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Post by Applescent on Feb 3, 2018 9:34:29 GMT -5
History: Lost in Time The history of how the clan formed has been hidden away kept secret, the ancestors felt it would be best to let old wounds and scars fade away from memory. Some medicine cats have tried in the past to piece it together but many Starclan remains silent on the history. Still, this hasn't stopped curious souls from trying to find the truth. What cats do know is that the clan was started by a large silver Savannah cat named Snapper, he led a group of cats through the Beyond and across the Rapid River without a single death to find the gorge they now call home. Snapper received dreams of the forest and a dying birch tree, upon seeing cats with stars in their pelts he believed these cats would lead him and his family and friends to the freedom they were looking for. Snapper stayed as the leader of the group, and was later called to the Shadow Cavern by Starclan. Supposedly he received his nine lives and was renamed Birchstar, but no one else was in the cave when it happened. When Birchstar lost his last life the new clan decided the name the clan after him, thus making Birchclan. Cats had adjusted to clan life, and everything was prosperous. What happened before all this is unknown, why did Birchstar and his group search for freedom? Where did they originally come from? How did they all make it across the Rapid River without a single death? No one is sure...
Territory
Camp- A large gorge in the south east of the territory, the camp is surrounded in bramble and thorn bushes. The walls are hard rock and dirt, the ground is soft sand and dirt. A few bushes grow in the gorge which is used as dens. In the center of camp is an old, dead birch tree. ⦁ Ancient Birch- Old birch tree, the outer bark has begun to peel off. It's branches reach far and tall, making it easy to see the camp and call for meetings. ⦁ Leaders Den- A tight burrow under the Ancient Birch, lifted tree roots allow dim sun light to trickle into the den. ⦁ Warriors Den- A raspberry bush located to the west of camp near the medicine cat's den. Provides decent shade and some cats actually like to eat the berries that grow. ⦁ Medicine Cat's Den- A medium stone formation shows the entrance to the den, leading into a small tunnel system that makes up the den. Large enough for the Medicine cat, their apprentice, and up to three warriors at a time. Little alcoves have been dug into the side of the tunnels to help sort herbs and other medicines. ⦁ Nursery- Cozy den made of sticks, moss, and rocks. The ground in there is exceptionally soft sand. Light can filter into the den through cracks between some of the sticks and logs on the top of the den. ⦁ Apprentice's Den- Another raspberry bush on the east side of camp, slightly smaller than the warrior's den. ⦁ Elder's Den- A long, hollowed out oak log sticks and leaves used to patch up and opening on the top.
Territory in General- Large and spacious, different types of trees grow here such as oaks, pine, birch, and willow.
Training Field- An open clearing with a few fallen pine trees laying on the ground, warriors take their apprentices here to practice their fighting and hunting skills. Located north of camp.
The Claw Wall- On the side of the small mountain to the north and north east of camp new warriors attempt to climb the wall to leave their claw marks on the wall, and extreme version of leaving ones 'mark' on this clan. Claw marks are scatter high and low on the wall, some fresh and some ancient and deep from the beginning of the clan.
Starry Falls- A waterfall coming from a river atop of the west side of the mountain, it lands into a shallow pond and ripples out into The Rapid River. Behind the waterfall is a cave known as the Shadow Cavern. This area is a usual 'dating' area for mates.
Shadow Cavern- The cave behind Starry Falls, it is as dark as the night sky except for a glowing rock found inside. Medicine cats touch the stone and use it as a way to speak to Starclan.
Carnation River Bank/Shore- To the south west of camp lies the Carnation River Bank, or the Carnation Shore. It gets its name from the light red, almost pink sand that makes of the shore. A few rocks and boulders are found here which cats use as sunning rocks. Kits and Elder are not allowed here as the river's current is too strong and dangerous if someone were to fall in. Apprentice's must avoid the river and stay with their mentors at all times in this area.
Rapid River- This river is deep and the water moves quickly making it dangerous to cross most of the time. The only way across to the rest of the territory is making it over the Oak Bridge, or waiting until Leaf-bare when the top layer of water will freeze.
The Oak Bridge- Two fallen oak trees are blocked by some tall rocks and boulders in the river, making a sort of bridge. The fallen oaks are a bit slippery due to water constantly splashing on it. All cats are to be cautious when trying to cross, and do so at the risk of their own lives.
