TBS :: Calem

12.8.2015 - I have been given the okay from the other admins of TBS to adopt from Calem and bring this boy back, however I am not going to be submitting him until I get approval from a few more people. He was originally created by dark-pittoo so the credit for his concept goes to them - however the art and the information written below were all created by me. 

B A S I C   I N F O R M A T I O N 

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//Name: Calem
//Name Meaning: Dove, Peace (For his dove-white fur and hope that he could help bring peace to the regions who are sickened with turmoil of the strange weather and the followers presence)
//Nicknames: Cale
//Gender: male
//Sex: male
//Age: 9 moons
//Element: Nature

r e g i o n / r a n k

//Region: West
//Former Region(s): West -> None
//Rank: Crafter Rookie
//Former Rank(s): Kit -> Rogue
//Guide: ---
//Rookie: ---

s t a t i s t i c s

//Speed:                  
//Strength:              
//Stamina:               
//Defense:               
//Attack:                  
//Tactics:                 
//Dexterity:              
//Balance:                

E L E M E N T A L   I N F O R M A T I O N

b a s i c 

//Element: Nature
//Type: Secondary
//Lineage: Mother (Cricket) Nature, Father (Zeke) Fire
//Stamina: 2/10
//Energy Points: 8
//Ability Stones: 1

s p e l l s

Solar Power || Nature || 1/5 || Description - Allows the user to use photosynthesis to heal their own small wounds.

Calem's first, and main ability stone. It is adorned to his necklace, which is a replica of his mother's necklace. He is very thankful that he has a healing spell, considering he is a very easily-frightened cat.

P H Y S I C A L   I N F O R M A T I O N

g e n e r a l   d e s c r i p t i o n

Calem is an average sized rookie. As a kit his fur was mostly white and brown, but with age it seems that a little bit of his father's ginger coloration has come through. His large ears remind the cats around him of his late father, Zeke, while his markings are more reminiscent of his mother, Cricket. He's almost like a walking ghost of both of his parents, this effect only increased by the facepaint under his eye that it meant to emulate his father's facial marking. His accessories; the one on his tail and his necklace, are also very similar to the ones that Cricket wore.

d e t a i l s 

//Fur:
     //color: cream and light brown, with a hint of ginger on his ears, legs, and tail
    //markings: darker tabby stripes in his splotches
    //thickness: fairly thin and silky
    //softness: very soft
    //shedding: moderate
//Eyes:
     //color: sunlit yellow
    //refelctivity: glint in light
//Claws & Teeth:
     //color: bone marrow yellow
    //sharpness: hardly sharp - he does not take good care of his claws
//Build:
     //height: average
    //weight: he was chubbier when he was younger, but he seems to have grown out of that
    //shape: Calem has a medium build; he has the potential to grow some muscles but right now he is fairly weak.
//Accessories:
    //necklace: a vine connected to Calem's main ability stone
    //tail accessory: his father made it for him; it's very similar to the one that he made, but it has a little flair to it for Calem. Calem treasures it as the last thing that his father gave to him.

P E R S O N A L I T Y   I N F O R M A T I O N

//Key:
     ✔ positive
    ✘ negative
    = neutral

optimistic // loyal // coward // nostalgic // sensitive // clingy // uncreative // jumpy // needy // impatient // judgmental // careful

✔ o p t i m i s t i c // ''Hey! Hey! It'll all work out!''
    Calem is always looking on the bright side, and he tries to find the silver-lining in any situation, regardless of how bleak it might look. He has faith that things will always turn out for the best and he is always trying to convince those around him of that (though he is not always successful). Considering he was born at a time when the West Region could not even live in their homeland he is full of hope that they will eventually be able to return to their home. He also has convinced himself that his father, Zeke, is looking down on him from the stars, and he refuses to believe anyone who says that his mother and littermates might be in danger. He is sure that they are safe, and far away from all of the drama of the regions.

✔ l o y a l // "I will always be on your side!"
    If you earn this little tom's friendship he will be by your side until the very end, always standing up for you against others and comforting you when you are upset. He is always ready to entertain his friends and think of things to quell their boredom. Aside from his friends Calem is also loyal to the West region and would never to anything to betray the cats that he lives with... he can't stand that cats might question his loyalty because his father was a spy, and his mother left the region. Even though he misses his family he knows that he can't be with them, and he has dedicated himself to the West, and to his friends.

