NOVEMBER 2023 MCA INTEREST CHECK

[RAVENSONG]

· 𓆝.° ｡ NOVEMBER 2023 RIVERCLAN MCA INTEREST CHECK
The Interest Check will remain open from Today until the End of Sunday unless otherwise stated.

After suffering delusions from yellowcough, Ravensong has been forced to face his inevitable mortality and has now decided he must take on an apprentice. The clan might not know it, but their scrawny medicine cat is watching all of them now with hollowed eyes as he recovers, deciding on who will be his successor...

Hello everyone! This is a very quick interest check to see who would be open to potentially taking the position of MCA in RiverClan. This is not a "try-out" or "application process" but a way for me and the HP team to see who is willing to be considered for the role. We are looking for someone who is willing to be committed and eventually become a full MC.

Please read all and make sure to review the MCA/MC section of the rank guide before posting your interest! Let me know if you have questions. Looking forward to seeing you all!

IC REQUIREMENTS IC FAQs OOC REQUIREMENTS

• • The character must have been created before this interest check. Characters made after or for the sole purpose of posting for this interest check will not qualify.
  • Character must be active. I will consider all interest forms equally, staff or non-staff, old or new members. I look for consistency and stability in activity as well.
  • Character may be between kit age to warrior age. As long as your character is not nearing retirement, they qualify. Ravensong does not have a preference for the age of his apprentice.
• Does my character need to be in good standing with Ravensong?
  Not necessarily—I'm open to plots and will take everything into consideration!
  
  Does my character have to believe in StarClan?
  Ravensong is a medicine cat that struggles with faith in StarClan and the outcome of that mental battle may determine his fate. He does not openly disclose his struggle because of the social ramifications. He will be less inclined to take on an apprentice who openly disbelieves StarClan as he wants to ensure the living connection between RiverClan and StarClan but it is likely he will be resentful of an apprentice who is fervent in their belief. I'm definitely open to talk more about this—but in the end, your character does not have to believe in StarClan but it is preferred they did to some extent.
  
  What can I expect with Ravensong as a mentor?
  Ravensong is a cat who loves to teach and share (read, show off) his knowledge. He is still very young, however, and used to having the place by himself so he is almost constantly burned out or refuses help even when he needs it most. Working through the yellowcough pandemic and falling ill himself has made Ravensong hyperaware of his mortality and his existential gloominess has shadowed his personality more heavily than before. Yellowcough has also left chronic symptoms on his body, so your character will also be working with the physical affects of that as well as the aforementioned mental ones.
  
  Ravensong is a "secretive" cat and has always established the medicine den as a place where cats can speak whatever they may like or keep their conditions disclosed or private. He will want to instill this way of going about business in his medicine cat apprentice as well.
  
  For what medical knowledge he holds, see the medicine den in the RiverClan discord.
• • Consistent and friendly activity both in the board through posting and engagement with the community and HP team on Discord
    • Following this, it is a requirement that you are in RiverClan's Discord
  • Must not have a MC/MCA in another Clan (as per TT rules)
  • Be able to make the fifteen posts per month requirement for RiverClan HPs.
  • Must be willing to work with me/Ravensong—I'd love for him to have a deeply plotted relationship with his apprentice
  • Being respectful, patient, and polite during the interest check—and after!

INTEREST FORM

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Character Account:
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Why Are You/Your Character Interested In The Role:
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[Moonbeam]

Main Account: @Tikki
Character Account: @Moonpaw
Tags: here!
Why Are You/Your Character Interested In The Role: I'm interested in the role because medicine cat/medical roles have always interested me and the way tabbytales does the mc/a roles would be an interesting change in that characters learn through rp/plotting rather than suddenly knowing everything
Moonpaw would be interested in the role because she enjoys learning things and helping the clan, and just enjoys Raven's company and would want to spend more time with him. She's been worried about him since he got yellowcough and wants to make sure he's okay and gets the help that he needs.
Other:
I have a couple of plots that could work with moon if she gets mca;
[x] with the new rule in place of mc's not being allowed to have kits, later on in life (long after she's been trained) it's possible that she would train a replacement and step down so that she can have kits
[x] due to her impatience and her cracking slightly under pressure/in circumstances she can't fully control, there would be times in extreme stress situations where she would mix up some herbs or just freeze, which could turn into a teaching moment about patience and stress
[x] she knows a lot about the non-medicinal flowers, so it's possible that at first she'd be the type to use those if she didn't know what else to use, such as a sick cat that she doesn't know how to heal them in the moment getting peonies put in their fur
[x] whether it be a StarClan influence or just a sign to Ravensong, a potential idea for Moon being picked could be a mouse somehow getting into camp in the middle of the night, jumping across the stepping stones the drypaws used, a cat that land hunts but isn't the best at it thinking it was dead but it wasn't, Raven spots it and before he can do anything with it he sees it jump into the water into the reflection of the moon and he can no longer find it afterwards.

