ElmClan

•ELMCLAN•

❝Learn character from trees, value from roots and change from leaves.❞

•Welcome•

**~General Information~**

 Badge: | Leaf

**~Roleplay Information~**

 Conflict With: | HollyClan

•ElmClan's Founding•

**This is not targeted towards the current FinchClan, this was before it was remade.**

Lightning struck overhead, breaking the branch of a large Elm tree. "It's coming down!" one of the she-cats yowled in panic. The branch crashed down on one of the cats' dens, leaving it shattered in pieces.

"Pastelstar!" many cats yowled in unison, their pelts soaked in water.

Coughing, Pastelstar padded out of the shambles and mewed, "I'm alright, everyone..."

The Clan sighed in relief. "What's that?" a silver she-cat pondered.

"Dovesong, why don't you examine it?" Pastelstar responded.

In the midst of the storm, Dovesong padded up to the fallen branch, sniffing at it. She noticed a small Finch nest that had been built on the Elm branch. The Finch was frightened, and it flew away, leaving its nest behind. Dovesong dug out the rest of the nest and saw two baby Finches dead. Her ears flattened in shock, realizing that it was an omen from StarClan. She shook her head and backed away, trembling at the sight.

"What is it, Dovesong?" Pastelstar mewed.

"O-oh! It's nothing, Pastelstar," Dovesong responded, "I only thought I saw a snake..."

Pastelstar's ears twitched, and a dark brown tabby-colored she-cat with a white underbelly mewed, "Shouldn't we take shelter? I can't stand the feeling of raindrops on my fur!"

Pastelstar nodded slowly, "Yes, Oakshade... Let's go, FinchClan," she mewed as she lashed her tail as a signal to follow her into the warriors' den.

The next day was one of the most beautiful days FinchClan had ever seen. Despite the ground being murky, the sun was out and shining, and the cats could hear the faint songs of the birds that were nearby. Pastelstar took a whiff of the fresh air, and she sighed. The cats were pouring out of the warriors' den one by one, wincing as they stepped in mud. "Pastelstar, how are we supposed to hunt with this kind of murky earth?" a ginger tabby tom mewed, his face filled with disgust at the mud.

"I'm not sure, but we still have some prey left over. There is no need to hunt right now, Cedarpatch," she responded. Cedarpatch rolled his eyes, sighing, and he padded away, shaking his paws as he walked. Pastelstar giggled to herself in amusement at the tom's walking pattern.

She glanced over at the kits, who were playing in the mud. Padding over, she mewed, "Hey, you two, don't you think playing in the mud is out of order right now? You'll have to clean your pelts in the river later!" The kits glared at Pastelstar, and she felt confused at the sight. She noticed a couple of cats traversing outside of camp. "Where are you going, Oakshade? And you too, Cedarpatch!" she snapped at them, her tail lashing. The two cats looked back at Pastelstar, their eyes narrowed.

Oakshade responded, "We're tired of having our legs pulled by FinchClan. Every day we're forced into situations we can't handle, and I'm sure other cats are unable to handle them as well."

Cedarpatch nodded in agreement. "We don't want to be horsed around anymore, so we're setting off to create our own Clan," he mewed, "We're calling it ElmClan."

Pastelstar growled, stepping back and flattening her ears in annoyance, "You can't do that! Who in StarClan's name is going to lead 'ElmClan', anyway?! You, you foul excuse of a warrior? You're leaving, after all we've been through together?! Do you think Sparrowstar wanted this?! Stormstar and Clawstar don't deserve this kind of disrespect, either!"

Cedarpatch hissed in scorn for his leader, "Sparrowstar was a great leader, but I don't think he would be proud of us either! Stormstar and Clawstar were too weak to lead us! They abandoned us! Are you blind, or am I reading into this too much?!" This comment took Pastelstar aback. She began to panic.

*He's right... What do I do now... I guess I'll keep up this act...* she thought.

Cedarpatch stared at Pastelstar for a while and laughed. His blazing amber eyes were filled with unconditional amusement as he mewed, "Yes, Pastelstar. I will lead ElmClan, and I'll be a better leader than you could ever dream of being." His tail lashed and he signaled Oakshade to follow.

