Being a very old cat, Martenpath has been alive for a long time. Born in the disaster era of the clans, the territories were plunged into a never ending long winter. The other leaders decided to momentarily move away near twoleg settlements in order to survive, but Lily of the valley clan opted to stay with their star blessed lands rather than betray the protection of the goddess. Many cats died because of this decision. Cats prayed to starclan constantly in desperation, and as the storm raged on any hope of guidance from silver pelt grew to a horrible creeping feeling of dread. If starclan didn’t send them any guidance then this must be their divine punishment for some crime they may have committed. Martenpaws parents quickly lost hope, chosing to no longer believe there were any chances of being saved, and when Hostaheart ventured out into the blizzard, Whitetail completely gave up. Martenpaw was angry, both of her parents had given up and that would not be her.
Eventually the snow melted and things seemed to return to normal. Martenpath befriended a young shaken up tom that she thought she could "redeem". The two fell into what some could mistake for love and had two kits. But sadly one was not born as strong as the other. Starkit quickly faded after just a day on the planet and Martenpath was devastated. Just like when the snow fell, she didn't pray hard enough and now the stars were taking her baby away just like her parents. But Dovekit was born different, unlike her he was blessed. Starkit was not on the same plain as her anymore but that didn't matter. Because Dovekit could be that bridge between worlds.