✘ c o w a r d // "I don't know if we should go to a gathering like that... what if the other cats are mean?"
    Calem is not interested in leaving the West Region's camp when he can avoid it. He finds the outside world frightening, espeically knowing that the followers are out there and could be spying on them as they speak.

✔ s w e e t // "Mom, you're the best and I love you so much!"
    Calem has no problem telling the cats around him just how much he loves them! He adores every member of the West Region, especially those that are around his age (namely the cats in Esmeralda's litter)! Part of the reason that he chose to train to be a crafter so that he can make gifts for all of the cats that he cares so deeply about, although, after his father died, his main reason for the choice was to honor Zeke's memory.

= n o s t a l g i c // "Drazzie used to play all kinds of games with me, and Adrian always beat me at games too."
    With his family members out of reach, the only thing that Calem has left of them are his memories. He does all he can to keep those memories vivid, and so he thinks about them and talks about them at most chances that he gets. Most of his (limited) ideas for crafts are based on memories from the past, and he is happy to have an accessory that was made by his father, and another that looks like the one his mother wore. Calem also has a good memory for other cats in his past, and, chances are, if he is in a happy situation, it'll be something that he will reflect on in the future.

✘ s e n s a t i v e // "Y-you... You don't want to talk with me??"
    You cannot tell Calem not to take things personally. He will always take them personally. Be it you refusing to play a silly game with him, telling him that you are busy with something else, or just saying that you are tired. It is easy to make this tom upset and so that cats that are close to him have learned that they need to walk to their tiptoes around him.  Especially after losing his family, even the slightest hint that a relationship might go south can set him off and frighten him.

= c l i n g y // "Go on a walk with me! Come on! I really want to spend time with you!"
    If Calem considers you a friend then he wants you for himself. He'll cling onto the friendships that he has, even following around the cats that he admires in a way that some might feel is a little odd. He gets irritated when his closest friends do fun things without him (although he is much less emotional about it than he was when he was a kit). He misses his family a lot, and the idea of losing someone else, or having a relationship weaken due to time spent apart really scares him.

✘ u n c r e a t i v e // "Um... um.... hmm... I don't know..."
    Calem might get excited when there is a good idea in the air, but it's rare that the ideas are his own. This tom is not very creative and he is usually unable to come up things on his own. Often times this makes him quite frustrated and can cause irritation, but if another cat "helps" him create an idea (or rather makes something up for him to get excited about) this irritation can be avoided. This is an especially big struggle when it comes to his job as a crafter rookie, but he hopes that he'll find his muse sometime soon.

✘ j u m p y // "WHAT WAS THAT SOUND!?"
    Calem resents anyone that would judge him, or his family, for the fact that his father was once a spy for the followers, especially considering that his father sacrificed his life revealing the location of the followers' camp to Cricket, and saving her from an attack by a bounty hunter.... but, given his family history, Calem knows better than most cats that the followers can be around any corner. They can be 

✘ n e e d y // "I can't sleep by myself... Can I curl up with you... please?"
    With the cats who once took the best care of him out of the picture, Calem seeks out affection and company from those around him. He's an outgoing guy, and can be pretty good about asking cats for what he needs, even if it's something like a cuddle or a snuggle. Sometimes it makes those around him uncomfortable,  and it can cause stress in his relationships. Calem can also become anxious and sad if his social needs are not met.

✘ i m p a t i e n t // "Nooooooo.... You're taking foreeeveeer.... Uuuugh....."
    Making Calem wait is not something that any cat wants to do, unless they like whining, that is! This tom is very impatient. Cats used to think that this may have been because he felt entitled due to his mother being the leader of the West Region, but even after she stepped down from that position this trait remained. Perhaps he feels like the world just moves too fast, and you can never be sure when a cat you care about won't be around anymore. He does not want to wait for good things to happen, he wants to live a good life.

✘ j u d g m e n t a l // "I don't like her. She's annoying"
    Aloof... Cold... Mean... Easily Irritated... Bland... Serious... All of these are traits that Calem really dislikes, and if a cat seems to have any of them he will be quick to judge! He is not fond of negativity and usually does not think about where these traits might have come from. He can be a bit of a hypocrite in that he can be irrational and irritated and even a little mean sometimes, but cats who behave the same way easily get on his bad side.

