Eulogy of a Cowboy

• roles
• phrases
• medicine
• duels
• terminology
• qkz

Roles

⚖ Sheriff (HR, 1 ONLY) - A leader, sorta. Coyote Creek’s sheriff serves as a peacekeeper for their cats, and is responsible for protecting the citizens of Coyote Creek. Chosen by the people. They keep everything in check.⛓️ Sheriff’s Deputy (HR, 1 ONLY) - The Sheriff’s right-hand cat. These felines usually man the jail to ensure there are no escapees, or hang around at the Saloon.💉 Doctor (HR, 2 ONLY) - The doctors are in charge of making sure that cats of Coyote Creek are in good health. Unlike the Warrior Cat world, doctors are not expected to have any spiritual connections. They do not have apprentices, unlike the Midwife, as it’s common for any random cat to take up the job… This goes as well as you’d expect.🥀 Midwife (HR, 1 ONLY) - Special seniors. Old ladies who assist in the births and deaths that occur in Coyote Creek. These cats usually hang around in the nursery, but often travel to other homes to care for mothers and their babies. Midwives are expected to have daughters so they may train them to take over in order to preserve magic in the family <-- (Midwife Apprentice [HR, 1 ONLY])💸 Bigwig (HR, pre-determined) - Slang for government officials from El Dorado, generally disliked by the cats of Coyote Creek. Known for their posh and formal attitude.💥 Outlaw (Pre-determined, 2-4) - If a cowboy is caught committing a crime, (can be anything) they are banished from their town and become an Outlaw. There are only a few Outlaws currently residing in Coyote Creek. Usually, outlaws younger than 70 moons hide their true identity and pretend to be cowboys, but once the secret slips… Well, it doesn’t end well.🐄 Cowboy (16 MAX) - Warrior. These cats usually tend to the cattle, go hunting, or drink at the saloon after a day’s work. Can be any gender.🦌 HKTN - A regular at Coyote Creek. These cats stay in town, hanging out at the saloon or running their own businesses!👚 Caretakers - Equivalent to a queen, however instead of only taking care of the kits, or youth of Coyote Creek, they stay at home or gossip at the saloon.🍼 Coyote Creek’s Young (or Young’un) - A kitten. Also called ‘whippersnappers’ by senior residents.🧩 Juvenile - An apprentice. They usually train to become a cowboy/civilian by their parent/guardian.🏚️ Senior - An elder. Residents of Coyote Creek can retire at any age no matter the job.

Common Phrases

“By hook or crook..” (By any means necessary.)
“He’s all hat, no cattle!” (All talk, no action.)
“That dog won’t hunt.” (That isn’t going to work.)
“I’ve had a hog-killin’ time!” (I’ve had a great time!)
“Barkin’ at a knot.” (Doing something useless.)
“Crowbait..” (Similar to mouse brain.)
“Get a wiggle on!” (Hurry!)
“Caterwauling.” (Bad singing or complaining.)
“Varment/Varmint” (Bad person/’Crowfood’)
“Of the First Water” (“First Class,” or rich)
“That golden calf is no good!” (That liar is no good!)
"Auger" (A boss.)
"Full as a tick!" (To be full; Overfed.)
"Will die standing up." (Brave.)
"Wobblin' Jaw" (Someone who talks too much.)
"Yarn the hours away!" (To tell a story.)
“They’re madder than a wild dog!” (They’re acting irrationally angry)
“They’re stuck to them like a flea in their pelt!” (They’re clingy and reliant on someone)
“They’ve got a burr in their saddle.” (Something is clearly bothering them, they are visibly annoyed)
“They’re countin’ shavings from a deer’s antler!” (They’re cheap and stingy with money)
“Is it outside?" (fgzifu voss lqct ngx.)
“Faster than a hare in a field!” (Expression for speed)
“Are you tugging on my tail?” (Are you lying to me?)
“It’s colder than a bigwig’s heart on a good day!” (It’s cold in here!)

Medicine

COLD/FEVER - Leeches. For younger patients, the saying ‘Feed a cold, starve a fever is taken very literally.’ Those experiencing a minor cold are expected to eat very well to speed up the recovery process, while those experiencing a fever are expected to eat less and rest more.WOUNDS - Tight bandages to stop the bleeding.QFZSTK WOUNDS - Snake venom is used to numb the area, and the doctor attempts to precisely remove the object from the injured patient. This has a 50/50 chance of going well.AMPUTATION - Although rare, some wounds are deemed necessary to amputate. A large dose of snake venom is used to subdue the patient, and the limb is torn off and heavily bandaged. Ouch…MIGRAINES - It’s believed that putting a potato on a cat’s head can help soothe migraines.BURNS - It’s believed that putting oil on a burn will cause the injury to heal faster.SNAKE BITES - Putting raw chicken/meat on a snake bite was said to draw out the poison. Once the meat had become smelly enough, it was believed that all the poison had been drawn out and removed from the body.

