[Vivika]

✦ AETHERCLAN !!

x⊰ littlemaple ✦ archive ✦ last post ⊱

And right before the storm… were changes.

Subtle, slight, but there the same. little things. The breath of the winds rising above a whisper, the bounce of breaking branches, the crackling laughter of leaves lost in a fool’s spiral. The little things led; the big things followed. And she knew this, an ache that started in her heart and seeped into her bones, as certain as the bloodied battlegrounds beneath her paws.

A storm had drenched her daylight and stolen her rainbows. A storm had ripped the little cracks in those stalactites wide open. A storm had uprooted her life, tossing it like a string of lights for the winds to play. A storm… that had started with the little signs and followed with through with the big, earthshattering changes.

“Hey, you alright?”

She whipped around, enough for the shadows eclipsing her to falter. Fennel. They stood, lopsided grin a touch hesitant on their jaws and the shine of those gold eyes, ever watching. Ever seeing. A soft scoff leapt from her jaws, although softened by a little wrinkle between her brows. “Yeah, fine. You need something?”

“I didn’t mean to intrude.” In a few long strides, they crossed over to her, a little farther than a breath away. “I just wanted you to know that it’s about time Silvio and I head out. We found one of those flat-tailed creatures that the eagles left behind. You should take it back ━ share it with a friend.” (+5FP beaver, +1 elder leaves)

She nodded. “Is that all?”

The corner of their muzzle tugged, one higher than another. “Silvio’s grateful, really. It seems he made a new friend too ━ I think she’ll pull through just fine. Might help keep that fella on the straight and narrow, so he doesn’t get so lost all the time.” (the bird has been healed! <3)

“He also wanted you to have this.” With a soft chuckle, they cupped their forepaws around something, shielding it from view. “Here, may I?”

At her nod, they slipped a string of twine over her head. No, not twine. It shimmered, a soft silvery glow, gently emanating from the thin chain and the charm. Twin charms. One fashioned into an intricate framework of a crescent moon. And the other… a little sun that fit into the missing space of the moon. (+1 star’s blessing, +1 common myo)

“Take care, Emberflare.” Their voice was a whisper riding the winds, touch a gentle squeeze upon her shoulder. “It’s not over, yet. Things… have just begun.”

And with a final wink, the trio was gone.
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✦ hunger (+10% hunger for each patroller)
xx↳ eveningstar (10% hunger), hyacinthpool (10% hunger),
xx.xemberflare (10% hunger), fleetingsnow (10% hunger)

✦ health stats
xx↳ n/a

✦ xp earnings (death opt in; no)
xx↳ +20XP for writing, +10XP for patrol sent, +15XP for npc quest
xx.x+10XP for prey, +2XP for herb, +1XP for item
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✦ patrol's prey & herb finds
xx↳ +5FP beaver
xx.x+1 elder leaves

✦ item finds
xx↳ +1 star's blessing, +1 c myo

✦ levels
xx↳ +58XP → level 2 (194/300XP)

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xxxx✦ notes; ohhh, the enemies to lovers trope has my whole heart <3333 i can’t wait to see how their relationship evolves!

xxxxand nw nw! ik explore definitely has a lot going on ^^ in the future, whenever you’d like to use prey/herbs, just remove
xxxxthe items from your inventory and place it in the ‘items in inventory used’ box! it’ll tell the writer that you’re using stuff c:
xxxxfor this time around, you can just remove one herb from your inventory in your next explore post!



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[jpano96]

CLOUD CLAN
[url=xxx]Last Explore Post[/url] | [url=xxx]Last Response Received[/url]

A gray tom was laid out on his side, soaking in the afternoon sun from the comfort of a two-legs backyard. Besides the gentle twitch of his nose, the young cat was asleep. A few tail-lengths away, a white molly slips through an opening in the fence, her tail high in the air as she pads up to the tom on the ground. A quick tap to his hind quarters has the tom slowly opening his eyes, no more than slits. "Ahh, cider. How did you find me?" he sleepily asks, contributing a big yawn to the end of his question. "You always sleep here during patrols Gray..." the molly rolls her eyes ",and you still stink of a kitty pet" she smirks and positions herself in front of him, blocking some of the warm sunlight from his face. Gray smiles up at her, not a care in the world - which irks and charms her. "I tried to sleep near the flowers, but it was too cold in the shade." The tom rolls onto his belly before pushing up to his full height, leaning back to stretch his limbs and then forward, his back paws taking turns to stretch out behind him comically. His nails are still dull, thanks to the last grooming session he had while he was still a kitty pet.