Berry Meadow- Across the Rapid River, and to the north-west is the Berry Meadow, a meadow surrounded in berry bushes and different herbs. It was rumored that everything was planted here by a tom cat long, long ago.
The Beyond- Areas passed the Berry Meadow is unknown, cats are told to stay away from this area by the Leader. Stories have been passed down that state cats long ago climbed trees and saw tall silver dens in the distance, but these have been thought to only be rumors by adventurous or mouse-brains.
Roleplay Rules ⦁ All forum rule apply here ⦁ No godmodding or powerplay ⦁ No killing other people's character without that persons permission. ⦁ Realistic cat designs, no rainbow fur, wings, powers, ect. ⦁ No perfect characters or complete loser characters please - Please don't make your own characters as mates, try to pair them up with other people's characters.
- Please try to be literate, no one liners or text talk. You don't have to write a bunch of paragraphs but please give us something to respond to.
⦁ Please don't be too detailed with battles, kittening, and especially no detailed mating. Use time skips if you must. ⦁ Apprentices cannot have mates or kits ⦁ Don't join and then never come back ⦁ Try to be active, I understand people are busy with school and work but at least try to be on once or twice a week at the minimum. Password is Birch. ⦁ No bully of any kind here, you'll be kicked out for doing so. Excluding people from rping counts. ⦁ Please keep track of your characters, you may have as many as you'd like but make sure those characters stay active. Also please try to keep gender ratio even, thank you. ⦁ If one of your characters has a high rank then you cannot have another character in a high rank. Example: If your character is a medicine cat then your other character cannot be deputy. ⦁ If you wish to rp an outsider then you need to have two clan cat characters (kits don't count). ⦁ All major plot lines must be approved by me first, any animal attacks must be approved by me as well so I know what's going on in the clan. ⦁ I have the right to change or add rules if needed.
Birchclan Laws: ⦁ Leader's word is law, disobeying the leader will result in punishment or exile. ⦁ Kits and elders are to be fed first before warriors and apprentices. ⦁ Defend the territory, outsiders seen as a threat are to be attacked and chased away. ⦁ No friends or mates outside the clan. ⦁ Any kits found in the territory alone are to be brought into the clan, kits are the future of the clan. ⦁ When a deputy dies a new one must be named at moon high. ⦁ She-cat Medicine cats cannot have mates or kits ⦁ Kits and elders must stay away from the Rapid River. ⦁ Apprentice's cannot leave camp without their mentor. ⦁ A queen never has to say who the father of her kits is, unless her clan loyalty is in question. ⦁ Prey is to be eaten, not played with. ⦁ Kits must be 6 moons old to be apprentices. ⦁ Apprentices must be 12 moons old to become warriors. ⦁ If an outsider joins the clan they must receive a warrior name, to refuse this can lead to the cat being kicked out. ⦁ New warriors must have a vigil of silence during the night after they are made warriors, the next day they must go to the Claw Wall and leave their mark. ⦁ Kill only as a last resort in battle. ⦁ No cat with a birth defect may have a mate or kits, if this happens and its found out then the two cats and their kits will be exiled.
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Post by Applescent on Feb 3, 2018 9:42:28 GMT -5
Traditions ⦁ When a Leader names a new deputy, if a cat has an issue with this choice or wishes to be deputy them self then the two cats must fight for the position. However, if a cat wishes not to fight and peacefully step down then the other cat will be named deputy instead. ⦁ Tom medicine cats can have mates and kits, she-cat medicine cats however cannot since it would distract them from their duties. ⦁ Starclan is respected and worshiped highly in the clan, to not believe in Starclan is considered questionable and seen as a threat to the clan. ⦁ Kits born with defects will never become apprentices unless a spot in the medicine cats den is open. Otherwise they will move into the elders den when they reach 6 moons. ⦁ Cats with birth defects cannot have mates or kits, many believe this will weaken the clan if deformed cats have kits.- Kits are taught by their mothers to fear Starclan's wrath and the evil that lives in the Dark Forest, that if they don't live as good and loyal clan cats they will end up in the Dark Forest with all the evil cats.
