Weather:
Leaf-Fall- The air has a slight nip to it, easily finding its way inside dens, so make sure to repair your dens and patch any cracks. The twolegs and their dogs won't come into the Clan territories as often as they do in greenleaf, but you will still see them from time to time. Foxes and badgers are now more commonly found, so be careful. Kitting will start to become harder during this time.
Leaf-Fall- The air has a slight nip to it, easily finding its way inside dens, so make sure to repair your dens and patch any cracks. The twolegs and their dogs won't come into the Clan territories as often as they do in greenleaf, but you will still see them from time to time. Foxes and badgers are now more commonly found, so be careful. Kitting will start to become harder during this time.
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oceanz wrote:from the moment maplestar woke up, she knew something was off. something just didn't feel right to her. the auburn colored cat looked down at her kits, cuddled up sleeping silently against her. she smiled softly and looked around, seeing that rowanclaw had already gotten up. it was nice being the only queen in the nursery at the time, rowanclaw was able to spend a lot of time with them. she wanted to speak to rowanclaw about her concerns, but she didn't want to wake the kits. maplestar cautiously began to get up, successfully not waking the kits, and made her way towards the entrance of the nursery. she peeked her head out and saw that just a few other members were awake. rowanclaw sat talking with their newest member, acornnose, mudslide was sorting his herbs as usual and dawnwing was basking in the sun with snowshoe. maplestar approached her mate and acornnose, waving her tail in greeting. "good morning you two.. I hope you both had a good nights rest." she purred, giving rowanclaw a quick nuzzle. rowanclaw purred back in response and nodded. acornnose gave her a bright smile, "oh yes. I slept great, it's easier to sleep when you know where your sleeping is safe." the young tom responded. maplestar smiled, "I'm glad you feel safe here acornnose." maplestar responded. "now that you're awake, I was thinking that maybe reedsong, acornnose, toadstool and I could patrol the south border.. this time of the season sometimes the foxes get too close on that side. we could go check and make sure everything is calm." rowanclaw suggested, giving maplestar an uncomfortable feeling. she was quiet a moment before slowly nodding, "alright.. how about after a hunting patrol though? I'll send out pearlstone, dawnwing and snowshoe for that, and please.. be careful." maplestar agreed, waving her tail at pearlstone who just emerged from the warriors den. "sounds good to me, I'll go check up on the kits while you speak to pearlstone then." rowanclaw ended, nodding goodbye to acornnose and nuzzling maplestar before making his way to the nursery. maplestar smiled at acornnose before padding over to greet pearlstone and discuss patrols with her. "I feel a little uneasy today.. so be careful when you're out hunting." maplestar ended, looking towards dawnwing and snowshoe. pearlstone smiled and set her tail gently on maplestar's shoulder, "when am I not careful dear maplestar." the deputy purred before padding over to the two warriors and leaving camp.
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"alright everyone, let's head out.. and you heard maplestar, we have to be careful." rowanclaw announced, facing his patrol. the hunting patrol had had a good run, no problems and they felt like everything was calm in the forest, but maplestar was still concerned. rowanclaw waited for everyone to nod in agreement before turning around and leading the way out of camp. the 4 cats made there way through the forest towards the south border, everything seemed to be fine. rowanclaw glanced over at toadstool, who seemed a little nervous, "everything alright toadstool?" the tom asked quietly, not trying to draw any attention towards her. the small cat looked up at him and shrugged, "yeah. I just don't like the idea of foxes. they freak me out." toadstool responded with a dramatic shiver. rowanclaw smiled and let out a small laugh, "I'm sure we'll be fine. we haven't seen a fox around here in a while." toadstool looked forward, seeming to be a little more comfortable. once they reached the border however, rowanclaw felt a little off. he quickly shook the feeling away, it was probably just influenced by toadstool's nervous energy. "alright, let's spread out a little to cover more ground.. but stay within hearing and seeing distance alright?" rowanclaw announced, waiting for the mews of understanding and padding off. he searched for any signs that any other animals had been around. he saw a few deer tracks, about a day old, some raccoon prints that were just a few hours old... but raccoons weren't a big threat at all. rowanclaw froze where he was, staring at the ground, there it was... a fox print. rowanclaw shook his head and brought himself closer to the ground, was he just seeing things? no. that was a fox print.. and it was fresh. the fur on the back of rowanclaw's neck stood up straight and his head shot up, the birds had stopped chirping, he began looking around for everyone else, they had to leave now. they could deal with a fox when they had more numbers, they would come back. to fight one now with only a few cats would to be too much of a risk. rowanclaw made his way over to toadstool quickly, "toadstool, we have to leave now, where's reedsong and aco-" he was cut off by a loud yowl of terror not too far away. he immediately recognized it as acornnose's, rowanclaw exchanged a look of horror with toadstool before they sprinted off in the direction it came from. it was like a nightmare, rowanclaw froze at first, shocked. there it was, the fox, clamped down on acornnose's back right leg as reedsong was on it's back, digging his claws and fangs into it. rowanclaw shook his head as if to wake himself off and hissed at the fox, darting towards it and leaping on, digging his claws into it. it was a young fox, stronger than older ones but could easily be scared off by this many cats. the fight was a blurr, rowanclaw saw reedsong get knocked off right after the fox let go of acornnose. rowanclaw took this opportunity to swipe at the fox's face, catching it's cheek. the fox yipped in pain and bared it's teeth, coming straight for him. before it could reach him, reedsong was back, clinging onto the fox once more. the fox turned quickly, able to grab onto reedsong and flung him again. the two fought with all they had, and within a few more minutes of gnashing teeth and swiping claws, the fox was off... running off the territory. panting, rowanclaw and reedsong stood side be side, watching the fox run. it was then they both seemed to remember acornnose and whipped around to face him. the tabby tom laid on the forest floor, clearly in shock, and bleeding. his head was supported by the deeply concerned toadstool, who looked up at the two other cats desperately. "we have to get him to mudslide as fast as possible." rowanclaw declared, the cats quickly found a good way to carry acornnose and dashed back to the camp. they were greeted by anxious members, all with wide, horrified eyes. mudslide was at their side in an instant, helping them take the new warrior to the medicine cat den and set him down in a nest. it seemed like forever as mudslide treated acornnose, wrapping the tom's leg and giving him some painkillers. when mudslide emerged, he announced to the clan that acornnose would be fine, he just needed some time to heal. the medicine cat ushered the rest of the patrol inside, treating their wounds as well.
