The future's in your paws. Shape it well.Roleplay in a cat Clan of warriors. Based off the Warriors series by Erin Hunter. Takes place in an AU before the cats in the books existed.
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Characters : [L]Lilyvalley, [E]Elmstorm, [A]Addercrest, [T]Thistledown Clan/Rank : [L]ShadowClan T5 Warrior, [E]RiverClan T2 Warrior, [A]ThunderClan T2 Warrior, [T]WindClan T2 Warrior Number of posts : 2505 Gender : Any Pronouns Age : 22
Subject: September Gathering 2024 Sun 1 Sep 2024 - 10:36
Yet another full moon rises above fourtrees as the Clans prepare for another gathering. The Clans have been doing well at maintaining their fragile peace, but how long will that last? Will someone cross that line tonight, or will the truce remain?
Subject: Re: September Gathering 2024 Sun 1 Sep 2024 - 10:40
Acornstar had set out early - it wasn't hard with not even a pawful of warriors to get ready. They had numerous apprentices at least, but that only meant more work for the cats that were left... A heavy sigh escaped her as she stepped into the clearing, a little relieved to see that ThunderClan was indeed the first to arrive. She quickly made her way to the rock, leaping up to take a seat as she waited for the rest of the Clans to arrive as she started to consider what she would say tonight.
Characters : [P]oppyshine; [Pi]neblossom; [L]arkspring; [Wi]llowwisp; [R]ashoumon; [B]lazekit Clan/Rank : RC T5 Deputy; SC T5; RC T5; RC T5; Rogue T1; WC App Number of posts : 3158 Gender : Any Pronouns Age : 26
Subject: Re: September Gathering 2024 Sun 1 Sep 2024 - 12:07
POPPYSTAR
Just stop your crying...
Poppystar led her clan into the clearing of Fourtrees with her head held high. She was trying to stay upbeat despite a couple of her warriors—her beloved son—having left to search for their missing clanmates. She hoped that they would return okay, and in one piece. In the meantime, she tried not to dwell on it too badly. Peace had remained, and it was a good thing. She wanted to keep that peace.
She stepped up onto the Great Rock and smiled brightly at Acornstar. “Good evening. Have you been doing alright? We haven’t sat to talk in ages.”
Larkspring stuck close to Cindersky as they entered the Gathering behind Poppystar’s lead. He glanced towards the spot that the deputies resided, currently empty still. He grimaced and looked to her. “Must you always take that spot over there? How entertaining can the other deputies truly be? I would like just once to be able to still sit beside you during one of these Gatherings again.”
Gatherings have been rather boring as of late, which Willowwisp supposed was a good thing. She would rather have a boring time at a Gathering than have some terribly exciting thing break the peace of their monthly meetings. It didn’t mean that she would not rather just sleep, however. She yawned and drifted closer to Rookflight as they entered the Gathering. Were she less diligent, she would suggest to Rookflight that they take a nap while they were here, but she would not do that. Instead, she gestured with her tail towards a small, quiet spot that they could rest until this was through.
Subject: Re: September Gathering 2024 Sun 1 Sep 2024 - 12:20
Wolfstar led her clan to the gathering in silence, her thoughts preoccupied. Gatherings were far from the leader's favorite thing, but she would not miss them. It was a surprise to see that Skyclan wasn't first or even second to arrive tonight, though the leader also appreciated that. Hopefully it would mean less time waiting around for the other leaders to show up.
With a wave of her tail she led Skyclan into the hollow, leaping to the great rock with ease and giving Acornstar and Poppystar only a brisk nod in greeting. Thunderclan seemed to grow smaller each time she saw them at these events... But that was of little concern to Wolfstar. At least Skyclan would have a couple new warriors to announce tonight, as well as apprentices. And Riverclan... Well, at least there had been no signs of trouble for a while. Still, Wolfstar couldn't help the bitter sense of discomfort as her gaze briefly settled on Poppystar before turning toward the gathering cats below.
