the elite - accepting! [high semi-lit feline RP]

[belle noire]

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ｔｈｅ ｌｕｓｔｅｒ ｉｓ ｎｏｗ ｇｏｎｅ

ɪ ᴋɴᴏᴡ ᴡʜᴇʀᴇ ɪ ʙᴇʟᴏɴɢ-----------------ᴀ ᴠᴀɢᴀʙᴏɴᴅ ʙʏ ɴᴀᴛᴜʀᴇ

ᴀ ʟɪғᴇ ᴏɴʟʏ I ᴄᴀɴ ᴇɴᴅᴜʀᴇ

"To put it simply," the tom paused his licking, flicking his copper
gaze back to his questioner, "we are an Empire. Kingdom, Imperium,
whichever you prefer. It's not an easy life, there are many trials
that we have overcome, and will have to face in the future. Any cat
may join us, but it's not simple to work your way up the chain of
command, and it's even harder to leave.

"There are good times too, though" the elder curled his tail around his
paws thoughtfully, "Bonds are forged here, and friends are rarely forgotten.
We have plenty of food, and though we are set in our ways we accept change
and adapt to it." The cat paused again as he stood. Smiling widely, he gestured
behind him, indicating the large structure that you had stumbled upon that
very day. "Come on, I'll introduce you, and you can form your own opinion."

With a final look to the woods through which you had been traveling,
you had to wonder. Just what were the Elite all about? And would this
be a place you could stay, leaving the life of a wanderer behind you?

[belle noire]

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• 10/7 now accepting forms through PM!
  
• 10/12 slot for princess open! please read mini announcement on page 2!

ｉｎｆｏｒｍａｔｉｏｎ

• the former queen has died, leaving behind two daughters and a son.
  
• the king must now find a new queen to lead the elite with him.

[belle noire]

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literacy ➵ this is a high semi-literate roleplay. that means i expect a minimum of 10 lines per post. as well as proper grammar, punctuation, etc. i understand about writers block, and if you're going through it then i'll be lenient, however i hope that you'll try to post as much as you possibly can. if i haven't roleplayed with you before, please send an rp sample along with your form. however, if i have rp'd with you before, or you're a part of the semi-lit+ club, then feel free to omit the sample.

posting ➵ i'd like for you to make your posts pretty, but please refrain from using blindingly bright font, or super small font as it tends to be an eye-sore for some people. you don't have to go over the top with your post formats, either, some basic coding (size, center, fonts, etc.) can be both simple and elegant. please remember that it is not okay to add pictures or links to every single post, and refrain from doing so.

forms ➵ as this is a high semi-lit roleplay, it will be up to you to make your own forms. they must include all of the basics, (name, rank, gender, age, personality, history, appearances, etc.) but feel free to add whatever else you'd like. please remember to only use one reference picture per character. on another note, please pm all forms to me, and once you've been given acceptance you can post them here.

reservations ➵ i'm not really all for reservations. i will reserve certain positions, such as shaman, queen, etc. however, reservations will only last a total of one week, before the position will be given to someone else. i will also reserve spots for prophecies (when there is one).

spam ➵ OOC is great, and talking about mini-plots with characters is fun, too. however, please don't fill the thread with OOC posts. if you don't have an IC post to add along with an OOC post, then simply PM whomever you wish to talk to. if this RP ends up popular enough, i will most likely create a discussion thread for mini-plots and the like. when speaking in OOC, please use: [], (), or {}.

characters ➵ be sure to read up on position information and make a character that would fit the position it's end. this means that a small, thin cat would not end up in the position of knight, but would instead be a hunter. i want to keep things as true to the position information as possible. this also means that cats do not have green fur, blood-red eyes, or wings. i also ask that you only have as many characters as you can handle, and please try to keep genders relatively equal. on another note, absolutely no god-mod or powerplay, if you aren't familiar with the terms please feel free to ask about them in a PM, or google them.

other ➵ i'm pretty sure that it's needless to say that all of tess's rules apply here. have fun in the rp, and remember that all rules are subject to change (though an announcement will be made if such a thing happens).

