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Post by Mayhem™ on Apr 10, 2021 15:14:42 GMT -5
-- I N T R O D U C T I O N --
" Endless moons ago , our world was unbearably loud .
A great agitation issued from the ground itself , rising into the air and filling all with discontent and worry . Beneath us stretched a landscape of discord and bloodshed … Above , a twisted starless sky . And all between was ceaseless , unbroken chaos . Eventually , we grew callous to the clamor , and slipped from anxiety into malaise , shedding our passion and our purpose . Thrown into the midst , our ancestors had nowhere to turn , and their cries reached into the skies above .
They say their caterwauls were so intense , the earth below their paws began to tremble . It was then the Kin ; Dawn Breaker , sister of the Sun , and Midnight Eyes , brother of the Moon - found them . From somewhere beyond the horizon , they came , seeing beauty amidst the bedlam . They took up our sad world between them and tamed it , bending it to their will . Stretching out their long claws and plunging them into the water , they hauled out with them a great cat , whose body seemed to reach the tops of the trees . This great cat , now surfaced , looked to the plagued cats with deep eyes .
There was an unspoken blessing that settled into their pelts ; Here is your sanctuary . The great cat settled back into the water , body resting , and tail curling . Here it fell into a deep slumber , offering refuge for the homeless traveling felines … the bravest and the strongest fled through the waters , settling on their new island home , away from the calamity that surrounded them on the mainland ...
When the earth was ready , the Kin looked to the sky , and there , gave us their greatest gifts : the sun to light the day , and the moon to keep watch in the night . A celestial dance to order our moments ; the slow heartbeat of our world . Two forces in perfect balance .
This is our foundation ; from this , all else follows . "
-- The Legend of the Clans of Sun and Moon
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Post by Mayhem™ on Apr 10, 2021 15:40:59 GMT -5
-- R U L E S & T A B L E OF C ON T E N T S --
✩ Rules ✩ Allegiances & Family Trees
✩ Clan Lore and Traditions
✩ Setting
Hello , and welcome to the remade thread for the Clans of Sun and Moon . This is a fresh start for old and new friends alike , and is a continuation of our old thread of the same name . Please take the time to read through all of these rules whether you are returning , or just joining , as new rules may be added and updated over time , especially with the new thread starting . I know there's a lot but every rule is important , and I expect everyone to follow them . Also , this clan is very lore based so please make sure you also read through our other section about Clan Lore !
Thread Rules
1 . As the thread runner , I have final say save for the site runners . The mods for this thread are Ember34 and Sparkscatter . Please listen to them as I trust them to enforce the rules and keep an eye on things when I can't be present ( and even when I am ! ) .
2 . Because this thread is a continuation of a previous thread , consider it a new chapter . This may men that your character can't be retconned into a plot that may already be running . Don't worry ! This isn't to say your character can't be involved , nor should it make you hesitate in joining ! While we do currently have a very intensive plot in the works , we can always have small side plots , or talk about future plots after the main arc is finished . Please feel free to voice your ideas in our OOC chat , which can be found HERE .
3 . Speaking of the OOC chat , please direct most of your out of character comments there . It's a place for casual or OOC chat that can be checked regularly so as not to clog up the main RP thread . This isn't to say you can't say anything OOC here , of course you can , but if it's going to be more than a line or two , try to put it in the OOC chat thread and tag whoever is necessary  It just helps keep posts from getting buried and missed under lots of out of character conversation .
4 . No swearing unless it’s OOC , and of course you know what words you can and can't say on these forums , I shouldn't have to tell you . Y’know how the warriors world works . As hilarious as it would be to have cats cursin’ , it’s not natural to their world . Warriors insults from the books are allowed of course , ie 'mousebrain', 'foxdung' , etc .
5 . Please , no godmodding or metagaming . This covers all the good stuff I'm sure y'all know about - no being invincible , controlling characters that aren't yours , doing crazy things you know you shouldn't do , no mun-muse omnipotence ( in layman's terms - your character can't always know what you know ) all that good stuff . This also means NO PROPHECIES unless you consult me about it and I agree to it . Please check and see if we have a current prophecy first , or any major plots . It's hard to run a thread when we have several major plots overlapping , and by major plots , I mean " it's going to involve an entire clan or more " , not " it's going to involve two to five cats " ... It's great to have side plots , but we will have characters that will be needed elsewhere at some point , so clear it with those involved . Anything little like forbidden romances , drama , etc , you don't have to tell me or the mods unless it's going to have some major significance later on .
6 . This one is HUGE - as far as inactivity goes , if you disappear without letting me know for multiple weeks , your character will be deleted off the main page , but I am more than happy to keep their description saved in my drafts so if you are able to come back you don't have to type everything back up . I'm not that cruel ! Alongside this , if your character is playing a role in a major plot , PLEASE stay as active as you can . I know life happens , just keep me updated . I try to choose active people to work with major plots so we don't have any hold ups . If we have major people missing , plots stagnate and we can't move forward . If you're part of the main plot and disappear without warning for a week , your character will be nixed from the plot and we'll have to put in a lore - reason why they disappeared and continue on without you . We of course don't want to have this happen , but it happens sometimes so we have to make mention of it !
7 . I ask that you at least be semi-literate . I don't expect people to write like twenty paragraphs or anything crazy over the top detailed , but I do expect you to use proper capitalization , grammar , spelling , all the good stuff so we can properly go about roleplaying . And please , for the love of Starclan , no one liners . I know some posts will just BE short because sometimes you have to do that to let others reply and move the plot along . THAT is okay . What's not cool is ' Sosoandsopaw looked at Abcpaw and smiled ' and nothing else .
8 . A little kindness never hurt anyone ! Please be respectful of other members and keep this place a nice place for us to roleplay and enjoy ourselves , and make new friends ! I’ve been roleplaying for a long time on many , many different platforms , so if you have any questions , please ask ! I know all these rules may make me sound intimidating or demanding but I am super chill and it's really just in the best interest for our roleplay My DMs are always open , even for non - roleplay related things .
9 . Your joining form MUST be on the Joining Page HERE . If your form isn't on there , it won't be added , and it may get buried under other posts , and we don't want that ! Please wait for a mod or myself to check over your form before you start writing .
In - Game Rules
6 . No cats can be a queen if they are an Apprentice or younger .
7 . We all love kittens , of course we do , but try not to have too many unless you're positive you can keep track of them all . The maximum as of right now is THREE per person .
8 . There is not a limit on cats , just please make sure you can keep track of them and you exercise them all regularly . It's hard to continue a plot with characters that get left behind or suddenly poof out of existence .
* No forcemating . I feel that's a no brainer . Always ask your RP partners !
* When writing fighting , birthing , etc , please attempt not to make it graphic , a fade-to-black is always welcome . Obviously things may get a little violent , but please keep it acceptable for the forums .
* Just to make it easier on everyone , if you have a position of 'power' in one clan , aka , Leader , Deputy , Medicine Cat , you cannot be any of those things in the opposite clan . Coinciding with that , you can't be a med-cat apprentice of the other clan either . Other than that, everything is free game !
* If you have a specific Warrior name you’d like for your character when they pass their apprentice assessment , please let me know that way I can make sure your character is given the right name ! Please also explain why you chose that name , doesn’t have to be a long description
* Cats are not able to go to the Crystal alone . Similar to when the cats go to the Moonstone or Moonpool , it is usually only after they become leader , a medicine cat , etc . Y'all know how that works . |
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Post by Mayhem™ on Apr 10, 2021 17:34:41 GMT -5
-- A L L E G I A N C E S --
S u n c l a n
LEADER Emberstar |✩| Roleplayed by Ember34 |✩| Emberstar is a large , muscular , shorthaired orange tabby tom with bright blue - green eyes . Built for Sunclan , he has powerful leg muscles to help push him through the water and hunt the fish that surround their side of the Island . He's about average height for his breed , and has broad shoulders . He always looks like he's mildly grumpy about something , typically , or he just appears lackadaisical . |✩| Emberstar , while often stubborn and full of himself , has a strong sense of pride in his clan , and was raised with a bit of disdain for Moonclan cats , though he could never come up with a good reason why if you asked him . He is a skilled hunter and fighter , and is currently the younger of the two leaders . He hasn't been leader for long and is still feeling out the role , so most assume he'll find his footing in time . The downside to Emberstar is that he's known to hold grudges and have a dark streak to him . Despite it being well hidden , some say they can see it in the way he handles day to day issues ... |✩| Emberstar's late father , Pinewhisker , who was Deputy moons ago , seemed to hold a grudge against Briarstar in Emberstar's youth , and instilled a sense of distrust in her from a young age . Pinewhisker told him that Briarstar was responsible for Emberpaw's mother's death , and he's held a grudge ever since . Emberstar rose through the ranks and told himself that one day , he'd get his revenge ...
