Brambleclaw

As a kit, Bramblekit has a bright and bubbly personality. Over time, as an apprentice, he rapidly matures to face the threats facing his Clan.Despite his young age, he proves able to decide for himself that a future in ShadowClan isn't something he wants, and is able to resolutely convey that.Though he has energy as a young cat, he is careful with his words and actions, modeling himself after his mentor, Fireheart, in an effort to prove to his Clanmates that he isn't like his father, Tigerstar. Upon earning his warrior name, Brambleclaw is generally well-liked within ThunderClan. His devotion to his Clan helps fuel his motivation while journeying to the sun-drown-place. Brambleclaw's natural gift for leadership begins to make itself evident in the eyes of the cats he travels with, who look to him for guidance. As a result, he begins to cultivate aspirations to lead ThunderClan in the future. Brambleclaw's developing feelings for the young warrior Squirrelflight at the time soften his attitude,and he shows his care for her when he can.Brambleclaw suffers from feelings of self-doubt.Despite all his efforts to prove himself, he is still haunted for a long time by his father, Tigerstar's dark legacy, and has a strong desire to be free of him.However, he fears no cat will ever truly trust him, and thus resents the influence of Tigerstar's past on other cats' opinions of himself.As a warrior, although he is not short-tempered, Brambleclaw can get worried, angry, and defensive if he thinks some cat is judging him by Tigerstar's actions. Although he is eventually able to overcome this self-doubt after Tigerstar's final death, Bramblestar, as a leader, gains another form of self-doubt in the form of worrying that he will never be able live to his former leader and mentor, Firestar's legacy.For a while, he tries to follow Firestar's example, but is eventually able to accept that he can choose his own leadership style while still respecting Firestar's legacy.When faced with difficult decisions, such as whether to seize leadership of ThunderClan by letting Firestar die in a fox trap, Brambleclaw chooses to be loyal to his leader and former mentor, and thus kills his power-hungry half-brother, Hawkfrost, instead, albeit reluctantly.As time passes, the experience he gets from being deputy gathers respect from his Clanmates and adopted kits.Though he doesn't have a quick temper, he is fiercely defensive of ThunderClan.When unsure of what to do, Brambleclaw can be harsh and defensive, and lash out at others.As a leader, Bramblestar believes in forgiveness and second chances, which was shown when he urged his warriors to forgive the Dark Forest Trainees.Despite this, he is perfectly capable of holding a grudge, as it took him a long time to forgive Squirrelflight for lying to him that Jayfeather, Lionblaze,and Hollyleaf were his biological kits,and later for going behind his back and undermining his authority.When the imposter possessed Bramblestar's body, ThunderClan cats felt that their leader's actions had become much more cruel and controlling.After regaining control of his physical state, his reputation was repaired.After he was possessed, Bramblestar still retains not only the scarred body, and mental scars from his traumatic experience in the Dark Forest, where many of his nine lives withered away.He was distant from his Clanmates, and often practices poor hygiene.When issues arise with the second Tigerstar's occupation of RiverClan, Bramblestar acts doubtful on ThunderClan's role in the crisis,a stark contrast from his usual confident self.He becomes aware of his inability to lead, and steps down.As an elder, Brambleclaw, he is happier and more lighthearted when telling stories, but still refuses to speak of the Dark Forest.

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