Whirlywind

basic description > Blue tortie she-cat with heterochomia

build > Medium and wirey
fur description > Medium, a tad scruffy
breeds > Moggy

height > 25cm
weight > 8lbs
voice > xxx
scent > Pine needles and rain

scars > Ears chipped and warped from frostbite
accessories > xxx
banned traits > xxx

positive >
    >> Loving > Can be a real sweetheart and is often quite affectionate towards those close to them. Will shower friends and family with affection.

    >> Accepting > Loves all cats equally and has a very open view of the world. Who cares if someone broke the rules? If they're happy Whirly is happy.

    >> Good-humored > Loves any and all kinds of jokes, and genuinely wants to brighten other's day with them. Doesn't take things to heart and is always willing to laugh at their own expense.

neutral >
    >> Easy going > A very go with the flow type of cat. Whirly doesn't try to make waves or cause drama. Why worry or kick up a fuss when everything will all work out in the end?

    >> Loud > Very chatty and with very little volume control. Whirly is often shouting in excitement or just not very careful about the noise they create.

    >> Eager > Always ready to get up and go. Whirly rarely slows down and is often jumping from task to task.

negative >
    >> Forgetful > Can be very absent-minded or oblivious. Whirly often walks into a den and forgets why they came or loses train of thought very easily.

    >> Self-indugent > Satisfies their own whims or desires before considering the need of those around them. Often puts off responsibilities to pursue self-satisfaction through pranks or games.

    >> Ineloquent > Is bad with words and often stumbles over how to phrase and explain things. Whirly often goes on tangents or misses their point entirely. Many of their thoughts are not properly expressed through their words or actions leading to misunderstandings all around.

 parents >
>> Burdockbounce > Papa > Blue tabby tom > Alive
>> Swirlwind > Mama > Brown tabby she-cat with one eye > Missing

siblings >
>> Whorlkit > Twin > Blue tortie she-cat > Deceased
>> Spiralroot > Littermate > Brown tabby tom > Alive
>> Rippletide > Littermate > Grey tabby molly > Alive

extended >
>> Nightfoot > Maternal Grandmother > Solid black she-cat > NPC
>> Barkpelt > Maternal Grandfather > Dark tabby tom > NPC

>> Galefrost > Paternal Grandfather > Blue tabby tom > Alive
>> Mink >  Paternal Grandmother > Brown tabby she-cat > NPC
>> Orchidfrost > Paternal Uncle > Blue tabby trans-tom > Alive
>> Wisteriapetal > Paternal Aunt > Blue tabby she-cat > Alive

>> Morningshade >  Paternal Great Aunt > Tortoiseshell she-cat > Deceased
>> Alderclaw > Paternal Great uncle > Brown tabby tom > Deceased
>> Fallowfall > Paternal Great Aunt > Pale red she-cat > Deceased
>> Hollyblossom > Paternal Great Aunt > Calico she-cat > Deceased

>> Heronstar > Paternal Great Grandmother > Blue-grey tabby she-cat > Deceased
>> Cardinalstar > Paternal Great Grandfather > Red tabby tom > Deceased

>> Hollypaw > Second cousin > Red tabby she-cat > Deceased
>> Heroncall > Second cousin > Pale red she-cat > Deceased
>> Cardinalswipe > Second cousin > Pale red tabby tom > Deceased

kithood [ 0 - 6 moons ] >
    Whirlykit was born in a litter of four to a very loving family. Her mom Swirlwind was sweet and serious, while her dad Burdockbounce was a bit of a goofball.
Out of the four of them, Whirlykit felt closest to her twin Whorlkit. The two bonded quickly and as soon as they were able to walk and play, they were already up to causing mischief together. 

It happened in an instant. Whirlykit, Whorlkit, Spiralkit, and Ripplekit were enjoying the morning sun, playing together without a care in the world. She didn't understand what happened at first. One second things were fine- the next... Whorlkit was gone and everyone was shouting. Whirlykit was pulled into the nursery with everyone else but- what about Whorlkit? She had to go back out for her. She had just seen Whorlkit a moment before, then... then... a thing came down and grabbed her didn't it? A big monster right? She had- she had to save her!
Her mom was already out, chasing down the monster. It would be okay, mom would rescue Whorlkit and things would be back to normal. Whirlykit wasn't big enough to fight monsters yet so she had to wait here. But mom had it handled.

Swirlwind never came back.
Their pa Burdockbounce moved into the nursery full-time to take care of the three of them. But mom and Whorlkit were gone.
That day... it felt like Whirlykit lost a part of herself.

