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diamonddogg & clan • post/reply

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the patrol finds herbs: +2 bindweed, +1 catchweed, +1 borage leaves

the patrol encounters a group of rogues crossing the border! do they confront or ignore the rogues?

oh no! heatherbreeze is sick and will require one herb of the four: wild garlic, blackberry leaves, mint, stinging nettle! with each post she goes unhealed, she will lose -10% health!

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[faelyn]

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spideysense & clan • post/reply

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the pyre was a surgeon. hourglass fingertips of firelight ignited the panes of his skin and exposed the beating soul beneath. moths were pulled into the surgeon’s hands. they were rimmed with hues of rotted plum and the overripe sap of nightshade. their papery wings carving half-moons into his cheekbones, casting shadows that turned the hollows of his face into iron and ashpalt. his mouth parted around the shape of the word. home. the name was always a breath away from the cupids bow of his lips. home. the name was an insatiable craving that burned and burned and burned. home. a kindled spark shut up in his lungs that spewed smoke-rings. that blackened his teeth. home. the pyre was a surgeon, unravelling his defences with hourglass fingertips ringed with firelight to expose the soul that lay beneath. a soul that longed for home.
(+1fp (bugs), +1fp (bugs), +1fp (bugs), +1fp (bugs), +1fp (bugs), +1fp (bugs), +1fp (bugs), +1fp (bugs), +1fp (bugs), +1fp (bugs), +1 deadly nightshade)

but the pyre was no surgeon. for it did not have hourglass fingertips of firelight that exposed the soul beneath my skin and bone, the pyre was nothing more than what it was. fire. its blackened teeth ate away at the sandalwood and oxygen, its appetite insatiable as it surged forward, having acquired a taste for flesh and sinew and blood.

“away from the fire!” a mad scramble ensued at loamwhisper’s warning, all flailing legs and cracking bone to avoid the pyre whose very existence seemed to long for blood.
(-25% health from random injury [back trauma] for every cat on patrol! no posts of rest required. )

lungs charred and teeth blackened from hellfire, they all exhaled smoke-rings, bloodshot eyes stinging as they backed away from the bonfire.

“loamwhisper? h-help me out…will you? i am not feeling too well.”
(oh no! tidechaser is sick and will require one herb of the four: burnet, wintergreen, water hemlock, elder leaves! for every post he goes unhealed, he will lose 10% health!)

but the burning pyre was the least of their worries, for there was a hellhound at their heels.
(a dack has been spotted! does the patrol confront or ignore them?)

note: you levelled up! you earned +1 fp (of choice), + 1 herb (of choice), +1 common edit

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[AJXD_Cicada]

𓁹The Tribe of Screaming Bugs𓁹

☆ last explore post: N/A
☆ last writer reply: N/A

☆ opted-in for death: n
☆ prey & predator list: default
☆ writer's reply preference: lore-based
☆ random cat or myo preference?: random cat
☆ active & monthly tasks: N/A



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

✦✦ level & xp: level 0 (0/000xp)

✦✦ cats on patrol ✦✦
⤷ Bugchirp • they/them • 0% hunger • 100% health • not sick
⤷ Birchclimb • she/they • 0% hunger • 100% health • not sick


✦✦ prey & herbs inventory ✦✦
⤷ preytype (1fp) x0 • preytype (2fp) x0 • preytype (3fp) x0 • preytype (4fp) x0 • preytype (4fp) x0

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☆ explore writing:
Bugchirp and Birchclimb walk through the tall trees with a purpose behind their steps, pine needles and dried leaves crunching beneath their paws. The old growth forest’s thick canopy makes the forest floor dark, perfect for Bugchirp’s dark pelt. Birchclimb decides to climb a tree to better scan her surroundings, knowing that getting up higher will help her spot more prey and helpful herbs.

Bugchirp hadn’t planned on going on a patrol so quickly after forming this two-cat tribe, let alone hunt or explore, but Cicada had promised them that there would be some kind of reward or compensation for their efforts. The entity had sworn to them that with the help of Birchclimb they would have some kind of success.
Bugchirp didn’t believe it for a second. For a ‘messenger from the watching stars’ Cicada was far from what they expected. Not even consulting starclan before blessing Birchclimb with the abilities of a four legged cat. The entity felt too informal, like showing up to a meeting covered in leaves.

