Frostmelt
|he/him|purrks: N/A|moons: 17| riverclan warrior|
"dulce bellum inexpertis" ~ War is sweet to those who have never fought.
"Factus sum sicut homo sine adjutorio, inter mortuuos liber." ~ I have become like a person without help, living among the dead.
"E-everyone... was accounted for and.. ah... made it," he murmured to the cat who put out the patrols. "I apologize for the lateness I was making... sure everyone made it back," he said, shuffling his paws in the dirt. He was thinking about the fact they never got enough herbs... but maybe the few he got would make up for it.
{+3 poppy flowers, +4 marigold}
Turtleblossom "Cut the ending. Revise the script. The man of her dreams is a girl."
-Julie Anne Peters
I nodded. "I got a little carried away cause I saw a patch of catmint somewhere, but I'm good now. I think I saw some poppy somewhere, I bet a herb got stuck in.." I lifted my tail, and sure enough 3 poppy seeds and 2 catmint leaves were plastered to it.
omg so sorry for the late reply!! the mention didn't work
Ohhh man, Dunepounce was running late. He didn’t know too much about Mistyshard, but he did know that anyone who failed patrols was subject to death-by-glare via Fadingsun (other unpleasant punishments not withstanding), and he would quite like to avoid that.
There was a twist of smug satisfaction when he noticed neither of his other patrol members had shown, meaning they were even later than he was. Still, it wouldn’t quite do to go out alone if he could help it, considering the goal of herb patrols was usually to bring back as much as possible.
“Oi, Snailpaw! Starlingflight! Let’s get moving people!” He barked. He’d give ‘em ten minutes maybe before he did the patrol solo, if only to save his own hide.
[ @Tiabirb @mars ; sorry for the delay on this! I missed the original mention so it took me ages to even notice this patrol - got us an extension to the 15th ]
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Mistyshard returned to camp alongside her patrolmates, carrying the herbs she had collected in her maw. She signalled for Berrypaw, Wrenpaw and Pigeonpelt to follow her to the center of the clearing. She'd let everyone drop off their herbs, then sort them into the herb storage later. Hopefully Marigoldleap wouldn't have her head for that. "You can just leave them here, I'll sort them later. You're dismissed now, thanks for not slacking on the patrol."
For some reason, she did feel the need to say that. It was sad, actually, having to thank cats who simply did their duties because half of the clan couldn't step their game up enough to actually be of use.
MorningMimic pads over and drops the herbs he gathered.
'Here's your weeds.. or whatever.'
+2 borage +1 thyme
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Originally Posted by alec
minkpaw returned to camp, white striped tail flicking anxiously at the kind of lacking engagement her patrol mates had shown, before sitting at a bit of a distance from the patrol place. herbs layed out in front of her white tipped paws she waited for her patrols leader to report the patrol so she could collect her herbs again and perhaps help with sorting them into the storage.
thoughts trailed off, back to the elder tree and the ragwort shrub, both thin and dull from the harsh winds and snow leafbare had brough to the land, only slowly beginning to recover as thin slivers of sunlight break through the grey mass. and to mossfreckle, wondering if they had ever seen either of the plants and when she could see him again- concentrate. the echo of her mothers voice ripped her out of wandering thoughts, the herbs by her paws coming into focus again and the previously dull humm of voices and birds calling overhead separating into their own things again.
she felt like her mother had progressively made more and more appearances in her daily mind as leaf fall progressed. perhaps she was displeased by minkpaws lacking engagement in training..althought she had been trying. or everything else she had been interested in..it was more likely that this was the issue that had encouraged her mother to return to her mind time and time again to remind her of the way. the right way.
The warrior joined the patrol members with her herbs. She placed them infront of Mistyshard. "We brought our herbs, I hope it's enough." she'd meowed, flicking her tail nervously.
(+1 borage leaf, +4 thyme)
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Originally Posted by Mica
Eaglepaw
RiverClan
she/her | 7 moons
[Golden and white tuxedo tabby with green eyes] Purrks: Dreamwalker, HK T2
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[Minkpaw - @alec ] [Cloudbass - @nyx ] [Morningmimic - @Ladiebugg ] [Mistyshard - @starry ]
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Eaglepaw had chattered all the way home about how excited she was to formally be out on her first patrol, some of her words muffled by the thyme and borage in her mouth. Minkpaw had taken forever getting some more herbs, which the young apprentice could appreciate. If only she could carry more... each time she tried to pick something up on the way back it just kept falling out of her mouth. Maybe she needed bigger jaws. When the patrol entered the camp, Eaglepaw trailed behind the others so she could see what she was supposed to do when turning in herbs after a patrol. Huh, that seemed easy enough! Eaglepaw dropped her herbs at Mistyshard's paws. "Here you go!" She trilled, big fluffy paws kneading eagerly as she waited for... uh... well, she wasn't sure. Dismissal? To take the herbs and help sort them? Another patrol? She wasn't entirely sure how these things worked.
