[Justice]

Looks like RainClain will be needing a new deputy. So here we go again.

Requirements :

1] Auditions are preferably no younger than 30 moons and have trained at least one apprentice already.

2] Auditioning cats also need a thread with Silverstar to see if they have a good working chemistry together.

3] Gender doesn't matter, though I'm leaning towards toms.

4] Silverstar is a very young leader, so please be aware that your cat may or may not ever become leader.

5] Have fun and good luck. Auditions will stay open until I find someone that fits.
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In Character :

Silverstar has opened the leader's den to those wishing to try and become his deputy. All are welcome, but please leave your apprentice outside if you are currently training one.

"Please tell me about yourself. Start with your name and how old you are and then talk to me about how you would both serve RainClan and help me to better serve as the leader. Are you willing to help me plan things? What is your opinion of how things have gone so far? Do you object to our clan being mostly neutral in terms of inter-clan politics and relations?

Furthermore, I'd like to hear how you thing we can better our clan together should you become my deputy. And, if you are chosen, do you think you can attend to your duties as deputy and potentially train an apprentice if the need arises?"

Auditions should be aware that Silverstar has no desire to further train any apprentices, and that talking about his family or the Civil war is off limits for this discussion. He wants to hear matters of a more recent nature discussed and not dredge up the past.
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Out of Character :

Do you have another high rank?
If so do you think you can handle two?

Do we have a thread with your character and Silverstar? If yes then please link it so I can see how they interact, and if not DM me so we can plan one.

Even if I'm not available to roleplay them together often enough I'd love to know I can talk to whoever becomes deputy. How do you feel about planning things through DM and then treating that discussion as though they had it off screen when the plot/plan comes to the board?

Questions for me? Questions for Silverstar? DM me, I promise I don't bite. And please distinguish who the question is for, since the answer will be different depending on if I'm in character for him or speaking for myself. Thanks everyone and have a great day!

[Hellion]

` Gullswoop:

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Gullswoop
61 Moons
Trained: Coldrush
Currently Training: Wavepaw
Thread: Will make one
Gender: Tom
- I am aware of Silverstar being a young leader, I'm 100% okay with that. Gullswoop isn't super eager to be a leader. He just wants to serve RainClan.
- In Character-
"I am Gullswoop, sixty-one moons old. RainClan has always been my home and as a father, I believe keeping everyone safe is the most important thing. Serving RainClan has always come naturally to me despite my mixed heritage. I will admit somedays I wonder how differently my life would have been if I had been born in StoneClan. I've come to realize I wouldn't be the same. Everything that I am or will be coming from my devotion and loyalty to RainClan.

As your possible deputy, I can provide you a few extra moons of wisdom. I lived through the civil war, gained a few scars and lost my father in it. I know how painful it is to learn of a loved one's passing and how vital it is to keep moving forward. I am also a father, perhaps a more paws on, but still, I feel we can relate. We want the best for our families and for RainClan," Gullswoop paused mid-reply, to offer a sincere smile.

"I feel the way things are is suitable for our Clan. I will admit I am nervous for NightClan and TreeClan. Our stance on their impending war should be firm. We can not risk getting pulled in. RainClan has suffered enough, I want to praise you for maintaining our neutrality," Gullswoop's words came out hopefully. The future he envisioned for the Clan seemed to be vibrant, one worth protecting.

"I can attend the duties as deputy moderately well, my mother was StoneClan's deputy for a time. Perhaps it's boastful but I feel it is in my blood to at least be a decent one. I am comfortable training more apprentices, once Wavepaw is done," Gullswoop answered promptly, tail tucked over his forepaws.

- OOC-

No other high rank!
No thread yet, I'll DM to plan one.
Chatting in DM is fine with me, I request that it's done as short 3/5 line roleplay. Super fast stuff!

no questions at this time <3
let me know if i messed up somewhere, I'm rusty with these.

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[Ginger]

IC Reply

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Emberlight poked his head into the den, smiling at the sight of Silverstar. The rest of his body slinked into the den as the Abyssinian tom found a spot to sit down facing Silverstar.

"My name is Emberlight, and I'm 25 moons old," he jokingly said with a twinkle in his eyes. "Well, if I'm being honest, it's actually a lot closer to 50 moons, but let's keep that our little secret." After a light-hearted chuckle, Emberlight adopted a more serious tone to address the rest of Silverstar's first question. "This clan has been through a lot. We've suffered through betrayal, harsh battles, and famine. However, we have always managed to pull through stronger than before. I feel like I relate well to this aspect of the clan because I too learn from my mistakes and have grown into a better version of myself. The lessons I have learned can help me help this clan to continue to learn and grow."

Emberlight paused for a moment, considering how to word his controversial view of inter-clan politics. "My whole life, I have always viewed other clans as projections of ourselves in different locations. We would be no different than Nightclan cats if we lived in their territory. Therefore, I fully support our neutral terms because it allows Rainclan to help others when needed, but also lets the other clans deal with their own problems in their own ways."

Emberlight curled his tail around his paws, letting his long fur brush against the ground. Apprentices? Last time he had one, he ended up with a great friend, but terrible rumors about him. However, he had learned to keep an appropriate degree of separation. It could happen. "An apprentice would be yet another adventure to better both parties involved." Emberlight's lips curled into a smile as he jokingly said, "I would be delighted to mold another mind."

