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Post by โฅ๐๐ฏ๐ฌ๐ฐ๐ฑโ๐ฌ๐ฐ๐ขโฅ on Mar 18, 2021 19:41:06 GMT -5
Just creating a page for guide's of a warriors life.
This includes-
Battle skills, Hunting skills, Terms, And Herb/Healing Guide.
Everything on this page is not mine. It is from the Erin Hunters Warrior Books/The Internet.
Please enjoy and use as needed!
[The Warrior Code:]
1. Defend your clan even at the cost of your life.
2.Elders, queens, and kits must be fed before apprentices and warriors. Unless they have permission, apprentices may not eat until they have hunted to feed the elders. If any warrior or apprentice is sick or injured, they may eat while the elders, queens, and kits are eating.
3. Prey is killed to be eaten, give thanks to Starclan for it.
4. A kit must be six moons old to be a apprentice.
5.Newly appointed warriors will keep a silent vigil for one night after receiving their warrior name.
6. A cat cannot be made deputy without having mentored at least one apprentice.
7.The deputy will become Clan leader when the leader dies, retires, or is exiled.
8.After the death, retirement, promotion (to a leader status), or exile of the deputy, the new deputy must be chosen before moonhigh.
9.Boundaries must be checked and marked daily. Challenge all trespassing cats.
10. No warrior can neglect a kit in pain or danger, even if the kit is an outsider.
11.The word of the Clan leader is the warrior code.
12. An honorable warrior does not need to kill other cats to win their battles, unless it is necessary for self-defense.
13.A warrior rejects the soft life of a kittypet.
14. Medicine cats may not have a mate or kits, as they must be able to heal all cats equally.
15.Kits must stay in camp until they are apprenticed, and are not allowed to hunt.
16.The safety of the Clan as a whole is more important than the safety of one cat.
17.Cats cannot eat when going to the Starcave to speak with Starclan.
18.An apprentice must travel to the Starcave at least one time with their leader or medicine cat before being named a warrior.
19. A warrior is never to harm a kit or leave a kit in harms way, no matter where they come from.
20.The code is flexible about leadership challenges. Cats may challenge a weak or cruel leader if their Clan is in danger, and if their leadership threatens the Clan, the code expects a warrior to challenge their leader.
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ ๏ฝฅ๏ฝก๏พโ: *.โฝ .* :โ๏พ. โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ[Clan Ranks:]
Leader: A cat that controls the entire clan. Is granted nine lives by Starclan. Is the first to head into battle and the last to take prey. As they have the lives to spare. Their gift of nine lives gives them more time to protect and lead their clan.
{Should be 28+ Moons and trained at least one apprentice}
Deputy: The second in command in the clan. Organizes patrols and daily duties of the clan. Reports to the leader. Given apprentices frequently. Is next in line to become leader.
{Should be 28+ Moons and trained at least one apprentice}
Medicine Cat: The cat that heals injuries and illnesses. Has wisdom beyond the clan. Knows a large amount of herbs and healing techniques. Receives signs and prophecies from Starclan. Closest to our ancestors.
{Should be at least 18+ Moons or the previous medicine cat retires or passes away.}
Warriors: A cat who has completed his training in the clan. Helps defend and feed the clan. Goes on border patrols and hunting patrols daily. A she-cat is considered a warrior when she is not expecting or nursing kits.
{Must be 12+ moons}
Apprentice: A cat who is at least 6 moons old and training to become a warrior(Or medicine cat) of the clan. Do the care of the elders. Catching them prey, cleaning their bedding, helping them rid of their fleas.
{Must be 6+ Moons}
Queen: A cat who is expecting or nursing kits. Some queens never leave the nursery, even when no longer having kits, finding their best place in the clan as helping the nursing queens with their kits.
{Must be at least 18+ Moons}
Kits: A kitten is a cat of the clan that is under the age of 6 moons.
{0-6 Moons}
Elders: Cats that can no longer hunt or fight for their clan anymore. Sometimes this is due to injury, loss of sight, Sickness, or they have just grown too old to continue their warrior duties. Treated with great respect in the clan. First to receive prey. A warrior decides when they are ready for retirement.
{80+ Moons, Unless otherwise permitted.}
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[Warrior ceremony:]
"I, ____star, leader of ____Clan, call upon my warrior
ancestors to look down on this/these apprentice(s).They/He/She have/has trained
hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them/him/her to
you as warrior(s) in their/his/her turn. Do you promise to uphold the warrior
code and to ptroect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your lives/life?
*pause for 'I do'* Then by the powers of StarClan I grant you your warrior
names."
- [Apprentice Ceremony:]
"______, you have reached the age of six
moons. From now on until you become a warrior you shall be known as ________.
________, you are ready for an apprentice._______,you will be ________'s
mentor."
"________, you have known ____ and ____. I expect you to pass on
all your skills to ______, so that he may be an honorable warrior of
____Clan." - [Change name Ceremony:]
"Spirits of StarClan, you know every cat by name. I ask you now to take away the
name from the cat you see before you, for it no longer stands for what he/she
is. By my authority as Clan leader, and with the approval of our warrior
ancestors, I give this cat a new name. From this moment on he/she will be know
as _______." - [Leader's Ceremony
(Spoken by StarClan):]
"Are you ready to receive your nine lives? (pause for
'yes'). (nine cats separately approach the soon-to-be-leader and grant them
their lives of courage, kindness, love, and so on)
We hail you by your new
name, _____star. Your old life is no more. You have now received the nine lives
of a leader, and StarClan grants you the leadership of ______Clan. Defend it
well; care for young and old; honor your ancestors and the traditions of the
warrior code; live each life with pride and dignity." - [Medicine cat Ceremony:]
_______, do you promise to uphold the ways of a medicine cat, to stand apart
from the rivalrly between Clan and Clan, and to protect all cats equally, even
at the cost of your life? (pause for 'I do')
Then by the powers of StarClan
I give you your true name as a medicine cat. _____paw, from this moment on you
will be known as _______. - [Elder Ceremony:]
______, is it your wish to give up the name of warrior and go to join the
elders? (pause for 'it is') Your Clan honors you and all the service you have
given us. I call upon StarClan to give you many seasons of rest." - [Deputy Ceremony:]
"I say these words before the spirit of (old deputy)/StarClan, so that his/her
spirit/they may hear and approve my choice. _______ will be the new deputy of
_____Clan."
- [Medicine Cat Apprentice Ceremony:]
"_______, is it your wish to enter into
the mysteries of StarClan as a medicine cat? (pause for 'it is')
Warriors of
StarClan, I present to you this apprentice. She/He has chosen the path of a
medicine cat. Grant her/his your wisdom and insight so that she/he may
understand your ways and heal her/his Clan in accordance with your will."
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ ๏ฝฅ๏ฝก๏พโ: *.โฝ .* :โ๏พ. โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ[Gestures:]โขLick below the chin: โI want you forever!โ
โขLick on the nose: โDo you want to play?โ
โขRubs tail anywhere: Flirty, comforting or curious.
โขRubbing against you: โI like you.โ/โDonโt worry.โ/โI love you.โ
โขLicking constantly: Cleaning.
โขFlat ears: โBack off!โ
โขBares teeth: โGet away from me!"
โขLunging at you: โBack off now!โ
โขRoll on your back: โYou are stronger than me, I respect you.โ
โขTail tucked: Scared.
โขGrowling/Hissing/Spitting: Angry or accenting
โขTouching noses: โI like you!โ
โขLick on the cheek: โI really like you.โ
โขLick on the ear: Comforting.
โขLick on forehead: โI love you!โ/โWill you be my mate?โ
โขBrushing tail on back or flank: Calming.
โขLick under/on belly: โI want kits.โ
โขTouching nose to cheek: โIโm happy for youโ/Comforting.
โขNuzzle: Comfort/โYouโre hilarious!โ
โขTouch nose to cheek: โIโm glad youโre here.โ
โขLick own chest fur: To hide embarrassment.
โขLick on the shoulder: "Respect.
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โขLick on the tail: โWill you be my mate?โ
โขTwitch of the Whiskers: "Amused"
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ ๏ฝฅ๏ฝก๏พโ: *.โฝ .* :โ๏พ. โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ[TAIL SIGNALS:]
Tail Held Erect: Stop
Tail Rippling: Move Forward With Care
Tail Held Erect and Sweeping Slowly from Side to Side: Retreat Silently
Tail Pointing Low, Parallel to the Ground and Sweeping: Spread Out
Tail Flattened: Get Down
Tail Bobbing: Enemy Sighted
Tail Hooked: Danger
Tail Pointed Sharply: Go That Way
Tail Held Erect and Waving from Side to Side: Stay Behind Me
Tail Kinked over Back: Follow Me
Tail Flicking over Back: Leave, but Be Careful
Tail Tip Facing Other Way: Attack
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[TAIL FLICKS:]
โขA bristle and a sharp flick of your tail usually means, "Get over here now! I'm angry with you!"
