✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦ « 01 | BASIC INFO » Name ➳ Grizzlehollow Age ➳ seven /j Clan ➳ IceClan Rank ➳ Medicine Cat Animal Crossing Personality Type ➳ Cranky ✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦ « 02 | NAME » Name ➳ Grizzlehollow Meaning ➳ ⤷ Prefix ➳ Sprinkled or streaked with gray; having gray hair. ⤷ Suffix ➳ Having an unfilled or hollowed-out space within; lacking in real value, sincerity, or substance. Reasoning ➳ ⤷ Prefix ➳ It sounded cool ⤷ Suffix ➳ Changed to Hollow when he became a medicine cat in memory of his lover, Hollowmint. Thoughts ➳ “Fitting enough. I like it.” ⤷ Prefix ➳ “Pff. I'm not /that/ old.” ⤷ Suffix ➳ “...” ✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦ « 03 | IDENTITY » Gender ➳ Male ⤷ Terms ➳ Masculine Pronouns ➳ He/him Orientation ➳ Nonamorous greyromantic ⤷ Preference ➳ Any gender but she-cats ⤷ Thoughts ➳ “..I don't plan to fall in love again. Probably never. I have more important things to do." ✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦ « 04 | APPEARANCE » Description ➳ A burly tom, with spiky fur of various blues and grays, and ears that fold backwards instead of forward. He has a near-perpetual unamused frown, and a large tail. Design notes ➳ N/A Accessories ➳ ⤷ [ X | MM/DD/YY | Where/how ] Scars ➳ ⤷ [ Paw scars | N/A | Tragic backstory sparkle emoji ] Physical disabilities / conditions ➳ ⤷ [ Backwards folded ears | From birth | Research in N+C ] ✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦ « 05 | PERSONALITY » Summary ➳ Positive traits ➳ ⤷ [+] X | Elaboration [opt.] Neutral traits ➳ ⤷ [=] X | Elaboration [opt.] Negative traits ➳ ⤷ [-] X | Elaboration [opt.] Habits / Mannerisms ➳ ⤷ X Fears ➳ ⤷ Love ⤷ Failing to save a patient Motives ➳ ⤷ To repent for past failures ⤷ To keep the memory of his lover alive ✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦ « 06 | BOUNDARIES / COMFORT » Teasing ➳ Rarely ⤷ He's fine with the occasional teasing when it's someone he cares about and knows well, but otherwise he dislikes it. Kits will sometimes be allowed to as well. He won't tolerate being teased by anyone about his mistakes as a medicine cat. Compliments ➳ Yes(?) ⤷ He's conflicted when it comes to compliments. While he appreciates them, they do make him somewhat uncomfortable and he has no idea how to respond to them. Physical Contact ➳ Rarely ⤷ He doesn't enjoy physical touch, though he tolerates it when comforting a patient or friend. Otherwise, he'll move away unless it's someone he trusts and genuinely likes. ✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦ « 07 | RELATIONSHIPS » Fleecepaw | @.Shy_Pj | Alive | 1 RP | Apprentice ⤷ “...It's not his fault that he was thrown into this job. I'd do well to remember that, though he's still as much a pest as you could imagine.” Iciclekit | @.elliotcm | Alive | 2 RPs | Positive acquaintance ⤷ “I don't know why the fool ate crow-food. It's not him I blame for it.” Ptarmigankit | @.Amazingfam2009 | Alive | 1 RP | Positive acquaintance ⤷ “She seems sweet, and cares about her sibling a lot. Anxious bugger, though, that one.” Glimmeraurora | @. | Alive | 1 RP | Neutral acquaintance ⤷ “Her kits ate crow-food. She needs to keep a better eye on them.” Kili | @.SoccerSquirrel87 | Alive | 1 RP | Positive acquaintance ⤷ “...He seems alright.” Kākāpō | @.honeybeez- | Alive | 1 RP | Negative acquaintance ⤷ “What a pest. Hopefully I won't see him again.” Verglasvirtue | @.AugustAnimations | Alive | 1 RP | Respected ally ⤷ “We agree on what we need to do. I hold nothing but respect for him.” ✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦ « 08 | TRIVIA » Favorite ➳ ⤷ Prey ➳ None ⤷ Herb ➳ Chamomile ⤷ Weather ➳ Warm and dry ⤷ Color ➳ Grey ⤷ Cat ➳ None ⤷ Season ➳ Autumn Likes ➳ ⤷ Herbs ⤷ His job ⤷ Sleeping Dislikes ➳ ⤷ Other cats ⤷ Rats ⤷ Fish ⤷ Cats trying to help out in the medicine den Scent ➳ Salt and comfrey ✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦ « 09 | LINKS » Onsite ➳ ⤷ Roleplay ➳ ⤷ Character studio ➳ X ⤷ Roleplay Tracker ➳ Offsite ➳ ⤷ Playlist ➳ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7Gw1ITp3LNVHs94FV6Eayd ✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦ « 10 | CREDITS » Designed By ➳ @.__Moondust__ Ref By ➳ @.__Moondust__ Bio Layout By ➳ @.__Moondust__ (not to be used by others please!) Music ➳ ⤷ X by X ✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦✦·┈๑⋅⋯ ⋯⋅๑┈·✦
Backwards folded ears are not one mutation, but a cross of the folded ears gene and the curled ear gene. When combined, the direction of the fold is flipped, resulting in the backwards folded ears. The gene that caused folded ears in the most common variant- that being Scottish Folds- unfortunately also causes developmental issues in the cat's cartilage, known as osteochondrodysplasia. In extreme cases, when a cat has two sets of the folded ear gene, it can cause severe arthritis and chronic pain, as well as distortion of bone shape in a cat's limbs. In heterozygous cats, or cats with only one set of the gene, the arthritis and other issues progress more slowly, and can be less severe. Severity in heterozygous cats varies widely from cat to cat. Due to the malformation of cartilage that supports the joints, osteochondrodysplasia causes joint pain, as well as reluctance to exercise, move around, and jump. In early stages of development, bones are preceded by cartilage, which is gradually replaced by bone. This means that cartilage issues can also lead to poor bone development, exacerbating arthritis and chronic pain further. Bone and cartilage malformation in osteochondrodysplasia commonly leads to a thick, stiff, and inflexible base of the tail due to the fusion of vertebrae in the area. In old age, a similar effect takes place in the ankles and wrists, where without proper support from cartilage, bone growth can cause irritation, excessive amounts of new bone growth in the joints, and even eventual fusion of bones in the area. Due to Grizzlehollow having a less advanced and less severe case of osteochondrodysplasia thanks to having the gene for curled ears instead of folded on his mother's side, he will be able to walk until he nears the end of his life, though he will suffer from progressive osteoarthritis and chronic pain. The condition is incurable and progressive, meaning it will worsen throughout his life. There are no known health issues caused by the gene for curled ears. SOURCES 1 · Messybeast · http://messybeast.com/foldear-cats.html 2 · UFAW · https://www.ufaw.org.uk/cats/scottish-fold-osteochondrodysplasia 3 · VGL · https://vgl.ucdavis.edu/test/scottish-fold 4 · CFA · https://cfa.org/breed/american-curl/
