1. how far removed do you like to take the family tree when it comes to cousins and other relations? Like is there a point where it doesn’t matter like third and fourth cousins? (I say this since you mentioned Dove and Tiger would share a same great grandma/great great grandma, making them second/third cousins respectively which on it’s own isn’t really that bad genetic wise but I’m not sure how you categorize it in the rewrite)
2. If Tigerheart isn’t Tawny’s son, why did Rowan name him Tiger-?
3. How far back do the cat track their family lines? Do they call themselves by a specific family name?
Oh hi, don't worry i type alot too, sorry for the long response, but answering your questions:
1 - Well, i prefer to totally remove that they are related by blood if they are a couple, for more genetic diversity, and for new blood in the clan(as inviting loners and kittypets into the clan), one example i can think of is Heathertail and Breezecloud, since i totally rewrote that Onewhisker and Ashfoot are siblings, so now only Ashfoot and Morningflower are siblings from another pairing, while Onewhisker is the solo kit of Wrenflight and Stagleap.
But Breezecloud and Heathertail would be still tecnically related, IF Heathertail was Ruby's kit together with Darktail, but since she is not, they are not related.
However, i'm still thinking about the Tawnyclaw being the mother of Tigerheart thing, since i don't know if i should keep it or not, but i like the idea of Rowanclaw's kits being not related to Tigerclaw, so we have more diversity in Shadowclan, but i think i wouldn't mind making Tawny their mother in all honesty, as you said, it's not that horrible compared to other canon pairings(*cof* *cof* Ivypool and Fernsong *cof* *cof*);
2 - Honestly, i didn't thought of that when i made the Fireheart's family tree, so maybe i will make Rowanclaw rename him, since i was thinking of adding that Tigerclaw could manipulate Shadowclan before trying to murder Star Bluefur, as a fail safe if he couldn't murder her and that Shadowclan was weak at that time, so it was easier, so maybe Rowanpaw was one of the cats that were mostly manipulated by Tigerclaw, and created a admiration for him, but after Shadowclan discovers that they were tricked, so Tigerclaw can have his revenge on Thunderclan, maybe Rowanclaw wanted to name his kit after Tigerclaw as a "Firestar named Brambleclaw that way, so the clan could move on from the past" way, which i really don't like it.
But i'm thinking that i will rename Tigerheart as Talonheart, for Rowanclaw's apprentice that was hated crimed by kittypets(yes, that happened in canon), since i think he would really want to honour his apprentice, i don't know, i want some opinions here.
I hope i answered you questions^^
3- I think i already said in one of my posts, but i track 'till Mapleshade's Vengeance if possible, since if i'm not wrong, this is the most far back the clans was ever written that was still fairly close to the modern clans, and another reason is the impact that this era made on Thunderclan, since i think i didn't mention it yet(which is a crime), but Thunderclan after the Mapleshade's incident revoked all queen's rights, and the queen's rights would only return in Star Bluefur's reign, this brought so many problems in Thunderclan, since she-cats and toms that have kits outside the clan, would HAVE to name the other parent before the kit is born, so i think it made sense in the rewrite sense, as this era was very important to the clans, so why not start by it? Note: Only Thunderclan made this, the other three still had and have queen's right.
I forgot to answer the family name when i answered this, but adding it later better than never: No, while yes that some cat families have a famous, relevant or antagonistic against the clans's cat, and cats in universe can recall it, with some cats having a prejudice against them because of a family member(Brambleflower), or have some expectation on them from being related to some important clan figure(Silverstream or Whitestorm), but the family itself doesn't really have a name, it's more a way that i can organize myself.
I like the idea of Talonheart x Ivypool for some reason. He starts simping for Dovewing but then the more him and Ivypool banter they become closer and Dovewing 100% ships it wkwkwkskeksdk
....gosh dang it I hate how I like this idea, because Ivypool x Fernsong is one of my all time favorite ships.
While I do think this is a cool idea, I don't think it would last, especially if Talonheart (Tigerheart for those who haven't been following my ridiculous AU notes) still becomes deputy/leader of ShadowClan, which I do think I'm gonna keep. Ivypool also becomes deputy/leader in this AU, and while the rules gradually loosen, I think they'd see that it wasn't going to work out and end up breaking up and Talon realizing he works better with Dove and Ivy realizing she works better with Fern.
I'm sorry, I LOVE the girlboss x malewife type couple that Ivy and Fern are. His willingness to be in the nursery in her place also makes a lot more sense because she would be leader at that point, so their dynamic works even more.
Mates to Honeyspots and Bumblestrike. Father to Russetfang
While his kithood may not have been very pretty, Talonheart has fought his way to becoming deputy. Most cats see him as a strong and courageous warrior, which he partially is. He’s extremely clever and manipulative. Talonheart does have a soft spot for his mates, Honeyspots and Bumblestrike. He isn’t lovey-dovey with them at all though; but he does like complimenting them. He’s a very serious yet very quiet cat.
Was given petals by his mother, Leaptoe, which he decided to keep with him at all times. Was shocked by the death of his brother, Pearlpool. Has been in love with Raventooth for as long as he can remember, despite the older tom having a mate and showing no interest in him.
After Raventooth passed away, Talonheart struggled to find another cat he felt truly interested in. He had several crushes, but he never attempted to get close to any of them. Instead, he carried out his warrior duties quietly and did his best to support his clanmates. He lived a long and contented life up until a case of greencough sent him to Starclan.