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"you were right." rowanclaw sighed, leaning on maplestar as he watched the kits settle down to go to sleep."you're always right. I should've been more careful.." he continued, hanging his head. maplestar turned to him and set her nose on his shoulder for a moment, attempting to comfort him. "this is not your fault.. we haven't had a fox around in a long time. how were you to know there was going to be one here? today?" she responded softly. rowanclaw was silent, looking down at his paws. he should've just stayed in camp, what if acornnose had died? what if the fox just hadn't let go of reedsong? rowanclaw only looked up once maplestar motioned him to with her tail, "rowanclaw, darling, please don't beat yourself up." she said, looking at him with loving eyes, "you said the fox was young.. it's probably too scared to come back, it sounded like you all fought very well.. and very bravely.. everything will be okay.." rowanclaw nodded and rested his head on her shoulder once more.
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snowshoe sat staring at reedsong as he hungrily ate a thrush. how was he so okay? was everything just fine? she looked him up and down, examining the spots the fox had got him. the thought brought tears to her eyes. reedsong did a double take and stopped eating and sat up when he noticed the tears in her eyes. "snow what's wrong? why are you crying?" he asked, concerned. snowshoe sniffed and looked into his eyes, "you're acting like everything's okay. like you didn't just get attacked by a-a fox." she responded in a quiet, shaky voice. reedsong let out a small sigh and offered her a weak smile, "everything is okay. acornnose got hurt but he's alive and mud said he's going to be okay. the fox is gone, it's not coming back, it's all okay." he said, inching closer to her. snowshoe shook her head and looked down, not saying anything. "snow, love, what can I do for you?" reedsong asked desperately, wanting to help her stop crying. "what if I had lost you?" snowshoe whispered, continuing to stare at the ground. "but darling, you didn't.. I'm here, I'm right here." snowshoe looked up, glaring at him, "but what if I did? what if you had died?" she spat, her voice angry but her expression sad. reedsong was quiet, he had no answer for her at the moment. she sat staring at him for another heartbeat before taking a deep breath, "I just.. I love you so much reedsong.. I don't know what I'd do without you. A world without you.. I can't imagine it." she said, quiet again. reedsong moved closer to her and nuzzled her. "I'm sorry I scared you.. but I'm here and I'm alive.. and I'm not going anywhere." he said softly.
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[the clan consumes 3 servings of food]
[pearlstone, dawnwing and snowshoe go hunting]
[maplestar stays in camp with the kits]
[rowanclaw, acornnose, reedsong and toadstool chase off a fox away from the territory]
[mudslide uses cobweb for the injured warriros and dandelion/cobweb on acornnose]
[mudslide goes looking for more herbs]
[snowshoe and reedsong try for kits]
[toadstool and pealstone guard the camp during the night]
[ Pearlstone, Dawnwing and Snowshoe caught two voles and a trout while hunting ]
[ Rowanclaw, Acornnose, Reedsong and Toadstool chase the fox away successfully ]
[ Mudslide gathered cobweb and dandelion while herb hunting ]
[ Snowshoe is expecting kits! They are due in two moons ]
[ Rowanclaw, Acornnose, Reedsong and Toadstool chase the fox away successfully ]
[ Mudslide gathered cobweb and dandelion while herb hunting ]
[ Snowshoe is expecting kits! They are due in two moons ]
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bel. wrote:Reefstar latched his teeth and bit down hard against a crab's shell, causing it to hang limp in his mouth. Reeds rustled with the wind as an unfamiliar aroma drifted through his scent glands. Ears erect, he turned his head in the direction of the odor. A wiry tom emerged, his pelt plastered against his frame revealing lean, rolling muscles. His pelage dripped, splattering water all over Reefstar as the intruder shook his mass. "I'm the leader of MarineClan. Surely you smelt the borders? Why have you crossed into clan territory?" The black tom said curtly, his lip curling to reveal glinting incisors stained with crimson from his catch.
"I was following someone," The newcomer said bluntly, his voice dripping like saturated honey. "Her name is Amy, she spoke of cats with stars in their fur, nonense, I say- but nonetheless I have regretted sending my mate away, and have come to retrieve her." He finished, amber eyes bored and indifferent to the threat laced in Reefstar's voice. Then, mockingly, "Don't act so surprised, I know you have her. Her scent is all over you." Reefstar's black ear twitched in slight disbelief, then he conceedingly nodded.
"I'll escort you there, but I must warn you, she may not want to leave." The gray and white tom only shrugged, as if not convinced by Reefstar's words. He watched as the leader picked up his prey from the sandy flooring, before trailing beside the other tom and following in silence. When they arrived at camp, Brightstream ducked out of her den and looked- a mixture of pain and shock- at her mate. "Storm." She echoed, her voice suddenly small and shy like a mouse.
