#burrcurl

[residences-of-the-darkforest]

SUBMITTERS' CHARACTERS

Aloemist, Anteloperipple, Ashkit, ​Avery, Begonialeaf, Bella-May, Blightfrond, Bluedaisy, Bristleblaze, Brittlebite, Brokentongue, Brokenwhistle, Buckhackle, Buntinghoot, Cam, Campionpaw, Cherrykit, Cherrystar, Chickadeewhistle, Cody, Cookie + Nightfoot (joke submissions), Creekpaw, Crowstar, Cryfeather, Cypresspaw, Dahliahbreeze, Downstar, Droughtstar, Ducklingkit, Duskfoot, Eggstep, Fireweaver, Flowerstar, Frondecho, Geckopad, Ginsengbloom, Gorsebriar, Hawkwhistle, Haypad (Haywild), Heronclaw, Hillfeather, Hiverose, Hollowhiss, Hollylion, Hoppaw, Houndtooth, Ivyburble, Ivyspots, Jackdawecho, Jacky, Lamb, Lampreypelt, Larchbee, Laureldawn, Lilacstar, Lilywater, Lionclaw, Loachhowl, Lola, Lupinefrost, Madderblossom, Magpiepaw (Magpieshine), Mallowpelt, Mangleface, Moonshadow, Morningleaf, Mousespots, Mousethistle, Nettlefoot, Nudge, Ospreyhope, Palestone, Peanutfur, Perchpaw (Perchclaw), Pikespot, Possumpuddle, Pumpkinpatch, Redjay, Redshade, Rosykit, Runningripple, Russetblossom, Sandfoot, Scooter, Shallowsong, Shrikepaw, Shrikesquall, Smokeroot, Smokestar, Snowfoot, Sootpaw, Sparrowfreckle, Stonepaw (Stonefern), Streamfleck, Stubs, Stumpypaw, Sunnyshiver, Swantail, Tadpolemask, Tanagerwing, Tarspots, Tartail, Tawnypuddle, Vireopaw (Vireosong), Waxfeather, Whistler, Wildpaw (Haywild), Whimbrelshade, Willowruffle, Wordweaver, Wolfhaze, Woodstar, Wormkit, and Yewpool belong to @ambitiousauthor​

Adderstar, Bristletail, and Burrcurl belong to @boogurl405

Cherrythorn and Nightleaf belong to @brokentranstar​

Brightshade, Bubblelight, Cinderkit, Feathercloud, Flutterwhisper, Marrowpaw, Meadowstar, Mousenose, Orchidsmoke, Peachpaw, Spiderbite, Stormkit, and Wispkit belong to @bvnny-skvllz

Mothblaze belongs to @​​chillcatcryptid

Needlewhisker belongs to @chromaenthusiast​

Axolotlpaw, Hiddensnake, Mantisstar, and Novice belong to @cosmosnaught​

Ashflower, Doesong, Ferntuft, Flamebuck, Gusttalon, Oakstep, Sootspots, Sparktail, Sparrowpaw, and Wetwhisker belong to @elementaldeityoffood​

Roachpelt belongs to @fly-whiskers​

Blackstar, Breezefleck, Cavestar, Chasmmoor, Claudrat, Fathomcry, Fogscar, Gingerstamp, Glaremouse, Goldenrue, Hollowhusk, Limpetsong, Mousecrawl, Orangefluff, Palepaw, Pinestar, Redtree, Rimewhisker, Ripperclaw, Silentbrook, and Snipvoice belong to @frightnightindustries​

Mallow belongs to @​heartshapedpinksunglasses

Beargrowl, Daysoul, Goldenstar, Magpieleap, Marigoldsnake, Raceglint, Spiritstring, Spotgrowl, Springsoul​​, and Stardust belong to @indigo-flighty-falls

Belladonashade, Brokencry, Crowfang, Darkrose, Ferntangle, Minnowscale, Mintnettle, Rainsong, and Snowthicket belong to ​@jackisbored​

Berrykit(Brokenkit/Lightkit), Butternut Squash (Shatteredbreeze), Copperpurr, Fadingstar, Ferretrunner, Foxflake, and Frostswan belong to @liberhoe

Beampaw, Butterflywing, Cedarstar/whisper, Glowingshadow/Cosine, Kindlepaw, Lunarpaw, Omentstar, and Sharkstar belong to @meowstival​​

Angelpaw, Batear, Darkbrush, Milkdud, Riverrush, Skullmoon, Treatpaw, Trickpaw, Whispkit, Whiteear, and Yippeepaw (joke submission) belong to @ribbonzregretz ​

