yauponwhisker | oakclan | Written in the Stars

yauponwhisker | oakclan Posted Aug 1, 2021 19:07:33 GMT

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⌘︎ YAUPONWHISKER ⌘︎

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GENDER nonbinary [amab] || AGE fifteen moons || CLAN oakclan || RANK warrior || SEXUALITY fluid

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⌘︎ APPEARANCE ⌘︎

One-line Description: cinnamon-brown oriental shorthair with olive green eyes.

Descriptive Appearance: Deep in the furthest reaches of the swamp; tucked away within the most winding, untouched, hostile abscesses of brackish bayou, many nondescript shadows pass across the ever-stoic canopy. Yauponwhisker's lanky, enigmatic frame is one of them. They are a silent shadow, perching effortlessly atop even the most unstable cypress branch to peer onto those below. They hop between treetops just as fluidly as the egrets and ospreys and nervous, jittery katydids.

Yauponwhisker is quite lithe and lanky, as is normal for an oriental shorthair. They have awkward, pointy ears and long, spindly legs. They are jeeringly called vulgarities such as "mouse-head" and "spider-legs" just because of their striking resemblance to these lesser critters.

Yauponwhisker's namesake, the golden-yellow berry, may seem unfitting upon first impression. However, once one sees the way that this cat's acorn-colored pelt becomes golden in the evening light, the association makes perfect sense. Deep, muddy brown in the shadows allows them to lurk about unnoticed. Gilded golden-brown in the radiant sunlight allows them to blend in with the firey, orange, sun-scorched limbs of righteous longneedle pines.

This shorthair is a bona fide southern gent. Their voice is as smooth as pine sap and as unrelenting as a blackberry thorn. It's mesmerizing, like music. Many denmothers specifically request this cat's storytelling prowess to soothe anxious newborns, and Yauponwhisker happily obliges. They speak with a rambling southern accent, dabbling lightly in the Cajun French spoken by locals. Their undeniable grace in performance easily wins others over.

And lastly, their eyes, bubbling pools of olive green, match perfectly to palmetto fans. Their eyes are a constant reminder of their roots: a phantom occupying the swamp. A guest in a territory much older and much wiser than any cat could ever hope to be.

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⌘︎ PERSONALITY ⌘︎

Brief Personality: dramatic | outspoken | romantic | political

Descriptive Personality: 1. Yauponwhisker's greatest strength is undeniably their smooth-talking ability. They weave words together with the effortless finesse of a spider and can create a timeless story out of thin air. They easily amass the favor of others. They are not manipulative, so to speak, but they are incredibly calculating. They seem to have a deep-rooted instinct of what to say and when to say it. Yauponwhisker is the master of the speech, and furthermore, the master of the performance. Moreover, they could be called "political" because of their persuasive ability. If they need something from someone, they know what buttons to press. They remember things about others: names, faces, favorite foods and relatives. They have an "on" and an "off" -- and they are rarely off. Their "on" side is performance. That said, their heart is always set towards impressing crowds. They cling to their ability to impress and entertain, and they spend their time singing the chords that they know invoke emotion. Their "off" is rarely revealed -- only to intimate partners and occasionally to a trusted companion. It is much more dialed down, honest, and gritty. It is cautious, and aware of the swamp's trauma. It is aware of the shortening distance between twoleg development and the defenseless saltmarsh.

2. Yauponwhisker is deceptively cooperative. They will agree to whatever is asked of them by authorities, but will always add a signature twist. They hate following others' rules and thrive on independence. They value their agency above all else. If they are part of a team, they crave the responsibility of making the calls. If someone they view as meek is in charge, they have an obnoxious habit of poking at insecurities. They can masterfully siphon off others' respect for authority and reinvest it into their own bank, as a game. They do not fear punishment and actually charge towards it to earn a good story. Yauponwhisker's audacious stubbornness both makes them unnerving and a huge asset to any team that seeks longevity, as this cat is the expert at not letting things go.

3. Yauponwhisker is a city cat at heart, but is warily aware of their unseverable ties to the clan cats and to the wilderness. They enjoy strolling through city streets and flirting with awestruck strays, but they know that they don't belong. They loathe twolegs and loathe their destructive nature. The swamp inhales and then settles. It takes blows and responds accordingly. However, twolegs constantly poke and shove at the natural balance of things. Yauponwhisker's pet peeve is selfishness.

4. This cat's hatred of selfish individuals may seem ironic, but Yauponwhisker is absolutely not, in any way, selfish. They are, more accurately, hydraesque. They take hits as they receive them and adapt accordingly, but they never bite off more than they can chew. They never hesitate to help a cat in need; even if that cat is an enemy, Yauponwhisker will drop everything to attend to their needs. This aspect of their personality is what wins others over. They are deeply good-hearted and derive the most joy from seeding joy in others. Their love for performance comes only from this simple philosophy.

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⌘︎ HISTORY ⌘︎

Parents: Palmettostep [father] and Thornrunner [mother]

Siblings: deceased.

Kits: none.

Descriptive History: Yauponwhisker was born in Oakclan territory and quickly became independent. Because of their knack for performance, they quickly proved theirself to their clan, becoming a trusted and fluent warrior just three months after graduating apprenticehood. They are everybody's cat, and have a Bohemian concept of family. Beyond just blood relatives, they view every clanmate as some type of sibling connected by the collective blood of the swamp. They have cautious respect for fellow predators as well. Of course, that being said, they are especially gentle with family. As much as it bothers them, they have a magnetic attraction to nurturing others in need.

Last Edit: Aug 1, 2021 20:16:22 GMT by jules

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