Prides of Earth and Storm [wild cat RPG sign-ups, O&A]

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Note: I would like to state up front, while it shares some dynamics for the sake of structure, this is not set in the world of Warrior Cats. This is completely my own creation.


Discussion Thread: Forum/viewtopic.php?f=85&t=4690662&p=137488998#p137488998
RP Thread: Forum/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=4697390

Summary:

Long ago, there existed two Prides, Storm Pride, and Earth Pride, living in harmony. However, not all good things are meant to last. Storm Pride is more aggressive by nature, and it was they who started the battle. Full blown war broke out many years ago. A war over a special jewel, said to hold the power of their ancestors long gone. During this war, however, the jewel was destroyed by one of the fighters who wished the war to halt. The war came to an end, but the hostility remained. To this day, there is always tension, and there are still little battles. For territory, food, simple feuds, the like. Nobody can afford to let their guard down, and although it’s been five years since the war ended, everyone is still on edge, waiting for the moment things go wrong.

Now is a new era. A new generation, but life was never meant to be easy. The Prides had built an elaborate structure, and it didn’t disappear after the end of the war. The Prides still raise and train their young to fight and hunt and defend from an early age. Everything they’ll need to survive if one day, things go south.
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Cat Age Range:

0-4 months: Kitten
4-8 months: Trainee/Juvenile
8-9 months: Graduate
10 months- 1 year, 6 months: Young adult
6-7 years: Midlife
8+ Years: Elderly
Maximum age is 12 years


RULES:


1. All CS rules apply at all times.
2. Please do not play your own mate/crush except in the past-tense.
3. Absolutely no godmodding or powerplaying, as this causes frustrations and takes away from other roleplayers.
4. Listen to mods.
5. Please abide by your chosen strengths/weaknesses. Not to say your characters has a total lack of said weaknesses, but they should not be dominant traits. This system is in play as to ensure characters are not perfect in ALL regards skills-wise.
6. Be nice to other RPers. This should go without saying.
7. Please bring plot ideas to a mod BEFORE putting them in play.
8. There is no rule regarding how many high ranks a person may play so long as it’s discussed first with a mod, and is not one of the "chosen in RP" ranks.
9. Only 4 kits to a litter. I had issues with overload of young with another RP. Would not like a repeat of that.
10. Genders do not have to be even, so don’t worry about that.
11. LGBTQ+ friendly!
12. No seriously harming/killing another person's character without their permission.
13. Stay away from dark topics as much as possible unless it has first been discussed with a mod and is there for plot purposes, and if so, keep it well within reason within CS rules.
14. IC drama is encouraged. OOC is not. Bring problems, questions, and concerns to me, please.
15. Have fun!!!
16. Reservations last a week.
17. Try to post at least once a day. If you disappear without warning for more than 2 weeks, your character will have been assumed to been killed, or to have wandered off, depending on where the plot is at in the moment.
18. No OP characters.
19. Romance is expected and encouraged, but should not be the sole/main focus.
20. Keep discussion of any kind in the discussion topic. Nothing should be in the sign-ups but for forms and the acceptance of forms from a mod, or being alerted as to what needs to be changed, if anything.
21. Three strike rule. If a rule is broken, you get a warning. The second, a three day ban. The third, banned from RP. The exception to this is that if there is any kind of bullying or discrimination, there will be an immediate and permanent ban.
22. Wait to be accepted before RPing. You may go in the discussion thread before that if you wish, or if you have questions, and once you’ve been accepted, if you haven’t already, please at least mark the discussion thread, as polls and announcements will go in there.
23. You may have as many characters as you can actively play.
24. Rules are subject to change.
25. Cats may have crushes starting at age 4 months, but may not take a mate until they are adults. (10 months+) In addition, please have no more than a 3-3 and a half year age gap TOPS, and mind what your RP partner is comfortable with. It’s fine for crushes to happen for any age, but mind this rule when it comes to choosing mates in RP.
26. No spamming, please. No more than 3 pages of posts until everyone who's active has had the chance to post, be considerate and remember that 1. RPs don’t have to flow fast to be successful, and 2. Not everyone is on the same timezone.
27. Put 'noodles' in the 'other' section if you’ve and agreed to these rules.


