|The Spirits of Shikoku| ~General Info and Non-HP Sign-up~

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    [size=11pt]The Spirits of Shikoku?[/size]


    Shikoku is a large island providence off of the coast of eastern Japan. The whole island is dotted with sacred shrines, and the people are often considered old-fashioned.


    The Spirits of Shikoku (or "Spirits", for short) are a band of feral cats that live in the mountainous southern half of Shikoku. Their lifestyle is based off the samurai code, Bushido, and the Japanese religion, Shinto.


    [size=11pt]History[/size]


    The Spirits were formed by a kittypet who left his home when his owner passed away. From observing the activities of his twoleg--who was very devoted to Shinto-- he was able to pick up the basic concepts, and they inspired him. He traveled Shikoku, sharing his religion with others, and slowly, this cat began to accumulate followers. The cat led his followers to safety in the territory that became the territory of the Spirits. In the starting point of the roleplay, this cat (referred to the current Spirits as "Father") has died and the Spirits are on their third leader. So while it is a relatively new group, it is not entirely in its infancy.



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    [size=11pt]Names?[/size]


    Names should not be clan-based, unless you have a really good explanation as to how a clan cat got all the way to one of Japan's islands. Two-part names are still okay, as long as they aren't in clan format. ;) Both Japanese and English names are also acceptable, so don't feel pressured to choose one or the other. But as a general rule, the names should not contain the words "Spirit", "Shikoku", or "Kami" because the cats hold these in very high regard.


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    Should the blood-line ruler die, then his or her mate will become ruler. If the blood-line ruler dies without kits or a mate, then the dynasty ends and the kami-speaker will appoint an appropriate next ruler. If the blood-line ruler dies and his or her mate is also dead, the appointed heir will take the throne. Heirs can be challenged by non-bloodline cats anytime before the heir becomes emperor or empress. They will be subjected to the same tests they were given during the heir festival.


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    1. [b]Username:[/b][b]Cat name:[/b][b]Age:[/b][b]Position wanted (NOT HP):[/b][b]Appearance:[/b][b]Personality:[/b][b]Advanced bio (not required):[/b][b]Roleplay sample (about 5 lines or more; can include any cat):[/b][b]Other:[/b]


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    Thanks for bumps~


    Username: Ashfeather
    Cat name: Falling-leaf
    Age: 46 moons
    Position wanted (NOT HP): Gatherer (as his illness allows)
    Appearance: Falling-leaf is a very peculiar-looking cat. Much of his chocolate tabby-and-white fur has fallen out, leaving him with bare spots on his pelt. Some of the skin that is exposed is covered in a red rash. Falling-leaf's body is also smaller than it should be, and his joints almost seem perpetually swollen. He does, however, have bright and lively green eyes that don't show the direness of his condition.
    Personality: Falling-leaf is very self-conscious about his appearance, though he hides it behind his socialness and generally up-beat attitude. While he also is beginning to suffer from a depression, he tries very hard to be happy, mostly for his sister. Surprisingly, he can talk to other cats pretty well, both strangers and friends.
    Advanced bio (not required): Here!
    Roleplay sample (about 5 lines or more; can include any cat):

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    Other: Brother to Moth. He suffers from a feline form of Lupus, which is not contagious. The Spirits, though, have never seen an illness like his, and they often refer to it as "the royal illness".

    Username: ќατατøṉïс


    Cat name: Koi


    Age: 36 moons


    Position wanted (NOT HP): Gatherer


    Appearance:

    Koi


    Koi's fur is a deep chocolate brown, almost black. His golden eyes seem to glow from their position on his angular, diamond shaped face. Koi's high cheekbones emphasize those round yellow eyes, giving them a playful allure. A long, thin tail accompanies his long, thin legs. With such a short coat, his natural musculature shows through out the bulk of his sinewy body. A natural jumper, Koi's legs are sturdy and strong. His nose and paw pads are just as dark as his pelt. His only distinguishing feature is a silvery crescent mark on his left back leg, acquired from the bite of a red fox, which he wears as a badge of honor.


    Personality:
    Koi is a friendly cat. He has a natural curiosity and takes joy in exploring whenever he can. He will converse with anyone, happy to shoot the breeze and share stories - maybe even slightly exaggerated stories - with anyone who cares to listen. Even though it seems the Burmese doesn't take life seriously, he is a hard working cat. Koi just thinks that even the petty things in life can bring supreme joy. Koi is infectiously optimistic nearly all the time. He knows how to comfort, calm, and delegate. Koi thrives on making everything fun, if not interesting. When caught in the wrong, Koi is most likely to calm the situation with a little self-deprecating humor.