Frostedjay belongs to @skyereadsandcommitsartcrimes

Loststar belongs to @soulofangst​

Applecreek, Ashwhisper, Badgerkit, Birchflight, Cloudface, Cricketclaw, Cypresskit, Dewfall, Eelpaw, Foxfire, Frostwish, Ghostwatcher, Hollygorse, Lightningspring, Lighttail, Lilacheart, Morningsky, Motheyes, Needlepaw, Nightkit, Oakberry, Pebblekit, Pigeonfang, Pinedusk, Rookstorm, Sablefleck, Shademask, Snailstar, Tawnymoon, Tigerkit, Tinker Bell, Waspkit, and Webstripe belong to @starfalcon555​

Brindlepaw, Carcasspelt, Clawbranch, Darkscar, Feathers, Giantstar, Honeyflower, Lemurgaze, Ricetail, Sparrowface, and Spottedstone (Oleandor) belong to @sunshadesfrozensky​

Antleaves, Plumbee, and Runningbird belong to @sweetbirdydreams

Palemist and Shiverpaw belong to @the-bumbling-berry

Leopardshadow/star belongs to @the-crypid-moth

Buzzardstar, Cherrytail, and Icewing belong to @themainblogofsp20

F​leckthorn belongs to @vhs-warriors

Adalind (joke submission), Berrystar, Brownmouse, Cloudfang, Coyotetuft, Creaturefall, Crunchsnow, Fidgetguts, Fishkit, Fleathistle, Frostkit, Fungichomp, Goblingsnap, Goldfishfur, Gremlinfrost, Hollowstar, Hollykit, Honeypudding, Honeysuckle, Isopodbrain, Jellykit, Laughingmoss, Lioncatch, Molekit, Nightstar, Patchspring, Pinenutkit, Quickstar, Roseclaw, Shrikepollen, Smokefleck, Tawnykit, Timberstone, Turtlestepper, Whiteheart, and Wolfstar belong to @wills-woodland-warriors​​​​​​

​​​​​​MY CHARACTERS:

Alderstar, Antlerrose, Applefoot, Applepaw, Aspenroot, Badgerthistle, Basiltooth, Batlight, Batroot, Berryfreckle, Berrygaze, Berrytalon, Blackdawn, Blackstar, Bluerain, Bumblemurmur, Bunnysplash, Burrowsand, Bursnout, Buzzhop, Clawbear, Cloudpaw, Cloverfox, Cricketfur, Cypressbriar, Daisysong, Danglingmoss, Dappleflint, Deadcall, Doveflame, Doverose, Eaglebloom, Emberdawn, Fallenfire, Fennelbur, Ferndoe, Fernpaw, Firetooth, Fishoat, Flickerpine, Flipperkit, Flowerstone, Frostcoat, Fulvouspine, Furzeflower, Gorseheart, Grousemane, Haremaw, Harriernose, Hawk, Hawkjay, Heronclaw, Hillminnow, Hootpetal, Horsejaw, Inkspots, Ivoryburn, Jackdawfoot, Jaggedbriar, Jaydust, Kiteburn, Leenile, Leopardshade, Loosestar, Lovagecreek, Mallardgleam, Marshtuft, Martenstep, Midgespring, Mothbloom, Mottlecry, Mouseshell, Mud Tail, Myrtlewing, Nettledeer, Orangebelly, Oreo, Owlear, Parsleyleaf, Petalsand, Piercelight, Piercetree, Pipitfeather (shared with Ambitious), Pitchfang, Poppyhill, Primroseflower, Quivering Branch, Raggedrunner, Ratbirch, Redbeetle, Redbloom, Robinmask, Rosefrost, Roseneedle, Rubbelwood, Sageleaf, Sagepool, Salviathaw, Shadewillow, Shellgrass, Shiverberry, Shiverrose, Shrikeface, Skunkspots, Smalljump, Snailbush, Snakewhisker, Snipgaze, Snooktail, Snowfringe, Snowwing, Sootsight, Sparrowfall, Speckletalon, Spikerose, Sprucepaw, Stoatspeck, Stonesun, Stormshell, Stormwolf, Streamrose, Sunchive, Talonpaw, Tanglestar, Tuskkit, Volenight, Walruskit, Warblermoon, Wavefur, Weaseltoe, Weedfoot, Whistlekit, Whistletooth, and Whitestar

[residents-of-the-darkforest]

