ThunderClan Stormcrest

[dino.]

[ Please wrap up your otter feast roleplays - this meeting announcement takes place the morning after and the two events shouldn't be combined! ]

High Rank Announcement [#hrannouncement]

She'd had something to drink. Eaten less, but still eaten. Turned out being starved for nearly a moon didn't make it easier to wolf things down. She'd managed only a little bit of the otter she'd brought for her mate and sibling before she felt like sending it back to where it came. Still, her limbs were a little more stable, and her head seemed less foggy, so she figured it was progress. Slow, agonizing progress, but progress nonetheless.

A good thing, too. Hadn't she promised Spiderthroat just yesterday that she'd tell them all as soon as she felt well enough to walk? A brief test of her extremities confirmed that, yes, they could hold her weight without too much strain. Maybe not for long, but it'd be long enough for her to make one last climb to the edge of the Stormcrest and address her Clan. As golden light reached through the den's entryway, scattering rays across the thin stream, Bumblestar forced herself to stand up straight and exit. Across the clearing, up the jutting slab of rock she'd started on, squinting into sun when it began to peek through the trunks surrounding her camp.

It would always be her camp, of course, and her Clan, but those phrases would lose their very specific meanings very shortly.

"Thund-HACK-" A coughing fit, triggered by the dryness in her throat, cut her off not even halfway through and she was forced to tuck her muzzle into her chest and crouch until it stopped rattling. Right - more water, as soon as he was done with his part. Get some for Violetfreckle, too, try to help her drink. She cleared her throat, straightened, tried again, still raspy but much louder and with greater success. "ThunderClan! Gather 'round for a meeting!"

She gave it a moment to let her cats wake, leave their dens, and settle at the Undercrag as usual. That's what she was trying to present this as - usual. Stand tall. Speak clearly. She probably looked like hell, all dull eyes taught skin and ragged fur stretched over sharp bones, but Wolfhive permitting, this would be over smoothly. She would hate to have to make her final act of leadership yet another banishment.

As soon as she could see a good number of faces, Spiderthroat among them, she swallowed to wet her throat and tongue and began.

"As most of you might know from yesterday, I've finally woken up from the state I'd fallen into after I failed to rid the otters from our border. During the near moon I was out, Spiderthroat was the one who stepped up. He confronted Fadingpaw's failures 'n promptly refilled the position. He successfully defeated the beasts 'n has worked to keep this Clan afloat while I couldn't. He's been strong while I've grown weak. He's held us together while I can hardly walk. I can't force you all in good conscience to wait for my recovery when you have someone perfectly capable of takin' things from here.

"I took my place as your leader when ThunderClan was in a state of disrepair 'n I couldn't trust a single soul else to be able to step up 'n fix it. For nearly two season-cycles, from the very moment this place became our new home, I stood here on this crest to ensure we became worthy of our place in this forest once again. But today, goin' forward, I finally feel confident in that I no longer need to be the one fill that role. It's been been one of my greatest honors to be able to lead you, but I now pass that onto Spiderthroat. I'll continue to serve you as Bumblebreak, with just as much pride, as one of your Hornets. Thank you all."

Before she descended, she caught Spiderthroat's eye, a threat and a plea all at once: 'Please don't make me have to reclaim my spot here. Don't you dare put me through this again.' Then her paws left the Stormcrest for what would hopefully be the final time, and she took up a spot among her Clanmates at the front of the crowd and waited for Spiderthroat's ascension.

If she had to take her Clan back from unworthy claws once more, she would. But it would be with tears and great reluctantance, not the righteous fury she once wielded.

#tcmeeting

 

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[Silverfur & Co]

dawnpaw was suprised and shocked looking at spiderthoat & bumblestar no now bumblebreak? she was confused but nodded

[sylvia26]

