Pool

*How would a River Colony cat know what a mouse looks like..*
— Pool murmuring Moss' mouse-related insult in Shifting Roots: Chapter 1.

Art by TennelleFlowers

**Pool** is a Marsh Colony new-claw under the training of Wildfur. He is the son of Indigoeyes and Kestrelsnap, as well as the brother of Falconswoop, Snowstorm, and his littermate, Ice. Pool is a major character in Clouded Moon: Shifting Roots.

## Appearance

Pool is a small gray-and-white patched tom with yellow eyes. He is scrawny, with a tapered rectangle-shaped face, triangular ears, bony shoulders, long, droopy fur, and "90's kid hair". He has defined eyebrows and a pointy, tufted chin. His nose is large and very sharp. He lacks a good posture and therefore tends to look smaller and shorter than he actually is.

Pool's character reference sheet. (TennelleFlowers)
## Personality

Pool can't help but feel awkward and insecure. Not only is he one of Marsh Colony's youngest new-claws, he's also physically small and scrawny; often, he feels self-conscious that the rest of the Colony will look down on him. He is constantly on edge and stressing over his own demeanor, feeling daunted by the expectations set for him. As the result of Wildfur being his mentor, Pool is now dismayed, disappointed, and dreading what is to come.

He is not very fond of teasing, becoming prickly and defensive upon receiving it. Similarly, he can easily become stressed and worn-out. However, he can be also be friendly and playful, if not slightly awkward.

## Biography

### Pre-Series

Pool was born to Indigoeyes and Kestrelsnap in Marsh Colony, alongside Ice.

Though initially excited to become a new-claw, he became dismayed upon learning that his mentor would be Wildfur. Following his promotion, he was chosen as one of the cats representing Marsh Colony at the Moonlight Gathering.

### Synopsis

Representing Marsh Colony, Pool arrived at the Moonlight Gathering, one of the last to step on the Moonlight Island. As he introduces himself, he is cut off by Moss, asking about his height. After Moss halfheartedly (though not mean-spiritedly) apologizes, Pool still grumbles. Soon after, the Moonlight Gathering begins. He, alongside the crowd, listens to the news. However, upon Hawkshell's announcement of Sunfire and Breezeheart's deaths, he stares at the ground. The Moonlight Gathering draws to a close as Pool remarks that he can't believe Sunfire is dead. Peach comforts him, trying to assure him that at least no one will get hurt with the extra caution. Soon after, they are seen playing with each other before Spottedshadow and Peach take their leave.

## Relationships

### Wildfur

Wildfur is Pool’s mentor. Pool was displeased upon being assigned to him, thinking he is the worst possible ranger to train with. Wildfur’s reputation precedes him in a bad way, and he is known for being bad-tempered and reclusive. Pool does not look forward to his time with him and is disappointed that he didn’t get a better mentor.

### Peach

At their first Moonlight Gathering, Pool was introduced to Peach, a new-claw from Field Colony. The two of them were friendly to each other, and Peach enjoyed teasing him in a playful manner. As Pool remarks about Sunfire's death, Peach comforts him, trying to assure him that things will get better. Prior to their respective departures, the two can be seen playing together.

### Moss

Moss is a River Colony new-claw that Pool had also met at his first Gathering. As Pool began to introduce himself, Moss cut him off, asking why he was as small as he was. At Swiftmask's call, Moss apologizes to Pool, though without much remorse. Despite her teasing, Moss does not act mean-spiritedly to Pool. Similarly, despite his defensiveness, Pool does not seem to take her teasing too seriously and is still speaking to her later on.

### Ice

Ice is Pool’s sister and littermate. Pool is jealous that Ice got Birdflight as her mentor while he is stuck with Wildfur. Meanwhile, Ice feels somewhat superior to Pool as a result, coming to pity him. Due to Ice's talents, things come more easily to her, and she cannot understand why the other new-claws, namely Pool, struggle as much as they do. And while Ice tries to be empathetic towards Pool, she is more often irritated by his attitude than not.

### Kestrelsnap and Indigoeyes

Kestrelsnap and Indigoeyes are Pool's mother and father respectively. Not much is known on his relationship with his parents, but he is seemingly proud to be their son and looks up to them greatly, as he had expected their prestige to influence his training. Both of his parents raised him on tales of Hawkshell's heroism.

### Snowstorm and Falconswoop

Falconswoop and Snowstorm are Pool’s older sister and brother respectively. Not much else is known on his relationship with them.

## Trivia

* Pool is based off of TennelleFlowers' childhood cat, Silver. While Pool doesn't take after him in terms of personality, for Tennelle, he is a reminder of Silver.
* Pool shares his voice actor, Reye Hamlin, with Stone.
* In the Moonlight Gathering of his very debut, Hawkshell neglects to mention neither his nor Ice's promotion to new-claw status. However, she did not have a chance to, as the Moonlight Gathering ended after her announcement of Sunfire and Breezeheart's deaths.

## Gallery

Pool stressed out. (TennelleFlowers)Pool and Wildfur. (Clouded Moon Trailer)An older Pool. (TennelleFlowers)Pool near a couple of mushrooms, Art by CaptainMorwen
## References

1. ↑ Revealed on Tennelle's Tumblr
2. ↑ Revealed on StarClan Battles Credit List