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build » long-legged with lean and compact muscles
pelt length » short
type » thick
color » varying shades of brown: primarily honey-colored
markings » dark tabby striped face, spine, tail, and legs
eye color » evergreen hued
scars » torn ear and several old scars from moons of battles
disabilities » none
physical strength(s) » stamina, swift, agility
physical weakness(es) » strength, moving through dense undergrowth, can't swim
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father » gorsebelly
mother » fernfeather
brothers » toadclaw, redheart
sisters » petalpaw
step-siblings » none
uncles » tawnyclaw, flintstripe
aunts » mintpelt, mothpaw, sunstream, emberthroat
grandfathers » stonespeck, ducktuft
grandmothers » mistflower, frostwing
friends » open
foes » open
crush » undeveloped
mate » none
offspring » none
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history »
Born during the last leg of Reedstar's reign, Elkstar himself was only a kit when the deputy Doveflight rose to power. He very faintly remembers the mournful burial for the deceased leader, but the joyful ceremony of his predecessor is a fleeting memory. Nevertheless, there is an image of cats cheering, and the sound of beating paws as cats made their approval heard when Dovestar announced her new deputy - Elkstar's father. Due to he, and his litter-mates being so young when their father was made deputy they rarely got a chance to see him. His mother, Fernfeather was primarily raising her kits on her own as her mate was wrapped up in such a busy schedule, he rarely visited. Elkstar was different from his litter-mates, especially his rambunctious brothers. From kithood he preferred to be on his own. This showed little chance of change after the scandal that arose only days before he was to be made an apprentice. Gorsebelly announced to the clan - without speaking to the mother of his kits first - that he had fallen out of love with Fernfeather, and into love with Dovestar. This enraged much of the clan as Fernfeather was well-liked throughout the ranks. The leader, and her deputy were met with hostility, and for several days there was talk of finding leadership.
Nevertheless, Elkstar, and his litter-mates were made -paws only a few days later. There was no excitement about their apprenticeship as they faced their father, and father's new mate. They had decided they would not acknowledge either of them, but would carry out the ceremony actions with their assigned mentors. It was the first thing that Elkstar had agreed on something with his siblings in two moons. Elkstar showed great promise, and soon proved he was one of the fastest cats in the clan. He excelled under the mentorship of Hazelbird, a senior warrior who also shared his love of speed. During his training he grew further apart from his litter-mates, even his mother, and closer to his mentor. Two moons after their apprenticeships Petalpaw died in a tragic, and avoidable accident. She, Toadclaw, and Redheart had been playing truth-or-dare, and she fell from a tree, neck snapping as it hit a branch on the way down. To Elkstar's surprise it didn't slow down his brothers' antics - and he feared they would meet the same fate.
As he predicted, Toadclaw died in a battle with a group of rogue cats moons after the brothers had been made warriors. He was overly confident in his ability to take on three cats, refusing help from others. During this period Redheart, and Elkstar's mother fell seriously ill. She too would join the ranks of StarClan by next leaf-bare. After Fernfeather's death, Gorsebelly attempted to act remorseful, and approached her body at her funeral. This enraged Redheart, and Elkstar so they chased him off, clawing at his heals as he fled from camp. He didn't return for several days to Dovestar's dismay, and when he did finally return he was accompanied by a yellow tabby she-cat who he announced as his newest mate, as well as that he was leaving the clan.
Hatred darkened Elkstar's eyes though he was secretly relieved that he would never have to see the tom again. It came as a surprise when Dovestar announced her new deputy, and he remembers the cold that seemed to freeze his veins when his name was called. He had become one of the best warriors in the clan, without realizing it, climbing through the ranks with his hard work. Although he still disliked the she-cat, he would in time forgive her, feeling it necessary as he would eventually succeed her.
When the time came for him to do so he had gained popularity, and he lead the clan as a meticulous, and well-headed leader. It was the first time that he could remember that he took something personally. He had lived his whole life, working hard, and ignoring any emotions even after the death of his family in order to remain focused on warrior duties. Despite his new found love of leading FalconClan, he never took on a mate. Something he is beginning to regret as he watches his friends share meals with their loved ones, while he eats alone.
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traits » clear-headed, hard-working, focused, insensitive, stoic, detached, progressive, forgiving, patient, practical, fierce, authoritative, polite, honest, controlling
likes » good views, quiet, peace, being in charge, order
dislikes » not having control, crowds, undisciplined felines, being uncomfortable, or feeling out of place
quirks » navigationally inclined, rolls his claws when frustrated, if bored in conversation his attention will be drawn elsewhere
motto » "word hard - stay humble."
repeatedly used phrases » "is that so?" , "i see" , "i'll lay my bed in the unsaid" , "cobwebs don't fix rat bites."
theme song » live and learn by the cardigans
detailed personality »
Elkstar has been a serious tom ever since kithood - he has always known the path of his life, and even more so after becoming leader of FalconClan. Once his paws tasted leadership he knew it was what he had always been destined to do. The way he carries himself now may suggest he is arrogant, but he isn't. He is actually quite humble, but he is incredibly comfortable being in charge, and it shows.
He doesn't live his life in the shadows, and is very aware of the world around him. However, his world has always revolved around work, and he has never allowed himself to reach out, emotionally, to anyone. Elkstar takes things one step at a time, and is very meticulous, sometimes a perfectionist when accomplishing his tasks, or in overcoming challenges. He had never planned on becoming deputy, then leader, but now that he is there he couldn't imagine it any other way. Although he likes things neat, and doesn't usually lose his cool if his leadership is questioned, or a subordinate is acting out of line his fuse is shortened quickly. In other words he is a dominant male who doesn't like it when others question his authority.
Normally he is very clear-headed, and with no family his ability to stay focused, and alert is uncanny. It may come as a surprise that he is such an open-minded feline, but he is a group thinker, often utilizing his deputy, and senior warriors to bounce ideas off. He also is also known for being a progressive leader, constantly looking to better the clan for the benefit of many of his cats. Regardless of his group mentality, he doesn't like to be wrong, and can be stubborn in more ways than one.
He is a full believer in the warrior code, and in StarClan; often looking to his ancestors for answers to questions he hasn't even fathomed yet. As the moons go by he is letting the stress of leading a clan in a world of encroaching two-legs get to him, and the regrets of his life are quickly catching up to him. He is beginning to worry that he shouldn't focused on some of the other things he always deemed unimportant like having a family to lean back on. He was never one to confront his emotions, even at times being insensitive to others'. Elkstar is beginning to realize he could use a little bit of change in his life.
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