#archdapple

I drew these before I played the game at all, just to establish some designs for myself. Funny enough, Hollyclaw and especially her kits changed a bit over the moons. Kits especially, man...those buggers' designs change so much on me as they grow and get new sprites, I can never keep them consistent lol

While I haven't 100% gotten their Origin Lore sorted out, here's what I've been kicking around: JumbleClan was founded by a bunch of Clan cats dislocated from their birth Clans by a storm or some other natural disaster. The Clan actually formed a few moons before the game's moon 0, since they ended up building their camp around where Zapberry helped Hollyclaw deliver her kits.

Leader - Antstar - Originally Antback and Archdapple came from the same Clan, where they were warriors on fairly equal footing. The survivors who became JumbleClan ended up looking to Antback for guidance due to his level headed and wise demeanor, and he ended up being chosen as the leader somewhat against his will.

Deputy - Archdapple - An original Clanmate of Antstar. Antstar actually hesitated to name him as his deputy due to Archdapple's clear thirst for power...but Antstar had a very slim pool of potential deputies to choose from, and he at least knew Archdapple very well and could at least trust him to do his best as the deputy. Archdapple, however, is known to toot his own horn and screw around with Antstar, occasionally calling him things like "Bugass."

Healer - Zapberry - She used to be a warrior in her old Clan, but to her dismay she was the one of the survivors with the most natural aptitude for using healing herbs, so she ended up being appointed as JumbleClan's healer. She itches to go on border patrols like she used to and will often stash herbs in weird places just to have an excuse to stretch her legs more, efficiency be damned...

Warriors

Burnhollow - She's the oldest cat among the founders...and the most quiet and glum. When she does raise her voice, though, she can actually be very eloquent. Unlike a lot of cats, she actually cares deeply for bugs and their little lives and does her best to not unnecessarily kill them. Though her dourness can be off-putting, she genuinely means well.

Hollyclaw - She had been in trouble with her birth Clan for having an affair with a rogue...only to be displaced while pregnant. She ultimately gave birth to her kittens in what became the JumbleClan nursery, and is very thankful to her new Clan for not judging her life choices too hard and treating her kits as their own. While she struggles with motherhood to some degree, not having been prepared to have kits at all, she still tries her best...though she struggles somewhat to connect with her daughter.

Fogfur - He was a rogue living in what became JumbleClan's territory when the dislocated Clan cats from beyond ended up there. As this territory was bordered by several extant Clans already, he saw an opportunity to boost his own survival with strength in numbers and helped guide the newcomers around the territory, adopting the Clan name Fogfur to further blend in to his new group. He still retains a very impish personality and is not above starting problems on purpose for his own amusement...after all, the petty drama of the living is a lot more entertaining than the haunting regrets of the dead.

Kits

Hazelkit - The more outgoing of Hollyclaw's twins, he tends to make more friends than his sister. His mother adores him, and the deputy is already developing a soft spot for his wide-eyed wonder at the world.

Newleaf has arrived, and maybe it will be a new start for the Clan.  Skipneedle (51) is still adjusting to her new role as deputy and is muttering to herself, running through the patrols she’s planning on sending out.  Gusts of wind stir up the flowers around her as she walks.  Skipneedle, with the loss of Archdapple (who was her favorite sister) is also lashing out at Bluestripe (51).  Brightmouse (51) challenges her to spar (far from camp so she doesn’t burn anything down) to work out some of her feelings. Kestrelcreek (65) reaches out to Hatchswipe (21), as they’ve both lost siblings recently.  They enjoy each other’s company. Despite her losses, Hatchswipe is very happy with her mate and purrs for a long time at one of Treepelt’s (16) lame jokes. Dawnfreckle (59) is dealing with his adoptive older brother’s death by. . .not dealing with it.  Instead, he’s flirting with cats who aren’t interested in him, giving Whorlstorm a pretty feather and complementing Brightmouse’s eyes.    Creekstar (130) is proud of how well her Clan is handling the loss.  They’re managing a big change very well and she promises to take care of the Clan with the rest of her lives.  Primcrest (118) is still not thrilled with how Creekstar’s been doing things.  Even though she’s no longer deputy, she comes up with a list of complaints for Creekstar.

