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DARCS

In the darkest forests, the Darcs prowl—creatures of shadow and sinew, shifting between human and cat-like forms. They hunt in silence, their presence felt only when it’s too late.

VICTORIA

THE DARCS
  • POWERS:

    Powers: Ability to morph into Suprafelidae, Ailuris, Apex Ailuris, and a Titanthrope; nascent spiritual connectivity with the Darcs.

  • AGE:

    13

  • AFFILIATIONS:

    The Darcs

  • ALLIANCES:

    Her family

  • ALLIES:

    Victor (twin brother), Blue Grandma (Imara)

  • RELATIONS:

    Daughter of Socks and Catherine, twin sister to Victor, sister to Aly, Gaius, August, and Hadrian

BRIEF HISTORY

At 13, Victoria finds herself chosen as an acolyte by the Blue Grandma, marking her potential future as the spiritual leader of the Darcs. Despite her natural connection to the spiritual practices of her people, Victoria feels uncertain about her future and struggles with the heavy responsibility laid upon her. While she respects her lineage, she yearns to find her own path, navigating both the pressures of her role and the trials of adolescence.

VICTOR

THE PRIDES
Mikt is an enchanting imp, standing barely 1.5 feet tall, who offers a stark contrast to the grim reality of Hell’s fiery abyss.
  • POWERS:

    Ability to transmorphose into Suprafelidae, Ailuris, Apex Ailuris, and Titanthrope.

  • AGE:

    13

  • AFFILIATIONS:

    The Darcs

  • RELATIONS:

    Son of Socks and Catherine, twin brother to Victoria, brother to Aly, Gaius, August, and Hadrian

  • ARCH NEMESIS:

    The family's adversaries

BRIEF HISTORY

Victor, the playful and joyous young warrior of the family, shares a deep bond with his twin sister Victoria. He brings levity and laughter to his family but is also capable of stepping into a serious and responsible role when needed. Victor is beginning to understand the transformative powers he possesses and the responsibilities that come with them. Although young, he is committed to growing into a warrior, balancing his lighthearted nature with his family’s legacy and the challenges that lie ahead.

GAIUS

THE PRIDES
 

Gaius is the firstborn son of the beloved PrideKing Socks and Catherine, a figure of silent strength and stoic nobility within the Darcs. As the heir to his family and a potential contender for the title of PrideKing, Gaius embodies the grace of royals and the resilience of a warrior. Despite his position, he supports his sister Aly’s ambitions to ascend within the Pride, creating a complex relationship marked by mutual respect, frequent disagreements, and shared aspirations. Gaius’s journey is a delicate balance of honor, duty, and loyalty to his family, as he navigates the shifting dynamics of power and responsibility.

  • POWERS:

    Morphing Ability: Gaius can transform into a Suprafelidae, an Apex Ailuris, and a Titanthrope, making him one of the most formidable beings within the Darcs.

  • AGE:

    16

  • AFFILIATIONS:

    Son of the PrideKing: Gaius is deeply tied to his family’s legacy and position within the Darcs.

  • ALLIES:

    Aly: Despite their frequent disagreements, Gaius and his sister Aly share a strong bond and mutual respect.

  • RELATIONS:

    Aly, August, Victor, Victoria, Hadrian: Gaius is the litter-mate to Aly and August, and brother to Victor, Victoria, and Hadrian. His relationship with Aly is particularly complex, defined by both rivalry and deep familial love.

  • ARCH NEMESIS:

    Calig: While Gaius typically dismisses Calig’s antagonism, focusing on his duties, Calig remains a persistent threat.

BRIEF HISTORY

Born into power and privilege, Gaius was quickly recognized for his leadership potential. Despite societal expectations favoring his ascendancy due to his Titanthrope status, Gaius acknowledges and respects Aly’s leadership qualities, often deferring to her in strategic matters. His calm and composed demeanor often masks the internal conflict between his duty to his family and his desire to support his sister. He understands that without the ability to make the transformation into a Titanthrope, Aly’s aspirations can only go so far.

Gaius has earned the love and respect of the Darcs, but his position makes him a target for rivals like Calig. Despite these challenges, Gaius remains focused on his family and the wellbeing of the Prides, striving to live up to the expectations placed upon him.

HADRIAN

THE PRIDES
A golden child, born with signs of his potential to become a great leader and warrior.
  • POWERS:

    Morphing from birth, full transformation into a Titanthrope at an early age. Exceptionally rare ability to morph as a newborn.

  • AGE:

    12

  • AFFILIATIONS:

    The Darcs

  • RELATIONS:

    Son of Socks and Cathrine, brother to Aly, Gaius, August, Victor, and Victoria.

  • RIVALS:

    None specified, but his eagerness for battle suggests competition with others who challenge his family.

BRIEF HISTORY

Hadrian is the youngest of Socks and Cathrine’s children and a wonderchild from birth. His ability to morph as a newborn—a rare trait associated with great warriors and leaders—marks him as exceptional. Celebrated worldwide, his birth brings gifts and admiration from various beings, including members of the Uruk. Eager to prove himself in battle, Hadrian is both lovable and brash, with a strong desire to protect his family at every turn.

SABLE

THE PRIDES
  • POWERS:

    Morphing and full transformation into a black panther, Titanthrope form.

  • AGE:

    25

  • ALLIANCES:

    Her family

  • ALLIES:

    Socks, Catherine, and their cubs.

  • RELATIONS:

    Invited to join Socks's Pride by Catherine with the intent of becoming his second wife, but she retains her independence. Surrogate mother to the cubs.

  • RIVALS:

    Calig, who pursues her romantically and sees her as a potential conquest.

BRIEF HISTORY

Sable is a golden-skinned panther from a Brazilian Pride of Black Panthers. Invited by Catherine to join Socks’s Pride as a potential second wife, Sable initially agrees out of respect for Catherine’s regality. However, she retains her independence, enjoying the freedom of not being bound by marriage or the expectation of cubs. Sable becomes a surrogate mother to the Pride’s cubs. Sable is calm, graceful, and prefers to live life on her own terms, but when her boundaries are threatened, she responds with wit, sarcasm, and ferocity. Though she is demure, she harbors a secret… Her greatest fear is losing her freedom.

CALIG

THE PRIDES
  • POWERS:

    Full transformation into Titanthrope form, powerful and cunning.

  • AFFILIATIONS:

    The Darcs (heir apparent), working to gain a secret alliance with The Children.

  • ALLIANCES:

    Supporters who believe in the Old Legends of Darcs and The Children ruling the world together.

  • RIVALS:

    Socks (whom he despises for being lenient and too soft), The Style Assassins (he is still sour about the defeat he took at Justai’s hand and Tora is constantly hounding him).

BRIEF HISTORY

Calig is the powerful, cunning, and cruel heir apparent to the Prides, waiting for the opportunity to overthrow Socks and take his place as PrideKing. He believes in the Old Legends that the Darcs and The Children once ruled the world together and is determined to return to that glory. To solidify his position, he seeks to marry Aly, tying himself to Socks’s family and legacy. However, Calig’s hatred for Socks grows as he views him as too lenient and soft, ultimately leading Calig to try to betray him and strike an alliance with The Children. He also betrayed the location of The Community’s Stronghold in Japan to the Asagawas, leading to the deaths of the Swan and Phoenix. Calig’s fear of not being enough, especially in comparison to Socks’s unwavering confidence, drives much of his ambition and cruelty. Though domineering and narcissistic, his desire to rule the Prides and the world hides a deep-seated fear of inadequacy.