The Northern Paws

Just another warriors OC blog. Follows the cats of RainClan, StormClan, LakeClan, and OakClan. Based on an old RP group of the same name. Main is @gayyydrienne

[thenorthernpaws]

I'd just like to say that I'm kind of proud that your cats have actual scars, like, as evidence that they actually fight and things like that. Lots of OCS and designs leave that out and I just think it's more realistic, I guess.

I’M SO SORRY, I’m not sure how long this was in my inbox

Thank you for the compliment!! I totally agree with you! I figure it’s a bit unrealistic to leave the WARRIOR cats without their scars. I’m glad to see that it is appreciated! ^^

[silversong-wc]

This is a piece for @gayyydrienne of their ocs!!! I hope you like it!!

[thenorthernpaws]

Hey y’all, sorry for the inactivity! I’ve been helping a couple friends build a deviantART warriors rp group, which has taken quite a while. On the bright side, we’re open now and we still need members!

We’re mostly discord-based but you have to join the group through dA. Please check it out if you’re interested!

https://www.deviantart.com/island-cats

[thenorthernpaws]

Sheeptail: Warrior of RainClan

Plucky former rogue Sheeptail is a very friendly and caring cat. She lived on the streets of Twolegplace all the way into adulthood before joining RainClan. Being surrounded by likeminded cats who all care about each other inspired her to try to be as helpful and amiable as possible. She still retains some of the less savory traits that she gained as a result of living on her own for so long: she can be short in speech, she’s pretty selfish when it comes to her food, and she tends to snap at others during multiclan events like Gatherings where she’s in close quarters with so many potential enemies. She recognizes these things and is always trying to be better for the sake of her Clan. She’s made great strides and is a fairly popular cat already.

Ducknose is Sheeptail’s son.

Fun Fact: Sheeptail is asexual and aromantic. She wanted children, however, so she asked Antleg to be her surrogate.

[thenorthernpaws]

Antleg: Warrior of RainClan

Antleg is the only other current RainClan cat who chose to follow Ashstar in his rebellion. Unlike Dewpelt, Antleg makes no attempts to reintegrate himself into the Clan social dynamic. He’ll speak when spoken to, but his stoic and admittedly bland personality makes him a less than preferred conversation partner. He also has the same habit of disappearing from the Clan for long periods of time that Dewpelt does- except when ANTLEG leaves, he might not be back for days or more. Sure, many of his Clanmates might not trust him and Pearlstar might not like that he leaves so often, but he still has the trust of both his leader and deputy who know that he’ll come through for them in times of crisis. He’s unshakably loyal to Pearlstar and will gladly do whatever she asks of him.

Dewpelt is the brother of Scorchsand (deceased). His mate is Lillian (kittypet). Dawnpaw, Rookpaw, and Shrewpaw are his children. He is the surrogate father of Ducknose.

Fun Fact: Antleg and Lillian’s litter are being brought up in RainClan at Antleg’s request. This caused a bump in the parents’ relationship because Lillian wanted her children to grow up with her.

[thenorthernpaws]

I just wanna say that I love how much thought you've put into your characters! They're really fleshed-out and I'm definitely looking forward to seeing your story!

Oh wow, that’s super nice of you! Thanks so much! I hope I’m able to deliver on your expectations ^^

[thenorthernpaws]

Dewpelt: Warrior of RainClan

Quiet and cunning, Dewpelt is one of the cats who chose to follow Ashstar in the rebellion. He was forgiven along with Antleg after ultimately fighting on RainClan’s side in the final battle. He carries out his duties as any other warrior would, but his loyalty comes into question often. He’ll disappear for hours at a time, sometimes coming home smelling of strange cats. No one has been able to prove that he’s sneaking off in the first place, since he always comes home with prey, so he still maintains the uneasy acceptance of his clanmates. When he IS spending time in RainClan, he’s polite and charming, and is a great addition to any conversation. He tries to form friendships, but the unspoken barrier between himself and many of the other cats prevents him from being able to make any meaningful bonds.

Dewpelt is the brother of Stormsong. His mate is Brightbloom. Twistedpaw (and later Wildkit) are his children.

Fun Fact: Dewpelt was very excited for the birth of his first daughter and was very eager to prove he could be a good father to her. However, that attitude stopped abruptly one day and now he hardly interacts with her except to reprimand her. No one can figure out why.

