I'm so fudgin sorry for the length of time I've been gone. Between school, work, and family problems, I haven't been able to go on the internet for a whole lot of things other than work. I thought it'd be fun to start this up again now that things aren't so busy. I've lost and forgotten a lot of just what it was I wanted to do with the previous attempt at this RP and was wondering if anyone wanted to start over. Are any of you up for it?

As for anyone new, please, don't hesitate to join in! New people are always welcomed! :)

~For those of you who are new or have forgotten, this universe is a mix of the comics and the video games. However, I'll be making a change from the previous thread. Instead of just everything up to Arkham Asylum -with the inclusion of said event, everything up to a few months before the beginning of Arkham Knight has happened. Everything else is from the comics. Barbara is Oracle and, therefore, still in a wheel chair. Stephanie Brown is Batgirl and Cassandra Cain is Blackbat, though the former is "dead" and the latter is off in Asia searching for her mother. Damian lives in the manor with Bruce and Alfred. ****** lives in Bludhaven and works as a policeman in the daylight hours. Jason is alive, prepping his army, and getting ready to initiate his plan to take his revenge on Bruce. Tim lives in Gotham as well and handles WE alongside Lucius and Bruce -he is also NOT dating Babs or sporting that poor fashion choice of a haircut. (As for characters such as Duke, Kate Kane or other new characters, I'm not quite familiar enough with them so they're kind of not there.)~

Currently Accepting!

In such a large city like Gotham, everyone lives a hard life. It's not surprising that corruption and poverty are rampant. Another problem was the exponentially climbing rate of stray animals. It was just as hard for the animals to survive as it was for the humans, if not worse. It was difficult to find food, some humans liked to hurt them for no reason other than for some way to pass the time, and the living conditions were atrocious.

Many animals had seen and come into contact with the strange humans who fought other humans. From the man in black with wings and his young cub with a penchant for nabbing animals off the street to the . The cats in particular held a deep love for the woman who looked similar to them. The Cat Queen, as they called her, was someone they'd do just about anything for. The animals held a special place in their hearts for all of these people. They intended to give back the kindness they'd been given ten-fold.

Take a look at the Map.

Rules
-No Godmodding (this truly should be self explanatory)
-Absolutely no Mary Sues/Gary Stues allowed! (RPing is no fun when someone is perfect, flaws give your character a touch of realism in an otherwise otherworldly story.)
-Stick to natural colors (If dyed by former owner(s) or for some other reason, state as such in entry, please.)
-No harassing other players (Please, don't hesitate to approach me and notify me of any bullying! I want this to be fun, not miserable!)
-First come, first serve (applies to groups; Ryker Heights Hoodlums, Bristol Beasts, and Chinatown Tags. If you want to be in the Burlow Bulls, You must talk to Katelynn4545)
-Keep it T-rated (if you do go over that, please keep it non-graphic. Okay?)
-Ask the owner of a character before killing it
-Character MUST have flaws! They cannot be perfect at everything!
-Real world animals (If they have some special ability, please, talk about it! I love knowing about peoples ideas! :D)
-Loners are allowed
-No copies of characters
-No mating between characters owned by the same person.
-No writing other RPers' characters unless given permission!

Group hierarchy (left to right, highest to lowest):
Leader <- Lieutenant <- Medic <- Fighters/Guards/Spies <- Adolescents <- Cubs/Pups/Kits/Other