[belle noire]

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king ➵ the king is the total ruler of the elite, his word is law and this law cannot be over-ruled by any. the king is generally referred to as "king ___" , "my liege" or simply "king". to call the king by only his given name is thought of as extremely disrespectful, and the only one that is allowed to forgo the title is his queen. though the king has control over all of the elite, it is unusual for him to deal with matters that pertain to the trappers, as the queen is the one that handles the providers of the group. more often than not, the king focuses entirely on training the crown prince / princess to take over the throne when he dies. as king, he is the only cat that is able to send the knights into battle, however, the queen can initiate a battle if, and only if, the king is unable to do so himself.

queen ➵ the queen is a pseudo deputy of the elite. she holds power over everyone but the king. the queen is always the kings mate, and if she dies without producing heirs to the throne, then the king must find another mate so that an heir may be produced. the queen mostly presides over the trappers, and it is quite often that the queen goes out on hunts with them. she is also responsible for both the care-takers and off-spring of the elite, and though it is not unheard of, it is quite rare for a queen to adopt off-spring that are not her own, for even if they were viewed as a royal child, they would never be able to take the throne. the queen is always referred to as "my queen" or "queen ___". the only ones that can forgo the formality are her mate, offspring, and those she has given permission to use her given name.

crown prince/princess ➵ the crown prince or princess is always the first-born kit in a litter. if the crown prince or princess is to die before they can take the throne, then the next-born is elevated to the ranking of crown prince or princess. it is this cats job to learn everything possible from both the king and queen, so that they may one day lead the elite. if a crown princess is the first-born, she must have a mate before she is able to become the queen. however, if a crown prince is born, they may take the throne whenever the king steps down or dies, and though it is preferred the crown prince take a mate soon after becoming king, it is not a necessity. the crown prince is always referred to as "prince/princess ___" and only family and those with permission may forgo the formality.

royal children ➵ the other royal children are generally referred to by their given names. they do hold more power in the elite than other members, but they are generally treated as equals. because they are not the crown prince/princess, the other royal children must either become the next shaman, if the position is open, and if not their only choices are to be a knight or a trapper.

shaman ➵ the shaman is the healer of the elite, and the one that communes with their ancestors. they know many different ways to heal sicknesses, and even the king looks to the shaman for advice, for they are said to be some of the wisest cats that roam the earth. the shaman has their own squire to train, that way they may help the clan when the present shaman dies. a shaman's squire is always called by their given name, and they are only called "shaman ___" when their ranking is elevated to that of a full shaman. however, this elevation is rank doesn't occur until the current shaman dies, or steps down from the position.

shaman's squire ➵ the shaman's squire is chosen when an off-spring reaches the age to become a squire. the shaman's squire is generally a cat that shows great interest, or natural skill in helping and healing others. this cat is taught only by the shaman, and learns to interpret omens, prophecies, and signs from the elite ancestors. the shaman's squire is only able to become a full shaman when the shaman dies or retires. like all other squire's, the shaman's squire is referred to simply as "squire ___".

knights ➵ knights are the fighters and guards of the elite. they protect each member of the group of cats, and will not hesitate to attack to defend their fellow citizens. at least two knights go out with the trappers when they hunt, to protect them from a variety of dangers as the knights are the ones that have been taught extensive battle skills. the knights are generally larger cats, and though it is rare for a female to become a knight, it is not completely unheard of.

trappers ➵ trappers are the providers of the elite. these cats are generally thin, and are some of the fastest in the group. generally, trappers work together, hunting in groups of three to track and take down large prey. though they have not been taught extensive battling skills, trappers are taught basic defense in the event that they are without a knight to defend them.

squires ➵ squires are the apprentices of the elite, and an off-spring is elevated to the ranking of squire only when they reach the age of six moons. during the squire ceremony, the king chooses whether or not the feline will be a trapper or knight's squire. once the decision is made, it cannot be changed, and from then on the squire begins to learn the skills necessary to their trade. however, all trapper's squires spend a minimum of two days learning basic training from a knight, a precaution in that must be taken in the event that they are ever without a knight to defend them. squires are always referred to as "squire ___".

lords & ladies ➵ lords and ladies are the elders of the elite. they are the oldest cats, and are considered extremely wise. because they are no longer able to fight or hunt, depending on what their trade was, the lords and ladies often act as council to the king, queen, and crown prince/princess. they are the ones that make sure to uphold all of the oldest elite traditions. as thanks to their commitment to the elite, the lords and ladies are provided food, and it is generally the squires that take care of them, so that they may come to appreciate their elders and ancestors. a sign of respect, the elders of the elite are never called by their given names by those younger than them. instead, they are called "lord ___" or "lady ___", and even the king and queen uphold this ancient tradition.

