☾⋆⁺₊⋆ SWANKIT
❝ RATHER SLEEP THAN STAY AWAKE ❞
— WARRIOR NAME : SWANFALL? SWANSONG? SWANSPIRIT? SWANMIRE?
— PINTEREST
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— swan for their near-white fur
↳ after halfshade's mother. an elegant, feminine name, and altogether quite fitting — kit for their rank in the clan
— kit of shadowclan, deeply loyal.
↳ disdainful towards other clans, sees them as lesser.
— AMAB cisgender male. he / him pronouns, does not mind others.
↳ indifferent towards gender, does not think much of it.
↳ fine with all gendered terms. will not correct any who mistake his gender. — will later transition to demigirl, using she / they pronouns only.
↳ undiscovered sexuality until after transitioning.
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— LH cream mackerel tabby, low white, pale blue eyes
Swankit is a pretty cat, with long and feathery fur draped across an elegant frame, with a long and plume-like tail trailing behind him. A naturally feminine cat, he takes after his mother in all but his father's swirling stripes. The most striking aspect of Swankit's appearance is of course his coloring: the kit's pale tabby markings are set against fur of near-white. True white creeps across his underside, nearly indistinguishable from the rest of him. For all his love of the night, he struggles with stealth due to his pale fur, a far cry from ShadowClan's typical shady colors. There is something ethereal and almost otherworldly to Swankit's appearance, a ghost among cats. His eyes too glow bright in the shadows, a soft yet striking pale blue, tipping into periwinkle in the right lighting.
↳ masking blue tabby.
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INTELLIGENCE
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CREATIVITY
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EMPATHY
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COMPOSURE
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CHARISMA
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INTP, TRUE NEUTRAL
( + ) calm, intelligent, sweet, altruistic, patient
( / ) strange, imaginative, passive, quiet, fanciful
( - ) detached, manipulative, melancholic, selfish, unmotivated
— Swankit is a strange and whimsical cat, always seeming lost in his own world. He trails through the clan as though a ghost, a quiet child with a propensity for wandering, always finding himself under some cat or other's paws, yet not one to make a nuisance of himself. He often does not speak unless spoken to, always seeming a bit surprised when anyone speaks to him at all, as though forgetting that he too exists in this world. His words at times make little sense, and he often trails off in thought or loses his place in conversations, appearing at best absent-minded and at worst fully disinterested. Yet despite this there is so often a smile on his face, a soft laugh spared for any who engage him. A sweet and kind cat, he is patient and eager to help others, even if his smile can seem a little too vacant.
— For a cat with so vacant a stare, Swankit is far more intelligent than one may suspect. There is a keen cleverness to him, despite his apparent disinterest in the world around him. There is a veil, it seems, that separates Swankit from the rest of the world, more observer than participant. But oh, what a keen observer he is. Perceptive of everything and cunning when he needs to be, even at a young age Swankit is not opposed to lying to get what he wants. He is not a cruel cat, and yet he seems detached from the consequences of his actions, seeing no reason not to lie to get what he desires. As he grows aware of how others see him, he will grow ever willing to play the fool and lean into cats' perceptions of him.
— Swankit often confuses dreams for reality, and at times vice versa. It seems all his life is lived as though dreaming. It is not an unusual occurrence for him to come crying to his parents after a nightmare, unable to be convinced of its falsehood, or to tout tales of some grand adventure he went on, only to realize he is recounting a dream. As a child, he will believe any story told to him, no matter its impossibility. He sees all the world in a warped and poetic light, finding truth in the unreal and beauty in the strange. He is drawn to finding wonder in the morbid, in the swamplands of his home and all the rot they carry with them.
— Swankit can often come off as lazy, a sleepy drifter with no drive to do much of anything at all. He sticks close by his mother in the nursery, not scared, but not enthused about leaving. And once outside, often inclined to trail after his siblings until he finds himself distracted by some new fascination. Swankit can find little reason to do something if he simply does not want to, responsibility be damned. He holds no ambition of following in his father's footsteps, though time can often change one's mind, and a taste of the power that comes with prestige is likely to draw him in. His childish whims will not be indulged forever; Swankit cannot stay in the nursery.
— mannerisms : eyes are almost always half-lidded. rarely looks directly at other cats, often appears bored or lost in thought. long and somewhat swaying strides, keeps low to the ground. often sweeps tail back and forth, brushing the grass.
