CarnationClan

Introduction
You wander through a forest, searching for prey to satiate your hunger. Soon enough, you hear the rustling of bushes nearby, and eagerly begin to stalk whatever may be in them. However, as you creep ever closer to the source of the noise, another feline jumps into the bushes, emerging quickly after with a mouse in his jaws.

"Hey, that was mine!" you hiss at the tom, bushing your fur and unsheathing your claws as you take on a fighting stance.

The sturdy tom tilts his head at you, dropping the mouse at his paws. "You're trespassing on CarnationClan territory."

You swallow, remembering the stories and legends of hostile groups who lived in the wild, eating the bones of their prey. Wondering if there's more of them nearby, you begin to back up nervously, fear wafting off your pelt.

"Clan territory?" you manage to say, watching the tom to see if he'd try to leap at you unexpectedly. And yet...

A confused expression flickers across the brown tom's features, before letting out a chuckle. "I'm not going to hurt you. In fact, I can take you to our leader if you are interested in joining."

You narrow your eyes, intrigued, but you *had* been searching for a place to stay... You open your jaws, about to give your answer, when another feline interrupts you.

"Hawkthroat?" a new voice calls.

The brown feline in front of you turns his head—what a scary name. "Yes?"

"I overheard something about me. Who's that?" You hold your breath as you spot a large ginger she-cat. Could she be the leader, or...?

"A rogue who wandered on our territory," Hawkthroat answers with a dip of his head.

The tabby she-cat steps forward until she's directly in front of your muzzle. Indeed, she was quite large, and you lean backwards as you stare up at her in awe, or perhaps fear.

"Who might you be?" she asks, a hint of a growl in her voice.

"[Your name]," you stutter.

You can see the hints of justice, and maybe even kindness, in her gaze while she remains silent—judging you or your answer.

"Well, [Your name], are you interested in joining CarnationClan?"

*What do you do?*

Basic Info

Rankings

**[Leader (1x)]**   ***NOTE: This rank is elected, not applied for.***
The leader watches over the Clan in its day-to-day activities. They receive their nine lives from StarClan, and they have main control over the Clan. If needed, they can increase hunting or border patrols, or both. They decide when to fight another Clan, they decide when to do a ceremony, and in general, make all the big decisions. They share dreams with StarClan when they feel the need to (or StarClan comes to them), and they can also receive prophecies. If disrespected in any way, a punishment normally follows.

**[Deputy (1x)]**   ***NOTE: This rank is elected, not applied for.***
The deputy becomes the leader when the previous leader dies or retires because they are second-in-command. They organize all the patrols, including choosing cats to attend a Gathering with another Clan, and choosing cats to go on border or hunting patrols. They organize for the dawn patrol, the sunhigh patrol, and the dusk patrol, or any other patrol needed. If disrespected, a punishment may follow.

**[Head Medicine Cat (1x)]**    ***NOTE: This rank is elected, not applied for.***
These medicine cats supervise that the other medicine cats are doing their jobs. They mostly help the other medicine cats train their apprentices, but they can train one by themselves if they wish or when there are no other medicine cats available. They make sure that the Clan has herbs that they need most. They always teach the medicine cat apprentices about the medicine-cat code. This cat is the most senior medicine cat, and should know the most of all the medicine cats.

**[Medicine Cats (2x)]**    ***NOTE: This rank is currently closed to applications.***
The medicine cats are the healers of the injured and sick; they use herbs and other things that they can find in nature for medicine. They share dreams with StarClan and receive prophecies and omens. Medicine cats learn basic fighting skills but don’t fight unless it’s self-defense. They follow the medicine-cat code. These cats are well-respected, as they are the only cats that really know how to heal others.

**[Head Warriors (5x)]**    ***NOTE: This rank is elected, not applied for.***
Head warriors are the most loyal and trusted warriors. They represent the Clan alongside the deputy and leader. Usually, these cats are the most senior warriors in the Clan—it is very unusual to see a young warrior made a head warrior. They still have the duties of a normal warrior, however. These cats are to be well-respected by younger cats.

