[unohdettu.lupaus]

Cats of the ruins
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“im sorry.. we haven seen him, but i can ask otterstar for permission to send out a patrol to look for him with you” they said as they looked around the camp for otterstar

<there!> they thought as they noticed otterstar talking with the clan’s newest member dawnspeck at the other edge of the camp
”please wait here” they said as they walked over to the two cats


”thank you for telling me this.. you may now contiune on with your day” otterstar said to dawnspeck who got up and was about to leave before she noticed smokeghost.. she gave them a small nod before leaving the camp

”otterstar, do you have a moment?” they asked as they approached

he nodded as an answer ”what is it?” he asked

”well… im not sure how to put this…i need permission to create a patrol to help out someone to find their friend” they said as they looked at the ground scared of what otterstar might think

”oh..well you have my permission, i suggest you take eveningspirit and sundust with you as i think everyone else is busy with their other duties” he said with a soft voice
”i know we dont know each other that well and being a deputy is a huge responsibility, but i trust you as my deputy and as a friend” he said , he had noticed smokeghost avoiding talking to him and so he wanted to assure them that even if they dont know each other well they should trust each other


”thank you otterstar, ill go get the patrol ready.. can you let duskflame know that i want to talk to her after i get back, i havent seen her at all today”

”yes ofcourse” otterstar meowed as smokeghost walked towards the warriors den

as they walked into the warriors den they saw sundust and copperstrike cleaning eachothers furs

”um..sundust, i need you on a patrol to look for furzetufts friend” smokeghost said, it was awkward for them to interrupt the two cats moment

”oh, okay ill come in a sec” sundust said as he looked at smokeghost

smokeghost nodded and as they walked out of the den they noticed eveningspirit just outside the scouts den

”Eveningspirit!” they meowed as the trotted over to them

”oh! hello smokeghost!” eveningspirit meowed as smokeghost got to them


”i need you on a patrol to look for furzetufts friend with me and sundust” smokeghost said


”alright, do we leave now or?” eveningspirit asked

”well leave in a short while, we just need to wait for sundust, ill go let furzetuft know that we will help her” they said as they gave eveningspirit a quick hug

as they walked over to furzetuft they smiled ”me,eveningspirit and sundust will be helping you find your friend!” they said in a bit happier tone , they were glad to be helping furzetuft


**at the same time with duskflame and cloudchaser,somewhere quiet near the camp**

“what are you going to name them?” cloudchaser asked as he looked at the small kit who was sleeping next to duskflame

“i…i dont know..me and sootstar were going to decide on a name togehter..i-“ her eyes started to fill with tears again

“duskflame…look at me, i know this is hard for you..i know it hurst losing a loved one..but you need to stay strong for your kits…i know this may not help at the moment very much …but please stay strong..if you want to im always here, i will listen to everything you have to say” cloudchaser said as he tried to reassure duskflame to stay strong

duskflame nodded as they took a few deep breaths…

“ill name them sparrowkit” she said as she looked up at cloudchaser
“should we return to the camp…just so sparrowkit can be saver” they asked

cloudchaser sighed “i suppose we should, but you need to rest for a bit before that, ill wake you up if something comes up” he said as he walked to the small dens entrance

**with the search patrol**
smokeghost,evening spirit and sundust had left the clans camp with furzetuft and they were trying to look for furzetuft’s friend Gorcegorge

“do you see or smell anything that could give us a clue to where he could be?” sundust asked

“theres nothing here” smokeghost said as they walked back from the bushes
“have you found anything eveningspirit?” they asked as they turned to look at evening spirit

“nope…nothing here at all” eveningspirit said as they walked out of the old abandoned twolegs nest

“where should we-“ smokeghost was about to ask but then they stopped mid sentence.. their ears twitched

“smokeghost? what is it?” sundust asked

they shook their head“theres something that way!” they said as they started running towards ruins lake

the others followed them into the bushes

[ 801 words]

