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literally the first warrior cat

Gnarlstar (Ref subject to remake)

NAMES: Gnarlkit, Gnarlpaw, Gnarlpelt, Gnarlstar GENDER: Cis Female GROUP: MossClan ROLE: Leader BIRTH MOON: - 101 BAFE (8.5 years BAFE) DEATH MOON: N/A PERSONALITY: Gnarlstar is a gloomy and clever teacher. She can be quite strict and brush off feelings as something that can be ignored in face of greater good. She is quite pessimistic when it comes to cats, but trusts her clanmates enough. Gnarlstar is not kind to those disabled by life, as once her deputy lost a leg she began to look for replacement, believing him to be incapable of being leader. But at the same time, as she aged, she grew distrustful and spiteful, feeling jelous of her once-candidate for new deputy. As an elderly leader, she sits mostly in her den, giving orders and watching her clanmates. She wasn't very loving mother, but was attentive and raised her daughter to be a clever and useful warrior. There was no need for love. They are all only leaves and branches in this large tree of life, and individual will is meaningless in the large scheme of things. Still, it is no excuse to slack off.

HISTORY: Gnarlkit, along with her littermate Dogkit were born in MossClan. While Dogkit was exiteable, Gnarlstar was more withdrawn and rational. They both were excellent and talented apprentices who never got in trouble.

Gnarlpelt was an excellent teacher, she kept discipline tight and taught her apprentices the skills they needed to survive as well as often quizzing them to make sure their minds stayed sharp. She was strict, but mostly fair.

As leader, she was strict and closed off to other clans, even LindenClan who often offered aid. She wanted her clan to be independent and didn't trust Lindens generosity, believing there is a hidden motive behind their good mask. Her attitude lead to increased conflicts with MossClan's longtime rival, FalconClan.

One of those wars took place after the clans setteled in new territories. Gnarlstar grew paranoid by careless actions taken by warriors of FalconClan. She decided to attack first, constantly bickered with Miststar and even spat in the young leader's face. Gnarlstar only ceased her open antagonism once a former house cat turned warrior Gravelgrain died in a battle, crushed by tree. It was a clear sing StarClan was displeased.

Right after, a young warrior named Ridgecrest, whom Gnarlstar trusted more than other cats had kits with FalconClan's healer, Paleswan. Instead of keeping the kits, she gave them to their father, which enraged Gnarlstar. She felt betrayed by a warrior who had so much potential. She exiled the molly.

After the war ended, Gnarlstar ordered her cats to look for a certain molly, who left her kit several moons ago in MossClan, because she couldn't take care of it. The cat named Rose was found and invited to the clan. There, she was renamed Rosestripe. Gnarlstar grew to like and respect the molly at first, but grew jelous of the popularity Rosestripe had. She was not only pretty, but also loyal and unafraid. On impulse, Gnarlstar tried to make her relationship worse with other cats, but this failed. Not only she was liked, but also several cats, including Gnarlstar's own grandson had romatic feelings for the ginger molly.

Gnarlstar withdrew into her den, unsure what to do. The only cat she found comfort was Newtburn, in her mind the only cat who stayed loyal to her…. Whom she grew to love romantically. Another cat she grew to trust was Storkmeadow, an orphan found with her siblings by their dead mother and adopted by the Clan. This young molly took her duties seriously and always helped other cats out, impressing Gnarlstar. She only hopes that Storkmeadow will be able to train up a good warrior before Gnarlstar herself looses her last life. Thankfully, a warrior named Bullfinchwing had kits around the time, which gives the leader perfect oppurtunity to test the molly. When Sunstar, new leader of LindenClan, accidentally tresspassed onto MossClan territory, Gnarlstar threw a fit and refused to back down from antagonizing LindenClan because of this. It did not matter that LindenClan has been recently shaken by a boar attack that killed two warriors and two kits, and it did not matter that LindenClan was not in any way antagonistic in past years. As if sent by StarClan, Gnarlstar got a heatstroke around the time, which allowed Spiderweb, MossClan's healer, to handle the situation. Thankfully, LindenClan understood and held no major grudge.

