Zephyr

**This page's content relates to Cattails's newly-released sequel, Cattails: Wildwood Story.**
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### Birthday

Spring 2

**Zephyr** is a long-furred, ginger-brown tabby cat with pink eyes and a curly tail. They are a resident of the player's colony in Cattails: Wildwood Story.

The bundle to recruit Zephyr requires three White Fireflies, one Amanita, and two 2-star or higher Foxglove.

## Personality

**Zephyr** is smug, ambitious, and charming. They are rather flirtatious with the player, and their speech is very eloquent. They are much admired around the colony.

## Den

"This is **Zephyr'**s den. You haven't been invited over, so you should stay outside. / Peering inside, you see a large array of colorful items of every description."

## Daily Routine

Zephyr's Daily Routine
 **11:00pm** | Go to sleep

## Gift Guide

Any items not listed in this table are received as neutral gifts. If herb star quality is not mentioned, then all qualities of the herb fall in the same category.

### Possible Gifts from Zephyr

At 2-star friendship or higher, Zephyr may give the player gifts.

* Amanita
* Amber
* Catnip [★★]
* Daisy
* Foxglove [★]
* Lavender [★★]
* Marigold [★★]
* Marigold [★★★]
* Painted Butterfly
* Thistle [★]
* Tiger Butterfly
* Turtle
* White Button

## Buddy System

Starting at 3-star friendship, Zephyr can join the player to hunt, forage, mine, and explore using the Buddy System.

## Events

* "Fame" event
* "Hero" event
* Hide

From 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in clear weather, if the player enters East Central, they will find **Zephyr** surrounded by **Fliss**, **Lainey**, **Jag**, **Elli** and **Bob**. When Zephyr notices the player, they ask Elli to make way so that they can sign their autograph for them. The player has three choices:

* *"Yes, here it is!"*

Saying so will grant a pleased reaction from **Zephyr** and 20 **friendship** points. They will also give the player a hastily written **Autograph**.

* *"I forgot it at home..."*

Saying so makes **Zephyr** shocked for a brief moment, but they quickly smile and give the player an **Autograph** anyway. However, this will only grant the player 10 friendship points, and their dialogue will not be as friendly.

* *"No, just passing through."*

Answering will remove 15 points from the player's relationship with **Zephyr** (and will add 10 points with **Jag**). They will not give the player an **Autograph**. They will then ask the player if they know who they are. The player can answer:

*"Yes, I have!"*
**Zephyr** will soon regain composure and allow the player to continue with their duties.

*"Never heard of you."*
This will make **Zephyr** sad, and they will angrily rebuke the player.
From 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Krampy's Den, if the player has two friendship points with **Zephyr** and has met **Talon**, they will stumble in on a conversation in progress.

**Zephyr** is lying down on a moss bed when they notice **Talon**. They become shocked and walk over. **Talon** is angry and snarls at **Zephyr**, who quickly compliments them and call them "**Talon** the Unassailable."

**Zephyr** then reveals that as a younger cat, they were "quite the admirer" of **Talon**'s work. Afterwards, **Talon** backs off and states that they may have misjudged **Zephyr**.

No items or **friendship** points can be gained from this encounter.

## 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
* Hide

* "Ah, I knew it was destined to be! I knew you could not resist my allure for long! You are lucky to arrive at a time when there is no line to greet me. / I am known by many names to many cats. The names given by my former lovers may not be suited to polite company, so I will save those stories for another time. But you may call me **Zephyr**. / And you, naturally, are (Name)! Tamer of the Wildwood, Hunter of Prey, and Friend to All in Need! How sweetly your name rolls off my tongue. I will say it again. (Name). / Our meeting was long ago predestined and written among the stars, do you not think so? And what will happen next, now that two cats such as ourselves have at last crossed paths?"

> ***- Zephyr, Intro***
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* "You have caught me at a good time! I have been swamped with visitors all day, as you might imagine. You are lucky to arrive at such a moment when I can spare a minute."

