Tribe Names Needed

[Midnight]

Now that the tribe has been voted to be made, we need some name suggestions. Here are the guidelines you must follow:

-The Tribe must be far enough away from the Clans to be unable to communicate with them.

-You must include a description of the territory when you suggest a name. Doesn't have to be long, doesn't have to be short. Whatever works. Be original.

-You must be able to think of at least a few threats that the tribe faces often, because they certainly won't be seeing other cats very much.

-You may put as many as you wish; just remember to put them all in one post! Edit your post later if needed.

Finally, here's the code:

[b]Name of Tribe[/b]:

[b]Name of Ancestors[/b]:

[b]Description of Territory[/b]:

[b]Description of Most Cats[/b]: (Are they mostly dark-pelted, light-pelted, quick runners, good climbers, etc.?)


There ya go. Have fun. ^^

When we get a few, we'll put up a poll to decide which one it is.

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Name of Tribe:Tribe of the Desolate Tundra

Description of Territory:A huge tundra that stretches to the icy horizon, possibly leading into the Arctic (maybe they could call it Land of Ice..). The hilly forests of FrostClan give way to towering mountains, becoming a intimidating border between the Clans and the Tribe. More pine forests, though sparse, may lay east and west of them. Lemmings, mice, and rabbits roam free here. The occasional small bird may fly by, but they can't be depended on as a reliable source of food. Owls and wolves are common predators and prey-stealers around here, and the Tribe cats are informed to stay away from polar bears at all costs. The arctic foxes aren't much of a threat, but they may attack kits. They're smaller than normal foxes, and can be easily killed by a pair of fresh warriors.

The camp is a shallow basin set approximately 15 sky-lengths (miles) from the mountains, sheltered from the harsh gale that lashes at the tundra inhabitants' pelts. During warm times (the seasons will not be based on leaves, I'll think about that soon), some snow may melt and will accumulate in the center, slowly dirtying. It is a popular place for kits to play, but it takes forever for their mothers to groom mud out of their coats!

Scrubby bushes and fields of dried grass are the perfect materials for a den. The walls are usually woven stalks from bushes, and their nests are lined with the ample moss and grass from the lands around them. The warriors sleep out in the open, but take shelter in a huge hollow near a dry riverbed near the camp. The same goes for apprentices, and they will also sleep with the warriors in times of harsh weather. The senior warriors live in the centers of their sleeping places (both the hollow and the basin), and the newer ones are cast out farther, with a rare exception for sickly cats. They also huddle together to conserve body warmth. The only woven dens are those of the kits (is there a specific term?) and the Teller of Icicles's. (bad grammar ftw)

A few landmarks:
-Icicle Ledge: A small boulder a minute's walk from the camp that curls over to form a ledge that is tall enough to fit a crouched cat beneath it. Icicles form very often under it. Moss grows up its base, but it is forbidden to be collected as this is a sacred area. Why? Because it is where the Teller of the Icicles comes to discover prophecies, and even foretell the future. They examine the pattern of the icicles, checking their length, shape, sharpness, and forming these into a pattern. If they sleep here, they can directly communicate with the Tribe of No Ice. However, dreams are rare, as the Tribe of No Ice assumes that the Teller of Icicles can understand what they are trying to tell them.

-Stunted Tree: A lone tree that twists and curls in odd shapes, and is abnormally small and short. Its dense branches are often frozen and slick. The base has a thin layer of moss growing around its warped roots, but the Field of Stone is a much more reliable place to collect the bedding. This place is mostly used merely as a landmark, and some apprentices dare each other to attempt to climb it, even though the idea is abstract to them. It marks the three-quarter point across the territory from bottom up, being 7-and-a-half sky-lengths from camp to the northern edge. Prey is also abundant around here, and often used as a meeting place for a patrol.

-Rock Field: A small field of shallow stones, many jagged and hidden in the snow. It's a great place to collect moss, but watch out: it's also a great place to have your paw poked! Mice may hide here sometimes, but it's best to go to the Stunted Tree for prey. The Rock Field is approximately 4 fox-lengths in diameter and 8 sky-lengths from camp.

Description of Most Cats: (Are they mostly dark-pelted, light-pelted, quick runners, good climbers, etc.?) Light-pelted, fast runners and very good stalkers. Their pelts are incredibly voluminous and thick, and anything less would cause the swift death of a cat. They have absolutely no knowledge of climbing, as the tundra is seldom of trees. Many cats have pointed (Siamese, but long-furred) coats, along with blue eyes. Dark points are very uncommon. Most other cats go from dark to light gray with or without tabby, and it's quite a surprise to find a brown, golden, or red tabby here.

Religion: The Tribe of the Desolate Tundra believes in the Tribe of No Ice. They are where the good cats go after death. The Tribe of No Ice is set in a lush, verdant forest, bordered by meadows and beautiful, gently rolling green hills. Not a single speck of snow or ice ever falls into the haven, and ample, plump prey is scattered about. It is a glorious place for the Tribe of Desolate Tundra, as they are confined to nothing but white, blue, brown, and red for all their lives. The Tribe of No Ice was said to have formed each seperate prophecy at the beginning of time, and the current inhabitants decide when the time is right to reveal them.

