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[Mike]

People in this RP should have seen the movie, to know what they're dealing with and have a bit of the grasp of the world we're trying to play here. If you're having trouble with names, locations, or special terms/language, check out this page, it has most of what would come up. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Characters ... _in_Avatar On that note, we should be using Na'vi names for things seeing as we're a Na'vi tribe. (I've made the exception of Hometree, which is a pretty striking name that I kinda like lol, hope nobody minds.)

I know that there aren't "tiers" in OT RPs, but if there were this ought to be intermediate/advanced as a goal. one of the things that makes Avatar so amazing has got to be the "wow" factor of the scenes, plant life, and animal life. If we want a good RP that follows in the same tradition as the movie then the "wow" factor of the movie should be present in our posts.

Plot:

Clan Omaticaya has yet to feel any major pressure from the Sky People to change in their ways. Aside from the occasional wandering scientist and patrol there has been very little contact; Only enough for the Na'vi to learn some English and ambush workers that have come too close to Na'vi sacred land.

On the other hand, Clan Omaticaya has recently been very concerned with clan Tipyanya's menacing behavior of late. Clan Tipyanya has been known as one of the most seclusive and mysterious clans, and their territory borders that of Clan Omaticaya. Recently they've been disturbing the forest by hunting the nantang population for sport. Chief Ka'mwan Atan has sent messengers asking for an explanation, and eagerly awaits their reply...

Setting:

Obviously the story takes place on Pandora, but let's get a bit more specific. I'm thinking this will happen at Hometree from the movies, a generation or two before the events of the movie Avatar. Humans would just be setting up shop, and this can chronicle the later stages of first contact. The characters from the movie wouldn't appear in this RP. I don't want to split the RP in two by having a human side as well as a Na'vi side, RPs like that are really really tough to handle, so we'll stick to the Na'vi action with humans as sort of "guest stars" that can be controlled by players when needed as the RP goes on. There will be a consistent low-level threat from the humans, but most of the action will take place in the Na'vi world.

Setting Details:

Hometree
A gigantic tree stretching many hundreds of meters into the air, it is made up of a partially hollow trunk that provides shelter and the expansive canopy that houses Ikran. It can be reached on foot, by Pa'li (direhorse) or Ikran.
The Ikran roosts
hundreds of meters in the air live clan Omaticaya's Ikran. These Ikran are bonded to a Na'vi, but they are proud and powerful animals that can still be dangerous to a Na'vi that does not respect their space. A Na'Vi must climb Hometree, making use of the interior spirals as well as the external branches farther up to reach the roosts and call their Ikran to them. An athletic Na'vi should have no trouble making this journey in a very few moments.
The sleeping hammocks
Hanging in the low branches above the Gathering Hall and dining fires are finely woven hammocks that give the Na'vi a place to rest at night... Unless of course they're off on an adventure or a romantic getaway to Utral Aymokriya (the Tree of Voices) They are protected from the wind and rain by Hometree's thick canopy.
The Gathering hall
Not a true hall, but an area sheltered by Hometree's trunk that serves as a meeting place when something important needs to be said. It also acts as a sort of gateway to the interior of Hometree. Any Na'vi leaving from or coming home to Hometree will pass through the Hall, unless they use an Ikran naturally.
The Dining Fires
These fires are lit in the heart of Hometree where there is usually a Yerik (deerlike creature), or chunks of sturmbeest (enormous buffalolike creature) meat roasting over a spit. During mealtimes Na'vi gather here to share their food which is supplies by the hunters that are often on the prowl.