[Eaglepaw delivered +3 thyme and +2 borage!]
Mistyshard gave the approaching patrol a small smile. She was glad to see they still had some capable cats in their clan, even if lots of them were slacking. Oftentimes she made an effort to place more trusted cats on patrols so that they'd actually get the herbs they needed, and so far the strategy had worked well. Not a single cat she needed to bring to Fadingsun for punishment... she hoped that was a good sign for RiverClan and that their clan would rise to new hights. She actually found herself enjoying sending out patrol, she'd miss that when a medicine cat was announced. "Thanks for the speedy report, you're dismissed."
Her words were accompanied by a small purr and a bob of her head.
[ placeholder for when i can get to the other reports later ]
Dusklion - RiverClan Head Lionheart
She/her | 27 moons | Go with the Flow, Beefed Up T3, Rapid Recovery, Shadow Fiend
With Fadingsun still slowly getting back to his paws and Birdsnow nowhere to be seen, Dusklion was at a loss with what to do. She had three cats to punish, borders to tighten, there was so much to do... and frankly, she found it ironic. Not even two moons ago their once present leader and her acclaimed deputy had been shouting about how they were going to pull RiverClan from the slumps - and she had questioned it, only to be shunned and shouted at. Now look at the predicament they were in; Birdsnow was nowhere to be found and Fadingsun had been grievously attacked, leaving her in charge. Life was funny that way.
"Wolfpaw," she called; since they'd both left the leader's den with no sight of Birdsnow, his punishment had gone unfinished. "I get that you don't have a mentor, but that doesn't mean the Clan rules don't apply to you." Her face was distorted with a frown and narrowed eyes as she addressed the new apprentice. "'N it certainly doesn't mean you go huntin' for those rats across the border. For the next moon you're not to leave camp, understood? I want you takin' care of the beddin' in the elder's den and nursery under the supervision of a warrior. I don't care who you find to do it - as long as it's not Blueriver." She didn't trust the pair of siblings together, nor did she trust the brother to actually supervise.
"Report back to me once you're done with all that." She would then give her concerns over to Fades once he was well enough and see if there was anything else he'd do - not Birdsnow though. Her trust in the she-cat had vanished.
[ Wolfpaw - @Alastor ]
[ wolfpaw had been confined to camp for the next moon; if he is caught leaving alone or with a warrior he will be demoted back to a kit. this punishment will end 4/30. additionally, he will need to do at least 3 posts with each chore, meaning 3 posts of him checking, clearing bedding, and replacing bedding in both the nursery and elder's den, under the supervision of another warrior. this report to Dusklion is due 4/30! let me know via VM if you have any questions! ]
Dusklion - RiverClan Head Lionheart
She/her | 27 moons | Go with the Flow, Beefed Up T3, Rapid Recovery, Shadow Fiend
With Fadingsun still slowly getting back to his paws and Birdsnow nowhere to be seen, Dusklion was at a loss with what to do. She had three cats to punish, borders to tighten, there was so much to do... and frankly, she found it ironic. Not even two moons ago their once present leader and her acclaimed deputy had been shouting about how they were going to pull RiverClan from the slumps - and she had questioned it, only to be shunned and shouted at. Now look at the predicament they were in; Birdsnow was nowhere to be found and Fadingsun had been grievously attacked, leaving her in charge. Life was funny that way.
"Wolfpaw," she called; since they'd both left the leader's den with no sight of Birdsnow, his punishment had gone unfinished. "I get that you don't have a mentor, but that doesn't mean the Clan rules don't apply to you." Her face was distorted with a frown and narrowed eyes as she addressed the new apprentice. "'N it certainly doesn't mean you go huntin' for those rats across the border. For the next moon you're not to leave camp, understood? I want you takin' care of the beddin' in the elder's den and nursery under the supervision of a warrior. I don't care who you find to do it - as long as it's not Blueriver." She didn't trust the pair of siblings together, nor did she trust the brother to actually supervise.
"Report back to me once you're done with all that." She would then give her concerns over to Fades once he was well enough and see if there was anything else he'd do - not Birdsnow though. Her trust in the she-cat had vanished.
