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 Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 2:39 pm
 Welcome to the valley of The Thunderclap Tribe! You might want to make yourself known, as storms are known to pop up suddenly and the only shelter is the tribe's cave. But then again, why would you want to hide from the rain?
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Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 4:43 pm
1. Welcome
2. Navigation
3. News/Updates
4. Rules
5. About
6. Story
7. Territory
8. Members/Ranks
9. Tribal Mark
10. Celebrations
11. Tribe Relations
12. Reserved
13. How to Apply
14. Link Back
15. Credits
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Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 4:45 pm
x6.24.13x Saar is an adult and ready to take place as elder-to-be!
x6.4.13x Set up thread, Saar is realized.
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Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 4:48 pm
-Follow the rules of the shop!
-Keep it PG, please.
-No godmodding, of course, and no controlling a fox you do not own.
-Keep cursing to a minimum.
-Do not post one-liners, and be at the very least semi-literate.
-Do not take over the rp! Let at least two other members post before you post again.
-Luxy's word is law.
-Non-members are not allowed to post until you receive a PM confirming membership in response to your application.
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Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 4:54 pm
The tribe is a peaceful sort, with minimal hunting as they prefer to take what is grown plentiful by the rain. This doesn't mean there is no meat, of course, for sometimes the animals become too many and threaten the tribes main food supply. When this is the case, hunters are sent out as population control, and a big feast is held to give thanks to their 'Deity for a bountiful and special meal. The leftovers of this feast are stored inside their cave, through a tunnel and in a small chamber only the Elder is allowed to enter. These leftovers are rationed out in moderation, so the meat doesn't have time to spoil nor do the tribe members gorge themselves to the point of sickness.
It is believed that as long as clouds fill the sky, their land will not dry out and the Gods are happy with them. They do not worry about flooding, despite the rain that falls quite often, and they do not worry about tornadoes, despite the winds that sometimes seem threatening. They believe that if damage is done to their lands by a storm, it is to clear the way for new things to grow and flourish.
As far as personalities go, the member of the tribe are a diverse bunch. Pretty much any fox is welcome here, except those who wish harm or are disrespectful of nature. Foxes who will flourish in Thunderclap are those who like the rain, don't like a lot of sun, and can live with little meat.
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Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 5:14 pm
As the kits grew up, none of this changed. They always dreamed about forming their own little group, like a tribe dedicated to storms, but as kits they would always get distracted with something else. Once adults, however, they decided to make this dream a reality. There was one big problem, though: they didn't know how to get the Gods to approve of them.
This didn't stop Sarasa and the little group, however, and one day they set off on an adventure of a lifetime. After several weeks of wandering around, they found a small splotch of mountains, with wide path leading to a warm valley in the middle. What caught their attention about this place was the cloud cover that seemed to just hang over the entire mountainous area. They quickly decided this was the perfect place, and made camp in a tree.
They voted on who would be their elder of sorts, and Sarasa filled the position. That night, a small thunderstorm blew through the valley, and a loud explosion rattled the Aloyarc out of their sleep. When the storm died down, they climbed from their tree and found a big hole in the side of a mountain where lightning had struck it, low enough to enter and dwell in, but high enough that they had to climb a little to reach it. Working together, they cleared debris and dug out a few dens, as well as a tunnel that would lead to a place to store meat, since further in it was colder and the narrow entrance kept the temperature down so the meat wouldn't spoil quickly. They also discovered a nice-size spring nearby, with ice cold water flowing straight out of the mountain and into a sparkling pool. The place was perfect, and they called themselves the Thunderclap Tribe.
Unfortunately, everything went downhill from there. Romantic interest sparked between Sarasa and one of her friends, and it enraged one of the vixens who was jealous. This vixen spread lies about Sarasa and her mate, saying they were just using the rest of them and that Sarasa had always thought herself better than the others. She took everything their elder-figure did and put a sadistic twist on it, and the others all fell for her lies. Late one night, as Sarasa and her mate prepared for sleep, the other members attacked. A fight raged on, tumbling out of the cave and into the valley. The members showed no mercy, claws and teeth tearing apart those who were once their friends. As Sarasa drew her last breath, the winds began to whip up ferociously. A storm brewed and raged, and from somewhere in the back the valley began to flood. Before the Aloyarc could escape a giant wave formed out of this flood, engulfing everything and destroying the trees and wildlife. It swept into the cave, flooding it to the brim and spoiling the stored food. It swept up everything, and the traitorous Aloyarc soon joined Sarasa and her mate in the sky. As it turns out, the Gods were indeed watching them, and were much more than unhappy.
When morning light came through the cloud cover, the valley looked like a disaster. All life was wiped out, or so it seemed.
What none of the other Aloyarc knew was that Sarasa had given birth earlier that night.
Stuck in the low branches of a battered, stripped tree, was a little red box. When it was ready, the kit dropped out and landed with a squeak before wandering off, as if his paws knew where to go. A nearby tribe, maybe a weeks travel from the valley, found the kit and took him in, naming him Saar and raising him as their own. Saar often asked about where he came from, how he got in the tree. No one had answers for him, of course, until just after Saar grew to an adult. The Elder had a dream about Saar, the valley, and awoke with the knowledge that Saar needed to return.
