Return to the Moonlit Reef

An account dedicated to my quest to turn all my PCE cats into merkitties whilst staying F2P

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A million years ago, we came from the sea. Everything did, really. We all left the safety of the waves and came to land, to bask under the sun.

Two days ago, a member of our colony found a mer-cat. Their name is Ainos, and they made an offer: Return to the safety of the waves, learn ocean magics, and help revive their ghost town. We've been struggling for resources, here...so, why not?

It's time to return to the Moonlit Reef.

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hello hello!! this blog is gonna be documenting my quest to turn all my PCE cats into merkitties. ill draw them when they level up/become mercats, and give general updates on their day-to-day lives. hope you guys stick around for the journey, and enjoy the story!!

Important Posts:

Cat intro masterlist

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Pluto, the Ranger

Pluto, born Summer 13, Year 4. They helped build the colony with Dove, and eventually became their partner.

They are a Ranger and a Gatherer, with an Imaginative personality, and use he/they pronouns.

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Essence gathered from today's adventure:

5

so we are...44/100 of the way towards getting another mer-cat!!

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Ainos pulled Dove aside today. It'd been business as usual for a while, but they needed to start making *real progress.* And the way to do that, apparently, was questing.

Each cat within the colony had to get stronger in order for them to gain something called Essence. Essence would help them return to the sea. Dove nodded, and left to go put together an adventuring party.

== Adventure Start! ==

To The Heart of the Woods.

Party Members:

Ainos, the Guide

Dove, the Leader

Pluto, the Ranger

Calm, the Joyful

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With Ainos as their guide, the four Not-Cats venture into the woods. It's a dangerous place to explore, but it'll be worth it. They hope so, at least.

They stick close to the river. It's harder to get lost when you have a stream to follow, plus, it helps Ainos get around. Pluto's pelt bristles, feeling the eyes of the forest on them, but there isn't much that they can do.

All four are weak, at the moment. They had to get stronger. They had to push forwards.

An encounter with a trio of Leaf Mites leaves the party wounded, but Dove brought some warm biscuits just for this occasion. The group huddle together and share their meal, and continue on with full bellies and full hearts.

They'll continue along the stream next.

==FIRST AREA - COMPLETE!==

REWARDS:

South Runestone Pendant

Large Crunchy Leaves

Winterberries x2

Feathers

Snake Shed

Sticks

Summer Leaf Mite

Mixed Seeds

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Not-cats aren't known for their love of the water, but these ones are different. If they're going to live in the sea, then a little stream is nothing! Wet fur is no problem for these four. They continue with utmost confidence.

It seems like a good place to find treasures.

They don't find too many enemies, confirming that the waters are the safest place for them.

==SECOND AREA - COMPLETE!==

REWARDS:

Walnuts

Old Stone Cat Figurine

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They stay by the riverside. The stream narrows, and disappears at parts - an issue for Ainos. Dove and Pluto hoist their mer-friend up onto their backs, and carry them along.

An encounter with some rock sprites leaves Ainos injured. It's harder to dodge on land than in the water. Dove takes them aside, and tends to their wounds. It'll be okay, just as long as they have each other.

==THIRD AREA - COMPLETE!==

REWARDS:

Moss x3

Tree Bark

Winterberries

Wintermint x2

Mixed Seeds

Sticks

Large Crunchy Leaves x2

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The group can tell that they're reaching the Heart of the Woods. The trees rustle ominously in the wind, but they push forwards regardless. Pluto is running out of ammo. That can't be good.

PLUTO HAS LEVELED UP! Their Cat Introduction will come next.

They've made it to the end of the road, and come face to face with a hazy shadow. It commands them to prove themselves. They brace for a rough battle ahead.

It screeched horribly and fought with everything it had - the last of Pluto's bolts broken off in its hide. They had to rely on their claws for the rest of the battle, meaning...they had to get close to it.

Calm's tail twitched. If that's what they had to do, then it was what they had to do! Hesitating, thinking it over too much - that was what would kill them. She called for her friends, snapped them out of their fear, and charged the Shadow.

==FINAL AREA - COMPLETE!==

REWARDS:

Sticks x2

Large Crunchy Leaves x2

Denim Traveler's Pack x4

Feathers

Enchanted Treasure Box

Mixed Seeds

DOVE HAS LEVELED UP!

AINOS HAS LEVELED UP!

CALM HAS LEVELED UP! Their Cat Introduction will come next.

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Ainos pulled Dove aside today. It'd been business as usual for a while, but they needed to start making *real progress.* And the way to do that, apparently, was questing.

Each cat within the colony had to get stronger in order for them to gain something called Essence. Essence would help them return to the sea. Dove nodded, and left to go put together an adventuring party.

== Adventure Start! ==

To The Heart of the Woods.

Party Members:

Ainos, the Guide

Dove, the Leader

Pluto, the Ranger

Calm, the Joyful

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With Ainos as their guide, the four Not-Cats venture into the woods. It's a dangerous place to explore, but it'll be worth it. They hope so, at least.

They stick close to the river. It's harder to get lost when you have a stream to follow, plus, it helps Ainos get around. Pluto's pelt bristles, feeling the eyes of the forest on them, but there isn't much that they can do.

All four are weak, at the moment. They had to get stronger. They had to push forwards.

An encounter with a trio of Leaf Mites leaves the party wounded, but Dove brought some warm biscuits just for this occasion. The group huddle together and share their meal, and continue on with full bellies and full hearts.

