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LAST UPDATED Dec. 31st, 2022

New art for a new year!

Written app will be updated to the new format soon as well.

==============================

Who's to say what's impossible?
Well they forgot this world keeps spinning
and with each new day,
I can feel a change in everything.
And as the surface breaks, reflections fade,
but in some ways they remain the same.
And as my mind begins to spread its wings,
There's no stopping curiosity.

==============================

*Basic Information*

[Name] Artorius
Origin: a Roman family name not widely used.

[Nicknames] Arty (usually called this), Lightning Beetle (only by Adin)

[Gender] Male

[Species] Caracal/Snow-Lynx Hybrid

[Initial Age] Newborn

[Current Age] 7 years, 0 months (as of Feb. 5th, 2023)

[Birthday] February 5th, 45 B.C. (2016)

[Allegiance] Lightning Empire

[Rank] Gladiator
[Started Training] Spring 2017 (1 year, 1 month old)
[Graduated] Fall 2018 (2 years, 7 months old)

[Genetics]

Parents:
Male European Lynx/Snow Leopard Hybrid x Female Caracal (with a little bit of Serval thrown in there)

Dominant: large paws {Aa}, long legs {AA}, large ears (with tufts) {AA}, broken “kite” marking {Aa}, dark gray fur {Aa}
Recessive: blue eyes {aa}, dot markings on brow {aa}, short tail {aa}
Carrier: tan fur {Aa}, tear markings {Aa}, overbite {Aa}, golden eyes {aa}, snow leopard spots and rosettes {aa}, winter/summer coats {Aa}, long tail {Aa}
Mutations: none

Note: Carrier traits cannot be seen. They are combinations that could have been, but weren’t.

*Personality and Background*

Personality

{Competitive} {Curious} {Kind} {Outwardly Cheerful} {Protective} {Scatterbrained}

{Competitive}

"Come on, I'll race you there!"

Growing up in such a crowded nursery, Arty developed a love of competition. From races to scavenger hunts, he's usually the first to suggest a contest. And, as to be expected, he hates to lose. Losing typically results in him sulking for a while. After that, he'll be back to his old smiling self... and wanting a rematch.

{Curious}

"What's this thing? What does it do?"

Sticking his nose into a beehive... check. Chasing a rabbit and ending up stuck in its burrow... check. Getting lost in a snowstorm following an owl... check. You name something to investigate, and Arty's probably gotten himself in trouble doing just that. Born with an over-curious mind, he wants to know everything about the world he calls home. He's not shy about pestering others with questions, either. This does give him a tendency to ask the wrong questions. He doesn't mean to offend anyone, of course, but it's bound to happen.

{Kind}

"Hey, what's wrong? Are you okay?"

Arty's first instinct when he meets someone who's upset or in trouble is to help them, whether they're from his empire or not. His heart of gold has yet to steer him wrong. He stills holds on to his belief from cubhood: that everyone has a right to feel happy and safe. Now that he's actually big enough to make a difference, he believes that more than ever.

{Outwardly Cheerful}

"N-no need to worry! About me. I'm fine, I promise!"

Arty almost always has a smile on his face, even if it's forced. He tries to cheer everyone up by being the happiest cat in camp. Honestly, he really doesn't like to worry others by showing that he's upset. And he's a reasonably good actor. Unless you're family or a really good friend, you might not even notice that the smile sometimes fades.

{Protective}

"Hey! Leave them alone, fleabag!"

After losing so many friends and family early on, Artorius has decided that it's his job to make sure he doesn't lose anyone else. This is especially true in regards to his brother and sister. His protective side can show itself in a few ways, but normally Arty tries to avoid hurting anyone. He's more likely to talk your ear off rather than claw it off. But if it came down to it, he'd take on a bear to protect a friend.

{Scatterbrained}

"Hm? Oh, right! Sorry, uh, what was that last part?"

One thing that hasn't changed as Arty's grown older is his forgetfulness. As always, he'd forget his own tail if it weren't attached. This has led to a few quirks, such as wearing his armor all the time or muttering orders under his breath to remind himself. If you can get him to pay attention, though, his memory is actually pretty good. He doesn't have a mind for details, but he can usually recall the core elements of what he learns. Important things, like what isn't safe to eat or a friend's secret, are never forgotten.

