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Who is. Cherryrill, what happened to her?

You can search characters names on our blog to find info about them

Here a post about Cherryrill !

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What is the relationship between Eagledive, Talon, and Falcon? Especially now that they're parents are gone.

Eagledive is a sports-dad type, he praises Falcon's athletics a lot and overlooks Talon's smaller achievements.

Eagle was very close with his parents, but Sharkscale, his mom, had high expectations for her son's morals and duties. She was like a family matriarch, and with her gone, Eagledive has become his family's head and started following what he views to be right.

He has hopes that Falcon will become an Envoy and one of Rainfall's close guard and he will put as much pressure on his son as he feels he needs to in order to make it happen.

Maybe it's a little bit of living vicariously through his son.

-Snap

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Eagledive, River Colony Ranger

Eagledive is an outgoing tom with a love of ranging. He is not one to speak out, even seeing the abuse of his Colony-mates, like Cherryrill. To him, she should have had more respect for their Captain instead of being so contrary. The loss of Tiger was awful, but Captain Rainfall makes sure only the strongest survive…

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Blueriver, Keeper of River Colony

Blueriver was trying to build a whole new nursery and care for her young litter almost entirely on her own.

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Did Silverblaze ask Rainfall to choose her own name? I noticed that her mom's name is Blazeheart, and I was curious if Silver was brave enough to ask Rainfall to choose her own name in honor of her "missing" mother, or if Rainfall choose the name as a warning to Orangebrook and maybe Silverblaze if she knew what happened to her mom?

Silverblaze’s name was definitely chosen to honor her mother, Blazeheart, yes.

The disappearance of Blazeheart was one of the first incidents of 'the missing' so Rainfall played it off as though she had nothing to do with it. The naming was more of a cover to show that Rainfall too had mourned the loss of Blazeheart!

Isn't she a benevolent Captain? To name Silver for the beloved Herbalist that was lost.

-Snap

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Is Ochremantis a tom, molly, or quinn?

She's a molly!

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Will we ever get designs for Field Colony's Ancestors like we do for Marsh and Oak? I could have sworn a few days ago there was just the main cast of characters on FC family tree and now i think there's like 15 new cats! XD

You absoluty will!

(I just gotta finish designing them lmao)

Here's a few designs tho!

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When spottedshadow was originally called Ravenkit did Hazelstar feel bad when he took his daughter’s name for her kit away? I’m curious if the same would have happened if she were also called Raven in this version. If Hazelfur made the same choice would it just be for her spots or would there be some reason around Whitebelly?

This is now Defunct lore!

Spottedshadow's original name was Shadow, and when she became a Ranger, Hazelfur named her Spottedshadow.

Because in our naming system, names can now be added as a prefix or suffix ^u^

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Rangers

Blueflower, Crowstalker, Mudtrail, Tigerstripe, Halfmask, Falconswoop, Snowstorm

Each Ranger in Marsh Colony has their own stuff going on and they are overall a very diverse group, and they all get along to various degrees. Cats like Blueflower, Falconswoop, and Mudtrail are pretty chill and easy to get along with, and most any Ranger outing would gladly bring these cats along. Crowstalker is also an excellent Ranger, though he prefers to stay out of Blueflower’s way as much as possible.

Cats like Tigerstripe and Halfmask are good for more confrontational tasks, or tasks requiring brute strength. And every Ranger can count on Halfmask taking charge if the situation calls for it. The Ranger is clearly hoping to become an Envoy at some point and will probably get there someday.

Snowstorm can be insufferable and self-centered, but he’s not a bad Ranger. All of Marsh Colony’s rangers have their own groups of friends in the Colony, and aren’t a super close knit group with each other, but they get the work done and generally get along well enough.

“Four claws are better than one.” Alliance Lake Proverb

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Can I ask why Smallpebble is not on the Council? is it due to the size to where she is just not needed? 🤔

Normally, Herbalists aren't on the Council. Field Colony is the exception where Herbalists are always a part of the Council, and in Oak Colony, Elmtail sees the wisdom in letting Wrensong have a voice, though she doesn't get a vote.

You'll soon see how Orangebrook in River Colony and the Keepers are moreso treated like second-class citizens who have the least say when it comes to Council matters.

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Welcome back! Was so excited to see the next colony vid!

I just wanted to get some clarification because I noticed some... interesting things when I was checking out the marsh colony family tree. Specifically with Crowstalker and his kittens. Or, maybe not his kittens? What's going on there? :3c Or is it a spoiler?

It's a half-spoiler!

Even though we don't have time to explore every character in a book, we do like to have a world that feels alive. Things are happening in cats lives that may or may not play into the main story, but we can explore in little side story tangents.

Crowstalker has recently reunited with his mother, Crocus, the Unbound cat who brought him and his brother to Marsh Colony. She was injured and just gave birth to Night and Fog. Crowstalker helped her recover and took care of his younger siblings while she rested.

You'll probably remember from the video that I talked about how Crowstalker is more introspective. He lays awake wondering what would have happened if he had never been brought to Marsh Colony...