Please, be as descriptive as possible! If you can't describe much, that's fine, but if you feel the need to ramble, do so! Excitement is infectious, and i'm always excited to meet new people and discover their characters! :)

~~~Form~~~
Name:
Gender:
Age:
Species:
Group:
Rank:
Siblings:
Offspring:
Crush/Mate:
Personality:
Skills:
Flaws:
Appearance:
Other:

Ping List!!!
Lawlipop9991
Glitterthesylveon
Katelynn4545
Shayni
Dragongem23
Sapphirethewolf9339
Hawkeye
Sketched
Thisbyofthessally
Kittycatz (pending)

Available Roles

Chinatown Tags~
Leader: closed
~Samson(Sam) (fox/Northern Red Fox) (Lawlipop9991)
Lieutenant: closed
~Commander Cheshire (bird/Grey African Parrot) (Glitterthesylveon)
Medic: closed
~Mink (cat/American Shorthair(?)) (Katelynn4545)
Fighters: open (multiple people may apply)
~Jaclyn/Jackie (cat/Siberian-Maine Coon mix) (Lawlipop9991)
Guards: open (multiple people may apply)
Spies: open (multiple people may apply)
Adolescents: open (multiple people may apply)
Cubs/Pups/Kits/Other: open (multiple people may apply)

Bristol Beasts~
Leader: Closed
~Benjamin(Ben) (dog/Saint Bernard-Tibetan Mastiff mix) (Lawlipop9991)
Lieutenant: closed
~Johnson/John (cat/Siberian-Maine Coon mix) (Lawlipop9991)
Medic: open
Fighters: open (multiple people may apply)
~Chat (canine/Akita) (Katelynn4545)
~Floris (canine/Wolf-dog) (Sketched)
Guards: open (multiple people may apply)
Spies: open (multiple people may apply)
Adolescents: open (multiple people may apply)
Cubs/Pups/Kits/Other: open (multiple people may apply)

Ryker Heights Hoodlums~
Leader: closed
~Chloe (cat/Siberian-Maine Coon mix) (Lawlipop9991)
Lieutenant: open
Medic: open
Fighters: open (multiple people may apply)
~Clik (dog/Golden Retriever) (Dragongem23)
Guards: open (multiple people may apply)
Spies: open (multiple people may apply)
Adolescents: open (multiple people may apply)
Cubs/Pups/Kits/Other: open (multiple people may apply)

Loners/Pets~
~Fredrick/Fred (cat/Siberian-Maine Coon mix) (Lawlipop9991)
~North (bird/pigeon) (Hawkeye)
~Ringo (Ferret) (Hawkeye)
~Katana (fox/Silver Fox) (Katelynn4545)
~Tikki (bat/Ghost Bat) (Katelynn4545)
~Kato (dog/Wolf-Dog) (Katelynn4545
~Gaven (bird/Hawk) (Sapphirethewolf9339)
~Obisidian/Obsi (reptile/Australian Water Dragon) (Sketched)
~Morid (rodent/Guinea Pig) (Sketched)
~Axi (amphibian/Axolotl) (Thisbyofthessally)

GCPD K-9 Unit~ ONLY CANINES
Alpha: closed
~Duke (dog/German Shepherd) (Lawlipop9991)
Beta: closed
~Angel (dog/Goberian (Golden Retriever/Siberian Husky mix)) (Shayni)
Law Enforcement: open (multiple people may apply)
~Syrel(Soft Shot) (dog/Rottweiler) (Lawlipop9991)
~Anthros (dog/German Shepherd-Husky mix) (Sapphirethewolf9339)
Cadavers: open (multiple people may apply)
Drug Detection: open (multiple people may apply)
~Hope (dog/English Bulldog) (Sapphirethewolf9339)
Tracking: open (multiple people may apply)
~Jephro (dog/German Shepherd-Husky mix) (Sapphirethewolf9339)
~Tucker (dog/Bloodhound) (Hawkeye)

GCFD Firedog Team~ ONLY CANINES
Alpha: open
Beta: open
Team: open (up to five may apply)

Burlow Bulls~
Leader: closed
~Delta (dog/Cane Corso) (Katelynn4545)
Lieutenant: closed
~Copper Top (fox/Northern Red Fox) (Katelynn4545)
Fighters: N/R (not revealed) (ask to apply)
Theif: closed
~Thomas (rodent/Mouse) (Katelynn4545)
Flight Risks: open (ask to apply)
~Diamond (Katelynn4545)
~Crystal (Katelynn4545)
~Mo (Katelynn4545)
~Cobalt (Katelynn4545)

*Think realistically, something like a bear won't be found here.*

Here are some ideas! If you have any to add, please suggest them to me so I can put them on the list! :)

Birds
African Grey Parrot
Amazon Parrot
Budgie, Budgerigar (Parakeet)
Caique
Cockatiel
Cockatoo
Conure
Eclectus Parrot
Grey Cheek Parakeet
Hawkheaded Parrot
Indian Ringneck
Jardine Parrot
Lories Lory (Lorikeets)
Lovebird
Macaw
Meyers Parrot
Pacific Parrotlet
Pionus Parrot
Quaker Parakeet (Monk)
Red Bellied Parrot
Senegal Parrot

Rodents
Guinea Pig
Mouse
Gerbil
Rat
Hamster
Chinchilla

Reptiles
Leopard Gecko
Red Ackie
Bearded Dragon
Crested Gecko
Argentine Black and White Tegu
Iguana
Savanah Monitor
Green Anole
Chameleon
Box Turtle
Ball Python
Map Turtle
Russian Tortoise
African Sideneck Turtle
Wood Turtle
Greek Tortoise
Water Dragon
Corn Snake
Painted Turtle
Blue Tongued Skink
Legless Lizard

Amphibians
Salamander
Frog
Toad

Others
Rabbit
Hare
Pika
Ferret
Hedgehog
Shrew
Mole
Spider
Scorpian
Opossum
Raccoon
Hawk
Bat
Wolf-dog (NOT a purebred wolf)

OLD THREADS!!! For those who want to reuse their old characters (https://www.sylestia.com/forums/?thread=40191&page=1) and those wanting to (re)read the old thread -even if it's not finished (https://www.sylestia.com/forums/?thread=40208&page=1)

Can I grab the position of GCPD canine beta if it's open?

Deer.
Oh boy.
I loaf deer.

Name: Commander Cheshire
Gender:Male
Age:5
Species:Grey African Parrot
Group:Chinatown Tags
Rank:Lieutenant
Siblings: N/A
Offspring:N/A
Crush/Mate:N/A
Personality: Passive Agressive, Boot Camp Dad, Will eat you for breakfast if your late, A tad bit on the senile side. Will fight you if you even attempt to look him in the eyes with disrespect.
Skills: Flying high speeds, communicating with humans, stabbing things with random sharp objects.
Flaws: Will drown attemping to swim can't eat meat. Can only eat seeds and or bird food and fruits. Not at all very strong. Very aggressive sometimes.
Appearance:
Other:N/A

Yep! The position for GCPD beta is open and ready for filling! :) Though, please finish the form so I can accept Angel.

Will do! I'll probably finish it tomorrow, but as soon as possible ^.^

Hmm, I don't know... A deer is a very large animal to be in such an industrialized city like Gotham. Large canines can get away with it, people expect strays to be there, but a deertaur like Alexander is more likely to be spotted and taken back into the experimentations that he escaped from... May I suggest a different, smaller animal, something more likely to blend in?

Awesome! Thank you! I'll look over it immediately when I get home from work, okay? :)

I'll be reusing my characters from the old thread.