Background

[Let Me Tell You a Story...]

It begins with two cats.

The first is Cynthia, a cheerful caracal from among Adraksh’s chosen felines: the Lightning Empire. Born in the city, raised by those who roam the wilds, she had seen perhaps more than her fair share of tragedy: a raid by the villains that call themselves Bounty Hunters, one that nearly shattered her world, and would have if not for the help of a few friends; a frantic rescue to return stolen comrades in the city to their rightful place; a war to end all wars, one that left many dead and many more in shambles; and a fierce battle with an old ally turned enemy. But the caracal survived, through luck or through faith, to stand as a proud gladiator of her Empire.
The second is Adin, a snow-lynx from beyond the eastern forests and plains. At a young age, he was tested by fire and--miraculously--survived. Orphaned and lost, you might think that the end of his story... but it was only the beginning. The cub lived to see another miracle, in the form of a man. The man raised him, and Adin became not only his friend, but also his partner. You see, the man was one who delivered messages to other humans – what they called a “courier.” This profession took the two to the city of Massilia, where Adin, too, experienced his own tragedy: his partner was murdered. With the memory still fresh in his mind, the snow-lynx fled into the surrounding forest. And that was how he came to the Empire of Lightning.

It was not long after that he and Cynthia met, and though she was initially suspicious, the two became fast friends. Some time later, that friendship led to something more.

Together, Cynthia and Adin raised an adopted daughter: Xalo, the snow-jaguar, rescued from the city by free gladiators. There was also the tiger cub Pericles, whose father had left him in the care of these trusted friends. And after that, they started out on a new adventure.

And that adventure began one night in late winter, in the year 45 B.C. ...
[The Tale Continues, A New Hero is Born]

Artorius was born as a middle cub in a litter of four, along with two sisters and a brother. This was in a time several moons after the Battle of Massilia City -- a time of light shining through darkness. Regrowth. Rebuilding. Many such litters were born around that time, and soon the young Arty found himself surrounded by bundles of fur. The early days of the curious cub's life were spent exploring his new home. There were several meetings and friendships forged: Kiguara, a dark-furred lion that would become one of his heroes; Lucrasia, who, after a wayward escapade in a snowstorm, became his inseparable adventuring partner; Sicily, the only babysitter who could scare him into behaving.

But just as his parents had faced hardships, Arty was not spared a broken heart.

Pericles, whom Arty had looked to as an older brother, disappeared. Not long after, Cynthia went missing without a word. Devastated by the loss, Xalo went in search of the cubs' mother. Arty's older sister, Sorrah, followed after them. And even Lucrasia vanished, heading out to adventure on her own, never to return.

Life became darker for young Artorius after all of this tragedy. Hardly a night passed when he did not cry himself to sleep. That pain soon developed into a resolve to protect those he cared about -- to make sure they would not disappear from his life as well.

With that resolve driving him on, the young caracal mix began his training in Lightning Empire.

[From Darkness Comes Light]
(This will be added to as Arty has new experiences...)

Hyperon, a cheetah that had returned home after being a prisoner in the Bounty Hunter stronghold of Massilia, was chosen to mentor Artorius. Though their first meeting was less than ideal, Arty took an immediate liking to his new teacher.

Extra Facts
--Arty is not necessarily scared of the dark, but he does tend to be a bit more jumpy at night.
--When sleeping, he has a habit of placing both forepaws over his nose.

--When he's nervous or uncomfortable, his ears twitch. Tends to happen when he's thinking, too.

--Arty calls everyone older than him either Mister or Miss. Except for his Papa, of course.

--He has a habit of adding "I promise" to the end of his sentences. This is especially true if he's trying to hide something.

--Arty's biggest fear is the cats he cares about disappearing. For example, he'd rather get captured himself than see a friend taken away by the Bounty Hunters.

