As the clan of the moorlands, and the descendants of the swift cheetah. Following each step, and rush of wind sent to us to follow, under every star in our open sky, and every ruffled of pure windblown grass we are lead to great times, by agility and our closeness to Starclan. May it be spiritually or physically, we live almost among them, for nothing but air blocks us from them in the skies. We live in the open moorlands where no trees and only wind, grass, and prey maintain life among us, we are Topazclan.
We are the clan of the trees and the descendants of the mighty leopard. Using loyalty and bravery to keep our clan alive and well formulated. We work together and would spend our whole life working for each other. With every tree that willows above us, to even the height of Starclan itself, is the way that we will go for each other. We live in the forest, using each bountiful tree and each patch of undergrowth to our advantage; we are Jadeclan.
As the clan of the river, and the descendants of the graceful tigers. With each paw we use to wade in the water, and swim with all of our might, we remain as beauty, one that no other clan possesses as we do. The river is like a gift from Starclan as it is the givers of prey, and life into our clan, without it we wouldn’t be whole. Many great measures upon us call for our strength and grace of the water to help others, of which we do quite willingly. We live in the soft grass, mixture of few trees, and near the river, our life source, we are Sapphireclan.
The clan of the cliffs, and the descendants of the powerful lynx. Using strength and knowledge to stand together; strong and plentiful. We live strong, healthy, and are lead to live in best of times. Each step we take is led by the paws of our ancestors, and each breath we breathe is because of them. Under every stone lies nothing that, if we stand together, we cannot overcome. Nothing can stop the will of our hearts and our lives. We live in the rocks, cliffs, and boulders of our territory, never forgetting the ways we have always known, we are Diamondclan.
Current Plot is drawing to a close. Stay tuned for our next plot revelation.
On August 16th, 2007, our first leader had an idea for a guild. Leopard, Leopardstar, StarClan13, made .:Cats~of~JadeClan:.. She got a couple of members, and soon, after much work, the guild was thriving. Members were friendly, Roleplay was active, and everyone was generally having a great time.
Then Leopard got the idea of adding three more Clans. Everone agreed, and soon TopazClan, SapphireClan, and DiamondClan were added into the mix. JadeClan's council, before the deputy, medicine cat, and senior warrior, each got to lead one of the new Clans. The leftover council spot became the Star Warrior, another of Leopard's ideas.
It was then that the guild became Cats of Jewel Forest. It was in its prime, thriving even more than it did when it was just JadeClan. Everyone who was in it at the moment was having a great time.
Then we came to a sad period. Leopard and Lightning became scarily unactive, and everyone in the guild was freaking out. What would they do if their leaders never came back? It was hard to have gatherings, border patrols, anything, without our two faithful leaders. The guild was only half of what it had been. The guild came dangerously close to dying.
Then Leopard came back. But it wasn't for good. She was very busy, and had only returned to pass on leadership to Z. Then she left, only to be back for a couple of routine check-ins. The guild was devestated, but quickly adjusted under Z.
Then Z too resigned her position. Neo was not good for her, the viruses were destroying her computer ((Z : My computer still hasn't cleared them all out...)). It was then that leadership was passed onto me, Shadow. Z was gone, Sami was mostly gone, Leopard was gone, and Lightning was missing. The guild was not happy.
However, none of us gave up. We worked hard until the guild was thriving again. I couldn't do it without the help of my council, Midnight, Sunny, Puppy, and Sami, and of course, the rest of COJF's members. It is now that I ask you all to make the switch to proboards. Why? Then it would be much easier for Sami and Z to be with us, and they deserve that for being with us so long. Plus, you have to admit, Neo does have viruses. And it's getting more little-kid oriented every day. It's sad to see it changing so much.
Plus, proboards does have advantages. Though it may seem big and scary at first, it's actually a lot more organized. We can still re-create what the guild was, and make a legacy for what it will become.
Ban on SapphireClan cats as of 5/24/09. Sorry!
Hello Cats of Jewel Forest, Sami here; and guess what, Starclan speaks to meh and Sunny. 8D That’s right, you know that’s cool; you're jealous. –prodprod-
Guess what they tell us? They tell us the Cats of the Month of course! You would have never guessed right? Even with that spiffin title above my head that clearly states WOTM. Yeah, I love how oblivious you are, you know we are just amazing like that. :3
Well, here is October’s cats, enjoy our gift of hearing Starclan’s choice. >8D
Couple of the Month: Bellflower & Patchfur
Your love for each other shines through, and Starclan gladly awards you with couple of the month. Matching avvie gift coming soon! 8D
Quote of the Month: “The bright stars in the dark sky is like Starclan’s eyes watching you; twinkling at every good feeling, and being the light to find your way with when you’ve strayed form your path” ~Midnightpaw
Warrior of the Month
Starclan has not yet chosen! Click here to place your vote!
