WindClan Patrols

[Lightningpaw666]

Twigleg would lazily come out of the warriors den the old tom wasn't really much in the mood to deal with loud apprentices but the clan needed food and Twigleg had plenty of experience hunting might as well put that stuff to good use. Twigleg stretched before yawning before the grumpy tom heard the apprentice yowling his name like a lost kit. His neck fur would bristle angrily before he trotted over and meowed grumpily. "I may be old but I ain't deaf! You can stop with the loud yowling!" Twigleg meowed grumpily. Before dipping his head to Crowtooth. "So you need me and Owlpaw to try hunting in
Twilightfalls right?" Twigleg asked wanting to confirm before he headed off.

[anika]

Fleetsmoke
WindClan Warrior
She / Her ; 30 Moons
a splotched white-and-light-brown she-cat with ice-blue eyes, mentor to silkpaw.

Fleetsmoke´s lithe form made its way into the WindClan camp through the gorse tunnel that marked the entrance and exit to the clearing, a grouse between her jaws. It was scrawny, however, and wouldn´t feed even a third of her Clanmates; though, Fleetsmoke supposed that it was something.

Spotting Crowtooth´s black tabby form, the warrior looked back over her shoulder to be sure that Silkpaw had followed her into the camp and shouldered her way through the crowd of cats and over to the WindClan Deputy beside the fresh-kill pile. Fleetsmoke placed her grouse down on top before speaking to the tom.

[ + 1 Grouse ]

´´The hunting was scarce,´´ The warrior reported with a wave of her tail, her ears twitching. ´´All Silkpaw and I managed to find was this grouse and a scrawny mouse that Silks caught.´´

The she-cat´s eyes narrowed against the bright leaf-fall sunshine that shone down into the camp, fluffing up her white-and-light-brown fur against the bitter chill. ´´Windy Hills doesn´t look very well. The terrain is charred, blackened. There is still a lingering scent of smoke, too,´´ Fleetsmoke mewed, her voice brisk yet polite and respectful as she spoke to Crowtooth. ´´Silks and I found a dead rabbit from the fire and buried it. Didn´t want it luring any foxes or lynxes onto the territory to feed on its rotten corpse. That´s more than likely now that it is getting colder.´´

´´Whatever prey that wasn´t killed by the fire was obviously driven from their homes. Since Windy Hills wasn´t one of the places Hawkfur sent me to during the search for the fires, I didn´t realize that it had gotten that bad over there. I apologize for that,´´ Fleetsmoke dipped her head to Crowtooth before speaking again on a happier note. ´´That mouse I mentioned, the one Silkpaw caught? That was her first catch. I know that it is scrawny and likely stringy, but at least it is something, you know?´´

The WindClanner´s ice-blue hues gleamed with pride as she told the Deputy about Silkpaw catching the mouse. Hopefully Crowtooth would be pleased, as that was what Fleetsmoke had told Silkpaw.

[ @Clamfish The Sheet Ghost - Silkpaw // @Rani - Crowtooth ]

[sleepyyjax]

Buttercuptwist
she/her - 77 moons

In the flurry of paws claws and teeth, Dremalight had thanfully fought that snake off her leg. That seemed to be all. Hopefully. What could ShadowClan be dealign with over there? She didn't get hung up on it, holding her snake in mouth. "'Course," she responded to Dreamlight, taking the lead back to camp. Dreamlight's leg seemed to be a worry - but she trusted the warrior would see the meds when they got back.

Arriving into camp, she noticed Crowtooth waiting. She approached, dropping the snake by her own paws. "Hiya. No recent sign of ShadowClan, but the border's a wee bit perilous to say the least." She motioned to the snake as she explained. "Three snakes. We took 'em out, and there di'n't seem to be anymore, but you can never be too sure." Stars, she couldn't wait to get some sleep.

@Idiotic.Bean101 @Moonraven @Rani

[ollie_the_skeleton]

☼Sunnypurr☼
He/They \\ Windclan \\ No Purrks \\ 28 Moons
"I think I like when it rains.."

