Zvers: Moved to a new thread, please lock

[Metallic Dragon]

Haha, I'll bet I do know which one you'll be applying for xD The same one I would, hahaha
Actually, I'd probably go for the first one just because I like him a lot for some reason, haha

[KitaraSoftpaw]

STOP

In my story, my Zver uses Telepathy. Before I decided to include this element, I contacted Metta asking for permission and explaining my reasoning. The reasoning behind what I gave Metta is multi-part. First of all, she was one of the few (or possibly only) Zvers smart enough to escape the crash before the scientists arrived. Second of all, I based it on her design element of the king cheetah, in that she was a more intelligent form of Zver "royalty" if you will - otherwise a higher more selected breed of Zver. Third of all, Amira spent some time in the wild and then in a Zoo before she was transported to the facility. This gave her plenty of time to spend exposed to the English language and allowed her to develop an understanding of it and be able to form her thoughts in English even. Fourth of all, there is one very special condition to her telepathy - she can only use it in connection with her bondmate. She knows this and therefore knows that she will be assured of knowing her bondmate by her ability to touch their mind with her words.
I am including a screenshot of Metta's permission PM for you to see, and remember, always ask Metta before including something in your story that is not in the Zver history!

Username
KitaraSoftpaw
Zver Wanted
CC5300



Zver Name
Amira
Name Meaning
Princess/Rich/Cultivated
Name Origin
Arabic

Zver Statistics
72 Lbs, 2' High, 6'2" Long
Milk Chocolate Eyes
King Cheetah Pelt


Zver's Bondmate
Kit/Kita

Kit's Statistics
Color-Changing Eyes
5'4" Tall
Lithe Stature
Fibromyalgia

She Called To Me
As many of my CS friends know, my favorite animal
is the Snow Leopard. However, this was not always so.
Long ago, before I discovered the Snow Leopard, I still
had a fascination for big cats. My favorite was the cheetah,
and specifically the subspecies of king cheetah. When Metta
asked us for ideas help I thought almost nothing of including
one of my old favorites who was still close to my heart. And
when Metta posted the new batch I scrolled down to look -
little did I expect to see this beauty there! And when I did
I knew I would be in for yet another stressful week of form
writing and waiting for judgement. It was okay though.
Because as I stared at her, I knew that I had to make
her part of my new family, part of my more serious
collection of adoptables as characters. Not only was she
beautiful, she was elegant too. And I knew that she
would be the perfect companion to my Sintog, and that
she was definitely the right choice to make for one of
my three allowable adoptions.
So as I sat there working on my application, I came
to what might be one of the most important things,
this section. I looked over what I had written and
felt something was missing. Aside from my draw
to the design, I knew I liked Metta's description
of her. And then I realized what I was missing.
From the instant I saw her, the seed had been
planted. I had a story for her. And this story was
growing every moment in complexity. And that is
why I wanted her so bad - because I felt like I
already knew her.

What You Intend To Do With Her
Knowing that my adoption limit for the Zvers is only three, I had already decided to be very particular about which ones I chose. So I decided that each Zver will get my best attention and that each one will get their own post on my Kit's Characters page. I intend to continue ordering fanart for her and possibly continue to write their joint story when I get more time after this semester. Once I get my third I even intend to try drawing art of them on my own, though I am not sure how well I will be able to draw Zvers very well. I will add friends and family to her form as she gains them, and keep her form updated as I go. I intend to work to the best of my ability to keep this thread looking nice and updated and keep my characters company. As she will be keeping Sintog company as his best friend.



Her Introduction/Story
I paced back and forth - well as much as this silly cell allowed me to. I did not like this new arrangement. It was bad enough I was stuck in this cage, but I rarely got to see a single human. How was I supposed to find my bondmate if I was trapped in this thing with no interaction? At least when I was staying at the zoo there was people coming and going all day so I could search. Otherwise I would have left - do they really think that silly open enclosure could have held me? But I tried to calm myself down. After all, after many days of being stuck here, I had finally figured out a way to escape. I just had to wait till night, when the staff was at it's lowest and most of the electricity was running on minimum. So finally I settled myself down in the back of my cell, curled up with my head on my paws, and closed my eyes to wait.