As they walked away, Pastelstar spat, "You two will see StarClan's wrath for this!"

As they continued to pad merrily away, Cedarpatch looked back and mewed with a snarky tone, "And Oakshade will be my deputy."

The rest of FinchClan crowded around Pastelstar, and a few of them began to follow Cedarpatch and Oakshade. She widened her eyes in shock. "Where do you all think you are going?! Sunflare, Ares?! You can't join them! You all are being outrageous!" she yowled after them as even more cats followed after them. A sharp pain pierced her heart as she saw that even the kits were following them. She looked down, and mewed to herself, "I loved you, Cedarpatch..." Looking back up, she watched as they all left her behind. Her paws shuffled and she thought to herself, *Maybe I should go with them... But I've already made a bad name for myself... What if I joined as my old name, Pastelbliss.. Would they let me in...? There's no use of leading a Clan with no cats...* She nodded to herself and padded after them slowly, head down and tail low. They turned around and saw her following. They all stopped in their tracks and Cedarpatch approached her.

"So, you're coming after all? Good choice, there's no use in leading a Clan that has no cats," he mewed. His tail lashed and everyone began moving again.

*Maybe this will be good for us..* Pastelbliss thought to herself finally.

**Written by:** Ørthodox Møøn

•Polls•

•Activity Schedule•

This schedule is **Eastern Time** based. Keep in mind that you don't have to be active throughout the entire time! Roleplay is usually called at 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 7:30 PM.

•Weekly Weather Forecast•

ElmClan is based in Evergreen, Colorado.

•Plots•

 **Summary:** A nasty storm goes on for few days, causing a huge flood which forces Elmclan and Hollyclan to flee to higher grounds (Coral Canyons). They must try to survive with little resources and a cramped space.
**Cats Involved:** All of HollyClan & ElmClan

 **Summary:** Jaspertail from HollyClan falls in love with Owlfeather from ElmClan. Later she finds out she is expecting his kits. She returns to HollyClan but she is banished, having to choose between staying in HollyClan or with her mate and kits.
**Cats Involved:** All of HollyClan & ElmClan

•Regulations•

 **Activity**
ElmClan has a system with strikes. If you miss a roleplays you will receive a strike. If you miss another three roleplays within the week (Monday-Sunday) you will get a warning. If you get another warning you will be exiled. The strikes reset every week. Also if you have a reason for missing a roleplay you need to let Tinystar know so she can but you on the excused from roleplay chart. (Tip- We have a roleplay thread for the people who can't get on Animal Jam and roleplay. You won't receive strikes if you roleplay on the thread.)
**Following Clan Law**
Follow clan law, please. That means the rules on this list are to be followed. If you break any of these rules or laws, there will be a punishment.
**Double-Grouping**
Double-grouping is unacceptable in ElmClan. If you are caught double-grouping, and cannot provide a reasonable explanation, you will be immediately exiled and not welcomed back.
**Causing Drama**
We all know drama is what keeps a clan going, but please do not have your character suddenly have powers or have their own prophecy. Or stage a badger attack. Or say you are expecting a random tom's kits. Or go all Ashfur style... or well we could go on and on about what not to do, but please refrain from causing mega drama without permission from a high rank first.
**Roleplaying**
As listed at the top of our page, our roleplaying style is descriptive traditional. If you join and suddenly cannot roleplay in our style, you will be demoted to a lower rank until you can meet our standards. Please note if you are having trouble, you can ask for help and you will not be demoted if you request.
**Leaving ElmClan**
Before leaving, you are required to fill out the leaving form at the bottom of the page; this form cannot be accepted nor declined. If you leave ElmClan two times, you will not be welcomed back again, so please be sure that you know you will be staying once you join!
**Powerplaying**
Please do not use phrases like 'NN, NM, ND, etc' in roleplay. It is not tolerated in ElmClan, and if you are caught powerplaying in your roleplay you will be demoted to a lower rank until you can figure out how to not powerplay.
**Editing The Page Without Permission**
Editing the page without permission is not advised; however, if you are simply editing a gallery, go right on ahead. Ask a current editor about other things.
**Being Serious**
Of course, you can goof around and be silly when we're not roleplaying, but if a high rank (i.e; leader, deputy, medicine cats, elites) say to get serious, be serious and start roleplaying.
**Raids**
ElmClan is a strictly plan-before-do Clan, so unplanned raids will not be tolerated. If you would like to plan a battle, let the leader know, and you can talk it out. You will otherwise be ignored/locked out, and any further comments about the unexpected raid will be reported to an administrator.
**Leaf Points**
Leaf Points are points you can acquire if you do good deeds for the clan. If you do one of the following things, you'll get rewarded a certain amount of points. You can use your points to earn rewards. Having a high amount of leaf points also increases your chances for a high rank!
**How to earn the points:**
*Attending a roleplay session called by a leader or deputy* - 1 Point
*Participation in a plot* - 2 Points
*Recruiting someone* - 3 Points
*Calling a roleplay session* - 4 Points
*Doing something nice for a Clan member* - 5 Points
*Winning a contest*- 5 Berry Points
*Attending a gathering or other major event* - 5 Points
*Being promoted* - 5 Berry Points
*Coming up with a major idea and having it used* - 6 Points
*Being promoted to a high rank* - 15 Points
**Things you can earn:**
*An opportunity to change your OC without changing it* - 15 Points
*Relaxed day off of roleplay* - 20 Points
*Be an elite for a day (you'll have more respect & elite duties)* - 25 Points
*Major clan plot created by you* - 30 Points
This idea was inspired by CC's 'bone point' idea, and HollyClan's 'berry point' idea.
**Rules For Apprentices**
•Apprentices may NOT have a mate
•They must have had 4 training sessions with their mentor before they can become a warrior
•Apprentices must be approved by their mentor before they become a warrior
•Apprentices may NOT leave camp unless they are with their mentor or a warrior.
**Rules For Kits**
•Kits may NOT have a mate
•They must be 6 moons to become an apprentice