Birchclimb however seemed very confident on the patrol, spreading her claws and stretching her back out on one of the high up branches. She trusted in starclan to guide them properly, lead them forward with great care. She was far less skeptical of the world around them, despite her extensive past injuries.
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[Hazelfang]

CAT CROSSROADS
clouds-move-on ★ clouds-move-on's last post

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The cinnamon feline's complexion flickers with a warm smile of gratitude. "Thank you so very much, I appreciate your help," a silky purr rumbled beneath their words. "The little blue jay was last seen along the countryside border. The silly creature fluttered away with no warning."

Augustine nods once more, "Then we will start for the border. Let us go now." With a flick of their curled tail, the tomcat marched onward, leading the patrol along the alley walls. Their pawsteps echoed against stone, growing quieter the closer they get to the countryside expanse. Twilight's violet veil cascaded over the grassland, stretching dancing shadows behind the travelling felines. The quiet was unsurprising after the setting sun, weariness seeming to tug at their bones. Paws dragged along the dirt, a frustrated groan escaping the lips of Lorenzo who trailed in the far rear.

With exhaustion clouding their mind and eyelids fluttering, the tomcat found his paws tangled amidst a jumble of discarded branches. A hiss tore between his gritted teeth as the tom fell to the ground with a thud. A flurry of leaves and dirt scattered about as he landed face-first onto hardened floor. (Lorenzo Featherfriend has received a random injury (head trauma)! They have lost -25% health and no posts of rest are needed.)

"You okay there, Featherfriend?" Kib squeaked in concern, voice trembling with worry as they peered back at the fallen feline.

Lorenzo let out a huff, warmth tinging his cheeks, "I'll be fine-"

"Is someone there?" a voice interrupted them, crackling against countryside silence. The patrol rushed towards the feline's voice, Lorenzo trailing behind. They were greeted by an overwhelming odor, drenched in familiar sickness. Curled up within a pile of crunched leaves was the small figure of a shivering feline. Sat just beside them was a blue jay, chittering urgently at the newcomers.

(The patrol has found the bird- and a sick cat! The sick cat needs three herbs to heal. Will your patrol help the feline or decline?)

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+15XP for words written
+10XP for patrol sent
+5XP for prey earnings
+140XP for May quest board
+110XP for April quest board
+50XP for July quest board


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[ +10% hunger for patrol ★ -25% health for Lorenzo Featherfriend]
[+330XP → level 0 (386/100XP) → level 1 (286/200XP) → level 2 (86/300XP) ]

[Congrats! You've leveled up twice and have earned the following:
+2 FP [user's choice], +50 SD, +1 herb [user's choice], and +1 common edit]

[ +5FP ★ +2fp (user's choice) for completing monthly task #2]

[notes: Hello! Great question When it comes to NPC interactions there are two main types:
a favor and an active task. If an active task is rolled, the writer will indicate such in their response.
A favor, on the other paw, is not an active task- they can be thought of as similar to a border
skirmish or predator in that your patrol responds (help or decline) and rolls are made accordingly.
So in this case, your patrol opted to help with the favor which rolled a subsequent action! This
subsequent action will also not be an active task, as it is still considered part of the favor.

Sorry if any of that is confusing ^^
Please feel free to reach out if you have any other questions! <33]


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[SkyWishes21]

𖤓HEART OF DECAY
dimi. 𖤓 dimi.'s last post

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While looking for Nola, Cora catches +1 2fp mouse!

Cora and Gala dig up +1 death berries, +1 comfrey root, +1 borage leaves.

Uh oh… Cora catches a glimpse of a fox (predator encounter), and in doing so smacks her head on a branch. She receives -25% hp but doesn’t need any posts of rest.

Gala probably shouldn’t have gone back down to the mortal realm… her mortal body was too weak and gave out on her. Unfortunately, she has died again (+1 star’s greetings).