"Amy." Storm said, strolling over to her a trailing his tail over spine. Reefstar shifted uncomfortably, jealousy surging through him like waves.
"I- it's Brightstream now."
"You can't change your name, Amy."
"S-Starclan told me to. Reefstar helped pick it out." She whispered, shouldering her way past her mate to stand at Reefstar's shoulder.
"That's right. Bright because of her kindness, and stream because of her ability to swim and her gracefulness." Reefstar added, resting his tail tip on the she-cat's shoulder.
"So you've given your delusions names?" Storm scoffed, shaking his head. Then, strictly he added, "You're coming home, now."
"N-no." Brightstream declined, leaning against Reefstar for support.
Disbelief turned to anger, turned to wrath. Then, in the blink of in eye, it was replaced by a smoldering gaze. "Fine, then I'll be staying." He meowed curtly, whisking around and hitting Reefstar's nose with his tail. Together, Brightstream and MarineClan's leader watched as he disappeared into a den. Reefstar cleared his throat, then delicately he said,
"Your mate?"
"I- I left him when I heard StarClan's calling. He's not so bad. He will make a fine and loyal warrior one day, when he accepts I cannot help him achieve his ambitions." She murmured quietly, almost apologetically.
"There are rules here. If he cannot follow the warrior code, I will banish him." Reefstar said, flinching away from Brightstream as if she had raked her claws across his muzzle. "StarClan forbids mates, let you remember that." The she-cat gazed at him sadly, fondness sparkling in her eyes for a moment. Then, she nodded.
"I will go speak with StarClan, for guidance."
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→ Brightstream visits StarClan and asks for a pregnant queen, and to bless one of the litter to be her apprentice.
→ Reefstar and Storm accompany Brightstream to the border, then begin a hunting patrol, as Reefstar instructs Storm about the Warrior Code. They fight many times. Over where the borders should be, the best way to fight, but underlying it all.. the two tom cats were fighting over Brightstream.
[ Starclan has sent Marineclan a queen. She is due in two moons ]
[ Reefstar and Storm caught two trouts and a squirrel while hunting ]
[ Reefstar and Storm caught two trouts and a squirrel while hunting ]
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marya d. wrote:one moon ago
houndstar and sootpaw were on their way back from their hunting session, their prey in their jaws, when they heard a voice speak from behind them.
"er, hello?" behind the adderclan cats stood three loners, a light orange tom standing in front. houndstar noticed the older she-cat, however, and took note of her before facing the tom again. "who might you be?" he said, his voice a little bit deep. he slid in front of sootpaw, just in case. the young she-cat squeaked in anger. "hey! i can't see the new cats!" sootpaw raced to meet them. "hi there! i'm sootpaw of adderclan! who are you? you look lost. i bet i can help!"
"sootpaw, come back here," houndstar hissed, and the small she-cat scuttled back to houndstar. the tom chuckled in amusement. "no need to fret, sir," he meowed, eyes meeting houndstar's steadily. "my name is rowanflame. these two cats with me are sunsong and willowfeather." he gestured to the tom and the she-cat, respectively. "we would like to know if we could join your clan."
-timeskip-
[ scene here that is awkward for me to write out hA ]
wip writing 0 muse SORRY
[ rowanflame, willowfeather, and sunsong join the clan ]
[ rowanflame become's sootpaw's mentor ]
[ rowanflame and sootpaw train, wickerfur tags along (battle skill?) ]
[ houndstar and sunsong go on a border patrol ]
[ rowanflame, willowfeather, and sootpaw go on a hunting patrol ]
[ houndstar asks willowfeather to carry his kits ]
[ wickerfur looks for herbs ]
[ sunsong has been requested to help skyclan with their war. he will go ]
[ Sootpaw learned the Battle skill while training ]
[ Houndstar and Sunsong found a battalion while on patrol ]
[ Rowanflame, Willowfeather and Sootpaw caught two voles and a mouse while hunting ]
[ Willowfeather is expecting kits! They are due in two moons ]
[ Wickerfur gathered comfrey and cobwebs while herb hunting ]
[ Sunsong has gone to help Skyclan ]
[ Houndstar and Sunsong found a battalion while on patrol ]
[ Rowanflame, Willowfeather and Sootpaw caught two voles and a mouse while hunting ]
[ Willowfeather is expecting kits! They are due in two moons ]
[ Wickerfur gathered comfrey and cobwebs while herb hunting ]
[ Sunsong has gone to help Skyclan ]
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Ember! wrote:◇•°•ⓢⓣⓔⓛⓛⓐⓡⓒⓛⓐⓝ •°•◇
"We'll rise up; take our place in the sky
And our names will be sung as legends"Stellarclan was founded by a fiery passion to succeed.
Pride. Ambition. Courage. Strength. It is said that these virtues are a must; that they course through the veins of each and every Stellarclan cat. They come in all colors, patterns, shapes and sizes. This diversity is greatly supported in Stellarclan. Stellarclan cats are said to have strong beliefs. They are very supportive of their allies, but very hostile to those who appose them. In general, the are reputed to be a strong-willed and ambitious clan that has the potential to be either quite aggressive, or quite kind.
Stellarclan resides on a rather large, forested island. It is big enough to support a fair variety of herbs and prey, as well as the clan that has settled there. Stellarclan's island is located on a lake. On most sides of their island, the waters are far too deep to swim safely. However, the fourth side has a chain of islands and relatively shallow waters connecting them to the rocky shore, where they also have a small stretch of territory claimed.
