⚓ TOBP ⚓ • writing comp! accepting

[winx]

Username: Necrobinical!

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Accepted! Welcome to the roleplay! Happy to have you.

Allegiances and Relations posts have been updated. Please let me know if I missed anything!

Will have time this weekend to focus on getting some little advertisement banners up.

We do have an apprentice available if anyone is interested in being Nautilus' mentor. If we don't have anyone initially interested, then I can always put Snarl up for it but he's cranky and rude so I'd feel bad lol.

[Spiritstar3]

Snow could be Nautilus’ mentor if you’d want.

[V.Vulpes]

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A scrappy, long-limbed molly with short, yet soft, cream fur that's usually expertly groomed.
Though, it rarely stays pristine for long with how much she goes. She can't help to have sand
all over her or sticks and leaves stuck to her pelt! Brambles has bright orange tabby points
with dark orange stripes on her face. The stripes on her legs and tail are much lighter than
the stripes on her face. Her large, round eyes, pale blue in color, constantly flick from
one thing to the next, always searching, always watching. It's hard for her to focus on just
one thing when the world has so much to take in. She has large ears that also twitch consta-
ntly, and her tail is almost too expressive. It's always flicking, curling, or quivering
with energy. Though still a little gangly, she's growing into a sleek and agile build, well-
suited for darting across the sands.

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Brambles That Cling Tightly
ᴀᴋᴀ
Brambles
ɢᴇɴᴅᴇʀ
Molly [She/Her]
ᴀɢᴇ
8 Moons
ʀᴀɴᴋ
Surgeon Apprentice
ᴋɪɴ
Open
ᴄʀᴜsʜ
Open

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Always the restless cat, Brambles That Cling Tightly is usually on the move in some fashion. Whether it's
her flicking tail or twitching ears, she can never sit still, even for just a moment. She even talks as fast
as she moves As a kit, however, if anyone were to approach her, she'd run straight between the paws of
her mother. Her biggest strength is her boundless optimism. She always believes in the best of others
and genuinely wants to help her Tribe thrive. However, her eagerness to see the good in everyone can
make her dangerously naive, sometimes trusting cats who don't deserve it. She forgives easily, even
when she shouldn't, and this can lead her into tricky situations where others might take advantage of
her kindness. She also has a tendency to talk way too fast, especially when she's excited or scared,
which leads to her stumbling over words and forgetting what to say. Despite her energetic nature,
Brambles is incredibly devoted to her training. It's usually the only time any cat can get her to sit still,
listening to what herb is what or what technique helps which sickness, it fascinates her. She's also
quite scared of sharks, they have sharp teeth!

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𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄 Swooping Bat From Cave
𝐀𝐊𝐀 Bat or Swoop
𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 Sam [They/Them]
𝐀𝐆𝐄 17 Moons
𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐊 Sailor
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A stocky, long furred smoke ta-
bby cat. They have small, bri-
ght orange eyes and long,
ears. Their paws are quite big
for their body and their tail is
thick and plush.

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Swooping Bat From Cave is a cocky, confident cat that struts around like they own the place, especially now that they've graduated to a full sailor. They're a bit of a brat, the type of cat who enjoys pushing others' buttons just for fun, smirking as they watch their tribemates get flustered. They act like a big shot, boasting about their skills (usually exaggerating them) and often speaking as if they're the most experienced cat around. Despite only recently earning their rank.
Despite their arrogant front, Bat isn't heartless. Their bravado comes from a deep need to prove themself, since they're not purely tribe. Their father was some outsider, yet their mother wouldn't say who. It makes him need to prove that he's a perfect tribe cat and will go out of their way to show that they can handle things themself. They have a stubborn streak a mile wide and will refuse help, even when they desperately need it, determined to figure things out on their own. Though they talk a big game, Bat is fiercely loyal to their tribe. They may tease, taunt, and act like they don't care, but when push comes to shove, they'd throw themself into danger without hesitation to protect any member of their family. They think sharks are pretty cool and has absolutely killed one (this is a lie).
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[necrobinical]

Username: necrobinical

Cat Name: Murmur of Midnight Sea
Age: 11 M
Gender: Trans Female
Tribe Rank: Apprentice
Description of looks: Murmur is a very small brown tabby with short fur and sharp claws. Her eyes are dark amber and sit in the shadow of her brow, making them often look darker. She has a long, gnarly scar from her shoulderblade to her tail that has remained furless.

