thefivecrowns

[thefivecrowns]

i don't normally post here but one of the wc roleplays i'm in just posted auditions! go check out @thefivecrowns truly an amazing rp with eaqually awesome people :D

from left to right, these are nightpaw (played by me), violetsnow (played by kim), and bearthistle (played by kiteru)! they are a litter of riverclan siblings, of which violetsnow and bearthistle recently graduated from apprentices to warriors. nightpaw is riverclan's medicine cat apprentice, and she still has a few moons to go before getting her full name!

anyways, come auditon for tfc and you get to see the best sibs 😝

[thefivecrowns]

The Five Crowns is open for its twenty-third wave of auditions!

The Five Crowns, also known as TFC, is a 16+, literate roleplay centered around the trials and conflicts of five Clans. While originally modeled after the five book Clans, TFC’s five River Territory Clans are unique to the canon, with their own extensive backstories and lore. The mod team encourages you to read the following documents prior to or during auditioning to learn more about the roleplay:

Main Doc | Rules | FAQ

This is TFC’s twenty-third wave of auditions overall, but our first since migrating to Discord. We are accepting auditions with characters that are warriors in ThunderClan and WindClan. When creating your character, we suggest perusing the roster found in the Systems Spreadsheet to gather more information about your character’s prospective Clanmates.

If the Clan you want to join isn’t open this wave, please note that the other Clans are opened inside the roleplay for new characters for members. If you’re unhappy with the Clans open in this wave, but want to give the roleplay a try, we encourage you to still audition.

Auditions will be open for two weeks, and will close on February 8th at 11:59pm EST. After submitting your audition, you will receive a Discord friend request from a mod so we can contact you if necessary. Acceptance messages will be sent to new members via Discord in the days following the deadline.

If you explicitly stated in your audition that we should prioritize a different method of contact, you will be messaged on that platform instead.

Audition Form

When submitting your audition, you’ll have to sign into an email; please use an email that you’re comfortable sharing and using for your character docs if accepted.

To track progress on auditions and learn more about the roleplay, please consider following the blog! We’ll be posting updates and other content throughout the audition window. If you have further questions, feel free to send them in our Asks.

Good luck, and may StarClan light your path! 🜲

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“Why do you think StarClan sent that prophecy? We needed the Clans to strengthen their faith in us. You ask for answers that we are not completely in control of; in one way or another, everything has happened as a result of a series of events you caused. Then you ask why we aren’t stopping the consequences to your own actions? We can only do so much. Look how much little faith has cost the Clans!”

When a Clan cat dies, no matter their personal faith and prior actions, they join StarClan, the name collectively given to the River Territory Clans’ deceased. StarClan’s hunting grounds are accessed through the Whispering Tree, a grandiose weeping willow with branches that reach high into silverpelt, enabling the living to connect with their ancestors. One must sleep within the tree or on one of its branches to enter StarClan’s dreamscape; the highest branches are reserved for leaders being granted their nine lives.

StarClan is responsible for supervising the Clans. They ensure that their living descendants are functioning in harmony, and will send signs or omens to be interpreted by leaders, medicine cats, or occasionally even the common warrior if they perceive the Clans to be in any danger. Generally, though, StarClan observes in silence. Their communication with the living is infrequent and unpredictable; they rarely intervene with Clan affairs unless they feel that the danger being posed is going to impact them directly, and even then, do not typically express their being in danger out of pride. StarClan’s messages are known to be cryptic, and despite their devotion to their ancestors, living cats find themselves struggling to know where to place their faith.

Seasons ago, StarClan delivered a prophecy with the intentions of restoring the Clans’ faith in them after a turbulent spiritual conflict, which had resulted in the Dark Forest being sealed away and the impairment of StarClan’s relationship with the living world. Fearful of losing their ancestors and desperate to protect their sacred lifestyles, the Clans spiraled into disarray, turning on one another in their efforts to decipher the prophecy; after many moons, StarClan finally intervened with a powerful earthquake, after which they explained their objective to the leaders and quelled the conflict. They never truly regained as much faith as they were hoping, but were seemingly content, as they’ve been silent ever since. Even through the Clan-shattering reign of DuskClan, StarClan was quiet—but now after they chose WindClan’s leader and helped Bramblestar reestablish SkyClan, can they really be considered absent, or just neglectful?