While I'm doing the next page, here is Roaringstar's referance! And below I added info on him in more organized manner than Patchcloud. I also added tags to find things easier. I will eventually put Patchcloud's info in the same form.

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Current Name: Roaringstar (Roaringlion) Clan: ShadowClan Rank: Leader (Warrior - Fighter, Lead)

Status: Alive (Prologue), Dead (Chapter 1) Age: Around 17 Years Gender: Cis Male (He/Him) Parents: Unknown (Clanborn) Siblings: Unnamed, dead during kithood Mate: Warmfur (Strained) Kits: Darkroar (Elder Son), Dawnlight (Younger Son), unnamed dead kits from 3 litters total Info: Roaringstar is a proud, assertive and ambitious cat, with a tendency to promise big things and rarely follow through on them. The only thing he would remain consistent at is leading his cats into battles, most of which he won during his prime, but eventually this streak would begin to decline as he aged and lost more lives. As he was on his last 2, he completely stopped going out himself, only sending his deputy and warriors out. When said deputy died during one of the many conflicts with ThunderClan, it seemed Roaringstar completely lost it, not leaving his den, screaming at everyone who questioned him and on top of all of that refusing to name a deputy. Before his health worsened, he promised to lead ShadowClan out of the twolegplace, as it became far too dangerous to live there. But then that got moved to when he will get better… Which he never did. Roaringstar’s was considered charming back in the day, but it eventually wore off as cats grew tired of constant battles and empty promises. He wasn’t a good mate either, often yelling and threatening his mate when she didn’t give him what he wanted. And when he got it, she would be left ignored. His older son rather quickly began to push himself away from any kind of relationship with his father, due to how he treated his mother, though the younger son would remain close.

Could you draw Brokenstar? please?

boom. this is was rushed and is the ugliest so far lmao

a quick little doodle of my fanclan leader, honeystar. he’s a nervous little boy.

"Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." (Quidvis recte factum quamvis humile praeclarum.) - Henry Royce The Rolls Royce Cullinan premier. The venue was incredible. Classic passenger trains stood as sentries over the gala and the two yet to be unveiled cars. The trains themselves have had Buffet, Churchill, various royalty, prime ministers, as well countless other officials and dignitaries visiting whom visited our country as guests. Compartments and entire cars were even named after some of these guests. The vehicle's name derived from the world's largest diamond at 3,106 carats and valued over $400M USD. The tailgating feature alone stole the show, and as always, it exemplifies luxury and elegance. . . . . . . #finance #financialplanning #entrepreneur #workhardplayhard #hustle #quotes #blessed #Calgary #yyc #thankful #legacy #leader #goals #beyourownbanker #luxury #luxurycars #rollsroyce #cullinan #sickweb #wine #exclusive (at Canadian Pacific Railway Co)

How do you decide on a Bond quote? It seems like a fools errand, there are too many famous quotes, so I'll try to go one level deeper: "Be polite, be courteous, show professionalism, and have a plan to kill everyone in the room." -James Bond (and James Mattis) "I don't stop when I'm tired, I stop when I'm done." -James Bond A found picture from the Rotary/Rotaract's, Secret Agent & Bond Girl Charity Soiree & Fundraiser. After two years working with the Rotaract club helping young people learn about financial literacy, I was flattered to receive an invite to the event. Even more so when the person who invited me held ticket 007 just for me. A night of music, secret missions, code words, drinks, and even an attempted assassination made helping the charity more fun than work. Philanthropy is always worth it. #finance #financialplanning #entrepreneur #workhardplayhard #hustle #quotes #blessed #Calgary #yyc #thankful #legacy #leader #goals #bond #007 #secretagent #beyourownbanker #betterlatethannever #sharecalgary #calgary360 #shareyyc #rotary #rotaract (at Sky 360 Restaurant)