 

[Sheogorath]

Main Account: @Sheogorath
Character Account: @Nettlepaw-
Tags: https://tabbytales.net/threads/nettlepaw-riverclans-menace.9521/
Why Are You/Your Character Interested In The Role: I have played a lot of deputies/leader but I have never actually tried to commit to a medicine cat role. I just think it'd be an interesting experience for me OOC, and an opportunity for a ton of plots IC.
Other: So, an inspiration for MCA Nettlepaw would be Hawkheart, from canon WIndClan. He was a medicine cat, but he also did some occasional hunting, and was notable for being a very good fighter. Nettle won't be nearly as skilled, but I def want to take some inspiration in the way that Nettle can hunt for himself, and isn't afraid to smack someone around if they're an enemy of RiverClan. Another part of that is that I don't want Nettle to be picked just because he's blind. Nettle is determined to show he is just as capable as any warrior, so ofc, he will ask for some additional warrior training on the side despite if he gets chosen for MCA.

Nettlepaw is also notably harsh and cold. He's loyal and he's not just blatantly evil, but he's a littler on the meaner side personality wise. Manipulative, willing to lie, willing to show ic favoritism, etc. He doesn't do anything blatantly evil like just... drowning people for no reason etc, but he's also willing to look past some rule breaks in terms of his clan-mates. I guess he falls into a morally gray scale, which opens him up to some plotting.

I could see Nettlepaw experimenting with poisons and discovering deathberry uses and stuff like that. Probably would advocate for using deathberries as a 'mercy' when it's clear someone is dying, or as an execution method for captives. Would be a whole plot in the future with an open ended ending. Will the clan accept his experiments with deathberries and agree that they're useful? Or will there be an unfortunate accident that leads to major trouble for Nettle...

I also feel the need to bring up a plot I've planned for Nettlepaw. Essentially, feeling that he's not respected/liked enough by his clan-mates, he will begin to lie and claim he can communicate and see the spirits of StarClan walking about. Basically, he'd pretend to be speaking with the dead. Whether he becomes MCA or not, I planned for this plot already (It's already in his channel). But, it can be used as a potential "false prophecy" that Nettlepaw is meant to be a medicine cat (basically, a reason for choosing him). Eventually it'll all come out that he's lying and what happens as a result of that... well, that's up to RiverClan!

 

[BRISTLEPAW]

Main Account: @rhosmari
Character Account: @BRISTLEPAW
Tags: - I'm super lame when it comes to tags and have not done then yet. I am sorry ;-;
Why Are You/Your Character Interested In The Role: Truth is that I've always been super interested in tbe medicine cat role and I still love and enjoy how the position is being handled here on TT. Doing medicine cat things is always super fun and muse boosting because of said interest. As for Bristle being super duper honest the boy is a bit headstrong especially when it comes to being a warrior and so he doesn't quite lean onto the path of medicine. Considering how he reacted to having to help but because of his own belief in Starclan if there was a sign that he must take up the mantle then he surely would strictly because he wants Riverclan to thrive and never be pushed over again by rogues.
Other: - all things considered Bristle will have a somewhat cold heart. Especially when it comes to outsiders and those born of rogue ancestry simply because of what happened to Riverclan and what he saw the rogues do to Cicadastar. So this may affect how he heals and how he inevitably feels about the other clans and cats who he thinks do not belong.

Despite that he will never shirk his duties and will always do his best to improve even if learning medicinal herbs is harder for him than hunting in the rivers.