Spending time with Crocus and getting to know her helped resolve some of those lingering questions Crowstalker had. And in the long run, will give him some closure.

He knew his mother would ask him to take in Night and Fog, but Crowstalker decided to pretend to be the kittens father. He's adopted his siblings as his own for their sake and his. They'll face a little less stigma and Crowstalker can avoid questions surrounding his mother. Not that the Colony would ever turn the kittens away, but Crowstalker selfishly wants to keep his reunion with Crocus to himself. It was special for him. He also has a desire to be a better role model for Night and Fog than he was for his own kittens: Wildfur and Patch.

Crowstalker knows that his brother, Breezeheart, wouldn't understand his feelings. And might get in the way of raising Night and Fog if he knew the truth. So for now, it's Crowstalker's secret to keep. He hasn't decided when or if he will tell Night and Fog the truth one day.

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Mentors

Breezeheart, Birdflight, Wildfur, Boulder, Red, Ice, Pool

Marsh Colony Mentors have it rough. Not many in the Colony are interested in Mentoring full time. Even if they just had a few more cats in their ranks, Breezeheart and Birdflight wouldn’t have felt so strained. Luckily, there’s always Rangers available to help with the bulk of a New-Claw’s training, but Mentors are supposed to be able to supervise all aspects of their training. And it’s become clear that some cats have slipped through the cracks…

Breezeheart spoke with Captain Hawkshell to try to remedy one such case. His nephew, Wildfur, who was always struggling to find his place and be part of the Colony, should be tested to become a Mentor. Breezeheart’s own motives were plain to see: as someone who was born a Renegade, an outsider, Breezeheart always took great pride in being the best he could be for the Colony, and seeing one of his own blood take his colony for granted stung his own ego. 

But Breezeheart reasoned that maybe making Wildfur a mentor could go a long way into correcting this issue. Giving Wildfur responsibility, accountability, and hopefully community with Birdflight and himself would not only fulfill a need of the Colony, but also give Wildfur another chance. 

“The original plan was to have Breezeheart monitor your training of Pool and decide afterward if you would be a good Mentor. Now, there is no choice; Birdflight cannot do all of a Mentor’s duties by themself. They will need help, and despite your…hesitance, I think additional responsibilities will serve you well,” (Hawkshell to Wildfur)

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Keepers, Kittens, and Herbalists

Smallpebble, Shrewbelly, Starkpath, Frostshadow, Fog, Night, Lichen

Smallpebble is currently the only Marsh Colony Herbalist, as the colony only just lost Ruddywhisker and Starrybog in the last few seasons, but she handles it with grace. Marsh Colony cats are hardy, and with Smallpebble on the job, most illnesses or wounds are caught before they have a chance to spread. 

In particular, she keeps a close eye on Marsh Colony’s Keepers and Kittens. And since Shrewbelly’s mother was Starrybog, the older Keeper has a good sense of what to look for and consult Smallpebble about.

Shrewbelly used to have to manage all the Keeper duties by himself, but recent additions to his rank are Starkpath and Frostshadow. Starkpath is so diligent and careful, and Frostshadow so soft and caring. Together, it’s given Shrewbelly some extra time to devote solely to his new mate and Kitten, Lichen.

“The Spirits Beyond and the Spirits to Come are one and the same. They are the cycle of birth, life, death, and rebirth. We are the Spirits, and the Spirits are us, and we are whole.” Gentlestar, Keeper of Marsh Colony

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Hawkshell’s Council

Hawkshell, Leafstorm, Whitefire, Rosethorn, Bramblefur, Kestrelsnap, Indigoeyes, Mousetail, Sunfire

 Captain Hawkshell’s council has recently gone through upheaval. Tales of the Soaring Protector’s heroism were often closely followed by her Seconds cunning strategies. That Second being her own sister, Whitefire. But now that Whitefire has chosen to retire, and become an Elder on Hawkshell’s council, it was time for the Captain to pick a new Second, one who would surely be leading the colony after her own death or retirement. Many expected Hawkshell’s lifelong friend and niece, Kestrelsnap, or maybe the noble Indigoeyes, or even her own dashing son, Sunfire. Instead, Hawkshell chose none of her long trusted Envoys and went with the youngest and most inexperienced cat among them: Leafstorm, to be her Second.

Marsh Colony’s Council approved the choice. Most of Marsh Colony would trust Hawkshell no matter her choice, so why wouldn’t they trust her choice of the future Captain? A few have voiced their concerns, but Marsh Colony is fiercely protective of their own, and everyone in the Council believes that Leafstorm will get there…hopefully before Hawkshell is gone. Together, Marsh Colony has survived. And with a strong Council Marsh Colony is left in good paws.

“Forevermore, Forest Colony shall be divided into Marsh Colony and Oak Colony, and our borders will be defended.” Captain Deepmarsh the First of Marsh Colony

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Meet Marsh Colony!

New video out now!

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Marsh Colony-Family Trees

Set at the beginning of Shifting Roots

Art by Tennelle

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Marsh Colony Line-up- Shifting Roots

Art by Tennelle