⏳ | Rosemaryrune

Born to an unnamed loner killed by the invading rats, this little kitten was discovered at the tend age of two moons underneath a cypress tree guarded by a rosemary bush by a RiverClan warrior turned adoptive mother named Softstorm. Falling in love with the kittens she would name Rosemarykit and Cypresskit, she took them back to RiverClan, where they would be raised. The Clan was currently under the leadership of Blazingstar, his second-in-command named Otterchase, and the healers; Honeydawn and Clearwhisp (soon to become Clearflight). Quickly, Rosemarykit grew used to her new environment, and started to meet her denmates, Sealkit and Sunsetkit, not interacting with their siblings, Sea-snakekit and Ladybugkit respectively, until she grew older. Additionally, she annoyed Otterchase, questioned Hawkcrest, crafted a flower crown with Spruceberry, ran into Cardinalpine, and became used to the idea of a family.

As she reached six moons, Blazingstar apprenticed her to a torbie named Cardinalpine, which she had already met earlier. Renamed Rosemarypaw, the munchkin was on her tour of the territory when it began to rain. But this was not normal rain, oh no. It was acid rain. Cowering in the rocky cave that served as her den with her fellow apprentices - Sealpaw, Sea-snakepaw (who had been given the post of medicine cat apprentice), Sunsetpaw, Ladybugpaw, Ghostpaw, Cypresspaw and many more felines, Rosemarypaw watched as her Clanmates struggled to find shelter. And the rain escalated. The storm built up, up and up, finally becoming a progressive derecho, prompting all four Clans, alongside the resident loners and kittypets, to flee the territories they had called home for so long. It seemed as though the archipelago had been driving them out, and Rosemarypaw's life had been dominated by the tragedy that was it's attempts. The rat invasion, the pollution and oil tainting the rivers, the rise and fall of power-hungry felines, the freezing cold, mini ice-age in the middle of greenleaf. And they escaped, onto the human's boats, sailing away to the future. Originally, Rosemarypaw boarded the Guild, one of the six boats in the fleet sailing to the new territories, which were to become known as the Vast Planes. There, she developed a growing fear of loss, unable to find her brother and her friends. The discovery that Softstorm, too, was onboard the Guild, was a relief, but could only help her for so long. And so, she deflected it with jokes and anger, raising her chin and biting back at others. This helped cause her relationship with Maleficentreign, a rosetted ThunderClan tom, to end in her sending snarky comments his way, fed up with what she saw as his god complex. The boats docked at islands every now and then, the most notable of which being Apex Island, the island of predators. There, Rosemarypaw discovered one of her most treasured possessions; the deer skull that now resides so proudly upon her head. Additionally, the munchkin found a few tufts of lion fur and three alligator claws. Back onto the boats she went. A brief sea shanty gave her a few moments of calm, joining in with many other felines to sing the lyrics of the well known song 'Wellerman' at the top of her lungs. But this newfound peace was not to last long. As the Clans neared their final destination, the leviathan attacked. Thought to be a kraken, the gigantuarn, mythological creature attacked the boats, leaving Rosemarypaw with, you guessed it! More trauma!

Rosemaryrune's final stand, ft. Maleficentreign.

And finally, they arrived. What would come to be known as the Vast Plains fleet docked at the new territories on the 11th of August, 2022. The arrival area was a marshy shore with clusters of trees dotting the landscape. The future Clan territories were hazy in the distance, and no feline was brave enough to explore there yet. Upon arriving, Blazingstar called a meeting, declaring it was time for a mass ceremony. Various apprentices and kittens became warriors and apprentices respectively, the most relavent to Rosemary being Sealscuttle, Cypressguard and, of course, her own renaming. Dubbed Rosemaryrune, she was commemerated for her capability, hard work, leadership skills and intelligence. Blazingstar specifically mentioned how much of an asset she would be to RiverClan in their new home, filling her with a sense of happiness and pride.

After all the turmoil she had experienced during her apprenticeship, her early warriorhood was relatively peaceful. Curious about her new surroundings, Rosemaryrune began to explore the Vast Plains, even if she had to break the warrior code in order to do it. Venturing onto Thunderclan territory came an encounter with a warrior named Lovelornharpy, who was struggling with her own doubts. An adventure in Windclan led to a meeting with Gravelsky, a queen enjoying Windclan's new desert territory. But this passion for exploring would lead her to her final end.

On the 14th of October, 2022, Rosemaryrune made a fateful decision. The Riverclan warrior had spotted a volcano in the distance, bordering the loner's jungle and Shadowclan's mountainous terrain. She set out to explore it, deciding to climb the volcano and look out across the territories; the view would be spectacular. The munchkin might even be the first feline ever to climb a volcano! She set to work, reaching the precipice and sheltering in a small cave, when she spotted another figure making his way up the mountain. This was Maleficentreign, her sworn nemesis, and fate had brought them together that day. Rosemaryrune surprised him, and they exchanged taunts until the Thunderclan tom dealt the lowest blow possible. Insulting her family. Ridiculing her recently deceased mother, Softstorm, and jeering at her brother, Cypressguard. She would not take it, and attacked him. The two battled beside the volcano's mouth for a while, until Maleficentreign kicked her off and accidentally sent her careering into the volcano. The antlers of her deer skull snagging on a branch, Rosemaryrune cried out for help, before slipping and plunging into the volcano's depths, never to be seen again. Remorseful, Maleficentreign took her skull and buried it in Thunderclan territory, the final resting place of one of Riverclan's greatest warriors.