[Katara]

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New Location!

New Location!

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[attr="class","anncontent"]Your patrol has discovered a new location: Disappearing Pool! Board and Image

Prompt

The damp, peaty earth here tells you water has been here recently, and so has prey. You can see their tiny prints in the earth, even though they have fled now that you've arrived. A few more paw-steps and you'll find the tall grasses are shielding a shallow dip in the earth where water has collected - rain water, to be precise. The storm the past few days must have caused water to collect here, but its small size should tell you this is a pool that will shrink and disappear as the earth absorbs it. The ground is damp everywhere in this area, which means this could be a place that regularly floods and recedes over time, in cycle with the seasons and weather. An unreliable water source, but a water source all the same.

From here, you may continue east where you can see the grasses become thicker and of a different kind, or you may head north toward a wide clearing that seems scattered with debris.

Date: Greenleaf 25 - Fog rolls in during the morning, but quickly dissipates beneath the sun. The air is significantly cooler after the storm, and the skies are clear for the exploration parties coming down from the mountains.
Objective: Take stock of the new territory, discover a potential camp area, report your findings back to whichever leader you follow.
Posting Order: Cloudthroat (patrol lead), Leopardheart, Thunderheart, Ravenpaw, Sunnyheart, Maplefoot, Graywolf.

Tagged
Fawn, Abyss, Phoenix, ♛ 𝔽𝕒𝕓𝕣𝕚𝕔𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟, Hellion, mintedstar/fur, Ghost the Undead Goddess

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[Phoenix]

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THUNDERHEART

WARRIOR OF LIGHTNINGCLAN

Well, he was right. The water before them was little more than a puddle and about as interesting to look at as one too. Compared to the vibrant pools of color they had left behind, the marshy ground and thick grass seemed particularly drab, and Thunderheart frowned slightly as he peered across the pond at the lake in the distance. One of the other patrols had gone in that direction, which meant he and Graywolf had explored as far as they could. They would have to turn around, and *he* would have to deal with all the sticks in the mud that had followed Cloudthroat to who-knows-where.

Ugh.

Once they had backtracked, picking up the other group’s scent was easy enough. In the spirit of postponing their inevitable reunion, Thunderheart did not follow their steps with any great haste. But, he mused as he stretched out on Sun Stones, it isn’t as though we’re really missing each other, is it. Besides, as the resident LightningClan cat in their little group of two, he had the obligation to introduce Graywolf to the most important landmarks his clan had to offer. And what better way was there to familiarize oneself with Sun Stones than by taking a little nap in the sun?

TAGGED: ♛ 𝔽𝕒𝕓𝕣𝕚𝕔𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 @sable Hellion mintedstar/fur Ghost the Undead Goddess Fawn Abyss
NOTES: Thunder: I like that boulder. That is a nice boulder.

[♛ 𝔽𝕒𝕓𝕣𝕚𝕔𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟]

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RAVENPAW

APPRENTICE OF LIGHTNINGCLAN

Already, Ravenpaw was starting to feel an ache run up from his white paws to the very tips of his ears. His whole body felt tested by his surroundings and the length of time they had been walking. He was the only apprentice in the group, which was the main reason he hadn't contributed to many of the decision makings... well, that, and he hated talking to cats he barely knew. But at this point, his aching paws inspired him to speak up. "When are we heading back?" His voice spoke quietly, almost pulled away by the teasing winds.

As far as he could see, almost everything had been devastated by the force of the tremors, with debris scattered as far as his keen eyes could search. However, to the east, he could see that thick grasses had survived the upheaval. "Look!" He meowed, sudden excitement stirring in his chest. He motioned with his white-tipped tail to the fields, realising that surviving prey could be sheltering there. The prospect of food made his mouth water. He hadn't eaten since they'd left the safety of the Tribe's caves.

TAGGED: @sable Hellion mintedstar/fur Ghost the Undead Goddess Fawn Abyss Phoenix
NOTES: 187 words!