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Personality: Murmur is so, so quiet. She's always been a softspoken cat, but after the accident that scarred her, she's spoken much less. She does her work well and enjoys it, talking just isn't her favourite thing. When she does speak it's quiet, direct, and surprisingly insightful for such a young cat. She listens well, thinks hard, and truly does her best in all she tries. She dislikes being alone though and will refuse patrols where she'd be going off on her own.
Family: Mother is Lightning Striking the Sea, father is unknown to the tribe but is probably a rogue from Swashbuckler's group.
History: Other than having no father, Murmur had an average kithood. An average initial apprenticeship too, until a solo hunting mission went quite bad. Murmur barely survived being gored by a furious boar and was almost dead when she was finally found and rescued. She recovered fine enough, though none of her kithood energy survived that dreadful night. She works diligently just as before, but cannot stand the sight of a boar and will run off.
Mate, Crush, Etc.: Open to crushes!
Other:
- said she saw a shark once as a tiny tiny kit and would not stop yammering about it
- her scar aches when it gets cold, so she usually curls up with her mother during the colder months
- not really interested in knowing her father. at all.

[necrobinical]

Username: necrobinical


Cat Name: Vicious Strike of Tiger
Age: 62 M
Gender: Female
Tribe Rank: Sailor, desires Lieutenant or Boatswain position
Description of looks: Strike is a larger than average calico with dense fur that seems to repel water due to its sheer thickness. She's broad and strong with sharp fangs and dark green eyes. She has a single scar across her muzzle.

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Personality: I you asked anyone but Strike what her deal was, they'd say she was a stern and no nonsense cat who'd rip your fur off for messing with her. They'd say she's huge and scary and never purrs or smiles. They'd say a dozen things, none of which Strike would actually agree with. To Strike, she's just a good sailor, that's it. She does her work well and quickly, she takes time to assist apprentices and retirees, she thanks Arcadia for this chance to be excellent. She isn't emotionless! Just, shd looks it, because she's pretty awful at showing her feelings. But she does have them-- maybe too many. She adores kits and would probably play with them more if her mean face didn't make them nervous. She just wants to be the best cat she can for her tribe who she adores to pieces! She does also have an ambitious streak and on very rare occasions while she's standing guard, she'll daydream about leading the tribe into dark times and coming out a hero just like Arcadia.
Family: Unknown bio family (open to have any loners/rogues be her parents!), raised by a Tribe maiden (also open!)
History: Strike was a kitten found abandoned in the middle of the jungle, weak and crying. She was taken in my a nursing maiden and raised alongside her similarly aged swabbies. Soon enough this maiden named and adopted Strike properly, naming her after her teeny tiny mean little face. She grew like a weed, roughhousing as soon as she could to get better than her siblings at fighting. In her apprenticeship she did chill out and became much more rounded in her education, though she kept her penchant for getting into a good scrap regardless. Early on in her tenure as a sailor she fought off two rogues alone, earning her muzzle scar and plenty of glory. She's been a good sailor since.
Mate, Crush, Etc.: Open!
Other:
- thinks she could probably beat a shark if it came to it.
- sounds like an Italian mob boss in my head even tho she sounds like a care bear in hers
- she genuinely doesnt get why people think shes scary. its mind boggling. she messes up so much (in tiny ways people usually dont notice) how can anyone think that???

[comfypxl]

username: comfypxl
name: moth of nights embrace
age: 48 moons
gender: female
rank: field medic

appearance:
moth is a long-furred blue mackerel tabby with mid white and blue-green eyes. she has a lean build with large paws and ear tufts.
personality:
known primarily for her generosity and eagerness to please, moth of nights embrace is far from the kit she used to be. she's learned to shape her own values and believes in them strongly, more than any code the tribe follows. for instance, she will be the first to ditch tribe loyalty if it means aiding a suffering creature. she cares not for origins or ailments. if she thinks she can help someone, she will try with all her might. the fae shies away from arguments, scared she will ignite an old piece of her, but shows no hesitation in combat.

for all she's accomplished, moth still struggles internally. she's riddled with an eagerness to please others, doing all she can to make them happy. if there's a cat that dislikes her, moth will become obsessed with changing their mind. unfortunately, her pestering usually just makes it worse. this need to be liked comes from a deeper feeling of loneliness. outside of caring for her patients, moth has trouble connecting with other cats. she never knows where she stands with everyone unless told directly and she struggles to ask them for fear of being bothersome.

in her free time, moth enjoys stopping by the retirees den to hear their stories. retreating to the past gives her a brief respite from the bloodshed and bodies she deals with. she also enjoys drawing pictures into the sand on the beach.
history:
moth of nights embrace's father decided he would teach his daughter to follow in his pawsteps. he chose to instill her own values in her with the support of his mate; discipline, courage, and strength above all else. training began once moth was 4 moons old. her father would tell stories of great scrappers, ferocious battles, the honor that claws and fangs could bring. it seemed all he cared for. moth of nights embrace was impressionable and naive during this time. she wanted to grow up to be just like them. she'd playfight with her siblings all day, refining her movements with her fathers guide.