𖤓 XP EARNINGS 𖤓
death opt in

+1050XP for words written
+10XP for patrol sent
+04XP for prey caught
+06XP for herbs found
All above XP has been doubled due to death opt-in.
+320XP for prompts

𖤓 FINDINGS𖤓
+1 2fp mouse
+1 Deathberries
+1 Comfrey root
+1 Borage leaves
+1 Star’s Greetings



𖤓 FINAL TOTALS 𖤓
[ +10% hunger for patrol 𖤓 +1390XP → level 10 (2046/1400XP)
→ level 11(646/1600XP)]
[congrats, you've leveled up! you've earned]
[ +6 fp (user's choice) 𖤓 +5 herbs (user's choice)]
[+1 supernova (multiple tails)]

[notes: sorry about gala, but i hope the
supernova makes up for it? tatsu is evil today </3]

[dimi.]

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Where could she be? Lily thought to herself, her mind only growing more restless by the moment. Nola was potentially the only cat who could offer insight into Vira's power without putting herself directly at risk, and she was off on an expedition no where to be found. That was until Lily came across the most peaceful place on the territory. A large series of rocks, rested perfectly between the spots in the heavily leafed trees. Sun hit each of the stones, heating it to optimal temperatures for sun bathing and afternoon naps. Nola laid atop one of these stones, her nose touching the water gently. She sensed Lily approaching, and slowly sat up, her ear twitching.

"Hello, Lily. Here to get away from it all too? It is a beautiful spot." Nola said with a smile, but Lily shook her head. She hated to interrupt Nola's tranquility, but she had to.

"I was actually looking for you. I know the condition of the clan is truly worrying right now, and... has undoubtedly taken a toll on you." Lily said with a grim, almost reluctant expression. Not many cats of the clan knew about Nola's ability to shoulder the physical and emotional pain of those around her. She could do it for multiple cats at a time, and with stress at an all time high, she was doing it thanklessly for days on end.

"Why, of course. I was born to burden the emotions of others, it is a task I pride myself on. But, yes, even I cannot deny how much it has taken out of me." Nola gazed at her reflection in the water, noting the bags beneath her eyes and the undeniable presence of water within her eyes. "We must press on, though. What is it you're after?"

"I need to make trinkets to protect the clan from Vira with. And, to do that, I need to know what we're against. You're the only one I can think of who could..." Lily trailed off for a moment, realizing how crazy it sounded. But deep down, she knew that Nola already knew the next few words that were going to escape her maw.

"You want me to burden what Hope is experiencing. You are always such a brilliant problem solver, it's your social skills that need work." Nola remarked, which immediately flustered Lily.

"W-well... I'm sorry to ask this of you... B-but."

"Stop. I've known since this fiasco began that I would be asked to provide some insight. I'm honored to do it for the cat who took over after Envy and Onyx." Nola rose to her paws. "I understand that Hope is frozen in ice. That may inhibit my abilities, but I will still try for those I call family. Let's get a move on."

"You are... surprisingly eager." Lily remarked, her face visibly growing red. "I wish more cats were calm like you."

"I'm far from it, my magic friend. I've just learned to mask it." Nola stepped away from the river, bowing her head. "After you."

Lily, with a sharp breath inward, closed her eyes. She remembered the day she had escorted Swan and Moon to the mountains, and soon, a blue portal appeared before them. Nola, as if it were normal, leaped into the portal, with Lily's figure following. The portal soon closed with a soft woosh sound, as if no cats had been by the river in the first place.

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On the other side, Nola had expected to be struck repeatedly by the ice daggers known as snow. However, when she emerged, there was no snow around her. The mountain's cold breath still kissed her fur harshly, but otherwise, she was unscathed. She gazed about the scenery for a moment, her pink and blue eyes glimmering.

Around Hope's frozen pool was a dome, which flickered a gentle blue; the sign of Lily's magic. The dome was supported by several metal bars, dug several inches deep and planted into the snow firmly. Lily had imbued them with her magic, to ensure they would be active even when she wasn't there.

"This is... extravagant?" Nola mumbled quietly, but Lily shook her head.

"Not really. It's just some metal poles and my magic. It's to keep the snow out. I'm sure you've felt how cold it is. We can't risk it being any warmer in here, otherwise the ice thaws, and..." Lily trailed off, but Nola could mentally finish the rest.

