Post by Huntress on Jul 2, 2012 15:24:22 GMT -5
SMOLDERFANG
tom | windclan | 34 moons | warrior
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Appearance
Smolderfang is quite hefty and somewhat intimidating amongst his clan. He has a rough silver coat that ranges from white to dark grey, containing little patches here and there of darker colors. His eyes are a bright, searing amber, and although they may look charming at first, when they are paired with a ferocious his they seem to burn like flames, or smolder. Smolderfang's eyes are the primary reason for his name. He has very large paws and even larger claws, almost resembling hooked talons. His legs are slightly striped, and so some may refer to him as a tabby, though it can be difficult to tell sometimes.
Personality
Smolderfang is mysterious in every sense of the word. Usually quiet and very much a loner, it is unknown if it be possible to break his cool and send him into panic. He doesn't have very much of a sensitive side, in fact, it is a rumor among the clan that he has never shed a tear. He has lost many cats, but the pain of losing a loved one has not seemed to have affected him. Strangely enough, he appears perfectly fine when engaged in conversation, despite all the bloodshed that he has seen. Smolderfang has built walls around himself, blocking his heart from feeling anything emotional, all except pride. He is known to be very proud of his clan, and he gives every breath to the clan whether it be in fights or hunting.
Smolderfang, unlike most cats, has no problem with the nagging elders. He appreciates their stories, and will gladly take their criticism with a small smile. In his own words, "they've earned it." He enjoys training apprentices, and he visits the nursery frequency to see the new arrivals. The only cats he is known to have a problem with are kittypets and any feline not in a clan. Smolderfang is determined and honest, or as honest as one can be. He is selfless and would die for his leader. Unfortunately, it appears that the tom will not have a mate anytime soon, considering he isn't a 'family' kind of cat. It's slightly disappointing, since many she-cats find him very attractive, but he is also shy, and never really communicates normally with any of them. Smolderfang is also serious, and doesn't have much of a sense of humor. Because of this, he doesn't have very many close friends. Sure, he has followers, just not anyone to hang out with. He isn't a social outcast either, and always shares tongues during the day; he just isn't very good at relaxing and simply being friendly.
History
Dawnfang was the cat everyone wanted to be; deputy and highly respected. However, upon getting into trouble with a young saucy she-cat named Swiftflight, things began to go wrong for the proud Windclan tom. Soon it was discovered that Swiftflight was pregnant, and Dawnfang came onto the realization that he wasn't ready to be a father. He hardly saw his kits after they were born. As a matter of fact, he tried to avoid them as if they had green cough or something. Smolderkit and his sister, Echokit, had to grow up without any fatherly figure in their lives. On the other hand, becoming a mother had kicked some responsibility into Swiftflight, and she took care of the two like a mother should. Dawnfang disappeared and was pronounced dead. It was thought that two-legs had captured him.
Smolderpaw received his apprentice name before Echopaw. She had accidentally led a fox into camp, and although there were no tragedies, she was still punished. Smolderpaw trained hard as an apprentice, even after his first mentor was murdered. His second mentor was much more charismatic, and very talkative, which made poor little Smolderpaw feel a bit uncomfortable. At one point, Smolderpaw accidentally ran into a dog and almost got his tail bit off. His sister, Echopaw, was with him at the time and lost a bit of fur on the ridge of her back, having been caught by the mutt. They both were forced to clean out the bedding in all the dens as punishment for their reckless behavior. This was around the time when Swiftflight was killed by a dog, possibly the same one that her kits ran into.
Smolderpaw finally received his warrior name: Smolderfang. He was given his suffix in honor of his father, long since pronounced deceased. Echopaw was given the name Echocall. The two sat vigil and proceeded with warrior duties the morning after. They both received apprentices a few moons after as well. Smolderfang was possibly more nervous than his sister was, who was leaping for joy and practically gave her apprentice a broken nose at the ceremony.
It was thought for awhile that Smolderfang had feelings for a pretty white she-cat name Frostbreath, but eventually the rumors were stamped out when she became pregnant with another tom's kits. Smolderfang seemed awfully on edge after that, although no one knows why exactly. Coincidentally, he got into a fight with a fellow clanmate a moon prior, something Smolderfang rarely did. The fight was over whether Starclan was still watching over them; Smolderfang lost the argument defending them.
