Wildwood Champion

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## Wildwood Champion

* Corrupted
* Uncorrupted

### Role

Wildwood guardian spirit

*This page is about the character. For details on the Wildwood Champion's boss fights, see Dark Ruins.*
The **Wildwood Champion** is the former guardian spirit of the Wildwood, and the main antagonist of Cattails: Wildwood Story. Though once a protector of their own citizens, they became bitter and cruel over the years, and created the Voidling cats that try to drive the player's colony out of the Wildwood.

## Story

### In-game

The Wildwood Champion first appears in the player's dream near the beginning of the game, threatening that the player and their colony will suffer if they do not leave the Wildwood.

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## Gift Guide

If the Wildwood Champion is spared when the main story is completed, they can then be given gifts and befriended (or even married). Any items not listed in this table are received as neutral gifts.

### Possible Gifts From The Wildwood Champion

The Wildwood Champion does not give the player any gifts themself.

## Buddy System

The Wildwood Champion cannot join you using the Buddy System.

## Dialogue

*Note: The backslash (/) indicates new dialogue or a text break in game. This is a sample of possible dialogue.*
**Greetings**

 **Friendship** | * "You irritate me. Make it quick, (Name). I have better things to dwell on than your insolence." ***(Hate, 0 Stars)***
* "You desire to speak with me? I would covet a moment of your time, for I wish to understand you better." ***(Low, 1-3 Stars)***
 **Dating** | * "I am still learning the ways that mortal cats express their affection. Do not hold it against me! Your ways are strange to me. But I will learn in time." ***(Low, 1-3 Hearts)***
 **Marriage** | * "I have much work to do to reverse the harm I once wrought, but I will always make time for you, my beloved." ***(Low, 1-3 Rings)***
 **New Game+*(Parent)*** | * "(Name)... My child. In your heart burns the same fire that simmers within mine. Never doubt the power of your spirit.",

