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Welcome to AlveusClan - from wolves we came.

Never lose faith.

We sit in the darkness.

Pondering life, death, love.

Don't lose sight of what truly matters.

-- Our History; Creamheart Speaks --

Gather around kits, because I won't repeat myself.
Good, now hush, I won't stand for any nonsense. The history of our clan, you say? Well, that's quite the story. I'm not sure if you're up for it... Oh, alright. It all began with a pack of wolves. Yes, you heard me correctly, wolves. Their home was being destroyed by reckless hunters and so they began to shift closer to civilization. Their Alpha, Kai, was a stubborn wolf, but he was young. Once closer to the small settling of pale-skins, they encountered a rugged cat. Some wanted to eat her, but their Shaman, the great Iere, stood against them, insisting that their ancestors wanted her and her future kits alive. Kai had a big decision to make, but thankfully he sided with the wise old wolf. They named the she-cat Felicity and allowed her to travel with them. Leaving their home behind, the wolf pack escaped to the marshes.

Not long after their arrival in their new home, Felicity, who could now speak broken wolf, gave birth to six kittens. One was as white as snow with eyes as green as the grass in Greenleaf. That one was named Lux. The next one was as black as coal and had eyes as bright as orange fire. This one was called Atrum. Third would be a kitten with fur as soft as robins feathers and as radiant as their chests, eyes as blue as their eggs. Named Avis, this one was. There was one as bright as the sun with eyes like pools of liquid honey, it's counter part would be a lighter brown kit with eyes the same color. These were the twins, Sol and Mel. The last one was a bit odd, being the color of smoke and with eyes as blue as the fabled ocean. Maris, was it's name.

These kits, who we know as our gods, were once kits, just like you. They grew up amongst the wolves but soon after their mother died of old age, the six decided to leave their pack to start one of their own. They traveled for moons, in fact, it took them 18 cycles of the moon to find a large forest. Something called to them, might have been the uneven ground with an abundance of shelter and rivers. Through the territory they went, searching for a place to make their camp. What they found was a large tree, the largest they'd ever seen. Avis, being the excited one she was, rushed forward, tangling herself in the thick thorn thickets that guarded the tree. Her siblings hurried to help her but she only ended up disappearing. Avis had found that the tree was hollow and there was a secret entrance within.

This is where they kept their base, often lingering for a long amount of time. They had met a tribe on the way who, out of fear from a large cat, struggled to follow in their footsteps. The tribe, The Tribe of Jays Caw, made it to the forest and were accepted by the six. They began to form a society, what would soon become a clan, the very same one you and I live in today.

Yet, there was darkness in the heart of one of the six. Lux, the one that stood for purity, had fallen to his own chaos and tried to take leadership from Maris. It was a bloody fight, one that ended with Lux dead, which is how he became the god of the dead and darkness. Maris, our main deity, helped his clan thrive which is why he became the god of life and hope. Atrum became the god of the night and kept watch over those at night. Sol, the cheery one, became the god of the day, spreading warmth and joy. His twin, Mel became the god of war, his claws being wickedly long. He also became the god of time and protection, for he was the last to die. Then there was Avis, who we know as the goddess of youth and mothers, the fierce guardian of all things innocent and little.

The clan grew and expanded for years, thriving in the forest. With the guidance of our Holy Six, we have become the powerful group we are today. That, little ones, is how we came to be. So be swift now, get back to your mothers, before Lux comes after your.
Hehe, young fluff-balls. 

-- Our Territory; Appleshade Speaks --

This way, quickly now. Welcome on behalf of the clan and I'm glad to show you around our forest. We live in a thick deciduous forest with lots of lush undergrowth and many patches of broken and uneven ground, which is why we teach stealth and agility, so that we can get through our land expertly.

Rapid River, is as it seems, a very large river at the very edge of our territory. It is not our source of water however and is rather dangerous due to the fast currents, so we normally keep far away from it.

Reflection Pool, is the destination where all the streams in our territory lead to. This is where we get our drinking water, this or the streams that flow into it. The water is normally calm and not too far from the camp, though when it storms it's been known to flood the near by bushes, sometimes killing some of our water mint herb. 

Dappled Rocks, these are a large group of rocks that rest inside our only meadow a few fox lengths from our southern border. Its a good place to catch smaller prey but can be slightly dangerous, so watch out for adders and other snakes. 

Hanging Tree, yes such a dark name. Really, it's just a winding old tree that has been dead for many moons. There is legend that this is the place where our third leader and his mate, who was a rogue, hung themselves with vines, along with their young kits. The tree is supposedly haunted and young cats sometimes report seeing little eye-less kits sitting at the small hole near the bottom of the tree. 

