#scorchpaw

[splashclan-clangen]

And here's the cats from the new SplashClan video! Linked here if you wanna watch it

As for the minor changes that i'm making to this blog, i've decided it would be fun to turn this into more of an ask blog! So if you have any questions for the SplashClan cats, feel free to send an ask! I'd love to do little drawings/comics going more in detail about the cats + there's plenty of stuff I could probably expand on this way and I just love these little guys, I wanna draw them as much as I can teehee

StarClan Cats

Clovefreckle - golden brown bengal-spotted tom with sage eyes

Downface - ginger-and-black tortoiseshell she-cat with emerald eyes

Curlrise - white cat with brown markings and green eyes

Shadetide - dark gray she-cat with a striped back and greenish-yellow eyes

Algaefreckle - cream spotted she-cat with green eyes

Rippleheart - very dark gray tabby she-cat with sage eyes

Scorchpaw - cream tabby tom with pale yellow eyes

Pumpkinkit - white-and-dark brown she-cat with amber eyes

Poolpaw - brown-and-white she-cat with one amber eye and one blue

Basilbramble - elderly gray she-cat with white markings and emerald eyes

Lightgale - golden-brown tabby tom with sage eyes

Weedspeckle -white she-cat with a light brown spot on her chest and bronze eyes

Jumbledapple - gray-and-brown tortoiseshell she-cat with greenish-yellow eyes

Stonescreech - gray tabby tom with long fur and bronze eyes

Tidalwave - cream spotted she-cat with sage eyes

Patchouliprickle - white tom with brown markings and amber eyes

Nutpaw - golden brown she-cat with a darker-furred face and bronze eyes

Brokenpaw - dark brown tom with a darker-furred face and cyan eyes

Hyacinthpaw - cream tom with a darker-furred face and hazel eyes

Snapfern - gray tabby she-cat with amber eyes

Hootheart - white she-cat with a dark brown spot on her side and cobalt eyes

Icestripe - light brown she-cat with a striped back and cyan eyes

Dark Forest Cats

Gannetstar - long-furred brown-and-white ticked cat with eyes of sunlit ice

[diaswarriorcats]

[leafpool-loves-ashfur]

bruh one of my clangen apprentices KILLED another apprentice RIGHT AFTER said apprentice (Scorchpaw 11m) came out as enby...

(the patrol prompt specifically said Scorchpaw went to help Lightningpaw out of the sand only to fall in themselves, and they saw Lightningpaw had a glint in their eyes and wondered if it was planned)

and then they, the murderer, came out as transgender THE. NEXT. MOON.

HELLO?????

YOU DIDNT HAVE TO DO THAT????

[gooseclan]

Moon 10 - Fear Scorchpaw as I do

[junoswarriorcatsdesigns]

Scorchwind

[elementclangen]