Everyone who still needs a ref  (inhales)

Adderstar

Amberspark

Angelpaw

Anteloperipple

Antleaves 

Applecreek

Ashwhisper

Axolotlpaw

Badgerkit

Badgerthistle

Batear

Beampaw

Beetlestar

Begonialeaf

Belladonnashade

Berryfreckle

Berrystar

Blackears

Blackstar

Blightfrond

Blue

Brightshade 

Brittlebite

Bristletail

Brokencry

Brokenwhistle

Bubblelight 

Buckhackle

Bumblemurmur

Burrcurl

Bursnout

Buzzardstar

Buzzhop

Carcasspelt

Cedarstar/whisper

Cherrykit

Cherrystar

Cherrytail

Chickadeewhistle

Cinderkit

Claudrat

Clawbranch

Cloudface

Cloudfang

Cody

Cookie 

Coyotetuft

Creaturefall

Creekpaw

Cricketclaw

Crispblue

Crowfang

Crowheart 

Cryfeather

Crunchsnow

Cypresskit

Dahliabreeze

Danglingmoss

Dappleflint

Darkbrush

Darkrose

Darkscar

Dewfall

Downstar

Droughtstar

Ducklingkit

Eelpaw

Eggstep

Feathercloud

Feathers

Ferntangle 

Ferretrunner 

Fidgetguts 

Firetooth

Fishkit

Fleckhorn

Flowerstar

Flowerstone

Flutterwhisper 

Foxpelt 

Frondecho

Frostcoat

Frostedjay

Frostkit

Frostswan

Fungichomp

Giantstar

Gingerstamp

Ginsengbloom

Glowingshadow

Goblingsnap 

Gremlinfrost 

Gusttalon 

Haremaw 

Hawkwhistle

Heronclaw2

Hiddensnake

Hiverose

Hollygorse

Hollykit

Honeyflower

Honeypudding 

Hoppaw

Houndtooth

Icewing

Inkspots

Isopodbrain

Jaydust

Jellykit

Kindlepaw

Lamb

Lampreypelt

Larchbee

Lemurgaze

Leopardshadow

Lightningspring

Lighttail

Lilacheart

Lioncatch 

Lionclaw

Liverpelt 

Lola

Loosestar

Loststar

Lowthorn

Lunarpaw

Lupinefrost

Mallow

Mallowpelt

Mangleface

Marrowpaw 

Meadowstar 

Milkdud

Minnowscale

Mintnettle

Molekit

Moonshadow

Morningleaf

Morningsky

Mothblaze

Mousenose 

Mousespots

Mousethistle

Needlepaw

Needlewhisker

Nightkit

Nightleaf

Nightstar

Novice

Oak

Oakberry

Oakstep

Omenstar

Orangebelly

Orangefluff

Orchidsmoke

Owlshine

Palemist 

Palepaw

Palestone

Parsleyleaf

Patchspring 

Peachpaw 

Pearlgaze

Pebblefur 

Pebblekit

Petalsand

Piercelight

Pikespot

Pinedusk

Pinenutkit

Plumbee 

Pondskip

Possumpuddle

Quickstar

Quivering Branch

Raggedrunner

Redbloom

Redjay

Redtree

Ricetail

Ripperclaw

Riverrush

Roachpelt 

Rookflake 

Roseclaw

Roseneedle

Rosykit

Runningbird 

Runningripple 

Russetblossom

Salviathaw

Sandfoot

Shadewillow

Shallowsong

Sharkstar

Shiverberry

Shiverpaw 

Shrikeface

Shrikepaw

Shrikepollen 

Shrikesquall

Sleetnose

Smokefleck

Smokepaw

Smokestar

Smokethorn

Snailstar

Snakewhisker

Snipvoice

Snooktail

Snowfoot

Snowthicket

Sootspots

Sparrowface

Sparrowfreckle

Sparrowpaw

Speckletalon

Spiderbite 

Spikerose

Splashgrass

Stickpaw

Stormkit 

Stormshell

Stormwolf

Stubs

Swantail

Tadpolemask

Tarspots

Tawnymoon

Tawnypuddle

Timberstone

Tinker Bell

Treatpaw

Trickpaw

Turtlepelt

Turtlestepper 

Waspkit

Wavefur

Waxfeather

Weaseltoe

Weedfoot

Whispkit

Whistler

Whiteear

Whiteheart 

Wildpaw

Willowruffle

Wispkit 

Wolfhaze

Yewpool

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There’s probably a LOT on here that do have refs, but I’m not gonna double-check every single one lol

Feel free to do one if you want! I’m fine with anyone using the Turukhan ref for my characters, you’ll have to ask the character’s owner if they belong to someone else. Link of who’s character belongs to who is on the long post linked on the pinned post.

