Post by maxx on Sept 9, 2019 18:04:25 GMT -6
Orchid Shade
Redwood Clan
Small black she-cat with pale blue eyes
medicine cat
she-cat
49 moons
Appearance
Orchidshade is a pure black she-cat with a small stature and frame. Her tail is medium-length and thin, and her paws are dainty and nimble. The size of Orchidshade's ears and belly are proportionate to the petite she-cat, though her eyes are particularly large and ominous. But, do not let her petite size fool you, this she-cat is as strong as leaf-bare winds.
The pelt of this medicine cat is a matte black, like an unpolished piece of flint. In contrast, her nose is shiny such as a piece of obsidian. The insides of the she-cats ears are black as well, only a small glimmer of silvered grey streak by the tufts of her ears. Spreading evenly from her jowls, Orchidshade's whiskers are thin, but glint like a tight spider's web.
Orchidshade received her name due to the indigo color of her large and blue eyes. In moonlight, the purple hues shine more vibrant. Additionally and perhaps due to age, small highlights of silver can be seen in appropriate lighting, though difficult to detect during normal circumstances. As the she-cat ages, more silver will consume her pelt until she is as dusted as star-clan.
Overall, Orchidshade's apperance is definitely an acquired taste and many cats have used adjectives to describe her such as eerie, startled, woeful, or solemn. It appears that those around her are either enthralled by her appearance, or completely ambivalent.
Orchidshade's smell is of lavender with hints of water-mint.
The pelt of this medicine cat is a matte black, like an unpolished piece of flint. In contrast, her nose is shiny such as a piece of obsidian. The insides of the she-cats ears are black as well, only a small glimmer of silvered grey streak by the tufts of her ears. Spreading evenly from her jowls, Orchidshade's whiskers are thin, but glint like a tight spider's web.
Orchidshade received her name due to the indigo color of her large and blue eyes. In moonlight, the purple hues shine more vibrant. Additionally and perhaps due to age, small highlights of silver can be seen in appropriate lighting, though difficult to detect during normal circumstances. As the she-cat ages, more silver will consume her pelt until she is as dusted as star-clan.
Overall, Orchidshade's apperance is definitely an acquired taste and many cats have used adjectives to describe her such as eerie, startled, woeful, or solemn. It appears that those around her are either enthralled by her appearance, or completely ambivalent.
Orchidshade's smell is of lavender with hints of water-mint.
Personality
MYSTERIOUS [ \ ] ; Orchidshade has never quite fit in the with the masses. Since kithood she was obsessed with the dark caverns of nature and supernatural. In addition to her generally oddball interests, Orchidshade's face is a blank veil with ominous eyes that permanently plaster a vacant expression. Unless she extends some sort of gesture, Orchidshade is very difficult to read.
CYNICAL [ - ] ; Though she doesn't voice her opinion much, Orchidshade is overall a cynical individual. She isn't unrealistically pessimistic, but usually tends to expect the worst of others. This can cause problems with trust between her and other clanmates. She doesn't typically bond with many cats, keeping to herself. The other clan cats struggle to be around her due to how guarded she is around them, failing to develop trust.
COLD TEMPERED [ - ] ; Not afraid to cut to the chase, Orchidshade will typically bring the problem to front or express her concerns through passive aggressive jabs, or outright jabs, which she is not weary to deliver (unless she needs to save face; there are few instances where she feels inclined). Because she is one of few words, unless delivering a lecture, it becomes glaringly obvious through her stoic signs of aggression that the she-cat is unhappy or upset. She views it as simple cause and affect. If someone hadn't behaved wrongly, then they wouldn't be deserving of this treatment.
QUIET [ + / - ] ; Orchidshade rarely speaks unless prompted. When prompted, she is methodical, melodic in tone, and very thorough. However, her advice is typically unpleasant to hear and she is overly critical of herself and others. She has been known to flat-out ignore other cats, even when they are clearly speaking directly to her. The one exception is unless they are in need or she needs to convey an important message to her officials.
DETERMINED [ + ] ; Even though Orchidshade feels an overwhelming sense of loss and hopelessness, she remains determined in her clan duties. She will always dedicate time into improving her skills in dressing wounds and collecting herbs. She is an exceptional medicine cat due to her time and dedication.
FATALISTIC [ + / - ] ; Though she doesn't always cope well, Orchidshade believes that life is pre-determined and everything happens for a reason. This can provide a bit of hope to her dreary nature, but often times it can lead to negligence in improving her outlook.
DISCIPLINED [ + ] ; Overall, Orchidshade understands that she is bitter and cynical. She will never pretend to be a social individual, and she understands that her overall perspective is flawed. With that said, she purposefully keeps to herself and holds her tongue. You will not find inappropriate blurt-outs from Orchishade, as she is very deliberate about everything she says. As well, she is a creature of habit. To continue on with her life, Orchidshade has a strict routine that she follows for herself, constantly keeping busy and distracted. She is not one to neglect something as small as a sprained ankle, let alone needlessly combat authorities. She has a lot of respect for the leaders around her and this tends to create a mutual agreement between figures of authority, and her multifaceted and unapproachable personality.
However, things has shifted since the latest regime and Orchidshade has found herself becoming more inclined to challenge as Finchstar falters, though never to his face amid those outside of the higher ups. She is unwavering in loyalty to the administration regardless of her personal beliefs with the core value to maintain order in the clan.
CYNICAL [ - ] ; Though she doesn't voice her opinion much, Orchidshade is overall a cynical individual. She isn't unrealistically pessimistic, but usually tends to expect the worst of others. This can cause problems with trust between her and other clanmates. She doesn't typically bond with many cats, keeping to herself. The other clan cats struggle to be around her due to how guarded she is around them, failing to develop trust.