Interested in reading more about StarClan and their impact on the Clans? You can read our Past Plots doc for a comprehensive history of StarClan’s influence on previous plots, or explore the different ways StarClan has contributed to general Clan history by viewing the History sections in the Main Doc and individual Clan docs!

Art Credit: Hib [@hibiswack]

Character Quote: Sunstar [@/Hawky]

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“Swiveling her ears, Adderstep’s goading was interrupted by the sound of Bramblestar’s booming voice atop the Maple Ridge, reminding SkyClan a tradition would take place soon; the Coldest Night. Did she want Foxsnare to be a part of that? They were Clanmates. ‘I think your tantrum has lasted long enough…’ She murmured a little softer, though her phrasing still prickly, ‘It’s an important day for SkyClan. Join me, we’ll fetch some nest material.’    Foxsnare's mind raced, already planning out the best places to gather the best moss and most downy feathers. It wasn’t a competition, but Foxsnare had always enjoyed winning. His attention refocused at Adderstep’s offer, a questioning look dawned on his face. He blinked curiously at her, before in a second, his expression shifted and he wore a guileful grin. ‘Another challenge or just a simple excursion between Clanmates? My heart leans towards the first option,’ he mused, standing to his paws as his eyes scanned the camp. ‘You said it yourself: ‘There’ll be plenty of time for rematches, Foxy.’’    Although tension still bubbled in Adderstep’s chest, she was glad to see a shimmer of mischief return in Foxsnare’s eyes. That irritated, standoffish demeanour he’d exuded before, vanished before her caramel gaze. She couldn’t hold back her chuckle at the abrupt switch, eyes glittering with reignited passion—who was she to pass up on a competition? It looked like their rivalry was back in full swing. ‘I think you’re biting off more than you can chew!’ The tan-black molly grinned cockily. ‘Don’t tell me you’ll cry if it doesn’t go your way again,’ she teased, whipping her tail over Foxsnare’s ears.   ‘You’ll eat those words Addy,’ Foxsnare mewed in a sing-song tone, words turning to fog in the air, though he was already scheming his road to victory. He stood to his paws quickly, only narrowly avoiding a cuff to his ears. In his own observations, Adderstep was blunt and very serious, the opposite of himself. But they did share one commonality: their competitiveness.”

Check out this snippet from a member interaction in SkyClan, one of the five Clans in the River Territory! They inhabit the Maple Forest northeast of the grand Gathering Island, and are led by Bramblestar, a dutiful yet childish leader.

SkyClan is the eldest of the River Territory Clans, and as such, is the most traditional, valuing and defending their history no matter how outdated their practices are. Though they no longer reside in them, they are devoted to the trees; dendrology is a significant part of apprentice training, and warriors incorporate the tall maples into every aspect of their lives, including using them as their primary hunting and fighting tool. They’ve honed the unique skill of cloudhopping, a method of transportation that requires warriors to hop from branch to branch in the treetops, through which they scout out their territory to compose maps and identify landmarks. SkyClan is proud of their tree-centric lifestyle, believing it also signifies their connection to StarClan.

After their leader Finchstar “betrayed” Hawkstar by letting ThunderClan stay in the River Territory, SkyClan was disbanded by DuskClan, with only a few felines able to flee the conflict. The rest became DuskClan warriors, forced to abide by Hawkstar’s rules and support his attacks against the opposing Clans; when it came to the final fight, though, most rallied against him and helped drive DuskClan out. Thanks to Bramblestar, SkyClan has been reinstated as the fifth River Territory Clan, and is currently undergoing restoration as its members settle back into the Maple Forest.

Interested in reading more about SkyClan? Learn more here! You can also read up on more of their history within the roleplay by viewing our Past Plots doc found in the Main Doc.

