The future's in your paws. Shape it well.Roleplay in a cat Clan of warriors. Based off the Warriors series by Erin Hunter. Takes place in an AU before the cats in the books existed.
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Poppyshine is a calico with a mostly-white pelt. She has dark grey spots along her back as well as a spot shaped like ah eart on her chest, but most prominently on her face over her two eyes and head like a mask. She has dapples of orange primarily on her paws and around her green speckled eyes. She has a scar running from her shoulder and down her belly from a fight with Softfall.
PERSONALITY
Poppyshine seems to be a queen reincarnated. Since she was a kit, she had strong motherly instincts that she uses to help take care of her fellow clanmates. As a kit, she rarely enjoyed being taken care of herself, and instead urged the queens taking care of the litters to move on to help others instead. She enjoys playing with kits, especially rolling around in the dirt and tousling, but she does not like any kind of chasing game. The thought of chasing after escaping prey, or getting chased by predators, makes her sick to her stomach.
She is a very bright soul with a personality that seems to attract many cats that she comes into contact with. Her neverending optimism helps support her clan. It is hard for Poppyshine to hold a grudge or otherwise remain angry at another cat. If there is ever a problem, she prefers to work things out without violence or threats. She would happily hep any cat that was in need, even at the expense of the warrior code.
ABILITIES & SKILLS
HISTORY
"If we don't build a better future, then who will?"
Poppyshine was born into a litter of four other cats, but out of them all, she cried the least. She opened her eyes first. She began taking care of her siblings first. While the queens urged her to settle, relax, drink and eat and grow at her own pace, she simply could not keep still.
Even still, she tended after the various kits that are still in the nursery like her. The queens were certain that once she was of a viable age, she was going to become a queen herself. Her care continued into her apprenticeship where she befriended her mentor Perchfall and continued to make friends with many other cats in her clan.
Following the invasion of the Dark Forest, Poppyshine had a series of unfortunate events, including almost drowning in the river and being attacked by the ThunderClan cat Softfall. She learned to accept what had happened to her and not hold it against ThunderClan; instead, hoping that she can help improve relations between the two clans.
After the Dark Forest invasion, Perchfall finally took her place as leader of the clan after Jaystar was missing for most of the event and she named Poppyshine as her deputy. During this time, she grew closer with Rushtalon, one of the cats in her clan. After the final battle against the Dark Forest where Rushtalon was nearly killed in battle, they spent the night together and Poppyshine became pregnant with kits. While this was happening, a WindClan cat named Maplespring left her clan to join RiverClan because she was pregnant with Owlshriek's kits. Poppyshine grew very close with Maplespring, who was later renamed Mapleleaf, and when she passed away due to illness, Poppyshine adopted her kits.
Many moons later, an earthquake shook the forest which caused twolegs to investigate the area for damage. When they discovered all of the cats living in the forest, many were captured before they could escape, including all but one of Poppyshine's kits. While they were eventually reunited with her, she mourned their disappearance and cherished them even deeper when they finally returned to her.
When things had calmed down, Poppyshine grew closer with SkyClan's leader, Birdstar, and started visiting with her more regularly by the river. They grew quite close together, blossoming a tender friendship.
RELATIONSHIPS
FAMILY
ROBINEAR Mother NPC • Deceased
SOFTHAWK Father NPC • Deceased
RUSHTALON Lover First Mate • Missing
OWLSHRIEK Almost Lover Father of Her Adopted Children • Deceased
ROWANSONG Child Son • Alive
MINKSPLASH Child Daughter • Deceased
SPRUCEBARK Child Son • Alive
SANDYSHELL Child Daughter • Alive
REEDPAW Child Son • Missing
OLIVEPAW Child Daughter • Missing
HAWKSHRIEK Child Adopted Son • Alive
SOOTSPIRIT Child Adopted Son • Deceased
SLEEPYCLOUD Child Adopted Daughter • Deceased
HICKORYPAW Child Adopted Son • Deceased
RAINPAW Child Adopted Son • Deceased
EDUCATION
PERCHSTAR Mentor Mentor • Alive
RAINPAW Apprentice First Apprentice • Deceased
SOOTSPIRIT Apprentice Second Apprentice • Deceased
IRISPAW Apprentice Third Apprentice • Deceased
WRENPAW Apprentice Fourth Apprentice • Alive
MISTWALKER Apprentice Fifth Apprentice • Alive
SWANPAW Apprentice Sixth Apprentice • Alive
PIGEONPAW Apprentice Seventh Apprentice • Alive
FRIENDSHIPS
PERCHSTAR Friend Best Friend • Alive
DOVESIGHT Friend Best Friend • Deceased
CLOVERHEART Friend Friend • Deceased
STORMDANCE Friend Friend • Alive
MAPLELEAF Friend Mother of her Adopted Children • Deceased
Poppykit's Apprentice Ceremony It's Alright to Take Time - Perchfall takes Poppypaw out hunting for the first time. Well-Earned Rest - Poppypaw takes care of Perchfall after a predator attack. Fishing Trip - Poppypaw goes out fishing. The Goddesses' Appearance - Moon speaks with Poppypaw while they sit under the moon, and discuss the energy of the universe. March Gathering 2022 - Poppypaw attends her first Gathering and the Dark Forest invades. Black Hole Sun; Won't You Come Home - Following the Gathering, Jaystar announces that the Dark Forest will be staying in their clan. Only Heaven Knows Where the Danger Grows - Poppypaw falls into the river while trying to fish. Perchfall saves her. Young Light in Old Darkness - Poppypaw organizes games for the apprentices to play to keep up morale with the Dark Forest invasion. Unseen Boundary - Poppypaw accidentaly crosses the ThunderClan border and is attacked by Softfall--almost to death. Bloody Trails - Poppypaw races home after the attack from Softfall, and tattles to Perchfall. Poppies in a Camp - Poppypaw hang out with Hollyleaf. Missing Piece - Poppypaw and Owlpaw go hunting together and have a lovely time together. Fear of Depths - Rushpaw attempts to help Poppypaw overcome her fear of water. Rolling in the Deep - Poppypaw helps Aether get out of the river and meets him. Poppypaw's StarClan Dream - Poppypaw dreams in the medicine cat's den instead of going to the moonstone, but dreams of nothing. RiverClan Gathering April 2022 - With the Dark Forest keeping the clans separate, RiverClan hosts their own Gathering. Down once More - Vixenstar announces that Jaystar has disappeared and appoints herself as the new leader of RiverClan.
