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Post by Sand on Dec 31, 2023 10:58:19 GMT -5
[ at this point I'm assuming that Spottedfur's got some sort of phobia when it comes to injuries and he'd be a terrible medicine cat. ]  Spottedfur : pip - uncomfortable about Heavy's injury
Spottedfur wasn't all that fond of watching other cats go through excruciating injuries, diseases, or illnesses. It always reminded him of Mosspond who had been gone for ten moons now. Time felt like it was moving too fast.
When Frostfleck's patrol had picked up Heavy, who was, well, heavy due to her injuries. It brought back uncomfortable memories and feelings. He didn't want to relive Mosspond's death, but it was inevitable. His clanmates could die any time and he wasn't necessarily prepared for it. Spottedfur wouldn't dare admit it to any cat, at least not now.
He sat at the entrance of the warriors' den, watching the medicine cat's den like a hawk. As the heavy snow fell across YewClan's camp, the silver speckled tom felt a shiver crawl down his spine. His mind kept flickering back to Heavy's broken back which looked so, so painful. She was very lucky to be alive, but Spottedfur couldn't bring himself to check on the loner. He heard that the calico's injury was now infected and it would be a miracle if she even lived. The blood that caked her back amongst her once brindled fur made his fur and skin crawl. By now, Heavy's broken back must've been covered in herbs thanks to Icepath and Stormpaw.
It was ironic, really, considering his only kit was a medicine cat apprentice. Still, Spottedfur couldn't shake the feeling off. Maybe, just maybe, he'd get over the discomfort if Heavy survived.
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Post by Brownie on Dec 31, 2023 13:59:14 GMT -5
[[ @gloomylatte BABYYYYY NOOOO </3
also poor Spottedfur!! I never really realized that his mate would have died just before the rp.... ]]
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Post by Sapphirejas on Dec 31, 2023 18:35:48 GMT -5
 Brownie whispering Frostfleck - on patrol with Scarletdrift and MudspeckleFrostfleck padded with Scarletdrift and Mudspeckle in the heavy snowfall, icy snow plummeted into her fur as she walked. She was listening to the other cats talking about their dreams, ears twitching with excitement at Scarletdrift's raven dream. The ginger she-cat crouched low in the sight of a freezing mouse in the distance. With a pounce, she leapt on the mouse, and sank her claws into it. She returns to the other two cats carrying the mouse proudly. "Your raven dream is very cool, Scarletdrift!" Purred Frostfleck, "I have dreams too. In fact, I had one last night! It's about an epic adventure, though it turn bad in the end!" The DreamFrostfleck goes out into the wilderness by herself. She finds herself surrounded by an area of mountains that float, and lots of lots of rainbows. She finds a flock of rainbow coloured birds that flew overhead. One bird lost it's ability to fly and plummeted to the ground. Frostfleck pounced on the bird and carried it with her for when she gets hungry. The ginger she-cat then walked up a giant and twisted vines to one of the floating mountains. On the mountain, Frostfleck sees a giant crystal pool, with a lot of rainbow fish inside. She dropped the bird anOOd started diving in the water to get the fish. However, the water was deeper than expected, and she started to sink below the surface. Frostfleck's limbs flailed wildly as she realized that she was drowning in the pool with lots of fish. She tried to swim back up, but her limbs were tired and she wasn't able to fight. As she sank further and further in the crystal pond, she wished that she was able to taste the rainbow bird and fish. She then awoke in her nest in the warrior's den, heart beating very fast! OOC: A fun dream, that turned into a nightmare fast at the end! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2023 21:58:57 GMT -5
Dappleswipe------- On Border Patrol w/ Spottedfur, Beesong, and Stempaw Dappleswipe hurried along out of camp, tail held high as she guided the other cats out for a border patrol. She was excited and slightly nervous to be leading a patrol, something she did get to do often, so she was ready to make sure it was a successful one. After Stempaw had spent a bit of last moon proving himself, she was happy with his results so far and decided to start his training and take him on this patrol. Hopefully he would also prove it was a good choice on her part. She didn't want him to have to stay an apprentice for longer than most... Dappleswipe continued towards the clan's border, slowing down a bit to open her mouth to catch the scents around them. Her fur bristled and she closed her mouth suddenly. Was that... a dog? That couldn't be good. She stopped and looked down to Stempaw, flicking her tail at him gently. "Can you tell me what scents are here today, Stempaw?" The dog was far away, but it was surely there, and she took the opportunity to test her apprentice. Then they could investigate. (( Sand Nettle sorry this was a lil rushed I'm at a new years party right now, but I wanted to get something out! Hope you all have a safe and fun night! )) |
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Nettle
woof woof
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Post by Nettle on Jan 1, 2024 2:26:14 GMT -5
Stempaw - On patrol with Dappleswipe, Spottedfur & Beesong.