Character & Snippet Text Credits: Adderstep [left; @/Kiteru], Foxsnare [right; @faeriegrove]

Art Credit: Ranger [@ranger2304]

[thefivecrowns]

“Reedshell turned back to Nightpaw, a gentle smile on his face. ‘Nightpaw, you’re a super hard worker. If you can tell me about three herbs that I give you, I’ll let you have a whole day of break.’ Reedshell tucked his tail over his paws, waiting for Nightpaw to accept his offer. Nightpaw's attention turned toward her mentor as he returned with a smile on his face. While she was grateful for his praise—again, Nightpaw couldn't help but feel her heart sink at the thought of being quizzed. But she feared that she would have to get used to it. ‘Oh, well—okay okay. Let's do it.’ ‘Alright, here are your three herbs. One, juniper berries. Two, borage leaves. Three, mallow.’  Reedshell listed off the three herbs, running through them in his own mind. He knew she could pass one simple test. Nightpaw nodded and furrowed her brows in focus, listening intently to her mentor as he listed off a short series of herbs. Should be easy enough. ‘Juniper berries," she started, trying to recall everything she could. ‘They're purple, and grow on bushes. Usually not in season during colder months like leaf-bare. And they're commonly used for bellyaches. I think they're also used for breathing and give a soothing effect as well. Okay, now for borage leaves. They're a dark green leaf, and they're used for nursing queens to help produce milk. Also good for bellyaches!’ Nightpaw thought hard. Her heart pounded at the thought of not being able to correctly remember mallow and its uses. But something about all three herbs clicked for her just then. ‘Mallow—also used for bellyaches.’ Reedshell hummed in playful thought after she finished. ‘You… passed! You really know your stuff.’”

Check out this snippet from a member interaction in RiverClan, one of the five Clans in the River Territory! They inhabit the Wetlands north of the grand Gathering Island, and are led by Swanstar, an empathetic yet naive leader.

With power-hungry leaders and fierce wars bloodying their history, RiverClan is renowned for their power in battle. The Clan was founded on a militaristic approach to Clan life, so battle practice and spars dominate their training curriculum, and warriors are often eager to engage in conflict and prove their strength to their neighbors. They spend much of their time preparing for war and developing techniques that hinge on their unique affinity for the water, in which they hunt most of their prey and swim in the warmer seasons; they’re trained specially to recognize fish migration patterns, and use their understanding of the currents to identify ideal hunting and fighting locations.

In reclaiming their title as the most powerful Clan, RiverClan led the charge against DuskClan from the moment they stepped paw in the Oak Forest. When their leader Icestar killed Hawkstar in a descent from the high branches of the Whispering Tree, they gathered the other Clans as their allies and drove DuskClan out for good. Now that RiverClan has conquered their enemy and won back the trust of their neighbors, they’re working toward remodeling themselves and maintaining the peace for as long as it takes to recover from DuskClan’s effects and prep for the next conflict.

Interested in reading more about RiverClan? Learn more here! You can also read up on more of their history within the roleplay by viewing our Past Plots doc found in the Main Doc.

Character & Snippet Text Credits: Nightpaw [left; @planetvenusxx], Reedshell [right; @/King]

Art Credit: CaptDin_ [@captdinner]

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“Silkbird wanted to visit the two elders—one, she had immense respect for them, and two, she imagined everyone could use a bit of company sometimes. Considering she hadn’t glimpsed Midnightcroon outside of the den frequently since her daughter’s passing, Silkbird hoped she was doing well. ‘Hi, Midnightcroon,’ she greeted, moving to sit nearby the ashy-coated she-cat. She craned her head around and extracted the snowdrops that were nestled in her fur. Once she grasped them, she dropped them before Midnightcroon. ‘I hope you don’t mind my intrusion, but I brought you some flowers—snowdrops. I managed to get some by the river that weren’t ruined by the snow.’ Still tightly curled up in her nest, Midnightcroon couldn’t help but to open a weary eye at the sound of pawsteps entering the den. It wasn’t often she got visitors, especially felines who weren’t related to her, so she was quite surprised to see that the familiar face looming at the entrance wasn’t one of her children. 'Silkbird,' she said groggily in lieu of a greeting, idly shifting into a sitting position to appear more presentable. ‘Thank you, they’re lovely,’ she murmured, carefully cradling the flowers in her paws. The femme wasn’t sure what had prompted the warrior to bring her the snowdrops, but she appreciated them all the same. It was nice to look at something bright and alive compared to the dreary landscape leaf-bare harbored. It was a wonder how something so pretty could grow in one of the most fickle seasons.”

Check out this snippet from a member interaction in WindClan, one of the five Clans in the River Territory! They inhabit the Grassland west of the grand Gathering Island, and are led by Jaystar, a perceptive yet reclusive leader.

