Post by trouble on May 18, 2010 18:59:59 GMT -5
Rowanclaw
I'm against sloppy, emotional thinking.
I'm against sloppy, emotional thinking.
ALIASES: Rowan
SEX: Male
ORIENTATION: Straight
AGE: 23 Moons
CLAN: WindClan
POSITION: Deputy
APPEARANCE:
Rowanclaw is pretty much your average WindClan cat. He doesn't have a whole lot about him that stands out, and if it weren't for his personality and rank, he would probably just fade into the crowd at Gatherings like any other cat.
His pelt is well-groomed, but a bit rough looking. He has a hard time keeping it tamed down so he looks decent. Classified as what is known as a silver tabby, his fur has a light, silvery gray base and dark black stripes. They form an almost symmetrical pattern over his body, the most noticeable being on his face and tail.
To mention it, his tail is long and ringed with black, much like that of a raccoon. It plays a key role in showing his emotions to the world around him. In the rare times when he lets it be seen, if he is amused it will curl up. If he is showing off, it will be held high, along with his head and ears. When he is annoyed it twitches, and when he is angry it lashes back and forth.
Rowanclaw's overall form is that of a normal WindClan tom. He is sleek, lightly built, and made for speed. His legs, paired with his tail, make him appear taller than he actually is. They also give him a bit of a gangly teenager look, something he has tried to make up for by training extra hard and gaining muscle.
He is very strong, and isn't afraid to show it. His shoulders and haunches are taut with powerful muscles that, though it is a common and overly-used phrase, ripple under his pelt. Because being big and buff doesn't run in his family, or his Clan for that matter, he certainly doesn't look like a ThunderClan cat, but he is more tough looking that most of his Clanmates.
Rowanclaw's eyes are usually the first, and perhaps the only, thing that catch a cat's attention when they first meet him. A pale forest green, they can pin an enemy down and make them freeze like a piece of prey. They are his most defining feature, and it is safe to say that he is quite proud of them, even though he's usually just using them to glare down at the world or sneer at someone.
Like most Clan cats, the tom has his share of scars from past "skirmishes" and "tussles", to put it lightly. The one that stands out the most is a large V taken out of his left ear. It's, as he puts it, a beautiful reminder of the harsh world he lives in. The others are mostly small nicks or scrapes, and the only other that you'll ever really see is a jagged mark running across his flank that he got in a battle.
PERSONALITY:
Rowanclaw's personality, unlike his appearance, isn't much like that of a typical WindClan fellow. He's far from shy or skittish, that's for sure. In fact, it could be said that he's the polar opposite. He voices his opinion freely around anyone and everyone except Laststar, who he highly respects. He will even mouth off to leaders and deputies of other Clans, especially if he suspects them of trespassing, stealing prey, etc. Though his remarks are witty, they are also sarcastic and can be sharp as well.
Another thing he is well known for is his arrogance. He thinks quite highly of himself, and isn't afraid to let others know it. Only those who he finds deserve respect get it, and everyone else had better just stay out of his way. They don't fear him, but they don't want to get an ear full of his cocky attitude either, so friendships haven't exactly blossomed around him.
Two things are true though.
One being that, though there are few, the friends he does have he would stick up for no matter what, and enjoys being around. He can be a very likable guy when he wants to be, with a good sense of humor and a gentleness that he shows only in the company of those he is close to.
The other is that, though he is the way he is, cats do respect him. He has a sort of commanding air about him that turns heads and makes cats want listen when he's got something important to say. He has a way with words that he uses for both good and not so good. It is one thing that makes him a very good and worthy deputy.
RELATIONS:
FATHER: Cloudfall
MOTHER: Sparrowfur
SIBLINGS: Redpelt, Aspenfire, & Breezefern
MENTOR: Foxtail
CRUSH/MATE: None Yet
OFFSPRING: None Yet
OTHER:
HISTORY:
Had it not been for the fact that he's become deputy, Rowanclaw's history would be very bland and boring. However, he has been given this honor, so his past has been spiced up a bit.
Rowankit was a rough little guy. A general trouble-maker, he miffed the queens, annoyed the elders, and just made a nuisance of himself. He liked to make noise, wrestle with the other kits, and eat. Oh, and try to explore and go where he shouldn't of course. His mother, trying to keep track of her litter of four, looked forward to the day when he moved out of the nursery and became an apprentice. Then he could ruffle his mentor's fur instead of hers.
Thankfully, he was made an apprentice at six moons of age along with all of his litter mates. It was to Sparrowfur's surprise that he was not held back. His mentor couldn't have been more perfectly picked. A wiry old she-cat, she'd had many of her apprentices come and go, watching proudly as they were made into fine warriors. She knew how to handle little runts like him, and she knew how to put them in their places.
Rowanpaw was a bit infuriated by his leader's choice of mentor for him, and was not as eager to begin training as many apprentices are. However, under Foxtail's stern but understanding guidance, he learned to be obedient, patient, and a superb hunter and fighter. Having lived as long as she had, his mentor knew everything there was to know about becoming a warrior and living in WindClan. She taught him well.
When he and his siblings reached twelve moons of age, they got their new warrior names. Rowanclaw was quite proud of his, thinking it made him sound tough and strong. However reluctant and stubborn he might have been at the beginning, he stood then with glowing eyes as his leader called upon him and he moved up in rank.
This was long ago. Now, after the previous leader came and went as all leaders do, he has been appointed deputy of WindClan, and couldn't be more honored to carry the title. Ever since he became a warrior he worked harder than ever to show his loyalty, gain his leader's trust, and prove that he deserved the position. There has never been a cat who doubted for a moment, through all his arrogance and smart remarks, that he is the wrong cat for the job.
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ATTRIBUTES:
There are many qualities necessary for a good deputy to have that are present in Rowanclaw. As mentioned before, he has a way with words. He uses them to stand up for his Clan at Gatherings and to say just the right thing to hide any weakness without sounding curt or making it look like he's hiding something.
Also, he knows how to be calm in stressful situations. He holds his ground in those daunting moments before a battle and shows no fear, which brushes off on his Clanmates, making them feel strong and confident as well. They know that he would fight to the death to defend them, and that makes them want to do the same.
IMPLICATIONS:
Rowanclaw, like every other cat, wants to prove to StarClan and the rest of the Clans, including his own, that he cares for his Clan above himself, would defend them with his life, and can keep them safe. He wants to show that he is strong and that he can use this strength to benefit those he loves. His loyalty runs deep in his veins, and he will do all he can to protect WindClan for many moons to come.
