Coralclaw

*"If you are convinced I'm the bad guy, then fine! I'll be the bad guy! You're such a lazy, troublesome, brat! Crowstar will never let you become a warrior!"*
— **Coralclaw** to Fishpaw in Chapter 2, page 72

## Appearances

### Alive

Chapter 1 - Present

**Coralclaw** is a warrior of OceanClan, a minor character in *The Exiled* comic. Coralclaw and Sandywing are siblings, and their known parents are Springflower and Deepwater. Coralclaw was impacted by Deepwater's death deeply, and struggles with their emotions but refuses to accept help. They had mentored Fishwhisker, up until Fishwhisker had became a medicine cat apprentice.

## Physical appearance

**Coralclaw** is a brown molly with a deep cape pattern, aswell as sparce spots along their chest and ears. They have a lighter underbelly and amber eyes.

## History

### **Chapter 1**

After part of Fishpaw's assessment is complete, **Coralclaw** takes Fishpaw to the tidepools to complete the last part of the assessment. Coralclaw isn't watching as Fishpaw proceeds to get splashed by a small wave. Coralclaw doesn't think the issue is a big deal, but after Deepwater is brought up, Coralclaw lashes out at Fishpaw. After Fishpaw catches a crab, Coralclaw takes Fishpaw back to camp.

Coralclaw looks at Fishpaw while Petalsong and Rockfall get their warrior names. After the meeting is over, Sandywing begins to argue with Coralclaw. Coralclaw denies having delayed Fishpaw's ceremony, but Sandywing ignores this and they begin to get into a tussle. Springflower calls out to them to stop fighting, but they both ignore her. Cloverfall gets Sandywing off of Coralclaw, and Coralclaw wounds are tended to by Whisperleaf.

### **Chapter 2**

Coralclaw is mentioned to be in the medicine den while Fishpaw is out hunting with Cloverfall.

    Later that day, Coralclaw goes into Crowstar's den, it seems Coralclaw and Crowstar were arguing about Cloverfall covering for Coralclaw. Coralclaw says Fishpaw should've been made a warrior, and Crowstar refuses, saying Fishpaw was obviously not ready. Crowstar admits to knowing about Coralclaw inattentiveness, saying Cloverfall watches assessments herself. Coralclaw says that Fishpaw shouldn't need to depend on Coralclaw. Crowstar says that they chose Fishpaw as Coralclaw's apprentice becasue Fishpaw acts like Coralclaw. Crowstar hoped it would mend Coralclaw and Sandywing's relationship. Coralclaw admits it would've never worked. Coralclaw blames the situation on Crowstar, which proceeds to get Coralclaw kicked out of her den.

Coralclaw is on a patrol Pebblerun, Halfshadow, and Fishpaw. Fishpaw asks to hunt, and Coralclaw lets Fishpaw, telling them to come back in a timely manner.

Coralclaw is searching for Fishpaw for an unknown time, until Fishpaw comes out of a tree to try and scare Coralclaw. Coralclaw warns Fishpaw about hunting trees, but Fishpaw claims they can because its "in their blood". Fishpaw accuses Coralclaw of her not wanting Fishpaw to become a warrior, Coralclaw is confused by this. Fishpaw claims it was Coralclaw's fault because of how mean they are. Coralclaw argues that Fishpaw is being punished aswell, to which Fishpaw reveals that they were eavesdropping on Coralclaw's conversation with Crowstar. Coralclaw warns that type of behavior can get Fishpaw into serious trouble. Coralclaw tries to tell Fishpaw the problem is Sandywing and Crowstar, to which Fishpaw is trying to defend them.

     Coralclaw tries to express their struggles after Deepwater's death, trying to get Fishpaw to work with them. Fishpaw interrupts saying Coralclaw is mistreating Fishpaw, and that the whole clan knows. Coralclaw is angered, denying the mistreatment, continuing to pin Fishpaw on the ground in anger. Coralclaw gives up, giving into the bad guy role, letting Fishpaw run off as they insult the apprentice.

After the battle with OceanClan and TreeClan is over, Coralclaw is staring at Fishpaw. A lot. Whisperleaf asks if they can borrow Fishpaw, because Fishpaw was helping Whisperleaf with herbs. Coralclaw accepts this, but wants Fishpaw back soon.

### **Chapter 3**

After Fishpaw asks Whisperleaf to be her mentor, Coralclaw is taken aback. She tells Fishpaw to knock it off, still kinda shocked. Coralclaw shouts they can't steal her apprentice, to which Whisperleaf asks Coralclaw to back off. Coralclaw obviously doesn't Fishpaw to become a medicine apprentice, and seems remorseful once Crowstar accepts Fishpaw becoming Whisperleaf's apprentice. Though, Coralclaw is told to back off again and accepts it. Coralclaw ignores Springflower reaching out.