The surrounding area
This is the area directly around Hometree in all directions. It can be reached on foot from Hometree without much trouble.
The Pa'li grounds
Here you'll find the Pa'li of clan Omaticaya roaming around a small area a short distance north of Hometree's Hall. They are sometimes attended to by carers who might help you saddle up if you ask nicely. Unlike Ikran, the Pa'li don't bond for life, but many Na'vi choose favorites and care for them closely. It's very bad form to take another Na'vi's Pa'li without asking. Almost part of Hometree, the path between the grounds and the Tree is short, well traveled, and relatively safe.
The Forest
A beautiful but treacherous forest extends around Hometree in all directions for many kilometers. By day it is a lush jungle full of mysteries, wonders, beauties, and deadly dangers. By night it is no different except it is lit by luminescent plants and mosses. There is rarely such a thing as a truly dark night on Pandora. The forest is the hunting grounds for the Omaticaya, and it contains a great range of plants and animals.
The Nightwoods A short ride by Pa'li or a tough hike on foot lie the Nightwoods to the south of Hometree. In this are the trees grow so thick that they block out the light from above. The number of luminescent plants and mosses are reduced here, making visibility very poor. It is easy to get lost in the Nightwoods, and packs of nantang (viperwolves) roam freely.
The Tree of Voices
A very spiritually significant tree to the Na'vi people. It looks something like the willow tree of Earth, but much larger and with bright pink and violet tendrils in the place of leaves. By performing Tsahaylu (bonding) with the tendrils of the tree, the Na'vi can hear the voices of their ancestors (though not communicate directly with them). Atokirina (Woodsprites) float freely and serenely around and between the tree's tendril's. The Tree is a significant mating grounds for the Na'Vi as well, and it is traditional that a first mating between life partners occurs there. It can be reached on foot in the eastern direction from Hometree.

The far reaches of the realm
The Tree of Souls
The Tree of Souls is the most spiritually important site to the Na'vi. Although Eywa is in all living things on Pandora, The Tree of Souls is the place where they can feel the strongest connection to the deity. It is similar in appearance to The Tree of Voices. Atokirina are the seeds of this tree and they float around it in abundance. The Tree of Souls is a hefty trek by Pa'li west from Hometree, and can also be reached by ikran. It is surrounded by massive arcing rainbowlike rock formations that extend from the forest floor.
Iknimaya (The Floating Hallelujah Mountains)
Rising far, far above the forest floor, floating over The Tree of Souls are the Thundering Rocks; massive mountain-sized stones that float through the air due to the high concentration of unobtanium in the rocks and ground creating magnetic cradles. These mountains tower kilometers into the air and are tethered to the ground by thick vines, allowing the rocks to sway back and forth. In the upper reaches of the mountains are the nesting grounds and homes of wild ikran. A necessarily rite of passage on the way to becoming a Na'vi warrior is bonding with these animals in a dangerous ceremony far above the forest floor. The trainees are lead by the clan chief or a warrior chosen by the Chief first on Pa'li, then on foot as The Path to Heaven grows too steep.

Characters

Clan Chief Ka'nwam Atan - Mike
*Tsahik* - a wise female, the Chief's mate

Clan members
Unil Taronyu - shadowdream
Strung Toktor - Kivuli
Sa'ni Karyu - Kivuli
Tirea Tsamsiyu - DarkLiger
Tsa'em Kimana - Mike

Of Clan Tipyanya
Txur Txe'lan - Kivuli

[Mike]

Ka'nwam stood in the Great Hall. He seemed to be doing that a lot recently he realized, life as a clan chief was much less active than life as a warrior. It had been too long since he hunted down a rogue palalulukan that was threatening his people, or even rode his precious ikran. Not that he wasn't proud of his position as Clan Chief. Ka'nwam felt truly honored by Eywa to be chosen to lead his people. His thick purple waistcoat of palulukan hide and his swordstaff made from the same beast's tooth and bone were reminders of the pride he took in the power.

Finally he saw his messenger returning. He had been out through much of the night traveling to the Tipyanya clan and then returning. From his apprehensive stride Ka'nwam figured that he wouldn't be bearing good news.

"I see you Olo'eyktan" he gulped with a bow, "The Tipyanya refused to tell me anything. They say that it is their business what they do on their own land and that you should respect their judgement concerning it."