"Of course. Alright, what do you need me to do?" Nola slowly approached the frozen pool of water before her, cautiously glancing into it.

She saw Hope. She was left unchanged, her pelt still neatly groomed, as it had been prior to her being frozen. Her purple eyes were closed, a serene presence about her. It was like she was napping; completely unaware and unbothered by what her clanmates were putting themselves through to try and save her.

"She looks surprisingly peaceful, no?" Lily asked, and Nola nodded.

"I think that's just the ice though. Now... Do you want me to take just her mental burden? What are you trying to make a ward against?" Nola inquired, taking a seat on her haunches. The cold snow sunk into her fur, but that was the last thing on her mind.

"W-well, I want to make a ward to prevent Vira from entering our minds as she has with Gala and Hope. But I'm not sure how strong I need to make it, or if the mind is even the right place to start." Lily explained, her whiskers twitching each word she uttered. She was truly horrified of what she may be putting Nola through, but Nola didn't seem to care.

"I think I'll need to feel everything then, to give you an accurate description." Nola explained, taking a deep breath before slowly exhaling it. "Unfortunately, I'm going to need to stop shouldering the burden of our other clanmates for now."

Nola's eyes shut, and soon, her fur began to bristle as she began to sever her ties from each of the clanmates she had protecting emotionally. Each connection she severed was a large weight off her shoulders, and Lily noticed that Nola's posture, her expression, and even the way her ears were positioned changed substantially. When Nola opened her eyes, she looked rejuvenated.

"Ahh. That's better. I hope my time with the others has given them enough time to register what is going on, and that everything will be alright." Deep down, Nola felt terrible for letting her clan mate's reclaim their pain; but she had no other choice. She had never been pushed this hard; for all she knew, what Hope was feeling alone could be enough to kill her.

"Whenever you're ready, then..." Lily warily stepped back, her gaze never leaving Nola. She had no clue what awaited Nola; for all she knew, nothing would happen given Hope's state.

Nola rose to her paws, and slowly made her way forward, taking one final look at Hope. Nola placed her paw against the ice, positioned just above Hope's face.

"Let me take your pain away."

Lily's eyes were locked forward, and she watched as a white chain slowly wrapped around Nola's paw, and extended through the ice, presumably wrapping around Hope. She couldn't see for certain from where she was standing.

No other cats of the clan could see Nola's chains; that's how she took on the pain of others without them ever knowing of her deeds. However, a cat well versed in magic, such as Lily, could see them perfectly. Lily watched in baited breath, fearing for what would happen with every passing second.

"I... don't feel anything." Nola said, her voice laced with confusion and concern. "Is she... dead?"

"No, no way!" Lily ran forward, her body trembling as she gazed down at Hope. "S-Surely it's just because she's in the ice!"

Then, a burst of deep blue and purple energy soared out of the pool, sending Lily to the ground. Nola, however, stood upright, her gaze locked on the pool.

"She's aliv-" Nola's collected speech was cut off, drawing Lily's gaze back to her.

"Nola?"

She was met by bitter silence. Nola was still her own cat when she burdened the pain of others; the fact she wasn't responding to Lily was already concerning.

"NOLA?!" Lily frantically repeated, quickly standing back up. "NOLA! ANSWER ME!"

Silence. Then... a horrifying sound. A scream unrivaled. At first, Lily thought it was the sound of magic, perhaps Vira's even. But when her gaze met Nola's body again, she saw that Nola's maw was parted; the screaming was coming directly from Nola.

Lily tried to get closer to Nola; she hoped she could sever the connection with her own magic, but a blue barrier swung up beside Nola. Lily struck it, and was sent flying back, her body only stopped by the dome she herself had molded. She quickly scrambled to her paws, and locked her gaze forward. She was terrified, but if Nola was potentially going to die, she couldn't waste any time. She had to soak in all the knowledge she could; and so, with one breath, she came to one, unfortunate conclusion.

There was nothing she could do. She had to wait; wait for Nola to come back... or wait for her to die.

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Lily had the easy part, watching from the side lines. However, the same could not be said for Nola.

Every part of her body ached. Her head was especially throbbing, as though her temples were being pressed against with the might of a thousand stones. However, the physical pain she was experiencing was nothing compared to the voices repeatedly yowling in her mind.