To them, the Dark Forest would still be pretty nice- after all, it does have trees! However, for the Tribe of the Desolate Tundra, hell is a land with no name- a place that is ravaged by blizzards forever, with each source of water frozen solid. The snow that lays on the ground is dirty and slushy, squelching under paws unpleasantly. The slush is inedible, but some crazed cats were reduced to attempting to gulp it down and retching in disgust. The evil cats have no source of prey except for the eternally rotting and few carcasses of strange, scrawny animals scattered around on the sandy, dull soil. The only scent that can be detected is something similar to the smell of a dead cat on the Thunderpath. Members suffer with starvation, sickness, and thirst to no end, and slowly fade away from the world. In speech, this horrible area is called, simply, the "frozen desert."

Other: Many Tribe of the Desolate Tundra members die from the sickness exclusive to its members, called snowsickness. The infected cats slowly lose their sanity due to a lack of variety- nothing but snow, on and on and on... There are no symptoms, other than a slight depression lapsing into a detachment from the world around them. They can even utter nonsense-one affected cat was mumbling about a strange thing called "StarClan." The cats were confused and assumed it was another religion, eventually driving him out as he was thought to be a traitor to their own religion. Not much later when snowsickness was discovered, they understood that the cat had no control of what he was saying- but it is still a mystery to this day to the Tribe whether StarClan is nonsense or real.

EDIT: This is what they call the seasons:

Newleaf- Time of Fresh Snowmelt (Fresh)
Greenleaf- Time of Most Snowmelt (Most)
Leaf-fall- Time of Dirtying Snowmelt (Dirtying, Dirt for short)
Leafbare- Time of Frozen Snowmelt (Frozen)

OR:

Newleaf- Time of Thinning Snow (Thinning)
Greenleaf- Time of Melted Snow (Melt)
Leaf-fall- Time of Returning Snow (Returning)
Leaf-bare- Time of Endless Snow (Endless)

Which should I choose?

[Midnight]

Name of Tribe: Tribe of Blazing Fire

Name of Ancestors: Tribe of Eternal Light

Description of Territory:

The Tribe of Blazing Fire lives in a large desert. There's a small stream that runs along the side of the territory that leads into a forest on the left. It almost never rains, so the stream is rarely replenished, and not even the coldest leaf-bare day (which is hardly cold at all here) doesn't bring snow. These cats mostly hunt birds and the occasional forest prey.

To the North: More desert, desert, desert.

To the East: Forest

To the West: Forest

To the South: Plains

Description of Most Cats: Light-pelted, fast runners. Almost every long-furred cat does not last long, because they are highly likely to overheat. Many cats also dehydrate. There are also scorpions and dangerous spiders to take into account. However, many of the cats are intelligent and they know the land.

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Name of Tribe: Tribe of One Land

Name of Ancestors: Tribe of Togetherness

Description of Territory: The Tribe of One Land lives on a large island. The island has a beach on the outside, while the center is one large jungle.

North: The beach is very rocky up North.

East: A very sandy beach connecting to the jungle.

West: A large field connects the beach and jungle.

South: The most beautiful part of the island. A beach connecting to the jungle.

Description of Most Cats: A variety of pelt colors, because some cats hunt/hang out more in the sunny beach areas, while some prefer to stay in the dark where the jungle is. These cats are lithe and wiry, able to climb well and navigate through thick undergrowth.

There's a good chance of kits escaping, finding one of the shores, and drowning in the ocean. Prey is usually fish, birds, and anything else that can be found and eaten. There are boars around as predators.

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Name of Tribe: Tribe of the Great Cloud

Name of Ancestors: Tribe of the Burning Light

Description of Territory: The territory would have gently sloping hills and patches of trees. Tall grass would cover most of the land. A small stream runs through the center. The tribe would live in an underground tunnel. It would have many exits through the roof plus one in the front and one in the rear. A small tunnel begins the way into their home, but gradually widens out into a large space for all of the tribe. Several smaller passageways would lead out from there. Each would lead to a separate chamber or denning area. Clouds cover most of the landscape because is is where most rain clouds form. This means that on the rare occasions when the clouds part, the cats are not used to the brightness and are vunnerable. Also, predators like bobcats make their homes in the tall grasses. When there are droughts, the only source of water is the stream so the cats could get dehydrated. Their main food source is rabbits and moles.

Description of Most Cats: (Are they mostly dark-pelted, light-pelted, quick runners, good climbers, etc.?) Their pelts are light to dark gray, with a few white and black pelted exceptions here and there. They tend to be small, swift, and fast since they mainly catch rabbits and moles.

[Midnight]

Since no one else has posted, I'm going to lock this and post up the poll that makes the decision.