History: Travelers

A detailed history of the Travelling Family, otherwise known as the Travelers. Organized by year, then month, then day.

Be sure to visit the Language page if you're confused about any terms you see below!

## Year 0

(Sun Bear is named leader of a group of cats that have gathered over time, and they develop their traditions as law.)

## Year 1

### **Milatok**

Path Walker urges Sun Bear to "follow the star trail" as rains from Magadau Tongus pour down on the Travelers. The nearby river has flooded some of their camp, and its waters are rising by the hour.

Their journey along the star trail begins the morning of Milatok 12th.

### **Mansak**

On Mansak 4th, the Travelers arrive at the mouth of a cave. Before they follow the trail inside, they are attacked by a male bearded pig, which Sun Bear kills at the cost of his own life.

Eventually, on Mansak 20th, after wandering through the tunnels for a few weeks, Leopard's Prowl discovers a huge cavern. The Travelers believe this to be outside, however, and don't realize they are still underground. They eventually settle here and name it the Garden of Spirit. Path Walker considers Leopard's Prowl's discovery as confirmation from Spirit that she should be the next Chief, and she conducts Toluhung on the night of the discovery.

Path Walker gets bit by a venomous snake on Mansak 24th while examining the plants around their new home. She falls into a pseudo-coma, and her Student works tirelessly to try and save her.

### **Gomot**

Path Walker dies the dawn of Gomot 1st due to her venomous snake bite. On Gomot 7th, a search party through the surrounding tunnels is arranged for a missing cat, and the party never returns. This party had gotten lost in the tunnels, but eventually made it *actually* out of the tunnels onto the beach. The Travelers believe this party to be dead, but they actually survive and eventually become known as the Omen Watchers.

Mole Nose and Bat Chatter, whom were Students at the time, made an effort to memorize the small tunnels surrounding the Spire - where the Travelers had made their permanent camp - so that they could personally lead search parties for the missing patrol. They lead the first search party on Gomot 28th.

### **Ngiop**

Mole and Bat's search party returns empty-pawed on Ngiop 2nd.

### **Mahas**

Mole and Bat lead the last search party for the missing patrol on Mahas 8th, accepting that they were likely dead due to being lost with no light or prey.

On Mahas 10th, when Mole and Bat's last patrol returns, Leopard's Prowl formally recognizes their important contributions and conducts Nosukodan, giving them the special title of Tunnel Guides. Inspired, Mole and Bat begin talking about possible competitions or "games" every month in order to train the rest of the Travelers in a safe, fun way.

### **Manom**

Manom 1st marked the first Tunnel Games held by Mole and Bat.

## Year 4

### **Ngiop**

Pangolin Claws establishes a skillset for a Student to finish their training and undergo a Nosukodan ritual, which includes fighting moves and tactics.

### **Gumas**

Magadau Tongus comes earlier than the Travelers are used to (Gumas 25th), and its rains seem heavier than normal. Although they can't see the clouds, the winds from Magadau Tongus howl because they're trapped in the narrow ceiling of the Garden of Spirit. Many wonder if they have to move again, but Pangolin Claws refuses to give up the home that Path Walker had led them to. The waters in the rivers surrounding them start swelling ominously.

### **Milau**

On Milau 4th, in the dead of night, the Travelers are forced to climb the Spire as the Flood washes their nests and surrounding undergrowth into the depths of the tunnels. Several cats drown, including Mole Nose and Bat Chatter, whom were caught out whilst helping cats escape.

### **Momuhau**

The waters finally lower to reasonable levels by Momuhau 2nd, and they return to normal by Momuhau 13th.

Before and after the waters return to normal, the Travelers suffer a minor mass starvation, as the Great Flood wiped out many of the local rodent populations. Several cats also died due to this starvation, as well as the amount of time spent on the Spire when the waters were highest.

## Year 5

### **Momuhau**

Humming Bird and Firefly Glow are born on Momuhau 21st.

## Year 9

### **Mikat**

Sweet Fig is born to Humming Bird and Swift Ferret.

Fog Stalk and Finch Leap are born.

## Year 11

**Milatok**

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