 

[catburger]

edited 11/11 aest
Main Account: @catburger
Character Account: @.Swanpaw
Tags: here!!
Why Are You/Your Character Interested In The Role:
I've played an MCA/MC before on another site and the opportunities and plots it's provided have always been super fun to go with and it's given a lot of room to really play around with dynamics and events!! Such a switch up from regular warriors RP is always interesting and opens the door for interactions with those you might not find yourself interacting with regularly. I'll admit my activity hasn't been stellar gold stars across the board but I'm 100% willing to ensure I have plenty of free time to put aside for this site. If needed I'd be able to provide activity for characters on previous sites as a "proof of activity", but I do pinky promise activity!!

Swanpaw would be an interesting character in that rank (to me, at least) because of how he is. Endlessly nervous and a chronic overthinker, he'd definitely mess up a LOT and certainly lead people to question why he's even in such a position. He's a loyal RiverClanner and is very desperate to prove him to others and be of use so he'd probably trail around Ravensong like a lost puppy and throw himself into situations that might not even require his help. He wouldn't seek out this position and may not provide any interest in it, so either Ravensong sees his swagless looks and cringefail demeanor and decides that yes, he shall be the one to help the clan when I'm dead, or it comes in the form of an omen!
Other: Plots — (all of these would be only if chosen, of course)

• OMEN + THE STARS — At first glance, Swanpaw wouldn't be the strongest of choices. Look at him even closer and you won't see anything else. Perhaps that's because he doesn't have that push to motivate him. When an omen (a swan feather trickling down the stream perhaps, or one found in the herb supply) is given by StarClan. Swanpaw, like his sister, was raised with RiverClan as his main focus and StarClan as a second faith. He believes in it strongly though, to the point that he was willing to turn a blind eye to anything "controversial" they might do. He's afraid to question their actions, believing they'll hear how he talks about them and curse him "even further" (as he believes that he's cursed to have bad luck forever, however it's just that he believes that his life is so bad that he manifests it upon himself and doesn't try to make his life situation better). So Ravensong v/s Swanpaw's opinion on StarClan would be interesting to explore, especially if Raven goes down the less favorable path.
• OVERBEARING — With the misfortune that's struck the clans recently, Swanpaw has found himself fearing for his clanmates life more often then before. So, in the hopes he can prove he's not as useless as he feels like he is, Swanpaw becomes overbearing. Overthinking everything, he's at his clanmates sides before they could even hurt themself. Perhaps he even stashes away herbs in hidden places to get to them quicker, with or without Ravensong's permission. It'll get so bad that eventually he'll begin to neglect his own health and put the clans before him.
• TBA — Other plots will be suggested and enacted should he be chosen, however even if he isn't I'll still be around with him!

 

[carat]

Main Account: @carat
Character Account: @bubblepaw
Tags: here <3
Why Are You/Your Character Interested In The Role:
I am interested in this role because medicine cats are one of my favorite kinds of characters to play! I have consistently played medicine cats across a few different platforms over the years and it never gets old (including making my own library of herbs and their uses for personal use). Their dynamic with the clans is one of the most interesting things about the role, and the potential for plots- especially dramatic ones- is endless! It is genuinely enjoyable for me to build IC and OOC rapport as a medicine cat, including lots of details about treatments, herbs, and stores.

I feel that Bubblepaw would be interested in becoming a medicine cat apprentice because she is extremely loyal to her clan and would seek a way to serve them that she best saw fit. Despite her air-headedness, she does recognize that she's awfully ditzy and clumsy, and that her hunting and fighting skills... Leave much to be desired. She does her best, and doesn't let it get her down but she does certainly see herself better serving RiverClan in a skill-based or knowledge-based manner! Bubblepaw gets along with most everybody, and if individuals don't like her... She simply does not know!

