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#03 | Colonies Apr 29, 2018 0:23:48 GMT

Post by Maple on Apr 29, 2018 0:23:48 GMT

viridity
Underneath the loving eye of the fabled goddess Eden, this colony thrives as a safe haven for all those who wish to leave the conflict and disharmony of their past lives behind. Their philosophies are simple: love the land that cares for them so kindly, and love your not only your associates but the beliefs that define them. For some unspoken reason, this colony is mostly made up of tomcats, and this applies to their wise council members too. Every council member in the history of this colony has been a male, bar a few inspirational and passionate queens. There has always been three members on the council, and they always become the closest of friends through a series of challenging, but overall enjoyable quests that arise every now and then.

From the moment a kitten is born into this colony, or a newcomer joins their ranks, they will be taught three things: how to be kind, how to appreciate beauty, and how to take care of themselves. For the Viridians don't see the point in all camping together like the other colonies, every night retiring to the same nest. They sleep wherever they please, with whoever they want. In the center of their territory is a clearing of flowers where they will gather for special events and ceremonies, but otherwise they are free to roam. Although, a large majority of the cats like to sleep in big groups, all huddled up in a different location every night, watching the stars spin.

Any cat from Viridity could tell you that the highest honour is to bring beauty into this world, which is why they give so much respect to mothers. An expecting or nursing queen is given the best of everything, and admired by all for being so brave as to carry new life. Because of this philosophy, Viridians don't care so much about taking one single mate and settling down. It is far more common for toms to father kittens when a she-cat asks them to, and of course it is entirely up to her if she wants to carry kits or not.

Because the Viridians are so welcoming of outsiders, there is a huge variety of fur patterns, colors, and types. But the descendants of the original members are mostly blacks, greys, and whites. There also seem to be a lot of tabbies in this colony, but there is no specific reason for this. Their territory is a light forest dotted with clearings and meadows on each border. Running alongside the river, this stretch of land curves around until it begins to slope upwards into their neighbor, Soror. Nobody from this colony is particularly strict about intruders, and let cats from their sister colony roam freely. Within reason of course.

Last Edit: May 13, 2018 2:27:16 GMT by 𝔦𝔞𝔪𝔥𝔬𝔟𝔟𝔦𝔱

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#03 | Colonies Apr 29, 2018 0:23:59 GMT

Post by Maple on Apr 29, 2018 0:23:59 GMT

Soror
Soror is an electoral society. Leadership is selected by the colony, and whoever has the most votes or support is elected to be the next leader. The Second and Third are then decided by the leader to work alongside them and assist with leadership. These leadership positions are the highest possible ranks to obtain in the colony, and they rule with a relaxed yet competitive paw. Started at a young age, kits start their training as greenhorns to either a predator, guardian, or scout judging by their body structure and demeanor. A cat will be chosen by the leader to be their designated trainer and teach them all the skills necessary for their rank. This training process is one on one, and it often forms a close bond between the trainer and trainee. After months of training with their mentors and completing the test required at the end to test their knowledge, the greenhorns are ranked up to the rank they were given. This can vary from a scout, guardian, or predator depending on the cat. As for medicinal positions among the colony, the veterans who have retired from their previous positions and desire another serve as the healers of Soror. Taught by the cats of Viridity, the older folk are the ones to go to for a problem measuring from a simple tooth ache to hard labor.

Contrary to the popular and common belief and practice of a one on one relationship, Soror comes with a different opinion. While not all of the cats practice a polygamous or open relationship, it is very common. Sororians believe in freedom, equality, and loving one another, and those beliefs tend to flood into their perspective on relationships and the partner(s) that one may find in such a colony. Everything is welcome in Soror; a completely judgement free zone when it comes to relationships and beliefs. That said, a majority of the cats also believe in a general afterlife as well despite all beliefs being welcomed and respected.

