𝙎𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙢. 𝙒𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙧𝙨

─── 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙣 𝙇𝙤𝙧𝙚

LONG , LONG AGO , an ancient spirit by the name of PAN roamed an eternal forest , which was void of any humans . while small , PAN was powerful , and commanded the wilds around him . he was often depicted as a small feral cat with a chestnut coat , and a pair of thick antlers atop his head . the deer-cat , many legends call him , and the paintings reflect that .

there came a time when PAN had two daughters to help him command his wildlands .

one daughter was depicted as a dark brown cat with antlers and feathers , eyes as blue as that of a blue jay's wings . her name , in the old paintings , is translated to FAUNA - keeper of the wild animals . every animal that lives in the forest was created by fauna .

the second daughter was shown to be lighter brown in color , with a crown of thorns upon her head , and flowers growing from her fur . the cave paintings have dubbed her name as FLORA - protector of the plants and vegetation . each plant , tree , fruit , or vegetable was grown and created by her , flourishing the lush woodlands with color and greenery .

but there came a time when FAUNA and FLORA were fighting , though the reason for the fight is lost to time , and went their separate ways . divided by a river that begins as a towering waterfall raining down from the mountains .

FAUNA chose for herself a mortal body and gathered cats along her side of the river , leading them into what would become known as FAUNACLAN after her death . the cats of this clan love and worship her as their dominant celestial , and believe that after a cat dies , they become one of her subordinate celestials .

FLORA also became mortal for a time , gathering a group of cats that would choose the name of FLORACLAN upon her death . the cats of this clan have chosen FLORA as their dominant celestial , and cats who die loyal to FLORACLAN join her in the path of celestials to serve her there .

both clans look to the supreme celestial , PAN , but have each chosen one of his daughters to serve , while loathing the other .

the war their founders started has gone on a very long time , with no signs of stopping . FLORACLAN and FAUNACLAN hate one another , and will do everything they can to each win an unwinnable war .

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faunaclan , blessed by the
spirit of wild animals , is home to
the worshipers of FAUNA , the first
daughter of PAN .

FAUNA is depicted as a dark
brown feline with a short
bushy tail , a crown of antlers
atop her head , and eyes the
color of a blue jay's feathers .

faunaclan territory spans
the north side of the grand
forest , ending at the river
which separates them from
floraclan . their camp lies
in a shaded grotto deep within
the forest , sheltered by giant oak trees .

cats of this clan are always named
after animals , insects , or fish .

generally , faunaclan cats are
instinctive and strong , using
their training to overpower their
enemies in battle .

when a loyal faunaclan cat
dies , their grave is surrounded
by animal feed that lures
other creatures to the burial
spot . it is said that if other
animals appear to mingle
around the grave , that the
cat will be welcomed as
one of FAUNA'S subordinate
celestials , guided by these
animals to the path of celestials .

however , of a disloyal cat is
killed , they are to be buried
and surrounded by the bones , scales ,
and feathers of animals , cast into
shadow . the scent of death
wards off any animals who may
come in , and that cat will not
manage to sneak their way
into the path of celestials .

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floraclan , blessed by the
spirit of plants and vegetation , is
home to the worshipers of FLORA ,
the second daughter of PAN .

FLORA is depicted as a light
brown feline with a long
fluffy tail , a crown of thorns
circling her head , and eyes the
color as green as ivy leaves .

floraclan territory spans
the south side of the grand
forest , ending at the river
which separates them from
floraclan . their camp lies
in a well-lit meadow surrounded
by pine trees ,
dappled with wildflowers
and tall grasses .

cats of this clan are always named
after plants , trees , or flowers .

floraclan cats are accomplished
gardeners , just as faunaclan cats
harbor painting skills .

generally , floraclan cats are
intelligent and cold , harboring a cold
ruthlessness when in combat .

when a loyal floraclan cat
dies , their grave is surrounded
by white flowers . it is said that these
flowers protect a cat
on their journey to the path
of celestials , that the
cat will be welcomed as
one of FLORA'S subordinate
celestials , dappled with white petals .

however , of a disloyal cat is
killed , they are to be buried
and surrounded by the
flowers of shadow
and gloom , cast into
darkness . the sight of death petals
along the cat's pelt will keep them
away from the light , and that
cat will not
manage to enter
into the path of celestials .