moth was found playfighting in the camp by an old black cat one day. his greyed muzzle gave away his age but is was his eyes that drew moth in; they were full of endless kindness and wisdom. after a brief introduction explaining their family ties, he invited the kits to listen to one of his stories. they were full of beauty, kindness, and seeing beyond your eyes. she was captivated by this and asked to visit him again to hear more, to which he agreed.

moth soon became an apprentice, learning to be a sailor just like her father wished. she was shaping up well but her head was riddled with questions. she had continued to visit her grandfather and was learning that there's courage is kindness and strength in mercy. ideas that went directly against her fathers teachings. confused on what to believe and feeling pressured to conform to her fathers will, moth eventually snapped. a thunderous fight broke out in the middle of camp. the young moth and her father were at each others throat, a culmination of all the uncertainty and rage the fae felt just pouring out of her. she told him there that she would never be like him and hated him.

days after the fight, moth appeared before one of the field medics and demanded she train under them. they did not take kindly to this and nearly kicked her out, but her grandfather appeared. he vouched for her and vowed to train her as well. he would shape the fire inside her into a gentle flame, one that would keep the clan warm for seasons to come. his nobility and sincerity reached the shamans. while they still weren't fond of moth, they agreed to his conditions.

as promised, moth started training as a field medic and trained with her grandfather. she was extremely busy, learning techniques and herbs during the day and stability at night. her grandfather was a good teacher; patient, motivating, gentle. as their training went on, moth of nights embrace became more and more like him. by the time she graduated as a full field medic, nobody would have thought that fiery young apprentice was her.

voice claim: ms. casey
sexuality: heterosexual
crush/mate: open
family:
[ roar of crashing waves - negative / father ]

• alive, is a veteran sailor
• is open to be roleplayed
• have a difficult relationship, mostly estranged

[ fall of a seagulls feather - positiveish / mother ]

• deceased, was bitten by a snake
• had a rocky relationship but still clearly loved each other

[ whispers of mending tide - positive / sister ]

⊱ knows more than the average field medic because of training with whisper. would often test each other as apprentices. still seeks her out to stay updated because she has a hard time understanding bramble.
• had a rocky relationship as apprentices. whisper would try to be there for moth but she kept pushing her away, confused and angry at everything. mended their relationship after moth started apprenticing as a field medic and mellowed out (~8 moons old).
• partially trained together.
• moth appreciates that whisper tries to introduce her to new friends/pushes her to meet others.
• they barely argue and usually are able to just talks things out.

relationships:
note: these are open for change/further discussion. relations will be influenced by the roleplay so i'll keep this updated.
[ eye of the eerie tempest - positiveish ]

• respects the toms wisdom and believes he is a good captain. rallied behind him instead of midnight's son.
• appreciates that he makes time to check on the wounded.
• likes that he is upfront, leaving no room for misunderstanding. though she still feels awkward talking to him, like she's being judged

[ jaws of ruthless crocodile - conflicted ]

• likes a man with a plan and is grateful he keeps everyone's head in the fight. it means less of them are injured.
• tries to make his job easier by keeping an eye out for troublemakers (it's also for the troublemakers since she's nicer).
• doesn't like his communication style. it always makes moth feel like an argument might break out and makes her nervous.

[ bloom of sheltered coral - neutral ]

• haven't interacted much.
• from what she can tell, moth thinks bloom is a nice fae.

[ bite of unyielding shark - positive / friends ]

⊱ if friends, may improve relations with jaws and snarl. would ask for advice on how to understand and communicate with them.
• visits him semi-frequently to hear his stories and chat. always brings him prey to improve his mood beforehand and tries to make sure it's his favorite, if available.
• doesn't mind his grumpy nature. she actually finds it endearing and is grateful the tom doesn't hide his emotions.
• always offers to change his bedding and check for ticks, as a sign of respect.

[ snarl of angry dog - negative ]

• tries to be sympathetic to his struggles but his short-temper makes that difficult.
• can never tell what he's thinking or how he feels, which makes her on guard around him.

[ shadow of burning fire - negative ]

• moth cannot handle it when folks withdraw from her, especially if it's because they are upset/she did something wrong. her anxiety spikes and she stresses about the situation until they communicate. to avoid this stress she avoids shadow.
• feels like her kindness is a facade and doesn't trust her.

[ snow on the summit - neutral ]

• recognizes his abilities and is grateful to work alongside him.
• doesn't approve of his mischief-causing and tries to talk him out of it.

