Near the shore, not to deep within the palm forest, lies a clan of extraordinary cats. These cats, after being secluded for hundreds of years, have inbred to create a strange new breed. These cats all have slick, long bodies with silky fur. They are typically dark in color with green or gold eyes, although the gene for whiteness and blue eyes is still there (barely). These cats also have abnormal behaviors: they have been seen doing strange things, such as building or creating items out of their surroundings. The most notable of these 'inventions' is the raft. Although these cats are especially good swimmers, most having webbed feet, the raft is used to carry kits to and from the island when waters are moving extremely fast, or across long distances.
RanksAfter being separated from the clans for so long, Palm Clan has developed their own Ranking system. It is based on more pirate-like terminology, although some things are the same or very similar to the clans.
Captain:
The Leader is called the Captain. The captain is elected by the crew. Once a captain is elected, he or she must hold a celebration at the island. If a captain is over run by the crew either by a two-thirds vote or by force, then the Captain can be either demoted to first-mate or another position (or exiled, depending on the severity of the mutiny).
First mate:
The Captain's right hand man is the First-mate. Similar to a deputy, if the captain were to die or become on able to lead, the first mate is in charge. He or she assists the Captain in just about everything he does, but the captain always has the final say. The First-mate is in charge if the Captain is unavailable.
Boatswain:
The Boatswain is in charge of keeping the camp (and the clan) in ship shape. He or she checks to make sure everything is safe in the camp and makes sure that everyone is doing their job. He reports any problems to the Captain, or the First-mate if the captain should be unavailable.
Shipmaster:
Shipmaster is in charge of navigation. He leads hunting and border patrols, and directs the clan when traveling to the island. His job is very important, if not for him then many cats would become lost at sea. (Which by the way is a day long hike)
Master Carpenter:
This is the main builder of the clan. He or she see's to it that rafts are built on time, as well as the other inventions. He also can create new inventions.
Master Gunner:
This is similar to the head warrior.
Gunner:
Similar to senior warriors, they are some of the best and most valued fighters.
Sailmakers:
Are inventors/builders. They follow the orders of the Master Carpenter.
Surgeon:
The equivalent of a medicine cat.
Strikers:
Skilled hunters and trappers, they provide food for the clan.
Mates:
Similar to apprentices. They can be apprenticed to anyone but the Captian and first mate, since they are so busy.
Powder Monkeys:
Pretty much kits.
Cooper:
Those who have or are expecting children.
ReligionPalmClan is very tolerant towards religion. Many believe in starclan, although it is not required or expected. Some of the cats prey frequently, and others never do. Religion is usually passed down by family, so your religion will probably depend on what your parents have raised you with.
TerritoryThey live on the tip of a peninsula, at the edge of a palm forest and the sea. Their territory extends from the sea, straight up the peninsula and through the palm forest, and stops at the river. In this river is a sacred island, which is also PalmClan territory. The River flows into a waterfall when it reaches Stormclan, a neighboring clan's, territory.
FormsForm:
Name:
Gender:
Rank:
Age:
Appearance:
Crush/mate/relatives:
Digging a little deeper: (personality)
Past:
My Form:Name: Twostar
Gender: Tom
Rank: Captain
Age: 21 Moons
Appearance:
Crush/mate/relatives: He's single!
Digging a little deeper: An energetic and fun loving cat; although he is young, he is very wise and a good fighter. He is loyal to his clan to the very end, although he tends to second guess himself. Twostar is very ambitious and dedicated.
His Past: Exiled from his old clan because of his strange appearance, he found refuge in Palm Clan. His ambitiousness helped him go from Twopaw to Twoface to Twostar in a matter of only 10 moons.
~RULES~In Character:
1. Captain's word is law
2. Mutiny only in dire situations
3. The Captain must go down with his ship, and clan
4. Surgeons may have mates and kits
5. Only Captain may make promotions and demotions
6. Only Captain may punish others
Out of Character:1. Try and stay active, although I won't kick you off or anything if you aren't. Just don't expect any promotions.
2. No killing or injuring other peoples characters without permission
3. No fighting out of character. Do it someplace else, pm, private threads, etc. We don't wanna hear it.
4. Same thing with mating. Do it someplace else.
5. In character drama starting is encouraged. If there is something big though, ask me first.
6. Major plots need to be checked with me first
7. Be semi-semi-advanced... At least two sentences, or 20 words, per in character post. Also, there shouldn't be any little red squiggly lines under your words unless they are names like Twostar and Palmclan... exceptions include: wanna, gonna, and ain't. Those are the only ones. Out of character posts, I don't care as long as I can understand what you are saying.