Molestar

**Molestar** is a powerful, broad-shouldered, jet black tom with yellow eyes. He is missing fur in several places on his face and limbs where there are old scars, and one ear is tattered. He walks with a stiff limp in his hind right leg.

## Personality

In his youth, Molestar was mischievous and short-tempered, often creating trouble for the older warriors whenever he was excluded from important clan matters without a task to complete. As he grew older, he matured into a responsible tom who strove to perform his very best...a feat credited largely to a certain attractive apprentice he trained alongside (Firebloom), as well to as the clan's current deputy (Redclaw). Since his mate Firebloom's death, Molestar has become incredibly withdrawn and reserved. A heavy sense of melancholy follows him even now.

## History

As an apprentice, Molepaw trained alongside his fellow apprentices Redpaw and Firepaw. The three became a close-knit group, retaining their bond into their warriorhoods, with Molepaw earning the warrior name Molepelt. He became mates with Firepaw, now Firebloom, and the two attempted to start a family for many moons until they were finally gifted with their daughter Lilykit. At some point during this time, Molepelt became deputy, and then leader of GrimeClan, taking the name Molestar as a result. He was 57 moons old when his daughter was born.

During his leadership, Molestar led a patrol alongside Redclaw, Embertooth, Sandpaw, and Batpaw to deal with a badger living in the tunnels. Molestar lost a life during their battle with the badger. Not long after Lilypaw became an apprentice, Molestar took a team into the tunnels that included Firebloom. During their expedition, the tunnels collapsed, fatally crushing Firebloom and leaving Molestar with a limp.

### First Leaf-fall

After Clawface and Dustscrape report their encounter with a HollowClan patrol to Redclaw, he enters Molestar's den to share the news. Assuming that Redclaw has come to prod Molestar from his nest, he lifts his head, but is stopped short by the expression on Redclaw's face. Redclaw explains that there has been direct contact with the trespassers in the Conifer Grove, and they claim to be a Clan, with their deputy offering a meeting in the same spot at sundown. He adds that he asked Dustscrape to come with them and show them the way.

Molestar agrees to attempt a peaceful conversation, but tells Redclaw to organise a secondary patrol of at least three cats in reserve, in case the talk goes sour. Redclaw agrees, suggesting Embertooth, Lilypaw, and Clawface (reluctantly) for this patrol. Though Molestar is hesitant to bring Lilypaw, he agrees to the selection. Sensing his nervousness, Redclaw reassures him that Lilypaw will be fine.

At sundown, Molestar, Redclaw, and Dustscrape arrive at the meeting. Seeing Adderstar and Stagleap before them, Molestar introduces himself, Redclaw, and Dustscrape, then asks why they have intruded on GrimeClan territory. Adderstar explains the struggles HollowClan has faced and asks for Molestar's understanding of their circumstances under StarClan's name. His mention of StarClan catches Molestar off-guard. Though his own losses make him sympathetic, he remains hesitant to let them stay, and asks if HollowClan plans to settle permanently. Adderstar confirms that they are, but suggests that they could work together rather than war against each other. Molestar agrees that they may stay for one moon, but that the matter will be revisited at the end of this time, and they will be watchful for any infringements on their remaining territory or shortages of prey. The meeting ends, and both groups return to their respective camps.

The GrimeClan patrol's return to camp is tense. Clawface and, to a lesser extent, Dustscrape are clearly dissatisfied with Molestar's decision. On their arrival Molestar calls a meeting and announces that HollowClan has been allowed to stay for a moon, though their new border will be patrolled with increased attention, any issues will be reported to himself or Redclaw immediately, and Molestar will not allow GrimeClan to go without food for HollowClan's sake. Turning to his medicine cat Rabbitfoot, he asks him to report any sign from StarClan he receives. Molestar adds that mentors should emphasize combat training with their apprentices.

Angered, Clawface shouts from the crowd that Molestar is a disgrace, and his decision will not stop the likes of a war. As Redclaw blocks his path, Clawface declares that Molestar has doomed their Clan, Lilypaw included. Though Molestar at first argues that challenging HollowClan there and then would not have prevented war, he is silenced at the threat of his daughter's death. He continues after a pause, adding that GrimeClan was the first to settle and they were not doomed when MarshClan arose. The meeting ends with Redclaw banishing Clawface to the moor for the night.