Sootpaw

Sootpaw is a mostly white, short-haired tom with black markings on his ears and tail. Having shed out most of his kitten fluff, he is left solid black on his colored portions with no striping. He is a stocky, broadly-built tom with nothing unusual about his body beyond pelt coloration. Over time, he will likely grow into his frame, but for now, he stands awkwardly and oddly-proportioned. His eyes are a golden-yellow.

Sootpaw is a loud, opinionated young tom despite his lack of experience. He is playful, mischievous, and curious. He likes to explore camp and attempt to ‘train’ himself so that, according to him, he can become a warrior before any other apprentice. Of course, his delusions of grandeur are childish and limited. With time, he may mature and become worthy of being a full member of ShadowClan…

• Born in the Moon of Leopard's Rest (2019)

Kithood (0-5 Moons) During the moon of Leopard’s Rest (2019), the kits Ashkit and Sootkit were born to expecting parents Hawkfeather and Dawnflurry. With a steady, strong paw from each parent, the kits were well taken care of. After some time, both kits grew old enough to explore the camp and accost the warriors about their lives, as well as about the potential of mentorship despite their kit status. Sootkit was determined to get a head start on his training so that he could “earn his name early,” according to himself. Thus, in the Moon of Promised Prey (2019), it was looking to Sootkit like he was about to get his wish. Hollyclaw, their half-sister, had been roped into their shenanigans and agreed to show them a thing or two about fighting. They were just simple attacks and blocks with the warning of no claws, but… When they came face-to-face in their mock training session under the watchful eyes of Hollyclaw, things seemed to go well at first. They attacked and blocked, with Sootkit as the aggressor in the first round. As it came time for Ashkit to be the aggressor, Sootkit instinctively struck back with his clawed paw. Horrified once the dust settled, Sootkit ran off to Hawkfeather with tears in his eyes. He confessed to what he had done, stating that he was an awful son for hurting his brother. After a stern talking-to, Sootkit was consoled upon realization that Ashkit was going to be okay. Now five moons old, Sootkit waits alongside his brother for the Moon of First Fishing in order to be apprenticed and take a step to warriorhood.

Apprenticeship (6 Moons – Now)

Sootpaw‘s pelt type is shorthaired. (Ll, RR, ReRe, lplp, whwh, Lyly) They are a black tom with high white. (XoY, Bb, DD, dmdm, aa, Mcmc, spsp, tata, bmbm, ii, wbwb, EE, ShSh, CC, kk, WsWs) They have no non-pelt body mods. (acac, sfsf, JbJb, mm, RtRt, mkmk, pdpd)