Everyone changed. But also they stayed the same. Whirlykit didn't really understand it well, they just kind of felt... well... lonely.
Spiralkit started being really protective and it was kind of annoying. Ripplekit was never very close before and continued her distant and high and mighty ways. But they were all growing and their pa was always there for them.
A few times Whirlykit made herself sad by mistaking her reflection for her sister. But she knew Whorlkit wasn't back and maybe never would be. And... that was sad.
When Whirlykit missed Whorlkit lots they started to talk to the reflection. It felt silly at first, she knew a reflection wasn't her sister. But it helped. Thinking about what Whorlkit would do or what they would decide to play together.
Slowly Whirlykit began smiling more again, started to feel a little less lonely and sad all the time. Whirlykit didn't need to worry so much about stumbling over words when she was talking to 'Whorlkit'. And it helped sometimes to just talk.

apprenticeship [ 6 - 12 moons ] >

  Whirlypaw and their littermates were made apprentices. Whirlypaw was all smiles and happy as they met their new mentor for the first time. Owlhop seemed so nice! Whirlypaw was sure they'd have lots of fun together.
And finally, she'd be free to explore outside of camp! She'd miss sleeping next to pa, but it was okay because he could come with her on adventures every now and then too.
Whirlypaw went to talk to "Whorlkit" again after the ceremony. After excitedly telling her all about it, Whirlypaw thought that her sister should be an apprentice too. They could even share a mentor. Whirlypaw wouldn't mind that at all. So she started talking to "Whorlpaw". She hoped that her real sister was just as happy wherever she was.

The relationship she and her siblings had never seemed to get any better, if anything the three of them just grew more distant. Whirlypaw felt like she was caught in the middle of a feud she never asked for, so more often than not she avoided them both.
Whirlypaw instead spent more and more time with Owlhop and trying to learn more about their clanmates and make new friends. But there weren't many apprentices their age and having to avoid Ripplepaw and Spiralpaw made it difficult for her to make those friends. Outside of her mentor... it still felt like Whorlpaw was her only friend. Things felt really difficult for Whirlypaw sometimes, it was too lonely all the time and she really wished things would get better again.

warriorhood [ 12 - present moons ] >

  Whirlywind was given her name for her climbing ability and in honor of their mother Swirlwind. Spiralroot and Rippletide were given their names as well and Whirlywind was really happy for them too. But after the three of them stood vigil together, they quickly went their separate ways again.
Whirlywind went to visit Whorlpaw again, this time dubbing the imaginary friend Whorlpool. It was very bittersweet, they really just wished Whorlkit had never been taken from them. That she would have been standing next to Whirlywind now with her true warrior name.

It wasn't long after that Owlhop disappeared. No one knew where too, but Whirlywind's friend and mentor was just- gone. Just like Whorlkit and just like ma. Whirlywind wasn't sure what they did to deserve this, losing everyone one by one.

Spiralroot got sick. Lots of cats were getting sick, and many were even dying from it. Whirlywind hoped Spiralroot would be okay. It was too much, losing cats all the time like this.

Rains got worse in Hailclan, and then they got really bad. Water started coming in really fast! And everything was going to be under that water really soon!
Everyone was running around, trying to help cats get to safety, Whirlywind did too, she went back for Spiralroot and helped him get out of the medicine den and out of camp. He was still really sick, and being soggy probably didn't help. But Orchidfrost and Waverose were both at Cloudclan camp when they arrived. So maybe two medicine cats could help Spiralroot get better.
Whirlywind was terrified. Everybody started coming into Cloudclan, but then Kitestar came. And he said he'd lost both his daughters and his first life. Cats had died in that water! Was Rippletide okay? It was hard to find everyone in the large group of soaked cats.
At least the rain was finally letting up.
Whirlywind saw Rippletide with a kit clinging to her. It was cute, they hadn't thought their sister was one for being around kids. But then, with how little they spoke lately, Whirlywind couldn't be too surprised. Spiralroot and Rippletide seemed to be getting along a bit better now, it was- wonderful. Whirlywind wasn't close to either any more thanks to their bickering, but if they could make up, so can she. 

Things continued happening around them. Spiralroot recovered from his sickness. Kitestar died and Swantuft became Swanstar. Then Robinear was made deputy, Whirlywind could see how happy Rippletide was for her. They wondered if Rippletide hoped to be like that too someday.

They returned home again. Whirlywind was happy to get out of the cramped field camp and everything could go back to normal again.
Rippletide was given her first apprentice, that same kit they'd seen her with back during the flood. They wondered if maybe they and Spiralroot would be made mentors too someday. Whirlywind thought they'd like that, maybe they'd mentor someone like how they used to be and become a needed friend to a lonely young cat.

Whirlywind spent a lot of their time with their family. Now that things were getting better between the sibling, they were hopeful that they could go back to playing and having fun together again. They couldn't remember the last time they'd actually gotten along like this.
Sadly Rippletide was always so busy, always hanging out with someone or picking fights with another. It was weird, seeing both sides of Rippletide like this. But they'd always known how their sister was.

