Even as the Snow Falls, we will Carry on, my Friends

[Midnight]

The only cat who should know about Briarstar's pregnancy is Maplebreeze. She is not showing yet.

Receiving ceremonies: Vinepool, Falcon, Deku, @snowykcnomre, Lionhearted, Ambrose, Puddlesdog, and Wolf.

Receiving apprentices: Isilme *Moony Shenanigans*, Puddlesdog, ShiverCry, Roselocke, Twineheart, Anya, Lionhearted, Icestorm, Ambrose

Players with fresh warriors, don't forget to add them to the all-cats list. I'd also love it if you posted on the ceremony request thread to sign your new warriors up as mentors!

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Briarstar yowled for all of TalonClan to gather, positioning herself by the left wall of the camp's main cave. A quick glance at the camp's entrance showed a thick layer of falling snow. It was going to be a long, difficult leafbare.

"TalonClan, leafbare is coming, and it appears as though it is going to be a very tough few moons for us. The snow is falling thickly, and we're still technically in leaf-fall. This worries me greatly, and I think it would be good to boost morale by giving some warrior names and mentors today," Briarstar announced, puffing out her chest. "I want you all to know that I'm proud of every single one of you. You're amazing warriors, and if I could relive my life, even with everything I've been through, I would not choose a different path." She narrowed her eyes, searching the crowd for Maplebreeze. Would he get it? "Without further ado, I call StarClan to watch these ceremonies, to give these cats many moons of strength, happiness, and health..."

"Skypaw, you have earned your wings. Please step forward. For your blue pelt, I name you Skyfur, warrior of TalonClan."

"Wolfpaw, you have earned your wings. Please step forward. For your skills during battle, I name you Wolfstrike, warrior of TalonClan."

"Flamepaw, you have earned your wings. Please step forward. For your talents in hunting and climbing, I name you Flamewing, warrior of TalonClan."

"Blackpaw, you have earned your wings. Please step forward. For your fierceness in battle, I name you Blackwolf, warrior of TalonClan."

"Cinderpaw, you have earned your wings. Please step forward. For your feathery tail, I name you Cindertail, warrior of TalonClan."

"Stumpypaw, you have earned your wings. Please step forward. For your flat muzzle, I name you Stumpyface, warrior of TalonClan."

"Rowanpaw, you have earned your wings. Please step forward. For your ginger tabby pelt, I name you Rowanfur, warrior of TalonClan."

"Spikepaw, you have earned your wings. Please step forward. For your talent in climbing, I name you Spikebranch, warrior of TalonClan."

"Rex, please step forward. You have agreed to abide by the warrior code and are thus ready to earn your new name. Your mentor will be Wolf-fang. May your mentor help you in growing your wings. I now name you Shadowpaw, apprentice of TalonClan."

"Sunkit, please step forward. You are now six moons old and are thus ready to earn your new name. Your mentor will be Nightsong . May your mentor help you in growing your wings. I now name you Sunpaw, apprentice of TalonClan."

"Goldenkit, please step forward. You are now six moons old and are thus ready to earn your new name. Your mentor will be Stormflame. May your mentor help you in growing your wings. I now name you Goldenpaw, apprentice of TalonClan."

"Bramblekit, please step forward. You are now six moons old and are thus ready to earn your new name. Your mentor will be Rainfrost. May your mentor help you in growing your wings. I now name you Bramblepaw, apprentice of TalonClan."

"Featherkit, please step forward. You are now six moons old and are thus ready to earn your new name. Your mentor will be Stagleap. May your mentor help you in growing your wings. I now name you Featherpaw, apprentice of TalonClan."

"Foxkit (Falcon), please step forward. You are now six moons old and are thus ready to earn your new name. Your mentor will be Ivyspot. May your mentor help you in growing your wings. I now name you Foxpaw, apprentice of TalonClan."

"Mudkit, please step forward. You are now six moons old and are thus ready to earn your new name. Your mentor will be Sunstep. May your mentor help you in growing your wings. I now name you Mudpaw, apprentice of TalonClan."

"Foxkit (Puddles), please step forward. You are now six moons old and are thus ready to earn your new name. Your mentor will be Scorchmask. May your mentor help you in growing your wings. I now name you Foxpaw, apprentice of TalonClan."