Oh. Well, wasn't that a charming thing to hear. He blinked, before tilting his head with a confused half grin at the apprentice. "Well, for that I apologize. But I'd rather not be uh..'bitten to pieces', as you
so beautifully put it." Sunnypurr stated slowly, whisking his tail as he tried to keep himself from laughing. He was amused, though a bit unsettled. They turned to Whisperinghive, nodding. "Yes, we can go" Sunnypurr confirmed.

[ @ChaosBringer. - Whisperinghive // @nyme - Maggotpaw ]

[I apologize for taking so long! I've been busy ]

[Moonraven]

Dreamlight moved slowly noting the Leopardpaw didn't seem too troubled by the whole thing. At least it didn't sound like she was. She still relied to heavily on visual cues to figure out emotional states which was a lot harder to do when you can't use now. She'd have to trust that Leopardpaw would let her know if she was troubled.

By the time they reached camp, Dreamlight dropped her snake chunks on the pile and waved her nub of a tail as they reached Crowtooth. "I got bitten so we didn't have time to do actual hunting. I hope the snakes count for something. But I need to see Lightningstorm. Leopardpaw make sure you get something to eat before you rest." She meowed after Buttercuptwist gave the deputy their report.

The younger warrior was subconscious about getting blood all over and wanted to get that tended too quickly. She hoped Crowtooth didn't mind the quick retreat or the lack of her report. The she-cat limped off to the medicine cat's den with that.
+2 snakes
@Rani [Crowtooth] @Idiotic.Bean101 [Leopardpaw] @sleepyyjax [Buttercuptwist]

[ChaosBringer.]

Whisperinghive
A 12-16 moon old tom with marigold-orange fur, dull green eyes, and a thin scar running from below his left eye down his muzzle to his nose. Purrks: Killer Aptitude T1 Survival Instincts Just a Scratch [ACTIVE]



Whisperinghive nodded at Sunnypurr's responses, small amounts of relief blooming in his chest. He was glad that the other warrior wasn't pissed as Maggotpaw. The orange warrior turned to the exit and led his patrol to Sedgewater Valley.

@nyme. @ollie_the_skeleton

[Moonraven]

PATROLS ARE DUE November 14th BY 11:59 PM CST
If you need an extension, let me know a maximum of 3 days after the deadline, otherwise you will be considered late.

Hunting patrols, have your character report the amount and type of prey caught and insert links to the submitted prey store addition when reporting, or your hunt will be invalidated, and your character will be punished.

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Twilightstar counted the cats as they gathered. She wasn't sure why she had thought she wouldn't have many cats jumping in joy to help the clan out of their prey predicament. Regardless, she was pleased to see she had enough cats for all four areas.

[Sky Glade]
"Lichenshock [ @Neptune. ], you'll lead Silkpaw [ @Clamfish ], Spottedpaw [ @Fish ], and Sunriseleap [ @Frozen Primrose ] to the Sky Glade. Stay well away from ShadowClan's border, and try to bring back at least two or three pieces of prey each."

[General territory]
"Snappaw [ @/Clamfish ], Barelypaw [ @Witchy Madelaine ], and Lightningpaw [ @Lightningpaw666 ], you three will hunt with me in the territory,"Twilightstar called all three apprentices to side as she was eager to set off as soon as she finished speaking to the last patrol.

[Windy Hills]
"Ashcloud [ @Fish ], you'll lead Twistpaw [ @/Clamfish ] and Swiftstrike [ @MaximusPrime27 ] to the Windy Hills. Though it's getting colder keep a close eye on the sky. We still have hawks and vultures to worry about. Bring back two or three pieces of prey each."

[Sunset Grove]
"Dustbunny [Moonraven], take your apprentices Littlepaw [ @SuspiciousMindz ] and Fleetpaw [ @Luna16 ] and see if you can find anything worth hunting by the Sunset Grove. Same to you, try bringing back at least two or three pieces of prey each."