Whirlywind started using they/them pronouns a lot more. She had never really felt right, and they couldn't imagine using he/him. So they called themselves they/them a whole lot more. But.. they didn't really tell anyone just yet, not except for Whorlpool, but she didn't really count.


It seemed in the span of just one single meeting that everything changed. Robinear, the current deputy and one of Rippletide's role models, exiled a cat. Everyone shouted and argued, cried or threatened each other. It was all so messy and crazy, and by the end, well, the cat who was exiled left. And more cats followed.
In the coming days more and more cats were leaving Hailclan. It was- really kind of scary actually. They never knew just who would leave next or what would happen to them after.

One day, even their auntie Wisteriapetal and their grandfather Galefrost left.
Whirlywind was scared, really. This was all-so much, and so confusing.
Spiralroot approached them, asking how they were doing and about their thoughts.
Whirlywind just wanted it to be done. They didn't want to watch this anymore, they wanted to leave and not be involved in any of this.
The two decided to leave. They weren't going to one of the clans like the others, they were just going to leave and no come back until things were better again.
They said goodbye to their pa, and Spiralroot offered Rippletide the chance to come with. She refused but wished them well.
So Whirlywind and Spiralroot left.

Traveling with their brother was a lot of fun! They could go where they wanted and eat whatever they caught. There was a lot to see outside the territories and it was kind of nice. Though at night when they'd make a make-shift shelter for the night, Whirlywind would feel a bit lonely. They missed their clanmates and especially their pa and sister.
They hoped things were going alright, they'd be back home soon.

One day during their travels the sun vanished. It was so spooky that they went to hide in a cave. Then as the storm picked up and it started to rain, it was probably a good that they did.
Whirlywind dreamed that they came across Whirlkit and Swirlwind up here in the mountains one day. In their dreams, they had an amazing family reunion and brought the two cats back home with them again.
When they woke up they were sad, but of course, it'd only been a dream. They didn't tell Spiralroot about it since they didn't want to see his reaction.

Eventually, the pair found their way to Emberclan where they were collected by a patrol and brought to camp. There they were reunited with lots of their clanmates and friends, although none of their family members seemed to have come this way. Still, it was good to be around the others again and Whirlywind was glad to see most everyone in good spirits. Even the molly who had been exiled before had found shelter and was nursing a new litter of kittens.
They heard lots about the things that had been happening. It seemed after they had left, things had only continued to get worse, and now there were evil spirits and spies around looking to hurt them all.

One day an Emberclan tom named Sleetpuddle was put in front of the clan and a half. He confessed to being a spy, there was a lot of arguing and shouting again, but Reedstar remained calm and collected throughout. Whirlywind couldn't help but admire them for it.
Sleetpuddle would be given a second chance, but would have to earn his clanmates trust again, and some it seemed, would never truly forgive him.
What really made this incident stand out however, was that Sleetpuddle declared Rippletide to be one of his co-conspiators. That- no, that couldn't be true. Their own sister was a spy? No

Hailclan was able to return, and Salmonstar was made leader. They got settled back into their camp again, and for a while, Rippletide was confined to the medicine den from her injuries. Injuries she got how? Fighting the evil spirits she once served. It was... It was hard to wrap their head around. Whirlywind didn't want to believe any of it, and yet... How could they not?
At least their dad, aunt, and uncle were okay. Though they mourned the loss of their grandfather greatly.

Finally Rippletide was made to stand for her crimes. She confessed to- murdering three cats. Three of their very own clanmates, cats they knew their whole lives, who had families and dreams. Kitestar, Swanstar, and Dovefire, the last not even as a spy but as a random act of violence against someone she disliked. Just- what had her dear sister become?
No- she wasn't her sister. Rippletide had done too much, caused too much harm. Whirlywind... couldn't consider her family anymore, not after all- of that.
In the end, and with the testimony of a rogue, Rippletide was allowed to stay. She'd live as a prisoner for six moons, as an apprentice for at least six more, and after that... who knows. But she'd be alive, and maybe would someday be able to regain her clan's faith again.
Whirlywind didn't know if that would ever be possible for her but... They hoped it was. They didn't want Rippletide to fail, they really really wanted her to get better. Whirlywind couldn't consider Ripple their sister anymore, but she was still her clanmate, still someone they knew since birth and adored. They would do whatever they could to support Rippletide's rehabilitation and repentance. So that maybe someday... They could all smile together again like before.