**[Medicine Cat Apprentices (2x)]**    ***NOTE: This rank is currently closed to applications.***
The medicine cat apprentice is exactly how it sounds: they are the apprentices of the medicine cats! They train from six moons of age (or over). They are trained in the ways of the medicine-cat code. They learn about herbs and their medicinal purposes, and learn how to treat illnesses and wounds. They learn basic fighting skills, though, they may not fight unless it is in self-defense. Medicine cat apprentices can also share dreams with StarClan, and receive prophecies and omens.

**[Warriors (∞x)]**    ***NOTE: This rank is currently open to applications!***
Sworn to an oath of upholding the warrior code and protecting their Clan, even at the cost of their lives. Warriors are the fighters and hunters of the Clan. They go out on border patrols and hunting patrols, and when their Clan is called to battle or is under attack, they must fight. They are to respect higher ranks, but also to be respected by those younger than them.

**[Apprentices (∞x)]**    ***NOTE: This rank is currently closed to applications.***
Apprentices are mentored by warriors or the deputy or leader. These cats train from the age of six moons to twelve moons (or until they pass their final assessment). They train in the ways of the noble code. They learn how to hunt and fight, and sometimes how to climb and swim. Apprentices can attend patrols and other things that warriors can go to. They also do chores, such as: checking the elders for ticks and collecting bedding. These cats are not to leave camp unaccompanied by another cat, and must respect their elders.

**[Kits (15x)]**    ***NOTE: This rank is currently closed to applications.***
Kits (or kittens) are the youth of the Clan. They stay in the nursery until they are at least one moon old before they are allowed to begin exploring camp—with careful supervision, of course. They may not leave the camp until they are old enough to apprenticed. Kits are never to be hurt or neglected by any cat. Kits must also respect their elders.

**[Queens (5x)]**    ***NOTE: Queens may not be applied for unless the OC is expecting or already has a kit.***
Queens are mostly she-cats who are expecting kits or have already had kits. When their kits leave the nursery or die, they have a choice to become a warrior again or to remain a queen to help care for other kits. A queen will fight for their kits when their camp has been invaded, but are never to be put into a battle outside of camp. Though uncommon, toms may become permanent queens if they so choose to. These cats are to be respected by younger cats.

**[Elders (∞)]**    ***NOTE: If you are to apply for elder or have your cat retire, your OC must meet the minimum age requirement: 132 moons, or they must have a disabling medical issue.***
Elders are the retired cats in the Clan. Either they have gotten too old or have suffered a disabling injury. They are usually the wisest cats in the Clan with many stories to tell. They often tell stories to kits and apprentices. They are never expected to fight or hunt for the Clan, unless they want to in a dire situation. It isn’t a must, but it is preferred if they do not leave camp unaccompanied.

Allegiances

**{Leader 1/1}**

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* Blazestar
1/1**{Deputy 1/1}**
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* Hawkthroat
1/1**{Head Medicine Cat 1/1}**
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***This may not be applied for.***

* Sofmist
1/1**{Medicine Cats 2/2}**
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***Closed.***

* Lilyfoot
1/1**{Medicine Cat Apprentices 1/2}**
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***Closed.***

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1/1**{Head Warriors 0/5}**
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***These may not be applied for.***

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1/1**{Warriors 14/∞}**
***Open!***

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* Tawnyleap
* Jaspercloud
* Yarrowburr
* Sparrowfall
1/4**{Apprentices 9/∞}**
***Closed.***

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* Carnationpaw
* Cosmospaw(adult)
* Phloxpaw(adult)
* Asterpaw(adult)
* Valerianpaw(adult)
* Kalmiapaw(adult)
* Irispaw(adult)
1/7**{Kits 0/15}**
***Kits that are unborn will not be counted.***

***Closed.***

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1/1**{Elders 2/∞}**
***Open!***

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 Sunnywhisker

* Sunnywhisker
1/1**{Queens 2/5}**
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***Queens may not be applied for.***

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1/1Visitors
*Visitors are cats that are visiting the Clan. They are either from another Clan or just trying out the Clan. You are welcome to stay however long you feel, though, we would like to know how long you expect to stay! If you seem to stay too long we will let you know! Enjoy your stay!*

Allies

Advisories
***Rules***

**1. Multi-grouping**
Multi-grouping is allowed, but extended inactivity in CarnationClan specifically can lead to being removed(refer to rule 2).

