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Post by aether on Jan 27, 2021 19:07:46 GMT -5
THE MISCHIEF
Welcome, you've got perfect timing!
This is a two-clan RP but it has some small differences as opposed to the usual clans we may see. Please take the time to read through the page (most important is the 'Traditions' section, but the 'History' supplies context). If you have any questions after reading through please ask me! I want to know if I've missed something that I should have on the front page.
So my idea for this two-clan RP is that people can have characters in either clan, or characters in both, and they can interact with each other. Having another clan does inspire plot points such as: fights, forbidden romances, or sometimes needing to work together with others they are usually enemies with. I hope it can offer a range of plot points and I encourage people to speak up if there's something they want to do!
It's important to note also that this clan is open to EVERYONE! There is no writing requirement to enter this clan, I just ask that you do your best to keeps things as descriptive and interesting as possible for others. If someone writes three meaningful paragraphs it is kind to give them a detailed reply back, or make an effort. That said, it takes time to build up RPing skills which is why everyone is welcome! I hope we can work together and build our skills!
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Post by aether on Jan 27, 2021 19:08:05 GMT -5
Many moons ago, long before you or I walked the forest, there were two brothers. They were named Raven and Magpie and they were identical in appearance: sleek black toms with white tail tips. The only difference was that Raven had amber eyes and Magpie had green eyes.
The two brothers relied on each other for everything, living together as best friends: they hunted and roamed this very forest. Yet, like all things, this came to an end.
Willow was a she-cat who was raised by twolegs; it is said she lived in the twoleg village nearby. One day she found herself acquaintance to the brothers, and this is where the story begins.
It was no secret the brothers were both in love with Willow. They did all they could to impress her and earn her heart in return, so much so, that they began to resent each other. Soon enough, their bond was broken, and they became enemies. Magpie came to run this side of the forest and as cats joined him, they became a clan known as The Mischief. On the opposite side of the forest, Raven was doing the same; only his clan became The Unkindness. In the middle, poor Willow found herself amidst this war with naught she could do to help.
Even until now, the two clans exist. Even after Willow died of illness, and even after Raven and Magpie died in battle; the two clans remain. However, after so many years, the battle is over. The two clans can live in harmony, without continuous attacks and constant wars. So long as they stay on their side of the border.
Over time, many new traditions have been created. Such as the belief in their ancestors, known as Skywalkers, and ceremonies for young cats to grow into fit hunters or fighters. More details on these traditions can be found below.
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Post by aether on Jan 27, 2021 19:08:30 GMT -5
The Battle ZoneThe Battle Zone is a space that is about 4 fox-lengths of space between Raven and Magpie territory. In the middle of the Battle Zone is a huge willow tree which is where all the cats meet for the gathering. Before being known as the Battle Zone, it was actually called 'Willows Land', as it was said Willow lived there between the wars of the brothers. However, after her death, it became the place of battle as it is in the middle of the two clans.
The Battle Zone is a lawless place. Any cat can enter for any reason, but if they are spotted by the opposing clan, they can be attacked without consequence.
The Gathering
During the day on the full moon, the two clans will gather in the Battle Zone. They use this opportunity to, in a way, show off their skills. The fighters will compete in battles (claws sheathed, although it has gotten out of hand before), hunters will compete to show off their skills, and apprentices undergo a range of challenges such as hunting, fighting, climbing, and swimming. Medicine cats will take the time to discuss their ideas and herbs. This tradition started many, many moons ago as the war between Raven and Magpie had ended yet the two clans continued to compete to show their strength and worth on the battlefield. RPing the gathering will take place on the Battle Zone subpage.
Positions In Camp β’ The Leader, as it states, is the leader of the group. It is their job to make sure the group is all in order, they make the decisions when attacking and defending. Their word is law.
β’ Next of Kin is either the child or sibling of the leader who is the next in line to become leader. The replace the deputy.
β’ The Medicine Cat are limited to three. It is their job to collect herbs and heal sick or injured cats.
β’ The Hunters hunt for the group. Sometimes, they will join the Fighters when there is a battle. There doesn't need to be too many hunters - just enough to secure that the group won't be hungry.
β’ The Fighters fight for the group against enemies such as foxes, badgers, and most of all: the opposing clan. They are responsible for patrolling and ensuring the safety of the clan.
β’ The Apprentices are young cats being taught to either become a Fighter, Hunter or Medicine Cat.
β’ Queens are she-cats who either have kits or are pregnant. They can either be Hunters or Fighters when not with kits.
β’ Kits before the age of six moons they rest in the queens den but when they are six moons they sleep in the apprentice's den until their seventh moon when the decision of their future role is made.
β’ The Elders are retired cats who now live their lives in peace. The Next Of Kin You may have noticed this clan has no deputy, instead, they have what is known as 'next of kin', who is a relative of the current leader and is supposed to take the leader position once the current leader passes. This is a very old tradition of the clans. However sometimes a leader with die before their kin are old enough to leader or they do not have kin at all. When this happens, this is the protocol:
β’ Kin is to young to lead - a senior hunter or fighter will step into the leadership position, this chosen cat is decided by the elders. The chosen cat is the new leader, but the next of kin still belongs to the original kin of the fallen leader.
