Jinxstar walked back into camp, leading the young she-cat.
"This is our camp. Soon everyone will be back from their duties and you will be able to meet the rest of the clan." Jinxstar said to her as he heard a commotion from the nursery.
"Duskkit, release your sister, now!" He heard Tanagerpelt admonish her kits.
"Well, sounds like an adventure over there." She said as she walked over to the nursery just in time to dodge the rolling ball of dark and light fur that came out of the entrance.
"Stop it right now!" Tanagerpelt yowled as she boxed both of her kits around the ears, "You two need to calm down and go to sleep, right now!"
Jinxstar walked over with a smile on his face, "Tanagerpelt, this is Magpie. She will be out newest warrior."
Just as he was speaking, one of the hunting patrols and Blackberry and Ashleaf got back to camp. He introduced Magpie to them. As the rest of the clan filed in, Flintshade flagged Jinxstar over.
"Sir, while we were out on patrol, we scented a very young cat in the area." Flintshade reported as his sister stalked off.
Jinxstar nodded and decided to take a few other cats with him, Flinshade had already been out of a patrol once, and he thought it better for him not to go out again. This was not the time of year for any cat to be out on it's own, especially not a young one. Jinxstar and Leopardclaw, along with Blossomsong, went out to find the young cat.
The five apprentices went over to the apprentice den, talking loudly among themselves and joking like old friends.
While they were gone, Blackmouth flagged down her group of scoundrels and started to talk about their plans. Yinpelt walked over with Flintshade, the two not speaking to each other. Yinpelt had never liked Flintshade, though he would never tell Blackmouth that. He thought that Flintshade was a spineless little mouse-brain who was too scared to do anything other then meekly say yes. Hollowheart and Stormcloud wandered over slowly, speaking together in low tones and smiling dorkily at each other. Blackmouth rolled her eyes at the sight of her daughter, she thought that she was laying it on a little thick for the love-struck male.
"We need to start looking closer at the cats in this clan, we need to start gathering more allies. We need to work harder to turn them against Jinxstar, Willowbolt, and Blackberry.
I know that Mulberry will stick by her sister, she always has. Blossomsong and Blueriver will more then likely be loyal to their parents, and I know that Ashleaf will be loyal to his mentor." Blackmouth said, looking to anyone else to give any information.
"Frecklesnow will stick by Ashleaf over me, I know that. My parents will more then likely be loyal to Jinxstar, though they will not want to fight me." Stormcloud said as he looked at his paws.
"You are with us, right?" Hollowheart asked him pointedly, sensing his hesitation, "You are with me?"
Stormcloud looked into her eyes, which were filled with a loving look, and melted for her. He was such a mouse-brain that Blackmouth almost felt sorry for using him in this way. He nodded at Hollowheart and nuzzled into her ear. Blackmouth watched the two closely, not entirely sure that Hollowheart was faking. It seemed to real for her to be faking, but she knew that her daughter was very good at what she was doing.
"My brother will be of no use. He wasn't in the past and he won't be now. He wills stick by the side of my sister, and whatever side I am not on." Yinpelt said simply.
Blackmouth did not know much about Yinpelt's past, but he has proven his worth repeatedly. Blackmouth thought long and hard about who was left in the clan that might be able to be turned to their side. Jinxstar, Willowbolt, Blackberry, Ashleaf, Skydapple, Brindlethorn, Frecklesnow, Harmonypaw, Icepaw, and Snowpaw were all already out. They would stick loyal to each other no matter what. That is ten to five and leaves fifteen cats up in the air.
Only two of the apprentices, Firepaw and Windpaw, were even close to being swung around. Tux was still new enough to the clan that he could be brought over to their side, and with him Windpaw. Firepaw was already a viable option, since she was Stormcloud's apprentice. If they could get Firepaw, then there is a chance that she could talk Windpaw into coming over as well, since they were siblings.
