[align=center][div style="width: 470px; color: black; margin-top: 0px"][justify]Originally, Blackfoot was conceived out of love. He was a product of a short-lived unreciprocated infatuation in between his parents. His mother was a rogue by the name of Amber who when she met Whitefang, a windclanner, they fell in what they thought was true love. Shortly after meeting, Amber discovered that she was pregnant. They were both joyous of their blessing but Whitefang was beginning to grow tired of sneaking around and had planned on risking his position to try and introduce Amber to Windclan. Amber however had other plans. Being a molly rather known to sleep around, she had grown bored of Whitefang who on the other hand was still utterly in love with her. She began a web of infidelity until ultimately Whitefang caught her. Distraught, he demanded that their one kit, Blackkit come to Windclan with Whitefang in which Amber happily agreed. Blackfoot doesn't remember much of his mother or his first moons living among unknown territory and actually believes he's been among Windclan his entire life because of his father.
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06-18-2018, 12:16 AM
(This post was last modified: 06-18-2018, 12:18 AM by jennifer.)
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1. Give them fears: What are they afraid of?
- What past traumas might affect current behavior?
Due to being birthed from what was originally a loving relationship, he fears that all real connections are lies. This caused a paranoia of sorts to unroll within him as he doesn't trust easily and regularly has doubts of those near him. His father was also deeply in love with his cheating mother and has also developed a sort of underlying prejudice against females. That could be seen as the root of his flirtatious and deceiving nature as he feels the need to install "vengeance" among woman in the name of his father.
- What are they irrationally afraid of?
Blackfoot has a fear of birds, he just hates them and the sounds they make it freaks him out. The reason he worked so hard on being an apex hunter was because of his hatred for them since his large size made it almost impossible to kill them without perfect stealth.
- What are they secretly afraid of?
Blackfoot, despite his constant coquettish demeanor is actually unknowingly afraid of love. He witnessed how weak and vulnerable his father became when his mother was cheating and is terrified of having the same fate.
- What are they publicly afraid of?
He's been trying to get rid of his fear of water for moons now and is still working on it. It's no secret that he despises even getting a single drop on his pelt and just hates the feeling of his fur sticking to his skin because of water.
2. Give them prejudices: What makes them angry?
- What were they taught to dislike or disapprove of as a child?
Weakness was something that was punished severely by his father; his crazed mind believed that Blackfoot's gigantism came as a sign from Starclan who he believed was to be the greatest warrior. Any half-clanner or rogue was also something that Blackfoot grew up believing were below those of who are clan-born. Unknowingly, Blackfoot himself is not pure of blood but this is unknown to him.
- What pushes their buttons?
Blackfoot does not take kindly to disrespect. He will attack without warning and has a dangerous temper like that of a bomb. He will gladly put those who oppose him in their place along with anyone who dares seek to harm those close to him or Windclan.
- What do they believe that's wrong?
As mentioned before, Blackfoot has a prejudice towards women and those born outside of the clans. Although his underlying spitefulness against females is unnoticed even by him, it's present by his need to seduce and somewhat hurt the feelings of those who believe his saccharine and charming words. Blackfoot's bias towards what he believes aren't pure of blood is truly the most ironic situation considering Blackfoot's mother was a rogue which is unknown to him.
- What will they fight about?
Blackfoot will fight to death over his clan. His undying loyalty has been present within him even as a kit. At times, it could even be said that he's loyal to the throne itself rather than the people. He will do everything in his power to do what's best for Windclan, morally twisted or not.
- What are they ashamed of?
Although Blackfoot's entire atmosphere roars with power, he is emotionally weak. He's a coward deep within himself and refuses to admit it. By hurting the innocent because of his succubus ways, he is proving that he has an irrational fear of anything relating to creating a deeper connection with someone. He is intensely embarrassed by this to the point that he has to convince himself day in and day out that he is not.
Give them strong traits: What traits do they have that don't always work in their favor?
- What positive trait could become a flaw in the right situation?
Blackfoot's overprotectiveness tends to backfire on him when it grows to become jealousy and possessiveness. He will take what is rightfully his by force, teeth and claw. Whether it be the reputation of Windclan or a close friend, his possession can sometimes evolve to become toxic.
- What positive trait causes just as many problems as it solves?
His charming nature can easily swindle it's way into the hearts of those who he pleases but can sometimes also hurt those who he cares about since that's all he's ever known. If he ever one day does come to find true love, it'll definitely be something extremely difficult for him to get a hold of.
- What traits annoys other characters?
His arrogance and blinding confidence can be aggravating to those around him but Blackfoot makes sure to never boast about something he can't back up.
- What trait might be holding the character back?
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- What trait symbolizes the soul of this character?
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