The two cats slid through the fence opening that they entered from into a dense forest that was filled with a mix of green pines and newly bloomed dogwood. It was a bit chillier here. Both cats continued padding onward, marking spots where their territory lay when necessary. "Alright Gray Cloud, I'm going to let you lead us around the patrol route today." The molly meowed over her shoulder and slowed to a stop. The tom had his ears perked to her in interest "It's my turn today?" He meowed back, a mix of excitement and a bit of uncertainty. The molly smiled and nodded. "Let's get started".

{{Not sure where I want this go, but excited :3}}

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-- cats on patrol
Gray Cloud | he/him | HP 100% | HUP 0% | Sick: N
Cider Heart | she/her | HP 100% | HUP 0% | Sick: N

-- custom predators / prey
I'm picking my own!
new prey:
prey | 1 FP = kittypet food, scraps, bugs
prey | 2 FP = mice, shrew, vole, eggs, small fish
prey | 3 FP = gecko, squirrel, small snake, sparrow
prey | 4 FP = rabbit, robin, carp
prey | 5 FP = pheasant, trout, crow
new predators:
1-4 = bobcat, venomous snake, eagle, hawk
Would you like your current inventory converted to the new prey list? No

-- level 0
experience: 0

-- items in inventory used
Any items used/eaten this post
ex. food, herbs, etc.

-- active quests:
quest #1 n/a

-- opted in to death?
no

-- inventory
prey | 1 FP | x0
prey | 2 FP | x0
prey | 2 FP | x0
prey | 3 FP | x0
prey | 3 FP | x0
prey | 4 FP | x0

herb | x0
herb | x0
herb | x0

[ethium]

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─ ★ Cobra’s returning laugh was lost in the bustle of valor as the trio wound their way through the streets in the direction of the border. Their content silence was broken by interspersed questions from Cobra, who was very interested in picking apart Ravage’s stories of glory, and a brief hunt in which a bird had been fetched. [ +4 fp (bird) ]

They were almost to the border when shouting and blurred movement erupted ahead. Ravage and Komodo exchanged a look, and a look was all that was needed for the trio to break into a run in the direction of the clamor.

“What's going-” Ravage’s voice broke off abruptly as she spied what all of the fuss was about. A canine, fierce and proud, snapped its teeth and plucked a nearby cat from the street, giving the poor feline a half-shake. Ravage launched into action, throwing herself at the dog, embodying her faction in one deft movement. Cobra couldn’t help but feel awed.

The dog dropped the cat and howled in surprise, shifting as Ravage began to bark orders as she backed out of its reach. Komodo and Cobra cleared space, each entering defensive positions. The canine turned to face the newcomers, maw dripping with drool and stress, ears pinned flat to its head.

The dog snarled a challenge. Ravage stepped forward and snarled in return. Claws unsheathed and teeth bared in answer. The dog stared for a long moment, the area falling into deceitful silence. As if the world itself was holding its breath, waiting for what might happen next.

As if in answer, the dog whirled, launching itself through the crowd like its tail was aflame. Clearly, it wanted nothing to do with Ravage. Which, Cobra supposed was fair.

[ The dog has fled! +5 exp predator battle ]

The trio of cats launched after it, eager to finish what had been started, but by the time they had gotten around the corner, the canine had long gone. Cobra huffed, clearly irritated that he had not gotten at least a small piece of the action. Well, signed Komodo. That will have to do for now. Ravage nodded bumping her mate’s shoulder lightly with her own. As Ravage turned, she caught the eye of the cat who had been on the receiving end of the dog’s jaws. She approached, concerned, but the cat shook their head. “Thank you, I would have been food if you hadn’t had interfered.” They dipped their head, gratitude shining in their eyes. Ravage moved to wave them off, but the cat continued before she could say anything. “I don’t have much, but here- have these.”

[ + 1 lavender, +1 ragwort leaves, +1 goldenrod ]

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death opted: in / out

+ 35 XP for words written
+10 XP for patrol sent
+08 XP for prey earnings
+ 06 XP for herb earnings
+ 05 XP for predator battle
+10% hup for ravage, komodo, & cobra

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★ +69 XP → level 5 (77/650) XP
★ + 4 fp bird
★ +1 lavender, +1 ragwort leaves,
+1 goldenrod
★ you've leveled up to level 5 !!
★ you've earned +3 fp (your choice),
+2 herbs (your choice), +150 stardust
& 1 random custom!

