Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light; I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night
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The wind tore through the undergrowth as Palestar led her Clan beneath the tunnel towards Fourtrees. Overhead the sky was a mottled blanket of gray and dark besides the occassional light of the moon above.
Her stride was tall and sure, pale pelt rippling in the gusts, her mismatched eyes fixed on the sacred hollow ahead. ShadowClan would arrive first, as they so often did, and tonight she allowed herself the smallest measure of pride. In her Clan in her warriors and in herself.
The slope dipped into the clearing. Palestar slowed only enough to keep the procession tight-knit before bounding ahead. For now ShadowClan alone filled Fourtrees. Palestar’s heart was steady. The other Clans would arrive soon enough and what seemed only moments later, she peered across and scent ThunderClan close behind.
[OOC: From ShadowClan: Palestar, Dawnflurry, Flutterdream (LOA), Ashcloud, Brackenwing, and Redthicket]
The best are often found in midst of thunderous chaos.
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Moosestar led his clan with purpose into the clearing shortly after Palestar, his eyes dark with thoughts that threatened to sour his mood. Together they were strong, and it spoke through the numbers he brought with him, as well as the newly named Robinpaw and Finchpaw as far as good news
[OOC: From ThunderClan: Moosestar, Kestrelswipe, Tigerrush, Robinpaw, Shadefrost, Finchpaw (LOA)
FROM RIVERCLAN:
Cottonbright, ♀ Anxious Senior Warrior
Nettleplume, ♂ Cynical Medicine Cat
Merrypaw, ♀ Steadfast Apprentice
Otterwhisker, ♀ Adventurous Elder
Tangleloon, ♂ Whimsical Elder
FROM THUNDERCLAN:
Brindlespice, ♀ Selfish Warrior
Bravesong, ♂ Gracious Elder
Leopardrose, ♀ Striving Warrior
Wildcry, ♀ Fierce Elder
Rimekit, ♀ Rowdy kit
FROM WINDCLAN:
Cloudflare, ♂ Suave Senior Warrior
Barleyswipe, ⚧ Ornery Elder
Heatherpaw, ♀ Sincere Apprentice
FROM SHADOWCLAN:
Palestar, ♀ Stern Leader
Honeyglow, ♂ Reserved Elder
Emberdust, ♀ Artless Warrior
Duskmantle, ♂ Opportunistic Warrior
FROM WHITEHART & BEYOND:
Ahryndae, ♀ Princess of Camelot
Lelouch Von Noon, ♂ Marquess of Noon Cattery
Kosmo, ♂ Visionary Feral
Montgomery (Monty), ♂ Sentimental Semi-Feral
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I identify as a threat. My pronouns are Try/Me.
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The gathering. A place to compare and contrast his clan with the others. To find allies and rivals. Coldstar strode down the slope, refusing to show hesitation or fear, his clan fanning out behind him.
He brought his new deputy Cinderwisp and warriors Mistydawn and Hailstrike. For his own peace of mind, the ever reliable Briarfang and Cottonbright rounded out their enterouge. And of course Nettleplume. What clan would be here without their Medicine Cat?
Bounding down the slope, he paused, letting the stragglers move past him before padding up to the front of the clearing. How would the other Leaders react? The clans had to know this was coming. That Boldstrike's time had been ending.
"Palestar. Moosestar." He sat, tilting his head at his fellow leaders. How strange, to get to speak to them as an equal.
OOC: Attendees are Coldstar, Cinderwisp, Nettleplume, Briarfang, Cottonbright, Hailstrike and Mistydawn
Characters:
Coldstar: (he/him) Ruthless Riverclan Leader
Lawn Gnome: (she/her) Motherly Semi-Feral Shecat
Redthicket: (he/him) Calm Shadowclan Warrior
Sootbounce: (he/him) Bubbly Shadowclan Warrior
Sturgeonpaw: (he/him) Altruistic Riverclan Apprentice
Sunstrike: (she/her) Anxious Thunderclan Queen
NPCs:
Quailcall: (she/her) Fierce Thunderclan Warrior
Kestrelswipe had spent nearly the whole journey checking in with Finchpaw, excited on his apprentice's behalf for his first gathering. Kestrelswipe could clearly remember his own like it were only days ago. So many unknown cats and scents had been almost overwhelming, and he'd been exhausted on their walk back. But it had been fun, and he'd ended up liking the opportunity to socialize with strangers. "Take the opportunity," he was saying to Finchpaw as they crested the edge of the Fourtrees hollow, "to try and meet some of the other clan cats. Learn how other clans work."
He followed Moosestar up to the front, content to let his apprentice wander. "Dawnflurry," he greeted to the Shadowclan tom. "Hope all is well in your part of the forest?"
It wasn't long, however, until Riverclan's scent entered the clearing. Kestrelswipe watched the warriors approach, realizing in the pit of his stomach that Boldstar was not leading them. He watched Coldgaze instead pass by to greet the other two leaders, and found his good mood rather dampened.
