Join us in an exciting story full of twists, new discoveries, a rich mythology and the search of what lays at the core of the Clans of the mountain. After sealing a pact with two fickle gods, Helios of the Sun and Aletheia of the Moon, twin clans live under the shadow of their pact, and the price paid to live another day.
YOU CAN APPRECIATE THE LIGHT... BUT BEFORE THAT, YOU MUST KNOW DARKNESS.
The Sun and Moon rain down chaos and tragedy over the Clans, as punishment for crimes finally revealed. Tension rises between both groups as they're forced out of their homes, and a call from the past haunts those with enough sense to listen.
Post by Frecklefern on Oct 19, 2021 21:47:33 GMT -5
And I know it's long gone and there was nothing else I could do And I forget about you long enough to forget why I needed to
The moon had slowly been growing larger in the sky over the past nights and soon a gathering shall be upon them. Yet as the moon reached half its full size once again Frecklefern couldn’t help but be giddy. She had spent all day backing little satchels full of fireflowers and herbs. For once the medicine cat wasn’t upset to have a warrior follow her out on her trip. Having an extra set of paws made it much simpler to carry her belongings. The she only intended to be gone for the night but one might swear with all she packed she would be gone for the next moon. The hollowed out turtle shell that had resided towards the back of her den had been dragged out to the territories to be filled with the special water that Gartooth had made from scratch. It was easier for the small she to carry the shell rather than attempting to balance everything she had wanted to bring. A stick rested upon her back with the small satchels balancing on either side. Frecklefern carried the shell between her teeth as she trotted well ahead of the warrior. After the incident with Helios, trying to get out of the camp on her own hadn’t been the easiest. Yet tonight she wasn’t going to yell at a god or even go to pick a fight. Tonight was quite the opposite. Perhaps going on the outing was going to help her to unwind and ensure she didn't get herself in trouble again.
As she reached the edge of the Moonclan camp, she dipped her head at the sunclan warrior who guided her here. “Ya can head on home. Miss Bay gonna bring me back in the mornin’ ya ain’t gotta worry.” The first time the half moon had graced the clan the Sunclan guard had refused to leave. Yet as the events continued to occurred and both medicine cats continued to return safe the guards had accepted it was fine to leave the mottled she alone in the Moonclan camp and she would always return the next morning. Frecklefern had trotted into the camp like she belonged there though her bright pelt stuck out clearly in the night. The dark colors that seemed to grace all who lived within these walls clashed with the sandy color that coated her own fur. Her colors quickly faded into the shadows as she ducked into the Medicine cat’s den.
The pathos that hung down brushed upon her back causing the satchels the shift. Compared to her own den, it was quiet. The warrior who had been knocked unconscious by Witheredrose slept soundly in a nest but other than that there weren’t many in the den. Frecklefern had paused for a moment in front of tom, setting the turtle shell down to pull a small fireflower from her bag. The carefully laid it in the nest with the tom before grabbing the shell and continuing to Baystorm’s own private den. The first few times she had visited their sister clan the mottled she had waited by the entrance for the she to come get her but now Frecklefern just let herself in. Shoving her way into the she’s den a smile crept upon her maw. She quickly set down the turtle shell and settled in the corner of the den. “Evenin’ Miss Bay! Ya den’s real quiet. Ya wanna take the overflow from my den?” A chuckle left her lips as she made herself at home. Though she didn’t live here, the young she made her feel safe and in a way it was her home away from home.
Delicate pothos and ferns were pruned and carefully placed throughout the expanse of the Moonclan healer's den. Tendrils drifted down from the ceiling and sprouted up from the floor, lush herbs of mint and lavender carefully interwoven and placed in the spaces between to create a more inviting and calming environment for those that had the misfortune of finding themselves within the walls of her own domain. Most that approached said den were already less than pleased about whatever injury or ailment had sent them, but often times even more so intimidated to meet the sharp and wild yellow glow of the eyes that would greet them from the shadows of the den that did not always reach the filter of light that poured through. Perhaps the curated flora helped ease some of their nerves, reassuring them that despite the overall public depiction of the blue healer they would, in fact, leave in a better state than they had come in.
For now, pleasantly, the den was quite empty and spacious. Other than the still recovering form of Mothblaze, poor soul, she was left alone with her own thoughts, processes, and idiosyncrasies.
Today was a little different, though, for this time she knew to expect company and exactly who it was. There were not many things Baystorm could say she truly looked forward to, or many felines that she readily welcomed the company of, but the mottled healer of Sunclan certainly checked off both of those boxes. In fact, the eerie medic had already laid out the space in anticipation of the other molly's arrival. Prey, carefully picked and plucked, had been placed out for a pleasant dinner. A trip into the territory earlier that morning had resulted in a few sweet treats of berries and honeycomb, new plush moss and glowing mushrooms added into the mix just for some added coziness and ambience. The job of a healer was often stressful and down time was never guaranteed, so she felt justified in pulling out a few extra stops for her favorite visitor.
Right on time, that exact freckled face had peeked into the space typically only reserved for herself. Baystorm stood with a smile, nodding to the space beside her. "I like you and all, Freckles, but I think I'm going to keep my peace and quiet while I have it. Maybe you should start giving out lectures for your patients about being a little less rowdy." The statement was all in good fun, but Baystorm had heard little tales of some of the Sunclan... drama? Her counterpart had her paws full with that lot, that was for sure.
