A ClanHeart Blog

- Kyrrah #2098 - The one true chicken.

[kyrraptor]

Can we have an ugly baby competition? Because my current form of entertainment is “how fucking ugly can i make it” and honestly i think im doing pretty well atm

[sonus-ch]

Well two more bases done. Kitsune (fox really, you can’t see any tails) and cat. Would love to do color tests for these two bases, so drop a picture of any cat or kitsune down below! Also specify eye color, nose color, and background color, so I don’t mess those up.

[kyrraptor]

Crosswood

Values: Determination, courage Skills: Inquisitive, daring Gender: Male

Crosswood is still young and impressionable, and the Rascals have used this to their advantage. He is loyal and believes that one should face their fears, so he's always the first to volunteer for a dangerous situation or risky heist. The older clan members have to keep careful track of him to make sure he doesn't jump into a situation beyond his abilities.

Crosswood has a strong desire to prove himself, but he also enjoys following orders. His days are happiest when they are ordered and occupied with productive activities. Since he's still young and there's a lot he can't do, he often ends up with the relatively menial tasks - babysitting, organising loot, cleaning. This does seem to suit him though.

[kyrraptor]

Robin

Values: Life's a stage Skills: Thespian, distraction Gender: Male

If Robin had a motto, it would probably be "there's no drama like melodrama". He's something of a compulsive liar (or actor), and rather frustrating to live with. On the other hand, if anything goes wrong on a job, the Rascals can shove him out into the public eye and he'll immediately turn the situation into a farce. He's a fantastic distraction, and incredibly good at playing a range of characters, from incredibly oblivious bystander to arrogant know-it-all.

Robin is, essentially, the epitome of superficiality. He likes to think he has hidden depths (that are really, really well hidden) but for the most part he just enjoys faking stuff and pissing everyone off.

[kyrraptor]

Kastor

Values: Logic, science Skills: Surgeon, scientist Gender: Male

Kastor could probably be summed up by the 'mad scientist' trope, although he's not actually mad simply a bit ... antisocial. He is a skilled doctor and surgeon, but he does have a slightly terrifying interest in cutting things open and sewing them together again.

He looks after the clan in the case of serious injuries, but most of the time he can be found tinkering, testing out electrical devices and dissecting animals. No one enjoys being under his care, as his bedside manner is abysmal and he is apt to perform experiments and/or operations without consent. You should also make sure that Wispwillow administers the analgesicbefore you see him, as he doesn't always view it as necessary.

[kyrraptor]

Wispwillow

Values: Nature, relaxed Skills: Plant magic, drugs Gender: Female

Wispwillow is the Rascal's local druggie - from medicinal to recreational, she knows what every plant and fungus is good for, and how to prepare and apply it. Despite appearances, she's actually taking less of her own medicine than you'd expect. She just happens to be an incredibly laid-back raptor.

Her role in the clan is multifaceted. She has a large number of drugs, used for everything from poison to analgesic. She can make various noxious gases and irritants, useful for incapacitating and infiltrating, as well as treatments for ailments. For minor injuries and diseases, she's the clan healer.

[kyrraptor]

Malley

Values: Camaraderie, thievery Skills: Jack-of-all-trades, nimble Gender: Genderfluid

Malley is a cheerful and fun-loving raptor, who loves to play tricks and tease. They also happen to be a kleptomaniac, which is somewhat ideal in this particular rat-pack. They were chosen to join the Rascals when Fliss caught them ransacking the clan's food stores. You still have to keep an eye on your belongings, but at least you know where they've gone.

Malley enjoys the friendship and closeness of the clan environment. Despite their ... proclivities, they are very gregarious and extroverted, and need company. As well as being a great pick-pocket, Malley is up for all types of games and thievery, practicing skills and throwing themselves into danger at the slightest request.

[kyrraptor]

my first 5 marking pet, and omg its a winner, i just wanted to share this glory.

Brindle (Blueberry), Bellyspots (Hot Pink), Tabby (Sunlight), Points Half (Turqouise), Ocelot (Deep Sea)

[kyrraptor]

Forn and Fallow

Values: ??? Skills: Flight, shadow magic Gender: ???

No one can say for certain where Forn and Fallow came from. They are always together, lurking somewhere in the shadows.