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★ ravage astrid hofferson vc??
this is such a win

[canadianhowl]

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The two began to grab anything they could. It was tough with the frozen meat stuck together covered in a hard frost. The two made due though and began to drag the freed up carcasses back to the group. Firestrike kept looking up at the dormant hive. His mind kept racing with so many questions about how they’re even surviving out here… maybe he could knock it down~

“Don’t even think about it boy. I know that look on your face and it says it’s up to no good!” Dragonfruit huffed as he stopped and turned around seeing the ruddy tom looking up with mischief. “Oh come on dad I wasn’t gonna actually do it. I mean I was a little curious.” Firestrike laughed before he grabbed the deer and began to move again. “I know that gaze ever since you were a kitten. You always caused trouble when I saw that look I know you.” Even that got a small laugh out of the grumpy cat to both of their surprise. Dragonfruit wrapped their tail around Firestrike to keep him warm as they trekked back down the slope. He was a clanmate still and clanmates protected each other. Dragonfruit themself was fine with the cold but he knew the short haired tom was struggling, this was the least he could do.

Upon return, Hollyheart sighed in relief and raced up to greet her mate and her adopted son each with the nuzzle and lick on the cheek. “Such brave boys you two are. Guess you were right love, now come on let’s keep going! I betcha the other group Ramstar sent is miles ahead of us!” She laughed and began to race off. She really wasn’t all too affected by the cold huh? Just had that extreme sense and fluffy fur, just enough to survive at this temperature. Piketail eagerly raced after her before yelping at how cold he was which got a laugh of amusement from the toms left over. They celebrated when the terrain began to slant downwards again. Slowly the temps rose and the winds settled. Piketail was more than thrilled to be in the warmer air again and kisses the ground out of his excitement.

“I think… we deserve another break eh?” Piketail suggested with some puppy eyes.
“The reason we are so behind IS because we have taken so many breaks! No more for the rest of the day. You just have to wait.” The pink cat snapped.
“Oh come on you ol’ fool. Let the poor young guy rest just a bit. He isn’t as fluffy as you and I are and I bet that coldness really took a lot out of him.” Hollyheart chimed in. Dragonfruit just looked at their mate in disbelief before they sighed and gave in. “Five minutes. Just five minutes.”

———-

And once again, night fell. The cats decided to sleep in the trees tonight and this time Hollyheart let her mate sleep beside her. Of course, the younger cats were still awake and up as high as they could go to look at the stars. “You said your guide was uh… pic… pic… pikeee????” Firestrike mumbled not exactly remembering.
“Pisces but you were close haha! Yours was Draco yeah?”
“Unfortunately heh.”

It went silent before Piketail cleared his throat and replied, “so what is that whole ordeal with Draco anyways? If I remember didn’t he like… want dragon cats only in his lineage?”
“Kind of. Draco wanted pure blooded clan cats in his lineage. He was very prideful of his future kin, he blessed them each time on was born. Dad was his favorite so I guess that’s why they have wings. Uncle Pineapplesnap is so mad about it though it’s so funny! Auncle Lotuswave doesn’t seem to care all too much. I heard Lycheekit might have also been blessed by Draco so Pineapplesnap is gonna have so fun with that if they ever find out!” The ruddy tom laughed.

“Your uncle is a fool, he knows he isn’t the favorite.”

The two toms squeaked and jumped before turning their heads to face Dragonfruit who had also climbed up to see what the two were blabbering on about. “Don’t you realize it’s rude to talk about others behind their backs? Especially if they’re right below you?”

“Sorry sir! Wont happen again sir! … I’ll see ya in the morning Fire.” Piketail whispered and slowly slunk off to a branch below them. Firestrike nervously looked up at his father before rolling his eyes and looked away. “Don’t give me that attitude boy. What were you two even talking about?”

“Piketail just was curious about my guide and… and we just were talking. It’s nothing okay?” The ruddy tom began to walk away but the branch beneath him snapped. He stumbled before being snatched by the scruff from his father. Dragonfruit gently set him down beside them and wrapped their tail around his body. “… have I ever told you a story about all the things you did as a little child that Draco was soooo amused about?”

This surprised the younger tom. He looked up before shaking his head no but happily laid down to listen. “Well, I know you were quite the adventurous kitten. You loved your adventures. Loved to spy on other cats. You loved to play in all the herbs and everything. It was so tough to keep up with ya but that’s how I knew you were my boy. You were just like me. I know I shouldn’t have but I loved sneaking you out of camp to go on walks with me. You sure showed the clan how smart you were when you were finally apprenticed haha. Draco talked to me a lot about you. He really didn’t like the situation that happened. He was more mad at me than you. You had no say in the situation, it wasn’t fair to be mad at you. I guess… I took that frustration and disappointment I felt out on you. I never meant it… it’s so hard being the golden child and having to live up to something so… silly. You are my first son. When I looked down at you the day you were born I swore I’d protect you until I died. You were and still are my entire world Firestrike. I just wish I got over my own self hate and set it all aside so I could watch you grow up. My own grandkits don’t even know me well. Your own mate doesn’t also know me well. It’s all my fault we have such a strained relation my son.”

