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For Stone Empire: Dreams for the Future - EmpiresBeforeClans
What would you and your feline like to see most in their new camp? Should it have high places to watch from? A water source? Will your feline be happiest in a cave or other structure?

It's kinda funny this event. Because Mithras wasn't around in the raid she only has fond memories of a the old camp. To her, it was quiet and reminded her of the city. However, if she had to move away from it, she likely would want somewhere near a bigger body of water.. yah know, like the coast! However every feline seems to hate the temporary coastal camp in the RPs so it would have to be in a micro-climate of some kind that was a bit drier XD. SO WHY NOT CAVES. Plus, guys, come on. Your missing the opportunity to pick a stone-based camp for the Stone Empire! So I guess this is more my dream camp than Mithras's but I'm sure she'll learn to love it when she realises that navigating tunnels is a skill that isn't common in the hunters.

NOTE: None of this is official - just my ideas for the event

Locations:
Situated on the side of a hill near the sea is a hollow, created by a recent landslide. It exposed a network of tunnels and caverns which run from the ledges on the coast to narrow rabbit routes in the valleys. The coast tunnels are rocky however the further inland you go, the most they become composed of softer dirt. Cats would need to secure these tunnels for safe use as the soft dirt runs the risk of cave collapses. The main hollow was mostly cleared for a general meeting area.
It is unknown at the moment whether there are any cave dwelling prey in the tunnels, or whether they connect to any active warrens - could be explored in cave patrols?

"Den" types:
Felines can have 2 den types: cave or the hollow. Cats are encouraged to take cave dens for the security from the elements as the slight incline in the caverns means most rain water drains off into the deeper tunnels. Therefore caves used for dens are specifically picked out for their position related to this water flow.
For cats that need easy access in and out of camp - like the healer as they need to keep herbs - small caves on the surface are offered for sleeping quarters. There is a lookout den for cats that are waiting/resting before lookout/patrols. The store is either for food or other materials.
Any other felines can sleep out in the hollow due to its shelter from the winds, however you will likely get wet when it rains.

Misc:
Although most of the initial rubble was clear from the cave's entrance, there are still lots of boulders and rocks surrounding the other side of the hollow, adding another layer of protection to felines in the hollow. There are also other rocks outside the camp, no doubt left from past natural disasters, that the cats use as a point of reference when patrolling. These reduce in number as you move in land.
As cats will likely be worried about being caught of guard again, a rock near the peak of their camp could be assigned as a lookout point. Whether patrols are requires to pass by this point, or whether there is a lookout role assigned is undecided.
The streams underground are the nearest source of fresh water due to being close to the sea. Whilst these don't often run out - fulled by both ground water and rain - if there is a drought severe enough to dry out the earth then water can be a big issue.

Advantages and Disadvantages:
+ Sealed off to wildfires and strong winds - hill and boulder wall around hollow protect felines inside it
+ Hidden exits and entrances - outwards appearance of normal prey tunnels or hidden by foliage, usefully in emergencies
+ Terrain advantage in battle to felines that adapt - you can learn to fighting in the dark, and confuse and loose enemy in tunnels
+ Protection from storms in cave dens - water is streamlined from the entrance into deeper tunnels and underground streams.

- Cave collapses in dirt tunnels - soft walls weak when wet and when lots of movement occurs
- Flooding in deeper tunnels - from excessive rainfall that is all funnelled to them, water level can rise really fast
- Earthquakes - could cause cave collapse even in rock tunnels. Likely the most serious threat
- Severe Droughts - underground streams dry up and don't replenish easily due to the cracked ground

EP for Mithras - I don't even know how much

CREDITS:
Polarfleets
StarCanid
Grey-Griffin
Nythero
Horned-Hoodies
FeatheredSeclude
saiwolf7

Description
For Stone Empire: Dreams for the Future - EmpiresBeforeClans
What would you and your feline like to see most in their new camp? Should it have high places to watch from? A water source? Will your feline be happiest in a cave or other structure?

It's kinda funny this event. Because Mithras wasn't around in the raid she only has fond memories of a the old camp. To her, it was quiet and reminded her of the city. However, if she had to move away from it, she likely would want somewhere near a bigger body of water.. yah know, like the coast! However every feline seems to hate the temporary coastal camp in the RPs so it would have to be in a micro-climate of some kind that was a bit drier XD. SO WHY NOT CAVES. Plus, guys, come on. Your missing the opportunity to pick a stone-based camp for the Stone Empire! So I guess this is more my dream camp than Mithras's but I'm sure she'll learn to love it when she realises that navigating tunnels is a skill that isn't common in the hunters.

NOTE: None of this is official - just my ideas for the event

Locations:
Situated on the side of a hill near the sea is a hollow, created by a recent landslide. It exposed a network of tunnels and caverns which run from the ledges on the coast to narrow rabbit routes in the valleys. The coast tunnels are rocky however the further inland you go, the most they become composed of softer dirt. Cats would need to secure these tunnels for safe use as the soft dirt runs the risk of cave collapses. The main hollow was mostly cleared for a general meeting area.
It is unknown at the moment whether there are any cave dwelling prey in the tunnels, or whether they connect to any active warrens - could be explored in cave patrols?

"Den" types:
Felines can have 2 den types: cave or the hollow. Cats are encouraged to take cave dens for the security from the elements as the slight incline in the caverns means most rain water drains off into the deeper tunnels. Therefore caves used for dens are specifically picked out for their position related to this water flow.
For cats that need easy access in and out of camp - like the healer as they need to keep herbs - small caves on the surface are offered for sleeping quarters. There is a lookout den for cats that are waiting/resting before lookout/patrols. The store is either for food or other materials.
Any other felines can sleep out in the hollow due to its shelter from the winds, however you will likely get wet when it rains.

Misc:
Although most of the initial rubble was clear from the cave's entrance, there are still lots of boulders and rocks surrounding the other side of the hollow, adding another layer of protection to felines in the hollow. There are also other rocks outside the camp, no doubt left from past natural disasters, that the cats use as a point of reference when patrolling. These reduce in number as you move in land.
As cats will likely be worried about being caught of guard again, a rock near the peak of their camp could be assigned as a lookout point. Whether patrols are requires to pass by this point, or whether there is a lookout role assigned is undecided.
The streams underground are the nearest source of fresh water due to being close to the sea. Whilst these don't often run out - fulled by both ground water and rain - if there is a drought severe enough to dry out the earth then water can be a big issue.

Advantages and Disadvantages:
+ Sealed off to wildfires and strong winds - hill and boulder wall around hollow protect felines inside it
+ Hidden exits and entrances - outwards appearance of normal prey tunnels or hidden by foliage, usefully in emergencies
+ Terrain advantage in battle to felines that adapt - you can learn to fighting in the dark, and confuse and loose enemy in tunnels
+ Protection from storms in cave dens - water is streamlined from the entrance into deeper tunnels and underground streams.

- Cave collapses in dirt tunnels - soft walls weak when wet and when lots of movement occurs
- Flooding in deeper tunnels - from excessive rainfall that is all funnelled to them, water level can rise really fast
- Earthquakes - could cause cave collapse even in rock tunnels. Likely the most serious threat
- Severe Droughts - underground streams dry up and don't replenish easily due to the cracked ground

EP for Mithras - I don't even know how much

CREDITS:
Polarfleets
StarCanid
Grey-Griffin
Nythero
Horned-Hoodies
FeatheredSeclude
saiwolf7