(More to be added later)
Characteristics Much of the clan is made up of exotic and large breeds of cats, thick furred and short furred are found here. Smaller breeds can be found but its uncommon in the clan. ⦁ Very common Breeds: Bengals, Savannahs, Maine Coons, Ragamuffins, Ragdolls, Norwegian Forest Cats, Siberian Forest Cats, Chausie, Egyptian Mau, Burmese Cats, and American Bobtail ⦁ Common: All other breeds except for those found in the 'Rare' section. ⦁ Uncommon: Munchkin, Devon Rex, Minskin, Cornish Rex, American Curl, Japanese Bobtail, Singapura
Most cats in the clan are eager for a fight and power-hungry, being trapped on the smaller half of the territory can make cats a bit more on edge and short-tempered. Cats value Starclan and often pray for wisdom, health, and anything else they may need guidance for. Only medicine cats, the leader, and cats involved with prophecies can actually see Starclan cats though.
(More can be added later)
Allegiance
Leader: Eaglestar- A brown Egyptian Mau tom. His fur is orange-brown, dark brown spots and strips. His muzzle and throat is white, he has long white whiskers. Eaglestar has a lean body with powerful legs making him excellent at jumping and chasing down prey. He has round, vibrant green eyes with thin black markings around his eyes. Eaglestar is strict, ruthless, and fiercely loyal . He is 55 moons old. 6/9 Lives Remain (Applescent)
Deputy: Rosethorn- Rosethorn is the textbook definition of pretty but deadly ; behind her glimmering green eyes , thick fluffy coat , and air of poise , lies a set of deadly fangs and sharp claws . She is rather massive for a she cat , and appears even more so due to her thick coat , standing over many of the toms in her old clan . Her thick coat is patched in dark ginger , black , and white , as she is a Calico / Norwegian Forest Cat mix . She has notably massive paws and holds herself with an air of authority , which tends to make her come across as intimidating . The only notable scar she possesses is a large , four clawed scar on her left shoulder . Rosethorn's name very much reflects her personality ; while she can be very composed and poised , she has the capability to be very volatile , and it isn't uncommon for her to be irritated constantly . Despite being harder on her apprentices , she does it to ensure the clan is not made of meek kits , as it is her belief that the clan deserves to be strong to protect those within it . A rebellious streak runs through her veins , and she won't hesitate to challenge things she doesn't see to be fit , which has been known to cause trouble in the past . She sees the Warrior code more as suggestions rather than laws . She does not believe in Starclan , having denounced them after her mother's death . (MayhemTM)
Medicine cat:
Medicine cat apprentice:
Warriors: Bonefang- Silver Savannah tom. Silver and white short fur with black spots scattered acorss his pelt. He has dark grey, almost black nose and small black markings on his face. His eyes are soft brown color. He has a long tail and sharp fangs. Bonefang is confident, ambitious, and loyal. He has a fear of Ripid River which he hides. Bonefang is 39 moons old. (Applescent)
Ebonymask- Beige Ragdoll she-cat. Fur is long and soft, almost plush-like. Her tail is puffed out making it look bigger than it really is. She has a black 'mask' across her face along with a pair of black ears and black paws. Her eyes are a clear blue. Ebonymask is flirty, cunning, and she has a soft spot for kits. Ebonymask is 32 moons old. (Applescent)
Rainfoot- Rainfoot is a grey She-cat with white-silver points. She also has white feet, striped tail, and green eyes. Rainfoot is a quick thinker, which makes her excellent in battle. She is also quick on her feet, and has great defense strategies. She is kind and fair to all, and likes to slow things down so her logic can work them out. She is 27 moons old. (missmisty)
Sunprint- A savannah she-cat with clear blue eyes and a light, sandy pelt. She's generally happy and energetic, but she has a habit of pointing out flaws in others. She was clan born and her mother died during kitting. They were raised by another queen at the time. While her brother made friends easily, she had a more difficult time making friends. (Avalon)
Moontail-A light grey savannah cat with bright green eyes. He's excitable and happy, though he's not strong on rules. He was clanborn with his sister and was raised by another queen since their mother died during kitting. He often got into trouble and he always surrounded himself with his friends. (Avalon)