[Alchemist Kitsune]

PATROLS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 18TH BY 11:59 PM AST
If you need an extension, let me know a maximum of 3 days after the deadline.
If you need to be replaced, please have your character approach Lightningstorm with an in character excuse.
Herb patrols have a maximum of 5 herbs that can be carried per character; 8 herbs for those with The Collector purrk. Please make sure to provide a link to the post where your character gathered the herbs when handing them in or the patrol will be invalidated and your character will be punished.


| Lightningstorm |
23 Moons - WindClan Medicine Cat
Flock Together [Tier 3] - Inactive | Mind Reader - Active | Dreamwalker - Inactive | Katty Krueger - Inactive

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The herb stores were currently full, a blessing considering the recent adversity that WindClan had suffered through. Yet Lightningstorm had been having trouble sleeping. Nightmares kept her up. Paranoia eating her away, on how they needed to be even more prepared for leafbare. This might be the last chance she got to send out patrols before the snow settled in and killed away so many of her most used herbs. Not to mention the new ones whose knowledge she'd had granted by the stars, too. Not one for overpicking, the herbalist assumed it wouldn't hurt this time. Not if the herbs to be picked would be dying off soon anyways...

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| Burdock |
[ WindClan Territory ]
| Snowybreeze [ @AlchemistKitsune ] | Dustbunny [ @Moonraven ] | Daffodilpaw [ @Luna16 ] |

"Snowybreeze, come here! Dustbunny, you too!" Lightningstorm called, her tail swaying easily behind her as she called the tunneler and warrior forward.

During the flames, the two had worked together to secure WindClan's camp. Dustbunny she was certain worked well with everyone, and she had shown herself capable of taking the lead when needed. Snowybreeze, on the other paw, while happy to oblige and hard working, never seemed to step up and lead. The tom was in charge of many a kit lessons, yet he never seemed capable of reprimanded the wily devils when they decided to bully him away from the class. He'd had plenty of apprentices, and yet every single one had vanished. Not through any fault of his own, she knew, but she wondered if he understood this as well.

He seemed to have been shy about getting close to his new apprentice. Perhaps he thought he was cursed. Knowing the tom as she did, the herbalist wouldn't be surprised. So today, she had a something a little different planned for the tom. And hopefully, working alongside Dustbunny - whose digging skills would be quite useful here - he would find his footing a little more secure as she sent him out to lead a patrol today. His family was a straight line of furies through and through, and his kits, while storms of chaos, showed promise as well. Lightningstorm was certain that if they could just push him a little out of his comfort zone - assuming the easily spooked giant had one - he would be a much better warrior for it... not to mention he seemed to need the boost in self esteem.

"Right. Snowybreeze, I would like you to lead a patrol out towards the territory and find me some burdock. It's a newer herb... here, this is what it looks like- Oh don't give me that look. You're bloody older than me and a mentor, you can lead a patrol out to look for herbs, for star's sake. Which reminds me! Take Dandelionpaw with you! I want you to teach her how you use that conk o' yours to sniff stuff out. Which is where you come in, Dustbunny," the calico mewed, showing the dark roots to the two warriors besides them.

True to form, the moment Lightningstorm had told Snowybreeze he was to lead the patrol, the tom looked like he was ready to cry. Or pass out. Potentially both. Instead of indulging him, however, she moved on with the conversation, pinpointing the black rooted herbs she wanted them to find. She didn't have the actual plant, considering it was the roots that she was granted, but gratefully despite not having used the herb herself before, she knew enough of it to give a good description. Between that and the Maine Coon mix's strong sense of smell, she was certain they would be able to find what they were looking for.

"This 'ere is burdock root. The plant's tall stemmed. Like a thistle, really, but with a really, really sharp smell. Bitter tasting, too, so be careful of chomping down too hard on 'em. I've no interest in the flowers themselves, so feel free to spread the seeds about to make up for the ones you root out to avoid shortages. This is where you come in, ya beaut," she added, turning to Dustbunny.

"I trust someone with the experience digging you have would know how to best dig up the plants' roots without destroying them? If you could help Snowybreeze and Dandelionpaw with that, that'd be proper ace of you! Won't be horribly gutted if you can't find none, but I think we are far away from leafbare to find some good patches out there. Good luck to you lot!"

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| Mint |
[ Sunset Grove ]
| Silverrose [ @Estelle ] | Barleypaw [ @Witchy Madelaine ] | Lightningpaw [ @Lightningpaw666 ] |

"Silverrose, Barleypaw, Lightningpaw, come over here," the molly called as she settled on her next patrol.