PRIDE RULES:

1. Obey your superiors.
2. Care for the young and elderly comes above all else.
3. Kits may not leave camp unaccompanied.
4. A cat may challenge for a higher role. The loser is bumped to an omega role until they learn their place.
5. Only take what you must from the forest. No more, no less.
6. Respect the hierarchy.
7. Kits and elders are to be protected, regardless of which Pride they hail from.
8. Play when you can, work when you must.
9. Respect your Pridemates.
10. Den-Tenders, Den-Mothers, kits, and parents only allowed in the nursery unless upon special request of a mother.
11. Messengers must be allowed to pass through territory on official business, provided they do not stop to hunt.


R A N K S:


(1) Chief: The Pride's ruler.
(1) Second: The second in command, to succeed the Chief after retirement or death. Often acts as an organizer, and is in charge in the absence of the Chief. Often offers council and is generally a confidant to the Chief. Chosen in RP.

(1) Advisor: Usually (but not always) an older cat or even an elder. In charge of giving council to the Chief and/or Second.

(1) Healer: The one in charge to taking care of injuries. They do not have extensive medical knowledge, but know basics about herbs and the like.
(2) Healer Trainees: Self-Explanatory.

(1) Messenger: Runs messages between Prides.
(1) Messenger Trainee: Self explanatory. Will not be permitted to run messages alone until the final month of their training.

(1) Scout: In charge of taking on lookout and tracking duties.
(1) Scout Trainee: Self explanatory.

(1) Captain: In charge of assisting Leads, as well as overseeing the training program. Often but not always take the role of strategist for combat.

(1) Vice-Captain: Deputy to the Captain, and often in charge of organizing smaller hunting parties.


(1) Lead Guard: In charge of the Guards as a whole, including combat and defence groups, and training programs. Works closely with the Captain. Chosen in RP or discussed beforehand.

(1) Lead Hunter: In charge of the Hunters as a whole, including strategy for hunting and group setup. Works closely with the Captain and Vice-Captain. Chosen in RP or discussed beforehand.


(Unlimited) Guards: The cats who fight and defend the Pride.
(Unlimited) Hunters: The cats who hunt for the Pride.
(3-4 to start) All-Arounds: The cats who are trained in hunting, fighting, den tending, and artisanship, but specialize in none.
(3-4 to start) Artisans: The cats who are in charge of building and repairing dens and keeping bedding clean.

(2-3 to start) Den-Mothers: Females expecting or nursing kits

(2-3 to start) Den-Tenders: Cats of any gender assisting Den-Mothers and Kits by bringing food, bedding (if no Artisans are available) and occasionally sending for the Healer or babysitting so the parents can take a break. (Please please PLEASE do not overuse this as an excuse to have kits and not take proper care of them.)

(No more than there are cats to train them) Trainees: Youngsters between ages 4-9 months who are in training to become All-Arounds, Guards, Hunters, or Artisans.
(4-8 to start) Kits: Youngsters under 4 months.
(2-3 to start) Elders: Cats over age 8 (may choose not to retire until they are ten though, if they wish.)

(1-2 to start) Omega: Cats who have broken Pride rules, been taken in from the outside (rare, discuss first please) and are not to be trusted yet, or have lost a challenge.


