Post by feli on Jul 28, 2021 20:35:39 GMT -6
BRAMBLEPAW
THISTLECLAN
a compact, black tabby tom with yellow eyes
apprentice
male
06 moons
Appearance
Born second among his litter, Bramblepaw has been firmly cemented in the middle-field since birth. Almost painfully average in the looks department, he's not the kind of cat to turn heads twice. And he likes it like that, really.
His fur is dense and coarse, boasting a medium-length that seems to be perpetually messy much to his mother's irritation. Stocky and compact, the tom - while short - is steadily gaining the musculature he'll one day need to survive the turbulent life of the clans. An amalgamation of browns and blacks, his patterning is best described as a ticked tabby due to his rather non-uniform stripes.
Bramblepaw's eyes are arguably the most interesting thing about him and even they are a run of the mill amber variation. Still, the smattering of white fur along his chest and muzzle bring attention to the citrine orbs and in just the right light he supposes they could be rather captivating.
His fur is dense and coarse, boasting a medium-length that seems to be perpetually messy much to his mother's irritation. Stocky and compact, the tom - while short - is steadily gaining the musculature he'll one day need to survive the turbulent life of the clans. An amalgamation of browns and blacks, his patterning is best described as a ticked tabby due to his rather non-uniform stripes.
Bramblepaw's eyes are arguably the most interesting thing about him and even they are a run of the mill amber variation. Still, the smattering of white fur along his chest and muzzle bring attention to the citrine orbs and in just the right light he supposes they could be rather captivating.
Personality
CHARISMATIC | exercising a compelling charm
What the tom lacks in physical looks he certainly makes up for in personality. Easy to talk to and with a boy next door demeanor, Bramble tends to suck others into his bubble with an ease that just comes naturally. He makes friends quickly and holds them close to his heart, his willingness to be there for those he cares about adding on to his golden boy charm.AMBITIOUS | having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed
Like the majority of his siblings, ambition has been ground into Bramblepaw's very foundation. To be the best of the best is something he strives towards, and having goals keeps him centered. There is noting more that the apprentice wants - currently - than to make a name for himself by becoming a force to be reckoned with as a warrior. To do this, he's vowed to let nothing get in his way and he doesn't care who he has to step on to make his dreams come true.INTELLIGENT | having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level
With a mind as sharp as his claws, it's probably a good thing that Bramblepaw doesn't share his older brother's captivating looks, else he it would likely go to his head. For such a young apprentice, the tom possesses a keen and brutal wit that is on par for members of his clan. His intellect has proven to be his most used weapon in his arsenal, and it's not unheard of for the tom to pit himself against others in games of smarts just to see if he can win.CALLOUS | showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others
Firmly inserting his foot into his mouth tends to be rather on course for the young apprentice, and more often than not he finds himself trampling over the feelings of others without much fore or afterthought. It's not that he intentionally sets out to hurt others, but more that Bramblepaw just can't seem to curb his tongue when he has an opinion on something, and his brain-to-mouth filter doesn't always work fast enough for everyone elses liking.UNYIELDING | unlikely to be swayed; resolute
A trait that makes his mama haggard, she had long-since given up hope of birthing a kit without their father's stubborn streak by the time Bramblepaw was born. When the tom sets his mind to something, he intends to see it through come hell or high water. This penchant for hard-headedness has lead the tom to butt heads with his clan-mates in the past and will likely continue to do so as he ages. Though for his sake, his mama hopes he learns to pick his battles as he grows older.IMPULSIVE | acting or done without forethought
Always raring to go, Bramblepaw tends to jump into action without a second thought as to what the consequences of his actions may be. He wants nothing more than to prove himself a capable warrior and in attempting to do so he tends to dive right in when it comes to hare-brained schemes. Though usually a friendly and easy-going individual, negative words against his clan or family get his blood boiling and - while his intentions may be good - his penchant for rising to the bait may just get him into trouble one of these days.
History
"Our story didn't begin with love. That came much, much later."
Willowstream and Elkstrike weren't each other's first choice of mates, though many assume just the opposite. The two felines began their romantic journey first as rivals and then as friends. Love didn't blossom between them until they welcomed their first litter of kits, a trio of boys they named Kestrel, Buzzard and Hawk. Upon the birth of their sons, the mated pair poured all of their time and energy into ensuring their children would thrive and eventually, their own relationship blossomed as well.
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"We didn't want to give up hope, but it was hard to keep holding on."
Willowstream and Elkstrike had tried for moons after their first litter were senior apprentices to conceive again. They didn't want to raise a brood from the elders den, but after two losses the couple came close to giving up their hopes of more children. The losses had left the would-be queen heartbroken and so when she fell pregnant for a third time they made the decision that if this litter was lost as well, they would simply remain grateful for what they already had.
The pregnancy was continued with bated breath, and the day the kits were born had a collective sigh of relief coming from the tightknit family unit. Another trio, much like the first but with one key difference - a darling girl added into the mix. Despite her happiness that swelled within her at their survival, Willowstream couldn't help the cloud that hung over her heart for her new children who had been born into the midst of war. What sort of life could they hope to live when Thistleclan wasn't even able to inhabit the home that they had called their own for so many years?
And yet, the new sibling trio thrived nonetheless. The kits - like children often do - viewed the world through rose-colored glasses. They couldn't miss what they had never had in the first place, right? But all good things must end and their world shattered around them on an ironically sunny day.
Hawkshade, Kestrelswoop and Buzzardjaw were gone on what was supposed to be a routine hunting expedition. Much like they had done many times before, the brothers had made things into a competition to see who could snag the largest hare and the three left their younger siblings watching after them with hopeful eyes. Bramblekit in particular kept his whiskers crossed for Hawkshade and awaited the return of his older brother anxiously. But as the sun sank further in the sky and his siblings still hadn't returned, though, he couldn't help but feel like the world was fixing to swallow him whole.
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