It was silent for a few seconds before Firestrike took a deep breath and leaned against his father. “No I get it… it’s fine. Well… it isn’t fine but I try to convince myself that it is. Maybe if I had been stronger or braver you’d… you’d of liked me more.”

“I do like you son. I love you. I’m so sorry I never showed it when you became an apprentice.”

“But… are you proud of me? I know I’m not the strongest at all in the clan but…”

“I am proud of you. You are strong in your own ways. You’re quick and clever. That gets you far living out here. Smarts can be better than strength.”

“… hey dad?”

“Yes?”

“Can you tell me a story like how you used to?”

“… sure. Well… once upon a time…”

———

Soon enough Firestrike had fallen asleep and Dragonfruit flew back down and made sure he was all cozy on a branch. The cat smiled gently and went to join his mate, laying beside her and wrapping their tail around hers. The cat just hoped the moment wouldn’t be forgotten in the morning. A sudden attitude change would be weird as well. He’ll slowly warm up to the idea of being friendly as they go along the trip. For now they were tired and began to drift asleep until the morning rays would wake them all up to repeat the day over again.

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NOTES
n/a :)

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-- level 4
experience: 345/500

-- items in inventory used
n/a

-- active quests:
quest 1

-- opted in to death?
yes/no

-- custom predators / prey
link here

-- inventory
mice | 1 FP | x1
squirrel | 1 FP | x0
rat | 1 FP | x0
lizard | 1 FP | x2
hare | 2 FP | x2
finch | 2 FP | x5
minnow | 2 FP | x2
crow | 3 FP | x0
bass| 4 FP | x2
deer | 5 FP | x4
ram | 5 FP | x1

Bindweed | x1
Borrage | x1
Bright Eye | x1
Burdock Root | x1
Catchweed | x2
Chamomile | x1
Chervil | x1
Chickweed | x2
Daisyleaf | x2
Dock | x1
Elder Leaves | x1
Feverfew | x1
Foxglove Seeds | x1
Goldenrod | x2
Honey | x1
Lavender | x1
Poppy Seeds | x3
Tormentil | x1
Wild Garlic | x1

PATROL

Piketail

he/him
hp | 100
hup | 10
sick | N

Dragonfruit

he/they
hp | 100
hup | 10
sick | N

Hollyheart

she/her
hp | 100
hup | 10
sick | N

Bullheart

he/him
hp | 100
hup | 10
sick | N

Firestrike

he/they
hp | 100
hup | 10
sick | N

Name

xx/xx
hp | --
hup | --
sick | --

[WolfstormSC]

Duskclan
Last Explore Post | Last Response Received

Infernoheart and Mousetail paused, making sure to check themselves over for any injuries before they continued. Luckily, the badger was focused on Infernoheart, meaning the others were likely safe too. The two of them had no serious injuries, so they decided to begin their next task.

Where had the others gone to?

Infernoheart lifted her nose to sniff her surroundings. Her pounding heartbeat steadying, now that she knew they were in the clear.

She feels an unsure presence slowly glide beside her.

"Infernoheart," Mousetail's voice trembles from beside her. "I..." He stutters, still clearly in panic from the earlier situation.

"Mousetail, let's rest and gather our bearings." she senses that the tom might need to rest to ease his fear, since he is rather skittish. The two sit down and share tongues for a while. Once both of their hearts settle down, it was mousetail's turn to speak once again.

"Thanks, Infernoheart." He nods, embarrassed about the situation.

Infernoheart gives a curt nod in response.

The sun was starting to get lower in the sky, they had to start rushing to find the others.

Once back on their paws, infernoheart squints and notices a tuft of fur in the nearby grass long grass. It was hard to see at first, but it becomes quite clear. She steps closer to inspect it, giving it a sniff. She noted that it carries the scent of herbs and life.

"Ivypatch." Infernoheart gives a relived sigh and notes who the fur belongs to, then tries to follow the scent. Mousetail follows closely behind, also tracking the scent to be sure.

Following this, they find a small clearing, further away from the grass and into a forest.

"Shadestar, thank starclan. Is everyone okay?"

Everyone turns around at the sound of the familiar voice.

"Thank goodness you two aren't hurt. We got worried." Shadestar fretted over his daughter (Infernoheart), headbutting her shoulder and checking her over for any injuries.

"I'm fine, shadestar. We both are. Just a bit startled, that's all." She gently swats at him, wanting him to stop fussing.

He clears his throat, realising that he had just embarrassed the both of them.

"Okay, I think our next step should be to go back and rest. We've done a good job today and I'm glad that everyone is safe and uninjured." Shadestar nods, then takes the first step back, towards their home.

Now reunited, the group decide to take a long rest at the clan's camp, before patrolling once again after they all felt refreshed.

