ice is summoned infront of the user, very sturdy and great for protection. Sizes wary from user to user and their own size can infuence it; bigger cats have bigger shields, and smaller cats have smaller shields. The shields can be changed in size by will, though they are originally big enough to cover the cat's chest and/or belly. Older and more experienced cats can encase themselves in the ice, make a protective shell around themselves, though this level of power is rare.


Silver-Lining: A cat of any rank, of atleast 10 moons, can use this abillity. The cat's body gets covered head-to-toe in a thin layer of ice. It can be used to make the cat somewhat of a moving mirror, though can only be held for long amounts of time if there isn't any heat to melt the ice. If in direct sunlight, the ice melts and wets the user's fur lightly.


Battle Moves

Trip-and-Swipe: Use a spike or your own claws to trip the opponent, swiping at their falling self to let in a blow or lower them before you, giving the advantage of being on top and able to rake at their belly.
Block-Attack: When the opponent attacks, quickly fall on your side or turn. If you are able to cast 'Spiky-Body', then the opponent, if they decide to attack again, will make a painful blow on the sharp edge and it may cause bleeding and aching, depending on the sharpness of the spikes.
Freeze-and-Run: Generate ice under yourself. You can make the opponent slip and take this time to cast a trail of slippery ice and trip them again, running away completely while the opponent is falling and trying to get up.
Leap-and-Rake: Leap over your opponent, turn around and generate ice onto your claws. Rake at them. If able, cast a slippery trail under the opponent and attack again. The stunned opponent will be low on defense while on the ground.


Herbs and Decorative Plants
[These are made-up plants]


Leflif: A leafy plant mostly used for ceremonies or gathering water. It has a bitter taste, like a lemon, and is only recommended to be used in healing scratches or smaller wounds. Has a minty green color. Leflif can be found near the Spring or beside any water sources. Also found often in big patches outside of Blizzardclan camp.


Snowy Cherry: It's a plant that sprouts leaves of an oval, almost sphere-like shape and grows crimson berries, much like blueberries in size and shape. Can be used for calming a cat. Can be found near pine trees or patches of Fire Berries.


Fire Berries: A plentiful breed of berries that is scattered outside of Blizzardclan camp. Used for calming a cat or restoring milk in nursing queens. It is of a flaming orange color and has a sweet taste.


Feather Plant: A plant that resembles a feather, each individual leaf on the small strand making it look like one. It is used to decorate things, and is mostly popular between kits as play-items, because they are very light and are somewhat sturdy. Cats like to collect these colorful plants. They possess many colorations, for example: red and orange, green and yellow, brown and peach, and most of the plant colorations stay in the territory of warm colors. They can be found near water and bushes near Blizzardclan camp.


Magma Bush (Star-Flowers): A big bush, the color of it a strong red. The leaves, when chewed into a pulp, can heal gashes and bigger wounds. In New-Leaf, red star-shaped flowers sprout on the branches of this plant. The flowers are used for giving queens additional milk and comforting cats with stress or other harmful mental conditions. These bushes can be found in territories of Blizzardclan where a lot of pine trees grow, on the clan's borders, and beside rivers and streams.


"Leflif leaves are very important to our clan."; "A few Snowy Cherries would help her."; "A small Fire Berry was brought into the nursery."; "The Feather Plants grow right around here."; "Could you get the star-flowers from a Magma bush for me?"


~More to be added~

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