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Gila successfully knocked Adobe over with her body weight, sneaking in a quick smack on his shoulder before rolling off of him. As she was about to pounce while he was still prone, a sudden chill up her spine made her hesitate and look around the Lar.

Perhaps she shouldn't have ‘damned the consequences’, because approaching the two apprentices was none other than a growling, utterly furious Howl. Gila immediately stilled, her anger evaporating in an instant as unclouded reason returned to her. Aw shit.

The young she-cat was silent as her leader reprimanded them, and she did not move an inch when Howl hooked Adobe by the ear. This was a light punishment, she knew, compared to whatever she'll receive back at the Oasis.

”While I am here, neither of you will have a place in this spot.”

The pale apprentice had the decency to bow her head in submission, and was silently grateful that Adobe was the only one who had verbally expressed his desire for leadership; she might manage to have an easier time than him once the Gathering was over.

With the promise of further violence and a final, mocking comment, Howl departed from the apprentices and made for the usual announcement roots. Gila waited a few seconds, then calmly turned and found a place to sit next to her mentor, Scorpion. She kept her head bowed in apparent shame of her actions, but really she was planning on what she should do when she returned home.

She'd have to carry out her punishment first, of course, but after that? Gila would train harder than ever for her Trial, catch one of the best serpents, and then…well, Adobe might not be that bad of a friend to have after all… [ apprentice Gila's perspective, after their spat with peer Adobe at a gathering over who would be leader one day- and their leader, Howl, reprimanding them. ]

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After being placed under the paw of enemy leadership, the Empyreans found it was time for them to take their positions back into their own hands- and demanded that their rightful leader take their place.

Welcome the leader of Empyrean Ichor, Ember. [art belonging to Jane]

Welcome the new deputy of Empyrean Ichor, Stone. [character belonging to Gubbi]

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the moment when ur tribe is like "bro everything is so messed up" "that guy should be leader" and this is the guy

[art and character belongs to jane of RECODED]

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Thought it was time to show everyone our territory!

Here’s Empyrean Ichor territory!

Here’s Verdant Gale!

And here’s Shifting Sands!

[none of these images are free to use, and are property of the RECODED server for our current arc!]

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How big is the server?

At the moment we have 85 members including some bots and members (yet) without characters! While some can be intimidated by the size or lore (mostly the lore) upon entry, we pride ourselves on having a super familial community that will definitely help you get your bearings and get started. Most of us have jobs or school as well, so while we’re active, we don’t move at such a fast pace that it’s hard to keep up. We tend to go through some periods of peace (allow for some uneventful IRP time to focus on interpersonal relationships) in between our plot-heavy moments.

Thanks for reading my long winded answer!! ☺️

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Spider, a cat from Shadows of Shifting Sands, drawn by our member Chewychip!!

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Okay so I have a few concerns. I'll list them down below. 1. The font on the application is difficult to read, even when I have my glasses on. The custom font just isn't doin it even if it 'aesthetically' matches the rp. This is a blatant accessibility issue. 2. Why is the age restriction not prominent anywhere EXCEPT the application? And why are you so loose about it? 'A few months of turning 17' is still 16--even then, what 'heavy topics'? Death? You gotta be more specific, man. That should be explicitly stated on the blog's pinned, and it shouldn't be so loose. This isn't even mentioning how the server is open to join, but the application form is put up like it's the only way in. It should really focus on the character at least a bit, so you can gauge it. 3. I'm worried high ranks will be controlled exclusively by moderators despite this rp being apparently 'years old'. Apologies for being so cynical and skeptical, this just blares many many red flags.