A near lack of predators is an upside of their isolation, but their island home means that natural disasters are absolutely devastating.
Their camp is on the main island, and is based around the tallest tree on the lake. This tree is where the leader speaks with Starclan and makes announcements to the clan. This tree is regarded as sacred, and if you are not the leader, deputy, or shaman, it is considered taboo to climb it.
Stellarclan has a unique hierarchy. The cats of Stellarclan are divided into warriors, hunters, swifts, and healers. Warriors are the protectors of the clan and its borders. The hunters are the ones in charge of feeding the clan. The swifts are jack of all trades, and required to be light on their paws. Healers gather herbs and take care of all in the clan.
The warriors, hunters, and swifts each have a chief heading them. Chiefs are voted into power by the clan. They are chosen through being the the most respected, skilled, and wise cat of their division. While deputies are still chosen directly by the leader, it isn't rare for a former chief to be chosen as one. A chief helps keep charge of their respective group, and represents them in decisions made among the clan.
The healer division is headed not by a chief, but by a shaman. The shaman is like the chief, but they are also required to have a firm connection with Starclan. They represent both the healers and the voice of the ancestors among Stellarclan.
Newcomers must take an assessment to see which rank they are best suited for. They are then assigned to that rank. New apprentices must take an assessment as well. It is required that they learn all the basic skills, and have advanced knowledge in their respective specialties.
(I wrote this pretty late at night, sorry if it's super nonsensical. ^^;;)
[ Stellerclan has been founded ]
[ Your mod will still be Deimos ]
[ Your mod will still be Deimos ]
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stranger danger wrote:leopardrunner had proven himself a valuable asset, and upon arrival, was promoted due to his excellent fishing and swimming skills. it was necessary - for a few kits will be soon to become apprentices, and the clan needs all the help it can get. as well as a boost in help, leopardrunner immediately warmed up to the leader, happily chatting with her about the weather, old dreams, their stories of youth, all while smokestep fumed silently in a corner. poor thing.
meanwhile, mintdew found herself relieved of kit duties. her three babies were out in camp, exploring their new world - they would have to come to know it very well anyway. as the oldest, viperkit was in the lead, a shining determination in his eye as she marched forwards, his sisters on trotting along behind him. ivykit was trying to mimic him - head held high, tail erect - while poor little pebblekit was barely keeping up, sneezing all the way. sweetpaw watched from a distance, tail wrapped delicately around her paws. worry sparked in her eyes.
"uh, mintdew?" she called into the nursery. the queen emerged shaking the moss from her fur while she stepped out of the warm nursery.
"hey 'paw. what's up?" she asks, looking out towards her kits and stopping on pebblekit.
"it's pebblekit," she answers, looking from the kit to the queen. "she looks ill." her gaze meets the queen, and mintdew hurried out into the clearing, sweeping her two oldest with her tail, and picking up pebblekit by the scruff. "thanks sweetpaw, could you go get quailstep? i want to make sure she's alright. " asks the queen, and sweetpaw concurs, running off towards the medicine den. viperkit sniffs near his sister delicately, frowning. "mama,
will pebble be okay?" he asks, warily, and mintdew did her best to smile through her daughter's scruff. "yes baby, she'll be fine," she answers, her eyes flickering down to her daughter. 'please starclan,' she says to herself, sending up a short prayer as quailstep beckons the family into the medicine cat's den.
"pebblekit will be fine," quailstep concludes after awhile, pebblekit shivering in a mass of fur in the middle of his den. "she's contracted a bought of kitten-cough, it'll be fine once i'm done here, i'll have to go find some more coltsfoot..." began mumbling about something, and took pebblekit in the back for treatment.
will add more later, just glad i got this up oml
{the clan consumed: a squirrel}
{smokestep and leopardrunner went on a patrol.}
{ravenpounce, rosespark, briarstar, and sweetpaw went hunting.}
{briarstar teaches sweetpaw how to fish. training for: fishing skill}
{viperkit, ivykit, and pebblekit went exploring in the snow and pebblekit caught a cold.}
{quailstep went searching for herbs.}
{quailstep used one coltsfoot.}
Smokestep and Leopardrunner found a warrior while on patrol ]
[ Ravenpounce, Rosespark, Briarstar and Sweetpaw caught two squirrels and a frog while hunting ]
[ Sweetpaw learned the Fishing skill while training ]
[ Pebblekit will need x1 feverfew for her cold ]
[ Quailstep gathered feverfew and lavender while herb hunting ]
[ Ravenpounce, Rosespark, Briarstar and Sweetpaw caught two squirrels and a frog while hunting ]
[ Sweetpaw learned the Fishing skill while training ]
[ Pebblekit will need x1 feverfew for her cold ]
[ Quailstep gathered feverfew and lavender while herb hunting ]
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roses - ! wrote:Waveclan prides themselves on being a strong set of cats. They are not ones to antagonize a fight for no reason, but they wont back down from one either. If they have an enemy clan, they will be willing to kidnap an apprentice for blackmail. With their clanmates, everyone is close. A cat's business is not just their own in Waveclan, everyone is nosy with each other and seems entitled to know. Every cat is treated like family, even the rouges they accept into the clan. They love to keep their territory vast, often sending out as many cats as they can on border patrols to keep dangerous outsiders away.
Territory- The Treasure's Cove is where most washed-up twoleg items and driftwood end up. During high-tide, it's filled with water, cats can only enter once it's low-tide. However, no apprentice or younger warrior is even allowed in there due to the dangers of how quickly high-tide rolls in.
