Deathsong's Shadows

**Deathsong's Shadows** were a group of rogues located in Twolegplace, inhabiting an abandoned mansion on the outskirts of Twolegplace. They believed in an afterlife called The Void, which their leader, Deathsong, would speak to. The Void would assign Deathsong a cat that they believed needed to die to make life for cats easier, and Deathsong in turn would send her Shadows to go find the cat and kill them.

Deathsong's Shadows lasted for multiple arcs in the storyline before being nearly entirely wiped out by Alumora's Group during The Reaping Arc. The cats who survived the fight left and became loners or joined other groups.

### The Void

Though never confirmed if it were real or not, Deathsong describes The Void as voices in her head or as dreams she has while sleeping. Some cats believe that Deathsong had faked it all, however. They're described to be a group of dead cats who's goal is to obtain a peaceful life for all cats by ridding Twolegplace and the Clans of evil no matter what. They are senders of visions and occasionally will give orders to Deathsong that a certain cat should be killed to restore peace. No one knows who they really are.

## The Code

1. All shall live harmoniously. Those who cause conflict must fight. The loser will be sent to The Void.
2. All youth is sacred and must be protected from the sight of blood at all costs. Violators must be sent to The Void.
3. All must lower their bodies when Deathsong approaches. Any who stand taller than Deathsong shall be sent to The Void.
4. When one is unable to care for themself or support the group, they must leave on their own, or they will be sent to The Void.
5. If Deathsong speaks, their Shadows must act. If Strongblood commands, you must do. Any who go against their will, shall be sent to The Void.

## Ranks

### Deathsong

Deathsong is the deliverer of death and the judge of life and death. They listen to the stories of those who come to them claiming to have been dealt an injustice. If they find pity, they command their Shadows to find and eliminate whoever has distressed the traveller, who is permitted to stay in the mansion as long as they desire. If Deathsong finds the traveller is at fault, they will order their death immediately. If they find they need no assistance they will send them away.

Deathsong is the leader of Deathsong's Shadows. Upon becoming Deathsong, they are to strip themselves of their former name to take on the title. They make final decisions in the Shadows and they are the only cats outside of occasionally Strongblood able to speak to The Void.

### Strongblood

Strongblood is the second in command of the group. They are always around, unlike Deathsong, and occasionally delivers her word. Strongblood is not the birth name of whoever holds the role, their name changes to Strongblood when they are promoted. When a Strongblood dies, their body must be carried to the forests to be buried. The next Strongblood will be chosen by Deathsong themself. Occasionally they receive visions from The Void.

### Shamans

Shamans have the role of healer in Deathsong's Shadows. They are forbidden to speak to anyone but each other or the cats they are healing. The group can have up to five Shamans, one always stays with the Strongblood and one always stays with Deathsong.

### Shadows

Shadows are cats who’s job is to eliminate anyone who Deathsong deems unworthy. They sleep in a library/study room full of books. It’s the largest room in the abandoned mansion. They must obey Strongblood and Deathsong, or risk elimination. Otherwise, they are free to do as they please within the code rules.

Shadows' names resemble Clan warrior names but often feature a more rural dark theme, such as Darkblade, Stormchaser, or Serpenthunter. Shamans have similar names.

### Tenderfoots

Tenderfoots are trainees who are being taught how to hunt and fight. This stage can last between one and two moons. Tenderfoots will have many chances to prove themselves. They live in a sunroom with many windows. If Strongblood says they are ready to be a Shadow, they can be moved to the Shadow room.

Tenderfoots are allowed to give themselves a name. It must be one suffix and it’s simply temporary like a nickname until they achieve the rank of Shadow.

### Youths

The young, who must be protected at all costs. Training to become a Shadow starts at 8 moons. Youth are kept in the Gardens of the home, allowed to come in the home during times of rain and peace. If a battle has occurred and there are wounded or prisoners around, Youths must remain outside. When they reach 6 moons, mothers may take their kits out of the Gardens to explore the twolegplace.

Youth have “Kit names” which are meant to reflect their innocence. Examples of their names are names such as Tiny, Mew, Snort, Nuzzle, or Purr.

## Known Members

### Current Members

*Note: Since Deathsong's Shadows has been disbanded, all of these cats are deceased members.*

* Bloodshed
* Darkscream
* Inkmaze
* Serpenthunter
* Skullblow
* Slenderstab
* Stormchaser
* Swiftsnare
* Warcry

### Former Members

* Bubbles
* Chomper
* Cursedfang
* Deathsong
* Demonfang
* Echo
* Flamerunner
* Flintspirit
* Fuzz
* Itty Bitty
* Jupiter
* Mockingjay
* Pear
* Ripley
* Shellshock
* Softwhisper
* Sorrel
* Soulsnatcher
* Squirt
* Stridebreaker
* Twig
* Whiteout