- HOLLOWCLAN !
- ★ user + clan link: mooshyy + clan archive
★ responding to: mooshyy's last post
★ xp stats: [opted-in for death rolls!]
xx+80XP for writing, + 20XP for patrol sent
xx+2XP for prey collected, +8XP for herbs found
- The territory was beautiful.
It was… touched by the paws of StarClan and blessed with the favor of the Stars. Even if the soft, rose-gold rays of dawn hadn’t peeked its head over the horizon, there was something about this place. Something that roused something so deep, so inexplicable, within.
It was home. Her home.
She lifted her head, tracing the arch of the trees and the branches ━ the way they wove and spun, some gnarled and twisted, and others carving a straight path towards the pale skies. Shadows flitted and flickered, morphing with the gentle gust of the wind. And… something else.
Her pawsteps carried her close to a tree. Knots and stripped bark riddled the tree, carving intricate patterns of swirls and patches.She set her paws on the roots, pulling her paws onto the tree’s base. Her nose wrinkled as a beetle inched onto her paws. It was an ancient tree, perhaps one that had seen better years… but that wasn’t what she was here for.
A small, darkened form perched on a branch, staring aimlessly into the skies. Its gnarled talons scraped along the branch, tapping once. Then twice. At thrice, it turned.
Her heart skipped a beat. Ghost.
The creature’s pale, phantom face peered down at her, unshrouded by shadows. Large and luminous, illuminated by the low light… perhaps it’d even devoured the light. It was striking. Captivating.
An owl. A barn owl.
She couldn’t look away, couldn’t move. She was frozen.
Dark, beady eyes narrowed into slits as its sharp, claw-like beak parted. Then, a low, haunting note pierced the chilled breeze, mournful and contemplative. A somber song. Talons loosening from the branch, the face swiveled aside. The creature spread its wings ━ wings sheathed with warm sienna tones flecked with speckles of ash tones.
It took flight with outstretched wings. A mere shadow of the early morning, silent and transient, as if it’d never existed.
A soft breath eased from her jaws. It was gone… perhaps to find a last snack, before it retired for its morning slumber. She shook herself, rolling her shoulders. Her paw shifted, claws snagging.
A loose piece of bark?
She tilted her head, edging to the other side of the tree. Her jaws parted.
A hollow. It’d been hidden, tucked around the other side of the tree, concealed from the prying eye. Her paw dipped into the burrow, scraping the inside. Scents flooded her nose, the faint tang of blood and bitter herbs, as she pulled it closer to the front.
Faint colors peeked out at her. Pale golds, tans and greens… along with a few, cold pieces of meat. (+1 chervil, +1 comfrey root, +1 feverfew, +1 marigold, +1FP scraps)
★ totals;
xx+0% hunger for each patrol cat (two free posts left!)
xxxx↳ hollowstar (0% hunger)
xx+110XP → level 0 (110/100XP) → level 1 (10/200XP)
xx+1FP scraps
xx+1 chervil, +1 comfrey root, +1 feverfew, +1 marigold
congrats! you've reached level one and received an additional +1FP (your choice) and +50 stardust!
★ notes; n/a, welcome to explore! i'm excited to see where you take your story with hollowstar! <3
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- PEACECLAN !
- ★ user + clan link: coffee.berry + clan archive
★ responding to: coffee.berry's last post
★ xp stats: [opted-out for death rolls!]
xx+15XP for writing, + 10XP for patrol sent
xx+5XP for prey collected, +3XP for herbs found
- The morning breeze ruffled through her pelt, light and airy, laced with the sweet fragrance of wildflowers and fresh leaves. It was perfect. A perfect day for a hunt and for some… gentle teasing.
Cloudpelt bumped her shoulder into a certain tom’s side, holding back a soft chur as his head whipped around. She tilted her head, lengthening her strides.
“Daydreamer.” She tossed him a wink, sliding aside as Oakspeck tried to return the favor. Her tail swished as he missed, pawsteps faltering. “Must have been too busy finding the perfect time to burst into song.”
Oakspeck chuckled. “Right. Y’know, that reminds me…”
She groaned, gaze darting over her shoulder. If he started up again… she shook her head. Nearing the tom, she lightly swatted him with her tail. “Don’t you dare. The prey will be gone, fleeing the premises from your━”
Cloudpelt hissed softly. A twinge shot down her tail, enough to make her claws curl. Perhaps she shouldn’t be swatting with that tail after her close encounter with that… branch earlier. Perhaps she pulled something earlier. (cloudpelt received a tail sprain! -5% health ━ no herbs or rest needed for her to return to patrol!)
Mosspaw brushed up beside her, head tilted. Her jaws were filled with leaves, roots and flowers… almost as if she’d taken a mouthful from the dirt. Her voice was muffled. “You okay?”
She smiled, ruffling her nose along the soft curls atop the apprentice’s head. “Yeah, just a sprain. I’ll be okay━ wait, what did you find?”
The apprentice grinned. “I don’t know! But I think they could be useful!” (+1 bindweed, +1 dock, + 1 fennel)
“Hey, head’s up.” Oakspeck pointed a nose ahead. “Crow.”
The dark bird hopped along a patch of clover, poking around. Cloaked in shadows, it stood out. A bold, striking creature in a field peppered with soft greens and speckles of pastel blossoms.
She glanced over her shoulder, signalling for the apprentice to stay put. “I’ll take the front… you take the back.” She dropped to a crouch. “... I’ll herd it towards you.”
Oakspeck nodded, breaking off.
The crow was… distracted. Its pointed beak disappeared into the patch of clover, claws prodding at the earthy ground. With a quick dip of its head, it pulled out a long, pale creature. The wriggling worm was caught within its beak and its chest… puffed with triumph.
But not for long.
Springing forward, she emitted a low growl, dashing into the clover. A startled shriek left the bird as its dark wings spread, ready for flight. It retreated towards the back, hopping along… right into the waiting form of a certain tortie tom. (+4FP crow)
She flashed a smile, offering the tom a gentle nudge. “Nice catch. It’s a good thing you’re a better hunter than singer━”
“Cloudpelt! Oakspeck!” Mosspaw darted across the field, a frazzled blur coming into focus. “There’s cats! I don’t think they’re part of the clan.” The apprentice panted, sides heaving. “They’re━ they’re near the border, but not trespassing or anything. Are they…”
The young molly’s voice dropped to a low hush. Her paws shuffled along the ground. “Are they dangerous?”
★ A rogue group has been spotted near the border! They don't appear to be trespassing or to pose a threat... or perhaps not yet.
Does the patrol leave the rogue group alone or choose to confront them? ★
Does the patrol leave the rogue group alone or choose to confront them? ★
★ totals;
xx+10% hunger for one patrol cat (all fed!)
xxxx↳ cloudpelt (0% hunger), oakspeck (10% hunger), mosspaw (0% hunger)
xx-5% health for cloudpelt
xxxx↳ cloudpelt (95% health)
xx+33XP → level 1 (75/200XP)
xx+4FP crow, +1FP scraps
xx+1 bindweed, +1 dock, + 1 fennel
★ notes; hi there, your coding looks really pretty, ahh! i like how easy it is to follow! a quick thing, but make sure you throw in your word count somewhere, please! it just makes things easier for us writers when doing replies! apart from that, everything looks absolutely perfect! <33
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