~~~Form~~~
Name: Chloe
Gender: Female
Age: 5 1/4 years
Species: Feline, Maine Coon/Siberian mix
Group: Ryker Heights Hoodlums
Rank: Leader
Siblings: Jaclyn/Jackie(Chinatown Tags), Fredrick/Fred(pet), Johnson/John(Bristol Beasts)
Offspring: None
Crush/Mate: None/Open (please ask beforehand)
Personality: Chloe is a stern, take-no-****** kind of girl, with a penchant for sarcasm. She's very methodical, and likes to keep to a schedule. She has patience in abundance, but absolutely loathes having important information kept from her. She'll get extremely volatile if one of her group members is in danger.
Skills: She's just as skilled a speaker as she is a hunter, and knows how to get people's attention is he needs it. However, she doesn't like speaking, and she's actually very quiet as a result of that. Her silence makes it very easy for her to sneak up on prey as well as potential enemies.
Flaws: Her quietness tends to weird people out, so that sometimes drives them away. They simply don't realize that her actions speak louder than her words.
Appearance: As is common trait of her breed, she is very large in size compared to others of her species. She's mainly a dark brown in color with splashes of black and dark grey throughout her fur. Her eyes are deep aqua pools with little slivers of hazel mixed in.
Other: Chloe is rather fond of the red-masked adolescent living near Crime Alley. She has a tendency to wait by the window to his house to make sure he gets home okay. She was slightly suspicious of his red-haired mate when he first arrived, but slowly got used to him as he showed how much he cared for her favorite human.

~~~Form~~~
Name: Benjamin (prefers Ben)
Gender: Male
Age: 6 years
Species: Canine, Saint Bernard/Tibetan Mastiff mix
Group: Bristol Beasts
Rank: Leader
Siblings: None
Offspring: None
Crush/Mate: None/Open (please ask beforehand)
Personality: Very protective of his group members, he's quick to fly off the handle if one of them is hurt. He's very gentle with the younger members, and absolutely adores them. He's the 'favorite uncle' to a lot of the them. He's a listener, and prefers to observe rather than participate in group conversation. He'll talk in one-on-one conversation, but prefers to keep his ideas to himself unless specifically asked.
Skills: He's one big ball of muscle and fur, and knows how to throw it around. Being a pacifist at heart, he's more likely to sit on an enemy until they pass out than he is to kill them.
Flaws: He doesn't like killing unless it's necessary, but will definitely make an exception for those who harm his family.
Appearance: His thick, soft fur is mainly black with patches of brown and white on his back. He has a spot of brown circling his right eye and his legs are white up to his elbows. His eyes are a calm, warm mahogany brown. He's broad at the shoulder with a thinner waist. He's very muscled despite the fact that his thick fur makes him look fat.
Other: He was bought by a snobby, rich ****** as a puppy. The man thought he could manage such a high maintenance dog, but ended up neglecting him most of the time due to his job. Ben ran away when he was nine months old.