You Again - Poppyshine spots Softfall again at the border and silently forgives him for attacking her as an apprentice. Dovepaw's Warrior Ceremony - Poppyshine congratulates Dovesight on her new warrior name. A Chance Encounter - Poppyshine meets Starlingflare at the river and they have an insightful conversation on responsibility. Faded Hope (RiverClan Finale) - The clans begin battling against the Dark Forest when StarClan returns to help drive them out. A Night Spent Together - Poppyshine spends the night with Rushtalon after worrying for him following his injuries during the final battle. Clearing the Mind - Poppyshine goes on a quick hunting patrol. Renewed Hope (RiverClan's Deputy 2022) - Poppyshine is named as the new deputy of RiverClan.
RIVERCLAN T3 WARRIOR
Every Time I Feel Lame, I'm Looking Up - Kitespring and Poppyshine go on a hunting patrol together. A Light in the Dark - Poppyshine joins Cloverheart on an herb gathering, and she also hunts for prey. A New Order - Poppyshine and Perchstar discuss new management in RiverClan, along with determining new rules and regulations. Guiding Paws; Loving Hearts - Poppyshine meets a strange cat named Aether at the river. When It Gets Too Much - Perchstar returns with Cloverheart's drowned body from the river, with news of a murder. Right When You Think You Know What to Say - Poppyshine takes Stormpaw out on a patrol. Spill the Tea - Dovesight asks Poppyshine about her relationship to her brother Rushtalon. June Gathering 2022 - The clans gather to discuss things and Perchstar announces RiverClan's medicine cat's murder. Beechfang confesses to the murder and everything goes wrong. A Happy Discovery - Dovesight tells Poppyshine that she is pregnant. Passing the Line - Poppyshine tells Perchstar that she is going to have kits. News to be Handled - Poppyshine tells Owlshriek that she is going to have kits, not knowing what his reaction will be. Stormdpaw's Moonstone Ceremony - Poppyshine guides Stormpaw to the Moonstone. Dovesight's Medicine Cat Apprentice Ceremony - Poppyshine guides Dovesight to the Moonstone to become MCA and assures her that she will do wonderfully. Nesting - Maplespring of WindClan comes to RiverClan, announcing that she is pregnant with Owlshriek's kits and requesting sanctuary in RiverClan. Spring's Shine - Poppyshine spends some time with Maplespring and they become fast friends. Rainkit's Apprentice Ceremony - Poppyshine becomes Rainpaw's mentor. Sootkit's Apprentice Ceremony - Poppyshine becomes Sootpaw's mentor. July Gathering 2022 - The clans gather for a monthly meeting. Bedtime Story - Poppyshine tells Woolykit stories to help him rest. First Day on the Job - Poppyshine takes Sootpaw out to hunt at the river. One Last Time - Maplespring and Poppyshine spend some last time together. An Aunt in the Making - Dovesight visits Poppyshine in the nursery. Maplespring's Name Change Ceremony - Maplespring becomes Mapleleaf. I'll Be Right Beside You - Poppyshine and Perchstar go on a walk together. They are attacked by a fox and Perchstar defends Poppyshine, losing a life in the process. Rushing - Poppyshine's kits arrive and she names each one. The World is Your Oyster - Poppyshine and the kits go out into the camp together.
Pineblossom is a fluffy dark brown she-cat with extra fluff around her neck as though she is wearing a fur-lined coat. Her paws are all ice white that creep slightly up her legs to give off the impression of frost growing up her paws. This is vitiligo which is starting to form around her face as well, growing across her body. Her amber eyes are steady and stare at those she is speaking to while her expression remains impassive. She rarely emotes and her eyes hold a tired fatigue.
PERSONALITY
Pineblossom is a young warrior who, during her time as an apprentice, always held herself as though she was already a warrior. She moves with purpose and speaks with those who she wants to form an alliance with. While she understands the inherent trust and allyship within a clan, Icepaw believes that further relationships must be developed to ensure that trust.
Since her exerience with the Dark Forest, she grew more withdrawn, and struggled more than ever to make conversation with her fellow cats. She looked to her leaders for guidance and was disappointed with the decisions being made by her clan. She was tired and didn't not know how to better uphold herself, but her self-preservation kept her from trying to do anything worthwhile of change.