β’ Has no kin - a senior hunter or fighter will step into the leadership position, this chosen cat is decided by the elders. They will remain in the position permanently, and their kin will be the next leader.
Becoming An Apprentice When a kit is prepared to become an apprentice they must first do a test. On the day they receive their apprentice name, the begin a month of learning and training to see what their skills are best suited for. So, when a kit turns six moons old they will begin one moon of training in both the skills of a Hunter and Fighter. On the last day their skills will be assessed in a test, as written below, and they will become a Fighter or Hunter based on their skills.
- To become a Hunter the new apprentice must hunt. They will be kept under the strict eye of two senior Hunters and if the Hunters decide that the kit is good enough than the apprentice will be a Hunter.
- To become a Fighter an apprentice must battle three of the best Fighters, claws sheathed. If the Fighters believe that they are skillful than they will be a Fighter.
- To become a Medicine Cat an apprentice must show deep interest. They must still spend the one moon training but they will also be taught herbs by the Medicine Cat. If the Medicine Cat thinks they are good enough they will take them an a Medicine cat apprentice.
- An apprentice of equal skills in both hunting and fighting will be able to choose if they want to be a Hunter or Fighter.
Our Ancestors The ancestors of the cats before are known as 'Those who walk the sky' or 'Skywalkers' for short. Skywalkers are the equivalent of StarClan.
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Post by aether on Jan 27, 2021 19:09:05 GMT -5
TERRITORY The territory is shown above, but below is a short detailed description of the notable parts of the territory. Magpie Territory is half lush, green forest and half pine marsh, with a lake at the furthest end of the territory. The forest is filled with unsuspecting prey such as birds, rabbits, mice, squirrels and more whereas the pine marsh has a lot of birds and squirrels. The territory isn't known as 'The Mischief Territory' but instead it is known as 'Magpie Territory' because Magpie was the cat who declared the land his. This goes for The Unkindness as well, their territory is called 'Raven Territory'. β’ The Border marks the edge of the territory and on every tree along Magpie's Border (the border between The Mischief and The Unkindness) are claw marks scratched into the trunk of every tree, warning off enemies.
β’ The River runs straight through Magpie's Territory, although, it begins in Raven's territory. So, if ever in fear that The Unkindness may spoil the water, The Mischief cats can drink from the lake past the marsh.
β’ Pine Marsh marks about one third of the territory, within the pines is a damp, muddy marshland.
β’ The Lake sits at the very end of the territory and the pebbled shore is a good place for collecting moss.
β’ The Sandpit is a great place for sunning and training. It is down by the stream and right near the camp.
β’ The Blackpath, is a road that runs on the far left of the territory. It begins in Raven's territory and leaves through Magpie's. The cats have never reached the end.
β’ Great Sycamore is a very tall, old sycamore tree. Hunters will often practice climbing here.
β’ Dust Mounds are some dusty hills, a good place to find rabbits.
β’ The Battle Zone is space, about four fox lengths, that separates the two territories. Originally, it was called Willow's Land, but after some time it was renamed. In the center of the Battle Zone is a large willow tree, the same tree that Willow was buried beside. One of the only things that Raven and Magpie could agree on when deciding the territories was that the Willow belonged to their lost love and neither could claim it. Although, since it is neither the Magpie or Raven territory if a cat is seen there and killed there it was the own cats fault and not the cat who murdered them.
Camp
The camp is placed just where the forest begins to thin into pines. The front of the camp is protected by a wall of thick brambles and the back is protected by prickly pines.
β’ The Leader sleeps on a tree stump that is surrounded by ferns and it is covered with leaves, moss and bird feathers making it warm and comfortable.
β’ The Medicine Cat lives in another hollowed-out tree, the supplies are at the end while they rest near the entrance.
β’ The Queens and Kit sleep surrounded by an outer wall of brambles and an inner wall of ferns and elderberry. In the center of the wall is a tree, the Queens make nests in the roots that roll and weave out of the ground, they use feathers, leaves and moss for warm beds.
β’ Hunter's and Fighter's rest together. Half of them sleep in a den much like that of the nursery and the other half sleep in a hollowed-out tree log that is pointed towards the entrance of camp. The strongest fighters and keenest hearing hunters sleep there.
β’ The Apprentice's sleep in a den similar to the Nursery. The Apprentice Den is beside the Leader's tree stump. Beside the den, another tree stump (on the other side to the Leader's next) sits and apprentice's use it for playing.
β’ The Elder's sleep in another hollowed-out tree that has a large hole in the center of the log so that the elders can look out into camp without leaving their nests. Like a window.
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Post by aether on Jan 27, 2021 19:09:23 GMT -5
DETAILS
The season is leaf-fall. The weather is starting to cool down, but the prey remains bustling, and the trees remain healthy.
Clan Census Fighters: 2/β Hunters: 2/β Apprentices: 0/β [ limited only by number of warriors ] Queens: 0/5 Kits: β/β [ limited by number of queens ] Elders: 1/β Outsiders: 0/8
Relations Cat mentors Cat Cat mentors Cat
Cat has a crush on Cat. Cat has a crush on Cat. Cat and Cat are mates. Cat and Cat are mates.
