Sunstar

**Sunstar** is a golden tabby tom with a scar on his belly from a snake bite and Golden eyes.

## Allegiances

### Past:

SkyClan
Grotto Camp

## Book Appearances

### Living:

Paws of Stars

**Sunstar** is the first and current leader of SunClan in the Valley Territories. He was born as **Sunkit** in SkyClan, to Roaringlight and Goldenhope along with his sister Goldenleaf but his mother died during the kitting. As an apprentice, **Sunpaw** was mentored by Fallonpoppy. He became **Sundream** before escaping the disaster that destroyed the Forest Territories. He became mates with Frostheart and fathered Winterkit and Summerkit but broke off with Frostheart when she and others left just before SunClan was formed in the Severance he also mentored Wolfshard. He received his nine lives and became **Sunstar**.

## **History**

### **Paws of Stars**

#### **Rising Sun**

Sundream and Goldenleaf explore the pine forest at the valley, settling at a grotto in the cliffs. While hunting, Sundream if attacked by Frostheart, who decides to join their group. Frostheart fights a dog. Goldenleaf, Sundream, and Frostheart agree to recruit new cats. Frostheart becomes mates with Sundream. Sundream is shaken but ecstatic to find out that Frostheart is expecting kits and promises to be the best father he can, while he is worried as his mother died during kitting. Goldenleaf wakes up Sundream in the morning and tells him that Starclan has chosen him to lead this new clan which he, after a few moments, accepts and plans to tell the others about this later, not noticing Stormpaw's eavesdropping.

Frostheart, exhausted, looks at her kits with Sundream by her side, purring loudly at their little as they both name each kit of the two kits for each other; Frostheart can't help but feel a sense of dread as she sees Eagleswoop looking outside the nursery signaling for the Severance to begin. After three moons of planning, as Eagleswoop and his supporters refuse to have Sundream as a leader, they rebel against Sundream, causing a split and breaking families apart, now known as the Severance. Frozenpool decides to leave with EagleClan so that they can have a medicine cat to help them, while Frostheart lets Summerkit stay with Sundream, being fostered by Fallenstreak before they leave. Antlertail and Buzzardcry leave but in good faith to stay as wanderers, apparently in the oak forest.

While in pain and shock after the Severance events, Sundream announces what StarClan told Goldenleaf and proceeds to make the correct ceremonies. A clan needs firm strength, which must be given, so Sunstar names Fallenstreak as the first deputy of SunClan, who decides to do her duties from camp as she cares for her kits. For her first day of apprenticeship, Wolfpaw practices battle training.

Goldenleaf receives another vision from StarClan, who leads her to the Moonfall to give Sundream his nine lives. Sunstar stands nervous, worried if they can truly defend their clan but has a strong conviction in his heart promising to protect SunClan with every life he has. Goldenleaf receives another vision from StarClan, who leads her to the Moonfall to give Sundream his nine lives. Sunstar stands nervous, worried if they can truly defend their clan but has a strong conviction in his heart promising to protect SunClan with every life he has.

Sunstar receives a prophecy during his ceremony, which he cannot wrap his head around. Eaglestar, not wanting to be oblivious of the events of SunClan, takes Frostheart and meets Sunstar and Fallenstreak at the Riverclaws, where they agree to have gatherings again at the Crossroads every full moon. Sunstar is ambushed by a fox at Elder Pines, fighting the creature off, and while he gets slightly battered, he mauls the fox just in time for Prancepelt and Morningsky to come to his aid and send the fox running as he chases after it.

While hunting at the Twin Trees, Sunstar smells an unknown scent marker and worries about what this means for his Clan. In the silence of the leader's den, Sunstar and Fallenstreak discuss the events of the day, the leader venting his worries of rogues invading, predators attacking, and twolegs wandering around, all this to the watchful ears of his deputy, who tries to hide her worry. They decide to have extra border patrols at twin trees and decide that the "rogues" who took Riverclaws should be dealt with after the first gathering, allowing their warriors to recover and look strong at the gathering.

While trying to clean up the warrior's den, Sunstar yowls in pain as a snake slithers away, and he collapses, seeing Fallenstreak and Goldenleaf rush towards him as his vision fades. He wakes up told by his sister he lost his life and the snake bite will scar him; he needs to rest in the medicine den for a few days, and Fallenstreak takes over camp duties till Sunstar regains his strength, still reeling from the venom and the shock of dying. The night before, Fallenstreak and Sunstar agreed to send a warning about the rogues to EagleClan and agreed to send Wolfpaw, who Fallenstreak had to tell in the morning after he was bitten by a snake a lost of life. Wolfpaw is somewhat hesitant, but knowing her mentor is injured and that it's a good way to prove herself, she agrees.

