Ember

**Cattails**
Wildwood Story

* Portrait
* NPC

**Ember** is an orange tabby cat with green eyes. They are The Forest Colony's shopkeeper.

## Personality

Ember is a humorous and friendly cat who likes telling jokes to the player. They sometimes discuss their late father, who they enjoyed spending time with.

## Den

Ember’s den is by south town entrance, near Mayor's den. A chest, Mews, and prey are nearby, with an assortment of items scattered inside the den.

## Daily Routine

8 AM - Stand by den.

9 PM - Return to den.

## Possible Gifts

Template:Possible gifts

* Cardinal
* Catnip
* Marigold
* Banded Darter
* Mouse
* White Firefly
* Valerian

## Ember's Exotic Emporium

*Note: Some item prices may vary based on difficulty. There is a 15% discount with a 5 star relationship.*

## Dialogue

*Note: The backslash (/) indicates new dialogue or a text break in game. This is a sample of possible dialogue.*
* Greetings
* General
* Gifts
* Misc.
* Weather
* Festivals
* Outsider
* Hide

* “Have we met before? Allow me to introduce myself. / They call me Ember, and I run the store around here. I've got lots and lots of stuff for sale, so stop by if you need anything!/ Hope to see you around.”

> ***- Ember, Intro***
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* “...Why are you talking to me? We both know we don't like each other. / You and I both know I don't want to be talking to you.”

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* “Let's get this over with... / Hey, I'd rather just be left alone, OK?

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* “Hi there! Have you come to check out my fine wares?”

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* “Hey good to see you! Here to buy or sell something?”

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* “(Name)! What brings you by the store today?”

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* “How’s my bestest friend doing today? What can I do for you, (Name)?”

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#### 2 Stars

* “Always nice to chat with a valued customer like yourself. / Most cats just stop by to buy stuff and then leave, so it's nice that you're sticking around. Gets lonely around here sometimes. / Sometimes, I even talk to my inventory out of boredom! Heh.”

* “Did you know that the average cat needs about three mice-worth of food a day to survive? / And luckily for you, I've got the best mice in the business for cheap prices! So, you hungry at all?”

* “Have you ever tried snake meat? I know it sounds weird, but it's actually quite good! I had a bite two weeks ago and haven't gotten the taste out of my head yet. / The only problem is it's hard to get! I don't want to get into a fight with a snake, know what I mean?”

* “I'll be honest, I'm a little busy today for chatting. Got to take inventory and all. / I'd love it if you'd stop by tomorrow and said hi, though! I always like getting to know a cat better. / It's like my father always told me, 'If you want to be a good salescat, you've gotta know your customer better than they know themselves! / I'm not sure that I know what he meant, but I'm trying to do that anyways!”

#### 3 Stars

* “Do you ever have a really weird dream? I had a strange one last night. / I was fighting off an enormous ladybug that was the size of a tree! It clawed at me with its little arms... / A word to the wise-- stay away from catnip in the late hours before you go to sleep. I learned my lesson!”

* “Do you ever wonder what's out there, beyond the treeline to the west? / All those oak and birch have grown too close together! I couldn't wiggle through there if I tried my hardest.”

* “Have you ever been up north? There's a great big canyon filled with all sorts of rocks and caves and cliffs. / I try not to wander too far, but in my younger years I explored that area in great detail. / Been a few years since I made it up there. If you go, you've got to stop by the ruins to the west. They're a sight to see!”

* “If you're ever looking for work, I can always use a hand around the shop! / not that I can pay you...”

* “Thanks for stopping by, (Name). I'd love to chat, but I've got some bookkeeping to do. Maybe we can hang out tomorrow sometime?”

#### 4 Stars

* “I think I need to take a day off soon to recover and rest from all this business. / 'Treat yourself right, kid!' That's what my dad used to tell me. / ... ...”

* “I was just thinking about how much work it must have been to build up the hedge that protects us from the other domains. That's a lot of bramble and sticks right there! Someone was very busy for a very long time. / I don't know why I think of these things. Admittedly, I don't get out very often. / Maybe all you ever see is all you ever end up thinking about.”

* “If you ever go hunting for birds, be extra careful. Not only can they fly away above the treetops, but they've got excellent vision. / Last time I tried pouncing on a bird, it saw me coming from a mile away and took to the skies! You gotta stay very far away from them if you want to get them.”

#### 5 Stars

* “Hey (Name), where does a cat go if they lose their tail? / They got to the retail store! Haha! / Hmm... note to self, I need to work on the delivery of that one.”