That just left Yangfur, who will stick with whatever side his brother is not on apparently, and the newest recuit, Magpie. If she could jump on her quickly enough, she might be able to swing her around to her side with a little misinformation. Mulberry will be loyal to her sister, no matter what, she she was out too. Tanagerpelt is not even worth trying for, she gave up her honorable life as a warrior to become a coddled queen and birth kittens the rest of her life, and she has kits already so she would not do anything to endanger them. Barkclaw is not worth trying either, he will be loyal to his mentor and his mate, probably his mate over anything. He might not be an enemy, but he is not an ally either, which made his an enemy in Blackmouth's book.
Blackmouth made her count again, the five that she had here were her only guarantees. Velvetrabbit, Leopardclaw, Birchfeather, Tux, Windpaw, and Firepaw. Six more, plus her five, made eleven cats that might be on her side. Compared to the rest of the clan, that would have 19. The only thing that she could count on was that she had families split up. Yinpelt and Stormcloud were related to Skydapple, Brindlethorn, Yangfur, Frecklesnow, Ashleaf, Harmonypaw, Icepaw, and Snowpaw. If she could get Firepaw and Windpaw, then they were related to Tanagerpelt, Barkclaw, Dawnkit, and Duskkit. That really took care of a bulk of the problem, with have Yinpelt and Stormcloud. Skydapple and Brindlethorn had the largest family in the clan, as of right now, and that was saying something.
"I will start trying to bring Firepaw over to our side, Blackmouth." Storncloud said to her, pulling her out of her thoughts.
"Good, Flintshade, you start talking to Leopardclaw. He seems to like you, so you might have the best option of getting him to join us. Yinpelt, you try to find out a way to get Velvetrabbit to join us, you are sneaky enough that I am sure you will figure something out."
"Mom, I do not think that Birchfeather would be of use to us. He seems like he is so close to Mulberry that I am surprised they are not mates already. If she sticks with her sister, then he will stick with her." Hollowheart pointed out.
"I was thinking of that. I will focus on Tux, I am sure that I will be able to get that amorous fool to be eating out of my paw in no time, and then he can start working on Windpaw.
He is still new enough that I can think of a couple ways to get him on our side. Hollowheart, make friends with Magpie, see what you can do to get her to join us." Blackmouth said as she looked around for Tux.
Blackmouth spotted Tux in a quiet corner of camp, grooming himself. She decided that now would be a good time for her to try her magic. She sauntered over to him with a coy smile on her face. Tux smiled up at her, his eyes sparkling, as the pretty she-cat started to talk to him.
While all this was going on, Birchfeather was seeking out Mulberry.
"Hey, Mulberry, can I talk to you?" Birchfeather said, nervously bouncing from paw to paw.
"Yeah, sure, what's up?" Mulberry said with a nervous smile.
"I...um...well..." Birchfeather stuttered as he looked at her, "I-I just wanted t-to ask you..."
Birchfeather's voice suddenly broke and left him completely as he looked at the pretty female in front of him.
"Wanted to ask me what?" Mulberry prompted, holding her breath on what he was going to say.
Though she had never truly said it, she was deeply in love with Birchfeather. He was her best friend, the only cat other then her sister that she had confided her deepest secret in. She was deathly afraid of her feelings for him, as well, and she was not sure whether or not she really wanted to know what he was about to say. She was afraid that the same thing might happen as last time, and she did not think that she could survive such a thing happening again.
Birchfeather took a deep breath, then went on in a rush, "I want to ask you to be my mate." He said in all one breath, "I love you, Mulberry. I have since the first time I saw you."
Mulberry was stunned by his admission, not just that he said it, but also because of the emotion that was behind it. There was nothing but raw emotion in his words, an aspect that she never saw in anyone else before.
"I-I...b-but..." Mulberry was at a loss for words as her eyes started to fill with tears, "How can you love me?"
"You are the most amazing she-cat I have ever met." Birchfeather said to her, "You are loyal to your family and to the clan, even though you have no reason to be.
You are passionate in everything that you do. You are amazing at anything that you put your mind to. I do not choose who I love or why I love them, but I know that I love you. I have never been so sure about anything in my life. I love you and I want you to be my mate."