CURRENT RANKS:


STORM PRIDE:


Chief: Bat- Furrydogs12
Second: Reimei- Queen of flames
Advisor: Móraín- sunhorse99

Healer: Koumei- Queen of Flames
Healer Trainees:

Messenger: Bramble- _senna
Messenger Trainee: Shiyu- Queen of flames

Scout: Sparks- Spiritstar3
Scout Trainee:

Captain: Monroe- senna_
Vice-Captain: Emersyn- _senna

Lead Guard:
Lead Hunter: Linkk- Spiritstar3

Guards:


Karter- sunhorse99
Shade- sunhorse99
Ryder- sunhorse99
Kaz- sunhorse99


Hunters:


Casanova- Furrydogs12
Saku- Furrydogs12
Wilted- LunaClaw


All-Arounds:


Katherine- Furrydogs12
Kesteral- TheMuddyCat
Rose- LunaClaw


Artisans:

Den-Mothers:

Den-Tenders:


Navii- Spiritstar3


Trainees:
Kits:
Elders:

Omega: Grimjaws- Queen of flames


EARTH PRIDE:


Chief: Moonlight- sunhorse99
Second:
Advisor: Morning- LunaClaw

Healer: Echo- sunhorse99
Healer Trainees: Gale- LunaClaw

Messenger: L'Anda- LittleAron
Messenger Trainee: Snowy- Spiritstar3

Scout: Blanche- Furrydogs12
Scout Trainee: Arashi- Queen of flames

Captain: Kade- sunhorse99
Vice-Captain: Hunter- sunhorse99

Lead Guard:
Lead Hunter:

Guards:


Whisper- sunhorse99
Kuro- Queen of flames
Crescent- Furrydogs12
Crowley- TheMuddyCat


Hunters:


Micah- sunhorse99
Kass- sunhorse99
Jasper- _senna
Shiro- Queen of flames
Rook- Furrydogs12


All-Arounds:


Jeshi- Spiritstar3


Artisans:


Crystal- Queen of flames


Den-Mothers:


Ada- Spiritstar3


Den-Tenders:


Winter- sunhorse99


Trainees:


(Guard. Trainer: ?) Akai- Queen of flames
(All-Around. Trainer: ?) Aoi- Queen of flames


Kits:
Elders:

Otter- CantaDrawsStuff

Omega: Kaliska- senna_


F O R M:


Strengths/Weaknesses List:

Stamina/Endurance- how long one can run/swim for, or how durable they are in a fight.
Speed: Self explanatory.
Strength: Physical.
Stealth: How capable one is of sneaking up on opponents/prey.
Intelligence: Things like being a strategist/quick thinker


~ Means optional.


Pride:
Name:
Age:
Gender:

Personality:
~ History:

~Crush/Mate:
~Kits:
~Other Family:
~Sexuality:

Rank:
~Desired Rank:
(Image or description) Appearance:
3 Strengths:
2 Weaknesses:
Other:
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Reservations:

[sunhorsestar]

Pride: Earth
Name: Moonlight
Age: 5 years, 6 months
Gender: Female

Personality: Moonlight is a very gentle and kind she-cat, with an open mind, willing to fraternize amongst her Pride, make real friends out of some of them, and listen to ideas. She isn’t very trusting to outsiders, but under most circumstances wouldn’t be considered hostile.

For all her passive nature, Moonlight was a fighter in the war, although she was young, and she’s not afraid to step up to the plate and take matters into her own paws if it comes to a fight nowadays. She’s very aggressive towards opponents, and excessively protective towards her Pridemates. That said, she could never under any circumstance bring herself to make a kill. She’s seen too much needless bloodshed to have the heart. The very thought of killing another makes her feel sick, leading many to believe she’s squeamish.

Moonlight is not a cat who shows emotion very openly around large groups, and tends to bottle up her worries as not to stress out her Pridemates. As such, she refuses to admit it outright, but she suffers from bouts of depression that on occasion leave her holed up in her den to deal with the overwhelming emotions during those depressive episodes before she’s ready to face anyone.


History: Will tell if she trusts you.

Crush/Mate: None yet/had a mate, but he passed away a year and a half ago.
Kits: Whisper (son, now full grown), Lena (daughter, deceased), Cloud (daughter, deceased) would love to have more
Other Family: None that she knows of.
Sexuality: Bisexual with a slight male lean, cis female

Rank: Chief
Appearance: Average sized she-cat, with a lithe frame, sleek black fur, and yellowish amber eyes. Has a white underbelly and one white forepaw.