Moon 317-Greenleaf

Flailpaw (9) has recovered from heat exhaustion! Just in time for a war with StumpyClan to begin.  He’s not sure he’s ready to fight.  None of the cats alive have been in a war, and they’re already feeling the impacts.  Sofanthiel (106) is injured in a border skirmish.  After a harsh training session with Aphidwhisker (14) leaves her bruised, Scorchpaw (9) worries that she won’t be able to hold her own in battle.  The injuries make Hopcurl (35) worry about her, and the safety of having an unproven dark-cursed cat train an apprentice.   Embershell (35) is nervous about going into battle.  Hopcurl tries to comfort her.  Croucheye (28) is also nervous about fighting and wonders if the Clan is truly where she belongs.  In another break from tradition, Dawnstar wants Flailpaw only on border patrols from now on, despite water-blessed cats typically never going on them.  He also wants all dark-cursed and star-blessed cats on them.  ElementClan needs to make a show of strength against StumpyClan. But in better news, Hopcurl has come out as nonbinary and uses xey/xem pronouns!  In the Clan, relationships continue to develop.  Kestrelcreek (106) has mostly moved on from the loss of her mates and is flirting with Nettlestripe (86).  She ensnares him with a charming smile.  And Peatfeather (29) has just noticed how beautiful Pebbletuft’s (50) eyes are.  Dawnstar (101) has always been quite fond of Aphidwhisker, but, after hearing her spread rumors about Bluestripe’s (92) incompetence as deputy, he becomes a little less sure about her.  Minnowpaw (9) is also determined to be useful in battle, despite her weak power level.  She tries showing Dawnstar a move using ice (in Greenleaf), but fails so badly that Dawnstar cringes.  Maybe he’ll try and keep the weaker apprentices off the battlefield.  Tanglechirp (64) notices that Mistypaw (9) has been trying his best to be battle-ready while his siblings struggle.  Dapplemuzzle (14) wishes he would pay attention to her instead.  Aphidwhisker is in a bit of a mood this moon and argues with Hatchswipe (62), revealing something embarrassing.  Cinderblockpuddle (236) chats with Dawnstar and Bluestripe.  His head injury is getting worse and he doesn’t know if he’ll survive.  He tells them stories about his life that he would like to be remembered once he passes on.

Healer’s den: Sofanthiel (cat bite), Nettlestripe (mangled tail), Cavecatcher (infected mangled tail), Cinderblockpuddle (head damage, headache), Mistypaw (fleas), Scorchpaw (bruises)

[kuramirocket]

Special Battle Tactlc:

Tigerheart Teaches the Night Almbush

Gather around, apprentices. I know it's dark, but you can hear my voice, can't you? That's right, over here. No, Olivepaw, you're not going to fall into any foxholes. I checked earlier today that this would be a good place for our ambush practice. Maybe one day you will have to navigate somewhere with holes waiting to trip you up, but hopefully you'll be more experienced by then, and more confident about moving around at night. That's if you live that long, Scorchpaw. Come down from that tree at once. No, I can't see any better than you can, but I have ears, and a deaf badger would have heard your claws scraping on the bark when you climbed up. And the fact that your scent is now coming from above my head is also a giveaway.

Shrewpaw, Redpaw, Owlpaw, are you here? Good. Now, I want everyone to stand very still and close their eyes. Who is snoring? Scorchpaw, that's not nearly as funny as you think it is. Only horses sleep standing up, and if you'd like to go live with them and eat grass all day, I'm sure Blackstar can arrange it.

Right, keep your eyes closed until I tell you. Mouths closed, too, Owlpaw. If I can hear your whispering, then so can the enemy. Use your other senses: What can you hear? Smell? Taste? Feel on your fur? Well? Anyone?

Okay, you can open your mouth if I've asked you a direct question. Good, Shrewpaw. There's a breeze coming from the lake, bringing the scent of water and fish and RiverClan. But not strong enough to suggest they`re any closer than their territory. You think you can hear ThunderClan snoring, Scorchpaw? No, you can't. The day Blackstar receives a prophecy about cat with the ability to hear farther than any other creature, then I'll believe you.

Yes, Redpaw, there is a pair of owls calling to each other beyond the inland border. And one of those kittypets in the Twoleg nest is making its usual fuss about being shut in on a fine night for hunting. So our senses have told us that our territory is empty save for the creatures that live alongside us-no trespassers, nothing that seems out of place. Now, open your eyes. Yes, Olivepaw, it's still very dark. But you can see a little more clearly, can't you? Your eyes have started to adjust to seeing without light. Look at how the trees are outlined against the sky. Down on the ground, you still won't be able to see much, but thicker shadows could be a bush, or even another cat. The more you practice moving around at night, the easier it will become. The other Clans are frightened and baffled by the dark; without the sense of sight, they are as helpless as kits. Only ShadowClan understands the power of the night, and sees it as a strength.