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PHYSICAL
STRENGTH
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CONSTITUTION
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AGILITY
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COORDINATION
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STAMINA
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SURVIVAL
HUNTING
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TRACKING
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STEALTH
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CLIMBING
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SWIMMING
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— stats reflect future abilities
↳ may change over course of roleplay
— moderately quick to trust, easy to form platonic relationships with
↳ likely to change as they age
— will end fights, kill, maim || won't show mercy || may flee
↳ will excel at pinpointing weaknesses & catching opponents off-guard
— smells of wet earth & rotting fruit
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SLEEPWALKING
— Swankit is prone to sleepwalking and sleeptalking, an unusual occurrence with no clear cause. As a child, they will frequently wander off during the nights, but as with most sleepwalkers, this strange habit will fade with age. Their clanmates will likely be confused and perhaps unnerved by this, possibly labeling it as an illness or explaining it away with superstition. Swankit themself is likely to attribute some supernatural cause to it, owing to their whimsical worldview, and may feel a sense of loss as it becomes less frequent. However, their restless nighttime excursions seem to leave them with a constant tiredness. Even when they do not sleep, they can never seem to get a good night's rest, always tossing and turning, leaving them fatigued and wanting little more than to go back to bed.
↳ first incidence of sleepwalking is planned for their 10th, 15th, or 25th post, depending on activity. will involve them wandering from the nursery and briefly going "missing", frightening their parents and clanmates
↳ any traumatic event they suffer will cause their sleepwalking to return in full force, newly accompanied by nightmares.
GENDER
— Swankit's transition to demigirl will be played out in character, likely during early apprenticehood. They will initially not think much about gender, accepting their somewhat feminine appearance with little discomfort. Should another character make fun of them for it, they may become self-conscious, but primarily they will see no issue. I like the idea of another cat, possibly at a gathering, mistaking them for a girl and Swanpaw not correcting them. This event would prompt them to realize that they actually like being referred to that way, and begin to actually consider whether they're happy being a boy or just complacent with it.
↳ will likely reach out to older trans characters for guidance.
↳ may be part of becoming more of an active participant in their own life rather than a passive observer
ROMANCE
— As they grow older, Swankit will become somewhat infatuated with the idea of romance, becoming a bit of a hopeless romantic. They will have little incentive to act on their feelings, often forgetting that they have only thought -- or perhaps dreamed -- of doing so, and feeling that they should be understood without having to speak it aloud ( again? or for the first time? does it really matter, when if the love was true it would need to words?) They will often mistake jealousy or friendship for romance, being very eager to see love where it does not exist. May see themselves as always being heartbroken and lonely, even though in reality they're the one sabotaging their own chance at relationships.
RELIGION
— Swankit will definitely develop some weird beliefs about StarClan. This is not optional. The exact nature of these beliefs is dependent on IC interaction!! They will likely absorb what they are told of StarClan and twist it to fit their own worldview. May come to see themself as a sort of prophet or messianic figure, viewing their dreams as prophecies or their sleepwalking as acting as a vessel for StarClan. May dedicate themself to saving ShadowClan from their "curse" or "abandonment" by their ancestors, or embrace it as a form of tough love. The fact that their father is deputy will certainly not help, as they may see this as a sign that their family has been chosen by StarClan themselves.
↳ also likely to factor into developing ambition, believing that they have been chosen
↳ may aim for leader or med (IC) for a closer connection with starclan / feeling they "deserve" it
↳ ALSO maybe a plotline where they're convinced StarClan wants them to make something they dreamed of come true... :)
WORLDVIEW
— Swankit may start out as very optimistic and naive, owing to their whimsical outlook and loving parents. However, the realities of ShadowClan life will likely harden them, causing them to grow more cynical and cutthroat, adapting to the world around them -- and more than that, doing what it takes to gain an upper hand in such an environment. Their altruism may be twisted into a kind of savior complex, believing they are doing what is best even if other cats cannot understand. They are likely to become increasingly manipulative in a subtle manner, growing into somewhat of a control freak. And yet, always with the best intentions, always with the firm belief that they are only doing what they must.
↳ a strict mentor could help push them in this direction by "scaring" them into taking things more seriously
↳ also will definitely take after their parents in terms of scheming <3 there may be some influence there
DEVELOPMENT
— As with all characters I play, Swankit is IC reactive!! I've outlined a few general plots to pursue, but their development will be in large part shaped by the roleplay itself :]
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— i should be able to hit post requirement each month! i'm a very active rper, and plan to aim for a 10-15 post min on swankit :]
— some months i will greatly exceed that (last month i made 41 posts on my 20 min character lol) but some months i will be just skirting in with the minimum :']
— i'll let y'all know if i ever need to go inactive with swankit!! i am prepared for very long-term rp of them, but there may be some times where i need a (hopefully brief) hiatus ^^;
— also, i will likely be dropping my current shadowclanner, meaning i am looking for a new shc main at the moment!
— and lastly. i am a lot more obsessed with this character than i expected so i will likely have a huge burst of muse when i first start playing them <3 expect swankit spam as soon as their sub is up
— and of course no hard feelings if my app doesn't get picked!! i don't want to seem like i'm begging for a spot i'm just excited lol. can't wait for the smalf kiddos regardless <3
— (& swan will still get played even if they're not in this litter, though i would love to be a part of it :'] )
— ALSO i forgot to write a section on this but i would love for swan to be v close with their siblings. fambly .............
anyway gaslight gatekeep girlboss
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