**2. Activity**
If you are inactive too long without letting the clan know, and don't respond to warnings, you will be removed from the page. Inactivity is alright as long as you notify the clan- and is only needed if inactivity will persist for an extended period of time.

**3. Respect**
It breaks one of our rules to disrespect one another outside of role-play. Remember to hate the character, not the role-player. And please be aware of others’ feelings, too! CarnationClan wants to have a good environment, and it wouldn’t be fun if everyone hated each other, or made each other sad all the time.

And those that feel hurt by something, please, speak up so that way we may resolve the problem. Or if you see someone talking behind another’s back, report to a high rank immediately!

**4. Drama**
Drama is what keeps a Clan going, but please, don’t do something without your Clan’s knowledge. Please use the “Plot Idea” form if you would like to do something with your characters, or suggest a plot for the entire Clan. If you wish for your OC to injure another person’s OC (refer to rule 5), you do *not* need the other person’s approval unless it’s extreme. Also, please keep the drama within the role-play. If it starts effecting anyone personally, then the plot will be put to an end immediately until the issue is resolved.

**5. OCs**
There is no OC limit in CarnationClan- we highly encourage making characters and having them interact with each other. It's all about having fun with one another! Let your creativity wild!

**Please be aware** that your characters can be harmed up to any extent that does *not* involve the injury never healing (including a scar that will not eventually fade or be permanently covered by fur) by another person's character at any time. Please understand that it ruins the fun for you to be picky about minor injuries.

However, if a Clanmate injuries another Clanmate in-roleplay, there will in-roleplay consequences. Refer to rule 4 for more information on how you can avoid out-of-roleplay consequences.

**6. Power-play**
Power-play, or god-modding, is **PROHIBITED** here. This is considered power-play: using the terms nn (no nothing), nm (no miss), and nd (no dodge); controlling another person's OC without their approval; and killing or severely injuring someone else’s OC without their approval. A cat having powers at this point in CarnationClan's timeline is limited to only the children of Oakbush/Lilyfoot and Cobraspark/Phlox. Their players are well aware of how not to abuse their character's powers.

**7. Grammar**
Please try to write with proper grammar during role-play. We aren’t as strict about this rule, but it is important if you want people to understand what you are saying. Don’t text-talk during role-play either, using u, ur, r, etc. just looks unprofessional, and you shouldn’t be shortening your words. But when you aren’t role-playing, it is completely okay.

***Assorted Rules***
**NOTE: THESE RULES ONLY APPLY TO THINGS IN-ROLE-PLAY AND WILL BE TREATED IN-ROLE-PLAY. THEY ARE NOT TO BE FOLLOWED OUT-OF-ROLE-PLAY OR TREATED OUT-OF-ROLE-PLAY.**

***Kits***
You may not leave the nursery unaccompanied until three moons.

You may not leave camp until six moons.

You may not have a mate.

You must *always* respect your elders.

You may not fight or hunt for the Clan.

You may not attend Gatherings.

***Apprentices***
Follow the warrior code.

You may not leave camp unless accompanied by another cat.

You must hunt for the elders, queens, and kits before eating.

You must do these chores: check the elders for ticks, collect bedding, and replace old bedding with new bedding.

You may not eat before hunting or eat while hunting.

You may not have kits. You may only have a mate if you are about to become a warrior.

***Medicine cats & medicine cat apprentices***
You may not have kits, or a mate (this rule applies to both toms and she-cats).

You may not cross into other Clans’ territories unless you have a reason to.

You cannot show personal bias when treating Clanmates.

