Seacurse

Seacurse is a large and scruffy grey tomcat covered in scars with a missing tail and a blind right eye. He has blue-green eyes though his blind eye is cloudy.
Seacurse is a Mireclan elder who has been serving Mireclan for many moons since he joined as a young cat. He is grumpy and quite prickly, growing quite reclusive in his old age. He has a softness in his heart particularly for Minkspring, as well as his closest friend, Marshwalker. 
===History===
Prior to joining Mireclan, Seacurse was known as Captain. He lived as a seafaring cat aboard a ship, owned by a kindly sailor. He was born with no feeling in his tail, though it didn't impair his movements in any way so it was not amputated. As a young cat, Captain's owner passed away, leaving the seafaring cat alone. He ventured out into the unknown, and kept wandering until he stumbled across Mireclan.
Eager to join the strange clan, he told many stories of the vast and terrifying sea, earning himself the name Seacurse. As a young warrior, Seacurse was playful and friendly, always getting into mischief with his close friend, Marshwalker. The two played fast and loose with clan rules, with them notably breaking into Gladeclan territory to catch a pheasant. 
At some point, Seacurse met and fell deeply in love with Starlingsong, a beautiful and kind she-cat he would soon call his mate. Starlingsong was the calm to Seacurse's storm, and she often joked about Seacurse's stubborn pride being the end of him one day. The two of them had no wish for kittens of their own, happy as a pair.
Seacurse mentored Minkpaw, a young apprentice who seemed constantly afraid of her bully brother, Weaselpaw. She was anxious and very uncertain, and with enough careful prying, Seacurse eased her out of her shell. Minkpaw eventually confided in him about her brother's abuse, and her mother's apathy, and Seacurse was furious. He and Starlingsong took in Minkpaw as their own, keeping her safe from her cruel family. He despised her mother, Martenshade, and made his opinion known to her whenever possible. 
Eventually, Starlingsong retired, while Seacurse continued as a warrior. Tragically, Starlingsong died shortly after her retirement, leaving Seacurse and Minkspring devastated. Seacurse grew bitter in his grief, and he swore off retirement, believing the path of an elder was a dishonourable death. He was supported by Minkspring and Marshwalker, but he was still angry and reclusive despite their best efforts.
In the gathering battle, Seacurse fought Stinkfish, and lost. Stinkfish badly injured Seacurse's tail, to the point that Driprot had to amputate it back at camp. Shortly after this event, Seacurse made his peace with the reality of his old age. He decided to retire at last, and his retirement ceremony was held, honouring him for his many moons of service. He has since been passing the days with Snaggletooth, Mireclan's other elder. His grief follows him still, but now the promise of reuniting with Starlingsong one day is less terrifying.
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