Haven Springs
Haven Springs Home to two natural hot springs, that are filled with hot water. To get to it, cats will have to cross a rather rundown looking Twoleg bridge that goes over an empty streambed. Perfect for a day of relaxation, especially in the colder moons. Surrounded by smooth pebbles and rocks with a mound stretching above, providing an overhanging ledge. This is the one source of water that doesn't seem to freeze over... Not much water prey can be found here, but a few birds, lizards, and some land prey can be seen scurrying about. A perfect place to hang out, relax, and great for warriors to unwind after a strenuous day. |
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Things in RiverClan had been flowing much more smoothly as the days went on. Kestrelstar had headed out rather early in the day to get some hunting down out near Cattail Pond. With a few trout now buried near the bank, the tom had made a detour on his way home. |
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Excited murmurs all around as they were being led. Kestrelstar had said it was something good. Something good for the entire clan to see? She was definitely excited as she was hanging around the middle of the pack. Hearing the creaking of the boards from the run-down twoleg bridge underpaw as they traveled. Eventually the air got a bit steamier, hotter, and she was wondering if there was a fire nearby!
Then, she saw it. The hot springs! Absolutely amazed, it was such a wonder that the earth could just naturally produce something like this! She looked around at her clanmates. Some would likely be hesitant to step in, so she decided to set an example. Stepping away from the group, then letting out a yowl as she charged forward! Straight past Kestrelstar and took a huge dive off the overhanging ledge, her paws flailing as she not so majestically soared through the air! With a huge SPLASH! Sending waves of hotspring water flying out from the pool, more than likely splashing some of those that were unfortunate enough to be standing close. Appearing back out from under the water. It certainly was pretty hot, and she was worried it was going to burn her, but as she started swimming towards the edge of the pool, her body acclimated to the temperature and it felt juuuuuuuuuuuuust right. "Cmon in everyone! Its perfect!" (Open to everyone!) |
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Cricketsting followed his leader to an unknown area that he had never seen before in his life. He watched Kestrelstar leapt on a large rock. Listening to the start of the announcement, the young warrior grumbled quietly. “Why couldn’t you say that at River Streamstone instead of walking tree-lengths here!” His ears laid back to his skull in frustration. Did the leader seriously have an empty life that he must take a loonnngg hike to an area that could’ve been mentioned at camp? Listening closely to the second part, he fell his eyes onto the pools that let out steam.
Hmm maybe I’ll give you an exception for once, Kestrelstar of the great RiverClan. Cricketsting mused to himself. His paws itched and stretched the grass floor to leap into one of them, but it would be disrespectful to not pay attention to the leader’s words. Warmth filled his stomach as he heard that it was time to relax for once, for RiverClan! Maybe, just maybe, Cricketsting could take a break from making up tales to frighten apprentices. The light-cream tomcat pressed his right front paw to the water surface. It stung his toes a little and flinched. After licking it, he does it again. This time he made himself hold his ground. Soon the sting became nothing more than a memory that Cricketsting had forgotten. Soon, the warrior used his other front paw onto the surface, but it was far from the slope, and the young tabby fell in. He floated inside the pond until he lifted himself and pushed to the wall. He licked his chest fur to hide embarrassment. Loneliness growled inside his heart. Sure it was nice to relax, but he was used to conversations, mainly with Codpaw and his new apprentice, um… Fishpaw? What truly matters is that Cricketsting really needed someone to talk to! [Open] |
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**Codpaw** The chance for an adventure would never be turned down, but there was something even sweeter about the leader suggesting the adventure. Codpaw smiled at the thought of going exploring without the looming risk of getting into trouble for it. This would be a completely legitimate and warranted outting. So of course, he was more than happy to follow Kestrelstar out of camp and over the path through their territory. He hopped willingly, trusting, onto the old twoleg bridge and followed their leader to an expanse of rocks surrounding a couple of steaming ponds. He cocked his head curiously, keeping his eyes on the curious ponds as Kestrelstar hopped onto a rock and made his announcements. New Riverclan