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♫ ─── 005. explore.

Postby feather ' » Thu Jul 10, 2025 6:45 am

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    the stench was certainly overwhelming.

    it made her lungs tighten as if she was drowning in a puddle of water. except… death in churning water would've been much more pleasant than whatever made her choke right now.

    she felt as if she had slipped into a bucket of the stinkiest perfume and would never come out. even worse, she could not even place the smell! how humiliating. how preposterous. how shameful for someone who was supposed to know all the scents by heart.

    "nose. " the raspy voice freed her from the prison of her mind. it churned with some emotion she also could find a word for. anger? remorse? confusion? none of those seemed right.

    a frown settled on her features, but she smothered its presence with a crazed smile.

    what was wrong with her today?
    why couldn't she think?

    her bestest friend shoved her forcefully onto some narrow path infected with mangled roots. but she still could not think. it was as if fog had settled in the crevices of her head and she could not clear it.

    why.
    why.
    why?

    her bestest friend was shaking her shoulders, shouting something she could not hear. in fact, she could not sense anything besides the knocking of wind from her lungs as she collapsed onto a bed of thistles. she winced as its needles ruthlessly ripped into her spine.

    her heart slowed.
    but her mind still spun.

    think.
    think.
    think.

    she recognized the smell now with bitter certainty. it was the poison perfume of a skunk. a warning to back off before a war broke loose.

    … and she had fallen right into its home. (predator confronted) a rookie mistake.

    what was wrong with her today. (283 words)

    notes: items on predator & prey list has been changed!

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level 4 (202/500xp)

last explore post: xx
last writer reply: xx

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Re: Stars V.2 • Explore

Postby dimi. » Thu Jul 10, 2025 9:02 am

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A day like any other for the Heart of Decay. Quiet, peaceful, and productive.

Each cat of the Heart was tending to their duties. Most of the Rogues were already on their morning patrols, the Scavengers were already foraging and searching for resources, and the Youths were already being rambunctious. Of course, there was always one unpredictable force.

And that was Baby.

Baby was within the Scavenger's den, doing her own searching. She dug about the mess, shoving aside a variety of rocks, flowers, among other things. Eventually, her black orbs set upon what she had been on the look out for; a bottle of maple syrup, stolen right from under the noses of the twolegs in the nearby city. A grin creeped across Baby's face, and she soon took the bottle in her maw, placing it to the side.

The bottle of mischief was surrounded by both pollen and feathers. Something was brewing, and it wasn't peaceful.

"Now I just need... a string." Baby noticed a worn blanket in the corner, and padded over, her sharp fangs tearing into the fabric. She put her front paws against the blanket, pinning it to the ground before jerking her head back, a loud rip echoing throughout the cave. Soon enough, she had a long thread, ready to go.

She began to giggle quietly before bounding out of the den, heading into the forest. Her black eyes darted about the scene curiously before locking on her objective - a tree with branches ripe for sitting upon. Baby had piled her findings into a cloth bag, one she could easily lug up the side of a tree. Baby quickly made her way up the tree, and made herself comfortable upon a branch, her eyes twinkling at the supplies of mischief laid out before her.

Then, she got to work. While she was a diabolical cat, she was also intelligent - she knew how to use resources; and whether that was good or bad was up in the air, given her antics within the clan. And so, a flurry of both intelligence and mischief followed. A string was tied around both the cap of the maple syrup bottle and the cloth bag, which now only contained feathers and pollen. Both were hung upside down, with the bag being tied just tight enough to barely hold the contents within. Baby then sped down the side of the tree, gently laying the string at the base of the tree.

Right above the string was a Heart, etched into the bark by claws of moons ago. This was one of the trees Rogues were expected to mark on their border patrols each day; and the next patrol was quickly approaching. Baby, knowing she was running out of time, quickly scurried away, taking cover behind a rock near the river. She slightly peered over the rock, her nose twitching wildly as she tried to pick up the scent of the oncoming patrol. And when the scents hit her nose, she giggled.