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-- cats on patrol

Shadestar | He/Him | HP 100% | HUP 10% | Sick: N
Hawkstripe | He/Him | HP 100% | HUP 10% | Sick: N
Ivypatch | She/Her | HP 100% | HUP 10% | Sick: N
Mousetail | He/Him | HP 95% | HUP 10% | Sick: N
Infernoheart | She/Her | HP 100% | HUP 10% | Sick: N
Weaselmask | He/Him | HP 100% | HUP 10% | Sick: N

-- level 3
experience: 360/400 EXP

-- items in inventory used
None!

-- active quests:
None!

-- opted in to death?
Yes

-- inventory
Scraps | 1 FP | x3
Bugs | 1 FP | x3
Shrew | 2 FP | x1
Squirrel | 3 FP | x3
Hawk | 5 FP | x2
Vulture | 5 FP | x2

Celandine | usage | x1
feverfew | usage | x1
Dandelion | usage | x1
Lungwort | usage | x1
Marigold | usage | x1
Willow bark | usage | x1
Daisy leaf | usage | x1
Lovage | usage | x1
Poppyseed | usage | x3
burdock root | usage | x1
Stick | usage | x1

Note: Lightningstrike is a murderous cat in my clan and all of these cats are planned to be his victims. I was wondering if he could be incorporated into potential death scenarios (preferably without them noticing though). No problem if not!
Alternatively, Stoneskip will follow in her father's (lightningstrike's) footsteps, but will be a medicine cat.

[Gravis Cordis]

The Fallen
Last Explore Post | Last Response Received

0000000000A warm, suffocating breeze blew over the patrol as they traversed the outskirts of the glades. They only ever entered the forest to hunt, and even then, they always went in groups of at least two. The sun was starting to set, meaning that predators would soon be coming out to hunt. The cats had already forgotten the awe and excitement they'd felt when Roar had returned with his mighty haul of prey. They enjoyed the fresh, meaty flavor of the goose, a nice start to their day. But as the sun rose higher into the sky, each cat soon forgot about their earlier meal. Now, their paws were sore, their legs were tired, and they were aching for respite from this long journey. The only thing making it somewhat tolerable was the fact that they no longer had to walk on gritty, sharp sand that wore down on their pads and cut into their skin.

0000000000As they traveled on, a rocky outcrop became visible in the distance. Several large trees hung over the mountain of rocks, making for a nice, shady place to rest. Strike informed the patrol that they would be stopping for the night at the outcrop ahead, and countless sighs of relief echoed in response. Each cat was feeling fatigued from the exciting adventure, which had quickly turned sour.

0000000000River panted slightly as he walked alongside Roar. Their pelts brushed briefly, and he grumbled unhappily before stepping to the side to get away from his mentor's touch. Each cat's nerves were shot, especially after the encounter with the fox earlier that day. The stress from such an unprecedented mission certainly didn't help either. No cat had left the Golden Peninsula in years. None of them knew what to expect when they got to the Deep Jungle. Or if it was even still there. Of all of them, Pine was definitely the most skeptical.

0000000000It took what seemed like ages, but finally, the patrol reached the outcrop where they would rest for the night. River sniffed around for any potential predators or dangerous creatures, but everything seemed safe enough. With a dramatic huff, he collapsed on the edge of a shaded boulder and basked in the cooler temperature of the rock.

0000000000The patrol remained there for several hours, resting and filling their bellies with cool water from a small stream running between the boulders. Some of them managed to sleep peacefully, while others weren't so lucky. Rain was up for at least half of the night, unable to catch a wink of sleep for hours on end. So, she approached Pine and offered to take his watch. The tabby tom grumbled gratefully, curled up nearby, and quickly fell into a deep slumber.

0000000000Rain looked up to the starry sky, her blue eyes fixed on one star in particular. A certain cat back at home had named that star after her and told her that whenever she missed them, to look at that star and remember that they would see each other again soon. However, this trip already felt like it had gone on far too long. Rain missed her friends, missed her family. She didn't know these cats very well. Yes, they were all from the same tribe...but it wasn't the same. They all loved each other, but more as companions or comrades than anything else.

0000000000The lynx point she-cat curled her tail around her paws, eyes cast toward the ground. Would they even find anywhere to live? Was this just one last desperate reach for survival? Their homeland was dying, and everyone knew it...but no cat was willing to do anything about it. Rain looked back at her tribemates; her blue eyes narrowed slightly.

0000000000Pine didn't think this mission would succeed, and frankly, she didn't either. Not with the way they were going about things. Oddly enough, River seemed to be their best bet. A young, optimistic cat like him...yes. They needed more cats like that to push the tribe in a new direction. Star Reader was...an intelligent leader, but they needed to understand that this wasn't the way The Fallen was supposed to live. They were nomads at heart. They were travelers...or, at least...some of them were.

