[BEAR.]

RiverClan Announcement [#liontalks]

Hopeful or not, Lionstorm noted that it seemed not as many cats as he expected attended his call. It was concerning to him -- did half the Clan not give a damn about this?

Pushing that aside, he focused on what needed to be addressed first. "RiverClan, I unfortunately have to report the search parties we sent out returned with grim tidings. Stormcall's scent was found at Smallpines along with blood and the reek of coyotes. Though no remains were discovered, it's likely Stormcall was killed and eaten. Coyotes are predators, they would have torn her apart and made quick work of her body." He was going to be upfront with this. Under the circumstances, it seemed highly unlikely Stormcall survived.

"Kestrelwing also discovered Sootstar's whereabouts last night. While hunting upriver from Smallpines, he discovered a grisly scene. It appears Sootstar was followed by coyotes and attacked-- all that remained was one of his legs and tufts of his fur, which have been respectfully buried close to where he passed." He paused for a moment to let this soak in. It would have been distasteful to bring a leg back for mourning. Not that this was technically true, but conjuring a story about Sootflare being dead was easier than telling them he left like a coward. The Clan wouldn't know, didn't need to know. (Would never know, if he had a say in that.) "Additionally, Sparrowskip's scent wasn't found anywhere. Given the circumstances and his lack of presence for almost two moons, it is probable he met a similar fate as the others. We will be discontinuing searches for him, but if he has somehow survived and seeks to return, welcome him back with open paws as a warrior.

"In the meantime, Smallpines and the surrounding area is off-limits until those mongrels are cleared out. We'll be setting up a predator patrol later in this meeting to exterminate them."

Moving on.

"With Stormcall and Sootstar both gone, RiverClan is in need of new leadership. Temporarily, Snakepaw has appointed me in charge while we look for candidates for leader and deputy. I will be overseeing ceremonies, reassignments, and handling joinings as needed." As the leader before Sootstar, it was the most practical choice-- Lionstorm had the experience of taking control, but he didn't care for a long-term position. He just wanted RiverClan back on track to greatness. "In the coming moon, RiverClan will be undergoing several events to encourage Clan involvement and activity. We will be looking for cats who are engaged, dedicated, and determined to bring RiverClan to glory once more. Cats who stand out in the crowd will be considered candidates for the positions of leader and deputy. We are also going to be looking for warriors to run events and show off their ability to take charge, so if you're interested or have ideas, feel free to come into the leader's den once this meeting is over.

"In addition, I will be assigning more patrols later today: patrol leaders or warriors who do well in these will be given the opportunity to distribute and organize patrols themselves. Cats who handle this task well will be considered for leadership candidacy, provided they have been otherwise actively involved with the Clan." Whoosh, it'd been a while since he'd talked so much. Lionstorm kind of missed the days he could go off endlessly.

"Until the new ranks are decided, Snakepaw is our reigning high rank and has full authority over the Clan. His word is final." If that wasn't a given, it should be now. Lionstorm didn't want to deal with disrespectful flea-bags because Snakepaw was "only" a medicine cat. Snakepaw could do what he damn well pleased, and if that meant exiling an idiot, so be it.

"Before this meeting, Snakepaw paid a visit to the Starcave to receive his full medicine cat name. Snakepaw-;" Lionstorm nodded over to Snakepaw, opening the door for him to make his announcement and cover anything Lionstorm missed. It was a little odd-- knowing he wouldn't be Snakepaw, or wasn't Snakepaw anymore-- kids grew up so fast.

 

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