-- cats on patrol


Eveningspirit | they/them| HP 100% | HUP 20 % | Sick: N

Smokeghost | they/them | HP 91% | HUP 50% | Sick: N

sundust | he/him| HP 100% | HUP 30% | Sick: N

Duskflame | she/they| HP100 % | HUP 20 % | Sick: N


cloudchaser | he/they| HP 100% | HUP 0% | Sick: N

-- custom predators / prey
No

-- level3
experience: 11/400

-- items in inventory used

-- active quests:
1

-- opted in to death?
no

-- inventory
scraps | 1 FP | x4
Bugs| 1 FP | x3
Mouse | 2 FP | x5
small fish | 2 FP | x1
Squirrel | 3 FP | x3
Rabbit | 3 FP | x4
prey | 4 FP | x0

ragwort | x1
mallow leaves | x1
chickweed| x1
Blackberry leaves| x1
Honey| x1
Chamomile| x1
catchweed| x2
Daisy leaf| x1
wild garlic| x1
Catmint| x1
holly berries | x1
Borage leaves| x1
Lungwort | x1
Dandelion | x2
Cobwebs | x1

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The hot sun beat down on the patrol's backs as cracked paw pads walked over dry and crunchy grass. The large cat in the front,
Gilabite, stops to sniff the hot, dry air. A lithe cream molly walked a few paces past him, scanning the stretch of forest in front
of the group. ``Adderfang, you and me will patrol the boarder``, Gilabite says, flicking his tail. ``Cactusfruit will patrol the
town``. The young she smiles and nods, padding towards the two-leg town. ``And Mudslap and Sandshrew will hunt``, He
finishes. The patrol splits up, leaving the Gilabite and Adderfang alone. ``Well mister "Head of patrol", lead the way``, the
molly teases. Gilabite chuckles and pads off in the direction of the train station. The pair travel in silence, scenting for
Wildcreek cats occasionally. The two stop at the old homestead, Gilabite sniffing the doors. ``You don't really think those
Wildcreeks have moved their boarder again?``, Adderfang frowns. ``Why would they even want this hunk of junk?``
``No, not wildcreek. Some loner. Smell``, the large tom states. Adderfang shakes her head, and tsks. ``Should we chase
him off?`` Adderfang unsheathes her claws. ``Nah, I'll go talk to him. Stay out here``, Gilabite says softly. He pushes past
the doors and spots a small white tom resting in the homestead, making a nest out of hay and old two-leg clothes left behind.
He perks his head up, flicking his tail. ``What do we have here? A little kitty lost?``, the mystery cat mews. Gilabite sighs.
``Listen partner, we can either do this the easy way or the hard way``, Gilabite says, approaching the tom. ``Is that a
threat?``. The white tom jumps off of his nest and walks towards Gilabite, not showing any sign of fear. ``Listen here, uh-``,
Gilabite is cut off, the white tom interjecting. ``Snowtuft. My name is Snowtuft, but you can call me Snow if you want``.
``Right. Well Snowtuft, I don't know if you know this but you are currently trespassing on Viper Raider territory. I suggest
you leave before things get nasty. We have a patrol to finish and really don't want no trouble``, Gilabite says in a gruff voice.
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Snowtuft prances out of the homestead, a smug look on his face. Adderfang frowns when she sees Gilabite exiting behind him.
``We cut a deal. He helps hunt and leaves, but he takes 75% of what he catches``, Gilabite sighs. ``Gilabite!``, Adderfang
hisses, frustrated. ``C'mon, he'll be out of our fur soon. Lets just hope he doesn't catch too much...``, Gilabite grumbles.
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☼𝑪𝒂𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒍
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Gilabite
HP100% | HUP0% | Sick N
He/Him
Gunner
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Adderfang
HP100% | HUP0% | Sick N
She/Her
Gunner
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Cactusfruit
HP100% | HUP10% | Sick N
She/Her
Gunner

Mudslap
HP100% | HUP0% | Sick N
They/Them
Cowpoke
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Sandshrew
HP100% | HUP0% | Sick N
He/Him
Cowpoke
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Snowtuft
HP100% | HUP0% | Sick N
He/Him
Outsider

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𝒍𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍 5
experience 47/650
𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕
n/a
𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒔 𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒅
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𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒍𝒐𝒈
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𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒎 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒚 & 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔
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𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒑𝒕-𝒊𝒏
opted in for death rolls here!





𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒔
- coding by néktar!
- added 75 EXP from here! <3
- ive completely rehauled my clan, please ignore all old writings and lore about the tribe of singing wind <3

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☼𝑰𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚

𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒚
1FP-scraps | x0
1FP-shrew | x2
1FP-dace | x0
2FP-bluegill | x1
2FP-small lizards | x2
2FP-field mice | x5
3FP-bullfrog | x4
3FP-small birds | x0
3FP-squirrel | x2
4FP-duck | x1
4FP-jackrabbit | x2
4FP-greater praire chicken | x0
5FP-crane | x0
5FP-canadian goose | x0
𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒃𝒔
dandelion | x1
sorrel | x1
lamb's ear | x2
dried oak leaf | x1
watermint | x2
sweet sedge | x0
hawkweed | x2
goatweed | x1
loveage | x2
feverfew | x1
chervil | x1
catmint | x1
yarrow | x2
elder leaf | x0
tansy | x1
chickweed | x2
tyme | x1
wintergreen | x1
blackberry leaf | x1
daisy leaf | x2
willow leaf | x1
parsley | x1
holly berries | x2
lavender | x1
lungwort | x1
alder bark | x1
bindweed | x1
bright-eye | x1
celadine | x1

[Swishy & Broken]

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the current season is leaf-bare !

[faelyn]

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like an elixir fathomed of the sweetest of lions blooming into golden blossoms, all around her… reality had fallen apart. fallen apart like castles of sand into kingdoms of enchantment. of heartless devils lurking in happily-ever-afters.

they were like shadowy angels that lurked in the farthest corners of the world… in the stone-cold heart of a stranger that wandered through scowling valleys.

who was he?
with raven tresses and eyes fathomed of shards of zircon, a statue of stone that seemed… lifeless. lifeless like the crumpled soul that no longer danced at his toes.
(+1fp [shrew], +1exp)

miststar has encountered a trespassing rogue! does she choose to confront or ignore him?

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[Vivika]

✦ POPPYCLAN !!

x( ombrecoyote ✦ archive ✦ last post )

Nightfall draped around her, a cloak of fading ebony and indigo upon her shoulders. And under the silvery glow of the stars knit into softs whorls and spiralling lines, her thoughts ebbed, trickling like the dwindling daylight from the horizon. Silhouettes waltzed, twirling, from beeches and snarled branches, casting shadows wherever they set foot.

But it didn’t hide the appearance of a new critter.

A scritch-scratch scraped the ground, followed by the pitter-patter of restless, tiny paws. Gold and auburn leaves woven through the brittle roots rustled, parting. A pale snout poked out, along with the brush of a thin tail against the dirt.

Mouse.

Her jaws parted. The cool slab of her former perch rolled off her paws as she eased into a crouch, pawsteps soft against the damp grounds.

The tiny critter rummaged through decaying leaves, tiny snout flicking in and out of the pile, paws effortlessly busy on its midnight gathering session. It would never see her coming.

Claws unsheathed, she pounced.

The critter froze. Then scrambled. A squeal barely out from between its teeth, it shot under the cover of leaves. Ah, come on━ Twisting, her paws hit the leaf pile. Empty. Around her, glimmers of auburn and gold burst, exploding, from the kicked-up leaves in the evening breeze. Stealth abandoned, her gaze roamed, searching for movement. Even just the faintest━

Her claws snagged along the side of the gnarled roots. But the little tail snaking through slipped, barely sliding through her paws. A faint, hiccuped squeak signalled the tiny critter’s relief. It was safe. Safe and sound to live another day.

She huffed, shaking her head. “Alright, little one. You win.”

Another squeak… almost indignant.