Sometimes I don’t realize a character has a ref, because a different kind was given than the ychs I usually use, so let me know!

[residences-of-the-darkforest]

Submissions

Reposting the submitting characters really quick because I often forget to add the new names to the list, so let me know if I'm forgetting anyone! (@ ing the most recent submitters) (it's a long list so maybe keep an eye out for your recent cats and where they would be alphabetically)

(some are joke submissions, which are highlighted)

Adalind

Adderstar

Aloemist 

Amberspark 

Angelpaw

Anteloperipple

Antleaves

Applecreek

Ashflower

Ashkit

Ashpool 

Ashwisper

Avery 

Axolotlpaw

Badgerkit 

Batear 

Beampaw

Beargrowl

Beetlestar

Begonialeaf

Belladonnashade

Bella-May

Berrystar

Birchflight

Blackears

Blacksnow

Blackstar

Blightfrond

Blue 

Bluedaisy 

Breezefleck

Brightshade 

Brindlepaw 

Bristleblaze 

Bristletail

Brittlebite

Brokencry

Brokenkit

Brokentongue

Brokenwhistle

Brownmouse 

Bubblelight 

Buckhackle

Buntinghoot

Burrcurl

Butterflywing

Butternut Squash 

Buzzardstar

Cam

Campionpaw

Carcasspelt 

Cavestar

Cedarstar/whisper

Chasmmoor

Cherrykit 

Cherrystar

Cherrytail

Cherrythorn 

Chickadeewhistle

Cinderkit 

Claudrat

Clawbranch 

Cloudface

Cloudfang

Cody

Cookie 

Copperpurr 

Coyotetuft

Creaturefall

Creekpaw

Cricketclaw

Crispblue

Crowfang

Crowheart

Crowpaw

Crunchsnow 

Cryfeather 

Cypresskit 

Cypresspaw

Dahliabreeze 

Darkbrush

Darkrose

Darkscar 

Daysoul

Dewfall

Doesong 

Downstar

Droughtstar

Ducklingkit

Eelpaw

Eggstep

Fadingstar 

Feathercloud

Feathers

Ferntangle

Ferntuft

Ferretrunner 

Fidgetguts

Firefeather

Fireweaver

Fishkit 

Flamebuck

Fleathistle

Fleckhorn

Flowerstar

Flowerstone

Flutterwhisper 

Fogscar

Foxfire

Foxflake

Foxpelt 

Froglight

Frondecho 

Frostedjay

Frostkit 

Frostswan

Frostwish

Fungichomp

Ghostwatcher 

Giantstar 

Gingerstamp

Ginsengbloom

Glaremouse

Glowingshadow

Goblingsnap 

Goldenstar

Goldfishfur

Gorsebriar

Gremlinfrost 

Grouseheart

Gusttalon 

Hawkwhistle

Haypad

Heronclaw

Hiddensnake

Hillfeather

Hiverose

Hollowhiss

Hollowhusk

Hollowstar

Hollygorse 

Hollykit 

Hollylion

Honeyflower 

Honeypudding 

Honeysuckle

Hoppaw

Houndtooth

Icewing

Isopodbrain

Ivyburble

Ivyspots

Jackdawecho

Jacky

Jellykit

Kindlepaw

Lamb

Lampreypelt

Larchbee 

Laughingmoss

Lemurgaze 

Leopardshadow

Lightningspring 

Lighttail

Lilacheart

Lilywater

Limpetsong

Lioncatch 

Lionclaw 

Liverpelt 

Loachhowl

Lola 

Loststar 

Lunarpaw

Lupinefrost 

Madderblossom

Magpiepaw

Mallow

Mallowpelt

Mangleface 

Mantisstar 

Marigoldsnake

Marrowpaw 

Meadowstar 

Milkdud

Minnowscale

Mintnettle

Molekit 

Moonshadow 

Morningleaf 

Morningsky

Mothblaze

Motheyes

Mousecrawl

Mousenose 

Mousespots 

Mousethistle 

Needlepaw

Needlewhisker

Nettlefoot

Nightfoot/Bruno

Nightkit

Nightleaf 

Nightstar

Novice

Nudge

Oak

Oakberry 

Oakstep 

Omenstar

Orangefluff

Orchidsmoke 

Ospreyhope

Palemist 

Palepaw

Palestone 

Patchspring 

Peachpaw 

Peanutfur

Pebblefur 

Pebblekit 

Perchpaw 

Pigeonfang

Pikespot

Pinedusk 

Pinenutkit

Pinestar

Plumbee 

Pondskip

Possumpuddle 

Pumpkinpatch

Quickstar

Rainsong

Redjay

Redtree

Ricetail

Rimewhisker

Ripperclaw

Riverrush 

Roachpelt

Rookflake

Roseclaw

Rosykit

Runningbird 

Runningripple