Y̶O̴U̵R̴ ̷M̶O̸T̶H̷E̶R̶S̸ ̷C̸A̸N̴'̵T̴ ̷S̴A̴V̸E̴ ̷Y̵O̸U̴.̵
̵I̸ ̷W̷A̷S̵ ̶R̵I̷G̴H̷T̴ ̶A̴L̷L̴ A̷L̴O̵N̸G̴.̶
̸Y̸O̵U̴ ̶A̴L̸L̴ ̸A̶R̶E̶ ̸W̷E̴A̵K̸,̶ ̴F̵O̷O̵L̸I̸S̸H̶.̶
̴N̷O̸T̸ ̵W̴O̸R̷T̴H̸ ̶P̸R̷O̴T̶E̵C̴T̶I̵N̶G̴.̷

̵W̴H̶Y̵ ̴D̴I̴D̵ ̷S̶H̴E̸ ̴L̷E̵A̴V̷E̶ ̵M̵E̴?̵
̷A̸N̵D̵ ̷G̸O̷ ̶T̴O̸ ̸M̸A̴K̷E̷ ̶A̴L̵L̸ ̸O̸F̷ ̵Y̴O̴U̷ ̵S̵O̸ ̷H̷A̴P̶P̸Y̷?̷
̸G̸A̶L̵A̷ ̸W̶A̷S̴ ̵F̸I̸R̶S̴T̸.̷ ̶Y̶O̴U̶ ̴A̴R̷E̶ ̵N̸E̵X̴T̴.̶
̶N̴O̷N̸A̵ ̷W̴I̷L̵L̵ ̴P̷A̴Y̶.̸
̶T̵H̶E̶ ̷H̶E̵A̸R̵T̵ ̶W̵I̵L̵L̷ ̴P̶A̶Y̴.̶
̶A̵N̸D̵ ̶I̸ ̶W̴I̶L̶L̵ ̷B̷E̸ ̵C̶O̸N̴T̴E̵N̵T̴.̷

With each phrase that echoed in Nola's mind, her pain only intensified. She had never been able to hear what her clanmates were thinking, only what they were feeling. The fact that Vira's voice reached into Nola's mind showed her just how strong Vira's rage and grasp on Hope were. As Nola began to gain her footing, she took in several breaths, looking about the scenery. Her vision was barely a pinpoint, and she was trying desperately to focus on Lily as Vira's voice continued to yowl in her mind.

Perhaps, if Lily could distract her, she could break herself free from Hope's pain.

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Lily had noticed Nola looking about helplessly, but noticed something eerie - Nola's eyes had shifted to a dark blue, a stark contrast to the soft pinks and blues they normally were. Lily knew that her time was running out, and that she needed to act quickly.

"Nola! Focus on me! Don't let that witch win!" Lily yelled, keeping herself close to the ground as she inched closer. Nola seemed to react, her eyes blinking rapidly.

"Help." She whimpered; a sign that Nola was slowly regaining control. With a deep breath and an ambitious leap, Lily swung forward, her claws wrapping around the chain that connected Hope and Nola, severing it in half. Nola stumbled backwards, gasping and trembling.

Lily immediately ran to her side, her tail draped across Nola's back. "Breathe. Don't think about it."

Nola quickly regained her composure, and her eyes soon returned to normal. She shook her head wildly, her paw brushing against the ground.

"Hope... Hope is in big trouble." Nola stammered. "I've never lost control like that before."

"C-can you explain it to me?" Lily urged, making sure to stay gentle.

"I... felt like I was being squeezed. And I heard Vira's voice, or at least, that's what I think it was."

"Did it say anything?"

"Quite a bit..." Nola's paw rose up, rubbing her eyes as she took in another gasp. The encounter had clearly been exhausting.

"Whenever you're ready to talk."

"Y-yeah. I felt like I was being squeezed, but also... watched. Like a big eye was piercing into my soul." Nola shuttered. "It... it still hurts."

"Is that... normal? Sorry to ask, but I still don't quite understand your abilities." Lily had to proceed carefully; she didn't want Nola to fully shut down out of shock.