care-takers & off-spring ➵ care-takers are the mothers of the elite. they take care of both their own and each other's off-spring, keeping a watchful eye on the often time adventurous kits. when an off-spring reaches the age of six moons, they are pronounced as a squire, and are assigned to either the trappers or knights. once a care-taker's kits have been pronounced as squires, the care-taker generally goes back to whichever duty they did before. however, some care-takers choose to remain as such, helping newer care-takers through the process.

wanderers ➵ wanderers are any cat that does not belong to the elite. these cats are generally nomads, or others looking for a home. luckily enough, the elite are willing to allow outsiders into their midst, so long as they prove that they are willing to serve the elite to the full extent that they can. once they have proved this, they are welcomed to the elite first as a squire, where they will be assigned as either a knight or trapper's squire. if over the age of fourteen moons, once the cat proves itself to be beneficial to the elite, they will be granted full membership into the elite, but if under the age of fourteen moons, then they will be pronounced as a full trapper or knight when they have reached the appropriate age.

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naming ➵ the mother of an off-spring generally names their kit(s) after the first thing they see or think of after the kit is born. for example, river that moves swiftly, or mouse that scurries over rock. however, names are generally shortened to the first word of their name, i.e. "river" or "mouse". when referring to the king, queen, or crown prince, their names are always preceded by "king ___" , "queen ___", and "crown prince ___" when referring to other royal children, names are generally preceded by "prince" or "princess" but it is not a necessity. no two names are ever the same, and generally do not have the same beginning word, which helps obviate confusion.

off-spring ➵ squire an off-spring is eligible to become a squire once they reach the age of six moons. during this ceremony is when the king chooses whether or not the off-spring will become the squire of a trapper, or a knight. generally cats that are larger and stockier are made to be knights, while the ones that are small and lithe are made to be trappers. however, all trapper's squires spend at least two days learning basic attack and defense skills from a knight, in case they are ever out without a knight to protect them. during the ceremony, the king uses the words; "___, you have now reached the age where you may become a squire, so that you may prove yourself to be worthy of becoming a full member of the elite. you, will become a ____'s squire, and your mentor will be ___, i trust that they will teach you all that they know, and the elite await the day we can welcome you fully into our ranks."

squire ➵ knight in this ceremony, a knight's squire is elevated to knighthood. this means that they must be able to best their mentor in a mock-battle, a testament of their strength. when made into a knight, the king pronounces: "squire ___, you have proved yourself ___ and ___, and you are now welcomed as a full member of the elite. i dub thee, knight ___". when the ceremony is over, the new knight must sit a silent vigil until the sun rises the next morn, watching over the rest of the elite and allowing them to sleep peacefully through the night.

squire ➵ trapper in this ceremony, a trapper's squire is elevated to the ranking of a full trapper. once a trapper's squire is of age to become a full-fledged trapper, they must past the final hunting test by hunting in the forest on their own, with their mentor and guards watching but never revealing themselves. during the ceremony, the kings says the words "squire ___, you have proved yourself ___ and ___, and you are now welcomed as a full member of the elite. i dub the, trapper ___".

off-spring ➵ shaman's squirea shaman's squire is appointed when a kit reaches the age of six moons. this kit is generally one that may have a defect of some sort, or one that has shown great interest in becoming a shaman. the shaman chooses their own squire, and the squire is appointed during the full moon in the sky den. a shaman's squire automatically becomes a full shaman when the current shaman relinquishes the position or dies. no one besides the shaman and shaman's squire know the ritual that takes place inside the sky den, and it is forbidden to speak about to anyone besides the shaman.

[belle noire]

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position ➵name ϟ page # ϟ played by

king ➵ rumble of distant thunder ϟ page 1ϟ chateau
queen ➵ to be decided in rp
crown princess ➵ shadow on dawn's ivy ϟ page 2ϟ [[ ＣＨＥＲＲＹ ＢＬＯＳＳＯＭ ]]
princess ➵ moon that passes by quicklyϟ page 3ϟ Aya Shameimaru
prince ➵ flight of silent hawk ϟ page 2 ϟ horsestar10
shaman ➵ raven who covers the moon ϟ page 2 ϟ Folly + Zmija
shaman's squire ➵ patter of falling rain ϟ page 1 ϟ chateau

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shatter of glass on stone ϟ page 1 ϟ Commander Shepard
tree that looms large ϟ page 2 ϟ Amitta
hollow call of distant crows ϟ page 2 ϟ Aya Shameimaru

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lark that soars in sky ϟ page 2 ϟ Amitta

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bramble that grows in clumps ϟ trapper squire ϟ page 2 ϟ Keriae

