Talonflame

Talonflame is a golden tabby tom with lighter golden paws and claws like an eagle with amber eyes.

## Allegiances

### Past:

Pine undergrowth camp
 Wanderers

## Book Appearances

### Living:

Dusk Fury

Talonflame is a Pineclan warrior under Duskstar's leadership in the Valley Territories. He was born **Talon**, along with his brother, Turtlepaw. He joined Pineclan, becoming **Talonpaw**, and was mentored by Birchtail. He became **Talonflame**.

## **History**

### **Post-New Clans**

Talon and Turtle had been orphans and, by luck itself, managed to survive in the pine undergrowth, the most dangerous part of the valley. Talon and Turtle had been relaxing when a white tom approached them with brown paws; they eagerly joined the group for protection. Now as Talonpaw, he received Birchtail as a mentor. Talonpaw and Turtlepaw proved good and clever apprentices, with Talonpaw's funny and joking attitude making him friends with Tigerpaw.

Talonpaw, however, contracted greencough with his brother. However, both toms recovered quickly while Talonpaw kept his funny and lighthearted attitude which helped his friends, especially Tigerhawk, who needed it.

### **Dusk Fury**

#### **Fallen Storm**

Talonpaw was able to fairly hold his own against Oakstrike. Talonpaw feels angry, his fur hot and fluffed out, and he wonders if their friendship meant anything threatening to claw out his eyes if he ever sees him again. Talonpaw bounces forward as he is named Talonflame, for his strength and courage.

## **Ceremony**

**Talonpaw's Apprentice Ceremony**

**Talonflame's Warrior Ceremony**

## **Personality and Relationships**

### **Personality**

Talonflame is the clan jokester. Even before becoming a clan cat Talonflame always had a playful attitude which always lit up the mood in the clan. He is also very clumsy, moving around like a kit and telling jokes that make cats laugh. Talonflame, however, is very intelligent but loves playing around but will be serious when needed to and is an honorable fighter and hunter.

### **Turtleclaw**

Turtleclaw is Talonflame's brother; being orphans, the siblings always had a close bond as they only had each other for a long time. Despite their different personalities, they usually trained together as their mentors were also siblings. They are equal in almost all measures, while Talonpaw teases his brother for having a big crush on Sootpaw, which makes Turtlepaw stammer and flush. Talonflame was a big supporter when Turteclaw and Sootheart became mates.

### **Tigerhawk**

Talonflame was Tigerhawk's best friend; at first, Tigerhawk sees the young tom as an annoying nuisance. Till one day, Talonpaw tripped on a beetle which made Tigerhawk laugh. Ever since Talonpaw's usually goofy and funny attitude made them close companions. This closeness allowed Talonpaw to use his goofy personality and at least bring back some sunshine to Tigerhawk's life as he genuinely cares for his friend. Despite knowing Tigerhawk's pain Talonflame can't forgive his friend for not even telling him he was leaving and sees Tigerhawk as a traitor to him, his family, and his clan.

### **Sootheart**

Talonflame is Sootheart's friend; Talonpaw had also been in the medicine den, and his energetic personality was something Sootpaw had never seen. Talonpaw found it sweet and funny that his logical brother stammered every time he was with Sootpaw, which made Talonpaw reach out to Sootpaw, not just to bully Turtlepaw to show him he was welcome. Talonflame still teases Sootheart, who is now mates with his brother.