~~~Form~~~
Name: Samson (prefers Sam)
Gender: Male
Age: 4 1/2 years
Species: Canine, Red Fox
Group: Chinatown Tags
Rank: Leader
Siblings: None
Offspring: None
Crush/Mate: None/Open (please ask beforehand)
Personality: He's a bit mischievous, and not above pulling a few playful pranks on the younger members of his group. He's very serious about problems that arise in the group and handles them very quickly and efficiently. He is a preemptive striker, and hits enemies when they least expect it. He hates the stereotype of foxes being nothing but lying thieves, and endeavors to prove it wrong as often as possible.
Skills: He uses his small size to his advantage, getting several swift hits in before dodging out of reach. He's quite adept at hiding, and frequently spies on the humans whenever he has a chance.
Appearance: He wears his bright red coat with pride alongside his black mittens and the white tip on his brush. His eyes are red-brown, and shine with confidence.
Other: He, much like Ben, had been bought by wealthy person looking for a pet to show off. His owner was a rather arrogant woman who'd made a habit of slapping him whenever he did something 'wrong'.

~~~Form~~~
Name: Jaclyn/Jackie
Gender: Female
Age: 5 1/4 years
Species: Feline, Maine Coon/Siberian mix
Group: Chinatown Tags
Rank: Fighter
Siblings: Chloe (Ryker Heights Hoodlums), Fredrick/Fred(pet), Johnson/John(Bristol Beasts)
Offspring: None
Crush/Mate: None/Open (please ask beforehand)
Personality: Very down to earth, with a bit of a bubbly side. She likes watching the humans go about their days, and cause mischief when she can.
Skills: She's an exemplary actor, able to fool just about anyone. She can lie her way out of most trouble.
Flaws: She has a habit of exaggerating things when telling the truth, so people think she lies all the time
Appearance: Very similar to her sister, but instead of brown on black, she has black spots throughout her mainly brown fur.
Other: She is missing half of her tail. She doesn't like to talk about what happened to make it that way. Before she joined the Chinatown Tags, she had a run in with Killer Croc when he first appeared in Gotham that ended badly. She has a strong distaste for reptiles as a result.

~~~Form~~~
Name: Fredrick/Fred
Gender: Male
Age: 5 1/4 years
Species: Feline, Maine Coon/Siberian mix
Group: None
Rank: N/A
Siblings: Chloe (Ryker Heights Hoodlums), Jaclyn/Jackie (Chinatown Tags), Johnson/John(Bristol Beasts)
Offspring: None
Crush/Mate: None/Open (please ask beforehand)
Personality: A bit lazy, but very kind. He is also not very trusting of strangers. He likes to visit with his siblings when they stop by.
Skills: He can hide extremely well. If he doesn't want to be found, no one is going to find him.
Flaws: Kind of clumsy, and easily dismissed as weak.
Appearance: He's mainly grey with small dots of black around his eyes, on his paws and the tip of his tail
Other: He is a fan of Batgirl(Stephanie). He'll sit outside on the window sill of the apartment he lives in and see if he can see her as she grapples by.

~~~Form~~~
Name: Johnson/John
Gender: Male
Age: 5 1/4 years
Species: Feline, Maine Coon/Siberian mix
Group: Bristol Beasts
Rank: Guard
Siblings: Chloe (Ryker Heights Hoodlums), Jaclyn/Jackie (Chinatown Tags), Fredrick/Fred (pet)
Offspring: None
Crush/Mate: None/Open (please ask beforehand)
Personality: He's very quiet, much like Chloe, but worse. Oftentimes, he gives only the bare minimum of a response. Only Ben can really get more than a few words from him on a regular basis. He seems very cold because of his lack of lack of talking, but is actually quite a cinnamon roll.
Skills: He's build like a tank, even compared to other cats of his breed, so he has absolutely no problem bowling people over and holding them down.
Flaws: He doesn't like being yelled at, so he flinches easily when others speak loudly.
Appearance: He's a grey tabby cat, with a large patch of black on his back. The black patch looks a little like the Ace of Spades.
Other: He likes to cuddle, but would rather eat his own paws than admit it. Ben often finds him curled up against him in the morning.