โขA flick and jerking your heard in a certain direction means, "Meet me to the bushes at your left" or "Sneak out of camp with me through the brambles to the right."
โขIf you call out to someone and their back is to you, they can flick their tail to show that they've heard.
Sticking your tail straight up in the air and flicking it sharply down means, "Sit!"
An eye-roll and a flick of the tail means, "Whatever."
โขA marrow of laughter and a flick of a tail means, "That was a good joke."
Saying, "Oh, fox-dung, I gotta go!" and flicking your tail means, "Sorry! Talk to you later?"
Flicking your tail at a she-cat's belly and smiling means, "She's expecting kits!"
โขFlicking your tail at someone and making a face means, "What is wrong with him?"
โขA sharp flick of your tail during battle can mean two things; it can mean, "Attack!" or it can mean, "Help me!"
โขA shrug and a tail flick means, "Oh well." |
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Post by โฅ๐๐ฏ๐ฌ๐ฐ๐ฑโ๐ฌ๐ฐ๐ขโฅ on Mar 18, 2021 19:45:33 GMT -5
[Hunting Techniques:] Hunter's Crouch:Keep your body low with your tail sticking straight ahead. Hind legs must be ready to leap and front paws must be ready to pounce. Is also a good fighting technique.
Fishing Catch:When fishing in a lake or river. Keep your reflection away from the water. When the fish comes, quickly hook your paw into the water and scoop the fish onto the surface. Finish it off with a quick killing bit.
Squirrel Race:When the squirrel runs up a tree to escape, you quickly run up the trunk beside the squirrel until your fast enough to block it to the top of the tree. You chase it down next and hopefully catch it. Very complicated technique.
Bird Leap:When the bird is aware that it is being hunted and begins to fly up, you leap as high as you can and bat the bird back down. Recommended for older apprentices to learn.
Mouse Stalker:
Keep your pawsteps light on the ground and try to slide them so the mouse won't feel your pawsteps.
Rabbit Fishing:A technique when you are desperate for prey. Find a rabbit hole and make sure a rabbit's in there. Then, wait silently until rabbit's head pops out. Scoop it out like you are fishing, and hopefully catch it.โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ ๏ฝฅ๏ฝก๏พโ: *.โฝ .* :โ๏พ. โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
[Battle Tactics:] Approach from behind your enemy:The advantage is gaining the higher ground is that you can charge at greater speed at the enemy, who will be weakened by having to fight uphill.Use the light from the sun:The sun should be behind you to dazzle your Use the light from the sun enemy. In green leaf, the midday sun is especially bright and cruel to cats who are used to sulking under the cover of the trees. In leaf bare, the low sun hovers around the eye line like a troublesome bee, keep your enemy from facing it, and they'll have trouble seeing an attacker from any direction.Know were the wind is coming from:If there is a strong wind, it should be blow from behind you toward the enemy, blinding them with dust and holding them back like a current of a river. If you wish to preserve the element of surprise, the wind should blow from the enemy position toward you so your scent is carried away from them.Conceal the size of your force:The number of cats in your battle patrols can be hidden to confuse the enemy from a distance. Cats packed tightly together will appear as a small attacking force, encouraging the enemy to be over confidant and make poor strategic decisions. Alternatively, is cats are spread out in signal file, they will look like a solid border of warriors, which will seem impenetrable to an advancing enemy.Attack from both ends of the Enemy first:If both ends of the enemy line are defeated, the cats in the center of the line will have to fight the two fronts. Even if they are outnumbered, the will be out flanked, vulnerable, and in disarray.Keep fresh warriors in reserve:Always have adequate reserves of fresh, fit warriors behind the battle line. They will be able to replace injured warriors, launch a separate attack if the enemy tries to encircle your forces, or fend off a surprise enemy from the rear. If the battle is in your favor, finish it by sending your reserve warriors behind the enemy line to surround them and demand surrender.Feigned retreat and ambush:A group of strong cats charges at the enemy, screeching, then turns and withdraws. Repeat this until the infuriated enemy finally breaks it's line and gives chase. Then the trap is sprung. Other warriors positioned in rabbit holes and other dips in the ground-out of enemy eyes line- attack as soon as your opponents have gone past. The enemy will be forced to stop and turn around to fight the unexpected threat, as they do the retreating cats must turn and charge back at them with full speed. The enemy is caught between two bodies of attacking cats and will quickly surrender.โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ ๏ฝฅ๏ฝก๏พโ: *.โฝ .* :โ๏พ. โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
[Battle Moves:] Back kick:Explosive surprise more to catch opponent from Behind. Judge opponents distances from you carefully, then lash out with you back legs, taking the weight on your front paws.
Back rake:A bit like Belly rake, if your a SkyClan cat this move works best. If your fighting a cat from the front, jump over the cats head and score your claws down their back.Belly rake:A fight stopper. Slice with unsheathed claws across soft flesh of opponents belly. If your pinned down, the belly rake quickly puts you back in control.Double death bite:Seems dishonorable and is only used against very evil cats. A partner and you take on one cat. Once you've got a hold of your opponent, your partner helps hold down enemy cat, and you both bite hard down on enemy cat's throat. Two pairs of jaws will cut off airway and cat will choke to death. Like I said, it's considered dishonorable and would only be used against evil cats like Tigerstar.Dizzy dance:Only can be preformed by a extremely small and quick cat against a larger and at least somewhat slower cat. The cat charges head on then swiftly leaped sideways, ducking under the cat then as soon as the cat preforming this attack is out from under the other cat it spins and leaps over it. Then once More spins but rams the side then jumps over/goes under the cat and rams the other side then land one final blow by leaping onto the cat's back and grabbing the scruff with teeth and using your free paws to batter the cat's head. This attack should in the end result in a dizzy or confused enemy.
Dizzy tackle:Agreat move for swift young warriors facing older, larger warriors. You run in circles around them at top speed until their to dizzy or tired (if the were chasing you) to keep up. Then you tackle them. While they are down, attack. Caution, standing directly over them makes you vulnerable to the Belly Rake. This is a One-on-one move and is not recommended in a place with many foes.Front paw blow:Frontal Attack. Bring your front paws down hard on you opponents head, claws unsheathed.Front paw strike:Frontal attack. Slice downward with your front paw at the body or face of your opponent. Claws unsheathed.Killing bite:A death blow to the back of the neck. Quick and silent and sometimes considered dishonorable. Used only as a last resort.Leap and hold:Ideal for a small cat facing a large opponent. Spring onto the opponents back and grip with unsheathed claws. Now you are beyond the range of your opponent paws and in the position to inflict severe body wounds. A group of apprentices can defeat a large and dangerous warrior in this way.Leap-and-cover:Ideal for making your opponent feel much pain, leap onto your opponent's back and put your paws over their eyes. For the moment the opponent is blinded, sink your claws into the soft skin around their eyes. If your opponent doesn't run away, take advantage of their temporary blindness and perform leap-and-hold move.Making sure:You never know if a opponent is actually dead. When an opponent goes limp, they become vunerable, so make sure they are really dead. Bite and slash. Claws unsheathed. When you think they have gone to StarClan, pray and leave.Partner fighting:Warriors who have trained and fought together will often instinctively fall into a paired defensive position, each protecting the others back while fending off an opponent o either side. Slashing, clawing, and leaping together, battle pairs can be whirlwind of danger for attackers.Play dead:Effective in a tight situation, such as when you are pinned. Stop struggling and go limp. When your opponent relaxed his grip, thinking you are defeated, push yourself up explosively. This will throw off an unwary opponent and you are in the attacking position.
Scruff shake:Secure a strong teeth grip in the scuff of your opponents neck, then shake violently until he or she is to rattled to fight back. Most effective against rats, which are small enough to throw. A strong throw will stun or kill them.Tail trip:The opponent moves to you and at the right moment, trip them with your tail.Teeth grip:Target your opponents extremists- the legs, tail, scuff, or ears- ans sink in your teeth and hold. This move is similar to the leap and hold, except your claws remain free to fight.Unbalancing act:Ifa cat is going to bring down all its weight on you while rearing on its back legs, role towards your opponents hind legs to unbalance him.
Upright lock:Finial, crushing more on already weakened opponent. Rear up on your back legs and bring full weight on your opponent. If opponent does the same, wrestle and flip him under you. This move makes you vulnerable to the belly rake, so requires great strength and speed.โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ ๏ฝฅ๏ฝก๏พโ: *.โฝ .* :โ๏พ. โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
[Above Ground Moves:] The Sky-Crusher:Landing with all four feet on top of an opponent, flattening him like a leaf.The Flick-Over:Landing with front paws outstretched to sweep the opponent off his feet and roll him onto his back.The Kick:Kicking down hard as the warrior nears the ground, then using momentum from landing to spring away before the opponent can retaliate.
The Slice:Dropping down with claws unsheathed for maximum injury.The Branch Swing:Holding on to the branch with front claws and swinging hind legs into the opponentโs face.The Reverse Branch Swing:Holding on to the branch with back claws and striking with front legs through the swing.The Trunk Swing:Sliding down the trunk and springing off at head height, using hind legs to push off and clear opponents. (Good if tree is surrounded.)