By the time Birchfeather was done speaking, the trepidation had left his voice and all that was left was determination and pure emotion.
"I-I...would be..." Mulberry stopped and took a steadying breath, "I would be honored to be your mate, Birchfeather."
Birchfeather started to tear up as well as he wrapped her into a hug and licked the top of her head. Blackberry had been watching, though she could not hear what was said, but she knew what had happened and she could not be happier for her sister.
Jinxstar, Leopardclaw, and Blossomsong got back to camp late into the night, following the trail of the young cat as far as they could. In the morning, he would send three other warriors out to pick up the trail where they had left off.
The whole clan went to bed knowing that they were in a good position for tomorrow.
~THE NEXT DAY~
Jinxstar woke up early, feeling beat after such a late night and so little sleep. He got up and walked out of his den, making plans on who is going where today. He called his clan to him and gave out the orders.
[Birchfeather and Mulberry become mates, they want to wait on kits]
[Velvetrabbit and Rowanpelt of Pineclan become mates, Velvetrabbit wants kits now]
[Herb Hunting, Searching for Catmint - Blackberry and Ashleaf]
[Searching for the Apprentice - Skydapple, Blueriver, Yangfur]
[Boarder Patrol - Jinxstar and Leopardclaw]
[Boarder Patrol - Yinpelt and Hollowheart]
[Hunting Patrol - Magpie, Velvetrabbit, Frecklesnow, Barkclaw]
[Hunting Patrol - Brindlethorn, Blackmouth, Flintshade, Blossomsong]
[Training - Stormcloud/Firepaw, Tux/Windpaw, Willowbolt/Harmonypaw, Birchfeather/Icepaw, Mulberry/Snowpaw]
[Watching Dawnkit and Duskkit - Tanagerpelt]
Leader:
Jinxstar | 67 moons | Male | X
Lives: ★★★★★★★★★
Deputy:
Willowbolt | 47 moons | Female | X
Medicine Cat:
Blackberry | 49 moons | Female | X
Medicine Cat Apprentice:
Ashleaf | 21 moons | Male | X
(48-71) Senior Warriors:
Skydapple | 57 moons | Female | X
Yangfur | 57 moons | Male | X
Yinpelt | 57 moons | Male | X
(12-47) Warriors:
Brindlethorn | 48 moons | Male | X
Barkclaw | 33 moons | Male | X
Velvetrabbit | 45 moons | Female | X
Flintshade | 39 moons | Male| X
Blackmouth | 43 moons | Female | X
Birchfeather | 29 moons| Male | X
Leopardclaw| 38 moons | Male | X
Mulberry | 48 moons | Female | X
Frecklesnow | 21 moons | Female | X
Stormcloud | 21 moons | Male | X
Tux | 33 moons | Male | X
Hollowheart | 17 moons | Female | X original reference
Blossomsong | 15 moons | Female | X
Blueriver | 15 moons | Male | X
Magpie | 12 moons | Female | X
(6-12/16) Apprentices:
Firepaw | 9 moons | Female | X
Windpaw | 9 moons | Male | X
Harmonypaw | 7 moons | Female | X
Icepaw | 7 moons | Male | X
Snowpaw | 7 moons | Male | X
(18-71) Queens:
Tanagerpelt | 29 moons | Female | X
(0-5) Kits:
Dawnkit | Female | 2 moon | X
Duskkit | Female | 2 moon | X
(72-108) Elders:
Name | Age | Gender |
Name | Age | Gender |
Mentors:
Blackberry | Ashleaf
Stormcloud | Firepaw | 1 | Learned: Hunting
Tux | Windpaw | 1 | Learned: Hunting
Willowbolt | Harmonypaw | 1 | Learned: Hunting
Birchfeather | Icepaw | 1 | Learned: Hunting
Mulberry | Snowpaw | 1 | Learned: Hunting
Mentor | Apprentice | 1 | Learned: Hunting
Mates:
Brindlethorn and Skydapple
Jinxstar and Willowbolt
Barkclaw and Tanagerpelt
Family:
Brindlethorn and Skydapple are parents to Stormcloud, Ashleaf, Frecklesnow, Harmonyheart, Snowbird, and Icestripe
Blackmouth is mother to Hollowheart
Jinxstar and Willowbolt are parents to Blossomsong and Blueriver
Blackberry and Mulberry are sisters
Barkclaw and Tanagerpelt are parents to Firesoul and Windstorm
Skydapple, Yangfur, and Yinpelt are siblings
Yangfur and Yinpelt are uncles to Frecklesnow, Stormcloud, Ashleaf, Harmonyheart, Icestripe, and Snowbird
Medicine Store
Medicinal Herb, Poison, Usage, Effect, Treatment
[x1]Alder Bark | For tooth pain. Eases tooth aches
[x1]Beech Leaves | Used to carry herbs.
