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[font=skia]Having once being located deep within the Viridian Labyrinth, the clan made its move onto Wind territory. The architecture of the Aergate inspired them and their migration in order to grow structurally as a clan.
[center][center][b]The First Temple[/b][/center][/center]
[font=skia]Ocelotl's old territory in Nature consisted of a huge temple within the jungle. Over time, plants overgrew the structure until the ancient stones became covered in vines and deadly flowers. The nature temple was left in ruins. The clan evacuated due to a culture-changing event, and seeked a new home within the Windswept Plateau. As new generations are born, the clan began to slowly forget what the old temple was like.
Ancient Ocelotl took root in the Shrieking Wilds. The clan's pyramid-temple was well-hidden, and a small village was in the structure's shadow. Food was easy to retrieve, thanks to the plentiful trees. The soil was surprisingly sandy due to many mysterious holes, drying up the dirt. It is rumored that dragon [i]bones[/i] could be seen, poking out under the roots of some trees nearby the old territory. Not many dragons remember or fully understand why the temple was built in the first place. Some claim it's the clan's way of saying thanks to the deities, especially the Gladekeeper.
Many current clan-members never even seen or even experienced the first temple. Even dragons who tried to relocate their Nature territory and pyramid are unable to find it, even with a map at hand. Ever since the clan left the shrieking wilds, the ruins seem to have 'disappeared'. It is said that only the "fiercest of emperors" are able to find it. The old territory is now just a story, a legend.
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[map x=3958 y=651 view=land width=480 height=240]The First Temple[/map]
[center][b]The Reconstruction of the Temple[/b][/center]
[font=skia]The second, current temple in Wind, is currently under construction. Alongside stone statues, carvings and monuments of deities and past clan leaders, scattered across the territory to celebrate their ancestors from Nature. Stone is like the clan version of parchment, a record-keeping tool. Runes and markings are scrawled onto rocks, symbolizing events in the clan's history. Only a selective few dragons from Ocelotl can actually write and decipher these runes.
The clan members have many seeds that kept and brought over from Nature, and allowed them to grow Wind's oxygen rich soil. Crops grow with ease, and their farming skills greatly improved. Their agriculture is their number one source of income. They even grew their own forest, mainly consisting of cocoa bean trees, stretching vast across the territory, eliminating any traces of Wind's common bamboo.
The body of water in the center of the Ocelotl's territory is called Lake Kochistli. Nicknamed the Lake of Dreams. Various rivers split up eventually leading into the Singer's Brook. A tiny woodland island surrounded by the streams is used for training guards, warriors and/or hunters. Many dragons fight, with spears or pure strength in friendly competitions. A second, even smaller island is located just below. It doesn't have much of a use, and is hard to access, so its purpose remains a mystery.
Tall hills mimicking mountains, the beginning of the Reedcleft Ascent is hidden in the background of the soon-to-be temple. Small caves are carved into the hills, mostly used for building material storage. The bottom left of the territory have dozens of mud and brick structures that are filled to the brim with cocoa beans, the clan's currency. Dragons take shifts watching and guarding their precious beans.
The heart of the clan would be the village. Homes made out of straw and mud, stand together in a tight-knit community. This is where majority all the clan's dragons live. A few village marketplaces have set up shop, and are open to visitors outside the clan. Many of the crops they grow are sold here, or delivered to others from boats near the beach.
The Tizoc stone has been kept a secret, and again, only a few dragon from the clan know about it. It was privately transported from the Shrieking Wilds, all the way to Wind. The rock hidden at the edge of the territory was once Ocelotl's sacrificial stone, in which gruesome rituals would be performed upon it. Rituals are banned now, in this current age, but it's presence is quite shady. The rock is blood-stained and well out of sight from most of the clan members.
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[map x=1751 y=2678 view=land width=480 height=240]Clan Ocelotl[/map]
Having once being located deep within the Viridian Labyrinth, the clan made its move onto Wind territory. The architecture of the Aergate inspired them and their migration in order to grow structurally as a clan.
Ocelotl's old territory in Nature consisted of a huge temple within the jungle. Over time, plants overgrew the structure until the ancient stones became covered in vines and deadly flowers. The nature temple was left in ruins. The clan evacuated due to a culture-changing event, and seeked a new home within the Windswept Plateau. As new generations are born, the clan began to slowly forget what the old temple was like.
