Post by ✞~Spottedleaf ~✞ on Jul 24, 2020 19:20:10 GMT -5
WELCOME TO THE SHADOW PACK
INTRODUCTION: It is a calm evening in the season of autumn as you stroll through the forest, filled with colorful leaves of various shades of red, yellow, and orange. The gentle breeze is cool as it ripples through your fur. You left your home a while ago, in hopes of going on a short walk or adventure before returning. However, you were enjoying your stroll so much that you decided to take a different path than normal. What was going to only last a short while quickly became a walk that seemed to last decades.
Now that it has been so long since you started, you realize how lost you are. You feel exhausted, starved, and parched as you continue to trudge your way through the forest. You are desperately in search of food, or at least a familiar sign pointing toward home. More time passes and you are still as lost as before, if not more. Sighing, you forget about finding the right path. Instead, you shift your main focus to finding food, water, and shelter.
You are hunting for food, when all of a sudden, you here a sound coming from the bushes nearby. You begin hearing footsteps that are not your own, and you realize that you’re being watched. You start to leave, but it is too late. A large husky leaps at you.
“You are trespassing through the Shadow Pack territory,” the dog angrily growls. You get ready to reply when the husky continues, “I would normally chase out any intruders like you, but I am feeling kinder today. You seem lost and like you might have the potential of being a good pack member. Would you like to come back with me?” TERRITORY: Shadow Pack territory lies in a temperate coniferous forest. It is abundant with all sorts of trees and other plants. Evergreens and pines predominate the area, although there are other types of trees.
The Pack has its fair share of weather. It experiences hot summers and cold winters, and it gets an equal share of rain and snow throughout the year. Summers tend to be drier than the other seasons, even though all provide plenty of sunshine.
The Pack shares its home with other animals, big and small. They tend to hunt the smaller ones, rarely catching the larger ones. Certain types of prey they hunt include rabbits, squirrels, birds, and more. In addition to prey, there are also the animals and creatures that the pack tries to avoid. Coyotes, bigger dogs and cats also shelter in their forest home.
PLACES IN THE TERRITORY: Sunny River- the Sunny River is a wide, shallow river that flows on the western part of the territory. It is not too far from camp, and it reaches a large part of the area, so it serves as the pack’s main water source. In addition, it serves as the western border. It gets its name because it captures a lot of sunlight.
Snake Stones- the Snake Stones lie in the eastern section of the territory and serve as the eastern border. These stones are rarely visited apart from patrolling, for snakes like to shelter here.
Longpaw Place- the Longpaw Place is a small village that lies on the Northern side of the forest. It is where humans (or Longpaws) live. Cats and house dogs live in this village as well, so this area is patrolled often.
Training Field- the Training Field is one of the most open parts of the territory that is not too far from camp. Trainers take their Trainees here to practice fighting moves.
PREY: Cardinals Fish (not often caught) Mice Moles Rabbits Robins Sparrows Squirrels Thrush Voles
ENEMIES Bears (rare) Big cats (rare) Big dogs (rare) House Cats (common) House Dogs (common) Longpaws/Humans (not as common)
CAMP The camp lies in the heart of the pine forest. It is well guarded by trees, tall grasses, and bushes. Although it is pretty much surrounded, the camp has a wide open area with plenty of space. The dens lie on the perimeter, leaving the rest of the camp for chattering with other pack members.
