My Tribe is full of adventurous, kind cats who have always lived and loved by the sea. And one thing we've realized, with time, is that life is far too short to do anything other than love and love and love. Yes, food and water sustain us, but it's where we live, what we do, and who we are that truly keeps us alive. Our hearts belong to the sea, the sky, and the earth beneath our paws. We truly wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
My Tribe is full of adventurous, kind cats who have always lived and loved by the sea. And one thing we've realized, with time, is that life is far too short to do anything other than love and love and love. Yes, food and water sustain us, but it's where we live, what we do, and who we are that truly keeps us alive. Our hearts belong to the sea, the sky, and the earth beneath our paws. We truly wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
aBOUT THE TRIBE
The Tribe Of Endless Water's cats are generally kind and courageous, with exploration being an innate instinct almost all of them share. The Tribe's coat colors are commonly blue or grey, but there's a number of cats more suited to hunting on land that have different coats. Darker coats with a white underbelly are common as they provide adept camouflage underwater, similar to a shark. Almost every cat has some sort of white on them and most have lighter colored eyes, as it allows them to see better underwater. Long fur is quite common, as water rolls off it similar to a duck's feather. The Tribe cats have long, muscled legs and streamlined bodies suited for swimming. Most of the cats grew up near the area, and have been swimming for as long as they can remember.
Traditions
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Unlike other tribes, the Starwalker doesn't pick their deputy. Instead, The Ancestors do. When a Proven is promoted or passes away, the current Starwalker, The Kaiora, and all of the Kati will make their way to Moonbeam Falls. All the Kati will wade toward the pool's shallow center and stand in a circle around The Starwalker. It is then all the cats will lay in the shallow water and sleep. They all share a dream, and the Proven chosen by the ancestors will be in the Starwalker's place. The Kati will then twine tails, sacred words will be exchanged, and when the Proven touches noses with the Starwalker, the choice is sealed. It is then all the cats will have a chance to join the ranks of the Ancestors for a mere few minutes, their fur changed to starlight. Perhaps they speak to their loved ones, or listen to stories from the ghostly cats. It is here the Starwalker's connection to the Ancestors is strongest. They may be told a prophecy, or simply given advice. It is not long before the cats will fade away from this dream, waking slowly in the real world. Then it is a time for celebration. When everyone wakes, the Kati tip their heads back and yowl their celebration and approval to the stars.
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Ranks
Leader= (The) Starwalker
Deputy= (The) Proven
Medicine cat= Kaiora
Warrior= Kati(aki)
Apprentice= Tauira
Queens= Kaituku
Kits= Tamaiti
Elders= Kaumatua
Ancestors= Tipuna
Deputy= (The) Proven
Medicine cat= Kaiora
Warrior= Kati(aki)
Apprentice= Tauira
Queens= Kaituku
Kits= Tamaiti
Elders= Kaumatua
Ancestors= Tipuna
Wildlife
Prey
Small fish- Common by bodies of water. Extremely common in the Coral Reef.
Small Rodents- Common on Mainland, Crag Island, Shell island, and the Camp's Island.
Lizards- Uncommon on the Mainland and Crag island. Rare anywhere else.
Snakes- Uncommon on the Mainland and Crag island. Rare anywhere else.
McCaws- Uncommon on the Mainland (except for Fruit Grove), Rare on other islands.
Seagulls- Rare on the Mainland, Common on other islands.
Rabbits- Rare on the Mainland.
Peafowls and various game birds- Uncommon on the Mainland.
Predators
Panthers and other big cats- Rare on the Mainland. Will not be found on islands.
Venemous Snakes- Uncommon on the Mainland. Rare on the islands.
Venemous insects- Uncommon on the mainland. Rare on the islands.
Caiman- Rare on the Mainland.
Large Sharks- Extremely rare in the coral reef. Rare in open, deep water.
Smaller Sharks (Nurse & Sand sharks)- Rare in the Coral Reef.
Eels- Uncommon to Rare (depending on size) in the Coral Reef.
Harpy Eagle- Uncommon on Crag Island and the Mainland. Extremely rare on any other islands.
Small fish- Common by bodies of water. Extremely common in the Coral Reef.
Small Rodents- Common on Mainland, Crag Island, Shell island, and the Camp's Island.
Lizards- Uncommon on the Mainland and Crag island. Rare anywhere else.
Snakes- Uncommon on the Mainland and Crag island. Rare anywhere else.
McCaws- Uncommon on the Mainland (except for Fruit Grove), Rare on other islands.
Seagulls- Rare on the Mainland, Common on other islands.
Rabbits- Rare on the Mainland.
Peafowls and various game birds- Uncommon on the Mainland.
Predators
Panthers and other big cats- Rare on the Mainland. Will not be found on islands.
Venemous Snakes- Uncommon on the Mainland. Rare on the islands.
Venemous insects- Uncommon on the mainland. Rare on the islands.
Caiman- Rare on the Mainland.
Large Sharks- Extremely rare in the coral reef. Rare in open, deep water.
Smaller Sharks (Nurse & Sand sharks)- Rare in the Coral Reef.
Eels- Uncommon to Rare (depending on size) in the Coral Reef.
Harpy Eagle- Uncommon on Crag Island and the Mainland. Extremely rare on any other islands.
trivia
- Cats tend to roll in the mud before hunting in the jungle, as a lot of them aren't properly camouflaged there.
- The Tribe's cats take a dip in a random freshwater pond every few days to clear their fur of salt and keep it soft. After swimming in the ocean a good grooming is usually in order, but salt builds on the fur, making it heavier, less water resistant, and extremely annoying.
- It's common to keep brightly colored scales or feathers to either decorate nests or to give as gifts.