Russetblossom

Sablefleck 

Sandfoot

Shademask

Shallowsong

Sharkstar

Shiverpaw 

Shrikepaw

Shrikepollen 

Shrikesquall

Silentbrook

Siltstar

Sleetnose

Smokefleck

Smokeroot 

Smokestar

Smokethorn

Smokeweed

Snailstar 

Snipvoice

Snowfoot

Snowpaw

Snowthicket

Songseeker

Sootpaw

Sootspots

Sparktail 

Sparrowface

Sparrowfreckle

Sparrowpaw

Spiderbite 

Spiritstring

Splashgrass

Spottedstone

Springsoul

Stardust

Stickpaw 

Stonepaw 

Stormkit

Stormshell

Streamfleck 

Stubs

Stumppaw 

Swantail

Tadpolemask

Tanagerwing 

Tarspots

Tartail 

Tawnykit 

Tawnymoon

Tawnypuddle 

Tigerkit

Timberstone

TinkerBell

Treatpaw

Trickpaw

Turtlepelt

Turtlestepper 

Vireopaw

Waspkit

Waxfeather

Weaselpaw

Webstripe 

Whispkit

Whistler

Whiteear

Whiteheart 

Wildpaw

Willowruffle

Wispkit 

Wolfhaze 

Wolfstar

Wordweaver

Wormkit

Yewpool

Yippeepaw

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@ambitiousauthor @frightnightindustries @meowstival @indigo-flightly-falls @starfalcon555

[residents-of-the-darkforest]

Dark Forest Resident: Adderstar

Aliases / Nicknames: Adderclan's All-knowing Ruler, The Immortal Leader

Gender: female

Sexuality: pansexual

Family: unnamed mother, unnamed father, Muddyfoot (mate), Talonspirit (son), Fluffspirit (daughter)

Other Relations: unnamed mentor

Clan: Adderclan, formerly Thunderclan, formerly Riverclan

Rank: leader

Characteristics: ambitious, bitter, lazy at times.

Number of Victims: 7+

Number of Murders: 7

Murder Method: Impaling, clawing, biting

Method of Harm: beatings, verbal abuse, forced labor, all-out war.

Known Victims: Boulderstar, Siltripple, Goldenstream, rogue leader, Muddyfoot, cats of all four Clans

Victim Profile: weak cats, no matter who they are

Cause of Death: impaled by a tree branch. The smaller branches caused so much internal damage, she died all nine times over.

Cautionary Tale: N/A

Story:

Adderjaw trained in the Dark Forest as long as she could remember. She had always strived to become leader one day and rule with an iron claw. 

She always viewed cats around her as inferior and only respected a few cats. One cat was brave enough to ask her to be his mate, that cat being Muddyfoot. He was a very kind, loving, and sweet tom. Adderjaw took notice of the efforts and accepted.

The two eventually had kits, Adderjaw named Talonkit and Muddyfoot named Fluffkit. Adderjaw showed favouritism with her children, favouring Talonkit because he was larger and appeared more fierce. 

Eventually, their kits were apprenticed, and by that time, Burrcurl had joined the Dark Forest. Burrcurl had revealed the fact that there was "tainted blood in Windclan," and that she needs to eliminate it. Adderjaw, and her little cult following, launched an attack on Windclan. The raid did not go in their favour, considering that the Clan outnumbers the few Thunderclan cats.

Adderjaw and her followers were exiled from Thunderclan for their stunt. She invited her mate and kits to join her, but they refused. Adderjaw and her group took refuge in Twolegplace, meeting a group of rogues in the process. 

Adderjaw attempted to recruit the rogues to help her take over the Clans, but their leader turned her proposals down. In response, Adderjaw killed him in front of their followers.

Now with a group tripled in size, Adderjaw aimed for the nearest Clan to take over, Riverclan. 

