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Despite his prideful attitude and short temper, Mothflare is a decently friendly and chill cat. He isn't one to usually start fights - though he won't hesitate to defend himself, He prefers to make friends rather than enemies, and therefore will sometimes go out of his way to make a good impression on others unless he dislikes them.
He would do anything to protect his two siblings, as they are the only family he has left after being abandoned by his parents.
The moth wings he wears may bring upon weird looks from some, but that doesn't matter to him.
Mothflare isn't quite sure what attracts him to these strange little bugs. Perhaps it is the fact that he shares a name with them. Moth was named for his quiet and steathly nature, often venturing out of the den at night as a kit.
First Face : The World
Mothflare tends to act chill, trying his best to act calm and collected. He doesn't like feeling vulnerable around unfamiliar cats. Acting calm doesn't quite stop his temper from flaring though, and although he doesn't do it as much as before, when he is angry or annoyed he will still lash out.
Second Face: Close ones
His two siblings mean the world to him, and he would do all that he could to protect them. Mothflare doesn't have any really close friends, so Ridgemelody and Alaska are the only two he feels he can truly depend on.
Though he also tries to play a cool role, sometimes he can't help but vent out his frustrations. His loving side is a lot more obvious around them.
Third Face: True Reflection
Mothflare thinks highly of most cats in the Nouveau Flame, and won't tend to show his dislike of others. He usually isn't the type to be afraid of something, but he's scared of going to war with Paraclan. Deep within, he bears no hatred for the clan, even if they are the reason he never got to know his parents. On top of that, he doesn't want to see the cats he knows die before him in war.
- Rain
- Socializing
- Nighttime
- Feeling awkward
- Fighting
- Hot/Humid weather
- Embarrassing himself
- Being kicked out of the Nouveau Flame for his liking of Paraclan
- Death of those he loves
- Protecing his siblings
- Night walks
- Stargazing
- He was born in Paraclan.
- He tends to thrash his tail a lot, especially while thinking.
- He loves moths, especially polyphemus ones (can you tell?)
- Taking nightly walks helps calm any stress he may have
$370 total (04/24/2025)
Mothflare is a fluffy grey mackerel tabby with bright green eyes.
Mothflare is a handsome fluffy tom with long, coarse fur. He is slightly bigger than the average cat, standing at about 11 to 12 inches, even though his fur makes him look larger. His ears are long, and slightly rounded at the tip, with tufts of fur along the backside of them. His eyes are slightly narrower. Underneath his fluffy pelt, he has a powerful and muscular build. He often likes to wear polyphemus moth wings in his fur as a cool decoration.
- Moths on ear + tail are NOT opt.
- You can check a polyphemus moth image for reference if you need to
- Eyes can be drawn narrower, but it's not mandatory
- Slightly taller than a normal cat, and has a bigger build
- Design shouldn't be simplified if possible
01. What's your favorite flower? - Kindle
"I'm not sure. Perhaps brown roses? I find them really pretty. I do like foxgloves as well, though."
02. Hihihi!! Do you wanna go swimming?? -Oyster
"Oh! Er- Hello! Well, um, swimming sort of weighs my fur down and makes it uncomfortable, plus- ...you know what? I'd love to go swimming with you. "
03. If there was one thing you could do, no matter how crazy and impossible it is, what would it be?" - Lucan
"Ooo that's tough. Flying like a bird would be cool though!"
04. Have you ever thought about… becoming a Lieutenant? - Moon
"I mean... if I said no I'd be lying. Haha, I doubt I'd be appointed though."
05. Whats with the moth wing that you carry around??? it's creepy... I feel like I'm being watched. - Flicker
"Can't a cat wear what he wants without being looked at weirdly? I like it... okay?"
06. Hi Mothy! Why’d you pick your name to be.. like that? Bit of a mouthful, dont’cha think? -Jungle
"Oh- uh, hello! Well, my name is supposed to be a bit like a Paraclan name. I know they are our enemies, but It’s a way of… honoring my heritage, in a sense."
07. How do you feel about your life right now? Are you content with it, or could some changes improve it? -Refuge
"I- I'm not sure. I guess I could say I'm pretty happy with my life. I just want to keep my siblings safe. Maybe I just need to relax a bit, but the war with Paraclan won't let me do that."
08. Why did you choose a name synonymous with ParaClan’s customs? Wouldn’t you rather be Moth? -Tiptoe
"I have... personal reasons. Though I will tell you that one of them is because, although as much as the Nouveau Flame may hate Paraclan, I was still originally born there, and it is a part of my heritage."
09. If you were a… bug. which? -Junior
"If I was a bug? ..Well, I suppose I'd be some sort of beetle? I have to admit, it's not really something I've thought about before."
10. Q
A
His larger size and stockier build cause him to be slower and less agile, which can be a decently big disadvantage in battle. His impatience doesn't help, with him rarely taking a long time to plan his strategy. He counters his weaknesses with strength and stealth. Though having a bigger build doesn't help him stealth-wise, he has learned how to perfectly place his paws down as to make the least amount of sound - when he isn't distracted of course. Mothflare is also pretty muscular, adding to his strenth, and can tackle others decently easy. He makes sure to not lose his strength and refuses to become lazy. He isn't too fond of staying still for too long, so he tends to often walk/run through the territory, especially at night.
TL;DR: "Too Long, Didn't Read"
WARNINGS: War, Death
- Moth and his siblings were snuck over to the Nouveau Flame due to Paraclan's one kit rule.