    Advanced bio (not required):

    Lookie Here!


    Roleplay sample:

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    Other: Koi is the brother to Lotus.

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    Aaaand his sister!


    Username: ќατατøṉïс


    Cat name: Lotus


    Age: 43 moons


    Position wanted (NOT HP): Guardian


    Appearance:

    Lotus


    Lotus is a chocolate pointed Burmese. Her pelt is short, shiny and rather soft. Lotus’ nose and paw pads are a deep, chocolate brown to match the pointing on her ears, tail and face. Her eyes are the bright Burmese yellow, set in her round rather attractive face. Lotus’ body holds a few scars that may seem strange to a cat outside of Spirits. There are two on her maw, three on each of her flanks, and two on her tails. These scars have come from the purification rituals of the clan.


    Personality:
    Lotus is… difficult. If you tell her she is pretty, she’ll say she is ugly. If you say it’s cold out, she will tell you she’s warm. If you bring her a meal, she’ll say she’s not hungry. Lotus just doesn’t know what she wants, and most of all, she doesn’t know how to be happy. Lotus is the complete opposite of her brother, Koi. She is dark, manipulative, and unmotivated. Her only saving grace is her ability to defend and outsmart those who might try to attack or penetrate the Spirits. Lotus is sarcastic, dry, and lacks a real sense of humor. Everything in her world is black and white, and as far as she is concerned, it’s all black.


    Advanced bio (not required):

    Lookie Here!


    Roleplay sample (about 5 lines or more; can include any cat):

    How Lotus Sees It


    Other: Sister to Koi -- I might subaccount her, but I haven't decided...

    Username: Rythm
    Cat name: Mist
    Age: 38 moons
    Position wanted (NOT HP): Gatherer
    Appearance: A light silver she cat with long fur with black stripes in her fur, amber eyes.
    Personality: She is sly and cunning, giving her an advantage for hunting. She isn't a fighter, and won't do it unless the Emperor says, or it's super nessecary. She is brave, and not really afraid of anything. Her mind is always set on the task and will be loyal to the end.
    Advanced bio (not required): N/A
    Roleplay sample (about 5 lines or more; can include any cat): A silver pelt licked through the bushes. Its glowing amber eyes followed the unsuspecting prey. Its moves were like silk, and ribbon, graceful and slow. Her ribbon of blood landed on the poor squirrel. Its eyes hazed over, making the pelt close over. Her name echoed through her head, a sign she knew who she truly was. You're Mist, waving, graceful and unseen. Her face beamed as she stood up. She ran to camp, eagerly waiting her the cat's welcomes. As she returned, her sister, Ember, was busy with the kits.
    Other: I've got another cat in the HP position sign-ups if you wanna look

    Username: Foxtail
    Cat name: Ginger
    Age: 17 Moons
    Position wanted (NOT HP): Gatherer
    Appearance: She has sleek, orange fur with a tabby pattern. She herself is considered rather small compared to the average cat, but her eyes would be considered large on any. They are round and amber colored and make her snout seem narrow. She is lean and swift with strong muscles that only ripple accross her pelt when they are in use.
    Personality: She is spicy like her name. She is extremly fiesty, especially when someone mentions her size. She is quick to get irritated when it comes to ignorance or just slow learning. Surprisingly, though, she would be the first to act up and play. She loves to have fun with cats that she can harmonize with.
    Advanced bio (not required): N/A
    Roleplay sample (about 5 lines or more; can include any cat):
    Ginger made a last lick on her white chest fur before doing a full check-up on the rest of her orange fur. Everything seemed to be in place, so she emerged from her den. Her legs still felt stiff from the nights sleep, so she stretched herself out graciously. She could feel every muscle release its tension and become loose with relaxation. She twitched her whiskers in satisfaction and stood up, trying to keep herself looking tall without looking like an oaf. If she was insulted again by that cat, she'd claw is ears off.
    Other:
    :)) I LOVE you plot! My grandmother is from Japan and she's Shinto! Whenever I tell anybody that, though, they just look at me confused and say "Huh? What's that?" T_T It irritates me so much when I explain afterwards and they still don't get it. So, you can imagine why I'm so happy that other people know about it. :)) To sum up this whole mess of words, thanks for making this plot!

    Thanks for accepting me so quickly! :) Can I have the rp thread pretty please? ;D

    You're welcome~ We haven't actually started RPing yet, we're still waiting for some more HP applications first. I'll post it here when we're ready.