She caught the leader and deputy, Boulderstar and Siltripple, off guard and the group killed them swiftly. She than took Boulderstar's dead body and impaled it on a sharp stone, knowing he would come back to life. The stone ended up stripping him of the rest of his lives, leaving him dead for good.

Adderjaw and her groupies waltzed in like they're about to own the place with the bodies in tow. She initiated a hostile takeover. The only cat brave enough to talk back was Goldenstream, Boulderstar's mate. Adderjaw took this as well as she could, by killing the disobediant she-cat in front of the entire Clan, her two daughters, and grandkits, to make a point to not to test her.

Adderjaw headed to the Moonstone to gain her lives. Starclan begrudgingly gave her her nine lives, dubbing her Adderstar. 

The next gathering was a surprise for everyone. Adderstar once again offered Muddyfoot and her two kits to join her. Muddyfoot and Fluffpaw continued to refuse, but Talonpaw joined his mother.

In the following moons, Adderstar attacked Thunderclan with her army of Riverclan warriors and rogues. They end up winning and merged both Clans into Adderclan. Muddyfoot was appalled that Adderfoot went to such lengths, and in response, left with Fluffpaw to Windclan. 

When Muddyfoot left her view, Adderstar had shed tears for the first time, confusing her greatly.

Eventually, all the Clans met up at Fourtrees for a final battle, Adderclan v.s. Windclan and Shadowclan. Before the battle, Adderstar continued to ask Muddyfoot to reconsider joining. Muddyfoot once again refused for the final time. 

Adder was at this point fed up with this, and impulsively leapted, claws outstretched. Muddyfoot sheaths his claws and accepted his fate. 

Adderstar killed Muddyfoot. 

She looked down at the mangled body of her mate, and completely broke down. Sobs wracked her body as she commanded Adderclan to attack.

After a long battle, Adderstar was backed into a corner, while cats overhead broke off a branch from one of the trees, which fell on top of  Adderstar. 

She came back, but the damage internally was too much, so she continued going and coming back. The rogues in Adderclan were terrified of this display, and all flee. After a long while of staring, Adderstar finally lay still, and her reign of terror was over.

She woke in the Dark Forest, and was met face-to-face with the sorrowful gaze of Muddyfoot, on the other side of the barrier between afterlifes.

Additional Information:

--Submission by @boogurl405​

--Adderstar genuinely loved Muddyfoot, which is why she kept asking for him to side with her so they could rule together. When she leapt, it was an act of blind fury not directed at anybody, but she's so use to taking out her aggression through fighting, it just happened.

--Following the battle, Talonpaw has an existential breakdown about his mother using him and proceeds to tear off all of his claws, front and back. He retires to the elders’ den early and is named Talonspirit. His sister is named Fluffspirit. Damn.

--Adder never named a deputy, thinking she would live forever from her massive ego boost with her lives. The cat who stepped up to be lead Riverclan after her death was Timberface, Boulderstar's daughter.

--The cats who made the branch fall were Gopherear and another rogue she was friends with and knew through her rogue partner.

--A song that Boo thinks fits with Adderstar and Muddyfoot's relationship is "Monsters" by All Time Low (the version with Demi Lovato).

--(This also ties in with Bristletail and Burrcurl's storyline to avoid confusion)

--Another thing to note is that Muddyfoot still visited her in Twolegplace, because he loved her that much. At one point, Adderjaw invited him to join, but he turned it down.

-- Adder never washed off the blood from the murders when recieving her lives as a show of power to RC and Starclan that she means business.

[residents-of-the-darkforest]

Dark Forest Resident: Burrcurl

Aliases / Nicknames: Uncle Burr (by his niece), Cursed Blood (by the elders)

Gender: male

Sexuality: asexual, aromantic

Family: Flowerface (mother), Bristletail (dather), Logkit, Cloverkit, Rosekit (siblings), Sprucequill(half-sister), Stumpbranch(brother-in-law) Gopherear, Pampaspuff (half-nieces), Falconstrike (half-nephew), Oakkit, Jaguarkit (half-great nephews), Brightkit (half-great niece), Nate (nephew-in-law)

Other Relations: unnamed mentor, Gopherear, Mintleaf (apprentices)

Clan: Riverclan

Rank: medicine cat

Characteristics: cold, distant, snappy, questionable motives based off of a promise.

Number of Victims: many

Number of Murders: many

Murder Method: poisoning via deathberries, shoving into dangerous situations

Method of Harm: manipulation, gaslighting.

