Swan x Raven Litter [Completed]

[Broadwaykat]

Hello All,

So apparently Swanstream has been blessed by the fertility gods again, and now has six lovely kits! She already is a rather experience mother, but this litter might be a little different.

You see, what with the rats currently infesting Rootclan territory, they are currently crashing in Mistclan. This means that these little kits may be torn between staying in this territory, or have a much bigger chance of making very good friends with other clan cats. Does this mean that they have stronger bonds with these clanners - some that may even try to drag them away from Rootclan altogether (and break their mother's heart in the process).

As Both Ava and I have had first choice for both parents and the last litter, we've agreed to pick the last two kits available to play. That means that YOU GUYS have first pick for the kitters!

Name Choices

DO NOT USE: Hawk, Raven, Crow, Swan, Shrike, Jay, Turkey, Kite, Thrush, Crane, Duck, Goose, Pigeon, Falcon, Humming (These are Cats who are still alive/Inactive) - aka the kit's brothers and sisters, or parents.
 
HESITATE TO USE: Heron, Pheasant, Robin, Owl, Wren, Dove, Bird
(These are Names of birds that are from children she's had that's passed...you CAN use them if you have ideas....but just be aware that they hold a lot of emotional clout, especially to Swan...and she may be prone to comparing them to the deceased).

POSSIBLE BIRDS: Finch, Cardinal, Sparrow, Magpie, Osprey, Swallow, Chickadee, Stork, Egret, Hen, Condor, Quail, Oriole, Chicken, Lark, Loon, Lark, Pelican, Grouse, Grackle, Cuckoo, Gull, Starling, Grebe, Swift, Plover, Tern, Cormorant, Rook, Vulture, Buzzard, Warbler, Pipit, Eagle, Canary


POSSIBLE BIRD-RELATED NAMES: Wing(ed), Crest(ed), Fly, Song, Feather, Downy, Egg, Nest

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Hummingkit: Female. Longhair black mink-point with up to 50% white-spotting. [ll XoXo Bb Dd aa McMc Spsp tata cscb ii Wsw Jbjb] gingersnapsdacat

Quailkit: Male. Shorthair solid grey with 50-100% white-spotting. This kit is mostly white and has a long, thin build. [Ll XoY Bb dd aa McMc Spsp tata Ccs ii WsWs Jbjb]

Duck-kit: Male. Shorthair solid black with up to 50% white-spotting. This kit has a visible disability. [Ll XoY Bb Dd aa McMc Spsp tata Ccs ii Wsw JbJb] (pants )

Goosekit: Male. Shorthair solid black with up to 50% white-spotting. [Ll XoY Bb Dd aa McMc Spsp tata Ccs ii Wsw Jbjb] (Broadwaykat )

Pigeonkit: Female. Shorthair lilac colorpoint with 50-100% white-spotting. This kit has an ear mutation. [Ll XoXo bb dd aa McMc Spsp tata cscs ii WsWs JbJb] (LupTacco )

Falconkit: Female. Shorthair lilac mink-point with up to 50% white-spotting. This kit has a thin build. [Ll XoXo bb dd aa McMc Spsp tata cscb ii Wsw JbJb] (Lorde )

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Possible Names: (Give a few birds you'd like to name your character, a few ideas)
Personality:
Possible Future Ideas: (What might they want to do in the future.
For Kit 3/Kit 5: What sort of disability or mutation?
Do I Have a Different Idea for Pictures:

[pants]

Possible Names: Duck-kit, Egretkit, Stork-kit, Condorkit, Warblerkit 

Personality: A troublemaker. He doesn't let his disability stop him. Mom isn't looking? Time to attempt to sneak off. Puts beetles and spiders in his siblings' nests. Likes to pull pranks. This tom is full of life and energy, even if he has some challenges. He is a goofy and lovable tom nonetheless and loves to make others laugh.