COLD TEMPERED [ - ] ; Not afraid to cut to the chase, Orchidshade will typically bring the problem to front or express her concerns through passive aggressive jabs, or outright jabs, which she is not weary to deliver (unless she needs to save face; there are few instances where she feels inclined). Because she is one of few words, unless delivering a lecture, it becomes glaringly obvious through her stoic signs of aggression that the she-cat is unhappy or upset. She views it as simple cause and affect. If someone hadn't behaved wrongly, then they wouldn't be deserving of this treatment.
QUIET [ + / - ] ; Orchidshade rarely speaks unless prompted. When prompted, she is methodical, melodic in tone, and very thorough. However, her advice is typically unpleasant to hear and she is overly critical of herself and others. She has been known to flat-out ignore other cats, even when they are clearly speaking directly to her. The one exception is unless they are in need or she needs to convey an important message to her officials.
DETERMINED [ + ] ; Even though Orchidshade feels an overwhelming sense of loss and hopelessness, she remains determined in her clan duties. She will always dedicate time into improving her skills in dressing wounds and collecting herbs. She is an exceptional medicine cat due to her time and dedication.
FATALISTIC [ + / - ] ; Though she doesn't always cope well, Orchidshade believes that life is pre-determined and everything happens for a reason. This can provide a bit of hope to her dreary nature, but often times it can lead to negligence in improving her outlook.
DISCIPLINED [ + ] ; Overall, Orchidshade understands that she is bitter and cynical. She will never pretend to be a social individual, and she understands that her overall perspective is flawed. With that said, she purposefully keeps to herself and holds her tongue. You will not find inappropriate blurt-outs from Orchishade, as she is very deliberate about everything she says. As well, she is a creature of habit. To continue on with her life, Orchidshade has a strict routine that she follows for herself, constantly keeping busy and distracted. She is not one to neglect something as small as a sprained ankle, let alone needlessly combat authorities. She has a lot of respect for the leaders around her and this tends to create a mutual agreement between figures of authority, and her multifaceted and unapproachable personality.
However, things has shifted since the latest regime and Orchidshade has found herself becoming more inclined to challenge as Finchstar falters, though never to his face amid those outside of the higher ups. She is unwavering in loyalty to the administration regardless of her personal beliefs with the core value to maintain order in the clan.
History
Despite the honor that Orchidshade takes in her work, she was not always a medicine cat. At 24 moons of age, the young warrior traveled to accept Star-clan's grace in awarding her the place that was once her brothers.
Having been a loyal, but distant warrior, the she-cat was known for her dutiful sense of responsibility and agile, but powerful, fighting skills. However, she retired these days so that her brother may pursue his life of love and happiness. Like all medicine cats, he had been prohibited from fatherhood. However, because of Orchidshade's orientation, having a preference for she-cats, she accepted as early as apprenticeship her fate was never to be a mother.
After all, having a medicine cat was a dire necessity for all clans. Orchidshade had had her heart set on deputy since she could squeak, but it wasn't until her brother's internal conflict did she receive a message from Starclan. During these times, they had said, is when a cat with efficiency and dedication would be needed most. Though her brother was kind, his nurturing nature and soft-heart made critical calls cloud his sense of judgement. Although this was not a tragedy when delivering kits or collecting yarrow, every death took a toll on the tom and Orchidshade saw that his true passions lay elsewhere.
Having preferred her lonesomeness, Orchidshade found the transition to becoming a medicine cat pleasing. For one, she could work and train by herself, no need to patrols or battle-partners. Secondly, Orchidshade was able to accumulate skills and knowledge that was rare to come by, to be only available for those with star-guided veins. This in itself was as thrilling as a call to battle.
Now, having served as a full-blown medicine cat for a year, her relationship with her superiors makes for an interesting dynamic. Orchidshade thinks highly of Finchstar, respecting him for earning leadership at such a young age, though she does have doubts about the tom's maturity and overall experience. Despite this seemingly shaky relationships, Orchidshade does well to always puts her clan first, even if it means sour-coating the verdict.
Having been a loyal, but distant warrior, the she-cat was known for her dutiful sense of responsibility and agile, but powerful, fighting skills. However, she retired these days so that her brother may pursue his life of love and happiness. Like all medicine cats, he had been prohibited from fatherhood. However, because of Orchidshade's orientation, having a preference for she-cats, she accepted as early as apprenticeship her fate was never to be a mother.
After all, having a medicine cat was a dire necessity for all clans. Orchidshade had had her heart set on deputy since she could squeak, but it wasn't until her brother's internal conflict did she receive a message from Starclan. During these times, they had said, is when a cat with efficiency and dedication would be needed most. Though her brother was kind, his nurturing nature and soft-heart made critical calls cloud his sense of judgement. Although this was not a tragedy when delivering kits or collecting yarrow, every death took a toll on the tom and Orchidshade saw that his true passions lay elsewhere.
Having preferred her lonesomeness, Orchidshade found the transition to becoming a medicine cat pleasing. For one, she could work and train by herself, no need to patrols or battle-partners. Secondly, Orchidshade was able to accumulate skills and knowledge that was rare to come by, to be only available for those with star-guided veins. This in itself was as thrilling as a call to battle.
Now, having served as a full-blown medicine cat for a year, her relationship with her superiors makes for an interesting dynamic. Orchidshade thinks highly of Finchstar, respecting him for earning leadership at such a young age, though she does have doubts about the tom's maturity and overall experience. Despite this seemingly shaky relationships, Orchidshade does well to always puts her clan first, even if it means sour-coating the verdict.