0000000000Plenty of cats back home would support Star Reader's agenda until their dying breath. Even some of the cats here just wanted to settle down. Strike and Pine would definitely support them. Petal was a bit of a toss-up; she was always pretty indecisive about this sort of thing. Roar and River, however. Rain was pretty sure she could count on them to do the right thing.

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-- level 4
experience: 29/500

-- items in inventory used
- 5FP goose. -1FP Bugs
-10% HUP for each cat.

-- active quests:
None

-- opted in to death?
Yes/No ----- Opt-in Post

-- custom predators / prey
Prey/Predator List

-- cats on patrol
Strike of Fierce Eagle | he/him | HP 100% | HUP 10% | Sick: Y/N
Pine Needle on Forest Floor | he/him | HP 100% | HUP 20% | Sick: Y/N
Petal That Dances in Breeze | she/her | HP 100% | HUP 20% | Sick: Y/N
Rain Falling From Sky | she/her | HP 100% | HUP 10% | Sick: Y/N
Roar That Rises at Dawn | he/him | HP 100% | HUP 20% | Sick: Y/N
River That Flows Through Mountain | he/him | HP 100% | HUP 20% | Sick: Y/N

-- inventory : herbs
Bindweed | Binds sticks together to mend a broken bone | x2
Burnet | Leaf used to give strength | x1
Chervil | Treats bellyaches and infected wounds | x2
Chickweed | Treats greencough | x4
Comfrey Root | Repaires broken bones / soothes wounds | x2
Elder leaves | Often used to treat sprains | x1
Goatweed | Used to ease grief | x1
Marigold | Prevents bleeding, inflammation, and infection | x3
Oak leaves | Stops infections | x2
Lavender | Cures fever or chills / hides strong scents | x1
Rush | Used to bind broken bones | x1
Sorrel | Used to build up appetite | x1
Tormentil | Good for all wounds/extracting poison | x3
Water Hemlock | Causing writhing pain and convulsions | x1
Willow Leaves | Stops vomiting | x2

-- inventory : prey

Scraps | 1 FP | x1
Bugs | 1 FP | x0
Mouse | 2 FP | x4
Shrew | 2 FP | x1
Bird | 2 FP | x3
Hedgehog | 3 FP | x4
Squirrel | 3 FP | x4
Goose | 5FP | x0

[ArtMajor]

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐬.
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❝ ♥ ❞ opt in y / n
lv 5 | 077/650 exp
cr. ♥
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cats on patrol !
ravage ! ; she/her
hp 100% | hup 20% | sick: n
cobra ! ; he/him
hp 100% | hup 20% | sick: n
komodo ! ; he/him [mute]
hp 100% | hup 10% | sick: n
mocha ! ; she/her
hp 100% | hup 0% | sick: n
[url]name[/url] ! ; prn/prn
hp 100% | hup 0% | sick: n
[url]name[/url] ! ; prn/prn
hp 100% | hup 0% | sick: n

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active quest(s);
n / a !

last explore | last response
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inventory;
prey:
[1FP]x2 bugs [2FP] x2 small fish,
x2 shrew [3FP] x1 frog [4FP] x1 rabbit,
x1 owl, x1 bird [5FP] x2 vulture

herbs:
x2 bindweed, x1 blackberry leaf,
x2 burnet x1 catchweed x2 cobweb
x1 coltsfoot, x1 comfrey root
x2 dandelion, x1 daisy leaf,
x1 deathberries x2 fennel,
x1 goldenrod, x2 horsetail,
x1 lavender, x1 lovage,
x1 mallow leaves,
x1 mint, x1 ragwort
x1 stinging nettle, x2 thyme,
x1 tormentil x1 watermint
x1 yarrow
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[ valor ]
while the white-furred curan thanked them, ravage felt her fur bristle. non-cat
animals weren't a foreign sight in elysium. but the dog that had just ran away
was definitely feral. no elysian hound would have dared attack one of the cities
cats, especially one of the healers. which meant there was a wild animal loose
in the city.

komodo padded beside her, and she gave her mate a look. "we'll need to get an
empas before we go after that thing" the city laws were pretty clear. if a wild
animal got into the city, an empas was required to try and settle the creature, but if they couldn't tame it well.. ravage flexed her claws.