- The Broken Bridge is right by the ocean. It was obviously made my twolegs, but no twolegs have been seen at this beach in a long time. Waveclan sometimes uses it to build leg muscle for apprentices, but also helps with getting down to the beach.
- The Grass Patch holds many herbs that can be used by the medicine cat. Often, there are also birds and small rodents around trying to find something to eat.
- The Fishing Grounds is the most common place the cats will find fish to eat. They can easily swim around this area as apprentices and the water usually only comes up to the warrior's chest. Often Mackerel and Smelts are found here, which are good for filling the clan's bellies. However, they can only fish during low-tide as high-tide usually gets to deep for the cats.
- The camp is a large bramble den that was previously a family fox den. Once abandoned, the cats took over and now collectivly sleep together in a moss bed pile. Kits, queens, and elders sleep in the middle for protection. The leader, deputy, warriors, and apprentices have no assigned area so they all sleep together in a ring around the weaker cats. The sick cats, on the other hand, must sleep in the deepest corner of the bramble den with the medicine cat and herbs, this is to caution from spreading sickness. Most cats never stay in the bramble den, only kits and queens being forced to stay in. Elders usually leave and rest along the beach side.
Predators- Foxes (Common)
- Aggressive Raccoons (Rare)
- Wild Coyote (Uncommon)
- Hawks/Falcons (Common)
Traditions/Rules- The Long Hunt: Once an apprentice wants to become a warrior, they must leave the territory for a full moon (one post, will be given name in the next post). The cat will then come back on the night of a no moon, bringing as much prey as they could find. With this, it is said to give the cat experience to work on themselves, as it's a strong believe in the clan that cats cannot support others if they can't even support themselves. They are either sent in groups of two or three. Once the group comes back, the group will have to tell their mentors who they believe is ready or not ready. If every cat deems one of them not ready, then they will have to re-do their hunt another time.
- Burial: When a cat dies, the closest cats only will sit vigil. However, the rest of the clan has to go out to collect a sea shell for every good memory they have with the passed cat. Once the cat is buried, all the collected shells would be laid on top of the grave as to keep all the good memories known instead of the sad ones. For that night, the three close cats do not have to sit silently, they can talk fondly of the cat and remember all the happy times with them. To these cats, they know death as a happy time as the cat gets to move onto Starclan and enjoy peace instead of struggle.
[ Waveclan has been founded ]
[ I will still be your mod ]
[ I will still be your mod ]
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amethyst14 wrote:"Okay! I'll count and you all hide! Ready? One..Twooo...Threee..." Pipitkit meowed as she closed her eyes tightly. All the other kits ran off and hid the best they could as she counted, the only rule was that they stay inside the camp. Pipitkit buried her face into her nest inside the nursery as she continued to count, her ears twitched at all the sounds, hopefully she could hear any clues as to where the others are hiding.
Applekit went over to where Perchkit and Poppykit practiced their walking. Their eyes had been opened for some time now but they struggled to gain their balance, Lizardstream was watching them with caring eyes. Applekit stopped in front of them "Want to play hide and seek?'' She squeaked to them.
The two kits looked at her and smiled before they looked at their mother, she was shaking her head "Not yet Applekit, they need to get a little bigger first. Why don't you take Erminekit with you?"
Applekit looked over at him, he was bigger than Perchkit and Poppykit, he was pretty well balanced and more advanced than Lizardstream's two kits even though they were born around the same time. Applekit shook her head "No, we don't want to play with a traitor, he might cheat or hurt us." She meowed rather loudly.
Erminekit heard what she had said and waited for her to leave before asking Lizardstream "What is a traitor? Why does everyone call me that?" He pouted.
Lizardstream sighed "That's a story for your uncle to tell you. Why don't you go and see if you can find him in camp? Better yet why don't you just wait here for him?" Erminekit nodded and sighed before he pressed himself against the molly, she flinched at his touch but pushed through it and forced a purr. Erminekit could tell though that she was uncomfortable with his action and moved slightly, a chill swept into the nursery and he shivered at the cool breeze. Lizardstream flicked her tail so it covered him, though he would rather be close to her for the warmth but didn't bother to bring it up.
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Cloudstar had finally made his way out of his den. He had lost count now on how many times he had asked Starclan to send him a cat and they ignored him. Some cats thought he was just pouting but didn't see a need for more cats to join Briarclan. To the leader it seemed as though none of the cats cared anyways. It made him think how many actually believed in them. How many cats would even die for Briarclan? He couldn't help but wonder.
Cloudstar picked up a fish from the bottom of the fresh kill pile and padded away with it. He was to busy with his thoughts and looking around at the busy cats in camp. He didn't notice that the fish was bad until he took a big bite and swallowed. No cat noticed him shiver and convulse, no cat noticed he lost a life just then. No cat except Sagestorm, who watched from the shadows with a pleased smirk on his face. It wasn't until Cloudstar came to again and looked straight at him did Sagestorm yowl for help.
Archpool was one of the first cats to see what was happening, how Cloudstar seemed to be chocking. He knew by the sight of the half rotted fish that the leader took a bite of the poison and he ran into his den. Archpool brought out the last of his yarrow and shoved it down Cloudstar's throat. The medicine cat was pleased to see that the leader rid himself of the poison before he went unconscious once more. Two lives lost due to food poisoning.
When Cloudstar came to he shot straight up "What is everyone looking at?!" He spat at all the worried eyes locked on him.
Coppereyes was the one that stepped forward and told the leader flatly "Due to your mouse brained actions, you ate poisoned fish. It was rotting Cloudstar, how could you not see it?" He asked.
