[ 𝕓𝕦𝕝𝕣𝕦𝕤𝕙𝕔𝕝𝕒𝕟 ]
post 2
number of cats: 3 | next starclan visit: next post | pebbles: 20 | mod: deimos
post 2
number of cats: 3 | next starclan visit: next post | pebbles: 20 | mod: deimos
- lichenstar felt like she had been walking for moons. maybe it was a bit of an exaggeration, but nonetheless, her paws ached something fierce after her one-cat border patrol around the territory. she had finally decided to rest, and she found herself laying at the top of the hill she had been climbing. the grass there was dry, at least relative to the rest of the bulrushclan marsh.
the rays of the setting sun cast her scenery in golden hues, and lichenstar found herself resting her head on her paws, just taking it in. the beautiful view brought back some of the warm hope that the tediousness of her uneventful first patrol had almost stamped out.
it was still quiet in the territory. with newleaf just beginning, there was a distinct lack of the birds, bugs, frogs and flowers that lichenstar had come to find so charming about the marsh. it was only a matter of time until it returned, though… and she could deal with waiting. as a proud fisher-cat, she had to learn the art of patience! perhaps not that well, but it was a start.
only a few minutes later, lichenstar heard the far-off crunching of pawsteps on grass. she easily spotted the source. a gold and white tom trudged through the woods. maybe a lost kittypet, if the way he meandered about and the softness of his fur was anything to go by.
she smirked. he hadn’t noticed her yet. if it were a moon or two ago, maybe she would’ve jumped out to give him a good scare… but luckily for him, she was a starclan-approved leader now and she actually had to think about things like first impressions.
“hey, stranger. what brings you around here?” she called out, getting up and waving her tail in a friendly manner. the tom, with seemingly no sense of caution, quickly trotted over.
“adventure!” the tom announced, loudly. after an odd look from lichenstar, he shrunk back a little bit, sheepishly. “man, that was cheesy, sorry… anyway, my name’s harry, i decided to leave home and explore, and i guess that took me here. just wanted a change of pace, y’know?”
lichenstar nodded. “i understand. i’ve spent quite a few moons wandering, myself.” she stopped, wondering how harry would take to the idea of clan life… he still seemed soft around the edges, but she could see a spark of wonder in his eye as he gazed out over the marsh, indicating a passion that could be admirable if nurtured correctly. well, no better way to find out than to ask.
“say, if you’d want to, how about you try joining bulrushclan for a bit? i’m the leader, lichenstar, and we don’t have any members yet, but i’m looking to grow our ranks.” harry’s ears perked up, curiously, and she took it as a sign to continue. “you can always leave if it’s not for you, but at the very least, we can provide you a dry place to sleep for a few nights.”
“a clan?” he muttered, “i think i might’ve heard of those before... could you tell me some more?”
“of course.” lichenstar mewed, gesturing for the tom to follow her.
- -- --- -- -
by the time lichenstar awoke, dawn was breaking, and harry was already up and pacing about the clearing. she had left him at camp to make the trip to the moonpond alone, so he must’ve gotten plenty of rest. lichenstar, on the other paw, was still feeling groggy, but she would make do.
harry called out to her, coming to face her with a nod of respect. “lichenstar, good morning! i thought about your offer to join bulrushclan last night, and i really think i’d like to try.”
“that’s great!” lichenstar smiled, sleepiness forgotten as pride filled her. with eager cats like harry out there, perhaps this leading thing wouldn’t be so hard after all.
“as a warrior, i’m supposed to get a name like yours, right?” harry said, thoughtfully.
“correct, though you can keep your current name if you want to.”
harry shook his head. “no, i think i’d like a warrior name... new beginnings, and all that.”
lichenstar turned the words over in her mind. ‘new beginnings…’ yes, that would do.
“then, harry, by the power of starclan, i give you your warrior name, goldendawn. for the color of your pelt, and the new start you mark as the first warrior of bulrushclan.” his green eyes sparkled at that, and his posture seemed to shift into something proud.
“i like it! goldendawn the warrior… i’ll prove to you i have what it takes!”
“that’s the spirit.”
“so when are we going out and doing warrior stuff? will we be patrolling? hunting?” goldendawn suddenly gasped. “what about fighting? will we be fighting?”
“now slow down a bit, the sun’s barely risen.” lichenstar couldn’t help but chuckle.
a few moments later, the bushes by the entrance of rustled, and a sleek, unfamiliar face poked around the corner. in the commotion, neither of them had noticed their approach. lichenstar straightened to meet them, and goldendawn seemed caught off-guard, shrinking a little under their piercing gaze.
“this is bulrushclan camp, right?” the stranger asked, their expression betraying little of their intentions.
“yes, and i am its leader, lichenstar. what brings you here?”
“i’m just answering starclan’s call. you asked for a deputy, and here i am.” they responded, sauntering over to the pair. “my name is iciclewhisker. it’s nice to meet you.” they looked away, words stilted as if the niceties somewhat pained them, though lichenstar got the feeling the cat was more awkward than intentionally rude.
“all the same to you, iciclewhisker. welcome to bulrushclan, i’m looking forward to working with you as deputy.” she purred, and though her deputy didn’t quite smile back, they seemed to relax, and their ears perked up in a pleased manner. even goldendawn seemed to calm, stammering out a welcome as well.
only a day in, and bulrushclan was already three members strong… they had quite a ways to go until they were anything like the legends lichenstar had grown up with, but just like every butterfly starts out as a humble caterpillar, it was only a matter of time until they were ready to take flight.
patrols
[iciclewhisker goes on a border patrol.]
[lichenstar and goldendawn go on a hunting patrol.]
other
[iciclewhisker and goldendawn are welcomed into bulrushclan!]
[two posts until prey is needed.]
[iciclewhisker goes on a border patrol.]
[lichenstar and goldendawn go on a hunting patrol.]
other
[iciclewhisker and goldendawn are welcomed into bulrushclan!]
[two posts until prey is needed.]
- leader:
lichenstar | 33 m | female | [✾]
➺ lives: ★★★★★★★★★
deputy:
iciclewhisker | 48 m | nb [amab] | [✾]
medicine cat:
name | age | gender | [✾]
warriors:
goldendawn | 26 m | male | [✾]
apprentices:
name | age | gender | [✾]
queens:
name | age | gender | [✾]
kits:
name | age | gender | [✾]
elders:
name | age | gender | [✾]
- ally clans:
clan name | username
enemy clans
clan name | username
borders
north | clan name | username
east | clan name | username
south | clan name | username
west | clan name | username
medicine store
herb | usage
herb | usage
fresh-kill pile:
frog | x0 | 1 serving
vole | x0 | 1 serving
ground squirrel | x0 | 2 servings
small fish | x0 | 2 servings
waterfowl | x0 | 3 servings
large fish | x0 | 3 servings
total | 0 servings
mentors:
mentor | apprentice | no. of training sessions | moves
deceased cats:
cat name | cause of death
family:
name and name | kits