Finally I was free. I shook myself as the door behind me slipped closed. It felt so nice to be outside in the fresh air again. I began to make my way south of the complex, slipping across the land faster and faster, like water rushing down a hill. The further away I got the more comfortable I felt. Finally, several hours later, I knew I was free. As long as I stayed clear of human dwelling, I knew the scientists would not be able to catch me. I shook my head slightly. I'd have to just be content with skirting the edges of the human society, casting out my silent call to all nearby and hoping that someone would hear it. I knew I had to find my bondmate. It was an instinct that drove us all. When it took too long, it led some to violence, and even drove some crazy. I looked over my shoulder to where I had come from and then bowed my head silently for a moment. I felt sympathy for those trapped and left behind but there was nothing I could do. I could only look for my bondmate while eluding capture.

As I turned my back on the sun setting over the facility I had just escaped, I hoped that someday all of us would be free to search without any worries.

It had been a long time since I had escaped, roughly two months I judged by human standards. I sighed to myself. No single town I had passed near had contained my bondmate. At the moment I was traveling through a mountain pass. I had paused at the side of a mountain pass to lick at my coat and paws. They were ragged and while it wasn't unhealthy and I did take a dip in a stream every once in awhile to get clean, it still left me feeling disgruntled. I liked to be neat.
Suddenly I stopped, my head whipping up. No, I hadn't been mistaken! I started to lope towards the smell. I stopped at the sight of him, and he looked surprised as well. For a few seconds we stood there staring at each other. I decided to break the silence. "Hello. Are you all alone out here?" I asked in our tongue.
He shook his head. "No, my Kita is with me. You look tired. Would you care to rest? It is safe."
I paused, contemplating this. I had never thought I would meet another Zver, much less one who had found their bondmate. Though if I had escaped, I suppose it was possible others had too. Still I hesitated Then my stomach reminded me it was hungry, my throat reminded me it was dry, and my paws reminded me they were tired. I smiled and nodded. "If that would be alright with you, yes, it would be nice."
He turned and motioned me to follow. I did, and as we got closer I knew why they lived undetected by the scientists. They were closed in a remote mountain pass, and the terrain was rough. No one would think to search back here. Even so, it was beautiful, and my sensitive ear could hear plenty of wildlife to hunt and my nose could detect plenty of vegetation I had determined edible to the humans. It was a good place to call home, and I felt just a tinge of remorse that I would not be able to stay very long. I knew before long I would have to continue my search for my own bondmate.

Almost a week in human time had passed since I first met Sintog, but it felt as if I had been with them for much longer. Kita had named me Amira, a name I instantly loved and had decided to continue using. I lay lounging in a corner, a smile on my face as I watch Sintog and Kita interact. They were truly bonded, so close that Kita had developed the ability to "read" Sintog, knowing the point he was trying to make by simply assessing his body language. I hadn't really picked up the knack for it, and much preferred to converse with him in our own tongue - no matter how he explained it I couldn't understand. It seemed only a language they two could comprehend. At the moment they were wrestling, almost like two pups. Sintog and I had become very close, and I admired and liked Kita as well, and therefore I lingered, finding it easy to be persuaded by the two to stay just "one more night". As I watched them, I felt a yearning for my own bondmate. I wish I could find you. I cast the thought into the air, though I knew the chances of another human being near were remote. It was just a way to ease the sudden sadness in my heart. It was only after a few seconds I noticed that the cave had gone quiet. I looked over to Sintog and Kita. Kita was staring at me very strangely, and Sintog was looking between us, and even though I could not read his language as Kita could, I knew he was worried something was wrong. Kita opened her mouth, then closed it, then seemed to decide something before she opened it once again, and this time she asked, "Did you...just say something to me?"
I stared at her, hope and disbelief mingling in my heart. I decided to try again, though my brain was telling me it couldn't possibly be. No human could be a bondmate for two Zvers...could they? Kita, can you...hear me? If so, think back at me, I need to see something. It doesn't matter what, just think anything. And then I held my breathe. Then suddenly, the words I heard in my mind shook me. I couldn't believe this was happening.
I can hear you.
I started to shake a little, from relief and joy. My quest was finally over. Not only that, I didn't have to leave my friend Sintog, or Kita. Better yet, Kita was the bondmate for both Sintog and I. We three could stay together, and the days would continue on like this week, the happiest time of my life. Then I saw poor Sintog looking even more agitated as he grew concerned over my shaking. In our tongue I explained. "Kita is my bondmate too Sintog. I don't have to leave. We can stay together forever." I explained the same to Kita, since she looked puzzled as well. I know you are my bondmate because I can only talk like this to my bondmate, I ended.
Sintog stood up and walked over, then touched his nose to mine, causing me to close my eyes in surprise and happiness.
"Welcome home Amira. Welcome Home.