“At least this once.” She snorted, a chuckle on her lips. “Now, don’t think I won’t be…”

With a gentle thrust, tiny leaflets and petals popped out of the critter’s burrow. Her head tilted as she wandered close. A peace offering? Or a fall cleaning spree? A trick?

The leaves tickled her nose, imbued with a sweet aroma. And gently, her paw eased on top of an ivory petal, pressing against a pale, gold slab peppered with holes. A little lick revealed it was… salty. Stolen twoleg scraps, perhaps? (+1FP scraps, +1 bindweed, +1 dried oak leaf)
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✦ totals

xx+10% hunger for each patrol cat
xxxx↳ cloverspark (10% hunger)
xxxxx name (0% hunger), name (0% hunger), name (0% hunger),

xxxp stats (opted in for death)
xxxx↳ +120XP for writing, +20XP for patrol sent
xxxxxx+2XP for prey, +4XP for herbs


xxprey + herb finds for patrol
xx+1FP scraps
xx+1 bindweed, +1 dried oak leaf

xxlevels
xxxx↳ +146XP → level 1 (260/200XP) → level 2 (60/300XP)
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xxcongrats! you've reached level two and received an additional +1FP (your choice!), +1 herb (your choice!) and +1 common edit!
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✦ notes: n/a, but welcome back to explore! it's great to see you again! <33

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[birdbones]

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rfgmphjggkfvttbipMinnowpaw stepped outside of her den
rfgmphjggkfvttbipthe cold leaf bare air immediately
rfgmphjggkfvttbiphit her warm pelt, she looked around
rfgmphjggkfvttbipas tiny snowflakes began to fall from
rfgmphjggkfvttbipthe overcast sky. Excitement buzzed
rfgmphjggkfvttbipthrough her body, she was ecstatic
rfgmphjggkfvttbiptoday was her first hunting trip
rfgmphjggkfvttbipas an apprentice and her first time
rfgmphjggkfvttbiptraveling to the river. She herd the older
rfgmphjggkfvttbipcats getting ready to head out of the
rfgmphjggkfvttbipcamp and quickly made her way over
rfgmphjggkfvttbipto the group as to not miss out on
rfgmphjggkfvttbiptheir trip. 'Minnowpaw' exclaimed
rfgmphjggkfvttbipSandpelt, her mentor. 'you excited
rfgmphjggkfvttbipfor your first hunting trip? sandpelt asked
rfgmphjggkfvttbipMinnowpaw nodded eagerly in reply
rfgmphjggkfvttbippractically bouncing on the spot with
rfgmphjggkfvttbipexcitement. 'Alright then group,
rfgmphjggkfvttbiplets get going' said sorrelstep.
rfgmphjggkfvttbipThe three warriors and apprentice
rfgmphjggkfvttbipset off for the river. Minnowpaw stepped
rfgmphjggkfvttbipout onto the snow covered ground, her
rfgmphjggkfvttbippaws beginning to tingle from the cold.
rfgmphjggkfvttbipShe quickly picked up pace to match the
rfgmphjggkfvttbipwarriors and to hopefully keep herself warm.
rfgmphjggkfvttbipAfter a while of quickly walking the group
rfgmphjggkfvttbipcame to an opening in the heavily wooded
rfgmphjggkfvttbipforest, a glistening layer of ice almost
rfgmphjggkfvttbipcompletely coated the barely moving river.
rfgmphjggkfvttbipMinnowpaw stared in awe at the light
rfgmphjggkfvttbipfiltering into the clearing making the
rfgmphjggkfvttbipriver and snow covered ground sparkle.
rfgmphjggkfvttbipsandpelt quickly broke minnowpaw from
rfgmphjggkfvttbipher state of awe and signalled her to
rfgmphjggkfvttbipstart trying to track prey with her.
rfgmphjggkfvttbipMinnowpaw crouched low, opening
rfgmphjggkfvttbipher mouth to let the scents of the forest
rfgmphjggkfvttbipdrift across her nose and tongue.
rfgmphjggkfvttbipA familiar sent caught her attention,
rfgmphjggkfvttbipMouse! She excitedly but quietly
rfgmphjggkfvttbipfollowed the welcomed scent to the
rfgmphjggkfvttbipbase of a large spruce tree, there
rfgmphjggkfvttbipit was a small brown field mouse,
rfgmphjggkfvttbipshe crouched lifting her hindquarters
rfgmphjggkfvttbipready to pounce. she waited until the
rfgmphjggkfvttbipmouse returned to sniffing at the ground
rfgmphjggkfvttbipshe leapt up landing right where the
rfgmphjggkfvttbipmouse should have been. she looked
rfgmphjggkfvttbipbetween her paws, nothing. the mouse
rfgmphjggkfvttbiphad manged to escape despite
rfgmphjggkfvttbipminnowpaws best efforts to catch it.
rfgmphjggkfvttbipMinnowpaw cursed to herself as she
rfgmphjggkfvttbipreturned to sandpelt empty pawed,
rfgmphjggkfvttbipsandpelt consoled the clearly annoyed
rfgmphjggkfvttbipapprentice and asked her to watch
rfgmphjggkfvttbipas she attempted to catch a piece
rfgmphjggkfvttbipof prey.
rfgmphjggkfvttbip[352 words]





