High Rank Announcement [#hrannouncement]

**taillow** · #**50631** March 11th, 2023, 07:52 PM

Lifting her head up to the rock once more, Bravebird settled in to listen to the Clan meeting. Several deaths were announced and she felt an ache in her heart hearing the names. Blue eyes darkened with grief - though she had no memory of these cats, she knew they were part of this place, her home. Their names rang unfamiliar but that didn't spare her of the sadness. She dipped her head out of respect for the fallen, momentarily closing her eyes.

A beat, and then another, before the lilac lynx-point opened her eyes once more and returned her gaze to Twilightstar. She went on to remind them of how important it was for apprentices to remain inside - that was what Softpaw had been to her. Apprentices were cats trained by the warriors, Bravebird remembered that much from the recall of the memory out at Juniper's Rest.

Illness... something about that sparked a little flame within her. Bravebird furrowed her brows momentarily as a subtle ache in her side appeared for a moment or two before vanishing altogether. That was rather odd, but she brushed it off for now and made sure to take note of the advice. She hadn't yet met the medicine cat, as she had been bombarded by cats who had claimed to be her family upon leaving the leaders' den. Perhaps after this meeting she'd go see him.

As a young kit by the name of Lightningkit was called up, Bravebird felt eyes on her. She turned and blinked, spotting a larger gray tom staring at her. But it wasn't hostile or anything - more so just... staring. She blinked and offered a soft smile, unsure if this was another cat who might recognize her from her past life or just another Clanmate. She wished she could recall either way.

The moment was lost when Bravebird turned around to listen to the continuation of the meeting. Reassignments... that must be switching apprentices' mentors right? It seemed like it. After that was done there was a cat by the name of Barleybite announced as having returned, and it made her stiffen a bit. Would... would she be announced? After all she had apparently died before coming back. She wondered if Twilightstar would announce her return. Something about it made the fur along her neck stand up. She did not like the idea of many eyes upon her, staring at her with recognition while all she could offer was... nothing.

But there was no point in worrying over it until it happened - at least, that's what the young she-cat tried to convince herself of. Sitting up a bit straighter, Bravebird noticed the cats around her chanting the name of the new apprentice. Was this tradition? "Lightningpaw! Lightningpaw! Lightningpaw!" She offered her own voice to the mixture, making sure it was lifted and solid. It felt... good. Being apart of this felt familiar, despite the lack of specific memories accompanying it.

[ @TheNyanCatMinecart @Poprock - since she's still sitting next to Peach! ]

**Ian** · #**50632** March 11th, 2023, 08:12 PM

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Fallownose
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The deputy listened quietly as Twilightstar went through reassignments along with the return of a cat named Barleybite. He didn't recall a cat by that name being in the Clan, but then again, so many come and go it would be easy for one to slip his mind. As Lightningpaw was apprenitced, he lifted his head to cheer for the new apprentice along with his Clanmates. "Lightningpaw! Lightningpaw!"

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The presence of her mate next to her caused the molly to turn and rest her head on her shoulder. Twilightstar's words were a buzz in the back of her mind as the grief of losing Squirrelkit was still so fresh. "I'm sorry," she muttered into Aspenstrike's fur, unsure of what else to say. She should have been watching Squirrelkit. She should have been a better mother. And now she couldn't even bring herself to cheer for Lightningpaw with the rest of the Clan.

@jupiter

**bubble[error].** · #**50633** March 11th, 2023, 08:26 PM

~~Tigerpaw~~

{ @NinjaBloss }

Tigerpaw ran back into WindClan territory. "Oh no, I'm so sorry! What is wrong with me!? I need to stop wandering around!" She cried out loud, the tabby orange she-cat ran faster and faster...

**wolfie** · #**50634** March 12th, 2023, 01:16 AM

✧˖*°࿐ @Scallywagz @zeebles @Guardian Fox @Yugo. @Karlos ࿐ ࿔*:･ﾟ

Cowtuft smiled at the first kit who appeared, the voice that piped up giving away that this was little Hawkkit. He dipped his head in greeting, offering a small wave of his tail. Gaze moving over as another soon joined them. Then ah, Shadykit - Cowtuft let out a soft chuckle at his excitement. "You will see.. little one.. once two more arrive.." He mewed softly, and it wasn't long until the last two came. One he couldn't quite place a name to, not yet, but the other had piped up to ask a question, introducing themselves.

"Ooh no.. you are perfectly fine.. Questions always are.. but I am afraid.. I do not know.. that is awfully peculiar... perhaps we can discuss in-depth after.. this lesson..? But.. Off the top of my head, not eating enough nor properly can .. lead to one struggling with their energy levels, " A pause, "Wello hello, Cowkit, " He mewed, nodding his head. The gentle giant would wait for the buzzling group of kits to settle before getting into his lesson.