*Training and EP Tracker*

[Past Mentors] Hyperon

[Current Apprentice] --

[Past Apprentices] --

Assignments

CUB TRAINING

Draw your cub with their family. [Feels Like Home ]

Draw your cub playing. [The Field of Clover -- An EBC Roleplay ]

Draw your cub meeting someone new. [Worlds Collide ]

APPRENTICE TRAINING

Have your apprentice meeting their mentor for the first time. [Arty, Meet Your Mentor ]

Have your apprentice practicing "offensive" type moves. [Brother My Brother (Arty POV) (Collab) ]

Have your apprentice practicing "defensive" type moves. [Smoke on the Horizon ]

Have your apprentice hunting. [A Minor Mishap ]

The Final Test [Fair Winds ]

EP Tracker

--Sleepyhead 3EP
--The Birdsong Adventure -- An EBC Roleplay 16EP
--Arty... Again 3EP
--A Mama's Worst Nightmare 3EP
--The Hunter's Creed -- An EBC Roleplay 15EP
--Best Wingman 12EP
--'Are you okay?' 6EP
--Broken Nose 5EP
--Feels Like Home 19EP
--Moonlight 4 EP
--Lightning Shinobi 3EP
--Artorius -- Personality Meme 3EP
--Adinthia cub roleplay [Blog] 9EP
--The Field of Clover -- An EBC Roleplay 27EP
--Worlds Collide 16EP
--Busy Day at the Forge 13EP
--Fireflies 6EP
--AC April 2017 13EP
--The Fluff Crew 9EP
--Arty, Meet Your Mentor 16EP
--'Why?' 6EP
--Arty Doodle 2EP
--A Minor Mishap 15EP
--Smoke on the Horizon 16EP
--I Need to Know (AC April 2018) 14EP
--Brother My Brother (Arty POV) (Collab) 18EP
--I'll Try 3EP
--The Queen of Shells -- An EBC Roleplay 12EP
--Artorius' Relationship Tracker 8EP (?)
--I Have You 19EP
--Fair Winds 14EP
--Nightmares (AC October 2018) 16EP
--Nightmares -- An EBC Roleplay 7EP
--Until You Get Back... 18EP
--Attack Hugs (Collab) 6EP
Total: 375EP

*Relationships*

ARTY'S TRACKER

*Relations*

Direct Family
Mother: Cynthia
Status: MIA, Former Gladiator of Lightning, Owned by The-Skykian-Archives
Father: Adin
Status: Alive, Gladiator of Lightning, Roleplayed by Apothocareon

Siblings:
Sorrah
Status: Older Sister, MIA, Former Cub of Lightning, Owned by Squiggy13
Serotina
Status: Younger Sister, Alive, Gladiator of Lightning, Roleplayed by Apothocareon
Vanille
Status: Younger Brother, Alive, Apprentice of Lightning, Roleplayed by Zephyreu-s

Mate: ...Kinda sorta maybe has someone in mind...

Cubs: None

Other Relations

Maternal Aunts:

Roxanne
Status: MIA, Former Gladiator of Lightning, Owned by Asante-Sana

Maternal Uncles:

Darius
Status: MIA, Gladiator of Ice, Owned by InTheDappledRain

Paternal Aunts:

Emerald
Status: Alive, Bounty Hunter, Roleplayed by Apothocareon

Paternal Uncles:

--

Adopted Siblings:

Xalo
Status: Adopted Sister, MIA, Former Apprentice of Lightning, Owned by PancakeShiners
Pericles
Status: Adopted Brother, MIA, Former Cub of Lightning, Owned by Asante-Sana

*RP Example*

(From "The Field of Clover")

Artorius was quite impressed by the seasons. They seemed to change overnight, the familiar snow and ice disappearing in favor of sky-water --“rain”, his parents had called it-- and mud. New birds had arrived in the sky above camp, along with new small animals that Arty’s Papa had said were sleeping throughout the cold winter. And colorful new plants had started to spring up everywhere the eye could see. All in all, it was a good time to be a curious little cub from Lightning Empire.

“What are you?” Arty murmured. The little caracal mix wandered in the grass near the nursery, investigating the small yellow flowers that had started blooming there. One of them had received a visitor: a black insect. Arty sniffed at it, his ears perked. What could a bug want with a flower? He let out a squeak of alarm when it suddenly leaped from the plant, briefly landing on his nose before buzzing off into the distance. Shocked, Arty watched it go. And then he sneezed. Why did bug legs always have to tickle?
“Hey Arty! What’cha doin’?”

Arty turned his head to see one of his sisters, Serotina, standing nearby. “Looking at the flowers,” he replied, rubbing at his muzzle with an oversized paw. “There’s so many new ones today! See?” He pointed to one of the half-bloomed dandelions.