First of all, thanks so much for taking the time out of your day to inquire with us! I'll take the time to answer these to the best of my ability. 1. We have two different methods in which you can apply, should you be having any issues ! It sounds like you're currently trying to apply through our google form. I hear that the font is hard for you to read; we'll send a message to our staff team to have that fixed. In the meantime, however, we do have in-server applications. If you check out our pinned post, there's a link directly to the server, where you can apply within. Hope this helps! 2. The age restriction is posted on our disboard, on the application, and within the server in our rules. Our mature topics include things like death, politics, gore, betrayal, and other emotional or mentally taxing events or encounters. We don't host any 'sexual' topics, in or out of roleplay, so while we do have an age requirement of 17 [with a wave of 3 months should other parts of your application go through accordingly], this is just to ensure that we're all at about the same maturity. For context on that, we require social medias and a roleplay sample upon applying- this is for us to scope out the applicant [ensure there's no hatespeech, or signs of hate in any way, and/or ensure there's no support of anything we don't want brought into the server, etc]. Our age requirement is less for anything legal, and more for the comfort of our older members and our peace of mind. As most of us are 18 or older, it's a common agreeance that it would just feel strange to associate with, say, 14-15 year olds on a regular basis- not because we're outwardly inappropriate. Again referring to the answer on our first question for the latter portion of #2- you *are* able to apply from within; we have multiple ways of applying!! If you look at our pinned post, it's almost easier to go directly into the server to apply than through our google docs. We just like to provide multiple forms for everyone's comfort levels, since not everyone might want to join a server and apply with the chances of being turned away. 3. This is a great concern and something that we actively try to avoid! In RECODED, we have some pretty original lore, which allows for about 4 healers [formerly known as medicine cats, which we have changed the title of as we felt it was cultural appropriation to keep it that way] per faction, and also opens up some new positions such as something called a 'matchmaker' in Empyrean Ichor. We currently have slots for 20 high positions including full healers and their apprentices, and currently only stand at having 8 staff total. We actually just introduced a matchmaker and their apprentice to the ranks, the only role of its kind, neither of which being staff. We also have two deputies out of the three factions also not being staff. While three leaders are currently staff, only two began as staff when the server began- the third only becoming staff later after great involvement and activity. There are a few things to note such as those being in high positions very likely being the ones to either apply or be scouted for staff, when they originally did not attain their positions while staff. So while a good chunk [but not all] of our staff members have a high position, or what we refer to as POPS [positions of power] in RECODED, it's not due to us actively only choosing staff for these positions. Anyone at any time is allowed to apply for an open position of power, and have been urged to at many separate occasions. As for your last comment, no worries! I appreciate that you took the time to ask for clarification rather than just writing us off! I hope these replies smooth out any worries you had and that you feel comfortable to come to us again if need be!

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Are there any actual ill-effects of this post-apocalyptic setting or is that literally just so the cats can have horns? This is an interesting setting, but if it's just being done so the cats can have quirky features I don't think that's utilizing it to its fullest potential.

All mutations here in the server have realistic basis in why or how the mutations came about- and yes, all have pros and cons. There's an extensive history for how these all came to be. Something I feel you may enjoy is that there are mutations you can come up with on your own that you may redeem- and staff, along with the assistance of other members should they choose- help to figure out the most realistic way to execute them within the confines of the reality we have in place, creating realistic pros and cons of each idea. We also have a location that requires certain precautions to be taken before entering, as it is thick with the lingering radiation of moons' past- and entering without proper precaution could mean illness or death! Thanks for asking btw! We haven't got an inquiry about this yet, so it's a great chance to get to elaborate on that for those who are curious!

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Will my memories of the past overwhelm me, or will they never find purchase in the beach of my mind? Who were you, to me? Who am I, because of you? Art of her character Crest/Wolf from Empyrean Ichor and his generational ghosts: art by Wyrm.

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Meet the new matchmakers of Empyrean Ichor..

Umbral Haze Looming Before Dawn - first photo by Azacoatl, second by LVRDE New matchmaker of Empyrean Ichor, played by Azacoatl. She must be perfect, and will not react to things beyond a calm exterior.

Hawk - art by Lucadabean New matchmaker apprentice of Empyrean Ichor, played by Lucadabean. Atop her head, antlers have begun to sprout, looking like that of a deer. As she grows, so do they, what once were small stumps, are now branching from one another in an elegant array on her head.

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Happy new years from everyone in Arc 3 of Ferals, RECODED! Art of Naasade's character Cliff from Empyrean Ichor!

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They stared uneasily across the pasture, shades of grey and brown swirling across their pelt. They tried to calm it, not wanting to be harder to see against the dull hues that winter brought upon the territories. Their clanmates were gathering before them, and a conflicting warmth and icy prickling spread under their skin. Honeymoon was still ill, and with the onset of the harsher weathers of winter… They didn't know when she would recover. Honeymoon had seemed an unshakeable fixture at the head of the clan. The clan was so reliant on her. They were so reliant on her. And the timing was. Well. rough. The clan had just gotten through the occupation of Empyr, solidified an alliance 'Sands.