Known Victims: Flowerface, Sprucequill, Stumpbranch (directly), Pampaspuff, Falconstrike (indirectly)

Victim Profile: anyone who shares the same blood as his mother, Riverclan and Windclan warriors

Cause of Death: jumped into the gorge and hit his head, slowly dying of blunt force trauma.

Cautionary Tale: N/A

Story: 

Burrkit was born to Flowerface and his manipulative father, Bristletail. He was the only one out of four who survived in his litter.  

Flowerface eventually realized how toxic Bristletail was and left him to have a healthier relationship with a tom named Coveshore. Burrkit eventually picked up on his father's resentment towards his mother. He became a medicine cat apprentice at the same time Flowerface had a single kit with Coveshore, Sprucekit. 

As the moons carried on, his and his father's hatred towards the happy family grew, and while walking one day, Burrpaw spotted a bush with bright red berries. He got an idea, and the next thing you know, Flowerface had died under mysterious circumstances. Coveshore was also found dead in the gorge after the vigil, after he and Bristletail went out for some "fresh air." Bristletail died, too, before his son got his full medicine cat name. 

When he eventually did, and saw his dad in the Dark Forest, he made a promise to himself and his father that he will end his mother's bloodline.

Moons passe. Sprucequill grew up and became mates with the deputy, Stumpbranch. She ended up expecting his kits, but he never got to meet them, because he was later found with his head bashed up against a rock. 

Sprucequill gave birth to Gopherkit, Pampaskit, and Falconkit. The kits became oddly close with their uncle, despite warnings from the elders. Once the three were apprenticed, their mother died in the same way that their father did. 

Burrcurl spaced out the murders to not raise any suspicions, so they got a chance to grow up. Burrcurl then decided to tell them about the Moonstone and how "only big, strong cats can go there." Pampaspaw and Falconpaw took the bait as a challenge, while Gopherpaw was a bit more skeptical. 

The apprentices ended up crossing the Thunderpath to reach it, but all three were hit by a snowplow. Gopherpaw made it out with minor injuries, but Pampaspaw and Falconpaw didn't make it. Gopherpaw later got her warrior name early, along with her fallen siblings, out of pity.

As time went on, Gopherear started to get closer with the only kin she had left, Burrcurl. She eventually deciding to become a medicine cat. She did a good job at it, but the rumors from the elders about her being cursed and her wanting a mate and family weren’t exactly helping her mission to happiness.

One day, a huge stormed caused Riverclan territory to flood. The Clan evacuated while Gopherear stayed behind to rescue one of the leader's kit. The kit made it to safety while Gopherear was swept away by the flooding river. 

The Clan briefly mourned while Burrcurl was silently giggling inside. His promise was complete! 

The Clan took refuge in Windclan and it turned out Gopherear survived thanks to the help of a kind rogue she had met a while back. Burrcurl was secretly angered by this revelation. 

Once Riverclan territory was good enough to return to, Gopherear decided she wants to stay in Windclan, away from the secret whispers about her family and pressures because of the deaths. Riverclan’s leader understood, and with Windclan’s leader, allowed her to join their ranks.

Burrcurl then got another apprentice, Mintpaw, who was also one of the leader's daughters. He became increasingly more critical and aggressive once it turned out Gopherear was still alive. He gave Mintpaw a hard time learning and often berated her for any imperfect details. 

Mintpaw didn’t say anything, because she knew that this grumpy old cat was Gopherear's old mentor, and viewed her like an older sister. She was led to believe that she was the problem and not her mentor, because she's a great medicine cat. 

At the gathering moons later, Windclan's leader announced that Gopherear moved into the nursery. Something inside of Burrcurl snapped. His mother's bloodline was expanding, and he had, no, he needed to exterminate them. 

He ended up faking a sign that they should attack Windclan promptly. Riverclan warriors invaded and attacked the camp, while Burrcurl searches for Gopherear. 

He spotted her leaving the camp and followed. He found her in a vulnerable position--giving birth in an abandoned fox den. Unfortunately, that rogue who had saved her life some moons ago was with her. 

He tried to fight the rogue, but lost, which was to no surprise, and ended up admitting that he was the one responsible for her family's deaths. Bad timing, because Riverclan's leader and Mintpaw walked in at that exact moment.

The battle stopped. Riverclan apologized to Windclan for the whole mess, and Burrcurl was left at the mercy of both Clans for his part in the battle and the murders. 

