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THIS LAYOUT IS TEMPORARY Your heart is pounding in your chest as you crouch in a tunnel of brambles in a strange forest. You watch as two lynxes run a tail length in front of your nose, and you shiver, shrinking down into yourself, fur getting caught in the spiky brambles. Somehow, you had gotten away. You are terrified, hungry, tired, but you amazingly manage to fall asleep. You awake to find a beautiful gray and black tabby she-cat with electric blue eyes looking down at you. Your calmed heartbeat started to race again, seeing one imposing cat after another step up behind her and stare down at you. "Hello, loner."She said."I present to you two options. Should you chose, you can become one of us. You will be protected, and well fed. But, you have to abide by the warrior code as a part of our Clan. Or, you can continue to live your life as a loner, completely as you are now. Think about what we have to offer, and remember... StarClan is watching...

Application

Name: What do we need to call you
Literacy: On a scale between one and ten, how literate do you think you are?
Activiness: On a scale frome one to ten, how active do you think you are?
What are three rules of FireClan?:
Chuck Norris or your Mom?: Who would win in a fight?
Roleplay Sample: Write about a pargraugh about a cat or two hunting, eating, fighting, or just talking. Or something doing else you could think of.

Rules

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1. Using any kind of form of Bic and Ooc is required. We want to stay literate.
2. No fighting! Ever! Treat each other like you would want to be treated. If you have a problem with a member, resolve in peacefully over neomail or bring it to Echo and she may settle it.
3. No weird cat names or unsusual pet colors/powers. I don't want a cat called "Electronicpowerpaw" with rainbow colored pelt. At least TRY to be realistic!
4. If a kit has just been born, it cant be 5 moons old the next day. Your cat must be a kit for at least 3 weeks. Your apprentice must train for at least 3 weeks. To go with this rule, the leader will make your cat an apprentice, or a warrior. Not your mentor, or yourself, that is the leaders duty alone.
5. A kit cant kill a warrior/badger/fox/viper, and a single warrior cannot take on a whole clan of cats. And DON'T make you cat invincible in battle, if its given a blow to the shoulder, it can't magically resist is and then rip its enemies face off.
6. If you don't come on neo within 20 total days, you will be kicked out of FireClan. We don't want inactive members. But you are welcome to rejoin if you are deleted. Also, vacations are acceptable, just don't leave for a trip without telling anyone, especially me(Echo). I don't want to accidentally delete a member without knowing they are on a vacation. Same with a grounding or any other occasion.
7. Dont make a cats life go too quickly. I don't care if you hate them, let them live for at least a few weeks.
8. Do not roleplay or send other people's cats to StarClan unless they give you permission. If I were you, I wouldn't want to come on to find my cat had been killed by someone else. If you read all of these rules, when you send the application in, add a *star* somewhere in there.
9. d0 n@wt t@!k l1k3 thi5. It is annoying and nowhere near literacy. ESPECIALLY in roleplay.
10. No one liners in roleplay please. We are a literate guild, and Echo would like to keep it that way. Please try to write at least 3 or more lines it roleplay.
11. Your cat may start out at any rank it would like, outside of council, if your not in it.
12. Only 4 cats total are allowed in FireClan, two others for the plot. :3 If there is not a plot going on, you may have only one other cat as a rogue.
13. NO loitering in the guild without posting or neomailing Echo. If you don't post or neomail Echo within 3 days, you will be deleted from the guild.
Consequences

1.)Break a rule, you will be politely warned not to break another, or do it again.
2.)You will get a harsher warning with a possible suspension that's length will vary through the importance of the rule that you broke.
3.)Break another rule, there is a possibly rude warning and you are deleted You try to return, I(Echo) will let you with ONE more chance, break another your GONE for good.

Plot

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Currently, we cease to have a plot, and we do plan to wait.

Ranks

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When you join, you may notice that your start out rank is a rogue. This is only when you join, so do not be worried. You will rise up on the ranks concerning the number of posts you have made. Remember, your rank has nothing to do with your characters rank. Here is what you want to strive for:
Rogue: This is what you start off with, so nothing is required. You may have one cat.
Kit: First gain! You must have over 50 posts. You will continue to roleplay one cat.
Apprentice: You must have over 100 posts. You may have two cats and a rogue if you'd like one. ^^
Warrior: Sweet! You're a warrior now! 400 posts. Three cats. Keep on going!
Elder: Wow, you really are a faithful member, aren't you? Well, this is the last spot you may be before being able to climb into council! Good job. You have 700 posts, four cats, a rogue and recruited a member.