Apprentices: Russetpaw- A calico Japanese Bobtail she-cat. A long haired calico, with reddish-brown, black, and white fur. On the shorter side compared to most cats in the clan, but underneath that thick fur is plenty of muscle especially her back legs. She has tall ears and green-yellow eyes. Russetpaw is determined, reckless, and stubborn. She is 10 moons old. (Applescent)
Rosepaw- Rosepaw is a dark gray cat with white leopard spots along her pelt and tail. She has yellow eyes. Rosepaw is very sweet to everyone she meets. She tries her best and looks up to her mentor, deputy and leader. Lightningspark is her grandfather. (missmisty)
Drizzlepaw- A brown and white main coon she-cat with yellow. She is outgoing, friendly she-cat who can't hold grudges. Her trusting personality may be slightly dangerous to herself though. DrizzlePaw is an apprentice that comes from a relatively long line of BirchClan cats, along with her only brother FlowingPaw. Her mother however died shortly after her kit's apprentice-ship began and DrizzlePaw's father has yet to show much interest in his kits... who ever he may be. (CooperTheShipGod)
Flowingpaw- A gray, white and brown tom with yellow eyes and a burn scar around his muzzle. He is timid, quiet, but confident in himself. FlowingPaw is an apprentice that comes from a relatively long line of BirchClan cats, along with his only sister DrizzlePaw. His mother however died shortly after her kit's apprentice-ship began and Flowingpaw's father has yet to show much interest in his kits... who ever he may be. (CooperTheShipGod)
Queens:
Kits: Coldkit- A black and white tom with long white whiskers and a long black tail. His eyes are a bright amber. Coldkit is sneaky and a bit of a trouble marker, he also has a short temper when he doesn't get what he wants. He's 4 moons old. (Applescent)
Elders: Lightningspark- Lightningspark is an orange tom cat with darker orange stripes and white paws with a white chest. He has steel gray eyes. Lightningspark is wise and has mentored many apprentices in his lifetime. He likes to spend most of his time sleeping and telling stories to young kits, remembering when he was a kit once too. Rosepaw is his granddaughter.(missmisty)
Outsiders:(Rogues and Loners)
Leaf Eye- Old gray tom with a long, ragged pelt. His muzzle is turning white from age and he has a white spot on his chest and tail tip. His eyes are light green, he is blind in his left eye. He has some faint tabby markings on his face and along his back and tail. He is wise and peaceful, though due to his age he can be clumsy and forgetful. He has small seizures at time, when he heals from the ordeal he tends to carve strange images in trees or draw on stones. He lives on the west side of the territory. (Applescent)
Snowdaisy- a white polydactyl( extra claws) she has some black spots.loving and sweet, smart and kind. She is 35 Moons. (🦄💎Thornhawk💎🦄)
Frostfeather- A snowy white she-cat, she's polydactyl meaning she has and extra toe on each paw. She is sweet, kind, smart, and good at hanting,. She is 47 moons old. (🦄💎Thornhawk💎🦄)
Foxpaw- A russet chausie with a light-tawny underbelly. He has amber eyes and black tufts of fur on his ears. He has black lynx-point markings. He's curious and playful. He can get carried away with what he's doing and enjoys hanging around other cats. Foxpaw was born an outsider and abandoned by his family as a kit for unknown reasons. He was taken in by the clan. (Avalon)
King- A broad-shouldered, handsome Caraval (an actual mix between a caracal and serval bred for the pet market) with a golden-red pelt and a sandy under-side. Ebony spots dot is pelt in a similar fashion to a savannah cat's pattern with black ears marked with white and lynx tufts. He's muscular with a sleek pelt and the only battle scar being a notch in his right ear. He has dark amber eyes. While he generally prefers the quiet, he's apt to helping other cats. As a kit, he lived with two-legs who enjoyed him until he started getting bigger. When he was 10 moons old he was dropped off in the forest and waited a moon, but his twolegs never came back. He was forced to learn hunting and fighting in order to survive in the forest and quickly found he much preferred the forest than the stone den he used to live in. He knows of the clan, but he doesn't bother getting involved with them for peace's sake. (Avalon)
Hawk- A savanna cat with black spots also polydactyl. Loving, sweet, a little sour. born a rouge. (🦄💎Thornhawk💎🦄)