Other: I do have a few plot ideas for her if she does get it! i would even be interested in doing a lot of these if she doesn't :3
- Trial and Error: making a few mistakes, some more serious than others, during the time of her training- leading to questioning of the validity of her selection. Obviously nothing that would directly cause someone to be seriously sick/injured or dead, but potentially playing with adverse side effects or poorly mixed herbs might be interesting!
- Heresy: Bubblepaw was raised by her parents to serve RiverClan first and foremost, but to have a particularly strong faith in StarClan. I could see her and Raven having some super interesting discussions about their faith with one another. Especially if it comes on the heels of some sort of tragedy. It could be interesting to see if either of them end up being swayed one way or another by the conversation!
- Hush Hush: Obviously, since she is a medicine cat apprentice (and will be a medicine cat eventually), she can't have kits or take a mate given recent change in the law. BUT... I could certainly see her being tempted by a clanmate (or someone else UHUHU)- I mean really she gets along with everyone- and playing that out. She would definitely have a deep sense of conflict about it, and they would have plentiful meetings in secret... Bubble could even get caught once or twice! To be transparent though, I would probably not give her kits

In addition, it might be interesting to see her selected through an "omen". Maybe something like a flower/flower petals with bubbles in or around them (from coming around a meander, in all reality) floating down the river or sticking to the shore.

 

[meghan]

Main Account: @meghan
Character Account: @Velvetpaw
Tags: link!
Why Are You/Your Character Interested In The Role: i am interested in this role because i adore my medics! although i will note i have never played a medicine cat in trad roleplay, in ext sites i was previously on i had quite a few and i am eager to peek into the world of mc-hood on tabbytales! i especially am interested in the gameplay aspect wrt rolling for herbs, as well as the medicine cat's unique role in a clan that would create neat dynamics with other characters.

as for why i'm interested in the role with velvetpaw, i think that the medicine cat path could set him up for some really interesting character arcs for him! right now he is an ex-rogue with a mean streak; it feels nearly impossible for him to fully integrate into riverclan, because he consistently antagonizes the cats who already other him. i think if he were to be chosen as a medicine cat it would definitely have to be through an omen from starclan of some sort, because frankly i don't seen ravensong picking him for his outward personality ic. but he does have a heart of gold, and when it comes down to it he will help his clan when they need him. though his loyalty to riverclan primarily hinges upon rookfang living there right now, in the future i can easily see velv warming up to riverclan through being forced to work with them and really get to know them for who they are past some of their xenophobic attitudes (and them learning who he is beyond being rogue-born).

as for things like his bedside manner, i do think velv would very much be a "suck it up and walk it off" kind of mca for a while. he would probably have to be trained out of that attitude, but i think through working with ravensong and his chronic symptoms velv will come to understand that pain is not entirely trivial. still, his threshold for pain is perhaps higher than other cats' due to his sort of violent kithood, so i think velv would continue to be sort of a hardass when it comes to actually using the herbs that are so precious to them.

& as for his belief in starclan, right now velv is not entirely devout. he is more starclan agnostic than he is actively against them or in disbelief of them, but he would definitely need to "see proof". tbh i think his visit to the moonstone would be enough to sway him into truly believing in starclan, though he would likely still maintain some skepticism since he thinks it is horrible that the clans went through the yellowcough pandemic (& that starclan allowed his own upbringing to have played out without intervention).

Other: i know that velvetpaw is still very new to riverclan, but i hope that my activity with my other characters ( @/SCORCHPAW in particular) is enough to prove my consistency & activity! currently i have velv slated for 10 posts per month but i think i will easily be able to hit the 15 posts per month quota (and ideally go beyond it) if picked!

i can also see his dynamic with ravensong being very interesting. he is a spitfire, me-against-the-world type of cat who generally spites authority, whereas ravensong is a bit of a showoff with a melancholy and graveness to him that i find really compelling. i think ravensong having to corral velvetpaw into an acceptable apprentice could be a very fun piece of work! i am super open to deeply plotting their relationship, especially since velv will probably reject the idea that he can ever make ravensong proud at first, and that riverclan as a whole would have wanted any other cat chosen for mca. but if ravensong is resolute in his decision and has faith in velvetpaw, velv will be quick to latch onto that and really put in the hard work. i don't have many ideas for specific plots right now, but hopefully these personality and dynamic notes are enough to get gears turning! :- )

 

[tasmagoric]

Main Account: @Tasmagoric

Character Account: @Bumblepaw

Tags: link

Why Are You/Your Character Interested In The Role:
ooc; I have played MCA roles on past sites and always had the best of muse boosts playing them. TT has separate guidelines that I've regularly been checking out and believe I can meet the expectations.

