Nettlepaw

"'Oh, he's out herb-gathering, has been since this morning. It’s just me here right now.' - Nettlepaw to Brookstar regarding Berryclaw not being in the medicine cats' den in Forest of Silence." Nettlepaw is a small, sleek, pale brown tom, tinged gray, with bold, sky-blue eyes. He is the son of Roseivy and Thornstripe, and the brother of Doewish, Sandheart and Thistletail.

He is BrookClan's first medicine cat apprentice, and is the apprentice of Berryclaw. He currently resides as Berryclaw's apprentice, having a minor speaking role in the books.

The Sun Path
Nettlekit is born, alongside his littermates, to Roseivy and Thornstripe during PineClan's invasion on BrookClan's camp. He is born in the dirtplace, where his mother had been hiding during the invasion.

After the dust settles, Thornstripe eagerly shows him and his littermates, Doekit, Sandkit and Thistlekit, off to Brookstar. They are all seen hungrily suckling.

A Dangerous Omen
He is first seen with his littermates outside of the nursery, chasing after a moss ball with Roseivy watching over them.

He is briefly mentioned when Brookstar tells Berryclaw that he should see if any of Roseivy's kits would be interested in becoming his apprentice. Berryclaw says that he'll do so.

Berryclaw mentions that he thinks he's found a promising apprentice in Nettlekit, stating that while his littermates wanted to goof around, he seemed the most interested in learning about medicine.

He is later seen, to Brookstar's surprise, scurrying about and aiding Berryclaw with the injured warriors despite still being a kit. When Berryclaw asks him to get more comfrey root and cobweb, he eagerly pipes that he could do so and darts off to gather what Berryclaw had asked for. He is noted as being extremely excited to be helping Berryclaw, as it is seen in his eyes.

Hazelleaf notes that Paintedwing showed Nettlekit how to pounce and didn't complain about aching joints afterwards.

When speaking with Stormfront about Berryclaw, Brookstar mentions that he's looking to take Nettlekit on as his apprentice. He then also notes that Nettlekit is the son of Thornstripe and Roseivy, and is technically Stormfront's grandson.

It's noted that Roseivy can't get Nettlekit to sleep in the nursery due to him hanging around Berryclaw much more often, with Brookstar noting that Nettlekit's excitement over learning medicine was slightly humorous to see. He notes that Nettlekit would be a perfect fit for BrookClan's next medicine cat.

Berryclaw is seen returning from the moonstone with the newly named Nettlepaw at his side as his newly-named apprentice. Nettlepaw is seen beaming with pride.

Just before the battle party leaves, Berryclaw exchanges a few quick words with Nettlepaw. Nettlepaw stays behind in the camp to watch over the cats staying in the camp.

Forest of Silence
(Coming soon!)

Family & Relations
Grandmother(s): Jadeclaw, Featherstar

Grandfather(s): Junipertail, Stormfront

Mother: Roseivy

Father: Thornstripe

Sisters: Doewish, Sandheart

Brother: Thistletail

Nephews: Aspenkit, Barkkit

Niece: Frostkit

Education
Mentor(s): Berryclaw