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Stempaw felt unusually offended by Dappleswipe's request, feeling looked down upon for being asked such a pitiful question. Ignoring that fact, he parted his mouth to drink in any scents. He could smell the distant scent of squirrel. "I can scent a squirrel scavenging over in the bushes-" here he flicked his tail toward a bramble thicket "-searching for nuts." He feel into a hunter's crouch. He was a little of point, as he was tilted slightly to his right, but he would be able to manage the catch.
The squirrel had no idea of the predator stalking.
Quickly he turned to the patrol. "Someone quickly head up, I'll scare it up to you and right into your claws." Stempaw ordered, and without turning around to see who went, or if anyone went at all, he remained in stalking position. He waited for approximately three minutes, before letting out a roar, and scaring the squirrel directly toward where he'd asked a cat to be. After a hot minute, he decided to check to see if whoever had gone, if someone had gone, caught the prey. |
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Post by jaybun! on Jan 1, 2024 2:58:43 GMT -5
ooc;; second time i've gotta write poor bubblingstar having an absolutely terrible time  girl starclan is after him BUBBLINGSTAR - Collapse; Part 1 Bubblingstar loved fiercely. Yewclan came before anything else, regardless of his personal feelings, or wants- each and every single one of those cats were his family. But like any family, it got loud. High Sun was a busy time for camp, cats coming and going for patrol, sunbathing, eating. Usually Bubblingstar would relish in it, taking pride in the proof of his clan's survival. But since his leg had broke, things have been...a lot. His den once a cozy comfort after a long day is now stifling. The constant murmur of voices drifting to and fro had become grating. It felt like something within him had changed, and it hurt. He takes more walks now, like the one he's on right now. Yewclan's territory is blessedly at peace, silent other than the quiet rustle of leaves and muted bird song. He feels more at ease here, in comfortable solitude, free from the bustle of others and the weight of their eyes. Bubblingstar came to a still, tilting his head up toward the sky with a deep breath, relishing in how the sharp cold of the air stung at his lungs. A crack splintered through the forest, but he paid it no mind. It had sounded muffled, a little distant, he'd probably be fine. Famous last words. |
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Post by Brownie on Jan 1, 2024 15:04:40 GMT -5
Yoooooo yall~
Moon in 2hrs, ik a lot of people might have lazy mornings so have an extra hour to finish replies ]]
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Post by Sand on Jan 1, 2024 15:43:08 GMT -5
[ oop, my turn to reply! my day feels like it's been 2 days and it's almost 10pm. ]
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Post by Brownie on Jan 1, 2024 15:43:49 GMT -5
 Scarletdrift
Advice - @gloomylatte
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It wasn't great, how his jaw hung open, flapping like a leaf on the wind. He hadn't expected Dappleswipe to share a meal with him, but it was a great chance to retell his part in fighting of a dog last season and then his dream about the ravens that Mudspeck and Frostfleck had enjoyed on patrol and--
"Bubblingstar wouldn't have chosen you if you weren't ready, Dappleswipe," he finally pulled his scattered thoughts together to reply. Scarletdrift scrunched up his nose, concerned and surprised to find doubt in the young warrior. "Honestly, Stempaw is..." he grumbled, trying to find a word that wasn't too insulting. "Look, most cats in YewClan would have given up with him in the first moon, is all I'm saying. The fact that he's learning anything at all is thanks to you."
And wasn't that the truth. Scarletdrift respected Stempaw--the young cat went through a lot in his short life--but well... he was glad he wasn't responsible for his training. It was easy enough to help out during patrols, share some hunting tips and fighting tricks, but that didn't mean he wanted to be around Stempaw as much as Dappleswipe had to. StarClan, he'd probably have clawed Stempaw's ears off by now with his constant sarcasm. "Yeah, Dappleswipe. I think you're the perfect teacher for him. You're patient, and kind, you know? He needs a little patience and kindness. That doesn't make it any easier to teach him, mind, but it's what he needs and... you're there. That has to count for something, right?"