Though Ka'nwam's mood darkened upon hearing these words he did not show displeasure. The poor messenger was rattled enough already, and Ka'nwam didn't want to upset him further. "Thank you." he said gravely "You may go." and the messenger did just that, noticeably more light footed now that his unpleasant news was delivered, leaving Ka'nwam alone in the large Hall in the early hours of the morning.

[Baya]

Srung's amber eyes shot open as he heard the distant call of the beasts throughout the forests of Pandora. The young Navi sat up in his usual sleeping quarters within the home tree. He let out a yawn, exposing his entire set of sharp and dull teeth. Srung looked sleepily over to a hollowed out stone dish and began to place a mixture of berries and plants from organized piles in his sleeping quarters, into that dish. This was his breakfast for the time being, until the hunters came back with a fresh catch of meat. Srung began to eat the mixture in the dish when he heard the scampering of someone behind him. Srung didn't even turn and continued to eat with a grin.

"Tsmukan? How are you today?" Sa'ni asked quietly as she approached her adopted older brother. She quickly made her way on all fours until she was behind the sitting Srung, and placed her head on his shoulder, looking down at what he was eating. She chuckled quietly. "I see you are having some of the forest for breakfast." Sa'ni murmured.

"Yes. I don't like taking the life of another, only to prolong mine. You know that." Srung pointed out as he pushed her head away from his shoulder with one of his fingers. Sa'ni chuckled.

"It's just that you aren't so good at hunting." Sa'ni pointed out with a small grin. Srung rolled his eyes.

"There's that too..." Srung murmured as he continued to eat. "You are welcome to try it as well. Eating some of these won't do any harm." Srung said as he finally turned to his sister. Sa'ni shook her head, making her braids flick slightly through the air.

"I'd rather have a bite of the morning hunt. I'll see you down there after Tsmukan." Sa'ni said as she bowed her head and began to make her way out of Srung's sleeping quarters.

Srung finished his breakfast and quickly grabbed his herb pouches. He made his way out of his sleeping quarters and began to make his way to the Chief's quarters. It took the young Na'vi quite some time, but he eventually made it to the Chief's quarters. Srung looked in awe at the pelt the Chief wore, and then at the staff he held. All of that from a great beast hunt! Srung had more respect for the Chief then many of the others, and was always making his morning visit to the eytkan to make sure he was in good health.

"Eytkan." Srung said bowing his head in respect. "I've come to ask you how you are doing. Feeling alright?" Srung asked. Srung felt that something was wrong, which is why he didn't want to wait to ask how the leader was feeling. There was a troubling tremor in the life of Pandora in general.

[Mike]

Ka'nwam was interrupted from his moody contemplation by Srung's morning visit. smiled at Srung's question. He was happy to tolerate the young Na'vi's visits and considered himself something like his godfather after both his parents were killed. Either way, he appreciated Srung's high opinion of him and did his best to watch over Srung in return.

"You may know better than I," he said as a compliment. "My lovely mate is here right now, but she tells me that you are among the Omaticaya closest to Eywa after her. In truth there is something out of place today. I have just received a message from the Tipyanya clan telling me to turn a blind eye to their odd activities."

It was not uncommon that the clans didn't see eye to eye; only rarely did they unite in a common purpose, and usually this was under the command of the Toruk Makto, but there had been no Toruk Makto for generations and the clans had drifted in their seperate ways, each venerating Eywa and living their lives in their own unique ways. That said, it was not usually the case that one clan felt the ripples of another's actions as strongly as Omaticaya had in recent days.

[Baya]

Srung smiled slightly at the flattery of the comment he received from the Eytkan. It was good to know that his leader had such trust in his abilities. "Y-Yes. Something's been upsetting the forest. It's really odd Eytkan." Srung explained quietly. Srung paused for a long moment before opening his mouth to speak again.

"The cries of the beasts rang through the forest today, but they were not the usual cries. Cries of pain, and worry. Of warning." Srung said quietly as he got on all fours. "Then again, I am not as wise as your lady. Perhaps you should ask her what is happening." Srung murmured. He wondered if there was a connection between the Tipyanya clan's activities and the cries of the forest.