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DarkWater
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Tom | 12 moons old | ThunderClan warrior | half clan blood
"I gotta try my hardest to prove I'm more than just a mistake!"
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his eyes widened when he heard a meeting call, he managed to scramble out of his nest and haphazardly scramble out the warriors den and over to the place he needed to sit. he was amazed by how quick everything was going. but then he heard brumble-break...not star...wait..she was retiring...dropping a rank? he was so confused and concerned. yet his lips stay shut.
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NightWatcher
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Tom|37 moons old|ThunderClan Warrior|Ultimate Predator - Not Active
✧ ˚ · "A true warrior fights for his clan".✧ ˚ · .
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-ˏˋ his chest ached, the pain from rosemouse's slashing hurt...but he wouldn't let this wound keep him from attending a meeting, so he wobbled a bit and dragged himself to sit and listen, his eyes up on the leader, his loyalty of course...remained undying...and then he heard...brumblebreak, no longer star. was becoming a hornet...he wished he could take the place as deputy...he shook his head- no- don't think that way. he wanted to prove his worth...getting rosemouse exiled was one and he felt the clan was safe again...now spiderthroat was becoming leader...that...was good, the deputy was nice when needed and was stern when needed...good good... ˊˎ

[Fawn]

Dovekit -

Dovekit paused mid-bath to raise her head towards Bumblestar's meeting call, paw still gingerly suspended in the air until it settled atop the ground with a sense of finality. She watched. Listened.

Outwardly, she was a statue. Blank expression, green eyes blinking with muted curiosity. The news hit her without shock or fanfare, merely absorbed. Noted. As if some especially clueless creature had told her a leaf was blowing across the clearing. For a kit with limited life experience, it was an announcement that held little meaning.

Until it did.

Spiderthroat.

Dovekit peered to him, anticipation thrumming like a low vibration as she awaited his move. Her quiet interest lingered under layers of emotional armor built over the cost of the same achievements Bumblestar had listed in proclaiming his worth as a deputy-turned-leader.

A starkly different role than father. But probably one he would do better at.

[Mr_Possessive]

⋆⁺‧₊☽The Thorn-Crowned Amazon☾₊‧⁺⋆
☆-Pineblossom-☆
[She/Her]
{33 Moons}
~Straight~
"And I can go anywhere I want, anywhere I want, just not home."
─── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ──

Pineblossom's eyes were wide. Bumblebreak. Not Bumblestar. Bumblebreak. She was stepping down. Pineblossom's jaw stayed agape. Spiderthroat would be a fantastic leader, no doubt, but she had only known Bumblestar as the leader for moons, since she was barely an apprentice. It was going to be a change, that was for sure. Who would become deputy next? Spiderthroat surely had to have some cat in mind. Maybe Risingstorm? He was the head hornet after all. (OPEN!)

[Dreamingstars]

(Art credit goes to Starfall)
DRAGONFLYKIT
Thunderclan Kit ~ 10 moons ~ She/Her
"If you're going to be mean, then do it elegantly."
Prison Escape T1 | Silver Tongue T1

Bumblestar looked shaky. Like each and every step was pained. It probably was.

The cream speckled she-kit gazed up at the Stormcrest, sunrise coloured eyes widening only slightly. Her tail twitched, and she padded forward slightly, like she could hardly believe it. Dragonflykit watched Bumblestar -No, Bumblebreak- Step down and enter the crowd of cats down below. This was.. Monumentous, to say the least. She was witnessing history here. Slowly, subtlely, a grin spread across Dragonfly's face. Now, her father would be leader. Spiderthroat, would be Spiderstar. The dark, russet and brown she-cat padded forward again, head held high, tail swishing elegantly behind her.

Her eyes had that same dark twinkle that warned others not to be fooled entirely by her elegant demeanor of pure perfection- Something darker lingered beneath her pristine exterior. Dragonflykit stopped at the very front of the Thunderclan crowd- And sat down elegantly, curling her fluffy tail around her petite paws. Now, she would wait. Spiderthroat's time had come.


#BugFamily [rather dramatic post, don't mind Dragonfly just totally *not* plotting- /silly]

[Aroogi]

BRAVEPAW
✦∗ [ he/him | ThunderClan Apprentice | 9 moons ] ∗✦
✧⋆ [ Mentor: Mintwhisper | 13/100 ] ⋆✧
✧⋆ [ N/A | N/A | N/A ] ⋆✧
♞▹ The Impulsive ◂♞

Bravepaw lifted his head and watched Bumblestar ascend the stormcrest. She looked much better and the calico was relieved. But.. her next words made him freeze. She... was resigning. Spiderthroat would be their leader now. Bumblestar was Bumblebreak.. he didn't know what to think. He had only ever known her as leader and he didnt know what this change would bring. He just hoped it brought good to the clan. They needed it after all the recent hardships.

