˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ The Flutters of a Fading Forest ❥· ͟͟͞͞➳₊˚ ▣ 「❝ The forest is alive, they say. Trembling branches, the flutter of leaves. Though, not forever. Nothing lasts. ❞」▣ ⊱┊ Squirrelstar and Riverspirit never expected to have another litter. Not after everything that happened with the first one… and they were far too old for another by now, weren’t they? However, one fateful day, that was about to change. Riverspirit had been on a simple stroll along the territory the bordered the unclaimed forests when she saw them. Four little kits, curled under the fitful protection of a small tree. And she did something quite unusual for the Spirit. She took pity on them. 〗˚₊· ⊱┊ And so, welcome to the Flutters of a Fading Forest, Riverspirit and Squirrelstar’s second and final litter! ▣ 「❝ Still, a flicker. Four pairs of eyes blink out from the shadows, darkness obscuring them from view. ❞」▣ ˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ Contents ❥· ͟͟͞͞➳₊˚ ⊱┊ 1. Rules ⊱┊ 2. About the parents ⊱┊ 3. Meet the kits ⊱┊ 4. Application guidelines ⊱┊ 5. Schedule ⊱┊ 6. Closing ▣ 「❝ The forest is not yet dead. And sunlight still reaches down from above, painting their feathers in splendid hues. ❞」▣ ˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ 1. Rules ❥· ͟͟͞͞➳₊˚ ⊱┊ Follow all Generations rules, which can be found here: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1186151655/ ⊱┊ No discrimination, hate, shaming, or guilt tripping of any kind. ⊱┊ If you are giving the kit you’re applying for a disorder/disability, you must thoroughly and thoughtfully research it (be sure to include examples of how this will affect the kit!) and cite your sources. Additionally, you must follow the Generations disability/disorder rules. ⊱┊ Project or forum applications are required, we do not take comment applications. ⊱┊ Codeword is your favorite endangered animal that you think deserves more recognition! As well as being a selective litter, this project aims to spread a bit of awareness about endangered animals, specifically the many endangered birds of New Zealand. Please use this as an opportunity to inform others about more wonderful animals that deserve protection :D ⊱┊ For fun applications are allowed, though please CLEARLY state it’s a ff at the start of your application. ⊱┊ Minor redesigns are fine, however contact us- the original designers of these kits- for major ones. ⊱┊ Please do not apply if you’re not planning to actually roleplay with the kit if you win. ⊱┊ Use of ai will immediately disqualify your application. ⊱┊ You can apply for multiple kits, however you can only win a maximum of one. ⊱┊ Jrps are very welcome! ⊱┊ Have fun! ▣ 「❝ The first, with plumage as vibrant as its song. It tells a tale of harmony, of peace kept safeguarded. ❞」▣ ˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ 2. About the Parents ❥· ͟͟͞͞➳₊˚ ·₊˚〖 Riverspirit 〗˚₊· ⊱┊ Pronouns: She/all ⊱┊ Parental nicknames: Mother, ma, mama, mom ⊱┊ Parenting style: Riverspirit’s approach to parenting has changed drastically since her first litter, with both age and experience influencing how she handles it now. She still refuses to play favorites with her kits, and will view them all the same, but if they do not put in equal effort, she will grow to resent those who lag behind. Riverspirit is extremely devoted to Urchinclan and the Dark Forest, and expects her kits to follow in her pawsteps. Being her kits will not save them from the fate that awaits them if they fail to do so. Unlike with her previous kits, she will be quite clear about this from the start. If her kits manage to meet these expectations, she is a loving and supportive parent. ..If not, he will be considerably more cold. Riverspirit will raise these kits with a firm focus on the “You can get away with anything, if you can back it up” mentality, and will encourage them to strive for ambitious goals. ⊱┊ It is likely that Riverspirit will die before the kits reach adulthood, but she is more than happy to try and stick a paw in their affairs by dreamvisiting from the dark forest. ·₊˚〖 Squirrelstar 〗˚₊· ⊱┊ Pronouns: She/her ⊱┊ Parental nicknames: Ma, mama, mom, fufu ⊱┊ Parenting style: Due to her current mental state, lingering grief, and overall busyness, Squirrelstar would be quite the absent mother. She wouldn't visit her kits often, only speaking to them if they came to her first. She tends to avoid them, scared that they will end up like Ivypaw or Puritypaw because of her. Though, if prompted, she could be quite caring, wanting her kits to be strong none-the-less. ▣ 「❝ The second, a playful spirit of mischief. It will soar far above, adventurous nature forever untamed. ❞」▣ ▣ Continued in n&c ▣