Description

LAST UPDATED Dec. 31st, 2022

New art for a new year!

Written app will be updated to the new format soon as well.

==============================

Who's to say what's impossible?
Well they forgot this world keeps spinning
and with each new day,
I can feel a change in everything.
And as the surface breaks, reflections fade,
but in some ways they remain the same.
And as my mind begins to spread its wings,
There's no stopping curiosity.

==============================

*Basic Information*

[Name] Artorius
Origin: a Roman family name not widely used.

[Nicknames] Arty (usually called this), Lightning Beetle (only by Adin)

[Gender] Male

[Species] Caracal/Snow-Lynx Hybrid

[Initial Age] Newborn

[Current Age] 7 years, 0 months (as of Feb. 5th, 2023)

[Birthday] February 5th, 45 B.C. (2016)

[Allegiance] Lightning Empire

[Rank] Gladiator
[Started Training] Spring 2017 (1 year, 1 month old)
[Graduated] Fall 2018 (2 years, 7 months old)

[Genetics]

Parents:
Male European Lynx/Snow Leopard Hybrid x Female Caracal (with a little bit of Serval thrown in there)

Dominant: large paws {Aa}, long legs {AA}, large ears (with tufts) {AA}, broken “kite” marking {Aa}, dark gray fur {Aa}
Recessive: blue eyes {aa}, dot markings on brow {aa}, short tail {aa}
Carrier: tan fur {Aa}, tear markings {Aa}, overbite {Aa}, golden eyes {aa}, snow leopard spots and rosettes {aa}, winter/summer coats {Aa}, long tail {Aa}
Mutations: none

Note: Carrier traits cannot be seen. They are combinations that could have been, but weren’t.

*Personality and Background*

Personality

{Competitive} {Curious} {Kind} {Outwardly Cheerful} {Protective} {Scatterbrained}

{Competitive}

"Come on, I'll race you there!"

Growing up in such a crowded nursery, Arty developed a love of competition. From races to scavenger hunts, he's usually the first to suggest a contest. And, as to be expected, he hates to lose. Losing typically results in him sulking for a while. After that, he'll be back to his old smiling self... and wanting a rematch.

{Curious}

"What's this thing? What does it do?"

Sticking his nose into a beehive... check. Chasing a rabbit and ending up stuck in its burrow... check. Getting lost in a snowstorm following an owl... check. You name something to investigate, and Arty's probably gotten himself in trouble doing just that. Born with an over-curious mind, he wants to know everything about the world he calls home. He's not shy about pestering others with questions, either. This does give him a tendency to ask the wrong questions. He doesn't mean to offend anyone, of course, but it's bound to happen.

{Kind}

"Hey, what's wrong? Are you okay?"

Arty's first instinct when he meets someone who's upset or in trouble is to help them, whether they're from his empire or not. His heart of gold has yet to steer him wrong. He stills holds on to his belief from cubhood: that everyone has a right to feel happy and safe. Now that he's actually big enough to make a difference, he believes that more than ever.

{Outwardly Cheerful}

"N-no need to worry! About me. I'm fine, I promise!"

Arty almost always has a smile on his face, even if it's forced. He tries to cheer everyone up by being the happiest cat in camp. Honestly, he really doesn't like to worry others by showing that he's upset. And he's a reasonably good actor. Unless you're family or a really good friend, you might not even notice that the smile sometimes fades.

{Protective}

"Hey! Leave them alone, fleabag!"

After losing so many friends and family early on, Artorius has decided that it's his job to make sure he doesn't lose anyone else. This is especially true in regards to his brother and sister. His protective side can show itself in a few ways, but normally Arty tries to avoid hurting anyone. He's more likely to talk your ear off rather than claw it off. But if it came down to it, he'd take on a bear to protect a friend.

{Scatterbrained}

"Hm? Oh, right! Sorry, uh, what was that last part?"

One thing that hasn't changed as Arty's grown older is his forgetfulness. As always, he'd forget his own tail if it weren't attached. This has led to a few quirks, such as wearing his armor all the time or muttering orders under his breath to remind himself. If you can get him to pay attention, though, his memory is actually pretty good. He doesn't have a mind for details, but he can usually recall the core elements of what he learns. Important things, like what isn't safe to eat or a friend's secret, are never forgotten.

