Try to save myself but my self keeps slipping away—

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SedgeClan took immediate notice when the southern river trickled into nothing but dry riverbed, and the ocean replaced the brackish mix where it had once emptied out into their territory. Along their borders, LichenClan cats appeared to wither with their forest, and JuniperClan’s ranks started showing holes where supposedly unwavering warriors once stood. To the relief of the entire clan, calamity avoided SedgeClan and swept through their eastern neighbors instead.

SedgeClan’s territory sheltered them, held safe – though growing saltier – drinking water, delivered plenty of prey into the paws of their warriors, and gave them enough excess to be able to spare herbs and water to LichenClan. In return for the life-saving water, the mountain-dwelling clan was asked a simple favor: a healer.

Just in time too. While the drought did not affect SedgeClan directly, the nature of the territories is a constant tug of war. A mysterious illness plagues their ranks, and with the sole healer of the clan unfamiliar with the breadth of their territory's specific herbs, it has sprawled out of control. The leader and many of her warriors are unable to travel or hunt, so while the fish still swim, there's simply not enough paws to go around.

As if that were their only problem. The other clans grow desperate, and predators have begun to brave the rushing waters that protect their territory. How long can SedgeClan choose peace, before violence is chosen for them?

Prospective members will be able to apply as either one of our five adoptables or with a warrior of their own design. Adoptable applications will close at midnight on July 18th, original character applications will close at midnight on July 25th.

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Hello everybody!

This is a reminder for those interested in applying to SedgeClan that our adoptables will be closing at 12:00am on July 18th, PST!

Make sure to get those applications in before then if you're interested in any of our adopts this time around! Accepted adoptable applicants get to join the server a week early, and all adopts have some fun extra plot points in our upcoming arc!

The drought has put strain on all the Clans. LichenClan, with the loss of their river, was the first to start succumbing to its consequences, and has been suffering in a desiccated territory since the beginning. JuniperClan lasted longer, maintaining their strength through the ineffable heat and dryness — at least until a scourge of unexplained poisonings ravaged their prey and took countless lives. SedgeClan, literally swimming in the excess their territory provides, has avoided fallout the longest. Even benefiting from the circumstances of their neighbors, using their resources to bargain and increase their advantages.

That is, until recently, when a mysterious illness started to spread through their ranks, and the bodies started to pile up.

At a time when warriors and challengers alike look for leadership, Sleetstar makes herself scarce. Holed up in her den and suffering the same illness that plagues the rest of her clan, leaving her unwilling or perhaps incapable of leading. Each has their own opinion on the matter, but one thing becomes clear to all as their leader does not even leave her den for the Gathering:

Something must be done, and some cat must lead them out of this.

SedgeClan opens for applications on Saturday, July 11th.

Meet Foamtongue, a warrior of SedgeClan, (Roleplayed by @divinationobfuscation) and Saltsting, a challenger of SedgeClan. (Roleplayed by Mads)

Foamtongue and Saltsting are identical twin brothers, though few in SedgeClan would confuse them these days. In their youth, Foamtongue was a bit of a wild one, pushing the boundaries of what was acceptable behavior for a SedgeClan cat. Saltsting, on the other side, was a placid and amicable young warrior, with a calm demeanor and gentle way that put even some elders to shame. Despite their differences, they always remained close. That all changed when Emberlight, a close friend of both, was murdered by Storkstrike. Saltsting turned claws on a clanmate he felt didn't do enough to save the healer and their friend, and was demoted indefinitely for the crime. Foamtongue, horrified, completely denounced his brother and his violence. They've since done a 180°, swapping both personalities and standing: Saltsting, shunned by many for his unforgivable crime; Foamtongue, now a paragon of SedgeClan virtue, frequently uses Saltsting as an example of everything a SedgeClanner shouldn't be, a black sheep of the family that's held at tail's length.

Meet Sleetstar, Galefoot, Foamtongue, Saltsting, and more when SedgeClan opens for application next week, Saturday, July 11th.

The Gathering Tree was comfortable this moon, with enough space for cats to move freely without brushing against others, and even enjoy privacy in their conversations— a novel luxury in a space usually packed with more fur than air.

It didn't take long for each cat in attendance to individually recognize the reason for this was SedgeClan's absence. A more surprising realization for LichenClan than those who had already been snubbed at their solstice event by both clans. As awareness converged to an absolute, the present leaders decided to make their announcements.

Snakestar’s first announcement is, finally, of good news. Mintpool and Merlindive have completed their apprencticeships and become full warriors. It’s hard to tell how relieved she might be about the matter, but she allows the chant to ring to silence before continuing, more briefly, to cover other matters; predators continue to expand their range into and through the territories, and LichenClan’s status remains otherwise unchanged. She steps back without offering any further information, but at least manages to refrain from requesting assistance. This moon.