> ***- Birthday***
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* "Now the party can begin, for **Zephyr** has arrived! Surely you did not begin to celebrate without your star guest. I would not dream of missing your birthday, (Name)."

> ***- Player birthday***
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* "Your presence was not requested, nor is it desired. I have no time for such a petty soul."

> ***- Zero stars***
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* "I know, it is difficult to stay away for long! I seem to have that effect on all those whom I meet."

> ***- One star***
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* "I have many adoring fans to attend to, but I can find some time especially for you, (Name). Do not tell the others, but you are among my favorites."

> ***- Two stars***
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* "I have come to expect your arrival, for you are often at my side. What did you need of **Zephyr**? Say the word and I will make it so."

> ***- Three stars***
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* "A companion without compare! That is what they say of **Zephyr**. I am sure you have found this saying to be true, yes (Name)?"

> ***- Four stars***
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### Dating

* "Was it always this laborious to be in love? I remembered it differently."

> ***- Zero hearts***
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* "I am no stranger to feeling smitten with love, but still it always catches me off guard with its potency."

> ***- One heart***
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* "The flame grows stronger, its fire burns hotter."

> ***- Two hearts***
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* "Surely this is the summer of our love. The springtime has passed and now the heat is rising. Let there be nothing but sunny days in our future, (Name)!"

> ***- Three hearts***
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* "A great fire you have set in the depths of my heart, and no water can quench its bright desire."

> ***- Four hearts***
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### Marriage

* "Wistful are my thoughts for the days when my heart could wander as it pleased. Now all has become dreary and my joy has become a cage."

> ***- Zero rings***
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* "You are a lucky cat to have my heart for your own, (Name). Much as I am a lucky cat to have yours."

> ***- One ring***
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* "I am a cat of many great strengths, (Name). Even commitment, which I once struggled against, is now a part of my character. Is there anything that I cannot accomplish?"

> ***- Two rings***
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* "Many times have I been in love, but with you there is a change. What are these new and strange emotions that I feel? My mind is abuzz with the mystery of it all."

> ***- Three rings***
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* "My blossom! Let us face the future with confidence and an assurance in our love. Nothing can come between us."

> ***- Four rings***
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#### 0 Stars

* "After everything you did, you think I would want to have a conversation with the likes of you? / No no, **Zephyr** will not be dragged down by a trivial cat such as yourself."

#### 1 Star

* "It is the fate of every cat to stumble forward into the future, guided only by our intuition and desires. / Some cats let their intuition overcome their desires, and they find success but not happiness. / Others may give way to their desires and find happiness at the expense of their success. / That is why I am proud to have found both. My desires have brought me much success, as you can no doubt see."

#### 4 Stars

* TBA

* TBA

> ***- Zephyr Gift***
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* "Let it be known to all that I, **Zephyr**, am the king of all gift-givers! For today I will bestow a (item) upon the unsuspecting (player). / Do you not delight in it? Please save your flattery for later, for I already know that I have gone above and beyond. I trust you will put it to good use, yes?"

> ***- Zephyr Gift, player birthday***
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* TBA

> ***- Zephyr, After Gift***
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* TBA

> ***- Zephyr Gift (Full Inventory/Holding Item)***
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* TBA

> ***- Gift Limit***
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* "Few things catch my eye like this. I will gladly recive your gift."

> ***- Love***
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* TBA

> ***- Love (Birthday)***
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* How enchanting. Much like yourself, (Name).

> ***- Like***
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* TBA

> ***- Like (Birthday)***
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* "It would be unbecoming of a cat such as myself to not accept such a well-mannered gesture."

> ***- Neutral***
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* TBA

> ***- Neutral (Birthday)***
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* "This does not please me. You wish to offend me with this offering, yes?"

> ***- Dislike***
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* TBA

> ***- Dislike (Birthday)***
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* "I thought you had wits, (Name), but it would seem you left them at home today. Do you wish to upset me so?"

