Jinxstar walked back into camp late that night with Willowbolt following closely, their tails twined together. The rest of the clan had already returned, Brindlethorn was watching his kits play with each other while sharing tongues with Skydapple. Velvetrabbit and Flintshade were talking about hunting techniques, there was rustling from the medicine den which signaled that Blackberry was successful with her herb hunting, Tanagerpaw and Barkpaw could be heard sleeping in the apprentice den, and Blackmouth was soaking up the remaining heat from a rock on the edge of camp.
Jinxstar saw that life was good, and he went to his den with Willowbolt for the night. The rest of the clan took that as a signal to sleep as well, Velvetrabbit was smiling at Jinxstar and Willowbolt, happy that the two of them finally got together.
~THE NEXT DAY~
The entire clan was awoken by a wailing from the nursery, and Skydapple herding her kits out of the den. Brindlethorn rushed over to watch the kits while Skydapple ran to get Blackberry. Brindelthorn and the whole clan recognized the sound after Skydapple had her own kits. Blackberry rush into the den and did her job.
After that, Jinxstar called the clan together.
"All cats old enough to catch their own prey please join in the clearing for a clan meeting!" He called from his perch outside his den.
The entire clan gathered, with the exception of Blackberry and Blackmouth, who was making sure she was ok after her kitting.
"We have a lot of things to do today. It is time for another Gathering, and I have deicded that Barkpaw, Tanagerpaw, Flintshade, Velvetrabbit, Brindlethorn, and Myself will be attending. But, before that happens, we have several things that need to be done first. Barkpaw and Tanagerpaw have shown that they are both ready and able to join the clan as full warriors. They will be attending the gathering tonight with their full warrior names. As well, you may have all figured out that Willowbolt and I are not mates, and because of that she will be having kits of her own. I have decided that, until our kits are old enough for her to resume her deputy duties, Brindlethorn will be acting in her place. As well, I need to make my Moonpool visit today, which I will be making as soon as I am done here. I want Willowbolt to join Blackberry in her herb hunting and a boarder patrol. I want the rest of you to go out hunting." and with that Jinxstar jumped down of his perch and left camp.
Jinxstar trotted quickly towards teh Moonpool, wanting to make it there and back before the gathering tonight. He arrived quickly and took the first spot he could find.
"Starclan, please forgive me on my quickness of this visit, but I need to return to my clan and prepare for the gathering tonight. I only ask that you send me a warrior, we have many kits that are going to need to have mentors, and we are not a big enough clan for them. Please, send me intelligent and capable cats that can help train the next generation of my clan." Jinxstar bowed politely before waking and leaving.
He planned on hunting on the way back so that they would have more then enough prey for their quickly growing clan.
Back at camp, the large hunting group headed out to hunt quickly before going to the gathering tonight. Blackberry and Willowbolt followed then out more slowly, planning on taking the patrol carefully today since neither of them were going ot the gathering tonight, and understandably so.
Blackmouth was sleeping in her den, Her kits suckling quietly next to her. Skydapple herded her kits out into the clearing for them to play, warning them to keep it quiet so that they do not disturb Blackmouth and her newborn kits.
"So, what should we play today?" Stormkit asked his siblings as he trotted in an energetic circle.
Frecklekit shrugged, not saying anything as usual. It seemed like nothing anyone could do would get her to say anything. She would make other noises, though, like squeals and purring, but she just never talked. Skydapple kept a close eye on this, but did not say much since she figured that it was just time before she felt comfortable with her own voice.
"Seriously, Frecklekit, talking is not going to kill you! Ashkit, since you are not mute or too stupid to talk, what should we do?" Stormkit growled at his brother when his sister wouldn't answer him.
Frecklekit gasped indignantly, and opened her mouth like she was going to respond, but nothing came out. Her fur fluffed up and she hung her head, looking at her paws in anger at her inability to respond to her mean brother.
"Stormkit, be nice to your sister!" Skydapple scolded him.
Stormkit just rolled his eyes at her, it wasn't his fault that his sister was stupid.
"You seem to always love fighting, maybe we should do that?" Ashkit asked as he pounced on a leaf that was blowing past him.
Ashkit was already warned that he needed to be careful what he did because his frail bones would break easily otherwise.
"Great idea!" Stormkit said as he charged at his sister.
Frecklekit looked up just a moment too late, and was bowled over by her larger brother. She squeaked in surprise, but fought back. The two siblings tussled in the middle of the clearing as Ashkit chased the leaf that was blowing around on the slight breeze. Skydapple was happy to see that her kits were having fun, but the thought of Frecklekit possibly being mute scared her.