DEPUTY
Willowsong |✩| Roleplayed by Jademist |✩| A deep chocolate brown she-cat with half long fluffy fur. She has lighter shades of brown the longer parts of her pelt, like her chest fur, the back of her hindlegs and her elbows. Her eyes are a deep gray colour with hints of glassy blue. |✩| Most of the time Willowsong is very strategic, rational and straightforward. Despite usually being guided by her head, she is very passionate at heart. If you’ve done her wrong, she will remember it for a long time, even though she won’t necessarily act on it. Injustice is something she can’t stand; she’ll make sure others are treated fairly. In her clanmates and cats around her she values honesty and loyalty. Willowsong is wary around cats who don’t fit into that narrative and is more standoffish around them. |✩| Growing up Pinestripe had always been the softer one of the two sisters, making her gravitate more towards their mother. Willowsong felt left out by the connection the two she-cats had and often wished for herself to be more motherly and soft like her mother and sister. As an apprentice Willowsong worked very hard on polishing her warrior skills to feel like she fit in with the warriors and apprentices of Sunclan, often feeling closer to her friends than her family. In her early warrior days Willowsong had developed a crush on another young warrior but he chose Pinestripe over her and went on to have kits with her sister, leaving Willowsong to feel disappointed and left out again. It made her guarded about topics like mates and kits and she’s afraid she isn’t really cut out to be a mother. Around kits she feels awkward and she’d rather avoid the nursery. Pinestripe is her littermate and Tigerpaw is her niece.
MEDICINE CAT
MEDICINE CAT APPRENTICE
WARRIORS
Ripplecatcher |✩| Roleplayed by Ember34 |✩| Ripplecatcher is a long furred dark grey tom with light grey ears, a light grey tail, and five light grey spots on his back/hip. Ripplecatcher has white eyes. He is 29 moons old. |✩| Ripplecatcher is an observant cat, taking everything in on a situation before acting, though this often causes him to get in danger in battles. He is enthusiastic often volunteering for patrols. |✩| Ripplecatcher is a born and raised clan cat. He worked hard through his apprentice years. He lost his father in his last moon of training to greencough, and soon shortly after he lost his mother to injuries she got from a border dispute.Bisexual. Mates with Pinestripe. Open to family
Russetstep |✩| Roleplayed by Ember34 |✩| Russetstep is a white tom with brown tipped ears. His front left paw and back right back are also brown. He has short fur. He has a blue right eye and a green left eye. He is 22 moons old. |✩| Russetstep is a very quiet tom, often keeping to himself, but once he gets comfortable around someone he will become more talkative. He is loyal to his friends, willing to help them when they are in need, but often struggles when it's a friend from another clan that is in need as he doesn't want to betray his clanmates. Russetstep often doesn't share when things are bothering him to avoid being a burden. |✩| Russetstep was born and raised in the clan..he was never close with his parents as his dad never stopped by to see his mate or kits, and when him and his littermates no longer needed milk his mother left the nursery to return to warrior duties. He trained under Pinestripe in his apprentice years. He got his suffix 'step' after his two miscolored paws. Homosexual. Open to family.
Mallowpool |✩| Roleplayed by Sparkscatter |✩| A dark grey she-cat with black tabby markings. Her eyes are a deep blue color and she has shorter fur. |✩| Mallowpool, despite being a warrior, is a bit flighty and childish. She's approachable and energetic, but easily distracted and prone to focus on only something she enjoys. Despite her tendency to get distracted, Mallowpool is quite good in battle, and is more than capable of handling her own against older opponents. |✩| Pansexual. Open to family.
Meadowsweet |✩| Roleplayed by Sussuru |✩| A calico she-cat covered in patches of black, white and ginger, black being the predominant colour. She is svelte and petite in build, finding herself a better hunter than a fighter. Her eyes are leaf green. |✩| As her flowery name-sake might suggest, Meadowsweet is a kindly and generous she-cat who finds it fairly easy to get along with others. She prefers to spend her time with other cats instead of being alone and so, often you'll find her out on patrol or sharing tongues after a good day's hunt. She can be somewhat naive as a result, but Meadowsweet tends to look for the best in others, allowing her to make friends with some of the more introverted cats in the clan. Although gentle and motivated by her desire to help others, she's a dedicated warrior who can be formidable in her own right - especially if those she cares about are at risk. |✩| Meadowsweet's family started off as kitty-pets. She's the first of her blood-line to be born on the island. As an apprentice, Meadowsweet was actually a lot more selfish than she is now, caring less about what the cats around her thought of her. Her mother and father, always feeling inferior to the clan-born warriors of the clan, urged her to act 'more like a warrior' so that she could have many friends and feel fully integrated into the clan. She took this seriously and has changed much from the immature cat she used to be. Her worst fear is being alienated by her clan.
Swanfeather |✩| Roleplayed by Sussuru |✩| A sleek-furred, pure white she-cat with frosty blue eyes. She may look dainty but hard muscle lies beneath her well-groomed pelt, something her enemies are quick to find out once she engages them in battle. |✩| Spirited, quick-witted and compassionate, Swanfeather's sharp mind is more than a match for her battle skills. She is fiery and independent, refusing to let anyone put her down and not hesitating to stand up to those she feels are in the wrong regardless of their status. To some she may seem stuck-up with all her primping and preening, however she has a strong moral compass and is, in general, a courageous cat who is more than willing to put herself at risk for those who've earned her affection. Whilst she does follow the warrior code, she doesn't believe it should be adhered to above her own ideals if a point of contention between the two arises, preferring to follow her heart. She is a bit of a hopeless romantic and likes the idea of having a large family some day. |✩| Born and bred clan cat. Has a crush on Alderfang, a Moonclan cat.
Scorchmist |✩| Replayed by Ember34 |✩| Scorchmist is a long furred cinnamon torbie (tabby calico) she cat, with brown eyes. She has long whiskers. 39 Moons. |✩| Scorchmist is a flirty cat, often giving compliments to her clanmates, and praising them. She doesn’t seem to enjoy being flirted with though, ironically. She isn’t the strongest fighter, so she instead puts her energy into hunting. |✩| Bisexual. Scorchmist is born and raised in the clan. She grew up with two brothers. During her apprenticeship is when she developed her flirty nature, at first doing it to slightly mock her mentor who behaved in a similar manner, but she slowly grew to enjoy doing it. Open to family
QUEENS
Pinestripe |✩| Roleplayed by Jademist || A fluffy brown tabby with darker brown to black stripes and medium length fur. She has a white patch of fur on her chest and around her muzzle. Her eyes are a dark green color. |✩| Pinestripe is a sweet and softspoken she-cat. She has a soft spot for young cats and is very caring and motherly. Conflicts between clanmates or others always make her feel uneasy and even though she’d follow her leader into battle if she has to, she’d much rather avoid any confrontation. Whether that be physical or by words. |✩| Pinestripe had always wanted kits. When she and her mate were expecting she was over the moon. However, her happiness was short lived as her mate had died shortly after. The stress and heartbreak caused the pregnant queen to lose two of her kits, they were stillborn. Only Tigerpaw was left. Losing her mate and kits has left her to worry about Tigerpaw all the time and she became more reserved and withdrawn. Tigerpaw is her daughter. Willowsong is her sister. Ripplecatcher is her mate and she's expecting his kits.
APPRENTICES
Koipaw |✩| Roleplayed by Sparkscatter |✩| Koipaw is a slim calico tom. His fur is mainly white, with splotches of orange and black. His eyes are a light yellow color. |✩| As someone who was until recently a kittypet, Koipaw isn't comfortable around clan cats quite yet. He's not great at hunting or fighting. He comes across as quiet and distant, not quite able to bond with all types of cats. Despite his many flaws, he's actually observant and personable if you decide to chat with him. |✩| Homosexual. He was originally a kittypet named Koi, but was swept to the island during a storm where he decided to join Sunclan since he was unable to get back.
Amberpaw |✩| Roleplayed by Sussuru |✩| A fluffy dark ginger tom with creamy tabby markings and large tufted ears. He has a lean, lissom build, lending him agility and making him one of the faster cats in the clan. His eyes are a warm, coppery amber. He has a very slight kink in his tail which he was more or less born with. When he was younger it affected his balance slightly but since his apprenticeship he's learned to adjust to it. |✩| Warm in colour and warm in personality, Amberpaw is an amicable young cat with a desire to make his clan proud. Around other cats, he can be a little quiet but is otherwise charming and easy to get along with as well as fiercely devoted to his friends. He tends to be quite introspective and demonstrates great empathy regardless of clan borders, much preferring for conflicts to be solved through speech rather than violence. Values of honour and loyalty are deeply-rooted in Amberpaw as he believes it is these qualities that make a warrior. |✩| A born and bred clan cat. His mother and father, Goldenspots and Eagletalon, were both senior warriors when they had him. They were two of the first cats to catch a sickness that was going around the clan and they died shortly before his apprenticeship. He has a crush on Tigerpaw.
