✧ the golden hour ⊱ a warrior cats roleplay ⊱ ────── {.⋅ ✯ ⋅.} ────── ⊰ welcome to the golden hour! this is a guide of everything you need to know about one of the clans, wildclan! please read it fully if you plan on signing up for wildclan. <3 ⊱ ────── {.⋅ ✯ ⋅.} ────── ⊰ basic history !! wildclan was founded seasons ago alongside the other clans by a wandering rogue named wildstar. wildstar was a swift-furred, smooth-talking tom and believed the forest canopy to be safer and freer than the forest floor. the four original clans were long gone, so every cat was fighting constantly; over hunting, borders and prey. many cats were exhausted by the needless conflict. wildstar gathered cats who were tired of conflict and wanted peace, diplomacy, freedom. together, they journeyed to find a woodland with tall trees and messy paths. there they built the first wildclan camp. as more cats joined, wildclan grew. they were known for "impossible" speed, silent pawsteps, and their ability to vanish into the trees at moments notice. of course, these stories have changed overtime. perhaps wildstar was a cruel tyrant, and wildclan kicked him out before becoming diplomats? who knows. ⊱ ────── {.⋅ ✯ ⋅.} ────── ⊰ territory !! wildclan lives in a sprawling forest filled with towering pines, ancient oaks, hanging moss, twisting vines, and overall just dense undergrowth. the canopy is so thick sometimes that wildclan cats can travel across whole sections of territory without touching the ground! their territory is full of hidden paths made out of branches only known to wildclan's warriors. these allow patrols to move quickly and quietly without outsiders able to follow. their camp is centred around a massive ancient oak tree they call the skyroot. the roots form sheltered dens at the bottom, while some warriors weave nests spiralling high into the branches above. clan meetings are held on a broad branch called the highperch. small streams weave through parts of the forest, though wildclan rarely uses them for travel. instead, they use high ground and trees whenever they can. common prey includes squirrels, birds, rodents (those that can climb trees anyway), lizards and sometimes even rabbits. common predators include foxes, snakes, hawks and badgers. during storms, falling branches and slippery bark are also a serious hazard when evacuating. ⊱ ────── {.⋅ ✯ ⋅.} ────── ⊰ their cats !! wildclan cats are usually lean, long-legged and light-footed. most have excellent balance, strong hind legs for jumping, and long tails for stable climbing. experienced climbers tend to have thick claws and flexible shoulders as well. their pelts often suit the colours of the forest, like browns, reds, dark greys, pine-blacks, leafy-golds and greenish-browns. many wildclan cats decorate their nests with feathers, flowers, moss or colourful leaves. feathers in particular are cherished, and warriors often gift them to close friends, mates or apprentices. (DO NOT have your cat wear feathers behind the ear!! this is important!! this is offensive to native american culture) ⊱ ────── {.⋅ ✯ ⋅.} ────── ⊰ conduct !! wildclan cats are typically easy-going, adventurous, and social butterflies. they value personal freedom greatly and dislike overly strict rules/authority. although they may seem carefree to outsiders, wildclan warriors are very alert and coordinated when danger appears. this clan tends to solve conflict through speed, distraction or cleverness rather than brute force. (codephrase 2 for wildclan is hop) it isn't unusual, for example, for the wildclan leader to challenge opposers to a competition or race. the trait wildclan respects most is adaptability. a cat who can think on their feet and show great speed is considered very admirable. ⊱ ────── {.⋅ ✯ ⋅.} ────── ⊰ skills !! climbing, as you've probably guessed, is essential in wildclan. kits begin learning balance and jumping from branch to branch almost as soon as they can walk. experienced warriors can sprint through canopies with shocking speed, even during poor weather! jumping is another highly valued skill. wildclan cats are trained to leap across gaps, scale trunks, and attack from above. apprentices often practise long-distance jumps over streams or ravines to build confidence. stealth is extremely common among wildclan. their ability to move quietly through the treetops allows them to scout enemies without being detected. tracking is less common but still respected. since scents are weaker above ground, skilled trackers learn to identify broken bark, claw marks, disturbed leaves, and bent branches instead of relying on just scent trails. swimming is uncommon and considered uncomfortable in wildclan. most cats avoid deep water whenever possible, preferring to remain within the trees. ⊱ ────── {.⋅ ✯ ⋅.} ────── ⊰ that wraps it up for wildclan! thanks for reading. law here:
