Post by rhys on Mar 18, 2019 16:31:23 GMT
GOPHERGAZE of MEADOWCLAN
27 moons
medicine cat
afab nb
bisexual
27 moons
medicine cat
afab nb
bisexual
PERSONALITY
being young, gopher is naïve and is far too willing to give second chances. she takes herself very seriously and leaves no room for mistakes, but with others, she is very patient and kind. she is not sensitive, however, that doesn't mean that she's willing to put up with flack. she can be fierce and devoted, and isn't afraid to speak her mind, even when it might not seem like the most appropriate situation. in conversation, she might seem smooth and easy going, but in reality she's very skittish and anxious, always worrying about how she's coming off or sounds to others. she is very self-conscious, but always looks to uplift others. She can be a bit playful at times, when nobody else is around to lighten the mood, but it can often come off as childish.
HISTORY
kithood-
gopherkit born to ashfeather and rootfire, alongside two brothers who did not make it days after birth. mother ashfeather is distant but gopher grows up independently, not really needing her approval. follows rootfire around often when he's in camp, notable for constantly chasing his tail around and talking about becoming a warrior like him. is found out to have poor eyesight, but that doesn't stop her from getting her way in the nursery.
apprenticeship-
apprenticed to kitetail, trains under him as a warrior for two moons. during these two moons, she experiences strange streams that she at first tells rootfire about, who directs her to pipitfur. the medicine cat informs her that these are omens, dreams that she has been having as well, and that it's likely starclan desires her on the path to becoming a medicine cat. gopherpaw won't complain - her faith in starclan has been growing strong, and she would much rather develop that than further her warrior skills. not too great a hunter so far, but an excellent fighter.
once she is nine moons, she transitions from a warrior apprentice to a medicine cat apprentice, and begins training under pipitfur. she finds the world of medicine and interpreting signs from starclan much more interesting and stimulating than being a warrior, though she does occasionally miss scuffling around with kitetail and the other apprentices.
earns her full medicine cat name at eighteen moons, becomes gophergaze.
medicine cat-
pipitfur retires when gopher is twenty-four moons. gophergaze feels odd about this development, wondering why she wouldn't want to serve starclan for the rest of her life, but she keeps quiet. the den is very lonely, but she takes company in her father's presence, and occasionally visits kitetail and the warriors she used to train with, oftentimes freshening up on basic fighting skills.
at night, much to the chagrin of those around her, she goes for walks by herself to clear her mind and gather her thoughts. she likes to be alone so that she can speak to starclan, pray to them and talk aloud to those that she's lost or has communicated with before during dreams at the star-drip cave. her faith is now strong and unwavering, and she struggles with those who have no belief in starclan.
gopherkit born to ashfeather and rootfire, alongside two brothers who did not make it days after birth. mother ashfeather is distant but gopher grows up independently, not really needing her approval. follows rootfire around often when he's in camp, notable for constantly chasing his tail around and talking about becoming a warrior like him. is found out to have poor eyesight, but that doesn't stop her from getting her way in the nursery.
apprenticeship-
apprenticed to kitetail, trains under him as a warrior for two moons. during these two moons, she experiences strange streams that she at first tells rootfire about, who directs her to pipitfur. the medicine cat informs her that these are omens, dreams that she has been having as well, and that it's likely starclan desires her on the path to becoming a medicine cat. gopherpaw won't complain - her faith in starclan has been growing strong, and she would much rather develop that than further her warrior skills. not too great a hunter so far, but an excellent fighter.
once she is nine moons, she transitions from a warrior apprentice to a medicine cat apprentice, and begins training under pipitfur. she finds the world of medicine and interpreting signs from starclan much more interesting and stimulating than being a warrior, though she does occasionally miss scuffling around with kitetail and the other apprentices.
earns her full medicine cat name at eighteen moons, becomes gophergaze.
medicine cat-
pipitfur retires when gopher is twenty-four moons. gophergaze feels odd about this development, wondering why she wouldn't want to serve starclan for the rest of her life, but she keeps quiet. the den is very lonely, but she takes company in her father's presence, and occasionally visits kitetail and the warriors she used to train with, oftentimes freshening up on basic fighting skills.
at night, much to the chagrin of those around her, she goes for walks by herself to clear her mind and gather her thoughts. she likes to be alone so that she can speak to starclan, pray to them and talk aloud to those that she's lost or has communicated with before during dreams at the star-drip cave. her faith is now strong and unwavering, and she struggles with those who have no belief in starclan.
RELATIONSHIPS
MOTHER:
ashfeather
FATHER:
rootfire
SIBLINGS:
unnamed brother (deceased)
unnamed brother (deceased)
unnamed brother (deceased)
OTHERS:
kitetail (warrior mentor)
pipitfur (medicine cat mentor)
pipitfur (medicine cat mentor)
SHORT DESCRIPTION
a pretty, fuzzy brown tabby she-cat with bright green eyes and a cream underside
OTHER INFORMATION
very poor eyesight. can see, but the world is fuzzy and she can only make out vague shapes. relies on hearing and smell more than sight.
physical in affection
southern accent
physical in affection
southern accent
Prompt 2. Peonystar has finally passed on, her old age finally taking her to StarClan, and it's up to you to guide Graywind to the Star-Drip Cave in order to receive his leader name and nine lives. What do you say to Graywind to reassure him? Do you say anything? What do you think of him as a deputy? Do you think he will do well as a leader?
WRITING SAMPLE
Gophergaze didn't understand when others said that silence was awkward.
The air didn't feel thick with tension, or words left unspoken but dying to be said. She found comfort in it, especially considering the amount of... thought, and digestion, that Peonystar's death required. Had Graywind spoken a word the entire walk to the Star-Drip Cave, why, the molly might have had half a mind to cuff him over the ear.
If, though, she had to point out any prickling fur and uneasiness, she would say that it all radiated off of the deputy, soon-to-be-leader himself, Graywind. A sideways glance at him, and she could tell that his nerves were likely acting up. Who wouldn't be anxious, at a time like this? She remembered when Pipitfur decided that it was her time to retire, and even though she'd received her full name, even though she'd been dubbed trained enough to carry the weight of the Clan's health on her shoulders, her paws, then, still felt too small to fill in Pipitfur's pawprint.
But StarClan guided her. And they would guide Graywind too, certainly. The tom had a strong faith, one almost akin to hers - she appreciated that in him. As a leader and medicine cat duo, they would get along swell, she thought.
"Graywind," she mewed softly, slowing her step so that she might brush her shoulder into his. "I know how yer feelin'. But StarClan has guided you every step of the way so far, ain't they? So tell me, why would they stop now?"
The medicine cat paused, whiskers twitching. "If they had thought Peonystar made the wrong decision, at any point in havin' you as 'er deputy, from the moment she called yer name to the moment she breathed the last bit a air out of 'er lungs, don'tcha think they woulda done somethin' by now? Send a sign, strike you down, anythin' like that?"
Maybe these weren't the right words to be giving. Graywind was a rather... serious time, but with how nervous he seemed, maybe he did need something to lighten the mood. He was always so tightly wound... StarClan, give him a life fer relaxing, why don'tcha, she thought.
As they approached the cave, she came to a halt.
"Les' take a deep breath before we go in. It'll do us both some good," Gophergaze suggested to the tom, and inhaled deeply, exhaling softly.
With that, the silence returned, and she found herself no less comfortable than she did earlier as she entered the cave.
The air didn't feel thick with tension, or words left unspoken but dying to be said. She found comfort in it, especially considering the amount of... thought, and digestion, that Peonystar's death required. Had Graywind spoken a word the entire walk to the Star-Drip Cave, why, the molly might have had half a mind to cuff him over the ear.
If, though, she had to point out any prickling fur and uneasiness, she would say that it all radiated off of the deputy, soon-to-be-leader himself, Graywind. A sideways glance at him, and she could tell that his nerves were likely acting up. Who wouldn't be anxious, at a time like this? She remembered when Pipitfur decided that it was her time to retire, and even though she'd received her full name, even though she'd been dubbed trained enough to carry the weight of the Clan's health on her shoulders, her paws, then, still felt too small to fill in Pipitfur's pawprint.
But StarClan guided her. And they would guide Graywind too, certainly. The tom had a strong faith, one almost akin to hers - she appreciated that in him. As a leader and medicine cat duo, they would get along swell, she thought.
"Graywind," she mewed softly, slowing her step so that she might brush her shoulder into his. "I know how yer feelin'. But StarClan has guided you every step of the way so far, ain't they? So tell me, why would they stop now?"
The medicine cat paused, whiskers twitching. "If they had thought Peonystar made the wrong decision, at any point in havin' you as 'er deputy, from the moment she called yer name to the moment she breathed the last bit a air out of 'er lungs, don'tcha think they woulda done somethin' by now? Send a sign, strike you down, anythin' like that?"
Maybe these weren't the right words to be giving. Graywind was a rather... serious time, but with how nervous he seemed, maybe he did need something to lighten the mood. He was always so tightly wound... StarClan, give him a life fer relaxing, why don'tcha, she thought.
As they approached the cave, she came to a halt.
"Les' take a deep breath before we go in. It'll do us both some good," Gophergaze suggested to the tom, and inhaled deeply, exhaling softly.
With that, the silence returned, and she found herself no less comfortable than she did earlier as she entered the cave.