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name ϟ page # ϟ played by

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name ϟ page # ϟ played by

ＬＯＲＤＳ & ＬＡＤＩＥＳ
beating wings of a fallen bird ϟ page 2 ϟ Aya Shameimaru

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founder ϟ page 1 ϟ chateau

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mentor ➵ squire

lark ➵ bramble

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he → her
she → him
each other ⇆
mates ♥

king ♥ queen

[belle noire]

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the castle ➵ 'castle' is perhaps the best term able to be used for the long-forgotten, overgrown place in which the elite preside. set deep into the forest, the castle is not an easy place to find unless you know where you are going. the stone structure is ancient, to say the least, and though abandoned and quite rundown, it is the perfect place for these felines to call home.

the garden ➵ the garden was once a courtyard, covered in beautiful statues with an abundance of flowers and plants. now, since the castle has been left alone for so long, many of the statues have crumbled from time and weather. however, the flowers that were once there continued to breed, and left unattended many new species of plants appeared. for the elite, the garden is an easy place to get herbs like blackberry leaves, borage leaves, burnet, catchweed, and an abundance of others. still, for things like chervile, chickweed, and feverfew, a trip to the surrounding forest area must be made. the garden also provides an excellent area for training squires.

throne room ➵ the throne room is the largest room in all of the castle, and is in the direct center of the castle as well. the throne room is were all ceremonies and meetings of the elite happen. situated near the back of the room is a stage of sorts, where the king and queen address the gathered cats. fresh prey is kept on a bed of moss near the center of the throne room.

king and queen's chamber ➵ the king and queen's rooms are through a door, just behind the stage-like platform in the throne room. the room has two large pillows situated side by side in it, which the king and queen sleep on. these chambers are some of the smallest in the castle, yet they are extremely cozy since it's just enough space for two felines to share together.

healing room ➵ directly to the left of the entrance to the king and queen's chamber, is the healing room. inside this room are shelves which hold as many herbs as possible. the shaman and shaman's squire both sleep here, and there are beds for any patients that they may have. a fresh source of water comes from a broken pipe in the ceiling of the room, trickling steadily down the walls and into a metal basin that allows the water to be used by both healers and patients.

sky room ➵ the sky room is the most sacred room in the castle. this room is at the very top of the castle, and is extremely hard to get to due to the crumbling castle, which is why only leaders, shaman's, and shaman squires are allowed to visit it. it takes about a days journey, all the way to the other side of the castle, and up multiple sets of stairs to get to the sky room. inside the room, the ceiling is made completely out of glass, allowing for a clear view of the night sky. during the full moon, the light from the moon shines inside the room, illuminating everything within, and it is under this light that the felines are able to commune with their ancestors.

nursery ➵ the nursery is directly across from the knight's quarters. the room isn't the largest by far, but it's a decent size with soft bedding and pillows for mothers and kits. the kits are required to live in the nursery until they are announced as a squire at the age of six moons, and only then are they allowed to sleep in the squire's quarters. kits are not allowed to venture outside of the throne-room, due to the many dangers that can be found in and around the castle.

knight's & tapper's quarters ➵ the knights and trappers have the largest room, directly across from the nursery. because there are so many cats sleeping here, it makes perfect since that they should have the largest room. the room is filled with both beds made from pillows, moss, bird feathers, pretty much any type of bedding can be found here. the knights and trappers also tend to sleep in their own respective groups, but during cold weather mixing is not unheard of.

squire's quarters ➵ the squires have a medium sized room. like the knight and trapper quarters, this room has an abundance of pillows, and various types of other bedding. this room is right by the knights quarters, and large windows allow filtered sunlight. even though the squires have a decently sized room, the room is much more broken down than others, and tends to let in more cold and air than other rooms. because of this, the squires generally sleep in one large, or multiple groups of cats.

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overview ➵ the elite's territory consists of a large forest, their castle being a short distance from the center. the trees grow close together, and their large branches provide excellent shading even at sun-high. many types of prey can be found here, such as thrush, mice, starling, squirrel, and even vole. however, the elite must watch out for poisonous snakes, foxes, wild dogs, and badgers. in the center of the territory is a clearing, also known as the training grounds. to the east, a brook cuts through the forest, and to the west there is a meadow that provides perfect hunting grounds. just south of the training hollow, there is what the elite call the "quarry", a helpful, yet dangerous place to travel.

training hollow ➵ the training hollow is technically a clearing in the middle of the forest. the ground here is flat, and it is often the place knights take their squires to train in various battle techniques. well-protected by the large trees that reside in the forest, the training hollow is probably one of the safest places to be other than the castle.