Sunstar is proud of Wolfpaw as she explains she told Eaglestar, who shrugged it off as the rest of the Clan returned just in time. Weakened from the loss of his life but not foolish, Sunstar announces the arrival of the newcomer, Larch, who awkwardly tries to understand the ceremony but feels happy and confused when named Larchweb for his dignity and power. At the center of the Crossroads, the moon shining high, Sunstar and Eaglestar look at each other, each of their deputies, medicine cats, warriors, and apprentices behind them. The tension is palpable, but they both climb the high rock in the center and call the cats to attention. Sunstar was having a relatively peaceful gathering, but he was still agitated from losing his first life, and it didn't help when Frostheart came to talk to him; she tried to apologize and ask about their daughter, but Sunstar told her to go away still hurt from her leaving to which she hisses as him and leaves.

Wolfpaw seeing Sunstar storm off from the center of the gathering, decides to catch a lizard, giving it to him and feelings pride as he thanks her and praises her skill. As the moon passes its highest and the cats of SunClan and EagleClan seem to honor the peace of this ancient tradition, Sunstar and Eaglestar agree that the gathering has gone smoothly and that the tradition is officially revived, and that they will have gatherings every full moon from now on. While at the Muddy Fields, Sunstar and his patrol see Snowspeck and Spiderwhisker. While Spiderwhisker runs, Snowspeck stays and agrees to join SunClan.

While hunting on the RiverClaws, Larchweb is attacked by Shiveringfur, being helped up by Pinepath as she runs to tell Sunstar. Sunstar taking Brambleheart, Wolfpaw, and Prancepelt to back up Fallenstreak confronts the "Rogue group" Only to find out they are a Clan living in the marshes and beaches, which quickly leads to a battle SunClan wins after Sunstar defeats Driftstar himself. Sunstar calls the Clan victoriously; he talks about the Clan's strength, promising to fight for Riverclaws and his Clan's right to survive, starting with new warriors. he calls up Wolfpaw, eyes shining, and sees tears for the first time fall from her eyes as she is named Wolfshard for her endurance and tenacity.

Shortly after the apprentice ceremonies, SunClan split into patrols and shared tongues. Sunstar heads out with Elmflight, Summerpaw, and Goldenleaf to collect herbs and let Summerpaw get some practice. Out of the bushes, Lightningpaw, Sunstar, Elmflight, Goldenleaf, and Summerpaw rush into the clearing, shocked and trying to help around. Something strikes Frostheart off Goldenleaf, for a second she thinks she sees Roaringlight back from the grave only to realize it is Sunstar enraged she dared attack his sister and clawed at her belly as she clawed at his face. Winterpaw charges into Sunstar's flank, trying to get the leader off her mother; Summerpaw, the leader's daughter, pounces on her, and as they are about to strike each other, both Sunstar and Frostheart move and stop them.

He offers an ultimatum, Summerpaw will stay in EagleClan for a few moons being mentored by Frostpaw, and Winterpaw can stay in SunClan for a few moons. if either one likes SunClan or EagleClan more or decides to go back to their original Clan after their first gathering, they could go. Sunstar doesn't know how to respond, but Eaglestar can tell through his eyes that the leader agrees. Eaglestar sighs and tells Summerpaw to follow them. She is shocked, and as she looks at her father, she only sees remorse in his eyes as they leave the shocked and blood-soaked camp. The Cats, smelling of forest and fish, trot into the clearing, all sitting around, mixing up the former places cats were sitting as many see kin and friends they thought lost Driftstar and Antlerstar climb onto the stone Sunstar and Eaglestar are on with their deputies and medicine cats going to sit next to the other deputies and medicine cats, as Driftstar proudly yowls it is now time for the gathering to begin!

## **Gallery**

Frostheart defeats SundreamFrostheart and SundreamFrostheart telling Sundream she's expectingWolfpaw touching noses with SundreamSunstar battle training with WolfpawSunstar's Nine Lives CeremonySunstar and Goldenleaf finding the MoonfallSunstar at the agreement of the gathering.Sunstar and SummerkitSunstar, Morningsky, and Prancepelt seeing the fox run offSunstar discussing his worries with his deputy, FallenstreakFallenstreak finds Sunstar's poisoned body.Sunstar in the medicine denSunstar thanking WolfpawSunstar being told about Larch by FallenstreakSunstar and SummerkitSunstar pondering his Clan's futureSunstar and Eaglestar hearing Goldenleaf's petition for the Half-Moon GatheringSunstar and Frostheart arguingWolfpaw giving Sunstar a lizardSunstar and Eaglestar agree the gathering is officially revivedSunstar reunites with SnowspeckSunstar's patrol, confronting Driftstar's at the RiverClaws.Sunstar fighting Driftstar in The 2nd Battle for Basking RocksLightningpaw telling Sunstar of the attackSunstar rushing to save his sisterSunstar defeating FrostheartSunstar being ambush by WinterpawSunstar agreeing to Eaglestar's ultimatumSunstar being watched over by PrancepeltSunstar being consoled by Prancepelt
## **Ceremonies**