Tigerpaw |✩| Roleplayed by Jademist || A fluffy brown tabby with darker brown to black stripes and medium length fur. She has a white muzzle, tailtip and incredibly long white whiskers. The brown tabby color runs from her head to her back and flanks, and covers her tail, while her chest and and the lower part of her body is fully white. Her eyes are an amber to goldish color. |✩| Growing up without siblings Tigerpaw had become quite sociable, often reaching out to talk with other cats. She likes to be involved in whatever is going on in the clan and often sticks her nose into other cat’s business, which isn’t always appreciated. Contrary to her mother’s personality Tigerpaw is fierce and adventurous. She tries to see most things in a more romantic light and fantasizes a lot about the future. |✩| Because her mother had always been so worried and protective over her, Tigerpaw started to become quite stubborn after kithood. She didn’t want to grow up worried and afraid to get hurt, so she’d often go out of her way to push her own boundaries. Pinestripe is her mother, Willowsong is her aunt. She has a crush on Amberpaw.
Swiftpaw |✩| Roleplayed by Rowaniism |✩| Sunclan |✩| Apprentice |✩| Swiftpaw is a little, plump, feathery-furred she-cat. Her fur is very pale yellow-gold, with a white tail-tip and a white mark on her forehead that blends down to her nose. She has a round, fluffy face with almond-shaped dichroic yellow and green eyes. She has very large ears, feathered out at the tips slightly, though one is partially missing, and will often complain on windy days that her ears are full of her own fluff. |✩| Swiftpaw is a very noble cat, taking it upon herself to take initiative and be forward with both her intentions and motivations. She often states that she wishes to be the next leader when her time comes, and can often brag about being a great warrior eventually. Her confidence is overcompensation though, as any loud confrontation, especially where she gets cornered, can trigger the poor young cat into a mute state like she'd been in after the Eagle attack that nearly ended her life. |✩| She respects Duskspot of Moonclan, the warrior who had tried to save her from the Eagle, but her loyalties lie squarely with her clan - that and she thinks he acts too much like a worried Queen for her tastes.
ELDERS
KITS
Mentors & Their Apprentices
M o o n c l a n
LEADER
Briarstar |✩| Roleplayed by MayhemTM || Moonclan || Leader || Briarstar is an old , longhaired tortoiseshell she-cat with bright green eyes and large ears . Given that she's an Oriental Longhair , it's assumed by some that don't remember her arrival ( as there's not many left anymore ) that she once belonged to a twoleg family . Her coat is long and silky , and is mostly black with lighter orange and white splotches and ticks throughout . She has very long legs , but is very slim , so while she does tend to stand above her clanmates even in her old age , she has the sleek and slim body of all Moonclan cats , as well as powerful back legs . || Briarstar has been around for many , many moons , and in that time has gained quite a bit of knowledge and wisdom . While many cats revere her as a wise and just leader , some also say she can come off as aloof and detached , as though she thinks more highly of herself than her clanmates , which couldn't be further from the truth . Briarstar has always put her clan first , even in the toughest of times , and is willing to sacrifice whatever she must personally to keep her clanmates healthy and stable . She was never able to have kits of her own , and instead finds happiness in taking on an apprentice herself , and passing on her wisdom to them . || Born to kittypets and twolegs , Briarstar was very young when she washed up on the shore of the Island . She had wandered a bit too far on the edge of a twoleg bridge and was snatched up by a bird . Though small , she managed to fight back just enough to be dropped into the lake ... however , the impact knocked the wind out of her , and she eventually drifted to the shores of the further reaches of Moonclan territory , where she was found by Aspenstar , Whisperwind , and Antnibble . They took her in to Moonclan and she was raised as though she were one of their own , as Moonclan was in need of new apprentices . There she rose through the ranks and eventually became leader as an adult . Briarstar has since grown older , but still holds strong despite her age , and has many lives left to lead her clan , as far as any cat knows . Briarstar was fixed by her twolegs and thus was unable to ever have kits , so she has no known relatives in Moonclan , other than a friend who she considered a littermate in her youth . Wavestep |✩| Roleplayed by Sussuru |✩| A graceful blue-grey tom with slightly darker fur covering his legs and paws. Build-wise, he stands a little taller than a number of his clan-mates due to his long legs, and is leanly muscular (more so around his shoulders because of how often he swims). His eyes are a cornflower blue. |✩| Calm and hard to faze, Wavestep exudes a relaxed albeit solemn air. He takes his duties seriously, and is quietly protective of his clan-mates, sometimes going out of his way to check up on the less talkative members of the clan. That said, Wavestep himself isn't the most talkative cat, straying more toward the introverted side in social situations - this doesn't mean he doesn't enjoy spending time with his clan-mates but he often finds himself over-thinking rather than just taking his time and having fun. His withdrawn nature isn't as pronounced around family or friends, who he can be much more affectionate towards. |✩| Wavestep was born and bred on the island, his family line being well-known for producing loyal and efficient warriors. Although he is a number of moons younger than her, he considers Briarstar a firm friend and is comfortable giving her advice as her deputy, very much a supporter of her leadership even if they disagree at times. In regards to relatives, he had a younger sister, Dawnpaw, who died as an apprentice. She was half-way through her warrior assessment when a storm broke. Dawnpaw had been sickly as a kit and though many cats had tried to help her at the time, she had been too weak to survive the choppy waters. Wavestep doesn't blame anyone for her death, but regrets not being able to save her himself. Since then he's had a great fear of storms and is loathe to let any cat go out in one without ample protection.
MEDICINE CAT
Ravenwing |✩| Roleplayed by Sparkscatter |✩| A tall black cat with a splash of redish fur over their muzzle and upper chest. Their nose is a bright pink color, and they have a light mark on their left shoulder that look like a wing. That was likely the inspiration for their name. Ravenwings eyes are a reddish color, similar to that of a other black birds. |✩| Ravenwing is a generally calm and composed cat. They won't hesitate to call out someone else for something foolish they have done, especially those who are close to them. They have a bit of a 'mother hen' personality, fussing over those who are under their care. While they are good at handling most situations, they will occasionally suffer from overthinking and become overwhelmed. Ravenwing places a lot of pressure on themself and their apprentice, knowing how important medicine cats are to the overall health of the clan. |✩| Ace/aro. They/them. Wolfmist is their sibling.
Woodflower |✩| Roleplayed by Matfish |✩| A brown she-cat with green eyes. |✩| She never knew who her parents were and the rest of her Clan was always silent about it. After she tried training as a warrior apprentice she eventually grew tired of having to fight her Clanmates and seeked a more peaceful route to Clan life. When she visited the MoonClan medicine-cat Ravenwing after a bad graze from skidding on stones, she saw that more peaceful route and asked to become a medicine-cat apprentice under Ravenwing. When she went to her first medicine-cat meeting, she did not recive a vision from StarClan, but she went on to become a full medicine-cat anyway, learning without StarClans guidence. She has always found comfort in emergencies, which even she finds strange. Lesbian.
MEDICINE CAT APPRENTICE
WARRIORS
Thicketberry |✩| Roleplayed by Ember34 |✩| Thicketberry is a long furred pale cream she cat with a white underbelly and a white chin. Her eyes are green. Thicketberry is 19 moons old. |✩| Thicketberry is a very sociable cat, often finding it easy to talk with her clanmates. She dreams of starting a family of her own, but wants to enjoy her life of a warrior for a little longer till she finds the cat she wants to settle down with. She is always willing to partake in training. |✩| Thicketberry was born in Moonclan. She grew up with two littermates. But during the swim around the island, she had lost her brother, Berrypaw, as the tom grew exhausted and ended up drowning after getting caught in reeds, before the deputy from Sunclan could help him. She had requested to have berry be her suffix so she could always remember him. She has a small disliking toward the Sunclan deputy since.Heterosexual. Open to family
Feathersong |✩| Roleplayed by Ember34 |✩| Feathersong is a medium length furred she cat, she has grey almost silver fur, with dark tabby markings only on her forehead. She has a small spot of white on her chest and her belly. She is 33 moons. |✩| Feathersong has a lot of self doubt, it developing in her kithood by her father. She is a helpful cat, feeling the need to have to constantly prove herself to her clanmates. She often gets feelings she doesn’t belong in the clan, often debating on leaving and breaking the code to be a kittypet or just becoming a rogue. She does try to be social with her clanmates but she usually ends up feeling like she made her clanmate hate her at the end of the interaction. |✩| Her mother died during her kitting, leaving her the only kit born. Her father distanced himself, blaming Feathersong for her mother’s death. She was taken in by another queen in the nursery, who had Alderkit and Icekit, who were born one moon earlier. Despite having different parents and being younger the two tom kits welcomed her into the litter, Feathersong had gotten lonely in the one moon she was still in the apprentice den, but when she got out, she was once again inseparable from her brothers, the three often managing to convince their mentors to let them train together. She felt this loneliness again when Alderfang and Iceleap got their warrior names, even with their being other apprentices. Relatives? Her father is open to be claimed, they have a strained relationship however
Alderfang |✩| Ember34 |✩| Alderfang is a short furred tom with white fur. Like his brother he has black ears. He has a pink nose and has dark forest green eyes. Alderfang is 34 moons old. |✩| Alderfang is a daring tom, often having gotten into trouble as a kit and an apprentice. He still gets in trouble from time to time as a warrior but has tried his best at not getting caught. He has moments of laziness and will put off his work or give it to his brother. He has a habit of taking advantage of Iceleap, but has since grown out of it for the most part. |✩| Even as a kit Alderfang had a knack for getting into trouble, be it times he attempted to sneak out of camp to trying to sneak into the leader’s den. He was always joined by his adopted sister Feathersong. As an apprentice he still showed signs of being troublesome so he was often having to serve punishments given to him by his mentor. Iceleap(brother), mother and father open
Iceleap |✩| Roleplayed by Ember34 |✩| A small tom, often being mistaken for an apprentice by cats that aren't familiar with him. He has long snowy white fur, with black ears. He has copper eyes. He has a black nose. He has a torn right ear. Iceleap is 34 moons old. |✩| Iceleap is a very soft hearted tom. Constantly worrying for his clanmates and littermates. He is a bit of a push over however, something Alderfang used to take advantage of in their youth. Iceleap is often insecure over his small size, often trying to do a lot of things to show he can handle it, which usually ends with him collapsing from exhaustion. |✩| At the time of his birth, he was believed to die due to his small size, but he managed to prove the medicine cat at the time wrong by living. He was a worrisome brother as a kit for both Alderfang and when Feathersong joined the family. Often the one having to be a lookout when they did dangerous things, and when things went wrong he was the one always ending up having to go get help. Alderfang(brother), mother and father open
Morningleap |✩| Roleplayed by Sparkscatter |✩| A golden furred tom with two eyes of different colors. He had one green eye, while the other has partial heterochromia. Along his cheek is an old scar, he has long powerful legs and a particularly long tail. |✩| Morningleap is a somewhat lazy tom with a laidback personality. You can often find him napping the day away or relaxing in a patch of sun. His unusual sleep schedule often has him awake in the early morning, and napping late in the day. It's hard to convince him to work, and when you do he'll often try to think of the quickest way to get it done. |✩| Bisexual. Open to family.