JuniperClan waited tensely as Snakestar traded places with their leader. The poisoned prey had continued to mysteriously surface, but some of the clan felt that now they had proof of foul play. Storkstar stepped forward, and raised his chin to the amassed warriors.

"My warriors still find prey around the territory, dropped dead as the grave without a mark on them. Continue to exercise caution around prey actin' strangely, and take care 'case of predators attracted t' the rot."

That's all the JuniperClan leader has to say before stepping back, and to those who feel unheard in the brushland clan, his silence on the border is deafening. A bubble of energy starts to build to a boil, and two voices cut through the Gathering's din.

Eagleflight, a young JuniperClan warrior, bounds forward with blood boiling. Her ears flattened as she took space underneath the leader's perch. "Is that all you have to say?!" She hissed, every cat around her falling silent. "We’ve been taking caution!" She howled. "Our clanmates are dead because of your lack of action!"

Emboldened by her clanmate's outcry, the prickly Lionhunt bellows in inelegant agreement. "WHAT’S WRONG WITH YOU?!" She springs to her feet near to the leaders already, having expected some acknowledgement of perceived crimes.

"THEY’RE MURDERING US! THEY DID THIS TO US! THE PREY IS FROM THEM AND THAT STUPID BOX OF THEIRS! THEY SIT IN THEIR FOREST SHIELDED BY THEIR FAKE SPIRITS AND YOU BECAUSE YOU WON’T DO ANYTHING!"

The Gathering Tree was comfortable this moon, with enough space for cats to move freely without brushing against others, and even enjoy privacy in their conversations— a novel luxury in a space usually packed with more fur than air.

It didn't take long for each cat in attendance to individually recognize the reason for this was SedgeClan's absence. A more surprising realization for LichenClan than those who had already been snubbed at their solstice event by both clans. As awareness converged to an absolute, the present leaders decided to make their announcements.

Snakestar’s first announcement is, finally, of good news. Mintpool and Merlindive have completed their apprencticeships and become full warriors. It’s hard to tell how relieved she might be about the matter, but she allows the chant to ring to silence before continuing, more briefly, to cover other matters; predators continue to expand their range into and through the territories, and LichenClan’s status remains otherwise unchanged. She steps back without offering any further information, but at least manages to refrain from requesting assistance. This moon.

JuniperClan waited tensely as Snakestar traded places with their leader. The poisoned prey had continued to mysteriously surface, but some of the clan felt that now they had proof of foul play. Storkstar stepped forward, and raised his chin to the amassed warriors.

"My warriors still find prey around the territory, dropped dead as the grave without a mark on them. Continue to exercise caution around prey actin' strangely, and take care 'case of predators attracted t' the rot."

That's all the JuniperClan leader has to say before stepping back, and to those who feel unheard in the brushland clan, his silence on the border is deafening. A bubble of energy starts to build to a boil, and two voices cut through the Gathering's din.

Eagleflight, a young JuniperClan warrior, bounds forward with blood boiling. Her ears flattened as she took space underneath the leader's perch. "Is that all you have to say?!" She hissed, every cat around her falling silent. "We’ve been taking caution!" She howled. "Our clanmates are dead because of your lack of action!"

Emboldened by her clanmate's outcry, the prickly Lionhunt bellows in inelegant agreement. "WHAT’S WRONG WITH YOU?!" She springs to her feet near to the leaders already, having expected some acknowledgement of perceived crimes.

"THEY’RE MURDERING US! THEY DID THIS TO US! THE PREY IS FROM THEM AND THAT STUPID BOX OF THEIRS! THEY SIT IN THEIR FOREST SHIELDED BY THEIR FAKE SPIRITS AND YOU BECAUSE YOU WON’T DO ANYTHING!"

Meet Galefoot, a warrior of SedgeClan. (Roleplayed by Butcher)

One half of Sleetstar’s whole, Galefoot has been a gentle presence at the side of the SedgeClan’s leader since they were apprentices. There’s not much to his name in terms of notable accomplishments or proficiencys, but he has spent his life doing all of the little somethings to make the world a little brighter. A dutiful father, a loyal husband, quiet and well-meaning. One day the many wakes of his paws will echo all of his silent goodness.

SedgeClan opens for applications on Saturday, July 11th.

Meet Sleetstar, leader of SedgeClan (Roleplayed by @ramfrost)

She is SedgeClan's stern authority and strongest devotee. Keep an eye out on the blog for the rest of the week as we introduce a couple more SedgeClan faces, including five adoptables!

SedgeClan opens for applications on Saturday, July 11th.