[ Wolfpaw - @Alastor ]
[ wolfpaw had been confined to camp for the next moon; if he is caught leaving alone or with a warrior he will be demoted back to a kit. this punishment will end 4/30. additionally, he will need to do at least 3 posts with each chore, meaning 3 posts of him checking, clearing bedding, and replacing bedding in both the nursery and elder's den, under the supervision of another warrior. this report to Dusklion is due 4/30! let me know via VM if you have any questions! ]
Wolfpaw just stared down at his paws "okay Dusklion..." he snorted in anger *I'll try not be warrior* he sat down "i need a minute"
Dusklion - RiverClan Head Lionheart
She/her | 27 moons | Go with the Flow, Beefed Up T3, Rapid Recovery, Shadow Fiend
Leading the two cats she had already spoken to, plus a third that she had figured another Lionheart would take care of but hadn't yet, Dusklion turned to face Duststorm, Teardrop, and Mothcrash. She fixed them with a frosty glare, tail lashing. She didn't even know what Mothcrash's excuse would be, but frankly was in no mood to hear it. "Since I've got no idea where Birds is, 'n Fades is still healin', your punishment rests in my paws." A fact that would've brought a smirk to her face if she hadn't felt overworked lately. "Duststorm, Teardrop, I've heard your excuse. Mothcrash, I frankly don't care what yours is. Bottom line is you three disappeared with no word, no explanation, 'n then just thought you could prance back like it was nothin'. RiverClan doesn't need warriors whose loyalties are divided. So if you feel like that's you, leave now. I'm serious. Get out 'n stay out." Hopefully her tone would convince them she was serious.
"...If you have suddenly realized that you do in fact want to contribute to RiverClan, then I need to see it. I want you three to go to separate areas of the territory 'n return only when you each have at least three pieces of prey. Understood? Do this before night fall tonight 'n I'll consider your transgressions repaid." And with that she gave a flick of her tail to dismiss the three.
[ @RoboPrism. - so since you weren't made aware of the fact that your cats were actually missing, there's no temporary exile or otherwise harsh punishment here - dusk is just asking them to catch some prey and bring it back to the clan. there just needs to be three posts in total - one responding here, one out in a territory thread catching prey, and one reporting back here to dusk! this will be due by 4/21. let me know via VM if you have any questions! ]
Wrenpaw
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29/100
9 moons || she/her || RiverClan Apprentice || Silver Tongue medium furred silver smoke she-cat; blue eyes
Wrenpaw didn't say much as she followed Mistyshard back to camp - her mouth too full of the herbs she'd grabbed. She did as she was told when they arrived back, though, and dropped her three daisies and her two yellowbells near the lionheart without a word before turning and slinking off the the apprentice's den.
Ohhh man, Dunepounce was running late. He didn’t know too much about Mistyshard, but he did know that anyone who failed patrols was subject to death-by-glare via Fadingsun (other unpleasant punishments not withstanding), and he would quite like to avoid that.
There was a twist of smug satisfaction when he noticed neither of his other patrol members had shown, meaning they were even later than he was. Still, it wouldn’t quite do to go out alone if he could help it, considering the goal of herb patrols was usually to bring back as much as possible.
“Oi, Snailpaw! Starlingflight! Let’s get moving people!” He barked. He’d give ‘em ten minutes maybe before he did the patrol solo, if only to save his own hide.
[ @Tiabirb @mars ; sorry for the delay on this! I missed the original mention so it took me ages to even notice this patrol - got us an extension to the 15th ]
Starlingflight
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She hadn't even heard her name called by Mistyshard, not from where she tried to nap, but it was a futile effort. With a heaving grunt, Starlingflight rose to her paws and stalked over to the leader of their patrol, her eyes regarding him dismissively. "If Snailpaw doesn't show, let's head out." She grumbled.
//I never got the mention for the patrol, so I was sooooconfused for a while ^^;
~Blackfeather~
Female, 27 Moons
RIVERCLAN - Warrior
A starless-night black, short-haired she-cat, with vicious deep-blue eyes.
Family: Sister of Duststorm.
"Hey," she bristled her fur, squinting her eyes, "my hairball of a sister went missing, and it's family-obligation or what-not to look for them right? Well I just saw her slink all the way back with that other hairball, so I'm taking a nap in a den now if you don't mind."
She tried trotting away with a flick of her tail and a comment. "It was nice not being crowded in the camp for a while, too, so think of it as a stress release session or whatever." She huffed, scrunching her snout at her own words. Stress release would be wringing somebody's neck...
(S'okay, the time just got by is all lol ;p)
Mistyshard narrowed her eyes slightly at Blackfeather's attitude, but decided not to comment further on it. She did have a valid reason; it's something Misty would have done a few moons ago as well. Actually, it was something she had done, when she went on her non-successful search for Birdsnow. However Blackfeather's attitude was really pissing her off. Usually she'd have let it slide, but some sort of punishment needed to happen here. Even if it was minor. "Your excuse was sensible I suppose, but your attitude towards me is downright disrespectful. If you wish to remain in RiverClan bring back three pieces of prey so that you'll at least do something to make up for your disappearance. And be back by sundown."
Her brows were furrowed and her tail lashing ever so slightly. There was no excuse for not completing this. It was simple, just bringing back three catches, and Blackfeather should be glad she was letting her off so easily.
[ There will be no harsh punishment for Blackfeather since you were not informed of her going missing. She simply needs to bring back three catches, and have three posts - one here, one catching the prey, and one bringing it back. This is due by the 23rd of April. ]
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