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loomimoosh · 7 months ago

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I'm playing LifeGen. And something's going on.

One of my favorite gaming experiences is when there's a genuine mystery. There's another layer to your experience that you don't know. A puzzle to solve. But it's so organic and just...happens. It's not orchestrated, there's just an uneasy mystery at your hands.

It's happened before with Monster Hunter, where I found evidence of a monster I hadn't seen yet, and was trying to put together what I was looking at. I got enough clues to lead me to a more difficult part of the map, where I finally found that monster after a few sessions of mystery. I couldn't have scripted it better.

And now it's happening again. My name is Murkrose, a fairly new warrior of BirchClan, living in the birch forest.

Twice now, cats have been killed by what the game calls an "unknown predator". The description won't tell me what happened, just that there are unnaturally long claws.

I'd put it out of my mind for a while, but when my littermate's best friend was killed by this thing, I knew I had to do something.

I'm going on border patrols. I'm watching out for any hostile creatures on our territory.

The game won't call it a badger. If it were a badger, it would be obvious. We deal with them enough that I would know.

I like to think about my character running herself ragged. Tearing up the forest for a sign of the creature that took Newtfreckle and Featherswoop, ignoring her quickly deteriorating relationship with her mother, setting aside all concern from her sister, arguing with the deputy about what should be done.

Murkrose will get to the bottom of this. Even if Finstar and Havenshade won't. Even if Aspencreek and Moondusk and Wheatblossom and Alderdapple all beg her to put this aside.

The monster will sleep when the forest is dead.

I'll let y'all know if I die horribly.

#wc #clangen

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residents-of-the-darkforest · 10 months ago

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One of Us is a Killer (part 4)

First part: https://www.tumblr.com/residents-of-the-darkforest/738940160410058752/one-of-us-is-a-killer?source=share

Previous: https://www.tumblr.com/residents-of-the-darkforest/739075196765585408/one-of-us-is-a-killer-part-3?source=share

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Going solely on what kin say in Lifegen every six moons, we build a story, and, more importantly, a resident

Please feel free to comment your interpretations of what is happening or your thoughts on the characters!

Who are your suspects so far?

Main character: Burnetshriek -- Lonesome

Mother: Wetfish (deceased) -- Wise

Mom: Beaverspeckle -- Adventurous

Sister: Midgefreckle -- Calm

Brother: Yewstripe (deceased) -- Strict

Brother: Privetdusk (deceased) -- Ambitious

Mate: Heathertree -- Loving

Daughter: Battumble -- Noisy -> Sneaky

Daughter: Yarrowpaw -- troublesome

Son: Yarrowpaw (deceased) -- Attention-seeker

Son: Rubblenettle -- Troublesome

Son: Jaggeddusk -- Honest -> Righteous

Son: Conifersprout -- Impulsive -> Fierce

Son: Tallpaw -- thoughtful

Conifer is 15 moons younger than his older littermates.

Tall and Yarrow are 14 moons younger than Conifer.

Side note: [....] in speech indicates that Burnetshriek has said something.

Bonus side note: orange highlights previously indicated that something was not directed at Burnetshriek or didn't have to do with her. Now, it's for text that is a repeated conversation.

MOON 84:

Mom: [why became med cat speech]

Midgefreckle: [Saw rogue on patrol speech]

Heathertree: "Hey, Burnetshriek! Could you roll that moss over here? [...] Why am I playing moss-ball, you ask? Uhm, because it's awesome, that's why! [...] Wha--No, it's not just for kits! It's beneficial for all warriors to hone their agility skills. [...] Maybe we could play a game sometime?"

Battumble: [Jagged makes Bat laugh over and over as they think about their time in the nursery].

Yarrowpaw: "It's Burnetshriek! How are you? [...] That's good! And me? Well, you know, the usual...."[Yarrowpaw probably spent the day playing with the kits, Burnet knows how to read her eyes].

Rubblenettle: "Burnetshriek! What do frogs do with their feet when they're not using them? [...] They don't do anything with them! Because if they were using them, they'd be doing something with them, silly!"

Jaggeddusk: "Hey, Burnetshriek? [...] You know, I heard you telling a story to the kits, a short while ago, and it was amazing. You're so talented at it! [...]...And I was wondering if you'd be able to finish the story? Just for me? I was caught by your every word like a mouse in claws! [...] You'll finish it later? That's good, just let me know, so I'm not out when you finish."

Mate: Dustweb.

Conifersprout: [Dare to jump off Warriors' den]

Tallpaw: [Catwatching]

MOON 90:

Mom: HEY LEAVE THEM ALONE!

Midgefreckle: "Think there are other Clans out there? [...] Like, way far away. Not the Clans that we know. [...] Maybe there's even some Clans on the sun! Or the moon!"