Rushstar + Brindlefrost = Blackstar, Sorrelspots ?? + Sorrelspots = Sootwhisker ?? + ?? = Rowanblaze, Foxpounce ?? + ?? = Adderpaw, Larkpaw
Yellowear + Poppytail = Ivysplash, Snakefoot ?? + ?? = Splotchheart, Quietthorn, Doestorm
Members aether - creator - Blackstar, Sootwhisker, Riverstripe, Featherfall, Foxpounce, Rowanblaze, Sorrelspots, Brindlefrost Vinedew - new member - Ivysplash, Snakefoot, Sandtuft, Moonpaw puddlefrost - new member - Puddlepaw Hawkeyes258 - new member - Hazelfang, Owlnose, Adderpaw, Larkpaw sweetclover1 - new member - Twistedpaw, Rushpaw, Foggyspots @reedstar - new member - Splotchheart, Queitthorn
If you would like to suggest a plot I encourage you to do so! Currently I do not have a set plot but I think it would be fun to have one soon. I have put some sub-plots down for anyone to claim for their characters, please let me know if you want to do one of these and I'll put your character in the plot:
β’ Muse A and Muse B have always been close, but one day Muse A chases a rabbit into the Battle Zone. They are attacked by an Unkindness cat. Luckily, Muse C saves Muse A. Muse A is thankful to Muse C and starts spending more time with them. Muse B starts to feel jealous. (Love triangle plot).
β’ During a gathering, Muse A is showing off their skills by the water when they accidentally fall in. Muse B, from the Unkindness clan, dives in and saves them. Muse A is shocked and thankful. The two begin to meet in secret. (Forbidden romance).
β’ Twistedpaw (sweetclover) is a young cat who is doing their first moon of apprenticeship; the most important part of their life. In an attempt to show off their peers they decide to the Great Sycamore. They climb very high but begin to get swooped by an owl. They fall to the ground. Muse A is seriously injured, and their ability to continue training is questioned. (Apprentice injury creating a life change).
β’ Muse A has always felt like an outcast but they have a friend in the Unkindness clan, Muse B. Do they decide to stay loyal with the Mischief? Or do they leave their clan and go to the other side? (Tested loyalty).
β’ Muse A is a kittypet from the nearby twoleg village. They stumble across Muse B - a clancat - and are initially intimidated. But their way of life is intriguing to Muse A, who considers joining the clan. (Kittypet joining the clan).
β’ Muse A is a new fighter but they feel nervous every time they partake in a gathering brawl or a Battle Zone patrol. Their friend, Muse B, is a hunter. Muse A asks Muse B on some hunting advice. However, they feel shameful to think that after all their training they would abandon the role that was decided best for them. (Change in career).
β’ Muse A is an elder who used to be one of the greatest fighters in the clan. They are taking their retirement poorly and are found one day practicing on the sandypit by Muse B, their fellow elder denmate. Muse B tries to get Muse A to settle into their new lifestyle. Muse A makes it an effort to get Muse B to lighten up. They make an odd pair, but will a bond grow? (Young... well... perhaps its just love?)
β’ Suggest a plot!
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Post by aether on Jan 27, 2021 19:09:51 GMT -5
Leader
Blackstar - 58 moons [ Level-headed | Integrity | Conscientious ] A sleek-furred black she-cat with white tuxedo markings and pale green eyes. aether
Next of Kin
Sootwhisker - 35 moons [ Shy | Intelligent | Quick-witted ] A long-haired black tuxedo tom with emerald green eyes. aether
Medicine Cats
Riverstripe - 48 moons [ Intelligent | Bubbly | Empathetic ] A tiny silver tabby tom with a short tail and green eyes. aether Puddlepaw - 7 moons [ Distrustful | Shy | Quiet ] Small grey and white tom with green eyes. puddlefrost
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Post by aether on Jan 27, 2021 19:10:12 GMT -5
Fighters
Featherfall - 24 moons [ Rash | Spirited | Mysterious ] A large, long-hair she-cat with mottled grey fur, a white chest, and amber eyes. aether
Foxpounce - 18 moons [ Hot-headed | Temperamental | Competitive ] A short-haired ginger tom with a white underbelly and amber eyes. aether
Ivysplash - 30 moons [ Nervous | Untrusting | Quiet ] Short haired tortoiseshell she-cat with bright green eyes. Vinedew
Snakefoot - 30 moons [ Strong | Brash | Proud ] Short-haired dark brown tabby tom with a white underbelly and paws, and bright green eyes. Vinedew
Hazelfang - 35 moons [ Loyal | Sensitive | Brave ] She has short, ginger fur with tabby stripes and green eyes. Hawkeyes258
Splotchheart - 13 moons [ Hot-headed | Bitter | Protective ] A white she-cat with black splotches, she has 2 large scars on her muzzle and blue eyes. @reedstar
Hunters
Rowanblaze - 18 moons [ Humorous | Observant | Kind ] A long-haired, sandy ginger coloured tom with bright amber eyes. aether
Sorrelspots - 58 moons [ Soft-spoken | Perceptive | Affable ] A sleek-furred white she-cat with black spots and green eyes. aether
Owlnose - 28 moons [ Reserved | Observant | Anxious ] A solid black tom with yellow eyes. @hawky2581
Foggyspots - 27 moons [ Loving | Focused | Loyal ] Long legged white and grey tom with green eyes. He has a scar over his nose. sweetclover1
Quietthorn - 13 moons [ Kind | Bubbly | Hostile to enemies ] A white she-cat with ginger spots and blue eyes. @reedstar
Apprentices
