Ghostglare

Less white on face, blind eyes

Ghostglare is a long-haired, black and white tuxedo tom-cat who is blind.

Ghostglare is a MarshClan medicine cat who serves during Timberstar's and Gravelstar's leaderships. He was born to Bravehare and Gravelstar as Ashkit, but was later changed to Ghostkit upon learning of his blindness, he was born alongside his brother Sootkit. He was later apprenticed as Ghostpaw with Fernwillow as his mentor. He was given the medicine cat name of Ghostglare.

Ghostglare grew up very troubled, his father Gravelstar disappointed that he would never become a "real" warrior because of his blindesss. He struggled with disappointing others, as well as not living up to his potential, his only dream being a warrior. Ghostglare became close with Hornetclaw, seeing that Bravehare nursed her because her mother Gorsefur died while kitting. Gravelstar saw more potential in Hornetclaw, and asked Timberstar to let him mentor her, to which he agreed. Ghostglare started to become jealous of Hornetclaw, knowing good and well that Gravelstar was training her to be what he couldn't, and he felt like she was living the life he deserved. He snuck out of the camp on multiple occasions, trying to prove himself, but each time he out himself in danger, he was banned from leaving camp for a while.

## History

### Dissension by the Marsh

Ghostglare assisted in Bravehare's kitting of Flinttuft and Russetgust, and mentioned he doubted the father would be Gravelstar because of his fear of having another blind kit. He later on wanders outside of the camp, paranoid and wanting to prove he could be a warrior, but he gets stuck and has to be saved by Rubblepelt and Clovermist. Ghostglare then bonds with Fernwillow, learning about her past and why she became a medicine cat, which slightly changed his outlook towards being a medicine cat. Ghostglare then vents to Redrunner, stating how he can't help but feel envious of Hornetclaw, how he knows that Gravelstar would chose her as deputy if he became leader, and how she reminds him of what he could of been. He also mentions wishing he wasn't blind, and how different things would be if he wasn't. Redrunner tries to comfort him and offer him advice, but ultimately doesn't believe he will change because of his rapid shifting mood.

He later receives a prophecy by Heathertail, stating *"Ghostglare! The clans are in danger!...Cats who sleep under briar and burr are not to be trsuted. They are scheming, be aware!...Heed my warning. A starless leader will shroud the moon, separating the clans into darkness. The tallest of trees will fall from grace, and distrust will breathe through it's bark like fungi. Do not let it consume you" (chapter 16).* He travels to Highstones with Hornetclaw in order to decipher the prophecy, but she unknowingly irritates him the entire journey. Ghostglare finally snaps, exposing his bitterness towards her, and how he believes she stole his life, he acknowledges it isn't her fault but can't help but feel this way. Hornetclaw snaps back, stating he could be a horrible warrior because of his bitterness. This triggers him, leading him to almost claw at Hornetclaw, before stating he doesn't want to talk to her again.

Later on, he tries to influence Flinttuft to make her want to be a medicine cat, this is because he knows Hornetclaw wants to mentor her, and if she doesn't mentor a cat, she can't be a deputy. She goes behind his back and asks Timberstar to let her mentor Flinttuft, and he agrees, which forms an even larger rift between her and Ghostglare. During The Starless Battle, Fernwillow is killed, which emotionally damages Ghostglare, seeing that his biggest supporter is no longer with her. After Timberstar is killed, and Gravelstar becomes leader, Ghostglare calls him out for making Hornetclaw a deputy despite not fully mentoring an apprentice. Gravelstar ignores his valid claim, which permanently ruins his views towards Hornetclaw, and worsens his already hateful view towards Gravelstar. He then spirales, losing trust in most cats, even Redrunner and Clovermist, and assumes they took Hornetclaw's side, despite her wanting to make amends and be friends again.

## Personality

Ghostglare starts off as a compassionate but struggling cat, he has back-and-forth banter with his friends, often being mean in a joking way. His deep feelings start to cloud his perception, becoming irritated and shutting down whenever Hornetclaw unknowingly brags. He has rapid mood shifts, constantly going from liking being a medicine cat to despising it, and he easily spirals, getting in moods where he feels the need to prove himself, despite the majority of the clan actually accommodating his disability. After the events of the first book, he becomes extremely paranoid, and assumes Redrunner and Clovermist hate him and take Hornetclaw's side, despite both making it clear they still want to be friends. He then cuts them off, and cuts off most cats, becoming isolated, rarely leaving his den unless he needs herbs or food, and even then he doesn't talk to most cats. In the second books, Duskpatch brings him out of his shell a bit, but he continues to despise most of the clan. He is known to not really follow the code, he believes in StarClan but doesn't 100% believe in their ways.

## Detailed Description

Ghostglare is a large, long haired, tuxedo cat, with an average body type. His muzzle, chest, neck, belly, paws, and tail tip are all white, while the rest of him is black. His fur starts off as clean and well-kept, but later on becomes messy and even knotted as he stops taking proper care of himself. His fur is thick, having a double coat. He has advancing cataracts, his eyes being completely clouded over. His build and shape is similar to his father, Gravelstar, but he is not as muscular as him.

