Clans of the Waterfalls
Other Territories => Darkstone => Topic started by: Iɴғᴇʀɴᴏ-☆ on September 29, 2012, 11:13:15 pm
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This is where cats of the clans share dreams and tongues with Darkforest.
Darkstone is on a very high mountain, that is very hard to climb, there are many paths branching of in different directions, but only one leads to Darkstone. Cats must find their way through the correct path by using their nose to scent which path cats before them have taken, or by following the cat ahead of them.
Once the reach the top of the mountain it opens up to a wide clearing. The scents of death and suffering wash through the clearing, and the sunlight illuminates the vast space. There is scent of water, stone, and earth, and a jumble of strange odors surround the place. All cats are then dazzled by an extremely dark flash, caused by the shadows that always cover Darkstone, and it makes the cat's fur black. Cats are often surprised by the power of the Darkstone. The Darkstone is several tail-lengths high. To communicate with Darkforest, all the cat must do is press his or her nose to the rock, and they fall asleep almost immediately. It is said to be very hot, and some cats believe they are not dreaming until they open their eyes, realizing their nose is no longer pressed against the rock.
This is where leaders and medicine cats go to share tongues with Darkforest. Leaders go there to receive their nine lives or ask Darkforest for help. They will gradually fall into a special dream sent by Darkforest. They then dream about their warrior ancestors, and are able to talk with them. Cats come here as part of various ceremonies, such as medicine cats sharing tongues with Darkforest every half-moon, and leaders gaining their nine lives. When leaders go to the Darkstone, they are forbidden to eat or drink anything beforehand, including traveling herbs. They receive nine lives and have the second half of their name replaced with smoke to honor Darkforest. Leaders and medicine cats also come here if they need guidance from their warrior ancestors, but cannot wait for members of Darkforest to walk in their dreams or have not seen them for many moons and need guidance.