"cobra!" ravage said, turning to the orange tom, who quickly snapped to attention. "you said you wanted an adventure? we're chasing that beast down." she turned to komodo, and continued "take this curan home, and report to hq, then meet us in empas. me and cobra will go find our gardenheart."

komodo nodded, and moved to stand beside the curan. was your task urgent? he asked. she shook her head, "n-no," she stammered "I was just making a delivery to the jurat sector hospital" komodo began to lead the curan towards the nearest tram-stop. i'll inform the high generals, and they'll get a message to the head of your greenhouse, someone else can make those deliveries. the curan nodded, and the two walked into the crowd.

ravage shook out her fur, then began walking in the other direction, trusting that cobra would be right behind.

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[ empas ]
it was always the quiet days that mocha loved the most. taking care of the pregnant animals, who's young would be used for this year's new greenpaws, and any extra would be sent for the beast-wranglers to train. she enjoyed her work as a zookeeper, and she loved the quiet days when the animals were extra well-behaved.

but of course, that just meant what had started as a quiet day would turn out to be anything but. not twenty minutes ago, mocha had gotten the call that a wild dog, a feral creature, was loose in the city. mocha was not a violent cat, her faction wouldn't even dream of turning anger outward towards others, but ohhhh if she found out which valor patrol had slipped up to let that...that beast into the city, she would give them the scolding of their lives.

as the zookeeper closest to the jurat-empas border, mocha was being called in to work with the ironfangs who had first encountered the dog, in order to try and subdue it. her mate had already been called, and while garland wasn't...pleased, with the turn of events, he was still on his way from the gardens with a few curan in case things turned south.

the door to her nursery jingled, and mocha looked up to see two valor, one in a leather jacket and spiked jewelry, the other concerningly bare (young) her mind supplied (still on the ballot for The Game). The older on jutted her head upwards "are you zookeeper mocha?[/i] she questioned, voice firm. mocha nodded, rising to her paws and letting her heart necklace flash in the light. "i am," she responded "and i'm ready. latest report says the dog is in the jurat sector still, near the student campuses."

mocha wove her way into a small leather strap, containing a pouch of dog food, as well as a few balls and (just in case) a blowdart filled with sleeping syrup. "cats have been advised to stay inside, but if any student gets the foolhardy idea to try and study a living feral creature..." she let the silence speak for itself as she made her way to the door.

the older ironfang nodded. "then you understand why we must hurry" she said. "i am commander mocha, this is private cobra. general komodo will be meeting us enroute as backup."

mocha nodded, and with nothing left to say, the three felines broke into a run, heading for the jurat-empas border, and to the dog that lied within the jurat sector.

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items consumed:: n/a
side notes:: claimed x1 frog and x1 bug, as well as 1 cobweb and 1 yarrow from the levelup.
ehehehehe pov switch

[Vivika]

✦ MISTFALLS CLAN !!

xxx⊰ fawntura ✦ clan archive ✦ last post ⊱

In just a breath’s pause, her world was nothing like before.

It was almost as if the winds had twisted the seasons, crossing a forbidden boundary by turning the sun’s gentle warmth into bone-numbing cold. For right now, numbness was all that remained, a thick cloak studded with weights. It settled over her shoulders, just like the stench of death, threatening to settle upon the clan. Her home.

“My father.” Her voice seemed fragile, barely more than a new bird’s song. “How is he?”

Glass and metal clinked, interwoven with the soft whisper of silks shifting. Like the light flutter of a moth's wing, a soft sigh escaped Nova, ever gentle, yet weary. “He’s unwell, Surreal. You know that.”

“I know, I just─”

“Surreal! Nova!” Pebbles rolled, ricocheting against each other and clattering off the rim of Mistrock, as another's pawsteps crossed the threshold, soft and swishing. Tali. A light breathlessness laced her voice ━ sweet and serene, yet softer than usual. "I’m sorry for interrupting. I know… the announcement wasn't what we were all expecting, but a traveller stopped by.”

Tali cleared her throat. “They introduced themself as Fennel and left some gifts for us, before leaving. There was also… a message. Mousefur asked me to relay it to you.” (+4FP rabbit, +1 FP scraps, +1 bindweed, + active quest dropped!)



✦ Fennel (an npc) has dropped off an active quest: Gift or trade a stars item/prey/herbs to
another user! Make sure to fill out the right form in our archives for gifting!

Active quests are special and sometimes can take awhile to complete ─ please link this reply in the
"active quests" section of your future explore post(s)! When you’ve completed it, drop a note
in your explore post to let a writer know ━ Fennel will return to reward the patrol! <3 ✦

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✦ hunger (+0% hunger; one free post left!)
xx↳ tali (0% hunger), surreal (0% hunger)
xx.xmousefur (0% hunger), nova (0% hunger)

✦ xp earnings (death opt in; no)
xx↳ +45XP for writing, +10XP for patrol sent
xx.x+10XP for prey, +2XP for herbs
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✦ patrol's prey & herb finds
xx↳ +4FP rabbit, +1FP scraps
xx.x+1 bindweed

✦ levels
xx↳ +67XP → level 0 (121/100XP) → level 1 (21/200XP)

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congrats! you've reached level one & earned an additional +1FP (your choice) and +50 stardust!
xxxx✦ notes; ahh, welcome to explore! i love the premise you have set up for your lore + the prophecy going on <333
xxxxjust a few little things; make sure to fill in your kitties' pronouns (seems you may have just missed it, dw ^^) & label the mouse
xxxxin your inventory as "2fp"! all prey has a different fp value attached to it, which comes in handy when feeding your kitties <3


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[elliott.]