He is carefree for the most part, not stressing out about becoming a warrior until he realizes that he may not be able to have a ceremony with his siblings. This causes him to be extra determined to accomplish what his siblings can do. While he doesn't necessarily compare himself to his siblings or see himself as much different, he loves them very much and wants to do all the same things they do and go on adventures and hunting patrols with them. 

Possible Future Ideas: As the disability I have chosen has no cure, this character would have a hard time being a warrior. He will most likely have to retire early, or retire before he can even become a warrior at all, as he won't be able to walk correctly. This obviously poses issues due to his inability to correctly hunt or effectively guard the borders if needed. As mentioned above, once he learns it's likely he won't be a warrior, he goes into overdrive to try his absolute best to stay caught up with his siblings. The day comes, and his siblings, one by one, get their warrior names. All but him. He is heartbroken, seeing now that his brothers and sisters will get to see the world and have their lives together while he is left behind.

Because of his inability to walk correctly, it may be agreed upon that he is unfit for travel and it is decided that it would be best for him to stay in MistClan, as not to risk his life or well being. The tom is extremely upset over this, as he is super close to all his family and doesn't want to leave them. He accepts his fate, but begs Sablestar to go to gatherings so he can see them again.

For Kit 3/Kit 5: What sort of disability or mutation?: Ataxia, which is the impaired coordination or balance due to brain or nerve damage. Results in a wobbly kitten. Symptoms don't show until it is time for the kits to start learning to get up and walk. 

Do I Have a Different Idea for Pictures: No, I love the face claim given, but if I get accepted, I will be drawing his pic for the application, but using the same markings.

[Broadwaykat]

You have Duckkit!

[LupTacco]

Possible Names: Downykit, Chickenkit, Stork-kit, Swiftkit, Pigeonkit*

Personality: Humble & Communicative | Compulsive & Stubborn | Individual & Introverted | INFJ

    - Humble & Communicative : This kitten is down-to-earth and not prone to overestimating themself, often attributing their successes to their upbringing, mentor, family, or friends over themself. They take their skills as something they earned patiently or that were given to them through careful training or the higher power of StarClan. They communicate their feelings clearly and plainly, and are a refined speaker overall; they understand language well and try to use it to express themselves so that others can understand them as well as possible. They hate to let resentments linger in things unsaid, so they'll voice the negative just as much as the positive.

    - Compulsive & Stubborn : As they grow up, they're going to exhibit some less controlled behavior as they get to explore in the world and become more distinct from their family members. Stemming from their desire to never leave a mystery about how they or others feel around them, this kit will become a bit compulsive; while they will always consult their head and their heart before acting, their heart usually wins out because they believe their emotions must also be reasonable- after all, why would they be feeling that way if not? They're going to get more and more stubborn, too. If this kit is Pigeonkit, some of this will be coming from a place of frustration at being compared to someone they've never even met.

    - Individual & Introverted : This kit will be proud of one thing- who they are, and by extension where they came from. They are humbled to be part of a large and influential family in such a small clan, and they want to do their best to be a good example, a worthy addition to the tree. If this kit is Pigeonkit, that desire will be ten times stronger, too- they will become torn between distancing themself from the memory of someone else, but also trying to honor her and the rest of their family with their actions. And while they put high value on being able to communicate effectively, they much prefer to be given time to contemplate those feelings, too, and don't enjoy crowds.

Possible Future Ideas: I could see this kitten getting into some trouble running their mouth about what they think about everything! Especially since they would've been born while RootClan was in MistClan's territory. They might even think the clans should "just be friends"- until something proves them wrong. Maybe they get tangled up in a bad romance with a mistclanner, or the opposite direction, gain a vicious rival that injures them. | Later in life, I think they would definitely want to find someone to settle down with for real, too. Their mother and father had so many children, and they want to keep the family large. Probably not until they're at least 20 moons, though, but I would be interested in starting the romance sooner than that! Just no kits before then. | If  this kitten gets to be named Pigeonkit, then I want them to also constantly have little family arguments, especially with Swanstream, about their long-lost older sibling Pigeon. This kit would be so annoyed by it, and also intimidated, too- if their parents remember that kitten so fondly and keep comparing the two of them, wouldn't it make sense for the kit to start feeling both unworthy and kinda bitter about it? Like, what could they be doing more? What aren't they doing already that proves there should be some distinction?
For Kit 3/Kit 5: "Four" ears; only one set would be functional, however.
Do I Have a Different Idea for Pictures: I would probably just translate the patterns from the FC to a drawing and include any extra flair I want to add

