✦ Stars Catvent 2022

[eldritch hound]

[quote="angel bugs"]

↬ catvent day: thirteen

↬ username & id: angel bugs + 810901
↬ clan archive: mothlcan

↬ word count: one twenty six
↬ prompt:

mothclan have never gone in to the whole 'tree decorating business' as they are often too busy fighting the cold
english winter to fully commit to decorating a full tree. although, many of the cats do chip in to decorate the alt
ars that are available in the camp, usually adorning them in tinsel and lights and the odd bauble.

sometimes, if a cat can be bothered, they even venture out of the camp and decorate the chapel, the sepulchre a
nd the bell tower in the same string lights and tinsel that they used for the shrine, though these places have bee
n more and more decorated as deer has gotten old enough to venture out on their own, much to the annoyance
and worry of her mentor.

[changeling.]

↬ catvent day: thirteen

↬ username & id: K1NGCL3M3NT1N3 + 756856
↬ clan archive: lily meadow alliance

↬ word count: 630 words
↬ prompt:
firefly’flitter looks up from where her paws are rooted firmly on the ground. she stares up one of the large trees that borders the lily meadow alliance’s camp, the one towering over the boulder that shivering’sea so loves to lay on to watch over the camp. within the snowy leaves is shivering’sea, weaving in and out of the branches, something colorful in their jaws that firefly’flitter can’t exactly make out to tell what it is.

“izhi! whatcha doing up there?” she calls up, and shivering’sea startles, almost seeming to drop the thing they’re carrying. they crouch down and call back, softer, “decorating!” then, when firefly’flitter’s face must reflect the confusion she’s feeling, they add, “..for the solstice..?”

firefly’flitter chuckles and nods her head mildly. “i see.” she glances around the camp and sees the colorful decorations shivering’sea must have put there: far too many bright flowers for this season of the year, probably grown by shivering’sea itself; brightly colored stones, most of their colors natural but some that she can see have been painted; painted leaves woven between the dull, dead leaves of the bushes; a few small shells from the bay or marshes.

in truth, firefly’flitter had always celebrated the solstice practically, had feasts and gifted others prey because that’s how her old group had done it. she doesn’t quite understand all this colorful business, the decorating and gifting others toys and small trinkets just because. but shivering’sea seems excited about it, and she takes a step towards the boulder underneath the tree, seeing what lies there in the large pile of decorations. her eyes land on a few long garlands of flowers- that glitter, mind you, how did that even happen?- and she picks one up, then starts climbing the tree.

shivering’sea watches her the whole way up, and as firefly’flitter reaches the branch it stands on, it nervously smiles at her, probably hoping she won’t make fun of it. she smiles back- best she can through the flowers, anyways- and says, “alright, then, where should i start?” shivering’sea’s grin grows a bit more and turns more genuine as it hums a moment, then says decisively, “well, i guess… we finish putting these garlands around the tree. i was hoping i had enough to put around the whole thing, but i’m not so sure… anyways, then we can put a few of those larger flowers down there in the branches, and the stones and shells next.” it pauses and says, “i hope i have enough to cover the whole thing.”

firefly’flitter looks down from the branches, can see even through the snow and leaves the large pile of decorations lying on the boulder. it’s huge, it’s a wonder it wasn’t the first thing she noticed. she huffs a small laugh to herself, then turns to shivering’sea and tells them, “i don’t think you’ll need to worry about it, izhi.” she flicks her tail along their side carefully and turns to leap up higher in the tree, dragging the flower garland along the branches as she does. she yells down, “i’ve got the higher branches!”

in the end, the tree matches the rest of the camp this seasons- brightly decorated, shining in the new moonlight, a rainbow of colors twirling around its branches from flowers, stones, shells, and whatever other pretty things shivering’sea could find to put up there, somehow all glimmering in some way. the two of them sit back on the far end of camp from the tree, staring at it, and shivering’sea turns its head towards firefly’flitter.

“thank you, keiri… for helping, and all. it’s kind of silly, but… it means a lot to me,” it murmurs, and firefly’flitter smiles back at it, bumping their cheeks together. “it’s no problem at all. it’s a lovely tradition.”

[coffee.berry]

↬ catvent day: thirteen

↬ username & id: coffee.berry, #1008279
↬ clan archive: Peaceclan

↬ word count: 68 words and art (no idea if art and words are allowed, but here!) <3
↬ prompt:


Peaceclan's cats have decided to decorate their Christmas tree with simple but lovely decorations. Red,
silver, golden and green Christmas baubles each have the initial of one of the clan cats - Peaceclan has
included every cat's name on the tree! And as the finishing touch, the goddess Atlantis has gotten a star
with her initial on it - now the tree is ever so beautiful.

[mrs]

↬ catvent day: thirteen

↬ username & id: mrs + 1026844
↬ clan archive: Whispering Winds

↬ word count: 127
↬ prompt:
Canonically, only the apprentices of Whispering Winds would decorate a tree. They would use colorful shells to act as their ornaments and would then decorate them with stems of flowers. They always try to find more colorful things to decorate with, or find things to change the color of the stems! But they never manage.