RANKS: - Alpha- the Alpha of the pack is the commander, or the leader. They are in charge of the pack. They make sure everything is in order, and they make sure everything is taken care of. In addition, the Ruler makes the ultimate decisions for the pack. - Beta- the Beta is second-in-command. Their main duty is to organize hunting and scouting patrols. However, they also help run the pack, and they may step in for the ruler if necessary. When the Alpha dies, or retires, the Beta takes their place. -Medic- the Medic is in charge of handling all medical duties. They care for sick or injured dogs. -Medic Apprentice- the Medic Apprentice acts as an assistant to the Medic. The knowledge of the Vet Dog is passed on to them. The Medic Dog Apprentice learns about medicine and how to heal and care for sicknesses and injuries. When the Medic dies or retires, the Medic Apprentice takes their place. - Hunters- the Hunters are dogs whose main task is to hunt for the pack. They make sure that there is enough food for the pack to eat, and they bring food back to the Prey Pile every day. Any time anything threatening is found, especially if it is a predator, the hunters will assist the scouts with tracking. - Scouts- the Scouts are dogs who are in charge of patrolling around the territory. They make sure there is nothing suspicious going on, and if something gets suspected, then the issue is immediately reported back to the Alpha, or the Beta. Also, at least one scout is to go with the Hunters when they hunt. They keep watch for danger, and they protect the Hunters. - Trainees- the Trainees are young dogs learning to become either a hunter or a scout. - Nurturers- Nurturers are female dogs who are expecting pups. They shelter in the Nursery, and they remain there while they are expectant, and while they nurse their young. - Pups- Pups are new pups born into the Pack. - Seniors- Seniors are dogs who are old dogs who have resigned from their duties of the Pack. Seniors may also be dogs who have retired early due to certain conditions preventing them from carrying out normal Pack tasks. THE PACK CODE: 1. The Alpha’s word is law. A request from the Ruler is an order and is not optional. 2. A Beta may not be chosen unless the dog has had at least one trainee. 3. The safety of the entire Pack is more important than one dog. The Pack must be defended at all costs, even at the cost of one’s life. 4. A pup is eligible to become a trainee when they reach the age of six months. 5. Until a pup becomes a trainee, the pup may not leave the camp. They must be under supervision at all times. If a pup leaves the camp, unwanted consequences will result. 6. When a Beta dies, a new one must be appointed by the Alpha by High Moon. 7. Once a trainee completes their training and becomes a full-time hunter or scout, they must hold a silent vigil for one night. 8. Trainees are in charge of bringing food to the Seniors and may not eat before they see to it.
RULES: 1. The forum rules 2. No power-playing or God-modding 3. Try to be active, especially if you want to attain a high rank. 4. Ask before doing anything major with the plot. 5. You may have as many characters as you can handle. 6. Realistic appearances, please. 7. All characters must have flaws. No one is perfect. 8. If you read the rules, the password is “Shadows.” 9. Try to write at least 3 sentences per character, per post. Avoid one-liners.
SIGN UP: Username (not display name): Dog’s Name: Appearance: Personality: Gender: Age (in years/months): Rank (if trainee, specify if you’re a hunter or scout trainee): Mate/Crush/Family (please label): Password: Other:
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Post by ✞~Spottedleaf ~✞ on Jul 24, 2020 19:20:26 GMT -5
ALLEGIANCES
Alpha: Thunder- a large, 2-ft tall Siberian Husky. Thunder is pretty much all black, except for having a dash of white on the bridge of his nose, chest, and paws. He has ice-blue eyes. Thunder is 4 years and 2 months old. (✞~Spottedleaf ~✞)
Thunder is a brave and fearless leader of the pack. Possibly too fearless, for his own good. He puts others before himself, and he will do whatever it takes to protect and take care of his pack. Thunder is more than willing to put his life on the line for them. Sometimes his bravery causes him to make careless judgements or to get into something way out of his league. When interacting with others, Thunder is outgoing and kind, but he has a short temper. Picture of Thunder:
Medic: Medic Apprentice: Fox- Fox is a Pit Bull Beagle mix with short golden brown fur that has large splotches of white along his face, paws, chest, belly, ears, and tail tip. His eyes are a golden brown, and he often looks sad. He is large for his age. He is 6 months old. (macksky)