**General**

 **Friendship Low (1-3 Stars)** | * "You... spared me. I cannot wrap my mind around how such a thing is possible. / After all the things I said... After all the destruction I caused... / If our positions were reversed, I cannot say that I would have done the same. / You have my gratitude, (Name). I did not deserve your mercy."
* "A hundred years is a long time to be alone. I had forgotten what it was like to be part of a community. / Your kindness has brought me back from the brink of my destructive tendencies. Now I strive to speak with as many cats as possible every day. / It is through mutual understanding and cooperation that we find meaning and value in our existence."
* "I am ashamed of the being I once was. Looking back upon my deeds, it feels at times as though I was possessed by some external force and driven to hatred. / But it is not so. I will fully own up to my actions. I, and I alone, was the cause of the corruption of the Wildwood. / I will work hard to undo the damage I caused."
* "I could not save them... Why could I not save them? / I thought I was not powerful enough. It seems that power was not what was lacking. / Perhaps failure is inevitable at times. I see now that was truly matters is if we did our best to help those in need. Often the outcome is beyond any individual's control."
* "You are fortunate to have a guardian spirit that is gentler and kinder than I. / The Forest Guardian is a great and noble being. I hope that someday I will rival their wisdom."
* "Once I was a being full of jealousy and anger. I would have fiercely protected my dominion over the Wildwood. / I see now that this is a flawed position. I am happy to share my lands with you, (Name), and with the Forest Guardian."
* "I am putting a much greater priority on staying mindful of my emotions than I once did. / The habits of a hundred years do not vanish overnight. I hope that, in time, I will be able to reign in my outbursts. / Great progress has already been made, but more must be done. I will continue to work on myself, as we all must."
* "I was once your sworn enemy. Our fights were unfortunate... But you have to admit that they were the stuff of legends! / I am not ashamed to admit that I enjoy combat. However, I must find healthier ways to express my interest. Perhaps honorable spars, rather than unprovoked aggression."
* "When I was alone, I once dwelt for many long months on an island, both in my mind and in reality. / I shed something of myself in that place... When I left, I felt as though I had lost something important. Something that was a part of me. / I cannot begin to unravel what it was I lost..."
 **Friendship High (4 Stars)** | * "(Name)... If I have not said so before, then I must say it now. I am truly sorry for what I did to your homeland. / I was a spiteful being then... I struck out of anger, and I regret it greatly. / It is a powerful mercy you have shown me, despite my flaws and failings."
* "Something of the fire that burns brightly within me burns also within you, (Name). We are not altogether unalike. / I have not sensed a strength of spirit in a mortal cat as strong as yours for a very long time..."
* "I have never heard of a (Colony title) that was governed by a duo of guardian spirits as ours now is, but that does not mean it is a bad idea. / In fact, I believe it is working quite well. No (Colony title) has ever been as well protected as (Colony full name with article)!"
* "How can it be that after I destroyed your homeland you journeyed to the Wildwood and saved me from myself? / It is too great a coincidence to explain away with mere happenstance."
 **Dating Low (1-3 Hearts)** | * "In my pride, I had once considered affection to be too base an emotion for my consideration. / It is a vulnerable thing to open one's self up to love. However, it is not a weakness, as I now understand. / There is no shame in caring for another."
* "I had thought for decades that I would live in isolation and loneliness for the rest of my sad existence. / This has obviously not proven to be the case. I have always had poor discernment regarding the future."
* "There are whisperings among (Colony full name with article) regarding our relationship... Some are glad, yet others still harbor trepidation. / I do not blame them! It is a tedious rope you have chosen to walk, taking me on as a significant other."
* "While I do not slumber, I do often dream. I know this makes little sense to a mortal cat such as you, but I assure you it is true. / My visions are full of strong emotions... Bitterness, rage, and regret. / Much like your dreams, I cannot control the contents of mine. / Perhaps someday I will fully process my past and have peaceful dreams."
 **Married Low (1-3 Rings)** | * "There are some among (Colony full name with article) who question our union. This is to be expected. / None could have expected our romance to flourish, given our past. I do not begrudge them their opinions.",
* "There is much to be done in the Wildwood. Together we can accomplish more than we can as individuals. / This is the true power of community. Two cats can do more when working in unison than the sum of their actions would have otherwise been. / This is why it is no small thing that we have ended up together. Our combined power is enough to shake the foundations of the Wildwood.",
* "More than matter am I... and, indeed, more than matter are you. / If you were made of only what is physical and I made of only what is spiritual, then how could it be that we found common ground? / No... It is a trick of the eyes to think that any cat is merely one thing or another. A deception of our senses.",
* "Throughout the many ages of the world, I have taken many forms. Yet this form is the strangest... your partner. / No other identity has resonated with me quite as strongly as this one does.",
 **Married High (4 Rings)** | * "Of all the mysteries of the universe, love is perhaps the most enigmatic. / And our love... Even stranger than most, would you not agree? / We are star-crossed lovers, brought together by forces beyond our reckoning.",
* "I am becoming a better version of myself. With you by my side, I believe I will go very far along the path of recovery from a life lost to anger and bitterness. / There is still so much good I can accomplish in the world! I will not waste my hours away in misery and hatred any longer.",
* "I have caused great pain to the very fabric of the Wildwood. Even now I hear it mourn for the bitter fruit of my deeds. / Though it will take much time, I am dedicated to restoration and healing. / I have seen that such restoration is possible in my own life through the gentle, daily kindnesses of love. Why, then, should it not be possible for the land itself?",
* "You have been faithful to me in spite of my flaws. For this I am very grateful. / Your loyalty is inspiring. Neither your kind nor mine were meant to be solitary creatures. We must rely on one another.",
* "The universe is full of many riddles. I have never been one that was exceptionally skilled at unraveling the threads of fate to learn of the future. / I was once self-conscious of this unfortunate trait. But no more! I think a little surprise here and there makes life more interesting, don't you?"