"Let us begin.. we will be starting off with cobwebs.." He mrrped, pushing bundle of cobwebs closer for all five to examine to their hearts content. "These are webs created from spiders.. they make homes in them, but often, they will discard them. One can find them in low-lit areas or, cervices, .. we have no interest in the spiders, you see.. and yes, it is safe to collect them, dears.. do not worry.. as long as you collect the discarded ones - not the ones currently being used, " Cowtuft stressed the statement, nodding his head firmly.

"Cobwebs have a sticky property.. and are able to soak up things.. In this particular case, we use cobwebs to stop bleeding, .. protect a wound.. and hold poultice together.. they are perhaps one of the most commonly used things in my practice.. and used among countless other things.. "

"Moss can be used in place of cobwebs.. but it is not recommended as they are rougher, and often more dirtier and harder to use.. Also, cobwebs can be layered until the bleeding has stopped.. Please apply pressure to bleeding and keeping the wound elevated above the border.. this is primarily for larger and severe wounds.. when one is ready to discard cobwebs, carefully remove and dispose of them away from camp... and clean out the wound with water to prevent infection.. " Cowtuft finished, sitting up straighter as he took a moment to see if there would be any questions.

**wolfie** · #**50635** March 12th, 2023, 01:40 AM

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The gentle giant blinked, taking a small step back as Snowypaw explained how he wasn't here for a physical injury. Ah, these days, Cowtuft could simply tell when something was on a clanmate's mind. "And that is quite alright.." He gestured, resigning himself to a nearby mossy nest. He would raise a large paw and pat the one next to him, signaling for Snowypaw to come and sit. The two had never talked before, no, not properly, but Cowtuft still knew this tom as kin. (Admittedly, his family was awfully large, and he wasn't as close as he wanted to be with them. It was hard, at least. )

"Sometimes.. injures do not appear on the external view of things.. I am assuming you came here because you wished to talk, yes? I am here to listen.. if that is.." Cowtuft explained, nodding his head up and down.

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⌦ .｡.:*☆ @Scallywagz

A worried whine bubbled from Cowtuft's lips as the kit only stayed still, blinking up at him and starry skies, in the deepest depths of his thoughts, he did not believe Twigkit would live long. No, not if he could not even swallow down borage leaves. The medicine cat would gently set the small tom onto a nest, sitting by his side.

"Please.. I know it must be hard.. but will you open your mouth and nibble on this, just a little bit? It.. it can help.. " Cowtuft pleaded, tearing off a leaf from the borage plant and once more pressing it against Twigkit's lips.

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⌦ .｡.:*☆ @/Scallywagz @NinjaBloss

Oh, Starclan. Cowtuft didn't know if he could handle any more losses - gosh, he couldn't witness them. He could not bury another beloved clanmate, and not one so small. He felt hopeless, attempting to eagerly feed Ferretkit the borage he had collected but the small cat could only cough weakly.

His long and feathery tail curled over his hindlegs, taking a shuddering breath. He couldn't. He - he didn't know, he absolutely had not a single idea anymore. How could he deem himself worthy? Worthy of his clan with this child coughing at his paws?

Cowtuft bit down onto his bottom lip, feeling his chest begin to rise up and down with panic. His gaze shifted over to Fallownose, concern whirling in his large round hues. "Water,, please,, " He signed, only the bare minimum- hoping the deputy would infer he was asking for him to gather moss soaked in water. Maybe that would make it smoother going down Ferretkit's throat.

**wolfie** · #**50636** March 12th, 2023, 03:01 AM

+2 yellow bells
+4 borage

-2 borage
- 3 poppy seeds
-2 cobwebs
-1 goldenrod

***Moonraven*** · #**50637** March 12th, 2023, 03:33 AM

High Rank Announcement [#hrannouncement]

"After some careful consideration I've decided Stumpypoppy, Ashclaw, Aspenstrike, Cliffjumper, Mintshade, and Peachfrost, will be serving as WindClan's guardians." Twilightstar announcement, unfortunately, the oldest warrior she actually wanted to serve as the head of Guardians venomously denied the position repeatedly. Twilightstar shot a frown at the huge brown and white tom who stared back at her as if daring her to say one word about it. Twilightstar knew better than to pick a fight with the stubborn grump now, she'll try to convince him again later. If she pestered Batglare enough maybe luck would shine on them.

Bravebird was also one of the few that would have served as Twilightstar's first pick, but molly's recent memory loss in addition to her return made Twilightstar feel that suddenly thrusting her into the rank of a guardian would be a little too much for her. Twilightstar had neglecting point out the she-cat return due to the fact attention would be turned to her. Bravebird had seemed rather uncomfortable just being in her den, the Clan leader figured Bravebird meet and greet everyone at her pace, hoping that being a bit more comfortable for her. Perhaps the Guardians might be something that interests her if and when her memories returned.