[x1]Bindweed | Fastens sticks to broken legs to keep them in place.
[x2]Blackberry Leaves | These leaves are chewed into a pulp. Eases the swelling of bee stings.
[x2]Borage Leaves | It is chewed and eaten. It produces more and better milk. It also brings down fevers.
[x1]Broom | It is used to make poultices for broken legs and wounds.
[x1]Burdock Root | The root is dug up, the soil is washed off, and then it is chewed into a pulp. Lessens and heals the pain of infected rat bites; used to prevent infection of rat bites.
[x1]Burnet | A traveling herb. Is said to help stop minor bleeding on Twolegs. Keeps a cat's strength up.
[x2]Catchweed | The burrs are put on the pelt where poultices are. Stops poultices from being rubbed off without hurting the skin.
[x5]Catmint/Catnip | Eaten Best remedy for the deadly greencough, which kits and elders usually catch in the season of leaf-bare. Can also be used for whitecough.
[x1]Celandine | Juice is trickled into the eye. Soothes damaged eyes.
[x1]Chamomile | Eaten Strengthens the heart and soothes the mind. Also given to traveling cats for strength.
[x0]Chervil | Chewed to extract the juice of the leaves or the root. For infected wounds and bellyache, respectively. Can also be used during kitting.
[x0]Chickweed | Eaten, such as catmint/catnip. Treats greencough, though catnip is often preferred.
[x0]Cob Nuts | Made into ointments.
[x1]Cobwebs | Press over wound. To soak up and stop (or slow) the bleeding. It may also be used to bind broken bones.
[x0]Coltsfoot | Leaves chewed into a pulp. Eases breathing or kitten-cough, as well as cracked or sore pads.
[x2]Comfrey Root | Roots are chewed into a poultice. Repairs broken bones or soothes wounds. Also used for wrenched claws. Can be used for itching or for inflammation on stiff joints. Also eases stiffness on wrenched shoulders when lined in a nest. Can be used for burns.
[x0]Daisy Leaf | Chewed into a paste. Eases the pain of aching joints. It is also a traveling herb.
[x2]Dandelion | The white liquid is thought to be applied to bee stings. Leaves can be chewed. Thought to soothe and heal bee stings. Its leaves can also be chewed to act like a painkiller.
[x1]Dock | Chewed up and applied to scratches. Similar to sorrel. Also can be put in one's nest during sleep. Soothes scratches, though can sting when being applied. Soothes sore pads. If placed in nests, it can ease the pain of wounds.
[x1]Fennel | Stalks are broken and juice is squeezed into the receiver's mouth. Helps pain in the hips.
[x1]Feverfew | Eaten. Reduces body temperature for cats with fever or chills. Also heals aches and pains, especially good for headaches.
[x0]Goatweed | Given daily. Eases anxiety and grief.
[x1]Goldenrod | Chewed into a poultice. Good for healing wounds.
[x0]Hawkweed | Like Catmint/Catnip but not as strong.
[x0]Heather Nectar | Included in herbal mixtures. Makes swallowing easier and sweetens mixtures.
[x0]Honey | Eaten, or given by moss soaked in it. Soothes infections, is a great remedy for smoke-damaged or sore throats, helps cats swallow other concoctions, helps soothe coughing, and gives energy.
