Fallen Feathers
"The feathers that fall each encompass their own attraction, but as one falls to follow the other, they carry none of the unified strength of the whole bird."
Often, rps are written after the group is split into factions; in this, the chickens must decide for themselves if they can stand unified or fall divided.
I was going to write about snow chickens, but there was too much going on, and even though the theme may stand for several months to come, none would enjoy it. So here, we take ourselves to a more desirable climate. Welcome to Hawaii!
(Look at the cheesy banner I drew.)
"Why, Feathers? What is happening? What was it like before? Where did it all go wrong?"
"It was me... I did wrong. It was different, once.
Not long ago, our flock was led by a bird named Owl. He was wise, powerful, and merciful. Maybe not so enough to fall into legend, but he will, because we all now know the value a leader who can keep the peace really has. There was one before, Nene, and he was equally so. And many before that."
"Isn't Chameleon good enough? He's nice."
"Yes, he is. But he hasn't the power. Today, we don't just need a merciful one. Today we need someone else."
"What about Mongoose? Or Eagle?"
"Some think they are good enough. But they only carry the strength required. Maybe our flock is too needy. Maybe our expectations are too high. But we need a leader with wisdom. And that is something few have."
"Well, you're wise! Why can't they make you leader, Feathers?"
"I'm too old to take such a job. And they need me here, don't you think? I tell you our history. Pass on stories of the past. Then the others will know what kind of leader they need.
And what would you do if I wasn't here to keep you warm?"
"Oh. You're right. I love you, Feathers."
"I love you too. And the flock. I hope that some day, we can get along."
Ok, so I need people to make these charries:
Chameleon: A young Leader. The young son of Owl and Feathers. 1-2 years old. A small, colorful rooster with white or yellow legs. Your interpretation of this would be delightful. He can have any extra fancy features that you like. He doesn't have a mate. Chameleon is scared of being wrong and does everything the flock demands of him. Rather quiet, and much to Feathers disgust, asks for her help in speaking to the flock. He has two much older siblings, however, they are pullets. Actually, Eagle could be his older brother if you want to add that extra drama, however, Feathers didn't trust him as leader either way.
Mongoose: Can literally be anyone, including a hen if you want. Mongoose is persuasive and pleases the flock. However, Mongoose constantly challenges Chameleon's ways. Mongoose wants to move to a new area where there is more water. Wants to move closer to the volcano.
Eagle: Large, strong rooster. Great in fighting, 1-5 years old. Has many supporters that are in the flock. Focuses on strength and believes that with Chameleon in power, they will be weak.
You can make a different powerful figures who are not these, if you so wish.
I reserve Feathers, lead broody.
~Character Form~
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Rank:
Physical Attributes:
Personality:
History:
Family:
Mate/crush:
Chicks:
Other:
Username:
Any questions? Please ask.
Anyone can join, however, I'm gonna invite these peeps:
@HeavensHens88
@ChickenCowboy02
@RoostersAreAwesome
@Rooster_Tyranny
@LoveMyChickenBabies
@RiverStorm
@puffypoo
@9SpiceyChickens
@Table4Six
@FrankieDoodle
Big shout out to @Rose Quartz for making this possible!
"The feathers that fall each encompass their own attraction, but as one falls to follow the other, they carry none of the unified strength of the whole bird."
Often, rps are written after the group is split into factions; in this, the chickens must decide for themselves if they can stand unified or fall divided.
I was going to write about snow chickens, but there was too much going on, and even though the theme may stand for several months to come, none would enjoy it. So here, we take ourselves to a more desirable climate. Welcome to Hawaii!
(Look at the cheesy banner I drew.)
"Why, Feathers? What is happening? What was it like before? Where did it all go wrong?"
"It was me... I did wrong. It was different, once.
Not long ago, our flock was led by a bird named Owl. He was wise, powerful, and merciful. Maybe not so enough to fall into legend, but he will, because we all now know the value a leader who can keep the peace really has. There was one before, Nene, and he was equally so. And many before that."
"Isn't Chameleon good enough? He's nice."
"Yes, he is. But he hasn't the power. Today, we don't just need a merciful one. Today we need someone else."
"What about Mongoose? Or Eagle?"
"Some think they are good enough. But they only carry the strength required. Maybe our flock is too needy. Maybe our expectations are too high. But we need a leader with wisdom. And that is something few have."
"Well, you're wise! Why can't they make you leader, Feathers?"
"I'm too old to take such a job. And they need me here, don't you think? I tell you our history. Pass on stories of the past. Then the others will know what kind of leader they need.