Ivory Stone, is a rather glimmering stone that rests deep within a grove of trees a little ways beyond our territory. We bury our dead around this stone, for it is thought to be blessed by Maris.

The Temple, an old stone structure made up on the very edge of our western border. There are six corners in this structure, much like there are six gods. Each corner is designated to a certain god and we come to pray and even hold festivals and ceremonies on the steps and surrounding areas.

Training Cave, a place beneath the ground, a little ways off from one of our largest streams, where we train as a clan. Apprentices have nice moss padding beneath their paws and there is a hole in the roof to keep light flittering in.

The Fox Trap, this is an area where few are allowed to go. There are many abandoned fox dens in this areas, that sometimes attract the attention of new foxes. Apprentices are forbidden from this area, as are cats in groups smaller than five, for protection.

I have to go train Cypresspaw, I'll see you around camp.

-- Our Gods --

Maris > Depicted as a smoky gray tom with ocean blue eyes. He is the god of life, intelligence, and hope.

Atrum > Depicted as a coal black tom with fiery orange eyes. He is the god of the night and moon.

Sol > Depicted as a bright golden tom with golden eyes. He is the god of the day and sun.

Mel > Depicted as a light brown tom with honey golden eyes. He is the god of war, protection, and time.

Avis > Depicted as a red furred she-cat with robins egg blue eyes. She is the goddess of motherhood, childhood, and youth.

Lux > Depicted as a pure white tom with grassy green eyes. He is the god of the dead, fear, and chaos.

-- Our Festivals and Traditions --

// The first day of Leafbare is the feast of Atrum, for this is when night remains longer. They celebrate by having a soothing day at the temple, playing and just catching up. Prey is caught and some is offered up to Atrum in hopes of gaining his grace for a merciful winter.

// The third moon of Newleaf is the feast of Avis, for this is when kits are abundant and plentiful. This is spent with many competitions at the temple played by teams of younger cats, mainly apprentices. Kits are also blessed on this day and allowed to eat beside the leader, in place of honor.

// The last day of Leaffall is commemorated by a celebration of Maris. They all sleep inside the temple and spend a night of silence, preparing for the festivities that tomorrows festival will bring.

// Taking a mate is serious business in this clan. That is why you must have approval from one of their relatives, or if none is available, the medicine cat. You can not just ask out of the blue, you have to prepare. You must find your special one a pure white feather. You will bring this feather to the gods at the temple and leave it there while you go to ask permission. When you return the feather will have been changed in color. Red stands for passion. Blue stands for dedication. Gray stands for faithful. Brown stands for exhilarating. Periwinkle is the rarest and this stands for eternity. Whatever color you get is one trait that the gods feel will describe your love. If the feather is still white however, that means barren and you cannot mate with that cat. You will bring this feather to your special someone and lay it at their feet. If they accept it, this feather will become a permanent part of them, for it will be tied around their left forepaw. Then the newly mated couple will go to the Reflection Pool and spend a night under the stars.

// An apprentice ceremony is wip.

// other ceremonies are wip.

-- Rp News --

None yet, seeing as there has been no rp...

-- Our Cats --

Leader; Loststar - He is a pure white tom with very faint silvery spotted tabby pattern.  His eyes are a very bright golden amber. This young tom is rather tall and muscular, though his ears are slightly smaller. He is charming, charismatic, and severely ambitious.

Deputy; Hailshadow - A tall, broad shouldered Russian blue tom with dark misty grayish blue fur. His eyes are a lively shade of green. He has a long, fluffy tail and white markings on his legs, almost like rings. He is honest to a fault, severely loyal, but has a fear of commitment.

Medicine Cat; Shadowmist - Proud, tufted adult she-cat. She has a short flame colored coat with black legs, neck, and underbody. She has dark yellow eyes. Her fur is rather long and she carries herself with an air of elegance. For a slightly self centered feline, she's a promising medicine cat who is rather spiritual.

Warriors;
Appleshade - A cream tom with a black spot between his eyes which are silver in color. He's rather clever and always keeps his wits about him, for if he is a cat who needs to be in control at all times. This can make him a perfectionist.  
Moonswirl - This tom is a long-legged gray-and-black tabby tom with dark blue eyes. He has a slender white tail and is rather skinny. He is playful and super curious. He acts more like a kit than anything.  
Tatteredstride - A rugged furred mottled brown she-cat with bright yellow eyes. She keeps to herself but is known as a very stern, strict she-cat who doesn't really know how to relax. She is rather bothersome to be around but one of the most trusted warriors.