This is a completely serious and accurate guide to the cats of JumbleClan. source: trust me

Bluestripe (78) and Tanglechirp (50) have had their kits!  And both of them inherited their mother’s magic.  Aphidkit (0) is already competing with her cousin for attention and Dapplekit (0), named for Archdapple despite their opposite powers, is content to sit quietly and watch her.  Creekstar (157) is determined to make these new dark-cursed kits feel more welcome in the Clan than Echomoor did, apparently, and is thinking of new ways to care for the Clan.  She seems to be regaining confidence in her old age.  Bluestripe doesn’t feel ready to be a mother, even with Tanglechirp at her side (not that he’s very helpful).  Kestrelcreek knows that her sister-in-law isn’t thrilled with how her partnership with Tanglechirp is going.  She listens in on her to make sure she’s doing alright with her new kits.  Bluestripe is annoyed when she catches her and snaps that she’s fine.  Almondback (74) is exhausted from raising his children and can’t wait to take a nap later.  Hollowkit (4) continues to find new ways to get into trouble.  He said he would cover for Downgaze, but, when the time came, he got Downgaze in trouble instead.  He runs off giggling.  Hopcurl (21) seems to be getting on cats’ nerves this moon and got in fights with both Kestrelcreek (92) and Dawnfreckle (87).  Downgaze (84) is spending some time with his granddaughter and shares tongues with Copperheart (19), getting caught up on what’s going on with the young cats in the Clan.  Despite being new to the Clan, Bumble (80) is already proving to be a dedicated healer.  Copperheart tells her grandpaw that she’s noticed him doing his best to get to know their Clanmates.  It seems that Echoarch (21) reciprocates Longpelt’s (17) crush and is admiring her from afar. . .

As leaf-fall begins, a plague of minor illnesses and injuries plague the Clan.  Lakepelt (102) is a little overwhelmed with all the cats coming to her asking for help with their soreness, running noses, and stomach aches.  And it doesn’t help that Pebbletuft (27) has a more serious illness and has come down with whitecough.  But, in better news, the Clan has welcomed two new warriors and a new mediator!  Echopaw (12) is now Echoarch, in honor of his heart of gold.  Bluestripe (69) is proud of him, and is proud that Creekstar (148) gave him a name that honors both Echomoor, and Bluestripe’s sister, Archdapple.  Echoarch deserves it.  Emberpaw (12) is named Embershell for her spirit.  Nettlestripe (63) is also proud of his first apprentice.  And Hoppaw (12)  is given the warrior name of Hopcurl in honor of her observance, a useful skill in a mediator.  Something she has observed is that Kestrelcreek (83) and Brightmouse (69) have become mates!  Kestrelcreek is still mates with Almondback (65), but Brightmouse is only mates with her.  Downgaze (75) is proud of his kits and notices that Embershell is being very helpful around camp.  In reality, Embershell misses the structure of being an apprentice and is feeling a little lost.  She turns to her grandma, Creekstar and asks for advice.  Creekstar offers to send her on more patrols and keep her busy.  Sweet Marmalade (79) has never been very close with Creekstar.  He decides to spend some time with the old leader and comes to understand her better.  She’s stressed and worried about her Clan constantly.  She became a leader at a young age with no one to teach her, and it’s all she knows.  She’s doing the best with what she has and has led the Clan through some really hard times.  The Clan also has four new apprentices, as the Ground and Sky kits have turned six moons old.  Skypaw (6) has been apprenticed to Tanglechirp (41) and is hard at work thinking up ways to prevent cats sneaking up on her bad side in battle.  Basaltpaw (6) is apprenticed to Sweet Marmalade, who Creekstar hopes will tone down his ambitious tendencies.  Petalpaw  (6) and Peatpaw (6) are apprenticed to Cherviljumble (99) and Hatchswipe (39) respectively, giving both warriors their first apprentices.  Meanwhile, Crouchkit (5) is excited to get out of the nursery.  Mostly because Copperpaw (10) is big and fluffy and if they’re sharing the same den she’ll have more chances to cuddle and be warm.