↠ [ OPEN ]

[pixel.]

Tigerpelt
ThunderClan Warrior ☙ 28 moons ☙ He/Him
"Roar your truth, even when the world tries to silence you."

Tigerpelt wasn't shocked at this news. He knew it was coming up soon and he respectfully nodded.

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Cherryfang
ThunderClan Warrior ☙ 21 moons ☙ She/Her
"Life is a journey of lessons and experiences, offering both challenges and rewards."

The molly's green eyes widen with surprise.Bumblebreak. A interesting name. Cherryfang smiled at Bumblestar. She did great serving the clan and now was excited to see Spiderthroat as the new leader.

[namen_roodles]

FLINTCLAW
Thunderclan warrior | 23 moons | Massive, scarred dark tabby tom with pale blue eyes.
Killer Aptitude T1 | Just a scratch
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The day with the otter feast had been interesting for sure. Flintclaw had wanted to follow Treetiger back into the den after banishing that strange thing in the clearing... but he had decided against it. In all reality, Treetiger was a strange cat that he knew little about. The more he learned, the more his pelt itched with discomfort. Perhaps it was the bitter taste of more medicine cat shenanigans. Perhaps he just didn't know her that well. He was not too keen on getting to know her, though. He had half a mind to tear down the entire idea of medicine cats as a whole.

His ear twitched when he heard a call. Not the one that was actually there. No, the phantom ear twitched with a sensation like bramble wrapped around it. It was an irritation that he was growing accustomed to. His eyes snapped open and he heaved himself up, stalking out into the clearing to sit and listen to Bumblestar's first announcement since her coma. There hadn't been much for her to miss, outside of the things that circled around the otters. He couldn't imagine that she was very far out of the loop anymore, though.

He looked up at the leader, not sure what he was expecting. Perhaps some kind of speech about the otters. Doubtful. Whatever he had expected, it wasn't what came out of the tired leader's maw. In the midst of all of the chaos. With them already suddenly changing medicine cats. Flintclaw's jaw clenched as Bumblestar announced she was stepping down. Not retiring. Just... joining the hornets.

A slow blink. What kind of insanity was this? He had no doubt that Spiderthroat could lead the clan. He had proven more than capable, but this seemed ill timed. Was there a good time for a leader to step down? Who did she think was sitting idly by and waiting for her? Was that not the duty of a deputy, to step in while she recovered? And the head hornet to support where needed in the event the deputy was indisposed? It felt like an easy out. She never wanted to be leader... She had brought the clan back from a place of disrepair, and decided to leave her position as it was mending itself after an immense hit like Fadingpaw's demotion?

Just like that, Bumblebreak stepped down from the stormcrest and Flintclaw's eyes sought out Spiderthroat. There was no doubt that he trusted the calico to lead. He even had the occasional doubts about Bumblebreak towards the end... but this only proved to him just how right his slowly growing suspicions had become. It was strange as his mind mixed with the reasoning behind her words and his own flash of anger at her abandoning the position. He couldn't tell if it was for the better or the worse.

What even was the right answer for the clan? He didn't know. It couldn't be tearing the entire leadership apart all at once. What would Spiderthroat have to deal with? Not as injured as Bumblebreak, even powerful enough to go after the otters a second time. The dark tabby's tail flicked behind him as he tried to keep his face mostly stoic. He was quickly reminded of his own previous promises. Keep his frustration to himself. Show confidence for the clan's leadership. Keep the peace until it was stable again.

He wondered if Spiderthroat would act as quickly with assigning a new deputy as he was with assigning a new medicine cat to continue supervising Hollowpaw.

[Bob the Venomous Bird]

《 Alpinemoon 》
48/250
she/her | Thunderclan warrior| 11 moons

Alpinemoon was very surprised to see Bumblestar announcing that she was stepping down from Thunderclan Leader. Also, she was right in front of the Stormcrest so her ears hurted a bit from Bumblestar's yelling. Alpinemoon thought, "What is a season-cycle? Was Bumblebreak her former name?"

(OPEN)

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《 Chasmpaw 》
72/100
she/her | Thunderclan apprentice | 7 moons

Chasmpaw became wide-eyed as the former leader announced that she was going to step down. She thought that letting Spiderthroat become Thunderclan's Leader was a wise decision.

(OPEN)