Tonight, we are the ambush patrol. We are going to lie in wait for our enemy, and launch a surprise attack using the darkness to hide us and weaken our rivals before we unsheathe a single claw. First we need to find an attack zone, a place where we can wait without being seen or scented, with enough room to fight when the other cats arrive. Any ideas? Good, Shrewpaw. This gully is just what we're looking for. The sides are high and steep, so if we attack from each end, the enemy won't be able to escape. It's an obvious route to the camp, so we can be confident that any invaders would pass through it. And we can hide in the bushes at the top, with the advantage of attacking from above.

Redpaw, why don't you pick a bush on the side of the gully where we can hide? Hmmm, maybe not so far from the edge. We need to be able to hear our enemy approaching, and see them when they enter the gully. This one's better. Right, squash in everybody.

So, we re hidden up here, but it would be good to know when the enemy is coming near. We need an early warning patrol, just two cats to keep track of the invaders as they head toward the gully. Imagine that you're following them, and need to warn the ambush patrol to be ready for the attack. What call would you give?

Well, Owlpaw, that was a very good imitation of an owl, but perhaps the patrol might think it was a real owl? What noise would travel clearly on a night like this, but stand out only to cats who live in this part of the territory? How about, Ssssss? Not a snake, Olivepaw. The wind in the trees! Why would that work tonight? That's right, because the breeze coming off the lake shouldn't be enough to move the branches of pine trees. Cats from the other territories won't know that, as this is the only place where pine trees grow by the lake.

What little breeze there is would work in our favor tonight, carrying the scent of the invaders toward us and hiding our own from them. We need to spread out along the top of the gully; if this were a real ambush patrol, we'd have enough cats to line the other side, too. We take up our positions, always within earshot of the leader of the patrol, and wait. Let me see you all waiting now.

What problem would we have if there were moonlight or starlight? That's right, Redpaw. Our shadows. We'd need to stay on the dark side of the bush to keep our outlines hidden, too. Remember, if you can see the enemy, the enemy can see you. That's why darkness is our ally.

Imagine that the enemy is entering the gully. Who should attack first? Yes, Shrewpaw. The cats at each end of the gully go down first, to trap the enemy and let them know that they are surounded. Then the others attack, straight down the sides, using the weight of our fall as part of the first blow. Apprentices, strikel

Oof! Redpaw, get your tail out of my mouth! Who's that underneath me? Get up, Olivepaw. No, your tail isn't broken. It's just a bit...dented. In a real ambush, no one would get squashed, apart from the enemy. Remember I told you that we'd be in a line along the top of the gully? Well, we'd hold that line as we attacked. What's the use in landing on one or two invading cats in one big lump, leaving their Clanmates free to fight? We'd hope to outnumber them in order to overpower them as swiftly as possible. Once the command to attack has been given, there will be no other orders. You each know what you have to do.

As soon as the enemy surrenders or begs to flee, the fighting stops. Stand still with your head held high. You are a ShadowClan cat; we do not gloat over our defeated enemies. We simply wait for them to leave, knowing they will be in no haste to return. And when they have gone, head for the closest shadow before you go back to the camp. Make no sound. Melt back into the night, so that if our enemy looks back, they see nothing but emptiness. The forest is ours-and we are unseen. The night, the darkness, the cold still air, all belong to ShadowClan. That is our ancestors' gift to us, and we honor their memory with every ambush. It is up to you to prove that you are worthy of that gift and will preserve the night as our greatest weapon.

- Warriors: Battles of the Clans by Erin Hunter

[gorehoundclown]

thunderclan receives a new warrior!