[Lorde]

Swanstream X Ravenbranch Kit Tryout

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Kit Chosen: #6,  Female. Shorthair lilac mink-point with up to 50% white-spotting. This kit has a thin build. [Ll XoXo bb dd aa McMc Spsp tata cscb ii Wsw JbJb]


Possible Names: Falconkit, Featherkit, Eaglekit, Swiftkit

Personality:
As she grows up along with her siblings, the she-kit would learn extreme patience, a gentle heart (due to her brothers disability), resilience and her most appearing one, determination. With her brother she is extremely gentle and cautious with him, even though she knows he wants anything but that. She also become very defensive and protective over her siblings, especially when people question or give Duck-kit funny looks. Overall, she is kind and blunt, and not afraid to show how she really feels. 

Possible Future Ideas: I imagine this kit to become a very strong, influenced fighter. When in training and in battle, her moves and hits are immense and without mercy, knowing it could be for the very sake of her clan. It is also possible that she will stay with her brother in MistClan, only because she doesnt find love or many friends in RootClan and will eventually take on a mate and have kits of her own. 

For Kit 3/Kit 5: N/A

Do I Have a Different Idea for Pictures:Apprentice/Kit/Warrior

[Broadwaykat]

I love them both!

Lorde, you have her as Falconkit!
Lup, you have her as Pigeonkit (because I love the idea that she's different looking and somehow that makes Swan thiiiink she's like...special, her baby again or something...I dunno we'll work on it)!

Also, the more that I have thought of it - I will take kit number four (a sort of twin to or little wobbly duckers). His name shall be Goosekit

[fluffypawpads]

Swanstream x Ravenbranch kit Adopts
Kit Chosen: kit #2 Male. Shorthair solid grey with 50-100% white-spotting. This kit is mostly white and has a long, thin build. [LI XoY Bb dd aa McMc Spsp tata cscb ii Wsw Jbjb]

Possible names: Quailkit, Lark-kit, Gullkit

Traits: Clever, Prickly, Understanding, Impressionable, family orientated, protective, sometimes bottles up his feelings

Personality: He is more of a follower than a leader. He loves to follow his siblings into the mischief they create! This kit has a sense of humour as prickly as his fur. Some Elder cats have told him off on numerous occasions for being rude because they don't get his snarky sense of humour. He is definitely not the strongest of his litter because of his slim build but he can make up for it with his wit and sharp tongue. Though from the way he talks he seems extroverted, he prefers to sit quietly and not get in on the action.
He loves to play moss-ball and often beats his siblings in their rallies. He also loves to listen to the elders tales and tries to encourage his siblings to join him. He sometimes feels overlooked by his parents as being one kit in a litter of six, especially since some of his siblings are disabled, but he would never let anyone know. He has a soft centre which he hides beneath his prickly exterior, and loves his family fiercely.

Possible Future Ideas: As He gets older, he realises that Swanstream loves him just as much as his littermates, and he realises how hard it has been for her to loose so many of her kits, and that she had to hold her living family close to her. He punishes himself for doubting her, and being so difficult and may run away from those feelings. Maybe one of his siblings follow him and convince him he has done nothing wrong. He is strongly family orientated, and would likely love to be a father one day, and he would shower his kits and mate with as much love as he could.

Sexuality: This could be fluid, but he will want kits as he gets older and will likely lean more to being heterosexual. He may one day have a fling with a tom that might make him re-think his life.

For Kit 3/Kit 5: N/A

[fluffypawpads]

* Would you change the picture:
Maybe but I would just tweak where the markings are

[Broadwaykat]

I love Quailkit consider them yours