"In every walk with nature, one receives more than he seeks." -John Muir Rounding out pictures from my Victoria trip. Most of them are from Hatley Castle and it's surrounding gardens, but some are randoms from the day to day adventures. I can't wait to return Victoria. There is so much more I want to see, and an amazing burger joint I'll need to find again. On to life's next adventure :) . . . . . . #finance #financialplanning #entrepreneur #workhardplayhard #hustle #quotes #blessed #victoria #castle #ocean #pacific #hatley #hatleycastle #royalroads #royal #leader #goals #legacy #flowers #garden #forest #beyourownbanker #yacht #nature #exploring #exclusive (at Victoria, British Columbia)

"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." -Albert Camus "Change your opinions, Keep your principles; Change your leaves' Keep your roots intact." -Victor Hugo "All the trees are losing their leaves, and not one of them is worried." -Donald Miller Hatley Castle and it's surrounding gardens are jaw-dropping. The breif respite, and return to nature between seeing friends and clients is regenerating. Reviving to one's spirit. Now to return home Calgary, knowing I'll be back next year. I wonder if they allow picnics? . . . . . . #finance #financialplanning #entrepreneur #workhardplayhard #hustle #quotes #blessed #nature #victoria #castle #hatleycastle #hatley #royal #royalroads #leader #goals #legacy #exclusive #marvel #logan #xmen #Deadpool #deadpool2 #travel #garden #ocean #pacific #brogues #thekingly #beyourownbanker #sharecalgary #exclusive (at Hatley Castle)

"Rocks in my path? I keep them all. With them I shall build my castle." -Nemo Nox "The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones." -Confucius, Confucius: The Analects Hatley Castle, the many gardens, Royal Roads University, the Pacific Ocean, every inch. Every single inch. They should have sent a poet... I know why they filmed Logan here, Deadpool, and Deadpool 2. Its an oasis like Banff, transformative. When you're here for a private event during filming and get to go in the blocked off areas, it's even better. I wish I had brought sneakers, not wingtips I was wearing, but that's the dress code of the event. The a upper and lower Japanese Garden I found particularly nice, and there was an Oak tree on the way to the Italian Gardens that wandered and towered like something out of a Robert Frost novel. Go to Victoria, spend a day here. Breathe. Relax. Recharge. . . . . . . #finance #financialplanning #entrepreneur #workhardplayhard #hustle #quotes #blessed #nature #victoria #castle #hatley #hatleycastle #royal #royalroads #leader #goals #legacy #exclusive #marvel #logan #xmen #deadpool #deadpool2 #travel #ocean #brogues (at Hatley Castle)

So to round out pictures from the 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom Premier, I wanted to put another quote. I found a few off the beaten path ones, I'm honestly not sure my favorite: "Wall Street is the only place that people ride to in a Rolls Royce to get advice from those who take the subway." -Warren Buffett "If a working class Englishman saw a bloke drive past in a Rolls-Royce, he'd say to himself, 'Come the social revolution and we'll take that away from you, mate.' Whereas if his American counterpart saw a bloke drive past in a Cadillac he'd say 'One day I'm going to own one of those.' To my way of thinking the first attitude is wrong. The latter is right.'" -Kerry Packer "When I bought the Rolls-Royce they thought it was leased, then I bought that new Ferrari hater rest in peace." -Meek Mill My favorite part of the car is still the actuated blinds on the rear window and back windows. It's the simple things. . . . . . . #finance #financialplanning #entrepreneur #workhardplayhard #hustle #quotes #blessed #Calgary #yyc #thankful #legacy #leader #goals #thankful #wine#legend #luxurycars #luxury #rollsroyce #phantom #wine #yacht #buffet #ferrari (at Million Air Calgary)