Background

[Let Me Tell You a Story...]

It begins with two cats.

The first is Cynthia, a cheerful caracal from among Adraksh’s chosen felines: the Lightning Empire. Born in the city, raised by those who roam the wilds, she had seen perhaps more than her fair share of tragedy: a raid by the villains that call themselves Bounty Hunters, one that nearly shattered her world, and would have if not for the help of a few friends; a frantic rescue to return stolen comrades in the city to their rightful place; a war to end all wars, one that left many dead and many more in shambles; and a fierce battle with an old ally turned enemy. But the caracal survived, through luck or through faith, to stand as a proud gladiator of her Empire.
The second is Adin, a snow-lynx from beyond the eastern forests and plains. At a young age, he was tested by fire and--miraculously--survived. Orphaned and lost, you might think that the end of his story... but it was only the beginning. The cub lived to see another miracle, in the form of a man. The man raised him, and Adin became not only his friend, but also his partner. You see, the man was one who delivered messages to other humans – what they called a “courier.” This profession took the two to the city of Massilia, where Adin, too, experienced his own tragedy: his partner was murdered. With the memory still fresh in his mind, the snow-lynx fled into the surrounding forest. And that was how he came to the Empire of Lightning.

It was not long after that he and Cynthia met, and though she was initially suspicious, the two became fast friends. Some time later, that friendship led to something more.

Together, Cynthia and Adin raised an adopted daughter: Xalo, the snow-jaguar, rescued from the city by free gladiators. There was also the tiger cub Pericles, whose father had left him in the care of these trusted friends. And after that, they started out on a new adventure.

And that adventure began one night in late winter, in the year 45 B.C. ...
[The Tale Continues, A New Hero is Born]

Artorius was born as a middle cub in a litter of four, along with two sisters and a brother. This was in a time several moons after the Battle of Massilia City -- a time of light shining through darkness. Regrowth. Rebuilding. Many such litters were born around that time, and soon the young Arty found himself surrounded by bundles of fur. The early days of the curious cub's life were spent exploring his new home. There were several meetings and friendships forged: Kiguara, a dark-furred lion that would become one of his heroes; Lucrasia, who, after a wayward escapade in a snowstorm, became his inseparable adventuring partner; Sicily, the only babysitter who could scare him into behaving.

But just as his parents had faced hardships, Arty was not spared a broken heart.

Pericles, whom Arty had looked to as an older brother, disappeared. Not long after, Cynthia went missing without a word. Devastated by the loss, Xalo went in search of the cubs' mother. Arty's older sister, Sorrah, followed after them. And even Lucrasia vanished, heading out to adventure on her own, never to return.

Life became darker for young Artorius after all of this tragedy. Hardly a night passed when he did not cry himself to sleep. That pain soon developed into a resolve to protect those he cared about -- to make sure they would not disappear from his life as well.

With that resolve driving him on, the young caracal mix began his training in Lightning Empire.

[From Darkness Comes Light]
(This will be added to as Arty has new experiences...)

Hyperon, a cheetah that had returned home after being a prisoner in the Bounty Hunter stronghold of Massilia, was chosen to mentor Artorius. Though their first meeting was less than ideal, Arty took an immediate liking to his new teacher.

Extra Facts
--Arty is not necessarily scared of the dark, but he does tend to be a bit more jumpy at night.
--When sleeping, he has a habit of placing both forepaws over his nose.

--When he's nervous or uncomfortable, his ears twitch. Tends to happen when he's thinking, too.

--Arty calls everyone older than him either Mister or Miss. Except for his Papa, of course.

--He has a habit of adding "I promise" to the end of his sentences. This is especially true if he's trying to hide something.

--Arty's biggest fear is the cats he cares about disappearing. For example, he'd rather get captured himself than see a friend taken away by the Bounty Hunters.