The Reverse Climb:Climbing backward up the trunk as the opponent advances to gain advantage of height; often followed by Trunk Swing.โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ ๏ฝฅ๏ฝก๏พโ: *.โฝ .* :โ๏พ. โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
[Water Combat:] Double-Front-Paw:Splashes water into the face of the enemy.Underwater Leg Sweep (Front of Hind):- The opponent will not see it coming under the water so wonโt have a chance to brace himself before losing his balance.
Push-Down and Release:Almost all non-River cats panic if they are submerged, while River cats know how to hold their breath underwater. This move can be used to secure a decisive victory, because itโs most likely to make the opponent surrender.Underwater Clinch:Uses warriorโs weight to hold the opponent below the surface, with a firm grip that enables the warrior to bring his enemy spluttering back to the surface before forcing him under again.Tail Splash:Temporarily blinds opponent by flicking water in his eyes.Underwater Push-Off:Crouching and erupting out of the water into opponents, using surprise and impact to knock him off balance.Rushpaw Splash:Using noise of water splashed at a distance to create a decoy, leaving opportunity for a surprise attack. |
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Post by โฅ๐๐ฏ๐ฌ๐ฐ๐ฑโ๐ฌ๐ฐ๐ขโฅ on Mar 18, 2021 19:58:13 GMT -5
[Medicine Cat Cheat Sheet:] Alder bark- Treats toothache
Usage- Chew on it
Time of growth- All year round. Ideal to collect during new-leaf
Location- Mainly boggy, wet terrains
Beech leaves- Used by medicine cats to carry their herbs around
Usage- To carry items
Time of growth- During the middle of new-leaf
Location- Grown anywhere that is not wet
Bindweed- Helps mend broken bones
Usage- Fasten with sticks to a broken leg to help keep in place
Time of growth- Late green-leaf/early leaf-fall
Location- Almost anywhere
Blackberry leaves- Soothes bee stings
Usage- Leaves are chewed into a pulp and applied to the bee sting
Time of growth- All year round. Ideal to collect in mid green-leaf
Location- Almost anywhere
Borage leaves- Produces more and better milk; also helps treat fevers, stomachaches, and relieves tight chests
Usage- Eat
Time of growth- Mid green-leaf
Location- Forest
Bright-eye- Helps cure coughs
Usage- Made into a poultice
Time of growth- Unknown
Location- Sunny areas
Broom-Used to make poultices for broken legs and wounds
Usage- Made into a poultice
Time of growth- All year round. Ideal to be collected throughout green-leaf
Location- Forest
Burdock root- Treats scratches and rat bites
Usage- The roots are chewed into a poultice
Time of growth- All year round. Ideal to be collected throughout new-leaf
Location- Dry areas
Burnet (Traveling herb)- Gives a cat strength; very good for queens who are about to give birth
Usage- Eat
Time of growth- All throughout green-leaf. Ideal to be collected at the end of green-leaf
Location- Mainly in dry, grassy meadows
Catchweed- The burrs are applied on top of poultices
Usage- Stops poultices from being rubbed off
Time of growth- Unknown
Location- Hedges and other low, shrubby vegetation
Catmint- Best remedy for greencough; also used for whitecough; dangerous in high doses
Usage- Eat
Time of growth- All throughout green-leaf
Location- Mainly found in Twoleg gardens
Celandine- Soothes damaged eyes
Usage- Juice is trickled into eye
Time of growth- All throughout green-leaf
Location- Forests; can be found near water sources
Chamomile (Traveling herb)- Strengthens the heart and soothes the mind; can also be given to traveling cats for strength
Usage- Eaten
Time of growth- Mid green-leaf/late green-leaf
Location- Twoleg gardens
Chervil- Treats infected wounds and stomachache; also used to help a Queen during kitting
Usage- Chew to extract the juice from the leaves or root
Time of growth- Late green-leaf/early leaf-fall
Location- Dry areas are one of the best places to find this herb but, forests are also common
Chickweed- Treats greencough
Usage- Eat
Time of growth- Mid green-leaf
Location- Forests
Cobnuts- Made into ointments; also helpful for attracting prey
Usage- Unknown
Time of growth- All throughout new-leaf
Location- Near hazel trees that grow in sunny areas
Cobweb- These are wrapped around wounds to absorb blood; also used to bind broken bones
Usage- Press over wound
Location- Anywhere
Coltsfoot- Fed to cats with trouble with breathing or kitten-cough; also be used to soothe cracked or sore paw pads; works well for scratches; the stems can be used for herbal remedies
Usage- Chew into pulp
Time of growth- Late leaf-bare/early new-leaf
Location- Wet areas
Comfrey leaves- Can be used to help cough attacks. When mixed with tansy it can be a soothing remedy for asthma attacks; consuming it can help soothe broken bone and or wrenched leg pain/claw pain
Usage- Chewed into a paste
Time of growth- All throughout green-leaf
Location- Damp, grassy areas
Comfrey root- This herb is a life saver, it has multiple uses: repairs broken bones; soothes wounds; helps wrenched claws; itching; inflammation of stiff joints; stiffness on wrenched shoulders; and soothes burns.
Usage- Roots are chewed into a poultice. Can also be lined in ones nest
Time of growth- All throughout green-leaf
Location- Damp, grassy area
Daisy leaf (Traveling herb)- Eases pain of stiff joints, and soothes sprains
Usage- Chew into a poultice and fasten on with cobwebs to help ease joint pains. Eat to soothe sprains. Can be mixed with tansy
Time of growth- All throughout new-leaf and green-leaf
Location- Anywhere
Dandelions- Soothes and heals bee stings; can be mixed with borage for a fever remedy
Usage- The white liquid is applied to the stinging area. The leaves may also be chewed to act as a painkiller
Time of growth- All year round
Location- Anywhere; more commonly found in meadows and fields
Dock- Soothes scratches; It is known to sting when being applied; Soothes sore paw pads and also eases the pain of wounds; also used to vomit on
Usage- Chewed up and applied to scratches. Place in nest to ease the pain of wounds
Time of growth- Green-leaf through early leaf-fall
Location- It is able to be found anywhere; though grassy areas are an ideal place to collect them
Elder leaves- Soothes sprains; may also be consumed to help ease pain
Usage- Chewed into a poultice and is applied to the desired area. Eat to ease pain
Time of growth- Mid green-leaf
Location- Unknown
Fennel- Helps ease pain in hips, such as during a kitting. It is also useful for washing out poison
Usage- The stalks are broken and the inner juice is squeezed out into the patients mouth. Squeeze the juice onto the poisoned area
Time of growth- Mid green-leaf
Location- Dry soil near sea/coast and on riverbanks
Fern fronds- Not necessarily a herb, but it can be used to cover herbs to help keep them fresh
Time of growth- Mid green-leaf
Location- Forests
Feverfew- Reduces body temperature mainly for cats with fevers or chills. May also be used for aches and pains, especially good for headaches
Usage- Eaten
Time of growth- Mid green-leaf
Location- Riverbanks
Goat weed- Given to cats who have anxiety or are experiencing grief; use daily until the symptoms stop
Usage- Eat
Time of growth- New-leaf
Location- Damp areas
Goldenrod- Heals wounds
Usage- Chewed into a poultice and applied to the wound
Time of growth- Mid green-leaf
Location- Moors
Hawkweed- Helps cure greencough; but not as strong as catmint
Usage- Unknown
Time of growth- All throughout green-leaf
Location- Unknown
Heather nectar- Allows the patient to swallow herbs easier and helps sweeten the flavour
Usage- Extract the juices from the flower and add to mixtures
Time of growth- Early green-leaf throughout early leaf-fall
Location- Shady areas
Honey- Soothes infections, smoke-damage and or sore throats; helps swallow other concoctions; soothes coughing, and gives energy
Usage- Eaten or given moss soaked in it
Location- Found in honeycombs or bees nests up in trees
Horsetail- Treats infections and minor bleeding
Usage- Chewed into a poultice and applied to wounds; squeeze the sap from the stems onto the desired area to prevent infection
Time of growth: New-leaf through early green-leaf
Location- Marshy areas
Ivy leaf- ShadowClan cats use this leaf to help store other herbs
Time of growth- All year round
Location- Forests
Juniper berries- Soothes stomachaches, gives strength and helps with heavy breathing; can also be used to help calm down a cat from shock or distress; make sure to only take in small doses
Usage- Eat
Time of growth- Leaf-fall
Location- Anywhere that is not wet
Lambs ear- Gives a cat strength
Usage- Eat
Time of growth- Unknown
Location- Commonly found in the mountains
Lavender- Cures fevers and chills; also hides the scent of death