While familiar with both Silverrose and Lightningpaw, Lightningstorm could really only claim to be fond of one of the two. The apprentice might have his heart in the right place, but she found him to be too close minded for her tastes, to set in his own ways to see beyond his own nose. She wasn't certain if he had ever patched things up with her apprentice, Rabbitpaw and her had a strictly professional relationship with the tom preferring to confide in his former mentor over her. And yet even she had been able to witness first paw how the tom had turned his nose away from Ears when he had changed his apprenticeship to a different calling. A choice all of his own, left to be judged by those who he had once called friends. The medicine cat hoped that perhaps by sending him out on a patrol to gather herbs - herbs used more than anything to tend to the dead - he would more appreciate the cream paw's new role within the clan. And if they had already made their peace? Well, she still needed those herbs, so tough.

Silverrose on the other paw she appreciated as a whole. The feline wasn't particularly extroverted, but she could always been seen helping out in her own way. Never looking to be the hero. Never wanting all eyes on her. Merely doing what needed to be done for the clan. Much like Deadmoon, the lithe calico wouldn't be surprised if this one made it to fury in time if she kept up her reliability. Especially considering how unlike Snowybreeze, she had none of that freezing bashfulness to contend with.

"I need you loves to take a walk down to the grove. I'm in need of some mint, and I would like to gather some before the frost kills all of it off. It's mostly used to cover the scent of the dead while the body can be buried, but with leafbare coming at the ground being prone to freezing over or for snow storms to have a mind of their own... well, I would rather not be low if the worse were to happen," Lightningstorm stated bluntly, no sign of her usual cheek gracing her expression.

"You are looking for downy looking leaves. Serrated edges. Usually have spiders in between the leaves, so you might get some cobwebs alongside them by accident. I won't mind if you bring some that look like they could be useful, although the spiders that make their homes in the leaves don't usually leave the strongest strands. They tend to grow in well forested areas, so Sunset Grove would be the spot for 'em."

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| Juniper Berries |
[ Sky Glade ]
| Quickmoon [ @Burning'Flame ] | Blueclaw [ @Spottedraven ] | Hollypaw [ @seeingstars ] |

For the next patrol the herbalist found herself pausing momentarily. Juniper berries were not overrunning the storage, but they did have a fair few. That said, the frost did tend to kill off a fair few of them, and she had more than a few patients who relied on them for preexisting conditions. Never mind the influx of smoke torn lungs that had come in after the fire. So while they might not need them with the utmost haste, it would be very beneficial if they could gather a nice supply before leafbare came.

Lightningstorm's gaze landed on an unfamiliar, brown eyed tabby. Well, perhaps unfamiliar was a bit much. She knew the feline to be named Quickmoon, but they weren't one the medicine cat interacted with... ever? No time like the present to change that, she supposed. And while she was at it, why not call a couple of extra strangers into the mix. The herbs were important, but the day she stopped trusting her clanmates to bring back the herbs she asked for was the day she stopped sending patrols, she supposed.

"Quickmoon! Come here, love. I want you to go over to Sky Glade and bring back some juniper berries from there. Tiny things. Grow in bushes. Dark blue in color, and a bit... musky in flavor. Not the sweetest, but definitely a treat when compared to some of the other herbs I have to deal with, innit?" she purred in amusement, whiskers twitching before she continued.

"Take Blueclaw and Hollypaw with you. You lot are allowed to eat some of the berries for a snack if you want, just make sure to bring plenty back for the patients. They have a fair few uses, and the frost kills any that haven't been properly stored when leafbare comes."

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| Moss |
[ Sedgewater Valley ]
| Stormfur [ @Rose Heart ] | Wolfcry [ @Splitmoon ] | Palepaw [ @Amberlight ] |

"Stormfur! Wolfcry! Palepaw! Come over here, loves!"

Moving on to the next patrol, Lightningstorm decided to keep going with the warriors that were lesser known to her. There was a little voice in the back of her head asking her what was she doing. If she was trying to sabotage the patrols and get nothing in return. Of how she should be going on to get those herbs herself. And yet even stronger was her own voice. Her own sensibilities. Telling her that this was her clan. That they had stood together in the face of the fire, and that they would stand together in ensuring they were properly prepared for when the next one blazed through their home. Because there would be a next one. There always was.

