#fawnfire

Before DaisyClan, there was the Colony, a group of loners that made their home in a large twoleg city. The members of the Colony looked out for one another, but at the end of the day, it was every cat for themselves. They had no code and no guidance from their ancestors. For a while, though, the Colony survived.

Then came the Long Cold, an especially deadly leaf-bare. For moons blizzards raged and prey hid in their dens. Even the twolegs rarely left their homes. Cats began to die, or leave the Colony for a warmer, safer life as a kittypet. The cats who stayed valued their freedom, but began to wonder if it was worth dying for.

That's when the Colony's sickly healer began getting messages from the dead. They told her that they saw potential in the survivors of the Colony, and wanted to led them to a new life. The spirit cats gave the healer a message to pass on to her apprentice: Follow the daisy, and it will take you home . . .

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Daisystar

Daisystar is a noble, intelligent cat. They guided their companions to a new home, and helped them learn the ways of a Clan. Although Daisystar is quite young for a leader, they have proven themselves to be more than worthy of their nine lives. 

Minkstalk

Daisystar’s wise deputy, Minkstalk was always there to support the young leader, even when other cats wouldn’t. Daisystar trusts her deputy’s advice more than any cat’s.

Woodpelt

DaisyClan’s eccentric medicine cat is Woodpelt, who was given the first message from StarClan by her late mentor. She hopes to pass on what she learned to the young cats of the Clan.

Fawnfire

Fawnfire is the best fighter in the Clan, and between that and his cold demeanour, the tom can be quite intimidating. 

Echofall

This ginger tom believed in the power of their ancestors even before Woodpelt received StarClan’s message. In fact, he had a big part in convincing the colony to trust their word.

Woodpaw

Young Woodpaw takes after his mentor, Echofall - he can talk his way out of any situation. He was born on the journey to the forest, and his late mother named him after the medicine cat who delivered him.

Lakespark

This fierce, elderly she-cat has lots of horrifying stories to share about the bitter leaf-bare that nearly wiped them out. Lakespark misses the old colony - she was their leader, before she stepped down in favour of Daisystar. 

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That's all for today! This Thursday, look out for the first moon post to see what challenges DaisyClan will face next . . .

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Fawnfire couldn’t believe his eyes. Was this some vivid dream? No, it couldn’t be: he could feel the packed dirt beneath his paws, the ache of his back, the pounding of his heart as he stared at the newcomer standing beneath the Leader’s Ledge. Daisystar was . . . back.

It had been nearly seven moons since DaisyClan’s prophesied leader had disappeared, and by this point, everyone was certain they were never coming back. Fawnfire, as grim as the thought was, had assumed they had died. But how could a cat survive for so long on their own? But, looking at Daisystar, Fawnfire could see they looked as healthy as the day they left. Healthier, even, for their pelt was thick and shiny and their eyes were bright. Where had Daisystar been all this time? Fawnfire was eager to learn of his old friend’s journey. But Daisystar hadn’t spoken a word since entering camp. They just waited, calm and quiet, while Echofall went to fetch Minkstar. 

Other cats were starting to gather now, intrigued by the new scent in their camp. Woodfur and Fawnscar emerged from the warriors’ den, eyes wide at the sight of their former leader. The apprentices, Bubblingpaw, Hoppaw and Brushpaw, padded over to peer at Daisystar in wonder. Woodpelt watched from where she was sorting herbs. Her expression was unreadable, but Fawnfire could see the fur along her spine prickling. It was no secret that Woodpelt had never liked Daisystar. But Fawnfire, for one, was glad to see them return. He trotted toward the Leader’s Ledge and settled himself nearby. Daisystar glanced over at the sound of his approach, and gave him a friendly blink. Fawnfire nodded back, his whiskers quivering. He still couldn’t believe what was happening.

At last, Echofall emerged from the leader’s den, followed closely by Minkstar. Spotting Daisystar, she bounded over, touching noses with the younger cat. “We’d all thought you were gone for good!” Minkstar purred, “It’s so good to see you, my friend.”

“Same to you, Minkstalk,” Daisystar purred back. “Or should I say Minkstar? Either that, or you have been keeping my nest warm for me.” There was no hostility in their tone, but Fawnfire felt the prickle of unease that passed through the gathered clan.

“No, it’s Minkstar now,” the leader mewed, a little sheepishly. “I wasn’t keen on succeeding you, when we weren’t sure when - or if - you were coming back, but Woodpelt convinced me it was for the good of the Clan.”

Daisystar glanced over at Woodpelt. Was that a flash of suspicion in their eyes? But before Fawnfire could even identify it, the look had vanished, and Daisystar turned back to Minkstar. “Honestly, I wasn’t even sure if I’d find my way back.” They admitted, “I was captured by twolegs, and sent to live in one of their nests.” 

There were gasps from the circle of cats around them. “That must’ve been awful!” Woodfur commented.