Among them was the newest member of the Heart of Decay - Eve. A beautiful molly with purple splotches dappling her pelt, and stunning eyes, decorated by entrancing spirals within. She was at the front of the patrol, with the notorious couple of Puff and Lace close behind. Soft chatter was exchanged between them.

"This is where our border patrol ends." Lace explained, looking at the tree she was about to mark. Her brows furrowed for a moment when she saw the string, but quickly rose when she realized who was nearby. Lace glimpsed over at Puff, who seemed to take notice of the same thing, and shook her head. Baby thought her prank was busted then and there.

"So I just mark this tree here, right?" Eve approached, her front right paw stepping on the string. In that moment, the cap of the maple syrup flew off, the contents dumping all over Eve before she could process what had happened. The cloth bag right next to it soon opened, a flurry of yellow dust and white feathers decorating her pelt. Eve began to sneeze wildly as she inhaled the pollen.

"WHAT WAS THAT?!" Eve yelped, her eyes squinted as she tried desperately not to get maple syrup in them. Her ears then perked up at something concerning - the sound of buzzing.

Baby, who was once relishing in the scene, gasped quietly as she noticed a beehive nearby. Eve, who now smelled like a flower, was vulnerable. Lace and Puff took notice as a well, and began to panic.

"EVE! YOU GOTTA JUMP IN THE WATER! YOU GOTTA GET THAT STUFF OF YOU OR THE BEES ARE GONNA LOSE IT!" Puff yelped. She suddenly felt guilty for allowing the prank to go on, but everyone had to get pranked by Baby at least once. How was she supposed to know a bee hive was here, of all places?

"OH STARS OH STARS OH STARS OH STARS!" Eve yelped as she scurried towards the river, leaping over the rock that Baby was hiding behind. As she soared above, some of the syrup seeped off Eve's pelt and sunk into Baby's. Baby realized one of her pranks had backfired. She had a choice - she could either hide, and hope that Eve wouldn't know the prank was by her, and risk the bees stinging her, or she could get into the water with Eve, and try to act coy.

Baby wasn't about to entertain bee stings, and as soon as Eve jumped into the water and fully submerged herself, Baby followed. The pink ball of chaos rolled about the water wildly, rolling against the rocks at the bottom in a desperate attempt to force the sap out.

Eve was a little more graceful. She periodically came up for air before continuing to circle about, gradually forcing the pollen and feathers out of her pelt, which floated downstream. The bees had lost track of the two mollies, thankfully, and retreated into their hive. Once Lace and Puff noticed it was all clear, they approached the river bank.

"You guys can come out!" Lace yelped, looking between the two. "Does she uh... know Baby is there?"

"No. This is going to be funny. Don't say anything." Puff grinned before sitting on her haunches, waiting for the two to emerge.

Eve dragged herself to shore, gasping for air. "Oh, I'm so glad none of them stung me." She stumbled forward. "Who would set a trap like that? A loner?"

"Nooot... exactly." Baby mumbled from behind Eve as she emerged from the water. Though her fur was completely drenched, her stature was still large and round. Her black eyes averted from Eve.

"YOU! They told me about you!" Eve growled. "Did you know the beehive was nearby?!"

"Heck no! I'm crazy, but I am NOT that crazy." Baby yipped. "But hey, you didn't get stung!" Baby said with a big smile, as though that omitted what she had just done.

"Why you little..." Eve ran at Baby, and Baby yipped in fear before running away. "I'M GONNA GET YOU BACK!"

Puff and Lace watched in awe as Baby took off into the forest with Eve hot on her tail.

"You know... how is Baby so fast?" Lace asked, her face curled by puzzlement. And Puff shrugged.

"She might be used to running. Who knows. Come on, let's go before we fall victim too." Puff and Lace began to make their way back to the camp.