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[[ OOC : Cutie pie~~ Also Stempaw gets his adult sprite next moon ;-; they grow up so fast. The way I'm doing patrols (alternating between training and other for apprentices) they will probably graduate ~12-16 moons. If you just spam training in the game, it's usually 11-13ish, longer if they had a severe injury ]]
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Post by Sand on Jan 1, 2024 16:25:04 GMT -5
[ happy new year! please tell me if I stepped on anyone's toes with this post. wanted to put something up before moon 11. ] Spottedfur : patrol with Dappleswipe, Stempaw & Beesong
Spottedfur padded after Dappleswipe, taking up the rear of the patrol. He hoped that Dappleswipe and Stempaw could get along on this patrol without any havoc. He slowed down as they came to the border between YewClan and BurdockClan, his whiskers twitching suspiciously.
Dappleswipe was right to ask Stempaw a question, he'd need to know the scent of every prey and predator out there. Yet it seemed that the mentor and apprentice weren't on friendly terms right now. Spottedfur decided he'd let it go for now. If it led to more trouble, he would talk to Dappleswipe in private.
It smells like a dog, the silver speckled tom thought, glancing at the tortoiseshell she-cat. However, it appeared that Stempaw had a plan of his own. "I'll get the squirrel," he offered to Dappleswipe. This time he wasn't willing to take no for an answer.
While on his way upwards, he could hear Stempaw's oar. The squirrel was very close, or so it smelled like it. The red squirrel's tail twitched and as soon as Spottedfur prepared to grasp it, he unsheathed his claws. The prey made its way towards him and the speckled tom hit it as fast as he could. The squirrel stopped moving and lied still before him. Looks like a good catch to me, the senior warrior mused. "I've got it!" he announced.
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Post by TheKeenGlint on Jan 1, 2024 16:59:49 GMT -5
Stormpaw
Stormpaw dashed back to the medicine den with a fresh bundle of herbs in her mouth. They didn't exactly look the healthiest, especially given the toll that bitter leaf-bare would have taken, but they had to do — she hoped and prayed to every StarClan cat she could think of that they didn't spoil on the way.
Ever since the newcomer, Heavy, arrived in the YewClan medicine den with a broken back, Stormpaw had made every effort to contribute to the loner's treatment when she could. But despite her best efforts, her patient's condition just seemed to worsen with each passing day, even becoming infected and hot to touch. She now wouldn't rest until she saw at least a minor improvement. If Heavy didn't survive, then at least Stormpaw would know that she tried her hardest to help her.
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Post by Brownie on Jan 1, 2024 17:11:50 GMT -5
x - Moon 12 - x
Early spring; unseasonably cold
Clan Events: All nests were refreshed with new moss!
Saw a pair of twolegs wandering their territory today! Major Events Event: Seen talking privately with PlumClan's leader for longer than usual last gathering. Patrol: Border (starter) Relationships - Shared gossip with Beesong (++)
- Is wowed by how bravely Dappleswipe fought the other day. (++)
- Wants to confess his feelings to Icepath (+) (18% romantic) with Scarletdrift, Beesong
Event : A small dog
Choice : Proceed
Outcome : Scarletdrift and Bubblingstar work together to try and drive it off, but it only makes its yapping louder. How can something so small have so much energy? They eventually wear it down and drive it off, but it takes all day and they can't finish the patrol because of it.
Recalls an old story that might inspire the Clan to try something new Major Events Event: Took a claw wound protecting Bubblingstar from a rogue attack! Patrol: None Relationships - Gives Dappleswipe a particularly hard task, expecting her to fail. (-) with none
Event : None
Choice : None
Outcome : None Is batting at a beam of sunlight Patrol: Herb gathering Relationships - Complements Beesong on her sharp claws (++)
- Appreciates that Stormpaw always asks how she's doing (++) alone
Event : Juniper needles
Choice : Proceed.
