Smallcats ◭ Living Myth ◭ Book 1

INFO

A/N: psst so this is kinda old and I might unpublish it soon so enjoy it while it lasts :) 

Okay. Finally, I can add this part. So I know I said in one of my messages for the conversations that Small Cats is like warriors, but I said LIKE. So if you're wondering about a few things, hopefully, this can clear most of that up. If you still have questions, please message me, comment here, or post a question on my conversations board. ;)

Okay. This might contain spoilers? Idk. If you're wondering about the layout of one of the colonies (if you've already read the book, you should know what I'm talking about), scroll through my conversation messages that I've posted. There should be a layout board there somewhere.

OH! ALSO. Some parts of the book may have random sentences of info, please do know that I didn't edit that part out. The clarification is just for the local colonies where the story is basically set.

r a n k s / r o l e s

PRIORIQS: queens (pregnant female cats/mothers)

COUNCIL: Rainforex doesn't lead alone, and often seeks advice from her council, which is basically every cat above the age of 14 moons unless it's a special feline.

GUARDIANS: basically warriors

VETERANS: senior warriors, some are retired, though they still do work to help the colony

ADVISOR: Kind of like a deputy, however, the advisor doesn't become leader, the heir does.

BATTALIORS: basically warriors.

QUEELIAS: queens (pregnant female cats/mothers)

BOX DENS - metal boxes stacked on top of each other and is often decorated. Cats sleep in these

PREY PILE: fresh-kill pile (warrior cat term) or food storage

BONDING CEREMONY AREA: wedding but in cat form, is a permanent bond, and any breakage results in punishment

STORAGE AREA: storage area

PATHWAY: entrance to base

GRAND SYCAMORE: ritual place, including burials.

ANCIENT CYPRESS: place for training, including storing food

REDWOOD CIRCLE: camp/base

MEAT TREE: short oak stump at the center of the Redwood Circle that has a hold carved out in the side, which holds prey/meat.

PREY BUCKET: holds human meat, not actual prey. occasionally will hold some prey

PROMOTION FENCE: fence where cats promote cats above the age of 6 months to either being a bodyguard, finder, or solder/scout.

GREAT ARCH: stacked stone (or polished andesite??) prisms that create a 10-foot arc

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The story is taking place around three colony territories, Scavenganians (Scavens), Naturnesians (Naturns), and the Soarians. TRADITIONS AND CODE DOWN BELOW.

SOARIANS.

The eldest offspring of the Soarian leader chooses one of the two admirals to be the next leader, which is most likely going to be the more capable one. The admiral that didn't get chosen stays as an admiral unless they decide to be demoted to a guardian (warrior) or veteran (retired but still does patrols if possible. If all offspring die, then the closest and eldest relative (blood) will choose. If ALL relatives die, then the rest of the colony will vote on either admiral. If the admiral and leader die, then the eldest and closest relative will take leadership.

NATURNS.

When the leader of the Naturnesians die, the council will choose the three most capable cats to lead and vote. The alternate is that the mate of the leader (if they have one) or daughter will take control.

SCAVENS.

The eldest offspring of the leader and advisor will take control of the colony and will choose an advisor (must be opposite gender), even if they already have a mate, kits, or are too young or old. REQUIRED KITS.

CODE.

1. Don't steal food from other territories unless allowed.
2. Don't kill innocent kits/elders
3. Every cat is more or less equal, there is absolutely no tyranny
 4. Killing is allowed, though only if necessary
5. Do not allow cats on your territory unless excused/you don't mind