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[Rani]

Crowtooth
Windclan Deputy | He/him | 51 Moons

Power Card: Cold Gust

Leading the other tom out of camp Crowtooth forced himself to shift his usual lecture to a new audience, lining up the knowledge in his mind. After all, most of the cats he trained were kids and so he didnt talk to them the same as he talked to adults, but further they usually knew all about clan structure and life already so didnt need that lesson.

Cal was different. By the time they got to their first location however he had his thoughts in order.

Starry Meadow

An open grassland that lies on top of a hill. Thousands of flowers cover its surface, and while the travel may be rough - it is worth the sight of many stars. This is a place for sincerity and solemn. Windclan's fallen clanmates reside here where they can touch the stars.

Arriving in the meadow and sitting next to Bravebirds, his sisters, gravestone the deputy gestured for Cal to sit and explained. "This here is the Starry Meadow, windclans grave. As a clan member ya 'ave the honor ta be laid ta rest here when ya pass an' windclan members upkeep the graves an' protect them from critters diggin' them up.
Lotsa cats visit often ta talk ta their loved ones, I do come ta visit my lost sister Bravebird, and while we hunt an' herb collect here... Well we do it wit' respect.


I dunno who buries an' visits outsiders actually but we clan cats care a lot fer our dead....." The tom was kinda hesitant to bring this part of clan life up, wondering if Cal would think him crazy but it was important.


"This is 'cuz our dead talk ta us. When a clan cat dies they go ta starclan an' make up the stars an' silverpelt. They can visit cats, usually the medicine cats, in their dreams an' bestow gifts or prophecies ta help the clans. They also grant our leaders nine lives ta defend the clan wit', which is how Twilightstar has survived so much."

Windclans leader was more scar then pelt now adays and old enough to join the elders if she wished but still lived despite all odds, starclans blessing for her strong.


The tom knew it was a lot to take in so sat and let Cal ask what questions he needed to understand, happy to share.


@Red'fur

[Red'fur]

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* He nodded and smiled. *
" Not at all. I've heard much of your starry ancestors. It is quite common for outsiders to do the same. "
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@Rani

[Rani]

Crowtooth
Windclan Deputy | He/him | 51 Moons

Power Card: Cold Gust

Huh, that was new knowledge, Crowtooth had no clue that outsiders had any sort of thoughts on the afterlife. As far as the tom knew they and kittypets didnt believe much at all, though then again he didnt really talk to them as a lifelong clan cat.

Cocking his head at Cal the tom stood and started leading him to the next location, rasping a "Thats new knowledge, tell me what the outsider afterlife is said ta be life while we walk."
The chat should be done by the time they arrived to the next location.

Sunset Grove
An open patch of woodland. Small prey animals can be found throughout the nooks and crannies. Birds have claimed a home in the treetops of tall aspen trees. Overgrown and luscious herbs are common to find here.

Arriving in one of two (kinda) tree'd locations in windclan Crowtooth wondered if Cal was happy to be above ground or if he was like windclan already and found it kinda disturbing.


"Alright this heres sunset grove. Our only real forested spot so yer gonna get prey here ya dont often get elsewhere like squirrels an' the like. Feel free ta explore while I talk an' if ya got questions on the location ask 'em."
The deputy though would be settling down to sit for a moment, he had a lot of talking to do.

"Ok so I told ya about the clan ranks, kit, apprentice, warrior, deputy an' leader but I kinda skimmed over the other ranks.

First medicine cat. We have healers in clan ta deal wit' our injuries an' illnesses an' ours is Lightningstorm. Great molly, ya mightve seen 'er in camp, the small calico, but dont get on 'er bad side. Shes trainin' the next medicine cat Rabbitpaw.
The clans duty is ta protect these cats wit' our lives given theyre critical ta our lives an' aint meant ta risk themselves huntin' or fightin'.


Then theres less 'official' ranks.
Furies are cats under me an' Twilightstar who manage clan life when we're busy. They elites who issue orders an' manage disputes includin' giving punishments so listen ta them. Our current ones are Batglare, Dapplebreeze, Hawkfur, an' Leechscar.
Then theres tunnelers. Im one but these are the specially trained cats that work in the tunnels below windclan ta hunt an' use 'em ta help the clan. It aint an easy skill set ta learn an' NO ONE outside o' this clan knows about 'em. So never say a word ya hear me, it could save lifes later.

Any questions?"


@Red'fur