- Fire Touched Tribe

The Fire Touched Tribe are a group of cats who live in the mountains. The tribe cats are incredibly diverse, having strong legs, claws, and teeth to traverse their territory and catch tougher prey. The tribe had been made up of former wild cats, those not under the care of Hind Walkers, in the beginning. These cats were known as The Firsts. The Tribe has many sub-ranks which allow cats to specialize in a skill.

## Camp

The camp lies inside of a cliff face. The entrance to camp is a wide opening that leads out onto a small platform. From that platform, a narrow path leads upward along the face of the cliff until they reach over the edge to get to their territory.

Meetings and important announcements are made in front of the Ember Stone, a large and broken geode in the center of camp that exposes the mass amount of citrine crystals inside. The dens are arranged in a triangular-like shape built into the back cave wall.

The leader's den is inside a stone cave with lichen hanging over its entrance. The leader's den is right beside the cave that houses the nursery so that they can keep a close eye on the kits to best decide their future roles in the Tribe.

The den that houses the majority of the tribe is at one of the highest points in camp underneath an overhanging rock. The trainees sleep here with the others, but their nests lay further out, while the more experienced cats sleep closer in the middle.

The seniors' den is in a cave accessible through a tunnel in the back of the healer’s den so that the healer can have quick access to helping the older cats.

## Roles

### Leader

The one who makes the most important decisions for the Tribe. They are the one who decides the future roles of trainees based on what skill and personality the cat develops. To become leader, they must first get the blessing of The Spirits in the Sky. To do so, they and the healer go to the sacred cave that houses the Forever Flame. The leader must lie beside the flame and fall asleep after being given the traditional ceremonial herbs from the healer. In their dreams, they are encountered by their ancestors where they give the cat their blessing. Finally, the Forever Flame will reach out and leave a burn upon the newly blessed leader, marking them for the responsibility that is now theirs, and their second half of their name becomes 'Flame.'

### Healer

The one who is responsible for healing the Clan and conversing with the leader over omens and prophecies from the Spirits of the Sky. Every time the moon shines full in the sky, the healer will travel to the Forever Flame and rest there in order to meet their ancestors in their dreams to obtain new information that will affect the tribe. When the healer starts getting into their senior years, it is their responsibility to consult with the leader over who will be the one to take their place upon their death. When a candidate is chosen, they will gradually receive training. When the old healer dies, the new one shall partake in a ceremony of their own and rest beside the Forever Flame every night for the next full moon cycle to receive additional training from their predecessors.

### Prey Catchers

Hunters of the Tribe. Each Prey Catcher is required to bring back at least three pieces of prey each day, but are encouraged to bring in more if possible. Those who fail are punished in any way the current leader sees fit. Their trial is to continue their training and duties without eating for two days to show the importance of keeping the Tribe fed.

### Battle Claws

Fighters of the Tribe. Battle Claws are assigned to help protect Prey Catchers when on a hunting patrol. They are also the ones who do patrols around the area of their territory to check for any trespassers or other dangers. Their trial is to fight three Battle Claws, one at a time, without being defeated in a certain amount of time to show their brave determination to keep going.

### Camp Keepers

Those who stay to guard the camp specifically. Depending on the number of keepers, a few are assigned to assist the Prey Catchers and Battle Claws. They are responsible for keeping everyone in camp safe when the Prey Catchers and Battle Claws are out/resting. Their trial is to spend all day and night guarding camp without speaking, eating, drinking, or resting to show that the safety of the Tribe is what matters most.

### Trainees

Young cats who start learning from the other cats at six moons old. Each day, they are assigned to a single cat to shadow and learn from. Once they start to show skill in a particular role at eight moons, the leader will give them a more permanent tutor to get more hands-on experience and build them up for their role. At twelve moons, the leader will give them the final part of their name only after they pass a test designed for that particular role. If a trainee cannot pass their trial, then they do not receive their full name yet and must continue their training for an additional moon. If they cannot pass their test a second time, then they are sent away to the forest below at the base of the mountains. Should they survive and return after one more moon, they may take one final trial for acceptance into the tribe. Failure results in permanent exile.

### Kit-Mothers

She-cats who are expecting or nursing kits. Along with their mate, it is part of their job to help prepare their kits for when they begin training to earn their place within the Tribe. Kit-Mothers do not always stay in camp with their kits, though. It is encouraged that they continue doing their role when possible. It is said that showing young kits that their mothers can still do their duties and help take care of them while inspire them to be strong and hard-working as well.

### Kits

Kits range from newborns to six moon olds. Upon their sixth moon, they'll officially start their training within the Tribe to learn what role they're best suited for. Kits are heavily guarded by the Camp Guards since they are the future of the Tribe, but it isn't unknown to have things happen that cost the Tribe a kit here and there.

### Seniors

Usually are the elders of the Tribe. Upon feeling ready to retire, cats of the Tribe can choose to give up their duties and spend the rest of their lives in rest as a senior. Occasionally, a younger cat may retire and join the seniors if they have a disability that they feel hinders the Tribe, but will still offer as much wisdom as they can offer. Because of the cat's disability, the Tribe will not immediately exile them to their imminent death in the wild, but they will still have to prove their worth now and again to keep their place in the Tribe.