As they clan continued to settle in to their own home and routines again, Whirlywind found themself hanging around Beavershine more often than before. They quite enjoyed the tom's company, and when they were with him they found they didn't really think about all the problems they still carried.
It was nice. Whirlywind loved that he would play with them and didn't mind their more silly antics. But they also worried over him too a little. He was always more frail, and Whirlywind saw how he tired out quickly. They hoped this cherished time they shared together would continue to last.

Whirlywind was given faer first apprentice, a young tom named Sablepaw. Fae was beyond excited to see Sablepaw learn and grow, fae hoped fae would do a good job teaching him. Whirlywind also started testing out new pronouns for faerself, using fae/faer more often than she/her or they/them. Fae wasn't sure it would last, but fae really did like how they felt.

Sablepaw went out hunting with some of his fellow apprentices and a warrior. Fae hadn't been worried, trusting Looneyes to keep a good watch over them. It wasn't until they returned, the black and white warrior bloodied, that Whirlywind saw how wrong they were. A bear had attacked them. A bear!
The apprentices had fled up into the trees while Looneyes did his best to keep the bear's attention from them. Then Avocetpaw helped him get away too, but he was in critical condition now. Looneyes was brought to the medicine den, and thankfully started to stabilize again soon.
Sablepaw- was okay. He had seen the whole thing and- Whirlywind wasn't quick to let Sablepaw out of camp without faer again.

In the midst of leaf-fall, there was an attack on the Crystal falls. Faer uncle Orchidfrost went missing, last being seen being swept away after rescuing his apprentice. Whirlywind worried about him, and knew fae wasn't alone in this. What would any of them do if Orchidfrost was gone forever?
He came back, he was shaky but faer uncle came home again. He had been rescued by Dropletshine and took a few days to recover his strength. But now he was home.

Leaf-bare came and it was the harshest Whirlywind had ever seen. Snowstorms were common and prey was harder to find than ever. A lot of cats took to expanding their range and hunting in the mountain. It was a steeper trek, but Whirlywind never minded the climb. At night everyone huddled just a bit closer to one another in their dens.
Some nights Whirlywind would think of Rippletide alone in her den. But she had earned her solitude.

Beavershine became ill. Whirlywind fretted over him a lot, though he told faer not to. He said it was normal, happened pretty much every year anyway. But still- what if this wasn't like every year? Whirlywind didn't wanna lose faer buddy.
Beavershine told fae to trust him and faer uncle. They would get through it. And Whirlywind did. Fae had too, and Beavershine promised to get better soon.

Rippletide was finally allowed out of her prison, being made to do apprentice tasks and help hunt. She was assigned to the now recovered Looneyes to keep watch over. While most of their clanmates were unsure about this, some more hostile than others, Whirlywind was happy. Fae really hoped this would be the first step to Rippletide's new life.

Beavershine had recovered at last! Whirlywind was ecstatic. Fae couldn't wait to celebrate with him.
Fae promised to bring back lots of prey from faer next hunting trip, something to make up for all those missed meals everyone had been dealing with. Fae joined Harenose, Rootsun, Starlinghollow, and Juniperberry in a hunting patrol up the misty mountain.
Fae scented rabbit somewhere nearby, but hadn't managed to find any yet when things took a turn for the worse. An avalanche- Faer and Starlinghollow ran to shelter under one tree, fae didn't see where the rest of them went. When the snow stopped coming, Fae and Starlinghollow were in a small space together, one they couldn't get out from. Whirlywind had started to panic, but Starlinghollow kept a level head. They stayed close together to save warmth. Rootsun had helped them make a small opening for air and to communicate through. But then she had left to help Juniperberry wherever he was.

They were there for a long time, or Whirlywind wasn't actually sure how long. The patrol had gone up the mountain in early morning, but it was hard to tell time in the enclosed snow cave. Eventually, they were rescued- they were dug out by their clanmates and rescued!
It was then they learned the awful truth, Rootsun had died sometime earlier. Whirlywind didn't have the energy to cry, fae just... stopped. Fae was just so tired. They were lead back down the mountain. Cats celebrated their rescue and Salmonstar and Thicketskip forbid anyone from going back to the mountain again. Orchidfrost ushered Whirlywind and the others who had been exposed to the cold into the medicine den for treatment and to be monitored. Whirlywind was glad at least for the warm nest they could curl up in.

Whirlywind received lots of visitors, and fae was happy to see faer family and dear friends again. Faer ears were heavily scarred with frostbite and fae would need time to see if hypothermia would cause any issues for faer. Sablepaw would need to finish his training under another warrior's guidance.
Whirlywind asked faer dear friend Beavershine if he could take on the role. He was always reliable and had already trained an apprentice of his own. Whirlywind trusted him to do great by Sablepaw.
And soon, Sablepaw was made a warrior and named Sablefoot.
Whirlywind was so happy to see him cheered on by the clan, so proud of faer first apprentice.