Wolfmist |✩| Roleplayed by Jademist |✩| A light gray she-cat with a medium to long fluffy pelt that fades into white on her muzzle, chest and legs. A darker streak of gray runs over her spine to the end of her tailtip and the tips of her ears are a darker shade of gray as well. She has a tall frame and a bushy, wolf-like tail. A nick in her right ear is a reminder of a scuffle she had with a Sunclan cat many moons ago. Her eyes are a deep hazel color, with a darker brown shade around her pupil. |✩| Wolfmist is energetic, bold and very confident. However, Wolfmist is blunt and will forget to consider the feelings of others while speaking her mind. She’s also quite impatient and her paws work faster than her brain. Which has put her in unnecessary dangerous situations before. Though, this she-cat really does mean well and has the best interest for her clan at heart, it just doesn’t always work out in the best way.. Her loyalty is unquestionable, not only to the clan but also to the cats closest to her. |✩| She is a born and raised clancat, Ravenwing is her sibling.
Duskspot |✩| Roleplayed by Rowaniism |✩| Moonclan |✩| Warrior |✩| Duskspot is a massive, slender tom. His fur is dark silvery grey, mottled and freckled with darker speckles from the back of his ears to the white tip of his tail. His pelt is coarse and very short, making it easy for him to swim if needed and still be moderately easy to dry and stay cool in Greenleaf. He has a circular face with round hazel eyes. He has a matter-of-fact voice, always holding himself high and proud, but can be very gentle with his voice and demeanor around kits and young apprentices. Duskspot has a large claw mark scar on his leg from an eagle attack, but it isn't a very debilitating injury until Leafbare when his muscle pain comes back. |✩| Duskspot is an ambivert. While sometimes he can talk until sundown, he often takes hunts or patrols with more quiet clanmates to clear his head. In conversations, he is eloquent and charismatic and his confidence and demeanor giving him a noble air. Though, he can be rash and argumentative when it comes to the breaking of trust. He is guided by his heart, often temperamental and warm. Duskspot is a vocal advocate for peace but would not break the trust any cat has in him, and that makes him loyal to a very painful fault. He would also sacrifice himself if it protected any cat in need. |✩| Saved Swiftpaw of Sunclan from an Eagle attack during a border patrol when the apprentice was young, earning him his scar, and has since shown an immense concern for the young she-cat.
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Flashpaw |✩| Roleplayed by Ember34 |✩| Flashpaw is a short furred black she cat with white tabby markings. She has hazel eyes. She is 8 moons old. |✩| Flashpaw is a fierce and energetic she cat. She constantly looks for something to do, often bugging her mentor for more training or seeing if any of the other apprentices want to practice. She is mischievous, often sneaking out of camp to try to train. She has a small fear of water though, after having a few bad experiences with it, and isn't looking forward to the last assessment to her training when the time comes for it. |✩| Flashlight grew up with one litter mate, a brother. On night as a kit she has managed to sneak out of the camp, wanting to see the territory. She has gone down to the beach, and due to her small size gotten swept by a wave into the water. A passing patrol managed to hear her and get her out. During the first moon of her training she first went into the water with her mentor, she had almost drowned again after going too far out than what she was ready for. These two instantly are what have caused her to start having a fear of water. .Questioning. Open to family
Pinkpaw |✩| Roleplayed by Sparkscatter |✩| A turkish van she-cat with white fur and sparse black markings. Her nose and inner ears are a pretty pink color. Her eyes are a pale blue, almost silver in color. Her silky semi-long fur is very water resistant and soft to the touch. |✩| Pinkpaw is skilled and she knows it. Well, for an apprentice at least. She's prideful and boisterous, almost bordering on snarky. She's a particularly good swimmer thanks to her breed and she loves to flaunt this. She doesn't exactly mean to be rude, but her way of speak makes her come across as such. |✩| Homosexual. Open to family.
Thistlepaw |✩| Roleplayed by Jademist |✩| A very dark brown to black colored tuxedo tom; his muzzle, chest and belly are white. Plus, he has white 'socks' on his hindlegs and white toes on his frontpaws. His fur is of medium length and it has a certain kind of messiness to it, often having tufts of fur sticking out. Only when he walks out in the sun his hidden tabby stripes will show. He has pale, glassy blue eyes. |✩| Thistlepaw is a clever young tom. He thinks his actions well through and usually isn’t the first one to jump into things. This tom will always try to find a solution to the problems other cats share with him. His charming and friendly nature, as well as being a jokester made him a well-liked cat in the clan. Though, he tends to be quite jealous and he tries his best to suppress these negative feelings.|✩| He is a born and raised clancat.
Brightpaw |✩| Roleplayed by Sussuru |✩| A mottled black and white tom with infrequent and random flashes of ginger standing out on his pelt. His almond-shaped eyes are a luminous - close to yellow - green. Has a lean, but athletic build, and a small notch in his left ear. |✩| Brightpaw is a jokester, usually taking on the role of mood-maker in any given social situation. He loves to be the centre of attention and has what he'd call a 'healthy amount of self-confidence'. This is bolstered by the fact that he is a jack of all trades, seemingly being good at anything he puts his mind to although this is offset by his tendency to be overly critical of himself during training to an almost excessive level. Much to his denmate's chagrin, he likes to play pranks on others and in general has a high energy level that may be difficult for some to keep up with. In groups, Brightpaw has always liked to take the lead, something of a natural leader despite not having any desire to be leader or deputy of the clan; he feels that he'd ultimately find the roles boring after the first few moons. Somewhat in line with this is his self-sacrificing nature. He may appear quite immature at times, but Brightpaw is more than willing to help a clan-mate in need whether that means taking a hit for them in battle or keeping a secret for a friend. |✩| Born and bred clan cat.
Sagepaw |✩| Roleplayed by MayhemTM |✩| Sagepaw is a light and dark brown tabbico with white freckle-like markings and white tipped paws . She has one amber eye and one blue eye , which she's a little self conscious about . She's rather small , but has a big personality . |✩| Sagepaw can start off as quiet and polite , but she's also a lot braver than she lets on . While she might not rush into doing the most daring thing ever , she will be the first to strike out into dangerous territory to help someone in need . She's very kind , albeit sometimes nieve , but she means well . |✩| Sagepaw is open to family .
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Briarstar is mentoring Pinkpaw
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Rainfern |✩| Roleplayed by Jademist || A large blue-gray tortoiseshell tom with a range of light cream colored dapples throughout his pelt. His fur is medium length and he has a long feathery tail. He has pale green eyes. || Rainfern is by no means a standard medicine cat. By the look of him he’d easily be confused with one of the warriors, which could also stem from the fact that Rainfern had finished his warriortraining before becoming a medicine cat. Despite his unexpected change in ranks Rainfern doesn’t feel bitter about it and he was quite glad to have found his calling in medicine. He always had been more of a loner anyway. Rainfern has a bit of an (sarcastic) attitude and often thinks he knows best. Which doesn’t always sit well with his clanmates. Though, his stand-offish nature is mainly due to the fact he tries to tend to the needs of his clanmates in the most objective way. Without emotions predominating his work. In the morning Rainfern is often grouchy and he doesn’t appreciate being disturbed in his sleep by non-medical emergency related stuff. || Rainfern died at the paws of a group of malicious badgers on the way back from the Crystal, leaving Sunclan without a medicine cat. As a member of Starclan now he lingers around the living cats a lot, feeling guilty for leaving them without medicinal help. He is a born and raised clancat.
