Ashstar

*Owned by Jake*

## Description

Large, bulky, short-haired tom with a dark grey pelt which fades into black near the rear. He has burning orange eyes.

## Personality

He is very stubborn, yet loving when it comes to those who are close to him. When it comes to other clans, he is aggressive and dark. There are periods when he can get slightly crazy and very angsty, but this shouldn't pass on too much.

He loved to spend his stressful nights hanging out within the Bone Forest in DustClan territory, and a heavy presence can often be felt there if present there during the night.

## History

*[The following information is gathered from a document provided by Jake]*

Ashstar was born to Vixenstar and Swiftstrike in a restrictive environment. He befriended Brokenclaw (originally Flamepaw) and Fallenvalor. His mother was abusive and endangered the lives on his friends many times.

During an assault on an enemy Clan (likely GladeClan), his friends were given their warrior names. Vixenstar lost a life during this battle. The leader renamed Flamepaw Brokenclaw for failing to stop this.

An argument ensued afterward, which eventually escalated into a battle between mother and son. Ashstar (then still only an apprentice) was permanently disfigured by a scar on his right shoulder.

Ashstar later earned the name Ashgaze for as "a metaphor to how your vision has been clouded by your irresponsible and disgusting friends" (Vixenstar).

Much later in his life, a notable green cough epidemic took the life of the sitting deputy, Coldbreeze, as well as Vixenstar. In her last moments, Vixenstar made Ashstar leader.

Ashstar is known for extending DustClan's borders to their furthest extent through a multitude of small battles with both GladeClan and CavernClan.

Firstly, a surprise invasion led by Ashstar himself, along with a multitude of warriors such as Fadedskies, (more to be added), caught a GladeClan hunting party off guard during the times of Owlstar and engaged with them. GladeClan would quickly receive reinforcements, causing the battle to ensue until nightfall when DustClan stood victorious.

Secondly, a plan was devised between Ashstar and his successor, Emberstar (who was not deputy at the time), to invade CavernClan and recover a piece of territory that Ashstar believed was the rightful property of DustClan. During the dead hours of the night, an offensive platoon led by Ashstar overwhelmed a weak graveyard shift border patrol. The platoon would hold the piece of territory into the morning against a counteroffensive led by Smokestar, and the battle would be declared won by Ashstar as the last CavernClan cat was sent running back into their own territory.

Later on in his life, he would find himself struggling with intense depression and conflicting with his brother, Joltpaw, who became engaged with his best friend Brokenclaw, as they both worked together in the medicine den.

When Rosewaters was deputy, a war was started between ReedClan and GladeClan after Monsoonstar killed Owlstar. DustClan officially did not participate.

He recently made an appearance at Ashstar II's leadership ceremony, presenting the leader with his eighth life, the *Life of Independence.*

☀ "With this life, I grant you independence. No longer will our two stories coincide. No longer will we be one and the same. From this point forward, you will walk your own path..." (**Ashstar**)☀