**Sunpaw's Apprentice Ceremony**

**Sundream's Warrior Ceremony**

## **Leader Info**

**Leader Info**

## **Personality and Relationships**

### **Personality**

Sunstar is a bright sun. Sunstar is a very kind tom, despite being the son of one of the fiercest clan cats known; his sister Sunstar first had an interest in healing and wanted to be a medicine cat. However, this dream was dashed when the medicine cat Leafdapple chose his sister over him to be a medicine cat apprentice. This wasn't helped when Sunstar was almost killed in battle as an apprentice by two ThunderClan warriors, whom his father killed to save him, which made him very hesitant to take his life. Sunstar values being kind and caring for others, easily putting the needs of those around him before his own, though this makes him come off as weak. However, Sunstar is no angel, and while it rarely appears, he has the rage of his father and is a vicious fighter who can leave many wounds if not kill a cat, with his reputation as a fighter hidden by his soft demeanor. Sunstar can tend to value those who are his kin, be nepotistic when it comes to things, and sometimes put family members above others in his clan. Sunstar does genuinely can for his Clan and can be easily stressed when he thinks his clan is in imminent danger, which can, in turn, hurt his Clan more.

### **Goldenleaf**

Goldenleaf is Sunstar's sister, both share a connection as their mother died when they were born. While Goldenleaf is quieter and more logical, Sundream is more playful, while Goldenleaf is quieter and more worried. They both support each other and make sure the other is safe. They also bonded more after the death of their father, and both will always help each other; she also helped him recover from the PTSD of his mate leaving with one of his daughters in the Severance.

### **Brambleheart**

Sunstar is Brambleheart's best friend; When Sundream was born, Bramblepaw was an apprentice, specifically Sundream's father's apprentice. Despite not having ties to Sundream, he decided to help the queens with the kits, especially as his mentor grieved over his mate's death. Sundream liked training with Brambleheart, and Brambleheart even waited for Sundream, becoming a warrior late until he had to. He joined the grotto camp due to this friend and thanked Sundream for allowing him to find his love Fallenstreak, Brambleheart helped him focus on his daughter to cope Frostheart and Winterkit leaving.

### **Frostheart**

Sunstar is Frostheart's former mate; logically, it would be expected that Frostheart and Sundream would be enemies and not mates, as Sundream's father had killed both of Frostheart's parents and she despised him. However, at the grotto camp, both took time to talk, Sundream apologizing for what his father had done and explaining to her that Roaringlight never forgave himself for it, while also feeling some understanding as Sundream's mother died at childbirth. Even with very different personalities they love each other with their full hearts. Sundream, not knowing of Frostheart joining the Severance, needed to learn what the birth of these kits meant. When the Severance broke out Sundream was heart broken and horrified when Frostheart left, leaving him only with one of their daughters, Summerkit while she took Winterkit to this new EagleClan.

### **Fallenstreak**

Fallenstreak is Sunstar's friend and deputy; Fallenstreak respected Sundream for the fact he was able to unite such a large group and also thanked him for bringing her and Brambleheart together. He also chose her as deputy despite having kits in the nursery, as he realized she had skill and wisdom that could rival his young mind, and he was very grateful when she agreed to foster Summerkit.

### **Summerpaw**

Sunstar is Summerpaw's father; for a long time, Summerpaw and Sunstar only had each other after Frostheart and Winterpaw at the time Winterkit left. Summerpaw takes a lot after her father, being named after him by her mother; she has his kind and caring side, being more of a lover than a fighter while still having his sometimes sharp attitude. Sunstar was a very protective father, as Summerkit was all he had at the time, and he spoiled her way more than she should have, which placed her in the role of SunClan's princess. Sunstar instilled good values in her; both have a genuine, strong father-daughter relationship.

### **Winterpaw**

Winterpaw is Sunstar's daughter; for six moons, Winterpaw and Sunstar had been separated when Frostheart left with her. However, when the ultimatum was made with Eaglestar, she temporarily joined SunClan but didn't grow close to her father until the intervention of Fallenstreak and Prancepelt. Sunstar quickly understood his daughter a and told her stories of her family and calmed her down. While Winterpaw didn't always listen to her dad, she quickly became a daddy's girl, and Sunstar spoiled her just as much as he did Summerpaw. Winterpaw and Sunstar loved their dark humor together, and when either one was mad, the other knew how to calm them down. and together, when they were mad, they were forced to be reckoned with.

### **Prancepelt**

Prancepelt is Sunstar's confidant; Prancepelt and Sunstar had only really talked once Fallenstreak asked Prancepelt to help a broken Sunstar after the camp invasion. Prancepelt cheered Sunstar up quickly with her preppy and carefree attitude, and she quickly became his confidant, easily and always bringing a smile to the leader's face. Both love going on solo patrols with each other and joke about their favorite prey, goldfinches. Both like to talk about personal opinions, and Prancepelt helped Sunstar ease and relax while he helped her become slightly responsible. Both quickly couldn't spend a few minutes without each other, though they aren't mates yet...

## **Appearances**

* Rising Sun(First Appearance)
* Shattered Code