brook ➵ the brook, located just to the east of the training hollow provides many uses for the elite. first and foremost, this brook is where the elite's main water supply comes from. the brook begins in the north, winding around to the east and then continues south before merging into a river. many times a day, the cats of the elite make trips to the brook to gather water, herbs, or to hunt.

quarry ➵ the quarry is the most dangerous place in the forest, and not many cats venture here. because it is a terrain made mostly of rocks, the quarry is the perfect places for snakes. though it provides a great spot to sun ones self, as well as a decent hunting area, the snakes tend to breed here during warmer weather, and even the knights do not fancy trips to this place.

meadow ➵ the meadow is perhaps the most beautiful place within the forest, at least, the cats of the elite seem to think so. filled with sweet-smelling flowers, and brimming with mice, the meadow is the best place for trappers to teach their squires, and it also provides herbs that the shaman gathers. however, because it is so open the meadow is also extremely dangerous. foxes and badgers often lurk within the tall grass, so one must be extra careful when exploring. squires are never allowed to venture to the meadow alone, and trappers must always have at least three knights with them when they go.

[belle noire]

reserve in case

[belle noire]

shaman's squire - "moss that covers rock" aka moss
founder - "founder"

♚ＣＡＵＧＨＴ ＵＰ ＩＮ ＤＩＳＡＳＴＥＲ
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rumble of distant thunder, generally called 'king rumble' is a tom of
forty-seven moons. surprisingly, rumble had not been the chosen
to become the next king. queen lily, who ended up being unable to
have kits, took rumble in when he was about three moons old. when
lily died, king fowl refused to take another mate, and so the elderly
king took it upon himself to train rumble in the ways of being a prince.
for a long time, there were mutterings that because rumble wasn't of
royal blood, he would be unable to lead the elite. however, the rumors
soon stopped when rumble did in fact become king. time and time
again the king has proven himself entirely capable of leading with a
strong, caring paw. rumble has a broad-shoulderedand bulky
build, his short, coarse fur flowing over exquisitely defined muscles.
rumble's fur is quite odd. the coloring is a ruddy red, almost like that
of a fox. however, shades of gold can be easily discerned from the
rest of his coat at the tips of his fur and down legs that end in a darker
shade of red-gold at the paws. the weirdest thing about the king's
appearance, though, is the pitch black coloring that begins just
above yellow-green eyes, traveling sparsely down his back and
ending with a pitch black tail. the only other coloring this tom
possesses is the stark white patch on his muzzle. on his left foreleg
rumble has two scars that part his short fur. now, rumble's appearance
often has others thinking that he is a strict, cruel leader. however,
this is quite the opposite. though he may be stern, rumble has
always been a kind-hearted individual, and it isn't often that he
punishes others too severely. beware, though, for rumble isn't the kind of
king to use physical reprimand. instead, he possesses a tongue that is
likely much sharper than his claws, honed and ready to cut someone
down if they have shown him, or others of the elite, disrespect. a firm
believer in protecting what belongs to him, rumble will not hesitate to
send his knights into battle if need be. since his first mate, blue
sky above forest rumble has been forced to seek a new mate to lead
the elite with him, until his own daughter is old enough to take over. as of
right now, rumble has two daughters and one son. currently
without a love interest, the king feels the need to find love the
second time around, instead of an arranged mating like his last one.

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meet patter of falling rain, better known as patter. this she-cat is
the shaman's squire, and it was quite obvious from the time of her
birth that she would take this position in the elite. her affliction wasn't
noticed for a long while, but it soon became apparent that patter was
deaf. at twelve moons of age, she has learned how to
live with being deaf, and has even come up with ways to understand
others such as reading lips and gestures. besides her inability
to hear, patter is like most other squire's, and finds great happiness
in helping others. the young female has a great aversion to fighting,
and detests violence of any sort. however, she's come to understand
that everyone must know how to protect themselves, and when in
the forest alone she will often practice battling techniques, the
knowledge gained by watching the knights and their squires.
surprisingly, patter doesn't really have that much of a history. she
was born to two knights, her mother named falcon that soars, and
her father called mountain that touches sky. it was hoped, nay,
expected that the pairs only daughter would also become a
knight. due to her deafness, though it never would have been possible
for her to become a knight or trapper. the young female's only
choices were to retire at the age of six moons, or become the
shaman's squire. obviously, she chose the later, and what a great
choice it was. soon after becoming the shaman's squire, it became
apparent that patter had an affinity for helping and healing others.
her soothing voice and calm demeanor was perfect for the job. the
she-cat possesses an odd patterning of fur, seemingly attributed by
both parents equally. patter gained her mother's silver-white hue,
and her father's pale tabby markings. her eyes, large and rounded
in her face are an extremely light shade of blue. patter's body is small,
but not wiry in the least. with a softly rounded face, the female could
almost be beautiful.

