NPCs

NPC also known as a non-played character is a character used to fill roles such as making up parts of a crowd, appearing in battles that need many characters, or filling the role of giving characters parents/siblings/etc. for their backstory. There are many instances of NPCs in the series.
==Description==
The NPCs are used as a sort of filler for cats that are either unnecessary to be played or to make up a community for a group. Crowds such as Sunlit Prairies is an NPC clan for example, and many are used to fill in descriptions for the life and role of cat's, and how they have grown to become who they are today. Cats may have any kind of NPC listed in their story, such as parents, siblings, kits, mentors, or friends that are all considered "lost," "since passed," or "alive and currently unclaimed." Adoptables also count as NPCs until they are adopted. Wild animals also count as NPCs, as all roleplayers will use them during attacks against their cats in the roleplay.
NPCs may be claimed in any way, as a sort of make up for numbers in a crowd if not many are present to the roleplay at the time. They are described without names on occasion, usually only referencing a pelt color, but they cannot and will never be directly spoken to, as they are not a character in any fashion. Cats who have a backstory as been born in the clan that join in at a later date will be referenced as if they had been an NPC that existed this entire time. NPCs however can also be cats that never existed that are being referenced at any given point, such as a parent being thought back on for an adult cat, for example, as if they were not raised throughout the duration of the roleplay, without the context their parents will have never existed.
The purpose varies, but the main defining trait of an NPC is the option for roleplayers to back up their cat per say in situations they may be needed in. Cats who have been referenced in battle can either be NPCs to make up for a lack of numbers needed, or to faintly reference cats that would realistically be there, though their roleplayer may not have been able to reference them at the time. NPCs don't have scenes dedicated to them, cannot be directly roleplayed with thoughts/feelings/development, and are to be used sparingly. They will never appear in the allegiances unless they have been offered as an adopt, such making them a canonical character in the cast and being able to be referenced far more often, as eventually they may be adopted and used as canonical cats.
==Importance/Use==
The use of an NPC is varied. They can be used in a variety of ways, but have usually been used for character development, or listed in backstories to not keep empty names. This helps cats develop personality traits or give an explanation to certain developed traits, including mental illnesses and traumas, that the cat may have.
Adoptable NPCs are a different category entirely, as they are technically canonical, but unsuable until adopted. They are not to be used until adoption, where they will then be removed from the list and given a proper page for the wiki to be referenced from. Their usage will be listed in the category they appear in, however, for reference on past events they've been involved in.
==List of NPCs==
=== Lavendersnow and Lotuspaw's NPCs ===
==== Woollypaw ====
Woollypaw is in reference to a cat that existed since the very origin of the roleplay back on Instagram but has since been lost. She is referenced to often be present for events, but never doing anything. The roleplayer in charge of her character has been unavailable to use her, though it is still preferred to have a version of the story with Woollypaw as part of the cast.
=== Briarshade's NPCs ===
==== Hero ====
Pure-bred, pedigree Abyssinian tom, the sire of Briarshade. She has never met her father, and it is unknown where he currently resides. 
==== Willowtail ====
The abusive mother of Briarshade, who became mates with a kittypet named Hero, before giving birth to her litter of three, including Briarshade. Though Briarshade was the only kit to survive the birth, she loathed her surviving kit, as if almost blaming her for the demises of the other kit's. She eventually passed away from an infection when Briarkit was only 4 moons old. She currently resides in Purgatory for her crimes against her kit.
==== Unknown Siblings ====
Still-born kits that caused much of the abuse suffered by Briarshade at the paws of Willowtail. Their current residence is unknown.
=== Silvershrine and Shallowshrine's NPCs ===
==== Breezefern ====
The pairs mother, who was exceptionally tired and often overworked. She had a pawful with raising the pair, who desired to follow in their parent's pawprints in terms of becoming Tunnelers, she is cited to have once accidentally stepped into a tunnel the pair had burrowed beneath their nest. She currently resides in Starclan after her untimely passing.
==== Flintcoat ====
The pairs father, who did not play a large role in their lives. He currently resides in Starclan after his passing.