Outcome : Newleaf brings many soft needles and Icepath takes plenty home for YewClan. Has been hearing the voices of StarClan cats ever since their naming ceremony... Major Events Event: Citing her boundless energy and courage, Stormpaw is named a full healer! Choices: Stormpelt, Stormmask, Stormember. Patrol: Herb gathering (starter) Relationships - Thinks she has the courage to tell Scarletdrift something important (++) with Dappleswipe
Event : Lungwort for yellowcough
Choice : Proceed
Outcome : It takes all day, but Storm-- finally spots the leaves she's been searching for. It's her first successful patrol on her own and she feels both pride and relief that the Clan will have such a vital cure. Wishes to go on more patrols Patrol: Border (starter) Relationships - Purrs encouraging words to Heavy (+)
- Appreciates Mudspeck checking in on him (++) with Mudspeck
Event : A cabin in the woods
Choice : Proceed.
Outcome : They find some astonishingly fat chickens and help themselves to one. What a prize! Wonders what life in PlumClan would be like Major Events Event: Runny nose has passed Patrol: Border Relationships - Told Beesong a hilarious joke (+)
- Took a sunbath with Beesong and Stormpaw in the bright newleaf sun.
- Greets Stormpaw warmly.
with Bubblingstar, Beesong
Event : A small dog
Choice : Proceed
Outcome : Scarletdrift and Bubblingstar work together to try and drive it off, but it only makes its yapping louder. How can something so small have so much energy? They eventually wear it down and drive it off, but it takes all day and they can't finish the patrol because of it. Heavy STATUS: INJURED! BROKEN BACK; INFECTION || @open Has Stempaw engaged in a very, very tall tale Major Events Event: Given burdock root to treat their infected wound. Patrol: None Relationships - Thinks Stempaw was nice to her today (+)
with .
Event : .
Choice : .
Outcome : . Beesong STATUS: RUNNY NOSE || @open Double checking that the camp walls are thoroughly reinforced Major Events Event: Got a runny nose Patrol: Border Relationships - Gives Stempaw advice (+)
- Shared prey and conversation with Bubblingstar and Spottedfur. with Bubblingstar, Scarletdrift
Event : A small dog
Choice : Proceed
Outcome : Scarletdrift and Bubblingstar work together to try and drive it off, but it only makes its yapping louder. How can something so small have so much energy? They eventually wear it down and drive it off, but it takes all day and they can't finish the patrol because of it. Is craving the taste of mouse Patrol: Hunting (starter) Relationships - Caught Bubblingstar criticizing him behind his back (--) with Spottedfur
Event : A cabin in the woods
Choice : Proceed.
Outcome : They find some astonishingly fat chickens and help themselves to one. What a prize! Dappleswipe STATUS: HEALTHY || @gloomylatte Wants to surprise a Clanmate with a gift Patrol: Border (starter) Relationships - Decides she's judged Bubblingstar too harshly recently and decides to give him another chance. (+)
with Stempaw, Spottedfur, Beesong
Event : A Dog on BurdockClan territory
Choice : Do Not Proceed
Outcome : It's not YewClan's problem. Dappleswipe makes a note to tell Bubblingstar about it when they return. Stempaw STATUS: INJURED! MANGLED TAIL || Nettle Is thinking about the FlowerClan healer Major Events Event: Stempaw's tail is badly injured when he got stuck in a tree! Patrol: None Relationships - Is impressed by Icepath's competence in any situation (++)
- Sneaks out of the healer's den without anyone noticing. with none
Event : None
Choice : None
Outcome : None |
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Post by Brownie on Jan 1, 2024 17:21:16 GMT -5
Moon 12, a whole year for YewClan and the end of our year <3
A few important things:
Stempaw has an adult sprite now! I'll be grabbing that in a moment~
Platform img:
[img]https://i.imgur.com/em0zV9v.png[/img]
Stormpaw is named a full healer! Her choices in name are:
Stormpelt, Stormmask, Stormember
A lot of cats changed traits here they are:
Stempaw:
Vengeful -> Arrogant
Stormpaw:
Compassionate -> Faithful
Interested in herbs -> Great healer
Quick witted -> Very clever
Beesong:
Keen eye -> Unnatural senses
There were a lot of moon events this moon! If your cat has a major event, make sure to create a prompt for it and describe what happened; remember, moon prompts don't have to be open rp, they can be more like a short story describing the scene how you imagine it occurred~ Other cats can then describe their responses to that event separately!! Esp for injuries: try and finish the entire scene in one post so that there aren't any loose ends. ]]
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Post by TheKeenGlint on Jan 1, 2024 17:28:41 GMT -5
((OOC: I've decided that Stormpaw's true name as a medicine cat will be Storm-mask! I actually don't remember whether the last letter of the prefix and the first letter of the suffix still need to be separated by a hyphen if they match, but I'm doing that because I'm used to it. It was a common style standard back in my old RP days.))