Who she really wanted to see was Hemlockfox, though it didn't seem that Windclan had arrived just yet.
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Honeypaw padded into fourtrees with the rest of Skyclan, blue eyes curiously gazing around at the other clans that were already there. Thunderclan and Riverclan, it looked like... The fluffy apprentice found a place to sit among her clanmates.
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Stoneheart silently stalked into fourtrees as well, hanging near the back of Skyclan's group. She had no love of the hollow where so much of her early life had been spent, but she went where her clan did. If that meant keeping up appearances, then so be it.
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Swandive managed to keep her lip from curling in disgust at the sight of Thunderclan and Skyclan as she sat among her fellow Riverclanners. She was here for her clan and nothing more, and did not see the need to be friendly to the forest dwellers should they approach. She would be civil though, as was expected of her.
Skyclan may enter the gathering. Wolfstar is open to talk. Honeypaw is open to talk. Stoneheart is open to talk. Swandive is open to talk. Cloudjumper and Briarpatch haven't arrived yet.
With a flick of his tail Tigerstar led his clan into the gathering. Much like Wolfstar, the striped tom was lost in his own thoughts, going over everything that has been happening the last few moons. To him it all seemed a bit too much, and no break in sight. At least not yet. Not until he resolved the issues his clan was facing. But they would come out stronger for it. They had to.
The tall tom weaved his way past the gathered cats, making his way up to the great rock, joining the other leaders in a single bound. The Windclan leader dipped his head, then spoke. "Greetings."
Leopardstar stepped into the clearing with her head held high, leading her Clan into the Gathering and swiftly ascending the Great Rock. She was the last to arrive, but that wasn't necessarily a bad thing.
"May the evening find you well," she offered politely to her fellow leaders.
ShadowClan may now enter the Gathering!
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Nightdancer hovered at the edge of her fellow ThunderClan cats, keeping one eye out for Lilyvalley as the other searched for anything to keep her attention.
Scarletflare sat near a few of the Clanmates he rarely spoke to, observing his surroundings. What he wanted was to speak with Pigeonpounce, as he always did, but she had important things to attend to that didn't include him; and he was quick to remind himself of that when his gaze drifted toward the medicine cats' gathering-place.
Lightningbreeze found a good space to stretch out, one she recalled being quite fond of as a kit raised in the clearing, and waved with her tail to a nearby cat. "This is such a nice night," she mused aloud, glancing to them. "Don't you think?"
Mistflower padded cautiously after her sister, keeping a few paces behind her. Silently observing the clearing that had been their home for her early life, and wondering if it had always felt so massively imposing.
Mistflower is sitting with Stoneheart, and is theoretically open to talk to!
Nectarflower"Once again, I'm stuck here just counting all these stars" -T5 Retired Permaqueen-
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With Kestrelflight at her side, Nectarflower limped into the clearing, her gentle green gaze lifted high to the boughs overhead. It had been moons since her last gathering - what with the injury that she'd suffered - but she was glad to finally be here again. Being cooped up in the camp and unable to so much as see the other clans at the gathering...well, it'd truly been isolating. Now that she was here, though, it was a tad overwhelming. Nearby, Moonpaw vanished into the crowd with Laurelpaw at her side, and Nectarflower turned to her mate with a nervous flick of her tail. "Well, we're here." She meowed softly. "Uh, my leg is hurting a bit, do you mind if we settle down for the night, dear? It's just been a while since I've walked so far." Her leg would likely be sore for a few days, but lying down for a bit would soften the ache, hopefully. If not, she'd have to trouble Hemlockfox for some poppy seeds or something for the pain when they returned.
(Nectarflower is with Kestrelchirp.)
