Sableflicker

## Overview

Sableflicker is a ShoreClan cat, current mate of Poppyglow and step-father of Linnpoppy. He loves his mate and step-daughter dearly and is a loyal warrior of his Clan. Should anything happen to Tundrastorm, many believe that Sableflicker is the obvious next choice for deputy.

## General Characteristics

### Appearance

Sableflicker is a small, sleek tom, though well-muscled. He's rather strong and helps repair dens when needed. He has short black fur, dusky olive green eyes, and white patches on his chin, chest, and one of his front paws. His eyes are small and very round.

#### Physical Strengths and Weaknesses

Sableflicker is rather small, but he is not weak. One of his greatest strengths is being underestimated. He spent a lot of time as an apprentice training to be stronger, better, faster than everyone else so they wouldn't tease him for being small.

### Personality

Sableflicker is a kind, gentle tom. He is very affectionate with those he loves and would never betray his Clanmates for anything. He is a little gullible and not exactly the brightest crayon in the box, but he makes up for it in his dedication to improving himself.

## Background

### Early Life/Before Chapter 1

Sableflicker was born in ShoreClan and raised alongside Poppyglow. Over time, they became good friends and were nearly inseparable by the time they got old enough to attend Gatherings. They made a few friends in other Clans, notably including Tumblerush, a young ReefClan tom who Poppypaw became infatuated with. Sablepaw, though secretly in love with Poppypaw himself, was very supportive of the couple and TumbleXPoppy was soon the source of all inter-Clan drama. After several moons, Tumblerush and Poppyglow broke up. Poppyglow came in tears to Sableflicker and told him that it was for the safety of their kits, which she was expecting. Sableflicker offered to be their pretend dad and Poppyglow accepted his offer. The two of them raised Linnpoppy together until her "death." Sableflicker still misses her a lot and hopes that she won't really be dead.

## Relationships and Other

### Familial Relationships

Poppyglow - Sableflicker's longtime crush and best friend, Poppyglow has been at his side for as long as he can remember. They recently became mates, much to Sableflicker's delight.

Linnpaw - Sableflicker raised Linnpaw as his own daughter and was very, very sad when she left the Clan, as he is under the impression that she died.

### Friendships

Tumblerush - Sableflicker has always had a bit of an on-off friendship with Tumblerush. On the one hand, they're good buds. On the other hand, Tumblerush got the girl Sableflicker always loved. It turned out okay between them, but there will always be a bit of a sour spot in their friendship.

Fennelpaw - Sableflicker is always very kind to his apprentice. He knows that she gets sidelined and picked on by the other apprentices and he does what he can to help her with that.

### Clanmates

Sableflicker is a rather amiable cat toward most of his Clanmates.

Tundrastorm - Sableflicker is barely polite to the deputy. Tundrastorm just can't seem to find anything wrong with his daughters, Wishpaw and Ivorypaw, despite the fact that they are often the ones ignoring or being mean to Fennelpaw.

Icystar - Sableflicker is in a bit of a tricky spot with his leader due to his problems with Tundrastorm.

### Other Clans/Outsiders

Sableflicker has mostly cut ties with his friends in other Clans, but he misses the old days when he could go to any border and quickly find a friend. CoveClan has him very on edge, as he believes they may have been responsible for Linnpaw's death.