Heathertree: "You wanna learn something really stupid about plants? [...] No? Well, too bad, Burnetshriek! When I was a little younger, I would sneak out to the Twoleg dens with Gorgegrass and investigate all their plants. One den had a bunch of berries, and the kittypet who lived their informed me that most of them were poisonous, but the Twolegs ate them anyway, and nothing happened. Which, come on! Why can't I eat the long red berries? They look so tasty! And there were some they called 'cacao beans' that smelled delightful....Sometimes I wish I were a Twoleg. They have it so easy, and so...weird. I bet they can eat rocks and be just fine. Actually, now that I think about it, what's the worst thing that could happen if I ate a rock?....Here, Burnetshriek, do you want to help me look for rocks?"

Battumble: Leave me alone...

[Grieving, having constant nightmares].

Yarrowtimber: "Burnetshriek, I swear, somtimes it's like we're trapped here. [...] We never chose to be ShadowClan cats, it's just something we were born into...What if we would have been happier as loners? Or rogues? No one to tell us what to do or where to go or what to think....just free to be ourselves, and do whatever we please. [...] It's a great, big world out there, and I want to experience everything it has to offer! But instead, we're stuck here inside the territory, not allowed to venture out, not allowed to question. Sometimes I feel like the only cat in the Clan who's like this....Do you ever feel the same way?"

Rubblenettle: "I wonder how the fish feel in this weather...I'd ask them, but I haven't quite figured out how to speak fish yet."

Jaggeddusk: [What do you think of the weather? If you want my opinion...]

Conifersprout: "Hey, Burnetshriek, have you ever thought about uh...What if something happens to you? Or happens to me? Or something happens to the Clan, and we're both demolished in a fiery pit of nothingness! [...] Phew....sorry, I know I'm not usually so grim. But I guess I'm just really worried. [...] What if something goes wrong, and I'm not there to heal you? I won't let that happen....I just won't!"

Has been hearing the voices of StarClan cats.

Tallpaw: "Howdy, Burnetshriek! Are you ready to go and and do super cool warrior stuff? [...] Hehehe--me neither, and I'm not even a warrior! But we've gotta, I noticed my mentor was super excited so hopefully it's something neat today! [...] I've been thinking of surprising them with something, do you have any ideas? [...] Mm...that's a great idea! Thanks a bunch, I'll bring you something back as thanks!"

MOON 96:

Mom: [Beaverspeckle is speaking with a huge group of cats, their voice reverberating off the den walls. They're so funny and energetic. Beaverspeckle catches Burnet's eye and flashes them a huge smile. Somehow, she can make Burnet feel like the most special cat in all the Clans].

Midgefreckle: "..." [Midge sits next to Burnet quietly]. "Prrr." [She seems to enjoy the silence].

Heathertree: "Hey, flea-brain. I've been looking for you all over, what's--Wait. Something's up. I can tell you're upset about something. Was someone mean to you? Was it Hillgaze? I swear to StarClan, I'll-- [...] No one was mean to you? Well, okay...But I'll still shoot them a few dirty looks, just for good measure."

Battumble: "Yaknow, Burnetshriek, I never really found you all that convincing as a warrior. Real warriors are strong! We're fearless! We never back down from a fight! But in you, I sense...uncertainty. Maybe you should see the medicine cat about it."

Apprentice: Mousepaw.

Yarrowtimber: [Burnet teases Yarrow about her crush]. "Ah, come off it, Burnetshriek. Patchwhisper is just a friend, that's all....[Burnet rolls her eyes, but promises to herself that if someone breaks Yarrow's heart, she'll have to have a conversation with Patchwhisper...]

Rubblenettle: Balancing pinecone

Mate: Hillgaze.

Jaggeddusk:"Oh, hey, Burnetshriek! I learned this really cool new thing today, it's like... [The way his eyes flash reminds Burnet so much of his father. Clearly, Heather has had an influence on him].

Conifersprout: "I found this super cool cave network just outside the territory....Wanna come explore it with me later? [...] What was I doing outside the territory? Psh, do you seriously expect me to spend my entire life on ShadowClan territory? How could any cat be happy being trapped like that? That's basically just like being a kittypet, with extra steps. Now, are you coming with me, or not?"

Tallfern: [Burnet prods a sleeping Tall, who swats them away]. "Mmf...just a little longer..."

Mushroomkit (daughter, 2 moons): [Tackles Burnet with a squeal]. "Burnetshriek, Burnetshriek! C'mon, let's play!!! [...] What are our characters? Psh, who cares! I don't want to play pretend! I just want to battle!!!"

Tuftkit (son, 2 moons): [Tuftkit presses against Burnet's side, sound asleep. Burnet breathes in their milky scent, swearing to love them forever].

Continued on next part!

As for now, who are your suspicions on, and why do you suspect them?

And who is your favourite?

This family is getting to damn big...

#one of us is a killer #long post

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