Post by Lynn on Sept 23, 2014 0:34:28 GMT
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( An image of these beasts will still need to be created for proper representation, but for now, this image will be the standin. )
These little beings are a strange mixture of feline and dragon that, when grown, are no more than a foot to two feet long. They come in vastly different shades, usually vivid, sometimes more subdued, but always with a metallic gleam. This gleam can be any color, but will always be different than the base tone of the creature's velvety fur, giving them a rather striking two toned look. This species is mostly female, with males being one out of every four or five Hatchlings as a general rule. This is not ALWAYS the case, but usually. Faeries are always born twins, and single babies are not seen, unless the eggtwin has died for some reason. This is a defense mechanism. Being so brightly colored, with clutches that can be found on the ground-though usually under vicious brambles or thorns-the babies are virtually defenseless and easy prey for wherries and other predators. Even with the protection of the Flock, they still fall far too often, so the species developed the twins to help them survive. Very rarely, even triplets can be found, though usually only one or two of these will survive to Hatch due to their itty bitty size.
One of the most noteable things about Faerie clutches is that they will not Hatch unless ALL eggs are present, or unless it is known that any missing eggs are either dead or not recoverable. This leads to a very close clutch mentality, and most clutches-those members that survive- will remain together until they are fully mature, or at least very close.
Rank among the Faeries is not specific to coloration, but rather to size, with the largest ones being the leaders among their kind. These largest Faeries possess a noticeable ruff of long, silky fur around their neck indicating their leadership potential, although not all of them are actually leaders. Most Faerie groups are led by the largest male, and are mostly made up of females, much like a Lion Pride from Earth. Bachelor groups do exists, as do Bachlorette groups, and these are made up of either outcast or elderly groups of the gender in question, usually young males who have not found their place yet, or young, wandering females who have yet to be subdued by a strong enough willed male.
As far as bonding with humans go, the same rules apply as to when the babies bond to their own kind. The first human they lay eyes on is the one they will remain with, the one they will be bound to. This means that if a human is holding the egg but the baby Hatches facing a different human, THAT human will be the baby's human, rather than the one holding the egg. This can lead to some conflicts if one doesn't understand the nature of the Faeries, but is not something that can be undone, much like dragon or fire-lizard Impression.
Base is property of Khimeros.com
Image is property of Me on Khimeros.com
( An image of these beasts will still need to be created for proper representation, but for now, this image will be the standin. )
These little beings are a strange mixture of feline and dragon that, when grown, are no more than a foot to two feet long. They come in vastly different shades, usually vivid, sometimes more subdued, but always with a metallic gleam. This gleam can be any color, but will always be different than the base tone of the creature's velvety fur, giving them a rather striking two toned look. This species is mostly female, with males being one out of every four or five Hatchlings as a general rule. This is not ALWAYS the case, but usually. Faeries are always born twins, and single babies are not seen, unless the eggtwin has died for some reason. This is a defense mechanism. Being so brightly colored, with clutches that can be found on the ground-though usually under vicious brambles or thorns-the babies are virtually defenseless and easy prey for wherries and other predators. Even with the protection of the Flock, they still fall far too often, so the species developed the twins to help them survive. Very rarely, even triplets can be found, though usually only one or two of these will survive to Hatch due to their itty bitty size.
One of the most noteable things about Faerie clutches is that they will not Hatch unless ALL eggs are present, or unless it is known that any missing eggs are either dead or not recoverable. This leads to a very close clutch mentality, and most clutches-those members that survive- will remain together until they are fully mature, or at least very close.
Rank among the Faeries is not specific to coloration, but rather to size, with the largest ones being the leaders among their kind. These largest Faeries possess a noticeable ruff of long, silky fur around their neck indicating their leadership potential, although not all of them are actually leaders. Most Faerie groups are led by the largest male, and are mostly made up of females, much like a Lion Pride from Earth. Bachelor groups do exists, as do Bachlorette groups, and these are made up of either outcast or elderly groups of the gender in question, usually young males who have not found their place yet, or young, wandering females who have yet to be subdued by a strong enough willed male.
As far as bonding with humans go, the same rules apply as to when the babies bond to their own kind. The first human they lay eyes on is the one they will remain with, the one they will be bound to. This means that if a human is holding the egg but the baby Hatches facing a different human, THAT human will be the baby's human, rather than the one holding the egg. This can lead to some conflicts if one doesn't understand the nature of the Faeries, but is not something that can be undone, much like dragon or fire-lizard Impression.