[Fawn]

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CLOUDTHROAT

WARRIOR OF LIGHTNINGCLAN

Thunderheart continued to find ways to disappoint. The insolent pair had rejoined the initial patrol, but Cloudthroat made no efforts to acknowledge them. It was a waste of time, when he should be focused on the task ahead.

In place of the lecture they deserved, forming behind the half-masked eyes of the senior warrior was curiosity at Ravenpaw's reaction. The apprentice was meek enough that even Cloudthroat, who chose only to engage with those he had to could notice the change in Ravenpaw's disposition.

Besides, the apprentice was right in calling their attention ahead. It was a meadow of some kind, a field that had survived the great thrashing heave of the valley splitting. "We will return to the Oasis after we have reached the edge of the forest." Cloudthroat padded up beside the younger tom, indicating with a flicking ear the change in biome just beyond. "We have located a water source and have seen prey here with our own eyes. If anyone needs to hunt and replenish their strength for the walk back, do so now."

They were free to hunt, and he resolved to keep an eye on their surroundings. Just in case.

TAGGED: @fawntastic, Abyss, Phoenix, ♛ 𝔽𝕒𝕓𝕣𝕚𝕔𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟, Hellion, mintedstar/fur, Ghost the Undead Goddess
NOTES: 199 Words

[♛ 𝔽𝕒𝕓𝕣𝕚𝕔𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟]

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New Location!

New Location!

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[attr="class","anncontent"]Your patrol has discovered a new location: Flower Fields! Board and Image

Prompt

Close to the base of the mountain, the moorland turns thicker and grassier, and soon it develops into an area lush with herbs. Here is where you find many types of wildflowers growing: Small white ones dotted together with lovely purple blooms, all creating quite an aesthetically-pleasing atmosphere, if not downright romantic. The hunting seems good here with the richer plant life, but medicine cats should be conscious of prey animals chewing up valuable herbs. It is a lovely sanctuary, and presumably it's fed partially by the floodplains not far off.

From here, you may head further south toward the open clearing surrounded by gorse bushes, or return to Tribe if you wish.

Date: Greenleaf 25 - Fog rolls in during the morning, but quickly dissipates beneath the sun. The air is significantly cooler after the storm, and the skies are clear for the exploration parties coming down from the mountains.
Objective: Take stock of the new territory, discover a potential camp area, report your findings back to whichever leader you follow.
Posting Order: Cloudthroat (patrol lead), Leopardheart, Thunderheart, Ravenpaw, Yewgaze, Sunnyheart, Maplefoot, Graywolf.

Tagged
Fawn , Abyss , Phoenix , ♛ 𝔽𝕒𝕓𝕣𝕚𝕔𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 , Hellion , mintedstar/fur , Ghost the Undead Goddess

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[Abyss]

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LEOPARDHEART

WARRIOR OF LIGHTNINGCLAN

There was a small dip in hope that poked the tom’s chest as the group pushed through the grasses, finding the smallest water hole he had ever seen. It couldn’t be called a lake, or a marsh, or even a creek. It was just a tiny watering hole, one that clearly wouldn’t stay around consistently.

“This...it doesn’t seem like there is a whole lot of water on this side of the valley…,” the tom’s ears folded against his head for a moment, glancing at Cloudthroat. He could only hope the other patrols had at least found more water than they had.

As the party continued on, they came to a stop in a large field, one full of flowers. Yellow eyes peered at the party leader as he allowed them to freely hunt and regain their strength before they returned. He didn’t say, but Leopardheart was still cautious as he slowly padded away from the group. His eyes were alert and scanning, both for prey and for threats. Luckily, he had managed to catch a rabbit rather quickly.

He padded back to the party with the rabbit, as well as a larger white flower, in his jaws. He set the prey down and nudged it towards Ravenpaw, seeking to share. As he tore small pieces off the rabbit, he held the flower close to his chest.

