Birchclan
Number of Cats: 21
Prey Servings Needed: 5
Moonpool Visit: Feb. 15th
Kits Due: Feb. 11th
Robinstar was the cat to round up his clanmates for a patrol this time, the sleek dark tom eager to run and feel the earth beneath his paws. Larkpounce and Featherfur were trying their best to pay attention to what he said, and did fairly well to their credit, but the moment Larkpounce made mention of their kits they were both lost in their own world. He couldn't bring himself to be annoyed at their antics. Not when Pikefang and Reedwhisker did it for him: teasing and shoving each other in such a way that he couldn't be sure whether it was play or a dark rivalry being sparked. Confident that they'd either work it out or Kestrelflight would wallop them both over the ears, Robinstar nodded at the path and started forward. Larkpounce and Featherfur had caught the cue immediately, but the younger cats took a second to realize they were being left behind and had to scramble to catch up.
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The deputy was taking on responsibility for the other daily patrol - which included taking whoever wasn't hunting and march them around the borders for a while. She found conversation easy with the two siblings, who where more than happy to include Hollytuft in their chatter. And since they weren't hunting, the chatter wouldn't disturb their duties. The trio soon found themselves giggling and snorting all throughout the territory, giving only half of their minds to the patrol.
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"Come on! I don't wanna be stuck in camp all day!" Owlpaw whined, swatting Branchbelly with soft paws and drawing the attention of his sister and Foxbelly. The mentors shared a quick glance and sighed, Foxbelly bounding over as Branchbelly climbed to his paws. "Alright, alright. How about a game?" The ginger she-cat prompted, already having the attention of the eager young cats. "Branchbelly and I are going to run into the woods and hide - you're going to try and find us, okay?" It was an important lesson to learn; finding an enemy while they hid in the underbrush, waiting for you to turn your back. After explaining to wait a few minutes before coming after them, both the mentors dashed out of camp and split up to hide.
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She knew it would be any time, but today felt especially off. Rippleberry had kept almost exclusively to her den before now, letting Finchtuft handle the non-emergency needs of the clan. He still had yet to speak to her without curling his lip or narrowing his eyes - but could she blame him? Each time she waddled past a puddle of water was another thorn-sharp jab of guilt in her chest. Now she found him crouched over a pile of herbs, sorting them with a deft and practiced paw. "It's time." She choked out, swaying on her paws. Her apprentice's ears perked and behind the typical anger she saw there, she saw a flicker of worry. It didn't stay for long, and soon he was on his paws and nosing around for something. "I've had these herbs prepared for days," he explained, pulling out a bundle and dropping it at her paws. "There aren't many cats in camp, come on." Ushering the pregnant medicine cat as quickly as she could go, they crossed camp quickly and struck out into the woods. For all the hostility that she'd gotten from him in the days past, anxiety had taken over and softened his heart just enough for his icy glare to calm. He knew just how bad a kitting could go. "There's a small clearing behind the trees behind camp." Rippleberry wheezed, trying her best not to trip over her unsteady paws. They were much closer to camp than either would have liked, but there seemed to be a silent agreement between the two that she really couldn't go much further. Just as she settled down beneath a bush, a thin wail echoed from camp. "Starclan's kits." Finchtuft swore, his tail spiking in frustration. "Rainwhisker too?" His sharp stare landed on Rippleberry, who was panting now. "She needs a medicine cat - i'll be fine." She pressed, waving her paw shakily at him. He stood still, unsure, until a second cry filled his ears. Just as he turned away, his mentor called after him. "Sootpelt." He didn't pause or ask for clarification - he knew what it meant, even if he couldn't immediately put a name to a face. "And I'm... Finchtuft I'm so sorry."
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Finchtuft barreled into camp and went for the medicine den immediately. Snatching up any herb he might need in his jaws, he rushed to the nursery where he found a furious Brackenfrost and a panting Rainwhisker. The massive tom rounded on him, fangs bared. "Where in Starclan's name were you? Where's Rippleberry?" He snapped, looking around for the blue she-cat and lashing his tail when she didn't appear. "She's out looking for herbs," he lied smoothly. "I was nearby and heard Rainwhisker, now move." Now waiting for the warrior to comply, Finchtuft shoved past him and began attending to Rainwhisker.
[Robinstar, Larkpounce, Reedwhisker, Kestrelflight, Featherfur, and Pikefang are on a hunting patrol]
[Hollytuft, Lilycloud, and Frogstep are on a border patrol]
[Foxbelly, Owlpaw, Branchbelly, and Pigeonpaw train!]