She has since gained back some of her confidence, thanks in large part to her relationship with her mate Forestbreeze and her son Honeylight. She looks at life critically, but with a brighter outlook. She still looks upon authority with suspicion, but she is rather proud of her clan and what strides it has made.
ABILITIES & SKILLS
HISTORY
"Even the worst enemies can make useful allies."
Pineblossom was a young cat born into ShadowClan. When she was a kit and apprentice, despite her young age, she was already ambitious and aiming to develop relationships with the cats within her clan. If she could, she tried to develop allyship with those outside of her clan as well. But given her age, the soonest she could hope to do that would be during her apprenticeship.
She spent her days wandering around the ShadowClan camp when she was not so tired as to require naps. She was fairy successful in speaking with her clanmates, making several friends along the way. It felt, for a time, that Icepaw was on her way to becoming an important member of ShadowClan.
Following the death of Ratrunner, Icepaw grew more withdrawn. There was a coldness in her heart that couldn’t seem to be warmed by anyone around her. She still had that desire to speak with other cats, but she struggled to do so. With the Dark Forest cats surrounding her, her mind went into survival mode. She appeased the Dark Forest cats, getting on their good side and trying to appear as though she wanted to be cared for by them. She didn’t care what it looked like to her fellow clanmates; she was operating on pure survival instincts. She continued to draw interest from Dark Forest cats like Stagshade and Rainstrike. Eventually she was granted her warrior name, but it was given to her by a Dark Forest cat named Webwhisper, as Murkystar had died shorty before the ceremony; her name of Iceheart was granted to her, further cementing her cold outlook on the world.
She was given Honeypaw as her first apprentice and she grew very close to him. His bright and bubbly personality was a light during the dark part ofh er life and she grew quite attached to him. She also grew close with her childhood friend Forestpaw, who had earned the name of Forestbreeze. She continued making friends in her clan, most notably with Nightstalker who would go on to become the leader of the clan. The closer she grew to others, the more she started to feel at ease and accepted.
Eventually her confidence returned, more or less, and she demonstrated her confidence by finally confessing her feelings to Forestbreeze. They officially became mates and later, Iceheart found that she was pregnant. Unfortunately, she lost the litter before they could be officially born. She later adopted Silverkit, a kit that she had shared the nursery with, when his mother passed away in her sleep. It was not long after this that Nightstar officially renamed her from her old warrior name of "Iceheart" to the newly-named Pineblossom.
Cracks began to form in ShadowClan when it was revealed that Nightstar had a forbidden romance with Mottlestar, the leader of ThunderClan. Pineblossom tried to speak her mind at the time, but it felt like a betrayal to Nightstar. She supported the transition of power to Leopardsun, who soon became Leopardstar.
Pineblossom's son Honeylight had become the mentor to Silverpaw, and was killed by a wolf while they were out on a patrol. Pineblossom helped support Silverpaw while they both grieved. A few months later, she would become pregnant with a new set of kits who would be born healthily: Hedge, Wolf, Blue, Fern, and Stag.
Icekit's Apprentice Ceremony - Icekit becomes Icepaw. stone hearts - Icepaw follows Ratrunner out to see his grandmother's grave. hunting - Icepaw joins Swiftheart and other cats to go out hunting March Gathering 2022 - Icepaw attends the Gathering. Ratrunner perishes. Resting in the Night's Shade - Icepaw is approached by Stagshade, a Dark Forest cat. There's No Need For Weakness - Stagshade takes an interest in Icepaw and begins to train her. Icepaw's Mentor Change Ceremony - After Cicadashriek grows ill, Icepaw gets assigned a new mentor: Thalia Walk With Me - Thalia shows Icepaw the territories of the forest. ShadowClan Gathering April 2022 - With the Dark Forest keeping the clans separate, ShadowClan hosts their own Gathering. A Drop of Sweetness - Icepaw meets Honeykit, the latest cat of ShadowClan, who is excitable and eager to play to with Icepaw. Dripping Shadows - The Dark Forest cat Rainstrike drags Icepaw around with her, commanding her to do various menial tasks to scare her. Slythering - Snakepaw tries to sneak out of camp and Icepaw hurriedly tries to stop him. Shared Connections - Icepaw tries to comfort Swiftheart following the death of Ratrunner and the news of Swiftheart being pregnant with his kits. Playtime - Icepaw is pulled into playing tag with Honeykit and Swiftheart. Icepaw's StarClan Dream - Unable to go to the Moonstone due to the Dark Forest's rule, Icepaw instead dreamt in the medicine cat's den; dreaming of nothing.
SHADOWCLAN T1 WARRIOR
Icepaw's Warrior Ceremony - Icepaw receives the name Iceheart from the Dark Forest cat Webwhisper. Babooshka - Iceheart and Nightstalker spar together. Honeykit's Apprentice Ceremony - Iceheart is assigned to be the mentor to Honeypaw. A Tour of the Darkness - Iceheart shows Honeypaw the different areas of the clan and warns him of some of the dangers in the territory. Heart to Heart - Iceheart speaks with Thalia about her history. Thalia teaches Iceheart about Asylum and where Thalia was from, as well as some of the practices used by Asylum. An Icy Hello - Iceheart meets Vixenpaw and tries to teach her some new skills. Careful Assessment - Iceheart takes Leafpaw out for an assessment. Arguments ensue and Iceheart learns of dark thoughts that Leafpaw has been withholding. One Last Patrol - Iceheart goes on a patrol with Deerleap. Honey's First Prey - Iceheart shows Honeypaw how to hunt for prey.