He ran, being run out of Windclan by cats of both Clans. Seeing no other way to escape, he leapt into the gorge for a swift and painless death. However, instead of a watery grave, he bashed his head against a boulder at the bottom and was left to bleed out on the stone. 

When he finally died, he saw his mother, siblings, Coveshore, his half-sister, Stumpbranch, and his niece and nephew all glaring at him. He was so in denial that what he was doing was wrong he expected to go to Starclan. He was surprised when he ended up in the same place as his father.

Additonal Information:

--Submission by @boogurl405​ amazing read, welcome!!

--This was inspired by a Roblox Warriors RP they did with a few friends.

--After discovering where his dad was and making the promise, Burr stopped sharing dreams with Starclan entirely and continued dreaming about the Dark Forest. The flood in Riverclan was also an omen, but Gopher was the only one who received it.

--A few things about why Mint idolizes Gopher: her sister, Timberkit, was attacked by a fox and got half her face ripped off, and was saved by Gopher. Timber was also the same kit Gopher saved while Riverclan flooded. At some point in the future, Timber becomes leader.

--A lot also went down in Windclan when it was revealed Gopher was carrying rogue kits; there was a tom who offered to act as their real father originally, but she felt it was too dishonest and ended up telling the truth anyways. Nate (the rogue) ended up joining.

--Amazing story!

[residents-of-the-darkforest]

Dark Forest Resident: Bristletail

Aliases / Nicknames: N/A

Gender: male

Sexuality: heterosexual

Family: unnamed mother, unnamed father, Flowerface (former mate), Burrcurl, Logkit, Cloverkit (sons), Rosekit(daughter)

Other Relations: unnamed mentor

Clan: Riverclan

Rank: warrior

Characteristics: manipulative, controlling, aggressive, short-tempered.

Number of Victims: 2

Number of Murders: 1

Murder Method: neck snapping

Method of Harm: manipulation, verbal abuse

Known Victims: Flowerface, Coveshore

Victim Profile: his former mate and her new family

Cause of Death: paw infection

Cautionary Tale: look for signs! If someone is showing signs that they're trying to manipulate you into something that you don't fully trust, say no. If they keep insisting, stand your ground and keep refusing! You are your own being and don't have to rely on others to tell you how to be happy!

Story: 

Bristletail was a somewhat well-known cat in Riverclan. On the battlefield, he was known to fight like Tigerclan, but in other duties, he was impulsive and didn't fully think things out before acting.

He was mates with Flowerface, one of the prettiest she-cats in the Clan. Others thought that it was strange that such a gentle soul could be with a cat like him.

It wasn't long before Flowerface moved into the nursery. She gave birth to four kits, but only one of them survived. Flowerface was heartbroken, but Bristletail was furious and blamed the other kits' deaths on her. He left instead of comforting her in one of her darkest moments.

Overtime, Flowerface started to spend more time with a tom named Coveshore. Bristletail took notice of this and started a screaming match between him and Flowerface. Flowerface ended up leaving Bristletail.

By the time Bristletail's son, Burrpaw, was apprenticed, he got a paw snagged and torn on a bramble. In the medicine den, he watched with rage at his former mate's happy, new family. Burrpaw, who just wanted his father's approval since his parents split, noticed this and got the idea to poison his mother.

Flowerface died after being fed deathberries, leaving behind her heartbroken mate and her four-moon old kit. Bristletail saw this as a golden opportunity to enact a revenge strategy. He invited Coveshore to go for a walk to clear his head.

They made it to the gorge and while Coveshore was reminiscing about how great Flowerface was, Bristletail made a comment about how she should have seen his, and silently snapped his neck. He dumped his body into the gorge and came up with a lie, saying something along the lines of "Cove couldn't handle losing her, so he offed himself."

The wound on his paw didn't heal and ended up getting worse over time. It got infected and eventually caused his death. He would wake up in the Dark Forest and vowed to have his revenge on Flowerface's living descendants.

Additonal Information:

--Submission by @boogurl405​

--Bristletail never physically harmed Flowerface or Burrcurl. Even he knew if he laid a claw on them, it would make him lose respect quickly.

--Flowerface fell for Bristle because of his stories about his courageous victories in battle. She thought having a strong tom at her side will make her happy, but the opposite happened.

--Flowerface regretted not being able to stop Burrcurl from becoming who he was. It's not that she didn't spend enough time with him, but his drive to seek his father's approval overpowered everything else. (She could still remember the cold, unfeeling face of her son as she took her final breath).

--The song they think fits Bristletail the best is "No Children" by The Mountain Goats. Agreed