3 Strengths: Intelligence, Stamina/Endurance, Speed
2 Weaknesses: Strength, Stealth
Other: Noooooooodles!

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Pride: Earth
Name: Whisper
Age: 2 years
Gender: Male

Personality: Whisper carries the more aggressive tendencies of his father, openly emotional and ready to lash out if offended. However, he’s not prone to starting a fight. Primarily raised by his mother, he was taught patience and generosity to those around him, and so it takes a while for him to snap.

Whisper is very much an extrovert, going out of his way to make conversation, try and make friends within his Pride. He’s a very prideful and charismatic figure, and loves celebrating the little things in life, and there is NOTHING he would not do for the family he has left.

Whisper is extroverted and often approaches first, but he is soft spoken, his tone quiet and curious, which lended to his name. He’s often found poking around anything he finds odd or out of place, and can become very suspicious over the smallest things, often assuming worst case scenario right off the bat, but aside from that, he’s fairly good humoured.

History: Born to Moonlight and her former mate, and raised in the Pride, Whisper's life has been mostly normal. The only notable event was the passing of his sisters, one dying in a border scuffle, the other when she fell ill, both when they were one year old.

Crush/Mate: None yet.
Kits: None yet, hasn’t decided if he wants them.
Other Family: Moonlight (mother), Lena and Cloud (littermates, deceased), Forrest (father, deceased)
Sexuality: Bi with no lean. Cis male.

Rank: Guard
Desired Rank: Lead Guard
Appearance: A large, dark grey tabby with crystal blue eyes.
3 Strengths: Strength, Speed, Stamina/Endurance
2 Weaknesses: Intelligence, Stealth
Other: Noodles.

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[sunhorsestar]

Pride: Storm
Name: Shade
Age: 3 years, 6 months
Gender: Female

Personality: Shade is and always was a fighter. She's trained hard and is more than willing to jump into battle. That said, she doesn't do it needlessly. She's pretty friendly and open and would die for her Pride without a second thought. She’s finds it easier to fit in with the males than the females, she finds, for whatever reason, and is often a lot tougher than some of the she-cats she knows, mentally and physically.

Shade knows how to stand up for herself and others and is a very passionate individual. She'd like to be a mother one day, but her somehow aggressive self *may* not be the best for it. She would still try. She thinks she's a good role-model. However, she has a bit of a temper. She's got sharp instincts and senses, but she sometimes rushes headfirst into things without thinking if it's important. She's open and relatively friendly— if not a bit distant upon first meeting someone— with her Pridemates, but is not afraid to be firm with others when needed.

Shade is very passionate, be it in joy or anger. As such, she can become very aggressive very quickly, even with her own family and friends, standing up for her own beliefs. She tries not to get involved in conflicts between others, but if and when she IS sucked in, she'll pick a side and fight for it with all she’s got.

Shade has high physical endurance, and connects to others easily despite not being a particularly trusting cat. She’s always been as supportive and caring as she can, despite her sometimes sharp tongue and temper. She may be harsh on the surface, but deep down, she cares wholeheartedly for those around her. The cats she calls family, even if not by blood.

History: She doesn’t let on much save that she came from the outside at first. She'll tell someone more once she trusts them.

Crush/Mate: None yet, may develop.
Kits: Despite her doubts, she would LOVE to have kits of her own.
Other Family: Jay (brother, littermate), both parents deceased
Sexuality: Pan with no particular lean

Rank: Guard
Desired Rank: Second or, if she dares push, Chief one day.
Appearance: Average sized, slim dark grey tabby with black stripes and pale blue eyes, as well as white paws.
3 Strengths: Strength, Speed, Intelligence
2 Weaknesses: Stamina/Endurance, Stealth
Other: Noodles.