Moonpaw - 6 moons [ Smart | Reserved | Thoughtful ] Long-haired black she-cat with clouded gray eyes. @nanami
Adderpaw - 7 moons [ Proud | Temperamental | Ambitious ] A tom with light brown fur and black tabby stripes, he has a white patch on his underbelly, and green eyes. @Hawky2581
Larkpaw - 7 moons [ Compassionate | Open-minded | Naive ] A she-cat with light brown fur that has scattered ginger patches and a white tail tip. She has amber eyes. Hawkeyes258
Twistedpaw - 6 moons [ Impatient | Adventurous | Determined ] She is a tiny cat. The smallest of her litter with fluffy black fur that hasn't just yet sleeked out into a full grown cats. She has a singular white paw and wide yellow eyes. sweetclover1
Rushpaw - 6 moons [ Excitable | Impulsive | Loyal ] He is a fluffy black and white tom with what will be a feathery tail. He has wide yellow eyes and long legs that he has just yet to grow into. sweetclover1
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Post by aether on Jan 27, 2021 19:10:27 GMT -5
Queens
Name - age [ Three Personality Traits ] Description @
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Kits
Name - age [ Three Personality Traits ] Description @
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Name - age [ Three Personality Traits ] Description @
EldersBrindlefrost - 84 moons [ Snarky | Youthful | Independent ] A thin, long-haired tortoiseshell she-cat with yellow eyes. aether
Sandtuft - 87 moons [ Blunt | Lazy | Hard-headed ] Long-haired cream colored tom with white tufts of fur on his ears; amber eyes. @nanami
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Outsiders
Name - age [ Three Personality Traits ] Description
@ Name - age [ Three Personality Traits ] Description @ Name - age [ Three Personality Traits ] Description @
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Post by aether on Jan 27, 2021 19:10:55 GMT -5
News Here I will add any news going on within the Clan, but also outside! So if someone is going away, or someone joins. Will just be cool to keep track of RP and people news. β β β
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Post by aether on Jan 28, 2021 23:58:30 GMT -5
Blackstar ;; Location ;; Partner's character ;; and @ ;;
Blackstar entered camp as the sun peaked through the morning clouds. A breeze from the lake tugged at her pelt, and whilst it wasn't strong, it was icy cold. They would be in for a harsh leaf bare when the season changed. In her jaw she dragged a fat squirrel, one that had obviously been preparing for the change in seasons. Even though she walked with her chin high, its tail still dragged.
She padded into the quite hollow they called camp. She could head the gentle snores of the hunters and fighters in their dens, and the distinctive sound of Brindlefrost as her wheezing-snore rang loud and clear. Blackstar couldn't help a small frown of concern towards her mother. Every moon that passed, Blackstar could see that Brindlefrost was becoming more frail. However much the elder insisted otherwise, her ribs and hips had begun to protrude and her ears were no longer as keen as they had once been.
Blackstar dropped her squirrel onto the fresh kill pile and stared at the small mouse and day-old vole that accompanied it. We need more hunting patrols, she thought absently, and more border patrols - we cannot risk Unkindness cats entering out territory to score more prey.
Sorrelspots ;; Location ;; Partner's character ;; and @ ;;
Sorrelspots had woken early and stared at the ceiling of the den, she laid on her back with her paws bent on her chest. It was best the dawn light filtered through, so she could only make out the faint details of the log roof above her. Being one of the senior hunters, she slept in the log that pointed to the entrance of camp; any surprise attackers would be faced with the best hunter and fighters the clan had to offer.
However, Sorrelspots didn't think she'd be much help in her sleep-deprived state. For days her dreams had been clouded and she'd woken with a confused start.
She rolled onto her paws and stepped out of the den, silently placing her paws around the sleeping bodies of her clan mates, before she entered the frosty air outside. Her short pelt fluffed up as she shivered and she took a moment to stare around - not a soul moved in the camp. Soon enough the dawn patrol would be leaving. Sorrelspots padded to the camp entrance and found herself moving towards the sandpit. As her paws sunk into the sand granules she buried her paws satisfyingly into it.
At some point, she'd curled into the sand and fallen asleep. She woke once more to the sunlight peaking in the sky and she jumped with a start. How long was I asleep?
Rowanblaze ;; Location ;; Partner's character ;; and @ ;;
Rowanblaze decided he would have to change his nest position. This decision was made as he squinted through the light that filtered into the den just right to shine in his eyes. Beside him his brother, Foxpounce, snored obnoxiously and Rowanblaze rolled his eyes. Even when he is sleeping Foxpounce still finds a way to be annoying. Despite his brothers infuriating personality, Rowanblaze couldn't help but smirk and shake his head - he still loved him, no matter what. Alas, with the dawn sun in his eyes and the loud snoring in his ears he could not sleep again, so he rose and exited the warmth of the den.