Ancient Ocelotl took root in the Shrieking Wilds. The clan's pyramid-temple was well-hidden, and a small village was in the structure's shadow. Food was easy to retrieve, thanks to the plentiful trees. The soil was surprisingly sandy due to many mysterious holes, drying up the dirt. It is rumored that dragon bones could be seen, poking out under the roots of some trees nearby the old territory. Not many dragons remember or fully understand why the temple was built in the first place. Some claim it's the clan's way of saying thanks to the deities, especially the Gladekeeper.
Many current clan-members never even seen or even experienced the first temple. Even dragons who tried to relocate their Nature territory and pyramid are unable to find it, even with a map at hand. Ever since the clan left the shrieking wilds, the ruins seem to have 'disappeared'. It is said that only the "fiercest of emperors" are able to find it. The old territory is now just a story, a legend.
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The Reconstruction of the Temple
The second, current temple in Wind, is currently under construction. Alongside stone statues, carvings and monuments of deities and past clan leaders, scattered across the territory to celebrate their ancestors from Nature. Stone is like the clan version of parchment, a record-keeping tool. Runes and markings are scrawled onto rocks, symbolizing events in the clan's history. Only a selective few dragons from Ocelotl can actually write and decipher these runes.
The clan members have many seeds that kept and brought over from Nature, and allowed them to grow Wind's oxygen rich soil. Crops grow with ease, and their farming skills greatly improved. Their agriculture is their number one source of income. They even grew their own forest, mainly consisting of cocoa bean trees, stretching vast across the territory, eliminating any traces of Wind's common bamboo.
The body of water in the center of the Ocelotl's territory is called Lake Kochistli. Nicknamed the Lake of Dreams. Various rivers split up eventually leading into the Singer's Brook. A tiny woodland island surrounded by the streams is used for training guards, warriors and/or hunters. Many dragons fight, with spears or pure strength in friendly competitions. A second, even smaller island is located just below. It doesn't have much of a use, and is hard to access, so its purpose remains a mystery.
Tall hills mimicking mountains, the beginning of the Reedcleft Ascent is hidden in the background of the soon-to-be temple. Small caves are carved into the hills, mostly used for building material storage. The bottom left of the territory have dozens of mud and brick structures that are filled to the brim with cocoa beans, the clan's currency. Dragons take shifts watching and guarding their precious beans.
The heart of the clan would be the village. Homes made out of straw and mud, stand together in a tight-knit community. This is where majority all the clan's dragons live. A few village marketplaces have set up shop, and are open to visitors outside the clan. Many of the crops they grow are sold here, or delivered to others from boats near the beach.
The Tizoc stone has been kept a secret, and again, only a few dragon from the clan know about it. It was privately transported from the Shrieking Wilds, all the way to Wind. The rock hidden at the edge of the territory was once Ocelotl's sacrificial stone, in which gruesome rituals would be performed upon it. Rituals are banned now, in this current age, but it's presence is quite shady. The rock is blood-stained and well out of sight from most of the clan members.
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[/size][/center] [columns][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/42557661][img]https://i.imgur.com/KOd0Oro.png[/img][/url][nextcol][color=transparent]_[/color][nextcol][font=skia]It's is uncertain whom exactly the founder of the clan was, as Ocelotl was established way back, nearing the start of the Third Age. Yaotzal, the current historian has made speculations about the founder. He claims it all started with a fierce golden fae warrior born directly from the Gladekeeper's branches. Previously, clanless, he loyally fought against the Plaguebringer's children in unnecessary raging battles. After growing weary, he retired from battling, and decided to start a clan of his own.
The fae looked down at his scales. He yearned to find dragons like himself. Dragon with scales the color of marigolds, dragons who shared his ideals of proving themselves to the Gladekeeper. He wandered across Sornieth searching for dragons that met his criteria. A persistent bunch of marigold dragons, agreed with his words and began dedicating their lives to the Gladekeeper. It is noted that the fae often used manipulation as a tactic, whether intentional or not. The dragons grew in numbers, and listened to the fae's every word. He was dubbed the leader. His voice was more powerful than an emperor dragon's raw strength. Hence receiving the title, the role, of the clan's first [i]Emperor[/i]. He felt that he was appointed by the Gladekeeper herself, and had the right to rule over the clan he's established.