Council: *full* If you want to get up here, you have to have Echo's full trust. There are no specific Requirements for these positions, because the leader chooses who gets this spots. And they may have a maximum of four cats in the clan and one as a rogue. Now here on the ones in the Ranks :3
Leader- This is Echo, the all over ruler of FireClan. What she says goes, and she's the one who lays down the rules, and chooses what would be best for the guild. But still, The leader is nothing without her council.

Deputy-Now, This is Eagle, our second in command. Echo's right hand man. Or girl. Whatever. xD She can do almost as much as Echo, but before she passes anything, she must address Echo. And Echo commonly turns to her for help. So therefore, they keep each other well updated, so don't pull anything on either of them. The deputy should receive as much respect as Echo.

Head Warrior- This is the third highest council. Because once the deputy leaves or takes the place of the leader, this member moves up to take the deputy position. And this position is commanded by Zoey. Though she cannot do as much as either Eagle nor Echo, her power should not be underestimated. She holds the responsibility of the rule keeping. If Echo nor Eagle are on, you listen to her. She can lay down your punishment as well, if you break a rule. Because she knows them as well as anyone in council.

Medicine Cat- This position is withheld by Wild, our fourth council member. She may be lower then the three above her, but she's been in this guild for a long time, and deserves plenty of respect. Like the rest, she watches over the rules, and keeps everyone in check, just as much as Echo does.

Medicine Cat Apprentice- The final position in Council is the MCA. And JJ, our graphics maker, commands this spot in our council. Even though she is last, she is still a proud and trusted council member, and holds almost as much authority as the rest of council. Though she must either consult Echo or Eagle with every issue, and decision.
Council is not for slackers, and you have to earn your way up here. It is required to respect these people, and honor their decisions, and it is not wise to o against any of them. If you have an idea, and send it to one council member, and they say no, don't think you'll get away with sending it to another one. We all keep in touch, and communicate well.

Ceremonies

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Warrior

Leader: "I, [insert leader's name here] leader of [insert Clan name here], call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. [He/She] has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them to you as a warrior in their turn." "[insert apprentice's name here], do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your life?

Apprentice: "I do.

Leader: "Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. [insert apprentice's name here], from this moment you will be known as [insert apprentice's new warrior name here]. StarClan honors your [insert two qualities of the warrior here (ex. bravery, strength, etc.)], and we welcome you as a full warrior of [insert Clan name here]." The Clan leader then steps forward to rest their muzzle on the warrior's bowed head, and the warrior respectfully licks the leader's shoulder in return. The Clan shouts the warrior's new name, and the newly made warrior prepares to sit vigil in silence until dawn breaks.

Apprentice

Leader: "[insert kit's name here], from this moment on, you will be known as [insert kit's apprentice name here]." "[insert the name of warrior who is to mentor the kit here], you are ready to take on an apprentice. You will be mentor to [insert apprentice name here]." "[insert the name of warrior who is to mentor the kit here], you have shown yourself to be a [insert two qualities of the warrior here (ex. bravery, strength, etc.) warrior. Do all that you can to pass on what you know down to [insert apprentice's name here]." The mentor and apprentice then touch noses before withdrawing to the edge of the camp.

Medicine cat Apprentice

Medicine Cat: "Cats of [insert Clan name here], it is time for me to take on an apprentice. Your next medicine cat will be [insert new medicine cat apprentice here].

Leader: "[insert medicine cat apprentice here], do you accept the post of apprentice to [insert name of medicine cat here]?"

Medicine Cat Apprentice: "I do."

Leader: "Then at the half-moon, you must travel to Mothermouth to be accepted by StarClan before the other medicine cats. The good wishes of all [insert Clan name here] will go with you.

The medicine cat and medicine cat apprentice touch noses, and they will later travel to Highstones at the half-moon to complete the ceremony.

Deputy

Leader: The time has come to appoint a new deputy. I say these words before StarClan, that the spirits of our ancestors may hear and approve my choice. __________ will be the new deputy.

Medicine Cat

Medicine Cat Ceremony Medicine Cat: "_______________, is it your wish to enter into the mysteries of StarClan as a medicine cat?

MCA: "It is.

Medicine cat: "Then come forward. Warriors of StarClan, I present to you this apprentice. She has chosen the life of medicine cat. Grant her your wisdom and insight so that she may understand your ways and heal her Clan in accordance to your will.