Springthorn - A small, fluffy orange-and-white tom with dark green eyes that would be considered extremely feminine. He has a petite body and is rather on the slim side. He is often mocked and nick-named 'princess' by some of his daily tormentors. Due to all the bullying he is very insecure and has a stutter.

Snowjaw - This is a very lithe adult male with many scars across his chest and down his stomach. His coat is thick and colored a very pale sepia, with a single white patch covering his jaw and half of his neck. He is very affectionate and known as a teddy-bear. He prefers peace over fighting.

Quailnight - Sleek, short-furred she-cat with wide doe-like amber eyes. Her coat is a heavy chocolate brown mackerel tabby with lighter stripes. Her nose is a soft pale pink and her tail-tip is a sharp black in color. Quailnight is light-hearted and known for her nervousness. She's not cowardly but is very hesitant to do things on a whim. She has to have everything planned out and orderly, which can with her controlling sister.

Birchfluff - This tom is always trying to be something he's not. He's smaller in build, due to being the runt of the litter but he is determined to prove himself. A light gray tabby pelt dominates his body, though his underbelly and chest are a bright white. He's stubborn and ridiculously optimistic at times.

Twistedcreek - Handsome, sleek, and rippling with muscles. He is a short-furred nearly black tom with soft sooty gray paws and some slightly darker tabby stripes that aren't visible unless you're right beside the tom. His eyes are a light blue, though they can appear more gray at certain times. He has a scar on his jaw, from the corner of his cheek. Arrogant and egotistic, he's incredibly flirty and is secretly bisexual.

Thawblossom - White, a soft, plush, and pure color. Her body is wrapped in white and nothing else. Her eyes are a pale, faded yellow with hints of pale orange, very pretty truthfully. Most she-cat's would be fairly conceited with looks like hers, but instead she's a bit of a follower. She doesn't stand out much for she's always in the shadow of someone else. When spoken to, one will find a sweet, confused she-cat who only wants to belong somewhere. She tends to follow Softthroat around.

Oceanmist - The dull blue ticked coat that covers her body does nothing to hide the brightness in her lovely blue eyes. Oceanmist is wildly playful and a bit fluff-brained. She keeps an air of innocence about her at all times and never knows when to be serious. She takes life by the tail and doesn't ever back down from a challenge. But watch yourself, for as stupid as she seems, her mind is more clever than others give her credit for.

Lightstone - A thick furred, slightly plump tom with notably large ears. He has a cream colored base coat with very light ginger speckles across his shoulders, over his hind legs, and down his throat. Quiet, but rather kind. He has a gentle heart that often gets trampled while he tries to help those around him.

Copperblaze - This large adult cat is female. She has a medium-length calico coat with a white chest. Her ears have tufts at the tips and she keeps her fur sleek. Independent, fiery, and full of spunk. She often gets called a sassy feline with good reason. Her skill in reading others makes it easy for her to tell if someone is lying to her.

Swiftlight - His name suits his lean, wiry body and the fact that he seems to be always on the move. A soft fawn brown covers him from head to toe. Not another color touches his fur. The light color accents his almond shaped gray eyes. He is rambunctious and rebellious, always doing something he's not supposed to be. A real pain in the behind but one who would never dream of leaving his clan behind.

Icebrook - This average sized she-cat is often seen as cold. Her pelt is a shockingly bright golden color, only interrupted by her fluffy white spots on her tail, which is where her name is assumed to originate from. She has dark green eyes. She is careful and quick to judge others. There is no trust left in this kitty, which can make her come off as rude and distant. She wants nothing to do with clan life but is too wary to leave the clan.
Daywaters - A sleek, well mannered tom, who has an unknown darkness within. His fair blonde coat aids his gentle appeal and he has very clear blue eyes. Obviously his appearance is angelic. His personality is one of compassion and sugary sweetness. If asked who the sweetest tom in the clan is, everyone would respond Daywaters. However, he is not innocent, nor is he truly very kind-hearted. In fact, he is extremely manipulative and ambitious.