Usage- Place under patients nose and is to be inhaled constantly. Rub on an animals body to hide the scent of death
Time of growth- Green-leaf
Location- Twoleg gardens; may also be found in sunny spots with sandy or gravelly soil
Lungwort- Cures yellowcough
Usage- Eat
Time of growth- Unknown
Location- Moors; also found in shady, moist areas
Mallow leaves- Calms stomachaches
Usage- Eat
Time of growth- All throughout green-leaf
Location- Best found near shorelines; best collected at sunhigh when they are dry
Marigold- Stops infections; stops bleeding. Use for inflammation of stiff joints; also used to treat flea bites
Usage- The petals or leaves are chewed into a poultice, or can be rubbed on wounds. The juice can be used as well
Time of growth- All throughout green-leaf. They are able to grow during leaf-bare, but only if it's mild
Location- Near water
Mint- Hides the scent of death; can also help prevent fleas
Usage- Rubbed on dead body. Rub on the cats body to get rid of fleas, or put it in ones nest
Time of growth- Late green-leaf
Location- Twoleg gardens and in forests
Mouse bile- Use to kill ticks found in cats pelts
Usage- The liquid is stored in moss and dabbed onto ticks embedded in ones pelt
Location- Can be found anywhere there are mice present
Oak leaf- Stops infections
Usage- Store the leaves in a dry area until the time of usage. They are chewed into a thick poultice and spread onto the wound
Time of growth- All year round; ideally they are best collected in leaf-fall
Location- Forests
Parsley- Stops a Queen from producing milk. One leaf is taken each day until the milk stops; may also be used to soothe stomachaches
Usage- Eat
Time of growth- All throughout green-leaf
Location- Grows best in moist, well-drained soil, with full of sun; twoleg gardens are also an option
Poppy seeds- Puts cat to sleep; soothes shock or distress and eases pain; do not feed to nursing Queens
Usage- Chew on
Time of growth- The flower will grow from late new-leaf to mid green-leaf, and the seeds will soon be ripe a little after the flower blooms
Location- Anywhere that there are poppy flowers
Ragwort leaves- Treats aching joints and gives a cat strength
Usage- Crushed and chewed
Time of growth- All year round, though it's ideal to be collected mid green-leaf through late green-leaf
Location- Anywhere, especially areas that are cool and wet
Raspberry leaves- Used to help stop bleeding during kitting; also works as a painkiller
Usage- Eat
Time of growth- All year around, though it is ideal to be collected late new-leaf throughout early green-leaf
Location- Twoleg gardens or forests
Rosemary- This plant helps hide the scent of death to prepare for vigil and later the burial
Usage- Rub on dead cats pelt
Time of growth- Mid new-leaf throughout late new-leaf; it will sometimes grow in late green-leaf
Location- Twoleg gardens and forests
Rush- Use to bind broken bones
Usage- Unknown
Time of growth- Mid green-leaf throughout early leaf-fall
Location- Damp areas
Sorrel (Traveling herb)- Given to cats who don't have an appetite
Usage- Eat
Time of growth- All year round; is ideal to be collected in late new-leaf
Location- Twoleg gardens
Sticks- Recommended for Queens who are giving birth; also used for dislocated bones and help mend broken bones
Usage- Patients will bite on the stick when in pain. Fasten sticks with a poultice to help keep broken bone in place
Location- Anywhere there are trees
Stinging nettle- Induces vomiting, and brings down swelling; can be mixed with comfrey to help heal broken bones; helpful with wounds and infections; the leaves can be used to carry herbs
Usage- The seeds are eaten by a cat who swallowed poison and the leaves can be chewed into a poultice for wounds; chewing on the stems soothe infections
Time of growth- Early green-leaf
Location- Forests
Sweet-Sedge- Eases infection
Usage- Swallow the sap
Time of growth- Unknown
Location- Grows throughout leaf-bare; mostly common near riverbanks
Tansy- Cures cough; could be used to cure wounds and extract poison; stops cats from catching greencough; soothes sore throats and wretched legs; may be used to hide a cats scent.
Usage- Eat, but only in small doses as it is very strong; rub on cats pelt to hide their scent; crush the leaves and apply to wrenched legs
Time of growth- Mid green-leaf through late green-leaf
Location- Twoleg gardens and forests
Tormentil root- Its root is good for treating wounds and extracting poisons
Usage- Chewed up and put on the patients wound
Time of growth- Early green-leaf throughout mid green-leaf
Location- Twoleg gardens or wherever it is cool or cold
Thyme- Calms a cat whos nervous, anxious, or in shock
Usage- Chew on the leaves
Time of growth- Early green-leaf
Location- Hot, sunny areas
Watermint- Soothes stomachaches; can also be used to hide the scent of death
Usage- Chew into a pulp and then eat; rub onto dead cats pelt
Time of growth- Unknown
Location- Commonly found in streams or damp soil
Wild garlic- Prevents infection, especially rat bites; also useful for disguising a cats scent
Usage- Roll in it
Location- Forests
Willow bark- Eases pain
Usage- Unknown
Location- Twoleg nests and water sources
Willow leaves- Stops vomiting and calms upset stomachs
Usage- Chewed into a pulp then eaten
Location- Willow trees; water sources
Wintergreen- Treats wounds and some poisons
Usage- Unknown
Location- Oak-pine forests and sandy habitats
Yarrow- Extracts poison from wounds; will make a cat vomit up toxins; helps soothe mild coughs and stomachaches; will also soften and heal cracked or sore paw pads
Usage- The leaves are chewed into a poultice and applied to the wound; chew into a pulp and then eat for coughs; make into an ointment and apply to cracked or sore paw pads; eat a couple of leaves to calm stomachaches
Location- Dry, rocky territories
Traveling herbs-
Burnet
Chamomile
Daisy leaves
Sorrel
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Poisons-
Aloe vera- Not mentioned in the books, but a lot of roleplayers use this plant without even knowing the dangers it causes to cats. It has a mild to moderate toxic effect on the cat. It causes vomiting, diarrhea, and change in urine colour
Usage- Eat/plastered on
Location- Twoleg gardens
Deadly nightshade-One of the most toxic herbs, it can even kill a full grown Twoleg. Used to kill a cat who cannot be saved
Usage- Eat
Location- Moist, shady areas
Deathberries- Kills a cat in a matter of minutes. Victims who eat this will start to foam at the mouth
Usage- Eat
Location- Commonly in forests, but can be found in small ravines
Holly berries- These arenโt as necessarily dangerous as deathberries, but they can be deadly if enough is consumed. The leaves and berries are toxic, but the flower isnโt.
Usage- Eat
Location- Forests
Foxglove seeds- They can be used to strengthen the heart but have more of a chance of causing paralysis and heart failure. They are also commonly mistaken for poppy seeds
Usage- Eat
Location- Anywhere
Water hemlock- The most poisonous plant in the forest, and is sometimes mistaken for parsley. It causes writhing, pain, and foaming at the mouth
Usage- Eat
Time of growth- Mid green-leaf
Location- Wet, marshy areas
I'd also like to leave a note that Apple seeds are also very toxic to cats
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Herb care
Gather some fox dung and place it near and around patches of herbs to keep rabbits and any other animals away from the plant
Soak wilted leaves in water. Make sure to be very gentle when taking them out so that they donโt fall apart. Only use this as a last resort
Make sure to clear the plant from any bug infestations
If an herb is wet, take it out of the den and lay it on a flat rock in a sunny area to dry (except for bark)
Gather fresh herbs when stock gets low
Leave enough of the herb on its plant when you collect so it can reproduce
Check your stock often and throw out any herbs that are old
Herbs are best to collect at sunhigh, as the dew will have evaporated and it won't rot
Seeds are best to collect when they have freshly fallen off its plant
If an herbs roots have any holes, don't bother taking it back to your stock
Herb flowers that have lush appearances and scent are best to collect
Once an herbs flower petals start to wilt or fall off, it would be best to throw it away
Bark is ideal to collect in new-leaf
Bark is best used fresh
Dry the bark only in shady, crisp, dry areas
Bark is not to be stored in moist areas
Dig holes in the ground and place your herbs there and cover them with fern fronds to keep them fresh
Even if your juniper berries are shriveled up, it's best to keep them in your stock until you collect fresh berries, as they are very valuable
Though an herbs leaves and flowers are dead during leaf-bare, berries, bark, and broom are still able to be collected
Stock up on specific herbs before leaf-bare!