Clove- A white tom with an ashen-silver coat and a sleek pelt. His tail is feathered and his eyes are mint green. He's a somali cat. He was born with his sister Ivy to a Rogue named Charlotte who'd left the confines of her kittypet home to be with her mate. Her mate turned out to be a cheating jerk who left them when he found out she was pregnant. When Clove and Ivy were old enough to fend for themselves, Charlotte returned to her kittypet life where she died of sickness two moons later. When Close was 28 moons, Ivy decided she wanted to live in the safety of a twoleg den and went to become a kittypet while Clove went to living on in the forest. He is 49 moons old. (Avalon)
Misty- Misty is a sleek white and grey she-cat with yellow eyes. Just as the rest of her family, Misty grew to be a tall and slender cat. Misty is a very lonely she-cat, having been pushed out of a band of rouges she tries her best to not become attached to any cat. Misty grew up in a two-leg nest as a kittypet, but eventually her owners became old and frail. Unable to take care of her or her family any longer they sent Misty to live with their children, which was a comfortable place as well. However out of being in such a distraught state, Misty left. She later joined a band of rouges in the city, but was sent to live in exile for making friends with a cat outside of the group. She now wonders alone, not staying in one place for very long at a time. (~CooperTheShipGod~)
Starclan:
Dark Forest:
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Post by Applescent on Feb 3, 2018 9:45:01 GMT -5
Prey: Mice: Common Voles: Common Moles: Common
Squirrels: Common Small Birds: Common Rabbit: Uncommon Fish: Uncommon Frogs: Uncommon
Predators: Foxes: Common Snakes: Common Large birds: Uncommon Badgers: Uncommon Wolves: Rare Bears: Rare Cougar/Mountain Lions: Rare
Seasons: [ ] Newleaf [ ] Greenleaf [ ]Leaffall [ X]Leafbare
Weather: [X]Sunny [ ]Cloudy [ ]Rainy [ ]Thunder Storm []Snow [ ]Blizzard
Temperature: [ ]Hot/Humid [ ]Warm []Chilly [X]Cold [ ]Freezing
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Post by Applescent on Feb 3, 2018 9:47:19 GMT -5
Clan News: 2/3/18- Some moons have passed, in late leaf-fall a fire broke out in the territory. Everyone ran from the camp and headed to the Rapid River. When the smoke finally cleared some cats didn't make it and some are still missing to this day. It's now late Leaf-bare, ashes have been replaced with snow and ice. Prey is very scarce, this is troubling times for the clan. The camp has been cleaned and dens have been fixed, under Eaglestar's rule every has been working themselves non-stop.
Some believe this was some sign from Starclan, others believe that Starclan has abandoned them. Who knows what will happen next for Birthclan?...
Member List: Applescent- Eaglestar, Bonefang, Ebonymask, Russetpaw, Leaf Eye, Coldkit,
MissMisty- Rainfoot, Rosepaw, Lightnightspark,
🦄💎Thornhawk💎🦄- Snowdaisy, Frostfeather, Hawk
Avalon- Sunprint, Moontail, Foxpaw, Clove,
coopertheshipgod- Flowingpaw, Drizzlepaw, Misty,
MayhemTM- Rosethorn,
Mentor List Russetpaw - Rainfoot
Rosepaw - Moontail
Flowingpaw - Sunprint
Drizzlepaw - Ebonymask
♥Mates and Crushes♥
Families
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Post by Applescent on Feb 3, 2018 9:52:46 GMT -5
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Post by Applescent on Feb 3, 2018 10:01:36 GMT -5
Some moons have passed, in late leaf-fall a fire broke out in the territory. Everyone ran from the camp and headed to the Rapid River. When the smoke finally cleared some cats didn't make it and some are still missing to this day. It's now late Leaf-bare, ashes have been replaced with snow and ice. Prey is very scarce, this is troubling times for the clan. The camp has been cleaned and dens have been fixed, under Eaglestar's rule every has been working themselves non-stop. Some believe this was some sign from Starclan, others believe that Starclan has abandoned them. Who knows what will happen next for Birthclan?...
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Post by Applescent on Feb 3, 2018 10:04:03 GMT -5
(Open for joining and RPing)
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Post by Applescent on Feb 3, 2018 18:34:33 GMT -5
(bump)
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Post by Applescent on Feb 4, 2018 11:16:32 GMT -5
(BUMP)
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Post by Applescent on Feb 4, 2018 14:06:28 GMT -5
Bonefang entered camp, only carrying two small and scrawny mice with him. He placed the prey on the dwindling pile and looked around camp. He saw Eaglestar sitting atop the Ancient Birch, his eyes narrowed as he walked over to his lead. "Eaglestar? When are you sending out another search party?" Bonefang question, it had been a few days since the last one came back.
