tGB: Astrid (Inactive)

Updated on 06.01.15

She went back to her mum and dad. Tribes weren't the place for her this time! She'll likely be back one day!

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Name: Damsel | Astrid
Alias: ????
Age: 15 Moons _{Born in Spring}
Gender: Shecat ♀
Tribe: Shadow-Tribe 
Profession: Loner | Guard Apprentice
Tattoo: Primary Pink-Orange Shadow
Mentor: Training unofficially under Sojir
Breed:   Javanese/Chausie
Appearance: She was named after her mother's kithood friend and former crush Damian, but one glance at Astrid, and you can tell she takes after her Grandmothers. Inheriting her pelt pattern from the infamous Aujir, and her startling violet eyes and cheek mark from the former Silver-Fire Tzurai, it is no wonder that Astrid has developed a rather holier-than-thou attitude. She still has a bit of growing to do, and her legs are relatively short compared to her siblings. But what she lacks in height, she makes up for in beauty. She has cheek fur that curls up, and pointy ears similar to Warrun's. Her pelt is soft and fluffy, and kept eternally sleek by her constant grooming. One might think this is because of her vanity, but for the most part, it is because of the sickness she and her siblings shared when they were young. Her fur was once patchy and unhealthy, and since their recovery, Astrid has been very diligent with her looks, swearing never to go backwards. She, like Isador, is very much concerned with her own safety and preservation. 
Scars:

• None yet! Astrid has been very careful with herself, as she intends to maintain a pristine pelt and appearance well into adulthood.

Accessories:

• None yet! Though she would love to have some sort of necklace, or perhaps some flowers for her braids.

SKILL 1:: Seeing In The Dark
_{You can see even in the darkest places like it is bright as day!}
   
SKILL 2:: Sneaking Creep
_{By using shadows to engulf your paws you can sneak around silently!}

SKILL 3:: Shadows Around Me 1
_{You can control small shadows that are located around you to change shapes.}

{For My Family}

Damsel's life began with sickness.
Born to the exile pair Vitani and Warrun, she was one in a litter of six, the couple's third litter, and second successful. It is a mystery as to why this particular bunch of kittens were so unfortunately afflicted. But for whatever reason, their first few moons of life were perilous, and wrought with fever. Despite this, their parents had hope, going so far as to name them. Perhaps it was Vitani and Warrun's collective hope that kept their newest children alive. Or maybe it was simply luck. Whatever it was, Raisel, Inky, Nei, Moss, Damsel and Fritz managed to cling to life. And it was with much joy that soon enough, two of the kittens began to show signs of strength. Fritz had never truly showed any signs of illness - perhaps he'd lain so still because he was mimicking his beloved siblings. But he, along with his sister Inky, were the first among the litter to venture outside, happy and healthy. They were immediately separated from their remaining siblings, whose lives still hung in the balance. But when Inky's health showed signs of deteriorating once more, Vitani and Warrun made the decision to go to the tribes and seek help from the famous healers of Light-Tribe. They and Inky and Fritz left for a time, and Rossifur was put in charge of his younger siblings.

When the pair returned, it was without Inky and Fritz, who had decided to remain with the Tribes. Their lives had only just begun, but for their siblings, it remained uncertain whether or not they would have lives to live. Vitani and Warrun searched for a cure for many weeks, though their attempts were fruitless. The little family despaired, wondering if the kittens would ever leave their nest, or if the hollowed out tree trunk had become a tomb...

Luck, or destiny, no one truly knows. But things changed for the better the day that Rossifur, who had such sympathy for his younger siblings, decided to give them a little treat; sweet, syrupy honey. The kittens began to show signs of strength. Their fevers cleared, their pelts grew shiny. And after a moon and a half of a rather strict mouse-and-honey diet, Moos, Nei, Raisel and Damsel were finally ready to greet the world.

{Better Than New}

After being confined to a smelly, sickly den for her entire life, her parents not knowing if she would ever see sunlight, it was no wonder that Damsel became a bit of a spitfire. She and her siblings were eager to explore their strange new world. And with newfound strength and health, Damsel found an excitement and passion inside of her that had never existed before. She wanted to see and do everything there was to see and do, and so it was with great enthusiasm that she and her siblings properly started their lives.

