Deadfoot was born with a twisted paw; it was not an injury sustained later in life that caused the twist.
The Origin of Deadfoot's Twisted Paw
Deadfoot's distinctive paw condition was present from birth. This congenital anomaly significantly influenced his early life and eventual naming within his Clan.
- Early Life and Name: Due to his birth defect, he was originally known as Hopkit, a name that reflected his unique way of moving by hopping around because of his twisted paw.
- Kithood Injury: Although born with the twisted paw, it did sustain an injury during his kithood. This incident did not cause the twist, but rather led to a significant consequence: he lost all feeling in the affected paw.
- Renaming to Deadpaw/Deadfoot: The loss of sensation in his paw was a key factor when he became an apprentice. His leader chose to rename him Deadpaw, a name that eventually became Deadfoot, simply because she could, acknowledging the lifelessness of his injured, twisted limb. This renaming solidified his identity around his unique physical characteristic.
