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Post by Stella on Feb 13, 2011 14:06:41 GMT -5
A helpful naming list. Do not need to use.
Prefixes
Now that we have that out of the way, onto the big question... What is a prefix for?
The prefix describes how the cat looks.
Some prefixes, and what they are good for
Weather
Snow- White Frost- White Cloud- White longhair Sky- White Blizzard- White Flurry- White Storm- Grey, dark Rain- Grey
Colours
White- White Grey- Grey, any shade Silver- Light grey Black- Black Blue- Blue Ginger- Ginger Golden- Yellow Dark- Dark colored Red- Red Tawny a dark golden brown to a light ginger Brown Brown
Birds
Dove- White, better for she-cat Swan- white Pigeon- grey Raven- Black Crow- Black Jay- blue and white Heron- Blue or grey, or blueish grey Swift- Black and white Swallow- Brown and white Flicker- Brown grey and white, works best for a ticked tabby Tern- grey, black and white Gull- Grey and white, maybe some black Robin- Red and brown Plover- grey and white Crane- Grey and white, has long legs Eider Black and white Partridge brown and black Quail brown and black Pheasant Reddish brown, black markings Diver Black and grey Grebe Dark grey Petrel Black and white Gannet Black and white Cormorant Black Bittern Brown and black Egret White Ibis Brownish black Osprey Brown and white Buzzard Brown and white Harrier Brown, or grey ticked tabby Kestrel Brown and black Merlin Grey and white Falcon Grey and white or grey and black Crake Brown Coot Mainly black, some white Avocet Black and white curlew Brown tabby Dunlin Brown, white, red Snipe Brown and white Skua Black/grey and white Auk Black and white Cukoo Red and white or grey and white Owl Grey or brown ticked tabby NightjarBrown tabby Hoopoe Orange and black Lark Brown and white Martin Brown and white Pipit Brown and white Wren Brown Mockingbird Grey and white Ouzel Black, some white Thrush Brown Nightingale Brown and white Robin Brown, white, some red Jackdaw Black Rook Black Magpie: Black and white Warbler: Brown and white Shrike Grey and black Bunting Brown tabby Finch Black, red markings Twite Brown Cardinal Red Sparrow brown
Mammals
Ermine- White Wolf- grey, better for tom Tiger- Any dark tabby Fox- red Badger: Black and white Skunk: Black and white Lion tan Leopard spotted Lynx Grey/ Stubby tail Bat Dark Brown, grey or black Vole- Brown Rat Black or grey, dark Squirrel Red with white belly Hare Brown Rabbit Brown Stag Brown Fawn Brown and white Deer Brown Boar Brown or black Stoat Brown and white Otter Brown Mink Dark brown Fisher Brown Cougar- Brown and black
Amphibians Toad- Brown Frog- Brown and small Newt Brown
Reptiles Lizard- Brown Adder Brown and black Snake Brown and black Turtle Brown
Fish Sturgeon- Dark grey Eel- Grey Carp Brown Minnow Grey or Silver Pike Brown
Insects Ant Dark brown or black Cricket Brown Moth Brown Wasp Yellow tabby Beetle Any Dark colour
Geography River Blue or grey Moor Brown Canyon Brown
Geology
Pebble- Grey, small Boulder- Grey, big Coal- Black Dust- Light brown Obsidian- Black Shale- Grey Slate Grey
Plants
Lily- White Aspen- Light grey, better for tabby Sage- Grey Briar Brown Bramble Brown Oak Brown Rowan Brown Maple Reddish brown Hazel Light brown Bark Brown Leaf Brown
Size Little- small Tiny- very small - used Small- Small Big- A large cat Long- A cat with something long about them (legs, tail, body) Short- A cat with something short about them (legs, tail, body)
Time of day
Night- Black Dusk- Deep yellowish Dawn- Yellow grey, or red
Other Talon- Grey dark, better for tom but works for either Cinder- Pale grey, silver. red undertones Dapple- Tortie Dappled- Tortie Patch- A cat with any patches of colour, but great for a calico Ash- Grey Honey: Golden Spotted: Has spots Spot: Has spots Ember Reddish
Suffixes
Suffixes What do suffixes do? They 1) Describe how the cat acts (Storm, Frost, Flower) 2) Further describe the cat's pelt (Fur, pelt, feather, Stripe, patch) 3) Describe what the cat is skilled in (claw, fang, whisker) 4) Denote the rank of the cat (kit, paw, star)
Suffixes and what they mean, according to Survvie
Claw- Cat has unusual claws, or is skilled at using their claws Bite- Cat fight mainly by biting, and tends to be more fierce in battle than clanmates Fang- See bite, but not as pronounced as bite Tooth- Same as fang, but adds variety Strike- Cat is swift and decisive in battle, will charge into battle with no thought of their won safety. A good strong suffix Flight- This does not mean the cat is fast, it means the cat is excitable and a tad flighty. The cat lives life to the fullest. Foot- The cat is fast Step Must be paired with an animal or size prefix, since it describes how the cat steps (i.e. Longstep, Badgerstep) Stripe Good for a tabby Legs To do with a cat's legs (i.e. Shortlegs) Shanks Same as legs, different way of saying it, Shanks mainly mean the front of the legs (i.e. Brambleshanks) Tail Cat has good balance, or something noticeable about their tail Nose cat is curious, they are often sticking their nose where it does not belong. However sometimes good can come of this. Either way they are a nosey cat. Whisker Cat is a good tracker and hunter Ear Cat has good hearing, or something is noticeable about the cat's ears (Batear) Face: Something noticeable about the cat's face, Patch Cat has a patch of a different colour Feather Cat has long fur Pool Cat is calm Frost Cat is aloof, and can be on the icy side. Opposite of flower Flower Cat is caring, happy or gregarious. They can be a spotlight hog at times. Storm Cat is a tad on the temperamental side Fire cat is unpredictable and has wide mood swings, beware! However they can dole out real tail whooping in battle Thorn Cat has a sharp wit Spots the cat has spots Cloud The cat is either a a dreamer (head in the clouds) or is poofy Belly Something noticable about the cat's belly, or they think with their stomach Throat Something noticeable about the cat's throat Back Something noticeable about the cat's back Head Not advised, but could work if something is noticeable about the cat's head Stride The cat walks like something, paired with a size or animal prefix only Song Now I know some people don't agree with song, but it works for one thing and one thing only. It is a rare suffix because it means the cat is a wordsmit. It works with a cat who isn't a very good fighter, but is a diplomat. Stream The cat is graceful Wing Works best with bird prefixes, in fact should be used mainly with bird prefixes. It states that the cat is fast and agile.
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