Eaglestar heard Bonefang's voice but didn't look at him, "I'm not, it's time we let go and move on." he mumbled just loud enough for Bonefang to hear. The leader look thin and tired, his eyes a bit clouded with unreadable emotion.
"What?! But there are cats still missing! The kits are still missing too!" Bonefang yelled, his fur bristling. His kits were still out there, among other cats still missing from the fire.
"Let go Bonefang, they're gone just like everyone else. We're all that remains, Starclan thinned out of the weak so we few strong souls could survive." Eaglestar mewed, finally looking down at Bonefang. The leader's green eyes were dull, almost lifeless.
"I refuse to believe that, if you won't send out anymore search parties then I'll look for them myself!" Bonefang spat before storming away, his tail lashing hard behind him.
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Post by Avalon on Feb 4, 2018 17:47:04 GMT -5
Moontail padded into camp, Sunprint trailing after him. "...and if you hadn't been walking so hard -as always- then maybe we could have caught that sparrow." She was meowing. He rolled his eyes and begrudgingly replied, although he knew it would do no good to change her mind, "The sparrow was already fidgety and alert when we found it. There was no way we could have caught it." Pretty much the moment they had spotted the bird, it had noticed them and darted into the air, to high to leap for it by the time they made it to where it had been. That had been the only prey they'd found and, of course, he wasn't happy they had lost it, but it wasn't his fault. Sunprint huffed and padded past him with her tail high across camp. He turned his attention toward Bonefang and Eaglestar. They seemed to be having a conversation -no- an argument? He caught part of their conversation and instantly knew what it was about. He watched as Bonefang left their leader and Moontail went to catch up with his fellow warrior. "I'd like to search with you," He offered. Cherrypaw was still missing since the fire and she'd been a good friend of his. -Not to mention he was worried about the other cats, especially the kits, that were missing. -- Sunprint, annoyed, made her way to a not-so-shady spot and sat down. She began grooming her fur and removing twigs and burrs from her pelt. Of course the bird was alert, but that didn't change the fact Moontail needed to lighten his steps. With prey so scarce they couldn't take any chances! She tried to lighten her mood by remembering that Starclan would make sure the strong would prosper in the clan. Starclan was always looking out for them, why wouldn't they be? The fire was a bad event, but every cat would become stronger because of it. -- Foxpaw stretched in front of the apprentice den before looking around for his mentor. The earth underpaw and the air was cold, not to mention the only promise of warmth -the sun- was all covered up with clouds. A run would do good to warm him up, but rules said he couldn't leave without a warrior.
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Post by Applescent on Feb 4, 2018 17:52:17 GMT -5
Bonefang looked at Moontail and gave a small, solemn smile. "Thank you that would be nice." the big warrior looked around camp and saw Foxpaw sitting by the apprentices den, "Hey Foxpaw come with us we're going on-" he paused when he felt Eaglestar's burning gaze on his fur, Bonefang sighed, "We're going on a patrol!" he called out to his apprentice.
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Post by Avalon on Feb 4, 2018 18:04:14 GMT -5
Foxpaw's ears perked when his mentor called him for a patrol. He came eagerly bounding over, excited to get out of camp. The russet tom didn't care what they were doing really, but he thought he noticed the leader watching them. -- Moontail nodded in response before looking over as the apprentice scrambled to catch up with them where they stood. "Where are we going to... patrol?" He asked, deciding Bonefang should be the one to decide where they started searching. He noted how eager Foxpaw seemed which made him wonder how many cats still believed there was a chance of finding the others. He knew everycat was missing those lost, but it seemed like there wouldn't be anymore assigned search parties which bugged him.
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Post by Applescent on Feb 4, 2018 18:15:51 GMT -5
"I want to check around the river and Berry Meadow, maybe some cats were forced to cross the river during the fire. I don't think anyone has been able to search that far out of the territory." Bonefang explained as he turned to leave camp, he tried to keep hope in his heart about finding anyone but if anyone was still out there shouldn't they have found their way back home by now? He had to stay positive, no matter what. Bonefang glanced back at Moontail and Foxpaw, "It'll be a bit of long walk, but if the river is still frozen solid then it shouldn't take too long."
