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 Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 11:50 pm
Enjoy my word vomit notes until I can become more organized hahahaha
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 11:51 pm
Main colony is in the area surrounding a volcano, in a hidden valley among the coldest mountains
Higher ranking members dens are inside the volcano itself in various lava carved caves
At one point in the past the volcano was very active, keeping the whole valley nearly as warm as the lower elevation jungles
Eruptions were frequent enough that the colony could predict them by the way the volcano smelled, sounded etc. They would retreat to surrounding mountains until after the eruption. Each one destroyed at least part of the valley but it also cleared plants and trees out to make room for new growth. This led to the belief that fire cleanses and purifies the land
Over time the volcano settled and became more dormant, eruptions going from multiple times a year, to once or twice, then once every 3 year, 5, 10 etc
Until recent times, when no one alive remembers exactly when the last one was
The lingering lava deep underground still kept the valley warm, and hot springs dot the area now.
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 11:52 pm
But.... The earth has shifted recently, burying the heat of the lava further down and the area has started cooling off. Once hot caves and springs have become just warm, then a rely warm, then cold
The colony had evolved thinner fur over time due to the heat of their home. Now they are cold. And many prey animals that used to thrive are leaving or dying out. The colony is in trouble
The colony leaders of the previous generation tried their best to find a solution. They believed a fire spirit once lived in the volcano. And it has either left or fallen asleep
In order to wake it, they believed the colony should take over new territories, and bring in new blood.... By any means necessary. Under their leadership, the colony has become very warlike, Attacking any nearby. Stealing Cubs. Dragging captives from battles back to their valley. Forcing matings upon said captives
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 11:55 pm
Most members of the colony who grew up there or joined voluntarily also have been taught the secrets of Flame.
Back when the volcano was more active, the colony learned to carry pieces of wood to exposed lava and dip it in to be able to carry flame with them
They created multiple fire pits within the valley that are constantly fed with wood and coal
They also discovered over time ways to transport the flames by using various means
- primitive ceramic holders for embers
- tinder bundles etc
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 11:56 pm
Sought after colors: black, Grey, warmer/firey tones such as red, gold, orange
Captives of these colors are more likely to be allowed to rise in rank
Colony born cubs of these colors will have an easier time than those of other colors. They're technically allowed in all ranks but "undesirable" colors almost never get to higher ranks in reality
Other species are mostly tolerated but have lower ranks than ma'ome, though if they prove they can be useful they're more valued
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 11:57 pm
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 11:59 pm
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Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2025 12:00 am
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Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2025 12:01 am
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Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2025 12:02 am
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Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2025 12:03 am
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Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2025 12:05 am
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Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2025 12:06 am
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Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2025 12:06 am
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Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2025 12:07 am
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