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shadowed | a literate feline roleplay | roleplay thread
This is the roleplaying thread for Shadowed! Please visit the OOC thread for details on signing up and such.

P L O T

The feral cats of Gray City have been pretty much left to their own devices for decades. Two sizable groups of cats have risen up in that time: the Shattered Claws and the New Order. The Shattered Claws are a peaceful group, devoted mainly to healing, spirituality, and strength in numbers. By contrast, the New Order is much harsher, focused on order, loyalty to the group, and strong over weak. Outside of the Shattered and the Order, Outliers band together or fend for themselves. The order of the City is well-defined, and each cat knows their place.

That is, until the fateful day when the humans went to war.

Now, Gray City has become an active battleground, with soldiers everywhere, blocks of the city under siege, and civilians starving in the streets or hoarding food behind barricades in their homes. Caught in the crossfire, the feral cats must decide what to do. The Shattered Claws suggest banding together, but there are rumblings amongst the New Order that the cats should take advantage of the situation and take over the Shattered's territory. And of course, the Outliers are stuck in the middle, trying to avoid both groups and hold out until the humans settle down.

How will these cats, shadowed by human struggles, survive? It's up to you.

R U L E S

1. Minimum of 150 words per post. I'm obviously not requiring you to write a novel, but it should be about 2-5 paragraphs (no novel, just an essay XD). After all, this is a LITERATE roleplay. Posts should be PAST TENSE and THIRD PERSON. Please try your very hardest to use proper grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. I understand that mistakes and typos happen, but your post should be legible and easily understood.
2. Please write in English only. Kind of a given, but I have to put it out there. Names in other languages are fine, but please use the Roman alphabet only.
3. There is a literacy requirement for Shadowed. I will require a roleplay sample on your character sheet (prompts will be over there), if I feel that you do not meet the literacy requirements, I will PM you and ask for you to leave.
4. Post at least twice a week. This roleplay will be pretty chill, but I'd like for you guys to be active-ish. Let me know if you're going on hiatus/vacation/etc. and somebody will ghost your character.
5. No unnatural powers or appearances. Yes, it's a fictional city, but it's based in our world. No magic, superpowers, or purple cats will be allowed.
6. Be kind and respectful. The character might suck, but that's no excuse to be rude and/or hateful to a player. This also goes for respecting personal beliefs. HOWEVER, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, or hating on one's religion will not be tolerated.
7. Keep it PG-13. Mating and heavy gore will not be tolerated and I will remove your character. Fade to black if necessary. However, characters can and probably will die.
8. Please roleplay only on this thread. This will serve as our roleplaying thread. There is a character sheet thread for characters only, and an OOC thread for roleplay posts only. Respect the thread titles!
9. Please add a header to your posts! like so:
name | gender (pronouns) | group | rank | location | mentions

DO NOT POST ON THIS THREAD UNLESS YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE ROLEPLAY. If you are not part of Shadowed, you can post on the OOC thread or read the roleplay posts, but do not roleplay unless you have approved characters.

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Edited on 19/10/20 @ 08:57:46 by Silverstar cries over Corien (#206440)

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R O L E | S L O T S
S H A T T E R E D | C L A W S
leader ~ The head of the Shattered. Leaders are elected by the entire group and choose when they retire.
Aonani
second ~ Second-in-command of the Shattered. The second is chosen by the newly elected leader and approved by the mediators.
Artemis
mediators ~ The mediator role is one for the oldest, most experienced members of the Shattered. They help settle conflicts by using knowledge of the past and wisdom acquired over the years. Due to the human's conflict, there are much fewer now then in previous years.
Denver
healers ~ The main body of the Shattered. Healers train each other, and some specialize in wounds, others in diseases, and still others in mental healing.
Boots, Edelweiss, Ghost, Clea
hunters ~ Hunters are cats of the Shattered who don't enjoy healing. They hunt or forage for food for the entire group, and while it's not a mainstream role, they are respected due to keeping the entire group alive. Hunters are also the group's first line of defense, being the most active and strong cats.
Yeti, x1 reserved
scouts ~ Scouts are usually the fastest, smallest cats of the Shattered who are good at sneaking around and checking out places to make sure that they're safe. One scout usually accompanies the hunters, and one stays at the camp as a guard.
Ceres, Ethyl
caretakers ~ The caretaker role is one for cats who love kits and who aren't afraid to defend them. These cats devote their lives to taking care of the nursing queens and the young cats of the Shattered.
Karma
nursing queens ~ Nursing queens are simply she-cats who are pregnant or nursing their young kits. When their kits are weaned they return to their previous roles in the group.
Eliana, Amalia
kits ~ Kits are the youngest members of the Shattered. At the age of eight months, kits choose their roles and begin training for them.
Fern, Nyx