 **~Head~**
* **Flower-Crown Pink.pngFlower Crown**
* **Fox Hat.pngFox Hat**
* **SkHe01.jpgSkull Helmet**
* **Raccoonhat00.pngRaccoon Hat**
* **SFC 1.pngSpring Flower Crown**
* **Shop Head-Flower Yellow.pngHead Flower**
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**~Neck~**
**** Noddy.pngSpiked Collar (All Varieties)
* Shop Leaf-Necklace Green.pngLeaf Necklace
* Pinkeeee.pngHeart Locket
* Shiveer-Shoppe Jamaaliday-Scarf Orange.jpgJamaaliday Scarf
1/4*****~Back~**
*** EA001.PNGElf Armor
* Leap-Year-Accessories Rare-Worn-Blanket.jpgWorn Blankets
* Shop Spartan-Armor Grey-Blue.pngSpartan Armor
* Sword.pngSwords (NM & Member)
* Shop Jamaaliday-Bow Pink.pngJamaaliday Bow
1/5****~Legs~**
*** EB0001.pngElf Bracelets
* Nr glove5.JPGGlove (All Kinds)
* Shop Leg-Armor Green.pngLeg Armor (All Kinds)
* Diamond-shop-spiked-wristband-1.pngSpike Wrists (All Kinds)
1/4****~Tail~**
*** No-nothing-480.gifNothing
1/1****~Acceptable Pelt Colors~**
* Acceptable Pelt Colors-0.pngPelt Colors
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**~Acceptable Eye Colors~**

* Acceptable EYE colorssssss.jpgEye Colors
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**~Acceptable Avatars~**
* **Bunny hop.pngKits**
* **Foxes graphic 3.pngApprentices**
* **Wolf transparent pic.pngWarriors & Up**
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*\*Exceptions: If you are a nonmember, you may use a bunny as an apprentice\**
**~Acceptable Tag Color/Badge~**
* Croccyness.PNGGreen W/Leaf

 **(Ranked From Least Severe To Most Severe)**
Being the Last One to Eat
Apprentice Duties
Clawed/Cuffed Across The Ears
Confined to Camp
Confined To Den
Demoted
Exiled