"I see you didn't come without some things of your own." She added with light tones of amusement, referring to the special blend carried all the way from back home. "Come on, catch me up on everything that's been going on." Baystorm requested, eyes glimmering, an ease about her most of her clan had never even seen before.
Post by Frecklefern on Nov 9, 2021 14:40:44 GMT -5
And I know it's long gone and there was nothing else I could do And I forget about you long enough to forget why I needed to
There was a certain peace that came with being in the Moonclan. Though there were rambunctious kittens and apprentices running about in the clearing, Frecklefern for once could say it wasn’t her problem. For one night the responsibility that hung over her head like a storm cloud had dissipated leaving her alone to enjoy herself. As she pushed through the crevice to see the Moonclan healer who held a special place in her heart she was greeted by something not many had the honor to see; a smile. Even though it was smile she’d seen many times before as it curled upon her counterpart’s maw it still gave her heart a flutter. There was a haunting beauty to her smile, one that would be able to enchant even the most hardened of felines.
As Frecklefern sat back in the nest Baystorm had prepared for her she flicked her paw at the she in stating she wanted her peace and quiet. “Cut ya a deal. I’ll keep everyone in my den if next time Muddy does something to almost git himself killed I can send him to ya” The mottled healer stated, winking at the end of her phrase. Muddyfoot was in her den more often than the rising sun. Maybe he’d be a bit more cautious if he heard it from someone who wasn’t her. The she grabbed one of the satchels she brought and pushed it closer to the she. “A gift for ya. Figured might as well pull somethings ya might need.” The satchel was full of Goldenrod, Lungwort, and thyme which all grew abundantly in the Sunclan fields. Her den was well stocked for the upcoming moon so the least she could do was share the wealth.
From the other satchel two small wood whittled cups had appeared. With a small tip of the turtle shell they were both readily filled with the concoction that Gartooth had brewed. “I’m gonna need more than a night here to try and catch ya up. Our nursery still quiet besides Mister Dandy’s kits and he gots his paws full with that bunch. I gots Lil’ Miss Sparky in my den after a tree fell on her, and Fallin’…….. he doin’ his best.” At the mention of her leader the healer dipped her head to lap at the drink which rested in the wooden cup. It had appeared that both had gone through a loss this moon, one that was briefly addressed at the gathering. Though Fallingstar had claimed the throne the one who was meant to rest upon laid unreachable in her den. Would it be wrong to speak of Brightflame while in her sister clan? Explain what had been done and who had been lost.
She spat on it, on your clan, and on me.
Maybe it was better to let her lie in peace until a better time.
“I was sorry to hear about Ol’ Cindy. I hope he walks in peace now. Yet Miss Spirit seem to take to leader like a fish takes to water.” The loss of a leader was never easy, yet Moonclan seemed to be fending well with all they had lost. “How’s ya moon goin’? Surprised ya didn’t try to put the warriors in their place by sparrin’ at the gatherin’.”
It had been quite some time since Baystorm was known for her smile. It was something that seemed to cross her features less and less as she grew, moon by moon chipping away at her until she had been left with no choice but to throw on heavy armor and live life... well, a little differently. There were exceptions in any scenario, though, and Frecklefern was most certainly one of them. Life was a little less lonely when there was another who had a better idea of the trials and expectations of their rank and the pretty Sunclan healer definitely fit the bill. When the indigo bengal was younger she often found herself wishing they could meet more often but their little get togethers between the lapse of gatherings helped fill the void a little.
"Have you seen some of these Moonclan cats and how they act? Between concussions and constant in and out of getting themselves hurt because they can't mind their manners in sparring you wouldn't get a wink of sleep." Baystorm laughed. If she could take a single warrior getting into constant trouble over half of the entire clan, she'd make the trade in a heartbeat. Those of her own clan were a special breed, that was for sure.
Her sights fell to the parcel of gifts, an abundance of herbs she was more than happy to scoop up and set aside to organize into her own collection soon. "Hey thanks Freckle, these will be nice to stock back up on." She purred while nodding out to her own storage. "If there's anything of ours you need back home you know you're more than welcome to it on your way back later." Their exchange was simple and easy, only kind gestures with no expectations of having the favor returned or motive to hang it over someone else's head later on. She wished others could take a page out of their own book, but that thought was neither here nor there for tonight.
Baystorm's own head dipped to lap at the offered drink, feeling much more relaxed and at ease to partake at home as opposed to the rowdy setting of the gatherings. "I'm sorry-" The healer almost choked on her drink, swallowing hard an shaking her head. "You said a tree fell on..? Lucky cat, that one, to survive."
A small shadow fell over yellow eyes as the other healer went on and another swig went down the hatch. Things had become quite different in the recent moons and Baystorm could only find that she continued on the best and only way she knew how at this point. When burying Cinderstar she paid visit to a few other graves on the way home. "Yes... We still mourn the loss but Spirit has seemed to settle in just fine. She and Withered are so different, I'm hoping that just means their leadership can settle into a nice balance someday." She mused, pondering for just a moment what the future held in store for them. "I've been... managing." The blue healer responded with a quick flash of a smile. There was no simple or easy way to explain the ghosts in her own head. "Maybe next time I'll have to jump into the ring and show them a thing or two. That is, if I ever feel like I can take a break from patching them up after their own rounds." She let out a little purr of laughter, even if she did find the overbearing warriors to be quite annoying when they acted that way.