Unfortunately, Plague's culture left a bit of an influence on him, as he adopted the system of rituals. And they weren't exactly the [i]harmless[/i] type. The first Emperor believed that the Nature deity would favor his clan if he offered the hearts and blood of dragons, then burying the remains deep in the Gladekeeper's soil. He figured this extreme gesture would be a way of winning the deity's support, by standing out compared to other clans. They believed that their sacrifices helped to allow the crops to especially flourish in their territory because the Gladekeeper was pleased, and was a way of offering thanks. This, of course was untrue logic. But the dragons believed the First Emperor's claims, and went along with it.
To support the concept of worship, they built a towering temple out of adobe bricks and limestone. The temple hidden within the Shrieking Wilds, now known as The First Temple. The Tizoc stone, was located at the top where the sacrifices would take place, while all the other clan members would watch from below. Bodies of sacrificed victims were thrown down the stairs after rituals, and then buried moments later.[/columns]
[columns][font=skia]After years of ruling, the First Emperor grew sick and passed. The physically strongest dragon assumed the role of emperor. The rules and lifestyle of the clan never changed, while new emperors came and left. Until, the Final Emperor, a powerful tundra, decided to change things...
One day, the clan had left their guard down. A sudden Beastclan raid wrecked and demolished most of their territory, stealing their crops and damaging their temple. The Final Emperor led the clan into hiding within Earth territory for a few months. When the clan returned to their home in Nature sometime later, they felt terrible about the condition of their ancestors' temple. The stone was crumbing from the wreckage, and vines of deadly plants covered the stairs.
It sparked something within the Final Emperor. He decided they should change their ways, start anew. To support his argument, he dug up hundred of dragons' skulls hidden in the ground from past sacrifices. The clan recognized the wrong, and fully supported the Final Emperor's decision. And so, they set off to find new territory, after abandoning the First Temple, leaving it to rot as ruins forever. It is never to be found again, so no other clan could ever discover the dark origins of Clan Ocelotl.
Being a clan who takes pride in their agricultural skills, they held a debate as to which flight they should move to. They concluded they'd move to Wind, after hearing stories of the newly re-created architecture of the Aergate. The build reminded them of their old temple, and they've heard good things about the oxygen-rich soil in the Windswept Plateau. And so, they made a journey through Shadow and Plague territory in order move to their new home.
The Final Emperor caught a terrible illness as they moved through Plague territory and unfortunately passed away before making it the Wind. The clan was a wreak, as many dragons began panicking, wondering who would continue to lead them. Some dragons left the clan in spite, while the rest of them figured the role of a leader was just contributing to the clan's old ways and would eventually lead them back to where they started. Clan Ocelotl moved on, without any new Emperors to call the shots. They've successfully made it to Wind, and claimed new territory surrounding a lake, in front of some mountain-like hills. [nextcol] [color=transparent]_[/color][nextcol][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/dragon/42557661][img]https://i.imgur.com/pym3DnZ.png[/img][/url][/columns]
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[size=3][font=skia]They've planted seeds they held onto since Nature flight into Wind's soil and grew their very own forest mainly consisting of Cocoa trees. The growing amount of cocoa trees, and even a few palm trees, overpopulated the common bamboo in their territory. Next, they established a village past their forest, finally beginning to settle. Many dragons requested to build something to acknowledge their ancestors, and to commemorate their growth. With majority of them in agreement, they made many stone statues and structures, leading up to the re-construction of the new and improved: Second Temple.
With their past believes, rituals and leaders abandoned, they've established a democratic system for the clan. Even so, the system is actually quite flawed and rigged, with some dragons with more power of say than others. There is an underlining conflict of bringing in the old ways... groups within the clan are plotting their own rise to power, while many other dragons are oblivious and just trying to live peacefully. [center][size=6][size=5][color=orange]____________________[/center]
[b]Marigolds (cempasuchil) represent power and strength. But it's also known to represent jealousy, grief, despair, and mourning.[/b]
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It's is uncertain whom exactly the founder of the clan was, as Ocelotl was established way back, nearing the start of the Third Age. Yaotzal, the current historian has made speculations about the founder. He claims it all started with a fierce golden fae warrior born directly from the Gladekeeper's branches. Previously, clanless, he loyally fought against the Plaguebringer's children in unnecessary raging battles. After growing weary, he retired from battling, and decided to start a clan of his own.