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Pride: Earth
Name: Kaden (Kade)
Age: 4 years
Gender: Male

Personality: Kade is social enough. He likes making friends, and is kind to anyone who’s kind to him. He’s not a courageous fellow, unfortunately, and hopes to work on becoming a braver soul in the near future. He wants to help those around him, and enjoys the little things in life. He’s a hard worker, and he’s loyal to a fault. He'll do absolutely anything for his loved ones, even if it means he himself gets in trouble. He takes his job very seriously, sometimes able to do a complete turnaround from casual to professional in a very short period of time.

He might not look like much, but don't be fooled. Kade is an ambitious cat, though not in an aggressive way, per se. He wants to earn his way through life through his own merits. He’s a bit gullible, unfortunately, and quite clumsy. Also something he wants to work on, as that clumsiness is unbecoming of an authority figure! He has SEVERE anxiety, but isn’t afraid to stand up for those who cannot or will not stand up for themselves. He likes the thought of an adventure, but unless he’s pushed into it, he won’t go out of his way to take part in one. He has a dream to become a leader of some sort one day, and he's determined to work towards it, though never at cost of others. More than anything else though, he seeks acknowledgement from his friends, from his fellow Pridemates, from anyone around, really, due to his insecurities. However, acknowledgement and being in the spotlight frequently are by far two different things, and he’s so far not so fond of the latter.

Kade is not a strategist. He’s quite impulsive, actually, and will often agree to a plan if it makes sense in his mind, rather than what makes sense logically. Do NOT let him become the strategist when he’s panicking. EVER. However, he'll act as a strong support for the decided plans of those around him, and is quite an energetic youngster.

History: He'll tell you if he trusts you.

Crush/Mate: None yet, may develop.
Kits: None yet
Sexuality: Bi with a strong male lean

Rank: Captain
Desired Rank: Chief
Appearance: A reddish ginger tom with blue eyes.
3 Strengths: Strength, Stamina/Endurance, Speed
2 Weaknesses: Stealth, Intelligence
Other: Noodles.

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Pride: Earth
Name: Hunter
Age: 5 years
Gender: Male

Personality: Hunter is...quite unique, to say the least. He bounces back and forth between being selfish and petty, and compassionate and gentle. Nobody can deny though that he loves his friends dearly. He would go to the ends of the earth for his loved ones, and he knows they would do the same for him. He feels proud when he’s the one someone feels they can come to in order to confide in someone, and always does his best to honour his oath to keep things between them as needed, even though for the most part, Hunter is a very open individual, and can often be brutally honest. With that, Hunter can be abrasive at times. He just says it how he sees it, and with the exception of friends and family- and sometimes even then, depending on the situation- he does not care how others take his words, what it makes them think or feel, as long as his opinion and/or the truth is out there. He dislikes lies with a passion, and will only tell a lie in order to protect someone. He never tells lies of any degree just for the heck of it. He always wants his opinion heard, even if it’s not his place to share.

Hunter is overprotective, and ESPECIALLY when it comes to Kade, his first friend in the Pride when he arrived, but the latter never seems to mind, he’s found. That said, he’s not the only one Hunter will stand up to protect. Hunter would take a bullet for any of his friends, metaphorically speaking- although obviously such a situation would NOT be ideal- without a second thought, and is more than willing to resort to aggression, though generally not physical unless it’s an act of self-defence, if himself or one of his friends is threatened or attacked in ANY way. Hunter CAN unfortunately be physically aggressive when he loses his self-control, and is quite strong. He dislikes getting in physical fights due to relying on his own skill and luck rather than any form of physical strength, but certainly is not afraid to.

Hunter is not excessively emotional himself, preferring to deal with his emotions on his own as much as he can, but he’s very empathetic and tuned into the emotions of those around him, allowing him to be compassionate. Hunter has some lack of social skills and doesn’t often know how to approach a situation and comfort someone, especially someone he doesn’t know well, but to his credit, he always does his best. What hurts him more than any physical blow or sharp words is when he sees someone struggling with emotional pain. Emotional pain, in his opinion, isn’t given enough recognition, even though it’s generally much harder to deal with than any bruises or cuts.