Bonbon "Bon" |✩| Roleplayed by Sparkscatter |✩| Kittypet |✩| Bon is a lithe and small havana brown tom. He's as old as a warrior, but was the runt of his litter. Leading to his smaller size. He has pretty deep golden eyes and wears a bandana around his neck. |✩| Bon is a relatively sheltered kittypet, leading him to be somewhat paranoid with an overactive imagination. That's not to say he's unkind, but he is very wary around new cats. Bon would sooner turn tail and retreat to his owners than stand up to another cat or any other intimidating animal. |✩| Bon lives with a fisherman who's often on the lake, and will sometimes dock near the clan island. When not on the water he's at this house which is along the path to the Crystal Pool. He can't hunt, and couldn't even dream of fighting, but is quite knowledgeable about all things twoleg.
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Post by Mayhem™ on Apr 10, 2021 18:32:03 GMT -5
-- C L A N L O R E & T R A D I T I O N S --
The clans of Sun and Moon have traditions that are a bit different from regular clan cats , and might make strangers twitch their whiskers ... These traditions and mythos have evolved over time , and are very important to the clan cats .
✩ All cats are raised learning about the mythology behind their island home , as well as their respective Guardians , Dawn Breaker ( aka Dawn ) and Midnight Eyes ( aka Midnight ) . These two deity cats are said to watch over both clans , despite representing one individually . This instills a sense of uniqueness and pride , as well as a sense of harmony between the clans .
✩ Sunclan's Guardian is Dawn , the patron deity of day time , the sun , and the one who ushers new souls into the world . She blesses the cats of Sunclan with strong bodies and sharp claws to traverse the waters and beaches with from their lightly wooded territory . Dawn is said to raise and lower the sun each morning , and with a swish of her tail she dapples in some clouds into the skies . In the day , we see her eye burning bright in the sky , keeping us warm and full of vigor . Some cats say that cats with yellow / orange eyes are favored and blessed by Dawn .
✩ Moonclan's Guardian is Midnight , the patron deity of the night , the stars , and the one who brings souls to their final resting place . He blesses the cats of Moonclan with sleek and nimble bodies to move through the dark and shade undetected , and eyes that can see perfectly even in the darkest of shadows . Midnight is said to raise and lower the moon each day , and paints the stars with his tail at night . In the sky , we see his ever changing eye , and are guided by him to gatherings each full moon ceremony . Though it's more in jest and what queens like to tell their kits , some say cats with blue eyes are favored and blessed by Midnight .
✩ The Island itself is also considered a deity , though a more inactive one . They say the great lion rests in the water and offers them their home , so they're raised to do their best to make it as good a place as they can ; no leaving spoiled prey out to rot , not kicking up a mess and not fixing it - they all do their part to give thanks to the Island for providing them with food and shelter , as well as protection .
✩ Each full moon , both clans meet at the border where a large boulder sits , and the two clans have a night of peace where they can share their clan's news , and celebrate together their experiences as of late . They say that on this night , Dawn and Midnight meet and bring about a sense of peace and unity . They also often bring prey , small trinkets , and other things to share and trade with the opposite clan as a sign of good faith , and give gratitude to the Island as well .
✩ When a cat is made a Warrior , instead of sitting vigil right away , it's a common tradition for cats to take a victory lap around the Island , should they decide to . When this happens , a messenger is sent to the opposite clan , and two cats per clan patrol their border as the cat swims a lap around the Island , and it's common courtesy to cheer on and keep an eye on the swimming cat in case anything were to go wrong . Typically the clan leaders will also see to this event , if they're not busy at the time , though most often they do it for their own apprentice , and a small two cat patrol is sent out . This is a tradition that only takes place during Greenleaf ; during the other seasons cats will just take a regular vigil .
✩ Loons , a rare black and white spotted bird , are considered sacred to the clan cats . Because they're not only huge birds , but a symbol of good luck and prosperity among the clans , their nests are actually protected from attackers like Eagles , and they are never to be attacked by cats no matter what size . They say if you're lucky enough to even see one you're certainly going to be favored by both Guardians .
T H E W A R R I O R C O D E
1 . Defend your Clan , even with your life . You may have friendships with cats from opposing Clans , but your loyalty must remain to your Clan , as one day you may meet them in battle .
2 . Do not hunt or trespass on another Clan's territory .
3 . 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 .
4 . Prey is killed only to be eaten . Give thanks to StarClan and the Island for its life .
5 . A kit must be at least six moons old to become an apprentice .
6 . Newly appointed warriors will keep a silent vigil for one night after receiving their warrior name , as well as given the opportunity to take a victory lap around the Island prior to their vigil .
7 . A cat cannot be made deputy without having mentored at least one apprentice .
8 . The deputy will become Clan leader when the leader dies , retires , or is exiled .
9 . After the death or retirement of the deputy , the new deputy must be chosen before moonhigh .
10 . A Gathering of both Clans is held at the full moon during a truce that lasts for the night . There shall be no fighting among Clans at this time .
11 . Boundaries must be checked and marked daily . Challenge all trespassing cats .
12 . No warrior can neglect a kit in pain or danger , even if the kit is from a different Clan .
13 . The word of the Clan leader is the warrior code .
14 . An honorable warrior does not need to kill other cats to win their battles , unless it is necessary for self-defense .
15 . A warrior rejects the soft life of a kittypet .
16 . Each Clan has the right to be proud and independent , but in times of trouble they must forget their boundaries and fight side by side to protect each other . Both Clans must help each other so neither will fall into chaos .
Non-Warrior Code Rules:
17 . Cats on their way to the Crystal cats are allowed to cross other Clans' territories to get to their destination
18 . Cats may travel on other Clan territories if they have something to report or to ask for help.
19 . 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 .
Additional Rules:
The following rules are not specifically stated in the warrior code, but are expected to be followed:
20 . Medicine cats ARE allowed to have a mate and kits , so long as their main concern is that of all the clan ; ie not giving their family special treatment .
21 . Kits must stay in camp until they are apprenticed , and are not allowed to hunt .
22 . The safety of the Clan is more important than the safety of one cat .
23 . Clans must not force another Clan to share territory .
24 . Cats cannot eat when going to the Crystal .
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Post by Mayhem™ on Apr 10, 2021 18:59:24 GMT -5
-- S E T T I N G --
When many think of ' island ' , their brain typically goes to ' tropical ' . However , this is not the case with this Island ! This island ( which is an uninhabited-by-twolegs version of my summer home ) is deep in the woods and mountains , and has spots of thick and thin trees , as well as , of course , beachsides !
The lake that surrounds the Island has lots of lily pads , reeds , and other plantlife , though shockingly not much grows there aside from trees and the occasional wildflower . This patch of land is so untouched by people and is in such a natural state , it essentially has it's own ecosystem that's recycled from everything that's fallen down and rotted away in years past . Because no wild animals aside from some that travel over during the winter like deer , squirrels , and other small animals , are on the island , there's little that's left behind . And since there's not much to eat for big prey animals or herbivores , these animals will mostly die out or just reproduce there .
Common Prey :
Moonclan is known to have squirrels , mice , voles , moles , and mostly smaller but plentiful prey . Though it's not common , but certainly not unheard of , there are also fish that can be eaten .
Sunclan is known to eat mostly fish and birds , and the occasional small prey that wanders their way . Their territory is much less dense than Moonclan , so they tend to have more birds than squirrels and other rodents .
Common Dangers :
Though rare , Sunclan has fallen victim to Eagle attacks before , and are typically on the lookout for nests to destroy when discovered . Luckily there are not many dangers as most carnivorous animals aren't able to reach the Island most seasons . However in Leafbare it's important to check the borders for foxes or coyotes that might have tried to cross the frozen lake . Other than that , no large , dangerous animals ever make it to the Island , but moose , bear , dogs , and other dangerous animals do roam the mainland .
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Post by Mayhem™ on Apr 11, 2021 12:39:01 GMT -5
-- O U R S T O R Y T H U S F A R --
Tensions have been rising as Emberstar continues to toil over his suspicions of the elder Moonclan leader , Briarstar . Things only seemed to grow worse when Rainfern , the Sunclan medicine cat , was attacked by badgers , ultimately losing his life to them . With a medicine cat , Sunclan has been left to their own devices , searching for an answer from their ancestors and Guardians . Meanwhile , a strange large shecat has been lingering near the mainland , carefully watching the clan cats , and Rainfern's demise ...
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Emberstar's stubborn grudge against Briarstar has left Sunclan without a medicine cat in their time of need . Some cats are starting to realize things aren't what they seem , whether they agree with Emberstar's decision or not . Meanwhile , Briarstar reveals the truth to her Deputy , Wavestep , about Emberstar .