Softthroat - This small adult cat is female with lovely dark hazel brown eyes. She has a short white coat with large chocolate mink stripes on her back. Her throat has a patch of chestnut brown, which often is believed to be where she got her suffix. Sensitive, vain, and very reliant on others, it's a wonder how the clan even puts up with her. Yet, she is their best tracker, even if she is to lazy to do much. She is obsessed with Daywaters and Twistedcreek. Border-line stalker.
Furzeflight - This cat is female. She has a short white coat with small black spots and light amber eyes. She is very thin and surprisingly anemic, which doesn't affect much accept her diet and sometimes her energy-level. She's very easily fatigued. However, this little cat is willful and a very loving soul. Furzeflight works hard and always puts her best paw forward. Sadly, she is disheartened when it comes to love.
Spidermask - This bulky cat is male. He has a long black coat with a light gray mask over his eyes and a pale tail-tip. His eyes are a very cloudy shade of green, often being mistaken for blind. He has a lanky, spidery build and a aristocratic, narrow face. There is also a large scar on his chest. He is angry and very bitter over his past. Frankly, he doesn't like opening up but is very close to his daughter, Cypresspaw and would do anything for her, even give up his own happiness and dreams.

Ebonybird - A slender, large pawed jet black tom with soft red eyes. He often gets seen as spooky or evil, when really, he's very lively and has a charming soul. His laughter is contagious and he has a wonderful sense of humor, though he can get a little flirty and dirty-mouthed when he wants. Over all, he enjoys the company of she-cats and is known for his way with words.

Rosewillow - Long furred, pale silver she-cat with a rosy pink nose. Her face is slightly rounded and she is a little chubby, but in an endearing way. Her eyes are a creamy yellow, like two full moons. Though sadly, she has only one of her ears, for the other has been shredded beyond distinction and the fur around that side of her head is coarse and short. She is considerate toward others but often is so wrapped up in her self-pity that she barely notices what goes on around her. She can be overly dramatic.

Shortcloud - As his name suggests, Shortcloud is... well, short. His legs are small in proportion to his body which makes him extremely clumsy. His fur is a soft, velvety red with white socks and seal point markings. His gaze is actually a rather odd shade of bright teal, which further makes him stand out. Then there is his aggressive personality. He sure is a fighter and very proud of it too. He likes to think he's tough when really, with a name like Shortcloud? No one seems to take him very seriously. He looks up to Appleshade.

Apprentices;
Pearpaw - This average-sized cat is female. She has a short white coat with a pale honey-brown colored back and the very tops of her legs. Her eyes are a wide amber. Quiet, one who keeps to herself. She's very introverted and thoughtful. Her intelligence is nothing to scoff at and in truth, she's a rather impressive young apprentice.
Leappaw - This  is a large young male cat. He is a handsome dark gray and black furred Siamese tom with a white patch over his left eye. His eyes are colored a deep rusty orange color, though the lighter flecks are speckled throughout the iris. He truly is adventurous and has a bright outlook on life. He's pleasant to be around, though he has a sharp tongue when annoyed or messed with. His mother forced him to become a medicine cat apprentice.   
Cypresspaw - An athletic, tall she-cat with nimble paws. She has a medium-length white coat with gray tortoiseshell markings and tail with a black spot on her back. She has green eyes. Her fur always appears neat, for she doesn't want to disappoint her father. She's a complete daddy's girl and is honestly very innocent. She is prude and cautious, a she-cat who doesn't want to grow up yet, which leads to her being very vulnerable.
Stumpypaw - A furry male cat with quite the odd disability. He has a pale sepia colored pelt, sort of a melted caramel color with black rings around his tail and neck. His eyes are a glimmering amber. One of his hind legs is shorter than the others, causing him to walk with a very noticeable limp. He is very nervous and reacts badly to new situations. He struggles to be accepted and is rather grouchy when things don't work out for him. 
Emberpaw - The most mysterious of the twins, little is known about him. Some doubt he even exists, for very few have actually seen him. He just comes and goes. Most assume he is a dark ginger tom with a single white spot beneath his left eye and startling violet eyes. He is a silent tom who lives on his own, though he is always a guardian to his sister. He keeps an eye on things and trains exclusively with his mentor. Some say he is destined to be future leader, which is why his existence is kept hushed.
Adderpaw - A white she-cat with medium-length fur. She has large ginger patches al over her body and a solid black tail-tip. Her eyes are a soft blue violet. She's mute and seen as very timid. She keeps to herself and is often found drawing images in the sand, strange, mysterious images. No male wants to get near her, due to being afraid of her brother, who protects her fiercely. She always seems to know things that others don't and is very perceptive.  

