COLD WIND BLOWS [★] February Meeting

SOOTSTAR · Feb 22, 2023

The scent of new-leaf was on the wind, in their grasp. Sootstar could feel the changing of seasons in not only her bones but in the environment itself. Snowmelt was steadily occurring, this was the first meeting in several moons where she did not have to brush off her prized Tallrock before making a stand. Still, there were heavy snow patches for as far as the eye can see, but knowing they were almost at the end was all the encouragement she needed to have the strength during this final push.

And the prophecy! Sootstar’s gaze warms as she leaps onto the rock, her throne her den, Or perhaps… I was wrong… Maybe the era StarClan promised is already upon us with the traitors deserting. Yes… that would make sense. With little to no traitorous snakes left in her clan WindClan could finally enter an era of prosperity and inner peace. For now, she keeps this to herself.

”All cats old enough to race the moors gather below the Tallrock for a clan meeting!” Her voice rings strong and authorities across the clearing. It was so early in the morning Badgermoon was yet to organize patrols, she felt it was best to wait until after the ceremonies for him to do so. She spoke to him prior to ensure this wouldn’t mess up any plans. Sootstar watches her clan gather with a content glitter in her eye, she is for the most part pleased with their current condition. They were on much better paws than last moon, no more illnesses cursed through them, less wounds save for those wounded from Dandelionwish’s escape, and less hare-brains and fox-hearts among them.

Sootstar draws in a deep breath, warm mist forming out her nose and into the morning air. ”Much better. We are doing much better this moon, I am proud of our recovery. WindClan truly can overcome all hurdles and trials thrown at our paws.” She gives them slow, warm blinks in a show of feline pride and love, ”I appreciate the loyalty you all continue to show me. All your hard work, sacrifices, and efforts for WindClan. It doesn’t go unnoticed by me nor my council.”

There is a paw to allow murmurs, talks of agreement, and group praise of one another. Then she advances the meeting. ”Now onto ceremonies, Sunflowerkit and Marmotkit please step forward.”

// activity shout outs this month go to; @Badgermoon @VULTUREMASK @WEASELCLAW @SUNSTRIDE @MALLOWLARK @WOLFSONG @TIGERFROST @Sedgerunner @HOUNDTHISTLE @Periwinklebreeze. @icepaw @GRAVELPAW @SNAILPAW @Firepaw @sunflowerkit ! - Thank you all for your SPECTACULAR activity! We upped the post requirement for a shout out by 5 posts due to the clans high activity (no joke if we didn’t we’d have more than double in shout outs), so job well done!!

Also kittens called forth; @sunflowerkit ! and @Marmot. !

( primary character / "speech" / ic opinions )

╰ ★ ჻ 001 GENERAL INFORMATION ,
· SOOTSTAR, female — she / her
╰ ‣ 37 moons . pisces. ages on the first
╰ ‣ windclan leader . marsh-born . believes in starclan
╰ ‣ former soldier of the marsh group

╰ ★ ჻ 002 VISUALS & AESTHETICS ,
· DOMESTIC FELINE, smells like heather and wet dirt , status — 100%
╰ ‣ blue smoke . scarred chest, difficult to see through fur . green eyes

╰ ★ ჻ 003 MENTALITY & MANNERISMS ,
· ESTJ-A ❝ EXECTUTIVE ❞ , Slytherin, Lawful Evil
╰ ‣ Cunning, brash, fierce, confident, self-reliant, envious & selfish
╰ ‣ finds great difficulty in relating to others . can be cruel, usually shows mercy to those she can find sympathy with
╰ ‣ sole key to her heart is loyalty, if you have her trust, she often shows a completely different side of herself. Aggression tends to manifest from her extreme paranoia
╰ ‣ Appreciates titles such as "miss, m'am" etc

╰ ★ ჻ 004 INTERACTIONS & RELATIONSHIPS ,
· ~~SOOT CLAW~~ x ~~PEBBLE BREEZE~~, sister to Pebblenose
╰ ‣ heterosexual. mate to Weaselclaw
╰ ‣ mother to Windstrider, Sootchaser, Moorkit, Adderkit, Harrierkit, Bluekit & Cottonkit
╰ ‣ mentor to Smokepaw
╰ ‣ average fighter . skilled hunter .
╰ ‣ will start fights . unlikely to flee .
╰ ‣ attack in underline . penned by user @ava.

