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Yeah, so this is like an alternate universe type story that doesn't feature any of the characters from the books, 100% OC... I was inspired by various warriors rp groups an deviantart :3 and I've been really into The Rise Of Scourge lately, so I wanted to do a bad guy type character. For starters, here's some of the terminology of the Katzen the back story of the world :3 I'm still not sure about the title and may change it again :P The actual Prologue story bit will start next chapter XD
Enjoy nya~
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The Tale Begins
Come little one and sit here with me. I shall tell you a story; the story in fact! For this is the tale of how our great and mighty Kingdom came to be.
In the beginning the world was governed by the Gods. It was a peaceful time and balance was kept between all living things. But then one day the Gods left us and the world fell into the hands of Humanity. You see, humans were very clever and even though they had neither teeth nor claw to defend themselves they still thrived and dominated above all animals.
But humanity was greedy. Many of the great and noble tribes that walked the earth had been destroyed by human's greed. Their poisons filled the air and waters, forests were all but destroyed, the balance of the world shifted and it brought great calamities upon us. Fire and ice rained down from the skies, the earth split, the seas churned, the landscape was forever changed.
The Gods returned to find the world in ruins and in their anger and despair they sent one final plague to wipe out all that remained of humanity as punishment for their crimes. And then, little one, silence fell.
The Gods mourned the ravaged world and the lost souls. You see, the damage humanity had done to the world was vast and it cut deep into the very core of our world. Even if the Gods all worked together without rest, it would take many a millennia before they could repair our broken world.
Slowly but surely the world did begin to heal. Some tribes had managed to survive the devastation and began to thrive in this strange new world. Now little one surely you know the names of these tribes? Haha, of course you do: Hunde, Fuchs, Adler, Pferd, there are many more but the one you know best would be the Katzen, our very own tribe.
We, the Katzen, were created by the Geist in her own image. Her gentle heart ached in pity for the remaining members of the Katzen Tribe scattered all over the world, living in fear. She gathered up what remained of her followers and from them she selected a very brave and kind-hearted tom named Lux.
She bestowed upon him a great Blessing and left him to teach and watch over the Katzen in her place while she continued aiding in the world's restoration. With the gift our beloved Geist bestowed upon him, Lux leads the Katzen to a new home and established a kingdom. He ruled with gentle but firm paw, passing on the teachings of The Geist and of our ancestors whose souls reside in StarClan.
Yes, here in these vast mountains we made our home, passing down the story of Humanity to our little ones so that we may never forget the evils of greed and the consequences of our action on the world we live in. Now, little one, it's off to bed with you. Come by in the morrow and I shall tell you yet another tale of our great tribe's history.
For there are many tales to tell; tales of love, tales of war, tales of betrayal, tales of glory and of course there are tales of revenge too. But now, little one, it is time for sleep. Away with you now and leave this old story teller to get some rest of his own. The next story can wait until tomorrow. Come bright and early for it is a good long tale indeed…
The Terminology of the Katzen Kingdom
The Führer – The Leader of the entire Katzen Kingdom, they can either be male or female but must be of the Royal Bloodline. Generally the firstborn kit of the current Führer will be chosen to succeed their parent; however, all of the Führer's kits have the right to the succeed throne.
The Anführer – Mate of the Führer and second in command, they can be either male or female. Generally the Anführer has a royal heritage but they don't have to be (although it is highly discouraged for the Führer to take a make of low status as their mate). They perform a variety of tasks for the Führer, but their main role is to raise the young Kinder.
The Kinder – The kits of the Führer and Anführer. The first born is raised to be the next Führer. The remaining kits are free to choose their own path; although they do learn the basics of running the country should something happen to the chosen heir.
The Herrscher – The lords of the districts. Each Herrscher governs a particular district in the Kingdom in order to keep order and peace in the district they were assigned to. They may either be male or female and are not required to be of Noble birth (however they cannot be of low class). The position is not guaranteed and there are many tales of Herrschers being over thrown. They will choose the next Herrscher themselves (though it's not a guaranteed position).
The Deputierte – The second in command and next in line to become the Herrscher of their district. Occasionally they are the mate of the Herrscher but generally they have no relation to her/him. Often they are the some of the strongest or wisest Ritter or Krieger chosen by the Herrscher.
The Papst – The High Priest and the closest cat to StarClan; can be male or female and are the advisor to the Führer. They are said to be able to speak directly with the mighty Geist herself. When choosing a successor, the current Papst will choose a young kit and present her/him to StarClan. If accepted then she/he will begin their training and will only become the Past once they have been presented to the Geist. If the Goddess doesn't accept them they must continue their training until she does.
The Geistlicher – The lower priests of StarClan and The Geist. Some will stay in the Capital while most will travel between Districts going wherever they're needed while spreading the words of StarClan. They have extensive knowledge of herbs and medicines and are the some of the best doctors in the land. While their bond to StarCaln and The Geist isn't as strong as with the Papst, they're still respected by all.