Hunter enjoys friendly- and sometimes not so friendly- banter and teasing, poking fun at his companions. It’s his best way of knowing how to interact, as he has a hard time starting sincere conversations. However, he has the flaw that once he’s started, he doesn’t really know when to quit, and has a hard time reading other people's facial expressions if he doesn’t know them well. He isn’t a huge fan of large social events, though is not AFRAID of them.

Hunter often takes mental notes on those around him to see if he feels right approaching them, and does not seem to care if anyone finds this creepy or stalker-like, as on the surface he acts as if he does not care what others around him think of him. Annoying little habit he’s picked up from Karter. However, under the surface, he cares greatly for his reputation, and outside of note-taking, he TRIES to watch his step, and the only time he will abandon this mindset is for the sake of a loved one.

Hunter is very determined and generally patient with those around him. He won’t give up on someone or something unless a situation is truly impossible, and scoffs at those who won't give up on the impossible. He’s not humble by any means, but at the same time, he has enough recognition to realize that in the first place, and to realize others helped him get to where he stands to this day, although perhaps a bit grudgingly. He can be soft and gentle with his loved ones, a side not many get to see.

History: He’s not shy. He was born in the Storm Pride, a half-blood. Left when he was 1 year old to become a member of the Earth Pride at his father's side. However, his father shunned him due to being ashamed of having sired a half blood son. Hunter didn’t give up until the day his father passed away. He remained with the Earth Pride, where he had found his home after that, having been befriended by one of the cats, and being unwilling to leave him.

Crush/Mate: None yet, may develop.
Kits: Impossible.
Other Family: Parents deceased.
Sexuality: Gay. Very, very gay.

Rank: Vice-Captain
Desired Rank: Content
Appearance: A pale ginger cat with amber-blue eyes and white patches.
3 Strengths: Speed, Stamina/Endurance, Intelligence
2 Weaknesses: Stealth, Strength
Other: Noodles.

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Pride: Storm
Name: Karter
Age: 3 years, 5 months
Gender: Male

Personality: Karter is a rather sarcastic and dry fellow, if not determined, confident on the surface, and doesn’t react particularly well to high stress situations, try as he might, unless he has some reassurance of his own safety and— if any— the safety of his loved ones. He will do anything he can for his own survival and benefit, save for the sacrifice of the one or two loved ones he may have that are closest to his heart. Those are the cats he would do anything for. He’s incredibly loyal to those few, and will open his heart to them. However, he knows that doesn’t make him a good cat, as he would— sometimes begrudgingly— even work for all the wrong causes or do things most would not see as being "right" if it helps HIM move forward.

Karter is solitary and focused. He’s not opposed to social interaction, but he’s certainly not the life of the party. He’d rather watch before he approaches someone, deem them to be "safe" or not. He's adverse to touch when not warned first, or with a stranger/near stranger. When he’s not busy with his work, he can often be found watching and taking mental notes about what he observes.

He often needs to retreat, and when he attempts to, it’s best to leave him be. That aside, he’s mostly harmless. Sometimes at social gatherings or parties he tries to flirt or make people laugh just for the heck of it, as at the end of the day, he’s still one of the Pride, and they’ve become pack animals, in a manner of speaking. While not an extrovert, Karter can still APPRECIATE company on occasion.

Karter is what one may call an adrenaline junkie. He'll do anything for the thrill and the burst of adrenaline it gives him, it’s his drive. Sometimes he ends up putting himself in…precarious situations for such reasons. However, he's liable to panic attacks and desperation if he finds himself in a truly dangerous situation, and he is not above ANYTHING in order to maintain his own safety, be it something as low as pleading, or something as extreme as attacking HIS attacker. Whatever it takes. He’s never one to skip out on a fight, and despite his physical challenges, he’s often the one to throw the first punch, so to speak, and prompts attackers to get them revved up.

