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.
Healer’s Den: Pebbletuft (whitecough), Petalpaw (claw wound), Greenrapid (grief stricken), Dawnfreckle (running nose), Lakepelt (sore), Aries (stomach ache), Sofanthiel (running nose), Tanglechirp (fleas), Hatchswipe (sore), Alderflight (stomach ache), Copperpaw (running nose)