Fox is a shy and demure dog. He is quiet, awkward, and very much of a "gentle giant." He wants to grow up quickly so he can start helping the pack as much as possible, and often feels that when he's not productive, he's wasting time. Fox is a people-pleaser (or a dog-pleaser) who needs to feel needed. Despite his gentle nature, he is willing to do what is needed for the right thing. Picture of Fox:
Hunters: Scar- Scar is massive in both height and weight. He towers up to over two feet tall and weighs close to a hundred pounds. Short-haired bloodhound, with reddish-brown fur as the base and black fur on top. The brown in his fur appears darker around his face. He has black eyes. Scar is 3 years and 11 months old. (✞~Spottedleaf ~✞)
Scar is a mild-mannered dog for the most part. He is gentle and patient, though he can get aggressive when he senses a threat is near. Scar enjoys being sarcastic but only in a humorous sort of way. Sometimes he will unintentionally use sarcasm in a mean way, and when he does he is apologetic about it. The large bloodhound is a natural-born hunter. Even though he mainly hunts prey, he is excellent at tracking predators as well when needed. Picture of Scar:
Nectarine- Nectarine is a Siberian Husky. He has a black, grey, and white pelt. He has icy blue eyes, and a black nose. His pelt is very fluffy, and feels soft to the touch. His nails are black. He has white on his legs, grey on his spine, and black outlining it. His tail curls up a lot. Heterosexual. He is 3 years and 9 months old. (I don’t know what I’m doing)
Nectarine is a tough dog. He’s constantly looking for a fight, and puts himself higher than anybody else. He is pretty dumb though, and he always tries to cover that up. He did have a good home life, but his Longpaws had to leave him behind when they moved. He felt like nobody cared, and soon learned to only trust himself. Bit, maybe one day he could open up to some dog. Picture of Nectarine:
Scouts: Flower- a beige Pomeranian-American Eskimo mix. She has a long, curled, fluffy tail that goes white, a white chest, and white paws. Her eyes are dark brown. She looks exceedingly young and like a puppy. She is 3 years and 3 months old. (macksky)
Flower looks like a puppy, and hates it. She is used to others treating her like she is young, dumb, or naive. While Flower often uses this to her advantage, it grates on her nerves how people doubt her capabilities. As a result, she tends to trust those who treat her as an equal, staying loyal even when she should know better. Flower can be snappy and rude to people who belittle her for being small but is otherwise a generally nice dog if a bit grumpy. Picture of Flower:
Clover- Clover is a tall Goldendoodle with a medium-sized frame and especially long legs. Her fur is curly with a mix of cream and light brown, resembling the color of sand. She has brown eyes. Clover is 2 years and 8 months old. (✞~Spottedleaf ~✞)
Clover is a curious and clever member of the pack. She is open-minded, always willing to go on an adventure and try new things. She doesn't need to know all the details. If she hears "adventure", she's up for it. Clover has her ways to get what she wants. When she wants something, she will get it one way or another. She doesn't intend to be manipulative, but it does happen at times. When Clover interacts with other pack members, she might seem rude at first, but she can be a real sweetheart when she chooses to be. Picture of Clover:
Trainees: Beverly (Bev)- a black Labrador-Border Collie mix with a white chest, muzzle, and paws. He has a white tail tip. He has large, bright chocolate brown eyes. His right eye has a very small splotch of blue in it. He is 7 months old. (macksky)
Bev is, frankly, very dumb. He's energetic, excitable, a ball of energy, and very, very trusting. He can't sit still for too long and talks a lot. Bev knows that he can be annoying and naive, but he often can't help himself. He just has too much energy! Picture of Bev:
Nurturers: Hazel- Hazel is a bit small for her kind, just barely reaching 20 inches in height. She is a Golden Retriever with long, fluffy golden-colored fur. Hazel has floppy ears, an especially bushy tail, and dark brown eyes. She is 1 year and 10 months old. (✞~Spottedleaf ~✞)
Hazel is a real sweetie. Even though she is a bit shy, she is very friendly. She has a strong sense of humor and loves to joke around, yet she knows when it is appropriate and when it is not. Hazel is independent, but is willing to lend a paw wherever she is needed. The golden retriever's main flaw is that she can be too soft. She has a hard time being assertive, which can cause her to get into uncomfortable or even dangerous situations.
Hazel came into the pack when Thunder found her trying to catch prey in the forest. This was only just recently. Thunder took her in when he saw that Hazel was expecting pups. No one knows what happened to Hazel's actual mate. Hazel just assumes that a Longpaw got him, or he got killed in some way.