[thenorthernpaws]

Shimmerheart: Warrior of RainClan

Shimmerheart is a former kittypet who joined RainClan as an apprentice. She was very nervous and eager to prove herself when she joined, especially with pressure from the older Clanborn warriors who were still suspicious of outsiders. With her mentor Brightbloom’s encouragement, Shimmerheart blossomed into a fine warrior who was accepted by even the most conservative RainClan cats. She’s a swift and dependable cat, but her insecurities never completely faded. Though she pretends not to care when her kittypet heritage is mentioned, she can’t help but doubt herself. She often wonders whether she’s truly worthy of being a warrior.

Shimmerheart’s familial relations are unknown.

Fun Fact: Shimmerheart and Creekflight joined RainClan at around the same time. The two grew up together and have maintained a close friendship ever since.

[thenorthernpaws]

Stormsong: Warrior of RainClan 

 Stormsong is a warrior who carries himself with grace and dignity. He’s a rather quiet cat by nature, but he isn’t above offering a friendly word to his Clanmates (and by offering, I mean constantly dishing out kind words). He tries to be as friendly and helpful as he can, and he has almost no free time due to constantly volunteering to help out with one thing or another. Sadly, he does this to distract himself from the grief that he carries in his heart. His mate Frostpetal was killed during Ashstar’s ambush, and he never fully recovered from it. He has days where he can’t even bring himself to leave his nest, and by medicine cat’s orders, he’s allowed to sit those days out. Some older warriors scorn him for shirking his duties, but for the most part the Clan is supportive of him and his mental illness. He prays every night that Frostpetal will visit him in his dreams. This has yet to occur. 

 Stormsong is the brother of Dewpelt. 

 Fun Fact: The large scar across Stormsong’s back was caused by the Greatlog (RainClan leaders’ den). He was pushed off of it during the final battle against Ashstar’s rogues and the splintered wood clipped his back, leaving a pretty nasty wound.

[thenorthernpaws]

Pricklethorn: Warrior of RainClan

Pricklethorn is the water to his mate Birchclaw’s fire. He’s a laid-back, chill tom who’s content to just go with the flow. He’s very adaptable and has a quick wit. He’s known for being able to get along with nearly anybody due to his friendly disposition and sense of humor. Despite being a senior warrior, he’s not often trusted to lead patrols or hunting parties. He’s very lazy and will likely go out of his way to keep the patrol as short as he can. Everyone in the Clan pokes fun at his laziness (himself included), and it has earned him the affectionate nickname “Pricklesnore.”

Pricklethorn is the son of Raccoonfur and Dustfeather (both deceased) and the brother of Rippletail (deceased). His mate is Birchclaw.

Fun Fact: Pricklethorn is Pearlstar’s uncle. He’s often the one to offer her “parental” advice and comfort, since her actual parents aren’t around anymore.

[thenorthernpaws]

Birchclaw: Warrior of RainClan

Bold and brave, Birchclaw lives up to her name. She’s a good fighter who can easily keep up with the fast pace of battle. This same strength becomes a weakness in her hunting, however. Her mind moves a mile a minute, which causes her to become impatient while stalking prey. Her Clanmates will tell you that they’ve lost out on many a rabbit due to Birchclaw charging in before the rest of her patrol was in position. She can be impulsive at times, but Pricklethorn helps keep her emotions in check.

Birchclaw is the sister of Quailcloud and Almondstripe. Her mate is Pricklethorn.

Fun Fact: Birchclaw wants to have Pricklethorn’s kits, but she dreads the thought of having to sit around in the nursery with them for six whole moons.

[thenorthernpaws]

Almondstripe: Warrior of RainClan

Almondstripe is a very interesting warrior, in that he doesn’t carry out the duties that are normally expected of a Clan cat. He suffered a head injury as a kit that messed up his coordination and left him unable to hunt and fight properly. This made him feel pretty useless once he joined RainClan. For a while he debated becoming a rogue again, but Pearlstar suggested a different way for him to contribute to his Clan before he made up his mind. Since he’s a naturally clean and fastidious cat, Pearlstar put him in charge of keeping the camp in order. Making sure the nursery is clean, disposing of any litter in the camp’s clearing, and rotating the bedding in nests are his most important duties. He’s well-loved and respected for his work, and apprentices often join in to help him.

Almondstripe is the brother of Quailcloud and Birchclaw.

Fun Fact: All of the other major symptoms of Almondstripe’s injury have luckily healed, but the one symptom that stuck is his abnormal gait. He’s constantly stumbling when he walks, which is what impedes his ability to hunt and fight.

[thenorthernpaws]

Quailcloud: Warrior of RainClan

Quailcloud’s trio of siblings were among the first to join RainClan after Ashstar’s Ambush. Quailcloud proved herself immediately to be a responsible warrior who will see out any task laid before her. That being said, she has a bit of a one-track mind and she’s easily thrown off by impromptu changes in plans. Her biggest asset to the Clan is her hunting ability. She’s one of the fastest cats in the Clan; her speed and her strategic and methodical way of thinking make her an excellent hunter. Her patrols often bring home more prey than anyone else.

