Bone Crest Throne

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Rune
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| Atari Claw | She/they/star | Mentions; @Rowan [Brief interaction] |

Rune's fierce gaze emerged from the shadows, revealing her lean black frame. Eyes narrowed. Helios was going on about something. Oh? Nyx was dead? Well, in all honesty, Rune had never approved of her. She wasn’t very good at her job. Saturn, a bit better, but she never enjoyed Nyx. There needed to be someone willing to fight to the death in revenge up there- but there wasn’t. Star’s voice was a deep growl. “Nyx has failed us.” they said matter-of-factly, as though the bicolor never even had a chance. Ch. Ares would be the new Crown. Rune scarcely even knew Ares, but oh well.

Her attention swiveled to the feline, and she flicked one ear simplistically. “Let’s see if you do better. Good luck, Ares. I’m here to support you. I’m willing to assist dealing with the cougar whenever you’re ready.” they dipped her head slightly in a respectful bowing mechanism before raising it once more to focus on the rest of the Atari’s reaction. Rune was willing to defend the newly appointed Crown with her life. Losing two so quickly was two too many.

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[Rowan]

ARES
Posts: 5 | Male | #arescrown
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His eyes had originally snapped open upon the sound of thunder…that was…random? Perhaps his cousin? Oh how he wished she was still here among the living. Nyx was…alright. She hadn’t done much, but was there much to do in the first place? He supposed he understood, though the question of the future would linger in his mind. Would she be able to do much then? Well…Saturn chose her for a reason. He wouldn’t continue to question the cat he teased…talked with…ate with…fought with…trusted.

His head snapped from his thoughts as the call of a cat rang though the clearly, and almost instantly his curiosity got the best of him and he poked his head from the den, then more hesitantly, the rest of his body. Blood stained the clearing ground, raising question in himself. Then realization hit—it was Nyx’s. Nyx was gone, the cat he was just questioning…gone, probably dead. Now they just had their healers, no support or leadership. A good structure of cats, but the base was struck and broken. It would cause everything to fall.

The words rang through his head- the last of our cougar cubs - struck down by the Spirits. The cougar cub was dead. Of course they still had to deal with the mother’s fury, but that is a huge improvement. Then…this cat knows the new crown? Hopefully they’d be…better. They needed strength, they needed the spirits. Everything the tribe was when they were stable, they needed that again. They needed it better. Then this cat did an odd thing. He didn’t quite glance over, he stared at Ares. Could that mean…

Yes, yes it did. Cause then this cat did an odd thing—he called Ares, simple little big Ares, the Crown. Then he bowed. It was odd to hear himself called that—anytime he heard ‘Crown’ his mind still flashed to Saturn. But no, it was him. He’d receive the same scar that she had on her shoulder…his mind flashed back. Back to when they talked. He was simply joking with her about becoming Crown if she needed a new candidate or it was too stressful. Now he was here.

“Thank you spirits…Saturn” he muttered first, simply for himself to hear. “Thank you Helios. Let the honor be mine, to serve as everyone’s Crown.” he called a bit louder, especially for the second part. “I’ll be sure to get you—I don’t wish to wait too long before officially becoming Crown.” he nodded to the tom as a personal thanks. His gaze then went to Rune. “Thank you Rune—I’ll keep that in mind.” he stated to the she.

He would have to officially be Crown before naming the Claw of the Crown…right? This felt odd, being in this position. But also…good. Powerful. “I hope to leave at sunrise after tomorrow. Upon my departing…” his gaze scanned the cats, searching out for a specific one. “I wish for Brutus to be in charge.” he stated, trusting the she.


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[Morrigan]

Camilla
Atari trapper

What kind of nightmare was this? The sky was flashing and thundering unnaturally, causing her to flich back and bury her head in her paws. Ghostly blue eyes squeezed shut in agony. The loud booming around her mixed with blazes of blinding light was disorientating. The only thing that made Camilla stray from her den was the unmistakable scent of blood, cougar...and Nyx. Her Nyx.

Inhaling sharply, a strained sob came in it's wake as the pretty trapper was carried to the center of camp by weak legs. "No, no, no..." Camilla choked out, tears welling in partially blind orbs. Breathing reduced to short, shaky breaths. The grief that washed over her resembled that of what she had felt when Saturn had been snatched away by that cruel, bloodthirsty beast...how much more would it take?

Her Atarimates seemed less...shook, by the death of Nyx. They said she failed..like her sister..Camilla couldn't bring herself to agree, perhaps because of her love for both of them, denial clouded her judgement. Head tilting towards Helios as he entered, she'd wearily listen to whatever her had to say. To whatever their ancestors had to say about this mess of a tradegy.

So the last of the hellspawn had been exterminated by their benevolent spirits - an eye for an eye she supposed. Hardly a price to pay for such a beloved life. Camilla payed more attention to the information that a crown had been chosen: Ares. Unfamiliar. In her eyes never as worthy as Saturn and Nyx..but that was just biases, sometjing she'd have to put aside for the good of her family. The good of the Atari. The good of herself.

Hazy blue gaze drifted towars the new crown, doing her best to disguise her unfair contempt. Taking a deep breath, she made a few steps towards Ares, uncertain what to say. This was the cat who would lead the Atari...would he meet the same fate as her sister and loved one? "...Best wishes..." She mumurmed, plastering a soft smile onto her tear stained features. What else could she say?

