#Lavender is the top left and is trans fem (she/her)

[nightly-ruse]

I have been puzzling over how to represent and show characters sexualities and gender identities in the bands. And finally found it in a spring of inspiration

So the bands have festivals twice a month and meetings four times a month. For festivals when all cats come together those who have found their identity will wear corresponding colors in a certain way to showcase this and “come out” in a way without making it uncomfortable. Here’s how they work:

Sexuality’s are depicted by necklaces which a cat will decorate with specific colors. A cat can have multiple necklaces like a aro necklace and bisexual necklace to show their feelings. This connects to their heart, as it hangs over their chest. Made from feathers, flowers, leaves, painted stones, painted bones, fish scales, or even glass if they are from the Coast.

Gender identity is expressed in a more complex system. A band, bracelet or crown is crafted and positioned in a way that corresponds with how a cat would like to be addressed. A crown on their head represents them wanting to be perceived more feminine, bands on their tails represents them wanting to be perceived more masculine, and bracelets on their legs represents them wanting to be seen as more neutral or androgynous. These bands can have the colors of any identity like trans, non-binary, agender, genderfluid, whatever!

I’ve also decided my cats have hrt bc I can. So those who want to transition can. All remedies were discovered by a few plant focused cats and have been built upon for a long time. I debated a lot on whether I would or not but yknow what? It’s my world I can do whatever I want and I say give them hormones! I just did a few random designs with the system and I really like how they all came out!

#pride cats #give them hrt. Let them have it!! #I might just throw these characters into the world cuz I like them #Lavender is the top left and is trans fem (she/her) #Rocky is the top right and is trans masc (he/grit) #Spitfire is bottom right and is a lesbian (she/her) #And lastly we have Siren who is bottom left and non-binary (they/it) #I really like the system but any criticism or other things to add on are always appreciated #worldbuilding #seasonal festivals #pride