Her Personality

not proud or haughty; not arrogant or assertive

Amira does not put on airs, she is typically quiet and in the background. She does not take expansive credit for things she does well and if possible, gives credit to someone else. She has a well-established self-esteem but does not have an inflated ego. She is able to walk to fine line between humility and a feeling of low self-worth.

1: having affection or warm regard; loving <affectionate friends>
2: motivated by affection; tender <affectionate care>

Kind, warm, and loving to her friends and understanding to all. She helps out whoever she can wherever she can. She likes to be with others and though she is normally a quiet member of the group, they know if she were to go missing. She will often lean up against another member of her group, just for the sake of the touch. Touch is important to her, it is part of what makes her feel secure in her bonds with a group. Those who are important to her know this about her, and they support it. She is very caring for others and has a strong sense of compassion.

1: marked by elegance
2: of a high grade or quality; splendid

Amira is what would be considered a form of royalty, she is higher-bred then most. This has allowed her to develop telepathy. However, this also gives her a regal bearing. She carries herself well and those who watch her move and talk almost can't help but smile. She moves with what might be called a liquid grace. She carries herself well and keeps her posture. Her body language is always open and receptive, she has a very open mind. People find her easy to talk to, and a pleasure to be around. Being around her makes you want to act a little nicer, be a little more cheerful, sit a little straighter. It seems she just in general makes people feel better.

1: steadfast in affection or allegiance; loyal
2: firm in adherence to promises or in observance of duty; conscientious

She always tries to stay true to her word, never deliberately breaking a trust or promise. She is often the one whom people come to when they need to talk, and she holds her confidences. She is trusted and trustworthy. She adheres steadfastly to those ideals she has chosen to adopt. She has a strong feeling of allegiance to her friends and family and the word betrayal least a bad taste in her mouth.

having or showing sound judgment; sensible

Though it is rare for her to get in a fight, she always remains cool in the midst of one. She is the one to mediate a dispute if her friends fight. In a crisis she can remain calm and think. She is very intelligent and knows how to take time to think as well as think on her feet. This is probably how she was able to escape on her own.

http://www.outofservice.com/bigfive/results/?oR=0.8&cR=0.833&eR=0.406&aR=0.944&nR=0.094&y=2000&g=f
~I took the Big Five Personality Test as if I was Amira~
~Big Five Ratings Are Based On The Ocean Scale~

Openess to Experience/Intellect {70%}


Concientitousness {89%}



Extraversion {22%}


Agreeableness {94%}


Neuroticism {2%}

O: You are relatively open to new experiences.
High scorers tend to be original, creative,
curious, complex.
C: You are very well-organized, and can be relied upon.
High scorers tend to be reliable, well-organized,
self-disciplined, careful.
E: You tend to shy away from social situations.
Low scorers tend to be introverted, reserved
inhibited, quiet.
A: You are good-natured, courteous, and supportive.
High scorers tend to be good natured, sympathetic,
forgiving, courteous.
N: You probably remain calm, even in tense situations.
Low scorers tend to be calm, relaxed,
secure, hardy.