“Not as awful as I thought it would be - the twolegs I ended up with were kinder than most.” Daisystar said. “But living in their nest was nothing compared to living in this clan. The freedom the forest offers, the responsibility of caring for your clanmates, the kinships you can form . . . well, I missed it here, and I knew I couldn’t stay. I managed to escape, but the hard part was finding my way back. The twolegs had brought me far from the forest. Thankfully, StarClan guided my paws.” Daisystar gazed around at their clanmates, their eyes full of love. “I’m so happy to be back!”

Daisystar’s words were met with yowls of joy as DaisyClan welcomed their former leader home. Fawnfire joined in, but he couldn’t help the worry that gripped his belly. Daisystar was back, but Minkstar was in charge now. Surely StarClan wouldn’t have given her nine lives if they wanted Daisystar to be leader again? But perhaps, they too hadn’t counted on them coming back. So who did StarClan want to lead them? Who did the Clan want?

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Notable Events

Daisystar has returned to the Clan, having escaped their twoleg prison. But now the Clans must decide if Minkstar will continue being leader, or if Daisystar will take her place. Both cats respect each other, and want to do what’s best for the clan. They decide to wait for a sign from StarClan.

Daisystar returns! But who will lead the clan now?

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Moon 9 

The white she-cat was shivering, but from fear or the cold, Daisystar couldn’t tell. Between her front paws, a tiny black kit, barely a day old, was curled up. Daisystar nodded to the little scrap of fur. “Is that your only kit?” They asked.

The she-cat blinked, her round eyes betraying no emotion. “Yes,” She meowed. “The other two were born dead.”

“I’m sorry,” Daisystar said. They paused, considering their options. Would it be wise to invite this cat to stay with them? With leaf-bare on the way, there was no guarantee that DaisyClan would be able to feed even itself. The last leaf-bare was not kind to us, Daisystar thought.

But they couldn’t just leave this new mother and her kit to their own devices. “Well, we have fresh caught prey and warm nests at our camp,” Daisystar said, “You're welcome to stay while you decide what to do.” Even if the loners didn’t stay, they could at least have some shelter for the time. Daisystar waved their tail. “Come. Let’s get you out of the cold.”

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Notable Events

Fawnfire admits to Woodfur that he had a vision, but neither of them can make sense of it.

At the border, the patrol runs into a loner and her newborn kit, asking to join the Clan. Daisystar agrees to let them join. Icyback and Fawnkit settle into camp.

Moon 10

“Tell me about this vision,” Woodpelt prompted.

Echofall frowned, his pelt prickling. “Well, I’m not sure it was a vision,” He muttered, “It was a weird dream, but I felt . . . unsettled when I woke up. Like there were ants in my pelt.” He shifted his paws, then went on. “I saw a daisy, alone in a forest. But as the moons went by, more flowers grew around it, until the daisy was completely surrounded. The other flowers blocked out the sunlight, and choked the daisy’s roots. The daisy died.”

Woodpelt felt a strange energy crackling through her fur. This had to be a vision. She had been waiting for one for moons, but StarClan hadn’t contacted her since her mentor died. The spirits of our ancestors are trying to tell us something, Woodpelt thought, But what? A group of flowers smothering a daisy . . . a posy of flowers, perhaps . . .

Woodpelt dipped her head to Echofall. “Thank you for telling me about your dream,” She said, “It’s very . . . informative.”

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Notable Events

Fawnfire happily retires at the age of 120 moons.

Fawnkit has yellowcough.

Woodpelt is sure she saw Lakespark’s spirit in the forest today.

Daisystar and Woodfur chase a rogue out of their territory.

While gathering herbs, Echofall tells Woodpelt he had a vision from StarClan. Woodpelt has an idea of what the vision means.

Two new cats join the Clan!

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Moon 3

“Do you really speak to StarClan?” Minkstalk asked, as she clawed at the earth. 

Woodpelt glanced up, her tail twitching. “Of course!” She replied, “You don’t believe I can?” 

“No, I believe you.” Minkstalk said with a smile. “I just find it fascinating that you’re able to communicate with our ancestors. What’s it like?”

“Well . . . I don’t know,” Woodpelt sat back, her nose wrinkling as she thought. “It’s an amazing experience, for sure. It makes me feel . . . better connected to our past, I suppose. I’m not sure. It’s hard to explain to a warrior.” Woodpelt huffed, dismissing the conversation with a flick of her ear. “Now keep digging! I need burdock root for my supply.”

Minkstalk’s pelt prickled at the medicine cat’s crisp tone. Did she think that a warrior couldn’t understand the ways of StarClan? No cat fully understands StarClan right now, Minkstalk thought, We’ve only just connected with them!

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Notable Events

Woodpaw thinks he had a vision and tells Echofall. They aren’t sure if it’s a real vision.

Daisystar shares their troubles with Minkstalk, and their platonic relationship improves.

Daisystar and Woodpaw are getting along really well.

