[OOC] WARRIORS: TRIBAL (Act 1)

[Vashonn]

@Ambra coolio, that'd be fine then! I'm lookin' forward to it!

[Marlowe]

Name:
Icekit -> Icepaw -> Iceheart

Tribe:
WaveTribe

Age/stage in training:
20 moons

Apprentice:
N/A - open for one, though.

Generic size:
A big tom. What he lacks in agility, he makes up for in strength and endurance.

Appearance

Background:
Iceheart lived a rather normal life, that was, until he reached apprenticehood. The young tom, Icepaw, was told that he would become the next shaman's apprentice. This of course, went all against his plans of becoming a full-fledged warrior. He wanted to fight for his Clan, not spend the rest of his life inside some musty old hole sniffing leaves. Unfortunately for him, that was just the case. Icepaw worked hard as a shaman apprentice, but he decided to take up some training on how to protect himself. He wanted to fight back if he was attacked while healing tribemates in the midst of battle, or while he was out collecting herbs.

Things changed when Iceheart got his full name at 18 moons old. As he was being visited by SkyTribe, he learned that his fate had changed; he was not to live out the rest of his days as a shaman. Disappointment rung heavy in his heart. Becoming a shaman was what he was trained to do, and even though he was spiteful at first, he had begun to enjoy treating his tribemates and making sure all of them stayed healthy and fit.

He renounced his position, telling those the truth when he was questioned about his change of mind. After spending some time training under a mentor, he was able to defend his Clan as a full-fledged fighter. Iceheart is a young warrior, almost inexperienced, but he still learns to this day.

Personality:
Iceheart is blunt and to the point. He doesn't like to beat around the bush when doing things or telling someone what they need to hear. Cold-hearted, stoic, and almost irritable, there are many that do not approach him. Those who do, however, often enjoy his talkative attitude; he may be kind of dry and stubborn, but he is a great listener and will often give good advice and opinions. Just don't annoy him too much-- he'll claw your ears off. Deep inside, Iceheart is a sweet tom cat who wishes the best for his tribemates. He is mellow and calm, almost serious, but he truly does not mean any harm.

[Marlowe]

@Vashonn I'm making a female apprentice; mind if I snag that Koa's apprentice spot?

[Jeep Wrangler]

@Vashonn I'm making a female apprentice; mind if I snag that Koa's apprentice spot?

@Ambra

Go for it! It's open

[Jeep Wrangler]

I'll be offline probably until late Saturday or Sunday. Don't start shit without me!

[Vashonn]

@Ambra so, when was it that Iceheart had changed from shaman's apprentice to warrior? And it would be preferred that he still went through at least a brief stint of apprenticeship under a warrior mentor, just because of the strange circumstances. Other than that, it looks good.

As for koa's apprentice, the position is indeed still open, so feel free to fill out a CS for that spot :D

[Silver Fox]

I'll be offline probably until late Saturday or Sunday. Don't start shit without me!

@LetMeDoStuff

*when @LetMeDoStuff returns, tribe wars ensue, cats fall in love and die, foresee into the future and all of the snakedung happens*

[Marlowe]

@Vashonn I'll fix that, no problem.

[Marlowe]

Name:
Flamekit -> Flamepaw -> Flamestorm

Tribe:
WaveTribe

Age:
18 moons

Apprentice:
N/A

Generic size:
An average-sized tom, skilled in the art of agility.

Appearance

Background:
Flamestorm was often thrown under a rock and ignored, especially during kithood. His brothers, Scorchkit and Stormkit, received all of the attention from their mother, Dewtail. She despised Flamekit from the start, often screaming at him and telling him that he wasn't her kit. This, of course, heavily traumatized Flamekit, and he usually avoided his family and spent time with his friends. It was when he was an apprentice that Flamepaw discovered the truth about his mother's disdain towards him. She had been ambushed by a stray rogue and raped, and it turned out that he looked exactly like his "father".

He trained diligently, becoming cocky and thinking he was better than everyone else... which, in fact, he was. Flamepaw rose higher than any other apprentice, and became a warrior at the early age of 11 moons. He was named Flamestorm after his fiery spirit, and his rather aggressive attitude towards others.

Dewtail, Stormfang, and Scorchbelly still live within WaveTribe, but Flamestorm and them do not get along. His mother still thinks lowly of him, even though he has already done many things to impress his Tribe. She was always a cruel she-cat, and sometimes even gave her other sons the cold shoulder.

Stormfang and Scorchbelly are fresh warriors, but, like before, they do not get along with Flamestorm at all. They refuse to share tongues with him, but he couldn't care less. Stormfang is a loyal and reliable warrior, and Flamestorm sometimes calls him a "rear-licker" who thinks that he will one day rule over the Tribe as Stormsky. Scorchbelly is more like Flamestorm, and the two often get into scuffles before Stormfang is able to separate them.

