Entire Clan, specifically Redpaw & Palestar
Warrior Ceremony
SC Camp
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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 sun had just begun to dip behind the jagged trees ringing ShadowClan's camp, casting long shadows across the clearing. Palestar rose from where she sat beneath the high branch of the bramble tunnel, her pale form still for only a moment before she drew in a breath and called clearly, her voice steady and strong:
"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey join here in the shelter of the briar patch for a Clan meeting."
She waited until the clearing stilled. Her sharp odd colored eyes scanned the gathered faces, but her voice when it came again held a softer edge.
"Redpaw, come forward."
The words rang clearly through the cool air. Tonight would not be an ordinary ceremony. But because of what Redpaw had done. When danger struck and Honeyglow they been ambushed, it had been Redpaw who had stepped between him and death. He had distracted the murderous rogue long enough to flee, to lead warriors back in time.
He had paid for it in blood and he had healed with quiet resilience. Tonight he would stand as a full warrior of ShadowClan.
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
Duskpaw, ♂ Opportunistic Apprentice
FROM WHITEHART & BEYOND:
Ahryndae, ♀ Princess of Camelot
Lelouch Von Noon, ♂ Marquess of Noon Cattery
Kosmo, ♂ Visionary Feral
Montgomery (Monty), ♂ Sentimental Semi-Feral
Even in the darkest shadows, there is always a glimmer of light. We just have to look for it.
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Clovershine had healed much quicker from her single scratch than her son had, but now he was healed, completely healed. And for Clovershine? She bore a new scar along her flank, not a big one, and hardly enough to be noticed but it was there something that she wouldn’t forget in a hurry but a mark that she had survived once again, thoroughly and fiercely for…
Her ears perked suddenly as Palestar’s call rang out through the camp, she made her way over, more gradually with her lopsided gait but she was in no hurry. When she sat and was comfortable, she gave her sister a friendly glance and then pricked her ears as Redpaw was called, his warrior ceremony already?
However the more Clovershine thought about it, the more it made sense, he had been the reason Honeyglow had survived to her help from Palestar to send that patrol, he was certainly worthy enough to become a warrior if she had any say in it. But she didn’t, however it seemed herself and Palestar had thought the same, Redpaw will earn his name today
Bee’s Characters
FROM WINDCLAN
Beewhisker - ⚧ A Bubbly Queen (They/Them)
Sunbear - ♀ A Stoic Elder (She/Her)
Basilflame - ♀ A Gentle Warrior (She/Her)
Berrykit - ♂ A Dramatic Kit (He/Him)
FROM THUNDERCLAN
Greypebbles - ♂ A Quiet Warrior (He/Him)
Robinkit - ♀ A Thoughtful Kit (She/Her)
FROM SHADOWCLAN
Clovershine - ♀ An Optimistic Senior Warrior (She/Her)
Wolfkit - ♂ A Reserved Kit (He/Him)
FROM RIVERCLAN
Goosesong - ♂ A Disciplined Senior Warrior (He/Him)
Lilyriver - ♀ A Fierce Queen (She/Her)
Skykit - ♀ A Gracious Kit (She/Her)
OUTSIDER/S
Duchess - ♀ A Charming Semi-Feral (She/Her)
Laetitia Von Noon - ♀ A Poised Domestic (She/Her)
Fox - ♂ A Charismatic Feral (He/Him)
Redpaw's eyes flicked upwards towards his mentor (and Aunt) as she called his name. He had been relaxing in the shade with Hickorystorm prior to the meeting, trying to avoid as much of the evening sun as he could. As much as he loved the warmth he didn't want to burn the exposed skin. Although...that might be something he would just have to learn to live with, seeing as the fur hadn't started to grow back.
Slowly, he rose to his feet and pushed his way through the crowd. What was this? He wasn't supposed to graduate until next moon. Did Palestar want him to relay what he'd told her and Dawnflurry in the medicine cat den? It wasn't like he remembered anything else important.
Shooting a bewildered look at Duskpaw and Dazzlepaw, Redpaw stepped forwards and folded his tail across his paws respectfully as he sat before his clanmates.
Characters:
Coldgaze: (he/him) Ruthless Riverclan Deputy
Lawn Gnome: (she/her) Motherly Semi-Feral Shecat
Redpaw: (he/him) Thoughtful Shadowclan Apprentice
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
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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Palestar watched as Redpaw stepped forward. He walked with the steady movements of someone who had endured something most cats his age hadn’t. For a long time, she hadn’t known what name would suit him. He had always been thoughtful, quiet, full of questions he often held back. His path had never felt loud or showy. But after that night and after long moments listening to her ancestors...
"Redpaw..." She began, her voice clear, echoing softly in the gathering dusk. "You have shown not only determination in your training, but courage beyond your moons. When danger struck you stood in its path to protect another, and bought enough time to save a life. For that it is time for you to become a warrior."
She lifted her chin slightly, her odd-colored gaze solemn. "I, Palestar, leader of ShadowClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. He has trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend him to you as a warrior in his turn."
Her voice softened, just enough to reach him and no further. "Redpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend this Clan, even at the cost of your life?"
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
Duskpaw, ♂ Opportunistic Apprentice
FROM WHITEHART & BEYOND:
Ahryndae, ♀ Princess of Camelot
Lelouch Von Noon, ♂ Marquess of Noon Cattery
Kosmo, ♂ Visionary Feral
Montgomery (Monty), ♂ Sentimental Semi-Feral
Oh. So that was what that assessment was about. Redpaw blinked in suprise for a few seconds before turning his head to look at Honeyglow in the crowd. On his own time, indeed.
He turned back to Palestar, and spoke quietly but firmly, His voice carrying for all onlookers to hear.
"Palestar. I feel as though, in this case, my actions speak louder than words." The scars along his body, not just from the rouge's claws but from the hooked thorns of the bramble, still red and healing, stood as testament to his vow.
He didn't have to say he'd die for his clanmates. He had - or at least, thought he would. And knowing that Honeyglow would be here for even one more moon was worth it to him.
Characters:
Coldgaze: (he/him) Ruthless Riverclan Deputy
Lawn Gnome: (she/her) Motherly Semi-Feral Shecat
Redpaw: (he/him) Thoughtful Shadowclan Apprentice
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
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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Redpaw’s voice had not been loud, but it didn’t need to be. She nodded once, solemn and proud.
"Then by the powers of StarClan..." She declared, her voice ringing out with finality. "I give you your warrior name. Redpaw, from this moment forward you will be known as Redthicket. StarClan honors your resolve and bravery, and we welcome you as a full warrior of ShadowClan."
Without hesitation, Palestar stepped forward and rested her muzzle lightly on the crown of his bowed head, a gesture of pride, of trust, and of acceptance.
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
Duskpaw, ♂ Opportunistic Apprentice
FROM WHITEHART & BEYOND:
Ahryndae, ♀ Princess of Camelot
Lelouch Von Noon, ♂ Marquess of Noon Cattery
Kosmo, ♂ Visionary Feral
Montgomery (Monty), ♂ Sentimental Semi-Feral
