ShadowClan (Under renovation)

ShadowClan
Silent In The Night

**1.** *Defend your Clan, even with your life. You may have friendships with cats from other Clans, but your loyalty must remain to your own Clan, as one day you may meet them in battle.*
**2.** *Do not hunt or trespass on another Clan's territory.*
**3.** *Elders, queens, and kits must be fed before apprentices and warriors. Unless they have permission, apprentices may not eat until they have hunted to feed the elders. If any warrior or apprentice is sick or injured, they may eat while the elders, queens, and kits are eating.*
**4.** *Prey is killed only to be eaten. Give thanks to StarClan for its life.*
**5.** *A kit must be at least six moons old to become an apprentice.*
**6.** *Newly appointed warriors will keep a silent vigil for one night after receiving their warrior name.*
**7.** *A cat cannot be made deputy without having mentored at least one apprentice.*
**8.** *The deputy will become Clan leader when the leader dies, retires or is exiled.*
**9.** *After the death, retirement, or exile of the deputy, the new deputy must be chosen before moonhigh.*
**10.** *A Gathering of all three Clans is held at the full moon during a truce that lasts for the night. There shall be no fighting among Clans at this time.*
**11.** *Boundaries must be checked and marked daily. Challenge all trespassing cats.*
**12.** *No warrior can neglect a kit in pain or danger, even if the kit is from a different Clan.*
**13.** *The word of the Clan Leader is the warrior code.*
**14.** *An honorable warrior does not need to kill other cats to win their battles, unless they are outside the warrior code or if it is absolutely necessary for self-defense.*
**15.** *A Clan has the right to be proud and independent, but in times of trouble they must forget their boundaries and fight side by side to protect the three. Each Clan must help the others so that no Clan will fall.*
*Source:* **Secrets of the Clans** by Erin Hunter

*Click each rule for further information*
**Warrior Code**

ShadowClan is a traditional Clan that follows the Warrior Code exactly.**Character Creation**

As we are a traditional Clan, we can only play as cats from the series that were members of ShadowClan, whether living or dead. The character limit for ShadowClan is 2 cats, and even high-ranks have to respect this rule. They do not have permission to allow you to play as more characters.
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If you choose to play as a character with a limitation, just include a notice for it in the form.
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New members cannot play as another character until they've attended 5 ShadowClan roleplays within the same week.
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Inactivity is something the high-ranked officials take seriously, and you will not be able to play as a new character until the high-ranks see your activity level rising.
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Queens who are expecting kits must must speak to a leader before having the kits to confirm any details. Queens can only give birth to kits that they are actually the mother of in the Warriors series, so if you want your character to give birth eventually, choose to be one that becomes a mother. (Not all plots from the book have to occur, e.g. a queen dying from loss of too much blood while giving birth.)
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ShadowClanners are not allowed to play as another character other than their first until they attend at least 5 ShadowClan roleplays in the same week and are free from hiatus. No high-ranks can reserve a character you want to play as for you so that no one else joining takes it.
**In-Roleplay Respect**

Respect is a major element in being a good Clan member, so you must show a lot of it here in ShadowClan, especially to elders and high-ranks. Regardless of the character’s behavior in the Warriors series, you must behave well otherwise you will be suspended from the Clan.**Character Respect**

Whether in-game or out-of-game, respect is required. No matter the rank, everyone from a newborn kit to the oldest cat in the Clan deserves respect. Any sort of bullying, racism, or harassment will result in a permanent ban— for the player, not just the account.**Loyalty**

Needless to say, loyalty is another key element to being a good Clan member and is respected from all. Double-grouping is strictly prohibited, and if you are caught doing it by anyone, you will be permanently banned from ShadowClan.**Unnecessary Drama**

Don’t be overly dramatic in roleplay, especially if you had not yet been permitted to use a plot. Causing a large event, getting hurt every minute, harming others without cause, power-playing, and anything else of the sort will result in punishment. Said punishment will depend on the severity of the drama.**Ranks**