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Pansexual
Medicine cat
Nettle
woof woof
Pronouns: She/her, They/them.
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Post by Nettle on Jan 1, 2024 17:32:29 GMT -5
Stempaw - Out'n'about <----------------------------------------------------------------> After deciding he'd go out for a walk around, Stempaw notified Dappleswipe he'd just be out for a hunt for a little while. He was excited to stretch his paws in the snow-stricken territory and prove his hunting skills during harsh times.
Ready to prove he was a good asset to the clan; he parted his mouth to drink in any possible scents of prey. There was nothing. With the great idea of hunting down by the stream, Stempaw quickly made his way toward the stream that ran across Yewclan territory.
He made his way swiftly past the ferns until he reached the shore of the stream. It was frozen over! Stempaw made a mental note to tell Bubblingstar once he got back.
After searching around the stream for a while, he decided to climb a tree and perhaps hunt a squirrel or a bird. Seemed like a great idea at the time, yes, but after a while of climbing a tree, he decided to move to a different tree, and the cycle repeated until he reached the tree right next to camp. He climbed the tree ore carelessly this time, still annoyed he hadn't caught or scented anything, so the determination to get this over with quickly made him check this tree much more unsafely. There! He spotted a squirrel nibbling on a nut on one of the nearby branches. He had the great plan to curl his unusually long tail around the branch for safety and balance. He slid his way up the branch, his tail curled around it, when suddenly, the squirrel spotted him, startling themself and Stempaw! Stempaw jumped back in suprise, and found himself tumbling of the branch. He realised the drop wasn't far, and the snow would provide a likely cold, but soft landing, until he realized, his tail was still curled around the tree.
"Help!"
His screech was useless, as no one would have heard quick enough to come to his aid. His tail was yanked by the tree, and he felt as though he'd be ripped in half. He probably would have, if he didn;t quickly let go and come to a tumbling stop. How... embarrassing... The whole ordeal had been so traumatic, that he'd actually fallen into a faint right there in the cold. |
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Nettle
woof woof
Pronouns: She/her, They/them.
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Post by Nettle on Jan 1, 2024 17:35:05 GMT -5
((OOC: I can't wait for Stempaw to become a warrior!!! I'm sure his clanmates can, though  )) |
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Post by Brownie on Jan 1, 2024 18:17:46 GMT -5
((OOC: I've decided that Stormpaw's true name as a medicine cat will be Storm-mask! I actually don't remember whether the last letter of the prefix and the first letter of the suffix still need to be separated by a hyphen if they match, but I'm doing that because I'm used to it. It was a common style standard back in my old RP days.)) I think I've only seen that in canon with vowels? Like One-eye was hyphenated but Ashheart and Clawwhistle aren't. Probably because doubled vowels read as a diphthong whereas doubled consonants are usually inter-syllabic already. Up to you, though. xp I'm just glad you didn't pick Stormpelt ;-; I'm still messing up Icepath's suffix and if you picked -pelt it would have been so much worse!!! ]] |
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Post by Brownie on Jan 1, 2024 18:19:45 GMT -5
((OOC: I can't wait for Stempaw to become a warrior!!! I'm sure his clanmates can, though :evil:)) hehehe well unfortunately won't happen with him in the healer's den smh Poor Stempaw though. </3 That was such a good scene for him! ]] |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2024 8:25:46 GMT -5
(( I'll continue the dog patrol and wrap it up more neatly when I'm home, ty for the event writing tip Brownie! This kind of rp is so new to me, still learning haha. And poor Stempaw!! He may be a lil rascal but he deserves the best still :') Hope he recovers quick! ))
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Post by TheKeenGlint on Jan 2, 2024 12:29:01 GMT -5
((OOC: Brownie Should we get started on the medicine cat ceremony when you're ready?)) |
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Post by whispering on Jan 2, 2024 12:51:34 GMT -5
hey y’all, i’ll have my starter up soon!