The fae looked down at his scales. He yearned to find dragons like himself. Dragon with scales the color of marigolds, dragons who shared his ideals of proving themselves to the Gladekeeper. He wandered across Sornieth searching for dragons that met his criteria. A persistent bunch of marigold dragons, agreed with his words and began dedicating their lives to the Gladekeeper. It is noted that the fae often used manipulation as a tactic, whether intentional or not. The dragons grew in numbers, and listened to the fae's every word. He was dubbed the leader. His voice was more powerful than an emperor dragon's raw strength. Hence receiving the title, the role, of the clan's first Emperor. He felt that he was appointed by the Gladekeeper herself, and had the right to rule over the clan he's established.
Unfortunately, Plague's culture left a bit of an influence on him, as he adopted the system of rituals. And they weren't exactly the harmless type. The first Emperor believed that the Nature deity would favor his clan if he offered the hearts and blood of dragons, then burying the remains deep in the Gladekeeper's soil. He figured this extreme gesture would be a way of winning the deity's support, by standing out compared to other clans. They believed that their sacrifices helped to allow the crops to especially flourish in their territory because the Gladekeeper was pleased, and was a way of offering thanks. This, of course was untrue logic. But the dragons believed the First Emperor's claims, and went along with it.
To support the concept of worship, they built a towering temple out of adobe bricks and limestone. The temple hidden within the Shrieking Wilds, now known as The First Temple. The Tizoc stone, was located at the top where the sacrifices would take place, while all the other clan members would watch from below. Bodies of sacrificed victims were thrown down the stairs after rituals, and then buried moments later.
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After years of ruling, the First Emperor grew sick and passed. The physically strongest dragon assumed the role of emperor. The rules and lifestyle of the clan never changed, while new emperors came and left. Until, the Final Emperor, a powerful tundra, decided to change things...
One day, the clan had left their guard down. A sudden Beastclan raid wrecked and demolished most of their territory, stealing their crops and damaging their temple. The Final Emperor led the clan into hiding within Earth territory for a few months. When the clan returned to their home in Nature sometime later, they felt terrible about the condition of their ancestors' temple. The stone was crumbing from the wreckage, and vines of deadly plants covered the stairs.
It sparked something within the Final Emperor. He decided they should change their ways, start anew. To support his argument, he dug up hundred of dragons' skulls hidden in the ground from past sacrifices. The clan recognized the wrong, and fully supported the Final Emperor's decision. And so, they set off to find new territory, after abandoning the First Temple, leaving it to rot as ruins forever. It is never to be found again, so no other clan could ever discover the dark origins of Clan Ocelotl.
Being a clan who takes pride in their agricultural skills, they held a debate as to which flight they should move to. They concluded they'd move to Wind, after hearing stories of the newly re-created architecture of the Aergate. The build reminded them of their old temple, and they've heard good things about the oxygen-rich soil in the Windswept Plateau. And so, they made a journey through Shadow and Plague territory in order move to their new home.
The Final Emperor caught a terrible illness as they moved through Plague territory and unfortunately passed away before making it the Wind. The clan was a wreak, as many dragons began panicking, wondering who would continue to lead them. Some dragons left the clan in spite, while the rest of them figured the role of a leader was just contributing to the clan's old ways and would eventually lead them back to where they started. Clan Ocelotl moved on, without any new Emperors to call the shots. They've successfully made it to Wind, and claimed new territory surrounding a lake, in front of some mountain-like hills.
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They've planted seeds they held onto since Nature flight into Wind's soil and grew their very own forest mainly consisting of Cocoa trees. The growing amount of cocoa trees, and even a few palm trees, overpopulated the common bamboo in their territory. Next, they established a village past their forest, finally beginning to settle. Many dragons requested to build something to acknowledge their ancestors, and to commemorate their growth. With majority of them in agreement, they made many stone statues and structures, leading up to the re-construction of the new and improved: Second Temple.
With their past believes, rituals and leaders abandoned, they've established a democratic system for the clan. Even so, the system is actually quite flawed and rigged, with some dragons with more power of say than others. There is an underlining conflict of bringing in the old ways... groups within the clan are plotting their own rise to power, while many other dragons are oblivious and just trying to live peacefully.
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Marigolds (cempasuchil) represent power and strength. But it's also known to represent jealousy, grief, despair, and mourning.
