Post by airjordanz on Aug 17, 2022 19:35:54 GMT -8
Name: Cinderflame
Gender: Cisgendered female
Age: 32 moons
Clan: BearClan
Rank: Warrior
Appearance: Cinderflame is a calico she-cat with mid-length fur. Across her body are splotches of grey, orange, and white, cascading in little 'sparks' in certain areas. Her eyes are green, although they are framed with an incredible intensity. She almost never looks happy. Part of that, however, is related to the scarring on her face and neck.
History: Cinderflame was born in a litter of two in BearClan. Between Cinderkit and her brother, Scorchkit, it was hoped that the litter would make up for previous seasons' losses in Clanmates. Cinderkit was named in honor of her seemingly flame-licked pelt, but also her tenacity. From a young age, Cinderkit was a fighter and the more aggressive of the two kits. By the time they were apprentices, Cinderpaw had come into an air of confidence and undying loyalty to her family. She was apprenticed to Mousefang, a wise tom.
At Cinderpaw's and, subsequently, Scorchpaw's inaugural Gathering, her confidence was tested. No longer the toughest kit in the nursery, Cinderpaw was exposed to the wider world the Clans lived in. While she was cautious with her interactions at this Gathering, her brother was not. To this day, Cinderflame wishes that she had stopped her brother from running off with the SalmonClan apprentices. Of course, this would not cause issues initially, but it triggered a cascade of events that began to drive Cinderpaw further from her brother. Scorchpaw became aloof and secretive around Cinderpaw, which concerned her. Sadly, she had to focus on her own training and trust in her mentor. If Cinderpaw was to blossom into a warrior, she had to be ready for Mousefang's every lesson.
In time, she earned her warrior name-- Cindeflame. Yet in the time between her first Gathering and her naming ceremony, she had grown incredibly distant from Scorchstep. It felt hollow to receive her name when her own brother would not acknowledge her, especially considering that tensions with SalmonClan had been on the rise. It seemed inevitable that the Clans would either fight or parley to discuss ownership of the river's edge. At the time, it served as a border, but BearClan made aggressive moves to show dominance over it.
Eventually, tensions would boil over into all-out war. Both Cinderflame and Scorchstep were set to be in the patrol intending to cross into SalmonClan territory to set the new border, but something unexpected occurred: SalmonClan intercepted them. Though the BearClan patrol fought bravely and nearly won the first leg of the battle, they were outnumbered. Worse, they were betrayed by Scorchstep. The patrol was forced to retreat back to BearClan land, only short a traitor.
In the days following, it was debated what would be done to get back for the loss. By the discussion's end, it was decided that they would not fight for the river's edge, nor would they risk angering SalmonClan further by demanding Scorchstep's pelt. This infuriated Cinderflame, who was left wondering why her brother would turn on his birth Clan. Later, it would be announced at another Gathering that a litter of kits was born to SalmonClan... and it all fell into place. Scorchstep had eloped with a SalmonClan she-cat and decided she was worth more than his family, his blood! This embittered Cinderflame, who swore off ever taking a mate so that she could serve her Clan where her brother failed.
In the moons since the revelation, Cinderflame has upkept her oath and worked tirelessly to provide for BearClan. Sometimes, it wears on her, the knowledge and the pain, but if any cat asks, she says she's fine.
Personality:
+loyal
+selfless
+steadfast
+hard-working
-jaded
-unfriendly
-vengeful
-prickly