Karter is very instinctive, and always follows his gut feeling, no matter what it leads him to. He has sharp senses, and does his best to put them to good use. Karter is able to acknowledge his own flaws, physical and mental alike, and will even acknowledge them aloud, often very dismissively, and sometimes to the faces of others, unafraid of what others think of him. That doesn’t mean he prides himself on those flaws.

Karter is flighty, and liable to run from situations when he can, assuming it’s not a fight he started in the first place, and especially if it seems impossible odds, even if it leaves others at risk. He often feels no remorse about such things, though is decent at faking it should the need to do so arise. He’s selfish and he knows if, and sadly, he has no wish to change things on that front. He feels insecure about a number of things. For all his callous and cold commentary here and there, Karter is quite an emotional youngster, and he’s unafraid to show it when the need to should arise.

History: Don't ask. Like seriously. Unless you’re on intimately close terms with him, don’t ask. Then he might tell you. MIGHT.

Crush/Mate: None yet
Kits: None yet
Other Family: Lashonna, Toby (littermates), Addilyn (older sister, deceased), Cole (older brother, someone can claim if they want), Forest, June (younger sisters, deceased), Jen (mother, deceased), Thomas (father, estranged)
Sexuality: Bi with a strong male lean

Rank: Guard
Appearance: A small, light brown tom with blue flecked hazel eyes, and a scar parting the fur on his left shoulder and neck
3 Strengths: Speed, Stealth, Intelligence
2 Weaknesses: Stamina/Endurance, Strength
Other: Has a muscular disorder that causes his muscles to fail in certain activities and positions (most notably swimming, but not limited to that) Noodles!

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[sunhorsestar]

Pride: Storm
Name: Móraín
Age: 5 years, 3 months
Gender: Female

Personality: Móraín is on the surface very calm and friendly, sociable. She can be seen as a diplomat, and remain mostly impartial to a situation. She's happy to smile at everyone and join in the party, laugh at jokes and engage in conversation, but that’s just the surface.

Underneath that, Móraín is cunning, willing and ready to lie, cheat, and steal to get her way, and is quite coy as well. She'll gladly use any means necessary to get what she needs, ranging anywhere between threatening and idle flirting, depending on who it is. She will stop at nothing for her ambitions.

Móraín is a very secretive individual, often keeping her true motives hidden under her friendly surface. She knows how to hold a grudge, and will often only express it on the surface with a cold smile towards the object of her grudge. Almost a threat in just a facial expression. She’s not above…just about anything, really.

Móraín doesn’t have FRIENDS. She has those who work alongside or for her, and she has those she works for. It’s as simple as that. The only exception to this seems to be kits, who she appears to have a soft spot for and will more than happily babysit should no Den-Tenders be around. Once they’ve grown up though, they become just like any other Pridemate to her. Someone either working under her, or who she'll one day work under, and little more.


History: Born and raised in the Pride, her life was nothing special until she hit 3, when she lost her parents and brother to an illness that swept through the camp that winter. She became bitter that her parents could not be cured, and held that grudge against their Healer for the longest time. Since then, her personality has changed, become more dark and unpredictable.

Crush/Mate: None yet, may develop
Kits: None yet, would like to have them someday
Other Family: Parents deceased, Cindy (younger sister), Berry (brother, littermate, deceased)
Sexuality: Bi with no particular lean

Rank: Advisor (doubles as a Guard)
Appearance: Silvery grey she-cat with greenish yellow eyes.
3 Strengths: Stealth, Intelligence, Speed
2 Weaknesses: Stamina/Endurance, Strength
Other: Noodles.