The territory of Soror is daring and dangerous, much like their dauntless personalities. Sororians are born and bred into rocky landscapes and cliffs, along with arid weather and scattered trees. It is a place not meant for the faintest of heart. Soror's camp, like their territory, is rough in terrain and appearance, and it is rather difficult to get into if you are unfamiliar with its complex layout. Dipping low and hidden in a large, rocky ravine, deep caves and intricate crags are used as the bases of their dens. Sororians can be found sleeping in loose groups throughout the camp, ranks seemingly forgotten and set aside during the resting hours in the night. This unorganized location of rest was influenced by Roisin's enforced law stating that one guardian MUST be present for every hunting patrol for safety precautions. This law was settled early on in her leadership, and it caused a disruption and halt to the assigned and ranked dens immediately. They use an animal skin technique for their nests as a coverage and protection of sorts.

Last Edit: May 13, 2018 3:15:03 GMT by 𝔦𝔞𝔪𝔥𝔬𝔟𝔟𝔦𝔱

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#03 | Colonies Apr 29, 2018 0:24:11 GMT

Post by Maple on Apr 29, 2018 0:24:11 GMT

Patria

Patria is a matriarchal society. Leadership passes from mother to daughter, and the Matriarch cares for all of the cats in the Patrian Cottage and beyond, so long as they reside within the Patrian Lands. There is a ruling family that takes care of all of the jobs that the Matriarch might be too busy for. They are the highest ranking cats in the clan and command respect. Not with a harsh paw, but a gentle one. They are loved for their benevolence and generosity, something that has been passed down through their bloodlines and trained into them for generations. No member of the royal family would ever turn away a kit or queen in need.

These cats are a peaceful, loving group who work together and care deeply for the kits of the colony. The majority of Patrians are female, as males who aren't neutered aren't allowed to join unless they're neutered or the son of a member. Females from all walks of life are allowed to join at any time, especially if they have kits. The Patrians value strength, honor, familial bonds, trust, and compassion. Mothers of young cats train youngsters, known as Tenderfoots, as do any older siblings that they might have. Most commonly purebred Patrians come in five types of appearance. Chocolate, Lilac, Blue, Mink, and Color Point. That isn't to say that they don't come in other colors, but these are generally the ones you'll see most often in purebred and royal Patrians.

The Patrian lands are far away from those of the other colonies. Their territory is half thick forest, abundant with undergrowth and greenery; and half fields of beautiful flowers. There are many types of flowers in the flower fields, some that even bloom in Winter! Most are very useful in herbal remedies, and Patrians will from time to time decorate their fur and nests with them.They are fiercely protective of this territory and all cats who make their home within it. Their lands are theirs and theirs alone, they don't take kindly to outsiders unless they've proven themselves or are in dire need.

In the deepest point of the forest lies a cottage. It's an old brick building with a front porch and ivy creeping up the walls. It's been abandoned by humankind for nearly half a century and shows little to no signs of falling apart. Three bedrooms, one bath, a fireplace- it's not bad at all. It is a safe haven sheltered from the wind and rain and the perfect place to raise a family. Patrians most often use old blankets, pillows, feathers, and leaves as bedding. Queens and kits sleep on the upper floors for safety.

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#03 | Colonies May 1, 2018 17:49:18 GMT

Post by Maple on May 1, 2018 17:49:18 GMT

COLONY RELATIONSHIPS

Soror / Viridity
Soror and Viridity are very close to one another. Founded by a sister brother pair who lead different lives but always made time for one another, the two have maintained a strong relationship generations after the passing of their founders. They share land to this day. Cats from these two groups often become mates and friends, and the two colonies exchange prey and members on a frequent basis.

Soror / Patria
Over the years, many mollies have left Soror to raise their kits in Patria. Soror’s territory is by far the most dangerous of all of the colonies, and it isn’t the easiest place to raise a litter. The queens of Patria have always welcomed their Sororian sisters with open paws. Many cats in Soror think Patrians to be weak or snooty, but the majority get along decently with their cottagebound sisters. Their relationship is less strained than the one between Patria and Viridity.

Patria / Viridity
The cats of Viridity have a deep respect for the mothers of Patria, as they see giving birth as the greatest honor. Patria on the other paw are generally wary of the Viridians. Though they may have a relaxed temperament, the majority of Viridity’s cats are toms who Patrians don’t immediately trust. They appreciate the respect of their fellow forestdwellers, but don’t let it go beyond that.

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