Queens;
Flywish - This small adult cat is female. She has a short chocolate point coat with white toes, neck, and underbody. Her eyes are a dark emerald green. She is known for her energy and love, for her heart is large and open to all. This little thing couldn't hurt a fly, which is why she is a permanent queen. Her love is unconditional which can make her blind to the flaws of others.
Briarpatch - One of the older queens, in fact, she was expected to retire to the elders den this year. Her coat is made up of a pale calico pattern and her eyes are a bright yellow. She's calm, collected, and has a very focused mind-set. Her kits are her whole world and she is fiercely protective over them, for they are her little miracles. Kits are Chestnutkit, Speckkit, and Wolfkit.
Shadefrost - This is a puff-ball. Her fur is very fluffy and colored a pitch black. Her muzzle is colored a pale ivory and her hind legs are colored a light ashen white. Two pale gray eyes settle into her narrow face. She has abnormally long claws. So young, a very new warrior but one who's been forced to grow up real fast. She's angry and loud-mouthed but her heart is rather fragile. Some would describe her as broken, they'd be correct. Is carrying Scorch's kits.

Kits;
Breezekit - This sleek she-cat is rather light in coloring. She's a pale fawn tortoiseshell feline with pretty bright green eyes. She is easily aggravated and wants to be left alone most of the time. It's just that opening up to others scares her. She normally is very happy to remain beside her sister.
Curlkit - This young cat is female. She has a long, curly white coat with many chocolate point spots. She has dark emerald green eyes, like her mother. She is cold and aggressive, a kitty that doesn't take anything from anybody. Her irritation can always be seen when she starts panting. When she gets short of breath, run the other way because she's about to throw one of her fits.
Chestnutkit - The largest of his litter, which is not really something to brag about since they are all very small, this tom is obviously the leader. His fur is a soft tanish brown - almost a creamy color. The rims of his ears are a darker brown, along with a ring at the base of his tail and a spot near the tip of it. His left foreleg is pure white, as are his other paws, and neck. He has a white dot just a little above the apex of his eyes. He has soft blue eyes. He is boisterous and confident, a take charge tom. He is protective and almost suffocating towards his slightly younger siblings.
Wolfkit - Though he is the middle kitty of his litter, he is the smallest of them all. His fur is mainly a deep black without being dark enough to have a blue gleam to it. His stomach and the underside of all his legs is shaded a dark gray though, around the edges of the coloring he has spots of the same color. He has solid gray "sock" markings up his legs, the same shade as his other gray markings. He has the same color patch on his chest, and muzzle, he has some more spots on his cheeks. He has a tuft of hair on his head, almost like a small Mohawk and the tips of this are also colored gray. He has bi colored eyes, one blue and the other green. He's a hopeless little thing who is easily frightened and often is timid and naïve. He has a weak muscle structure.
Speckkit - Being the youngest, he often strives to prove he's better than the rest. His fur is a warm orange in color, though it turns darker around his shoulders, down his back, up the back of his head, and over the top of his tail. His tail fur grows lighter before turning white at the very tip. He has a white dash on his muzzle that trails up his cheeks and a matching locket on his chest. His right hind paw is also white. He has black specks on his forehead. His eyes are a pale yellowish green. Proud and honest, he's a cat to rely on. He's competitive and a bit aggressive but only when pushed far enough.

Elders;
Ruststing - This small old cat is female. She has a short flame tabby point coat. She has a short, narrow face and is quite muscular. She is grouchy and overly proud.
Creamheart - This furry old cat is male. He has a medium-length gray coat. He has a short, average-width face and is somewhat thin. He's nag-y and irritable but loves attention.

Outsiders;

Scorch - A broad shouldered soft gray furred tom with white spots on his stomach and flanks. His eyes are a bright blue. Younger brother of Colby and Comet. Soon to be father of Shadefrost's kits.

Colby - Smooth dark gray fur with bright green eyes. Father of Pete, Tinkerbell, Poppy, and Runt. Brother of Scorch and Comet.

Comet - Lithe pale white tom with soft blue eyes. He has a light dusting of silvery speckles across his shoulders and back. Brother to Scorch and Colby. Father of Bee. 

Pete - A dark brown furred tom with pale tabby stripes. His eyes are a bright green. Father is Colby and sister is Tinkerbell. His half siblings are Poppy and Runt.

Tinkerbell - This little she-cat is a light gray with thick darker tabby stripes. Her eyes are greenish amber in color. Father is Colby and brother is Pete. Half siblings are Poppy and Runt.

Poppy - Thick furred adult male cat with bright red fur. He has lighter ginger hued ear tips and bright green eyes. Father is Colby and brothers are Runt and Springthorn. His half siblings are Pete and Tinkerbell. 

Runt - Not so small light ginger furred tom with faint white markings on the sides of his muzzle and legs. Dark green eyes. Father is Colby and brothers are Poppy and Springthorn. Half siblings are Pete and Tinkerbell.

Bee - Thin, sickly little white kitten with dark gray spotted tabby markings and dark blue eyes. He often speaks with a lisp and his purr sounds more like a muffled buzz. Father is Comet.