N E W | O R D E R
leader ~ The head of the New Order. Leaders gain their rank by advancing to second or third rank, then challenging the current leader. Whoever wins the fight becomes the next leader, and the previous leader falls to the rank they were defeated by.
Ördög
second ~ Second-in-command of the Order. Seconds are responsible for leading and organizing battle patrols. Any cat in the Order can challenge the second for their role.
Stovavai
third ~ The lowest "high rank" in the Order. The third organizes hunting and scouting missions. Any cat in the Order can challenge the third for their role.
Hecate
healer ~ While technically a higher rank, healers are often ridiculed by the rest of the Order. However, the healer is integral to the group's survival. Healer is a position chosen by the one who holds it. If a kit shows aptitude for healing, the healer will train them when they reach five months of age.
Bast
guards ~ Warriors with a slightly different job, guards are used for protecting the Order's encampment and as protection for hunting/scavenging patrols. They are the Order's final line of defense should an enemy reach the encampment.
Grigoris, Furvié, Hades
warriors ~ The main body of the Order, warriors are cats who know how to fight and hunt well. They train each other and practice their skills frequently.
Amon, Subira, Spitfire
scouts ~ The smallest, fastest cats in the Order. They are the ones who check out new hunting grounds or territory first.
Masika, Ash
nursing queens ~ Nursing queens are simply she-cats who are pregnant or nursing their young kits. When their kits are weaned they return to their previous roles in the group.
x1 reserved
kits ~ Kits are the youngest members of the Order. At the age of five months, kits choose their roles and begin training for them.
none atm

O U T L I E R S
Loners with affiliation to neither group, Outliers may form small groups of their own or travel by themselves.
Loki, Ace of Spades, Riptide, Javert

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Edited on 20/10/20 @ 06:43:13 by Silverstar cries over Corien (#206440)

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Edited on 19/10/20 @ 06:18:54 by Silverstar cries over Corien (#206440)

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It was just before dawn in Gray City - the City to the feral cats who lived there. The sky was dark, and full of clouds that hid the rising sun. The fighting humans had been active all night long, and the sounds of gunfire and explosions still rang out through the City's streets. The cries of dying soldiers and civilians caught in the crossfire were like a chorus of the damned, but the City's inhabitants were used to it by now.

Largely unnoticed by the humans, the feral cats - Shattered Claws, New Order, and outliers - were awakening. Already, some were planning their routines; others simply hoped that this dawn would not be their last. Some jumped at the sounds of guns and shattering glass, while other cats just sighed and tucked their heads tighter under their paws. As the sun rose higher, a pause seemed to come over the humans. A break in the fighting, perhaps? To the feral cats, it could provide a chance for respite...



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Edited on 19/10/20 @ 06:33:49 by Silverstar cries over Corien (#206440)

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Artemis | female (she/they) | Shattered Claws | second | location: camp | mentions: Ghost, open

Artemis was walking around camp and she sighed getting the day started was always her worst part of the day."Hmmmm....."she sat thinking of what should be done today. More food? Maybe... She just wanted this day to go smoothly but of course with her luck it wouldn't. Her ear twitched as she listened for anything really. She looked around her ears twitching as she did so. She did see Ghost getting ready to head out of camp. Well she can go if she wants....she thought. At least Ghost knows what she needs to do today. Artemis still had no idea what to do. In all honesty Artemis would much rather sleep through most of the morning because the morning was usually slow because she would normally always be the first one awake. Artemis jumped at the aound of a gun.

Ghost| female (she/they) | Shattered Claws | healer | location: camp | mentions: Artemis,open

Ghost twiched her ears at the sound of a loud bang.Those sounds always meant bad things.She sighed why couldnt the humans just go away they caused nothing but trouble. She lifted her head from her paws with another sigh.She stretched and went walking out of the den. She saw Artemis and sighed."Always awake before me as usual.." Yes she already knew what she was going to do today. She wasn't going to head out of camp quite yet she wanted to wait until others were awake. She sat watching and waiting occasionally turing her head to look out into the entrance of camp. Was something going to happen? She didn't know but she sure wished she did. She sat patiently waiting for the others.

Ash | female (she/they) | New Order| scout | location: camp | mentions: Bast, open

Ash woke up to a fly buzzing her ears. Another glorious morning in the New Order camp. She hadnt moved from her spot. She lifted her hwad from her paws quite lazily. She walked out of her den looking around what should she do today? She looked for anyone else who might be awake. She sighed not seeing anyone. Maybe Bast was awake? No probably not and it wouldn't be a good idea to wake him. She could talk to him later. He would probably be grumpy if she woke him up. She sat waiting and more waiting for anyone to wake up. She listened for any sounds from those troublesome humans but didn't hear anything.

