════════════════════════ Hello! These are for the roleplay run by @Generations- They're basically symbols made by Nettlepaw and Wolfsbanepaw of MossClan- they found it rather impractical to convey information verbally, especially with Nettle's preference to not speak. So they came up with these! FF to suggest more! You can use this system with your cat! :D They can be written vertically, horizontally, etc. but it should read left -> right, or top -> bottom. @C_CKR04CH helped me with pretty much most of this- still took us weeks tho.. ════════════════════════ DANGER & WARNINGS › An X shape clawed rather messily / frantically Danger, predator den nearby › Three claw marks fanning outward from one point Large predator nearby. Stay alert. › A jagged zig-zag slash, uneven depth Unstable ground / danger not alive (rockslide, ice break, weak tree) › Two deep parallel slashes crossed by many lighter ones Multiple threats in the area › A clawed circle with sharp lines piercing outward Surrounded. Proceed with extreme caution. › A downward slash ending in a gouge Trap, snare, or Twoleg device nearby ════════════════════════ DIRECTIONS & MOVEMENT › A clawed slash angled sharply away from the tree’s base Follow in this direction. › Two angled slashes forming a loose arrow Main path commonly used › Broken arrow (direction slash with a snapped end) Path blocked or unsafe › A shallow curve scratched sideways Detour recommended › Repeated short slashes in a line Travel this way quietly / slowly ════════════════════════ LOCATIONS & RESOURCES › A triangle-like shape scratched carefully, not rushed Shelter or safe resting place close. › A short horizontal scratch, low on the trunk Water source nearby. › Several small puncture-like scratches grouped together Prey is plentiful in this area. › Circle with a small dot inside Fresh prey recently taken here › Two short horizontal scratches stacked Water source, but low or drying › Triangle with claw marks inside it Shelter occupied › A vertical slash with short marks branching off Gathering place / patrol stop › Small oval shape, lightly scratched Soft ground, good for resting or scenting ════════════════════════ TONE [these are all used AFTER the entire segment with this tone or sentence is completed] › A broken or incomplete circle, claw marks stopping abruptly Message unfinished. Return later. › A rough spiral scratched without lifting the claws Observation or thought left intentionally. Not urgent. › Four lines, making four neat circles, one inside the other A greeting, tone determined by what follows. › Two lines with dots above and below What was stated is a question › A deep mark with a second scratch carved beneath it Urgent. Act quickly. › Circle split cleanly down the middle Message understood / acknowledged › Spiral ending in a sharp flick Concerned tone › A single clean vertical line Statement made plainly. No emotion attached. › Two parallel vertical lines, evenly spaced Firm statement. Not a suggestion. › Three short vertical lines, uneven Hesitation / uncertainty in what’s stated. › A shallow arc, open at the top Open-ended thought. No conclusion. › A shallow arc, open at the bottom Resignation / acceptance. › A small circle with a short break at the top Pause intended. Think before acting. › A spiral that tightens inward neatly Focused concern / careful consideration. › A spiral that loosens outward Thought drifting / speculation. › Two angled lines forming a wide V Request or appeal. › The same V shape, sharply narrow Plea / emotional request. › A short horizontal line with a dot carved beneath it Doubt about what was stated. › A short horizontal line with a dot carved above it Expectation / assumption. › Three dots in a straight horizontal row Waiting for response. › A circle traced once, then lightly retraced Reassurance. › A circle with a single slash through it Disagreement / rejection. › Two circles side by side, uneven Mixed feelings. ════════════════════════ AGE / RANK IDENTIFIERS › Etched out teeny circle Kitten › Small triangle Apprentice › Square, about the size of a kit's head Warrior › Five-pointed star Leader › Triangle with a small dot inside Deputy › Circle with a small cross inside Medic / healer ════════════════════════ CLAN IDENTIFIERS › Etched out flame Pyrothys › Fish UrchinClan › Lopsided rectangle MossClan › V-like shape, edges curved FlurryClan › Cluster of tiny spirals in a loose circle StarClan › Jagged spiral with sharp outward flicks Dark Forest › Small broken circle, lightly traced Shade ════════════════════════ SEASONAL MARKS › Snowflake-like shape, usually seen as aggressive scratches Leaf-bare › Diamond, line down the center Newleaf › Circle with two lines over it Greenleaf › Newleaf symbol, with three vertical lines over it Leaf-fall ════════════════════════ DESCRIPTIVE [CAN BE USED WITH ABSTRACT THINGS] cont. in N/C
