Atticus

Indigo (Sister)

## Application Sheet

Atticus was a brown-furred male wolf with deep sea-green eyes. He was born to Raylan and Anita (NPC) alongside a sister, Indigo. He lived in the pack of Mhor, serving as a Scourger until his disappearance in the midst of the Hive Wars. Atticus was created and RP'd by huskent.

## Personality

* ***Courageous.*** Where others may lose their nerve, Atticus does not, a wolf not easily perturbed. He maintains a well of courage and it surges through him no matter the situation at hand. While he is not impenetrable nor immune to the frigid grasps of fear, it takes a lot to unsettle him. Often, if there is a need for bravery, Atticus will volunteer himself. However, his courage can make him blind to how much danger he may be putting himself in, even if he has an idea or has gone over options. Regardless, this trait does not waver and it is unlikely to change anytime soon.
* ***Dutiful.*** Not one to shy away from the obligations given to him, Atticus will not dawdle nor grouse, instead priding himself on taking upon tasks to serve his clan. A lot of Atti's self-worth relies on how he performs his duties, thus he puts forth full effort no matter should it drain him. If something needs doing, Atticus proves himself to be rather reliable.
* ***Calculative.*** Atti is a planner in a meticulous manner. Not fond of being overly brash, while brave, Atticus prefers to thoroughly think things over.  A strategy is important to Atti, even if it is one that requires patience. Atti finds great pleasure in constructing a path of action. In his mind, the best way to handle troublesome situations is to look at the bigger picture before coming to any conclusion. To rush into things without a plan is pure foolishness to him and he is not afraid to say it.
* ***Perceptive.*** In all regards, Atticus is quite the perceptive wolf. He seems to be in a perpetual state of watchful alert. Not because he is taut and on edge, but because he savors knowing what goes on around him. While this trait is useful for hunting and the like, Atticus is more emotionally perceptive, tuning in on what another cat is feeling or what they may be trying to convey by body language and words. He happily uses his ability to perceive to serve his pack and to read the motives of wolves from other packs or loners who come to their land.
* ***Silver-tongued.*** Atticus has a prowess for conversation, able to manipulate its flow to his advantage. With honey-sweet words, Atti can be rather charming, seeming to know what to say and when to say it. He can be tempestuous with his ideas, and he uses his charisma to plant the seeds of them in the minds of others if the cause is worthy.
* ***Aspiring.*** Atti is always searching for something more, an ambitious wolf by nature. Whenever Atticus has a goal, with immense aspiration he will pursue it as if a predator’s quarry. If his goals are out of reach, he can become quickly exasperated. To succeed is a potent desire for him and even if he had to fight nail and tooth for it his determination never ceases.
* ***Stoic.*** When it comes to hardships, trials, and tribulations, Atti seldom shows emotion nor will he grouse. This can make him a hard wolf to read, as he retains whatever he may be feeling with cool composure. Even grief he would suffer through without displays of extreme emotion. The act is almost robotic and can put others off. Still, Atticus prefers it this way.
* ***Realist.*** Some view the glass half empty, and some half-full. Atticus lingers in the grey area of realism, neither pessimistic nor optimistic, instead, a realist true and true. He does not hedge, seeing the world as it is and viewing it realistically and what he deems as rationally. To be caught up in optimism or to be dragged down by pessimism is an unnecessary weakness, thus he sticks with his realist point of view. At times, this can make him come across as blunt as he refuses to sugarcoat what he views as reality.
* ***Aloof.*** While well versed in social cues and conversational flow, for a wolf with finesse in speech, generally Atticus is aloof, even frigid. This can put others off from approaching him as often does he have cold airs about him. Unless he feels social, he is distant. Why he keeps to himself is something he keeps enigmatic. When he is able to finagle through speech, it can be quite a shocker given the yawning distance he likes to maintain from another individual. A wall surrounds him, and it will take work to crumble it.
* ***Moralistic.*** Atti has strong and blatant morals of which he adheres to with passion. In a sense, he can see in black and white, with moralistic grey areas being a challenge for him to process. Regardless, his morals align with the oaths of Mhor and he doesn’t intend to stray. There lies a certain difficulty in him seeing the other side of things if moralistic choices become involved. Those whose morals do not align with his own are troublesome for him to take in as a comrade or trust. Atticus is blind to the extent of how adherent to his morals he can be.
* ***Dogmatic.*** In regards to his opinions, Atticus firmly places them, for the most part, as truths, blurring lines without quite realizing it. Seldom can any form of convincing budge him. He places his thoughts as factual and his beliefs can seem as though they'll never waver, although he respects others enough to give them their proper say in matters. However, he sticks to his guns, unaware of this failing he has. His viewpoints can be something seemingly unchangeable, and with his dogmatic nature, to attempt to sway him otherwise might appear to be moot. Perhaps one day someone can get through to him, but for now, he will cling to his viewpoints.
* ***Temperamental and Bitter.*** A rather immense flaw and while rarely drawn out, Atti has quite the temper. Conflict can bring out the worst of him. While he attempts to control himself, sometimes his stoicism falters, and a different side to his persona reveals itself. In a snap, his emotions can hit like a whirlwind, elevating until he is incensed. This can lead to sharp, venomous words being spoken, and given how aloof he is, it does not assist him in making friends.
* ***Insecure.*** While hidden under a massive facade, Atticus has a lot of insecurities, continually questioning his abilities and worth. This could be a result of the pressure put upon him by himself. While he tries to believe in the masquerade he puts on, he struggles to rid himself of the insecurities that plague him. Only to wolves he deeply trusts will he admit that he questions himself. Otherwise, he feigns an air of confidence. Some may see through the cracks, others may assume he carries himself with pride. Either or, his confidence is a work in progress and he remains unsure about many factors of his being.
* ***Competitive.*** While he endeavors to repress this trait, Atti is by nature a competitive individual. If he is not doing better than the masses, he becomes downtrodden and harsh to himself. The bar he has set is very high, if not almost unreachable, yet he strives to be the best at whatever he does no matter the cost. This competitive streak does aid him in caging him to do things right or not at all. If he’s not the best, what is his worth?