And what would you do if I wasn't here to keep you warm?"
"Oh. You're right. I love you, Feathers."
"I love you too. And the flock. I hope that some day, we can get along."
History: "There were once Men on the island. Men can eat you or give you kindness and safety, and you can't tell by looking at them. Never trust a Man. In the time of Men we were kept inside their cages. Others were not, however. They wandered where Men walked.
But we were freed, by fire from the earth. The Men fled, and released us. Some of us, at least. The caged birds died, punished by no fault of their own.
We escaped from the earthly fire and grew into a flock on the island.
Men brought us here, but we have no plans to leave.
The flock came together, and one Cock guided the flock with wisdom, and that was all they needed to prosper. They made him their first leader, while one brave hen remembered all that had happened and took a vow to share all she had learned to future generations, so that they would not forget where they came from.
That's my job, of course. Telling you stories.
Much time has past since that first leader, and none of it has been forgotten.
Owl lived for a long time, and he died peacefully. Brave, merciful, wise. We chose a new leader. I made a mistake. I wished for a another fair ruler, and tried to convince the flock to choose Chameleon, our son, by his wishes and perhaps my selfishness.
But he isn't brave. And he doesn't fight off the dissenters. And we grow hungry as the earth grows thirsty.
Mongoose offered us a new land with more food, but can we leave our Log of Feathers, our roots? Drought has parched our sources of food, and we may be forced to follow. However, Mongoose is a small threat to Chameleon, for Mongoose's suggestions to move are not challenges. Yet.
Eagle is gaining power in force. Young birds are following him, and he is assembling a force to be reckoned with. It's not the question of if he will challenge Chameleon, but when he will swoop in. For now, he is peacefully living in the flock, but someday he will dissent.
Will someone new arise to save us all? Or must we chose a leader before us? Can we change them to what we want, or will we fall? "
But we were freed, by fire from the earth. The Men fled, and released us. Some of us, at least. The caged birds died, punished by no fault of their own.
We escaped from the earthly fire and grew into a flock on the island.
Men brought us here, but we have no plans to leave.
The flock came together, and one Cock guided the flock with wisdom, and that was all they needed to prosper. They made him their first leader, while one brave hen remembered all that had happened and took a vow to share all she had learned to future generations, so that they would not forget where they came from.
That's my job, of course. Telling you stories.
Much time has past since that first leader, and none of it has been forgotten.
Owl lived for a long time, and he died peacefully. Brave, merciful, wise. We chose a new leader. I made a mistake. I wished for a another fair ruler, and tried to convince the flock to choose Chameleon, our son, by his wishes and perhaps my selfishness.
But he isn't brave. And he doesn't fight off the dissenters. And we grow hungry as the earth grows thirsty.
Mongoose offered us a new land with more food, but can we leave our Log of Feathers, our roots? Drought has parched our sources of food, and we may be forced to follow. However, Mongoose is a small threat to Chameleon, for Mongoose's suggestions to move are not challenges. Yet.
Eagle is gaining power in force. Young birds are following him, and he is assembling a force to be reckoned with. It's not the question of if he will challenge Chameleon, but when he will swoop in. For now, he is peacefully living in the flock, but someday he will dissent.
Will someone new arise to save us all? Or must we chose a leader before us? Can we change them to what we want, or will we fall? "
Ranks:
Lead Cock (or hen) : leader of the flock, absolute power. Gains his rank through the agreement of the flock. Of course, they may make an agreement out of fear. Normally male, but an ambitious hen may gain power. Often, his mate carries on his duties in his death and absence. Addressed as "Leader."
Lead Broody: gains rank when the latest dies. Always the oldest hen of the flock. Next oldest learns her stories from the current one. Full time job of caring for chicks while their mother is away. Also hatches her own. The Lead Broody is the storyteller of the flock, passing down lore and history to the newest generation. Her guidance is often asked for in leading the flock and choosing the new leader. Some are not as wise as others.
Broody: a hen who has chosen to hatch and raise chicks. Often they are hers, but not always. There is little dispute if you hatch someone else's eggs though. Other hens will contribute eggs to your nest you have chosen in a safe area if she decides to go broody. It is out of their free choice to hatch. Broodies will defend their chicks with their life, if need be.
Cock: Male over 8 moons old. Can take a hen as a mate if he wishes. Cocks watch out for predators and keep the flock safe, on command of the Lead Cock. Hens have more important things to do.