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[font=skia]Ocelotl is not entirely an open minded clan. They often go by a strict homogenous law, following a social hierarchy system. Most of the current rules have been preserved ever since the beginning, and without a proper leader to propose any further changes.
For example, the uniform rule for all incoming dragons wanting to join Ocelotl. They happily accept all new members, but only if their physical appearance consists of the color marigold. It's a bit of a harsh rule, but necessary in order to be considered as a true relative of the tribe. If a dragon is any other color, they are banished from Clan Ocelotl.
This includes if two members have eggs, and one of their hatchlings don't have the color marigold, the couple would be forced to abandon the child. There have been occurrences in which dragons dyed themselves marigold with the flower's petals in order to fit in. They didn't last long, and was kicked out of the territory as soon as they were discovered. Of course, this rule does not apply to visitors, as all dragons are allowed to come into their territory for business matters.
Another uniform rule is apparel attire. An Ocelotl dragon [i]must [/i] be wearing any of the apparel listed below in order to be recognized as a clan member, contrasting from any visitors.
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[center][item=Green Birdskull Armband][item=Green Birdskull Headdress][item=Green Birdskull Legband][item=Green Birdskull Necklace][item=green birdskull wingpiece][/center]
[font=skia][b]Birdskull decorations[/b]: the versatile strings of beads, and beautiful skull shape makes the apparel highly popular in the clan. The bones are from decomposed birds of the trogon family, washed, and strung together, handmade. The feathers are dyed, and a individual can choose the colors they want to wear. Green is the most common, the second being gold. The dragons sometimes carve the beaks to resemble an ancient bird they've heard stories about, known as the resplendent quetzal. This choice of attire is symbolism of death, freedom of the soul, and the freedom that comes from accepting your fate. In this case, the fate meaning staying loyal to Clan Ocelotl forever.
[center][item=Kiwi Plumed Anklets][item=Kiwi Plumed Corsage][item=Kiwi Plumed Cover][item=Kiwi Plumed Headdress][item=Kiwi Plumed Jabbot][item=Kiwi Plumed Mantle][item=Kiwi Plumed Tuft][/center]
[font=skia][b]Plumage:[/b] [s]One of the most important gods in Aztec culture is named Huitzilopochtli, which translates to “Hummingbird of the Left.” Huitzilopochtli was the god of the sun and of war and the Aztecs believed that warriors who lost their lives in battle would return as hummingbirds, which are characterized by their vibrant feathers.[/s]
Ocelotl is not entirely an open minded clan. They often go by a strict homogenous law, following a social hierarchy system. Most of the current rules have been preserved ever since the beginning, and without a proper leader to propose any further changes.
For example, the uniform rule for all incoming dragons wanting to join Ocelotl. They happily accept all new members, but only if their physical appearance consists of the color marigold. It's a bit of a harsh rule, but necessary in order to be considered as a true relative of the tribe. If a dragon is any other color, they are banished from Clan Ocelotl.
This includes if two members have eggs, and one of their hatchlings don't have the color marigold, the couple would be forced to abandon the child. There have been occurrences in which dragons dyed themselves marigold with the flower's petals in order to fit in. They didn't last long, and was kicked out of the territory as soon as they were discovered. Of course, this rule does not apply to visitors, as all dragons are allowed to come into their territory for business matters.
Another uniform rule is apparel attire. An Ocelotl dragon must be wearing any of the apparel listed below in order to be recognized as a clan member, contrasting from any visitors.
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Birdskull decorations: the versatile strings of beads, and beautiful skull shape makes the apparel highly popular in the clan. The bones are from decomposed birds of the trogon family, washed, and strung together, handmade. The feathers are dyed, and a individual can choose the colors they want to wear. Green is the most common, the second being gold. The dragons sometimes carve the beaks to resemble an ancient bird they've heard stories about, known as the resplendent quetzal. This choice of attire is symbolism of death, freedom of the soul, and the freedom that comes from accepting your fate. In this case, the fate meaning staying loyal to Clan Ocelotl forever.
Plumage: One of the most important gods in Aztec culture is named Huitzilopochtli, which translates to “Hummingbird of the Left.” Huitzilopochtli was the god of the sun and of war and the Aztecs believed that warriors who lost their lives in battle would return as hummingbirds, which are characterized by their vibrant feathers.
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