Duskstar

created by BurntShady

Duskstar is an orange and dark-brown tabby with yellow eyes and a pelt riddled with scars. He has a torn left ear.

## Story

Much before becoming leader of Thunderclan, Duskstar was a normal kit. His mother Sunstripe was a respected warrior and his father Redwoods was a skilled deputy, putting pressure on him to succeed and train hard.

Badgerfoot was assigned to be Duskstar's mentor, infamous in the clan for disagreeing with Goldenstar's leadership. Badgerfoot believed that Thunderclan was the greatest clan and the other clans were lying, stealing rats that took advantage of Thunderclan. Duskstar soon adopted these beliefs and saw Badgerfoot as a hero. Through his harsh training and eagerness to help clanmates, he gained the respect of his strict father and attention from Goldenstar. Because of his fierce fighting in a border dispute, Duskstar was named Duskclaw.

Shortly after becoming a warrior, Badgerfoot attacked a Riverclan patrol and was wounded very badly. He bled out on the way back to camp, dying in Duskstar's paws. This deeply affected Duskstar, and reaffirmed to him how barbaric the other clans were. Duskstar worked hard to rise above the ranks and was highly respected in his clan. Redwoods was set to become leader in place of the old Goldenstar, but he tragically died from whitecough. This event made Duskstar fearful of illness and protective of loved ones and family. Duskstar was quickly appointed deputy, a role that only lasted for a few moons before Goldenstar passed away. Duskstar was made leader, and appointed skilled warrior Smallpetal as deputy. Shortly after appointing her, they fell in love and became mates.

Duskstar was more than prepared to lead Thunderclan and shape it into what he wanted. Border disputes became more common and when the earthquake hit he refused to share prey or resources with other clans. Shortly after the earthquakes, the plague spread and Duskstar found out quickly that Thunderclan had more of the cure than any other clan. After treating his clan, he hoarded as much of the cure as possible and claimed he didn't have any to share. Knowing the other clans were vulnerable and weak, he threatened to attack if they didn't surrender territory. Riverclan leader Mothstar sacrificed territory in exchange for peace, a deal Duskstar was quick to accept. Duskstar's leadership has helped Thunderclan become the strongest clan, but at the cost of the others.

## Personality and Relationships

Outwardly Duskstar is a friendly, proud and noble cat who succeeds in social situations. Underneath the courtesies and charm is a strategic, deceptive cat who isn't scared to use brute force to get what he wants. He lies to all the clans to achieve his goals and makes decisions unquestioned. Only occasionally does he ask Smallpetal for help with a decision. He deeply believes the other clans are lowly mice compared to Thunderclan and is beyond unwilling to waver on this belief as he actively attempts to weaken and wipe away the other clans. Underneath the lies and charming facade, Duskstar is protective of his family, friends and *especially* his mate. Smallpetal is one of the only cats he truly cares about and he would do anything for her.