Due to a job switch I've also been given an excess of extra time and would have plenty of opportunities to develop her alongside Ravensong and stay on top of IC demands. The two of them I believe would get along very well!

Ic; Bumblepaw feels inept as a warrior apprentice and is struggling to find a purpose. Failing her tasks repeatedly and falling behind in her sibling's steps. Putting on the added pressure of being an exceptional clan cat. She is also disinterested in sparring/fighting due to the trauma's she witnessed during the invasion. However, she isn't a complete push over and will fight for her family or clanmates.

Starclan-wise she is moderately religious but follows the belief casually. Taking a quiet interest in learning more about it rather than an active approach.

Her knowledge in herbs is minimal at best but she's an excellent listener. She would struggle with identifying plants but over time her skills would improve with regular training and experience. Eagerness is never in short supply for this cat and with it comes hard dedication.

If she were to receive the position she would definitely be a compassionate and methodical MCA. Not easily pushed around but also not unnecessarily cold in nature. Always willing to go the extra mile to help those in need and prioritize others before herself.

There wouldn't be much conflict between Ravensongs and Bumblepaw as a dynamic I believe they would fall in sync very well with a few hiccups as she progresses. If Ravensongs ever fell ill again she would do right by him and of course care for the clan but would secretly give him more time than others. If not I think they could have incredibly conversations surrounding themselves and clan life. She would look up to him as a uncle/brother figure and seek his guidance in more than just herb troubles.

Other:
plot ideas;
- Have a serious discussion with her parents regarding Starclan and what it means. Igniting a deeper understanding and admiration.
- Struggling to use mint since she absolutely hates the smell of it.
- If she were elected and eventually became Medicine cat I intend to have her keep said position until death.
- Get caught up in a hard decision between treating her family member first or a clanmate who is more severely injured. Leading to her loyalty as a MCA being questioned.
- Excell in identifying different plants by touch or site but falling flat on scent.
- She will have a hard time refuting a future potential crush plot and will choose the MCA path over them.
- During her plot where she is shoved beneath the waves and develops a fear of water maybe she herself could experience a 'message' that she isn't suited for warrior life

 

[velou]

Main Account: @velou
Character Account: @PIKESPLASH
Tags: here! noms you <3
Why Are You/Your Character Interested In The Role: i am interested in this role because while i have only played one medicine cat from a previous site, i enjoy the way tabbytales handles the medicine cat position! in all i would like to experience tabbytales medcat hood!

as for why pikesplash would be interested in the role it is because he is trying to find his place within the clan. he has been a warrior for many moons now, but he has never felt like warrior himself. he compares himself to others especially the leads and sees all his flaws. in short, he underestimates himself and what he can bring to the table. however, he made a promise to snakeblink and most importantly to himself to try new things and step out of his comfort zone. one of the big issues he faces is that he doesn't enjoy fighting whatsoever and yes while he did fight during the rogue invasion, he didn't like it one bit. the only reason why he did so was to protect those he cares about. being a medicine cat in his eyes is another way to look after the ones he cares about. without having to shed blood.

pikesplash himself is not devout when it comes to starclan. he believes they are real for sure and that they look after them, but he can't say he prays for starclan to keep them safe. the reason why he isn't devout is because he feels unworthy. starclan is a place consisting of the spirits of those within the clans that have passed on, which to him means no kittypets allowed. he is aware that skyclan has daylight warriors, but he's not too sure about that. what he assumes is that he would be rejected from starclan for what he is, so he thinks its wrong for him to be devout. in any case, his opinion of them is that they're looking after the clans in some way.

when it comes to bedside manner he is perhaps the worst right now simply because he's extremely jittery. he is more likely to cause patients to feel nervous by how nervous he is himself. however, despite his nerves he is compassionate and will listen to others troubles. he may not have the answers for everything, but he will provide as much support as he can. as he grows into the role he will be more bold and a stern with patients who are stubborn.

in terms of conflict between ravensong i doubt there would be much contention. pikesplash is aware that snakeblink is very close to ravensong and would try to befriend ravensong and look after the medicine cat for snakeblink. eventually it would grow from this is for snakeblink's sake to hey i enjoy your company a lot and we are genuine friends. points of contention would be pikesplash's skittishness where ravensong may have to raise his voice to tell him just stick the cobwebs!! maybe ravensong would lose his cool because would it kill you to not doubt most things? pike simply is worried he might do more harm than good.

