Emberflame

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**Emberflame** is a dark brown tabby tom with amber eyes.

## Personality

Emberflame, the son of Rootstar, possesses a complex and multifaceted personality shaped by his tragic past. While he may initially come across as cruel, manipulative, and unforgiving, there is more to him than meets the eye. Emberflame's traumatic experience of being held hostage during his apprenticehood has left him deeply scarred. As a result, he is highly mistrustful of others and approaches relationships with a guarded demeanor. He keeps his true emotions and vulnerabilities hidden behind a facade of snarkiness and petulance. Emberflame has developed a defensive mechanism of displaying a cruel and manipulative personality. He believes that all cats are mere pawns in the grand scheme of life and sees himself as a skilled player. He uses his venomous words and poisonous smile to maintain a sense of control over others, often pushing them away to protect himself from potential pain or betrayal.
Deep beneath his hardened exterior, Emberflame harbors a vulnerable and hopeful heart. Despite his cynical worldview, there is a part of him that yearns for connection and acceptance. He craves validation and struggles with feelings of inadequacy, as he believes his worth is solely tied to his lineage as Rootstar's son. Emberflame possesses a sharp intellect and a clever mind. He is adept at reading others and identifying their weaknesses, using this knowledge to further his own agenda. His manipulative nature is fueled by his strategic thinking and ability to exploit the vulnerabilities of those around him. Emberflame's demeanor is often cordial, but his eyes betray a chilling iciness beneath the surface. While he may put on a polite front, there is a sense of detachment and calculation in his gaze. This contrast between his outward expression and the hidden emotions within adds to his enigmatic and complex nature.
Despite his initial beliefs about his lack of worth, Emberflame yearns to prove himself and find purpose beyond his lineage. His journey towards personal growth involves confronting his past traumas, accepting his vulnerabilities, and realizing that he can be more than just a pawn in the game of life. Emberflame's life takes a significant turn when he falls in love with Roseheart, a warrior who teaches him the value of trust and compassion. Through their relationship, he learns to let go of his mistrust and begins to change his manipulative ways. He starts to care for others genuinely and develops a sense of empathy he had long suppressed.
## Trivia

* In an earlier draft, he was supposed to be the deputy of ThunderClan when Icestar took over, but the two cats had varying differences in their personalities that would not make it ideal for them to co-rule together. However, Icestar values him as one of her most trusted warriors, despite his tongue and temper.
* Having Roseheart as a mate calmed down Emberflame immensely, since he learned how to trust with her at her side, yet he still carries trauma from his time as a hostage and his years being unable to trust any cat.

## Quotes

**Emberflame**: "*Rootstar, don’t tell me you honestly believe that those who died went off to some kind of paradise? Ridiculous. The gods of warriors betray as readily as those who created them. That’s why you must show no mercy to those who oppose you.*"

**Rootstar**: "*You just have yet to meet someone you can put your faith in, Emberflame. Once you do, you will change your mind.*"

**Emberflame**: "*Ha... if such a cat exists, I’d love to see them. What do you say we put a little bet on it? If I find this cat, who you say is out there somewhere... I will give you any request you dare give.*"

**Rootstar**: "*I'll hold you to that someday. Even if you don’t have faith, I do... I know that someday, you will find them... that one cat who you can trust with your whole heart.*"

—Emberflame and Rootstar

**Emberflame**: "*I wanted power for one reason only... to make it impossible for anyone to betray me. Hopes and dreams? I never had any other than that. I never wanted for anything else! If everyone knew their precious Clan leader's son was this kind of fool, if they knew just who their Clan leader places the most trust in... if all the warriors who died wanting it knew they lost it all to a spoiled, contemptible brat, they'd never know peace!*"

**Roseheart**: "*Emberflame...*"

**Emberflame**: "*Tell me, then, now that I've taken it out from under all of them, without any grand ambitions. What in all the hells am I supposed to do with it, huh? What do you think all those morons in that hollow dancing about like fools intend to do with their lives after divinity? I am surrounded by idiots who have never had a coherent thought a day in their lives! Every last one of those bastards who set themselves to rule the Clans are the same. Born fools, and died fools!*"

**Roseheart**: "*But you don't understand. Shimmerstar and Icestar have made an incredible achievement... creating a world without war. And now Icestar trusts you more than ever - maybe more than her own deputy! Just because the world is no longer at war doesn't mean our lives are over, now does it.*"
**Emberflame**: "*Ah, so that's how it is, then. You're going to just go off and die once the world as we know it is over, are you. What a lovely way to end it... I'll die right alongside you.*"
**Roseheart**: "*Enough! Please stop saying such ridiculous things!*"
**Emberflame**: "*Excuse you? You dare face me and...*"
**Roseheart**: "*That's right, you're being ridiculous! And I'll tell you as many times as it takes for you to hear it. Right now, Emberflame, you are the fool! I've been at least vaguely aware that you've been struggling for a while now - now that Rootstar and Koiwatcher are gone. That knowledge didn't help me when I also realized there was nothing I could do to make it better. But one thing I know I can do very well is wait for you, Emberflame. No matter what happens to anything or anyone else, I'll always be right here beside you. Even if I'm the only one. I believe in you, Emberflame. So please, don't... don't ever say to me that you're going to die!*"

—Emberflame and Roseheart

## Family

**Father:**

Rootstar: Deceased
**Mother:**

Koiwatcher: Living
**Mate:**

Roseheart: Living
**Brother:**

Goldensky: Living
**Uncle:**

Peartuft: Deceased
**Cousins:**

Iceshine: Living
Meadowdawn: Living
Snowheart: Living
Aspenfrost: Living
Mountainpath: Living
Pearkit: Deceased
**Grandfather:**

Coalshadow: Deceased
**Grandmother:**

Yarrowstem: Deceased