PONDCLAN
nektar ★ user's last post

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Wildcry kept the lead, her ears slightly pressed against her head to prevent them from poking out above the long grass, burly body pushing through as her nose twitched. Her mouth opened slightly to let the smells around her fall on her tongue, picking apart everything else from the smell of her Clanmates. It wasn’t long before the fresh smell of a mouse brushed over her tongue, following it around the outskirts of the greenhouse. The tiny rodent was nibbling on a seed, completely unaware of the predator downwind until it was too late, running just as Wildcry pounced on top of it and delivered a killing blow.
[ + 2 FP mouse, + 4 XP ]

Olivescratch kept a close eye on his apprentice, watching as Sootpaw constantly adjusted his crouch, even without the warrior’s corrections. At the sight of a mouse scurrying through the grass, he gestured with his tail for Sootpaw to catch it. Olivescratch was an amazing warrior, no doubt about it, but he was also a great mentor – that, and he knew that he wasn’t the best hunter.

He watched as his apprentice crept towards the mouse, pouncing on it and sending it flying into the air before biting down on its neck, the mouse letting out a squeal before promptly dying. The squeal must have startled one of the mouse’s friends, as another one darted out in the little clearing in front of them, but Olivescratch was quick, slamming his claws down on it and nipping it in the neck.
[ + 2 fp mouse, + 2 fp mouse, + 8 XP ]

Pinestorm & Twigpaw waited near the path until the three cats returned to them, all holding their catches in their mouths. Twigpaw purred in greeting, her tail twitching behind her. “Great catches!” She complimented, ears twitching in excitement, before the molly turned to her mentor. “Can I look for a mouse or two, please?”

The senior warrior looked down at the apprentice, so full of life, for a beat before nodding. “Of course. Stick close to the greenhouse, but watch out for glass.” He advised, gesturing with his head towards the large glass building.

Twigpaw nodded, skittering off towards the greenhouse, pawsteps light as she sniffed along the ground. It wasn’t long before she came across the sweet scent of herbs, recognizing the smell from how it usually clung to the medicine cats back at camp. Plucking them from the stems, she stored them in her fur for safe travel.
[ + 1 feverfew, + 1 broom, + 1 sorrel, + 6 XP ]

She was about to return back to the patrol when suddenly a cat pushed through the grass towards her, face frantic. Her eyes widened, claws unsheathing as she glared at the newcomer. “Who are you?”

“Stick?” He asked, ears perking and his head tilting. His eyes were wide, like he needed the stick to live, but he didn’t seem like a threat. Just a cat, looking for a stick. “Do you have a stick?”
[ Feather of Jay has appeared, asking for a stick! ]

The apprentice looked around, before shaking her head. “Uh, no. I don’t have a stick.”

The tom huffed, frantic look turning to disdain, giving Twigpaw a disgruntled once over before simply disappearing into the brush.
[ Feather of Jay has left, with no stick! ]

The sudden and odd interaction had Twigpaw staring at the grass where the tom had disappeared, before she shook her head. She knew she’d have to report it to Pinestorm, so she simply trotted back to the patrol, wondering if the warriors would even believe her.

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XP EARNINGS
★ death opt out

+25XP for words written
+10XP for patrol sent
+12XP for prey earnings
+06XP for herb earnings

FINAL TOTALS

[ +10% hunger for patrol ★ +53XP → level 1 (178/200XP) ]
[ +2FP mouse, +2FP mouse, +2 FP mouse ★ +1 feverfew, +1 broom, +1 sorrel]
note: can i just say i love ur cats and clan sm... hence why this explore response is so long LMAOO

[Vivika]

hello hello! quick update about our spring explore event ━ we’ve decided to extend it until the end of april (cs rollover from april 30th → may 1st), since march was a busy month for all of us! you’ll have until then to get an explore post in to help our mysterious clan out + be eligible for the raffle kitties under the explore page! there will also still be prizes handed out as we reach our milestones <3

we’ve also reached our first two milestones (25/100 herbs and 50/210 prey) + congrats to our two winners for each winning +1 nr myo!

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• canadianhowl