"Ah. Eytkan. I need to make my way into the forest to gather some scarce supplies. I need a warrior to come with me in case a beast were to attack." Srung said as he looked down. He wasn't really ashamed that he wasn't a great fighter, but he hated having to ask for help, especially from his respected leader.

[Mike]

"Don't be too concerned about the imbalance in the forests." Ka'nwam said by way of reassurance. "Eywa will provide, she always has." Hearing Srung's next query though Ka'nwam nodded understandingly. "Quite right." he said. "You don't want to be going into the forest alone. I think that Tirea is free today, or maybe you would want to ask Unil, she could help you I'm sure. You'll be steering clear of the nightwoods I hope?" A wary note entered Ka'nwam's voice as he spoke.

The nightwoods had claimed the lives of so many of his brothers. Even to an experienced hunter the nightwoods sometimes proved too formidable. Ka'nwam didn't know the specifics of what herbs Srung was looking for or where they might be found, but he did not want to lose another friend there. "Anyway," he continued "if you're going out far take a Pa'li. They'll have you back in half the time."

[Baya]

"Would you have any idea where either of them are? These herbs are of great importance. They heal even the most gruesome of wounds. I see a hunting trip gone bad everyday, and without those herbs...I'll see just as many deaths." Srung explained as he looked to the ground.

"Tsmukan? Why are you bothering Eytkan?" Sa'ni asked as she made her way into the hall as well, bowing her head respectfully to her leader. Sa'ni looked over at her leader, then at her brother.

"I'm merely asking for an escort to the forest. You know the Tirey Herb?" Srung asked quietly. Srung was pretty sure his father taught Sa'ni about some of the most important herbs there was out there.

"Yes...but tsmukan those grow rarely in the forest. You know they are abundant only in the Nightwoods. You also know how dangerous it would be to go there." Sa'ni warned with an intent flare in her eyes. Srung chuckled.

"I'm not going into the Nightwoods. Now go about your business Sa'ni, I was speaking with the Eytkan." Srung said sternly. Sa'ni nodded as she bowed her heard to the chief again and made her way out on all fours.

Srung looked to his chief once more, expecting some sort of lecture from his part as well on the dangers of the Nightwoods. Srung knew deep down he had to go there, because the herb only grew in complete darkness and moisture. With all the luminescence of the mosses and other wild life it rarely grew in the forest.

[DarkLiger]

The glistening rays of the sun continued to pierce through the cracks of Hometree into the sleeping chambers where Tirea still lied asleep. Tirea had a long night with some of the other hunters in-training trying to track down some Pa'li that had escaped a few nights before. They were able to round up most of them the past couple of nights, but a few still remained.

As the sunlight pierced through Tirea's Hammock, he slowly opened his eyes only wanting to close them once again, but he knew that duties called. "Ahhhh...." he yawned vigorously as he sat up stretching his arms as wide as they would go. As he yawned, he could taste that invigorating morning breathe in his mouth. "I think some water might be good to get rid of this taste." Tirea quickly leaped from his hammock to one of the branches adjacent to him. As soon as his first foot grasped the firm tree branch, he used the second foot to push off the branch and glide him over to the main branch leading down to the gathering hall.

Tirea strolled down the branch, only to stop when his eyes turn towards the Chief's quarters. "I must talk with Eytkan about the escaped Pa'li, but I would be rude in the manner that I am in now. Once I return from my drink, I will pay him a visit." Tirea's gaze now changed directions to a pathway leading out of Hometree.

Tirea's continuous walking had finally lead him to the outside perimeter of Hometree, where the true size and height of the tree could be seen. Tirea still fix-sated on the forest in front of him looked around to find a flower that may contain some water. As his eyes shifted around looking through the forest he finally stumbled onto a flower that was filled to the brim. He slowly grabbed the stem, pulling it down, placing the petal of the flower over his mouth. The water slowing poured into his mouth giving him a refreshing taste. "That really hit the spot," he said as he used his arm to wipe his mouth of the liquid.