No one knows what they want, or why they're here.

(It's probably for the food.)

[kyrraptor]

Senescence

Values: Emotional distance, fear Skills: Speed, strength and invisibility Gender: Gender-fluid

Senescence has a demon inside them. They sold their soul for greater stealth and fighting capability and make their money performing assassinations for the rich.

They have a mutually beneficial relationship with the Rascals, providing extra strength and near-invisibility when necessary in return for the security of a home clan and a small pay. Most of the other raptors feel really uncomfortable around Senescence, but they get on well enough with Suzavar, Tahli, Forn and Fallow. Maybe they know something the rest do not.

[crochetdudeshorts-blog]

Study: Velociraptor Was a 'Fluffy, Feathered Poodle From Hell'

A new dinosaur discovery gives us new insight into an incredible moment in evolution

hollowedskin

[hollowedskin]

This is the best headline I’ve been tagged in so far.

[coelasquid]

[kyrraptor]

Raelin

Values: Courage, strength Skills: Fighting, underestimated Gender: Female

Raelin was raised as the spoiled daughter of a wealthy and powerful clan, trained in etiquette and magic. She has a strong rebellious streak, and ran away before her majority with a group of indentured servants.

Suzavar was perceptive enough to recognise her strengths - although she still has the bearing and grace of a lady, she is surprisingly strong. Her water magic lends her an unpredictable edge, and enemies would be foolish to judge her by her appearance.

[kyrraptor]

Diemaric

Values: Beauty, attention Skills: Physical attractiveness, charisma Gender: Male

Diemaric has always known that he was beautiful, but he's still discovering just what he can do with it. He's quick-witted, charming and charismatic, but spent most of his time before joining the Rascals as an escort for the wealthy and powerful.

Fortunately his colours are subtle enough that with a little dust he can be incredibly unobtrusive. Suzavar picked him up to be a front and confidence raptor, and it was only then that Diemaric figured out exactly what he could manipulate strangers into.

[kyrraptor]

Grell

Values: Personal space, food Skills: Cooking, going unnoticed Gender: Female

Grell is a short, squat and unremarkable raptor who makes the most amazing food. She was sought out by Suzavar for her colours and her general 'blandness' so the cooking was just a bonus.

She is a cranky raptor who is extremely possessive of her personal space. She prefers to be alone most of the time, and will usually snap at anyone who comes close to her. The exceptions are young raptors, particularly Tahli, who can spend a whole evening talking her ear off with no repercussions.

[kyrraptor]

Con

Values: Safety, freedom Skills: Speed Gender: Male

Con grew up in the slums of a large raptor city as a petty thief. He believes himself an anarchist, and has a touchy relationship with anything even resembling rules or authority. He was chosen to join the Rascals because he can sprint faster than almost an other raptors.

Con dislikes, and is chronically disrespectful to Suzavar. He sees Fliss as an older brother figure however, often seeking him out for comfort and companionship. Suzavar just has to tolerate passing his orders via Fliss as 'suggestions'.

[kyrraptor]

Mlok

Values: Self-interest, power Skills: Making things catch on fire and/or explode Gender: Male

Mlok joined the clan because a) no-one else would have him and b) shamans aren't so common that a semi-Vagrant clan can afford to be picky. He is quite powerful, but unfortunately also untrained, which often leads to accidental explosions and unfortunate healings.

Mlok is plagued with several chronic illnesses, including a skin condition that causes most of his feathers to fall out. He is, at his core, a coward prone to flashes of pride and anger, and isn't really loyal to anything or anyone. His magic does make him a great distraction though.

[kyrraptor]

Suzavar

Values: Intelligence, material wealth Skills: Cunning, ingenuity and ruthlessness Gender: Male

Suzavar is the founder of the Rascals, a wily and vicious runt of a raptor. What he doesn't have in size, he makes up for in smarts, which he used to collect an oddball clan of raptors who all have skills he can use.

Despite his selfish nature, Suzavar places a lot of importance upon rules and obedience (as long as it's of his own devising). He comes down hard on any raptors that disobey him, and he also has a healthy respect for the dangers of other clans and law enforcement. It does benefit him to keep the clan safe after all.