For now, Twilightstar was quite pleased with the cats that she had selected, granted, of course, they had their flaws, but no one cat was without them. Twilightstar was hoping that with time and experience the Guardians would become a strong unit, that they'll create bonds not just with the clan but with each other as well.

"Aside from the Guardians' regular tasks, Dawnstar brought up a good idea at the last gathering, though I do loath to admit it. She believes that each clan should have a set of cats monitor the fringes of the beach and take care of any intruders that appear. Considering the trouble and unexpected deaths we've had to deal with thanks to aggressive outsiders, I'm in favor of her plans. Guardians, I'll be tasking you as lookouts at all future gatherings. Any trespassers found within the gather, regardless of their reasoning for being there, are to be warned away and fought if the warning goes unheeded. I'd prefer to avoid death if possible, but just as you'd defend your territory, WindClan will not shy away from killing if circumstances call for it. Although I would hope they get the message to stay away without going to an extreme length. All trespassers are to be escorted out by one of you when they leave."

"Should the other clans have followed Dawnstar's... advice, I don't want you picking fights with any of the other clans over trespassers. Whichever Clans' members catch the trespassers can deal with them, don't get involved unless it can't be avoided." Twilightstar would never be thrilled about having to agree with Dawnstar, but as big a menace as she was to the clans, she was a bigger threat to outsiders.

"On a final note, I want you all to be careful near the Sky Glade and ShadowClan's border. One of our warriors found a ShadowClan warrior in our territory and escorted him back out, but unfortunately made the mistake of crossing into ShadowClan's territory with him. Foolish, I know, I'm not certain if it has been brought to Dawnstar's attention or not, but knowing how territorial she is if she has heard I'm expecting some backlash." It would be extremely nice if Dawnstar had no knowledge of this, but with WindClan's luck....

"For now, be hyper-vigilant around ShadowClan's border, and I don't want anyone going near ShadowClan's border alone for the rest of the moon." Twilightstar already had a bad feeling something was going to be troubling WindClan soon enough, she didn't need any more problems.

The leader dismissed the meeting by jumping off the Breezerock.

***Moonraven*** · #**50638** March 12th, 2023, 03:35 AM

She couldn't help the way she pinned her ears back as soon as she heard her mother call her name. Oh, great. She's been able to bypass having to train an apprentice for so many moons now so what the heck was this? Dreamlight hid her unhappy expression by using Batglare's immense form as a barrier. Unlike the other mentors, Dreamligh didn't bother moving from her place behind the near-ancient senior. Instead, she tried figuring out who the heck Barleybite was, she's never heard of an apprentice even by the name of Barleypaw, let alone Barleybite.

The petite she-cat observed this new strange tom as he seemingly waited for her near the Breezerock. He looked old, not Batglare old or even her Twiightstar and Fallownose old, maybe around her age give or take some moons. Why the hell was he an apprentice and with a full name at that? As the meeting drew to a close with the announcement of the cats who had earned Guardian rank and whatnot. Dreamlight was forced to her paws as Batglare left to go brood in peace. The petite, chubby, lilac-gray, she-cat grunted softly and padded over to Barleybite.

"Hi." She meowed curiously, despite her disdain at being told to mentor a cat, she wasn't mean enough to take it out on the said cat. Twilightstar was the one who had forced them together. "I'm Dreamlight, I guess I'm your mentor now." The nub that had once been her beautiful tail twitched as Dreamlight fought off the urge to lean closer and give the strange tom a good sniff to see if she could figure out where he came from. She wasn't sure if she was supposed to touch her nose with the tom or not, so left that alone for now.

"So do you mind telling me who exactly are you and why you have your full name but are still an apprentice?" Dreamlight could feel Leechscar's gaze on her, but she completely ignored the tom. Naturally, she couldn't help but feel bad about his numerous apprentice losses, but she still held quite the grudge and was not in the mood to talk to her brother. He'd just make her feel bad anyway. She hasn't even bothered catching up Beastpaw even, so Leechscar should not take it personally. She paid no heed to her brother and focused her full attention on Barleybite.
[ @Larissa I'll be moving this to the clearing during her next post. ]

**RavensCall** · #**50639** March 12th, 2023, 05:54 AM

Ashpaw(fluffy albino molly with pale blue eyes, has a scar across her right eye)
The Winter

Ashpaw listened as her leader announced the new guardians. Ashclaw... she thought with a smile. She hurried off to find her mentor and father figure. "Ashclaw! Ashclaw!" the albino molly squeaked, "You're a guardian! Good job!"

@~*Hope*~

**Shade.** · #**50640** March 12th, 2023, 07:03 AM

Rookscreech's eyes darted around a little at the mention of issues with ShadowClan. Not againnnn. The cats of WindClan did not pay much attention to her, some of them likely didn't know more than her name. But, if the conflict escalated, some of the cats who remembered her origin might become on edge around her. Hopefully it wouldn't be an issue. Although, with her paws stained bright red, she felt like she was likely to attract more attention from now on.

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