* “When I was just a small kitten, my father used to take me on walks up north to the canyon. / That was always my favorite time I spent with him before he passed away. It was nice while it lasted. / Nowadays it's so hard to get anywhere near the canyon with all the territorial disputes and whatnot. / But I'll be alright. I've got plenty to worry about here in our own territory, make no mistake! / Sorry if I'm rambling. You just seemed like a good person to tell that to and I needed to get it out of my system. Thanks for listening!”

> ***- Ember***
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- “Hey (Name), I got you a gift. It's a (Item)! I hope you like it. / It's all yours! Have a good one, friend.”

> ***- Ember Gift***
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* “I hope you like your gift!”

> ***- Ember, After Gift***
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* “Hey (Name), I got you a gift! / I'd love to give it to you, but it looks like your hands are full! Maybe come back when you clear up some space?”

> ***- Ember Gift (Full Inventory/Holding Item)***
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* “I appreciate the thought, but you're being far too generous to me! Maybe tomorrow?”

> ***- Gift Limit***
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* “Oh wow!! You actually got your paws on one of these? And you're giving it to me?? / Thanks so much, (Name)!! You're the best.”

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* “Woah! I don't know what to say, this is amazing!! / Thanks so much, (Name)!! You're the best.”

> ***- Love***
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* “No way! This is for me? Thanks so much!! / You always know how to make my day brighter, (Name)!”

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* “Oh, that's very sweet of you! I'll be happy to take that.”

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* “I'm... I'm not sure what to say... / I appreciate the thought, but I don't really like this. Sorry.”

> ***- Dislike***
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* “Are you serious? You actually think I'd want this?”

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- “You doing alright, (Name)? You don't look too well. / If you need any herbs, I might have a remedy or two for sale.”

> ***- Ember (Player Low Health)***
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* “(Name), you poor thing! You look starved! Let's get you something to eat. / Well you're in luck, because I've got a wide selection of creatures and berries for your consumption! And at reasonable prices too, I might add.”

> ***- Ember (Player Low Hunger)***
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- “Is that you, (Name)?/ Hard to see anything in this fog. Stay safe out there!”

> ***- Ember, Foggy***
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* “What a lovely day today! Not a cloud in the sky! Look how blue it is!”

> ***- Ember, Sunny***
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* "All this rain is soaking my fur! I can't believe it. / I hope it let's up soon. I'm drenched!"

> ***- Ember, Raining***
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#### Summer

* “It's gotten hot lately, hasn't it? I keep dipping my paws into the stream to cool down! / Not that I'm complaining! Summer and all it's warmth are welcomed by me!”

> ***- Ember, Summer***
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#### Winter

* “This blizzard is ridiculous! I'm freezing!! / I'm going to go curl up into a ball and wait this out.”

> ***- Ember, Blizzard***
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* “Do you see this stuff falling from the sky? I don't like it. / Seriously, I do not like it one bit. All it does is freeze my paws and cool my fur. / What I wouldn't do to have another day of summer right about now...”

> ***- Ember, Snow***
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* “I'm just shivering like crazy today. No amount of shelter is enough to protect me from this chilling wind!”

- “I don’t leave the Forest Colony often, so it’s nice to get out and celebrate like this.”

> ***- Ember, Spring***
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* “What a great day for a festival! Not a cloud in the sky, and not too hot either!”

> ***- Ember, Summer***
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* “It's a little chilly today, but that won't stop me from having fun!”

> ***- Ember, Autumn***
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* “I think its neat that all the colonies can come together at the end of the year and welcome the next one.”

> ***- Ember, Winter***
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- “If you’re ever interested in joining the Forest Colony, you’ll want to speak with Sarge.”

* “I’ve been instructed by Mayor to only sell my items to cats that the Forest Colony can trust. And trust has to be earned!”

* “You are not from around here, are you? / What’s it like living in your colony, (Name)? I’ll bet there are all sorts of interesting stories you could share!”

* “You look like you came from a long way away to visit the Forest Colony.”

> ***- Ember***
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## Trivia

* Ember first appeared in one of Falcon Development's older games, as a house cat.
* Ember's Orange Tabby coat color is available at their shop for 150 Mews.
* Ember originally had a different portrait design that was scrapped in early development.
* Ember was the first NPC to be created in Cattails.
* Tiger Butterflies were added to Ember's Shop in the Custom Colony update because some players struggled to find them during main quest.

## References

1. ↑ Cattails Dev Livestream #5

    **The Forest Colony**

**Leader**: Mayor
**Doctor**: Doc (Marriageable)
**Guard**: Sarge
**Shopkeeper**: **Ember**
**Residents**: Lyrus (Marriageable), Missy (Marriageable), Scout (Marriageable)