SHADOWCLAN T2 WARRIOR
Faded Hope (ShadowClan Finale) - StarClan returns to the skies and aids ShadowClan in defeating the occupying Dark Forest cats. A Check-In - Iceheart has a conversation with Honeypaw after the Dark Forest's defeat and she opens up more about how she had been feeling during all of this. Together We Walk This Forgotten Path - Iceheart rests with Nightstalker for a while and gives him comfort after losing so much. An Interesting Meeting - Iceheart is patrolling with Nightstalker and Swiftheart when some WindClan cats cross the border. A minor fight ensues and the cats are kicked out of the territory. ShadowClan's Deputy 2022 - Nightstalker is named the new deputy of ShadowClan under Froststar. Assigning Patrols - Nightstalker fulfills his first duty as deputy and assigns Iceheart and other ShadowClan cats some patrols. Old Face, Same Feelings - Iceheart visits Forestpaw in the medicine den after so much time away. Learning to Fight - Iceheart gives Honeypaw his first lessons in how to fight. Surrounded By All Those Who Can Help - Iceheart joins other cats on a hunt together.
SHADOWCLAN T3 WARRIOR
Heaving Through Corrupted Lungs - Iceheart takes Honeypaw out to the deep marshes. While there, she learns of exactly what Fawnpatch did to Honeypaw during the Dark Forest's occupation. June Gathering 2022 - Iceheart attends the gathering. Chaos ensues. Attack From Above - Iceheart takes Frostedpaw out to hunt. Forestpaw's Warrior Ceremony - Iceheart congratulates Forestbreeze on his new name. Wilting Leaves - Iceheart finally tells Mistyfalcon about the concerning things his daughter Leafpaw said. Ruh Roh Raggy! My Insecurities! - Iceheart tries to comfort Nightstalker on his nerves about being deputy, but he ends up helping Iceheart with her own nerves about her place in the clan. Meet Our Friends, Old and New - Forestbreeze is introduced to Iceheart's apprentice, Honeypaw. July Gathering 2022 - Iceheart attends the gathering. Lupus in Fabula - Iceheart goes hunting with other cats and Webshadow ended up getting attacked by dogs and getting his legs broken. tell me what's the point in trying to wait - Iceheart visits Ratrunner's grave. Honeypaw accompanies her and Iceheart opens up about how much Ratrunner meant to her, as well as her regrets, for the first time. Deep Waters - Rain starts to pour down into ShadowClan and cats are swept away in a flood. Dripping Shadows - Iceheart is swept into ThunderClan territory along with half of her clan. She cannot find Honeypaw or Forestbreeze.
SHADOWCLAN T4 WARRIOR
ShadowClan Gathering (TC) - With the ShadowClan cats separated into different clans, the cats in ThunderClan try to have a meeting. Iceheart is very stressed. Mind's Eye - Iceheart has a slow breakdown about not knowing where Honeypaw or Forestbreeze ended up. The Slow Trickle of Swamp Water - Iceheart and Frostednight go out hunting together with awkward conversation ensuing. Investigations - Iceheart goes with Roseburn and Starlingflare to investigate ShadowClan territory and make sure it is able to be scouted. September Gathering 2022 - Iceheart attends the gathering at Fourtrees and reunites with Forestbreeze and Honeypaw. She's Got the Knack - Iceheart tells Webshadow of Froststar's death. To Be A Princess - Iceheart comforts Nightstalker and gives him confidence for becoming leader of Shadowclan. ShadowClan's Deputy 2022 - Nightstalker announcces Leopardsun as his new deputy. The Future is Still Ours - Leopardsun hosts a clan meeting about rebuilding ShadowClan camp. Move Knight to Checkmate - Iceheart spars with Honeypaw to make sure he is trained to become a warrior. You're My Sunny Day - Iceheart, Forestbreeze, and Honeypaw go hunting together. They are soon attacked by a porcupine. An Ounce of Rest - Iceheart and Forestbreeze go on a patrol together. Here Comes the Sun - Leopardsun leads Iceheart and Honeypaw on a dawn patrol to Carrionplace. Predator Pursuit - Iceheart joins several ShadowClan cats in investigating a fox den. Honeypaw's Warrior Ceremony - Iceheart congratulates Honeylight on his new name. October Gathering 2022 - The clans meet for a gathering. Settling In - Iceheart and Honeylight help Nightstar spruce up his den.