Minkstalk prompts Woodpelt to teach her more about StarClan while gathering herbs. 

Moon 4

“Fawnfire,” The brown tom looked up from his mouse. Woodpelt was approaching him, her whiskers twitching. “You went hunting with Echofall this morning, yes?” 

“Yes.” Fawnfire confirmed gruffly, and went back to his meal. 

“Well, I was gathering herbs near the stream,” Woodpelt went on, “And I found a dead rabbit, clearly killed by a cat, and I was certain I caught Echofall’s scent.”

Fawnfire pricked his ears. It didn’t sound like Echofall to blatantly waste prey. “That’s odd.” He murmured. “Well, let me know if you find anything else like that.”

Woodpelt frowned. “What, you’re not going to say anything to Echofall?”

“I don’t think it’s necessary unless it happens again,” Fawnfire mewed with a shrug. He started grooming his forepaws, signalling the conversation was over. With a quiet huff, Woodpelt padded away.

When she left, Fawnfire lifted his head, and glanced across the camp at Echofall. He wouldn’t do something like that . . . would he?

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Notable Events

Echofall wears crow feathers on his pelt.

Fawnfire and Woodpelt both hear an ugly rumour about Echofall.

Fawnfire, Minkstalk and Daisystar steal prey from a fox.

With such a small Clan, not much is going on right now. Please enjoy some gossip and drama for now, and don't worry, things will start getting interesting soon . . .

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California Fawn Fire

The Fawn Fire, which exploded in size Thursday in Shasta County, has burned more houses. The fire had burned 5,500 acres and was just 5% controlled as of late last night. At least 25 structures have been destroyed, according to officials. In the previous 24 hours, the fire has grown to roughly 4,000 acres. Authorities ordered evacuations in a remote Northern California town on Thursday as a new wildfire advanced.

The Fawn Fire, which is burning in the unincorporated Mountain Gate region north of Redding, at the very north end of the Central Valley, has prompted a mandatory evacuation order from the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office. Residents were instructed to congregate at a parking lot at Shasta College in Redding for the time being. The exact number of people affected is unknown at this time. Residents in neighboring regions have been advised to prepare to evacuate if further evacuations are needed. Since it began on Wednesday afternoon, the fire has spread to more over 1 square mile (3.2 square kilometers) and is just 5% controlled.

Arson Arrested

Alexandra Souverneva

Cal Fire said on Thursday that it has detained a woman accused of starting a fire near where the Fawn Fire originated. Employees working near the JF Shea and Mountain Gate Quarries said they saw a lady trespassing and acting erratically on the site. Authorities think the same lady, Alexandra Souverneva, a 30-year-old Palo Alto resident, emerged from the brush near the fire line later in the day and contacted fire workers for assistance. Souverneva is now suspected of starting the fire, albeit how she did so is unknown. She was apprehended and charged with arson in a wilderness.

According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, more than 9,000 firefighters were still assigned to ten big, active wildfires across the state. This year, California fires have scorched 3,671 square miles (9,507 square kilometers), destroying over 3,200 houses, businesses, and other facilities.

Cal Fire firefighters

Two large forest fires are burning in the midst of California’s huge sequoia region on the Sierra Nevada’s western side.

Officials demonstrated to reporters on Wednesday how the famous Giant Forest of Sequoia National Park has been protected from the KNP Complex fire for years by using carefully set and controlled fires to burn away vegetation that could serve as wildfire fuel.

Some of the most renowned big sequoias have their bases covered in fire-resistant materials as well. The General Sherman Tree, the world’s biggest tree by volume, is among the 2,000 sequoias in Giant Forest.

Because of the planned burns and the low intensity of the fire that moved into portion of the forest, the risk of catastrophic fire passing through that region of the national park has been significantly decreased, according to Ed Christopher, deputy fire director for the US Fish and Wildlife Service. “As a result, we believe that the bulk of the trees in this Giant Forest region will survive this event, just as they did for thousands of years,” he added.

wild fires takes century tress

Wildfires are becoming more difficult to put out as a result of a historic drought linked to climate change. In California alone, it has destroyed millions of trees. Climate change has made the West more warmer and drier in the last 30 years, according to scientists, and will continue to make weather more intense and wildfires more frequent and devastating.

On Sept. 9, two fires were started by lighting and became the KNP Complex. The flames eventually combined and burned more than 51 square miles (132 square kilometers). The National Parks of Sequoia and Kings Canyon have both been closed. Several localities have been issued evacuation orders or advisories, requiring residents to evacuate immediately.

The Windy Fire, which started on the Tule River Indian Reservation and spread to the Sequoia National Forest, including Giant Sequoia National Monument, has burnt about 57 square miles (148 square kilometers) nearby.

The Windy Fire, which was also started by lightning on September 9, has caused the evacuation of tiny woodland settlements, but as of Thursday morning, no privately owned properties have burnt. The fire damaged a fire lookout building and a radio repeater location on a ridge.