sorry for my absence the last few days i’ve been an emotional wreck but some rp should distract me accordingly :’3
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Post by Brownie on Jan 2, 2024 16:22:57 GMT -5
((OOC: Brownie Should we get started on the medicine cat ceremony when you're ready?)) Totally! If you're available and want to start it that's cool otherwise I can, but I am busy for like? the next two hours? I'll put something up then~ ]] |
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Post by jaybun! on Jan 2, 2024 18:24:36 GMT -5
i'll finish up bubblingstar's event from last moon and then move on :3c interesting he's got some interest in icepath...
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Post by Sapphirejas on Jan 2, 2024 19:28:36 GMT -5
 Brownie TheKeenGlint FrostfleckFrostfleck lay in the healer den, her tail lashing with frustration. She didn't anticipate to end up in the healer's den after defending her leader, Bubblingspark from a rogue, but Icepath insisted that she must stay there. The injury hurts, but she rather go out on adventures with her Clanmates than be stuck in the healer's den! " Who will do the deputy duties instead of me?!?!" Frostfleck thought desperately. Frostfleck shakily stood up on her paws when she sees the healers, Icepath and Stormmask enter the den. She is going to ask them if she is allowed to leave the healer's den, despite the injury. She hates being stuck here! "Icepath, Stormmask!" Called out the light ginger she-cat. "I would like to get out of this place, and do my deputy duties at least! I know you won't let me go on adventures...but PLEASE LET ME OUT!" OOC: POOR Frostfleck! SHE HATE BEING STUCK IN THE HEALER'S DEN!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2024 20:58:07 GMT -5
Dappleswipe
------- On Border Patrol w/ Spottedfur, Beesong, and Stempaw Dappleswipe sighed anxiously as she watched her apprentice dash off for the scent of squirrel after completely missing the scent of dog just beyond. She looked to Spottedfur and smiled apologetically. She was grateful he was playing along, after all, prey was prey. "Thanks, Spottedfur." She licked her chest to calm her own nerves as the senior warrior caught the squirrel with ease, only looking up when Stempaw rejoined them. Though that wasn't what she had hoped Stempaw would pick up on, luring the prey out into their claws was a smart idea and she wouldn't let it go unnoticed.
"Clever thinking, Stempaw." The she-cat purred, though it was short as she approached. "There was a more... Concerning scent, however." Her fur bristled as she squinted into the beyond where BurdockClan territory lay. "There's a dog just beyond our territory, into BurdockClan's." She, with a big pang of guilt for thinking this, was very relived to find the dog was not in their territory. Dappleswipe was unsure if Stempaw was ready to face such an unpredictable foe, especially if it was a large one. She turned to Spottedfur. "I think we should go back. I can tell Bubblingstar, and we can warn other patrols to look out for it incase it does wander into our territory." |
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Post by Brownie on Jan 2, 2024 21:40:20 GMT -5
Scarletdrift
PlumClan wonderings
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Scarletdrift was getting old.
He knew this because implicitly trusted the PlumClan warrior who had warned him there would be increased twoleg activity this spring. He hadn't even questioned how the golden-speckled cat was so sure of this, nor the potential trouble this might spell--increased twoleg activity meant less prey, less prey meant desperate cats, and desperate cats meant border crossing, prey stealing, and territory snatching. Maybe war, if it got bad enough. Of course he'd warn Bubblingstar of this, YewClan's leader would read the implications just as easily as Scarletdrift did, but he hadn't been worried about YewClan too much.
No. His first thought was to worry about PlumClan.
He even wished them good luck! And felt sympathy for their troubles!
"What a mouse-brain," he said to himself, kicking at a clod of muddy snow. The sunlight this spring hadn't quite been warm enough to melt it all, leaving the forest floor wet with slush and semi-frozen clumps of dirt and ice. It really was unpleasant to wash from fur. "PlumClan weren't even YewClan's allies until recently..." he trailed off, realized "recently" was when he was named an apprentice... how long ago was that again? Oh yeah, well over six season cycles ago.
