Velox | Male | Skotadi | Cheetah

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Velox

[attr="class","dropfrumbodytxt"]PERSONALITY:
(+) Cheerful, humorous, social, enthusiastic ( Questioning, playful, energetic, only serious when he has to be (-) Aloof, over-imaginative, vague, meddlesome

Velox has always tended to be a bit of a social butterfly. Since birth he liked to be in everyone's way; asking about their day promptly followed by the question "do you want to be my friend?" He never really seemed to have much of a filter when communicating with others. Everything he'd ever say was always the first thing that came to mind and to this day he continues to question almost everything. Being raised in a dynasty meant there were always others to entertain with his antics and he found joy in their laughter. Because his childhood was filled with so much hope and love Velox realized if he could embody the image of happiness, maybe he could bring joy to others too. Outside the protective cocoon his family had built around him the world was a dangerous place filled with many hardships and loss. As he grew Velox knew eventually he'd have to face this sad brutal world and he didn't want it to change him. So he became dedicated to make his own happiness be not only his own patch of sunshine, but a ray of light for those around him to come to in times of darkness. His enthusiasm and cheeriness are almost always his basic mindset and his ability to make others smile is well known throughout the Skotadi Dynasty. Thanks to his over active imagination, Velox is an incredibly good storyteller, coming up with the most elaborate of tales; all with the intention of burying real world problems even if its only for a moment.

Velox's playful disposition can be annoying at times. This cheetah enjoys being a bit meddlesome as far as anyone who personally knows him is concerned. When others are unhappy he will go to the ends of the Motherland to find a way to bring their smile back, even if his involvement is unwanted or discouraged. He uses humor as a defense mechanism, defaulting to it in tough situations in order to ease the tension not only in others but himself. He tends to act aloof when confronted with serious issues or topics, claiming to not be interested in politics or wars. In truth Velox cares deeply about the issues facing his dynasty's future, but focusing his time and energy on such matters would mean putting aside his duty to be the clan's jester and that is something he is just unwilling to do. So when asked his opinion on matters he tends to give vague replies, claiming to not know enough or understand enough to have a voice in the matter. When Velox finds himself in situations where he is forced to be serious, then and only then will he replace his smile with a scold and act like the knowledgeable adult he truly is.

APPEARANCE Everything about Velox's appearance screams average. Average height, average weight, average spots. They say no two cats have the same features but if there were ever to be any 'common' coloring for a cat Velox would fit the bill. His fur color is a basic tan with little black spots peppered across his pelt and distinctive tear stains stretching from the corner of his eyes to the sides of his jaw. The only other remaining color on him is the small patches of white across his face; particularly below his nose, under his eyes, and along his throat. Like all cheetahs Velox is very slim in build with long athletic legs and a long tail. His head is small and angular with nearly unnoticeable tiny ears that lay relatively flat against his head. Although classed as a 'big' cat, Velox is one of the smallest in his dynasty; especially when standing next to any large tigers or lions.

HISTORY Velox was born into a litter of four. A relatively average sized litter for cheetahs, Velox was the only male out of the bunch and from the beginning he was a bit of a handful. His sisters were all well behaved young, always listening to the nannys while Velox was out sneaking off to meet new faces and explore the world outside his den. Often scolded for his behavior, Velox always made it up to those he angered by doing choirs or acting infectiously joyful until their anger was gone. As the four siblings grew Velox became particularly close with his youngest sister Maera, who always wanted to follow after her big brother and join in on the fun. Her spirit was bright just like Velox's and the two went almost everywhere together.

When the siblings all became pupils Velox and Maera began seeing less of each other, too focused on their own training to have much time for fun and games; at least during the day. On nights where the moon shone down brightly across the Skotadi land the duo would go out and train together, chasing each other until they were both left breathless from running and laughter. One night when the moon was full and there wasn't a cloud in the sky the two decided to go hunting along the border. There was an uneven peace between dynasties at the time, so the two young cheetahs thought it safe to venture a little farther away from home. Living in the jungle had it's challenges for the cheetahs but constant practice and instruction were the keys to success for the two. Thinking themselves brave Velox and Maera headed for the swamp, all the while boasting of their confidence and talent. While they raced through the swamp land jumping from root to root, their laughter filling the air and echoing around them.

To this day Velox's mind is still hazy on the details. He'd run past Maera to try and get ahead, leaving her behind if only for a moment. There was a loud splash and a sharp scream from his sister... and then she was gone. Velox turned back as quick as he could, using all of his senses to try and find her but she just vanished. He stayed up all night looking through the swamp for any signs of Maera and was found the next morning by a hunting party. Soon the swamp was covered in experienced hunters and warriors all looking for answers. Still nothing was found. Velox was completely consumed by the lose of his sister and for months he was depressed and bitter. He blamed himself for the lose of Maera and it wasn't until his two remaining sisters finally sat him down and talked out the lose that he began to gradually feel better. Velox realized in those months of sorrow he saw how cruel the real world was and that maybe if he applied himself he could become a beacon of hope for those around him. So at the age of 3 he tucked away his pain into the corner of his heart and forced himself to be the light he knew Maera had always wanted him to be.

OTHER INFO
Family Members:
● Mother - NPC
● Father - NPC
● Sister - ____ - (Adoptable)
● Sister - ____ - (Adoptable)
● Sister - Maera - (Unknown)

Fun Facts:
● When not hunting Velox likes to spend most of his time with the cubs. He enjoys telling them elaborate stories and will play just about any game with them until he's left either himself or the cubs exhausted.
● While Velox prefers open spaces to the stuffy feel of the jungle, he's adapted well to his dynasty's land and typically hunts in the underbrush rather than the winding limbs of the trees.
● On full moons he will hold a small vigil for his lost sister, sleeping out beneath the moon rather than retiring to a den no matter the weather.