( I can add more if need be.)



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Edited on 19/10/20 @ 08:13:01 by Ash167 Queen of Raccoons (#137584)

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Spitfire | female (she/her) | New Order | Warrior | Location: New Order camp | Mentions: Ash

Spitfire rolled over with a large yawn as she awoke, stretching out her paws so far that her shiny white claws peeked out and glistened in the early morning sun that came through a gap in the canvas that hung above her sleeping spot. Her stretch was interrupted by a grunt from another cat, one which she had rolled into in her awakening and was shoving her back towards her sleeping spot. She let out a quick hiss at them as she went to stand up, definitely not deliberately taking her time with getting out of their way, before she shook herself down and trotted out towards the main area where cats usually gathered.

Her first sight was that of a dark grey, small looking cat sat looking as if they were waiting for something or someone. Spitfire tilted her head slightly, squinting her remaining eye to try and get a better look at the cat and decide if they were someone she knew. From their size, she could assume they were probably a scout, who she usually didn't hang around with unless she spoke to them in passing. Scanning around the rest of the camp and not seeing anyone else of interest, the small calico shrugged and began to pad towards the figure, approaching them from behind.

"Waitin' for someone?" She chirped, curving around Ash on her right side so that she could see her with her remaining left eye.



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Edited on 19/10/20 @ 09:02:39 by Kookaburra (#44992)

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Ash | female (she/they) | New Order| scout | location: camp | mentions: Spitfire, Bast

Ash shook her head looking at the taller cat."No just waiting for everyone to wake up..."she gave a smile when she looked at Spitfire.When she looked at the taller cat she sighed why couldnt see be like her? Her lack of self confidence was very strong she always compared herself to others. She perked her ears when she smiled to give that "happy" look she sometimes forced. But she did think of her question was she waiting for someone? Bast maybe? She hadnt really talked to Bast a lot but she did consider him a friend. She took a deep breath of the nice morning air. She could start her day soon but she did hope this day would go good.



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Edited on 19/10/20 @ 09:59:29 by Ash167 Queen of Raccoons (#137584)

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Hades | Male | New Order | Guard | location: camp | mentions: Spitfire, Ash

Hades' large frame was on top of a large piece of rubble with a withered and beaten looking tree hanging above him. The haziness of the morning made him want to laze about all day. Small, crumpled squares of canvas made a small nest below him. He stayed in his little ball, the clumps of fabric kept him comfortable. At least compared to the cold, rough concrete under him and the cloth.
His thick coat fluffed up in the slight breeze. It made him shiver slightly and he opened his eyes, peeking his head over the broken pieces of rock and building he lounged on. Staying like that for a while, he watched the morning take hold of the world, brightening it up as much as it could through the cloud cover. After a while, he saw two cats out in the clearing that he recognized from his group, the New Order. Yawning and making a low purr, he stood up, stretching out his front legs then his back.
Hades started to pad over, his large paws making a quiet thump as they hit the floor. He made a low greeting meow and said, “Good morning, Spitfire, Ash.” He sat down next to them, licking a paw and giving his forehead a good swipe to groom himself.



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Ash | female (she/they) | New Order| scout | location: camp | mentions: Spitfire, Hades

Ash looked from Spitfire to Hades."Good morning Hades.."She gave another smile as her tail moves against the ground.She sighed hmmmm how interesting Hades talking to a scout but he has a right to talk to who he wants.Her ears perked again as she smiled. Hopefully this moring would continue going smoothly. She hoped so she didnt want to stress herself or anyone else out today. She yawned still feeling quite sleepy since she woke up early this fine morning.Hmmm maybe now she could leave camp and do her job.



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Edited on 19/10/20 @ 10:20:54 by Ash167 Queen of Raccoons (#137584)

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Spitfire | female (she/her) | New Order | Warrior | Location: New Order camp | Mentions: Ash, Hades

Spitfire continued to circle around Ash as she listened to what the other cat had to say, her little tail stub flicking side to side occasionally... or as much as it could. Her whiskers twitched slightly at the potentially forced look of happiness the grey cat put on her face, but Spitfire shrugged it off for now.

"Fair enough," She mewed nonchalantly, "I suppose I'm one of the first up. Makes a change."

Deciding she'd already done enough walking for the morning, Spitfire placed herself down next to the slightly smaller female. She was about to open her mouth again to speak when a deeper sounding voice came from beside them both and she swivelled her head to see Hades wandering up to the two of them. He offered a greeting, through which the calico learnt that he original chosen morning companion was named Ash.

"Morning Hades!" She greeted the larger cat (who she knew from learning who all the Guards were, so that she could sneak out of camp) almost a bit too quickly as her attention stayed focused on Ash.

