Bastet

**Bastet**, more known by the name of **Bast**, is the Aramite Goddess of protection, pleasure, beauty, fertility, cats, dance, music and war, and the bringer of good health.

## Appearance

Both her ears and tail feel velvety and fluffy. An uncertain existence like a mirage; no, it is perhaps for that reason, that Bast is seen as a "*Peerless Beauty*". Yes, she is indeed a beautiful woman, but for some reason, there's a rather unfortunate vibe to her... of course, no one can understand it.

## Personality

Bastet is kind, friendly, loving, caring, sweet, gentle and somewhat seductive. She is also strong, brave, strong willed, fearless and courageous, just like many warriors. She may flirt with guys, but if she doesn't like what they do or have done, Bastet shows her tough side, reminding them that she is a warrior who's heart and love can not be won so easily. However, she likes to fool people into thinking that they can succeed where many have failed.

Bastet loves singing, dancing, celebrating, and parties but also likes fighting, challenges and action. She also loves cats as if they were her own children.

## History

Bastet became the Eye of Ra after her father learned that Sekhmet, the goddess of war, wasn't the best choice. Bast agreed and protected her father and the sun from Apophis and his enemies. When Bast was young, she loved riding with him in his boat. As she got older, her father had her and Apophis bound to Duat. If one did not succeed, they would both be trapped there endlessly fighting. Bastet won finally, beating the giant snake. The cat goddess hoped this would please her father and she could finally be free. Even after her victory, she was not free from the cycle. If the serpent recovers, escapes or returns, Bastet would be forced to battle Apophis again.

Bastet is the sister of Sekhmet and Hathor. The three siblings are so close that in some stories, Bastet was mistaken for Sekhmet sometimes. There are many similarities between Bastet and her sisters. Bastet and Sekhmet were both the eye of Ra protecting the sun and they are both goddesses of war. Bastet and Hathor are both goddesses of love, beauty, fertility, music and dancing. But there are also differences between Bastet and her sisters. Bastet may be a goddess of war, but she is not as dangerous as her sister Sekhmet; Sekhmet loved war and blood so much that when Bast was born, she took Sekhmet's place as the eye of Ra.

Sekhmet was sent by her father to punish the humans during times of war and drink their blood but Sekhmet became to obsessed with killing so her father Ra, Osiris, the Pharaoh ruler of Aram and all the other gods tricked her into drinking wine, making her think it was blood. After Sekhmet became drunk, the goddess changed and their sister Hathor was born. Hathor was the goddess of many lovely beautiful things but she also looked after the cows and livestock for the Aramites. During this task, Hathor would take the form of a cow. Another similarity between Bastet and Sekhmet is they were both tricked by their father. Ra put Bastet and Apophis in Duat until there was a winner. Bastet agreed willing, wanting to protect her father, but she didn't know it at first that Duat was a prison for both of them. Bastet finally found out the truth after years of fighting the giant snake. Ra tricked Sekhmet into drinking alcohol, making her think it was blood. She became so drunk that she changed into a completely different goddess.

## Trivia

* Bastet has a condition called 'Cat's Tongue', where she can't drink or eat hot things. It makes sense considering she is a cat.

## Quotes

* *"Ah, looks warmer over there. Maybe I could just lie down for a bit!"*
* *"\*yawn\* A cat's life is hard... You should always pamper them."*
* *"Earning a feline's respect is difficult. Start impressing me."*
* *"Gaze into my eyes... They just get bigger, and bigger, and bigger, and bigger and bigger!"*
* *"Sometimes I like kneading on people because it reminds me of when I was a kitten... And because they are soft! Hahahaha!"*
* (About her favorite food) *"My tail gets excited any time someone mentions mouse-shaped lavender catnip macarons!"*
* *"Please don't look so sad, you look much better when you smile!"*
* *"We should have a slumber party and all wear cute t-rex onesies with extra fluffiness! Rrrarr!"*
* *"That's what happens when you let a black cat cross your path!"*
* (To Fenrir) *"Bad dog!"*
* *"Who are you to tell me what to do? This kitten does what she wants."*
* *"How would you describe most cat puns? Seriously clawful!"*
* (About Anubis Ma'at) *"Ergh. Don't like that Anubis guy. He's such a furrmidable opponent."*
* *"You know what I say in risky situations? It's meowww or never! "*
* *"The life of a human may be full of surprises, but there are so many rules too. Humans can't sleep on a roof, catch fish from a pond, or find a nice place to scratch and sharpen their claws... But as soon as I revert to my original form, no one bats an eye over any of these things. The trouble is that my cat form attracts a lot of attention, so I can't just walk into a restaurant and order food the way a human would..."*
* (About her least favorite food) *"Once, I was catching fish by the ocean when a crab caught me off guard and pinched my tail from behind. It hurt so bad, I thought it was gonna get snipped off! Ugh, why do people like eating crab anyway? They have so little meat, and their shells are so unbelievably thick — I can't even open them with my claws. Oh, and I can't stand anything hot either. I could hardly believe it when I learned there's a dish called 'Butter Crab.' How do humans manage to eat something so hard AND hot?"*