Hen: female who is laying eggs. Can take a cock as a mate, if she wishes. She spends some of her time eating and drinking, and some of it laying eggs. (And stuff like that.)
Cockerels and pullets: males and females over 2 moons old and under 8 moons old. Learn the duties of the flock during this time
Chick: chicks under 2 moons old. Taken care of by broodies.
Lead Cock (or hen) : leader of the flock, absolute power. Gains his rank through the agreement of the flock. Of course, they may make an agreement out of fear. Normally male, but an ambitious hen may gain power. Often, his mate carries on his duties in his death and absence. Addressed as "Leader."
Lead Broody: gains rank when the latest dies. Always the oldest hen of the flock. Next oldest learns her stories from the current one. Full time job of caring for chicks while their mother is away. Also hatches her own. The Lead Broody is the storyteller of the flock, passing down lore and history to the newest generation. Her guidance is often asked for in leading the flock and choosing the new leader. Some are not as wise as others.
Broody: a hen who has chosen to hatch and raise chicks. Often they are hers, but not always. There is little dispute if you hatch someone else's eggs though. Other hens will contribute eggs to your nest you have chosen in a safe area if she decides to go broody. It is out of their free choice to hatch. Broodies will defend their chicks with their life, if need be.
Cock: Male over 8 moons old. Can take a hen as a mate if he wishes. Cocks watch out for predators and keep the flock safe, on command of the Lead Cock. Hens have more important things to do.
Hen: female who is laying eggs. Can take a cock as a mate, if she wishes. She spends some of her time eating and drinking, and some of it laying eggs. (And stuff like that.)
Cockerels and pullets: males and females over 2 moons old and under 8 moons old. Learn the duties of the flock during this time
Chick: chicks under 2 moons old. Taken care of by broodies.
Terms
Log of Feathers: A pullet's first egg is laid in the Log of Feathers, where they lay their first egg and place one of their feathers inside the nest to line it, for future generations to see. The egg is then taken out for all to see, for it is a beautiful thing, the second she leaves the log, she becomes a hen. This is a significant part of the flock's "culture," which makes the flock hesitant to leave their territory to follow a new leader away. Also the place where the next leader is inaugurated.
Men: a word for humans. Some traces of their settlement on the small island are still visible, however, most was destroyed by a volcano that made the humans realise the island was unsafe to settle on. Sometimes they come, but it is rare. And they certainly aren't bringing more chickens with them.
The Broody Vow: the next lead broody must vow before the flock that will share wisdom, and put her flock before all else.
Becoming leader: The flock gathers around the Log of Feathers and calls for a new leader. Whomever has the largest number of voices and crows is the next leader, as the Lead Broody decides fairly. The newly elected leader jumps upon the log and crows, all of the cocks repeating it back, before he scratches a deep scratch into the log. This ceremony may turn awkward if a hen does this, as her crowing isn't quite as splendid.
Roosting tree: an old, twisted Wiliwili tree holds great meaning to the flock. They all roost in the tree, leader highest of all, looking down on all, around. Pullets, cockerels, chicks, and broodies roost in their nests, and not in the tree. The Lead broody actually has her nest in the trunk, however.
Predators: far and few between. Men killed many of these before they left, and there was little to begin with. However, a predator attack may happen on a rare occasion, which is why roosters must look out.
Food: Hawaiian blueberry, nene berry, papaya, bugs, starfruit, small animals, nuts
Earth Fire: volcano.
The Rock of Voice: When it is old enough, a cockerel will embark on a journey to a certain rock on a cliffside with The Cave of Shelter beneath it. Upon reaching this rock, he crows loud enough for all of his flock to hear him, though they do not see him. He is declaring that he has earned his voice in his flock and returns a Cock. Significant because that is where the first Leader was elected.
The Cave of Shelter. Beneath the Rock of Voice. Where the flock sheltered when the volcano struck. Seaward facing and outside of the usual territory. Could become a shelter again.
Log of Feathers: A pullet's first egg is laid in the Log of Feathers, where they lay their first egg and place one of their feathers inside the nest to line it, for future generations to see. The egg is then taken out for all to see, for it is a beautiful thing, the second she leaves the log, she becomes a hen. This is a significant part of the flock's "culture," which makes the flock hesitant to leave their territory to follow a new leader away. Also the place where the next leader is inaugurated.
Men: a word for humans. Some traces of their settlement on the small island are still visible, however, most was destroyed by a volcano that made the humans realise the island was unsafe to settle on. Sometimes they come, but it is rare. And they certainly aren't bringing more chickens with them.