The higher ranks, such as leader, deputy, or senior warriors, are not things you can bribe or beg for. Instead, they are to be earned, and begging in any way for them will result in two extra moons of being a kit, twice the apprentice chores, or a demotion.**Limitations**

Anyone with any character may have a limitation, if it is available from the limitations list. However you must display an understanding of your chosen limitation, and can portray it accurately and respectfully in roleplay. If you don't, teachings are provided for you as a warning, but if purposeful misbehavior continues your OCs can no longer have a limitation. Continue to ignore this, and you will be kicked from the clan.**Page Edits**

Do not edit the page by yourself. If something needs to be added or changed, contact an official editor.**Activity**

Although roleplay is fun, we understand real life is your main priority. If you are going to be absent from roleplay for a long period of time, you must fill out an absence form. Being inactive for more than two weeks without a form will cause you to be removed from the group.**Trial & Leaving**

Those who join must remain in the clan for at least five days. If you leave before your five days are up, you will be suspended from rejoining for two weeks. After this, you will have two more chances to join before you are exiled completely.FAQ

*Click each question for further information*
**Are we allowed to join side-groups?**

If you remain loyal to ShadowClan and follow our roleplay schedule (below), you may be able to join side-groups, but let it be known that this is a privilege and it can be taken away.**What's the RP schedule?**

The RP schedule is 4:00-4:30 EST, more times coming soon!**Does the schedule apply to Discord RP?**

Our Clan currently doesn't have a discord server, and Animal Jam is our only platform. The schedule does not apply to any Discord RP.**Which should be used more? AJ or Discord?**

Discord is well-known and common in lots of Clans, but Animal Jam is our only platform, currently, and we're not going to get a Discord server anytime soon. Sorry!**How many RPs must we come to a week?**

To be considered active, you must attend at least three roleplays per week. If you can't attend this amount, leave a comment with the hiatus form attahed.**How many OCs can we have?**

**A:** 3, refer to our rules for further information.**Can my OC have the** \_\_\_ **limitation?**

**A:** Check our limitations list and see if it is available. Refer to our rules for further information.**Is** \_\_\_ **a limitation?**

**A:** If it is not on our limitations list, then no, go right ahead and use it. If upon further research we decide to make it a limitation, we will let you know before adding it to our list.**Can I have the rank of** \_\_\_?

**A:** See Rules regarding high ranks. Otherwise, check our allegiances; above each rank's description, it will state if that rank is available for applying or not.**How do I tell a high rank about an issue?**

**A:** If your issue is personal or has to do with another clan member, you may privately DM us on Discord, or schedule with us a private location to chat on AJ, as we don't want to cause any discourse. If you have an issue with the clan itself or want to make a recommendation, you may put it in the Sharing is Caring thread, discord suggestions tab, or a high rank's MW.**Will you do my plot?**

**A:** It really depends on what the plot is about. Remember that plots should be fun and inclusive for everyone, and don't always have to be complicated or extremely dramatic. If you have an idea for a plot, the form is located with our other applications.**Wait! I have a question that isn't here! What do I do?**

**A:** You can ask your question in the comment section of this page, and the high-ranks will answer it and add it here.**What's the Dress Code? Does ShadowClan have one?**
ShadowClan does have a dress code, and it helps us look realistic(ish) and great at the same time:
**Leader:** Elf armor bracelets, elf armor, elf armor tail, fox tail hat
**Warriors (Including deputy):** Elf armor bracelets, candy cane socks, dual samurai swords, pirate sword, sword
**Elders:** Candy cane socks
**Queens:** Flower crown, candy cane socks
**Apprentices:** Candy cane socks, elf armor bracelets
**Kits:** None

**Wanders/Unwelcome Key**

Users + ☆ = Characters considered wanderers for plot purposes, and/or introducing a new OC into the clan

Users + ★ = Characters considered Unwelcome for plot purposes