Cage

Seava, Lidya, Beatrice, and Altaeya (Sisters)

Harley, Yamarashi, and Athens (Brothers)

Erin (Aunt)

## Application Sheet

Cage was a brown-furred male wolf with mango-colored eyes. He was born in Aryn, in the midst of the Hive Wars, to Courser parents Hani and Lawson. Cage had three littermates - Beatrice, Altaeya, and Athens - as well as four older siblings, Harley, Lidya, Seava, and Yamarashi. He took on the task of being a Ranger once old enough. He was created and RP'd by Celtic-Barbarian.

## Personality

* ***Adventurous***. Cage has always been one to have no fear in venture into ‘unknown lands’ ahead of what he knows. The ‘great outdoors’ waiting outside of Aryns camp was filled with many unknowns to the spiky furred lad.
* ***Confident***. As well as being adventurous, being courageous doesn't fall short from Cage. In times where one needs to hold one's confidence to the test, the young wolf doesn’t fall short. He knows who he is and knows where he belongs, what else is needed? A trait that will surely benefit the young wolf as he grows.
* ***Caring***. His heart and ability to care for others are both large, open to all and having kindness as a striving point. Even towards wolves who are not worthy to most, the young wolves place for most if not all creatures in his heart. Everyone, unless they prove elsewise, deserve to be cared for. Right?
* ***Outspoken***. The young wolf takes charge from his parents, ensuring that voices are heard and he definitely wants to make sure his words are not ignored. Not that he wishes to speak over others, but that he wants to ensure that he is being listened to. Being direct and to the point of what he wishes to get across to others.
* ***Rowdy and Rambunctious.*** The young wolf is full of energy, never seeming to tire and truly always having time to have a race with his siblings. Loud, energetic and cheerful. These are some of the best ways to describe the young wolf. Being lively and active throughout the day, always on his toes.
* ***Goofy***. Cage is a rather playful and foolish young wolf, who just wishes to make others laugh and have a good time in life.
* ***Gullible***. Due to his kind heart, and over trusting tendencies- it's no doubt that Cage will have his trust taken advantage of and put into tough situations. He trusts others to be kind and good, and has the best intentions at heart. Though this is not the case for all wolves and he will learn the hard way.
* ***Loquacious***. Cage has a hard time being quiet, enjoying being in the company of others to the point he chats their ears off. He doesn't see the issue in being so loud, being giddy to see someone he trusts and wanting to tell them about everything they may have missed. It seems he does not have an off switch.
* ***Soft-Headed.*** Though Cage is intelligent, he lacks the wisdom one needs for many situations life throws at them. As well as coming off as an airhead every now and then.  This will cause him to learn more as he grows, being a downfall of him.

## Pre-Group History

In the mists of troubling times, four more pups were born to the pair of Hani and Lawson as well as being their last litter. They were unprepared for, unexpected and the aging parents were still getting their heads around the surprise of the litter by the time of their birth. Hani's health was a concern for the family, at first the joy that should have been there was not found due to the ongoing worries of their mothers health as well as the Hive just outside their doorstep.

But there they were, Beatrice, Cage, Taeya and Athens.

Cage was the second born, being a healthy and strong pup. The dark times led by Raphael were hard on the family, the dark mark left by his reign in Aryn caused broken bonds in the family let alone the pack. Those bonds, once broken, were beginning to repair with time.

## Group History

Cage enjoyed a happy childhood, in spite of the threat of the Hive. He was very close to his father, and enjoyed listening to the stories Lawson had to tell. He loved his older siblings as well, sometimes playing with Harley!

However, his endless energy meant that he could sometimes get bored. He wandered away from his den and ran into Urs, one of the pack's gruff Wardens. She indulged him and tried to help him find bugs sheltering from the snow, and told him about the ones that would come out in the springtime. Cage *loved* bugs!

He got to speak to Lorarii, too, when she was injured by the Hive. She told him stories as she asked about her scars, and they formed a nice bond at the time.

His older siblings tried taking turns babysitting him and his siblings. Lidya, for instance, was hoping he would sleep through her 'shift', but he wasn't sleepy and gnawed on torn branches! Even when his parents were minding him, older and wiser than his siblings, he could still get into trouble; he stumbled upon the frozen corpse of a slain Hive drone, and was not phased one bit by it. His mother Hani was mortified. Cage tried to explain what the drone looked like to Phanuel, drawing some very helpful visuals in the snow, but Lawson insisted Phan stop indulging him.

As an older juvenile, Cage witnessed his pack ambushed by the Hive. He had been so innocent before the ambush, and that innocence was shattered. He tried in vain to protect his packmates, but was quickly routed, for he was untrained, unprepared. He received some small injuries that would leave scars, but Ori Chime and Lorarii were quick to leap in and protect him.

After the battle, Cage approached Lorarii and asked her to teach him her skills as a Ranger. He wanted to be able to protect himself, and scout for enemies. She agreed to become his mentor, and training would start once he and the pack had recovered. After checking in with his family - relieved that they had all survived the attack - he went to get his wounds treated.

Cage went to the Vicars' den for treatment by Cricket, and offered her some support as she felt herself crumbling under the pressure and stress of the situation. Later, wanting to be helpful, Cage tried to assist Cricket in gathering herbs (not realizing that moss wasn't an herb!). Still, they were grateful for one another's friendship in these troubling times, and Cage always knew how to make Cricket laugh. Post-battle, he took time to decompress with Aja.

He started to befriend other packmates, chatting with fellow Ranger Selena while on duty in the territory. He also was friendly with Marquis and accompanied the dark-furred Arynian to his destination one day. Frequently, though, he went out with Cricket on her herb-collecting missions, for they both enjoyed one another's company. He also wanted to learn more about Aryn's history, and endeavored to speak to some of the older members of the pack, like Killian!

Cage was endlessly loyal to his family. When Beatrice was attacked by Leone and Hawthorn at the borders, she called for help. Cage, along with Harley, Leviathan, and Ezra raced to her aid, and though the attackers were gone, they were there to help in any way they could. Cage offered support while Levi and Harley kept their eyes peeled for more danger. Fortunately, no more attacks would occur from the loners.

Cage remained brave and steadfast, even as there were more threats, more battles. They finally reached the end of the Hive Wars, though, and Cage (and the rest of Aryn) returned home, to rest and relax.

It was only a few seasons before more tragedy struck.

ARYN DISSOLUTION.

## Trivia

* Cage suffers from a speech impediment as a pup, as he grows older he grows mostly out of it. Though some words catch him out, even when he becomes an adult. Which is why his siblings were given such odd nicknames.
* Cage adores bugs, to the point he will let them crawl all over him. He especially has a soft spot as well for the shelled creatures, snails.
* Loves digging, to make 'dens' and collecting stones for Yama.
* Is very attached to his family, and is almost like a second shadow- hence his nickname 'Shadow'.
* Cage was the second-born of his litter!

## External Links

* Official Application Sheet
* Celtic-Barbarian's deviantART Gallery