**Gifts**

 **Red Rose** | * "What?? A Red Rose..? / I have learned much of your culture and know exactly what this means. Could it be..? How is this possible..? / After all we have been through... After all this time... Could such a thing ever truly happen? / For my part, I am wrestling with the thought because I will admit that I have somehow developed feelings for you, (Name)... / When I look back upon my existence, nothing has gone how I expected it to go. Yet I live a happy life now in (Colony title with article). / Perhaps this twist could bring great happiness as well. / I shall humbly accept your offer. Yes, (Name). You are very brave for bringing this Red Rose to me. / Where shall this relationship lead? Only time will tell..." ***(Accepted)***
* "You have a knack for finding these gorgeous flowers, don't you (Name)? / You should keep that one. It is beautiful, just like you." ***(Already Accepted)***
* "This blossom has such a beautiful color. I do not wish to possess it. It should remain free of the burden of my mastery." ***(Rejected)***
 **Shiny Trinket** | * "Truly, this cannot be... How can such a fate befall us? / I had not foreseen this outcome, yet my heart is all the happier for it. / Yes, this is the course that we must embark on. This is the bizarre twist of fate that we are destined to unravel. / We shall be wed. Please, (Name), decide on a venue for our ceremony." ***(Accepted)***
* "You seem to own a great many pieces of jewelry, (Name). Is that not the twin of the one you once gave me?" ***(Already Accepted)***
* "Beware the lure of gold, for the desire for wealth has led many a cat to ruin. / It is best if it remains with you, (Name). I will not take it." ***(Rejected, Friends)***
* "I am not ignorant of the purpose of this item, (Name). No, it is too soon." **(Rejected, Dating)**
 **Black Rose** | * "Too often have we wronged each other, (Name). I had hoped that was all behind us... / But this proves that you still think lowly of me. / I shall, in turn, think lowly of you."
* "I suppose I deserve this... / We started on the wrong foot, and that resentment seems to have survived well into our relationship. / We cannot go on any longer. I must find my own path to forgiveness. I see that very clearly now. You cannot help me any further. / Let us be free of the burden of one another. Let us both be single once more." ***(Dating or Married)***

**Weather**

 **Seasonal** | * "Springtime is a season of renewal. The constant rain showers wash away the dirt and grime that was brought by the snow. / I, too, must be renewed. It is the destiny of all things. Just as surely as winter arrives, so too must spring." ***(Spring)***
* "The heat of the summer cannot match the fire that burns deep within my spirit. / It is a flame that must be tamed. Any fire, left to its own devices, can cause great damage to its surroundings. / Yet controlled... it is an asset unrivaled. I will learn to tend the flame." ***(Summer)***
* "Many long, dreary years had passed since I last marked the colors of the autumntime. Is it not a striking time of year? / I had forgotten what it was like to revel in the simple joys of nature." ***(Autumn)***
 **Year Related** | * "In times long ago, this region of the world was known simply as the Wildwood. And so Wildwood shall it be called once more. / As I stretch my gaze out across the land, I can detect faint traces of cat-folk who once dwelled in this area... And stranger signs still. / What is the answer to these riddles? It is a mystery to unravel, no doubt. With your help, I believe we can discover their meaning." ***(Year 1)***
* "Can you believe it, (Name)? Our journey to the Wildwood took place more than one year ago. / Is it beginning to feel more like home? I have become quite comfortable in my new temple. I thank you once again for all your hard work in restoring my spirit. / And our (Colony Title) continues to grow under your steady guidance! Soon we shall become an unshakable presence here in the Wildwood." ***(Year 2)***
* "Two full years have passed since you took leadership of (Colony Name and Title). My prediction is that we will share many more years here. / You have lead your people well. I will continue to assess our progress from the temple, and you must continue your good work." ***(Year 3)***
* "Impressive! According to my records, you have now survived three full years in the Wildwood. This is no small feat. / This area is dangerous and deadly to mortal cats. You have proved your resilience by defying the forces of nature and the forces of evil in the cosmic realm. / And what is next for (Colony Name and Title)? Its future is in your paws, (Name)." ***(Year 4)***
* "A (Colony Title) is a complex organism of many moving parts. It is difficult to keep one together for long. / I have seen the dissolution of many powerful kingdoms! There are more factors that can tear one apart than I care to list. / (Colony Name and Title) has now lasted more than four full years. You should be very proud, (Name). Not many cats can boast such a success." ***(Year 5)***

## Portraits

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