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Post by Mayhem™ on Apr 14, 2021 17:30:35 GMT -5
As the sun began to sink below the horizon , it slowly gave way to the cool yet comfortable Greenleaf night as cats from both clans began their trek to the heart of the Island . Though certainly both Guardians would be encouraging them to enjoy their time with each other , a somber air clung to the cats' pelts like thick smog ...
Briarstar's tail brushed the ground as she lead her clanmates out of the thick woods , down the hill towards the clearing . Though she kept herself collected as any good leader should , a boulder still knocked about in her stomach ; the loss of Rainfern , Sunclan's only medicine cat , was a blow to both clans . Though there was only so much the aging leader could do to extend her condolences , she knew it was a wound that wouldn't be quick to heal .
And what of Sunclan ?
She flattened her ears , wondering how Emberstar would handle this type of situation . She didn't want to admit that she felt it wouldn't be a completely rational way , but that opinion would be buried with her , surely ... The tortoiseshell she-cat glanced over her shoulder towards her own medicine cats , who would normally be at camp , padding alongside the others ... Having seen enough loss herself , Briarstar didn't wish it on any cat . She could imagine how shocking the situation must have been , and couldn't help but feel like there was little she could do to help . Turning her head to her Deputy , Briarstar blinked slowly , as though feeling the exhaustion of all her clanmates weighing on her own eyelids .
" I have considered temporarily allowing one of our own medicine cats to stay in Sunclan until they have acquired a proper medicine cat , " She flicked an ear back towards the cats in question , " However , I don't know how willing they would be given the circumstances , as much as Sunclan would appreciate it , " Despite knowing she had to put her clan first , Briarstar wouldn't leave a clan to fend for themselves without proper protection . She gave her head a slight tilt , as if wondering what Wavestep thought himself .
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Post by Mayhem™ on Apr 14, 2021 17:34:00 GMT -5
Sagepaw , out of earshot of Briarstar and Wavestep , padded along with the other apprentices . Her muzzle was too filled with a rolled up leaf to talk about anything in particular . The leaf bundle had little shards of crystals , cool rocks , some large acorns , and other little things to trade with the Sunclan apprentices . On her tail , she had woven little vine rings to also share with them . She was looking forward to her first gathering , not really feeling the loss that the other cats were . She was a bit young yet to really grasp the weight of another clan losing their medicine cat , but not mouse brained enough to not know something was wrong ...
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Post by Sussuru on Apr 14, 2021 17:51:01 GMT -5
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Wavestep
Wavestep blinked solemnly back at Briarstar. This gathering would be an interesting one for a whole host of reasons. "That seems to be the most sensible course of action. I think we ought to extend a paw and offer assistance," he meowed his agreement firmly and glanced up at the sky. "We'll just have to hope that Emberstar is willing to swallow his pride this once; no clan can thrive without a medicine cat." He reached out his tail to touch his leader and friend's shoulder lightly. He knew that she had had a lot to think about lately and wanted to offer her reassurance in some small way. "I guess you haven't already spoken to Ravenwing and Woodflower?" |
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Post by Mayhem™ on Apr 14, 2021 18:18:05 GMT -5
Briarstar shook her head , a bit embarrassed to admit she hadn't brought up the idea to them yet , but nonetheless she wasn't afraid to explain herself .
" I was afraid that it would've been too fresh of a wound half a moon ago , " She told her friend , stepping over the roots below her paws , " I didn't want them to feel I was throwing them to the foxes the moment something bad happened . I can't imagine wanting to take on that sort of responsibility right away , even if it is the right thing to do . "
She glanced back to her paws with flattened ears , as if thinking of something . " While it's my duty as clan leader to do what's right , I don't want to risk the well being of my own cats in the process . However , depending on what's become of Sunclan , we may have no choice but to extend a paw , and I'm sure Ravenwing and Woodflower would be understanding of that ... " The she-cat looked on ahead as the large gathering spot came into view at the bottom of the slope . Hopefully she'd have time to speak with them - she didn't want to imagine the pressure of asking them in front of every other cat , but ... perhaps they had been considering it themselves . She'd have to wait and see ... |
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Post by Sussuru on Apr 14, 2021 18:40:36 GMT -5
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Wavestep
Wavestep nodded. He, of course, understood her misgivings, but as far as he was concerned, the welfare of the cats of Moonclan at least in part relied on Sunclan's well-being. The two clans had co-habited on the island for as long as any cat could remember and so one clan's troubles were bound to have an effect on their neighbour. "You are right to consider both sides," he said, his own mind buzzing with thoughts. "That said, I strongly believe that it is in our best interests to help Sunclan at this time. This is assuming that Ravenwing and Woodflower are alright with the arrangement." |
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Golden Deer Leader
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Post by Ember34 on Apr 14, 2021 21:42:33 GMT -5
i just got home from work i'll get some replies/starters up the morning!)
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Post by Jademist on Apr 15, 2021 9:59:31 GMT -5
🌙 Wolfmist walked behind the leader and deputy, she caught a few snippets of their conversation but it wasn’t enough to piece anything together. She’d hear all about it during the gathering anyway. Her head wasn’t quite held as high as her usual proud demeanor and her tail hung low. She had wanted to join the gathering to hear what solutions they could find to Sunclan’s problem but she couldn’t help but feel a little ashamed. Ravenwing had assured her there was nothing they could have done to save Rainfern and while his calm and reasoning voice usually helped to steer her in the right direction, this time she couldn’t help but still feel like she failed as a warrior. Maybe beacause it was the first time she’d experienced a death on her watch.
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Post by 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 on Apr 15, 2021 11:57:44 GMT -5
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Ravenwing | open
Ravenwing sat in the usual spot medicine cats had sat before. They sat still, eyes scanning the area and expression giving away nothing. They had noted that a few Sunclan cats had given the Moonclan medicine cat unhappy glances, but they could not fault them. Their medicine cat had fallen when two others had been available to provide help. Even if nothing could have been done, it still hurt to lose someone like that. Ravenwing let out a soft sigh, shaking their fur out and waiting for the event to begin. For a gift, they'd brought some of their limited herbs to gift to Sunclan.
Pinkpaw | with Sagepaw
"Sagepaw! What's in the leaf?" Pinkpaw chirped, approaching the other apprentice. She'd brought an array of flowers. For now they adorned her pelt, standing out against her pretty white fur. She'd gathered them from a small patch that would normally just get blown away by the wind. It had been a quick and easy item to bring. Pinkpaw plucked a blueish flower from the array, and placed it carefully by the other apprentices ear. Internally she praised herself for choosing such good flowers.
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Mallowpool | open
The atmosphere at the gathering was grim. The wound of losing their medicine cat still fresh and many cats hadn't even wanted to come. Of course Mallowpool had offered first, the busy setting of the gathering was good for her. But despite all this even she wasn't as talkative as she was normally. For a gift, she'd brought a large fish. Mallowpool had caught it before the gathering, so it was still fresh. She'd laid it in a shallow running river so it would stay cool.
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Post by Ember34 on Apr 15, 2021 14:38:03 GMT -5
Sunclan Cats
Emberstar looked down from his perch at the cats in the gathering, his tail flicking back and forth, Sunclan had managed to make it this far without a medicine cat, but he could tell the loss still weighed heavily on the clan, himself included. Part of him was upset that they never got a medicine cat apprentice trained. At least than they wouldn't be in thi situation, but he was in no way going to ask for help from Moonclan, let alone Briarstar, he would rather give up the remaining lives he had than ask her for help. He shot a small glare in the direction of the older she cat. (i hope i am doing Emberstar justice)
Scorchmist looked around the clearing, she had brought some shells that she had found on the beach to exchange with the Moonclan cats. The torbie she cat observed the clan cats, she approached Wolmist from Moonclan and offered the she cat a silver and pink shell. "Here we are a pretty shell for a pretty she cat," she commented proudly. "I do think this shell will go perfect with your fur." She gave herself a small nod, noting the fluffy grey fur Wolfmist had.
Moonclan Cat
Iceleap sat in the clearing, the tom often brought flowers with to exchange with the other cats. He felt his fur bristle only the slightest as he didn't enjoy how small he felt compared to the other warriors of the clans. He stretched as he picked up the bouquet of different colored flowers and headed to talk with some cats, curious to see who had come from Sunclan.
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Post by Matfish on Apr 15, 2021 15:53:16 GMT -5
MoonClan: Woodflower looked around at the SunClan and noticed, without much suprise, that everyone was looking unhappy and restless, their wounds still fresh from the loss of Rainfern. She leaned over to Ravenwing, her former mentor. "I wonder what SunClan is going to do without a medicine-cat. Emberstar is probably unlikely to ask us for help right now." she mewed. Woodflower glanced up at the SunClan leader. His gaze seemed hard and unwilling to compromise. She sighed. This was a hard time for both Clans.
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Post by Mayhem™ on Apr 15, 2021 16:33:14 GMT -5
" Not yet , though I haven't yet figured out if it's to my advantage or not , " She told Wavestep .