Scarletdrift shook his head, cringing from the thought. What's next? Sharing tongues with FlowerClan's deputy? He shivered and tried to get back to a better state of mind. But he feared that he was softening up in old age, and the worry stalked in his shadow, haunting him all the way back to camp.
-x-----------x-  Icepath
recognizing Stormpaw is ready
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Icepath woke with the sun like always. It was a hard habit to break, not that she wanted to break it in the first place. That was a healer's mantra: awake at dawn, always prepared, just in case she needed to jump into action at a moment's notice to save a cat's life.
She stretched and gave her pelt a cursory once-over, mostly to pluck the fresh moss sprigs from where they'd caught in her grey curls. She'd make herself truly presentable after she'd changed Heavy's poultice--
The burdock was gone. Icepath had left some out after she'd mixed last night's herb pack, she always did. She might have learned to wake up early, but her mind often took a little longer to catch up, so Icepath had learned to do as much of the difficult work the night before for patients that needed herbs first thing in the morning. She knew she had left some there--
"Storm--" She poked her head out into the healer's den and saw Stormpaw beside Heavy, the burdock in her jaws. It felt like spying as Icepath watched her apprentice care for the loner's injury. The scene felt... strange. Like everything was tipped on its side. Ah, she finally recognized. It's because she doesn't need me anymore.
Pride set a purr in her chest, catching Icepath off guard, but she couldn't help it. It was coupled with anxiety-- just a whisker--because with Stormpaw taking care of Heavy, what was Icepath expected to spend her morning doing? She... didn't know. She's been the sole healer in YewClan for so long, responsible for every cat that came into this den, but now there was an injured cat and... she wasn't Icepath's responsibility.
Well, she still was, just not now. Stormpaw could handle it on her own. She's ready, Icepath thought, creeping away, letting her apprentice continue her work without Icepath hovering. "Next meeting," she said, and that was that. Stormpaw was more than ready to be named a healer in full.
-x-----------x- -x-----------x- YewClan was the last to arrive at the healer's gathering. Icepath had planned this.
Being last there, she could swoop in, her long, spiky fur clicking together like icicles, grabbing the others' attention as she raised her voice. "I have an important announcement to make," she said, her creaky voice somewhat louder than usual. She tried not to speak loudly as it hurt her throat, but that would be impossible tonight. She'd have to soothe it with honey later.
"Stormpaw has completed her training. With StarClan's blessing, I bestow her a new name." Only then did Icepath turn to Stormpaw. She hadn't told her apprentice what to expect and hoped she'd appreciate the surprise as much as Icepath did.
Icepath beamed down at Stormpaw a warm smile, blinking slowly, hoping she could see the pride in Icepath's eyes as she mewed: "Stormpaw, from this day forward, you shall be known as Stormmask. StarClan honors your enthusiasm and your courage, and when you walk the stars tonight, you will be recognized as a full healer of YewClan."
Icepath leaned down to touch her nose against her apprentices, then spoke softly, a whisper only meant for her ears: "it was by StarClan honor that I was allowed to be your mentor, Stormmask." -x-----------x- -x-----------x- "You'll do no such thing!" Icepath reprimanded, pausing what she'd been doing--carrying sun-drying herbs to the herb store--to glare at Frostfleck. "The more you move about, the more likely that wound is to fester. And if it does fester, you'd better be prepared to spend at least a season in that nest."
Though with plenty of burdock, infection was admittedly unlikely. Still, Frostfleck wasn't an apprentice: she should know better than to question her healer's judgement. She gave the cream molly one last long stare before picking up the bundle of herbs and continuing with her work, tail tip flicking behind her. -x-----------x-
[[ OOC : So. Much. Word.