Baby managed to get away unscathed this time, but Eve made it her mission to get the molly back in the future.

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A few days had passed since Baby played her prank on Eve. For once, a prank Baby had played made her feel guilty, and she had been avoiding the molly like the plague. Hope, the leader of the clan, had taken notice, and when deciding who would go on patrols together, elected to put Baby and Eve on the same one.

"Baby and Eve, you'll be taking the border towards the field this morning." Hope explained, her head tilting in the direction they were to head off in.

"Of course, Hope." Eve bowed her head before looking at Baby with a sneer. "Can't avoid me now, huh?"

"Oh please, pranks take preparation! You can't get me back right now. Let's just get this over with." Baby grinned before the two mollies padded out of the camp together.

Their saunter through the forest was relatively quiet, with Baby making a few unrelated quips.

"This tree is really good to practice your climbing on."
"I like to swim when it's hot."
"Ooo, are you any good at hunting birds?"

Eve answered most questions with half wit remarks, until she stopped in her tracks, sniffing about the scene. The scent that hit her nose was alarming.

But... she had heard tales of Baby. How she could take down birds the sides of vultures by herself, how she was far smarter than she let on... Maybe this little fox would be a good revenge.

"I smell something. Stay here." Eve made her way towards a clearing, her nose continuing to twitch. She noticed what appeared to be a large burrow, and grinned.

She was given an opportunity. She carefully walked backwards, keeping herself to the ground before whispering to Baby.

"It's not a bird, but are you any good at pulling rabbits out of their burrows?" Eve inquired. Her curiosity sounded sincere. Baby had no reason to believe they were words of deceit.

"Oh, of course! Rabbits are so easy." Baby beamed. Perhaps showing off her talent would make Eve forgive her.

"There's a burrow in the clearing ahead. Lead the way." Eve stepped behind Baby, and soon the two began to walk towards the burrow.

Baby's footsteps suddenly became silent. It was like she was locked in; she had a task that wasn't related to pranking, and she was damn devoted to completing it. Of course, she was just trying to impress the molly before her in hopes of stomping out the antics of the previous day.

Baby crept into the burrow, and took a few steps forward. Eve tactically stayed behind, and soon, Baby's hind legs were frantically slamming against the ground as the scream of a fox echoed from out of the burrow.

"THAT'S NOT A RABBIT!" Baby gasped as she leapt to Eve's side.

"Hehe. Gotcha~" Eve cooed, her shoulder bumping into Baby's. "That's for the bees."

"You're comparing bees to a fox?!" Baby stammered, then something in her eyes glinted curiously, her pink fur heating up.

"No one has ever pranked me back before." Baby said out loud, visibly flustered.

"Well, you better not prank me again." Eve teased before she took a step back, preparing herself to face off against the fox she had baited Baby into angering.

Baby's gaze lingered on Eve for a moment with an unfamiliar thought as she prepared as well.

Do I like you already?

[Note: The patrol does choose to confront the fox!]

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Eve | She/Her | HP 100% | HUP 0% | Sick: N

━ writer's reply preference
default; scouting.

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behave.

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━ level 9
experience: 88/1000
━ inventory items used
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━ active / monthly tasks:
n/a
━ opted in to death?
unfortunately yeah
━ inventory
bugs | 1 FP | x5
scraps | 1 FP | x1
mouse | 2 FP | x1
small fish | 2 FP | x5
frog | 3 FP | x5
minnow | 3 FP | x4
rabbit | 4 FP | x1
falcon | 5 FP | x1

herbs
burdock root | x1
coltsfoot| x2
catchweed | x1
sweet sedge | x1
borage leaves | x1
ragwort leaves | x2
foxglove seeds | x1
holly berries | x1
willow bark | x1
borage leaf | x1
alder bark | x1
wild garlic | x1
mallow leaf | x1
bindweed | x1
bright-eye | x1
blackberry leaves | x1
fennel | x1
deadly nightshade | x1
tansy | x2
lamb's ear | x1
chickweed | x1
lungwort | x1
chamomile | x1
herb of choice | x10

