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Brindlestar, leader of Root Clan.

Brindlestar and her brother Redstep were born in the middle of leafbare, the only litter to survive that particular season. She was the stronger kitten of her litter, often getting scolded for how rough she could be with her smaller, frailer brother. Although she was originally thrilled with the news that she would be becoming an apprentice early, she discovered fairly quickly that the world outside of the Root Clan nursery was much harsher than she'd ever thought. A war between Root Clan and their bordermates Swift Clan was brewing just over the horizon and her new mentor Gorsestar had no patience whatsoever for any foolishness. The training was harsh, borderline cruel, and it was quick to beat Brindlestar down. She became quieter, colder- a set of claws that Gorsestar didn't hesitate to set to work, much to her family's horror. At the time, Brindlestar and her father Briarflight were starting to argue more. Gorsestar was going to destroy Root Clan with her greed for territory. Although Brindlestar was deeply conflicted between her fear/respect for her former mentor and the love of her family, she continued her warrior duties right up until the then deputy, Fleettail, died in the Battle of the Red River. Brindlestar then served as deputy during the Great Root Clan/Swift Clan conflict under Gorsestar until she lost her final life trying to conquer the other Clan's camp.

She's a molly desperately trying to undo the mistakes of her past and the path of violence their previous leader wrought. The scars on her Clan still linger, however; and only time will tell if the sins of the past will ever truly heal.

Mentor: Gorsestar (deceased)

Mother: Burnclaw (mother, elder)

Father: Briarflight (father, deceased)

Siblings: Redstep (brother, retired early due to battle wounds)

Mate: Sandnose (former)

Daughters: Maplefoot and Sunflower

Grandsons: Darkstream, Goldenpaw, Tealkit, Goosekit

Granddaughters: Sweetleaf, Smoketuft, Ravenkit, Swankit, Crowkit

Apprentice(s): Quailpaw (deceased), Phloxnose (former)