It's smart to make your poultices, pulps, pastes, ointments and extracts beforehand, but throw them away if they aren't used 4-5 days afterward
An herbs root should be firm, not too soft nor too hard. Soft roots are very old and have lost their healing qualities, while hard roots are not ripe enough
If one of your herb plants seem to be growing a lot slower than normal, take a leaf and put some water on it to water the plant. Herbs that grow in sand will need to be watered more frequently than others that don't
Take off dead stems of last seasons growth on mint, rosemary, and tansy. By taking the dead stems off it encourages a more compact herb and is much stronger
As taking off dead stems, make sure to get rid of any weeds that take over the herbs
Keep your den in order, to do this, divide your herbs in categories, either from putting all herbs that help sickness into their own space, and putting herbs that help anxiety and stress in their own pile. Or you can go by which specific use they have. Make sure that they are in a loose pile
Only collect an herbs leaf if it is green, fresh, and is filled with its healing properties. Do not collect an herbs leaf if it is brown, crunchy, or has holes (Oak leaves may have an exception, though)
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Poultice- A poultice is a soft, moist material that is applied to a part of the cats body to relieve pain, itching, swelling, etc
Aching joints poultice- Gather ragwort and juniper berries and crush the ragwort leaves into small bits, and smash the juniper onto the crushed ragwort. Chew and mix the herbs together until it forms a tight bond and then give to the patient. The patient should only chew on the poultice. It's okay to swallow a little, but eating the whole thing can cause a stomachache
Poultice for wounds- Gather horsetail, goldenrod, and marigold. Place the three herbs on top of each other and chew on it until it has almost a paste like texture. Before applying, make sure to get a wet moss ball and dab it lightly on the wound and around it to clean out dirt and debris. Place your poultice onto wherever the cat hurts. Grab some cobweb and wrap it around the poultice and add a few catchweed burrs on top of it and on the edges
Irritated/Itchy skin- Get a comfrey root and chew into a thick poultice and apply where ever the cat is irritated
Poultice for swelling- Have your patient wade through some water, then gather some stinging nettle leaves and chew into a poultice, and place wherever the cat hurts. Give them a couple of poppy seeds if needed
Wrenched claw poultice- Make sure to lick the patients claw thoroughly before applying the poultice to get out any kind of dirt and dried blood. Get a comfrey root and chew into a small poultice and apply to the wrenched claw. Wrap some cobweb around the poultice and add a catchweed burr on top if needed
Infected wounds poultice- Crush some marigold petals and chew them thoroughly. Get some honey and smother it on the marigold poultice. Make sure to clean the patients wound with a damp piece of moss to get all dirt and debris out. Place the marigold poultice over the desired area, the honey facing the wound. Place some catchweed burrs on the edges of the poultice
Thorn in paw pad poultice- Make sure to clean the cats paw pad thoroughly before adding the poultice. Chew on some yarrow to form a poultice and apply it to the paw pad. Let the yarrow sit on the paw pad for a few hours, then take the poultice off. The poultice should make the paw pad a lot softer, and the thorn will have disappeared.
Broken leg/paw poultice- First trace your tail over your patients body to check for any damage, and poke your claw onto the area. If they feel pain it is broken, or if you feel a crack. Feed them poppy seeds to help soothe the pain, and give them juniper berries or thyme if they are in shock. Gather stinging nettle, comfrey root, and bindweed. Chew on the stinging nettle and comfrey together into almost a paste-like consistency. Plaster the poultice onto the broken bone, and wrap the bindweed around the poultice, and prop up some sticks under the leg, and bundle more bindweed around the sticks. Wrap a thick layer of cobweb around the area and add a few catchweed burrs on the edges of the cast when done.
Chills poultice- Tear up some lavender, catmint and feverfew and chew it up thoroughly and then patch it up together to form into a poultice. Put it onto wherever the chill is worst and lick their fur the wrong way to warm them up. Put a catchweed burr on top of the poultice to hold it in place. Recommended to give them juniper berries
Backache poultice- Gather some daisy leaves and chew it into a mush. Add a tiny bit of water, then keep chewing. Once it's formed, place it onto wherever the pain is worst
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Pulp- A pulp is a wet, soft, shapeless mass that is to be eaten or plastered onto a cats body
Greencough pulp- Crush marigold petals and knead them into a couple of juniper berries then add the herbs into some water and mix. Once done sprinkle some poppy seeds over the pulp and feed to the patient
Heavy breathing pulp- Shred some coltsfoot, thyme, and catmint. Once they're into little pieces, chew them up until they are in a fine mush, then put them into a small amount of water, and stir. Feed to your patient
Bee stings pulp- Give your patient some chamomile to let them calm down and then gently take the stinger out with your teeth. Grab some moss and soak it in water and cleanse the area. Chew some blackberry leaves into a mush and add them to water and stir. Once the leaves seem to be gooey enough, take it out and place over the desired area and wrap cobwebs around the pulp. If the sting is really bad, then get some dandelion and squeeze its juices onto a clump of moss and dab around the area. Your patient may also chew on the dandelion to soothe the pain. Add a couple catchweed burrs on the edge of the cobweb to help stick in place
Kitten-cough pulp- Chew on some coltsfoot and then mix it with some water, then feed to the patient. Give them some cold water as well
Mild flea bites- Gather some marigold and crush the petals until they are in very small pieces, then line some water onto them. Stir the damp herb while kneading into it, until the petals turn into a fine mush. Once you are done kneading, chew on the mush until it is formed into a soft, wet pulp. Rub the pulp onto the cats pelt. Also recommended to place preventative herbs in the cats bedding, and keep them in your den until the fleas are gone. Make a comfrey poultice if they can't handle the itching
Pulp for fevers- Chew on some dandelion, and chew on a couple of borage leaves. Mix the two herbs together and add a little bit of water to the mixture. Feed to your patient
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Paste- A paste is a thick, soft, moist substance, that is to be put on the body, or consumed
Paste for burns- Chew on a comfrey root until it is formed into a thick mush, almost like a pulp, but a more solid form. Put the comfrey in some water and stir it, and make sure it is a thick, moist consistency. Plaster the paste over wherever the cat hurts
Paste for anxiety, shock, distress, etc- Scratch up some chamomile until it's in small pieces. Chew it up into a thick paste, then place it into a small amount of water, and mix it around. Afterward, roll it into a ball and feed to your patient. Lick the cats fur the wrong way to help calm them down quicker
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Ointment- A smooth oily preparation that is to be rubbed on the skin
Sores ointment- Chew on a comfrey root and make it into almost a paste like consistency. Put the paste into a leaf that has warm water, and mix it around for a little while. Once done, pour the extract onto a dock leaf and let it sit in a cool area for a bit. The extract should've thickened into an ointment. Rub the comfrey ointment onto the desired area
Cracked paw pads ointment- Lick to clean the patients pads thoroughly to make sure that all dirt is out. Place the cats paw in water if needed. Gather some yarrow and chew on it until it is formed into a thick paste. Put the paste into some warm water and stir it. Once done, place the extract onto a dock leaf and let it sit in a cool area for a while. Once you've come back the extract should've thickened and has been established into a more solid form. Rub the ointment over the paw pads and wrap with cobweb
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Juice- This is to be made with herb extracts and is to be drunk or drizzled on
Pain
extract- Find a willow tree and tear at its bark. This will help release the water that is inside of it. Add the willow bark water onto a leaf. Take some thyme and tear it up into small pieces. Once the thyme is crushed add it to the willow bark water and then sprinkle some poppy seeds over the extract and mix a little more and feed to the patient. Make a poultice for swelling if needed
Eye damage extract- Check the cats eye to make sure that there isn't any damage to the surface of the iris. Make sure to flush the patients eyes out thoroughly before proceeding. Get some celandine and squeeze its juices onto a ball of moss. Dab the moss onto the patients eye, then close their eye for a few seconds to make sure the extract seeps into their eye
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Injuries and illnesses
Chest infections- Whitecough and greencough are the most common chest infections known to the Clans. Whitecough is almost like greencough, but a milder version. If untreated, it will develop into greencough. Cats usually catch this sickness during leaf-fall and leaf-bare. It is fatal for elders and kits if not treated immediately. It is highly contagious
Redcough- Redcough is a highly severe chest infection and is worse than greencough. It is named after one of its symptom which is to cough up blood. If not treated immediately then the cat will most likely die. Catmint cannot treat redcough and the only known cure is a special sap that is only found in SkyClan territory
Aching joints- Damp and or cold environments cause aching joints. This is commonly seen in elders and Queens. If the ache is associated with water it can cause a chill
Chills- Chills are mostly associated with cold weather or being in cold water. Elders and kits are at more of a risk dying when they get a chill. Either lick the cats fur the wrong way to keep them warm, or make a poultice
Poison- Being poisoned can be caused by eating or drinking unsafe substances such as deathberries. Kits are the main victim of this, as they are curious and are unaware of how dangerous they are. Eating rotten prey or tainted water is also another common way to be poisoned. Inhaling too much smoke, and being bitten by a venomous animal. If only a small amount of poison is consumed, then the cat usually just gets a stomachache, but obviously larger amounts will cause death
Joint dislocation- This is a displacement of a bone from its normal joint. Medicine cats must force the joint back into place
Sprains- Sprains are injuries to ligaments of a joint, and the joint is stretched beyond their normal capacity and is possibly torn. Sprains are caused when too much force is placed on the muscle. The pain will vary from mild to severe and will decrease the ability to move the joint. The cat must rest for several days
Cracked pads- Paw pads may crack when walking long distances on hard surfaces, such as stone, or due to cold weather. Elders commonly get this.