Snow white, just like Wind…

TAGGED: Phoenix ♛ 𝔽𝕒𝕓𝕣𝕚𝕔𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 @sable Hellion mintedstar/fur Fawn Ghost the Undead Goddess
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[Phoenix]

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THUNDERHEART

WARRIOR OF LIGHTNINGCLAN

A short nap to rest their tired paws, and then they were off once more. Though fainter now, the winding scent trails he had been using to lazily track the remainder of their patrol were still easy enough to follow. Eventually wildflowers began gathering underfoot, and he heard Cloudthroat’s voice on the breeze. Something about hunting? Thunderheart turned away with a shrug, stomach rumbling. Well, if Cloudthroat insisted...

Braced by the plump mouse that satiated his hunger, the striped warrior strolled up to the rest of the patrol with a grin. ”Hope you didn’t miss us too much~!” With a flick of his tail, he gestured to himself and Graywolf. ”Find anything interesting? We certainly did.” A pause, then: ”If you see any rainbow water,” He advised cryptically. ”Don’t drink it.”

TAGGED: ♛ 𝔽𝕒𝕓𝕣𝕚𝕔𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 @sable Hellion mintedstar/fur Ghost the Undead Goddess Fawn Abyss
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RAVENPAW

APPRENTICE OF LIGHTNINGCLAN

Ravenpaw turned his head in surprise; he hadn't realised how close beside him Cloudthroat was until the old tom spoke. He listened, though his mind wandered to the fact that Cloudthroat was his brother's name-kin the way Ravenfrost was his. Would there always be pairs of cats in LightningClan that shared a moniker? He was as unnerved as Leopardheart was at just how little water there was. This place was parched, as though StarClan themselves had swooped down to do away with every last drop of the precious liquid. His green eyes scanned around for it, the fur on his shoulders standing up slightly. There was not a trickle in sight.

The rabbit was a good distraction from the noticeable absence of precious liquid. He shyly nodded thanks to Leopardheart and nibbled on it thoughtfully while Thunderheart went on about some kind of "Rainbow Water"? Ravenpaw didn't even want to ask. He side-eyed the warriors, trying to figure out if this was some weird warrior joke he was only missing because of his youth, but as far as he could tell, they were as lost as he.

"What will we drink?" He whispered to Leopardheart, green eyes full of apprehension.

TAGGED: @sable Hellion mintedstar/fur Ghost the Undead Goddess Fawn Abyss Phoenix
NOTES: 200 words!

[Fawn]

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New Location!

New Location!

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[attr="class","anncontent"]Your patrol has discovered a new location: Lightning Tree! Board and Image

Prompt

Leaving the Flower Fields behind, your patrol approaches an open area surrounded by gorse bushes. Among the moorland grass lies the scattered remains of an area that was almost surely the Open Woods that served as the border between TreeClan and LightningClan. Almost everything has collapsed; branches are everywhere and several trunks are half-destroyed and lying on their sides all across the open moor. Amazingly, one tree has survived the devastation - a large, full-leafed creature that stands alone in the middle of the open area. Because it's the only thing standing tall in this area, it's more than likely it will be struck by lightning at some point in the future. Or maybe it will simply serve as a reminder that although LightningClan will never be the same again, not even an earthquake could fully destroy it.

Your patrol has discovered everything there is to find on this side of the gorge. Return to the Tribe to share with Owlstar what you've found.

Date: Greenleaf 25 - Fog rolls in during the morning, but quickly dissipates beneath the sun. The air is significantly cooler after the storm, and the skies are clear for the exploration parties coming down from the mountains.
Objective: Report your findings back to whichever leader you follow.
Posting Order: Cloudthroat (patrol lead), Leopardheart, Thunderheart, Ravenpaw, Yewgaze, Sunnyheart, Maplefoot, Graywolf.

Tagged
Fawn, Abyss, Phoenix, ♛ 𝔽𝕒𝕓𝕣𝕚𝕔𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟, @sable, Hellion, mintedstar/fur, Ghost the Undead Goddess

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