He stretched his legs slowly and yawned wide, his morning ritual, before he padded over to the fresh kill pile. He meowed greeting to Blackstar, who was also at the pile, and he frowned when he looked at it. Well, it wasn't the quite the pile it should be. Turning around he looked to see if anyone else was up; a hunting patrol was surely in order.
Riverstripe ;; Location ;; Partner's character ;; and @ ;;
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Post by Vinedew on Jan 29, 2021 16:46:35 GMT -5
Sandtuft Grumbling awake, Sandtuft lifted his head and stared at his den mate in annoyance. "Hey, stop snoring so loud, you're waking the whole forest," he jabbed Brindlefrost with his front paw until the she-cat shifted in her sleep and her snoring lowered to a more acceptable level. Rolling his eyes he stood and walked past her to leave the warm den. Flopping on the ground outside he felt the leaf-fall air chill his old bones, and welcomed the chilly sensation as he fluffed out his long fur. Leaf bare might be tough this year, the retired hunter glanced at the fresh kill pile. As a more recent member of the elders den, he still felt sometimes like he should be out in the forest hunting to feed his clan members. However, his aching joints soon reminded him why he had retired in the first place. Ah well, I trust Blackstar to send out some patrols soon. She knows what to do without my reminding her. Sandtuft stretched in the low morning light and laid his head in the paws, drifting in and out of sleep as he relaxed to the sounds of the camp coming to life.
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Ivysplash Padding out of the fighter's den, Ivysplash yawned widely. The tortoiseshell she-cat hadn't caught a good night's sleep in moons. She found herself lying awake at night worrying about the possibilities of the future, or dreaming of her days as kit pouncing on her mother's tail. She stumbled over her paws as she got caught in her own thoughts. Embarrassed - and hoping nobody saw that - she gathered herself and walked towards the center of the camp clearing. As much as she hated to admit it, she knew it was soon going to be time to send a border patrol out. Realistically, she knew the chances of encountering something dangerous was slim, yet the possibility was always there. Ivysplash licked her paws slowly, drowning in her own worries. As long as Blackstar doesn't choose me for the patrol, it'll be okay.
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Snakefoot Snakefoot's piercing green eyes watched his sister duck her head and shrink down as to not be noticed. Rolling his eyes he turned away from his littermate and towards the apprentice's den. It was high time some more fighters were appointed. We can never have too many capable fighters. The clan needs to be strong and ready for anything, he thought to himself as he flicked his ears against the brisk wind blowing through the camp clearing. Poking his head into the apprentice's den he studied the tiny sleeping figures. Memories of cuddling tightly against his littermate during their first nights out of the kit's den popped into his head, but he shook the thoughts away. They would never be that close again after all they've been through. How can I be related to such a coward? he thought bitterly feeling a frown form on his face. Sighing, he cleared his throat and called out to the sleeping apprentices. "Hey! I'm about to go on a border patrol. Anyone interested needs to be up and following me immediately." He turned before getting a response and strolled towards the camp entrance to wait. Once somebody joins me, I'll run it by Blackstar and we can get a move on. Hmm, maybe I should get another warrior to join me just in case something happens.
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Moonpaw Moonpaw licked her paws and dragged them across her ears in the cold morning light. Her black fur fluffed up against the chilly leaf-fall breeze and she purred contentedly. She watched Snakefoot pace back and forth in front of the camp entrance, itching to leave the confines of the camp. Yes she had heard Snakefoot's call for a border patrol, but no she was not about to join. Moonpaw would rather still herself against the forest floor and creep slowly towards her target than yowl loudly at an intruder who stepped over some imaginary line drawn up ages ago. She felt proud seeing her clanmates have full bellies and flexed her claws eager to slink away into the forest in search of something to feed the clan. Although, it is getting close to leaf-bare and prey is hard to find even for more experienced hunters, she mused to herself. Her grey eyes scanned the camp, seeing Blackstar enter with a freshly caught squirrel gave her hope that she could follow in her leader's footsteps and find something big enough to share with another cat.
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Post by aether on Jan 29, 2021 18:12:29 GMT -5
[ I'll post my replies up shortly! ]
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Jan 29, 2021 21:27:19 GMT -5
Hazelfang
Hazelfang leaves the fighter's den and takes a moment to stretch her body. She settles down on her haunches and begins to groom her fur. She could see that her clanmates were beginning to wake up as well. Hazelfang was somewhat awake and was ready to get out and move around a little.
Owlnose:
Owlnose sat outside the hunter's den waiting eagerly for the patrols to be sent out. He woke up ten minutes ago and couldn't fall back asleep. Owlnose was the type to wake up early and wake for his clanmates to wake up. He felt pretty hungry but knew the elders needed to eat first. If Owlnose wasn't chosen for a patrol, he would go out and hunt by himself.
Larkpaw and Adderpaw
Larkpaw and Adderpaw were curled up next to each other. They hadn't woken up just yet.