SUNFLOWERMASK · Feb 22, 2023

( ❁ ) Sunflowerkit blinks up at the Tallrock, eyes wide. Sootstar stands there, as regal and commandong as she has ever been, words flitting through the kit's mind but leaving little impression. Talk of hard work, of the clan improving, ring hollow to a kit who's known little else. Besides, Sunflowerkit has only one thing on their mind, tail twitching in anticipatation. Excitement tinged with apprehension colors their jittery movements, only stilling once their name is called.

Sunflowerkit casts one last glance at Vulturemask, sitting beside them. There's a moment of hesitation, before they turn back to the Tallrock and stride forward.

Marmotbite. · Feb 22, 2023

Anxiety and nerves set her heart pounding and her blood rushing. Today is the day she moves up the ranks - the day she finally gets to start proving her worth. Being kit is hard - how is she to learn to survive, how is she to grow and become the best, when she's trapped within gorse walls and confined to playing silly useless games. Since becoming part of windclan, the nursery has only grown fuller - and she hates that she's now just another face in the crowd. Well, no more.

Face set in a determined half-frown the small child steps forwards with a confidence she doesn't feel in response to her name being called - and you can practically see the stars in her eyes as she stares attentively and adoringly up at her leader. Today, she will find what path her life will continue on from this point forwards and if she's hoping to follow in sootstars path, to become a tunneler, well who can blame her? Scarred face tips up, mismatched gaze stubbornly locked onto her queens frame - and she waits with baited breath to hear what comes next.

WOLFSONG · Feb 23, 2023

──⇌•〘 INFO 〙 Is it time already? Sootstar's call for Sunflowerkit —soon to be Sunflowerpaw— leaves Wolfsong wondering who she might assign for their mentor. It's his hope that she will say his name, but there are many capable warriors currently without apprentices; it would not be wise to be too expectant. Whatever the outcome, Wolfsong's mouth quirks to see them step forth, and he presses his shoulder into Sunstride's leg to jostle him slightly.

It's fortuitous he chose to wear the butterfly wing in the thick fur at the base of his right ear. He should be dressed for the occasion, shouldn't he?

HARRIERSTRIPE · Feb 23, 2023

Harrierkit was not old enough to race the moors, but next moon he would be. He couldn’t wait! He would begin to feel like a true, useful member of WindClan. His training to become a known and respected warrior of his mother and father’s clan would begin, and every day Harrierkit vows that he will become a feared Tom cat of the forest.

He sits in the mouth of the nursery, curious eyes watching as Marmotkit and Sunflowerkit are called forward, jealously sparks within him. They were both going to think they were so much better than him now!

( primary character / "speech" / ic opinions )

╰ ჻ 001 GENERAL INFORMATION ,
· SOOTSTAR, male — he / him
╰ ‣ 2 moons . pisces. ages on the 14th
╰ ‣ windclan kit . believes in starclan

╰ ჻ 002 VISUALS & AESTHETICS ,
· DOMESTIC FELINE, smells of the earth and dry grass , status — 100%
╰ ‣ blue and brown chimera . average sized WindClanner . yellow eyes

╰ ჻ 003 MENTALITY & MANNERISMS ,
· ESTJ-A ❝ EXECTUTIVE ❞ , Slytherin, Chaotic neutral
╰ ‣ self-reliant, loyal, disciplined, direct, impatient, unsympathetic, judge mental
╰ ‣ finds moderate difficulty in relating to others . can be cruel, but typically displays mercy

╰ ჻ 004 INTERACTIONS & RELATIONSHIPS ,
· WEASELCLAW x SOOTSTAR, sister to Windstrider, Sootchaser, Moorkit, Adderkit, Bluekit & Cottonkit
╰ ‣ nephew to Mintshade & Bluepool
╰ ‣ sexuality unknown
╰ ‣ apprentice to TBD
╰ ‣ poor fighter . poor hunter .
╰ ‣ will start fights . unlikely to flee .
╰ ‣ attack in underline . penned by user @ava.