[Rippleberry is having her kits - wouldn't it suck if she died lol *winks @ phina* u decide :3c]
[Rainwhisker is having her kits!]
Leader:
Robinstar | 62 moons | Tom | X
Lives: ★★★★★★★★★
Deputy:
Hollytuft | 67 moons | She-cat | X
Medicine Cat:
Rippleberry | 54 moons | She-cat | X
Medicine Cat Apprentice:
Finchtuft | 20 moons | Tom | X
Warriors:
Brackenfrost | 59 moons | Tom | X
Featherfur | 43 moons | Tom | X
Larkpounce | 47 moons | She-cat | X
Lilycloud | 38 moons | She-cat | X
Branchbelly | 22 moons | Tom | X
Kestrelflight | 17 moons | She-cat | X
Pikefang | 17 moons | Tom | X
Frogstep | 38 moons | Tom | X
Reedwhisker | 15 moons | Tom | X
Foxbelly | 20 moons | She-cat | X
Name | Age | Gender | [url=link]X[/url]
Name | Age | Gender | [url=link]X[/url]
Apprentices:
Pigeonpaw | 7 moons | She-cat | X
Owlpaw | 7 moons | Tom | X
Name | Age | Gender | [url=link]X[/url]
Queens:
Tinytail | 24 moons | She-cat | X
Rainwhisker | 52 moons | She-cat | X
Mousetail| 34 moons | She-cat | X
Kits:
Peachkit | 4 moons | She-cat | X
Mudkit | 4 moons | Tom | x
Elders:
Name | Age | Gender | [url=link]X[/url]
Name | Age | Gender | [url=link]X[/url]
Ally Clans:
Tumbleclan | dinolil1
Reedclan | Areater
Beechclan | hazilnut
Aspenclan | tree~racer
Enemy Clans
Clan Name | Username
Clan Name | Username
Medicine Store
Cobwebs x1 | Soak up, slow, or stop bleeding
Broom x1 | Make poultices for broken legs and
wounds
Dock x1 | Soothes scratches and sore pads
Celandine x2 | Soothes damaged eyes
Borage x2 | Produces more/better milk, can be
used for fevers
Goldenrod x1 | Good for healing wounds
Sweet-Sedge x2 | Eases infection
Raspberry Leaves x2 | Eases pain, or stops
bleeding during kitting
Chamomile x2 | Strengthens the heart and
soothes the mind
Yarrow x2 | Extracts poison from wounds, will
make a cat vomit, ointment will help heal
cracked pads
Willow Leaves x1 | Stops vomiting
Poppy Seeds x1 | Helps sleep, pain, distress
or shock
Burdock Root x1 | Used for rat bites
Comfrey x2 | For broken bones, wounds,
wrenched claws. Can be used for itching, or for
inflammation on stiff joints. Can be used for burns
or to ease stiffness in wrenched shoulders
Stinging Nettle x2 | Induces vomiting, or
brings down swelling. Helps wounds, and chewing
the stems helps fight infection
Daisy Leaves x1| Eases aching joints
Deadly Nightshade x1 | To quickly kill a cat
who cannot be saved
Tansy x2 | Cures coughs, can be used to
Cure wounds and poisons. Stops cats from getting
greencough. Soothes throats
Coltsfoot x2 | Eases breathing or kitten
cough, soothes cracked pads
Fennel x1 | Helps pain in the hips
Catmint x2 | Cures greencough/whitecough
Horsetail x1 | Stops bleeding, treats
infection
Fresh-Kill Pile: 22 servings
Mouse | x1 | 1 servings
Vole | x1 | 1 servings
Rabbit | x2 | 2 servings
Squirrel | x2 | 2 servings
Robin | x2 | 3 servings
Blackbird | x2 | 3 servings
Mentors:
Foxbelly | Owlpaw
{Fighting}
Branchbelly | Pigeonpaw
{Fighting}
Deceased Cats:
Poppykit | Weakness
Sedgekit | Weakness
Mates:
Rainwhisker and Brackenfrost
{Pikefang and Kestrelflight}
Larkpounce and Featherfur
{Pigeonpaw, Owlpaw, Poppykit, Sedgekit}
Tinytail and Branchbelly
{Peachkit and Mudkit}
Rippleberry and Sootpelt [Aspenclan]
{kits here}