Moon 349
Season: Newleaf
Overarching Events
PikaClan does not have enough healthy medicine cats! Fuelled by simmering resentment, FlightClan initiates a war with PikaClan, determined to reclaim their disputed territory
Ceremonies
The thought alone of fighting and hurting another cat makes Sprucepaw shiver. They decide to heal instead of fight, and Flitchest takes them under their wing
Sparrowpaw sits up straighter as they're called forward to be made an apprentice. While they try to look calm and collected, they still tremble a bit as they touch noses with Downbellow
Even though they are excited to finally be made an apprentice, it takes a bit of coaxing by Dappledflame for Cariboukit to step forward for their ceremony. Dappledflame watches in pride as they're named Cariboupaw and touch noses with Garlicbeam
Wisteriapaw is fascinated by Hollynoise's ability to solve disputes without tooth or claw. They are eager to learn, and Hollynoise takes them under their wing
Tricklepaw touches noses with Fogcrawl, wondering whether this is truly the right path for them
Deaths
In the chaos of battle and the throes of a war, it's nearly impossible to tell friend from foe. Blinded by blood, Dappledflame accidentally kills Wreniris.
Loudstar chokes back wails and tears, trying to get to the end of the story they've been telling about Wreniris's days in the nursery, and is grief stricken Shrewdusk grieves Wreniris but is not stricken
Upset by the unnecessary death of his daughter, Loudstar kills Dappledflame, stating that exile is too good for him. In a coin flip, Dappledflame is sent to the Dark Forest
Hareburst died of an infected wound
Flitchest, Fadedflake, Silkmimic, and Riverfish grieve Hareburst but are not stricken
Rumors reach your Clan that the exiled Shimmercry of LionClan has died recently
Other Clans
While patrolling the FlightClan borders, Treewatcher stepped on a concealed pit trap set by what seemed to be FlightClan warriors. Treewatcher freezes with shock as they plunge into the depths of the trap, causing Treewatcher to limp back to camp, flanked by other cats on the patrol
Health
Tumblekick's ear is feeling better Avalanchebeetle has a running nose Pikepounce is no longer sore but slowly does their morning stretches, remembering Flitchest's promise that it'll help with their joint pain Tigernip has a running nose Oddflight's mangled tail has healed but scarred
Squirrelpaw has a running nose Bluebellkit has a running nose
Patrols
As the training patrol gossips about the last Gathering while they bask, Squirrelpaw turns and asks Pythonchase how to talk to cats from other Clans without giving away any of PikaClan's secrets (proceed) Pythonchase starts suggesting something - but Squirrelpaw talks over them, having just wanted an excuse to complain about the other Clans
Your patrol cautiously moves towards the sound of barking. Near the border, they spot a dog chasing something. Oh no, it's a cat! (proceed) The patrol swiftly jumps into action. They capture the do's attention and draw it away from the cat. Tremblemask stays hidden and goes to the cat while the rest of the patrol lures the dog away. They're unharmed, and this display of bravery make them want to join the Clan!
Thrushwhistle joins the Clan and is intact!
Your patrol finds a loner who is interested in joining the Clan (proceed) the Patrol convinces the loner to join the Clan, and they join with their littler of kits
Pansy (male), Sandkit (female), Parsleykit (female), and Oakkit (male) join the Clan and are all intact