*Training and EP Tracker*

[Past Mentors] Hyperon

[Current Apprentice] --

[Past Apprentices] --

Assignments

CUB TRAINING

Draw your cub with their family. [Feels Like Home ]

Draw your cub playing. [The Field of Clover -- An EBC Roleplay ]

Draw your cub meeting someone new. [Worlds Collide ]

APPRENTICE TRAINING

Have your apprentice meeting their mentor for the first time. [Arty, Meet Your Mentor ]

Have your apprentice practicing "offensive" type moves. [Brother My Brother (Arty POV) (Collab) ]

Have your apprentice practicing "defensive" type moves. [Smoke on the Horizon ]

Have your apprentice hunting. [A Minor Mishap ]

The Final Test [Fair Winds ]

EP Tracker

--Sleepyhead 3EP
--The Birdsong Adventure -- An EBC Roleplay 16EP
--Arty... Again 3EP
--A Mama's Worst Nightmare 3EP
--The Hunter's Creed -- An EBC Roleplay 15EP
--Best Wingman 12EP
--'Are you okay?' 6EP
--Broken Nose 5EP
--Feels Like Home 19EP
--Moonlight 4 EP
--Lightning Shinobi 3EP
--Artorius -- Personality Meme 3EP
--Adinthia cub roleplay [Blog] 9EP
--The Field of Clover -- An EBC Roleplay 27EP
--Worlds Collide 16EP
--Busy Day at the Forge 13EP
--Fireflies 6EP
--AC April 2017 13EP
--The Fluff Crew 9EP
--Arty, Meet Your Mentor 16EP
--'Why?' 6EP
--Arty Doodle 2EP
--A Minor Mishap 15EP
--Smoke on the Horizon 16EP
--I Need to Know (AC April 2018) 14EP
--Brother My Brother (Arty POV) (Collab) 18EP
--I'll Try 3EP
--The Queen of Shells -- An EBC Roleplay 12EP
--Artorius' Relationship Tracker 8EP (?)
--I Have You 19EP
--Fair Winds 14EP
--Nightmares (AC October 2018) 16EP
--Nightmares -- An EBC Roleplay 7EP
--Until You Get Back... 18EP
--Attack Hugs (Collab) 6EP
Total: 375EP

*Relationships*

ARTY'S TRACKER

*Relations*

Direct Family
Mother: Cynthia
Status: MIA, Former Gladiator of Lightning, Owned by The-Skykian-Archives
Father: Adin
Status: Alive, Gladiator of Lightning, Roleplayed by Apothocareon

Siblings:
Sorrah
Status: Older Sister, MIA, Former Cub of Lightning, Owned by Squiggy13
Serotina
Status: Younger Sister, Alive, Gladiator of Lightning, Roleplayed by Apothocareon
Vanille
Status: Younger Brother, Alive, Apprentice of Lightning, Roleplayed by Zephyreu-s

Mate: ...Kinda sorta maybe has someone in mind...

Cubs: None

Other Relations

Maternal Aunts:

Roxanne
Status: MIA, Former Gladiator of Lightning, Owned by Asante-Sana

Maternal Uncles:

Darius
Status: MIA, Gladiator of Ice, Owned by InTheDappledRain

Paternal Aunts:

Emerald
Status: Alive, Bounty Hunter, Roleplayed by Apothocareon

Paternal Uncles:

--

Adopted Siblings:

Xalo
Status: Adopted Sister, MIA, Former Apprentice of Lightning, Owned by PancakeShiners
Pericles
Status: Adopted Brother, MIA, Former Cub of Lightning, Owned by Asante-Sana

*RP Example*

(From "The Field of Clover")

Artorius was quite impressed by the seasons. They seemed to change overnight, the familiar snow and ice disappearing in favor of sky-water --“rain”, his parents had called it-- and mud. New birds had arrived in the sky above camp, along with new small animals that Arty’s Papa had said were sleeping throughout the cold winter. And colorful new plants had started to spring up everywhere the eye could see. All in all, it was a good time to be a curious little cub from Lightning Empire.

“What are you?” Arty murmured. The little caracal mix wandered in the grass near the nursery, investigating the small yellow flowers that had started blooming there. One of them had received a visitor: a black insect. Arty sniffed at it, his ears perked. What could a bug want with a flower? He let out a squeak of alarm when it suddenly leaped from the plant, briefly landing on his nose before buzzing off into the distance. Shocked, Arty watched it go. And then he sneezed. Why did bug legs always have to tickle?
“Hey Arty! What’cha doin’?”

Arty turned his head to see one of his sisters, Serotina, standing nearby. “Looking at the flowers,” he replied, rubbing at his muzzle with an oversized paw. “There’s so many new ones today! See?” He pointed to one of the half-bloomed dandelions.