favour of the stars

Favour of the Stars is a 16+ semi-literate Warrior Cats Roleplay based on Discord. The server follows three unique clans; Meadowclan, Tideclan, and Pineclan, as they work with or against each other to find Lichenstar's murderer.

Pineclan and Tideclan are on the precipice of war, and Meadowclan struggles to fight off an unknown illness.

FotS is always open for new members, and currently we're accepting cats into all three clans! We've been open for around two months now and are a friendly and active community. We'd love to welcome some new faces in the server!

You would be a fool to underestimate them though - as these cats are driven by their instincts to protect one another. To mess with one of them is to mess with all of them, and not every cat is as forgiving as you might think.

The Clan’s roots trail back to the city, founded by an older molly called Daisy who sought a safe haven to raise her kits, far away from the tyranny that the city bore down upon anyone who dared try and make a life for themself. She was guided in her dreams, where she was told to follow the path of the rising sun. And soon enough, Daisy, who was heavily pregnant at the time and due to bear her kits any day, traveled far beyond the city she was oh so familiar with.

It was a hellish, exhausting journey but as promised, she reached the haven from her dreamland. From then on started Meadowclan’s legacy.

✿ Appearance, Traits, and Characteristics✿

Visually, Meadowclan cats are easily the most diverse of the three clans. Their pelts come in every shade and every pattern though calicos and tortoiseshells tend to be slightly more common. Cats with darker fur usually develop an orange tint over time due to the sun rusting their fur.

Meadowclan cats wear flowers in their fur as a symbol of their bond with nature and the territory sustaining them. Similar to Tideclan, Meadowclan cats are fond of accessorising and it's common practise for cats to craft more extravagant decals rather than just collecting petals in their fur. Apprentices start with dainty little bracelets, taking blades of long grass and weaving flowers into it - often, friends or siblings will make matching bracelets to show their companion and kinship. More seasoned cats within the clan can spent evening after evening making headpieces, necklaces, and tail decals.

When it comes to names within Meadowclan flower and plant based names are the most common, followed closely by anything related to nature. Kits being named after predators is a rarity but that doesn't mean it never happens. 'Bee' is a prefix exclusive to Meadowclan, as bees are the clan's sacred animal.

Meadowclan are the most receptive to outsiders amongst their ranks. They believe in treating everybody with kindness unless they have done something to leave them undeserving of hospitality. Their territory is very open compared to Pineclan and Tideclan who are hidden away behind the forest and sheltered by the tall cliffs edging the beach, so it's only natural that any travellers would stumble upon Meadowclan first. Meadowclan's roots trace back to the city and they aren't quick of forgetting their ancestry. Instead they embrace it, which is why they treat outsiders as equals.

✿ Religion and Beliefs ✿

Meadowclan's perception of Starclan and the afterlife differs slightly to the other two clans. Whilst they do very much believe in Starclan and its divinity, they also worship nature and the world sustaining them. They're akin to druids and treat nature with respect - they don't kill without needing to kill and take only what they need and never more. This respect is instilled from kithood, and parents are expected to encourage respect in their children.

They very much believe in the ides that 'it takes a village' and everyone is expected to help out when it comes to taking care of the young. Connection within the clan is an important value to them as they believe that trust amongst their ranks is essential for their survival. Two cats may not get along, such is life, but cats should be able to count on one another when it counts.

Several moons have now passed since Lichenstar was found dead yet the clans are still no closer to finding his killer. During the first gathering, Rosestar pinned Midnightstar to the crime, however she has neither confirmed nor denies her involvement which has sown the seeds for unrest and mistrust within Tideclan.

Meanwhile, Meadowclan have struggled to fight a severe case of greencough which has cost the clan greatly. During this troubling time for the clan, Minkstar stepped down and relinquished her leadership to Myrtlesplash - now Myrtlestar. Honeyheart's efforts have since paid off too, with the clan making an almost miraculous recovery. Even so they won't be quick to forget the lives that were lost. Meadowclan will surely be grieving moons to come.

Now they're faced with a decision to make: will they pick a side in this war fuelled by a long standing clan rivalry, or will they take it into their own paws and try to avoid a bloody battle altogether?

The clans are plagued with fear and frustration as they lose trust in those that should be leading them. Rumours of coups and cross clan intervention are weaving their way past each cat. The wind is thick with tension as everyone anxiously awaits for the catalyst of what could be an entire clan's downfall.

…What Comes Next?

After Fernwhisper was found dead, killed by a badger in the dead of night on his way to meet with Honeyheart, Pineclan have been left without a healer. One of Pineclan's previous medicine cats appeared to Dahliahaze and said that she is to follow in Fernwhisper's pawsteps. It will be no easy feat for Dahliahaze as she adjusts to her new role however only time will tell how this is due to unfold. Sleep no longer serves her as a respite, but instead as an imperative training session from healer's long gone from the living world.

The next gathering is approaching (TBA) but many feel a sense of impending doom as they anticipate more clashing between Pineclan and Tideclan. With rumours running wild you may find you have friends in unlikely places, and that your enemies are closer than you think...

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In the past, FotS has been permanently open to new members via disboard, however we’re slowly going to be migrating over to be based solely on Tumblr, accepting new members on an application basis! More information and a link to our google forms application will be posted soon, so keep an eye out for that!

“Tell me Lichenstar, what is a lap dog compared to a dead one?”

The art above features Irisfoam standing over Lichenstar's body, with Midnightstar observing from the bushes. This was an entry for week 4 of our weekly prompts.

"Reimagine one of your characters as a villain! Or, if they're already considered villainous, reimagine them as a hero or do-gooder!"

This week’s character spotlight is Myrtlestar!

After the death of the previous deputy, Deadeye, Myrtlesplash was chosen by Minkstar to serve as Meadowclan’s second in command. She hadn’t been deputy for that long when Minkstar decided to step down which meant she was very quickly ushered into her role as leader.

Whilst it came as quite a shock, she’s determined to be the leader that Meadowclan needs in their time of crisis.

Art by one of our members, @/sambear!