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Post by aether on Jan 30, 2021 1:30:45 GMT -5
Blackstar ;; Camp ;; Sandtuft ;; Vinedew ;;
"Good morning, Sandtuft." Blackstar looked to the cream coloured tom as he approached the fresh kill pile. She bent her head respectfully; she may be the leader, but she always held deep respect for the elders. She used her paw to nudge the squirrel towards him, "I caught this so it's fresh. You and Brindlefrost should enjoy it - when she stops snoring." It wasn't often Blackstar joked, and when she did, she just gave a small smile and a flick of her ears as though the act made her feel shy. "I hope Brindlefrost hasn't been giving you too many issues in the den, either. She can be abrupt but she always means well." Blackstar shuffled her paws as she thought about her mother, how Brindlefrost had went begrudgingly into the elders den moons ago. However, Blackstar was sure that Brindlefrost enjoyed being able to retire now.
Rowanblaze ;; Camp ;; Owlnose ;; Hawkeyes258 ;;
As Rowanblaze scanned the clearing, he noticed Owlnose doing the same thing; he must be preparing to go hunting, too! Rowanblaze wasted no time in bounding towards his solid black clanmate, his fluffed tail waved a greeting as he came to a halt in front of his den mate. "Owlnose, did you want to go hunting? There's nothing much to eat so I think we'd best be going early." He meowed, his tone as up-beat as it ever was. Rowanblaze was notoriously opposite from his brother, Foxpounce, and therefore he was often the more popular of the two. He twitched his long, white whiskers and the newly appointed hunter dropped into a crouch, "We'll see who can catch the most! Winner gets to eats the fattest prey!" His eyes twinkled playfully.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2021 2:34:57 GMT -5
QuietThorn felt a paw prodding her spine βQUIET THORN! wake up!β She lifted her head looking at the cat who had awoken her up, eyes blurry with sleep she had to blink a couple times, for her vision to finally clear and when her vision finally cleared she saw her sister, SplotchHeart standing a few tail lenths away from her. βQuietThorn, come on we have to go hunting!β QuietThorn let out a growl and got to her paws, shaking the stale moss that was still clinging to her pelt. SplotchHeart padded into the clearing waving her tail, in greeting to her clanmates.
As SplotchHeart waved her tail in greeting to her clanmates as she led QuietThorn out into the forest. SplotchHeart and QuietThorn snuck throught the forest for what felt like moons. βWait!β QuietThorn warned her, and waved her tail torwards a plump thrush picking at a worm. QuietThorn fell into a hunterβs crouch and began to sneak forward, SplotchHeart could tell that QuietThorn was making an effort to keep her tail from stirring the leaves on the forest floor. Then, QuietThorn leaped from her hiding space as fast as a snake, and slamed her paw down on the thrush. The thrush attempted to flutter away but QuietThorn bit down on its neck, making it go limp.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2021 15:20:56 GMT -5
(Hello! Anyone have characters open? ) I do:)
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Post by Vinedew on Jan 30, 2021 18:42:04 GMT -5
SandtuftSlowly blinking his eyes in gratitude towards his leader, Sandtuft hooked a claw in the plump squirrel to drag it closer to himself. "Oh Brindlefrost is as lively and opinionated as ever," the tom huffed as he flicked his tail towards the opening of the den. "Just the other day she was telling off an apprentice for not fluffing our nests correctly. I bet she likes being an elder for the most part, but every now and then she just has to put her say into something." Not that it bothered the tom that much - it was nice to have someone else supervising the apprentices so he could spend his last moons relaxing instead of arguing with them. "Don't you worry about her too much. She will eventually settle in and understand that she doesn't have to take charge of everything anymore," Sandtuft licked his fur clean as he sat up. "You have more important things to worry about as the leader. I'll make sure Brindlefrost stays in line. And I'll wake her up before this prey you caught for us gets cold. Wouldn't want your hard work to go to waste." The tom dipped his head once again in gratitude. He knew prey was getting harder to come by, and being able to eat first was one of the best benefits of being old.
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Jan 30, 2021 21:12:08 GMT -5
Owlnose to Rowanblaze aetherOwlnose noticed the younger hunter coming over and asking if he wanted to hunt with him. "I would love to come hunting with you." He said his tone a little quiet. "You're on!" He said flicking his tail. Owlnose considered himself to be a pretty decent hunter especially when it came to birds and squirrels. "Where did you want to hunt or will we just find a place?" Owlnose questioned. He had a few ideas but wanted to see if maybe Rowanblaze had a place in mind.
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Post by aether on Jan 30, 2021 22:15:34 GMT -5
Blackstar ;; Camp ;; Sandtuft, Ivysplash ;; Vinedew ;;
Sandtuft's attitude soothed Blackstar and she gave a small smile as he described how Brindlefrost was going. She also knew that if Brindlefrost caught even a lick of their conversation the elder would give Blackstar a mouthful. Brindlefrost wasn't a fan of others discussing her without her being aware, yet Brindlefrost also didn't talk much about these kind of matters to Blackstar or Sorrelspots. "You're too kind, Sandtuft. Thank you. And yes, you'd best go eat - I'll go arrange some more patrols." With a dip of her head, she turned and padded towards the center of camp.
