Post by broadwaystar on Jul 1, 2018 0:43:00 GMT
My character Viperstrike has some interesting (dysfunctional) family relationships, so I wanted to see if anyone was interested in adopting some of his family members and doing some plots with them. I wrote out the important details about each character here, and you can also read Viperstrike's history for a little more context. I'd love to hear any more ideas you have for these characters, since they all have a lot of room to develop!
Pounce
Age: 78 moons
Rank: Rogue/Loner
Gender: she-cat
Appearance: white pelt with black patches and green eyes
About: Pounce is Viperstrike's littermate. From birth, she was both compassionate and headstrong. As a kit, she often questioned the elders' stories or her mother's teachings about StarClan. Her apprenticeship was fraught with conflict. She would argue a lot with her brother about StarClan and the warrior code. She was closer with her sister, Rosepaw, and was devastated when she passed away due to sickness. After her death, the arguing between Viperpaw and Pouncepaw worsened due to their differing perspectives on StarClan. She withdrew from her clan mates, feeling very disconnected. She continued to go through the motions of apprentice training, but she was growing very unhappy with her life.
All of her questioning and unhappiness reached a critical mass when RiverClan got into a battle with WindClan. She witnessed her brother and his mentor brutally attack a WindClan cat. She is convinced to this day that they left him for dead on that battle field, though she can't prove that they killed him. She saw him horribly wounded on the battle field, but she never got close enough to see if he was actually dead. The fighting horrified her, and she had to wonder what good the warrior code was if brutality like that still transpired. Her warrior ceremony was to be in honor of the battle, but she shocked all of RiverClan by rejecting her warrior name and her place in the Clan. She criticized RiverClan, and her brother in particular, for their brutality toward other cats. She told cats how backwards the warrior code was, and how faith in StarClan wasn't saving them from anything.
With a new name and a new determination, Pounce moved beyond RiverClan's territory. She tried to put some distance between herself in RiverClan, finding a new place to shelter and hunt on her own terms. The rest of her history/personality is up to you. She'd probably need some external force to make her interact with the Clans again. She'd have no problem telling Clan cats about how she feels about the warrior code, their faith in StarClan, and the way their society runs.
Dovespirit
Age: 16 moons
Rank: warrior
Gender: tom
Appearance: Light gray and white tabby with green eyes
About: Dovespirit is Maplestripe and Viperstrike's youngest son. His only littermate is Lionflame. He's a very gentle cat, and would prefer to talk problems out than resort to violence. He and Viperstrike have always been at odds, as Viperstrike put such a high value on strength and aggression. Dovespirit never felt like he was what his father wanted in a son, leading to some feelings of inadequacy. Doverspirit often wonders if there's something wrong with him, because he's not like other warriors and is often perceived as/feels soft. However, he also feels very strongly about his non-violent ideals, and deep down thinks the right thing to do would be to stand up for them.
Lionflame
Age: 16 moons
Rank: warrior
Gender: she-cat
Appearance: Ginger and white tabby she-cat with green eyes
About: Lionflame is Maplestripe and Viperstrike's youngest daughter. Her only littermate is Dovespirit. She is an exceptional warrior, taking after her father in skill and determination. She had a better relationship with Viperstrike than her brother, as she meets their father's expectations of what a good warrior is better than her brother. She does not share Viperstrike's sanctimonious, self-righteous nature however. She just wants to be a good warrior for RiverClan.
Pounce
Age: 78 moons
Rank: Rogue/Loner
Gender: she-cat
Appearance: white pelt with black patches and green eyes
About: Pounce is Viperstrike's littermate. From birth, she was both compassionate and headstrong. As a kit, she often questioned the elders' stories or her mother's teachings about StarClan. Her apprenticeship was fraught with conflict. She would argue a lot with her brother about StarClan and the warrior code. She was closer with her sister, Rosepaw, and was devastated when she passed away due to sickness. After her death, the arguing between Viperpaw and Pouncepaw worsened due to their differing perspectives on StarClan. She withdrew from her clan mates, feeling very disconnected. She continued to go through the motions of apprentice training, but she was growing very unhappy with her life.
All of her questioning and unhappiness reached a critical mass when RiverClan got into a battle with WindClan. She witnessed her brother and his mentor brutally attack a WindClan cat. She is convinced to this day that they left him for dead on that battle field, though she can't prove that they killed him. She saw him horribly wounded on the battle field, but she never got close enough to see if he was actually dead. The fighting horrified her, and she had to wonder what good the warrior code was if brutality like that still transpired. Her warrior ceremony was to be in honor of the battle, but she shocked all of RiverClan by rejecting her warrior name and her place in the Clan. She criticized RiverClan, and her brother in particular, for their brutality toward other cats. She told cats how backwards the warrior code was, and how faith in StarClan wasn't saving them from anything.
With a new name and a new determination, Pounce moved beyond RiverClan's territory. She tried to put some distance between herself in RiverClan, finding a new place to shelter and hunt on her own terms. The rest of her history/personality is up to you. She'd probably need some external force to make her interact with the Clans again. She'd have no problem telling Clan cats about how she feels about the warrior code, their faith in StarClan, and the way their society runs.
Dovespirit
Age: 16 moons
Rank: warrior
Gender: tom
Appearance: Light gray and white tabby with green eyes
About: Dovespirit is Maplestripe and Viperstrike's youngest son. His only littermate is Lionflame. He's a very gentle cat, and would prefer to talk problems out than resort to violence. He and Viperstrike have always been at odds, as Viperstrike put such a high value on strength and aggression. Dovespirit never felt like he was what his father wanted in a son, leading to some feelings of inadequacy. Doverspirit often wonders if there's something wrong with him, because he's not like other warriors and is often perceived as/feels soft. However, he also feels very strongly about his non-violent ideals, and deep down thinks the right thing to do would be to stand up for them.
Lionflame
Age: 16 moons
Rank: warrior
Gender: she-cat
Appearance: Ginger and white tabby she-cat with green eyes
About: Lionflame is Maplestripe and Viperstrike's youngest daughter. Her only littermate is Dovespirit. She is an exceptional warrior, taking after her father in skill and determination. She had a better relationship with Viperstrike than her brother, as she meets their father's expectations of what a good warrior is better than her brother. She does not share Viperstrike's sanctimonious, self-righteous nature however. She just wants to be a good warrior for RiverClan.