"Soooooo... you're called Ash? Not seen you around much, you new? Although actually it would be hard to spot you, you being so small and all." Spitfire finished her mews with a smirk, her paws already itching to have some fun with her day.



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Ash | female (she/they) | New Order| scout | location: camp | mentions: Spitfire, Hades

Ash looked from Hades to Spitfire pinning her ears back."Dont make fun of my size."she hated when someone made jokes about her size jokin or not. Probably because when she was younger she would get made fun of.She sighed calming herself down at she curled her tail around her paws. It irritated her to high heaven talking about her size she probably looked like she wasn't an adult and she hated that. Probably why she has 0 self confidence and is always comparing herself to others. Weather she was joking or not Ash couldnt stand it."But yes im Ash and no im not new.."she gave anothrr smile to show that she stopped caring about Spitfires comment about her size.



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Hades | Male | New Order | Guard | location: camp | mentions: Spitfire, Ash

Slowly blinking, he sighed heavily. Dew drops formed on his whiskers from the humidity and he shook them off. Listening to the small squabble he slowly shook his head. “She is a scout and needs to be fast.” Hades commented, with a small nod to Ash. His tail flicked on the ground, kicking up a small bit of dust.
He was used to the ill temper of most of the group, so it wouldn’t phase him to witness a small argument. And one seemed to have the chance of starting right about now. He just prepared himself to step in in case anything got too heated. Hades knew it could cause a bit of a commotion with everyone else around.
“Don’t push too much.” He said to Spitfire calmly, digging at the ground with a paw. He wasn’t one to really say much, but he did like the early morning quarles to really wake him up.



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Spitfire | female (she/her) | New Order | Warrior | Location: New Order camp | Mentions: Ash, Hades

The calico smiled gleefully when she saw the other female's ears draw back, but she quickly wiped it off her face when Hades chastised her, commenting on how her size would correlate to faster speed. Not one to be outdone, Spitfire shot a small frown towards the darker tom before lifting her chin upwards.

"Well I'm still pretty fast even though I'm bigger!" She puffed out her chest, seemingly glossing over the fact that she was in fact only the tiniest bit taller than the other female. Her ears flicked backwards ever so slightly at Hades' second comment and she opened her eye just to a squint as she aimed a glare towards him.

"Not pushin', just having a bit of fun to start the morning." Spitfire stuck her tongue out briefly towards the tom, but her fur seemed to flatten down more than it was before. She knew what could happen if she got too snarky and she knew better than to push her luck... She'd rather keep the one eye she still had.

"Aaaaanyways," She almost yawned, rolling her head around on her shoulders to focus her gaze back on Ash, "Guess it's nice to meet you then Ash. I'm Spitfire, will probably see you around more now that I know who you are."



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Ash | female (she/they) | New Order| scout | location: camp | mentions: Spitfire, Hades, Bast

Ash sighed."Yes nice to meet you Spitfire..."She gave a "smile" as she looked at the both of them. Hades and Spitfire were they her friends? Maybe maybe not. Were they friends with her like Bast was? Maybe. She couldn't decide weather she really wanted to be friends with them or not. She seemed to look between the two occasionally staring at them both. She had stuff to do and yet she was standing her talking to them. Her ears twitched as another fly buzzed her ears. She looked at the fly before looking at both Hades and Spitfire. She sighed should she leave them be? Maybe or maybe she should stay here and talk to them



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Hades | Male | New Order | Guard | location: camp | mentions: Spitfire, Ash

He chuckled slightly at the calico’s comment of being faster than Ash, noting their similar sizes. “Of course. But you also have to remember other cat’s boundaries. You know better.” His voice rumbled in his throat as he spoke. His bright yellow eyes didn’t seem to focus too hard on one particular cat, seeing as they’d shift from one to the other.
Hades had a much calmer attitude than much of the other cats here and was often ridiculed for that fact. He wasn’t too surprised though, seeing as their system was based on fear and strength. He didn’t mind it much however.
“Don’t think I properly had time to introduce myself. I’m Hades. I tend to keep track of most cats to make sure there’s no trouble, seeing as I already know your name.” The black tom said, giving a gentle smile. He honestly liked getting to know everyone in the Order.



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Ash | female (she/they) | New Order| scout | location: camp | mentions: Spitfire, Hades

Ash smile."Nice to meet you.."she gave a smile.She was making friends that was good.She tried not to care about Spitfires comments.She sighed as she looked at them both. Hmmm they were both very interesting. She enjoyed getting to know others but she would prefer to talk to those she already knows. She sighed again thinking on Spitfires comments again. She moved her tail again and twitched her ears as another fly buzzed them."pesky bugs.."she muttered flexing her claws into the ground.Sne looked at Hades since he was the one talking unaware that she was staring now.



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