Keen -- I hope that was okay ;-; I wanted to get it done in mostly one go. Also, Icepath def tries to be dramatic and show off around the other healers lmao ]]
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Post by TheKeenGlint on Jan 3, 2024 11:41:32 GMT -5
Brownie TheKeenGlint FrostfleckFrostfleck lay in the healer den, her tail lashing with frustration. She didn't anticipate to end up in the healer's den after defending her leader, Bubblingspark from a rogue, but Icepath insisted that she must stay there. The injury hurts, but she rather go out on adventures with her Clanmates than be stuck in the healer's den! " Who will do the deputy duties instead of me?!?!" Frostfleck thought desperately. Frostfleck shakily stood up on her paws when she sees the healers, Icepath and Stormmask enter the den. She is going to ask them if she is allowed to leave the healer's den, despite the injury. She hates being stuck here! "Icepath, Stormmask!" Called out the light ginger she-cat. "I would like to get out of this place, and do my deputy duties at least! I know you won't let me go on adventures...but PLEASE LET ME OUT!" OOC: POOR Frostfleck! SHE HATE BEING STUCK IN THE HEALER'S DEN!
Storm-mask
Heavy wasn't the only cat Storm-mask was concerned about this moon. Frostfleck had sustained a nasty-looking claw wound after protecting Bubblingstar from a rogue assault. It was currently bound by cobwebs, but she'll need to prepare some goldenrod to keep it clean.
She was about to head over to the herb stores and fetch a batch when Frostfleck asked her and Icepath if she could take some time outside the medicine den. Well, it wasn't so much asking as demanding. Yes, it's difficult to be stuck in one place when all you want to do is serve your clan. But it's imperative that you allow your injury to heal fully, lest it become infected or worsen somewhere down the line. None of that justified Frostfleck's outburst.
"Please stop yelling," she meowed with a weary sigh. "You need to rest. Icepath and I are doing everything we can to help you recover."
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Post by Sand on Jan 3, 2024 14:23:05 GMT -5
Spottedfur : pip - encouraging Heavy.
Spottedfur sat near Heavy's nest in the healer's den, his silver gaze focusing on the calico she-cat. He was trying to become more comfortable with the former loner's injury and maybe spreading some encouragement would do just the trick. Or at least he hoped it would. Mosspond would've done the same for me if I was injured like Heavy, he reminded himself.
The silver speckled tom made sure to not bother Icepath or Stormmask. He didn't want to make a big deal out of nothing. After all, the two had duties of their own to tend to. The senior warrior was sure that the medicine cats wouldn't mind his presence as long as he kept out of their way.
"Hi, Heavy," he greeted, wrapping his thin tail around his paws. He let out a small sigh before rambling. "Look, I know I wasn't the nicest cat on the patrol when we saved you. But Frostfleck was right— saving you was something we needed to do, no matter what. I just hope you understand why we saved you."
Spottedfur came to a pause and licked his chest fur in embarrassment. He wasn't sure if Heavy was conscious or just asleep. Still, he wanted to continue to visit the calico and share some words of encouragement. "I know you're gonna pull through. You're a fighter, y'know?" the warrior mewed optimistically as his mews got a bit louder. "Something tells me that you'll recover from your broken back and infection soon. Recovery takes time, but I know you've got it in you."
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Lesbian
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Feathertalon
Bird Overlord
unofficial chicken whisperer
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Post by Feathertalon on Jan 3, 2024 15:27:31 GMT -5
Cat's name: Heavy
Name change: N/A
Description: Long, colorful fur makes up this molly’s pelt. The predominant colors of her fur are white and orange tabby, with the orange covering most of her front half and the white decorating her back half. Here and there patches of brown tabby make their appearance, the most notable brown patch coloring the left side of her face. She has soft sky blue eyes. Due to a terrible injury, she has a harsh scar along her back. She is an introspective, thoughtful cat, yet these thoughts tend to make her overthink simple words and gestures to the point that she is constantly unsure of herself. Hardly ever does she feel confident in herself and her actions, leaving her to freeze in the face of any possible leadership or decision making. Her insecure overthinking has given her a knack for seeing deeper into things, whether it be subtle gestures or emotions of another cat, or her being the first to spot the movement of prey in deep undergrowth. One thing she was once certain of about herself was her ability to run and trust her legs, but since her accident she has lost even the confidence of her own legs and finds herself doubting she’ll ever be able to run again.
- Feathertalon
I understand that my cats will eventually die during the course of the game. I understand that while I may influence my character's actions and relationships, the game's random events will ultimately decide my cat's fate.
[ hope i did this right! ]
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Post by Brownie on Jan 3, 2024 15:59:29 GMT -5
Feathertalon yep! Welcome welcome! Hopefully next moon she recovers ;-; ]]
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girl starclan is after him
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