SILVERTHORN · Feb 23, 2023

ALL NIGHT GAMER

The call catches Silverpaw off guard and he finds himself unsure about what to do. The ex-kittypet takes a moment to study what the other cats are doing and he moves to follow them towards the heart of the camp where Sootstar stands atop the big rock. However, he makes a point of sitting away from the main throng whilst still ensuring to be close enough to hear the leader speak. There was much to learn that day.

TIGERFROST · Feb 23, 2023

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Many cats loyalty had been called into question as of late, but perhaps with the former medicine cat's escape, the deception would finally come to it's natural end. No more rats to dig out from the ranks, no. All of the cowards had fled already, scattered like the rodents they were. The damage that they left behind, however, could not be denied. The pests had eaten away at WindClan's very foundation, yet... here they all were, standing strong, alive and well. In time, WindClan would recover, would bloom like the new-leaf flowers. As he hears Sootstar's call and listens to her words, Tigerfrost shares in her pride and her satisfaction. Dandelionwish and his vile allies had sought to make WindClan weaker, but in the end, they stood stronger than ever before.

GRAVELSNAP · Feb 23, 2023

A quick glance around the meeting area reveals no trace of Houndthistle or Slatepaw—the monochrome apprentice settles off to the side, away from the hustle and bustle of the gathered cats. They listen with rapt attention to Sootstar’s words, eyes narrowing at the mention of the clan’s hurdles and trials. There is no time to be bitter, though, because the she-cat wastes no time moving on to ceremonies. They frown when Sunflowerkit’s name is called, because oh, great. Another annoying apprentice joining their ranks.

[ DEATH OF A DREAM ]

SUNSTAR · Feb 23, 2023

It indeed seems to be momentous, this particular call to the spot beneath Sootstar's star-touched perch. Though he does not so eagerly wait for those called forth, their names spark something within Wolfsong, and so too does it echo across to the burnished tom's chest. He glances down at him, at the adornment behind his ear, and despite all that has begun to fester within him, he smiles. It is good to see him so prepared for this, so eager to see this through. No longer are they journeying alone– this is a far greater purpose, and one that has led them...home. He does not see himself as a rogue any longer. It was as if he never had been at all. The past and the present bleed together and intermix with the icy tide of where home had once been. His paws flex. A deep, filling breath trembles in his lungs.

With soft mirth, and warmth he did not need to pry at, Sunstride ducks his head near Wolfsong's ear and murmurs, "You seem eager. It is good to see."

﹥ˏˋ〘  OOC NOTES INFORMATION 〙ˊˎ﹤

ooc: —
SUNSTRIDE. named for his coloration and his bold chasing of fate.
—— cis male, uses he - him. thirty-four moons old. warrior of windclan and former rogue.
—— cautious of clan life, but an apt learner. encourages close bonds between clanmates.
—— loyalty uncertain, cares for those surrounding him. undoubtedly closest to wolfsong.

sunstride is broad and bold– a creature standing above most of windclan, though not a beast beyond its borders, with fur that flames red at its base and deepens to a burnt amber with every whorl and stripe. his eyes, in comparison, are a pale summer's blue, still as bold as the rest of him.
"speech"

strawmoon · Feb 23, 2023

At the sound of Sootstars call, Strawpaw teeters over with wide eyes. She praises the clan, we are doing much better this moon, are they really? Strawpaw doesn't feel much better... They think, for a moment, to try to see if Soots words make them feel any better. They don’t and so they frown, shake their head and trot over to listen to the meeting.

Sunflowerkit and Marmotkit were called forth by Sootstar. More apprentices… Strawpaw hopes they become a warrior this meeting… They don’t like to share their friends attentions and surely with new apprentices they’d be busy… That’d be sad.

"speech"

WEASELCLAW · Feb 23, 2023

Weaselclaw gazes around the crowd for the kits who anxiously approach the Tallrock. Sunflowerkit and Marmotkit are three moons now, old enough to join the apprentices in sleeping beneath the open sky. He wonders what warrior will be taking them under their wing. He still has Sparkpaw himself, and it would be many moons before the dark-pelted tom was ready to join the warriors.