Please PM Sami and Sunny if you have any nominees for QOTM or COTM!
That’s all for now folks. :P
Welcome (1 sub-board) Welcome to Cats of Jewel Forest! Here is a place for introductions, reunions, questions, answers, and anything else related to newbies. It is guest friendly in the way that a considering member can post their questions, but it isn't a gathering place for people who have nothing better to do.
If your topic doesn't belong here, it will be moved to a more fitting place. Moderator: Shadow
Purrrfectly Random (1 sub-board) Any kind of chat can go here, from suggestions on what book to read next to something totally unrelated like how much you love llamas. Here is a place where you can forget your troubles, online and off, and just be yourself with all the other members of COJF. Moderator: Shadow
Hiatus--- If you're leaving on vacation, will not have access to a computer for a lengthy amount of time, or are leaving COJF temporarily or for good, please tell us! We don't want you randomly disappearing! Moderator: Shadow
Graphics Chat (2 sub-boards) Whether you're an HTML Queen, a CSS master, or a newbie, feel free to come here to chat about anything graphics related. Exchange Warriors buttons, learn from a master, post your questions, or show off your work. Anything goes. Moderator: Shadow
Advertising (3 sub-boards) Here is where you can affiliate with COJF, or just advertise your own forum. It can be Warriors related or other, all I ask is that it be Roleplay. No inappropriateness or spamming please. This board is guest friendly.
Announcements Every current and important announcement will be posted here. It's a great place to check once in a while, absolutely necessary to know about! Moderators: Shadow, Sami, ~Z~
Old Boards (2 sub-boards) If you can't find anything, missed anything, need to look up anything, this is the place to look! All old boards of any use will be stored here. Don't post in any of them, please. Once a board is old and dead, it's over with. Moderators: Shadow, Sami, ~Z~
Characters (3 sub-boards) Here is where you will find things concerning the wonderful cats we play.. from a board where you can hang out and chat about things happening in the plot, get ideas for names, personalities, or pelt colors, to a place where you can make a log to keep track of your kitties. Strange as that sounds, it can be very helpful. Yes, everything character related will be here! Moderators: Shadow, Sami, ~Z~
Clan Histories (1 sub-board) If you want to know how JadeClan, TopazClan, SapphireClan, and DiamondClan came into the world, here is the place to look. Read how they were created, about past leaders, and how they evolved to be the Clans they are today. Moderators: Shadow, Sami, ~Z~
Past Gatherings Here is where all the gatherings will be kept track of and recorded. If you missed a speech or an important event during a gathering, don't worry, it will be here. Moderators: Shadow, Sami, ~Z~
Rules Yes, the dreaded rules. Every site needs at least some to survive and thrive. COJF is no exception. Look here for forum rules, roleplaying rules, social rules, any kind of rules. Moderators: Shadow, Sami, ~Z~
Instructions (1 sub-board) Though some of this is also on the webbie, this board will explain what to do when you first join COJF. It will also help you get around proboards if you are new to this system, and will help with various other things as well. Have a suggestion for a thread here? PM a council member. Moderators: Shadow, Sami, ~Z~
JadeClan Camp Shrouded in a mass of trees stands a small clearing guarded well by thick brambles and branches. The scents that wafer around the small camp sting strongly of well fed cats. The southern exit which is within a gathering of sticks leaning upon each other to make a well formulated runnel that leads to dirtplace, not the fondest place of every cat, but a small exit perfect for a sneaking apprentice is said to live within its depths. Within the camp stand small brambles with tunneling holes, one for the nursery consisting of the queens, kits, and the sweet smell of fresh milk, another for the training apprentices, and another for the warriors. Near the main entrance in the eastern area, stands a small tumble of rocks, within it lives the cat that knows of all herbs, the medicine cat. Smells of coltsfoot sift through the air, mixing with catmint, yarrow leaves, and borage, tell any cat that if they are hurt, here is where they come. In the deeper areas of camp stand the quiet, and hollow log, filled with dirt in one end and the bottom padded well with moss and a few feathers keeps the elders warm and cozy. Last but not least a large position of stones, with a large one on top, is where the leader stands to make his or her announcements, then a little bit farther back the leader lives in a small tunnel of rocks where the entrance is covered over in a tangle of ivy. Moderators: Shadow, Sami, ~Z~
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Fern Cove A small circular clearing lies deep within the Jadeclan territory, and is surrounded in a mass of giant lady ferns. The ferns give a nice surrounding for distractions are hard to come by. The soft soil in the clearing provides the mentors and their apprentices with a perfect place for battle training. Moderators: Shadow, ~Z~, Sami