…Which Spookveil especially had reservations about. Honeymoon had been the one to arrange the deal originally, how would the 'Sands react if she was no longer the one fronting the clan? Best case scenario, they'd just go along with it, worse case scenario… what if the other clan thought to take advantage? All they could do for now was to try to put up a solid face at Gatherings, and hope the other clans would just roll with it. Reaching out might come across as too presumptuous at this point. Right..?

A headache had begun twitching to life behind their eyes, for the fifth time in two days. Perhaps they should make a trip to the healers den after this. On the other paw, they had enough to stress about right now, they did not need give the clan something to gossip about. Spookveil would just carry on without the herbs. The chatter around the pasture had started to fade, and they figured that that was their opportunity, clearing their throat.

"Clan of Verdant Gale, I have called you here today to discuss next steps, questions, concerns." Their pelt had finally begun to settle, the rightful gold shades of their markings returning. "We have stepped back, and are allowing Empyr to restructure themselves. Give them time to figure things out in their own tribe, while we keep an eye on them at a distance. So, it's now time for us to return focus on our clan. What are we looking to work on, projects, plans, community? Are we feeling secure in our winter preparations? Are we comfortable with giving the Empyrean space, their new leadership? I have faith that Stag will prove himself a respectable leader, perhaps he will need time to adjust, but I think it will work out. But what are your thoughts, perhaps some of you had encountered him at Gatherings and have more insight?" They hesitated momentarily before continuing, "Are we still satisfied with the arrangement we made with 'Sands?"

excerpt from a meeting held by Spookveil, deputy of Clan of Verdant Gale, played by Sobl.

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hi! are applications open? i see a discord link but I wasn't sure if it's free for all to join and create or if there is an application process :0

yes! once you get in the server we have a little application process inside that’s pretty quick and easy!

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“lime green serpents represent longevity with your close kind.” That was what Iris was told when she returned from her trials with the iris snake she had in her jaws by her group. It was something to be proud of, for it meant her kin was proud and would hold her dear just as much as she would. It was a respectable catch, one she felt like she could live out her days content with the outcome.

Or…That would have been the case had she not been mauled to near death while in her trials. The tale of Iris' beginning, a cat of the Shifting Sands, played by @ Chewychip!

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The molly had been sorting her herbs for the umpteenth time, running her mind through all the scenarios and complications, what to do in case of a long birth, what to do if a kit was breeched, what to do if the mother started to feel weak, and was sifting through what she had available, making sure she knew what to use and what not to use.

Its easy to panic in a high stress situation, which a birth absolutely could be.

Births were always hectic when it came to the first two or so kits, but usually would settle down by the third and fourth. They got easier the farther you went, but…

She looked towards the entrance of the Empyr Healers den, the one that she found herself temporarily residing in, and thought to how large and swollen the mother had become. She had seen what a litter of five kits looks while carried, and that cat… That was more than five. The healers had done their best to count, and the count hovered somewhere about seven to eight so far. The thing about counting from the outside though is you tend to get a few surprise babies when there's so many. There's likely to be kittens stuck in the middle of the belly, which meant that they didn't have the full picture.

A litter of this size was rather absurd, and honestly, she felt lucky she was here to see it.

Cloudburst's ear pricked as she began to hear noise from the middle of the camp, and then some shouting from a molly which roared above the noise of the droning waterfall. The molly stuck her gray muzzle to peek out of the den, seeing the queen of the hour in the middle of camp, beginning her labor contractions.

Oh boy.

She turned back around to the other healers, scooping up her herbs and tucking them into her pouch quickly, clump by clump and trying to keep them sorted within her pouch.

"It's happening! It looks like Goat is going into labor, and uh… She's in the middle of the camp! Somebody grab a stick, it's go time!" - Cloudburst , healer of Verdant Gale , helping an Empyrean Ichor queen. Played respectively by Blaze, and Emma.

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Would need a few edits of course, [hair color to fur color, etc] but this is a nice character template if anyone is looking for one.