✞~Spottedleaf ~✞ Member since October 28th, 2011 Moderator since May 30th, 2013 Please feel free to message me if you have any questions! [Signed! -Falcon_star] "You're my goofy friend" -✻Dawnleaf✻
Post by I don’t know what I’m doing on Jul 26, 2020 17:23:09 GMT -5
Username: diamondstar84 Dog’s name: Nectarine Appearance: Nectarine is a Siberian Husky. He has a black, grey, and white pelt. He has icy blue eyes, and a black nose. His pelt is very fluffy, and feels soft to the touch. His nails are black. He has white on his legs, grey on his spine, and black outlining it. His tail curls up a lot. Personality: Nectarine is a tough dog. He’s constantly looking for a fight, and puts himself higher than anybody else. He is pretty dumb though, and he always tries to cover that up. He did have a good home life, but his Longpaws had to leave him behind when they moved. He felt like nobody cared, and soon learned to only trust himself. Bit, maybe one day he could open up to some dog... Gender: Male Age: 3 years, 9 months Rank: Hunter Mate/crush/family: Open Password: Shadow Other: Nectarine is Heterosexual
99% of people think all pitbulls are mean, killer dogs. If you are the 1% that would stand up for them, copy this into your signature. (This is made by Radiant Rainbows)
Username: Macksky Dog’s Name: Flower Appearance: A beige Pomeranian-American Eskimo mix. She has a long, curled, fluffy tail that goes white, a white chest, and white paws. Her eyes are dark brown. She looks exceedingly young and like a puppy.
Personality: Flower looks like a puppy, and hates it. She is used to others treating her like she is young, dumb, or naive. While Flower often uses this to her advantage, it grates on her nerves how people doubt her capabilities. As a result, she tends to trust those who treat her as an equal, staying loyal even when she should know better. Flower can be snappy and rude to people who belittle her for being small but is otherwise a generally nice dog if a bit grumpy. Gender: Female Age (in years/months): 3 years and 3 months old. Rank: Scout Mate/Crush/Family (please label): Password: Shadows Other:
Username: Macksky Dog’s Name: Beverly (Bev) Appearance: A black Labrador-Border Collie mix with a white chest, muzzle, and paws. He has a white tail tip. He has large, bright chocolate brown eyes. His right eye has a very small splotch of blue in it.
Personality: Bev is, frankly, very dumb. He's energetic, excitable, a ball of energy, and very, very trusting. He can't sit still for too long and talks a lot. Bev knows that he can be annoying and naive, but he often can't help himself. He just has too much energy! Gender: Male Age (in years/months): 7 months Rank (if trainee, specify if you’re a hunter or scout trainee): Scout trainee Mate/Crush/Family (please label): Password: Shadows Other: A former house dog, he was taken from his family before he could remember them. His longpaw's mother hated dogs, and he was on the streets at 2 months. Bev is very grateful to the Shadow Pack for taking him in as a puppy.
Username: Macksky Dog’s Name: Fox Appearance: Fox is a Pit Bull Beagle mix with short golden brown fur that has large splotches of white along his face, paws, chest, belly, ears, and tail tip. His eyes are a golden brown, and he often looks sad. He is large for his age.
Personality: Fox is a shy and demure dog. He is quiet, awkward, and very much of a "gentle giant." He wants to grow up quickly so he can start helping the pack as much as possible, and often feels that when he's not productive, he's wasting time. Fox is a people-pleaser (or a dog-pleaser) who needs to feel needed. Despite his gentle nature, he is willing to do what is needed for the right thing. Gender: Male Age (in years/months): 6 months Rank (if trainee, specify if you’re a hunter or scout trainee): Medic apprentice (if not, hunter trainee works too) Mate/Crush/Family (please label): Family is open! Password: Shadows Other:
Post by ✞~Spottedleaf ~✞ on Jul 26, 2020 21:21:06 GMT -5
(All accepted!)