While on patrol, Brindlethorn was talking to Flintshade. It was well known that Flintshade had been watching Blackmouth closely, but he had not approached her yet.
"I am not sure what to do. I want to talk to her, but at the same time something about her scares me." Flintshade said as he watched the new warriors in front of him.
"Well, why not just approach her then? I mean, you should have seen me around Skydapple before we became mates. I was a wreck!" Brindlethorn admitted.
"He isn't lying with that one!" Barkclaw called from ahead of the others.
"Yeah, totally useless!" Tanagerpelt agreed with a laugh as she ran to catch up with Barkclaw.
Flintshade scented something and stalked off, with Brindlethorn heading in the opposite direction. Tanagerpelt and Barkclaw were finally left alone.
"So, when do you think we should tell them?" Tanagerpelt asked as she rubbed against Barkclaw's side.
"Well, maybe wait a little longer. I mean, I do not want kits yet, with Willowbolt now expecting, and Blackmouth just kitting. Skydapple's kits aren't even old enough to be apprenticed yet." Barkclaw told her as he stalked off after something as well.
Tanagerpelt was left alone as she searched for her own prey to catch.
[Jinxstar visited the Moonpool to ask for a warrior, and hunting on the way back]
[Blackberry is delivering Blackmouth's kits]
[Barkpaw becomes Barkclaw, Tanagerpaw becomes Tanagerpelt]
[Barkclaw and Tanagerpelt are secret mates, they do not want kits yet]
[Blackberry and Willowbolt - combination herb hunting and boarder patrol]
[Brindlethorn, Velvetrabbit, Flintshade, Barkclaw, Tanagerpelt - hunting]
[Blackmouth and Skydapple - kitsitting]
[Attending the Gathering - Jinxstar, Brindlethorn, Velvetrabbit, Flintshade, Barkclaw, Tanagerpelt]
Leader:
Jinxstar | 50 moons | Male | X
Lives: ★★★★★★★★★
Deputy:
Brindlethorn | 31 moons | Male | X ACTING DEPUTY
Medicine Cat:
Blackberry | 32 moons | Female | X
Warriors:
Velvetrabbit | 28 moons | Female | X
Flintshade | 22 moons | Male| X
Apprentices:
Barkpaw | 15 moons | Male | X
Tanagerpaw | 12 moons | Female | X
Queens:
Willowbolt | 29 moons | Female | X DUE IN TWO MOONS
Skydapple | 39 moons | Female | X
Blackmouth | 25 moons | Female | X KITTING NOW
Kits:
Frecklekit | 3 | Female | X
Ashkit | 3 | Male | X
Stormkit | 3 | Male | X
Elders:
Name | Age | Gender |
Name | Age | Gender |
Mentors:
Name | Name | 0 | Learned:
Mates:
Brindlethorn and Skydapple
Jinxstar and Willowbolt
Barkclaw and Tanagerpelt
Family:
Brindlethorn and Skydapple are parents to Stormkit, Ashkit, Frecklekit
Blackmouth is mother to ?
Jinxstar and Willowbolt are parents to ?
Medicine Store
Medicinal Herb, Poison, Usage, Effect, Treatment
[x1]Alder Bark | For tooth pain. Eases tooth aches
[x1]Beech Leaves | Used to carry herbs.
[x0]Bindweed | Fastens sticks to broken legs to keep them in place.
[x0]Blackberry Leaves | These leaves are chewed into a pulp. Eases the swelling of bee stings.
[x0]Borage Leaves | It is chewed and eaten. It produces more and better milk. It also brings down fevers.
[x1]Broom | It is used to make poultices for broken legs and wounds.
[x0]Burdock Root | The root is dug up, the soil is washed off, and then it is chewed into a pulp. Lessens and heals the pain of infected rat bites; used to prevent infection of rat bites.
[x0]Burnet | A traveling herb. Is said to help stop minor bleeding on Twolegs. Keeps a cat's strength up.
[x0]Catchweed | The burrs are put on the pelt where poultices are. Stops poultices from being rubbed off without hurting the skin.
[x4]Catmint/Catnip | Eaten Best remedy for the deadly greencough, which kits and elders usually catch in the season of leaf-bare. Can also be used for whitecough.
[x0]Celandine | Juice is trickled into the eye. Soothes damaged eyes.
[x0]Chamomile | Eaten Strengthens the heart and soothes the mind. Also given to traveling cats for strength.
