The Lynx Cubs featured in Shelter 2 are the Mother Lynx's babies, and must be cared for throughout the game. Like the Mother Lynx, they have default names (Kir, Bova, Solda and Vavi) that can be changed by the player at will.
Appearance
Though similar in physical appearance, each of the cubs have their own defining coat colour that can be used to identify them.
- Kir - Red/Brown
- Bova - White
- Solda - Brown
- Vavi - Brown/Black
Role
The cubs are wards of the Mother Lynx, and must be cared for by her (and, in turn, the player) as the game proceeds.
Initially, they are too young to walk, and must remain in the den as Mother feeds them through Winter. As Spring turns, they will then grow used to their own two paws and begin to follow her around everywhere; adding the challenge of protection from wildlife and world events. Eventually, the cubs will grow into young lynxes, and begin to catch food for themselves - and for Mother - as they are trained to hunt and survive on their own.
By the end of the game, the cubs will separate from Mother to begin lives of their own, and will not be seen again.
If still alive by the end of a play-through, the player can choose to continue the family tree as one of the cubs. This will produce four more cubs, beginning the cycle again.
Relations
Mother Lynx / Inna
- Mother Lynx is the solitary parent of the cubs, and raises them from birth. Their relationship with her is based on interaction, as the player can choose to either coddle or neglect them entirely. However, it is intended for Mother to be a protective and productive guardian of the cubs until they are old enough to depart, and begin their own journeys.
Mystery Lynx
- It can be assumed that the cubs have some kind of relation to the mystery lynx through Mother Lynx, though the specifics are uncertain.
Trivia
- As each of the cubs can be used to continue the family tree - in which they become pregnant, as Inna did - it can be assumed that they are all female.