001. BIBLICHOR

say hello to . . . BIBLICHOR ! a five-page free to use, single muse character template. biblichor includes a general profile, appearance, personality, history, and relations. it is probably not mobile friendly, but i'm unsure because i didn't test it out myself. a big thanks to @thistlemurder who helped create this template! it was my first time ever making a character template from scratch and i had so much fun! definitely going to continue making templates and i hope i improve and learn as i go foward. feel free to edit this in any way you'd like! take free reign. however, do not remove the credits.

how to use :: . . . click on the embed link that will direct you to the template. once you are there, click file > make a copy. name the document and then you'll be directed to your copy of the template. . . . go to share > change general access to anyone on the internet with the link can view (unless you don't want that!) how to edit :: . . . all images in this document are not drawings. to change them, right-click the images and press 'replace image'. it is preferred you use this method instead of copy pasting and then resizing the image. . . . changing font sizes may mess up the placement of the tables and images. if you run into a problem with the font size, just click undo. . . . exceeding the limit of text in the tables may displace the images and tables. i very much recommend adding a link to a continuation of the text. . . . feel free to dm me if you have any trouble with this doc! i'm open to questions and to helping you with whatever (i'm not that google docs savvy though, beware.) thank you all! likes and reblogs are heavily appreciated.

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The journey home was... Stiff. Tense. Or at least that's how it felt to him, at least. Leading the tribe back, after promising them a conversation about everything happening right now, it made him feel a little queasy with the twenty different ways it could go spectacularly wrong. Before he knew it, he was atop the announcement ledge, clearing his throat as he tried to clear away his nerves. He couldn't go back now. "Cats of Empyr, Lend me your ears for an announcement. At the gathering, it was announced by Howl that Shadow and Stoat are officially dead. A patrol discovered the remains of a fight by the edge of the Deluge. The evidence found suggests that the both of them fell over the edge, and perished below. In light of this, Laurel was announced as Matchmaker in full, and I was announced as Leader."

"I understand that this is not how we do things, as we have our traditions, we choose our leaders shortly after birth, and train them for their position. To appoint a cat directly as leader is unheard of in Empyr, so I understand if this is upsetting for some of you." Stag resisted the urge to twist the corners of his lips downward, feeling the motivation seep out of his bones, leaving through his paws and sinking into the floor. There was no good particular way to navigate through this conversation, he couldn't blame others, nor could he allow himself to bluff an ego through the whole announcement, and pretend that he was deserving.  He would just have to be ready for their criticisms. "I was approached by Howl, three days prior to the Gathering, and he gave me an ultimatum. Either I become leader of Empyr, or the occupation would continue indefinitely. The occupation has worn on us and our pride, and is ultimately not sustainable. I wish to see Empyr thrive, not lose our sense of self and fester, which is why I chose to end the occupation." "I do not plan nor do I wish to remove Ember completely, He'll remain as Deputy, as he has done well as such, and in respect of Shadow's decision to make him Deputy. Going forward, I do not plan to continue this trend, and I hope to see a new Deputy Apprentice join us soon, to bring us back to our traditional way of life." He did not truly wish to curse a young apprentice with the looming burden of leadership, but he was in no position to continually oppose tradition, not when he violated it himself. "To the cats of Empyr, I open the discussion to you all now. I understand that some may have grievances with the situation, and I wish to listen to them, and also answer any questions you may have." "What of the death of Shadow and Stoat?" Laurel called to Stag, her voice no longer small and carrying easily over the group of cats gathered. "Was it more of an order to not even inform us of the death of our tribemates? My mentor has been missing for moons, and you thought it was fitting that we hear the news of their fate from the leader of the Shadows of Shifting Sands, rather than from someone who knew them?"  Her voice was cold the way that white-hot metal felt cold, a type of ice that came from overloading of the nerves rather than any real chill. No trace of her earlier awkwardness remained as she settled into another persona, that of Empyrean Matchmaker - someone that Stoat would be proud of.  "And how, in any way, does that make us equal players? They ended the occupation by choice, which means they may restart it again by choice. There is nothing to stop them from retaking Empyrean territory whenever you do something that they- that Howl does not consider fitting for the leader he appointed, like revoking their access to the Den of Gnosis," she snapped, "You have fallen for the fruits he has promised and allowed him to tie the Sword of Damocles above your head, poised to cut the horse hair at any moment."  She bit back what instinctually turned to follow afterward - "You are a fool." 

We've got a long one this time!! Thread of the Week goes to the Empyrean Tribe's meeting after the Gathering.

Stag faces the Tribe as they process the news of their new leader and the death of their Tribemates, Shadow and Stoat. The posts used were from the perspectives of Stag and Laurel (played by Blaze and Multi) but they are far from the only ones voicing their opinions.

The Tribe of Empyrean Ichor has a lot to think about going forward.