- Moth had a short temper as a page, and also changed his name to Mothflare when he became a soldier.
- The Nouveau Flame, fed up with Paraclan, planned an ambush.
- Mothflare's cousins were killed in a scouting patrol.
The Beginning
WARNINGS: no explicit warnings.
Moth and his siblings were born to Cardinalflutter and Marshsplash into Paraclan. Born into a litter of four, he was the firstborn of his littermates, but due to one of Paraclan's strict rules, only one kit - the firstborn - could survive, and the rest had to be killed.
Despite this rule, Moth's parents refused to kill his siblings, instead contacting Moth's uncle, Nouveau Flame Captain Emmett, to help sneak them out. Even though he was the firstborn, he was still sent away with two other of his siblings - Alaska and Ridge - to the Nouveau Flame, where he grew up. His uncle, being the only grown family member in his life, was almost like a parent to him. He sought to one day become as impressive of a cat as his uncle was.
Being named for his quietness and stealthy nature, Moth became his name for the duration of his kithood and pageship. As he got older, he turned from a quiet little kit, developing a fiery personality. During his time as a page he was often seen as whiny and annoying, throwing a fit nearly every time he failed hunting prey or a training exercise. He also was quick to get into fights with his short temper. When he became a soldier, something felt off about it. He didn't feel like the name "Moth" fit him anymore. So he decided to change his name to honor his Paraclan heritage, fit his personality more, and for... other reasons. He announced that his name from then on would be Mothflare.
Due to his stubbornness as a page and his personality clashing with many of the closed-off members of the Nouveau Flame, he didn't make many friends. Perhaps just a few friendly acquaintance here and there, but nothing more. In fact, a certain cat in the Nouveau Flame named Lucan became his enemy. Maybe part of his severe dislike for the tom came from the cat's bad relationship with Alaska, but most of it came from Lucan's personality. His uncommitted attitude towards the Nouveau Flame, nonchalance towards seemingly everything, and his dislike for the rules annoy every fiber of Mothflare's body.
Chapter Zero: Threat of War
WARNINGS: no explicit warnings.
A few moons after he became a soldier, his uncle was killed, supposedly in a Paraclan skirmish, being found on the border of Paraclan. His death devastated Mothflare. He tried to hide his grief - after all, the Nouveau Flame are supposed to be hardened soldiers - but he couldn't the sorrow that seeped out of his disguise. To distract himself, he made a promise to his uncle - and himself - that he would protect Alaska and Ridge no matter what.
Tensions become higher in the Nouveau Flame as Captain Artemy announced they would begin their first strike on Paraclan soon. Mothflare became stressed at this news. He knew eventually the thin line that held the two factions from tearing each other apart would eventually snap, but the thought of actually going to war filled his chest with an emotion he hated. He was a soldier, meant to be battle-ready and eager to prove his loyalty to the Nouveau Flame and show his hatred for Paraclan- but that was the problem. He felt none of that deep-rooted hatred for Paraclan that the majority of the Nouveau Flame felt. But he knew that soon enough, he would have to prove that loyalty he had for his faction.
Chapter One: Preparations
WARNINGS: no explicit warnings.
(this section will be re-filled out due to the s2 reset)
(This story is still ongoing. Check out Alaska's page for her side of the story so far!)
"I love my sister, but she's very reckless sometimes. I just hope I will be able to protect her if that recklessness gets her into trouble. I have to."
— Mothflare's thoughts towards Alaska
"He's always out to protect me, always there looking over my shoulder.. - I really don't need his supervision. I swear, if he strays even a whisker closer he's going to step on my heels! Still.. he's my brother, my family. I'd love him even just for that."
— Alaska's thoughts towards Mothflare
Attitudes and Dynamic
Mothflare has always been closer to his sister, Alaska. He deeply worries about her due to her adventurous and reckless nature, and sometimes can be a bit overprotective. With the knowledge that his siblings very well could've been killed, had they all stayed in Paraclan, he never wants any harm to come to them. Mothflare does try to hold his protectness back though, and supports Alaska in the best way he can.
"Ridge.. my other sibling. I haven't spent as much time around him as I used to when we were kits. Everything's been so hectic lately. At least I don't have to worry as much about him as I do Alaska. "
Mothflare isn't the closest to Ridge, although he still cares about her. He wants to spend more time with his other sibling, but hasn't yet gotten the chance.
"I've only just met Crowswoop, but I'm glad he decided to stay in the Flame. He does seem familiar though- perhaps he was one of the Paraclan travelers?"
Although the former Paraclanner has only just come to the Nouveau Flame, Mothflare finds Crowswoop to be a nice cat that is pleasant to be around. He hopes the other cat can find a place in the Flame.
"Ughhh, him?? Why doesn't he just leave? He clearly doesn't care about anything. And he just gets under my skin! I don't know how anyone could be friends with this jerk."
Despite how friendly or social Lucan may be, Mothflare absolutely despises him. It has little to do with the fact that he is Alaska's ex, Moth just does not like him. Maybe it's the way he has little attachment to anything, or that their personalities just naturally clash.
Friend?
Mothflare has always known about Jungle - who could miss her loud voice and energetic personality - but only recently did he really start interacting with her. He assisted in trying to help her regain her friendship(?) with Alaska. Although she does give him a headache at times, Jungle is a nice, fresh breath of air compared to some of the other cats in the Nouveau Flame.
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