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### **Chapter 5**

Coralclaw catches Fishpaw in the territory, accusing Fishpaw of being the one stealing prey. Coralclaw and Fishpaw go back and forth, Coralclaw not believing that Fishpaw isn't the prey stealer. Fishpaw warns Coralclaw that they'll tell everyone what Coralclaw did to them. Coralclaw is annoyed, accusing that Fishpaw already did that. Fishpaw admits they said nothing, and Coralclaw begins to stomp off, claiming that Fishpaw will eventually drown in the trouble they cause and that no one will be there for them.

### **Chapter 8**

Coralclaw is seen exiting the Warrior's Den, overhearing Fishpaw and Rockfall talking about waking Cloverfall. Coralclaw points out that Cloverfall isn't even in her nest. waiting on Cloverfall to assign patrols along with Rockfall, Pebblerun, and Fallenscar.

Coralclaw is seen carrying Cloverfall's body to the camp. Coralclaw doesn't seem to be grieving as much as everyone else.

### **Chapter 9**

While Fallenscar, the new deputy, is trying to appoint patrols, Coralclaw refuses to patrol with Sandywing.

### **Chapter 11**

While on a patrol with Doveheart, Fallenscar, and Smallstripe, Coralclaw passes Fishpaw collecting poppyseeds with Petalsong and growls at Fishpaw. Coralclaw says they're still onto Fishpaw, because they sent Cloverfall to check on what Fishpaw was doing. How it was so convenient that Cloverfall winds up dead after that. Fishpaw urges for Coralclaw to go away, and Doveheart calls for Coralclaw. Coralclaw swears shes going to get to the bottom of this.

### **Chapter 12**

Coralclaw is talking with Springflower, who insists that they shouldn't be fighting. Coralclaw warns Springflower to worry about TreeClan, not her daughters.

Coralclaw is seen near Fallenscar when the battle begins, standing infront of TreeClan, staring them down.

Coralclaw claims it took StarClan long enough to smite Crowstar.

### **Chapter 15**

Coralclaw stares at Sandywing as they argue with Whisperleaf, being against Rockfall getting treatment for a sickness. Coralclaw urges Fallenscar to do something about it. Fallenscar is weary about it, but Coralclaw points out that Sandywing is gonna make everyone sick, and that Fallenscar is the deputy.

### **Chapter 16**

Coralclaw is staring at Fishpaw scornfully before Fishpaw goes to become a full medicine cat.

## Relationships

### Deepwater

Though not displayed in the comic, Deepwater seems to hold a close place to Coralclaw as she is visibly impacted by her mother's death.

### Springflower

Coralclaw seems to have a complex relationship with Springflower, seemingly ignoring any approach when Springflower tries to help Coralclaw.

### Sandywing

After Deepwater died, Coralclaw felt abandoned by Sandywing after they became mates with Silverstone. Coralclaw believes that Crowstar had made Sandywing into a brat, and they both despise eachother.

### Fishwhisker

Coralclaw was Fishwhisker's warrior mentor before Fishwhisker became a medicine cat apprentice. Coralclaw is angered with Fishwhisker often, now believing that Fishwhisker was the prey stealer and has something to do with Cloverfall's death.

### Crowstar

Coralclaw believes that Crowstar has some vendetta against her.

## Trivia

* Coralclaw was actually meant to be the leader before Crowstar existed

## Kin

**Parents**

Deepwater (Mother, Deceased)
Springflower (Mother)

**Sibling(s)**

Sandywing (Sister)

**Other**

Silverstone (Brother-In-Law)
Fishwhisker (Niece)
Rockfall (Nephew)

### Tree

    = **Male**

    = **Female**

    = **Non-Binary**

    = **Gender Unknown**

## References & External Links

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Revealed in Chapter 1, Page 24
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Revealed in Chapter 1, page 16
3. ↑ Revealed in Chapter 2, page 71
4. ↑ Revealed in Chapter 3, page 99
5. ↑ Revealed in Chapter 3, page 82
6. ↑ Shown in OceanClan Cats References
7. ↑ Revealed in Chapter 1, page 9
8. ↑ Revealed in Chapter 1, page 11
9. ↑ Revealed in Chapter 1, page 12
10. ↑ Revealed in Chapter 1, page 14
11. ↑ Revealed in Chapter 1, page 20
12. ↑ Revealed in Chapter 1, page 22
13. ↑ Revealed in Chapter 1, page 23
14. ↑ Revealed in Chapter 1, page 25
15. ↑ Revealed in Chapter 2, page 44
16. ↑ Revealed in Chapter 2, page 48
17. ↑ Revealed in Chapter 2, page 49
18. ↑ Revealed in Chapter 2, page 50
19. ↑ Discord Server's QAs
20. ↑ Revealed in Chapter 1, page 12