High Rank Applications - IvyClan Deputy

[KingHarry]

Requirements
 

+ You must be active

+ You must not have broken any rules in the past three months

+ You must be willing to be leader should your current leader die

+ You must understand that if you ever become inactive, you will be removed from the role. Before this happens, you will be contacted at least once to prompt you to become active again

+ Your character must have trained an apprentice

Please make sure you have read all the information on the Information board before applying.

All members may apply as long as they meet the requirements. This includes brand new members. As long as you meet the requirements and are seen posting active IC content, you have a chance at gaining the role.

You may apply with more than one warrior. Please use separate forms for each character.

Applications will close on Sunday 11th November 

Deputy will be chosen by the leader of the clan - in this case, M'Lady

If you have any questions, feel free to ask below, in the help board, or contact KingHarry through PM.

(Tip: a more detailed form and being seen to be active on the character you are applying for will increase your chances of success)

Form

[b]Character Name:[/b]
[b]Link to Character Profile:[/b]
[b]Strengths:[/b] (Three minimum)
[b]Weaknesses:[/b] (Three minimum)
[b]Why?:[/b] (Why should your cat be deputy? What do they have to offer the clan? Is anything in their history relevant? Etc.)
[b]Other:[/b] (Anything else relevant)

[KingHarry]

Character Name: Rookheart

Link to Character Profile: [x]

Strengths:
Noble
Rookheart is a polite tom who follows StarClan without question. The Warrior Code is, in his mind, the way to live your life. StarClan protects the clan, and thus they should listen to them. Because of this, he is a noble warrior that would not unjustly hurt another. He would never leave a kit in need, nor would he kill without reason.

Loyal
If a cat cannot be loyal to his clan, then he can be noble to nobody. Thankfully, Rookheart would die for IvyClan without thought. The clan is his family, and thus must be protected. To him, a cat that is not loyal is not worth the title of warrior - something that he is willing to be vocal about shout the need arise.

Caring
Since kithood, Rookheart has been caring for those around him. His brother, Milkeyes, was born blind, thus he took on the role of keeping an eye on him. Rookheart didn't mind this, though. He liked to make his brother feel safe - and thus it was only natural that he natural grew to enjoy caring for the rest of his clan too.

Pureblooded IvyClan
Born and raised in IvyClan, Rookheart has no other alliances. He has no links to other clans, nor does he have a connection to any rogues, loners, or kittypets. This allows him to focus on his clan's needs and those alone. It also means that there is no reason for others to doubt that he has IvyClan's best intentions at heart. Being born in the clan also means that Owlstar has watched him grow and develop into the tom he is today.

Practised
From following Owlstar around as a kit to travelling to the Tribe of Ancient Roots, Rookheart has watched, learnt, and experienced both what it means to lead and the unexpected trials of life. This has given him a foundation upon which to work, meaning that he would not be completely out of his depth at first were he to become IvyClan's deputy.

Weaknesses:
Seeks Approval
If there's one thing Rookheart wants, it is to impress those around him - especially his parents, Blackheart and Olivenose, and Owlstar. This is perhaps the biggest motivating factor in his life, which can lead to him becoming rather self-hating should he not manage to gain the approval of others.

Ambitious
Rookheart has been loud and proud about his ambition to be leader one day since he was a kit. He wants to be the best - better than his father, better than Owlstar, even better than Ivystar. Because of this, he has it within him to make some morally dubious decisions should they achieve a greater good that he is really striving for.

Young
Obviously, Rookheart is young. He is only 24 moons old, and this has not experienced as much in his life as a more senior warrior may have. However, he has multiple impressive achievements in his life despite this, such as being chosen to visit the Tribe of Ancient Roots and fighting side-by-side with one of his brothers in the Tribe battle at the gathering.

Work-Oriented
As a warrior, Rookheart focuses more on doing the best for his clan than himself. This would only increase if he were to become the deputy. His personal life - love, friendships, everything like that - would be pushed to the side whenever there was something that needed doing for the clan. If he does not find a way to balance the two sides of his life, he could easily become burnt out.