Hemlockfox"Act like I don't need your love and you call my bluff" -T4 Hybrid MC-
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Hemlockfox padded into the great clearing alongside the WindClanners, his blue eyes dark as he scanned the clearing. He desperately wanted to talk to Bubblebeam, wherever she was, but he wasn't sure what he'd even say to her. Maybe, it'd be a little easier to talk to someone else, instead. Someone who's feelings he didn't feel obligated to worry himself over. Someone like...Silverhawk. With a determined flick of his tail, the medicine cat weaved through the vast crowd, keeping on the lookout for his sister's...friend? Mate? Well, whatever he was to Bubblebeam, they needed to talk.
After all, if Bubblebeam was going to live with Silverhawk in ShadowClan (if she hadn't gone there already) he needed to make sure she'd be safe. As it was once his job to protect her, it would now be Silverhawk's. He'd make sure the warrior understood that too. If anything happened to his sister because of that ShadowClanner, no revenge would be good enough unless it was the tom's life was pooling on the ground at his claws.
(Hemlockfox is looking for Silverhawk.)
Moonpaw"I've learned love is like a brick, you can build a house or sink a dead body with it" -Apprentice-
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Moonpaw padded into Fourtrees with her wispy tail scraping the ground, a massive yawn splitting her jaws open as she walked. It'd been a really long day of lazing about - doing as little as possible - and she would honestly just love to curl up in her nest and make it a long night of doing the same. Regardless, when Tigerstar said she was a part of the gathering patrol, there wasn't a whole lot she could do to save herself from the torturous walk. Besides, Laurelriver seemed happy to keep her company, so she supposed it wouldn't be all that bad. Though, it was certainly a shame she wouldn't be able sneak off and talk to Wolfpaw tonight. If he was even here, that is. Blinking, she turned to Laurelriver as the clan began to disperse, eyes narrowed. "i dunno why we even do this." She meowed testily. "seems like a whole lotta work jus'so the leaders can chat."
(Moonpaw is talking to Laurelriver / Open for Conversation.)
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[Nectarflower] T5 WC Permaqueen
[Hemlockfox] T4 WC Hybrid Medicine Cat
[Wiggleworm] T3 TC Warrior
[Firetreader] T1 SkC Warrior
[Lykaios] T1 Rogue
[Moonpaw] WC Apprentice
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Characters : [C]indersky, [W]olfpaw [D]aytrader, [R]yepaw Clan/Rank : RiverClan, T4 Deputy | ShadowClan, Apprentice| T1 Loner | WindClan Apprentice Number of posts : 543 Gender : They/She Age : 20
Cindersky filed into Fourtrees alongside RiverClan, giving Poppystar a bow of her head in farewell. Her paws were only a smidgen toward her usual destination amongst the deputies when Larksprings voice called her back. She split her gaze from the deputies to him. Her ears drooped somewhat, torn between duty and... Want? Preference? Comfort? Something.
"They... do not say much other than hellos," She murmured, casting a glance back at them over her shoulder. "I suppose... I do not think there is a rule that says I have to stay there all the time. Just close to Poppystar. Mm... We could sit near them. Close enough for me to move if needed, far enough for us to sit together?"
Ryepaw did not want to be here. He would so much rather be asleep, and he had been until his name had been called from the selection and he had to drag himself out of his den. Didn't even get to eat first.
"You can say that again.." He meowed sluggishly to Moonpaw, moving past herself and Laurelriver just to find a place nearby to snooze. "Wake me up if something important happens, eh?"
Ryepaw has spoken to Moonpaw and Laurelriver, and is about to sleep through the whole thing.
Snailpaw padded gently into the Fourtrees, stretching his legs on arrival. He observed for an appropriate pile of apprentices to amalgamate himself into, but Snailpaw ended up simply sitting himself down by one of the trees.
Pondering, his favourite activity. He was tempted to listen to his mind weave ideas, create ideas from what he knew to make a new understanding of the world around him.