The days were spent with Warrun and Rossifur in the forest, learning to fight and hunt like any young cat should. And in the evenings, they would curl around their mother, and she would tell them stories of the Tribes, the place she and Warrun had come from, the cats they had known, and the family they had left behind. Unlike her brother, Damsel was eager to see these so called Tribes - she had promised herself that she would experience life to the fullest. And what better way than to go to their true homeland and live amongst their fellows.
She had decided to go to the Tribes long before the opportunity finally arose.

One evening, she, along with Nei and Moss, overheard their mother fretting over their siblings, Inky and Fritz. They discovered that Rossifur was to journey South to check on their family, and it was Damsel who tumbled into the den first, insisting that she come along. This was what she had always dreamed of! Besides, they had other family there too - they would finally get to meet their elder brother and sister, the cats who had left for the Tribes before their birth!
Nei and Moss followed suit of course, and so it was that Rossifur, Nei, Moss and Damsel travelled south, leaving thir sister Raisel behind with their parents.

The journey was not an easy one, and never before had Damsel's paws been so sore - not even those first few days outside the den had been this bad. Nei and Moss complained for most of the trip, but despite the fact that she too was uncomfortable, tired and sore, Damsel remained stoic, walking alongside her older brother and chatting idly with him for the remainder of their trip.
Finally, as the sun rose in the sky several days after their departure, the little troupe reached their homeland. Tendrils of light illuminated the territories below them as they stood atop a rise overlooking the lands. Damsel's eyes gleamed in the morning rays, and for her, the decision had already been made.
She would not return to her parents.

This land, this place... This was home.

Reckless | Sassy | Sarcastic | Haughty | Enthusiastic | Affectionate | Flirtatious | Self-Serving 

Astrid’s most dominant trait is most definitely the way she perceives other cats. Outside her family, she sees most others as beneath her, and not particularly valuable or worth her time. She is very excited to be in the Tribes, and is eager to experience life amongst these cats. But she had not considered that to do that, she would actually need to interact with these… Felines. Though it’s likely she will eventually warm up to her Tribe-mates, for now she is rather snooty and sarcastic with them. She is constantly comparing those she meets with her siblings, whom she considers to be the finest and most worthy of attention. And it is with slight bitterness that’s she’s accepted the fact that they will not remain together. Still, she loves them of course, and proves that she will always be affectionate and loving to those whom she deems respectable.
As she grows in her Tribe, it is more than likely that Astrid will take after her sister Phoebe, in that her romantic exploits will be well known and spread widely across the Tribes. Once she decides that a cat is worthy of her attention, the young she-cat inside her will take over, and her flirty side will emerge. Any young tom or she-cat had best keep their wits about them in the presence of this little heart-breaker.
Outside of romance, Astrid remains enthusiastic and passionate about life. She wants to experience all that she can within the Tribes, and though she will likely always put herself before others and her Tribe, she still wants to do her best for Shadow-Tribe.

Relationship Tracker: [insert link here]
Relationship Status: Single
Orientation:  Unsure!
Attractions:  None!
Preference Traits:  Astrid has a fondness for beauty. A handsome tom or well kept she-cat will likely grab her attention, and green or orange eyes are a plus. But in the end, she is simply looking for what Vitani and Warrun share. Their love inspires her daily, and she very much hopes to find someone who will love her for all that she is, and shares her passion for life.

Physical Health: 80%
• She, along with her siblings, has recovered from her kithood illness. But remnants of the sickness still surface from time to time. If she exerts herself too much or too often, she is prone to exhaustion, as well as breathing trouble. Her immune system is not as strong as the average youngsters either, so she is more prone to coughs and colds. 

Emotional Health: 99%
• Emotionally, Astrid is very healthy. She is sometimes homesick, and misses the rest of her family, particularly Rossifur. But she is happy to finally be living in the lands her parents told her so much about as a youngster.

Likes:
• Honey
• Puddles
• Rainy days

Dislikes:
• Being sick
• Unkept fur
• Dirty things

Fears:
• Contracting another illness
• Foxes

Strengths:
• Her family

Weaknesses:
• Her immune system

• Astrid is very close to the three siblings that remained at home when Inky and Fritz left.
• She dearly misses her sister Raisel, and is slightly put out that she is in a different Tribe than Nei and Moss.
• Astrid is very excited to get to know Lazuli and Pangur.

Theme songs:

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