Phoenix

"Yes, Slayer. But please, don't let Flora in the Trials."

The Icekeepers

Second-in-Command

Phoenix is a dark brown-ginger-black she-cat with piercing emerald eyes.

## Description

### Physical

In short, Phoenix is *stunning*. Build-wise, she's no wonder, with a small, lean frame, long limbs and tail, and a sleek pelt that does nothing to hide the feline's tiny stature. But two features make this she-cat stand out: her thin, pointed face and ears, which give her an undeniable beauty, and her sharp lime green eyes, which, due to the fact that they are superimposed on such a dark- nearly black- pelt, really pop. They have an almost crystalline appearance, with sharp, midnight-black pupils that see everything- in a metaphorical term, of course.

Phoenix stands out like a gem in a mud puddle during the days of leafbare- unfortunately for her, as the Icekeepers reside in a snowy, cold landscape- her pelt is a dark ginger on her underbelly, fading to a sharp obsidian black near her spine, all along her tail, and everywhere on her face and ears.

### Personality

Phoenix is the very essence of a capable deputy. Albeit her tiny stature and delicate description, the dark-furred she-cat has features that no Icekeeper could match. Phoenix's loyalty runs deep as tree roots, quite unlike her mate *or* her sister, which makes her surprising allegiance a strong quality of the Icekeepers. The second-in-command also holds a determination like no other. While most would give up on her obstacles, she forges through with steadfastness and willpower. This she-cat is ready to fight through just about anything.

In spite of these independent qualities, Phoenix can't help but have her flaws. The Icekeeper is the fairest of them all, doing her best to bring justice into the light, which makes her a target for her worst decision- the Frost Trials. Phoenix is impartial, everything black and white in her head. She is fully aware that these horrific, murderous games completely go against her philosophies. But there's nothing she can do. With the Icekeepers' votes out weighing hers, and her mate's vicious attitude, the dark feline will have no say. Indefinitely, this causes Phoenix to become solemn, even irritable when the topic comes up.

*Personality description credits to Silverykittencat*

## History

### Roleplay

Slayer's second in command, Phoenix resides with the Icekeepers, having recently joined with her sister Flora. No other known kin, as Phoenix's mother abandoned her a few moons before Phoenix joined the Icekeepers.

## Relationships

### Family

#### Flora

Phoenix disapproves of her younger sister's murderous attitude, vicious mindset, and love of the Trials, but their bond runs deeper than many siblings', and Phoenix cares greatly for the young trainee. In turn, Phoenix is the only cat Flora really shares allegiance to, do to the fact the second-in-command took care of her when they were both loners, after their "good for nothing" (in Flora's terms) mother abandoned them.

#### Slayer

As Slayer is the leader of the Icekeepers, and therefore is Phoenix's mate- Phoenix is the second-in-command and correspondingly is obliged to support Slayer (alias "Casca"). In the case of a second-in-command and leader being both without a mate and of opposite genders, tradition dictates that they are mates. Although Phoenix doesn't really *love* the tabby tom, she supports him and agrees to be his mate for the sake of the Icekeepers.

### Education

#### Leaf

Phoenix always liked her apprentice. He was so *innocent*, always with good intentions at heart- and that was rare, seeing as he was born in the Icekeepers. Now, Leaf is a trained Swiftpaw, and his former mentor will always be proud of him. Likewise, he often comes to her for advice.