✞~Spottedleaf ~✞ Member since October 28th, 2011 Moderator since May 30th, 2013 Please feel free to message me if you have any questions! [Signed! -Falcon_star] "You're my goofy friend" -✻Dawnleaf✻
Post by OlivertheOblivion on Aug 15, 2020 5:24:30 GMT -5
Username: vinekit Dog’s Name: Wisty (short for Wisteria) Appearance: An average Australian Shepherd with brown eyes. She has a grey fur base with black flecks all over her back, head, and tail. She also has ginger brown on her forearms, legs, and face, and a white chest and muzzle. Personality: A shy, soft-hearted canine with immense determination to help those in need. Another dog's health is more important than her own, and she never backs down from a challenging task. She admires the strength and courage of her fellow pack members, and does her best to cheer for them on the sidelines as a medic. If snapped at, she will at first be discouraged but then stern and informatively polite to the other. She never allows anyone to talk down to her, as she knows her worth and will do anything to assure that her help never goes for granted. Her trust is easy to gain but hard to break, as she is very loving and accepting of many and finds it difficult to see the wrong in other dogs. Gender: Female Age: 3 years and 8 months old Rank: Medic Mate/Crush/Family: Thunder (crush) Password: Shadows Other: Her affection towards Thunder will probably be one-sided if the 'medic roles can't have mates' rule applies here too, which it most likely does logically
Username: vinekit Dog’s Name: Bronx Appearance: A black, ginger, and white English Bull Terrier. He has a black back and head with a white chest, underbelly, and paws with ginger accents. He also has brown hazel eyes and cropped ears. Personality: Bronx is a very responsible, sensible, and loyal Hunter of the pack. He is always thinking of other dogs' needs before his own and takes the extra mile to assure that everyone in the pack is safe and healthy. Bronx usually calls first on patrols and willing to take lead when necessary. He is very flexible and can miraculously able to remember several tasks all in one go. He is willing and able to do whatever is asked of him whenever asked to, and rarely ever says 'no' to an order or request from his pack leader. He can be a bit stubborn and hard-headed but he does what he must to get the job done. Some say he's more brawn than he is brain, which shows well whenever he acts before he thinks. His judgement is based off his own personal experiences and morals as well as some influences from those he trusts in his life. Gender: Male Age: 5 years and 3 months old Rank: Hunter Mate/Crush/Family: Open for anything Password: Shadows Other: He's starting to go blind in one eye from a brawl defending the pack, but he hasn't told his pack leader about it yet (plus it hasn't become a huge problem enough for him to need to say anything)
Username: vinekit Dog’s Name: Ozzy Appearance: A short hair Jack Russell terrier with dark brown eyes. He is white furred with his head, back, and the base of his tail being brown. Personality: A very hyper, fun-loving young dog who's ready to become a trainee. Ever since he watched Fox become the medic apprentice he had been overexcited for his chance to be a trainee. He's always idolized Fox and would sometimes playfully pretend to be him, which usually would lead to him clumsily falling on his face or rump. He is jumpy and always looking for ways to have fun. However, he can easily feel ashamed or distraught if yelled at, and will sulk for a little while. He is easy to snap out of his sulking though, as he is constantly excitable for anything that seems fun. He is a little bit of a complainer though when it comes to really rough and gritty work, but can be overlooked once he finds a way to make it fun for himself. Gender: Male Age: 6 months old Rank: Soon-to-be Trainee Mate/Crush/Family: Fox's adopted younger brother(?) Password: Shadows Other: macksky what do you think? OvO
Post by ✞~Spottedleaf ~✞ on Aug 15, 2020 8:55:46 GMT -5
(Accepted, except for the part about Fox until Macksky approves)
✞~Spottedleaf ~✞ Member since October 28th, 2011 Moderator since May 30th, 2013 Please feel free to message me if you have any questions! [Signed! -Falcon_star] "You're my goofy friend" -✻Dawnleaf✻
Post by The Angry Unicorn on Aug 15, 2020 19:28:41 GMT -5
Username (not display name): (@)angelkit Dog’s Name: Ted Appearance: A german shepherd, black fur patches on the back and around the snout along with some alone the tail, despite the long fur, it seems to be well kept and groomed as best as a wild dog can do. Personality: Witty and sharp-tongued, he strives to lighten a conversation more than anything, despite being appointed a hunter in his earlier months, he tends not to start fights with regular packmates or dogs outside the pack and he doesn't seem to want to explain why. He is rarely angry or irritated, but when he is his normal relaxed and rarely show his fangs, it doesn't mean he can't in the face of a threat. He is bit of a self-reliant dog, who tends to do things himself than ask for help. Gender: Male Age (in years/months): 4 yrs old Rank (if trainee, specify if you’re a hunter or scout trainee): Beta Mate/Crush/Family (please label): None yet Password: Shadows Other:
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