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Re: Stars V.2 • Explore

Postby Plushbunny » Thu Jul 10, 2025 9:34 am

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Re: Stars V.2 • Explore

Postby Plushbunny » Thu Jul 10, 2025 10:20 am


    last explore post: here
    last writer reply: here

    opted-in for death: yes
    active & monthly tasks: active task oneactive task twomonthly tasks one and two completed
    prey & predator list: default
    writer's reply preference: default (scouting)


    ━━━ « patrollers, inventory & level / xp section » ━━━

    ✦✦ level & xp: level 1 (184/200xp)
    +70xp (camp charcuterie)
    +470xp (catvent)
    +210xp (catvent)
    +20xp (prompts)

    ✦✦ cats on patrol ✦✦
    Pumpkinpatch • they/them• 0% hunger • 100% health • not sick

    ✦✦ prey & herbs inventory ✦✦
    ⤷ bugs (1fp) x14 • scraps (1fp) x1 • mouse (2fp) x1 • shrew (2fp) x1 • squirrel (4fp) x1
    ⤷ juniper berries x1 • mallow leaves x1 • fennel x1 • deadly nightshade x1 • honey x1 • catmint x1 • lamb's ear x1 • bindweed x1

    ✦✦ items in inventory used ✦✦
    n/a

    ━━━ « writing section » ━━━

    explore writing (optional):
    word count: 000 words
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Re: Stars V.2 • Explore

Postby BingoDingo03 » Thu Jul 10, 2025 1:20 pm

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    last explore post: link
    last writer reply: link

    opted-in for death: n

    prey & predator list:
    writer's reply preference: lore-based // scouting

    ━━━ « patrollers, inventory & level / xp section » ━━━

    ✦✦ level & xp: level 3 (150/400xp)

    ✦✦ cats on patrol ✦✦
    Quillins • he/him • 0% hunger • 100% health • not sick
    Catch • zhe/kyr • 0% hunger • 100% health • not sick

    ✦✦ prey & herbs inventory ✦✦
    • scraps (1fp) x1
    • squrriel (2fp) x1
    • frog (2fp) x2
    • fish (2fp) x1
    •preytype (3fp) x0
    •preytype (4fp) x0
    •preytype (4fp) x0


    • chamomile x2
    • poppy seeds x1
    • raspberry leaves x2
    • wintergreen x1
    • ragwort x2
    • feverfew x1
    • raspberry leaves x1
    • lamb's ear x1
    • burdock root x1
    • catmint x1
    • bright-eye x1
    • goldenrod x1
    • chickweed x1
    • burnet x1
    • stick x1
    • dandelion x2


    ✦✦ items in inventory used ✦✦
    n/a

    ━━━ « writing section » ━━━

    explore writing (optional): Quillins and Catch are going on a romantic getaway trip.
    word count: 000 words

    active & monthly tasks: 3 (done!)

    extra notes:

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002. explore post

Postby daisy, » Fri Jul 11, 2025 8:14 am


    last explore post: xx
    last writer reply: xx
    opted-in for death: no
    active & monthly tasks: Completed monthly task 2! (autumn theme)
    prey & predator list: default
    writer's reply preference: default

    ━━━ « patrollers, inventory & level / xp section » ━━━

    ✦✦ level & xp: level 0 (012/100)

    ✦✦ cats on patrol ✦✦
    Pearlleaf • she/her • 0% hunger • 100% health • not sick
    Crumbles • he/him• 0% hunger • 100% health • not sick

    ✦✦ prey & herbs inventory ✦✦
    ⤷ preytype (1fp) x0 • small fish (2fp) x1 • preytype (3fp) x0 • preytype (4fp) x0 • preytype (4fp) x0 • addmorehere
    ⤷ dried oak leaves x1 • celandine x1 • yarrow x1 • herbname x0 • herbname x0 • herbname x0 • herbname x0 • addmorehere