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The Great Oak A large oak that stands taller then others lies near the center of Jadeclan territory. The bark upon the tree is scratched from many years of apprentice races, birds pecking their way in, and even a few slashing badgers that rampaged through Jadeclan in history. Each branch on the tree tangles upward as if reaching to the sky. Each leaf is different and the great oak seems to be the source for the beautiful colors of fall. Moderators: Shadow, ~Z~, Sami
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Standingrocks Large rocks dart out of the ground as roots twist and mingle, swirled around them. Pointed towards Starclan, it is a perfect place for resting and star gazing, or even a great place to hunt out hiding prey. Trees circle around it leaving a large open area to the sky. The only place for viewing stars in Jadeclan. Moderators: Shadow, ~Z~, Sami
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Topazclan Border Where the trees start to fade to open moorland, and a distinctive smell lies within the windy paths that blow from Topazclan. Each cat has a duty to protect their borders from other clans and not to cross into others by the warrior code. Moderators: Shadow, ~Z~, Sami
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Diamondclan Border Rocks begin the form beneath the earth and sprout up like trees. Trees disappear and cliffs begin to take its place. The odor of rocks and open air drift from the Diamondclan area. Each cat has a duty to protect their borders from other clans and not to cross into others by the warrior code. Moderators: Shadow, ~Z~, Sami
Jadeclan Border Drawing closer to the border between Jade and Topaz, a few trees have begun their way from the ground and sprawl out in the open at the edge of the border. They smell of undergrowth and Jadeclan sift around in the air. Each cat has a duty to protect their borders from other clans and not to cross into others by the warrior code. Moderators: Shadow, ~Z~, Sami
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Sapphireclan Border Drawing near to the cats of the river, the dry and beautiful grass begins to become moister some forms of it a little swampy. The wind the sways through the grass would almost seem to evaporate into the air of Sapphireclan, and become only a small humble breeze, felt only by the thin furred. Each cat has a duty to protect their border from other clans and not to cross into others by the warrior code.
DiamondClan Camp The wind bellows over the cliffs and into crevices, where pathways merge into a giant gaping hole. From this hole, tunnels branch off into every direction each with their own distinction. One, off to the far back where the light gapes through the top of the small cavern, and suns rays pear directly down to the entrance of a tangled mess of vines, draped over the entrance, is to the leaders den. Not far to the left of it the warm scents of milk streaming from another tunnel, feathers line the edges to keep the soft warm and cozy life of the queens kits within. To the left of that once more is the medicine cat’s den, the sweet smelling herbs evaporating from the walls as the dried plants linger inside the cracks of the solid stone. A few other tunnels mingle around the center, the elders den near the back, and the warriors and apprentices dens near the side entrances. In the center of camp lies a flat disk-like rock where the fresh-kill is placed upon around the Tallrock, where the leader makes their announcements. Moderators: Shadow, Sami, ~Z~
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Grassy Basin Strangely near the far side of the Diamondclan border there is a large indent in the rocky area, and a open grassy area lays beneath the stars. It lays perfectly green with only a few patches of torn up dirt where claws of cats had dug into. Perfect for apprentice training.
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Waterfall From the edges of the cliffs near the border crossing into the territory of Sapphireclan, water gushes out at the top of cliffs and pour down, splashing from rock to rock creating a beautiful scenery. Once belonging to the cats of the water, the two clans go to war over the territory often, though who wouldn't fight for such a beautiful area? Perfect for romantic walks, get togethers, or even for secret meetings for the noise of the falls hides almost every other sound around it. Moderators: Shadow, Sami, ~Z~
Cliffrocks The wind smoothed the edges of stone over the many years that it blew across it. Each stone build upon another solid in most parts, but dangerous in others. Towers of rocks in some places scattered about, while others lead to unknown areas. Places were small caves go within the stone, possibly those of a badger, a fox, or creatures that had lived there before the cats of jewel forest. A great hunting place, but dangerous for young apprentices, and kits. Moderators: Shadow, Sami, ~Z~
Jadeclan Border Coming closer to the border between the cats of the trees, and the cats of the cliffs, the rocks and boulders start to fade away, leaving it to trees, and vines and undergrowth that start to etch their way into the bunch.Each cat has a duty to protect their border from other clans and not to cross into others by the warrior code.