[ song of the humpback - positive / friends ]

• feels comfortable relying on song for advice or support. knows she won't judge her.
• have sparring sessions together to keep moth a formidable force.

[ bubbling of geyser - negativeish ]

• used to be close in the nursery. would often practice together and get themselves in trouble.
• dislikes that he never takes her advice on staying off his paws and out of a fight.
• recognizes/appreciates his strength and resolve. sometimes wonders if she'd turn out like him if she hadn't defied her father.

[ shell of nautilus - neutral ]

• haven't interacted much.
• nautilus once came across moth drawing on the beach and stayed to watch her, chatting idly.

[ almos - ??? ]

• haven't met yet.

[ brambles that cling tightly - positiveish ]

• meet monthly to keep moth's medical knowledge fresh.
• moth has trouble understanding her because she talks too fast. this leads to them spending extra time together because she needs to keep asking bramble to repeat herself slowly.
• does acknowledge she's a good cat, but isn't sure she'll make a good surgeon if she can't keep still or be understood.

[ swooping bat from cave - negative ]

• his ego and stubbornness remind her a lot of her father.
• avoids him whenever possible but when forced to interact, she just smiles politely and nods.
• hopes he will learn some humility and mellow out like she did.

[ murmur of midnight sea - positive / friend ]

• was one of the cats who found her after the boar attacked. she instructed one of the others to fetch a surgeon and their herbs while she performed emergency aid.
• frequently checked on murmur during her recovery, fetching food and water whenever needed.
• is very happy with her recovery and believes she will be a fine sailor.
• worries about her lack of talking but doesn't mention it because she seems happy.

[ vicious strike of tiger - positive / previous mentor / friend ]

• was strike's first apprentice. things were a little awkward in the beginning as strike figured out her new responsibility but once she did, she was an incredible mentor to moth.
• due to their similar large builds, strike was able to shape moth into a formidable fighter. moth was very scared and hesitant of this at first, not wanting to be like her father, but strike comforted her during these times.
• knows that strike isn't the cat everyone says she is, and will speak up about it whenever she hears such nonsense.
• have remained close and often go out hunting and patrolling together.

[ finn of the orca - ??? ]

• unborn, hasn't met yet.

[Spiritstar3]

Username:
Spiritstar3
Cat Name:
Fin of the Orca
‘Finn’ or ‘Orca’
Age:
Newborn (not actually born yet but I ended up deciding to actually do his form)
Gender:
Male
Tribe Rank:
Swabbie
Description of looks:


Credit goes to winx
Personality:
Adventurous, cuddly, daring, docile, honest, gentle, sweet, soft, playful, willing to listen
Aloof, cold if angered, defensive, disruptive, headshy, gets nervous, stubborn, shy, peevable, withdrawn if upset
Scent (optional):
Roses (specifically black roses, not that it needs to be specific) and mist
Family:
Shadow Of Burning Fire
History (optional):
He is the son of Shadows. Wip (gotta edit for when he’s actually born)
Theme Song:
Wip
Mate, Crush, Etc.:
Not at the moment
Other:
The lemon shark is a friendly shark.

[V.Vulpes]

Hiya everybody :D I got my pair done so let me introduce them!
First I've got Brambles That Cling Tightly, who is based on an old dnd character of the same name lol, my little surgeon's apprentice. She's a darling young cat who just can't seem to sit still and has a huge heart for others.
Second I have Swooping Bat From Cave. A bit of a bratty cat, they try to convince everyone they're better than they are but they're really just trying to prove themself.
Both are open for any sort of relationship! I'd love to have a former mentor for Bat, since they just recently graduated :]

[winx]

Ya'll are so creative, I'm excited to see where this goes.

All accepted!

I'll get the front page updated momentarily.

We'll need a mentor for Murmur if anyone's interested. Mentors will be assigned when Tempest calls the tribe together to announce the new Lieutenant, so they'll get their moment to shine.

Maybe Tempest can be Bat's former mentor to go with the "convince everyone they're better than they are" facade?

edit:
I added an "open familial positions" to the allegiances page. For characters listed as NPCs, you are free to mention them during the roleplay and control them to an extent, but can't roleplay them full-time if that makes sense. Just so the camp feels more full and you're able to have fun interactions.

Double edit:
Since I have a rule on the form that requires all images be credited, I'm realizing that it can be difficult to find sites that provide free stock images. I went ahead and added a section to the front page of the discussion listing some links where you can find free-to-use stock images for cats and other animals. Hopefully this helps anyone who is potentially looking to join! (:

Triple edit:
I have added the cat randomizer to the discussion thread.