#driftrunner

Thanks! I didn't realize how little I've talked about Galerush; i think mostly because i find Driftrunner (his sister) way more compelling.

Galerush is quiet and introverted, but hears everything. He's keenly aware of the situation with his parents and the tensions between PineClan and Tempest. He has a complicated relationship with Shimmertail, but loves her regardless, and holds deep-seated fear and hatred of Sheen for hurting both him and Driftrunner. He and Driftrunner are very close and protective of each other, though they have contrasting personalities that can often clash.

As for ref sheets, they had one that's really old and outdated, so I went ahead and drew this new one!:

this has been sitting in my wips for a year... don't look at me lmao. anyways more info about each leader under the cut

All words of comfort can not take away my doubt I've decided if it kills me I'll find out what you're about I can't trust anyone or anything these days But I know what you want and why

redesigned Driftrunner and edited Galerush a bit because i Did Not Like their designs that much. Now it’s a bit better?? They don’t really look like siblings which is.. whatever XD

Two traumatized kids yaaaaay

Name: Driftrunner (Driftstar) Former names: Driftkit, Driftpaw Rank: warrior (later deputy, then leader) Former ranks: kit, apprentice, rogue Allegiance: PineClan Former Allegiances: Sheen’s rogues Age: depicted at 24 moons Parents: Shimmertail (mother), Sheen (father) Siblings: Galerush (littermate), Briarkit, Tangleflower (older half-siblings) Mate: Heathmist Kits: n/a Mentor: Quickwhisper Apprentices: ??

Driftrunner was made a warrior after the battle that killed Sheen and effectively disbanded Tempest. With her deep neck wound, she was confined to the healer's den for a long time, and while she survived, she lost her ability to speak beyond a hoarse, painful whisper. Her family and friends helped her as best they could, comforting her and working to develop a form of sign language to communicate with her clanmates.

Their time with Tempest and healing from their injury brought their clanmates' love for them into perspective, and Driftrunner threw themselves into being the best warrior they could be, feeling forever indebted to those who cared so deeply about them. Seeing that they would fight for and protect their clan like no one else, Rosestar chose them as deputy when Hollyfrost retired. While this posed some difficulties, like Driftrunner needing an interpreter when addressing large groups, they continued to adapt and grow as they ascended to leader.