Warrior Cats of the Forest
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The DawnClan overthrow has already begun, MoonClan’s revolt is scheduled to begin either next weekend (October 16-18) or the following one (October 23-25). This gap will allow DawnClan to gather support and NightClan and SunClan and prevent too much from happening all at once.
In DawnClan, Clawtail has started a clan meeting to call for Dawnswallow’s removal from power because of the foxglove murders. When Dawnwallow returns to the camp, the clan will be rioting for her execution and she will be killed by her clan mates. After this, Clawtail will set up an election for the clan to vote on their next leader and deputy (Locuststrike and Sacredtears) and announce she will step down from her position when she has trained an apprentice. Lotus-star will be stepping down from her position, as she’s never been a full supporter of the medicine cat she will not be executed or run out of the clan. The kits taken from SunClan would also be returned at this point.
All of that is pretty set in stone now, as the revolt has already begun, but past that point there is still room for discussion about what can happen.
The new DawnClan leadership can send patrols to NightClan and SunClan to discuss a joint overthrow of Weepingstar. Having all the clans working together to destroy Weepingstar’s leadership will build trust that will help our next arc, as well as provide a way to have NightClan and SunClan involved in this plot.
We don’t have very many concrete details set out for how MoonClan’s overthrow will go down. We do know that that Eclipseheart and the medicine cats are loyal to Weepingstar and the leaders of the rebellion will be Geckospots and Amberstrike, who have already supported some of their supporters. This overthrow is likely to be bloodier and longer than DawnClan’s and will result in a costly internal war between the rebels and the zealots, who will be put down by combined MoonClan rebel, DawnClan, SunClan, and NightClan forces in a large battle. It’s possible that we could have a group of warriors from each clan staying in MoonClan to maintain peace while MoonClan transitions into a more stable leadership and the former zealots are integrated back into clan life.
Here are some possible options for what will be done with zealots, suggested by Angel. For all of the options, the punishments for each character or each broad category of crimes will be decided upon out of character before the actual trial, to speed things along and ensure we won’t have to be waiting for members to be online at the right time. There has been some discussion about these options in the last plot planning entry on pages 9 and 10, I suggest you check that out.
1. During a gathering, or possibly a special meeting of just the leaders and deputies, the fate of each cat will be individually chosen.
2. The leaders and deputies during the gathering or a special meeting devise a general punishment for each general crime without taking age and circumstances into account
3. The medicine cats could decide the fate of each cat during a medicine cat meeting. May help restore the medicine cats’ image as impartial peacekeepers.
4. The medicine cats devise a general punishment for each general crime without taking age and circumstances into account.
5. The medicine cats or leaders decide on a blanket pardon for all crimes on the possible basis that enough blood has been spilled and there is no reason to cause more strife.
6. The medicine cats or leaders could decide to strip all zealots of certain rights, such as making it impossible for them to hold a position of authority within the clan or being lowered to the status of an apprentice.
What do y’all think would be the best option for handling the zealots? How much and how should SunClan and NightClan get involved in the conflict? Should they send warriors to stay in MoonClan for an extended period of time to help the transition? What about in DawnClan? Should the kits taken from SunClan and NightClan be integrated into this at all? Would MoonClan and DawnClan as a whole face any punishment for their actions, alongside individual warriors? I could see NightClan demanding a share of their territory.
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145 Comments
OwlFae says...
maybe there can be a certain grave area made for weepingtiger and other cruel/evil cats? it gives opportunity for a new landmark (and a creepy one at that) and it also keeps their bodies away from the bodies of the good clan cats?
Yeah. That'd be pretty cool, and a reminder of what had happened, like Jayfeather's marks on the stick.
Where was Dawnswallow buried? Hawk's Tree?
Most of the prominent leaders or other cats are buried at Hawk's Tree (it got its name from having Hawkstar and Silverstar buried there) since it's at such a central place and can serve as a reminder for all of the clans. We could make a new location, but where would we put it?
In addition, I would suggest leaving their bodies at the Moonstone. Not burying them exactly, but leaving them so the bones can be viewed by future medicine cats (and their apprentices) as a specific reminder.
Ember says...
We could make it a more general requirement for all medicine cat apprentices to be taught the history of the clans and visit major landmarks?
Where was Dawnswallow buried? Hawk's Tree?
Most of the prominent leaders or other cats are buried at Hawk's Tree (it got its name from having Hawkstar and Silverstar buried there) since it's at such a central place and can serve as a reminder for all of the clans. We could make a new location, but where would we put it?
Yeah, Dawnswallow should be buried somewhere else since she made a bad impact on the clans XD Maybe she can get buried somewhere close to Hawk's Tree but not directly at Hawk's Tree? Then maybe while the clans are going there for Gatherings, they can be reminded of what happened from Dawnswallow's bad choices, and they would try not to make any bad choices like her at the Gathering? I don't know, just a suggestion.
Wolf-flower says...
Yeah, Dawnswallow should be buried somewhere else since she made a bad impact on the clans XD Maybe she can get buried somewhere close to Hawk's Tree but not directly at Hawk's Tree? Then maybe while the clans are going there for Gatherings, they can be reminded of what happened from Dawnswallow's bad choices, and they would try not to make any bad choices like her at the Gathering? I don't know, just a suggestion.
Yeah. That would be pretty cool, I think the Medicine Cat Apprentice should visit it like Ember said. Not exactly at Hawk's Tree, but near if. To be honest, seeing the dead bodies might drive the Apprentices to something along the lines of suicide: Would YOU feel comfortable seeing a dead body? As for Weepingstar's body, it could be at a burial mound that regular Apprentices visit. I know he was originally a Medicine Cat who grew to be Leader, but what if they become a Leader and decide to do something like that to strengthen their hold on the Clan? Sorry if this offends anybody, I just would like my opinion to be heard.
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