When you're going for a Rolls-Royce quote, do you go the classics from Henry Royce? "Strive for perfection in everything you do." -Henry Royce "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble. (Quidvis recte factum quamvis humile praeclarum.)" -Henry Royce "Take the best that exists and make it better." -Henry Royce Or do you go with something with more unique: "I am like a Rolls-Royce. I can run without an engine, purely on reputation." -Shahrukh Khan Whatever the answer, the unveiling of the 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom was a sight to behold. Of course Calgary had to get hit with a blizzard, and the roads resulted in being more than a little touch a go than anyone would prefer. It started late, but Million Air made a great host. When you walk in from the blowing snow and trade a jacket and gloves for flutes of champagne and oer d'oeuvres, you know the drive was worth while. This version of the legendary Phantom was the extended wheel base version, over 23' long. It's a land yacht of luxury. The first car to be equipped with laser lights, and so over the top in splendor, most of the private jets sharing the hanger blushed. . . . . . . #finance #financialplanning #entrepreneur #workhardplayhard #hustle #quotes #blessed #Calgary #yyc #thankful #legacy #leader #goals #thankful #wine#legend #luxurycars #luxury #rollsroyce #phantom #wine #yacht (at Million Air Calgary)

"I'm dehydrated... I'll just add some water to my Scotch" -Unknown The meal at the Bruichladdich event was on point, and match precisely with the scotch samples. And as we were hydrated; or saturated, from the sky the band played on, never missing a beat. It was a great evening on the banks of the Bow River, I'm surprised I never uploaded the pictures before. . . . . . . #bruichladdich #betterlatethannever #finance #financialplanning #entrepreneur #workhardplayhard #hustle #quotes #blessed #Calgary #yyc #thankful #legacy #rain #leader #scotch #private #exclusive #socialbuttonco #meals #food #music #wine #llconversations (at St. Patrick Island)

"Whenever someone asks me if I want water with my Scotch, I say I'm thirsty, not dirty." -Joe E. Lewis I found myself organising and backing up my pictures from my phone into albums, and found some fun times I just had to share. Better late than never I suppose. The day last year of the pop up private scotch tasting on St. Patrick's Island. Bruichladdich was fantastic at explaining and pairing our meal, even if mother nature did unleash one hell of a downpour. The water formed muddy puddles, tried to collapse our temporary shelter, and in the end, I had to say goodbye to a pair of Allen Edmonds. But I won't forget the experience with fond memories. . . . . . . #bruichladdich #betterlatethannever #finance #financialplanning #entrepreneur #workhardplayhard #hustle #quotes #blessed #Calgary #yyc #thankful #legacy #rain #leader #scotch #private #exclusive #socialbuttonco #meals #food #music #wine (at St Patrick's Island)

"Wine is bottled poetry." -Robert Louis Stevenson  Taken at a very early hour on someone's birthday at @untitledyyc. They say if you're the smartest person in the room, that you're in the wrong room. This is one of those nights where I'm definitely in exactly the right room. All our friends are gathered, their ages span generations, and their areas of expertise are as vast as the bottles of spirits behind the bar. But the part that matters, everyone to the person, was kind. Now, who's sabering the next bottle? . . . . . . #finance #financialplanning #entrepreneur #workhardplayhard #hustle #quotes #blessed #calgary #yyc #thankful #wine #kindness #legacy #exclusive #leader #humble (at Untitled Champagne Lounge)

In Toronto I learned the origins of the handshake: "Hockey historians say the handshake dates to English settlers in Canada, who preached an upper-class version of sportsmanship in the 19th century. Soon, tough kids in urban and prairie rinks began imitating imagined dukes and earls of the old country." -George Vecsey I also was reinvigorated by the fact that Canadians are known for respect for the game of hockey: "In this jersey, I promise to play for logo on the front, not the name on the back" -Sidney Crosby So I wanted to share some random pictures from the rest of my Toronto trip. Massey Hall, the Hockey Hall of Fame, and late-night journeys that began in Ossington and ended in new, strange, and amazing places, with new, strange, and amazing people. Thanks Toronto, it's been a productive visit. I can't wait to return. . . . . . . #finance #financialplanning #entrepreneur #workhardplayhard #travel #Toronto #blessed #leader #thankful #quotes #legacy #hustle #Canada #nhl #hockey #friends (at The Communist's Daughter)