SHADOWCLAN T5 WARRIOR
Sharing Tongues - Iceheart spends some free time with Honeylight. Nothing Short of a Miracle - Iceheart and Forestbreeze return from battling foxes. The Day the World Moved - An earthquake hits shadowClan. World Revolving - The clans of the forest escape to Fourtrees to escape the damage of the earthquake. Turned Upside Down - Iceheart helps Forestbreeze escape when the twolegs invade the forest. Recuperation - Iceheart rests with Forestbreeze and Honeylight after escaping twolegs. Don't Look Down - Sablestrike suggests to Leopardsun that she retrieves her lives since Nightstar is missing. Iceheart and others are greatly offended at this offer. And I Will Always Return - Nightstar returns from being kidnapped by twolegs. Talking Things Out - Iceheart accompanies Swiftheart on a patrol. She gives Swiftheart advice on how to make up with Nightstar after they had a fight. One on One Time - Nightstar and Iceheart go on a walk together. The Phantom of the Opera - Cicadashriek returns to ShadowClan after being missing for moons. Acquaintanceship - Iceheart and Lighttail go on a patrol together. When It Rains It Pours - Honeylight is taken by twolegs. January Gathering 2023 - The clans gather for their monthly meeting. Moonkit's Apprentice Ceremony - Iceheart is named as Moonpaw's mentor. First Day's Warning - Iceheart takes Moonpaw out to train. Closer - Iceheart confesses her feelings to Forestbreeze. That Old Familiar Face - Iceheart finally speaks to Locustcall since his return. Swan Lake - Iceheart steps in when Silverkit gets into some trouble. Ain't No Rest for the Wicked - Nightstar brings Redice bck from attempting to kill a SkyClan cat, and Redice is executed for his dangerous crimes. February Gathering 2023 - The clans gather for their monthly meeting. Pleaser - Iceheart speaks with Silverkit in camp. It's Been a While Old Friend - Iceheart and Burdockroot catch up. Cries of the Lost [Sitewide Finale] - Iceheart helps in rescuing the kidnapped cats from the twolegs. What a Surprise - Iceheart has been feeling ill and goes to Burdockroot. She finds out that she is pregnant. March Gathering 2023 - The clans gather for their monthly meeting. Love So Strong, It Makes Me Feel Weak - Iceheart tells Forestbreeze that she is expecting kits. Something Like an Omen - Iceheart informs Nightstar that she will be having kits soon. Everything Has Its Place - Iceheart tells Honeylight that she sees him as a son, and that she will be having kits soon. c'mon, is small talk really that bad? - Iceheart speaks with Rookfire. all things come to pass - Iceheart's litter is stillborn. Words Can't Really Say - Swiftheart visits Iceheart after her tragedy. Iceheart's Name Change Ceremony - Nightstar gifts Iceheart with the new name "Pineblossom" to rid her of the weight of her previous name.
SHADOWCLAN T5 WARRIOR - POST NAME CHANGE
I'm Still Here But All is Lost - Silverkit's mother, Meadowlark, passes away in the night. Pineblossom looks after him while the clan deals with the body. Back Into the Swing of Things - Pineblossom goes on a patrol with Tawnyshadow. someone to hear your prayers - Pineblossom adopts Silverkit as her own son. May Gathering 2023 - The clans gather for a meeting. Batsong reveals the forbidden romance between Nightstar and Mottlestar. Trial by Fire - Nightstar is evaluated by his clanmates about if he is still worthy to be their leader. Nightstar ultimately steps down in a fit of rage. Leopardsun strips him of his rank and names him Nightpaw until further notice. This is War - After a discussion amidst the council, ShadowClan agrees to go to war with WindClan for revealing the secrets at the last Gathering. Air Your Grievances - Pineblossom and Nightpaw talk about what happened recently and Pineblossom tries to apologize for how thing worked out. June Gathering 2023 - The clans gather for a meeting. a warning to the people - ShadowClan invade WindClan territory and engage in battle. Several cats perish in the process. the moment to live and the moment to die - The patrol returns home with their dead clanmates in tow. this is a place where i feel at home - Pineblossom spends time with her family. I know you did everything just right - Pineblossom and Honeylight talk and reminisce about their lives. the sound of all good things breaking - Silverpaw returns from a patrol with Honeylight, where Honeylight died protecting him from a fox. rite of passage (downfall of fury) - Pineblossom leaves camp and kills a fox on her own, masking it as her rite of passage. She really just wanted to let out her anger about all of the tragedy that has struck her life recently. will somewhere darker with a little more bit do? - Pineblossom returns with her dead fox and is repremanded for her foolhardiness. just static on the line - Pineblossom talks with Silverpaw about Honeylight and assures him that what happened was not his fault. to the leader, the pariah - Leopardsun announces that Nightstar has been stripped of his lives by the stars and she will be the next leader of ShadowClan. Silverpaw's Mentor Reassignment Ceremony - Pineblossom is named as Silverpaw's new mentor after Honeylight died. Overdue Conversation - Pineblossom speaks with Leopardsun about everything that has happened recently. and i throw my heart back to the ocean - Pineblossom speaks with Hawkpaw, Silverpaw's friend, for the first time. August Gathering 2023 - The clans gather for a meeting. A Second Chance to Make Amends - Leopardstar calls a meeting to announce that she is now leader and will be doing her best for the clan. begin again, and again, and again - Pineblossom takes Silverpaw out for training. surely not again... - Pineblossom is declared as pregnant again by Heatherberry. but i am so afraid - Pineblossom tells Nightstalker that she is pregnant again, and that she is afraid things will not work out, but the interaction goes poorly. September Gathering 2023 - The clans gather for a meeting. carrying the torch - Snowfoot comforts Pineblossom when she finds out that she is pregnant. October Gathering 2023 - The clans gather for a meeting. there is a place where i feel at home - Pineblossom tells Silverpaw that she is expecting kits, and that he is going to be their big brother. nothing short of a miracle - Pineblossom gives birth to five healthy kits: Hedge, Wolf, Blue, Fern, and Stag. handfuls abound - When the kits are old enough, Pineblossom shows them around the ShadowClan camp.
Whisperear is a white cat with thin fur and ashy spots found along their back. They have a long snout and amber eyes. What is most prominent, however, are their exceptionally large ears that often twitch as though listening to something, even when there is silence.