Tirea begins his travel back to Hometree, finding himself at the entrance to the Chief's quarters. Taking only a few steps into the quarters, Tirea quickly notices the Chief and Srung consulting one another.

Kneeling to the Chief immediately, "I'm sorry if I am interrupting Chief Ka'nwam, but I only come to ask if I may gather a small party to search for the remaining Pa'li roaming the forest." Tirea feeling nervous for the the intrusion, and rudeness he has displayed on the chief.

[Mike]

Ka'nwam sighed. He knew how important healing medicines were in a forest like theirs. Without supplies like the ones Srung planned to gather hunting would be a far more deadly profession. How ironic that the healing herbs grew so rarely outside the most dangerous parts of the forest.

"Of course you're not." Ka'nwam said, resigned to the fact that they were lying to each other. "Still, you need to be careful, and with a warrior's help I'm sure-" Ka'nwam's voice trailed off as Tireya approached. "One moment Srung." he said. He knew that Tireya had been working tirelessly over the past few days he had a pretty good idea of what the promising young warrior had in mind. His thoughts were confirmed a moment later by Tireya's request.

"Stand up my friend." he said to put the young hunter at ease. "You've been working hard lately, and I hope that today will see the end of your mission with the Pa'li. Why don't you take Tsa'em with you. A scout from the air will allow you to cover more ground and spend less time fumbling around in the forest. She will probably be in the upper roosts." Ka'nwam smiled. "She usually is."

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Tsa'em swept lightly up thrugh the canopy of Hometree, her movements liquid and effortless. She alternated between using the branches as a natural stair up to the ikran roosts and swinging from the branches above. She knew that she would likely be called to work soon by the Eytkan, or another fellow Omaticaya, but she had decided to take a spin through the skies first.

Arriving at the top of the tree where the ikran spent their nights Tsa'em quickly found her mount. He was a magnificent creature, echoing Tsa'em's own grace and light build with his sleek frame and bright eyes. Along with the typical mossy green characteristic of the ikran, he had deep blue and indigo stripes and patterns. She had named him Kato. She caught his eye, smiled, then took a running leap and threw herself off the branch, into the open air under the canopy of Hometree.

She fell, picking up speed all the while. Her arms were outstretched to keep herself stable in the air, and the wind blew her hair up above her. "Au, Au, Au!" she called, a sharp cry that echoed up above her and reached Kato's sensitive ears. In a flash he was at her side, his wings folded against his back and his neck thrown forwards like a javelin. He stared at her for a moment, his animal eyes wondering what his rider was doing, then flipped his wings open and swung gracefully around in a complete circle to settle under Tsa'em's falling body.

They bonded in midair and immediately Tsa'em could feel an entire new dimension to their flight. Kato's instincts in the air allowed her to feel like she were swimming in a calm lake rather than falling at an incredible speed through the air. She could feel his concern at the speed of their fall flowing through their bond, but she poured all of her exhilaration through their link, and Kato screeched, letting himself be guided by her passion. At the last moment she indicated to him to pull out of their dive and Kato spread his wings, pulling up furiously. They scraped through the tops of the trees and were airborne again, truly flying at last. "Au, Au, Au!" she called again as they gained height once again.

[shadowdream]

Unil winced as the suns bright rays hit her eyes through an opening in home tree. With a start she pushed herself up and moaned realising she had over slept. Quickly Unil hoisted herself up onto the huge branch that her hammock hung from and ran swiftly down the spiral that ran in the middle of hometree. Checking to make sure Unil had plenty arrows she slipped into the jungle for her morning or rather late morning hunt. The jungle seemed so quiet she thought. She kept close to the earth and krept under the thick under brush. After not long she came to a Yerik trail and with a grin she followed it keeping low once again nearly seeming invisible in the vibrant blue and green jungle. Peering around a large tree Unil saw two Yerik and without making a noise she reached her arm around her back and grabed her bow then an arrow.