Get To Know Her

Basic Bio
Birthday: May 16, 2002 (Earth Time)
Gender: Female
{Some} Likes: Hunting, Friends, Swimming, Music, Being Read To
{Some} Dislikes: Fish, Hatred, Fighting



Family
Zver Mother: Zvelta
Zver Father: Troth
Siblings: Unknown
Offspring: None



Friends
Crush/Best Friend: Sintog, Zver, M
Friend: Toklata, Peregrine Falcon, M
Friend: Ashuri, White Wolf, F
Friend: Satinka, Grey Fox, F
Friend: Talia, Flying Squirrel, F



I do hereby swear to uphold the rules of Metta's Zvers, to remain active, and to always love and cherish Amira. If, for whatever reason, I decide I can no longer keep or care for Amira, I promise to return her to Metta.

With this, I complete my application for Zver #CC5300, aka Amira.

[Nyxeva]

Kitara, I think we're gonna end up going for the same Zver again >.<

[KitaraSoftpaw]

Kitara, I think we're gonna end up going for the same Zver again >.<

Possibly xD But I suggested this one for a reason, and just fyi I fully intend to win ;p

[BPeppers]

Username: Joy
Zver you want:
Name: Silcone
Reason you want it:
Personality:
Introduction/Story:

[Nyxeva]

File Number: #CC5300

-Basics-

Name: Sky-Dancer
Age: 6 years, 11 months, 2 weeks
Gender: Female
Species: Canis Concolor (Zver)
Status: Missing! High priority!
Note: This zver is extremely dangerous. Approach with care.

-Details-

Why?: Cheetah print is one of my favorite patterns, second only to zebra print. I love how she has the markings of a lesser known subspecies, it's a great way to bring awareness about the king cheetah.
What will you do with it?: Sky-Dancer will go right into my siggy with Atreus, and she will have stories written about her. She will be put in my character thread, and will definitely be in roleplays.
Will you write about it?: Absolutely!

-Family-

Parents: Unknown
Grandparents" Unknown
Siblings: None
Aunts and Uncles: Unknown
Nieces and Nephews:Unknown
Cousins: Unknown
Children: None
Grandchildren: None

-Love-

Crushes: None
Mate: None
Status: Single
Preferences: Males

-Appearance-

Coat: King Cheetah print
Size: 2.8 feet at the withers, 8.5 feet head to tail
Build: Large and well muscled. Imposing sight.
Picture: See beginning of file

-Behavior-

Personality: Sky-Dancer doesn't like the company of humans at all, so many would be led to believe that she is vicious and unmanageable, but this is not the truth at all. In reality, Sky is very sweet and loving. She loves to play, and adores anything that can keep her amused. She is very hyper and her energy, when not managed, can turn into aggression. She absolutely hates being contained, and has been known to chew through stainless steel cage bars. She hates humans with a passion, but will usually try to avoid them rather than hurt them.
Usual Mood: Hyper, wary

-Skills and Weaknesses-

Skills: Sky is an excellent hunter, and she's very fast on her paws.
Weaknesses: With a deeply rooted fear and hatred of humans, living on Earth is not the easiest thing in the world for her to do.

-Then and Now-

Then: All that is really known about Sky's birth is that she was obviously born to a pair of zvers, making her a pedigree. When she was mistaken for a king cheetah and placed in the enclosure, she was happy, mainly because she had room to run, and it didn't feel like a cage. Once she was captured by the scientists, she was placed in a much smaller cage. This made her depressed, and then aggressive. Not long after being placed in solitary confinement, she escaped and disappeared, smart enough to know that staying where she was would get her put to sleep.

Now:

20 August 2793
I managed to escape today. I'm not exactly sure what my next step will be, but I am glad to be out of that place. I found out that the facility is surrounded by thick forest, which honestly surprised me. Why haven't they trimmed the treeline back? Oh well, it doesn't matter anymore, I'm free.

21 August 2793
The scientists are actively searching for me. So far, they haven't found any signs of me, other than the chewed cage door, but I have an odd feeling about their search. I need to get out of here, and soon. I found the remains of a campsite that seems safe enough. Perhaps I can make a temporary camp of my own here. I'll do some hunting, and get some sleep. First thing tomorrow, I move on.