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@Rowan

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Brutus was in a light sleep as she rested outside on a soft patch of grass listening to the soft ambience of the atari around her Before being jolted awake by a loud crash of thunder. The dark tabby molly sat up it didnt seem like it was storming so why was their thunder? Brutus stood up prowling into the middle of camp It seemed that the thunder had also woken others too.

As brutus looked around at the cats of the atari a yowl catching her attention, well it seemed like nyx was dead she had expected that, she was half glad that nyx was gone along with the tragic loss of nyx it seemed like the lat of the cougar cubs were gone Another great thing, it was good that they wouldn't have to worry about the risk of an attack from thos hell spawn.

Brutus eyes fell onto the cat who would be announced as crown Ares He was a good respectable cat, brutus padded forward towards the white and red tom dipping her head “ Its an honor to call you my crown she meowed before sitting back up. Once she sat back up ares gifted her with the responsibility of being in charge of the camp till he came back “ I accept, i wont let you down the claw said with a nod of her head.
@Rowan


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[BEAR.]

Things were going as well as they could, given the dilapidated state of their family. Helios chalked the lack of questioning to how beaten down they were - for those who didn't follow, it would be understandable to be wary of his claims. "The path to the Glimmerall is long but not usually treacherous. We have much to discuss on the way there."

To speak at the sacred pool was unheard of, and Helios would need to cover all he knew of the ceremony and next steps before they faced the spirits. Whomever chosen as the Claw of the Crown would also need to make this journey with the Crown, and he wondered if it would be better to bring Ares' chosen with them instead of doing a second trip. ...In all his seasons of living, they had never been quite so desperate and uncertain of what was to come. He was truly at a loss.

For now, Helios decided the best thing to do was to make the journey with Ares alone. If the spirits accepted him, they would have their leader - and if not.. at least the camp would have some semblance of authority while Helios returned with the news of his demise. "I know.. this is presumptuous, but with the loss of so many.. it may be in our best interest to look for another healer. Mumble and Blood have scarcely been around." If anything happened - a rockfall, a predator - they were sitting goats unable to effectively treat the wounded. It was shameful, at best.

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Wisp came tumbling out, her ears keen to listen. She had no idea of how serious things were, still wanting to play with the others. Suddenly, the word ‘cougar’, came to mind. That’s it! She’ll hunt all the bad cougars! A new idea came to mind as she hid a grin.

[Rowan]

ARES
Posts: 7 | Male | #arescrown
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The first attention-diversion he received was Camilla as she exited…and sobbed. Perhaps he’d been so attention-diverted…so consumed on other events. On Helios, his new role…Saturn was what got him shook, truly close to the other she’s state currently. Saturn, his cousin whom acted as a sister. Grief still hung, and he could figure that cut would remain deep and sour for many moons to come.

It seemed, after Rune, the crying cat was next to speak to him. Best wishes. Her voice though…the crying. Something in him, something that would typically be annoyance at the choked sobs, was now more sympathy. It was truly a sad night for the tribe, and the cougar still posed a threat out there to any of them. This cat—Camilla—she was close to both his cousin and Nyx…having some relation to one of them? He wasn’t sure. But either way, it was sad events that had caused Ares to achieve as he wished. Something about that…it made him feel more emotion. Some anger towards that due to the fact that it was lack of protection as a whole tribe. He would be the one to fix that. They had to work together and kill that beast.

“Thank you…” he nodded towards the she, padding up to her and giving her head a reassuring lick—a gesture of kindness he wouldn’t show to many. “It’s going to be alright…that damned cougar won’t ruin our tribe any further. It will be killed or driven far, far away, I promise.” he said, his voice reassuring to the distressed cat.

His own attention was then diverted to Brutus, a respectable cat who accepted to watched over the tribe. “Very well then, I’m sure you won’t.” he stated confidently, having trust in the former. Then back to Helios as the wiser, more experienced cat spoke. Another healer as well? Goodness, did he have plenty of choices to make if he was accepted. Mumble…he’d scarcely seen at all. Hell…were they even around? He should see about that. Blood was always odd too him as well, but he’d at least seen the cat semi-recently. “Yes…you’re correct…” they’d need a step-in healer as he was gone in the case catastrophe struck. “Does anyone have any herbal knowledge here? I need to know, now.” his voice boomed and echoed through the camp, seeking for a decent healer quickly.



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[Rowan]

ARES
Posts: 7 | Male | #arescrown
Purrks: None
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(TAKES PLACE AT A DIFFERENT TIME, AFTER HE GETS HIS X SCAR! YOU MAY STILL REPLY TO HIM AT THE NIGHT OF DISCOVERING HE WAS CROWN, BUTNIF YOU DO PLEASE SPECIFY IT IN YOUR POST!)

Upon his return to camp, his paws were worn down and his body sore. His new scar shone all his pride, though he was tired. The day had cycled through, his travel back long, and he went to sleep almost immediately, despite much running through his mind. The tribe was asleep for the most part anyway. He’d call for them in the morning, get some stuff straight.

The sun rose, exhaustion still hung from the sire, but he dragged himself up and exited his den, stretching then getting up to the Fractured Spire. “Atari! Gather ‘round the Fractured Spire for a meeting!” his voice, strong and powerful, rung through the clearing.

 

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