Ripplestar

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**Ripplestar** is a long-furred black-and-white tom with gray eyes.

**Ripplestar** is one of the founders of Aeroclan and was chosen to be their leader. He is the current leader of Aeroclan. It is unknown who his parents are and if he has littermates.

Near the beginning of the clans being made, he and Murkburr developed feeling for each other. They decided to be mates despite Murkburr being a medicine cat.

## Year 0

### Moon 0

Getting settled in their camp and territory, the first patrols set out. **Ripplestar** decides to go on the herb gathering patrol with Murkburr and Hollowfur. During the patrol, **Ripplestar** was curious about herbs and asked Murkburr. Murkburr went into detail, and **Ripplestar** interested in what she had to say, listened to her. The patrol was able to gather wild garlic, blackberries, and horsetail.

## Backstory

Had a dream about the future that would come to the past clans. He tried to convince his leader to leave the area and find a new place for them. He wasn’t convinced, and so **Ripplestorm** was lost on what to do. Going to Starclan, the cats told him to gather the most trustworthy cats that would come with him and to bring along Lightningkit. He gathered Hollowfur, Murkburr, Lilacfoot to come with him. Lilacfoot brought Boughplume along with them and Finchtooth followed. When they arrived at the new area. He named his clan Aeroclan and became their leader, choosing Icyblaze to be their deputy.

## Ceremonies

### Leadership Ceremony

**Ripplestorm** leaves to speak with Starclan. They close their eyes and are immediately surrounded by their loved ones, friends, and clanmates who have passed on. Stars shine throughout their pelts, and their eyes are warm as they greet the new leader.

A queen introduces themself as Pearrun. They softly touch their nose to **Ripplestorm’s** head, giving them a life for protection.

An unknown warrior walks toward **Ripplestorm** stating that their name is Spottedrunner. They offer a life for certainty.

Blossomkit introduces themself and bounds up to the new leader, reaching up on their hind legs to give them a new life for adventure.

Bouncespots states their name and steps forward to give **Ripplestorm** a life for determination.

Crookedpaw, an unfamiliar apprentice, stretches up to give a life for justice. Their eyes glimmer as they wish **Ripplestorm** well, and step back for the next cat.

Starlinghail, an elder, introduces themself and strides forward to give a new life for humility.

Quailbeam, an unknown warrior, gives a life for unity. The cat turns around to take their place back in Starclan, leaving room for the next cat to give a life.

The next cat is not familiar. They smell of catmint and other herbs, and have a noble look to them. The cat tells **Ripplestorm** that their name is Minkfur. They offer a life for faith.

Adderstar, one of Starclan’s oldest leaders, looks at the new leader with pride. They give a last life, the gift of leadership through the darkest times.

Starclan hails **Ripplestorm** by their new name, **Ripplestar**, telling them that their old life is no more. They are granted guardianship of Aeroclan, and are told to use their power wisely. The group of starry cats yowls **Ripplestar’s** name in support. **Ripplestar** wakes up feeling a new strength within their body and knows that they are now ready to lead the clan.

## Personality

**Ripplestar** is a wise cat and is known to be a great fighter.