Non-canonically, the cats of Whispering Wind will move a small, fallen tree to the center of camp, then replant it - regardless of whether or not it has roots. From there, the kits with their queens and the apprentices with their mentors will decorate the tree together. Mossstar would look on at his clan mates, a grin on his face as he watched them decorate the small tree. Sunstone would quietly watch, too.

[kennymcnenny]

↬ catvent day: thirteen

↬ username & id: kennymcnenny + 985228
↬ clan archive: Howling of the seas

↬ word count: 316
↬ prompt:
The idea of a Christmas Tree was fairly new to a lot of the crew, most of them were born on the island and had grown up with their own winter festival, different from most of the world, but the cats that had been picked up from other places (especially those who had been house cats at one point or another) were happy to explain it. The crew had a similar thing they did, they decorated the main mast of the ship, all the way up to the crows nest. But they decided to try out the Christmas tree this time. Stealing one was fairly easy when you have a group of 15 cats working on it, and getting it set up in the middle of the deck was even easier. Scallop and Cyclades, who had both been house cats, were the ones that directed the decorations. Strings of dried oranges and other fruit were wrapped around the tree, pieces of different metals and other shiny materials were laced throughout the branches. Each crew member took something from their belongings, something small and more decorative than useful or expensive, to add to the tree. It was an event that took almost a full day, with cats running around to tend to the ship and find somewhere to place their decorations when they had the time. Scallop and Cyclades also worked to find some more tradition ornaments at one of the sea-side towns they stopped at. Over all, it was an odd display, but no less festive than a traditional Christmas tree. There were mostly metallics within the branches, but there were quite a few other colors from the stolen ornaments and other bits and bobbles. But the crew thought it was pretty, especially once the sun went down and the moonlight made all the metal glow and shine, it looked like it was covered in lights.

[Adamented]

↬ catvent day: thirteen

↬ username & id: Adamented + 670829
↬ clan archive: [[ur=https://www.chickensmoothie.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=103&t=4739078]x[/url]] Gladewood

↬ word count: 314 words
↬ prompt:


While Harja is hard at work helping Vaikkya thread popcorn and cranberries on string to wrap around the holiday tree's branches, Leijona lays back and relaxes, overseeing Mauste tightly weaving balls of yellow hay to ornament the tree while Taru and Suo paint large pinecones sparkly red.

Not far from their father Harja, Ilves bats around a tightly wound red ball of yarn that sits in a pile of other yarn ornaments, while Tiikeri and Hiillos share tongues and play with Rasynukke and Kiehkura underneath the large reaching boughs. Meanwhile, Hieno, Lintu, and Kimallus try to pick out the best icicles to decorate with and Kuori and Hiiri put their own touch with striking, shimmering bands of gold and red tinsel.

Hapan, with his past kittypet life, rather avoids the festivities, always made to be lonely while the furless celebrated and gifted one another and pushed away while they feasted, however despite his best efforts to remain grumpy Lauantai manages to catch smiles and chuffs dancing around in a tangle of threaded golden holiday bells. They've all entrusted Vihrea to pick out the perfect tree topper- and when all is said and done, their gold and red tree illuminates the whole abandoned barn they make their holiday home in light shed from its lit up golden star, right on top.

Lahti and Kiwi sing under the boughs, inviting the others who didn't participate in the decorating to join in as well- Kolmekaa resists at first but can't help but be stirred by the holiday spirit... and Auer's pressing of course! Noira lends her voice as well, though its soft, she gets encouragement from [u].

Still new to the group, Takala, Kuohua, Taita and Savu share tongues and observe. They're dragged into festivities when the feast begins of course, with Laikku whispering a quiet thanks to Orava for watching over them during the Leaf-bare cold.

[Archaeopteryx.]

↬ catvent day: thirteen

↬ username & id: Archaeopteryx. || 334452
↬ clan archive: Enurian

↬ word count: 33 words
↬ prompt:

While Eolwyn is hibernating, Bearberry secretly decorates the god's tree, weaving golden silk garlands, engraved metal baubles, and pretty glass trinkets. Eolwyn will be so excited to see it when ze wakes up!

[ArtMajor]

↬ catvent day: thirteen

↬ username & id: ArtMajor + 639839
↬ clan archive: blep

↬ word count: 71
↬ prompt:

Their tree is simple, a palm tree, with woven cloths provided by Jadewhisper. Some cats want to know where he gets his large hoarde of cloths from, others are too scared to ask at this point. Dawnwhisper does something that causes small fireflies to be content to swarm around the cloth, blinking their lights softly as the sun sets, and the clan gathers to share tongues underneath the leafy fronds.

did not almost forget before i went to work and christmas party nope what are u talkin bout

[Plushbunny]

↬ catvent day: thirteen

↬ username & id: Plushbunny + 858001
↬ clan archive: BlizzardClan

↬ word count: n/a
↬ prompt: they decorate a small pine tree in their territory!

[Thani]

↬ catvent day: thirteen

↬ username & id:Thani#509675
↬ clan archive:Feyclan

↬ word count: 000 words; n/a, for art!
↬ prompt:
Feyclans territory resides in the Fey'Lynn region of the world, where the tree that grow there are always brightened with a beautiful pink leave. This, however, is perfect for their decorations as Feyclans leader, Elowyn, loves to don the tree with green mushrooms and crystals alike. And the lovely tones of the green match quite well with the pink of the tree they decorate.