Saar arrived to the valley in the dark. He found and slept in the cave, and had a vivid dream. The dream was about the Thunderclap Tribe, how they had formed, how they had fallen, and how they pretended. When Saar awoke, he knew that he was to re-create the tribe, only this time Thunderclap would know of the Gods watching over them. Saar stepped out to the edge of the cave and looked upon what became of the valley since the flood, with the sun beating mercilessly down on it. Saar could hardly believe this was land in his dream. Now, it was so dry that the trees were merely barren sticks and the dirt was cracked and hard. The spring Saar had seen was simply a hole in the ground with not even so much as a thin layer of mud to indicate there had once been water. In the time it took the kit to grow up, the valley had become a desert wasteland.
With a nod to the heavens, Saar vowed he would work hard to re-start the tribe and keep it free of violence, and silently asked the Gods to keep the valley green and luscious, save winter when all would sleep. He spent the day getting to know the land, every nook and cranny, and gathering seeds. When Saar awoke the next morning, it was to singing birds, warm breezes, tinkling water, and a cover of clouds that protected the whole place from the rays of the burning sun.
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Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 5:16 pm
  .: click for map of the cave :.
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Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 5:26 pm
Elder: Saar Healers: Hunters: Gatherers: Runners: Caretakers: Members: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Elder- The leader of the tribe, and one of two ranks that receive dreams from the Gods. The Elder is responsible for keeping the tribe within bounds and making sure all is as it should be.
Healers- These are the doctors of the tribe. When an Aloyarc is sick or injured the Healers are the ones who take care of them. They also take care of expecting mothers, giving them herbs to help ease their pains and sickness, and promote a healthy litter of kits. They work with the Gatherers to obtain things they need and keep a stock in one of the dens. (two-three max)
Hunters- These Aloyarc are mostly the guard-cats of the tribe. They enforce the rules if need-be, and keep the tribe safe from predators. If a prey-animal's population grows too large and threatens the vegetation, the Hunters are the ones who take out some of the prey to keep things balanced and in check. They are to only kill when needed, and give thanks for every animal that falls under their paws.
Gatherers- The main food-bringers of the tribe. They are to know which plants, berries, and fruits are safe to eat, as well as which ones are poisonous or used in medicinal purposes. They are also to be skilled in the ways of food preparation, too keep variety in meals so the tribe doesn't grow board and revolt, which would spell out disaster for the valley once more.
Runners- The Runners are sent out of and around the valley to patrol the boarders of the mountains and to communicate with other tribes. Information from the outside world helps the tribe to be less secluded. The Runners are also in charge of bringing in any wanders or wounded to shelter and feed and give the option of staying.
Caretakers- These Aloyarc take care of the kits, teach them the ropes of the tribe. They are to be knowledgable of all the tribal ranks so that the kits can learn at an early age. They also need to be good parental figures, so the kits will trust them to be there when the parents are away doing their jobs. As well as caring for kits, the Caretakers keep watch over expecting mothers and their boxes when they arrive, in charge of maintaining a stable and healthy environment for the mothers and newborns.
Members- The regular Aloyarc of the tribe. While they do not have a certain job to do, they are encouraged to assist the others in any way they can. They are usually the ones who do the tattoos of the tribe.
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Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 5:41 pm
  The lightning bolt in the center is special to the tribe, for it is what formed the cave that houses and protects them, as well as strikes down trees for them to break up and take into the cave for firewood in the chillier winter months. The wings around it are that of a phoenix, representing the tribe's dreams of rising from the ashes of its former days.
The tattoo may be placed anywhere and in any color, so long as it is clearly visible.
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Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 5:45 pm
Day of Hearts- This is the day when Aloyarc seek out a red flower to give to the one they are crushing on or mated to. This flower is only found one day out of the year, in random parts of the valley.
Day of Spooks- It is said that the angry spirits of the original Thunderclap Tribe haunt the valley on this day, and kits are encouraged to costume themselves and scare the adults to be sure they haven't been possessed. This is just silly games, of course, but the kits enjoy it and feel useful.
Day of Feasts- The tribe holds a giant feast in honor of the first snow, usually a month before the end of the year. The feast is of prey instead of vegetation, and helps to fluff up the Aloyarc to prepare for the chillier weather.
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Whenever a storm hits around sunset, the Aloyarc perch themselves in trees and sleep there if the storm lasts through the night. They do this in honor of the original tribe, and in respect for the Gods for washing away the bad to make way for the good. They never fear the trees falling from under their paws, for they trust that as long as they follow the ways of the tribe, the Gods will never bring them harm.
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Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 5:46 pm
xX Among the Aloyarc Xx
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Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 5:50 pm
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Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 5:55 pm
 Has Thunderclap caught your interest? Have an Aloyarc perfect for the tribe? Just fill out the form below and PM it to me. I'd love for you to come watch the rain fall with us~[b]Username: [/b]
[b]Aloyarc: [/b][url=JOURNAL]Name[/url]
[b]Rank Desired: [/b](remember only 2-3 healers exist per tribe)
[b]Why Thunderclap?: [/b]
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Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 5:57 pm
 Link back banners to recruit new members with. If you like, you may request a mini banner with your own Aloyarc, free of charge.  [url=http://tinyurl.com/lqp66yb][img]http://tinyurl.com/lr442u8[/img][/url]
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Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 6:02 pm
 Shop Concept: lux_rayne13
Lineart: lux_rayne13
Coloring: all TCB colorists
Tribe Concept: lux_rayne13
Banners/Artwork: lux_rayne13
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