Duels

Duels are an important part of western culture at Coyote Creek. They’re taken very seriously.
During a duel, a bystander counts to ten while both members are facing an equal distance from each other. Attacking too early is called a ‘quickdraw,’ and is against the rules. Caretakers, seniors, and young’uns can not partake in duels.⇢ When the bystander is finished counting down, both participants must attack. Whoever pins down the other cat first is the winner of the duel.
⇢ Any/all injuries are allowed during a duel. You may have to kill your opponent to win the duel.
⇢ The sheriff, or any bystander must /not/ interfere with a duel.
⇢ Doctors do not have to be present during a duel.
⇢ If one is challenged to a duel, refusing to take part in the fight may result in public shaming.
⇢ 1v1s ONLY! Teaming is not allowed!
⇢ Cheating in a duel will get you ARRESTED!

Terminology

Setting - Coyote Creek is located in a mostly desolate sandy "wasteland," in a well-known county called El Dorado. Taking place in the late 1800s or early 1900s, this roleplay is based on the American Wild-West era, and references the diverse cowboy culture of the time! They are NOT anthro, but do have the ability to walk on two feet if wanted.Clothing - Cats of Coyote Creek must wear clothes. Similar to the likes of ‘Puss n’ boots,’ cowboys wear shirts and jackets, along with a belt for their lasso, but no pants or shoes. For civilians, they stick to basic long sleeve shirts with a jacket or puffy skirts and accessories. The outfit of a civilian can also indicate their profession- For example, a blacksmith may wear overalls to store their tools, while a seamstress may wear fancy skirts or tops. It’s up to the players to decide how their character may dress! The bigwigs are the only cats/characters who wear truly fancy clothing. They can often be seen with silk shirts and long leather coats, along with tophats or monocles.Milk - Cats of Coyote Creek indulge in small glasses of milk, provided by the communities’ cattle. If residents want an extra kick to their drink, oregano leaves are added to up the spice. Yuck!El Dorado - Meaning "The Gold.” El Dorado is a large county, covering a vast territory of plains and desert in its wake. At the heart of the county is a large city by the same name. El Dorado, and the area around it, is known for being filled to the brim with goldmines. Could that explain why the Bigwigs want Coyote Creek so badly?Money - The main currency that most towns use are called "Pieces," (also referred to as piecings) small golden coins that are exchanged for goods or housing.Rttk Qfzstkl - Rttk Qfzstkl are very valuable, and especially with rttk becoming more and more scarce as the years pass by. One single qfzstkl can go for about 100 piece-ings.NGX- There are no patrols in Coyote Creek. Unlike the Warrior Cat World, cowboys hunt for themselves and their families, seldom for others. Prey can be anything from birds, rattlesnakes, hares, and occasionally rttk or tsa.Religion - The residents of Coyote Creek aren’t believers in StarClan. However, they do believe in the afterlife, or The Place of Endless Hunting. Offerings to their ancestors are said to bring Coyote Creek residents good fortune.LocationsSaloon - (Medicine Den) The Saloon is the main gathering spot for any and all residents of Coyote Creek and is a hotspot for gossip! The Saloon serves fresh drinks 24/7.Sheriff’s Office - (Leader's Den) Where troubled citizens go to solve their issues.Jail - (Apprentice’s Den) Manned by the Deputy, this is where criminals go to serve their sentence. Usually loosely monitored, and there is a 50/50 chance that a criminal may escape. Don’t let the bigwigs know…The Church - (Spare Den) The Church is where Coyote Creek’s citizens head to pray to their ancestors, relinquishing offerings of food, gold, or other valuables.The Inn - (Above the Saloon) The Inn, located above the Saloon, is where visitors or outlaws stay.Housing - (Warrior’s Den & Nursery.) In Coyote Creek, many families live under one roof. Players choose a den of their liking to stay in for the rest of the roleplay.Town square - (Clearing) Where residents of Coyote Creek gather to chat.The Stables - (Elder's Den.) A place for the cattle. Known for being really stinky and unkept.Railroad - (The Thunderpath) Cats generally resent the presence of the railroad, especially since the bigwigs want to connect Coyote Creek to other towns.Serenity Canyon - (A Gorge) A great place to sight-see, but dangerous. If you stay up late enough, you can even hear coyotes barkin' deep into the night.Oxville - (The Barn) The town closest to Coyote Creek, which has since been abandoned. Naughty juveniles go there with their friends to explore the ghost town. There's plenty of ghost tales about the mystery of Oxville, and why the residents left. Perhaps the seniors know about why it was abandoned?Mines - (The Moonstone & Surrounding Area) An old goldmine that is connected to the new railroad the bigwig's 're building. It's against the rules to go in, due to being filled with live TNT.Scorpion Hollow - (Fourtrees) A huge hollow. Infested with Scorpions.

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