Sores- This is caused by rough activity, and the skin will become red and raw
Sore throat- A condition with pain in the throat, typically caused by inflammation due to cold weather, smoke inhalation, or a cough
Damaged eyes- The patients eyes will be blurry to some extent, and it depends on how severe the blurriness is. The harsher the symptoms are, the less of a chance that the cat will recover with full vision. Cats with damage on the surface of the iris will not regain vision
Loss of appetite- This is a disappearance of the cats hankering to eat. This can either be caused by stress, or something more serious
Kitten-cough- A very mild version of a chest infection. Does have chances in turning into whitecough, and then greencough
Disease- This can be caused by eating prey that is found in Carrionplace, such as rats. Certain types of viruses, bacteria, and parasites is how the disease is transmitted
Weakness- A decrease of one or more muscles in the body, meaning that the patient will lack strength. The weakness only affects muscles that are irritated or a compressed nerve. This can either be caused by stress, illness, wounds, tiredness, or from too much physical activity
Snake bite- An injury caused by an adder or other types of snakes. Depending on the species of the snake, the victim may or may not end up being infected with venom
Burns- A burn is a damage to the skin or deeper tissues caused by flame, staying out too long in the sun, or any other physical contact with heat. Severity of the injury depends on the depth of the burn. The victim may or may not end up having their fur grow back.
Fleas- Fleas are small, wingless insects that cling onto furry animals to suck their blood. This causes irritation and can create very small wounds, which could develop into an infection, and then possibly a disease. Some cats are even allergic to fleas. Fleas are highly contagious. The legs, paws and neck are targeted the most
Nausea- This is when a cat feels exceedingly ill and an extreme urge to vomit. There are multiple things that can cause nausea, such as overeating, hunger, specific herbs, food poisoning, tainted water, intense fear/panic attacks, early pregnancy, migraines/headaches, and revolting smells. If a cat vomits, which is followed by diarrhea, it can cause dangerous dehydration; bring your patient to a water source immediately after they vomit
Allergies- Allergies can make an appearance when the cat has a negative reaction to a particular type of herb, prey, pollen, fur or dust. This can cause the cats skin to inflame, and have itchy, watery eyes. The reaction can range from mild to severe. In some severe cases, the allergies can cause life-threatening reactions
Anxiety/Panic attack- Anxiety can be caused by stress conditions, uncomfortable crowds, or upsetting situations. A panic attack is a sudden, unexpected intense fear that causes severe physical reactions when there is no actual danger or cause. It is important that the medicine cat figures out what the triggers are of the anxiety, and make sure to help the patient provoke the causes
Asthma- A cat is commonly born with this condition, which causes their airways to become inflamed, narrowed, and swelled. It will also produce mucus which makes it difficult to breathe. It can be stimulated when a cat is running, or a very rough physical activity. There is no real cure in the Clan world
Broken tooth- Teeth are prone to cracking and able to fully break off the root. This can be caused by the mouth hitting a hard object, cavities, biting a hard object, such as a bone from prey or from a battle. In mild cases, the tooth will be chipped but still in the gums. Moderate cases will have a piece of the tooth broken off but still intact. In severe cases, the tooth is completely shattered, which will leave nothing where the tooth used to be
Broken bones- This is when the bone of a certain part of the body is shattered in two or more pieces. The result can range from mild to severe. A mild fracture is when the bone is broken in one place, which has no separation of the bones. A moderate fracture involves the bone being broken into two pieces. A severe fracture is when the bone is shattered into two or more pieces or completely crushed, and when this happens the patient will most likely never be healed
Shock (Physically)- Shock can occur and be a life-threatening result due to blood loss and or highly severe pain. It can also cause heavy breathing, which will have the patient faint, or can even be fatal. It is mandatory to take immediate treatment when this happens
Shock (Emotionally)- Sometimes happens when a cat witnesses a traumatic or terrorizing event. They will seem to have "numb" emotions
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Symptoms
Whitecough- Coughing, phlegm, breathless, fever, chest pain, and eyes and nose mucus
Greencough- Coughing, phlegm, wheezing, breathless, fever, eyes and nose mucus, rapid heartbeat, chest pain, and vomiting
Yellowcough- Loss of appetite, fever, difficulty breathing, delirium, and a sore throat
Broken bone- Bruising, physical deformity, limping, swelling, tenderness, dizziness, and possible blood
Water hemlock- Foaming at the mouth, writhing, and severe pain; victim will become unconscious for a long length of time
Sores- Pain, stiffness, swelling, skin is red and raw
Sore throat- Pain, scratchiness, difficulty swallowing, swelling, swollen glands in the neck or jaw, back of mouth will be red and swollen, hoarse voice
Liver cancer- Though the Clans do not have a name for this illness, nor do they know how to prevent it, it is possible for a cat to get it. Weight loss, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, lethargy, weakness, and loss of appetite are the main symptoms
Kitten-cough- Coughing, sore throat, runny nose, headache, and a mild fever
Non-venomous snake bite- Bleeding, pain in the affected area, swelling, redness, and possible infection
Venomous snakebite- Bleeding, pain in the affected area, swelling, inflammation, redness, bruises, sweating, fast heart rate, nausea, dizziness, and possible infection. In young, old or weak cats, the bite can cause a coma or heart palpitations
First-degree burn/Sunburn- Mild inflammation, red skin, swelling, mild fever, peeling skin, rash, physical sensitivity, and itchiness
Second-degree burn- Red, white or splotchy skin, physical sensitivity, fever, moderate inflammation, blistering, swelling, infection, and possible scarring
Third-degree burn- Skin appears waxy or leathery, physical numbness, difficulty breathing, smoke inhalation poisoning, physical sensitivity, inflammation, blistering, swelling, infection, fever, itchiness, and highly possible scaring
Fleas- Severe itching, red spots, and swollen spots. After a day or so, the lumps may develop into a blister or a small wound, and the wounds may have pus
Dislocated shoulder- Limited movement, physical deformity, swelling, bruising, severe pain, numbness, tingling, weakness down the arm and into the paw, and possibly inflammation. If blood vessels are damaged, the arm and paw will feel cold and turn to a bluish colour. A dislocated shoulder appears to hang lower than the uninjured shoulder
Nausea- Weak physical balance, headache, fever, dizziness, lightheaded, and stomachache
Food allergy- Digestive problems, hives, swollen airways, and a tingly mouth
Herb allergy- Hives, rash, itchy skin, swollen face, wheezing, moderate fever, and possible swollen airways
Seasonal allergies- Sneezing, runny/stuffy nose, and red/watery/itchy eyes
Chills- Shortness of breath, wheezing, fever, severe coughing, and stiff joints
Anxiety- Fatigue, restlessness, sweating, hyperventilation, irritability, racing thoughts or unwanted thoughts, trembling, and possible nausea
Panic attack- Physical weakness, dizziness, tingling/numbness in paws, sense of terror, sweaty or chills, chest pain, breathing difficulties, feeling a loss of control, and in extreme cases, fainting
Asthma- Difficulty breathing, chest pain, coughing, wheezing, phlegm, rapid breathing, frequent respiratory infections, tightness of chest, throat irritation, and trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath/coughing/wheezing
Shock (Physically)- Chills, rapid heartbeat, physical and mental weakness, confusion, lack of alertness, loss of consciousness, and rapid breathing
Shock (Emotionally)- Lack of emotion, lack of empathy, denial, difficulty concentrating, confusion, irritability, mood swings, lack of communication, and panic attacks
Holly berry poisoning- If eaten a few it will cause stomachache, vomiting, and diarrhea. If a lot is ingested then it can cause severe stomachache, lethargy and drooling; it won't kill an adult cat, but it will kill a kit
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Diagnosis Process
Listen to your patients complaint
Examine the physical state of your patient
Remember the patients symptoms and complaints
Analyze which symptoms are the most noticeable
Ask your patient on other suspected complaints
Determine a course of treatment for the complaints that stand out the most
Follow-up with your patient after the treatment to guarantee that the treatment is a success
Adjust treatment methods if necessary
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Remedies
Fever-Have the patient eat borage leaves and have them sniff lavender. Make sure to have wet moss nearby at all times, and if needed apply the wet moss on their forehead to keep them cool
Stomachache- Eat juniper berries, and rub their stomach if needed. Give them wet moss, but don't give them too much water as it will make it worse. And don't give them warm or hot water, either. If they are hungry only allow them to eat small morsels such as mice
Sore throat- Have the cat eat a honeycomb, or paint on some honey to a dock leaf and let them lick it off. Recommended to give them a small dose of tansy. Have them consume warm water as well
Headache- Have your patient drink plenty of cold water, and give them some feverfew to eat. Have them stay out of sunlight. It'd be best to keep them in your den until they're better
Stress- Have your patient eat some chamomile and drink water. Give some juniper berries if needed
Trouble breathing- Mix some coltsfoot, thyme, and catmint together, and feed to your patient
Upset stomach by poison- Treat painful stomachaches with stinging nettle or yarrow; allow your patient to vomit onto a dock leaf. Since vomiting causes dehydration, immediately bring your patient to a water source. Mild stomachaches can be treated with juniper or watermint, but give them a small dose of willow leaves, just to be on the safe side
