Prompts
Prompts
Prompts are excellent ways to get ideas flowing for characters! This page will change depending on the opening and what the opening will focus on. These are not required to be used, but instead are fun little ideas to maybe spur some further thoughts! These may be used to create potential storyarcs, backstories, and so on. If used, I will not necessarily be putting a cap on any of these as I believe if two characters utilize the same one they will end up different enough that it should not be of too much concern, and if it is, staff will reach out to forge a solution!
This opening will focus on Clan Cats Only! Kits, loners, rogues and kittypets will not be accepted in this opening round!
Heir Apparent. You are related to a historical or notable figure from your Clan's history, and you cannot help but feel as though you are treated differently for it. Whether for better or worse, you have grown up with more eyes on you than most other cats in your Clan. The figure and how you are viewed is up to you.
Dreamer. You keep having dreams of a place that you have never seen before. It glows faintly in the moonlight and feels ethereal, and faint whispers fill the air. When you wake from these dreams, you always feel as though you are not quite existing in your body... The significance and location of this place is up to you, as is whether if you have told anyone else or not.
Distant Blood. You are either a fresh member to the Clans, or your parents were. Where you or your family came from is up to you, but either way, cats seem to be fascinated by the stories either you or your family have to tell of far off places.
Faded Star. You were once a legendary member of your Clan, but a sickness or injury has left you a shadow of your former self. What happened is up to you. Do you step back gracefully, or attempt to reclaim your former glory despite the odds?
Scarred Survivor. You are one of the few survivors of a previous disaster, such as a wildfire or flood. The trauma lingers regardless of what happened (your choice), and the superstitious whisper that you were spared for a reason. Can you carry this weight, or will it break you?
Rogue's Return. You once left your Clan to live as a rogue for reasons up to you, but something has drawn you back to your old home. Now you must regain the trust of your former Clanmates. What changed your heart, and what are you running from?
Mysterious Sickness. You were once struck by a strange illness that had nearly killed you. Against all odds, you returned, but different - physically, mentally, or even spiritually. What lasting effect has the sickness left on you?
Haunted by Shadows. You've been seeing strange figures in the forest, shadows that seem to follow you, though no one else can see them. Are they spirits, a warning from your Clans religion, or something else entirely? And why are they drawn to you?
Heart of Gold, Paws of Shadow. Everything that you do is done for the good of your Clan, but over time, your methods have become ruthless. Some respect the results you show, while others question if these methods are needed. How far are you willing to go to protect your Clan?
Vengeful Soul. Someone in your Clan or another Clan wronged you or a loved one, and you have never let it go. Your thirst for revenge drives you, but at what cost? Do you eventually seek justice, or does it consume you?
Shoreshimmer Prompts.
A Wave of Sound. From the whistling wind as it dances against the cliffside, to the rhythmic lull of the tide as it shifts back and forth, to the haunting melody of behemoths as they breach and bellow; you've always been enthralled by music. Maybe you're vocal in your admiration, or perhaps you prefer the chime of you claws against bone -- in any case, you know that you could be great! But, a part of you knows that you'd be even better if you had a band to perform alongside. What's an aspiring musician to do?
The Sea's Vessel. The fish are always better the further out in the ocean they are, alright? Some might not agree, but to you, this is just a fact. Sometimes, you see twolegs riding these.... creatures, out there. Dancing alongside the waves, further than you can ever imagine traversing, and miraculously undrowning. It's your dream to follow them, but is such a thing even possible? Good thing you're a crafty sort, because the line where the sky meets the sea... it calls you.
The Ocean's Secrets. From the moment you were old enough to delve beneath the ocean's waves, you opened your eyes to a whole new world. From the fish to coral to the sheer deep of the water's expanse; there's something intensely wondrous about it that makes you feel like you have to share it, somehow. Driven by the insatiable need to know, or perhaps compelled by the beauty of the waters, you dream of cataloging every form of marvel you encounter. Could any calling be more grand?
Torrentfall Prompts.
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Mistshroud Prompts.
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Thornrush Prompts.
Dig, dig, dig!. The ancient fossils and petrified wood of your territory have always intrigued you, they are just so fascinating! You can tell that they're old, far older than anything else, older than the Clans even. And you plan on collecting and learning as much about them as you possibly can. You are, for all intents and purposes, an archeologist! The best finds, however, are never hidden in plain sight, no no no, you have to dig for them, and dig you do.
Skyreach Prompts.
Who Died and Put You In Charge?. Frustrated or concerned with the ascension of Divingstar to leadership, either way, you cannot help but wonder if something should be done about this... odd choice. And furthermore, whether you should be the one to do it. Whether you are planning a straight up coup or democratic campaign, you have begun rallying cats that agree with you. What was Shadowstar even thinking?