Cloudstar narrowed his eyes "Why do i have to explain myself to you?! I am the leader! I'm the leader!" He growled repeatedly. The concern in some cat's eyes turned to anger while some turned to unease. Cloudstar saw this and looked to Sagestorm "Here is a cat I can trust! Sagestorm, I want you to throw out all the fish. Every single one."
Sagestorm looked at the leader "Ar-are you sure? That's at least half the fresh kill. And with leaf bare just around the corner too..." there was obvious shock from the tom but he didn't get the chance to continue.
Cloudstar snapped at the deputy "You do as I say or I will find me a cat who will listen. Maybe they would rather be my deputy too!" He spat.
Sagestorm held back his anger and forced himself to say "Sorry sir, it won't happen again. I'll get rid of all the fish." Cloudstar snorted at him and waited for the tom to get to work before turning away and disappearing into his den once more. He left the clan muttering, angry and worried. Archpool sighed and shook his head before he went back to his den to get some rest.
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Brambletuft saw that Mudpuddle and Sunnypaw had come back to camp. They bother panting even in the cool weather. The Molly got up and padded towards the tom, her tail high in greeting. Brambletuft let out a meow to get his attention, it worked because he looked at her and padded towards her as well.
"Is something wrong?" Mudpuddle asked with a hint of worry. He looked the long haired tabby over and saw that she was completely fine.
Brambletuft chuckled "I'm fine, can't I chat with you and there not be something wrong?" Once they were close enough she rubbed against him lightly with a purr before asking him "Want to share a rabbit with me?"
Mudpuddle shivered at her touch, it felt nice however and he scowled when her warmth left his. It wasn't there for long though with the offer to share food and he nodded "Would I! I even bet I could eat the whole thing, been training since before sun rise." Mudpuddle lead the way to the fresh kill pile and grabbed the biggest rabbit he could find before trotting over to where Brambletuft sat.
"You are going to share right? And not eat the whole thing like you said?" The molly teased.
Mudpuddle dropped the rabbit and shoved it towards her "I guess we will see right? Anyways, mollies first!" He meowed cheerfully before laying down. He made sure their pelts didn't touch, not wanting to risk the end of this uncommon occasion.
Brambletuft looked at the rabbit and smiled at Mudpuddle. When he laid down a whisker length away she had to force the frown away. The molly started to nibble on the rabbit, not really hungry anymore. It was quiet between the two now and though it seemed like an awkward silence it was not, it was peaceful.
Mudpuddle studied the molly who was starting to stare off in space. A silly smile spread across his face, he knew this feeling that was spreading through him and couldn't help but stare at her. That was when Mudpuddle shook his head and decided that now was the perfect time, it was time for him to voice his feelings for her. It frightened him of course, he didn't want to be reflected but now he didn't care anymore. He just wanted to be with her, to call her his.
Just as Mudpuddle moved ever so slightly in her direction he was ambushed. Russetmist had pounced on him! Mudpuddle growled at the tom "Get off will you?! Can't you see that I am busy?" He growled.
Russetmist laughed "What? You nibbling on that rabbit too?" Russetmist knew what he was going to do. The look and determination on the tom's face said it all for Russetmist. "We have apprentices to train now, no time for all that other stuff." He reminded.
Brambletuft didn't get what the two were really talking about, having not seen Mudpuddle's face just a few seconds before. "There is time to eat, we can't possibly train on an empty stomach you know?" She took another bite of the rabbit as if to emphasize.
Russetmist shook his head and looked at Mudpuddle with knowing eyes "Can't train on a full belly either." Russetmist left then, he was sure that Mudpuddle understood what he meant.
Mudpuddle rolled his eyes "What makes you think I will be full? I have been training all morning with Sunnypaw. Unlike you I don't sleep away the good part of the day to train." Though he knew exactly what Russetmist said about a full belly. He looked at Brambletuft and smiled before quickly striking out and stealing the rabbit from her "My turn!" He laughed before digging in.
Brambletuft rolled her eyes but smiled anyways. She decided to groom her self and eventually push herself towards Mudpuddle, her side was against his by the time she had finished. Though he hadn't even noticed as he focused on the rabbit, or did he?
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Archpool stirred in his sleep, a nightmare was going on. What he saw wasn't as terrifying as the words that echoed through his dream:
"A storm is coming, full of grey.
Death will come and evil will rise.
Tensions will grow and the briars will break.
Loyalties will be tested, innocents will be punished.
To late to turn back and save your fate."
Flashes of red and grey behind a screen of darkness flashed behind his eyes. Just as a flash of red rang through his dream it slowly turned to a fire. It was warm, it was unpleasant. The smoke had come to him with a strange sent of another herb, one he did not recognize just yet. Just then a glow of orange came through the fire, it was more white than yellow. It was warm and it meant good. There was a sense of protectiveness from the light, it made the scene change. Archpool was no longer amidst the fire but in the cool night sky, stars surrounded him.
"Head our warning Archpool, Cloudstar has become blind. It is to late for him to listen, it is up to you to see the way. Guide the one we show you, show him the way. It will be difficult but he will bring change, he will step up to lead. He will see the evil and he will see the good. He will protect."
Archpool tried to ask who was he, who was the cat that would save them but when he tried to speak the images in his mind seemed to bend and sway. The image of a cat with the pride and stance of a lion. Archpool didn't get a good look like he was meant to as Owlpaw woke him. "Archpool, you are talking in your sleep!" the molly meowed in her usual quiet voice.
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[Apprentice Training Archpool trains Owlpaw.
All apprentices but Leafpaw and Rockpaw train.]