rfgmphjgkfvttbp𝘗𝘙𝘌𝘠 + 𝘗𝘙𝘌𝘋𝘈𝘛𝘖𝘙𝘚
rfgmphjgkfvttbpnew prey:
rfgmphjgkfvttbpField mouse| 1 FP
rfgmphjgkfvttbpSwallowiuse| 2 FP
rfgmphjgkfvttbpFish000ouse| 3 FP
rfgmphjgkfvttbpLizard0ouse| 3 FP
rfgmphjgkfvttbpRabbitiouse| 4 FP
rfgmphjgkfvttbpHawkwouse| 5 FP
rfgmphjgkfvttbpnew predators:
rfgmphjgkfvttbpSnake | Found most often near the barren lands and forbidden forest.
rfgmphjgkfvttbpMountain lion | Found most often in the mountains and barren lands.
rfgmphjgkfvttbpFox | Found most often in the pines. (dark green area)
rfgmphjgkfvttbpNo prey to convert.



rfgmphjggkfvttbip𝘓𝘌𝘝𝘌𝘓 1
rfgmphjggkfvttbipExperience 38/200

rfgmphjggkfvttbipITEMS USED
rfgmphjggkfvttbipnone

rfgmphjggkfvttbip𝘘𝘜𝘌𝘚𝘛𝘚
rfgmphjggkfvttbipNo active quests.

rfgmphjggkfvttbip𝘋𝘌𝘈𝘛𝘏 𝘖𝘗𝘛
rfgmphjggkfvttbipYes here

rfgmphjggkfvttbip𝘐𝘕𝘝𝘌𝘕𝘛𝘖𝘙𝘠
rfgmphjggkfvttbip1xjuniper berries | 5xswallow | 1jxuniper berry | 1xbroom | 1xpoppy seeds

[faelyn]

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idyllicly alluring in the endless abyss of swans and pearls, the heavens had descended in the delicate frame of the daintiest of doves. serene and suffocating all at once as moon-lit eyes glistened with a warmth beyond any other.

“ah, i can’t thank you enough… huh, what was it?” voice delicately intertwined with a slight drawl, a lopsided grin graced their lips as their tawny curls bounced ever-so slightly. “ah! yes, it’s turtlestar… isn’t it?”

“i- yes.” frowning a touch as the ribbons of the morning settled into the horizon, those strange moon-lit eyes rested on hers… unwavering. “you haven’t answered my question, fennel… why are you here?”

the stranger’s lopsided grin faltered.

“ah, turtlestar… turtlestar.” moon-lit eyes sparkling with the light of a fading morning, a soft chuckle bubbled to their lips. “why talk about such fickle things? we have so much more to discuss… don’t we?”

silence.