    ✦✦ items in inventory used ✦✦
    n/a

    ━━━ « writing section » ━━━

    explore writing (optional): The patrol decides to assist Furzetuft in finding her friend.
    word count: 010 words
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TreeClan explore 07

Postby Kazin » Fri Jul 11, 2025 11:29 am

TreeClan
Last Explore Post | Last Response Received | reply preference: scouting


The world put a lot of pressure on the leader's daughter. She could never figure out how her older siblings did it - ignored all the stares, all the shakes of heads, all the expectation put on her back. How much she must be like her father, or how little, or how much she should lead or work harder simply because she was the daughter of the leader... Sometimes, it all felt so much that she thought about running away, like the others she had been told about, like the others that left when she couldn't even open her eyes. She wished, sometimes, that they had taken her, too. But she knew she was too scared to do that, and would never amount to anything more than a meek, scared leader's daughter who can't do anything right.

It was the third training session that she failed. It was the third training session that Raccoonpaw succeeded with flying colors on. She could see the sigh on Hemlockstar's shoulders before she even had to confront her father and tell him she couldn't do it... again. She felt like a failure all around, never seeming to be able to find anything that stuck. Sometimes she thought it was just because Raccoonpaw was always such a know it all, always pushing her out of the way so that he could do better, and sometimes she thought it was purely her own incompetence. Really, she wasn't sure who she was anymore, and she was getting ready to think that she truly was not meant for clan life - that her mother, Princess, would take her to live with the humans instead.

Sycamorepaw avoided the main camp area for the evening, not daring to meet anyone's eyes, and especially not trying to look towards her father's den, where she watched her mentor Figmask dart into the den without even glancing her way. He was surely going to tell Hemlockstar that Sycamorepaw was worthless and couldn't retain anything. It was surely time for her to get kicked out.

Her mind wandered to her nest, and Sycamorepaw felt herself slip away from the camp, at least emotionally. She was ready to find her favorite trinket - a little marble that Princess had given her shortly before becoming an apprentice - and slip away unnoticed, rather than continue dealing with the stares, the whispers, the head shakes. She was so far into wondering what house she would try to get favor at with the humans when someone cleared their throat in front of her, making her jump.

"I didn't meant to startle you," Hemlockstar said softly, his tail resting on Sycamorepaw's shoulder. "I know it's been a tough day. Can you follow me? I have something that I want to discuss."

She was being kicked out for sure. Nodding silently, tail dragging, Sycamorepaw didn't dare meet the burning gaze of Raccoonpaw from outside the den, where he watched without blinking. She didn't dare meet the eyes - however kind - of Figmask, who watched them go. Instead, she felt another presence join them - Appleglow, another warrior. Younger, only recently made a warrior. Having another cat besides just her and her dad calmed her, knowing that he wouldn't dare kick her out with Appleglow here... surely, anyway.

The trio didn't say anything as they walked to the training hollow, where Sycamorepaw's anxiety grew. As they approached, Hemlockstar nodded encouragingly at Sycamorepaw. "Alright, this is just a test to see how compatible you two could be as a mentor and apprentice pair. Figmask and I agree his teaching style just isn't right for you - and that's nothing against you, I promise." Sycamorepaw felt as cold as ice, only melting slightly as her father's warm pelt brushed against her. "We think you just need another mentor. Appleglow graciously agreed to give it a try."

Another mentor. Not being kicked out. Sycamorepaw almost felt dizzy with relief, and she allowed herself to nod once more. "Th-thanks," she managed to stutter out, nodding clumsily at her father. "I... I thought I was... gonna get kicked... out," she trailed off, seeing Hemlockstar's wide eyes.