But tonight, he took in his surroundings. He'd looked from cat to cat, acknowledging each one. His ears perked up, catching a word few words from a conversation, and the distant scurrying of prey. He could smell not only the cats tonight, but the flowers, and the grasses and trees. He shifted the dirt beneath his paws, feeling a small pebble. And he could taste the air around him, it tasted just how the air smelled.
Snailpaw finally curled his tail up beside him, like you'd usually see him do during gatherings. To him, he was finally paying his full attention to where he was. And to him, he was finally ready to listen to the gathering.
It was one of the few places she could go to talk to cats outside of WindClan. But right now, she was more than happy talking to Moonpaw.
"I mean, we can talk with other cats, too," she replied, turning back at her friend. "That's the whole point of the full moon, to give the clans a place to talk with each other."
Laurelriver is talking to Moonpaw!
______________________________________ Rookfire, ShadowClan T4 Warrior: 60/170 Kitespring, RiverClan T3 Warrior: 50/140 Laurelriver, WindClan T3 Warrior: 50/140 Hollypaw, SkyClan MCA: 20/50
Wolfstar inclined her head to Tigerstar and Leopardstar as they approached. Somehow they were the two leaders she was most comfortable sharing the rock with, and they each held her family in their clans. She wanted to ask about Hemlockfox, ask how Bubblebeam had settled in... But the presence of the other leaders made her wary to inquire on anything personal at these events.
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Swandive's ear twitched as more cats filled the clearing. It seemed that some clans had shrunk in size, but that didn't make fourtrees feel any less crowded as she sat near the edge of her clanmates. A voice nearby - and clearly addressing her - made the warrior jump, wide blue eyes turning. And narrowing as her gaze found the golden she-cat who had spoken, reeking of Skyclan.
"It would be even better were we all back in our own camps." She grunted in reply, "But it's greenleaf, so the night has that going for it." She did not much care for Skyclan after they'd betrayed their alliance, but it wasn't the time or place to renew old rivalries. Poppystar would kill her for that, and she wouldn't disappoint her mentor.
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Stoneheart glanced over at her sister, offering the other she-cat a small smile, though stayed quiet for the moment.
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Cloudjumper padded into fourtrees alongside her clanmates, watching as her sister vanished somewhere into the crowd. Frowning, Cloudjumper shook her head. Moonpaw would be fine, and she had no real desire to be social. The small calico found a place near her parents, though didn't intrude on their conversation.
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Briarpatch trotted into the clearing after her own clanmates, and settled down, glancing up at her mother who stood with the other leaders. She had to admit to some curiosity of what it was like... But she also wasn't sure she actually wanted an answer to that question.
Wolfstar has acknowledged Leopardstar and Tigerstar's arrivals. Swandive is talking to Lightningbreeze. Stoneheart is sitting with Mistflower. Cloudjumper has sat near Nectarflower and Kestrelchirp. Briarpatch is open to talk.
Kestrelchirp helped ease Nectarflower to the ground. "Of course, my love. I am proud of you for coming today. Whatever makes you more comfortable. " as she laid down and got comfortable, Kestrelchirp nuzzled her cheek and sat next to her head for her to lean on. With him sitting up, he could keep an eye out for any wandering paws to avoid anyone stepping on his mate. "I'll let you know if any of the leaders start duelling." He said in jest, curling his tail around Nectarflower's back.
Kestrelchirp is protecting Nectarflower.
Wasppaw barreled into the Gathering like usual. She had no interest in speaking with any other clan until she earned her name. Hopefully soon. Instead, she picked out Honeypaw who sat alone. She didn't know the she cat well, so now would be a great time. Padding up to her she took a seat. "Not interested in the other clans either, huh?" She said with a small grin, motioning around her with her tail.
Wasppaw is talking to Honeypaw.
Quailprowler sulked in as usual and silently took her seat just a tail length from the Deputies.