Quailcloud is the sister of Almondstripe and Birchclaw.

Fun Fact: Quailcloud doesn’t want a mate or kits, but she’ll always be the first to treat other cats’ kittens to games and gifts.

[thenorthernpaws]

Sparkstone: Warrior of RainClan

Though RainClan is known for its overall friendly demeanor, there are exceptions to this idea. Sparkstone is the main exception. Prickly and angry, Sparkstone is the only surviving kin of the previous leader Oatstar. Her father and sister were both killed during Ashstar’s Ambush. The grief of losing her only family turned this once proud and optimistic cat into a husk of her former self. She feels hurt and betrayed that Pearlstar has filled RainClan’s ranks with former rogues and loners after what happened the last time. She won’t ever act upon these emotions though, since she’s too loyal to RainClan and the warrior code. She carries out her responsibilities dutifully, but she hardly socializes with any cat unless she absolutely has to (during patrols, hunting, etc.), and she trusts no one. She might be a pain in the tail most of the time, but RainClan values her for her skills. She’s a silent and powerful force to be reckoned with on the battlefield, fighting viciously for what she perceives as her Clan’s last shred of honor and dignity.

Sparkstone is the daughter of Oatstar and Cinderflower (both deceased) and the sister of Flutterheart (deceased).

Pearlstar of RainClan is Sparkstone’s greatest enemy.

Fun Fact: Sparkstone would never admit it to any cat (mostly because there are no living cats that she trusts), but she knows in her heart that all of RainClan’s newer members are trustworthy. She only acts angry all the time so that she doesn’t have to deal with the deep sadness rooted inside of her.

[thenorthernpaws]

Creekflight: Medicine Cat of RainClan

Creekflight was found in the river that runs through RainClan territory as a kit. She was taken in by Pearlstar, and it soon became apparent that she was destined to be the Clan’s next medicine cat. She’s a pacifistic, kind-hearted, and trusting cat who has a tendency to become attached to others very quickly. This caused her to fall for a dashing young LakeClan molly named Nightstorm who she happened upon while looking for herbs. Her relationship, though forbidden as per the warrior code, was pardoned by StarClan through a prophecy; they promised the leaders of both Clans that good fortune would come from their pairing. So far, only Maplestar and Pearlstar know about their relationship and the strange prophecy surrounding it.

Creekflight is the adoptive daughter of Pearlstar and the adoptive sister of Leafheart. Her mate is Nightstorm of LakeClan.

Koiflood of LakeClan is Creekflight’s greatest enemy.

Fun Fact: Creekflight’s only scar was given to her by Koiflood, who wanted hurt Pinefall by attacking her apprentice.

[thenorthernpaws]

Pinefall: Medicine Cat of RainClan

Pinefall is a former rogue who was called by StarClan to seek out and join RainClan, since Ashstar’s Ambush left them without a medicine cat. Pinefall- Pine at the time- was more than happy to join a group where she could live out the remainder of her life in peace. She had years of experience caring for herself and the occasional wandering loner, so she has a broad knowledge of herbs to share with the Clan. She’s a gruff, yet very kind old she-cat who cares deeply for the safety of every cat in not only RainClan, but the other three Clans as well.

Pinefall’s familial relations are unknown.

Koiflood of LakeClan is Pinefall’s greatest enemy.

Fun Fact: When Pinefall was a rogue, she attacked and killed a young cat who trespassed on her territory. This mistake haunts her to this day. It was the reason she decided to learn to heal, rather than harm.

[thenorthernpaws]

Wolfshadow: Deputy of RainClan

Jaded and untrusting, Wolfshadow is one of the RainClan cats who managed to survive Ashstar’s Ambush. She is a great fighter with nerves of steel, but she’s constantly at odds with many cats in the Clan due to her views on outsiders. She’s still overly cautious and thinks that RainClan shouldn’t be allowing so many former rogues to join their ranks. She has constant arguments with Pearlstar over the latter’s choices, which has created a rift in what used to be a very strong friendship. Her heart is in the right place and Pearlstar knows she’s just scared, but she’s in danger of losing her deputyship if she continues to question her leader’s judgement.

Wolfshadow is the daughter of Blackstripe and Reedwhisker (both deceased).

Fun Fact: Wolfshadow is of direct rogue descent. Her grandparents on her father’s side came to RainClan as apprentices.