Out of the corner of his eye, he sees a patched blue and brown pelt hovering near the mouth of the nursery. Harrierkit is watching enviously. Weaselclaw tries not to smile and fails. Soon, my son, he thinks.

[ PENNED BY MARQUETTE ]

cottonsprig · Feb 24, 2023

Cottonkit slips in beside her brother, watching their mother command all of WindClan from the safety of the nursery. Like Harrierkit, she feels a spot of frustration. A part of her feels that she and her siblings should be apprenticed sooner - their legacies are promised! They're the litter of the two strongest and most feared cats of all the Clans! Surely, surely, that would warrant them each their own 'paw' change. Alas, Sootstar seems unwilling to release five tots onto the world yet.

"That'll be us, Harrierkit," Cottonkit tries to whisper, pressing her shoulder to her brother's. "Just a couple more sunrises, surely."

Addervenom · Feb 24, 2023

Life doesn't discriminate

Sootstar's voice rings, commanding the beginnings of a meeting to commence as Adderkit stands stiff legged within the nursery, glowering. He wanted that to be himself and his siblings up there, as with time it would be. But the constant waiting was eating away at his patients. Cottonkit soothes Harrierkit, assuring him that their time will come. Quietly Adderlit's eyes fall to his pair of siblings laying near his paws before trailing back to tall rock. "Soon..." He thinks to himself with ears angled back.

Between the sinners and the saints

SOOTSTAR · Feb 24, 2023

When both children present themselves she casts them both a smile. What a big day for the both of them, and to think… soon her own kittens would be standing where they did now. Enough of that though.

”Sunflowerkit, you have reached the age of three moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Sunflowerpaw. Your mentor will be Wolfsong. I hope Wolfsong will pass down all he knows on to you.” A dip of her head is given to the newly named mentor and she allows them to touch noses.

"Marmotkit, you have reached the age of three moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Marmotpaw. Your mentor will be Nightmareface. I hope Nightmare will pass down all he knows on to you.” The former rogue was odd, but she’s trained Icepaw magnificently… by some miracle. It was enough to have gained Sootstar‘s respect, so she entrusts the tunneler with yet another apprentice. Again she allows them to touch noses as the clan chants the names of the new apprentices. The future of their clan.

A few moments pass and the crowd is given time to settle. The meeting proceeds, ”Icepaw, Firepaw, Smokepaw, and Strawpaw, step forward.” She is aware there may be some shock in this choice, to warrior these apprentices early; but WindClan needed more warriors. Besides… some of these apprentices held more competence than their superiors. After the deeds these apprentices have accomplished, she wants to hear no complaining.

Though Icepaw out of the four always seemed to have her attention for her success in the patrol, she is particularly proud of Smokepaw in this moment. Yes, perhaps out of bias because he is of her own training… but it was pride nonetheless. She was quite sad that he’d be leaving her wing, actually, but it was time. She really was going to feel a complete empty nest though when her kittens became paws next month with no apprentice to go back to. The leader descends from Tallrock and onto a lower ledge so that she may properly perform this ceremon.y

”I, Sootstar, leader of WindClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them to you as a warrior in their turns.” Her gaze is planted in the sky, speaking directly to the gods themselves.

”Icepaw, Firepaw, Smokepaw, Strawpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and protect and defend your clan, even at the cost of your life?” Only does she proceed when they all utter the words.

”Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior names. Icepaw from this moment on you will be known as Icebreath. StarClan honors your attentiveness and dedication, and we welcome you as a full warrior of WindClan.“ Sootstar moves to touch her nose to the new warrior’s forehead as customary, this was well deserved for Icebreath. Sootstar was eager to see how she performs as a full-fledged warrior.

”Firepaw from this moment on you will be known as Firefang. StarClan honors your loyalty and strength, and we welcome you as a full warrior of WindClan.” Firefang was hot-headed, sharp-tongued, but the leader likes this about her. She has a ferocious dedication for her clan and Sootstar knows she will not let her down. She touches her nose to the feline’s forehead.