Leg dislocation- Feed your patient an appropriate amount of poppy seeds and wait for them to fall asleep. Then, grab their leg in your jaw and have another cat keep them down in place so you have more control. Tug on the leg until you hear a tiny click. Give them a couple more poppy seeds after they wake up in case they are in pain
Loss of appetite- Encourage your patient to eat small amounts of prey. Stubborn or very ill cats can be offered the blood of fresh prey. Recommended to feed them sorrel
Non-venomous snake bite- Clean the wound thoroughly with a damp moss ball, and, if needed, put the wound into water. Gather some horsetail and chew it into a paste. Put the horsetail paste into some warm water, and mix it around. Once it is all mixed, pour the extract onto a dock leaf and let it sit in a cool area. After a while the paste should have turned into an ointment. Plaster the ointment over the scratch, then chew on some burdock root and form it into a poultice. Put the poultice over the desired area, and feed your patient an appropriate amount of poppy seeds to dull the pain. The next day the patient should be back to normal and be put back on duty. Make sure to check up on them regularly to ensure that the wound is clean and free of infection
Venomous snakebite- Flush the wound thoroughly with water until you are certain that the wound is clean. Chew some yarrow into a pulp and feed to your patient to allow some poison to be removed. Leave the wound open and allow it to bleed for an appropriate amount of time. This will allow the excess toxins to flush out. Gather some tansy and more yarrow, and chew them both into a poultice. Apply the poultice to the poisoned area, and swathe with cobwebs, and add a catchweed burr on top. The patient should rest for a few days. During this time, the patient should be checked regularly to make sure that no infections linger into the bite and to have water by them at all times. Once it is healed, they will be allowed to return to small tasks
First-degree burns/Sunburn- Apply some honey to the burned area and wrap a thick layer of cobweb around the honey, adding a catchweed burr to the ends of the cobweb. Feed them a honeycomb or honey painted onto a dock leaf if their throat hurts from the smoke
Second/Third-degree burns- Lick the victims fur as soon as they get away from the fire, especially the most damaged area. Immerse the damaged area in room temperature (not cold) water, or get a damp moss ball and lightly pat it onto the area. The patient will most likely be in shock or at least have anxiety, so feed them some juniper, and have them lay down in a flat, though comfortable position. Do not have them lay down if they have an airway burn. Gather some honey, marigold, and comfrey. Crush the marigold until it is in very small pieces and chew it into a thick poultice. Do the same with the comfrey, then put them together. Paint the honey over your poultice and put it over the desired area, honey facing the injury, and wrap a thick layer of cobweb around the poultice, adding some catchweed burrs to the ends of the cobweb. Have your patient consume cold water, and feed them an appropriate amount of poppy seeds. Feed your patient a honeycomb or paint some honey over a dock leaf and feed to your patient if their throat hurts from the smoke. Your patient must rest for several days, and you need to keep a close eye on them. Remake the same poultice every three days, and the cast must stay on at all times, which can take over a moon if it is severe enough. Don't break the blisters, and don't apply any types of ointments onto the burn as it will make it infected
Severe flea bites- Clean the patients pelt thoroughly with a wet ball of moss to clean and help get rid of the swollen areas. Next, put mouse bile onto a ball of moss and dab it over the affected areas. Make a small marigold pulp and rub it onto the cats pelt afterward; also recommended to rub mint on their pelt or put it in their nest. Keep them in your den until the fleas are gone
Dislocated shoulder- It is important to have your patient not move, not even an inch, as it can make the injury worse. Gather some cold, wet moss and apply it to the shoulder to knock down inflammation. Keep the wet moss on the shoulder until it feels numb. The pain from a dislocated shoulder is very intense, and a normal amount of poppy seeds wont do much, but it is recommended to feed them some to take the edge off and so they relax. Have one cat restrain the cats hind legs, so itโs easier for you to relocate the shoulder. Get your patient to lay on their back and have the injured arm move a little way from their body. Firmly grab your patients paw and slowly, but firmly, pull on the arm. Pull the arm at an angle. Do this until you hear a click. Afterward, immediately get a ragwort and juniper poultice and slap it on the shoulder. Feed your patient another small amount of poppy seeds, and wrap a very thick layer of cobweb around the forearm, and put a catchweed burr on the edges of the cast. Prop the arm up with some sticks wrapped with bindweed. Make sure that the sticks arenโt too high. The patient needs to stay in their nest with no movement for a little over a moon. Have the cat return to very light duty after they have been reste
Nausea- Feed the patient some chamomile, and have them consume juniper or watermint. Have them drink cold water, and allow them to rest in their bed until they feel better. If the nausea is caused by hunger, then make sure to give them some prey. Give them feverfew if they have a fever and or headache. If the nausea is so intense then feed them some yarrow to vomit. It would also be best to try a trip to the dirt place
Mild broken tooth- Wash the cats mouth thoroughly to get rid of any blood or remains of the tooth that may be stuck in the gums. Give them an appropriate amount of poppy seeds, and allow them to rest for a day. The tooth sensitivity will last close to a quarter moon to half a moon (1-2 weeks). It is possible that the tooth will decay
Moderate broken tooth- Wash the cats mouth thoroughly to get rid of any blood or remains of the tooth that may be stuck in the gums. Feed them an appropriate amount of poppy seeds. If the broken tooth has a jagged edge, cover it with cobweb to prevent it from cutting the patients tongue, lip or cheek. Only allow them to eat soft prey, such as plump mice and fish, avoid biting down on the damaged tooth. Have the cat rest for a few days, until the worst of the pain fades. The tooth sensitivity will last for a little over half a moon (2-3 weeks). It is possible that the tooth will decay
Severe broken tooth- Wash the cats mouth thoroughly, especially the hole in which the tooth used to be. Dab a very small amount of cobweb in the hole to get rid of any excess blood and do this daily until the patient is better. Have them consume an appropriate amount of poppy seeds. Only allow them to eat soft prey, such as plump mice and fish. After eating make sure to dab a piece of cobweb in the hole to get rid of any prey residue. The cat must rest for several days. The tooth sensitivity will last for a moon (1 month). It is essential to give daily medical care even after the hole has healed to keep scraps of prey from being caught in the hole. Itโs very likely that pain will recur even after the hole has healed. There is a high possibility that it will cause infection to the gums
Mild broken bone- Trace your tail over the patients body to check for any damage, and poke your claw onto the damaged area. If they feel any pain it is broken, or if you feel a crack. Feed your patient an appropriate amount of poppy seeds to dull the pain. Feed them juniper or thyme if they are in shock. Create a broken bone poultice and apply it to the desired area and wrap the cast with a thick layer of cobweb. Keep the leg elevated with sticks, if possible. Keep the cat from walking for a moon. Once they start to heal, have them do small, supervised exercises, such as short walks and stretches. If it is an apprentice who has broken their bone, it can take a little over half a moon (2-3 weeks). A full-grown warriors fracture may take a little over a moon, and for an elder it can take up to two moons
Head bump- Have the patient eat some poppy seeds to dull the pain and allow them to rest for a little while. If the patient has a headache from the injury, feed them some feverfew. The knot should disappear within 2-3 days
Venom in the eyes- Gather a wet moss ball and thoroughly clean the patients eye out. Recommended to flush it out with running water. Chew on some fennel stalks to release the juice that is inside of it and put it onto a clean moss ball and dab it onto the cats eye. Feed them some juniper and poppy seeds afterward. You will have to keep a very close eye on the cat even after you have treated them. There is a very strong chance that the victim will die or become blind
Backache- Give your patient a small dose of tansy and chew some daisy leaves into a poultice and apply it to wherever the pain is worst. Have your patient rest all day. If the pain is mild they will recover within the next two days, but give them another dose of tansy and remake the poultice. If it is moderate, they will be better within 3-4 days. If it is severe it can take a little over a quarter moon (1-2 weeks). If the backache is due to being an elder, their pain may never go away and you will have to treat them whenever they feel worst. Recommended to give them a small amount of poppy seeds to dull the pain. Have them wade in water if possible
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Remedies without herbs and other techniques-
Nip or poke your claw- Gently poke your claw on a cats bone to test to see if it's broken or not. If they feel pain, or if you feel a crack, then it's broken
Lick their fur- It cleans wounds, brings down anxiety/shock, and warms a cold cat. Lick the fur the wrong way to keep them warm
Moss soaked in water- For sick or injured cats. May also be used to cool patients with fevers. Also helpful with kitting
Sweeten herbs- Use nectar, honey, mint, rosemary or mouse blood to sweeten up bitter herbs
Water soaking- Hold swelling wound in water. This will also help soothe scraped paw pads
Water therapy- Have a cat with weak or sore muscles to wade in water. Eventually, they'll feel better
Wailing/Yowling- Don't do this if your patient has a sore throat. By wailing, it will keep the cats lungs and chest clear. Recommended if the cat has a cough