"Ivysplash!" Blackstar called as she saw the tortoiseshell walk into the clearing. "Could you please arrange a border patrol? Take it up to the Battle Zone, make sure no Unkindness cats have walked into our territory." She stopped and thought for a moment, "Sorrelspots reported scents of a fox in the area yesterday as well, if you find the scent and feel confident chase it out. Take an apprentice with you, it'll be good training."
Brindlefrost ;; Elder's Den ;; Sandtuft ;; Vinedew ;;
Brindlefrost laid curled tightly into a ball. With every breath, she snored obnoxiously. However as the sounds of camp began, her beauty sleep became interrupted, and she begrudgingly opened her eyes. These young'uns need to learn how to speak quieter, she thought sourly to herself. In the cold seasons her body felt stiff so when she rose to her paws she took ample time to work and stretch each of her limbs - right up to the tip of her tail. As she stepped into the morning air she felt a rush of vigor. If only she was young enough to patrol again.
Glancing around she found Sandtuft holding a squirrel. Being the cat she was, she could not hold her tongue, "You'd best not eat that whole thing alone! You'll get too fat!"
Rowanblaze ;; Camp ;; Owlnose ;; Hawkeyes258 ;;
Rowanblaze looked thoughtful as he considered where the two of them should hunt. Finally, he flexed his claws and flicked his tail, "Let's go to the marsh! We'll see who can catch the most squirrels." Rowanblaze was considered to be the on the small side but his speed was a sight to behold - he loved chasing squirrels and cornering them when they raced up tree trunks. "What do you think?" As he spoke he used his tail to gesture for Owlnose to follow to the camp entrance. His bright amber eyes held the spark of a challenge, and he almost bounced on his paws as he walked.
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Post by aether on Jan 30, 2021 22:16:15 GMT -5
[ sweetclover1 I have a few character open, but for Twistedpaw, have they already had their accident? Or did you want to RP that? ]
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Jan 30, 2021 22:32:24 GMT -5
Owlnose to Rowanblaze aether "Sounds good to me." Owlnose mewed nodding his head in agreement. He starts heading towards the entrance ready to sink his claws into something. "Be on the lookout for snakes." He reminded Rowanblaze. Owlnose knew most of the snakes could blend into the marshy ground. He remembered getting bitten by one as an apprentice thankfully, the snake wasn't venomous. The bite did hurt though. Once they were outside of camp, Owlnose looks around for a few seconds before heading in the direction of the marsh.
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Post by aether on Feb 1, 2021 8:47:09 GMT -5
[ sweetclover1 sounds good! I don't have any apprentices in this clan and since there are already a bunch I won't make another but currently I have Sorrelspots not doing anything so she could be in the area when it happens? She'd scold everyone, but also help. ]
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Post by aether on Feb 1, 2021 8:54:08 GMT -5
Rowanblaze ;; Going To The Marsh ;; Owlnose ;; Hawkeyes258 ;;
Rowanblaze nodded quickly as Owlnose spoke the warning regarding snakes. Rowanblaze himself had never encountered a snake but he'd heard plenty of warnings against them; and he would be content to never see one in his life. As the pair set off towards the marsh he kept his ears perked and his mouth slightly agape to take in the many scents. Soon the earth would be snow-covered and many scents would be hard to pick up as they get washed away, so the time spent without the white blanket on the earth was something Rowanblaze didn't take for granted.
The earth started becoming softer under-paw, a sign of the marsh, and the trees began to thin into pines. Rowanblaze stepped lightly to avoid getting any nettles stuck in his paw pads. He lifted his muzzle into the air and caught whiff of a squirrel nearby. He rang his tongue over his lips and headed towards it, keeping up his light footsteps, until he spotted the creature. It was distracted with some food on the marsh floor. Rowanblaze stalked it as carefully as the young hunter could, however, as what would be the last minute, he trod on a twig. It's crack was enough to send the squirrel up the tree in a heartbeat but Rowanblaze gave chase. His claws grappled at the pine trunk and he scrambled upwards. Unfortunately, the squirrel was much faster then he, and it disappeared into its burrow. "Mouse-brain!" Rowanblaze cursed as he eased back down the tree.
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Post by Vinedew on Feb 1, 2021 20:10:05 GMT -5
SandtuftTail twitching in annoyance, Sandtuft rolled his eyes at the she-cat standing over him. "Like you're one to talk," he teased his denmate. "Sitting around in camp all day will make anyone add some weight - including you." He stuck a paw out and prodded the black and white she-cat in the side. Ducking out of the way when she took a swipe at him in anger, he shook his head and pushed the squirrel closer to her. "Here eat something quickly and maybe it'll calm that temper a bit," he himself settled down and took a bit of the prey. "Don't want it getting cold after all the work Blackstar put into catching it." He spoke around mouthfuls, pleased at the warming sensation of prey filling his belly.