=== Peachpurr's NPCs ===
==== Sugar ====
==== Sprite ====
==== Radish ====
==== Pomegranate ====
=== Snowthistle and Skyrose's NPCs ===
==== Birchlake ====
==== Lashingtail ====
==== Thornspike ====
==== Hollykit ====
Snowthistle's sibling who was killed during the duel that decided which kit was the strongest of the litter, as well as the most fit to survive. Her current residence is unknown.
==== Cloudkit ====
==== Stormykit ====
=== Brightskip's NPCs ===
=== Svana ===
Her adoptive mother and the leader of the clowder of rogues that accepted to take Faithe in, the two bonded to the point that they shared a mother and daughter relationship. She lived happily with the clowder for a while, all for it to shatter when the pair were mauled by dogs. Faithe was heavily wounded, and Svana took it upon herself to find her the help she desperately needed, even if it meant the pair may never meet again. She attracted a two-leg to her position, and Faithe was whisked away where she was healed before eventually being released, much too far for her to return to her old clowder.
=== Ash ===
Her uncle. His current residence and or whereabouts are unknown.
=== Princess ===
Her aunt. Her current residence and or whereabouts are unknown.
=== King ===
Her grandparent, their current residence and or whereabouts are unknown.
=== Harriet ===
Her grandparent, their current residence and or whereabouts are unknown.
=== Jake ===
Her abusive parent, Jake and Gayle often starved and assaulted the molly, be it verbally or physically. One day the two happened to find themselves in a scrap against a clowder of rogues who beat the pair, and when the two left to lap their wounds, young Faithe begged to be taken in by the clowder, who accepted with little pushback. 
=== Gayle ===
Her abusive parent, Gayle and Jake often starved and assaulted the molly, be it verbally or physically. One day the two happened to find themselves in a scrap against a clowder of rogues who beat the pair, and when the two left to lap their wounds, young Faithe begged to be taken in by the clowder, who accepted with little pushback. 
=== Spider ===
=== Dancingwhisper's NPCs ===
==== Nerinenose ====
Distant and avoidant of affection, Dancingwhisper's mother gave her little to no attention throughout her kithood. The damsel had a habit of drifting off into thought and becoming entwined in her mind for hours and hours of the day, proving to be quite useless to the clan in the long-run. She was often ignored and looked down upon by the clan. Towards the end of Dancingpaw's apprenticeship, she got into a large fight with her mate. The next day, she strayed too close to Farseer's Mantle and was killed by a hunting dog.
==== Glossamermane ====
Similarly distant in a way to his mate, he often blamed it on his clanly duties, so much so that his daughter barely came to know him. He was constantly immersed in the clan, forcefully creating takes for himself to avoid interaction with his family. He was a stoic and emotionless tom with a straight face and edged gaze. At the end of his daughter's apprenticeship, he started a fight with his mate, one that was both verbal and physical. The two were broken up by Dancingwhisper soon after. After his wife's passing, he became missing in action, suspected to have a run away, heartbroken and unable to cope.
=== Spidersilk's NPCs ===
==== Jackdawscream ====
Spidersilk's father, a tunneler, who was quite energetic and playful with his daughter. He treated her like a friend, keeping her entertained while her mother dealt with health issues. As a near-elder, he was killed in the coyote attack after his den collapsed atop of him.
==== Mellowdream ====
Spidersilk's mother, a once-tracker who soon decided to become a permanent nursery queen after various health issues. After giving birth to her daughter, her immune system became very incapable, and she fell prey to many illnesses. Before Spidersilk's daughter was born, she passed away from an unknown illness.
==== Cormorantcry ====
The tuxedo sire was Spidersilk's mate, a life-long friend to the damsel. The two met during their kithoods when their busy parents arranged for "playdates" of sorts, quite honestly an excuse for one set of parents to watch the kits while the other got accustomed to clanly duties once again. The two kits found that even at a young age, they were quite similar and bonded within a few moons. By the time they were apprenticed, the two had already planned to train together. He was apprenticed to an NPC sentinel during Valleystar's leadership. Their apprenticeship was short and sweet, as the two became quite talented in their fields. Soon after he became a full sentinel, he proposed to Spidersilk and the two became mates within a moon or two after their aging ceremony. 