Thorn in paw pad- Lick the area around the thorn to loosen it, then grasp it with your teeth and pull. Don't pull it upwards, but at an angle instead, as it will cause less pain and make it slightly easier to remove
Sand/seeds in cats eye- Gently hold the eyelid open with one paw. With the other, get a piece of damp moss and dab it onto the patients eye
Sick cats- Cats who are ill may have a hard time keeping food down. Cats who cannot keep their meals down should not be fed. They should be carefully monitored for signs of malnutrition and dehydration. Ill cats who can eat should only be given small morsels, such as mice, voles, and birds, the bird needs to be carefully defeathered. Small pieces are the key to successful eating. Do not let sick cats overeat, as it will make them sicker
Wounds- Put leaf mulch inside large wounds. Put a little on scrapes. Only use this as a last resort
Dislocated tail- Curl your paw around the cats tail, close to the tip. Rest your other paw on the base of the patients spine. Have another cat hold the patient down in front. Twist the tail and keep pressure on it until you feel a tiny click
Determining a fever- Put your nose to a cats paw to test to see if they have a fever. If the paw is warm, then that means they have a fever. If you're having trouble validating that they are sick, get a healthy cat and test to see the difference
Flea bites- Resist the urge to scratch, and apply a cold, damp moss ball onto the bites several times a day to prevent swelling
Coughs- Keep your patient hydrated. If possible, have them wade in warm water. If the illness is severe, have them stay in your den, but make sure to keep them far away from where you keep your herbs, as the herb scents can cause headaches, and could make the cough even worse. It is also recommended to keep them in a very quiet place
Anxiety- Give your patient a simple exercise to distract them, have them breathe slowly and gently through their nose, lick their fur, try to make them laugh, eat well-balanced meals, and to get enough sleep. Give them a checklist such as, is there a reason to believe something is wrong? Is it possible that it will happen? Have them tell themselves that they are okay and that their anxiety won't let them control their life
Severe stomachache/Vomiting- Grass isn't necessarily digestible for cats, so it will cause them to puke it right back up. This should make your patient feel better afterward
Kitting- Lick a kit the wrong way as soon as you nip the kitting sac off to ensure that the kit begins to breathe and to keep it warm
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Kitting
A queens pregnancy will last a little over two moons. Queens will need to eat healthy foods. She will need to drink plenty of water and get lots of rest. It is a good idea to put dried leaves and feathers around her nest to make it comfortable for her and her kits. When she is about to give birth, the den should not be crowded and at the very least empty except for the medicine cat and other cats that she may want at her side. Give her some raspberry leaves before the kitting starts so it won't be as painful and chew a comfrey root into a pulp and feed it to her. Fennel is also recommended. Get a stick and put it in front of her so she can chew on it. Make sure that she has wet moss near her and possibly a small piece of fresh-kill. Once a kit has been born, immediately nip the kitting sac with your teeth to release it. Lick the kit the wrong way as soon as possible once the sac is off. Once the kit is warm and dry, place it in front of the queens stomach. Feed her a borage leaf to help the milk come quicker. It is not recommended to give her poppy seeds, as she could become too sleepy to push. It is not recommended to give a pregnant cat more than 3-4 herbs during kitting. Some herbs and herb combinations will cause them to bleed more or prolong the kitting. Choose which herbs you give to a kitting queen wisely, or give none if truly necessary. If the queen is not in the Clans camp by the time she has to give birth, make sure that there are a couple of โguardโ cats surrounding her. The scent of blood will attract predators
Tasks for Medicine Cats
1. Knowledge of all herbs, and storing a supply of them in their den
2. Tending all wounded and sick cats
3. Assisting queens while they are pregnant, kitting, or nursing
4. Checking up on the health of the Clan cats, daily, especially queens, kits, and elders
5. Traveling to the Moonstone/Moonpool every half-moon to speak and gain knowledge with StarClan.
6. Interpreting prophecies and omens and sharing them with the Clans leader
7. When the Clan leader passes away, the medicine cat will accompany the deputy to the Moonstone/Moonpool so they can be established as the next Clans leader
8. Educate an apprentice as the Clans next medicine cat
9. Visiting the Moonstone/Moonpool to speak with StarClan when a catastrophe breaks out
Training a medicine cat apprentice:
Beginner- First 2 moons of training
1. Get to know your apprentice. Talk with them first, and try to form a bond between them. By doing this it'll be a lot easier to train them and they'll learn to trust you a lot easier
2. Take them on a tour of the Clan territory. This will give the apprentice a moment to study their surroundings. This will also be a good time to show them some nice spots to find herbs and show them the appearances of certain types of herbs
3. You must instruct them on the medicine cat code. This is the key to the medicine cat lifestyle, and should not be broken
4. Talk to them about omens and prophecies
5. Understand their ways. Everyone has a different way of doing things, and so do medicine cats. Maybe your apprentice is a visual learner, so you will have to work harder SHOWING them how to do things. Or, your apprentice is an audio learner who learns more easily through words. Or, maybe your apprentice sorts herbs a different way compared to you, or maybe they make poultices in a different way; as long as they're getting the job done and using the correct herbs, it should be fine
6. Start slow. You don't want to jump in on advanced herbs as this might stress your apprentice out, even if they already know some advanced herbs
7. Do a brief run-over on herbs. Ask them if they know of any and if they know the herbs usage
8. Stay on one subject at a time. You don't want to stress your apprentice out by hopping from one herb to the other. If you are teaching them about stomachaches, then stay on the specific herbs that cure stomachaches. Once they have memorized specific herbs, then you can switch to other ones
What to teach your apprentice in this stage
1. Educate them on the basic herbs. Some of the basic herbs are alder bark, blackberry leaves, borage, catmint, chamomile, cobweb, honey, horsetail, juniper, marigold, mouse bile, poppy seeds, and yarrow. Itโd be best to stick with herbs that have only one to two uses or educate them on the more useful and common usages a particular type of herb has before getting into the hard stuff
2. Your apprentice must memorize the scents and appearances of the basic herbs
3. Go over poisons. Show them basic poisonous herbs while you two are out, and especially make sure that they know the scent and the identification of them. Make sure they know the symptoms of these poisons too
4. As for other basics, they should be instructed on memorization of basic herbs, basic symptoms, common illnesses and common injuries
5. Teach them basic remedies, such as a poultice for wounds, thorn in a paw pad, minor coughs, fleas, and minor burns
6. Teach them about common symptoms and conditions, such as bruises, minor coughs, fleas, stomachaches, sore throats, and minor wounds
7. Quiz them daily
8. For beginning medicine cat apprentice responsibilities, they should be given the tasks to clear dirty bedding from the sick den, check up on the health of each cat (especially elders, queens and kits) and tell the full medicine cat if any injured or ill cats need them
9. Itโs very important to supervise your apprentice. They are a beginner and could accidentally mix up poppy seeds with foxglove seeds and the like
10. It is recommended to teach them basic fighting techniques in case he/she ever needs to use them one day. Also recommended to teach them hunting techniques
11. Set goals. This can also connect to "Staying on one subject at a time". Either by setting a goal to memorize all the herbs that cure stomachaches or all the herbs that help queens, set a goal to help your apprentice remember things easier and so on
12. Teach them to always wash their paws before and after handling poisons and when tending to sick cats
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Intermediate- 8-10 moons
1. Once your apprentice has finished the knowledge of basic herbs it is time to teach them challenging herbs. Some of the intermediate herbs consist of burdock, catchweed, celandine, chervil, comfrey, goldenrod, lavender, ragwort, and tansy
2. It would now be a good time to teach them the symptoms and treatment methods of infected wounds, moderate burns, whitecough/greencough, fever, non-venomous snakebites, minor to moderate sprains, chills and aching joints
3. Use skeletons of shrews, voles, and rabbits to demonstrate how bones fit together and to know which bone is which
4. Your apprentice must be taught how to interpret signs from StarClan. Every medicine cat has a different way of interpreting their dreams, so there aren't any real instructions. It's recommended that you talk to your apprentice about the dreams though so you BOTH can interpret them
5. Educate them on remedies without herbs
6. Instruct them on how to make ointments and extracts
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Advanced- Over 10 moons
1. You should be able to trust your apprentice to handle injured and ill cats, collecting herbs and every other medicine cat task
2. Now it is time to teach them complex and lesser-known herbs such as fennel, lambs ear, lungwort, mallow, parsley, raspberry leaves, stinging nettle, sweet-sedge, tormentil, willow bark and willow leaves
3. Educate them on advanced symptoms and conditions such as broken bones, dislocated joints, pregnancy/kitting, severe burns, damaged eyes, severe sprains, diseases, and venomous snake bites
[Will make this prettier at some point. But it's the perfect cheat sheet of everything you need to know to be a medicine cat. From herbs, to their uses, to sicknesses and injuries and how to heal them, to training and more. ^.^] |
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