[x0]Horsetail | Chewed to a poultice, and applied to wounds. Treats infections and stops bleeding.
[x0]Ivy Leaf | To store herbs
[x1]Juniper Berries | Chewed and eaten. Soothes bellyaches, gives strength, and helps troubled breathing. It is also used to help calm cats.
[x0]Lamb's Ear | Gives a cat strength.
[x2]Lavender | Placed under a cats nose and is to be inhaled constantly. Or rubbed/placed on an animal's body to hide the scent of death. Cures fever and chills. Also a herb used to hide the scent of death.
[x1]Lungwort | Eaten Cures yellowcough.
[x0]Mallow Leaves | Eaten Soothes bellyache.
[x0]Marigold | Petals or leaves chewed in a poultice. Juice can be used as well. Stops infection. Stops bleeding. Used for inflammation of stiff joints.
[x1]Mint | Rubbed on a dead body. Hides the scent of death.
[x0]Mouse Bile | The liquid is stored in moss and dabbed onto ticks embedded in pelt. The ticks fall off.
[x0]Oak Leaf | The dried leaves are to be stored in a dry location until the time of usage, when they are chewed into a thick poultice and spread on a wound. Stops infection from setting in.
[x0]Parsley | Eaten Stops a queen from producing milk if her kits die, don't need milk anymore, or are producing too much milk. Also used to cure bellyache.
[x1]Poppy Seeds | Chewed on. They can help a cat sleep, soothe shock or distress, or ease pain. Not recommended for nursing queens.
[x1]Ragwort Leaves | Crushed and chewed; mixed with juniper berries, it can help aching joints. Treats aching joints and keeps a cat's strength up.
[x2]Ragweed | Thought to give cats extra strength. Like lamb's ear, ragweed gives a cat extra strength and energy.
[x2]Raspberry Leaves | It could be a painkiller, or help stop bleeding during kitting. Could possibly ease pain, or stop bleeding.
[x0]Rosemary | Put on the pelt of a dead cat to prepare for burial. Hides the scent of death.
[x0]Rush | Used to bind broken bones. Helps hold a broken limb in place, such as casts for Twolegs.
[x0]Snakeroot | Thought to be applied to wounds. Thought to heal poison, especially snake bites.
[x2]Sorrel | Eaten Traveling herb, can also build up appetite.
[x1]Stick | Cats in pain bite it when other medicine is either unavailable or not recommended. Also used to help broken legs heal. Distracts cats from pain. Recommended for queens giving birth.
[x0]Stinging Nettle | The seeds are eaten by a cat who's swallowed poison, or the leaves are chewed into a poultice for a wound. The stems can also be chewed. Induces vomiting, or brings down swelling, respectively. Can be mixed with comfrey to help heal broken bones. Helps with wounds. Chewing the stems helps fight against infection.
[x0]Sweet-Sedge | One must swallow the sap. Eases infection.
[x2]Tansy | To be consumed, but only in small doses. Cures coughs. Can be used to cure wounds and poisons. Stops cats from getting greencough. Soothes throats.
[x0]Tormentil | Chewed and put on the wound. Its root is good for treating all wounds and extracting poison.
[x2]Thyme | Leaves can be chewed on. Calms nervousness, anxiety, and cats who are in shock.
[x0]Traveling Herbs | sorrel, daisy, chamomile and burnet. Eaten Used to give a cat more energy and strength, and it keeps the cat from getting hungry for a long time.
[x0]Watermint | It is usually chewed into a pulp, and then eaten. Eases the suffering that originates from a bellyache.
[x0]Wild Garlic | One must roll in it. Prevents infection, especially rat bites.
[x0]Willow Bark | Eases Pain
[x1]Willow Leaves | Eaten Stops vomiting.
[x0]Wintergreen | Treats wounds and some poisons.
[x1]Yarrow | Its leaves are chewed into a poultice that can be given to cats or applied to a wound depending on the situation. Extracts poison from wounds. Will make a cat vomit up toxins. The ointment will soften and help heal cracked pads.