“i have so many things to show you.” eyes fluttering shut into a wink as a bejewelled box gleamed in the delicate grasp of their claws, fennel gestured them close. “come! come! i have such stories to tell you!”

alive with the brillant ambers of citrine and scarlets of rubies, the little box seemed to tell a thousand stories on its own. a thousand stories fabricated with the serenity of quiet worlds and mysteries beyond measure.

“a priceless work of art… isn’t she?” seeming almost breathless as the stranger held the little box, their eyes fluttered to turtlestar’s. “would you like to see her for yourself?”

“i-” like the sweetest of melodies turned to a stop, words were lost as the little box found its way into her embrace… almost pleading to be opened.
(+1 common myo + 15exp and a uc edit for helping fennel! +1exp)

“ah.. ah ah!” startling ever-so slightly, the unfamiliar drawl of the stranger’s voice soothed the eerie hush that had fallen over them. “you can’t open it, turtlestar… got that?”

“why not?”

shoulders lifting into a little shrug, their voice lilted into a whisper. “old folklore you know?” they grinned. “i suppose its somethin’ about bad luck?”

he sniffed.
“i suggest a young, capable leader like you shouldn’t take any chances… am i right?”

strange moon-lit eyes brightened as they flitted to the heavens above… as if there were wonders hidden in those ivory plumes.

“well… i’ve got more places to see! nice talking to y’all!”
and like a lark poisoned by a nightmare leaving behind disaster in its wake… disaster in the form of cardinal roses and scarlet blood as those moon-lit eyes twinkled away from sight.
(+1fp [scraps], +1fp [scraps], +2exp)

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[Vivika]

✦ PRESERVED CLAN !!

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The sun blazed, an obelisk of fire burning in the crimson skies, terrorizing even the faintest wisp of a silver cloud. The desert was its temple, its court and its kingdom. And here, amongst crevices and canyons, the sun reigned at its full, reckless glory.

Shards of light sparked, scintillating off a little speck in the distance.

Shaking herself, she quickened her pace, pushing through the waves of heat searing her back and shoulders. A low buzz in her ear, then two… signalled she was close. Her tail swept aside the swarm of dark flies off her curls, gaze tracing the pesky little creatures as they dipped and swirled, landing on their target.

Against the cracked, sun-scorched earth… a rotting skull.

Long, hooked horns spiralled as if cobras worshipping the skies and scratches marred the pale, glistening bone, adorning it with countless nicks and chips. Flies lingered, a dark plague upon any hanging scraps, but deep within past the decay and insects… was a scavenger’s treat. (+1FP scraps, +1 daisy leaf)

“Hey! You there! Wait up!”

A foreign voice pierced the desert air, carrying like the shifting, bronze sands. Like a dancing flame, they wandered close, gold eyes alive, twinkling with endless mirth. Warmth flushed their cheeks, their cinnamon curls plastered and sticky against their forehead. “Forgive me, I didn’t mean to startle you. The name’s Fennel!”

Her smile was faint. “Amberstar. Why… why are you here?”

“Ah, that!” The stranger grinned, a lop-sided smile lifting the side of their muzzle. “You see, I seem to be a little behind schedule on my travels! I was caught in a windstorm at some place, then nearly mauled by some beast in another… thankfully I had some kind strangers aid me, but that’s a whole other story. Thing is, I could use some supplies for my journey!”

“Supplies?”

"Why, yes!" A little chuckle eased from their chest, warm and full. “It's be a trade of sorts! Something of mine for a little something of yours…”


✦ Fennel (an npc) has proposed a trade! They require 1FP and 1 herb (any) in exchange for
something of theirs! Does the patrol accept their offer or turn them down? ✦

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✦ totals

xx+0% hunger for each patrol cat (two free posts left!)
xxxx↳ amberstar (0% hunger)
xxxxxname (00% hunger), name (00% hunger), name (00% hunger)

xxxp stats (opted in for death)
xxxx↳ +30XP for writing, +20XP for patrol sent
xxxxxx+2XP for prey, +2XP for herbs


xxprey + herb finds for patrol
xx+1FP scraps
xx+1 daisy leaf

xxlevels
xxxx↳ +54XP → level 0 (54/100XP)
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✦ notes: n/a, welcome to explore! i had a little peak at your archive and i love the lore you
have down so far! the eternal chasm sounds really neat!! my pms/dms are also always open if
you ever have any questions about explore at all! <3

