**Elmshadow**
[If you believe there was a mistake, please message me and I'll get it figured out^^. Make sure all rejoinings come to this thread and tag me. If you try to rejoin through the rejoinings thread you will be ignored or turned away, Elmshadow is handling all patrol punishment rejoinings.]
The dark tom stalked over the clearing and confidently positioned himself directly below the Shadowledge. Patrols have been notoriously lacking for some time but since Dawnstar had gone to Thunderclan it seemed the problem had only become worse. Elmshadow couldn't decide if the slacking had more to do with so many good warriors going to Thunderclan or if being away from Dawnstar simply made the clan feel as though they could slack off without the threat of severe repercussions. Today they would see their mistake. Shadestorm's last patrol had shown Elmshadow the extent of the issue surrounding the patrols so he kept a close eye on the last couple sent out by Owlfeather.
Reciting from memory, he called out for the offending cats,
"Bitterwish, Honeyfire, Goldfish, Sharppaw, Juniperpaw, Needlepaw, Ashpaw, Webthroat, Ryepaw, Shadowpaw, Snowpaw, Rainysky, Sharkpaw, and Duskflare. Gather here immediately!" Elmshadow was distinctly aware that both his apprentice and one of his daughters' names were among those called, which only served to fuel his resolve. He waited a moment to let the cats gather and got right into exactly what he'd worked out.
"Patrols are not something to be taken lightly and it seems that too many have been doing just that. Living in a clan has many benefits, because of that every able-bodied cat is expected to contribute. If you cannot do the very basics then you have no place here."
He let his words settle for a few heartbeats. Hopefully the direct attention on the most recent offenders would help to reinforce the magnitude of fulfilling clan duties but, if not, maybe the punishments would.
"Bitterwish and Rainysky. You both were given the responsibility to lead a patrol and you both failed to show up, leaving our clan all the more vulnerable because of it. You're both to be temporarily exiled. I hope your time on your own makes you a little more appreciative of what you have in the clan and teaches you not to take it for granted. When you return you can find me and we will work out the price for your place back then."
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duskfire1 Your exile will be as stated above. Your character is exiled for a minimum of 7 days IRL, and you must make a minimum of 7 posts with that character in the outskirts. When you're ready to rejoin, start the thread here and tag me. Your rejoining will be the Patrol Punishment/corporal punishment as described above.]
Patrol leaders were previously the only cats who were subject to punishment but the number of cats not showing up to patrols or disappearing part way through was largely affecting all of the patrols.
"Honeyfire, Goldfish, Webthroat, Duskflare. Just because you were not leading a patrol that does not make your role and your presence on that patrol unnecessary, yet you've clearly treated it as such. I expect any warrior of Shadowclan to act in a more responsible manner. You four will also be exiled. Same rules apply, you will come to me to ask for your place back."
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Clock Dragonshifter @
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lavende Your exile will be as stated above. Your character is exiled for a minimum of 7 days IRL, and you must make a minimum of 7 posts with that character in the outskirts. When you're ready to rejoin, start the thread here and tag me. Unless you piss off Elmshadow, you'll likely be able to do a normal rejoining and not have to face corporal punishment.]
He sighed, looking over the large group of apprentices. They no doubt had varying levels of training and thus many would not fair well being exiled. Besides, he didn't want to potentially throw away the lives of young cats in general. All the same, he wasn't prepared to go easy on them either. Lax training led to lazy and incompetent warriors; Shadowclan had enough of those already.
"Juniperpaw, Needlepaw, Ashpaw, Ryepaw, Shadowpaw, Snowpaw, Sharkpaw. This is your one warning. You are apprentices and so are here to learn. In fact, it is your only true responsibility. Failing to show up for an important lesson in clan life is no small infraction and it will not be tolerated. You each will pick a den and clean it out, from top to bottom. Before you go though, we'll make this a lesson to make up for the one you missed. Pair up and spar with one another. If you don't have any battle training then you better make it up as you go. If you have any questions, you're free to ask me. Should you fail to serve your punishment, or if I happen to see you slacking off on future patrols, then expect to be punished as a warrior. Shadowclan has no use for cats who cannot follow simple instructions."
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DeltaDace You have 10 days to complete the following: 1 post in any of the dens with a minimum 50 word count cleaning the den and nests, and a sparring RP in this thread with one of the other apprentices - minimum 3 posts per character.
If you need an extension let me know BEFORE MARCH 25. Characters who fail to meet the the requirements by the deadline with no accepted excuse will face exile.]
With everybody else out of the way, Elmshadow turned to his apprentice. Keeping his chin high and eyes hard, he looked down at her and meowed,
"Sharppaw, you did complete your patrol however you were slow and continuously falling behind. Don't make a habit of it. If you'd like to get in some extra practice then you can join in and spar, otherwise you are free to go."
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Shade. Sharppaw is not actually in trouble. She won't face any repercussions if she does not participate but you're welcome to if Sharppaw would like the practice.]