"As for my role as a deputy, I believe we would make a fine team to guide this clan through whatever adversity comes our way. I can help lighten the mood during tough times, but I also am always ready to offer my advice when needed. Our lives have taught us many lessons, so maybe some of the unique ones I have learned can help you in this time of great tension. You can always count on me to tell you what I believe is right, even if it does not always align with you. However, whatever you end up deciding, I will support to the best of my ability." The ruddy tom offered Silverstar a reassuring glance. "It can be hard at times, yet even the strongest leaders benefit from the aid of others."

Emberlight stood up, his tail perking up as he turned around to leave Silverstar's den. However, right before leaving, he turned around and blinked his eyes slowly before saying, "This clan, now more than ever, needs to be reminded of what binds us together. The other clans are falling apart into meaningless squabbles that will hurt every party involved, so I agree with you that it is imperative that we remain neutral and unified. We are like the water: weak in small amounts, but a force to be reckoned with when assembled behind a common cause. Our clan's neutrality in the coming conflicts will help us to grow in strength and resolve." With those last words, he nodded and turned back to the exit of the den, walking out with a beaming air.

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OOC Reply

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Do you have another high rank?
No

Do we have a thread with your character and Silverstar? If yes then please link it so I can see how they interact, and if not DM me so we can plan one.
We currently do not have a thread with Emberlight and Silverstar, but I will DM you after this reply.

Even if I'm not available to roleplay them together often enough I'd love to know I can talk to whoever becomes deputy. How do you feel about planning things through DM and then treating that discussion as though they had it off screen when the plot/plan comes to the board?
I almost always have my phone on me. Discussing clan through DM is fine with me. It's very convenient and makes the role play go more smoothly.

Questions for me? Questions for Silverstar? DM me, I promise I don't bite. And please distinguish who the question is for, since the answer will be different depending on if I'm in character for him or speaking for myself. Thanks everyone and have a great day!
No questions!

EDIT: I am perfectly fine with Emberlight not becoming leader. 

[Abyss]

W A T E R S T E P

A primarily white but multi-colored form gently pressed their way into Silverstar’s den, vibrant blue eyes locking onto the bright-pelted tom and a calm smile forming on her face. Her tail slowly and smoothly curling behind her, the uniquely-marked she-cat sat in front of Silverstar, dipping her head to his respectfully before looking him in his own bright eyes, beginning the conversation she had waited for most of the day.

“Good evening, Silverstar. My name is Waterstep and I am currently 28 moons old. I have trained one Apprentice during my Warriorship, a tom named Fishleap, and I am the only offspring to Featherfall.” The basic of formalities out of the way, she proceeded onto the more thought-intensive side of what she had been asked.

“I personally believe that you have made the best choice for Rainclan to remain neutral, for this clan has been through so much already. With everything that has been happening recently, the inevitable battle between Nightclan and Treeclan as the main example, I think that I could assist you if I were to take up the position of Deputy. I hold your wishes to keep our clan neutral and out of unnecessary wars on high regard and I believe I could help you do that. I do think that keeping a positive relationship with the other clans is important, but they have no right to involve us in their affairs. We must stick to our own and work on our own problems first.” After taking in a breath and regaining her senses on the topic at hand, the calico continued.

“In terms of my serving the clan, I was born into this clan and I believe I have formed a close bond with the clan as a whole; I consider all of them my family, even those that are troublesome. I have the ability to stay calm in intense situations and I think that I could make quick decisions, should a situation arise that requires one. I wish to keep relationships within the clan peaceful and prevent any mistrust between members, and the skill to stay calm assists with that. I am perfectly fine with whatever duties I am ordered to perform, regardless of how many at one time, so training additional Apprentices during my time as Deputy would be perfectly fine with me.” Allowing herself another moment to breathe, the Warrioress finally came to her conclusion.

“Finally, on the topic of clan improvement, my first objective, should you choose me and agree with this choice, would be to firmly establish to the other clans that we hold no aggression towards them, but that we don’t wish to be involved with any of their problems. I understand that this is what we are currently trying to do and that saying such things at a gathering could be considered rude or inappropriate, but telling the other clans upfront that we don’t wish to associate with them is best so that they don’t attempt to come to us with requests.” As the body of her end of the conversation came to an end, she let out a quiet sigh, bowing her head to the handsome tom.

“I truly hope that you consider me when you choose a new Deputy, and I thank you humbly for the chance to speak with you. Farewell, Silverstar.” As the interview ended, she allowed one more dip of the head in respect to her Leader before standing and exiting the den, pawsteps nearly silent as she disappeared from the entrance.

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OOC
Do you have another high rank?
-Nope!

Do we have a thread with your character and Silverstar? If yes then please link it so I can see how they interact, and if not DM me so we can plan one.
-We don’t currently have one, but I have been wanting to get one started with them. I will DM you after I post this about it!

Even if I'm not available to roleplay them together often enough I'd love to know I can talk to whoever becomes deputy. How do you feel about planning things through DM and then treating that discussion as though they had it off screen when the plot/plan comes to the board?
-I am perfectly ok with this! I’m not always on Discord, but I always have notifications turned on if someone needs me.

Questions for me? Questions for Silverstar?
-Nope! If I do have any I’ll make sure to let you know!

[Justice]

AUDITIONS CLOSED!
I'll be reviewing things and getting with people for threads.
Thanks to everyone who applied and I encourage you to try again elsewhere if you don't get it here.
Remember, its nothing personal, its just who fits the best.

<3