Personality:
Cunning, ambitious, and borderline condescending. Flamestorm loves his she-cats and will do anything to impress them. He wields a sharp tongue and rather hostile attitude to those he dislikes. This young tom is as stubborn as a rock, and he will likely not listen to those older than him, save for the chief. Despite this, Flamestorm is extremely loyal, and will do anything for those he has feelings for and his Tribe itself.

Interestingly enough, Flamestorm has a soft spot for kits.

[Marlowe]

Name:
Nightkit -> Nightpaw (will become Nightfall)

Tribe:
WaveTribe

Age/stage in training:
6 moons

Mentor:
Frostbite

Generic size:
Average; can be considered slender and lithe.

Appearance

Background:
Nightpaw was once a she-cat with many brothers and sisters. However, tragedy struck one day, and an outbreak of greencough scoured WaveTribe. Several cats, many of them kits, perished in such a devastating blow to the Tribe. And unfortunately, Nightpaw was the only one in her litter who survived.

Her parents, Fernlight and Crowflight, were horrified that all of their kits, save for one, died. Instead of grieving for moons on end, they coddled Nightpaw. They shadowed her, seeing what she was up to and what she was doing at many points of the day. This led Nightpaw to become stubborn and frustrated, and she has become distant with her parents ever since then.

When Nightpaw became an apprentice, her parents laid off a little and gave her space. They still watch her from afar, and she knows that, while they might be overly protective at times, she knows that they are proud of her.

Fernlight is a sweet she-cat, as sweet as one could be. One wonders how the large Crowflight could have fallen in love with her; the tom is considered overly serious and emotionless, but it can be seen that he smiles whenever Fernlight and Nightpaw are around.

Personality:
Many might think that Nightpaw is sassy and spoiled, but this is due to the fact that she was spoiled a large amount when she was a kit. All in all, she is a strong, independent she-cat, and believes she has the mental fortitude of a full warrior. However, this is what she believes; she is still very green, and has never fought in battle. Once one gets past the sassy mouth and her sharp claws, they can tell that she is an overall friendly Tribe member who will stand by her friends and allies in battle.

[Marlowe]

@Vashonn Sorry for the spam! >.< I just wanted to tag you in one of the other posts, but editing in a tag doesn't work... :(

So, here's my three cats of WaveTribe. I edited Iceheart like you said.

Also, if I wanted to make cats for other Tribes, do I have to make a sheet? Or can I just have name/appearance/gender, since they're basically NPCs?

[Vashonn]

@Ambra coolio! Alright, so the main thing is the NPCs you came up with. There are quite a few, and it'd be good for us GMs to know a little bit about them if you plan on using them. I've counted Scorchkit and Stormkit (if they're both still alive, they'll be needing warrior names) as well as Dewtail for Flamestorm's family, and Fernlight and Crowflight for Nightpaw's family. All that is required is to write a sentence or two for each of those cats, to learn of their personalities. Understand that you don't have to play as them, but we still need to be able to count them for WaveTribe's populace, and it's good for everyone to know a little about the NPCs in the Tribe.

As for making cats in other Tribes, it is the same as making a cat for WaveTribe - you would have to make a CS for that cat, giving them a backstory and everything. The cats that players create for the other Tribes are not considered NPCs, and it is entirely possible that, say, a cat that someone created for AshTribe will be in conflict with a cat someone created for WaveTribe, and there may be a little fight scene that the two of you will have to play out! Note that you will still have to play that cat by writing at least a paragraph a week for it, on top of the other cats you have created.

There are several reasons that there is a surplus of NPCs in both BlazeTribe and AshTribe:

• Most notably, the number of players required to fully populate all three tribes with PCs would be ludicrous (unless somehow we can get enough interest for that scale of a project)
• It gives WaveTribe the opportunity to be almost entirely made of PCs, and puts emphasis on the prospect to actively work with one another
• It gives the GMs a bit of wiggle-room when having to manage large battles and other large-scale events

There are definitely more reasons, but those are the main ones that need to be addressed. There's no problem with anyone making a cat for another Tribe, and it's even encouraged, so long as your primary cat(s) remains in WaveTribe. This rule may change further down the line if/when we get more cats, but until we get to that point, there will be the requirement of your main cat being in WaveTribe.

[Marlowe]

@Vashonn Alrightie! Fixed those things, and good to know the stuff about the other Tribes.

[1Hawkeyes]

@Vashonn I'm down to join. :3 Just need to read everything and work on a CS. XD

[Vashonn]

@1Hawkeyes sounds awesome! Go ahead and post your CS whenever you're ready; we're not gettin' started for a little bit yet.

[Marlowe]

@Vashonn Am I accepted? :o

[XxLyraxX]

If I need to make another cat to fill roles in the other two tribes, I can. @Vashonn

[1Hawkeyes]

@ADParis I was wondering if I could make an apprentice for Shadestep. It's okay if not though. :3

[Ladypug]

@1Hawkeyes I don't particularly mind it no |D

[1Hawkeyes]

@ADParis Alright, thank you. :3