"Echokit, please step forward. You are now six moons old and are thus ready to earn your new name. Your mentor will be Slateshade. May your mentor help you in growing your wings. I now name you Echopaw, apprentice of TalonClan."

"Moonkit, please step forward. You are now six moons old and are thus ready to earn your new name. Your mentor will be Applegaze. May your mentor help you in growing your wings. I now name you Moonpaw, apprentice of TalonClan."

Briarstar dipped her head to her Clan for a moment, then stood tall and called out the new names of her Clanmates.

[Falcon]

Wolfstrike raised his head with pride and happiness, though he would miss doing chores he was happy to be a warrior at last, he padded over to his brother "congratulations Flamewing, you're name is well earned" he said with one of his rare smiles before going on to try and find his former mentor Deku Carotius

the newly named Foxpaw was really happy, he wasn't sure Briarstar would've made him an apprentice due it his only having three legs but he was eager to get started so he hobbled through the crowd trying to find his mentor "Ivyspot?" he squeaked out trying to see through the crowd Ɗaisy

[Deku]

Flamepaw bounced around excitedly. Today he was becoming a warrior of TalonClan! He had worked hard for this. He had spent the time learning with his mentor. He could hardly keep still as Briarstar began.

"For your skills in hunting and climbing, I name you Flamewing."

Yes! He almost yowled with joy right then and there, but was able to keep quiet until the end. When his newly named brother/best friend came up and congratulated him, he grinned. "Thanks Wolfstrike! I like your new name!"

[Icestorm]

Maplebreeze followed the clan as Briarstar called everyone out for another ceremony. He sat near the back and watched as she started. She seemed to be fine, but the tom noticed he words. He thought they were out of place at first, somewhat odd in fact. At least until he thought about it more carefully. He smiled his lazy smile to her, his way of encouraging her to go on. He was still scared of what was to come, but he had to put it past him and look forward. Because just like his best friend he wouldn't trade his life.

Maplebreeze watched as his apprentice was named. A sigh of relied escaped him. Thank Starclan he was done training his apprentice. Flamepaw was so full of energy and a pawful for the warrior. but now as Flamewing he wasn't the toms responsibility anymore, no he was an equal.

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Slateshade watched as the apprentices became warriors, and as warriors got their new apprentices. His fluffy tail swishing back and forth until he heard his name. Finally. An apprentice worth the warrior's time. He could finally shove it Blackpine's face that he had one too. And Echopaw was going to make Swiftpaw eat their dust. After all his apprentice had an advantage, being his apprentice.

After calling the new warriors' names the large gray tom made his way to Echopaw, "Hello. You ready to be a warrior?" He asked with a smirk on his face.

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After the ceremonies Maplebreeze made his way through the other cats. Some greeting their new mentors and apprentices. Some congratulating each other. His eyes trained on one cat, her tortoiseshell fur sticking out to him the crowd. "Briarstar, you did pretty good out there today," he said with a lazy smile.

Midnight Bratstar Wolf Echopaw

[Twineheart]

[ Whoops I no longer play Ivyspot I adopted her out to Ɗaisy (I will make the correction on the list sorry for the confusion! )

[Ɗaisy]

    Ivyspot heard a voice call out her name. She turned to see Foxpaw, who was her new apprentice.
She greeted him with a smile, Hi, you must be Foxpaw. She didn't really know what more to say than a hello.
She sat down with her tail tucked around her body and attempted to tell Foxpaw want she thought he wanted to hear,
I'll try to make our training as fun as possible and everything. I can't wait to get started. 
Ivyspot was excited to train with an apprentice, she hoped he would be a hard worker.

Falcon

[Falcon]

Foxpaw ran up to his mentor as fast as his three legs could take him "I can't wait to get started" he said with a mile wide smile, he really was eager, all of his excitement taking his mind of his worries of his missing limb for the time being "what are we going to do first?" he asked excitedly Ɗaisy

[Puddlesdog]

Lionhearted
Foxkit cautiously stepped out of the nursery, his eyes moving around the clearing. An announcement? For what? Curiosity racked through his body as he went into the clearing. Amber eyes went around the clearing in a semi-circle. They landed on Brairstar, the newly made leader. Tail straight out behind him, Foxkit did his best to stride into the clearing. As the ceremonies began, excitement was not easily contained as he shook with pleasure as he heard his name called. Foxp- the kit stopped when another cat stepped forward, another Foxkit. Eyes down-cast, he let the apprentice take the mentor, he would wait.

