#peakpatch

A blizzard takes the clan by surprise. Without clear orders from their leader, newly appointed deputy Dancesun orders them to bed down near the blackwater as their remaining leadership decides what to do next.

Taking what little shelter they can find from the screaming wind, debate amongst the lead healer and lead mediator eventually boils over into bitter arguement regarding what to do about their missing clanmates Owlstar, Siltsplash, and Rosehiptree.

[We're so back people. This moon definately got chopped up more than I would have liked it to due to... reasons, but I'm glad to finally give Dancesun his time to shine! He's completely out of his depth but he's going to do his best and follow his Ama's example. I had a little to much fun doing the cold breath in this installment and shockingly despite the incredibly long spans of time between starting and finishing I am quite happy with all of the art. Just... don't pay attention to how different Tundrafrost looks from panel to panel. The shape of his head refuses to obey my me. Dialouge for the next two installments has already been written so I can jump into illustrating them promptly and hopefully get through this monster of a moon.]

As summer fades to a close and the weather shifts colder by the day, Juneaucliff finds himself wishing that his nest wasn't so empty, and seeks advice from his friends on ways to woo a certain red-furred she-cat.

While the older toms aren't very helpful, Kingfur and Cavedew are more than willing to provide their assistance! (red substance is berry juice, not blood)

With a brief thanks for their assistance, Juneaucliff hurries back to camp, now overflowing with confidence and ready to make his move.

Rosehiptree is still just as uninterested as ever... At least when it comes to Juneaucliff.

Songpaw always seems to have herbs stuck in his fur. Juneaucliff watches jealously from across the camp.

Axeldawn takes pity on the poor, embarrassed Juneaucliff, and decides to lend him a paw. Juneaucliff decides to wear the forget-me-nots permanently, so that Kingfur and Peakpatch won't get the satisfaction of seeing him admit to being fooled.

Their bonding is interrupted by Fairbanks, a fierce young tom who wishes to join the clan, but only after he's assured that the fur-braiding and berry blush isn't mandatory.

Back in camp, Weed and Cavedew have some bonding time.

Cavedew, Weed, Juneaucliff, and Axeldawn are all poisoned after ingesting baneberries. Weed catches the symptoms early enough to prevent any immediate deaths, but the affected cats are still at risk.

[I had FAR too much fun doing the lighting and backgrounds for these! Rosehip cleaning Song might also be my new favorite panel I've drawn, they're so cute! If you are a Peakpatch or Jaggedtail fan please say thank you to the discord for bullying me into including them. This moon was not supposed to be as big as it is since the poisoning event truly happened next moon in-game, but it was just too perfect with the herbs getting messed up to not move it to this moon. Baneberries are real and they look very much like wild cranberries at a quick glance. (they also, fun fact, grow in my back yard). Also how are we feeling about the text size? I noticed it was a bit hard to read without clicking so I made it a couple sizes bigger, does it make a difference for yall? Anyway, it's 4am and I'm so tired, so I'm gonna drop this and head for bed. Hope yall enjoy!]

First Moon

As the sun sets on the last moon of spring Chumpaw and Rosehippaw are acting suspicious...

Chumpaw is honored for her bravery as she earns her warrior name at 15 moons old and is now called Chumtail! She has gone from charismatic to wise.

Rosehippaw is honored for her perseverance as she earns her warrior name at 13 moons old and is now called Rosehiptree! She has gone from righteous to shameless.

At the same ceremony:

Dashpaw is apprenticed to Dogwoodmoth. He is extremely excited to train with such a talented warrior! As he's grown, he has gone from quiet to confident.

Dancepaw is apprenticed to Peakpatch. He is less than happy with this choice, and his mentor isn't very enthusiastic either. Both of them hope that Chumtail will chose to involve herself in his training more often than not. As he's grown, he has gone from inquisitive to strict.

Finally Songpaw is apprenticed to Wildfirecry. While his training is not as exciting as his brother's he feels a weight lifted off of him, though his lineage still finds other ways to haunt him. As he's grown, he has gone from sweet to responsible.

Songpaw has seemingly inherited a form of ghost sight from his mother. It can make it hard to study at times.

[*glances nervously at my inbox* this is gonna be a... controversial moon. /lighthearted. Hey, I remembered to draw whiskers this time! Yay! Owlstar stop giving Peakpatch apprentices please I'm begging you. Owlstar do not entrust the training of your heir to a 13 moon old warrior please. Owlstar make a good decision for once in your life. I managed to get this moon done fast cause I was really excited to draw the next moon. I don't have the whole sketch done so I'm not sure exactly how long it is but moon 29 is gonna be BIG. I'd like to not break it up too much, but that might mean a little bit more time until it comes out. Otherwise, Dogwoodmoth and Rosehiptree family tree coming soon!]

First Moon

[Nothing of note happened Moon 10]

Peakpaw and Bitterpaw have earned their warrior names! They are now Peakpatch and Bitterpelt.

Tundrafrost brings a healer named Weed back to the clan.

First Moon