> ***- Hate***
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* TBA

> ***- Hate (Birthday)***
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* "(Name), I will tell you quickly and privately that you need to rest and recover before you head out in public. / It would do no good for the other residents of the colony to see you in such a sad state. They must see our leader as strong and resilient! / But do not worry, I will watch over things in your stead while you are healing up. Do not thank me now, it is a service I am grateful to provide."

> ***- Zephyr (Player Low Health)***
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* "Oh, you have run out of food and now you come around like a beggar to sit and moan until it is thrown your way? / It is quite unthinkable for a (Title) to act in such a way. No no, (Name), you must hunt your own prey. You will find no pity from me."

> ***- Zephyr (Player Low Hunger)***
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* "Ah, (player), I can see the light in your eye today. You are one year older, yes, but also one year wiser and one year stronger! / It was an eventful year, was it not? For all of us. I know it was for myself. You accomplished many great things. / You have set a high standard going into your next year. Let's make it an even better one, yes?"

> ***- Zephyr (Player Birthday)***
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* "My my, here comes the lovebird. You looked quite nervous up there during the ceremony, you know. / But why would you not be? Was not (spouse) more radiant today than ever before? Yes, you know it is true. It is not difficult to see how happy you must make them. / I have no doubt you two will be very happy together. Congratulations, (player)."

> ***- Zephyr (Player Wedding)***
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* TBA

> ***- Zephyr, Foggy***
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* TBA

> ***- Zephyr, Sunny***
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* TBA

> ***- Zephyr, Raining***
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* "Hear the howling in the trees and the crackling of the thunder! The sky is composing a new symphony for all of us to enjoy. / Boom! Goes the drums. Sing! Says the whistling wind. / To some it is a cacophony of dissonant sounds but to me it is music."

> ***- Zephyr, Storming***
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#### Summer

* TBA

> ***- Zephyr, Summer***
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#### Winter

* TBA

> ***- Zephyr, Blizzard***
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* TBA

> ***- Zephyr, Snow***
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* TBA

> ***- Zephyr, Wind***
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* "Today, all the world is a symphony, or perhaps a piece of poetry. How sweet it is to be swept away in its beauty while it lasts."

> ***- Zephyr (Greeting)***
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* "It is good to celebrate one's strength by taking part in the festivities. / I did not spend so much time achieving the perfect body only to sit idly by when there are prizes to be won. No!"

> ***- Zephyr, Spring***
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* "Those turtles need to spend more time in training. I believe mine was deaf and could not hear my cheers. And so I lost the race. / What a silly tradition. Perhaps you will have more luck than I."

> ***- Zephyr, Summer***
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* "Can you believe that some cats cannot control their emotions and must hide in the corner, away from the party? / It is quite humorous to witness. A cat will carve a pumpkin with their claws, stick a tiny little candle inside, and suddenly they have made another cat scared. / Cower if you must, but Zephyr is not afraid of a little fog and party decorations."

> ***- Zephyr, Autumn***
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* "Am I cold? No, no, not Zephyr. My majestic fur is superior to most cats. / Why, are you cold, (player)? That does not surprise me."

> ***- Zephyr, Winter***
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## Trivia

* They were the first resident NPC cat to be funded in the game's Kickstarter, with Rosemary being the second, being the third stretch goal at $75,000 USD.
* There was a poll for their name with three options. The other two options were Quill and Icarus, with Quill earning 36.8% of the votes, Icarus with 24.7%, and Zephyr winning with 38.5%.
* A few of **Zephyr**'s known admirers include Fliss, Lainey, Jag, Elli, and Bob.
* Talon was **Zephyr**'s childhood hero.

## References

1. ↑ Cattails: Wildwood Story Kickstarter Page
2. ↑ Cattails: Wildwood Story Kickstarter Update #20
3. ↑ "Fame" event; said characters are present and are waiting for autographs.
4. ↑ "Hero" event; Zephyr's dialogue states that as a kitten, they much admired Talon for their strength and bravery, and even that Talon is now much older, they still respect them.