The Lord of the Manor Is a Calico, and He Has Surveyed the Whole Globe
The lord of the manor has settled into his study, and his patchwork coloring is the finest in the house. A calico cat with orange, black, and white patches gazes out with round amber eyes, one ear tipped slightly to the side. A thick brown fur collar rests around his shoulders over a dark green velvet coat with gold leaf embroidery and a brown waistcoat. Behind him, a big globe, a stack of old books, and carved wood paneling glow warmly in the low light of the study.
Calico cats get their white, orange, and black patches from a combination of genes, and nearly all of them are female. A male calico is rare. Beyond the coat, each calico is an individual: some are shy, some bold, some playful. Like all cats, they feel safest with a predictable routine, a quiet place to rest, and daily play with a wand toy. Keep fresh water available, and talk to your vet about a healthy diet and regular check-ups.
The painter has made the patches look almost like a map of their own, which pairs well with the globe at his side. The lord himself looks calm and quite sure of his place in the world. He has plenty of land to survey, but first he has a sunbeam to supervise, and that is a very serious job.