[Border Patrol 1 Sagestorm, Coppereyes, Waspfur, Lichenfern, Breezerunner and Rabbitheart go after the rogues.]
[Border Patrol 2 Dawnflower, Foxclaw, Vixenspirit, Finchfin, Willowdusk and Mottlepaw patrol the rest of the borders.]
[Hunting Patrol 1 Patchpelt, Brambletuft, Mudpuddle, Runningpaw, Sandpaw and Sunnypaw hunt by the lake.]
[Hunting Patrol 2 Russetmist, Ryestone, Quailwing, Sparrowclaw, Murdochpaw and Blazepaw hunt in the forest.]
[Camp Guard Archpool, Mutesoft, Quickpaw, Rockpaw and Owlpaw stay in camp to look after the weak and injured.]
[Injured Tigerflower is in a coma for 2 more moons.
Leafpaw has a sprained foot.
Resinmoon has developed a nasty cough.
Finchfin hides a gash under her chest.
Cloudstar suffers from sever food poisoning.]
[Death Cloudstar loses 2 lives to food poisoning.]
[Herb Used 1 Yarrow was used on Cloudstar.]
[Moonstone I know it is the usual one cat only kind of thing but since I have had you not send any, would it be alright if you could send this cat and his mate? If not then the one cat I would like first is the second one.]
[Prey Eaten 2 Quail (6 servings) 1 Small Fish (2 servings) 1 Mouse (1 serving)]
[Prey All fish was tossed away, due to the two lives Cloudstar has lost.]
[ Owlpaw learned what herbs to use to hide the smell of Death on cat's pelts after they pass ]
[ Runningpaw learned the Battle skill while training ]
[ Sandpaw, Mottlepaw, Sunnypaw, Blazepaw, Quickpaw and Murdochpaw learned the Swimming skill while training ]
[ Sagestorm, Coppereyes, Waspfur, Lichenfern, Breezerunner and Rabbitheart found the rogues: a queen and her kit, while on patrol ]
[ Dawnflower, Foxclaw, Vixenspirit, Finchfin, Willowdusk and Mottlepaw found a warrior and his mate while on patrol ]
[ Patchpelt, Brambletuft, Mudpuddle, Runningpaw, Sandpaw and Sunnypaw caught two water voles and a small fish while hunting ]
[ Russetmist, Ryestone, Quailwing, Sparrowclaw, Murdochpaw and Blazepaw caught two quails and a mouse while hunting ]
[ Leafpaw will need x1 elder leaves and a moon of rest for his sprain ]
[ Resinmoon will need x1 honey to soothe his cough ]
[ Archpool used x1 yarrow for Cloudstar's food poisoning ]
[ Runningpaw learned the Battle skill while training ]
[ Sandpaw, Mottlepaw, Sunnypaw, Blazepaw, Quickpaw and Murdochpaw learned the Swimming skill while training ]
[ Sagestorm, Coppereyes, Waspfur, Lichenfern, Breezerunner and Rabbitheart found the rogues: a queen and her kit, while on patrol ]
[ Dawnflower, Foxclaw, Vixenspirit, Finchfin, Willowdusk and Mottlepaw found a warrior and his mate while on patrol ]
[ Patchpelt, Brambletuft, Mudpuddle, Runningpaw, Sandpaw and Sunnypaw caught two water voles and a small fish while hunting ]
[ Russetmist, Ryestone, Quailwing, Sparrowclaw, Murdochpaw and Blazepaw caught two quails and a mouse while hunting ]
[ Leafpaw will need x1 elder leaves and a moon of rest for his sprain ]
[ Resinmoon will need x1 honey to soothe his cough ]
[ Archpool used x1 yarrow for Cloudstar's food poisoning ]
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Simonpet wrote:"And from now on," declared Honeystar, standing upon Crowcloud's Boulder, "Scorchpaw will be known as Scorchpelt. His determination, kindness, and optimism will be highly valued by both Forestclan and Starclan."
Scorchpelt stood proudly at the base of the boulder, looking out at the crowd. Forestclan would move back to their camp in a few moons, but for now Honeystar had decided to let the brambles and trees regrow. He wished that he could have earned his warrior name earlier, but though he had passed his assessments, he had been too busy helping with moving the camp to their current location to recieve his warrior name. However, Honeystar had assured him that his help only made him more worthy of his name.
"Scorchpelt! Scorchpelt!" cheered the clan. Scorchpelt grinned.
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Barleystream could hardly believe that Honeystar had joined her patrol by the river. She had initially argued that it might not be safe, that the river might be high, but the leader hadn't listened, insisting that it was her duty. Barleystream couldn't really argue with that, and so had accepted Honeystar's presence.
"It's a beautiful day," sighed Falconflower, "after all the destruction."
Palefur nodded vigorously. "If only I could patrol more often!" he exclaimed.
"Why can't you?" asked Falconflower, curious.
"Because my fur's too thin," Palefur replied. "I might as well have no coat during leafbare."
Alderclaw winced. "At least the greenleafs are hot."
"That they are," agreed Palefur amiably.
It was at that moment that changed Forestclan forever. Barleystream would remember the moment for seasons. She saw Alderclaw trip on a small branch as they talked, and fall into the river. It happened so quickly, that for an instant, the patrol was quiet. Then, Falconflower leaped into the water with Honeystar close behind. Palefur and Barleystream froze and looked at each other. Then, they too, leaped into the water.