Larchbreeze yawned lazily as he padded into Fourtrees. The weather was so warm, even at moonhigh, that it left him wanting to stretch out on the cool grass and fall into a delicious, relaxing sleep. Why had he even bothered to come to the Gathering? Surely, sleep would be a better use of his time. He'd never ended up having any conversations that were worth his time at all. He wouldn't mind the chance to practice flirting, or to get any kind of interesting information, but no Gathering he'd ever attended had been interesting. No one had ever found interest in him--they were all too busy whispering or gossiping or whatnot. Perhaps no non-WindClan cats were even worth chatting with, after all. Still... he wouldn't mind being proven wrong. Whatever led him here, be it a fear of missing out or force of habit alone, the well-groomed tom sat at the edges of WindClan's group as they filed into the clearing. If anyone wished to speak with him, they could seek him out for a change. He was weary of initiating conversations only to gain nothing in return.
Larchbreeze is open to talk to.
-- Dovetail is at home with his kits. Bubblebeam is too self-conscious to come. Hedgepaw is in the soup.
Poppystar nodded to each of the other leaders that arrived. With all of the clans here, Poppystar found herself antsy and ready for the Gathering to be on its way. After a quick look at the other cats to ensure that they did not want to go first, she stepped forward and raised her voice to the gathered clans. “Let us begin.”
She took a deep breath and announced, “RiverClan continues to fare well, with not many issues to plight us, thankfully. That being said—several moons ago, several cats in our clan went missing, and recently a couple of my warriors have gone to search Twolegplace for any sign of them. I recall cats of other clans having gone missing around that time as well. Should they find any cats of those clans, I will pass along that information to the respective leader. I ask that if you find my warriors returning home after their search, that you hurry them along through your territory and do not attack them.”
Poppystar nodded and stepped back. She looked to her fellow leaders to let them give their own announcements.
Larkspring’s ears perked up when Cindersky suggested a compromise. He hoped that there would be no bad feelings if Cindersky did not sit with the other deputies, but he was not going to miss the chance to enjoy a Gathering alongside her. He nodded and let Cindersky choose the spot that she deemed appropriate just as Poppystar began her announcements—although, he barely heard a word, as his focus was solely on Cindersky as they settled in the grass together.
Pineblossom sat at the edge of the clearing. She watched the Great Rock steadily, but she did not hear much of the words out of the RiverClan leader’s mouth. Her mind kept wandering back to Wolfpaw, and wondering how he was doing at home.
Amber eyes leered through the darkness at the edge of the clearing. Rashoumon had never seen so many nasty clan cats gathered in one place. He feared getting too close, but his curiosity got the better of him. It was odd to see so many territorial cats happily sitting in one area. He stared up at the five cats seated on the tallest rock at the center of the trees. They were being revered, and giving announcements—Rashoumon couldn’t follow it.
Rashoumon is creeping in on the Gathering and is available to talk if anyone wants to bother him.
Falconmoon took his place among the deputies, settling down quietly and greeting the others with a dip of his head. He watched as the rest of Skyclan and the other clans poured in. For Snowpaw's sake, he couldn't wait for leaf-fall, when the temperatures would be more reasonable.
Snowpaw entered the gathering, immediately "loaf"-ing at the edge of Skyclan's side of the hollow. He hadn't been hunting successfully in awhile, nor did he have much energy to spar. He didn't know what leaf-fall was, but he had hope from what he'd heard others say about it that he would have more strength with the cooler temperatures.
Asmodeus slunk into the gathering, bored of his usual outsider activities. He did notice the other rogue, knowing by the scent... or lackthereof clan scent specifically. Not feeling inclined to call anyone out, he quietly waited for it to start. Maybe the clans would have interesting news.
Sagefeather took a seat casually at the edge of Shadowclan's part of the hollow. He didn't have much to say these days, having quietly gone about his nightly routine.
Auburnrain is not in attendance. Falconmoon is open to talk to the other deputies. Asmodeus is open to talk to. Sagefeather is open to talk to. Snowpaw is open to talk to, but has low energy.
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