[x0]Chervil | Chewed to extract the juice of the leaves or the root. For infected wounds and bellyache, respectively. Can also be used during kitting.
[x0]Chickweed | Eaten, such as catmint/catnip. Treats greencough, though catnip is often preferred.
[x0]Cob Nuts | Made into ointments.
[x1]Cobwebs | Press over wound. To soak up and stop (or slow) the bleeding. It may also be used to bind broken bones.
[x0]Coltsfoot | Leaves chewed into a pulp. Eases breathing or kitten-cough, as well as cracked or sore pads.
[x1]Comfrey Root | Roots are chewed into a poultice. Repairs broken bones or soothes wounds. Also used for wrenched claws. Can be used for itching or for inflammation on stiff joints. Also eases stiffness on wrenched shoulders when lined in a nest. Can be used for burns.
[x0]Daisy Leaf | Chewed into a paste. Eases the pain of aching joints. It is also a traveling herb.
[x1]Dandelion | The white liquid is thought to be applied to bee stings. Leaves can be chewed. Thought to soothe and heal bee stings. Its leaves can also be chewed to act like a painkiller.
[x1]Dock | Chewed up and applied to scratches. Similar to sorrel. Also can be put in one's nest during sleep. Soothes scratches, though can sting when being applied. Soothes sore pads. If placed in nests, it can ease the pain of wounds.
[x1]Fennel | Stalks are broken and juice is squeezed into the receiver's mouth. Helps pain in the hips.
[x1]Feverfew | Eaten. Reduces body temperature for cats with fever or chills. Also heals aches and pains, especially good for headaches.
[x0]Goatweed | Given daily. Eases anxiety and grief.
[x1]Goldenrod | Chewed into a poultice. Good for healing wounds.
[x0]Hawkweed | Like Catmint/Catnip but not as strong.
[x0]Heather Nectar | Included in herbal mixtures. Makes swallowing easier and sweetens mixtures.
[x0]Honey | Eaten, or given by moss soaked in it. Soothes infections, is a great remedy for smoke-damaged or sore throats, helps cats swallow other concoctions, helps soothe coughing, and gives energy.
[x1]Horsetail | Chewed to a poultice, and applied to wounds. Treats infections and stops bleeding.
[x0]Ivy Leaf | To store herbs
[x0]Juniper Berries | Chewed and eaten. Soothes bellyaches, gives strength, and helps troubled breathing. It is also used to help calm cats.
[x0]Lamb's Ear | Gives a cat strength.
[x1]Lavender | Placed under a cats nose and is to be inhaled constantly. Or rubbed/placed on an animal's body to hide the scent of death. Cures fever and chills. Also a herb used to hide the scent of death.
[x0]Lungwort | Eaten Cures yellowcough.
[x0]Mallow Leaves | Eaten Soothes bellyache.
[x1]Marigold | Petals or leaves chewed in a poultice. Juice can be used as well. Stops infection. Stops bleeding. Used for inflammation of stiff joints.
[x0]Mint | Rubbed on a dead body. Hides the scent of death.
[x0]Mouse Bile | The liquid is stored in moss and dabbed onto ticks embedded in pelt. The ticks fall off.
[x0]Oak Leaf | The dried leaves are to be stored in a dry location until the time of usage, when they are chewed into a thick poultice and spread on a wound. Stops infection from setting in.
[x0]Parsley | Eaten Stops a queen from producing milk if her kits die, don't need milk anymore, or are producing too much milk. Also used to cure bellyache.
[x1]Poppy Seeds | Chewed on. They can help a cat sleep, soothe shock or distress, or ease pain. Not recommended for nursing queens.
[x1]Ragwort Leaves | Crushed and chewed; mixed with juniper berries, it can help aching joints. Treats aching joints and keeps a cat's strength up.
[x2]Ragweed | Thought to give cats extra strength. Like lamb's ear, ragweed gives a cat extra strength and energy.
[x1]Raspberry Leaves | It could be a painkiller, or help stop bleeding during kitting. Could possibly ease pain, or stop bleeding.
[x0]Rosemary | Put on the pelt of a dead cat to prepare for burial. Hides the scent of death.
[x0]Rush | Used to bind broken bones. Helps hold a broken limb in place, such as casts for Twolegs.
[x0]Snakeroot | Thought to be applied to wounds. Thought to heal poison, especially snake bites.
[x2]Sorrel | Eaten Traveling herb, can also build up appetite.