## Family

Ghostglare's parents are Bravehare and Grravelstar, and her brother is Sootstorm. His half-sisters are Flinttuft and Russetgust, they have the same mother. His mate is Silverfang, and their kits are Thistlethorn and Crowsnout.

## Relationships

### Hornetclaw

Ghostglare had a strong relationship with Hornetclaw, as Bravehare took care of her as a kit. They grew up together, and Hornetclaw never saw him any differently. However, he felt envy because he knew Gravelstar mentored her because he saw potential in her. Their relationship is later tarnished beyond repair, and while Hornetclaw tries to reach out and become friends again, Ghostglare refuses. He continues to dislike her, even disregarding her position as deputy and her authority to punish Duskpatch when she misses an apprentice ceremony. Later in life, he influences Thistlethorn and Crownsnout through their mother, not permitting his kits to interact with Hornetclaw's kits.

### Redrunner

Ghostglare was very close with Redrunner, closer than Hornetclaw and Clovermist. Since her mate was Sootstorm, Ghostglare saw her as his sister, and went to her with everything. He often vented to her, and was the first cat he told about his feelings towards Redrunner. He was even excited when he learned she was pregnant, and that he could get a niece/nephew. After his fight with Hornetclaw, he assumes Redrunner would take her side. Redrunner tried longer than Hornetclaw to salvage their relationship, but eventually accepted their fate. He still holds bias towards her, however, still seeing her as a sister deep down.

### Clovermist

Ghostglare and Clovermist were best friends, both giving each other friendly banter, and Clovermist was sort of a role model for him, considering he was older. Ghostglare wasn't as hurt by Clovermist's relationship with Briarstalker, he still believed it was treachery, but his views towards cross-clan mating has changed. After his fight with Hornetclaw, he assumes Clovermist would take her side. Clovermist actually does take Hornetclaw's side, but still wants to help Ghostglare, to which he refuses.

### Sootstorm

Ghostglare had always been close with his brother, he is the only cat who could even imagine what Ghostglare was going through because of their father. He still holds bias towards his brother, thinking he's one of the only cats on his side, but still doesn't have as great of a relationship with him that he used to have.

### Flinttuft

Ghostglare was very affectionate over her, but had brought her in between his quarrel with Hornetclaw. They aren't as close anymore, but he still loves her deep down.

### Russetgust

Despite being siblings, Ghostglare was never really close with Russetgust, his focus was mostly towards Flinttuft.

### Gravelstar

Ghostglare holds great hatred towards his father because of his treatment, and despises any interaction with him. Gravelstar continued to belittle him as an adult. While their relationship was already terrible, Gravelstar going against StarClan to make Hornetclaw deputy completely ruined whatever they had left. Ghostglare blames him for how he turned out, which is half true.

### Bravehare

Ghostglare was close to his mother as a kit, but naturally grew distant as an adult. He feels disappointment in her that she chose Gravelstar as a mate.

### Fernwillow

Ghostglare was inspired by Fernwillow, and saw her almost as a second mother. They had a strong relationship, and Fernwillow always pushed Ghostglare to be more, and saw his true potential as a medicine cat. She even trusted him to share how she became a medicine cat, a story she keeps secret because it involves the death of her sister Juniperthroat, which is a very sensitive subject for her. Fernwillow never stopped believing in Ghostglare, and her death deeply effected him.

### Emberstep

While they don't interact much, Ghostglare believes she is more deserving of becoming deputy than Hornetclaw because of how goal oriented she is and how hard she works.

## Ceremonies

### Medicine apprentice ceremony

Fernwillow: Ghostkit, is it your wish to enter the mysteries of StarClan as a medicine cat?

Ghostkit: It is.

Fernwillow: Then come forward. Warriors of StarClan, I present you with this apprentice. They have chosen the path of a medicine cat. Grant them your wisdom and insight so that they may understand your ways and heal their Clan in accordance with your will.

### Medicine cat ceremony

Fernwillow: I, Fernwillow, medicine cat of MarshClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. He has trained hard to understand the ways of a medicine cat, and with your help he will serve his Clan for many moons. Ghostpaw, do you promise to uphold the ways of a medicine cat, to stand apart from rivalry between Clan and Clan and to protect all cats equally, even at the cost of your life?

Ghostpaw: I do.

Fernwillow: Then by the powers of StarClan I give you your true name as a medicine cat. Ghostpaw, from this moment you will be known as Ghostglare. StarClan honors your determination, and we welcome you as a full medicine cat of MarshClan.

## Trivia

Ghostglare is coded to have some form of mental illness, which is the root of his mood shifts and paranoia, but it is stated that he acts this way because "thats just who he is".

While Ghostglare is to blame for his angry towards Hornetclaw, Gravelstar is a large contributor to this.

In development, Ghostglare was originally a LaPerm with a large car down his side, and was going to be 19 moons old.

Ghostglare assisted with the birth of Dawnbriar and Duskpatch but it isn't shown.