Ridgeclaw
“A true leader would recognise you aren’t suitable for the rank and step down. So I call upon you. Step. Down.”
"She is gone. Let those who remember her well do so and take your poor memories in silence, they benefit no one even as I and others share a good many of them. Let death take what you dish, not your clanmates."
"Beware the results of your actions and for the love of starclan only spread chaos when it is useful to the clan, not just for your own betterment..... Now get out of my den."
Name: Ridgeclaw
Age: 149 moons at death
Gender: Male
Sexual Orientation: Bi but straight leaning
Theme song: ???
Creation date: 30/11/21
Clan: Starclan formerly Thunderclan
Rank: Elder
Ex apprentices: Sparrowflight (Jayvines), Necterflame (implimm), Cindersky (tulle), Embermoon (shxmmering)
Relations
Ex Mates: Deepdive (thc), Phillipa (rogue)
Siblings: [OPEN]
Kits: Shallowshiver (Jackpot), Nightdream (papaya), Redrock (Jae), Silentclover (Clock Dragonshifter), Flutterbug (Starfall) [OPEN]
Grandkits: Ashenpaw (Starfall) Cinderpaw (littlelove) [OPEN]
Interpersonal Connections
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Sparrowflight: She's like my daughter more then my apprentice. Im terribly proud of her and her kind ways has broken my resolve to keep the relationship professional. Not as mad about that as I should be.
Shallowshiver: My golden child and the one that pays the most mind to this poor cranky man in his old age. She needs to visit more though.
Cinderpaw: My beloved grandkitten who life is all too unkind too. Needs to learn fighting skills soon to back up her yappin though I dont disagree with her words.
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Cindersky: Ive done her wrong I see that now. Her words and respect isnt a weakness, just a different point of view. I need to fix our relationship but... Im not sure how.
Necterflame: She was my best apprentice once but I cannot help but think she's made some wrong choices in pursuit of our shared point of view. Im still proud of her though our relationship is sour right now.
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Personality
Overview: Ridgeclaw has lived the life of the average warrior to a T with few exceptions. He mentored four decent warriors, he had two litters (one by a rogue named Phillipa who handed the kittens over once weaned and one by a fell thc cat) and served his clan happily. Sure he was always a critical one of leadership his apprentices and himself but that was simply his view on his duties as a warrior. However this changed the night of the coyote attack. Dragged off into the forest by the beasts Ridgeclaw was maimed loosing his front right leg and most of his tail before a two leg chased off the coyotes and took him to the vet. He spent long recovering until he managed to escape missing Morningstars entire leadership and the end of Buckstars. Though he attempted to remain a warrior his injury and age were too much and he was retired early to the elders den.
Traits: Critical, blunt, a tad chaotic by nature, gruff, tough, giving, grumpy, happy to help
Quirks:
Snow tends to collect on his muzzle and chin giving him a even whiter beardy look.
Makes old man sounds like grumbling and coughing often.
Surprisingly loud and judgemental.
Whistles while he talks due to old broken teeth.
Full of stories of his very long life.
Actually kinda boring if you hang out with him too much.
Kinda plays favorites of his apprentices favouring Necterflame over Cindersky though only covertly under the guise of them simply being similar in nature.
Tells an insane amount of tall scary tales about twolegs that captured him for a time.
Was never super attached to his mates but has a secret longing for 'the one now that he's settled.
More of a softy then he lets on.
Snores like a bear.
Appearance
Mutt
Fur Color(s): Blue gray
Fur Texture: Thick course and bristly from age
Fur Length: Medium
Markings: Lighter underbelly greying around his muzzle
Eye Color: Blue
Body Type/Structure: Big and bulky but starting to thin with age
Height/weight: Tall and heavy
Other body Quirks: Whistly voice due to cracked teeth
Scars / Deformities: Missing front leg and half a tail. Extra scars scattered around.
Diseases / Conditions: Arthritis
Voice: Whistly deep and crackly
Gait: Hobbling limp
Scent: Dust snow and a cold breeze