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Pride: Storm
Name: Ryder
Age: 6 years
Gender: Male

Personality: Ryder is a loyal friend through and through. He’s there when a friend finds themselves in a pinch, and will take any necessary measures— and then some, sometimes— to ensure their safety and survival. Be it a family member, a regular friend, or at times, even stepping in to help a stranger. He can’t stand to see someone suffering needlessly.

Ryder has a big heart, which is his greatest strength and greatest weakness, both generous and kind, sensitive and empathetic…and gullible, unfortunately. He’s smart, but sometimes he doesn’t know when to use it. There’s a difference between intelligence and wisdom. They say opposites attract, and in Ryder's case, that’s exactly right. He finds those who AREN'T like him the most interesting, the most fascinating to get to know and observe.

Ryder is aggression-prone, yes, but not in such a way he'll jump into any fight. He’s willing and ready to fight at a moment's notice, but he knows how to pick his battles. He doesn’t like to pick petty fights or cause harm just for the sake of the drama is causes. If it comes to a loved one being threatened or hurt though, he won’t turn a blind eye. He is a calmer presence than many of his age group and class, and, unlike some, takes whatever he does seriously. Every. Little. Thing. He dislikes large events, and would gladly die his friends. Literally, if need be.

Ryder is confident enough that he has a sense of self esteem and knows his own limits, and what he can do, but he’s not in any sense cocky. He’s sensitive emotionally, and sometimes that gets in the way as one of his biggest challenges. He doesn’t have the control over his own emotions, and that sometimes obstructs his focus or sense of the depth of a situation, causing him to believe things are worse than they are, or blow things out of proportion when he’s angry or afraid.

Crush/Mate: None as of yet
Kits: None as of yet
Sexuality: Bi with a strong male lean

Rank: Guard
Appearance: A large cat of different shades of brown, with bright blue eyes
3 Strengths: Strength, Stamina/Endurance, Intelligence
2 Weaknesses: Speed, Stealth
Other: Noodles

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Pride: Storm
Name: Kazill (Kaz)
Age: 4 years, 6 months
Gender: Male

Personality: Kaz can be brash and coarse on the surface. He says it how he sees it and that’s that. If others don’t like it, they can bug off. He takes pride in what he does, and he tends to be a bit boastful and can be very loud. He likes company too! He can be very caring and generous towards the cats in his life. He’s not exactly clingy, but he WILL go out of his way to interact when a friend is around, and he displays affection more often than not in the form of gifts and actions, and when someone tells him something, it’s unlikely he'll forget. His memory is quite sharp.

Kaz is highly competitive and will take any challenge provided, regardless of how reckless it may be. He just can’t STAND the idea of coming in second place to someone on anything, and can be described as somewhat of a poor sport at times, depending on how much the challenge meant to him. He's an emotional guy, even if he doesn’t show it much on the surface, and prefers to carry that within himself, for emotions both good and bad.

Kaz is a bit reckless, and with it, foolishly courageous. He'll dive into things headfirst gladly, with no regard for the consequences, and often deny his own recklessness later, as he’s quite oblivious to his flaws. He's not the sharpest tool in the shed, but he’s not completely stupid either. He only knows he’s not easy to get along with due to the fact he’s only held one long-lasting friendship in his life. That’s pretty telling.

If nothing else though, Kazill is loyal. Once you’ve gained his support, whether you like it or not, you’ve got it forever. Even when he’s upset, he'll still stand up for you if anyone ELSE decides to be mean. Kaz doesn’t always act his age, preferring to tend to a goofy, childish side more often than a mature one, though he does have both sides to his personality, and he knows— most of the time— when it’s time to take something seriously.

History: Ask. If you’re on his good side, he'll probably talk about it.

Crush/Mate: None as of yet
Kits: None as of yet
Sexuality: Bi with a strong male lean

Rank: Guard
Desired Rank: Chief
Appearance: A large and muscular dark brown cat with amberish green eyes
3 Strengths: Strength, Speed, Stamina/Endurance
2 Weaknesses: Intelligence, Stealth
Other: Noodles.

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