The Broody Vow: the next lead broody must vow before the flock that will share wisdom, and put her flock before all else.
Becoming leader: The flock gathers around the Log of Feathers and calls for a new leader. Whomever has the largest number of voices and crows is the next leader, as the Lead Broody decides fairly. The newly elected leader jumps upon the log and crows, all of the cocks repeating it back, before he scratches a deep scratch into the log. This ceremony may turn awkward if a hen does this, as her crowing isn't quite as splendid.
Roosting tree: an old, twisted Wiliwili tree holds great meaning to the flock. They all roost in the tree, leader highest of all, looking down on all, around. Pullets, cockerels, chicks, and broodies roost in their nests, and not in the tree. The Lead broody actually has her nest in the trunk, however.
Predators: far and few between. Men killed many of these before they left, and there was little to begin with. However, a predator attack may happen on a rare occasion, which is why roosters must look out.
Food: Hawaiian blueberry, nene berry, papaya, bugs, starfruit, small animals, nuts
Earth Fire: volcano.
The Rock of Voice: When it is old enough, a cockerel will embark on a journey to a certain rock on a cliffside with The Cave of Shelter beneath it. Upon reaching this rock, he crows loud enough for all of his flock to hear him, though they do not see him. He is declaring that he has earned his voice in his flock and returns a Cock. Significant because that is where the first Leader was elected.
The Cave of Shelter. Beneath the Rock of Voice. Where the flock sheltered when the volcano struck. Seaward facing and outside of the usual territory. Could become a shelter again.
Conflict:
The chickens lived in relative peace for decades. However, a drought has made food increasingly difficult to find, and some chickens are starting to wonder whether they should move away from their current territory. The problem with this: they don't want to leave. Important objects are at home, such as the Feather Log and the Roosting tree. Family nests. Also, they begin to despise Chameleons ways, and wish for a new leader. They can find one in Eagle, who is powerful, or Mongoose, who has new ideas? But is no leader good enough? It is up to them to choose who will be the greatest bird to lead them.
The chickens lived in relative peace for decades. However, a drought has made food increasingly difficult to find, and some chickens are starting to wonder whether they should move away from their current territory. The problem with this: they don't want to leave. Important objects are at home, such as the Feather Log and the Roosting tree. Family nests. Also, they begin to despise Chameleons ways, and wish for a new leader. They can find one in Eagle, who is powerful, or Mongoose, who has new ideas? But is no leader good enough? It is up to them to choose who will be the greatest bird to lead them.
My Rules:
Follow genetics because that is my pet peeve,
and don't make any purebreds. These are wild chickens!
Also, no swearing; these are wild chickens!
Also, always ask questions and call me out if you think I'm making a mistake, I won't bite.
Follow genetics because that is my pet peeve,
and don't make any purebreds. These are wild chickens!Also, no swearing; these are wild chickens!
Also, always ask questions and call me out if you think I'm making a mistake, I won't bite.
Ok, so I need people to make these charries:
Chameleon: A young Leader. The young son of Owl and Feathers. 1-2 years old. A small, colorful rooster with white or yellow legs. Your interpretation of this would be delightful. He can have any extra fancy features that you like. He doesn't have a mate. Chameleon is scared of being wrong and does everything the flock demands of him. Rather quiet, and much to Feathers disgust, asks for her help in speaking to the flock. He has two much older siblings, however, they are pullets. Actually, Eagle could be his older brother if you want to add that extra drama, however, Feathers didn't trust him as leader either way.
Mongoose: Can literally be anyone, including a hen if you want. Mongoose is persuasive and pleases the flock. However, Mongoose constantly challenges Chameleon's ways. Mongoose wants to move to a new area where there is more water. Wants to move closer to the volcano.
Eagle: Large, strong rooster. Great in fighting, 1-5 years old. Has many supporters that are in the flock. Focuses on strength and believes that with Chameleon in power, they will be weak.
You can make a different powerful figures who are not these, if you so wish.
I reserve Feathers, lead broody.
~Character Form~
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Rank:
Physical Attributes:
Personality:
History:
Family:
Mate/crush:
Chicks:
Other:
Username:
Any questions? Please ask.
Anyone can join, however, I'm gonna invite these peeps:
@HeavensHens88
@ChickenCowboy02
@RoostersAreAwesome
@Rooster_Tyranny
@LoveMyChickenBabies
@RiverStorm
@puffypoo
@9SpiceyChickens
@Table4Six
@FrankieDoodle
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