The river was cold and Barleystream let it carry her downstream, closer to her clanmates. She paddled her legs, gaining ground. She could see Honeystar holding Falconflower in her jaws, with Alderclaw nowhere in sight. The leader turned around and her eyes widened. Her grip slackened and Falconflower was swept away. Without another word, Barleystream started backpedaling. The river was too strong. Best to save Honeystar and Palefur while she could.
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Honeystar and Barleystream returned to camp carrying Palefur, who was in shock after his swim in the frigid river. The clan immediately swarmed to them, demanding to know what happened but Birchnose's voice rose above the rest.
"Where's Alderclaw? Where's my mate?"
Honeystar looked at Birchnose wearily. "I tried," she said in a hoarse whisper. "The river was too strong."
Forestclan consumes 7 servings (one mouse, two birds)
Scorchpaw --> Scorchpelt
Badgerpaw and Fritillarypaw train
Dawnpaw and Neritepaw train (climbing or fighting)
Dustleaf uses x1 honey on Dippercloud and x1 tansy on Palefur
Dustleaf goes herb hunting
Honeystar loses one life
Alderclaw and Falconflower die
Palefur is in shock
Forestclan gives away 3 large fish to Tempestclan, 2 large fish and 2 birds to Stagclan, 3 hares and 2 squirrels to Lilyclan, 1 fish and 3 shrews to Skyclan
[ Scorchpaw is now a warrior: Scorchpelt! ]
[ Badgerpaw and Fritillarypaw learned the Tracking skill while training ]
[ Dawnpaw and Neritepaw learned the Climbing skill while training ]
[ Dustleaf gathered thyme and willow leaves while herb hunting ]
[ Starclan has two new stars among its skies. Alderclaw and Falconflower will be well looked after ]
[ Palefur will need x1 thyme for his shock ]
[ Badgerpaw and Fritillarypaw learned the Tracking skill while training ]
[ Dawnpaw and Neritepaw learned the Climbing skill while training ]
[ Dustleaf gathered thyme and willow leaves while herb hunting ]
[ Starclan has two new stars among its skies. Alderclaw and Falconflower will be well looked after ]
[ Palefur will need x1 thyme for his shock ]
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skywalker, wrote:Bearstar flicked his ears slightly as he spoke with Mapleflower. The kits were crowding the nursery with their size, and it was obvious they were almost 6 moons "Just a while more, Mapleflower." He chuckled to his best friend while she heaved a great, dramatic sigh "I love them so much, but they get under my fur sometimes. Now with Leopardeyes in the nursery, it's gonna be even more crowded." She chuckled, while she watched Flamekit bat at Poppykit playfully. Batkit was once again helping Heronstream sort through poppyseeds, his huge ears twitched every so often. Bearstar watched Batkit with interest, and looked towards Mapleflower. The she-cat was lovingly watching both her sons, her bright green eyes sparkling. Bearstar smiled happily, and breathed in deeply. His clan was doing well. He could feel Hickoryflower smiling down at him from Starclan, and he feels pride for how far he has come.
Jackdawkit stuck his tongue out at Creamkit, and she did the exact same thing right on back to him. They leaped at each other, and started tussling in the dirt, batting at each others ears and mrrowing with ferocious intent. Well, not really. Honeynose laughed as she talked with Fallingbirch, who was stoic faced as usual, but you could basically see the happiness radiating off him in waves as he made his beloved laugh. Flamekit and Poppykit were playing with a feather, their attention totally caught up in it.
Lilacpounce felt... awkward, to say the least. This was all extremely new to her. She had never had a family before, always having to look out for herself in the big, bad world. She had come across these clan cats before, but she didn't know if they had bad intents, so she just left them alone. When they pursued her, she had felt threatened, but was shocked when she realized they just wanted to offer her a place within their ranks. She, of course, being the fabulous cat she was, replied with sass and a bit of rudeness, but agreed to join non-the-less. She was actually enjoying herself for once, but still couldn't shake the awkward feeling. Maybe she needed some friends. She had tried talking to that Wolfstep guy, but he just seemed mad a grumpy all the time. Maybe if she talked to him some more, he would open up ??
( Leopardeyes and Acornfur are expecting kits ! )
( Heronstream, Fawnleap and Wolfstep went to collect herbs ! )
( Lilacpounce, Fallingbirch, Gullrunner and Acornfur went hunting ! )
( Bearstar, Fawnleap, Robinpaw, Otterpaw and Fallingbirch went on boarder patrol ! )
( Robinpaw went training for the swimming skill ! )
( Otterpaw went training for the hunting skill ! )
( The clan consumed 1 big fish and 1 mouse = 4 servings )
[ Leopardeyes is expecting kits! They are due in two moons ]
[ Heronstream, Fawnleap and Wolfstep gathered sorrel and tormentil while herb hunting ]
[ Lilacpounce, Fallingbirch, Gullrunner and Acornfur caught two mice and a big fish while hunting ]
[ Bearstar, Fawnleap, Robinpaw, Otterpaw and Fallingbirch found an apprentice
while on patrol ]
[ Robinpaw learned the Swimming skill while training ]
[ Otterpaw learned the Hunting skill while training ]
[ Heronstream, Fawnleap and Wolfstep gathered sorrel and tormentil while herb hunting ]
[ Lilacpounce, Fallingbirch, Gullrunner and Acornfur caught two mice and a big fish while hunting ]
[ Bearstar, Fawnleap, Robinpaw, Otterpaw and Fallingbirch found an apprentice
while on patrol ]
[ Robinpaw learned the Swimming skill while training ]
[ Otterpaw learned the Hunting skill while training ]
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mr.kingrichard wrote:Hey I kinda forgot about my Clan, is it ok if I start over?]]
[ Yes, you may ]