"No! No, of course not," he purred, pushing her forward with his nose. "We don't do that, and we wouldn't even do that, no matter how long training took. This is purely to help you and means nothing against you. If it doesn't work out, we'll keep trying something, even if it means teaching you myself," Hemlockstar said, a hint of humor in his voice as he nudged at his daughter again. "Just try your best, that's all I ask. There will always be a place for you here." He paused, nodding over at Appleglow. "I'll leave you to it," he said, turning back to main camp.

The silence stretched for a little, lingering in the air, as Sycamorepaw shuffled her paws on the ground. "So... uh... I'm not good at hunting like Raccoonpaw. I can't.... seem to get the crouch right at all."

Appleglow nodded brightly, his own tail raising. "Oh, don't worry about that!" He chimed, his voice cheery and excited. "It took me three tries after my littermates got a hang of it too - that's why Hemlockstar wanted me to help you. I know that it's tough trying to listen to someone that doesn't quite have the same brain; so let me give you some tips on what I do instead."

The session continued, Appleglow giving tips for Sycamorepaw, until she finally managed to perfect her crouch. She arrived in camp feeling relieved, her tail held high, finally able to tell Raccoonpaw that she could do it, too.

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"Hey, Sycamorepaw, you ready for training yet?" The sun wasn't even up yet, and the young cat groaned in frustration. It felt like she hadn't slept in years. Even though her mind knew that wasn't true, she found herself dragging out of her nest, yawning deeply. Appleglow waited for her with a mischevious look. "Or if you're too tired, we can skip out on our lesson of swimming-" Sycamorepaw cut her mentor off with a look of horror; he knew how much she was looking forward to learning that skill. Appleglow said nothing, but chuckled, letting Sycamorepaw, now newly energized, lead the way after a quick meal.

It was a great day for it, despite the fact that the sun was only just rising. The autumn air was warm with lingering summer rays, the heat already making ripples in the air, the humidity making Sycamorepaw's pelt feel extra hot. It would be lovely to even just dip her paws in the water, but the thought of being able to swim sent her extra energy.

"What do we do first?" Sycamorepaw said breathlessly as the pair arrived at the lake, staring at the sparkling dew in the sunlight. Appleglow could only laugh, shaking his head and making a motion over towards some birds. "Oh, right." Sycamorepaw dropped her voice to a whisper at the same moment she dropped her hindquarters into a crouch. Prey first, swimming later.

Channeling everything Appleglow had told her the night previously, Sycamorepaw took a wonderful leap to catch her first piece of prey. "Excellent," Appleglow praised, nodding at her in pride. "First thing is always to remember we have a clan to feed. We can bury it nearby and take it back when we're ready. Next, we assess that the lake is safe. Really, we want to make sure no predators are nearby drinking, because they use this freshwater too. Today, it looks great, but keep that in mind before you run in headfirst to any situation outside of camp. We don't have guards out here to watch and make sure nothing happens." Sycamorepaw kept nodding along, eating up every word her mentor said. "Second... we check the water temperature." She followed Appleglow to the edge, feeling the crisp water on her paws. "If it's too cold, we don't want to swim. Fishing would be ok, since we only get our paws wet, but if we get cold and wet and walk back to camp that way, we'll have whitecough or greencough on our paws, and no one wants that."

Another nod, and the pair finally waded in to their bellies. Sycamorepaw let Appleglow's coaching wash over her, soaking it in like moss, as she stepped out further and further, until she could no longer touch. Ever so gently, she was floating, and then she was swimming, Appleglow cheering beside her. Sycamorepaw had learned a second skill in less than a full day!

After the session was over, Sycamorepaw felt lighter than she had since her apprenticeship started. She knew that she could, and would, belong in her clan. Even if she was the leader's daughter, she would find her own path. She knew she would.

