- BRIARSPLASH -

ENFORCER OF SHADOWCLAN

"AS SHADOWCLAN, WE'RE FIERCE AND RELENTLESS — THE OTHER CLANS KNOW IT, TOO. MAKE SURE THEY DON'T FORGET IT."

Name: briarsplash (briarpaw)
Meaning: briar- thorny, flowering plant that forms a thicket; beautiful, yet bites.
-splash - pattern of her dilute coat; like large splashes of different shades.
Nickname(s): briar, big lady, briardude
Rank: enforcer (previous warrior, warrior apprentice)
Age: ~46 moons
Gender: she-cat (female)
Orientation: straight
Song(s): igyeih - linkin park | easy target - blink-182
Voice Claim: raven - teen titans (original)
Creation Date: February 23rd, 2024
- enforcer as of: 07/03/2024
Purrks: just a scratch | killer aptitude t3 | reinforced claws t2
Description: large, pretty, & fluffy dilute tortie she-cat with golden-green eyes; stocky frame and a few scars hidden under fur. thick, often messy undercoat that insulates and protects her well. smells of wilting flowers and moss. some scars disrupt the fur on her leg, but most are hidden. often scowling or glaring; not approachable, often moody, hotheaded when provoked. naturally has a quiet, raspy voice.

[† = deceased | + = missing]
Residence: shadowclan (non-clanborn; previous rogue)
Mentor(s): (npc?)
Apprentice(s): badgerpaw (previously: hazycry†, formerly known as duskpaw; goldenpanther+, formerly known as bleedingpaw; eelpaw+)Father: Unknown
Mother: Unknown
Siblings: UnknownMate: ...soon >:)
Kits: only a stillborn before she joined shadowclan. she has told no one about this.
Crush(es): ...hillstrider o///oScent: withered flowers with hints of mossy/pine forests
Quirk(s): has an oddly "soft", raspy voice for her size; often growls out words to compensate for her quietness.Likes: her clan and its elites; battling, fighting, sparring; getting stronger; proving herself worthy; quiet time
Dislikes: cowardice and weakness; mud (especially in her fur); too-hot weather; being seen as soft or "weak" in any way; being made fun of or taunted (she will bite).Active Purrks: just a scratch, killer aptitude T3, reinforced claws T2

Positive Traits: resilient, observant, critical thinker
Neutral Traits: loyal, cautious, generally fearless
Negative Traits: standoffish, abrasive, mistrusting, insecure; can be cold and ruthless. enjoys violence a bit too much?

[TW's for backstory: mention of birth/stillbirth]Briarsplash was found by ShadowClan when she stumbled into their camp one day around 14 moons old, exhausted and malnourished. Unbeknownst to anyone, she'd just birthed a stillborn kit hours prior, one that had overgrown and starved in her womb. To this day, she has still never told anyone about this, preferring to keep her secrets close to her heart. She'd collapsed in ShadowClan territory as soon as she'd found the group of forest cats she'd always heard about, knowing they were her last chance of survival before she'd blacked out.Taking pity on the young cat (and seeing promise in her potential), ShadowClan took her into the fold and trained her as a warrior apprentice. At the time, she had no name, having grown up as an abandoned rogue her whole life. So she was given the prefix Briar- due to her beautiful but powerful appearance, as well as the prickly attitude that resided below the surface, like the thorny plant. She was determined to prove herself, fighting to quickly complete her training and prove herself as a member of ShadowClan despite her origins. She found a home there, a place to belong. When the time came for her hard-won warrior ceremony, Briarpaw was given the suffix -splash due to the colorful, splashy nature of her dilute coat.Briarsplash was eventually promoted to Enforcer. This felt like a new leaf with her hard work and belonging to the Clan finally being recognized. Now in a position of (some) power, she feels like her life is finally falling into place... for now. Even as the Clan dealt with threats like snakes and rats (earning a scar for that one) and a raid or two by ThunderClan, Briar had never found more fulfillment than serving the Clan that'd saved her. There were several instances of loyalties being put on the line, pitting Clanmate against Clanmate, but Briarsplash stood true to the leader that'd taken her in.Nowadays, Briarsplash still maintains her drive to make her Clan see how useful and strong she can be while still being her angsty self (fitting that she stumbled into ShadowClan, of all places). Due to reasons she certainly wouldn't go into, she is very sensitive to rejection and others taking advantage of her; because of this she strives to make sure she won't be doubted nor overpowered ever again (well, as much as she can help it). You can often find her trying to shape up her apprentices into fit warriors or doing many things to prove her worth to the Clan. While she'd never want to admit it, she craves intimacy and closensess of friendship (and perhaps something more, someday).Hillstrider, a fellow warrior, grew on her like the way a burr clings to a pelt and refuses to let go. Eventually, she didn't mind the prickle. Acting as one of the few positives in her life, Briar found herself inexplicably drawn to the orange tom and has slowly fallen for him over time. While they remain a 'black cat/golden retriever' dynamic, Hill actually makes her laugh and feel like she can trust someone again. So long as he stays... he did die horrifically in that gorge incident, which haunts her to this day.