When it comes to Clan life and the workings of the world, WindClan is deeply intelligent. They are highly attentive to their surroundings, and warriors are specially trained to monitor the skies, which includes recognizing patterns from their ancestors, to whom they have the deepest connection out of the five Clans. WindClan spends much of their time isolated from the other Clans, both emotionally and physically, as they live completely underground; they hunt and reside in the tunnels they’ve dug by paw over moons of labor. Aboveground, WindClan is exceptionally skilled at running, and renowned for their high speed and ability to hunt the quick-witted rabbits of the moor.

Left with an incompetent deputy and no leader after a raid that evicted them from their homeland, WindClan spent much of their time during the war against DuskClan on the sidelines. Their latest leader, Jaystar, was chosen by StarClan themselves, leaving the already devout Clan feeling as though they owe a great debt of loyalty to their ancestors. Now that they’ve returned to the Grassland, WindClan strives to mend their relationships with the other Clans and restore their reputation as strong and capable despite the inexperience of their leader.

Interested in reading more about WindClan? Learn more here! You can also read up on more of their history within the roleplay by viewing our Past Plots doc found in the Main Doc.

Character & Snippet Text Credits: Silkbird [left; @/Ahto], Midnightcroon [right; @/Cora]

Art Credit: Rismue [@eveningsight]

[thefivecrowns]

“Hummingbirdnose shuffled around, trying to find a half-seated, half-lying down position that didn't cause her belly to freeze, but didn't put too much strain on their old bones and joints either. ‘But at my age you're happy enough if you don't spend all of leaf-bare coughing. I've been eating some tansy every morning, crushed with a piece of cedar wood and mixed with a tiny bit of snow. You should try it! I think it's been working wonders to keep me healthy.’ Fireflyhum shifted on her paws, her tail curling tightly around her as she listened to the elder’s rambling musings about the old days and the peculiar remedies they swore by to keep their cough at bay. Honestly, it sounded disgusting, and Fireflyhum had already decided there was no way she’d be trying it. Still, she didn’t want to seem rude. ‘And, uh, it’s good you found something that helps. I-I’ll, um, keep that in mind if I ever get a cough.’ She dipped her head slightly, trying to appear sincere, even if the thought of actually eating the elder’s ‘cure’ made her stomach churn. Noticing that their young Clanmate had only taken a tiny bite of prey so far, Hummingbirdnose pushed the frog over to Fireflyhum. ‘Oh, and eat! You young cats got to be hungry in this weather. You need some meat on your bones if you want to hunt out in the cold.’ When the white-and-brown tabby nudged the frog toward her again, Fireflyhum forced a smile, though the mere sight of it made her want to barf. She didn’t want to offend the elder, so, with a quick gulp to steel herself, she lowered her head and took another bite. ‘Thank you,’ she murmured, swallowing hard. ‘But I’m not very hungry. You should have the rest—you need your strength, too.’ She gently pushed the frog back toward Hummingbirdnose, hoping the elder would understand. If she had to choke down another mouthful, she wasn’t sure she could keep it down.”

Check out this snippet from a member interaction in ShadowClan, one of the five Clans in the River Territory! They inhabit the Pine Forest southwest of the grand Gathering Island, and are led by Dawnstar, a logical yet judgmental leader.

Despite their history of interclan conflicts and alliances, ShadowClan is by far the most independent of the five. They’re ambitious, determined to forge an identity completely unique to their neighbors; they consider themselves superior to the other Clans due to their rejection of conventional ways of living, and push this belief by innovating new battle tactics and hunting techniques, like their use of traps to catch prey. Although they’re no longer fully nocturnal, their lives are still influenced by this history, as their territory is nearly completely shrouded in darkness even during the daytime.

After suffering fourteen moons in exile as a result of the other Clans’ malice, ShadowClan was eager to get their revenge, and thus became DuskClan’s fiercest—and only—ally in their conquest of the River Territory. When this alliance led to the disappearance of their leader Sablestar and the loss of their individuality, much of ShadowClan had a change of heart and rebelled; eventually, they set aside their grievances and helped their neighbors drive DuskClan out. They’re now working toward rebuilding their tarnished reputation and restoring the feeling of unity among their Clanmates after losing so much of it to the internal division DuskClan caused.

Interested in reading more about ShadowClan? Learn more here! You can also read up on more of their history within the roleplay by viewing our Past Plots doc found in the Main Doc.

