LEADER AND MEDICINE CAT TRYOUTS ~ Ending Nov. 28th

LEADER FORM: 
Cat Name & Bio:
Birdtumble - 
Some days you are standing at the precipice of the wildest journey of your life. Other days you are nestled into the warmth of good friends and your cozy weather of choice. This life is full of surprises, yes, but it is also full of soft moments that are so often overlooked. Birdtumble never imagined himself embracing the quiet so naturally. His mother always described him as a wild tom with big goals and a free spirit. There are many days he tries to remember when and where that adventurous soul sauntered off. Even at his youthful age, Birdtumble reflects on his life as if he has been alive for centuries. Quiet and inquisitive, his silence and coat of soft black fur have earned him a mysterious stereotype, not a wild one. It is as if somewhere along the winding river of his life he died and was replaced by a cat with similar features but the opposite personality than his parents and comrades describe. Maybe it was the responsibility suddenly placed on a cat so young? The unfortunate passing of young parents and being the eldest of their offspring sometimes means growing up too fast. He's never expressed any bitterness towards that role he was so harshly given by life, but instead just a quiet sadness that lingers in the eyes as he watches his siblings and wishes he could have done more for them. Small in stature with almond-shaped brown eyes, it is not surprising where Birdtumble got his name. His suffix came from something his mother used to say. "A little crow that has tumbled from his nest," is what she would call him. It was only fitting that after his parents death that he was given that name. Don't let the sad story weigh you down. He has never been one for pity and has always embraced kindness as a way to cope rather than wallow in sorrow. However, due to his quiet nature, many of those that do not know him believe him to be heartless and cold. It's a belief he doesn't bother to dispute. If it means that his clan stays protected by others believing it's home to cold and dark cats, then sure. Protecting those soft, warm moments with his clan is his priority rather than meddling in the affairs of others.

Which clan (you can tryout for more than one): Hollowclan
Why you want this position: I don't feel like I ever got the opportunity to do anything with Winterclan when I became leader, so I would love to have that chance again I am looking forward to starting fresh and making new rps and memories with people, and I feel like leading Hollowclan would be a fun place to start! 
What ideas do you have for the clan(s): I am thinking lots of opportunity for mystery and being a target for distrust from the other clans/outside groups. I would love for this to be a tight knit group that finds comfort in the presence of each other but is maybe more reclusive in larger open areas, earning them the stereotype of being evil and not to be trusted. Those that actually get to know them and meet them will discover more mystery than evil, and those that get the honor of becoming allies would find out how strong the bond between the members of this group is. However, a close bond does not always mean butterflies and happiness. Sometimes being a part of such a close group means that when drama does arise, it explodes. I think this could create a lot of opportunity in the future for plots where the clan has to overcome the conflicts within itself. 
What would you like the more permanent territory of the clan to look like?: Resting in the shadow of towering mountains are the forests of Hollowclan. On the borders of the clan lay thick masses of cold pines, oaks, and cedars. The hoot of an owl spooks the nibbling mice back into their holes. A thick layer of fog hangs below the branches of the trees, adding to the picture perfect description of a spooky hollow. Icy droplets from recent rain smatter the dead needles and leaves below. It's muggy and unwelcoming to any who dare come close. But deep on the inside, nestled in the protective throng of woods, is a warmth like no other. Think of the sharp smell of pine against a crackling fire or the comfort of a long overdue embrace. The hollow is in a constant state of shadow, yet is lit by the sprinkling of fireflies and glowing of friendly gazes. Like a warm tavern after a long journey through the cold, the creaking aged oaks where the clan has made their dens provide a sense of security. Nests lined with feathers and the smell of moss are markers of "home" for Hollowclan cats. Out from the center of the woods are a few landmarks such as The Glades, which is home to many, many frogs and the occasional crocodile, a long, twisted tree that has grown sideways known as The Owl's Friend where the apprentices go to train, and several other places just waiting to be explored. 

LIST OF LANDMARKS:
The Glades - boggy area of the woods with long grass and pines
The Owl's Friend - Large hickory tree that has grown sideways to create the perfect perch for cats and owls alike
Earthen Ruins - A clearing of mysterious boulders smooth and etched with strange markings, fireflies love it here
Shadow Lake - More like a glorified pond that is mostly shaded by the overhanging of trees
Twoleg Camp Site - On the far edge of the territory is a large clearing where the trees thin out next to Shadow Lake where twolegs set up their camps

LEADER TRYOUT FORM: 
What would you like the more permanent territory of the clan to look like?: Think northeast coastline, high dark cliffs crowned with pines and in the clouds. Caves along the cliffs of the shore, beautiful tide pools and almost always cold. A good amount of sand and stone beach, camp in one of the hollowed out caves. Trails leading up the cliffs to the dense green, misty forest. Very fantasy in a way, your twilight forest dreams.