You should always keep the peace between your fellow medicine cats from other Clans, even if their Clan is rivals with yours.

You may not fight unless it is self-defense.

Your Clan comes first before anything else.

***Warriors & Head Warriors***
Follow the warrior code.

You may not eat while you are hunting.

***Leader & Deputy***
You must follow the warrior code.

***Queens***
Follow the warrior code.

You may not fight unless camp is under attack or unless—in desperate cases—is necessary.

***Elders***
You may never hunt or fight. (Unless under certain circumstances.)

Follow the warrior code.

Territory

***The Twoleg Ruins***    The Twoleg Ruins used to be a Twolegplace. Eventually, an illness killed all the Twolegs, leaving the Twolegplace behind. Seasons past, and the Twolegplace crumbled and became overgrown. Many things live here now, such as lizards and lots of herbs. A river runs nearby, filled with many fish. Beware, adders like to hide under the Twoleg rubbish.

***Lush Woodlands***    Lush Woodlands is a very green forest filled with carnation flowers. A lot of herbs grow in this forest. Mice and many other animals thrive here. Beware, though, foxes, badgers, owls and many other dangerous predators can be found living or passing through here.

***Shimmering Waters***    Shimmering Waters is a beach with strikingly beautiful, blue water that sparkles when the sun hits the water’s surface. Water voles, reptiles, and fish are caught here. It is also a good place to sunbathe. The only dangers are snakes, and riptides that may form in the water.
Celebrations

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***Founder’s Day***

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Founder’s Day is a day where all the cats of the Clan gather and have fun all day. We tell stories and play games. At night we look up at the stars and thank StarClan for guiding our first leader, Rosestar, here. The night normally ends with a prophecy from StarClan.

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***All Hallows Day***

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All Hallows Day is the day we celebrate the defeat of many Dark Forest cats. We tell stories of cats, like Tigerstar, Scourge, and many others. Beware, on this night the cats of the Dark Forest can walk in our world! This night normally has many Dark Forest encounters.

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***Spirit Night***

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This day is the shortest day and the longest night of all the seasons. Many StarClan and Dark Forest cats can walk the waking world during this night, kinda like *All Hallows Day* but more extreme. We tell stories, and cats usually boast, this is the one night where boasting about your achievements is truly acceptable. Cats often stay up late at night, too. But don't get scared, mad or sad! Bad vibes attract Dark Forest cats and scare away StarClan cats. This night is truly fun, and has many StarClan encounters. Evil is usually the most powerful during this night.

{02/12–02/17}

***6 Days of Love***

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This quarter-moon event is an important and fun event that CarnationClan has every end of leaf-bare. It is a quarter moon dedicated to love and family!

**Day 1~** Match-making event day: Cats list off their taste in cats. Those who are best-suited, get matched together! It could start some relationships, or some beautiful friendships!

**Day 2~** Confession day: Cats confess to their crushes, or say their exact feelings to their loved ones!

**Day 3~** Party day!: The big day! Couples, families and the ol’ single pringles will gather together and have a fun party! There will be sparring and romantic settings for cats to just chill and hang together.

**Day 4~** Family reconnecting day: Families or friends get together to reconnect, and talk about their problems and new things going on in their life. It’s a very sweet event, that helps bring families back together.

**Day 5~** Gift day: You plant gifts in someone you like/love’s nest. It can be your mate, your friend, or your crush! It can even be someone who you see around and want to be nice to! You catch some prey, or find something pretty or shiny that was lost, and you place it in their nest. It’s a calm day, all about the gift of love!

**Day 6~** Ceremony day: The leader and/or deputy will host a ceremony/meeting to congratulate new and old couples, and put out positive vibes. It is a relatively calm day, where everyone has a chance to tell everyone about events that have happened, or advice they need. It is similar to a big therapy session, where everyone helps and loves and is there for each other!