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IvysplashHearing her leader confirm her worst nightmare, Ivysplash's ears drooped as she stiffly nodded at Blackstar. "Yes of course," she responded coolly, trying to keep the shakiness from her voice. After Blackstar had walked away, she let her shoulders sink down as she wished she didn't have to be in charge. Okay okay come on I can do this. Just deep breaths and go find some apprentices, Ivysplash stood straight and headed for the apprentice den. Sticking her head in she noticed most of the younger cats had already left their nests, but she spotted two balls of fur still curled up in the den. "H-hey!" she called out timidly. Clearing her throat she spoke a bit louder and stepped further into the small space. "Hey, Larkpaw and Adderpaw, you two need to be up and ready. I need one of you for a short patrol to the Battle Zone." She saw the two apprentices groggily open their eyes, and she left the den to let them finish getting up. Standing outside in the camp clearing she waited for one of them to be ready to start the patrol - trying the entire time not to focus too much on the thought of a fox wandering the territory.
[Hawkeyes258 you can either have both your apprentices come along or just one whichever you decide]
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Feb 1, 2021 23:11:45 GMT -5
Adderpaw starts waking up and lets out a small yawn. He pulls away from his sister who simply grumbled and curled up some more. Adderpaw takes a moment to gather himself and shake his body. He leaves the apprentice's den and looks up expectantly at Ivysplash. "I'm ready!" He said ready to get going. Adderpaw always liked going on patrols and would do his best to impress them. Vinedew "Bad luck." Owlnose mewed with a twitch of his whiskers. He watches the squirrel climb higher and higher up the tree. "A word of advice?" He mewed flicking his tail back and forth slowly. "Before you start the hunt looks around at your surroundings to make sure you don't step on any leaves or twigs." Owlnose scents the air and smells some prey nearby. "I believe there are some mice other there." He motioned to some bushes that were moving slightly. aether
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Post by aether on Feb 2, 2021 8:03:29 GMT -5
Brindlefrost ;; Camp ;; Sandtuft ;; Vinedew ;;
Brindlefrost's yellow gaze flashed with indignation, however it didn't stay there for long as Sandtuft looked at her with teasing eyes. She swiped away his prodding paw and lifted her nose haughtily, "I go for walks, y'know. I'm not in camp all day." This was true. Riverstripe was frequently reminding her, especially as the weather was getting colder, that she needed to walk so she took trips to sunbathe in the sandpit when the sun was out. Despite her attitude, and despite what others may believe, she did like Sandtuft so when he offered her some to eat she obliged, taking a seat beside the old tom so she could take a mouthful. It wasn't often she got to enjoy prey that was so fresh, it's tantalizing taste danced over her taste buds and - just like that - her wretched attitude was replaced with a hum of pleasure. Sandtuft was certainly correct about it easing her temper. "Nothing like a fresh squirrel!" She licked at her lips, savoring each bite.
"I feel as though I will go for a walk today, too." Her destination was to be determined as she swiped her tongue over her paw and used it to clean her ears. "You can come, if you can keep up." She added.
Rowanblaze ;; Marsh ;; Owlnose ;; Hawkeyes258 ;;
Rowanblaze couldn't help the defeated look upon his face as he turned to Owlnose. He looked to the ground and pressed his claws into the soft earth below in frustration. Owlnose's voice made him look back up and he listened intently to what the other tom had to say. "You're right," he nodded firmly, and he lifted his nose to take in the scents Owlnose pinpointed. He moved towards the scents, his paws hardly stayed on the earth for a heartbeat as he worked on moving lightly. It was a mouse he was stalking and they were sensitive to the vibrations in the ground. Heeding the advice Owlnose gave - and wanting to avoid further embarrassment - Rowanblaze kept his eyes alert for any loose twigs.
He crouched skillfully as the mouse came into view. This time when he leapt at the target he was successful and he was quick to finish the mouse. He lifted it up and waved his tail victoriously. "Got it!" He mumbled around the prey.
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Post by sweetclover1 on Feb 2, 2021 12:52:46 GMT -5
Twistedpaw and Rushpaw "You're a liar!" "No I'm not, I did climb to the top, just ask-" "I won't believe it til I see it!"
Nearly anyone in the camp could hear the two littermates squabbling, something that wasn't quite unknown to their classmates. Of course they loved each other and were extremely close, but considering it was just the two of them as littermates, it also wasn't unheard of for the two of them to get into little spats like this... which was Twistedpaw insisting that she had climbed to the very top of the Great Sycamore and Rushpaw hadn't seen it.
Considering that the two of them were also vying for the same role in the clan, it lead to Rushpaw insisting this wasn't true because that would have meant that his tiny sister was actually ahead of him and stars forbid that would happen within their first moon of training. Twistedpaws hackles had raised just a little, her chin jutting up as she looked at her littermate with clear irritation, tail lashing for a moment because he was getting annoying.
"Fine. Maybe I will, then."
Which was how they ended up sneaking out of the camp, not thinking of telling any warriors, for Twistedpaw to show Rushpaw that she could climb to the very top... except it turned into a competition this time, who could get up there the fastest. Unfortunately, Twistedpaw really did have some skills and she was further ahead of him than expected.
"Try to keep up, slow paws," Twistedpaw teased from her spot higher up, her tail lashing as she fought to keep her balance, voice loud enough to carry from beyond the tree.
(I left it open for sorrelspots or really anyone who wants to!)
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