[RP EVENT] To Lighten Spirits!

[caffeinecraving]

Brightstar had been worried, she had heard the clans complaints and she was still warring with herself internally. It was time for Rockclan to go home, but they were still worried and Jaggedstar wanted to stay a bit longer. Brightstar had offered him a place and so now they were stuck with the clan here. Wasnt the other leader supposed to want to go home?!

Well he was staying, much to the dismay of Brightstar and yet, it was Starclan's desire. Or else surely there would have been a sign that it wasnt. So instead of kicking out Rockclan she came up with a better idea! With a bounce she jumped up onto the tallest rock and called out. "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey come gather before tall rock." She swished her tail as she waited for the clans to gather. "Rockclan is healing and while im sure they long to head home, and we long for them to be safe in their home, that time is not yet. BUT! Having them here will allow us to celebrate life in a way fit for warriors!" she waited a moment hoping for good and simple reactions.

"We are going to have a series of contests! And we will see who the best warrior is!"



EVERYONE MAY ENTER!
Please do not feel you need to write paragraphs and paragraphs to play!
(Though if you want to go ahead)

This is an rp event! Participating can possibly give you social standing, Hunt points, Battle points, Small edits and scars!
There are points in this rp event that you may be presented with a 'bad option' in which your cat can die if you take that choice. Please note we will count choosing that choice as consent to kill the cat in question. (It will be clearly marked)

For now! Please feel free to 'enter' by rping your cat(s) coming to listen!

My next post will be around 5pm est!!! (You may still enter late if i post before you.)  

[AlicornPlayhouse]

Flamingroses ears perked as his leader called the cats to a meeting. His tail swisher as he sat down to listen, intent on hearing all the leader had to say. He rolled his eyes at what was said. A contest was a waste of time! They should be living and perfecting their techniques, not playing games.

Greyleaf trotted forward happily, plopping down as the grey she observed her leader closely. A bit of nervousness hit her. Oh no, what if she didnt do well and the cats thought she was a bad warrior?! She couldn't have that! She needed everyone to know they could trust her, that was her goal.

Lilacflurry was already laying near the rock so she didnt bother to move other than lifting up her head slightly. A loud purr escaped her. A contest?! Oh how exciting! Surely shed be able to prove her worth to her leader and clanmates eith ease, no matter the challenge.

( Applogies for the lack of pictures. My phone wont allow me to add those )  

[Fea Line]

Thornslash's ears perked to his leaders words and the large tom let out a stretch before gathering beneath the tall rock. He was curious what Brightstar had to say, especially after whatever came of their talk the other day. He knew she was trying and before he sat, he gave her a brief nod. As he listened, however, it was not the news he was expecting. Rockclan was staying, still? Surly the cats were well fit enough to venture back home? Perhaps the leaders knew something they didn't? Ah well..... wait. Challenge?? Thornslash's multicolored eyes widened and his mouth parted slightly.






Wildflower rolled her eyes, sighing. She sat beneath tall rock waiting for Brightstar to get on with it. Impatiently she chewed at the stem of a cat tail, the brown bob wiggling about by her cheek. "A challenge?" she mrrowed curiously, glancing around at how all the other cats would take it. Then she laughed. "Hah! Bring it on Rockclan. These paws will wipe the floor with the lot of ya!" she grinned, tail flicking.





Frostpaw was all grins, from ear to ear. He glanced around at the other apprentices and puffed himself up, purring madly. He looked around for Silverpaw and Pinepaw, waiting to see what they thought of things. "Hey, Hey! I challenge you two first!" he mrowed loudly, getting way ahead of himself. He struck a pose to the older two paws and tossed a wink of his dual colored eyes. "You can't out hunt me!"





Flamepaw wasn't so sure of all this. They were staying longer in Lightningclan's territory and Jaggedstar didn't seem to think anything of it. Or at least, what she could make of things. She wasn't a leader though...so maybe the dogs were still around? She hoped they wouldn't find them again. Slinking up and staying behind her mentor, Shadowsong, Flamepaw glanced from around the brown she cat, her one eye working over time to keep up with the one she had lost since birth. "Shadowsong? Is all this.....ok?" she mewed quietly.  

[EvilSilverDragon]

As much as they were RockClan, all of them had the misfortune of having two clan leaders. Jaggedstar's word should be the only for anyone in their clan; and yet it was understood that Brightstar's word carried about as much weight. For that reason among many the shecat avoided both leaders at all cost.

That cost today would mean missing information. In great charity, Shadowsong came out of the bushes that sheltered her and appeared before the lightingclan leader. She'd rather sit among her own clan, but showed no sign of it as she settled down listen to the contest. Word of it not being time to go home hit her like cold water, her ears going flat instanlt and swiveling backwards. The longer they were here, the more of them they may yet lose. Really, it was remarkable they hadn't had kits between the clans at this point. Scents were no different and the bonds that held them together seemed to have long faded.

Pride was about all they had now, and it was for that pride she'd take her place in the contests. Show them all that Rockclan was strong enough to go home. Sparing between the two clans would be good to keep up; however.

