lionshadow

Lion Shadow is a mysterious cat with a reputation to match his great stature. He’s quiet, calculating and most of all deadly in battle. His face is stoic, there’s not much that can get a rise out of him and if it does, then it’s reached the end of a very, very, VERY long line of patience. Many would probably see him as indifferent or cold, but any who speak with him know him to be quite the good conversation partner, polite and deeply committed to upholding the code. He’s confident, capable and most of all, wise. The tom is always watching, always thinking and that’s what makes him so deadly. What he’s thinking, well, you’ll just have to ask him and find out. He has no problem speaking out when he sees injustice and if the cause is just, he may even act on his own- with good intentions, of course. He holds himself to a high moral standard and would rather go without seeing any cat suffer unjustly.

Lionshadow has long since discarded the brashness of his youth, picking his battles carefully and after much thought. Experience has always been his best teacher. Lion is cautious, as all cats should be, but he is also curious below that mask of ice. He has a sense of humor that might go over some cats’ heads, but even if he doesn’t laugh, his eyes will show his amusement.

He has a tragic air about him, a lonely one, like the trees in winter. Despite his fearsome reputation on and off the battlefield, he takes great delight in spending time with the younger cats of the clan.

HISTORY .

Lionshadow was born from the second litter between Morningfrost and Howlingblizzard, the younger, but more bulky of the pair. He was raised with strict teachings, seeming to have high standards set for him from the moment he could do more than wiggle. He had to be the biggest, the smartest, the handsomest, the most well-behaved. He had to be like Astermoon in every way. Well, what if he wanted to be like him? He and his brother, though pitted against each other, got along swimmingly and often found solitude in each other.

Lion’s parents wished for him to be a healer from the get go, wanted it for Astermoon as well, but each time they were spurned. At first, Lion felt guilty not walking that path, but it only lasted so long! Once he began training with his mentor, he saw the joys of being a warrior. It was all he wanted to do! To protect and uphold what was right! What was cooler than that?

His acts of rebellion would take form in flaunting how happy he was to be training in front of his parents and talking back, snapping even, when they tried to dampen his spirits. He took a lot of pride in his work! He would throw himself into it- whether it be going after larger prey or chasing off invading predators, or defending borders. He was relentless, he was powerful and he knew it. He grew distant from his parents in the meantime, choosing instead to forge his own place within the empire. He always remained close with his brother, regardless. He also formed a very close bond with his fellow apprentice, Campionpaw, who he would often offer comfort and distraction to.

When he received his full name, he couldn’t have been happier with himself. Earning his warrior name for his frigid and oft lonely approach to his tasks, walking in the shadows, a beast hidden in the dark. Satisfied, and accumulating experience quickly, Lionshadow’s brash antics quieted and tempered themselves into a more strategic cat, careful, so careful. And now, standing among his fellows as a tried and true warrior, he hopes to provide some stability in these uncertain times. He most certainly tries to not stray too far from his now mate, Campionstar, knowing the split between those who followed Seraphimflame and those who remained were still fresh.

He was wounded in the battle at Star’s Fall, a rock nearly crushing his leg- it has left him with a limp and a scar, though the latter is hidden under his thick pelt. It’s obvious that the battle has continued to take its toll on him. However, he has not slowed down and continues to be that workaholic he always has been.

He continues to watch the horizon, always thinking of what could be coming .....