#mudclan

Amberpaw and Darkfur finally get taken to the gathering with Snipbird to meet the other clan's Medicine cats (Sneezefur and Ratlake). They hear about the two's issues with Starclan dreams, and offer them comfort. Ratlake in particular is used to these dreams, and offers to help.

Fierceburst's leg infection has him in serious condition. The Medicine cats hope with the herb stores becoming more plentiful again that he can be helped.

While out on patrol with Lilyeyes, Beepelt isn't shy about letting her feelings be known. It seems Lilyeyes isn't opposed to the idea of more patrols together.

~ Showcasing Mudclan and Ridgeclan's Med cats!

My attempt at making the markings Mudclan give cats on their individual ceremonies using nothing but my mouse and photoshop elements 6.

I think they’re pretty self explanatory? Don’t ask me how they do the little dots, their noses maybe?

Apprentices and newly made warriors are known to not wash off their markings for awhile as they see it as a badge of honor. At the very least they will want to wait until their first gathering as an apprentice/warrior to show it off.

I left off kits but usually a mother will dot her newborns with a spot of mud from her nose after she names them.

And yes, they mark the dead as well before they sit vigil.

Aloestar- "Y'know, I have to say, I'm glad not to be dealing with Woodstar anymore. Though... I suppose he was your father. I'm sorry."

Oddstar- "It's alright, I understand. Just let me know if I ever seem like him, please."

Aloestar- "Y'got it!"

Snipbird goes out alone to spend some time thinking about how wrong things went with Cliffspots. Could he have done something as his mentor to have prevented this?

Amberpaw is feeling very overwhelmed and overworked as a new Medicine cat apprentice.

Two kits (Copperkit & Pitchout) from neighboring Mudclan are found on Dewclan territory. Oddstar asks Oakhaze and Curlyleopard to take them back. Later that moon at the Gathering, Aloestar thanks Oddstar for making sure her kits got home safe. Relations between Mudclan and Dewclan continue to improve.

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I wanted to do something a little different, and felt in the mood to design some kitties, so I generated a new Clangen Clan, and designed them all for fun! Don't worry though, Dewclan is still the resident clan, and won't be going anywhere!

Not sure what I want to do with them. Should I give them away? Keep them as one of Dewclan's rival clans? Dunno -_( ' ' )_-

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My lore for them is that they got their name because they're from a small muddy territory, and most of their members tend to be born on the shorter side, so they're often just covered in mud. Most cats not from the clan even has trouble telling them apart a lot of the time, as the mud can obscure their pelt and scents. The clan uses this to their advantage, and are good at stealth and sneak attacks.

Aloestar- Small and often doubtful of her own abilities, she has none the less lead her clan quite well, and is well beloved by her clan. She is mates with her Deputy, who she relies on a lot. They have two kits together, with herself being not biologically related to them.

Stormfleck- The Deputy of the clan, known for being sweet, gentle and fiercely motherly. She is one of the few taller cats of the clan, having roots as a former Kittypet. She is constantly reassuring her mate and leader, doing her best to support her. She is the biological mother of the couple's two kits.

Ratlake- The clan's Medicine cat, they have very strong visions from Starclan, and has since they were a kit. Very good at the part of the job, they struggle a bit more with the herb aspect, and regularly still take time to study and memorize them, despite having their name already.

Twilightlightening- Despite having a bold name, he's actually a quiet often solemn member of the clan. He used to be more bold and cheerful, but after his mate was killed in a border clash, he's lost his former spark. Only his daughter can really get a smile from him now.

Logbud- This tom is known for being a flirt, though his classmates know not to take him seriously. He can be very charismatic, and even the most frozen hearts can usually be moved by him if given enough time.

Dahliaskip- A grumpy tom, never feeling fully connected with this clan. They took him in when he was found abandoned in the territory. No one specifically adopted him, so he was raised by the whole clan. This leaves him feeling like he has many parents and one at the same time. The clan is used to his more spiky demeanor, and doesn't take it personally. He feels like his size makes him obviously separate from most of his family. He's a mentor for the first time now, and his apprentice being so different from him is proving a personal challenge.

Marigoldpaw- She is a ball of energy, sass and joy. Full of excitement to be an apprentice, she works hard to complete her tasks, while also poking some fun at her grumpy mentor, and her solemn father.