"Need you three to go down to Sedgewater Valley and gather some moss. Preferably the plush, soft type that grows close to the stream. Mind the border, though. I hear any complaints about WindClan trespassing for herbs and whatever Stormstar plans to do to you three will be nothing compared to my wrath. Trust me. Hearing me talk from dawn 'til dusk about the different healing properties of marigold and the subsets of yellow flowers linked to said properties will make you tear your own ears out," she purred, a mischievous glint in her lapis hues.

"I trust you three know well enough what moss is? If not, I suggest you look inside your ears, because there might be some wadded up between 'em. All joke's aside, though, I do mean it. Tread carefully. RiverClan and WindClan are at peace now, and you have an apprentice with you. Be the warriors he needs you to be," Lightningstorm added before twitching her tail in clear dismissal.

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| Marigold |
[ Windy Hills ]
| Vinesmoke [ @Tallstar ] | Kestrelpaw [ @FrumpyFoxtail ] | Fallpaw [ @Honey_Dreamz! ] |

Patrols almost done, Lightningstorm considered leaving it at four and heading back to her den to make room for the incoming herbs. Yet that bit of discomfort at the back of her mind would not quiet itself. Marigold. They had... more than enough. And yet it would soon all die away. Gathering some more might be essential to get them through the colder moons. Ear twitching in thought, almond shaped eyes caught sight of Vinesmoke, WindClan's newest warrior and tunneler. A smirk crossing her maw, she called the tom over along with a pair of apprentices who seemed to have no training going on at the moment.

"Vinesmoke! That tunneler everyone's been talking 'bout, innit? Congrats on finishing your training love. And right before the frost, too. That silent vigil with your arse on snow can't be comfortable, can it?" she purred teasingly, whiskers twitching with delight.

"Got just the way to celebrate too! First ever patrol lead. And it's an important one, too. Want you to take Kestrelpaw and Fallpaw over to Windy Hills and gather marigold. It never survives past the first few snowfalls, and I would rather be well stocked for the season ahead. It's an easy enough herb to find. Round, eye catching flower with bright, yellow orange petals and a far too green stem. They smell very sweet, too, but I would refrain from biting to eagerly into them. Taste so bitter crowfood's going to seem like a right delicacy for at least a moon after you have it. Don't leave your tongue for a while, either. You've been warned," she added in a mock severe chirp before dismissing the last patrol of the day.

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[seeingstars]

Hollypaw • He / Him • Windclan apprentice • 7+ moons

Hollypaw had been resting in camp, he idly listened as he lay there, his ears perked up as he heard his name mentioned. Woah! his first patrol! That's so cool- Juniper berries? so this was to get herbs? That's fine, though it felt slightly less exciting than a border patrol, nonetheless, he was excited about going on his first patrol.

He leaped to his paws as he padded over, looking around for the other cats that'd been called. Quickmoon and Blueclaw... He furrowed his brows, had he ever met them? No, he didn't think so. He hummed in thought as he waited for the others to show up.

{ @Burning'Flame • @Spottedraven }

[Burning'Flame]

Originally Posted by seeingstars

Hollypaw • He / Him • Windclan apprentice • 7+ moons

Hollypaw had been resting in camp, he idly listened as he lay there, his ears perked up as he heard his name mentioned. Woah! his first patrol! That's so cool- Juniper berries? so this was to get herbs? That's fine, though it felt slightly less exciting than a border patrol, nonetheless, he was excited about going on his first patrol.

He leaped to his paws as he padded over, looking around for the other cats that'd been called. Quickmoon and Blueclaw... He furrowed his brows, had he ever met them? No, he didn't think so. He hummed in thought as he waited for the others to show up.

{ @Burning'Flame • @Spottedraven }

Quickmoon - he/they

Quickmoon was leading his first patrol!!! Their very first one ever! This was exciting but scary at the same time. What if he did it wrong? They shook off his anxieties and looked around for Blueclaw and Hollypaw, noticing the apprentice almost right away. They padded over to him, dipping his head in greeting.

"Hello Hollypaw." He meowed. "Once Blueclaw shows up, we'll start."

[ mention - Blueclaw - @Spottedraven ]