The loud challenger from lightening clan earned a glance before she shook it off, literally. Her apprentice question reminded her that there was more than just rockclan pride one the line. "We've stayed too long, Flamepaw. This will be just the thing to remind us all, Rockclan is its own clan and strong enough to be on its own four paws." They shouldn't have to prove anything to their 'leader', he should have more faith in them all. If this was how it had to be, then it was up to them to raise up and prove it. Maybe then they can return home with their tails and chins up high.

She added something else, a quite answer to an anxiety that was sure to plague her particular apprentice. With a cheek rub she added, "This is nothing an apprentice can lose. If you have a chance to join into a challenge; you can do so for fun. If you don't want to, you don't have to." If there was anything to be proven, it was their jobs as Warriors, for the apprentices it would just be experience if they joined in.



Slipping out from her own hidden place, moments of shared sorrow and solace in another created about the only peace the withdrawn Rockclan warrior knew. So many debates in her head, casting off the clan she was born into and asking Brightstar to accept her into lightening being the biggest battle.

The longer they stayed the weaker her loyalty to Jaggedstar became. At this point the cream and orange shecat only appeared because Brightstar spoke. Had it been Jaggedstar she would have remained behind. The contest idea earned a head tilt for a moment but that was about it. Moving back a little, she went to settle down near Greyleaf, at least until Sootpelt emerged, if he came out.

AlicornPlayhouse

quoting because Fawnbriar is laying near Greyleaf,

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[xKOVAKtheWOLFx]

Snapthroat was returning home a hunt when hearing Brightstar's request for all to gather. Hmm? She eased her way into the crowd, still carrying the bird that she recently caught. It felt weird, gathering with Rockclan, but Snapthroat was more into what her leader had to say than to feel agitated around them. A series of contests to determine who was the best warrior? Snapthroat gave out a mrrow, approving of this. This was her chance of showing the world how great of a warrior she was!



















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Spiderleg kept his distance, watching the cats from a distance. Some cats seemed determined, some ...nervous, like himself. Hopefully not every warrior had to participate. He wouldn't want to. He would just bring more shame to Rockclan.





















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Sugarcoat puffed out his chest, amused. He would show every she-cat what a valuable tom he was. He would win their hearts over for sure.






















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Honeyfur watched as Brightstar made her proposal. Surely it would take off some tension between the two clans for a while. It would be like a big training session. Both clans would be able to learn from one another. He was a young medicine cat, but he also knew that some cats might get too heated in the moment of competition. Such as Snapthroat...

His eyes beckoned, searching for a cat in particular. Hallowstep. The two would have to work together to patch up any injuries, if necessary.  

[Revel1984]

Barkfang was angry, she didn't want to be at Lightningclan's mercy a second longer but .. she abided by her clan leader and if he hadn't said they were to leave yet, well then, stay it was, but she was clearly, very unhappy about it, she knew better than to speak out... for the moment. She visibly puffed up when Brightstart ordered a gathering... she swore and her ears laid back, if Rockclan was meant to gather then why in forestclan's name wasn't JADDGEDSTAR also calling. Anyone nearby was either in agreement with her, or stayed well away, she looked ready to jump down the next cat's throat. She didn't budge as cats of both clans got up to gather, her lip curling at a Rockclan cat that went past, well... she could hear Lightningclan's leader fine from here, she wasn't budging from her comfortable spot in the sun.
((feel free to interact, she won't hit your cat, she'll behave))


Sunshadow raised an eyebrow as she watched the clan leaders, she was less than happy to be sharing with Rockclan but she had little sway in any matters, what the leaders decided was law after all. She sighed as Brightstar called for a gathering, then rose, stretching out stiff joints and wincing as one in her left 'knee' gave a little cracking sound. "these young cats...." she grumbled, harmless enough though. She settled back down on some mossy ground and watched, listening and waiting, which cats would be fool enough to fight for the honor of being the 'best' warrior ... "idiots" she muttered, there was no BEST warrior, some were better at hunting, others were better at fighting, yet others better at stalking and scouting, there was no ONE best cat at everything... not even the clanleader... clearly.
((welcome to sit with harmless grump of an elder))


Silverpaw leapt up at the sound of Brightstar calling a gathering, ooooh, what was it, was Rockclan leaving? Was she going to be made Warrior?! ... She rushed to be first among the cats attending and tried her best not to wriggle in excitement of the potential of things. She sighed a little when Brightstar went on to say it was going to be a contest between warriors to see who was best, oh well ok that was exciting, she was suddenly glad she wasn't yet a warrior though, she new she wouldn't be winning anything... then again if her Mentor, Sunspot competed, maybe he would win, he was a good mentor, she didn't feel quite as inadequate whenever he was teaching her. Ok exciting again... She looked around for any of her friends (cat ones) seeing if any were nearby.  

[caffeinecraving]

Brightstar noticed the general discomfort through both clans and she almost sighed out loud. Jaggedstar could definitely make an appearance if he wished to but they had spoken and he was leaving the fun and games to Brightstar. She gave an amused purr!

"Great!" She brushed off the general discomfort and twitched her tail. "First things first! It has been raining the past few nights and the river is very high! So stay back away from where it turns to white water... We dont need anyone hurt today!" Her eyes went to frostpaw, their youngest apprentice was her biggest worry.

