Herontalon

Herontalon was born as Heronkit to Lilystar and Eaglefeather, alongside his littermate Newttail. He became an apprentice as Heronpaw with Fawnstep as a mentor.

He eventually gained his warrior name, Herontalon. Disinterested with the she-cats in the clan, and feeling the mounting pressure of being a leader's kit, Herontalon began to stray further and more frequently from clan territory. He ultimately came across Blackclaw of StoneClan, feeling similar to how he did, and the two took solace in each other. They shared the burden of being a leader's kit, and became close quickly, even becoming mates although it was forbidden.

When Blackclaw told Herontalon that she had fallen pregnant with his kits, Herontalon severed ties with her and told her to never share his identity as the kits' father. Blackclaw was furious at her mate, and threatened him to remain on her good side if he wanted his secret kept.