Briarstar's gaze hardened as she approached the large boulders , and Emberstar . The she-cat bunched up her long legs and leaped gracefully onto her designated spot , urging Wavestep to sit below her with a gentle swish of her tail . Though she chose not to return the gaze she felt burrowing into her pelt , she instead looked down to the cats milling about around her . Though she knew she didn't want to force her medicine cats to do something against their will , Briarstar knew she could be sending a clan to their death without a proper medicine cat . She saw this in the reflections of the Sunclan cats' eyes , as well as her own clanmates ; to survive , they needed one another .
For a moment , her eyes slid to rest on Woodflower . She wasn't sure who she was comfortable sending where - Woodflower was still a new medicine cat , which could leave both clans a bit strained ... yet she knew Ravenwing had confidence enough to give her a proper name . Perhaps the experience would bode well for her ; the young medicine cat might find it to her advantage some day . Though Briarstar hated to take the leap and bring it up in front of everyone for the first time , she knew if she didn't , Emberstar would likely refuse . Surely he wouldn't be mousebrained enough to insist they go on without one in front of his clanmates ? One on one , sure , but ... she flicked her ears and finally looked over to meet his gaze .
" Shall we begin ? "
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Post by Mayhem™ on Apr 15, 2021 16:39:50 GMT -5
Sagepaw felt her cheeks burn as Pinkpaw rested a pretty little flower in her fur . She giggled , returning a smile and a small ' thank you ' . " These look awesome , Pinkpaw ! Nice find , " It was nice to feel like the other apprentices didn't think less of her just because she was a moon or so younger than them . She placed the pouch on the ground and settled in , curling her tail around her paws and opening it with a claw .
" I brought some cool rocks and crystals I dug up , and some cool acorns and pinecones , oh and some little vine loops to put on your tail , " She sounded enthusiastic , " I wove them myself when I was stuck in the medicine cat den with a cold , " Sagepaw chuckled , glancing over to the Sunclan cats who had found their way to the Gathering spot . She wondered what cool stuff they had over there that they might be willing to share .
" Think they've got anything cool ? " Sagepaw fancied the idea of having some shiny fish scales , or maybe some seashells to line her nest with . She gave a small hum in thought of all the fun things they must find on the shorelines .
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Post by Sussuru on Apr 15, 2021 18:07:04 GMT -5
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Wavestep
Wavestep took his place beneath the boulders. With a last look at his leader, he faced the front and watched as the cats showed each other what they'd brought. I think cats have brought even more than usual. Considering the circumstances... I'm glad. We could all do with a little cheer. He had not brought anything himself this time, but as an apprentice he had participated a few times.
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Meadowsweet
Meadowsweet had brought round, water-worn pieces of blue-green beach glass as well as smooth driftwood and shiny fish scales. She had spent the majority of the previous day combing the beaches. Now, she sat in the midst of groups of chattering cats, looking for someone she recognised. Although a little time had passed since Rainfern's death, it still weighed heavily on her mind. She had tried not to let it affect her duties or her training with Koipaw, but it had been difficult to just carry on as usual. |
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Post by Ember34 on Apr 15, 2021 18:30:39 GMT -5
Sunclan
Emberstar looked away from Briarstar. "Let's get this over with," he muttered to her. He watched the cats below as they conversed with one another, his ear flicking. he rose to his paws and called out to the cats below, to let them know they were going to start the reports. "Sunclan has been going strong," he started. "We lost Rainfern a while ago, when the medicine cats were returning from the Crystal. but regardless as I said we are managing well on our own, no one has gotten hurt or fallen ill." He was in no way going to let them know that they were struggling and having to be extra careful to make sure none of these things would happen, but the tom would never admit to that.
Scorchmist gave a small huff, the gathering was already starting but there were still so many cats to talk to, and give shells to compliment their fur. She settled on to the ground as she listened to what the leaders would have to say. She washed her paw and swept it over her face, as she listened to Emberstar give the Sunclan news, she was sad over the death of Rainfern, the whole clan was, she just hoped Dawn or even Midnight would bless them with a cat that knew medical knowledge soon.
Moonclan
Iceleap glanced to the rocks where the leaders were. He had heard word on the medicine cat's death, but he was uncertain if it was true. But if the Sunclan leader was saying it, than there was truth to the words. He had never had talked much with the Sunclan medicine cat, but he had heard good things about them. he would have to offer his condelecnes to the Sunclan cats that he talks with.
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Post by Mayhem™ on Apr 15, 2021 20:50:28 GMT -5
(( You're doing great with Emberstar , don't worry ! I hope you have fun fleshing him out ! ))
The moment she'd been expecting had arrived , and despite bracing for it , Briarstar had come to wish it hadn't happened at all . She glanced at the orange tom out of the corner of her eye for a moment before closing them and drawing in a deep breath .
" The loss of Rainfern has touched all corners of the Island I'm afraid , and we feel deeply for your clan ... Midnight has blessed us with two medicine cats in Moonclan , despite the atrocities , " She looked down to the Sunclan cats , dipping her head , " and it is because of this that I am sending Woodflower to assist you until you are properly advised on a new medicine cat apprentice . "
It was as though the Moonclan leader left no room for arguments on either side . Her ears were flat and her tail lashed before quickly resting over her paws . Perhaps the Moonclan leader cared too much , and perhaps she shouldn't be sticking her paws in Sunclan's business - she was sure at least some cat thought that ... however , the elder leader straightened herself up , a reminder that she was not as weak as some would make her out to be .
" Waiting for disaster to strike before finding a solution is no solution . I trust Woodflower to help assist you and your clan until further notice . When you have a trained apprentice , she may return . With Dawn's luck you'll find one sooner than later , "
Her tone was stern and unwavering , but any Moonclan cat could tell it was out of concern . Sunclan cats though , she couldn't say for sure . She didn't keep herself up at night wondering what they thought of her ... Still , she rested her gaze on the clan cats and continued , " From now on Moonclan will be accompanied by an extra patrol during half moon meetings until we can be sure the badgers are driven out of the territory ... though I have been picking fleas out of my pelt all sundown wondering ... "
This was the first time Briarstar had suddenly appeared concerned during the whole gathering , as though she'd come to realize that something wasn't sitting well with her .
" We've never seen badgers this close to the Island for many , many moons . Too many twolegs are building their dens nearby , surely they wouldn't have migrated closer ... ? " She furrowed her eyebrows , wondering if it was cause for concern outside of just the possibility of danger . Something wasn't sitting well with her . Perhaps she was just letting her nerves get the better of her ...
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Ember34
Golden Deer Leader
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Post by Ember34 on Apr 15, 2021 21:26:40 GMT -5
haha alright!!)
Sunclan
Emberstatr felt his fur bristle with fury. He sprang to his paws. "There is no way I am letting that Moonclan cat into my camp," he spat out. "We don't need help from you foxheart." His tail lashing behind him, he wanted nothing to do with Briarstar or any of the cats from her clan. Even if they needed a medicine cat he would in no way take one from Moonclan, sides he was certain there was a cat in his clan that had a small knowledge on herbs, he could just shove them into the role. "I said we are doing strong without one, and if you even dare send her anyway I will just have my warriors chase her right back to your territory." He ignored the protests of the cats he had brought with him, his word was law and he would ensure they stood by it.
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Post by Sussuru on Apr 16, 2021 3:39:37 GMT -5
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Wavestep
Wavestep sighed. So the Sunclan leader truly was too prideful to see beyond his own paws. This was what he had been afraid of. He glanced over to Woodflower, wondering what she thought about all this. Personally, the leader's refusal was concerning; Sunclan and Moonclan had been allies for as long as he could remember, and the animosity that was rolling off Emberstar in waves certainly suggested otherwise. Cats could die because of Emberstar's decision tonight... I hope he knows that. Looking away from Woodflower, his gaze came to rest on his fellow deputy, Willowsong. Does she agree with this?
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Meadowsweet
Meadowsweet looked up at Emberstar in confusion. Surely being lent a Moonclan medicine cat was the best thing for Sunclan? Without one, what would they do with injuries? Maybe Emberstar already has someone in mind for the job, she thought, a bit baffled at this turn of events. She hadn't liked the finality to Briarstar's tone, but her offer had been a good one or at least Meadowsweet thought so. |
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Post by Jademist on Apr 16, 2021 5:01:36 GMT -5
(Scorchmist is a cutieee o m g)
🌙 Wolfmist had been deep in thoughts, not really socializing this gathering. She hadn't felt the drive to go up to Meadowsweet to discuss things like they used to after they bonded again on the journey. Scorchmist pulled her back to reality with her words. “Oh uh.. Thank you.” She mumbled, giving her head a soft shake to wake her mind up. The shells Scorchmist had brought looked pretty and Wolfmist was grateful the she-cat had offered them to her. “I’m so sorry but I forgot to bring anything this time.. I owe you something nice the next gathering.” She flicked her ears shamefully. “I’m really sorry for your loss by the way.” The warrior added, her hazel gaze apolegethic. She perked her ears as the leaders started, noting the tension that hung thick in the air between Briarstar and Emberstar. Normally she'd be the first one to yowl in protest at Emberstar's demeanor but she just felt empty the last half moon.