PERSONALITY
Whisperear is quite the unfocused cat. They can often be found staring into space, even in the middle of a conversation. Despite their seemingly-wandering attention, they are still able to follow along with conversations and reply back without issue.
In their youth, they seemed to be wise beyond their years, with an innate sense of understanding for others' points of view. While they were young and still needed to learn the intricacies of clan politics, they were able to follow along with what was explained to them. Because of this, they often acted as something of a mediator for other kits in the nursery.
Whisperear is also pretty affectionate to those that they grow close to. It is difficult for them to stand up for themself, and so anyone that does so for them instantly wins their love and affection.
In recent moons, they have discovered a streak of anger inside of them that is harder to contain. They will make their anger known to those around them if certain lines are crossed, and their anger has mostly laid staunchly on their leader Shrikestar's shoulders.
ABILITIES & SKILLS
HISTORY
"I can hear voices in the wind."
Whisperear was a young cat that quickly earned their reputation for being unfocused and hard to keep track of. They were often be found staring into space, even in the middle of a conversation. Despite their seemingly-wandering attention, they were still able to follow along with conversations and reply back without issue.
They claimed that they could hear voices speaking to them during the breeze that blows through the clan territory. It was unclear if they were hearing voices from StarClan or if it was simply a young kit's imagination; though most everyone agreed that it was most likely the latter, given just how young the kit was.
Despite this, they still happily listened to these supposed voices and could be found sitting still, save for their twitching ears, while their denmates tousled around in the nursery.
They made some close friends, primarily being Rosepaw and her mentor Batsong. Following the March 2022 Gathering, Rosepaw went missing, which left both Batsong and Whisperpaw in dismay. They only grew closer as a result and while Whisperpaw had their official mentor Coyotegrin, the bond between Whisperpaw and Batsong was arguably stronger.
Whisperpaw grew up during the occupation of the Dark Forest, and participated in the final battle to drive them out. A Dark Forest cat named Lionfur had taken an interest in Whisperpaw, but they fought back against him and earned a slash across the throat as a result. They survived, but their voice was forever damaged, leaving them to only speak in a whisper.
Not long after the Dark Forest was driven out, Whisperpaw earned their warrior name of Whisperear. They struggled as a warrior due to their chronic fatigue, but worked hard to be as good a warrior as they could be. They were given a couple of apprentices along the way, who would become Mallardduck and Flutterpetal.
Daisybreeze, one of Coyotegrin's children, lashed out against Batsong one day after the deaths of some of her family members. Whisperear scolded her and Daisybreeze retaliated with fighting and called them "Scarthroat," which sparked anger for the first time in Whisperear and they attacked back. They were punished and Whisperear felt a subtle shift in personality.
Around this time, twolegs invaded the forest and Whisperear was among the cats captured. They were kept on a farm outside of the forest, isolated from their fellow WindClanners. Another WindClan cat, Brackenwing, was taken at one point and delivered to the farm. The two grew close during their time spent together and eventually escaped.
Upon returning to their clan, they found that the tentative alliance between WindClan and ShadowClan had been broken and one of their mutual friends, Silverwing, was exiled by Shrikestar. Brackenwing and Whisperear were horrified and could not receive a straight answer about what happened. Unease about their clan's leadership began to stir within them both.
Moons later, Brackenwing was by the Thunderpath when she was struck by a car. Whisperear discovered her and fetched help. While Brackenwing survived, she was ultimately eldered due to her injuries. Whisperear's health declined after the incident and they eventually were eldered as well, leaving both young warriors stuck in the elder's den where they grew closer and watched as their clan continued to go downhill.
In May 2022, Batsong announced the forbidden romance between Mottlestar of ThunderClan and Nightstar of ShadowClan. ShadowClan later retaliated against this and attacked WindClan, where two WindClan cats died: Adderdawn and Flutterpetal, both of whom Whisperear was very close. Their deaths came as a further slap to the face, and the final straw for Whisperear regarding WindClan's leadership.
Whisperear was ready to leave the clan entirely with Brackenwing when Rosepaw, his childhood friend, finally found her way back home. Her presence calmed Whisperear for a time until more trouble within leadership continued. Whisperear's disillusion with the clan continued to grow again until Rosepaw left the clan once again, only to pass away from illness. It was Whisperear's last straw, for real this time, and they left with Brackenwing.
The pair traveled to the abandoned barn outside of WindClan territory where they took up residence, dedicating themselves to a new life of being loners.