Name Changing

Leader: "Spirits of StarClan, you know every cat by name. I ask you now to take away the name from the cat you see before you, for it no longer stands for what he/she is. By my authority as Clan leader, and with the approval of our warrior ancestors, I give this cat a new name. From this moment on, he/she will be known as _______. We honor his/her ______ and ______.

Apprentice Guidelines

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Hi! This is a differentish tab. Basically it's what your cat needs to accomplish before becoming a warrior. We deccided to this cause it's very frustrating when an apprentice chases his love for all of his apprenticeship and never trains. So when he's a warrior he magically knows how to hunt and fight. We'll also have a small section for cleaning dens! Hope you get good out of it, cause if you don't your cats' never gonna be a warrior...And no that doesn't bother me. It's your responsibility to make sure they get the training moves your apprentice needs to train, the ones with this at the end (W) means they need to know it to be a warrior!

Offensive Moves

Back kick

Explosive surprise move to catch opponent from behind. Judge opponent's distance from you carefully; then lash out with your back legs, taking your weight on your front paws.(W)
Belly rake

A fight-stopper. Slide with unsheathed claws across soft flesh of opponent's belly. If you're pinned down, the belly rake quickly puts you back in control.(W)

Front paw blow

Frontal attack. Bring your front paw down hard on your opponent's head. Claws sheathed.(W)
Front paw strike

Frontal attack. Slice downward with your front paw at the body or face of your opponent. Claws unsheathed.
Killing bite

A death blow to the back of the neck. Quick and silent and sometimes considered dishonorable (see Warrior Code). Used only as a last resort.
Leap-and-hold

Ideal for a small cat facing a large opponent. Spring onto opponent's back and grip with unsheathed claws. Now you are beyong the range of your opponent's paws and in position to inflict severe body wounds. A group of apprentices can defeat a large and dangerous warrior in this way. It was deployed to great effect against BloodClan's deputy, Bone. Watch for the drop-and-roll countermove, and try to jump free before you get squashed.(W)

Partner fighting

Warriors who have trained and fought together will often instinctively fall into a paired defensive position, each protecting the other's back while fending off an opponent on either side. Slashing, clawing, and leaping together, battle pairs can be a whirlwind of danger for attackers.

Scruff shake

Secure a strong teeth grip in the scruff of your opponent's neck; then shake violently until he or she is too rattled to fight back. Most effective against rats, which are small enough to throw. A strong throw will stun or kill them.(W)

Upright lock

Final, crushing move on already weakened opponent. Rear up on back legs and bring full weight down on opponent. If opponent does same, wrestle and flip him under you. This move makes you vulnerable to the belly rake, so requires great strength and speed.

Jaw Lock

Invented by the untrustworthy rogue, Twistedheart, herself, its an advanced move. You crouch low, and dart forward. Before your opponent can react, hook your claws into your enemies soft under-jaw, and fling them into the air. In the process, spin around and slam them down on their back and rip open their soft spots while they are stunned. Requires lots of strength and speed.(W)

Summer-salt kick

Great when your opponent is a distance away from you. Do a smooth rolling summer-salt torwards your enemy, stop, and launch your hind paws into their jaw and it will send them sprawling back.(W)

Shark bite

A fearsome move that requires good, healthy teeth and long tearing claws. You launch at your opponent, be sure to evase all fatal claws and teeth, you jab your oponent in a spot, any spot, to make sure your not going to bite into strong bone, and snap you neck forward in a lightning like motion. Make sure you teeth are exposed and lodge them in that soft spot a deep as you possibly can get them. While thy are destracted and in mortal pain, use your claws and rip at the area around where your biting to weaken it. Then, with all your strength, heave all your weght backwards and tear away. Ripping off a great amount of flesh Will most likely cause your enemy to bleed painfully to death.

Defensive Moves

Play dead

Effective in a tight situation, such as when you are pinned. Stop struggling and go limp. When your opponent relaxes his grip, thinking you are defeated, push yourself up explosively. This will throw off an unwary opponent and put you in an attacking position.(W)

Solid Fight Stance

Good when your guarding a den, like the nursery. You take a defensive stance and be very evasive against enemy tactics. Only do minimal attacks, to keep the enemy at bay, without ending his or her life.

Evasive Back-kick

When you enemy is using an impressive battle move that could end your life, dodge it smoothly and in the process of dodging, whip around and launch your hind legs into your opponents face and send them flying.(W)Send Echo a flower, two stars and a crying face if you've read all the apprentice Guidelines.

Updates

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1/7/12- The guild has been re-opened! We are back in business! ^^
1/8/12- Roleplay has started meh peeps! Get ready for the drama!