Character & Snippet Text Credits: Hummingbirdnose [left; @/Mayra], Fireflyhum [right; @/Pumpkin]

Art Credit: KittyKatoa [@kitts-artblog]

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“Sheepspring looked to the snow and started rolling a small bundle at his paws. An idea formed in a flash. He had to loosen up. He picked up the ball and tossed it at her. Unaware of the snowball forming at his paws, Monarchdawn took the few seconds of silence to peer out at the sunset between the snowy trees. It would be getting colder again soon. As if the world had heard her thoughts, she felt a sudden blast of cold to her side. Monarchdawn let out a surprised gasp, her body whirling around to face Sheepspring. ‘No way— No way!’ she exclaimed with surprised features, shaking the snow from her fur. ‘I think we need to keep the good memories going!’ Sheepspring called before ducking behind the brush, already forming another ball of snow. ‘Yeah, okay. You’re on then!’ With a big grin, Monarchdawn turned quickly on her paws to run. With the sun setting, they wouldn’t have much time to carry out this game, but Monarchdawn was keen on enjoying the moment instead of worrying about other things. She was actually having fun.”

Check out this snippet from a member interaction in ThunderClan, the youngest of the five Clans in the River Territory! They inhabit the Oak Forest south of the grand Gathering Island, and are led by Cloudedstar, a charismatic yet critical leader.

Despite having formed from rebellion, ThunderClan is the most passive of the Clans; they actively avoid conflict by offering allyship to their neighbors and engaging in peaceful activities, such as horticulture, weaving, and ecology. Their pacifistic nature makes them more vulnerable to attacks, but much more emotionally and environmentally intelligent. As they live in such close proximity to the Flower Field, they’ve also grown adept at crafting flower crowns, which many sport to show their dedication to their leader and ancestors.

For two years, ThunderClan resided in the mountains far east of the River Territory, to which they’d fled after being attacked by the infamous Codebreakers. They forged a comfortable camp and lived undisturbed until RiverClan requested they return to support them in their efforts to defeat DuskClan. Now that the war has ended, ThunderClan has settled back into their Oak Forest home and their former role: helping the other Clans in any way possible to ensure no one falls.

Interested in reading more about ThunderClan? Learn more here! You can also read up on more of their history within the roleplay by viewing our Past Plots doc found in the Main Doc.

Character & Snippet Text Credits: Sheepspring [left; @brisunsworld], Monarchdawn [right; @grimmedcrows]

Art Credit: Hib [@hibiswack]

[thefivecrowns]

Introducing: The Five Crowns, a Warrior Cats roleplay on Discord!

The Five Crowns, also known as TFC, is a Discord-based roleplay that explores the lives of five Clans as they navigate the world and its dangers. While originally modeled after the five book Clans, the inhabitants of TFC’s River Territory are completely removed from the book series, with their own unique histories, traits, and cultures. The roleplay was established in 2018, but has only recently moved onto Discord full-time; with this move, we’re excited to welcome a whole new group of people into the roleplay! Traverse the shifting alliances and states of the River Territory and join one (or more!) of our five Clans: passive ThunderClan, stubborn ShadowClan, wise WindClan, fierce RiverClan, or traditional SkyClan.

TFC is enabled to thrive by its incredible community, and as such, we make an effort to consider members in every aspect of the roleplay. In fact, we pride ourselves on our elaborate server-wide plots, which are created by the mod team for our members to engage in. These plots offer unique character and event opportunities that allow members to influence the world on a grander scale. That said, much of our roleplay relies on member interactions; we encourage members to forge relationships with one another and build both their characters and our world through their own plots and development plans. In essence, we offer both large- and small-scale development styles!

TFC is an aged 16+, literate roleplay, meaning we require 8+ sentences in each roleplay message. Our activity checks, known as Check-Ins, open from Friday to Sunday every weekend. Don’t have enough time to be roleplaying more than once or twice a week? No problem! We only require 1 to 2 roleplay message(s) to check-in, and have no further activity requirements. We prioritize keeping as much of our community together for as long as possible, and allowing our busier members to still participate in the world we’ve forged together.

Want to see if the roleplay is right for you, or just interested in reading more about our lore? Check out our Main Doc! Here you can find anything and everything related to TFC, such as information on how the roleplay functions, the workings of our world, and an in-depth write-up of all our lore and previous plots. Feel free to ask us any questions you have about this roleplay in our asks!

Interested in joining? Auditions open regularly—keep an eye out!