Gallery* Banner #1 made by **EndlessPossibilites** (08/13/2016)
* Memories from the time of merging with EarthClan.
* Banner #2 (09/11/2016)
* Our Clan logo, made by **Puzzlin'Kittens!**
* Banner #3 (09/24/2016)
* Banner #5 (10/29/2016)
* Banner #6 (11/19/2016)
* CCBanner7.jpgBanner
* Banner #8 (12/30/2016)
* Banner #8 version 2 (03/17/2017)
* Banner #9 (07/27/2017)
1/11* Blazestar by Clodelano
* Iriskit (adult)
* Yarrowburr (base by pastelmangoo; colored by Sal.might.be.a.bird)
* Nightwaters by Berrybrambleshade
1/4Polls
None at the moment!

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Applications
**Note: remove everything in parentheses when filling out the forms**

***>>Joining<<***

***Brief Description of OC’s Appearance~ (Make as brief as in the Warriors books. Example: A small tortoiseshell-and-white she-cat with green eyes. Must include gender.)***
***OC’s Personality~ (Please include a balance of negative as well as positive traits.)***
***OC’s Age (in Moons)~***
***OC’s Desired Rank~ (All ranks are open except medicine cats and earned ranks!)***
***OC’s Theme Song (optional)~ (Omit this part of the form if you don’t include one. Also please provide the theme song in this format: “[Song Title]” by [Band/Artist] with a link to the song.)***
***Wiki Username~ (If you are A FANDOM User, leave this blank.)***
***Role-play Example~ (Must be 4 or more sentences long; this will tell us how you will be role-playing with us.)***
***Your Previous Group(s)~***
***How Active Are You? (Out of 7 Days)~***
***Do You Share a Wiki Account?~***
***Why Do You Want to Join?~***
***IRL Picture of Your OC (recommended)~ (Omit this part of the form if you choose not to include one.)***
***Your Herbal Knowledge (required for medicine cat rank applications only)~ (If not applying for a medicine cat rank, omit this part of the form.)***
***Extra (optional)~ (Omit this part of the form if you choose not to include one.)***

***>>Alliance<<***

***Group Name (must include link)~***
***Leader’s OC Name~***
***Leader’s Wiki Username~***
***Member Count~***
***Group Orientation~***
***Reason for Alliance~***
***Extra (optional)~***

***>>Adding an OC<<***

***Brief Description of OC’s Appearance~***
***OC’s Personality~***
***OC’s Age (in Moons)~***
***OC’s Desired Rank~***
***OC’s Theme Song (optional)~***
***Your Other OC(s)~***
***Reason for OC (required only for 3rd & 4th OC)~***
***Your Medicine Knowledge (required for medicine cat rank applications only)~***
***Extra (optional)~***

***>>Editor<<***

***Why You Want to Become an Editor~***
***What Page You Want to Edit~***
***Coding Example~***
***Writing Example~*** (Must be 4 sentences or more. Like a role-play example, except it is mostly to show how well you write/use grammar.)
***Activity Level (Out of 7 Days)~***
***How Experienced Are You At Editing?~*** (You must know how tables work at least.)

***>>Visiting<<***

***Brief Description of OC’s Appearance~ (Make as brief as in the Warriors books. Example: A small tortoiseshell-and-white she-cat with green eyes. Must include gender.)***
***OC’s Personality~ (Please include a balance of negative as well as positive traits.)***
'**Wiki Username~ (If you are A FANDOM User, leave this blank.)**
***Rank in Group (if you have one)~***
***Your Current Group (if you have one)~***
***Duration of Visit~***
***Reason of Visit~***

***>>Extended Hiatus<<***

***Reason for Hiatus~***
***Duration~***

***>>Plot Idea<<***

***Plot Description~***
***Characters Involved~***
***Starting Date~***
***Duration (in-roleplay time)~***
***Reason for Plot~***

***>>Leaving<<***

***Reason for Leaving~***
***Any Improvements?~***
***What Will You Do With Your OC(s)?~***
***Extra (optional)~***

***Credit:***
Thanks, Void, for making the beautiful banner! Coding by Puzzlin'Kittens.