"Our first contest is going to be a test of speed!" She looked over all of the gathered cats. "You dont need to participate if you dont want to, " she scanned over some of the hostile looks. "But there is a reward for the Winner! And, of course at the very end there will be a reward for the overall winner too!"

She wiggled a bit looking super happy. "So you will run from here to the river, and then down to Rockclan's border, and then back! You may take whichever route you want but you must go to both points! Ive asked Timberfall and Exotichunt to wait at each place! So that we make sure all cats go both places.... " She never once implied it was Rockclan she thought would cheat, she really didnt think anyone would... but it was her way of making sure at the end no one cried fowl. She hoped they would see that. "Right then! Shall we start?! Get set! Run!"


(OOC Rules for running.
You will roll a number between X-100, You will use your battle exp point number as X. So say you have 15 battle exp then you roll 15-100, if you have 50 then you roll 50-100. We are using the most current updated numbers you can find them listed on the owners list! Here!

Once you have rolled your first number you will roll a second number between the first number and 100. Say you roll a 37 as your first number, you would then roll a second number out of 37-100.

Once you reach 50 you will find Timberfall at the River! when you reach 100 you will reach Exotichunt at the Rockclan border!

Once you see Exotichunt, you will then roll 1-100 and try to get back to camp (1) first using the same method as before only counting down! 1-100,1-x 1-y etc

Keep a look out for interesting things! You may sacrifice the contest but there may be something worth it! ~_^ or... maybe not xD Your cat will have to decide!

At least a sentence of rp is needed for each roll but you may roll as many times as needed. (X went faster. is a completely fine sentence xD) If you are playing multiple cats i recommend picking one to play per game to make it easier on you since you will have to make multiple posts for each cat since there is no good way to roll multiple unique dice. Though of course i will not stop you if you wanna roll them all xD

First cat back will receive +5 battle points.
Second cat back will receive +3 hunting points
Third back will get +1 hunting AND battle point

Next Brightstar post will be once the third cat crosses the finish line, or 7pm EST which ever comes last! )  

[EvilSilverDragon]

Shadowsong listened to the explanation looking like she was paying half attention. That was,until the goal was mentioned. Going back to Rockclan? The shecat was on her paws before she even registered that she was standing.

The second the word 'run' was uttered, Shadowsong took off towards home like a bat out of a cave. She knew the way by heart, her paws following a path she'd longed to go. Home, the challenge was to run home!  

[EvilSilverDragon]

The feeling of the wind in her fur, near flying as she leapt over branches brought more life into her than she'd had in a long time. Even with both eyes closed she knew were she was going. Already the burning in her chest just egged her on.

One sniff of the air and her beloved river called her. She was so close, she could feel it in her bones and smell it on the wind. Its been so long since she'd felt home, and yet it was right there! Just past a bush and over one more branch and she'd see the waters of her life!  

[EvilSilverDragon]

In her haste she practally blew past Timerfall. He warrented a small meow, winded chirp as she passed him and ran down the banks. Brightstar wasn't kidding when she talked about the water's swelling. That was fine, any Rockclan worth her salt knew the safe places to cross.

Taking time out of her travels, Shadowsong went further down the river til she found a safer place to cross using a log she'd played on since she was kit. It was old but would do the job. By the way she was running, it wasn't like her paws would be on that log long.  

[EvilSilverDragon]

The river behind her and home in front of her, oh how her heart soared! Each intake of air through her nose should have brought forth the feeling of safety and clan. Only, it didn't. They had been in the other clan so long, that their duty to sent their territory hadn't been done in so long that the smells faded.

If there was any sweet to that bitter, she didn't smell dog yet.  

[EvilSilverDragon]

Almost there, almost there. All around her sights and sounds flooded back from a life time ago. She slowed a few paces to look at a fallen tree. This particular one had fallen right before her first hunt as an apprentice. It scared the fur off her that day! Second time that happened was after her mentor discovered she'd got just a bit too far. Oh that was a whole another terror.  

[caffeinecraving]

WHATS THIS?! Quote to investigate!
First person to Quote can send the cat of their choice in to investigate!

 

[EvilSilverDragon]

This close, her paws started to slow into a more comfortable trot. Her whole body bounced as she high stepped it home, and panted for every breath she could pull in. Going from zero to running like she was being chased by an eagle did not feel great with burning lungs.

Shaking off her discomfort, the shecat kept going. Nothing could discourage her from going home. Even for just a few moments, it was still home. The world felt more right than it had since the attack, everything bringing back happy memories. Pure fortune and time spared her from the dark remains of why they left in the first place.  

[EvilSilverDragon]

Finally running into Exotichunt, her ears fell and her head dropped a little. The run was over, time to return to the rest of her clan. Home was more than just the place, it was the clan that lived there. "Hi."

To meet her own rules as to how this was supposed to work, Shadowsong walked past Exotichunt before, almost painfully, she turned and walked around to the other side of the goalmark cat and started back the way she came. Her paws were moving a little slower for the jog back. Cool down would be her excuse.