RELATIONSHIPS
FAMILY
SUNDROP Mother NPC • Deceased
FALLTAIL Father NPC • Deceased
BATSONG Mother Adopted Mother • Deceased
COYOTEGRIN Mother Adopted Mother • Alive
BRACKENWING Mate Mate • Alive
DAISYBREEZE Sister Adopted Sister • Deceased
GOLDENPAW Brother Adopted Brother • Deceased
SLEEPYHOLLOW Sister Adopted Sister • Alive
JAYFROST Brother Adopted Brother • Alive
EAGLEFLY Brother Adopted Brother • Alive
SPARROWTHORN Sister Adopted Sister • Missing
KESTRELCHIRP Brother Adopted Brother • Alive
EDUCATION
COYOTEGRIN Mentor Mentor • Alive
MALLARDDUCK Apprentice First Apprentice • Deceased
FLUTTERPETAL Apprentice Second Apprentice • Deceased
First Words:"I'm Whisperkit. It's hard to hear, but I keep thinking I hear voices. The queens say I'm imagining, but sometimes they sound really clear." Last Words:
WINDCLAN KIT
Hollow Gaze - Whisperkit meets Rosekit and Batsong. Hunger Pains - Mistysky and Coyotepaw look after Whisperkit during the harsh leafbare season. Day In and Out - Whisperkit runs into Swiftspirit and they chat together. Youth - Smallbean and Whisperkit talk together. New Meddie, New Herbs - Whisperkit joins Batsong and Fawnsong on an herb hunt. Farewell to the Stars - Whisperkit and Rosepaw go watch the stars during the March 2022 Gathering (Dubiously canon?) Blackout - When the stars go out, Whisperkit seeks reassurance from Fawnsong and others left at camp. A Lion's Awakening - Whisperkit spends time with Lionkit. No Sign of a Rose - Whisperkit and Batsong mourn Rosepaw after she goes missing. Mess around and find out - Whisperkit gets tormented by the Dark Forest cat Spiderbite. Whisperkit's Apprentice Ceremony - Whisperkit becomes Whisperpaw.
WINDCLAN APPRENTICE
A Sun So Bright - Whisperpaw meets the Dark Forest cat Lionfur. The Whisper of a Song - Whisperpaw and Batsong go for a walk together. Leader's Wisdom - Whisperpaw talks with Goldenstar about StarClan and the Dark Forest. Tale as Old as Time - Whisperear joins Mistysky on a hunt. The Colors of the World - Shimmerpaw gets into trouble with bees and Whisperpaw helps him out. WindClan Gathering April 2022 - The clans are stuck at home. I'll Try My Best - Whisperpaw goes out hunting with his mentor, Coyotegrin. Batsong the Ba(t)shful - Batson apologizes to Whisperpaw for frightening them before. Whisked Away on a Dream - Lavenderdrop brings Whisperpaw on a hunting trip. Practice Practice Practice - Batsong, Lavenderdrop, and Whisperpaw all spar together. Fools! FOOLS! - Whisperpaw meets the new Rosekit that was born into the clan. Faded Hope - StarClan helps WindClan drive the Dark Forest out of their clan. Whisperpaw gets gravely injured by Lionfur. Finally Free, But at What Cost? - Batsong looks after Whisperpaw while they're stuck in the medicine den. Pallid Moonlight - Lavenderdrop and Whisperpaw spend time together in the medicine den while they are recovering. The Tunnels Are in Trouble - Coyotegrin tells Whisperpaw to be careful with the WindClan tunnels because they are in disrepair. An Interesting Meeting - Rosepaw darts into ShadowClan territory and Whisperpaw and Brackenwing have to go after her to bring her back. They meet Nightstalker, Pineblossom, and Swiftheart. Quietude - Whisperpaw and Brackenwing go hunting together. Finally, I Guess - Whisperpaw goes with Brackenwing and Coyotegrin to investigate the tunnels. June Gathering 2022 - The clans gather for a meeting. Learn From Your Elders - Whisperpaw meets the three elders of WindClan. A Visitor - Whisperpaw spends some time with Batsong after she becomes MCA. She Was Never Slow - Whisperpaw meets Coyotegrin's kits. Moscow - Whisperpaw meets Adderkit. Ain't a Cloud in Sight - Whisperpaw meets Flutterkit. Whisperpaw's Moonstone Journey - Whisperpaw visits the moonstone and is given advice by Honeydrop, a medicine cat from another clan who had similar problems as they have. Whisperpaw's Warrior Ceremony - Whisperpaw is given the name Whisperear by Shrikestar.
Astray - Whisperear helps Smallbean search for the missing Daisybreeze. Whispering Leaves - Whisperear spends time with Brackenwing. Turned Upside Down - Whisperear is taken by the twolegs during the sitewide invasion. New Perspectives - Whisperear finds themself on a twoleg farm. Unfamiliar Ground - Whisperear meets with Brackenwing again while they are stuck at the twoleg farm. Slow Down - Whisperear and Thalia spend some time together. Codes and Rules - Whisperear meets Sprucebark. January Gathering 2023 - Whisperear spends the full moon at the twoleg farm. Mouser - Whisperear fails to catch a mouse. Nowhere to Go - Whisperear and Brackenwing spend more time together. A Tiny Meal - Whisperear fails to catch a mouse again.
Crookedlight is a white-and-black tuxedo cat with an all-white left front leg. He has long whiskers and green eyes. He has one crooked tooth that sticks out from his lips, where he gets his name from. He has a scar on his chest from a fight with Rowansong.
PERSONALITY
Crookedlight is a bright and excitable cat who loves to chat with anyone he comes in contact with. He has a habit of flirting with cats he talks to as well, especially if he feels intimidated or at a loss for what to say in a conversation. He is very friendly and tries to get on the right foot with everyone. He has slowly developed anxiety over the past several moons, mostly rooted in his doubts of his own ability and loyalty to the warrior code after his stint living with twolegs.
ABILITIES & SKILLS
HISTORY
"What is loyalty? How do I know when I have it?"
Crookedkit was the only cat born in his litter, but he quickly made friends in the nursery. Not long after he was born, a small kit was found by Birdchaser and brought to SkyClan. He was given the name Rainkit and Crookedkit quickly became best friends with him. They grew up alongside one another and earned their apprentice names together as well.