"No, and honestly, the fact that I could hear Vira's words is even more concerning. I can't normally hear what cats are thinking, I can only feel what they're feeling. Sadness, anger... Never anything this specific. I think Vira has a pretty brutal grasp on Hope, to the point that maybe... maybe they are becoming one. Because I also felt immense anguish. Not in the sense of physical pain, but moons of pain and stress built up. And frankly, Hope is... too young and inexperienced to have that much pent up emotion."

"Even if we factor in that both of her mothers were almost killed?" Lily inquired, and Nola sorrowfully nodded.

"Yes. This pain is far too rooted to be fresh. I... can tell you what I heard now. Vira was telling Hope that her mothers can't save her. She sounds more angry at Nona than anything; although that doesn't stop her from wanting the entire Heart of Decay destroyed. But... there is one bit of good news." Nola remarked, her voice holding a wary optimism.

"Go on..." Lily had taken a seat on her haunches, her gaze locked on the ground as she processed everything.

"She said that Gala was first, and that Hope was next. That means she has no idea that Gala survived, and no idea that Nona is extremely vulnerable right now." Lily's eyes glimmered at this revelation from Nola.

"That's actually immensely helpful." Lily said with a smile. "Is there anything else?"

"No. She just said she wouldn't be content until Hope and the rest of us were dead."

"How cold." Lily shuttered at the thought, her ears pinning back. "In any case, this means that Gala died, and Vira immediately moved onto Hope. She wasn't around to see Nona's sacrifice. Which means if she's occupying one already, she can't hurt anyone else."

"Which means...?" Nola's ear flicked; she didn't quite understand what was going through Lily's head. Her magic was just empathy intensified; Lily's was on a whole different level.

"It means she's not a threat to us until she leaves Hope, or Hope dies. That is great to know, but that means our time is running out. Even if she's the daughter of the Goddesses, I don't think she can stay frozen forever. And even if she could, the amount of pain you displayed just now... She has days at most." Lily sighed at the thought. "Okay. Thank you, Nola. We need to get back home."

"Is there anything else I can do, Lily?"

"Besides being prepared for a potentially devastating fight when Vira does emerge, no." Lily grimaced as the two mollies began their descent, heading back towards the portal to bring them home.

[The patrol notices the fox on their way down the mountain, and try to avoid it!]

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━ cats on patrol
Lily | She/Her| HP 100% | HUP 0% | Sick: N
Nola | She/Her | HP 100% | HUP 0% | Sick: N

━ writer's reply preference
default

━ random cat or myo preference?
random cat! random cat!

Notes:
n/a

━ level 11
experience: 646/1400

━ inventory items used
x1 bug given to cora; she is full now.
x3 herbs of choice to cora; she is full hp now.

━ active / monthly tasks:
task 2 completed: winter cat [lily, colors are cold]
task 3 completed: swap for sd, here

━ opted in to death?
unfortunately yeah

━ inventory
bugs | 1 FP | x4
scraps | 1 FP | x4
mouse | 2 FP | x1
small fish | 2 FP | x6
frog | 3 FP | x8
minnow | 3 FP | x4
falcon | 5 FP | x2

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 | x2
fennel | x1
deadly nightshade | x1
tansy | x2
lamb's ear | x1
chickweed | x1
lungwort | x1
chamomile | x1
poppy seeds | x1
dandelion | x1
tormentil | x1
rush | x1
cobwebs | x1
borage leaves | x1
comfrey root | x1
deathberries | x1
herb of choice | x13

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[sparkypines]

Last Explore Post | Last Response Received
"How's the shore looking, Willowblossom? I just checked the the bluffs and I didn't find anything out of the ordinary."
"It's perfectly fine, Cinderfall. Looks like the tide is coming in, though. We should head out soon, or we could get dragged away by the current. Want to race back?"
"Huh, not too sure about that- Hey! Wait up!"
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[59 words ]

━ cats on patrol
Willowblossom | she/her| HP 100% | HUP 0% | Sick: N
Cinderfall | he/him| HP 100% | HUP 0% | Sick: N

━ custom predators / prey
1 FP = sea snail, tiny crab
2 FP = small fish
3 FP = crab
4 FP = fish
5 FP = octopus, eel
new predators:
shark
Forum filled out here!