Their life was simple for a long time. When Spidersilk became pregnant at 38 moons, Cormorantcry was beyond ecstatic. He was the most supportive mate a molly could ever ask for, behind her at every step of the way and at her every command. Spidersilk gave birth to a molly of excellent health. Though Cormorantcry became very busy after his daughter was born, he was always beside her through thick and thin. While Spidersilk was the advice giver, Cormorantcry proved to be the emotional support for his daughter. 
After his daughter was made into a full member of the clan, his life began to calm. Slowly falling out of the ripe age, he got more time to spead with his family. Unfortunatly, this peace was shattered by a devastating coyote invasion. Fighting for his and the clan's life, his blows were precise, his rage apparent through his moves. After a terrible fall from the High Rock leaving her immobile, a coyote began creeping up on Spidersilk. In an act of selflessness, the tom threw himself in front of his mate, getting his throat torn open by the coyote in the process. He fell into his beloved mate's arms, dying within moments, leaving a last whisper of his undying love. He was mourned by the clan, along with Otterstem, Cinderspots, Applebreeze, and Valleystar's 8th life (ignoring all NPC deaths). 
Spidersilk says that he watches and protects her from StarClan, ensuring her and her granddaughter's safety always.
== Loner NPCs ==
=== Achlys' NPCs ===
==== Kylie ====
Her mother, who was supportive and passive. She lived as a kittypet alongside her kin until she was killed in a fire that consumed their housefolk's home. Her residence is unknown.
==== Sebastian ====
Her father, who was supportive and passive. He lived as a kittypet alongside his kin until he was killed in a fire that consumed their housefolk's home. His residence is unknown.
==== Mittens ====
Her sister, who was supportive and passive. She lived as a kittypet alongside her kin before the fire that consumed their housefolk's home. Mittens managed to save Achlys from the horrific event, shoving her out of the home and yowling at her to escape. When Achlys returned to search for her, she was nowhere to be found, presumed dead. Her residence is unknown.
==== Jake ====
Her brother, who was supportive and passive. She lived as a kittypet alongside her kin before he was killed in a fire that consumed their housefolk's home. His residence is currently unknown.
==== Andy ====
Her brother, who was supportive and passive. She lived as a kittypet alongside her kin before he was killed in a fire that consumed their housefolk's home. His residence is currently unknown.
== Adoptable NPCs ==
=== Magnoliagloom ===
* She is a fluffy tortoiseshell molly with yellow eyes. She is a Queen to one kit, a tom named Iriskit.
* She is mates with Azaleanectar, and the pair co-parent their kits together, sharing nursing as well as general care.
* She is implied to be kind, though more anxious/sad compared to other Queens due to the loss of one of her kits. Azaleanectar supports her through her grief and the two raise their kits together to make up for the lost mates and her kit in hopes of raising fine young cats. 
* She has a long fluffy tail that she often uses to play with kittens.
=== Azaleanectar ===
* She is a short-furred tortoiseshell molly with green eyes. She is a Queen to four kits, Poppykit, a molly, Pansykit, a tom, Poseykit, a molly, and Polarkit, a tom.
* She is mates with Magnoliagloom, and the pair co-parent their kits together, sharing nursing as well as general care.
* She is implied to be sweet and one of the main Queens that cares for Velvetkit and Cottonkit.
=== Ceciliazeal ===
* An older, large silver molly with a grey-spotted tabby coat. She is a Queen, who at the moment is currently expecting.
* First appears pregnant with a litter of kits from a currently unknown tom.
* She is referenced to be bossy by Velvetkit, who implies that she has spent time with the molly and does not think very positive of her.
== NPCs of NPCs ==
This occurs whenever a roleplay is either removed, or leaves the roleplay for one reason or another. Since cats are saved upon any amount of usage into the clan's history, the NPCs of (now) NPCs will be catalogued here.
=== Blizzardclaw's NPCs ===
==== Mika ====
His loner mother, who introduced him to the Clan of Sunlit Prairies. Her residence and or whereabouts are unknown.
==== Misa ====
His loner father, who introduced him to the Clan of Sunlit Prairies alongside his Mika. His residence and or whereabouts are unknown.
==== Sootpelt ====
His former mate, and the mother of Smokestone, Sootpelt passed away not long after giving birth to their single daughter. She currently resides in Starclan.