22 August 2793
I think one of the scientists saw me this morning. I was eating the small furry thing I'd killed and I heard someone shout. I ran before I could investigate, as I didn't want to get caught. I am definitely going to have to get out of here, like now.

23 August 2793
I managed to get away from the facility without getting caught, but the behavior of one of the scientists has me a little confused. I ran into her today, as I was trying to get away from my camp. We stood there for a few seconds, staring at each other. I was sure she was going to turn me in, so I braced myself to fight when she called out "All clear!" Then she stepped to the side and let me by. Why did she let me go? I'm not going to waste time sitting around to figure that out, I need to put some serious distance between myself and the facility.

28 August 2793
Today was...strange, to say the least. This planet has some very odd creatures on it. I found out that the furry thing I've been killing is called a squirrel. I ran into more humans today after days of nothing but me and the forest, but these ones were dressed differently than the scientists. They wore clothes that looked like they were cut out of the forest around us, and they carried the scent of some kind of animal. They carried guns, and each had some dead thing slung over their shoulders. Surprisingly, I think they were more shocked to see me than I was to see them. They both froze and started talking to each other and pointing at me. I couldn't understand what they were saying, but I could sense the fear rolling off of them. Humans scared of me? Why? What had I ever done to make them fear me? I managed to get away from them, but I fear they may have called me in.

29 August 2793
There were no human sightings today, luckily. The forest is beginning to thin and I can smell them, however. Some of the animals in this place are very interesting. There is such a variety here, I could sustain myself for days! I saw my first carnivore today. It was a group of them, actually. They were about my height, obviously canine. They were thin, but muscular, and most of them did not like the sight of me. They speak my language pretty well, so I was able to find out more about this place. The planet is not called B2-113 as I previously believed. It is known as Earth to its inhabitants, and here I am the alien. These creatures are called wolves, and they do not call my kind Zvers. To them, we are Sky Prowlers. What an interesting place Earth is turning out to be.

30 August 2793
The wolves have decided that I can stay with them for awhile because the humans leave them alone for the most part. I don't think I'll make this my permanent home, however. It's still a bit too close to the facility for me to be comfortable. I'll probably spend the night here and move on in the morning.

(Skipping some entries)
11 September 2793
I met a very interesting human today. He wears clothing different from anything I've ever seen before, and his hair is long and dark. He saw me today, but didn't raise any alarm, which has me a little confused. Instead, he slowly walked towards me, mumbling to me lowly. For some odd reason, I didn't want to run from him. He got closer and closer to me, but I didn't run. "Hello there." My ears tilted towards him and I let a low growl roll from my throat, a warning growl. He paused, then knelt in front of me. "It's ok, Sky-Dancer." Sky-Dancer? I liked the sound of that. He lifted his hand, and I allowed him to put his hand on my pelt. There was an odd connection between us, one that I wasn't sure he felt as well. It felt like there was a thin line connecting me to him, one that could not be broken. He sat down next to me, wrapping his arms around my neck and leaning against me. I couldn't believe that I was this comfortable around a human, but for some reason it didn't feel strange. In fact, I felt as if I couldn't leave this human's side without causing myself pain. I will have to see if this feeling is still here in the morning. For tonight, I have a nice warm bed and my belly is full of what he called 'deer'. I'll get some sleep, and then test this...this bond I have with this human who calls himself Runningwind.

[Cion Keiasta]

If you need help with judging the forms. I would be willing to help you if you don't have the time ;D

I like all of the zvers this time but ish restraining >.<

I like the new idea of customs. And the payment

[.Arrow.]

I like the new idea of customs. And the payment

Agreed! ^-^

I would go for the second, as I love cheetahs, but I don't feel any connection with her or any others in this group

[Tox]

Metallic Dragon - Very nice, I like them a lot. I plan on lurking and following this thread until I see one that suits me.

[Cion Keiasta]

If this gets popular enough, are you planning to raise the zver adoption limit?