"Is hockey hard? I don't know, you tell me. We need to have the strength and power of a football player, the stamina of a marathon runner, and the concentration of a brain surgeon. But we need to put all this together while moving at high speeds on a cold and slippery surface while 5 other guys use clubs to try and kill us. Oh yeah, did I mention that this whole time we're standing on blades 1/8 of an inch thick? Is ice hockey hard? I don't know, you tell me... Next question." -Brendan Shanahan I feel the 1972 Summit Series area was, aside from the Esso Great Hall, my favorite part of the Hockey Hall of Fame. I wasn't around for another decade, but I relived the series through family, rebroadcasts on television, and eventually a made for tv movie. I only wish you could hear Foster Hewitt scream the, "Henderson! Henderson has scored for Canada!" as soon as you step foot in the area. . . . . . . #finance #financialplanning #entrepreneur #workhardplayhard #hustle #quotes #blessed #Toronto #thankful #leader #legend #legacy #hustle #Canada #canadian #nhl #hockey #hockeyhalloffame #summit (at Hockey Hall of Fame)

"I've been gifted. The world is full of people who not only haven't been gifted, but have had something taken away from them. All I have to do is see one of them, some little girl who can't walk, and then I don't think I'm such a hero anymore. I think that compared to them, I'm a very small article." -Bobby Orr Here I stand in the heart of the cathedral of hockey itself. The Esso Great Hall of The Hockey Hall of Fame. I wish Instagram could upload panoramic photos. Originally built in 1885, and home to all of the major NHL trophies we dreamed of hoisting as children. All three variations of Lord Stanley's cup exist here. The oldest, when decommissioned; painstakingly deconstructed piece by piece, flattened, and put on displayed in frame; like a body's ribs in medical textbook. Lithograph photos of the hall of fame players/coaches/announcers, line every surface, and I could spend a day wandering around just this room finding my hero's, and the legends I learned about growing up. The giant stained glass skylight illuminates everything with a warm glow. I know I'll be back. . . . . . . #finance #financialplanning #entrepreneur #workhardplayhard #hustle #travel #Toronto #hockey #hockeyhalloffame #nhl #leader #hero #blessed #thankful #legacy #canadian #canada #quotes #cathedral #stainedglass #humble (at Hockey Hall of Fame)

"Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected." -Steve Jobs After the recent trip out east, I was reminded of the Emerging Leaders conference from last year in Montréal. Wow, the event in 2016 seems so far away. 381 days, countless meetings, even more phone calls, 15 pounds, 23,000 kilometers driven, and a beard. Looking through the pictures revealed a few things, mainly; the oceans of wine and abundance of talent, training, and fulfillment of spirit (both meanings) that went on over the event. I am still thankful and humbled to have been selected to be part of it. Sitting at dinner, and tables that with senior executives, directors and peers from companies over 100 years old to ones just starting who were identified as emerging leaders, in Montréal, was an experience I'll never forget. Thank you. #tbt #finance #financialplanning #entrepreneur #workhardplayhard #hustle #quotes #blessed #montreal #leader #leadership #emergingleaders #thankful #food #amazing #wine #moet #champagne (at Ristorante Buonanotte)

"And when I breathed, my breath was lightning." -Black Elk #finance #financialplanning #leader #leadership #quotes #quotestoliveby #entrepreneur #workhardplayhard #rain #lightning #island (at New York, New York)

It gets the people going! #s1000rr #bmw #beamer #liter #leader #blackdynamite