Then, it happened. 'Foxkit step forward'. Eyes gleaming with happiness, he stepped forward, looking at Brairstar happily. Foxpaw, it was much more cunning then boring old Foxkit. Clear amber eyes focused he faintly called, "Scorchmask?" His voice quivering with excitement. "Scorchmask?" He called again, voice stronger.

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Anya

Mudkit watched a kit walk out of the den, and lazily flicked his tail-tip. His four siblings were safe, and now he could get up and do something. Or follow that kit and demand what was going on. Hoping out of his nest, he strode out into the clearing. His light green eyes seeming brighter as he saw the leader. It was time for a ceremony! Eyes brighter then normal, he listened intensely as she spoke, ears forward.

There, now I am Mudpaw, and my mentor is Sunstep. face filled with nothing but utter joy he ran forward looking for his mentor. "Um, Sunstep? Could you step forward?" He meowed, hating to raise his voice. Mudpaw supposed it was because of the flurry of action after the ceremonies, and he was caught in it.

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Ambrose

Coming back from a hunting series, Stormflame carried a plumb squirrel in his jaws as walked into the camp. Seeing the gathered cats, he widened his eyes. A ceremony was going on with-out him! What had the clan come to? Green eyes sparking angrily, he quickly dropped off his prey, and shriveled his head to look at the leader. Thankfully, the ceremonies had just begun, and he was in time.

Now everyone was depurting in a hurry. Stormflame was caught between the mentors, apprentices, and newly made warriors. "Goldenpaw, come to my voice!" He managed to screech, before seeing a familiar pelt... Walking over to the she-cat he stopped and chuckled. "Hello, hello Rainfrost.. We both have one new apprentice." he commented, looking back to see if his apprentice was coming by anytime soon.

[Lionhearted]

Spikebranch lifted her head proudly. She was a warrior, as of today! She couldn't have been more prouder. She nearly burst because of happiness, but she sat back, controlled herself, and took a deep breath. Warriors had to act mature for others. She was going to be the best warrior she could.

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Shadowpaw nodded as Briarstar called him out. Who was this Wolf-fang? So my name's Shadowpaw now. And 'grow your wings?' What's that supposed to mean? "Hey, anyone seen Wolf-fang?" he asked. The cat's name was a mouthful to pronounce in itself. I better not be Shadow-wing or something, or else I'd beat myself up everytime I introduce myself.

Tagged: Isilme [Wolf-fang]

[Anya]

Sunstep's cold amber eyes looked down his nose to the newly apprenticed Mudpaw. The golden hues flickered in the light. "Do not raise your voice," he replied calmly. "That is the first lesson." the large tom flicked his ears. "I have a few rules," he continued in a monotone voice. "Do not question me. Do not talk back. Do not ask for breaks. Do exactly what I say immediately after I say it. And finally," narrowed eyes and long whiskers reached for the younger cat. "Do not disappoint me..." he paused to let things settle in. "Have I made myself clear?"

Ooc:// Puddlesdog Please don't take it personally xD Sunstep is strict...like a lot

[ShiverCry]

Rainfrost purred at Stormflame's voice. "Yes we do." She replied. Then the bluish-grey she-cat looked around for her new apprentice, Bramblepaw. "Bramblepaw, where are you?" She called, looking through the sea of gathered cats.

[Wolf]

The tabby she-cat was looking up at the sky when Slateshade approached her, and seemed to be murmuring, "Pebblestar, I hope you're watching me right now." Her pale green eyes were clouded with a look of grief before spinning around at the voice of her mentor. "Yes Slateshade!" She purred enthusiastically. Echopaw's black striped tail flicked side to side in anticipation and she looked up at the large tom with admiration. Icestorm

[Icestorm]

Slateshade smirked to his new apprentice. He was impressed to see the young appentice show some much excitement to be a warrior. It was a good sign that Briarstar found him an apprentice worth his time. "Good. We are going to train, hard. This isn't going to be a walk through the rocks. I'm counting on you to push yourself," he said in his usual course voice, "If you do that, you'll have your warrior name in no time." His eyes were shinning with an excitement, but still held a stern look. He was going to prove how great of warrior and mentor he was, and he was going to have Echopaw prove her worth over Blackpine and Swiftpaw.