━ writer's reply preference
Default; see here for details!

━ random cat or myo preference?
Random Cat; see here for details!

━ level 0
Experience: 57

━ inventory items used
None!

━ active / monthly tasks:
Completed:
August Monthly Task #1 | Here
August Monthly Task #2 | Here (Cinderfall)
His pelt looks like it's got snow on it!
August Monthly Task #3 | Here (Post)

━ opted in to death?
Nope.

━ inventory
Small Fish | 2 FP | x2

Ragwort | x1
Mint | x1
Holly Berries | x1
Fennel | x1
Sweet-sedge | x1
Cobwebs | x1
Bindweed | x1

━ Notes:
As a reward for August Monthly Task #2 Here,
may I have 1 Stinging Nettle?
Also linking my Prompt to claim +10 SD! (+10 xp already added).

[SkyWishes21]

𖤓THE EDGE
I Like Bees 𖤓 I Like Bees' last post

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The rogues travel away from George. Not his problem.

As he’s sticking up his nose, however, he catches the scent of a bear in the distance.

George finds himself +1 1fp gummy bear… how did that get here?

That’s a lot of herbs George stumbles on. He picks +1 Thyme, +1 Elder Leaves, and +1 Lavender.

Hey look, shiny things! George gets +30 stardust!

𖤓 XP EARNINGS 𖤓
death opt in

+10XP for words written
+10XP for patrol sent
+06XP for herb earnings
+02XP for prey caught
+02XP for stardust found
All above XP has been doubled due to death opt in.

𖤓 FINDINGS𖤓
+1 1fp gummy bear
+1 Thyme
+1 Elder Leaves
+1 Lavender
+30 Stardust

𖤓 FINAL TOTALS 𖤓
[ +10% hunger for patrol 𖤓 +30xp → level 5 (628/650XP) ]

[notes: ah george... love 'im <3]

[Kazin]

★ OVERLOOK STATION
SkyWishes21 ★ last post

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The loneliness seemed to continue for a stretch - only a bug, and some plants, finding Tigger during her time out alone. (+1fp bugs, +1 alder bark, +1 elder leaf, +1 stick, +1 sweet-sedge)

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★ FINDINGS ★
[ +1fp bugs ]
[ +1 alder bark, +1 elder leaf, +1 stick, +1 sweet-sedge ]

★ XP EARNINGS ★
death opt out

+15xp for words written
+5xp for patrol sent
+1xp for prey earnings
+4xp for herb earnings

★ FINAL TOTALS ★
[ +10% hunger for patrol ★ no health lost ]
[ +25XP → level 2 (234/300XP) ]
[ you have earned +2fp [user choice] for completing Wahoo's second July task! ]
[ you have earned +100 stardust for completing Wahoo's third July task! ]

[ notes: n/a ^^ ]

[Kazin]

★ GALAXY STABLES
Aizaka ★ last post

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On the way back to Fennel, Raja stops for a bit of fishing and gathering. (+3fp minnow, +1 honey)

"Thanks for the food!" Fennel says graciously, dropping something at the patrol's paws. "Here's something in return." (+1 common edit)

While watching Fennel walk away, shapes in the distance catch Raja's eye. Other cats, though none have crossed the border - at least not yet. (Rogues are seen in the distance! Does the clan confront the rogues, or ignore them?)

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★ FINDINGS ★
[ +3fp minnow ]
[ +1 honey ]

★ XP EARNINGS ★
death opt out

+5xp for words written
+5xp for patrol sent
+3xp for prey earnings
+1xp for herb earnings
+15xp for completing Fennel's task

★ FINAL TOTALS ★
[ +10% hunger for patrol ★ no health lost ]
[ +29XP → level 1 (63/200XP) ]
[ you have earned +1 common edit for completing Wahoo's July task #1! ]
[ you have earned +2fp (user's choice) for completing Wahoo's July task #2! ]

[ notes: to hopefully clarify scouting for you!
scouting responses are shorter/faster with just rolls, while
lore-based responses are longer/might take longer.
Please don't hesitate to let us know if you have further questions
about it! ]