•Quotes•

 "Learn character from trees, value from roots, and change from leaves."
**~Cedarstar**
"Don't listen to the words about death and diseases, for they only make a cat weak. Listen to the words about being a fighter and a strong warrior your clanmates whisper in your ear, for those are the ones who make a cat strong."
**~Rowanflight**
"Just like we have to tolerate the caterpillars to meet the butterflies, we make it through the cold to to encounter the beauty of the blossoms"
**~Rabbitnose**
"Fear isn't a feeling, it is simply the reason people are fighters, they see fear and they try harder."
**~Rowanflight**
"You are never truly alone, you are just surrounded by people you haven't gotten to meet yet."
**~Nightstorm**
"Sometimes both the hardest thing and the right thing are the same."
**~Aspenfall**
"Love is what keeps us alive. Loneliness is what is slowly killing us every day."
**~Cloverstorm**
"It's ok to make the wrong choice, cause sometimes the wrong path leads you to a beautiful place."
**~Dewpaw**
"Your mistake is being the mistake."
**~Sunpaw**
"You know you are truly living when you can look death in the eyes and not be scared."
**~Flintbreeze**
"It may feel that the world is resting on your shoulders, but really, it needs your strength to help it get back on its feet."
**~Fallensky**
"If we're not supposed to make the most of our lives, then why are we even here in the first place?"
**~Snowstorm**
"No matter what kinds of challenges you face, no matter if someone you love is gone or if you are injured, push on and never give up on your goals as a warrior."
**~Blackberry**
"If you die, die with pride, knowing you fought like a true warrior."
**~Swansong**
"Those who think sunshine is pure happiness have never danced in the rain."
**~Holler**
"Your life is like a flower, every moon a petal is picked off."
**~Juno**
"A small voice can only be heard when a larger one listens."

 "Nooded"
**~Mothflower**
"Wronge"
**~Alexander**
"Why do I have only male children?"
**~Oakstar**
"Yum, boogies."
**~Lafayette**
"Why is an embryo talking to me?"
**~Featherbreeze**
" : Makes mini ElmClan so Drizzle can be med apprentice in there. : "
**~Fallenkit**
"Eatstern"
**~Silverkit**
"Speia"
**~Honeysong**
"monstrocity peed"
**~Winterstep**
"men dream"
**~Owl**
"Let's go, my ear"
**~Casper**
"Your wrinkles are full of wisdom."
**~Duskfang**
"Eyebrown"
**~Honeysong**
"Punny fart"
**~Mistygaze**
"no srat"
**~Oakshadow**
"MY MOM IS LEADER, FIGHT ME!"
**~Tinykit**
"You're my friedd"
**~Vivienne**
"YES SAVOR MY PREVIOUS NICKNAME CHILD"
**~Batkit**
"She's my mom! Bow down to me!"
**~Juno**
"I IDENTIFY AS A FELIS CACTUS FRENS!"
**~Holler**
"Niddles"
**~Dapplekit**
"pigfarts"
**~Tuftkit**
"Hurry up and end already"
**~Luna**
"You're going to be beaten up by a melon?"
**~Swandapple**
"Why are my legs like so dead skinny?"

•Allegiances•

**Leader (1/1)**

The leader is the one who is in charge of the Clan, and holds the absolute rule over it. They are in charge of keeping the Clan together through hardships.

* PHOTO COMING SOON.jpgNo Photo Currently//Tinystar
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**Deputy (1/1)**

The deputy is the second-in-command of the Clan. When the leader is unavailable, the deputy takes on the leader's duties.

* 812719ffd9a963ecee36679237db77b9.jpgEclipsemask
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**Co-Deputy (0/1)**

The co-deputy is the third-in-command of the Clan. When the leader and deputy are unavailable, the co-deputy takes on the leader's duties.

* PHOTO COMING SOON.jpgNo Co-Deputy Currently//??
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**Medicine Cats (2/2)**

The medicine cats are the ones who hold spiritual connections to StarClan. They are in charge of keeping the Clan healthy and holding the bonds of peace with other Clans.

 Russet

* Tumblr n7t8tvu3XI1snjv1ko1 1280.pngMorningdew
* RussetColoredCat.jpgRusset
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**Medicine Cat Apprentice (2/2)**

The medicine cat apprentices are the pupils of the medicine cats.

