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Post by Erose on Apr 20, 2022 17:09:36 GMT -6
territory overview
 Whitewater's setting takes inspiration from the mountainous northwestern United States, with rolling plains, rocky mountains and rapids, and sprawling forests. The three Clans will feel the effects of all four seasons, battling for survival against predators, severe weather... and each other. The territories span from the rocky hills of RidgeClan, which sweep down to the lush plains of PrairieClan. Bordering them to the east is MistClan, who find their home in a dense forest pressed against the hills. West of RidgeClan, the pine forests thicken as the ground slopes downhill, becoming wetter with deeper shade and more lush vegetation pressed against the river. In the hills not far from their outer border, two-legs have built a nest which they inhabit during Green-leaf. While they let their kittypets roam, these cats know better than to cross the border. To PrairieClan's south is a vast stretch of pasture, cattle and horses dotting the landscape. Loners roam these lands, but PrairieClan's primary relationship is with the barn cats. Envoys from both groups frequently journey to each other's homes to share tongues, trade knowledge, and barter for herbs they can't find elsewhere—most especially catmint, which grows plentifully in the two-leg gardens. The forest continues east of MistClan for quite a distance. About a day's dedicated travel from their border is a strange two-leg place, shrouded deep in the woods with many two-legs coming and going. They're more active in green-leaf, with leaf-bare seeing the two-leg place mostly abandoned. The purpose of this place is a mystery, but the two-legs rarely venture too close to the border and they don't seem to present any real threat. A large river cuts through all their territories, starting in the hills and dropping in a dramatic waterfall, where it makes a wide pool before traveling south-west. The river isn't the only source of water, however, as small streams and pools vary across the landscape. Herds of traveling elk and deer are a common sight and, occasionally, there will even be a roaming band of bison. In the center of the three territories lies the gathering place, a rocky clearing that borders the river in a steep cliff. After the death of a too-curious apprentice many, many seasons ago, all three Clans came together to weave a barrier of bramble and branches to block off the edge. The Mooncave is located in MistClan territory, but there is an agreement that any cats traveling to commune with StarClan may pass freely. The cave yawns into a tunnel, which narrows as it winds deeper into the hills. After traveling in complete darkness, it finally opens into a chamber, moonlight filtering from above and turning the small waterfall to silver as it empties into a pool. |
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Post by Erose on May 23, 2022 12:46:19 GMT -6
herbs & medicine
This is a non-exhaustive list of the herbs found in and around the clans' territories, intended as a quick guide to those playing medicine cats or herbalists. More accurate guides for each territory can be found in the specific territory guides.  | Agrimony [forest]
The roots of the plant are used to treat stomach ailments and excessive bleeding.
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 | Alder [forest]
The leaves are chewed and applied as a poultice to reduce imflammation.
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 | Blackberry [forest]
The leaves are chewed to soothe a sore throat, or made into a poultice to soothe insect stings.
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 | Borage [forest]
The leaves are ingested to increase milk production. It is also used to bring down fevers and relieve tight chests.
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 | Bright-eye [forest, meadow, farm]
Used to treat eye infections. Also used in combination with other herbs to help relieve coughs.
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 | Burdock Root [meadow, farm]
Good for rat bites, infected wounds, and sores. Known to give bellyaches if over-consumed.
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 | Burnet [forest]
Gives strength. Good for expecting queens and for traveling.
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 | Biscuitroot [forest]
The seeds are soaked in water, then the mixture is ingested to aid in recovering from an illness.
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 | Catmint [meadow, farm, abandoned cabin]
Best cure for greencough, also used to treat whitecough. High doses are considered dangerous, though it is sometimes eaten recreationally.
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 | Celandine [forest]
Good for rat bites, infected wounds, and sores. Known to give bellyaches if over consumed.
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 | Chamomile [meadow, farm]
Used to strengthen the heart and soothe anxiety.
|  | Chervil [forest]
The juices from the leaves are used for treating infections, especially when bellyaches are also present. It is considered safe to use when nursing kits.
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 | Chokecherry [forest]
The bark is chewed to ease coughs. The leaves can make cats sick. The berries are very tart, but not harmful.
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 | Columbine [meadow]
The roots are chewed and applied as a poultice to ease arthritis.
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 | Cobweb [anywhere]
Used to slow bleeding. May also be used to bind broken bones.
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 | Coltsfoot [meadow]
The leaves are chewed to ease troubled breathing and kitten cough. The flowers can be used to treat sore paw pads when soaked in pools of water.
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 | Cottonwood [meadow]
The oils from the buds and twigs is applied to ease muscle aches and strains.
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 | Dandelion [anywhere]
Used to treat minor stomach ailments.
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 | Elderberry [mountains]
The berries are ingested to treat fevers.
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 | Elder [forest]
The leaves are made into a poultice to soothe sprains.
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 | Fringecup [forest]
The entire plant is crushed and used to increase appetite.
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 | Goat's Beard [meadow]
The roots are chewed and applied as a poultice to soothe bee stings and insect bites.
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 | Goldenrod [meadow]
The flowers are made into a poultice to aid in the healing of wounds.
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 | Hawthorn [forest]
The berries are ingested to strengthen the heart.
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 | Huckleberry [meadow]
Used to improve heart health, immune functioning, and fatigue. Often added to the traveling herbs mix.
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 | Honeysuckle [forest]
The stems and flowers are soaked in water; the liquid is ingested to treat whitecough and greencough.
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 | Licorice Fern [meadows]
Used to treat coughs and, occasionally, ailments of the mouth.
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 | Meadowsweet [meadows]
Used to treat pain and hide the bitter taste of herbs.
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 | Milkwort [forest]
Used for respiratory ailments.
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 | Mint [forest]
Used in place of catmint, though with lesser effect.
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 | Mouse bile [anywhere]
The liquid is stored and used to kill ticks.
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 | Poppy [forest, meadow]
The seeds are ingested to ease pain; they can also act as a sedative.
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 | Snowberry [forest]
The berries and leaves are chewed and applied as a poultice to treat burns.
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 | Thimbleberry [forest]
The leaves are chewed and applied as a poultice to treat wounds and prevent infection.
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 | Ragwort [meadow]
Used to keep up strength and energy. They are a component of the clans' traveling herbs.
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 | Wild Ginger [forest]
The roots are soaked in water, and the liquid is then ingested to treat colds and minor stomach ailments.
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 | Wild Rose [forest]
The buds can be eaten when traveling or when prey is unavailable. Often a component of traveling herbs.
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 | Willow [river]
The leaves are chewed to reduce nausea.
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 | Wood Rose [forest]
The flowers are soaked in water, and then the water is used as a rinse for eye problems.
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 | Wood Sorrel [forest, river]
The leaves are chewed to relieve nausea and other stomach problems.
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 | Yarrow [forest]
The leaves are ingested to get a cat to expel poison. Causes nausea.
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poisons
 | Deathberry [forest]
Kills cats within minutes when consumed. Potentially mistaken for hawthorn.
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 | Holly [forest]
The berries cause stomach pain and nausea. Sometimes anonymously left as a token to let a cat know they have an enemy. They are deadly to kits. Potentially mistaken for hawthorn.
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 | Baneberry [forest]
The entire plant is toxic, causing nausea, dizziness, increased heart rate, stomach pain, and death.
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 | Foxglove [meadow]
The entire plant is poisonous if ingested.
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 | Farm Vegetation [farm]
Various plants on the farm are considered toxic and dangerous. Only trained medicine cats and herbalists are permitted to experiment with unknown vegetation found on the farm.
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