MarshClan Leaders

## Fleetstar

Fleetstar’s reign took place before the Lost Coast Clans forum was established. A mostly cold and aloof tom, he wasn’t one to form bonds — especially close ones — with others easily. His combative and temperamental attitude would often lead him to jumping to conclusions or making accusations, but he was still an intelligent and calculative cat. He was quite charismatic, capable of persuading others or drawing others in when he needed to do so, which was part of what helped him to keep control over his Clan during more controversial points of his leadership. He wasn’t necessarily an evil or malevolent type of cat, but he cared little or nothing for the other Clans, and intense pride in his own led him to seek conflict if he ever felt that MarshClan was insulted in some form or fashion. Constantly, he was seeking to expand and gain more territory, and anytime any cat from a different Clan seemed to disrespect MarshClan, Fleetstar wouldn’t hesitate to order an attack. This caused a lot of strain between MarshClan and the other two Clans, and during his rule his Clan was in constant conflict. Fleetstar put a high value on a warrior’s ability to fight and defend the Clan more than any other contributions that they could make, and as a result, elders, sick cats, the crippled or otherwise infirm, and even medicine cats (to some extent) were not treated with the respect that they deserved. Often, they were even pushed aside, shunned, or forgotten. Apprentices saw battle young, and cats were pushed to be fierce fighters — to the point that some opponents were killed, and plenty of cats who lived through that time aren’t completely sure if some of the cats they fought lived or died after leaving the battlefield. Though the Clan became a much more peaceful and stable place under the leadership of his successor, Honeystar, and her later successor, Reedstar, Fleetstar’s rule still greatly shaped the lives of many of MarshClan’s warriors, the Clan’s overall culture, and how the other Clans viewed MarshClan. Rather than dying in battle, as would be expected, he lost his last life to a shark while he was defending the territory.

* **Deputies:**Buzzardwing, Honeystripe

## Honeystar

Honeystar’s leadership took place before the Lost Coast Clans forum was established, leaving her successor Reedstar as the first MarshClan leader in the roleplay timeline. Intelligent and level-headed, she wasn’t one to get riled up easily. During Fleetstar’s reign, she went along with his brutal nature — though, she wasn’t a true believer in his actions. She often tried to dissuade Fleetstar from fighting with the other Clans, but most of the time her efforts led to failure. She did not enjoy watching others suffer needlessly, as she was a compassionate and caring cat who held the Warrior Code in high regard. She believed strongly in the honor and nobility it represents, and the lifestyle that it presented all warriors to follow. She did her best to avoid conflict whenever she could, taking a diplomatic approach in her interactions with the other two Clans. However, diplomatic as she was, she was a MarshClan cat through and through and refused to give up any of the the territory Fleetstar had gained in his term as leader, which caused tension. Due to all the stress on her shoulders, she was often strung-out and frazzled, but she managed to maintain an air of composure and discipline whenever she needed to present herself in such a way to her Clanmates and to the other Clans. There was a gentler and softer side to her that would offer support comfort to others when they were in need of it. When she wasn’t dealing with serious issues, she was quite friendly and open, even acting playful around cats that she was particularly close to. As most of her leadership was spent trying to mend MarshClan’s relationships with WaveClan and MeadowClan, most of her lives were lost quickly and in battle, and eventually she lost her last life to sickness.

* **Deputy:** Reedpelt

## Reedstar

Reedstar was much more calm than the stereotype of a MarshClan cat would suggest. He treated the cats around him with respect and he had a deep empathy for others, able to understand one’s thoughts, actions, and motivations on an emotional level. Often, he seemed just as saddened as those directly affected. While he didn’t fit what most outsiders picture for a MarshClan cat, he still *was* a MarshClan cat. Sympathetic and understanding as he was, he would still place his own Clan over all the others. He was happy to accept allegiances or peace treaties, but if his Clan got too hungry or too large to sustain themselves on the salt marshes then he wouldn't hesitate to challenge another Clan for territory; it wasn't his first solution, as he would prefer to ask for diplomacy first, but if he needed to resort to such actions then he would. He was an observant tom that always did his best to help those in need, but he didn’t form close bonds with cats often, as he would tend to feel pulled in many different directions by his sympathy. His worry for others would make him neglect himself at times, as he had a bad habit of bottling up his own problems, and he dedicated so much time to taking care of his Clan that he rarely had time to relax or have fun. He was killed by Burnrunner during the Fire Coup's takeover.

* **Mate:** Scarletstar
* **Kits:** Berrylight, Sorrelsky, Dewsong
* **Deputy:** Scarletflower

## Blazestar

Blazestar is ambitious and held the power that she's wanted her entire life for only a few moons. On top of that she is deceptive; though, not so much anymore, as she already gained and lost the leadership position that she's been vying for for seasons and no longer has a reason to be. She gained control of MarshClan in a hostile takeover, and her rule of the Clan wasn't been a pleasant one; refugees fled to the other two Clans, and kits and medicine cats were all treated as hostages to keep everyone else in line. As she doesn't believe in StarClan, she never gained her nine lives, and some cats saw her naming her daughter Shadowmoon as sacrilegious. Similarly, she had no respect for the Warrior Code, killing Silverstream and threatening to kill others, and naming Scorchstorm her deputy despite the fact that he hadn't had an apprentice before. She lost her control in a similar take-over to the one her and her former mentor, Burnrunner, staged.

* **Mate:** Rumbleheart
* **Kits:** Shadowmoon, Clawsplash, Crashfang, Tigerstrike
* **Deputy:** Scorchstorm

## Scarletstar

Scarletstar is the current leader of MarshClan.  She is fiercely devoted to her Clan, kind-hearted, level-headed, and clever. She has a tendency to put her Clanmates ahead of herself, and she does her best to take their concerns into her considerations. While she is a fair and patient cat, she also isn’t afraid to act stern if she has to. She hates to see her Clanmates hurt and will always search for peaceful solutions to problems, however she will happily fight alongside her Clan if it’s needed. She’s not afraid to speak her mind and stand up for what she believes in, and as she is a stubborn cat it can be hard to change her mind — and she will refuse to acknowledge when she’s in the wrong. She does her best to stay positive and not let any of her Clanmates see when she is scared and vulnerable. She as a habit of bottling up her emotions, not wanting to worry any of the cats around her. During the Fire Coup, she was held prisoner while Blazestar and Scorchstorm led the Clan, and when MarshClan fought back against their rule with the aid of the other Clans, she took back her rightful position.

* **Mate:** Reedstar
* **Kits:** Berrylight, Sorrelsky, Dewsong
* **Deputy:** Thornstrike