› A wavy line, gently curving Movement, life, or gentle energy (wind, water, soft fur) › Small cluster of dots, irregularly spaced Presence of something nearby; subtle, small, or scattered (insects, seeds, tiny prey) › Jagged line, short and abrupt Roughness, danger, or unpredictability (thorny plants, jagged terrain, tense mood) › Circle with a small inner dot Focus, attention, or central point (eye, flower center, heart of a patch) › Spiral, loosely drawn Growth, change, or ongoing motion (weather shifts, maturing plants, playful movement) › Two parallel lines, slightly wavy Connection or balance (paired cats, water flow, horizon, calm atmosphere) › Short angled lines radiating outward Energy, alertness, or intensity (sunlight, cat on edge, gusts of wind) › Broken rectangle or square Fragmented, irregular, or incomplete (fallen branch, scattered leaves, someone uncertain) › Single diagonal line, light pressure Direction, slope, or subtle hint (leaning tree, drifting wind, glancing cat) › Curved lines in series, overlapping Layers, complexity, or texture (bushes, fur patterns, clouds) › Dotted or dashed curve Soft or fleeting quality (gentle rain, soft pawsteps, light breeze) › Two small shapes touching lightly Connection, pair, or companion (friendly cats, intertwined plants, mutual growth) › Small spiral ending in a dot Concentration, attention to detail, or hidden essence (flower bud, attentive cat, focused moment) › Open circle or incomplete oval Potential, openness, or unfinished state (storm approaching, plant still growing, thought unspoken) › Short vertical ticks along a line Texture, density, or small repetition (grass, fur patterns, rain drops) › Zig-zagged line, lightly etched Tension, quick movement, or unevenness (nervous tail, rippling water, sudden gust) › Overlapping curved lines, faint Softness, gentleness, or subtle motion (clouds drifting, calm cat, gentle water) ════════════════════════ CONVERSATION AND LANGUAGE FLOW › Two short horizontal lines, one above the other Topic change › A small dot placed before a symbol Referring to something previously mentioned › Two curved lines facing each other Dialogue or exchange occurring › A shallow S-shaped curve Continuation / “and then” › A vertical line with a dot beside it Emphasis on this part › Two dots side by side Shared understanding › A single dot above a symbol Important detail › A faint horizontal dash between symbols Connection / relates to › Two small dots stacked, followed by a mark Clarification › A short diagonal line crossing a symbol lightly Correction / not exactly › A curved hook-like mark at the end Implied question without asking directly › A circle drawn faintly around a symbol This is figurative / not literal ════════════════════════ RESPONSE AND REACTION MARKS › A small X drawn lightly beside a mark Disagree, but respectfully › A small circle with a dot beneath Agreement › A vertical line followed by a dot “Yes.” › A short horizontal line followed by a dot “No.” › A single dot scratched deeper This matters to me › A dot followed by three faint ticks Give me time › A straight line carved cleanly beneath Final answer ════════════════════════ PHYSICAL ACTIONS › A vertical line ending in a deep, heavy dot at the bottom Falling / dropping down / crashing. › Several long, blurred horizontal streaks Running / sprinting / high speed. › Two wide arcs curving upward like wings Flying / leaping high / overhead. › A series of small, rhythmic hooks (like a wave) Swimming / moving through water. › A tight, coiled spring-like shape Pouncing / jumping / sudden strike. › A long, slow drag mark with no pressure Creeping / stalking / sneaking. › A mark that starts deep and fades to nothing Disappearing / fading / escaping. › A series of downward "v" shapes (like steps) Climbing / ascending. › A circle with many messy lines scrawled inside Tumbling / rolling / a struggle or fight. cont. by Nix https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1262315326/