[x0]Deathberries | Yarrow Sometimes used to kill other cats by making them eat the berry. Kills a cat within minutes when consumed.
[x0]Foxglove Seeds | They are used to treat the heart They can easily cause paralysis and heart failure
[x0]Holly Berries | Similar to Deathberries, though not as severe; they are still a danger to kits.
[x0]Deadly Nightshade | To kill a cat who cannot be saved quickly. Poisonous.
[x0]Water Hemlock | Yarrow Causes writhing, pain, and foaming at the mouth.
Fresh Kill Pile (6 servings)
Clan consumes 6 servings: 2 snakes
3 serving Snakes x0
1 serving Frogs x0
1 serving Lizards x0
1-3 servings Fish
1 serving *Greyling x2
2 servings *Brook Trout x0
3 servings *White/Yellow Perch x0
1 serving *Sunfish x0
1 serving *Bluegill x0
2 servings *Bass x0
2 servings *Pickerel x0
1 serving Bats x0
Birds
3 serving *Sparrow x1
3 serving *Finch x1
3 servings *Grouse x1
3 serving *Sandpiper x1
3 serving *Thrush x2
3 serving *Blackbird x2
3 serving *Crow x1
3 servings *Raven x1
1 serving Chipmunks x1
1 serving Mice x1
3 servings Rabbit x4
2 servings Squirrel x2
1 serving Vole x1
Boarders:
Northern Mountain | Skullclan | Heda
Southern River | Beechclan | hazilnut
Eastern Swamp | Thicketclan | Emberwisp
Western Pine Forest | Pineclan | voidgear.
Ally Clans:
Thicketclan | Emberwisp
Beechclan | hazilnut
Pineclan | voidgear.
Witherclan | seedcakes
Enemy Clans
Reedclan | Areater
Tumbleclan | dinolil1
Deceased Cats:
Cat Name | Cause of Death
Cat Name | Cause of Death
Clan Tradition:
When an apprentice is ready to become a warrior, they shall make a one week trip to visit Tori and Anna, a raccoon and magpie respectively, that shall make their Clan Collar. If they succeed then they shall be welcomed back to the clan as a full warrior, if they do not then they will have to train for an additional moon before they are able to try again.
PERSONAL NOTE:
Jinxstar: started at 36 (25)(6 mo jump: 26)(27)
Brindlethorn: 18 (24)(6 mo jump: 25)(26)
Blackberry: 20 (23)(6 mo jump: 24)(25)
Willowbolt: 18 (22)(6 mo jump: 23)(24)
Skydapple: 30 (21)(6 mo jump: 22)(23)
Barkclaw: 6 (20)(6 mo jump: 21)(22)
Tanagerpelt: 6 (19)(6 mo jump: 20)(21)
Velvetrabbit: 23 (15)(6 mo jump: 16)(17)
Stormcloud: 0 (14)(6 mo jump: 15)(16)
Ashleaf: 0 (14)(6 mo jump: 15)(16)
Frecklesnow: 0 (14)(6 mo jump: 15)(16)
Flintshade: 20 (13)(6 mo jump: 14)(15)
Blackmouth: 24 (12)(6 mo jump: 13)(14)
Hollowheart: 0 (11)(6 mo jump: 12)(13)
Birchfeather: 12 (11)(6 mo jump: 12)(13)
Blueriver: 0 (9)(6 mo jump: 10)(11)
Blossomsong: 0 (9)(6 mo jump: 10)(11)
Leopardclaw: 23 (9)(6 mo jump: 10)(11)
Mulberry: 36 (7)(6 mo jump: 8)(9)
Yangfur: 47 (5)(6 mo jump: 6)(7)
Yinpelt: 48 (3)(6 mo jump: 4)(3)
Tux: 32 (6 mo jump: 1)(2)
Dawncloud: 0 (6 mo jump: 1)(2)
Duskwatcher: 0 (6 mo jump: 1)(2)
Magpie: 12 (1)[/quote]
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