Other: i'm aware of my spotty activity, but i am willing to change that in order to be involved in this position! as for plot ideas they'll be down below!
— pikesplash doesn't feel like much of warrior so with this opportunity he may toy with the idea of changing his name to reflect not only his new position, but a new chapter of his life. of course, this is something that will take awhile and i would love it if raven and pike were able to converse a lot about it. pike is not sure how it would work in terms of ravensong giving him a new name or that's not allowed, but either way he would only ask for it when he has finally earned it.
— as for the rule of having no mates or kits that is a bit difficult for him to come to terms with. also he sort of has otterpaw, so it's a uhhhmmmm... ravensong maybe you should have picked someone without any? as it stands he is not sure he if there was only one cure left give it to someone other than otterpaw, but i think it would be interesting to have conflicts where he obviously thinks of certain clanmates like family and he has to make the hard call of helping them later. the new rule would make sense to him, even though it's a bit cruel. in time he would be more at peace with it and begin to hold others at a distance.
— he would without a doubt absolutely freak out a lot in the beginning because he knows little to nothing about how to help them. i can picture him mixing up herbs or giving the wrong plants maybe a point where he almost gives a deadly plant to a clanmate, where ravensong might have doubts about him being a medicine cat apprentice. pikesplash would feel guilty and if punished to tick cleaning, while ravensong is resting he would go over the herbs and try his best to memorize them. ravensong might notice pikesplash being abnormally sluggish and confront him about it.​

 

[kerms]

Main Account: @kerms
Character Account: @robinpaw.
Tags: here <3
Why Are You/Your Character Interested In The Role: oocly i am interested in the role of mca because i have held leader, deputy, and medic type roles on previous sites. granted they were extended rp focused and not traditional rp focused, however the dedication and research remains much the same between both types of rp. i feel like it would be a fun experience to play a mca and have robinpaw learn everything from the basics onward. i consider myself a friendly person and i've always enjoyed chatting with others in the discord. i am very goal-oriented. robinpaw is my main character so reaching a monthly posting goal would definitely be doable, especially now that i've gotten the ball rolling with her as a character.

icly robinpaw has the calm and quiet demeanor that would be helpful for a mca to portray. she has shown herself ready and willing to help during times of stress and chaos (such as helping herd the kits from the nursery and get them to safety during the rogue invasion) as well as assisting her fellow apprentices in duties such as collecting moss and changing out nests. robinpaw is well versed in tick removal after cicadastar put her on tick duty due to her sneaking out at night, being captured by twolegs, and trying to join skyclan out of shame a few moons back. she dutifully carried out her punishment without complaint and even found enjoyment in getting to know the elders. to become mca would further prove to herself that she is a riverclanner through and through and that her past mistake won't hold her back or define her. she already feels like she has a lot to make up for so being able to serve riverclan as mca will help her feel absolved of her guilt a bit.

robinpaw has shown that she cares deeply for her mentor, even during the time where willowroot was still in the nursery and not formally training robinpaw, so she will carry on that obedience and devotion to ravensong should she be chosen. she has a heart to learn and strives for praise and approval from others. if she makes a mistake she takes it very seriously and vows to do better so she never makes the same mistake twice. will she be a bit too hard on herself? yes. that is who she is. but she will eventually gain enough knowledge and confidence to break out of a cycle of self-deprecation. she still isn't the most skilled hunter or fighter, so being able to aid her clan in a different way would be a fun character arc/way to explore her character even more. she is extremely compassionate, which could end up being a double edged sword down the line. after all, even golden hearts bleed when faced with difficult choices.

she is a believer in starclan and while not extremely vocal about it so far in her life, she does consider herself somewhat devote. life seems less cruel with ancestors watching over you; life feels more hopeful knowing there is more after death. those are roughly her current trains of thought on starclan, though receiving more information on starclan and becoming closer spiritually will grow her mindset and belief system to be more mature and thoughtful.
Other: kind of silly but the medicine team being bird themed would be fun: ravensong and robinpaw!