”Smokepaw from this moment on you will be known as Smokestep. StarClan honors your loyalty and resilience, and we welcome you as a full warrior of WindClan.” Sootstar beams and smiles as she touches her nose to his forehead. Pride radiates through her, ”You may have graduated, but you‘ll always be my apprentice. I am here for you when you need me.” The joyful teacher reminds.

Lastly, ”Strawpaw from this moment on you will be known as Strawmoon. StarClan honors your strength and devotion, and we welcome you as a full warrior of WindClan.” Strawpaw certainly had been acting more… recluse recently, but still she finds her worthy of this promotion. She places her nose upon the tri-colored cats head and murmurs a congratulations in her ear.

// @sunflowerkit ! @Marmot. @SMOKEPAW @icepaw @strawpaw @Firepaw
@WOLFSONG @NIGHTMAREFACE
one more announcement incoming soon!

( primary character / "speech" / ic opinions )

╰ ★ ჻ 001 GENERAL INFORMATION ,
· SOOTSTAR, female — she / her
╰ ‣ 37 moons . pisces. ages on the first
╰ ‣ windclan leader . marsh-born . believes in starclan
╰ ‣ former soldier of the marsh group

╰ ★ ჻ 002 VISUALS & AESTHETICS ,
· DOMESTIC FELINE, smells like heather and wet dirt , status — 100%
╰ ‣ blue smoke . scarred chest, difficult to see through fur . green eyes

╰ ★ ჻ 003 MENTALITY & MANNERISMS ,
· ESTJ-A ❝ EXECTUTIVE ❞ , Slytherin, Lawful Evil
╰ ‣ Cunning, brash, fierce, confident, self-reliant, envious & selfish
╰ ‣ finds great difficulty in relating to others . can be cruel, usually shows mercy to those she can find sympathy with
╰ ‣ sole key to her heart is loyalty, if you have her trust, she often shows a completely different side of herself. Aggression tends to manifest from her extreme paranoia
╰ ‣ Appreciates titles such as "miss, m'am" etc

╰ ★ ჻ 004 INTERACTIONS & RELATIONSHIPS ,
· ~~SOOT CLAW~~ x ~~PEBBLE BREEZE~~, sister to Pebblenose
╰ ‣ heterosexual. mate to Weaselclaw
╰ ‣ mother to Windstrider, Sootchaser, Moorkit, Adderkit, Harrierkit, Bluekit & Cottonkit
╰ ‣ mentor to Smokepaw
╰ ‣ average fighter . skilled hunter .
╰ ‣ will start fights . unlikely to flee .
╰ ‣ attack in underline . penned by user @ava.

Azaleafrost · Feb 24, 2023

Azaleapaw watched the meeting situated a tail length from the main crowd. She held the same unreadable expression as the ceremonies went on, new apprentices made and and apprentices ascended. She felt no joy for them.

All she felt was burning bitterness when Firepaw was named a warrior. Now she was going to rub it in everyone's faces, use her new position to push apprentices around. The hatred that boiled beneath the surface was wild, but true to her talent, it did not show.

It was only fuel for the fire.

SUNFLOWERMASK · Feb 24, 2023

( ❁ ) Wolfsong? Yes, that sounds right. There's no one else who they would trust enough to train under, and they're glad that Sootstar can see that. Sunflowerkit -- no. Sunflowerpaw breathes a sigh of relief, the shaky release of a breath they hadn't known they were holding. Fears of an unknown mentor abated, the kit turns to face the golden tom as he moves from his place beside Sunstride (another welcomed face, though not quite as much so as Wolfsong).

Their eyes catch on the butterfly wing nestled carefully among the thick fur behind Wolfsong's ear, its yellow just different enough from his golden pelt to stand out, black streaks cutting through in an eye-catching array. There's a moment of surprise when they see it; he'd seemed touched by their gift, certainly, but to see him wearing it now...

A smile breaks out on Sunflowerkit's face, small yet radiant, golden eyes crinkling just slightly, and they move to touch noses with their new mentor.