✔ c a r e f u l // "I-I don't know if we should go so close to the border without a warrior.... I Don't want to get hurt...."
    Calem doesn't want to lose his friends, but he also doesn't want to get himself hurt. After getting a wound on his leg and having the infection from it separate him from his family, he is too scared to ever put himself at any kind of risk. If a situation is frightening then Calem is highly likely to avoid it, or take a lot of precaution before going into things. He won't jump into something unless he's fairly sure that it is safe, or he otherwise has a good reason. This keeps him safe, and also allows him to play devil's advocate when other cats are determined to jump into risky situations without giving it much thought. 

//Extinguished Traits: excitable, dramatic, childish, grudge-holding


H I S T O R I C A L   I N F O R M A T I O N

//History: Click Here

S O C I A L   I N F O R M A T I O N

//romantic orientation:  undiscovered
//sexual orientation: undiscovered
//description: Romance is the last thing on his mind right now

//status: single
//activity: virgin 
//crush(es): ---
//former crush(es): ---
//first kiss: ---
//other kiss(es): ---
//mate: ---
//former mate(s):  ---
//kit(s): ---

//family:

    Adoptive Caretaker - Fortunata

     Mother - Cricket
        Maternal Grandmother - Larken
        Maternal Grandfather - Bear
        Maternal Aunt - Linnaea
        Maternal Great Aunt - Bay

    Father - Zeke
        Paternal Grandmother - Anne
        Paternal Grandfather - Kayden
        Paternal Uncle - Burden
        Paternal Great Uncle - Daimen
        Paternal Great Aunt - Antagonee
        Paternal Second Cousin - Darcy

    Littermates - Kindra, Adrian

//relationships: Click Here for Calem's Relationships

R O L E P L A Y   I N F O R M A T I O N

//Platform:
     skype - yes
    notes - yes 
    chatroom - maybe (if it is a very small roleplay, then yes)
    comments - yes
    other - ask me
//Ratings:
      G - yes
    PG - yes
    PG-13 - yes
    M - when he is older, maybe (let's not traumatize the boy too much)
//Format:
     script - never
    short paragraph - yes
    long paragraph - yes
//Roleplay Sample: from a roleplay with Jharain in The-Brightest-Shadow
 

Here there was a scent intermingled with Fae’s. The scent of fox.
 
“Oh gracious Andromeda – no!” Jharain exclaimed aloud, leaping from his frozen position, following in pursuit of Fae’s scent trail. It was clear that there had been a tussel here, where she had first ran into the creature, but then her trail veered off and took another direction, as though she had ran away… the fox’s scent continued down this trail as well, showing that it had been in pursuit of the she-tamer. ‘Oh no… no, no, no!’ He couldn’t help but feel worried as he raced forward, skidding to a halt when he reached a small clearing where a hollow log appeared, the wooden entrance to it shattered, and a tuft of orange fox fur stuck to the bark. The sight of the wooden fragments strewn about the ground, blackened by the night, sent a shiver down the tom’s spine, and combined with the hot scent of blood  the entire scene left him feeling… uneasy. Although when he drew in a deep breath he caught a whiff of a familiar scent. The scent of the cat that he was looking for.
 
Fae.
 
Where was she? Was she still alive? Was she hiding somewhere?
 
He moved his nose closer to the ground, drawing are in as deeply as he could, his eyes and the ability stone on his ankle wrap accessory even beginning to glow as his “Heightened Senses” spell took hold of him once again, allowing him to zoom towards the tree underneath which the she-tamer of the South Region had curled herself up. After deactivating his ability stone the tamer tenitvly approached the she-cat’s hiding place, speaking in a quite voice “Fae… Fae are you in there… It’s okay… it’s Jharain… Are you alright?” He meowed, crouching down next to the entrance and peering inside.

‘How far did this she-cat venture? Surely Fae must’ve known that she should come back to camp rather than remain out here late at night, especially since we have started having this hot weather. I’m sure it will blow over, but bring stuck in the middle of nowhere and dealing with heat exhaustion could be serious… but no, Fae is a smart she-cat, and there is no way that she would succumb to anything like that. She has wisdom in her eyes and I’m sure I’ll find her soon.’ Jharain thought as he continued to trudge forward into the night, moving under the shadow of trees and leaping over the small forms of dying bushes. His tail swayed straight behind him, holding steady for balance, his silver pelt gleaming in the moonlight as he moved forward gracefully before he suddenly came to a halt. The tom’s ears perked, his stomach twisted, and his eyes grew wide.

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