territory, so he wouldn't even have to sneak off to come explore the place on his own, it was his territory now."Are we sure the twolegs won't return for this?" He mumbled mostly to himself. He wasn't worried, if the twolegs did return they could address it then, more so simply thinking aloud. Codpaw took Kestrelstar's release and padded curiously towards the water. The steam billowing up danced in odd swirls into the crisp leaf-fall air. It had a sharp scent but it wasn't of twoleg. He'd never seen anything like it and it seemed unnatural that it was water that wasn't cold. A cat whisked past him and leapt into the water, sending a warm spray over him, contrasting unnaturally to the cold air. He shook his spotted pelt out and grinned. He slowly slipped one paw in then another and lowered himself gradually into the hot water. He figured he still preferred the refreshing bite of the cold water but this warmth was sending a sort of looseness through his muscles. Alright, maybe there were some decent benefits to this hot water. He settled into the water and let his eyes take in everything happening around him. |
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~ HAZELPAW
Hazelpaw looked up, frowning slightly, as she heard Kestrelstar's call.She carefully eased it off her face, replacing her frowny expression with a neutral one. The apprentice glanced around. She spotted her good friend Codpaw resting in one of the pools, and some other cats. Taking a deep breath, Hazelpaw padded to one of the pools, and stepped back as she spotted a silvery stuff that seemed to be rising from the cool-blue surface. She hesitated, and then casually dipped her paw in. It was scalding hot, but after a few heartbeats, the heat sent little sparks of warmth along Hazelpaw's pelt. She hadn't noticed she was cold until that. There was only one moon left until leaf-bare rolled around once more, and the winds whistling through the trees were already chilly. Hazelpaw climbed in, the surface rippling as she felt the ground with her paws. The height of the pool wasn't too tall, and Hazelpaw sat down, watching as water eddied around her pelt. It was nice, feeling this warm. She hadn't been so comfortable in moons. Kestrelstar should've called this Heaven Springs, she thought as she closed her eyes for a moment, letting her own stressed self relax. She felt kinda sluggish nd lethargic though, just sitting here. Slowly, Hazelpaw slunk out, dripping water droplets onto the ground. Frowning again, she shook herself vigorously, spraying water drops everywhere. |
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Lotusheart wasn't expecting this in the slightest. The massive cat was used to Kestrelstar shouting about ward and training and stuff, not relaxation. She wasn't sure what to think. When Junipersong seemed to have confirmed it was safe, Lotusheart dipped a paw. And then another. It was quite nice actually. The huge white cat had floofy fur that floated everywhere. With a pang of pain she realized Gingerfrost would have loved this. But she didn't like swimming, did he? She was suddenly weirded out by herself. She hadn't thought about him in a while. Why remember now? It pained her, honestly. She wanted to distract herself. So she turned to Junipersong. Man, it was refreshing to not have to look down to look someone in the eye. The two were approximately the same size. "Wonder what's making them warm." she said. Lizardfrost was very very confused. She had no idea what was happening. Where was the training? Did the leader say relaxation? That can't be right. She walked around the pools and poked them curiously. Warm. She still didn't know what she was expected to do. All the things Kestrelstar listed seemed unnececarry. She turned to Junipersong, confused. "What is everyone doing? How are we supposed to train with this?" she asked. |
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While standing on one's back paws in the water was good for strengthening the legs and improving balance, Junipersong was not here for training. So walking away from the deeper parts of the springs to somewhere she could relax and not exert herself. She wasnt content just to find a nice spot, though. Starclan as her witness, she was going to find the coziest damn spot possible in the hot springs and then likely come here very often to relax in it. |
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Stonedapple♥ @seeingstarsShe yawned, this was a pleasant surprise, she jumped to her paws, running into the crowd. "Duck! Duckslip!" She mewed, trying to find the cat she held so dearly. She soon ran out of energy considering the fact she had been expecting for awhile now, she huffed, looking up, turning to see a few cats she recognized. She shook her head, she atleast needed to find Greypaw, the poor apprentice didn't even know she wouldn't be able to train him soon. |
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