▣ Continued from Instructions ▣ ˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ 3. Meet the kits ❥· ͟͟͞͞➳₊˚ ·₊˚〖 Tuikit 〗˚₊· ⊱┊ Amab ⊱┊ 8.5“ when full-grown ⊱┊ Your striking sapphire gaze glints from the shadows of the foliage, strangely serene for the predicament you are in. Curled tight beside your siblings, your fluffy blue-grey pelt provides you and your siblings some semblance of shelter from the biting cold. ⊱┊ No research required ⊱┊ Designed by @-c0nquest- ·₊˚〖 Keakit 〗˚₊· ⊱┊ Afab ⊱┊ 10“ when full-grown ⊱┊ You were the one I spotted first. With such a vibrantly multicolored pelt, you stood out easily amongst the leaf-litter and snow. You watched me silently when I approached, unblinking, unafraid. Aquamarine eyes trained on me without a trace of hesitation. ⊱┊ No research required ⊱┊ Designed by @moonlitfroggo .₊˚〖 Kiwikit 〗˚₊· ⊱┊ Amab ⊱┊ 13“ when full-grown ⊱┊ You are by far the biggest of the litter, and your siblings all snuggled close against your plumed tan fur for warmth. I didn’t see you shiver once, despite the biting cold. Your eyes stayed closed, but a caught a flash of emerald glancing at me, just once… perhaps when you thought I wasn’t looking? ⊱┊ No research required ⊱┊ Designed by @moonlitfroggo ·₊˚〖 Fantailkit 〗˚₊· ⊱┊ Afab ⊱┊ 7“ when full-grown ⊱┊ You were the one to try and greet me. A tiny bundle of brown fluff extracting itself from its siblings to explore the surroundings, even while fresh snow is falling. Your chestnut gaze seemed almost indignant when I picked you up and placed you back beside your siblings. ⊱┊ No research required ⊱┊ Designed by @-c0nquest- ▣ 「❝ The third remains grounded. It possesses a quiet, yet undeniable strength. It remains resilient in the dark, so others may fly. ❞」▣ ˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ 4. Application guidelines ❥· ͟͟͞͞➳₊˚ ·₊˚〖 Your application should include 〗˚₊· ⊱┊ Your user, nickname, and pronouns! ⊱┊ A bit about yourself ⊱┊ Your activity level ⊱┊ Previous characters in gens (if any) + past roleplay experience ⊱┊ Which kit you’re applying for ⊱┊ Why you want / should win them ⊱┊ Kit’s identity (gender and future orientation) ⊱┊ Kit’s simple personality traits ⊱┊ Kit’s personality in detail ⊱┊ Roleplay examples ⊱┊ Codeword ⊱┊ Your ideas / plans for the kit you’re applying for! ⊱┊ Any research for disabilities/disorders you give your kit ⊱┊ Anything extra! ▣ 「❝ The fourth, curious. It flits from moment to moment, carefree. A recklessness so joyful it can only be cherished. ❞」▣ ˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ 5. Schedule ❥· ͟͟͞͞➳₊˚ dd/mm/yy . Subject to change!! ⊱┊ Litter shared: 16/10/26 ⊱┊ Applications open: 20/10/26 ⊱┊ 3 day warning: 24/10/26 ⊱┊ Applications close: 27/10/26 ⊱┊ Results: 28/10/26 ⊱┊ Registration: once all kits are claimed ▣ 「❝ Even when the forest is gone, they will go onward. They will carry our legacy as they reach for a sunrise among new saplings. ❞」▣ ˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ 6. Closing ❥· ͟͟͞͞➳₊˚ Thank you so much for checking out this litter! Credits can be found below, and good luck to all the applicants :D ⊱┊ Hosted by @MoonlitFroggo & @-c0nquest- ⊱┊ Designs by @-c0nquest- & @MoonlitFroggo ⊱┊ Description layout by @MoonlitFroggo ⊱┊ Art featured in project by @MoonlitFroggo & @-c0nquest- ⊱┊ Music featured in project is New Horizons by Azali ⊱┊ Thumbnail by @Moonlitfroggo ⊱┊ Quotes written by @MoonlitFroggo ⊱┊ Code in project by @MoonlitFroggo ⊱┊ Roleplay owned by @generations- ·₊˚〖 None of these kits for you? Head back to the litter hub! https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/34224739 〗˚₊· ▣「❝ They are the flutters of a fading forest, and they refuse to be forgotten, even once their origin grows dark. ❞」▣ ·₊˚〖 Notice 〗˚₊· ⊱┊ This litter is based off four birds endemic to New Zealand, two of which are considered endangered, with the other two, while not endangered, are considered an important part of Kiwi culture. Namely the; ⊱┊ Kea (fewer than 7,000 remain) ⊱┊ Okarito Kiwi (approx. 600 remain) ⊱┊ Tui (known for their beautiful song) ⊱┊ Fantail (known for their curious nature) ⊱┊ We aim to spread awareness about the many endangered birds found in New Zealand with this litter, not just ones mentioned here. If this is something that interests you, or you would like to help in some way, please read farther here: https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/conservation-status/threatened-birds/ ▣ Thank you! <3 ▣