[falconclangen]

Moon 16

They grow up so fast

[the-determined-sparks-au]

So the main protagonist

Blazepaw of Thundergrowth- female firestar who is a cashmere bengal/Somali mix

Sootpaw of Shadowmire- tiny/scourge instead of forming bloodclan he joins Shadowmire. He is the same as Blazepaw just doesn’t have long fur and he is rusted black (meaning when he’s in the sunlight his black fur would blaze red)

Smokepaw of Windmoor- is smoke who I think she deserves better than being onestar’s girlfriend she going to be dark gray diluted tortoiseshell and her end goal is to have a happy life but she gets put through the ringer… for one she lived with the remaining humans who weren’t exactly the nicest (they declawed her)

Scorchpaw of Riverside- is Sasha. She is a transgender molly though she won’t find that out until she joins. She like Smoke is also going to be put through the ringer (Thanks Leopardmist) she is a flame point Scottish fold (remember I don’t agree with these breeds I’m hoping to do this right for these characters)

[flapplestoflapples]

[lionblaze03-02-art]

[fr-familiar-bracket]

[gooseclan]

Moon 8 - I don’t feel safe around Scorchpaw

[junoswarriorcatsdesigns]

Scorchfur

[elementclangen]

Moon 314-Newleaf

Dawnstar (98) has broken a tradition that has been held for longer than any cat can remember; he gave an unproven dark-cursed cat an apprentice.  Aphidpaw (11) has been given the warrior name of Aphidwhisker, in honor of her friendliness.  Almost immediately afterwards, Dawnstar gave her Scorchpaw (6) as an apprentice.  The Clan watches uneasily as the two young cats head out on patrols together.  There’s a deep sense of something wrong.  But Bluestripe (89) doesn’t think so.  She had a pretty big say in giving Aphidwhisker an apprentice early.  She remembers how frustrated she was with getting proven so much later than her siblings and how that meant she couldn’t have an apprentice.  She trusts Aphidwhisker, and trusts that she’ll do well with Scorchpaw.  Hopcurl and Greenrapid’s other kits have also been made apprentices.  Minnowpaw (6) is apprenticed to Bluestripe.  The young cat is nervous.  She wonders if she’ll be an apprentice forever.  Flailpaw (6) has been apprenticed to Hollowminnow (15).  He keeps searching the crowd during his ceremony, thinking he might spot Greenrapid.  He never knew his mother, but he still feels like she should be there.  Mistypaw (6) is apprenticed to Croucheye (25).  The warrior is a little unsure if she’s ready for an apprentice, especially one like Mistypaw who seems to think he knows the rules better than she does.  What if he’s right?  Meanwhile, Hatchswipe (59) remembers how the senior warriors took her under their wing when she was young, and decides to try and be a similar role model for Mitemask (15).  She tells her a hilarious joke, making Mitemask laugh.  The pranking continues, with Copperheart (30) deciding to team up with Sofanthiel (103) to play a prank on a clanmate.  Little does Sofanthiel know that she is that Clanmate.  She’s good-natured about it when Copperheart drops fox-dung on her head, though.  Petalfrost (26) and Peatfeather (26) are finding other cats in the Clan who like them!  Petalfrost, Longpelt (28), and Aphidwhisker are getting closer, while Peatfeather and Cavecatcher (72) find that they have a lot in common.  Not all of the cats like them, though, and Dapplepaw (11) tells jokes about Petalfrost to Scorchpaw.  While on patrol, Boulderflood (30), Nettlestripe (83), and Dapplepaw hear screams coming from a nearby lake.  They find a twoleg trying to drown a cat in a bag.  Boulderflood and Dapplepaw create a wave to wash the bag towards them while Nettlestripe starts a fire to scare off the twoleg.  The elderly Cinderblockpuddle (233) is thankful for their help and joins the Clan.  It turns out that he is weakly star-blessed.  Although this is similar to how Dawnstar proved himself, it’s not the same.  Dawnstar fought off the twoleg all on his own, whereas Dapplepaw relied heavily on her mentor.

Healer’s den: Cinderblockpuddle (head damage), Sofanthiel (sprain), Dawnstar (running nose), Copperheart (stomachache), Mistypaw (bruises)

New personalities: Aphidwhisker (charismatic, eloquent speaker, fast runner)

Note: On this moon, Spotfoot died while lost at the age of 95 moons. He was Creekstar's longest-lived and last surviving kit. I was really rooting for him to make it back to the Clan, but it was not to be.