## Pre-Group History

As told to him, Atti’s mother was not originally of Mhor, an outsider with an immense magnetism towards Raylan- something mutual between the two. However, prior to his birth, times were troubling where sickness ravaged the packs numbers and eliminated precious bloodlines.

Even his mother Anita fell ill sometime after her acceptance into Mhor. The disease did not spare Atticus of his grandfather and great grandfather. Two souls he was never destined to meet. This strange illness decimated, yet life finds its way through the murk and shadowy times.

Unfortunately, even then, it did not seem all would come easy for Anita came into labor early, her pregnancy not in actuality known nor yet discovered. Despite the toll on Anita, both Atticus and his sibling came into the world, small yet healthy. A blessing upon the pack.

Life carried on within the pack. Things Atticus did not quite understand occurred. To give a fresh start, the pack moved onward north, to find new lands, as spoken by the Archqueen. During the travels, to bolster familiar relations and to raise both Atti and his sibling with the greatest of passion and care, Anita and Raylan decided to follow the pack in a more slow manner.

With that, the two were raised with love, learning both of the rich culture of Mhor and more out worldly things. No health issues hindered them, and they grew up lively. Atti growing rather tall, despite his lithe frame. The world around him seemed ripe with many an opportunity, and everything fell into place.

It felt as though nothing could rid him of the peace within his soul.

If only that was true. Harsh, wintry elements proved to be the undoing of all he knew.

While they sheltered, his mother, her body having taken on so many stressors in the past, could not hang on, could not beat the storm. She grew sick, ripe with fever. Again, sick again, and Atticus knew only a looming dread. When she succumbed, everything changed.

What he knew, he knew not anymore. Atticus found a hole yawned in his heart, vast and consuming. Raylan changed, too, yet it seemed Atti and his sibling kept some form of stability for him, yet there was a stoicism there that Atticus, in secret, resented.

A lot of anger built in Atti- the process of grief, and he became more unruly. Distancing and becoming a wolf with a more pessimistic side and a bite to prove it.

Unable to handle being with Raylan and his sibling without the ghost of his mother lingering in his thoughts, an imprint of the past, he stuck away from his family and delved deep in the culture of Mhor and the ways of his pack. His sole dedication remained there.

## Group History

For a time, Atticus was uncertain about his place in the pack. What would his future hold? He generally tried to avoid spending extended time with his sister and father, putting strain on the already-strained relationship between father and son.

Atticus thought for some time about what task he would take, to serve the pack of Mhor, and he began to think about becoming a Scourger. He wanted to attack the Hive, to chase them from their lands and bring them to justice. He took his Oath to the pack, planting his pawmark on the wall alongside those of his packmates, and vowed to protect his pack with his life, if necessary.

Shortly thereafter, one of the Mhorians was killed by the Hive: Akasha. Though Atti hadn't known her personally, it brought the danger, the *threat* these beasts posed, into grim reality. Atticus took his duties seriously, patrolling the territory and discovering more and more desecration and disrespect from the Hive. He longed to hurt them in retaliation for their actions.

It would be several months before the Hive attacked the heart of Mhor itself. Luckily, Atticus was ready, and braced himself for the fight he had longed for.

But he was never seen again after the fight.

Nobody knows what became of Atticus, but he vanished after the attack on the Menagerie, and has never been seen again.

## Trivia

* He likes puzzles and dilemmas, and other things that make him think.
* He still grieves his mother's death and feels great pain avoiding his remaining family members.

## External Links

* Official Application Sheet
* huskent's deviantART Gallery