MEDICINE CAT TRYOUT FORM:

Cat Name & Bio: Agatemurmur
A small and lithe body that is home to an unexpectedly challenging and blunt personality. Agatemurmur was never one to make close connections, finding it rather hard to trust others and let them in. She can be a little overwhelming at times, while also growing overwhelmed with the world around her. Finding appearance to be rather important, her tortoiseshell pelt is always well groomed and her amber eyes are always alive with the fire that blooms within her. Not what you would always expect from a cat of her position, but she is unwilling to do anything half way and insists on always doing her best. A challenge to herself to always be better than she was previously. However, it doesn't stop her from jumping to conclusions or making hasty decisions. Aware of her flaws, she forever battles herself internally by wanting to be respected but also cared for by those around her. When she's in a particularly good mood she will joke around and chat with anyone around her, for underneath her rough outer edges there is a tender loving heart deep within.. she just has a rough time showing it.

Which clan: hmm Hollowclan maybe? that seems like a fitting place for her.

Why you want this position: It's already been so much fun helping this site start up and get the ball rolling. I want to stick to just a few very well fleshed out characters and I'm hoping that Agate holding this position would really help shape her character to something unique and fun to roleplay!

MEDICINE CAT TRYOUT FORM:
Cat Name & Bio:
Fallenkingdom
A golden spotted she-cat with glistening emerald eyes. Fallenkingdom has always done what was necessary to earn the praise and admiration of the family who would never grant her these things. Her vast knowledge of healing and caring for others nothing compared to the brother that her parents always dreamed of. Fallenkingdom has always felt a strong desire to be on top of her interests, and maybe this is why she found herself in competition with her sister, Crumblingdynasty. The duo always found themselves in heated debate over treatments and remedies that would work best. Maybe this arguing is what ultimately caused the untimely demise of their little brother. Maybe if they had actually worked together instead of bickered constantly over the cure, then they would have figured it all out before he died... or maybe not. After all, Fallenkingdom will never take the blame for something that wasn't her fault. If her sister had only listened to her then Laurelcrown would have lived. This belief is probably what has deepened the hatred she has for Crumblingdynasty, and why she made the decision to move as far away from her sister as she could, burying herself in her work so she never has to think about her biggest failure again.
Which clan (you can tryout for more than one): Mistclan
Why you want this position: I just want to be able to plot with my bff and also provide the clan I am chosen in with some contributions and potential cool internal plots and stuff.

MEDICINE CAT TRYOUT FORM
Cat Name & Bio: Ashwalker
"I survived because the fire inside of me burned brighter than the fire around" Amber eyes that burn like the hottest of coals and a fiery temper to match it. Ashwalker is a tom not to be fooled with despite his rather petite figure. His bark is just as bad as his bite. The tom's long fur is a mixture of pale ash and smoky charcoal grey, as if he was blanketed in a cloud of ash, his paws a dark grey almost black as if they had been burned. Ashwalker would not be the first cat you would take for as being a skilled healer, his bedside manner leaving plenty of room for improvement. He's quick to tell you you're a mousebrain if you've done something idiotic or said something ludicrous. His personality probably having something to do with his past of being alone for most of his life and not usually interacting with others unless he needed something. Ashwalker was a soul survivor of his family, having lost them when he was young, just barely able to fend for himself. He made acquaintances as he travelled around by himself, picking up tidbits of information here and there, using things he knew about the land in exchange for information and new knowledge, but he never got to close to anybody. It was when he was talking with another passing loner that he heard of a group of cats that were fleeing their old home. In an almost uncharacteristically curiosity Ashwalker found himself searching for this group, though he had no idea where to go his paws had eventually guided him to them. Whether it be sheer chance or divine intervention Ashwalker soon found himself aligning with the cats of CinderClan, finding it somewhat uncanny that his new home would compliment his loner name Ash. As he was a well seasoned traveller he would receive the clan name of Ashwalker.
Which clan: CinderClan, it fits his whole smoulder-y fiery aesthetic.
Why you want this position: Ahhh, I haven't played a medicine cat in ... a hot minute, but they've always been my favourite role to play! They can be so versatile and can bring so many different plots and stories to the table. I feel like Ashwalker isn't your conventional medicine cat, as he wasn't born a 'clan' cat but due to his travels as a loner he brings a lot of information about different territories and herbs and stories. His personality is very prickly so having him open up with the clan, and learning to be a clan cat and healer could be really interesting. I feel like he'd be a sceptic of StarClan/Other Worldly stuff so it would be a cool plot point of him slowly becoming a believer or maybe not? It could be explored more as the clan grows and figures out what type of clan they want to be.