POSITIVE

  • HILLSTRIDER - "Somehow, I fell in love with a mouse-brain. A handsome, golden-eyed, lovable idiot who radiates the sun in every step. I hope he's the one I can finally trust again. It's stupid, after I swore to myself that I wouldn't ever mess with this again... but once he came back from the dead, I knew I didn't want to go another day without him. Ugh."

  • BADGERPAW - "For a Mistlekid, he's done alright. Smarter 'n more capable than he comes off at first, even if he's quick to get into shenanigans. I'll have to toughen him up against that. But after Eelpaw... it felt good to have another 'paw. And that Mistlewhisker trusts me training her kit.

  • ROOKFIRE - "A good friend, in my eyes. Maybe I have a different view on friendship; we don't spend much personal time together or chat. But he's reliable and I know he's good for a fight — besides that, he's been loyal to ShadowClan since he came over here. That works for me."

  • WISPYFLAME - "I think me 'n her have reached some sort of agreement. She can give as much as she can take, and her bite makes you rethink ever doubting her just 'cause she can't see. I respect that. She didn't want me to go easy on her to get those last few warrior requirements, and so I didn't. More competent than half these mouse-brains."

  • OWLTHROAT - "Good, strong warrior who knows how to brawl. I respect it. Heck of a brute, but a smart one, too. Think he keeps Dawnstar on her toes, though, so I try to watch him."

  • DAWNSTAR - "Pretty sure she likes me, if I've been kept on the team this long. Good thing, 'cause I've been loyal to her since the day she took me in. She's a legend of the forest who gives ShadowClan its reputation, and I'm proud to follow her."

  • MISTLEWHISKER - "Solid, powerful deputy. Honestly couldn't ask for a better second-in-command. Think me 'n her have an understanding that doesn't need a lotta words. Heck of an opponent in a spar, too."

  • QUIETRAVEN - "Finally, someone who only talks when it makes sense to. I can tolerate her presence, and I think she can mine. Competent and reliable, too. I'd want her around in a fight."

NEUTRAL

  • SLEEPYSUNRISE - "Y'know, sometimes medicine cats freak me out with all they know and talk about. She is the prime example. Hope she knows what she's getting into every time she asks me to help with dumb plant-stuff."

  • SCORPIONHOWLER - "A true Dawnkit. Helped train her in some battle 'n the 'paw proved herself. Her whole mess with her family threw her off, but I don't really blame her. Just makes me more convinced I don't want a mess like that."

NEGATIVE

  • [UNNAMED ROGUE] - "If I ever see his face again, he won't see the next sunrise."

DECEASED/MISSING

  • [† = deceased | + = missing]

  • HAZYCRY † - "After the Enforcer stunt and the way she went out, maybe my opinion should be different. I tried to make it. But every time I think of her, I just see the big-eyed kit who was my first apprentice. Stupid, I know. But it makes it hard for me to remember the rest."

  • GOLDENPANTHER + - "Was real proud of this 'paw for overcoming all he did. Was proud to be his mentor, too. The guilt of not sticking up for him 'cause of my doubt that day his loyalty was being questioned still gets to me. I still don't think he had anything to do with the traitors, but of course he doesn't know that. Probably never will. Hope he's alright out there."

  • EELPAW + - "Was an odd kid, but I liked him. Felt like right as I was starting to understand how to train him right, he hit his head (in my event, no less) and was out. Then he just disappeared the same day as the rest of 'em... dunno how I feel about it. Guess maybe I should've done more to make him want to stay."

  • NEWTBELLY † - "Kinda liked the guy. Sad to see him go. Just another thing to hate ThunderClan for. I know it took a toll on Owlthroat, too; he's been different since."

  • MIDNIGHTSUN + - "He was an odd one. Always yapping at me. Strange that he up and disappeared one day. Wonder if he tried charming a fox and it bit his head off. Seems right."