The Heiler – The followers of StarClan and the Geist. They tend to stay in the district they were born in; some will take a pilgrimage to the mountain peak where the Moon Stone lies. The Heiler are of low birth but are still respected as they can read the signs of StarClan and are the doctors of their Disctrict.
The Attentäter – The most elite knights in the kingdom and personal guard of the Führer. They're the swiftest, strongest of all Ritters and Kriegers and are handpicked by the Führer. The majority of their work is done in the dark and their armour is often decorated with jewels.
The Krieger – The royal knights that protect the royal family. They're highly trained Ritters and are evaluated by the Führer before they receive their title. Generally only those of noble birth are able to become a Krieger. They protect the whole kingdom and are allowed to travel between the Districts.
The Ritter – The district Knights. They protect district they were born in; they also defend the external borders of the Kingdom. The Ritter is the largest armed force of the Katzen, although one must first pass a series of tests before becoming a Ritter. Most Ritters aim to become a Krieger, however many fail to meet the standard required.
The Jäger – The best hunters in the land. They provide food for the Royal Family and the Capital. They're allowed to travel between districts and are easily distinguishable by the gold band on their fore paw and the red feathers they wear as accessories.
The Jagd – The district hunters. They stay in and provide food for the district they were born in. They're of low birth and are generally the fastest felines and best tracker in their district.
The Schmied – The Royal blacksmiths. They make the battle claws helmets and armour for the Krieger and the Attentäter. They usually work with gold and silver (gold is usually saved for the Royals) and are some of the best craftsmen in the land. They also create jewellery and accessories worn by the Nobles.
The Hersteller – The district blacksmiths. They live and work in the district they were born in. Usually they work with bronze and iron and make the battle claws, helmets and armour for the Ritter; also making jewellery and accessories worn by the lower classes.
The Lehrling – The apprentices. Young cats in training to become Knights, blacksmiths, hunters or priests. Those of low birth are limited to what is available in their district and generally cannot become anything of a high rank.
The Mutter – Queens who are expecting or nursing kits. They are protected and cared for by their district from when they're expecting until the kits are six moons old.
The Kits – Offspring of the Katzen; the very life of the districts. They are cared for by their mothers and other members of their district until they're six moons old.
The Ältesten – The elders who are retired from their services; either too old or unable to work any longer. They're treated with respect as they earned their rest in past exploits.
The Territory of the Katzen:
The Katzen made their home among the great mountain plains. At the very peak of the tallest mountain lies the Moon stone where the Papst and Geistlicher speak to StarClan and the Geist. The Führer resides in the Capital in the very centre of the land at the base of the Great Mountain.
There are four districts surrounding the Capital each covering a different terrain. The Luftzug district contains mostly vast plains and moorlands. The Wasser district has many rivers intersecting and flowing over the land. The Feuer district is the largest district spanning over mountainous territory. The Erde district is covered in dense forest.
The Capital at the base of the mountain is lush and green residing by a great clear lake. A great castle has been erected on an island in the middle of the lake. Many Nobles and those of Royal blood live in the Capital. The Castle Town is always very lively filled with many travelers from every district.
The Blessing of the Geist
Each and every Katzen is born with a Blessing of StarClan. This Blessing is called a "Gift" and is based on the elements of Water, Fire, Air and Earth. Only the nobility have Gifts that allow them to wield the elements; the gifts of low born cats show in other ways, such as great bursts of speed or being sudden displays of incredible strength.
Each cat can only control one element; however, high ranking knights and priests can receive a second Blessing from StarClan allowing them to control two elements. When the Führer is crown she/he receives a great Blessing from The Geist herself allowing her/him to wield all four elements.
The Kinder is able to wield two elements at birth, though there have been occasions where a Kinder has been able to wield three. This is considered a sign from the Geist that the Kinder is blessed and is destined for greatness. They're often made into the next Führer even if they are not the oldest.
The Dark Forest and the Teufel
The Dark forest is where the cats that have turned their back on StarClan's teachings go when they die. They're greedy, spiteful and angry beings that seek their revenge on StarClan. They are led by the Teufel; a former God and the younger brother of the Geist.
The Teufel has always been jealous of his sister and his jealousy darkened his heart and clouded his vision. He was banished from the ranks of the Gods and his hate and jealousy only grew until it consumed him completely. He seeks to destroy the Katzen in an act of revenge against his sister.
He is cunning as he is evil and convinces many cats to stray from the path and worship him instead of his sister. The divine protection of StarClan and the Geist keeps him out of the Katzen kingdom. However, his influence may never truly leave. Even now in the cold shadowy depths of the Dark Forest, he plots his revenge…
Ranks are written in German, from Google translate :3
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