[x0]Stick | Cats in pain bite it when other medicine is either unavailable or not recommended. Also used to help broken legs heal. Distracts cats from pain. Recommended for queens giving birth.
[x0]Stinging Nettle | The seeds are eaten by a cat who's swallowed poison, or the leaves are chewed into a poultice for a wound. The stems can also be chewed. Induces vomiting, or brings down swelling, respectively. Can be mixed with comfrey to help heal broken bones. Helps with wounds. Chewing the stems helps fight against infection.
[x0]Sweet-Sedge | One must swallow the sap. Eases infection.
[x0]Tansy | To be consumed, but only in small doses. Cures coughs. Can be used to cure wounds and poisons. Stops cats from getting greencough. Soothes throats.
[x0]Tormentil | Chewed and put on the wound. Its root is good for treating all wounds and extracting poison.
[x0]Thyme | Leaves can be chewed on. Calms nervousness, anxiety, and cats who are in shock.
[x0]Traveling Herbs | sorrel, daisy, chamomile and burnet. Eaten Used to give a cat more energy and strength, and it keeps the cat from getting hungry for a long time.
[x0]Watermint | It is usually chewed into a pulp, and then eaten. Eases the suffering that originates from a bellyache.
[x0]Wild Garlic | One must roll in it. Prevents infection, especially rat bites.
[x0]Willow Bark | Eases Pain
[x1]Willow Leaves | Eaten Stops vomiting.
[x0]Wintergreen | Treats wounds and some poisons.
[x1]Yarrow | Its leaves are chewed into a poultice that can be given to cats or applied to a wound depending on the situation. Extracts poison from wounds. Will make a cat vomit up toxins. The ointment will soften and help heal cracked pads.
[x0]Deathberries | Yarrow Sometimes used to kill other cats by making them eat the berry. Kills a cat within minutes when consumed.
[x0]Foxglove Seeds | They are used to treat the heart They can easily cause paralysis and heart failure
[x0]Holly Berries | Similar to Deathberries, though not as severe; they are still a danger to kits.
[x0]Deadly Nightshade | To kill a cat who cannot be saved quickly. Poisonous.
[x0]Water Hemlock | Yarrow Causes writhing, pain, and foaming at the mouth.
Fresh Kill Pile
Common, Uncommon, Rare
1 serving Snakes x0
1 serving Frogs x0
1 serving Lizards x0
1-3 servings Fish
1 serving *Greyling x0
1-2 servings *Brook Trout x0
2-3 servings *White/Yellow Perch x0
1 serving *Sunfish x0
1 serving *Bluegill x0
2 servings *Bass x0
2 servings *Pickerel x0
1 serving Bats x0
Birds
1 serving *Sparrow x0
1 serving *Finch x0
2 servings *Grouse x0
1 serving *Sandpiper x0
1 serving *Thrush x0
1 serving *Blackbird x0
2 serving *Crow x0
2 servings *Raven x1
1 serving Chipmunks x1
1 serving Mice x0
2-3 servings Rabbit x2
2 servings Squirrel x1
1 serving Vole x0
Boarders:
Northern Mountain | Clan Name | Username
Southern River | Beechclan | hazilnut
Eastern Swamp | Thicketclan | Emberwisp
Western Pine Forest | Pineclan | voidgear.
Ally Clans:
Clan Name | Username
Beechclan | hazilnut
Pineclan | voidgear.
Enemy Clans
Clan Name | Username
Clan Name | Username
Deceased Cats:
Cat Name | Cause of Death
Cat Name | Cause of Death
Clan Tradition:
When an apprentice is ready to become a warrior, they shall make a one week trip to visit Tori and Anna, a raccoon and magpie respectively, that shall make their Clan Collar. If they succeed then they shall be welcomed back to the clan as a full warrior, if they do not then they will have to train for an additional moon before they are able to try again.
PERSONAL NOTE:
Jinxstar: started at 36 (15)
Brindlethorn: 18 (14)
Blacberry: 20 (13)
Willowbolt: 18 (12)
Skydapple: 30 (11)
Barkpaw: 6 (10)
Tanagerpaw: 6 (7)
Velvetrabbit: 23 (5)
Stormcloud: 0 (4)
Ashleaf: 0 (4)
Frecklesnow: 0 (4)
Flintshade: 20 (3)
Blackmouth: 24 (2)
Kit: 0-6 moons
Apprentice: 6-12/16 moons
Warrior: 12-48 moons
Senior Warrior: 48-72 moons
Elder: 72-108