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Post by Avalon on Feb 4, 2018 18:29:18 GMT -5
Moontail nodded, following Bonefang. "If the river isn't frozen completely it would make sense that cats haven't been able to cross." He mewed, thinking outloud. It would be hard for anycat to cross the oakbridge when their life could be lost. A new spark of hope flashed in his chest at the thought. That would be reason enough for cats to not have been found. -- Foxpaw followed the two older cats, listening as they spoke. "Are we looking for the lost cats?" He asked, surprised. "Shouldn't there be more warriors with us?" He couldn't recall a search party with just two warriors and an apprentice. That would be dangerous incase they came across a predator when searching near away from camp, couldn't it?
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Post by Applescent on Feb 4, 2018 18:40:14 GMT -5
Bonefang sighed at Foxpaw's question, "Normally yes, but Eaglestar has decided to stop search parties. I'm not willing to give up yet, so that's why we're out here." he responded, he looked back at Foxpaw and smiled reassuringly "Don't worry though, if Eaglestar gets mad then I'll take the blame. It was my idea after all!"
Bonefang could see the Rapid River up ahead, it still seemed frozen. First he looked around for any fresh paw prints, but he didn't seem to spot any that seemed recent. He tried testing the ice, taking a couple paw steps out onto the river. He listened closely for any sounds of cracking, his fear of the river already starting to get to him.
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Post by Avalon on Feb 4, 2018 19:15:17 GMT -5
Foxpaw couldn't believe Eaglestar was ready to give up on their clanmates. Shouldn't the clan be about unity and protecting eachother? "I'm glad to be helping." He mewed proudly, puffing out his chestfur.
When the apprentice saw the river come into view, he got all excited. He went right up to the side and looked out over the ice. It seemed perfectly harmless! He'd heard all the stories about how the river swallowed cats when it was raging, but it didn't seem like that now. He wondered how true those stories were. He stepped out onto the ice, nearly slipping as he did so, a nervous laugh bubbling up. He righted himself and started toward the middle, not paying attention to Bonefang's careful testing. -- Moontail approached the river and looked around. Like bonefang, he didn't see any fresh prints so he began to work his way toward the Oak Bridge incase anycat tried to cross that way. "I'm going to check around the bridge." He called over, unaware of Foxpaw's recklessness.
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Post by Applescent on Feb 4, 2018 19:21:31 GMT -5
"Okay," Bonefang mewed to Moontail before turning his attention to Foxpaw, "Foxpaw be careful, unless you want me to have to drag your cold soaking wet pelt back to camp after the ice breaks under you." he warned. The ice seemed sturdy enough, but it was also good to be cautious.
Bonefang followed Foxpaw over to the middle of the river, walking very slowly and carefully. He wasn't used to walking on the slippery ice, his paws started sliding and skidding out from under him making him look like a baby deer learning to walk.
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Post by Avalon on Feb 4, 2018 19:31:14 GMT -5
Foxpaw nodded, being a little more cautious as he tried to walk on the ice. His claws were partly out to try grip the ice better, but it wasn't really working. Right as he reached the middle of the river he slipped lightly and lay flat on his stomach, claws completely unsheathed as he stopped his body from sliding. "I'm okay," he said nervously, trying to stand up, his eyes now trained on the ice below him, noting the claw marks he'd left on the ice and wondering if that was enough to crack it. -- Moontail scented the air around the stones that blocked the fallen oaks from his view and looked around for pawprints. To his dismay, he didn't see any prints that could be a cat's. He began heading back toward the others, wondering if they were having any luck crossing the river. Brittle leaves crunched underpaw as his thoughts ran wild about what could have happened to their clanmates.
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Post by Avalon on Feb 4, 2018 19:31:38 GMT -5
(Are they going to find anycat or will something happen?)
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Post by Applescent on Feb 4, 2018 19:58:43 GMT -5
(I could have them find one of the missing kits if you'd like?)
Bonefang watched Foxpaw carefully, ready to react if anything happened. His amber eyes looked around and his nose started sniffing the air, hoping to find something at the very least. He glanced back and saw Moontail heading toward them, he felt better knowing that some of his clanmates still cared enough to keep looking.
