A Better Way Renaissance Wiki

**Welcome to the A Better Way Renaissance Wiki!**
Nestled in the shadow of a mountain, five Clans live in harmony. You know what, everyone here has been involved in this for at least two years at this point. Welcome back broskis I'll make this aesthetic later.

A Better Way was founded on January 5, 2020

## Main Differences

### Ranks

ABW has two new ranks that are in each Clan - *messenger* and *mediator.*

Each Clan typically has one or two messengers. Warriors usually volunteer to become messengers, although apprentices will occasionally fill the role if necessary, such as in Sootsnow’s case. Their job is to run messages from their Clanmates to their friends and family in other Clans. They need to have a lot of energy, a good memory, and a good amount of patience in order to excel at their tasks. They’re usually very busy, and it is not uncommon for them end up overworking themselves, as evidenced by Mistrunner.

The role of a mediator was introduced recently in Warriors canon, but ABW tweaks their jobs a little bit. Their objective is generally to prevent tensions from escalating between their Clanmates and between Clan and Clan. Each Clan normally has only one, and, like with messengers, warriors can volunteer to become one whenever the role is opened up. It requires empathy and tolerance, as well as a certain amount of bravery and firmness in order to step between conflicting sides of an argument and successfully calm it down.

### Relationships

Cross-Clan relationships aren't forbidden in the slightest. Many cats have mates, siblings, kits, friends, and other loved ones in other Clans. Relationships outside of the Clans are more frowned on but not explicitly illegal. The Clans are at peace with each other and probably will be forever, so any and all aggression is directed toward hostile rogues. In general, peaceful rogues, loners, and former kittypets are welcome to join a Clan or live nearby, just as long as they aren't a threat. Rogues being hostile and uncooperative are mostly a HorizonClan and OrchidClan thing.

Having a mate is also not restricted by rank. Anyone, as long as they're a consenting adult (12+ moons), is allowed to take a mate and have kits. Medicine cats tend to need an apprentice who can take over for a bit while they raise kits but as long as they have that, they're good to go. If needed, another Clan's medicine cat can help out if needed. Changing Clans is easy, visiting other Clans is easy, everything is very chill and low-key.

For about six moons, Clan borders have been closed due to a plague known as deathcough. Since being taught the cure by the elusive Travelers, borders have reopened. The first Gathering since the border closure is set to happen soon.

### Names

Anything goes. As long as you have a reason it's valid.

There are a couple banned names/prefixes of particularly infamous characters that I would prefer not to get used, but even that's loose. I don't care, have fun. (specifically, no one else gets to be Hazel, she's my mean nasty little cat and I don't want her name getting used if possible? I won't stop you tho. Also Pine is a shadow-banned prefix. I'll think about it but for now maybe don't?)

On a barely related note, anything goes for looks. Have fun friends. Purple eyes, pink eyes, red eyes, male calicos, I don't care. Go forth pretty cats!

## Other Things to Know About

Memes - There are some from the original, there are some from the reboot, and there are gonna be some here. I know there are.

History - Everything that has ever happened ever in the history of the Clans. I hate myself a little more every time I work on it but we need to make a solid timeline somehow.

Allegiances - A list of every currently living cat with their age, gender, and owner

Relationships - A list of all current canon relationships (may not be updated at any given time but I'll do my best :))

### The Clans

FallClan - Rivers, pools, and waterfalls cover most of the territory. Known to be dedicated and thoughtful.

MarshClan - Found on the open moors and the rabbit warrens under the territory, MarshClan is known as defensive but loyal.

OasisClan - Known better for their competitive spirits than their accepting nature, OasisClan is found in the forest.

OrchidClan - In the flower meadows near the mountains the beautiful and graceful OrchidClan can be found

HorizonClan - Finally, in the mountains that tower over the valley and the other Clans, the quiet and honorable HorizonClan makes their home.

### Rules

##### Wiki/General

* No forced/coerced relationships; arranged marriages are okay as long as both RPers agree, but no violence or serious abuse
* Cheating is allowed as long as both roleplayers are okay with it - a second Pineclaw is not.
* Be cautious of self-harm/suicide and definitely keep depictions of it out of the RP.
* Graphic abuse and/or violence is not allowed
* If someone is uncomfortable with something we do not do that thing
* If you have suggestions feel free to share them
* Unless given permission, don't edit a character's page if you don't own that character

##### RP Specific

* Follow Scratch guidelines. Please don't get us reported
* No detailed abuse or violence. Obviously we've got a war coming up but try to keep fights as PG as possible

Alright I think that's all feel free to add stuff or fix my stuff up to be pretty bye <3

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