 Spear

* Batman pic on softo coverr.pngBatpaw
* 1c94929791f64987f1602bc05fdc3a6e--norwegian-forest-cat-kitty-cats.jpgSpear
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**Elite Warriors (1/5)**

The elite warriors are the senior warriors of the Clan. They are to be treated with respect from lower ranks. They are in charge of leading patrols. You may not join as an elite, this rank is earned.

* Blaire.jpgBlaire
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**Warriors (Infinite)**

The warriors fight in battles and hunt for the Clan.

* 5c81afaecc3b0e1275dcc5b2f6f82931.jpgSunstreaks
* Shadowmycutepetcat.jpgRaven
* Owl Feather.jpgOwlfeather
* IMG 1233.jpegOspreysong
* Mantisssssssss.jpgMantissong
* MottledCat13.jpgWaspstorm
* Country calico by midulcelocura-d3cmcd23n.jpgSpottedwing
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**Apprentices (Infinite)**

The apprentices are the pupils of the warriors.

 Pigeonpaw

* Dfniewjd.jpgStellarpaw
* 2753103505 a0c33cf5ee z.jpgPigeonpaw
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**Kits (Infinite)**

The kits are the future of the Clan.

* PHOTO COMING SOON.jpgNo Photo Currently//Robinkit
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**Permanent Queens (1/5)**

The permanent queens are the ones who help new queens with their kits.

* Tawnyblossom
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**Queens (0/5)**

The queens are the ones who are expecting/nursing kits.

* PHOTO COMING SOON.jpgNo Photo Currently//
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**Elders (0/10)**

The elders are the ones who have retired from their duties to live the rest of their lives in peace.

* PHOTO COMING SOON.jpgNo Photo Currently//
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**Visitors (Infinite)**

The visitors are cats or canines who are friends of ElmClan and are staying with us for a while.

* Random Pic (;.jpgTimber
* Cat.jpgVanto
* Czak.jpgCzak
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**Punished**

The punished are the ones who have committed acts against the Clan and are suffering the consequences.

**Excused from roleplay**

These are the people who have a reason to be excused from roleplay. They will not be punished for their absence. Also if you need more time, please let Tinystar know.

•Art Gallery•

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* Blossombliss.pngBy Swandapple
* Feathergregergerg.pngBy Swandapple
* Mothpawofelmclan.pngBy Swandapple
* Oakstarofelmclan.pngBy Swandapple
* Rbbgbgdbdgbdgbgd.jpgBy Swandapple
* Seppp.pngBy Swandapple
* Silentrferferfre.pngBy Swandapple
* Sorrion.jpgBy Swandapple
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* Featherbreezebannerthing.pngBy Swandapple
* IMG 0538.pngBy Rito
* Oakstar and Featherbreeze.pngBy Hollowpaw
* Oakstar of Elmclan.pngBy Hollowpaw
* Laurelgaze Headshot.png*Drawn by Mintbreeze*
* Flintbreeze.png*Drawn by Mintbreeze*
* Hollowgaze full body.pngBy Hollowgaze
* Mintbreeze Full Body.pngBy Hollowgaze
* Snowstormrmrmrmrmrmrmrm.pngBy Swandapple
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* Blackberrysig.pngBy Swandapple
* Pinefacetreestar.pngBy Swandapple
* Tinyehstrom.pngBy Swandapple
* Blackberry2.pngBy Swandapple
* Imsorryfallensky.pngBy Swandapple
* Bambleboopofelmclep.pngBy Pigeonwing
* Imgonnadiestarringghostrunnningandowl.pngBy Pigeonwing
* The foot and the adder do a thing and its intense an cil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.pngBy Pigeonwing
* Maybe i shouldnt ship ghost and her dead friend but then maybe i should.pngBy Pigeonwing
* Swandapple.pngBy Swandapple
* Swandapple ByMono.pngBy Mono
* FoxkitofEC.pngFoxkit by Foxkit
* Swandappleprofile.pngBy Swandapple
* Screen Shot 2017-06-19 at 12.07.08 PM.pngBy Thegreatwhitedragon
* Screen Shot 2017-06-19 at 12.07.02 PM.pngBy Mono
* Tinysstarr.pngBy Adderstar
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•Associations•

**•Allies•**

**•Rivals•**

•Forms•

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•Editors•

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•Contact•

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