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       The Official Darkstone
       By: abugbeary Date: September 29, 2012, 11:13 pm
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       This is where cats of the clans share dreams and tongues with
       Darkforest.
       Darkstone is on a very high mountain, that is very hard to
       climb, there are many paths branching of in different
       directions, but only one leads to Darkstone. Cats must find
       their way through the correct path by using their nose to scent
       which path cats before them have taken, or by following the cat
       ahead of them.
       Once the reach the top of the mountain it opens up to a wide
       clearing. The scents of death and suffering wash through the
       clearing, and the sunlight illuminates the vast space. There is
       scent of water, stone, and earth, and a jumble of strange odors
       surround the place. All cats are then dazzled by an extremely
       dark flash, caused by the shadows that always cover Darkstone,
       and it makes the cat's fur black. Cats are often surprised by
       the power of the Darkstone. The Darkstone is several
       tail-lengths high. To communicate with Darkforest, all the cat
       must do is press his or her nose to the rock, and they fall
       asleep almost immediately. It is said to be very hot, and some
       cats believe they are not dreaming until they open their eyes,
       realizing their nose is no longer pressed against the rock.
       This is where leaders and medicine cats go to share tongues with
       Darkforest. Leaders go there to receive their nine lives or ask
       Darkforest for help. They will gradually fall into a special
       dream sent by Darkforest. They then dream about their warrior
       ancestors, and are able to talk with them. Cats come here as
       part of various ceremonies, such as medicine cats sharing
       tongues with Darkforest every half-moon, and leaders gaining
       their nine lives. When leaders go to the Darkstone, they are
       forbidden to eat or drink anything beforehand, including
       traveling herbs. They receive nine lives and have the second
       half of their name replaced with smoke to honor Darkforest.
       Leaders and medicine cats also come here if they need guidance
       from their warrior ancestors, but cannot wait for members of
       Darkforest to walk in their dreams or have not seen them for
       many moons and need guidance.
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