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[Adamented]

I'm picking my own!
new prey:
grass frog, peninsula newt, killifish, softshell turtle, cricket frog, leopard frog, piping plover, bonneted bat, chorus frog, tokay gecko, freshwater snail, dwarf siren salamander, cotton mouse | 1 FP
cormorant, spadefoot toad, woodpecker, marsh hare, oak toad, snail kite, asian clam, mayan cichlid, pig frog, brown anole, rice rat, eastern cottontail | 2 FP
water snake, egret, largemouth bass, anhinga, sailfin catfish, blue heron, fox squirrel, glass lizard, muskrat | 3 FP
osprey, catfish, red-shouldered hawk, wood stork, spoonbill, bonefish, siren salamander, young opossum, mink | 4 FP
bald eagle, turkey vulture (tv), river otter, indigo snake, bowfin, iguana, banded armadillo, weasel | 5 FP
new predators:
burmese python, grey fox, alligator, panther, crocodile, cottonmouth, monitor lizard, alligator gar, red fox, black bear
Would you like your current inventory converted to the new prey list? n/a (no inventory yet!)

[Adamented]

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[x]
Gladewood
last post // last reply
[x]xxxxxxxxx[x]
death // opted out
credits,, [x][x][x]

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Patrolxxxxx
xxxxxMembers
Harja
he/him | 100% HP | 0% HUP | Sick/ N

Activexxxxx
xxxxxQuests
n/a

Itemxxxxx
xxxxxUses
n/a

Inventory
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Experience
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Exploration #01
[x]
Death // Custom Prey // Level
No xx.xxxxxx [x] xxxxxxxxx 0x

"It's a Gladerunner's responsibility," Harja had to keep reminding himself. "really it's more like a privilege." Even his quiet lies to himself couldn't convince him. He was terrified, under the rare shade of the glade's wide-canopied trees, staring out into blinding light. It was just too... open. Harja had trained every day for that moment yet when he woke up to the cold, wet, chilling wind waiting to suck the air from his lungs... he could feel that his resolve has frozen and shrunk away from the task. "It's only for a little while, we can find where prey is hiding if we are apart, it would take us twice as long together..." A ground is too conspicuous. It'd be an eyesore, predators could have seen them from miles and the prey would make away if there was so much as a wrong step. It was hard enough to be stealthy alone, during these stressful times the Gladewood Wanderers trusted their Gladerunners to deliver.

Really, Harja's job was quite simple. The frosted grass licked between his paws and into his fur, the chill emanated down to his very bones, it settled like heavy dread, like water dragging him back down into the depths after a swim. His feet felt heavy and he wanted to lie down and nap here, safe under the foliage, but already he could feel his will pushing him forward. Harja had a job to do, and by Myistera's moonlit path, he was going to get it done.

As quickly as possible... hopefully.

Desperately, Harja pushed his way through the heavy snow, he could feel the wind on his nose and feel it growing runny. Already it was interrupting his perception, unable to separate the distinct scents around him. "Damn this whole season!" Harja cried internally, his widened eyes searched about in a crazed manner, he tried to peer between the thick flakes that matted his fur and weighed him down. It didn't seem like there were predators nearby, that part of the Gladewood was clear for now... he had to move on to a new priority.

"We're desperately in need of food if we're going to survive this wicked time," his senses hadn't fully recovered. The wind buffeted Harja's ears, swivelling for even the snivel of vole, the trumpet of tree frogs. His running nose prevented him from detecting any scent other than wet fur and the mud under his paws, deep under the snow. His eyes were squinting to see any movement, even the twitch of grass poking out beyond white hills. The icy white sheen was blinding, sparkles tinged his vision when he looked away, to the looming grey clouds overhead. "Nothing. There's just nothing." He would have to move on to a new spot, he wouldn't be spared any consolation here.

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