TIGERFROST · Feb 24, 2023

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New apprentices, and new warriors. It was a proud day for WindClan and it's graduates. Tigerfrost chants the new names alongside his clan-mates, though perhaps he chants for the newly named Firefang a bit louder than the rest. After all, she had long since earned not only Tigerfrost's trust, but many of WindClan's other finest Warriors as well. Firefang would be nothing but an asset for WindClan, the chimera is certain. As for Icebreath, Smokestep, and Strawmoon, he's not quite so certain, but that was merely due to his lack of communication with them. With any luck, they'd make their clan proud as well.

VULTUREMASK · Feb 24, 2023

The day had finally come he not had looked forward to. For his siblings to become apprentices. Vulturemask couldn't help but feel anxious about it, to not like this at all. They where to young still in his opinion and it reminded him of his own mother who had forced him and his littermates to fight against each other. But what could he do about it when this was a part of windclans tradition. He had no other choice but to let them out there now to explore the world and discover how cruel and merciless it could be even if he wished to protect them for a bit longer also knew it was better for them to get prepared for the world out there as soon as possible. That way they would survive alot easier. That was what he wanted for them to thrive and not fall apart. He would sacrifice everything just to make sure that never happend.

So when it was time for Sunflowerkit to step on forward the medicine cat would glance down at them to give a nod of their head to confirm it was time. He would watch as the lilac tortie left and headed on over to take their ceremony to become an apprentice. Vulturemask would watch with tension wondering who Sootstar would pick as his siblings mentor. Wolfsong. That was the name that got called out and now his attention was all on them, staring after the golden warrior as they stept forward to accept their sibling as their apprentice. Sootstar could have picked a far worse match for them. As far he could tell Wolfsong was a patient and loyal tom to the clan and its cause far better then some other warriors in this place. Still he couldn't be sure just yet. All he could really do was watch but Wolfsong better think twice before doing anything that would ruin Sunflowerpaw or else he would be there making them pay for it.

For now he would silently celebrate with the rest, disinterested like usual to the other ceremonies. Only to Sunflowerpaw if they would look over his way would give a nod of his head to them along with the smallest of a smile, sign enough that he was proud over them. Whatever was going to happen next from now on he would be there watching every step and ready to pick them up if they ever would stumble on their way. Never, ever would he let them fall. He would crush every single one of them who dared trying like the vermins they where.

Marmotbite. · Feb 24, 2023

As excited as she is to be an apprentice now, marmotpaw takes one look at nightmareface and decides nope, not gonna touch noses with that. Instead she offers a nod - hoping that'll be respectful enough and the older warrior won't push it to much. Slipping back into the crowd the moment she can escape, the tiny girl coils up to watch the rest of the meeting and ceremonies go by with rapt attention.

WOLFSONG · Feb 24, 2023

──⇌•〘 INFO 〙 Sunstride does not seem entirely himself, but for once, he struggles to determine how or why. Whatever the cause, the good humor in his murmur is, at least, sincere. "I am. Giddy, even," he confesses just as quietly. "There is so much potential in these future apprentices." Though he is admittedly far more familiar with Sunflowerkit than Marmotkit, he's certain the same can be said for her.

Sootstar speaks again, officially declaring Sunflowerkit as a paw, and for a moment, he can scarcely believe his ears. Hope has not failed him after all: she has chosen him to mentor them, and it is with a shining-eyed delight that he faces the new apprentice. My apprentice. I will be worthy of them, I vow to it. Their noses touch, and for a moment, Wolfsong presses his forehead against theirs in the custom of his birthplace. "Sunflowerpaw!" He chants, and later, Marmotpaw.

Four warriors receive their names, and as he silently invites Sunflowerpaw to sit with he and Sunstride, he wonders at what the future holds. Icebreath, Smokestep, and Strawmoon do not worry him— and truthfully, neither does Firefang, but he is much more dubious about what this ceremony will impart on her pride.

COLD WIND BLOWS [★] February Meeting

SEVEN DEVILS † 02.07.24

THIS TOO SHALL PASS

I don't wanna be controlled by the past

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look at how i survived

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TROGLODYTIC

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THIS TOO SHALL PASS

A Little Wicked

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