Bonefang wanted to find someone, anyone. Just to prove Eaglestar wrong and maybe give some of the others some hope that the other's could still be okay.
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Post by 🔻Puppydawg🔻 on Feb 4, 2018 20:01:56 GMT -5
Frostfeather walked up to eaglestar “you haven’t chosen a Deputy yet (she had mentored 2 apprentices) you have till moonhigh you know...” she said to the leader.
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Post by 🔻Puppydawg🔻 on Feb 4, 2018 20:03:31 GMT -5
Snowdaisy sat at the border for a little bit waiting for a potrol to show up maybe even Frostfeather.
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Post by Avalon on Feb 4, 2018 20:09:53 GMT -5
(That'd be good)
Moontail stopped at the edge of the river and looked down at the ice before replying. "I didn't see or scent anything by the Oak Bridge." He reported. Looking across to the other side, he asked, "Is the river safe to cross?" -- Foxpaw began to head toward the other side when he heard Moontail and turned his head. "It's slippery!" He then proceeded to head to the other side. The moment his paws touched the soft, cold dirt, he scrambled onto the land. He was glad to be off the ice, albeit somewhat disappointed nothing exciting happened when crossing. However, his disappointment was overshadowed by his excitement at the prospect of exploring new territory. He wasn't even sure this was Birchclan territory anymore.
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Post by Applescent on Feb 4, 2018 20:10:12 GMT -5
Eaglestar looked a Frostfeather, his eyes darkened "I'll pick a deputy again when I want to, I'm the leader so my word is law!" he growled defensively. To him, Starclan has abandoned them, so why should he care about ancient laws created seasons upon seasons ago.
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Post by Applescent on Feb 4, 2018 20:15:31 GMT -5
Bonefang sniffed around, "This place doesn't look like it was really touched by the fire besides a few trees here." he mumbled out loud. He started looking around for paw prints again, or any signs of possible cat life out here. His fur ruffled as a cold breeze passed by them, making the fur on the back of his neck stand on end.
An 4 moon old tom kit was laying under the roots of a big tree, his black and white fur was covered in a layer of snow. It looked a bit thin, and his breathing was a little labored. (I'm going to add him to front page, his name is Coldkit)
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Post by 🔻Puppydawg🔻 on Feb 4, 2018 20:16:20 GMT -5
Eaglestar looked a Frostfeather, his eyes darkened "I'll pick a deputy again when I want to, I'm the leader so my word is law!" he growled defensively. To him, Starclan has abandoned them, so why should he care about ancient laws created seasons upon seasons ago. “Yes Eaglestar” leaving his den sadly from his yelling...
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Post by Avalon on Feb 4, 2018 20:22:37 GMT -5
Sunprint got up from her spot, happier now that her pelt was clean and the hunting failure was out of her mind. She wondered when the next patrol would be going out, though, with a little worry, she noticed Moontail had gone off somewhere. That mousebrain can do what he likes, why should I fret over him? Despite her hunger and having been out earlier that day, she was full of energy. She bounded over to Eaglestar and Frostfeather, wondering only a little to late if she was intruding on their conversation. "Would you mind if I led a border patrol?" -- Moontail carefully made his way across the ice after Bonefang. He reached the otherside after a moment and stepped off the ice to join the others. He scented the air, trying to pick out any scents beside themselves. As the breeze swept through, he thought he scented something. It was faint, but he couldn't quite pinpoint it. "Bonefang, what can you scent?" He asked. At that, Foxpaw pitched in which and excited look, "What is it? I can't smell anything but snow and plants."
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Post by Applescent on Feb 4, 2018 20:24:46 GMT -5
Eaglestar sighed deeply, he flexed his claws into the soft, sandy ground below him. He slipped out of his den shortly after Frostfeather, his tail flicking irritably. He looked around camp, he could hear chatter of other cats around him. It annoyed him and made him paranoid, "Are they talking about me?! What if they are, what if they're going to abandon me like Starclan... No that won't happen..." he thought to himself, his gaze was aimless as he was lost in thought.
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Post by 🔻Puppydawg🔻 on Feb 4, 2018 20:28:20 GMT -5
Frostfeather looked back at Eaglestar and though :he doesn’t know:, that I am met to be his deputy:
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