Post by peppermint on May 6, 2020 2:25:08 GMT
Boltclaw
Coveclan ∙ Warrior ∙ Male ∙ 23 moons
Appearance
Description sentence:
A marbled, blue-furred tom with amber eyes
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Gene String: Ll BB XoY dd Aa mcmc ii CC WsW
Appearance:
For starters, Boltclaw appears to have inherited marbled and spotted markings, his overall appearance a direct split of both of his parents' family trees. Furthermore, as if to put emphasis on his name, this tom inherited an odd marking on his chest that strangely resembles that of a bolt of lightning, as well as his strikingly amber eyes that contrast to his stormy, blue-grey pelt.
His fur overall is scruffy but medium in length-- his neck/chest/cheek fur, ankles, and tail being particularly fluffy.
As for his build, it's clear that warrior blood runs through his veins! His body stands tall, and he evidently runs more on the lanky side-- but he makes up for that with his powerful shoulders and large paws-- which, in the end, could be a hit or miss, to be honest. However, once he learns how to harness his naturally swift feet and tough build, he can prove to be a fearsome opponent.
His look is sweet and innocent, carrying a naive but guarded aura to him. Though he is friendly and comes off as such, he gets quite tongue-tied when meeting new folks, giving him a bashful and awkward look to him.
Personality
Please list at least three positive and three negative traits for your character below.
Positive Traits: •Quick-thinking • Independent • Friendly | Negative Traits: • Timorous • Impulsive • Diffident |
Personality:
Upon first meeting Boltclaw, others tend to be confused as to why his name is something so striking in comparison to his soft, kind personality. Naturally, this tom is a lover at heart, and while he knows that if he is to be a warrior he has to risk things as far as death, he's still extremely compassionate-- wearing his heart on his sleeve. This can cost him greatly, as due to his only recent joining of his father's home, he's often trying his best to gain the respect of his clan. Now, while he may be this way on the outside, things can really change once he gets to know you better or when he is alone.
Finally, living up to his name, cats will see that this cat truly is an adventurer-- for he loves to take chances, practice his battle moves, think of creative ideas, and truly push himself to the best of his abilities. He's as quick-minded as he is fast, and enjoys learning. And, believe it or not, Boltpaw actually adores talking to others-- but it takes some time until he feels comfortable enough to talk your ear off.
Of course, everyone has their downsides, and Bolt is no exception. Boltclaw is naturally insecure-- for he always has since he was the runt of his own litter, constantly being taken down by his younger sisters. This desire to want to protect his sisters, but not even be strong enough to best them, made him feel personally inept at being a good fighter-- that and his weak heart that tends to interfere with carrying out his more harsh warrior duties. As he grew up, Bolt tended to seclude himself from anyone outside his family, with the exception of a few good friends-- but even then, due to his time alone, this further made his insecurity travel to his sociability-- for he grew rather anxious and shy in fear of embarrassing himself in front of others. Finally, while some say being intuitive is a good thing, it can actually cause more trouble than intended-- for if he believes he's doing something with good intentions, he can be blinded by the negatives it carries along with it. With all that in mind, it becomes clear why Bolt tends to keep his deepest secrets to himself-- for his inner turmoil of accepting his own self is a never-ending battle.
Skills & Combat
Please list at least three strengths/weaknesses your character may have, such as: hunting, fighting, swimming, healing, etc.
Strengths: • Speedy • Tall, sturdy build • Great Climber | Weaknesses: • Not the best swimmer • Unsure of his abilities • Follows intuition over logic |
Character Background
History:
Boltclaw was born to Dusk; A pure-bred, kittypet-born molly, and Urchinsmoke; A warrior that was once a part of the previous clans.
Urchinsmoke was known for being wild, prideful-- even untamable. Though, his loyalty to his clan was clear, and at the very least, he was a respected member of the clan.
That changed when he met a molly who put him in his place, patting down on his pompous attitude, even shocking him with the overwhelming character she carried despite being a kittypet.
As time wore on, Urchinsmoke's loyalty came into question when he began to disappear so often that, oftentimes, he would be gone for days on end. When he was confronted about his whereabouts, the tom fessed up, admitting he had been seeing Dusk.
After being told to choose his clan or his mate, Urchinsmoke shocked his family with his immediate decision to choose Dusk over the warrior life he had grown to love more than anything. So, he left-- and soon, the pair were expecting kits.
Upon a stormy night, Dusk gave birth to four kits-- 3 girls and one boy.
Now having chosen the kittypet life for the sake of his family, Urchinsmoke would tell tales of his homeland to his kits-- for deep down, he was still a warrior-- and it was clear that his son, especially-- carried his same desire to roam free. Dusk could respect his desires, but after some moons passed, it became clear to her that her mate just wasn't happy as a kittypet. It hurt her heart, but he insisted he was fine-- carrying out the little clan traditions that kept the clan-cat fire inside of him alive. He'd hunt, and playfully train his kits, much to Dusk and the kits' amusement.
But, after a while, Bolt and his siblings found themselves getting adopted into separate homes, agreeing to meet up as often as they could at their parents' house.
Boltclaw found himself unhappy... he was cooped up in a stuffy house, eating kibble, sleeping his life away-- when he so clearly craved something more out of life. The city grew mundane, as he has already conquered this land.
However, tragedy struck when he visited his mother one day, who sadly informed him of his father's sudden passing.
Details were spared, all except the fact that he was euthanized for his own good.
That's not how Urchinsmoke would have wanted to go.
After moons of weighing his options prior to this loss, Boltclaw finally told his mother that he has been debating to run off to the clan his father once occupied. He wanted more out of life-- to be in a place that was big enough for his curiosity to run rampant and be satisfied all the same. But, now knowing his father is gone-- he wants to live the life he wants-- as a warrior; in the name of his father.
Dusk, though with a heavy heart, encourages her son's decision, and gives him the directions he needs to reach the clans.
All he wanted was to live his life as a warrior-- to roam free, and see what the wilderness has to offer.
Perhaps, in the process, he can even make up for his father's abrupt leave...
Not too long after becoming a warrior, Boltclaw found himself caught up in the crumbling state of his new clan home-- twolegs invaded, clans disbanded-- everything he had worked for and those he loved save for a handful were disappearing before his very eyes. It wasn’t until he had escaped the damage with a few survivors, an omen being spoken of amongst the group:
"Follow the clawmarks in the night. The stars are bound to your paws and will bring you home…”
From there, he journeyed with his remaining clan-mates and friends in hopes of finding the answer to the call of their adventure.
Thus, a new chapter begins-- a new life with his friends in Coveclan.
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Family:
Mother: Dusk
Father: Urchinsmoke (deceased)
Siblings: Shoal (sister), Glimmer (sister), and Robin (sister)
Friends: Tidecall, Mushroombug, Berryshade, Creekstar, Pebblestar
Mate: N/A
Kits: N/A
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