☀️ Willowsong’s ears perked up at Briarstar’s suggestion – or command – to take their medicine cat in. It was a good idea for sure, but the way she laid it on the Sunclan cats… well, Willowsong was sure Emberstar wouldn’t be appreciative of that tone. And surely the Sunclan leader lashed out; the brown she-cat looked up to face her leader, unfazed by the furious tone he’d used many times before. She wasn’t one to disagree publicly with Emberstar but there was always room for discussion between the two, which she appreciated. Instead she’d offer another solution in an attempt to keep the leaders from bickering at eachother. “Emberstar, Briarstar, if I may, we do have a heavily pregnant queen in camp, she needs a medicine cat by her side.” She started thoughtfully. “What if we send Pinestripe over to Moonclan to stay under the watchful eyes of your medicine cats? We need some time to adjust to our new situation.” Her blue gaze switched from Briarstar back to Emberstar. It was depressing to have to depend on Moonclan for medicinal help, but what other choice did they have now?
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Post by Mayhem™ on Apr 16, 2021 8:17:43 GMT -5
The moon seemed to slip behind the clouds , and a low rumbling sounded . Briarstar hadn’t flinched at the Sunclan leader’s vile tone , and instead tipped her chin upwards as she addressed both clans , “ Surely Sunclan wouldn’t dream of picking a fight during a gathering , “ her green eyes turned to Emberstar , “ And you should watch your tone . I will not be intimidated by a cat a fraction my age , leader or not , “
Even with her calm tone , she flexed her own claws , though she knew better than to break a truce . “ I know you may think I’m being cruel and insisting you take in Woodflower , but I only do it out of the concern for Sunclan’s welfare . It seems some of us have forgotten that despite our differences , Sunclan and Moonclan need each other to survive . I’m not offering you another mouth to feed , I’m offering you a chance to avoid any future losses while you are medicine cat-less . “ Briarstar was sure no matter how she tried to justify it , some cats would just see it the way they saw it , but all she could do was try and help them see reason . Of course , there was only so much they could do . Emberstar would make his decision , and Briarstar would have to accept it by the end of the gathering .
She turned to Willowsong , ears flicking , “ I understand and appreciate your concern for your clanmates , Willowsong ... However , I feel this is all the more reason to let Woodflower stay - “ She felt a lump in her throat that she desperately tried to swallow down , and for a moment seemed uncomfortable , “ Pregnant queens shouldn’t be traveling , it just isn’t safe , as welcome as she would be in Moonclan ... “ She gave a sigh , though she supposed if it came down to it , she would do what she could .
The shecat seemed like she was growing tired , expending her energy to defend herself and her choices . Still , she did her best to power on , straightening back up and giving a slight shake of her head .
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Golden Deer Leader
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Post by Ember34 on Apr 16, 2021 9:58:08 GMT -5
thank you jademist!!)
Sunclan
Scorchmist smiled as she took the shell. "Oh please getting tomtalk with a pretty she cat like you is the best gift," she commented,w tih a flick of her tail. Her smile turned a little sadder, at the condolences from the Moonclan warrior. 'Thank you, but hopefully Dawn and Midnight are taking good care of him." She turned her gaze as the two leaders discussed. "Is he really to mouse brained to accept the help we clearly need," she mumbled quietly to Wolfmist.
Emberstar forced back a growl that was beginning to form in his throat. "Of course we wouldn't break the truce," he muttered. He still didn't enjoy the fact she was trying to butt her head into his clan's business. He shot his glare to his deputy, Willowsong, how dare she try and send off the queen, Sunclan needed kits in order to keep living on. He scoffed at the manner of how Briarstar was speaking. "You know you should have just stayed at your camp," he commented. "If you are too old to be able to speak."
Emberstar flicked his gaze away from her. Taking in the medicine cat would mean that they would have another mouth to feed, as he doubted the medicine cat would be able to catch her own food, and from the looks of it she was young, which meant inexperience. "As I said Sunclan is doing just fine on our own." The tom clearly wasn't going to be be seen to reason anytime soon. He shot one last glare to his deputy and to briarstar.
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Post by 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 on Apr 16, 2021 10:13:38 GMT -5
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Ravenwing | with Briarstar & Emberstar
This wasn't good. Things were getting worse by the moment. They looked between the two leaders, a look of worry on their face. They waited for a lull in the conversation and standing, looking to Briarstar and Emberstar "Perhaps," they stared "You would allow one of us to spend an hour in your camp every day. We would not stay, and would only be there to assure your queens health." they doubted Emberstar would take the offer, but it was better than nothing.
Pinkpaw | with Sagepaw
Before Pinkpaw had been able to reply the meeting had started. She only got more angry as it went on. Her fur bristled at the way Emberstar spoke to Briarstar. Briarstar was way better than him, and he was treating her like this! Pinkpaw would have stepping in if she didn't know that Briarstar was more than capable of taking care of herself. And even Pinkpaw was aware they wouldn't take the word of an apprentice.
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The warrior watched with a frown. She had never liked Emberstars way of doing things and this was going too far. She did like the sound of Ravenwings offer, and hoped their leader would take it. But much like the medicine cat, she would not be surprised if he didn't. Emberstar was a proud and intelligent leader, but sometimes too much so.
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Post by Jademist on Apr 16, 2021 11:23:52 GMT -5
☀️ Willowsong’s pelt prickled uncomfortably with Emberstar’s glare, it wasn’t the first time they butted heads but when it came to things Briarstar was involved in he was a lot more on edge. However, she wasn’t going to put her sister’s life on the line and the lives of her future kits for a petty feud. Willowsong wanted to know the truth, what was it really about and was it worth the lives of their clanmates? Maybe it was about time she asked Emberstar why Briarstar brought out the worst in him. But that was something to discuss between the two of them - privately. As she looked up at the clouds even Starclan seemed to disagree with the lingering tensions, it made her flatten her ears in discomfort. Though, the clans would have to figure this out so it made sense to continue the gathering. Ravenwing’s suggestion seemed to be a good idea to meet everyone in the middle. But for now she’d keep her mouth shut and wait to feel out the leader’s reactions. It didn’t seem like Emberstar was open to be reasoned with today. It didn’t matter, Willowsong would still stand by his side - even if they disagreed sometimes.
🌙 Wolfmist smiled warmly at the Sunclan she-cat and nodded in agreement to her comment about Rainfern. With a side eye she watched the leaders go at it. She was surprised to hear Scorchmist’s opinion. “I guess so. I hoped he would at least be smart enough to have a proper discussion about it instead of just saying no. I really hope he makes the right decision for your safety.” Her tail twitched worriedly behind her, things did not look good for Sunclan and that would probably rub off on Moonclan too. She didn’t want to say bad things about Emberstar to one of their clanmembers but she didn’t think very highly of the tom. Maybe Ravenwing could ease the tensions with his suggestion.
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Post by Mayhem™ on Apr 16, 2021 12:04:05 GMT -5
Briarstar glanced to her apprentice , Pinkpaw , and for just a moment , she looked ... well she looked like she had a lot of emotions crossing her face , in comparison to her usual composed self . Briarstar didn’t want to show that side of herself in front of her apprentice , and forced herself to once more meet Emberstar’s gaze with a sharp glare .
“ You and I don’t play the same games , Emberstar , “ A low growl rose in her throat before she stood , lashing her tail and raising her voice , not harshly , but certainly commandingly , “ Emberstar has made his decision , and in that case , I have made my own . Moonclan will not be sending over a medicine cat to assist Sunclan . When you are in need , there will be no cat to help you here , “ The Moonclan leader was not about to stoop to Emberstar’s level , as much as she wanted to . It would be so easy to name call and sling shaded insults , but Briarstar was not about to let go of herself in front of her clan , and especially Pinkpaw . She didn’t want her to think just because she was in charge that she could get away with being cruel .
“ Pinestripe , should she choose , will be welcome to stay in Moonclan for the duration of her kitting to ensure her safety . I will only make this exception once , “ She stepped a paw forward and looked to her clanmates , “ I certainly hoped you all have learned something tonight ... ”
Without another word , she leaped off the rock and began heading back up towards the hill , beckoning the rest of the Moonclan cats back to their territory . Her pelt bristled as she thought about how cruel Emberstar was being to his clan , and it had nothing to do with them . It had everything to do with Briarstar herself . She forced her eyes shut and let her paws carry her a few fox lengths , muzzle twitching . This had gone too far .
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Post by Mayhem™ on Apr 16, 2021 12:06:37 GMT -5
Sagepaw felt like the Island was going to split in two and swallow her whole - This wasn’t the night she’d been hoping for at all . She had been staring at Emberstar in complete disbelief - the other apprentices were right , he was as vile as he looked . She didn’t quite understand the weight of the situation in Sunclan , but what she did understand was the fact that they had no medicine cat , and Briarstar wanted to help ... so why wouldn’t they accept it ? There must’ve been a reason , but Sagepaw couldn’t come up with anything that made sense to her . She rose to her paws and quickly hurried after Briarstar and the others , feeling like a storm was churning in her stomach .
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