“ this is how they, “ tw for caps )) “ HOLD THEM DOWM “ a Halcyonkit application - SECTION ONE - MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION (about me) “ hold us down, while the throne gets colder. “ || USER / NICKNAMES || @-0nyx-- / Rowan!! || ABOUT ME || hi hi hi!! I’m Rowan and I go by she/it/they/fae/chaos pronouns btw, but I prefer the usage of fae and chaos more :3 I love any religion that includes multiple gods and studying them, as well as old things considered ‘antique’! || ACTIVITY LEVEL || I’d say that I’m a 8/10 right now! I love and take care of my characters so much whether or not I’m active, though <3 || RP EXPERIENCE || Oh dear i’ve been on Scratch for more than two years! not a lot, but it feels like it </3 anyway, I’ve been in multiple roleplays, but the most prominent is definitely Generations!! I love the characters that have come and expanded from that rp!! || EXPERIENCE || omg I’ve had wayyyy too many haha. . I won’t bore you with an entire list, but I’ll tell you the most prominent/my favorites! I’d say Splotchedsong ((my first grown character! second cat <3)), Onyxnight, Galepaw, and Hawksun! “ hold us down, while we slowly age “ - SECTION TWO - THE KIT “ hold us down, while the boy gets bolder “ || KIT I’M APPLYING FOR || Halcyonkit!!!!!!!!! || WHY DO I WANT THEM? || oh my gosh I love them with all my heart I need them immediately || WHY SHOULD I BE CHOSEN? || Because I’m awesome /j anyway because I love them <3 “ where in the heck is our pride and our rage? “ - SECTION THREE - PERSONALITY “ here and now, there’s a chance for action “ || SIMPLIFIED || (+) intelligent, loyal, optimistic (=) assertive, charismatic, confident (-) cynical, ambitious, cruel || DETAILED || debating on whether or not to do this *frowns* “ here and now, we can take control “ - SECTION FOUR - GENDER AND SEXUALITY “ here and now, burn it down to ashes “ || FUTURE GENDER + PRONOUNS || I think Hal will probably be amab! they’re pronouns are subject to change but I think they’ll be demiboy from the start, going by he/they, and adding neopronouns as he ages! these will include e/dark/rule/fear!! || SEXUALITY / ROMANTIC ORIENTATION || this little silly will be panromantic <3 “ channel the fire inside your soul! “ - SECTION 5 - RESEARCH “ haven’t you noticed who’s missing? “ - n+c!! “ don’t you know the prince is not around? “ - SECTION SIX - ROLEPLAY EXAMPLES “ I heard he’s on a diplomatic mission “ SRP || Halcyonkit || he/they || 1 moon || typing. . )) Silence. that’s all that Halcyonkit heard during dawn. it was his favorite time of day, where he could relax as other cats struggle to wake up, and where they could sit and listen to the quiet as the birds begin their day and the morning smell slowly dissipates. Hal leans abasing the leader’s willow tree, “ and I heard today he comes back to town so, “ - SECTION SEVEN - TRIVIA / EXTRA “ I say, we gather near the beaches “ - based loosely off of the bad guy in Epic ok? - VC is ALSO him <3 - siblings are his everything. I’m determined for them to have a good relationship with all of them. - his favorite weather is stormy! “ I say, we wait til he arrives “ - SECTION EIGHT - PLANS “ then, when he docks his ship, we can breach it “ - I think them being a medic would lowk be cool??
“ let us leave now, today we can strike! “ Gigantism What causes gigantism in cats? Gigantism in cats is typically caused by the excess production of growth hormones. Having gigantism at birth (congenital) is exceptionally rare, as it typically occurs in older males, although Halcyon will start growing very young, although he will be born about (if not a little bigger) the same size as other kits. When a tumor grows on a cat’s pituitary gland, it can cause growth hormones to be released. This is known as pituitary gigantism, which is a rare condition in cats and is more common in older diabetic cats. However, there are many other types of gigantism, such as growth dysplasia, klinefelter’s syndrome (which can cause an abnormally sized tom), and constitutional large size. (probably the type Halcyon has.) https://hospital.vetmed.wsu.edu/2022/09/15/momo-a-giant-cat-to-grow-no-more/#:~:text=September%2015%2C%202022,a%20long%20and%20comfortable%20life. What health problems can this cause? In the situation when a cat has pituitary gigantism, the cat would typically never stop growing, which causes possibly fatal conditions. However, in Halcyon’s case, he’s going to just have a large size. It will not particularly be related to any health problems, rather be caused by selective breeding of large breeds. While his type of gigantism isn’t linked to any health problems, his large size can be bad for him. Kinds of potential health problems include hip dysplasia or arthritis (increased weight = more strain on joints), heart diseases (such as HCM), metabolic disorders, and respiratory stress. How will this affect them? Halcyon will be particularly affected by his large size. Effects include asthma (respiratory stress), arthritis later in life, and possibly diabetes mellitus. Information/research on these is provided below. Asthma: Halcyon will be affected by his asthma especially in new/greenleaf. Asthma is a respiratory condition that is typically characterized by the narrowing or inflammation of air passageways, typically caused by an allergic reaction. In their case, this would be pollen. Key symptoms typically include coughing, wheezing, and breathing difficulties. Coughing usually sounds like harsh, dry coughs, and cats with asthma tend to exhibit a crouched, hunched posture with the neck extended to try and clear their airways. Cats with asthma can also have lethargy at times. Arthritis: Arthritis, a degenerative joint disease, is a common, chronic, and progressive condition typically in senior cats. It causes chronic pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility due to worn-down cartilage often in the knees, hips, and backs. As Halcyon ages, he will have reduced mobility (difficulty climbing, running, or really anything movement-oriented), sleep more, grooming changes (matted, tangled fur because he cannot reach places and excessively cleaning joints), and stiffness and slow movement. Diabetes Mellitus: Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the body cannot properly produce or respond to the hormone insulin. This results in elevated levels of glucose, which is the main source of energy in the body. Just like humans, cats need glucose for energy. However, glucose needs insulin to “unlock” the cell doors. Glucose is a vital piece of energy in a person or cat’s body, and without it, it can cause serious health problems. Halcyon will probably have Type I diabetes, which is when blood glucose levels are high because of a decrease in insulin production. The most common factors in cats with diabetes are obesity, increasing age, male gender, and the lack of physical activity. In Hal’s case, he developed diabetes because of his large size. It won’t develop immediately, rather begin in mid warriorhood. The most obvious signs of diabetes are decreased weight despite a good appetite and increased thirst and urination. In both types of diabetes, the cells in the body are unable to absorb glucose from the blood and become starved of energy. To get the energy they need, the body turns to other sources such as breaking down fats and proteins to feed these glucose-starved cells. This breakdown results in weight loss. Halcyon will struggle with weight loss and incredible thirst, as well as lethargy from this as well as he ages. https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/feline-diabetes#:~:text=The%20most%20important%20risk%20factors,loss%2C%20despite%20an%20increased%20appetite.
