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PATCHEDLANTERN
patchedlantern
Gender. Masculine
Age. 24 moons
Birthday. content
Tribe. Ravenhallow Kingdom
Rank. Warbringer / Spy
Orientation. Homosexual
MBTI. --
Profile
how can you look at me like this, while having an idea of what comes next?
Known for his unyielding, solitary nature and phlegmatic temperament, Patchedlantern is a feline who prefers to be alone rather than surrounded by other cats. He struggles to comprehend the emotions of others and remains resolutely focused on his own purpose, even to the point of appearing unsympathetic. His cold and emotionless exterior is a result of the traumatic experiences he endured as a young cat.
Despite holding few close relationships, he is easily coerced by his father and will carry out his commands without regard for the well-being of those he cares for. Patchedlantern is aware that making friends and forming emotional attachments will only lead to pain and betrayal, so he avoids doing so to remain true to his purpose.
Story
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Compared to other kittens, Patchedlantern's childhood was notably shorter. From the moment of his birth, his father viewed him solely as a means to further his own ambitions against Hibiscusstar, leader of the Tribe of the Whispering Gales and Solarstar's greatest enemy. As a result, Patchedlantern had little opportunity to enjoy his kittenhood. Though he longed to play outside with the other kits, he was often confined to the den with his mother, being isolated and alone. When he wasn't with his mother, his father would take him aside to prepare him for his upcoming apprenticeship.
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His apprenticeship began at the age of 5 moons, one moon earlier than usual. Every training session left him with new and fresh scars on his skin, which his mother would tend to despite not being her job. Though she was not in favor of what Solarstar was doing to her son, she gaslit and manipulated Patchedpaw by telling him it was for his own well-being and that it was his destiny. As a result, he grew up feeling like a mere pawn in a larger game of chess, used as a toy and with a lost sense of self. His heart became sealed and he withdrew from the actual world. His sole objective was to satisfy his father's desires, with no other intentions.
After enduring 8 moons of brutal training, it was time for the final assessment. This evaluation was much more grueling and violent than any before it. Solarstar had made up his mind that if his son could survive this session, then he would be prepared for whatever lay ahead. As the training session drew to a close, blood was splattered across the field. Solarstar's last strike was the most brutal of all - he brought his paw down with unsheathed claws onto his son's left eye with such force that it ripped off the skin and left Patchedpaw blinded. He collapsed to the ground, his body lifeless, but still breathing shallowly. Vermillionshymn felt Solarstar had gone too far and confronted him, as Patchedpaw was rushed to the medicine den for urgent medical attention. Against all odds, Patchedpaw managed to survive. He was left with a large, gruesome scar on the left side of his face as a remembrance from his final assessment, which he decided to hide by growing out his hair to cover that half of his face.
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Once he was discharged from the medicine den, he was given his warrior name, Patchedlantern. He believed he was finally free to live a normal warrior's life, but he was mistaken. As long as the feud between Hibiscusstar and Solarstar continued, he would never be truly free. Patchedlantern was forced to leave his home and seek refuge in Tribe of the Whispering Gale's territory, pretending that he had been expelled from his previous tribe. After Hibiscusstar's initial reluctance, he was eventually granted entry. Although many members of the tribe were wary of him, Patchedlantern eventually met Morningdunes and, despite initial attempts to avoid him, the two grew close over time after Morningdune's insistent nature.
Likes
solitude
rain
stargazing
nightwalks
flowers
Dislikes
crowded places
clingyness
socializing
his scar
hibiscusstar
Relationships
Solarstar [ father ]
The relationship between Patchedlantern and his father is a complex one. Patchedlantern confides in Solarstar for guidance throughout his life and decisions, while simultaneously being subjected to his father's complete control and manipulation. He feels torn between his conflicting emotions towards his father and fears him.
Vermillionshymn [ mother ]
Following his training sessions, Patchedlantern's mother would attend to his injuries and manipulate and deceive him, convincing him that it was for his own good and, without that, he would have no reason to exist. Despite this, it is shown that his mother has a deep concern for him and desires only the best for her child.
Morningdunes [ friend/love interest ]
Despite his deep love and care for Morningdunes, Patchedlantern understands that their relationship can never succeed and chooses to ignore his feelings. Nevertheless, Morningdunes has become the only feline to whom he has opened up and confided in completely. While Patchedlantern would do anything to protect him, he realizes that he is the one to protect Morningdunes from.