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Sapphireclan Border Near the edge of the waterfall that seems to be the breaking point of the border between Sapphireclan and Diamonsclan, the water tumbles over and veers into he territory of the Sapphireclan territory. The rocks begin to become gradually smaller until there is only a few left standing near the border. Each cat has a duty to protect their border from other clans and not to cross into others by the warrior code.
Diamondclan Border The more lush ground coming from the river of Sapphireclan seems to become drier with each pawstep closer to the border. The odor of rocks and open air drift from the Diamondclan area. Each cat has a duty to protect their borders from other clans and not to cross into others by the warrior code. Moderators: Shadow, ~Z~, Sami
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Topazclan Border Nearing the border of Topazclan, the moist and even ground of the clan of the river become drier, and the grasses more yellowed with the touch of the open sun. The stench of wide open air, and Topazclan cats waft on the border. Each cat has a duty to protect their borders from other clans and not to cross into others by the warrior code. Moderators: Shadow, ~Z~, Sami
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Starclan Trees surround a massive field of open grass, scattered flowers, and always below a glistening sky. Never a cloud passes by as never hatred seems amuck in the territory. No cat that that is living lives here, but only those who were once alive, those who had serves their clan, by following the warrior code, and doing great deeds. They live in peace forever always watching over the descendants of their clan. Prophecies originate from their tongues, and guidance is within their pawsteps. If only one would listen, they would hear the call of Starclan. The call to listen to their wisdom for the good of the clan, or the sweet call of joining them when your life on earth is through, forever living in plentiful life. Enjoying each breath, each step, each purr. It is paradise. Moderators: Shadow, ~Z~, Sami
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Darkclan Fog lingers and whispers through a dark forest where the treetops seem to go to no end. No wind blows, and not a single ruffle of leaves are heard. When the fog lifts a deep blue sky watches above with daunting, chilling feelings. Not a single star in sight. Starclan have turned away from those deemed evil, those sent to the dark side of the sky never to turn back to the ways of the warrior code. Sometimes eyes seem to watch from far away brambles. Maybe other cats cast away like yourself… or maybe not. Moderators: Shadow, ~Z~, Sami
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The Starpond A small burrow looking cove enters deep beneath the earth, markings of the years of the clans upon the earth, generation after generation. The tunnel towers down then inclines upward to a small opening where the stars dance above. A place no other creature could reach, but a cat. The pond ripples softly, not a single creature infests the gifted water. The water bestowed upon the clans in communication ways to reach Starclan in times of need, or even for a leader to come and receive their nine lives. A small lick is all a cat would need to take them into the land of the star bound cats. Moderators: Shadow, Sami, ~Z~
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Twolegplace Fence after fence, twoleg after twoleg; the warrior hated twolegplace is far off to the east of the clans. Each twoleg den daunts over the cats like a predator ready to open it’s mouth and trap another cat. The thunderpaths are in plentiful and monsters run across them in great speed never leaving them, but what cat would take the chance? Cats do seem to live here though some unhappy, though some very pleased with their life. Maybe it is the easy way of life that keeps the kittypets here, or possibly, even something warriors don’t understand. Moderators: Shadow, Sami, ~Z~
We are the clan of the trees and the descendants of the mighty leopard. Using loyalty and bravery to keep our clan alive and well formulated. We work together and would spend our whole life working for each other. With every tree that willows above us, to even the height of Starclan itself, is the way that we will go for each other. We live in the forest, using each bountiful tree and each patch of undergrowth to our advantage; we are Jadeclan.
As the clan of the river, and the descendants of the graceful tigers. With each paw we use to wade in the water, and swim with all of our might, we remain as beauty, one that no other clan possesses as we do. The river is like a gift from Starclan as it is the givers of prey, and life into our clan, without it we wouldn’t be whole. Many great measures upon us call for our strength and grace of the water to help others, of which we do quite willingly. We live in the soft grass, mixture of few trees, and near the river, our life source, we are Sapphireclan.
The clan of the cliffs, and the descendants of the powerful lynx. Using strength and knowledge to stand together; strong and plentiful. We live strong, healthy, and are lead to live in best of times. Each step we take is led by the paws of our ancestors, and each breath we breathe is because of them. Under every stone lies nothing that, if we stand together, we cannot overcome. Nothing can stop the will of our hearts and our lives. We live in the rocks, cliffs, and boulders of our territory, never forgetting the ways we have always known, we are Diamondclan.
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