[1,465 words]

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[the patrol ignores the rogues]



-- cats on patrol
Appleglow | he/him | HP 100% | HUP 0% | Sick: N
Sycamorepaw | she/her | HP 100% | HUP 0% | Sick: N

-- custom predators / prey
prey:
bugs, scraps, eggs | 1 FP
mouse, shrew, minnow, chipmunk, songbird | 2 FP
frog, small fish, bat, squirrel, snake | 3 FP
rabbit, woodpecker, trout | 4 FP
weasel, turkey, raven, goose | 5 FP
predators:
foxes, coyotes, bobcats, bears
-- level 3
experience: 273/400
-- items in inventory used
n/a
-- active quests | monthly tasks
active quest -- n/a
Monthly tasks completed:
task 2 - autumn colors in Appleglow
-- opted in to death?
yes
-- inventory
eggs (1FP) x6 | chipmunk (2FP) x2
songbird (2FP) x3 | squirrel (3FP) x2
weasel (5FP) x1 | turkey (5FP) x2

coltsfoot (1) | horsetail (1)
thyme (1) | dock (0)
mint (1) | feverfew (1)
daisy leaf (1) | catchweed (2)
cobweb (1) | watermint (1)
goatweed (1) | bindweed (1)
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Postby Kazin » Fri Jul 11, 2025 11:58 am

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      The patrol finds a few useful things while out and about. (+1FP egg, +1 burnet, +1 dock)

      After confronting the rogues, Alida gets minorly hurt! (Alida lost -15% HP)

      Alida has fallen ill again! (Alida will need one of the following: chervil, marigold, wild garlic, or deathberries. She will lose -10% health for each post she does not get healed.)

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      ★ FINDINGS ★
      [ +1FP egg ]
      [ +1 burnet , +1 dock ]


      ★ XP EARNINGS ★
      death opt in/out

      +50xp for words written
      +10xp for scouting patrol sent
      +2xp for prey earnings
      +4xp for herb earnings
      +10xp for border skirmish
      +30xp for sickness healed


      ★ FINAL TOTALS ★
      [ +10% hunger for patrol -10% HP for Essie, -15% HP for Alida ]
      [ +106xp → level 6 (727/800xp) ]
      [ you have earned +100 stardust for completing Wahoo's monthly task #3! ]

      [ notes: Alida really likes sick rolls c': ]
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Postby Kazin » Fri Jul 11, 2025 12:12 pm

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      some time patrolling means some time to gather prey, find herbs, and collect shiny objects! (+1FP scraps, +1 broom, +1 mallow leaf, +40 stardust)

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      ★ FINDINGS ★
      [ +1FP scraps ]
      [ +1 broom , +1 mallow leaf ]
      [ +40 stardust ]


      ★ XP EARNINGS ★
      death opt in/out

      +20xp for words written
      +5xp for scouting patrol sent
      +1xp for stardust earnings
      +1xp for prey earnings
      +2xp for herb earnings
      +80xp for prompts


      ★ FINAL TOTALS ★
      [ +0% hunger for patrol no health lost ]
      [ +109xp → level 0 (129/100xp) --> level 1 (29/200xp) ]
      [ congrats! you have reached level 1. Rewards: +1 FP (user choice), +50 stardust]
      [ one free explore post remains! ]

      [ notes: n/a ]
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Postby Kazin » Fri Jul 11, 2025 12:26 pm

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      the patrol has hunted and gathered! (+1FP dragonfly, +1 cobweb)

      A predator (badger) is scented! (does the patrol pursue the threat or ignore it?)

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      ★ FINDINGS ★
      [ +1FP dragonfly ]
      [ +1 cobweb ]


      ★ XP EARNINGS ★
      death opt in

      +20xp for words written
      +10xp for scouting patrol sent
      +2xp for prey earnings
      +2xp for herb earnings
      +20xp for prompts


      ★ FINAL TOTALS ★
      [ +10% hunger for patrol no health lost ]
      [ +54xp → level 5 (520/650xp) ]
      [ you have earned 100 stardust for completing Wahoo’s third monthly task! ]

      [ notes: n/a ^^ ]
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