During his apprenticeship, the forest was overrun by Twolegs and Crookedpaw was taken during a patrol. He was kept in captivity at a Twoleg nest for several moons where he met and befriended Rowanpaw. The two begame close and sought comfort in one another during the harsh times. Crookedlight found it hard to cope with the situation they found themselves in and took to befriending the Twoleg that looked after him and the other cats in her captivity. Rowanpaw was offended by this breaking of the warrior code and the two fought, which earned scars on both their bodies. The cats were eventually rescued by the clans and Crookedpaw and Rowanpaw went their separate ways.
Crookedpaw felt out of place when he returned to SkyClan. Some of his friends had gotten their warrior names already and Rainpaw now had a new sister, Juniperpaw, who Crookedpaw had never met. He grew standoffish from his friends and started replicating Rowanpaw's personality more to try and deflect away from anyone thinking there was something wrong.
He was later granted his warrior name, Crookedlight, but that only added to his identity crisis. He continued to feel out of place and retreated more and more from his friends to instead fall into a flirtatious pattern with any cat he came in contact with.
Larkspring is a fairly slender cat that is almost bony under his fur. His fur is longer and comes off in wisps like his pelt will fall right off of his back. He is mostly black, though he has some gray patches that crawl up the side of his face, reflecting a similar pattern on his sibling Rookflight. His tail is kind of jagged and his thin legs look almost skeletal, regardless of how well-fed he is. He has hazel eyes that are very clear and pierce into anyone he looks at. His maw is always partially open as though he is about to speak.
PERSONALITY
Larkspring is a cold and aggressive cat who is very combative to everyone that he encounters. He is distrustful by naure, and due to poor socializing as a kit, he defaults to treating every cat he comes across, even clanmates, as adversaries. He is easily embarrassed and reacts to such emotions by lashing out and yelling. Larkspring is also very prone to jealousy, which he also responds to with anger. The only cat that he is consistently kind and gentle with is his twin sibling Rookflight. Unfortunately, because of this, any cat that Rookflight gets close to is regarded by Larkspring with fierce disdain.
ABILITIES & SKILLS
HISTORY
"Family is first, because family is everything."
Larkkit was born during the 2022 sitewide. A terrible earthquake displaced the cats of the forest and they were forced to live in Fourtrees for a while. During this time, twolegs also invaded the forest and took several cats away, including Larkkit and Rookkit's father. Their mother had died after they were born, leaving them without any parents to guide them.
The clans were eventually able to return to their homes and Larkkit grew up alongside his sibling in RiverClan. He struggled in having good relations with any cat in the clan outside of his sibling and often picked fights instead.
When he became an apprentice, Larkpaw's troubles only continued. He famously bit a kit after being bit first and carried anger about getting in trouble for it. He continued to fight with most cats around him, especially Sunpaw, who had befriended his sibling Rookpaw. Larkpaw's jealousy grew immense and he did not do well in hiding his disdain for Sunpaw. Larkpaw was eventually able to make a single friend in Cinderpaw, who did not get as bothered by his prickly personality. His friendship with her helped to calm Larkpaw down a little more and he was less prone to active fights.
His moonstone that came close to his first birthday was with Gingerstripe, who provided Larkpaw with very blunt and resolute advice on how to better help his relationships in the clan. Larkpaw carried the weight of this advice with him until his warrior ceremony where he earned the name Larkspring.
Willowwisp is a silver tabby with pale grey streaks and striking blue eyes. She has a lithe body like her mother and a long, thin tail. her eyes are a cold blue that is extremely similar to Perchstar's. Her expression is often unreadable and she has a gaze that seems to stare right to your center.
PERSONALITY
Willowwisp is a very cold and serious cat. She looks at everything very plainly. Most likely, her personality comes from her mother, though it is unclear if she is naturally like that or if she is emulating her mother's personality. Even with her siblings, she is not very affectionate. She takes everything extremely seriously, though, and, though she would not say so aloud, she has grand plans for herself in the future. Unlike her mother, she is very good at identifying emotions, be it others' or her own. Her blunt and straightforward personality allows her to speak very plainly to others about their emotions to try and solve problems that she comes across, but it can end up feeling arring for the other party.
ABILITIES & SKILLS
HISTORY
"I know how I feel, and I can't say that I like it."
Willowkit was born as part of a forbidden romance between Perchstar an the loner Felix who helped her while she was separated from her clan. She was born alongside her three siblings: Wren, Mist, and Tiny. Willowkit never questioned her heritage and only ever put all love and emphasis on her mother, who she admired deeply. She thought her mother was the most amazing cat in the world and wanted to be just like her when she grew up. Her personality ended up taking after her mother, being restraind and prone to lack of expression, but she was much more in tune with emotions than her mother was.
Willowkit, despite being the first one born in her litter and thus considered the "oldest," fell behind her other siblings. She was one of the last of her litter to become an apprentice and the last of her siblings to become a warrior (except for Wrenpaw, who was studying to be a medicine cat). Willowpw struggled with feelings of inadequacy as a result, believing that those around her--her mother, her mentor, and her entire clan--believed that she was not good enough, thus why she took longer than most to advance in their clan's hierarchy. This resulted in increased anxiety that made it difficult for her to focus on things rationally, but she continued to try.
Willowpaw spent her time befriending various cats in the clan. She became casual acquaintances with most and made a couple of important friends with Sunpaw and Rookpaw, both of whom she admired. She became a warrior alongside both of them on the same day, earning her warrior name of Willowwisp.
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