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[Dr. Paine]

Username:
Commander Shepard.

Character Name:
Shatter of Glass on Stone; shortened to Shatter.

Gender:
Female

Age:
32 moons (about 2 1/2 years)

Rank:
Knight.

Squire:
None as of yet.

Mate:
None, not actively looking.

Kits:
None

Appearance:
Shatter has always been unusually large and bulky for a she-cat, even since she was a young kit. She's not quite as large as most full-grown toms, but she comes very close. Her fur is slate gray and quite fluffy (although Shatter is large on her own, the extra fur goes to make her look even bigger, especially when it's fluffed up for whatever reason... although by that point, it starts looking more silly than intimidating), though there are a few shorter or outright bald patches on her left flank, where she's been scarred. There are also a few small, shallow scars on her muzzle and a small tear in her right ear. Eyes are a pale gold-green.

History:
Born on a wild, stormy night, Shatter was one of only two kits in an older caretaker's litter (indeed, her mother was given the rank of 'Lady' once Shatter and her sibling had been made squires). Shatter's kithood was relatively normal, though she didn't make many friends in the nursery-- more than once she was reprimanded for playing too rough and hurting other kits, which led to Shatter simply hanging back and staying out of most of the usual scuffles. Instead, she'd spend as much time as possible listening to the stories from other caretakers, or (though it was quite rare), those from passing knights. Shatter love those stories, where brave knights fought off fierce rats or wanderers who wished to do the elite harm.

It was a dream come true then, when she was six moons old and waiting with the other new squires, for Shatter to hear that she was going to be trained as a knight. She would actually learn how to fight, keep the elite safe and the trappers who kept the clan fed... and she would take her duty as seriously as any cat could. She was often among the first up every morning, never complaining or grumbling about feeding the lords and ladies (though she did grumble a tiny bit when it came to picking off fleas and ticks), and absolutely threw herself into combat training, which she excelled at.

Around the time she was 10 moons old, Shatter, her mentor, and another knight were out with a group of trappers. It was a cool night, winter was on its way, and everyone was on high alert. There had been some unusual scents around the borders recently, loud screaming calls in the night that meant only one thing-- a fox was near the castle. Very near, as the trappers discovered when they went back to retrieve their prey, only to find the creature had gotten to it first. The trappers ran while the two knights went in to fight. Shatter, however, stood frozen in fear... at least, until she saw the fox's teeth sink into her mentor's tail. Shatter's memories after that are fairly faint, all she remembers are yowls, screams, fur and blood everywhere... and eventually waking up in the healing room, with a poultice of dock, comfrey and cobwebs on her flank. The other knights were there, both alive... though it was clear her mentor was unlikely to be able to continue his duties for some time. Most of his tail had been bitten off.

Shatter recovered well though, only a bald scar on her flank to mark where the fox's claws had struck her. Another knight was appointed to finish up the last little bit of her training, as well as participate in the final battle to see if Shatter was worthy to be made a knight. It was a close call, but Shatter triumphed in the end, and proudly served her lone vigil-- which, mercifully, was a quiet one, not even a mouse to disturb the silence of the night. Since then, Shatter has been a regular in guarding trappers, though she is hoping to get a squire of her own soon.

Personality:
Ever loyal and eager to please, Shatter has dedicated the majority of her life to being the best guard she can be. Ever since the first run-in with the fox, she has also been working to conquer any fears she might have-- a knight, after all, must be the first to jump into the fray and only leave when the enemy is dead or surrendered... or she is simply physically unable to keep up the fight. She is constantly testing her limits, training hard and trying out new moves, even seeing how little she can eat before it really begins to be a problem (though she doesn't do that one quite so often unless prey is already scarce, since she doesn't want to leave herself too weak to fight). She is also quick to call out other cats who shirk their duty or try to make trouble, and is generally very wary of wanderers-- even if they become a full member of the elite, she only speaks to them when absolutely necessary, and maintains a civil but icy tone.
(will mostly be shown in rp, but this should cover the basics.)

Other:
If anyone wants to play her sibling, feel free! I'd love for her to have some family, but I hate juggling more than one character at a time.

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