They'll continue along the stream next.

==FIRST AREA - COMPLETE!==

REWARDS:

South Runestone Pendant

Large Crunchy Leaves

Winterberries x2

Feathers

Snake Shed

Sticks

Summer Leaf Mite

Mixed Seeds

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Not-cats aren't known for their love of the water, but these ones are different. If they're going to live in the sea, then a little stream is nothing! Wet fur is no problem for these four. They continue with utmost confidence.

It seems like a good place to find treasures.

They don't find too many enemies, confirming that the waters are the safest place for them.

==SECOND AREA - COMPLETE!==

REWARDS:

Walnuts

Old Stone Cat Figurine

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They stay by the riverside. The stream narrows, and disappears at parts - an issue for Ainos. Dove and Pluto hoist their mer-friend up onto their backs, and carry them along.

An encounter with some rock sprites leaves Ainos injured. It's harder to dodge on land than in the water. Dove takes them aside, and tends to their wounds. It'll be okay, just as long as they have each other.

==THIRD AREA - COMPLETE!==

REWARDS:

Moss x3

Tree Bark

Winterberries

Wintermint x2

Mixed Seeds

Sticks

Large Crunchy Leaves x2

[return-to-the-reef]

Ainos pulled Dove aside today. It'd been business as usual for a while, but they needed to start making *real progress.* And the way to do that, apparently, was questing.

Each cat within the colony had to get stronger in order for them to gain something called Essence. Essence would help them return to the sea. Dove nodded, and left to go put together an adventuring party.

== Adventure Start! ==

To The Heart of the Woods.

Party Members:

Ainos, the Guide

Dove, the Leader

Pluto, the Ranger

Calm, the Joyful

[return-to-the-reef]

With Ainos as their guide, the four Not-Cats venture into the woods. It's a dangerous place to explore, but it'll be worth it. They hope so, at least.

They stick close to the river. It's harder to get lost when you have a stream to follow, plus, it helps Ainos get around. Pluto's pelt bristles, feeling the eyes of the forest on them, but there isn't much that they can do.

All four are weak, at the moment. They had to get stronger. They had to push forwards.

An encounter with a trio of Leaf Mites leaves the party wounded, but Dove brought some warm biscuits just for this occasion. The group huddle together and share their meal, and continue on with full bellies and full hearts.

They'll continue along the stream next.

==FIRST AREA - COMPLETE!==

REWARDS:

South Runestone Pendant

Large Crunchy Leaves

Winterberries x2

Feathers

Snake Shed

Sticks

Summer Leaf Mite

Mixed Seeds

[return-to-the-reef]

Not-cats aren't known for their love of the water, but these ones are different. If they're going to live in the sea, then a little stream is nothing! Wet fur is no problem for these four. They continue with utmost confidence.

It seems like a good place to find treasures.

They don't find too many enemies, confirming that the waters are the safest place for them.

==SECOND AREA - COMPLETE!==

REWARDS:

Walnuts

Old Stone Cat Figurine

[return-to-the-reef]

Ainos pulled Dove aside today. It'd been business as usual for a while, but they needed to start making *real progress.* And the way to do that, apparently, was questing.

Each cat within the colony had to get stronger in order for them to gain something called Essence. Essence would help them return to the sea. Dove nodded, and left to go put together an adventuring party.

== Adventure Start! ==

To The Heart of the Woods.

Party Members:

Ainos, the Guide

Dove, the Leader

Pluto, the Ranger

Calm, the Joyful

[return-to-the-reef]

With Ainos as their guide, the four Not-Cats venture into the woods. It's a dangerous place to explore, but it'll be worth it. They hope so, at least.

They stick close to the river. It's harder to get lost when you have a stream to follow, plus, it helps Ainos get around. Pluto's pelt bristles, feeling the eyes of the forest on them, but there isn't much that they can do.

All four are weak, at the moment. They had to get stronger. They had to push forwards.

An encounter with a trio of Leaf Mites leaves the party wounded, but Dove brought some warm biscuits just for this occasion. The group huddle together and share their meal, and continue on with full bellies and full hearts.

They'll continue along the stream next.

==FIRST AREA - COMPLETE!==

REWARDS:

South Runestone Pendant

Large Crunchy Leaves

Winterberries x2

Feathers

Snake Shed

Sticks

Summer Leaf Mite

Mixed Seeds

[return-to-the-reef]

Ainos pulled Dove aside today. It'd been business as usual for a while, but they needed to start making *real progress.* And the way to do that, apparently, was questing.

Each cat within the colony had to get stronger in order for them to gain something called Essence. Essence would help them return to the sea. Dove nodded, and left to go put together an adventuring party.

== Adventure Start! ==

To The Heart of the Woods.

Party Members:

Ainos, the Guide

Dove, the Leader

Pluto, the Ranger

Calm, the Joyful

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cat intro masterlist!!

Mercats -

Ainos

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Land Cats -

Dove

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Pluto

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Dove, the Leader of the Land-Cat Colony

Dove, born Autumn 4, Year 10. They were one of the not-cats that originally settled the shoreline, and the leader of the colony.

They work as a Herbalist, and a Medic while adventuring. They have a Gentle personality, use they/them pronouns, and have an adopted not-kitten named Kylee.

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Ainos, the Guide to the Reef

Ainos, born Winter 6, Year 11. They hail from the Moonlit Reef, and are hoping to bring more cats back, to save their dying home.

They currently work as a Craftscat, have a Curious personality, and use they/them pronouns.