 

[empyrean]

Main Account: @empyrean
Character Account: @Mosspaw
Tags: link
Why Are You/Your Character Interested In The Role: I am interested in this role because I have never had a character in the MCA/MC position and I think I would enjoy the experience of having one. As Mosspaw is a character I have been able to find the muse for consistently high activity with, I am confident I would be able to keep up with the requirements. Moreover, I think that the role provides unique challenges for Mosspaw as a character specifically that I would like to explore.

I have a had a lot of fun with the interactions that Ravensong and Mosspaw have already had and one of the things I am most excited for is the chance for them to interact even more! After their conversation the night before he became medicince cat, her respect for him is immense and she would jump at the chance to study under him. She would follow his way of doing things to the letter and be extremely deferential toward him. Her belief in Starclan is absolute and unwavering, especially after the journey, and I think the conflict of a devout mca with a skeptical mentor would be interesting to explore! Especially because she would be aghast to learn that Ravensong did not share her faith. In her mind, it would be a failure of his duties, and one that would shake her trust in him.

Mosspaw would be interested in this position for the opportunity to serve the clan in what would be - from her perspective - a greater capacity, and to form a closer connection with Starclan. She would consider it an honor to take up the position, and even though she would hold some trepidation of her capability to handle it, she would have faith in Ravensong and Starclan's judgement over her own.

She also has a innate love for learning that would draw her to the position. The thought of being taught what each herb does would be intriguing and even fun for her. She would also learn quickly, due to her talent for rote memorization and extreme dedication to her training. Where she would struggle most would be receiving and interpreting signs from Starclan, which I think would be a very fun conflict! She would desperately want to connect with Starclan, but struggle to actually do so.

Other:
plots:
- Mosspaw does not really understand starclan, and that frustrates her. she has brushed the feeling aside, telling herself that as a warrior apprentice it is not her place to understand the stars and taking solace in the fact that she is certain Ravensong does understand them. as mca, however, this would be pushed back to the forefront, and all the vagueness and uncertainty of starclan would frustrate her. she would also struggle to receive signs or vision from starclan, something especially distressing due to how devout she is.
- If Mosspaw were to learn that Ravensong struggles with his faith, she would be shaken to her core. She would still respect him, of course, but there would be a tension there. This could gradually develop cracks in their mentor/apprentice relationship due to Ravensong's potential resentment toward her fervent belief that could create interesting conflicts down the line.

 

[dejavu]

Main Account: @dejavu
Character Account: @CICADAPAW
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Why Are You/Your Character Interested In The Role: oocly, i've always been a huge fan of the medic role in canon and i'd love to get more deeply involved with riverclan in this way. i'll be 100% honest, i have not previously held a medic role or a leader/deputy role; tabbytales is my first brush with proper roleplay. my only current hp experience is very recent with a lead warrior, and i understand that my inexperience with playing a hp may come in as a hindrance. if selected, i would of course be willing to learn, but i do acknowledge that this is a bit of a hurdle. i've been trying my best to keep cicadapaw active, and he is intended to be my second primary character - if he was promoted, i would work to further improve his activity.

icly, i have a rather specific plot in mind for this. recently, following cicadastar's death, cicadapaw has been having disturbing and vivid dreams/nightmares involving him. he has also been seeing things that aren't there, especially cicadastar's 'ghost', as a result of stress and grief. i think it would be extremely interesting, especially given ravensong's struggles with starclan, if these were taken as a potential/genuine connection to starclan and real 'visions', and he was chosen as medicine cat apprentice due to this. i think it could have some really fun implications for the future depending on where ic takes ravensong and riverclan.

i also think it'd be neat to explore the mentor-apprentice relationship given that cicadapaw is in sort of poor standing with ravensong, but that they also both have a lot in common. i'd be interested in exploring a more active/less pacifistic 'battle medic' type of role with cicadapaw as a medicine apprentice, though i understand this would depend on ic and ravensong's training.
Other: what can i say i love an ill-tempered medicine cat

 

[RAVENSONG]

Thank you everyone! This is now closed. You've all made this an extremely difficult choice—and that's a great thing! I'm very excited to see so much interest! Stay tuned in the next day for the decision!​