Impulsive
In his quest to impress, Rookheart can make some split-second decisions that he later comes to regret. With age and experience, this will likely become less common - however, while he is still young he will be prone to such a thing. Thankfully, he is unlikely to make the same decision twice, but does that really matter when you can do some serious damage by making the mistake only one time?

Why?:
Rookheart is the son of Blackheart and Olivenose. He has many siblings - some from his litter, some from a later litter - and his large family has taught him important life lessons about caring for others and gritting your teeth when somebody is being annoying.

As a kit, he used to follow Owlstar and ask when he could become deputy. When she made Raccoonmask her apprentice instead of him, Rookheart was disappointed. He sulked a little and wondered why he wasn't her apprentice, but he soon got over himself and realised that no, it wasn't what he wanted, but it was not the end of the world.

A warrior that has been a strong, constant factor in the background, Rookheart has always tried to do his best for his clan. He was surprised when he was chosen to go on the journey to the Tribe, and disappointed when their adventure lead to war. After the battle - and after seeing all the fallen clan cats - he will feel guilty about his party in it all, but that guilt will only drive him to try and do better.

As deputy, Rookheart's story would focus on him maturing as a warrior. He would make mistakes - some of which could have the possibility of causing trouble that could spiral into something much larger than he wanted it to be - but he would learn from them. Though he would doubt himself sometimes, he would constantly try to do his best, and to prove himself to everybody around him.

As either leader or deputy, he has the possibility of a plot where he starts doing something questionable in the name of the greater good, though what exactly that would be would depend on the events at the time. This could start leading him down a darker path - one which he would (hopefully) break free from eventually, though it is not out of the question that he would convince himself that no, he is doing good, and thus would not change.

Other: vote rookheart 2k18 long live the queen owlstar

[Storm]

Character Name: Finchtuft

Link to Character Profile: Finchtuft

Strengths:

• Spunky - Loud, outgoing, tough and fierce.  Finchtuft has a big and strong personality at her core, others know exactly who she is and she won't back down. She acts boldly and won't let anyone look down on her. With both physical and mental toughness she can endure most hardships or pressures with the same wild passion as always.  
• Skilled Fighter - Skill may not be everything, but Finchtuft's strength as a warrior is important to her as it was important to her mentor.  She hopes she is just as courageous as he was fighting without fear or holding back.  Her passion and toughness aid her greatly in this aspect, along with her strong and healthy build.
• Determined - Relentless is her efforts, Finchtuft will keep pushing along.  She take her blows and pushes through no matter how difficult things get because it's just how she prefers to live.  She keeps her head up and lets her work back up her word.
• Loyal - Growing up in her clan and sticking with her clanmates through thick and thin she is extremely dedicated to them.  Finshtufts heart is with Ivyclan all the way, but she has no compassion for any others.
• Flexible - Finchtuft rolls with the punches and adjusts as she goes.  She follows her instincts and reacts however the situation calls for.  
  

Weaknesses: 

• Impulsive - Finchtuft is rash and relies heavily on her instincts.  She follows her initial reaction and that may not always be the best.  She is also more spontaneous so she will likely rather act than think things through or plan. 
• Stubborn - Ill placed determination can easily lead her over this line.  Her big personality and no issue with voicing herself means that when things don't go her way everyone will know as much as she does.  
• Insensitive - Finchtuft may be tough and go with the flow of life, but others may not.  She doesn't consider this though and can be closed-minded to others feelings.  She struggles to be sympathetic and may not address others situations as sensitively as she should. 
• Grudges - Dislikes MothClan after her clanmates betrayed them and angry with the tribe, Finchtuft has no desire to forgive; mostly about things surrounding clan issues.  She will not hold back against opponents of IvyClan and she intends to prove how strong IvyClan is.
• Fearless - Fears are sometimes legitimate, they can keep cats safe.  Finchtuft is bold and quick to rely on her instincts, she could rush into things and find herself treading on dangerous territory.  Her instincts may keep her safe, but would she be able to keep others safe as well?
  

Why?: 
IvyClan born and raised, Finchtuft is fiercely loyal and ready to share the pride of the clan with everyone else.  She stuck with her clan when some of her clanmates left for MothClan and fought alongside them when the tribe attacked.  She would be a loud and fearless deputy ready to push relentlessly for her clan.  

Other: 
Love my new bby Finchy