by crow » 04/20/2020 1:49 AM
Entering For: Sol Strain
Pet Species: Papillon Fenling
Description: Papillon Fenlings are small creatures with big personalities. While most are kept as companion animals, they are highly intelligent and can be trained to perform a wide variety of tricks. Their long, plumed coats are surprisingly easy to maintain as they lack a thicker undercoat. Due to this, however, care should be taken to keep them warm in colder climates.
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Pet Species: Dove Lubshi
Description: The Dove Lubshi is a shy breed with a mild temperament. At one time they were widespread, living in large colonies that migrated frequently. Their numbers declined sharply once they were popularized as a delicacy, and overhunting has since rendered them exceedingly rare. Conservation efforts are in place to promote the gradual reintroduction of Dove Lubshis back into the wild, though many Dove Lubshis in captivity today are also owned by hobbyists who value them for their beautiful singing and mild temperament.
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Pet Species: Annotated Barghest
Description: Annotated Barghests love nothing more than to plague those burdened with deadlines. They are most frequently sighted at educational institutions, although offices also frequently report infestations. Some particularly masochistic individuals specifically foster a relationship with Annotated Barghests, claiming that the creature’s presence helps them focus and do better work. However, it should be noted that these individuals tend to have shorter lifespans, and this method of drawing inspiration is not recommended by experts.
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Pet Species: Nova Ipinox
Description: A rival to the Stellar Ipinox, it is said that the Nova Ipinox has the ability to travel through time. They are reclusive, and prefer to act as safeguards for knowledge. The feud between Nova and Stellar Ipinoxes is long-standing, and the subject of a great deal of mystery.
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Pet Species: Stellar Ipinox
Description: A rival to the Nova Ipinox, the Stellar Ipinox has the ability to travel through space. It has a specialized body capable of withstanding the harsh conditions of outer space in particular, and there are rumors that it may have originated from elsewhere in the galaxy. Generally calm, they become standoffish when confronted with members of the Nova breed.
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Pet Species: Festive Battleheart
Description: Festive Battlehearts are much friendlier and more sociable than their brethren, and have a well-earned reputation as excellent pets. They are especially fond of children, though care should be taken with leaving infants around them due to their massive size. They shed once a year, and the resulting wool can be used to make clothing. Festive-wool garments are highly insulating, though also notoriously itchy.
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Pet Species: Ethair Rabbot
Description: The Ethair Rabbot is a hardy breed, well known within certain circles for their fighting prowess. The breed is popular with law enforcement as well as soldiers, though it also has a less savory history in underground fighting rings. Their origins remain a mystery to researchers, with widely varying accounts of how they were first established.
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Pet Species: Powder Snowball
Description: The Powder Snowball is a popular pet for children, especially in colder climates where they thrive. Despite their appearance, they are not actually made of snow. Their fur is so well insulating that in the winter, they can be cold to the touch. Coupled with their appearance, this quirk is what earned the Powder Snowball their name.
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Pet Species: Psychedelic Fenref
Description: The wild colors of this Fenref's coat are a result of chemical waste in its diet, synthesized through its specialized digestive tract. The colors play a vital role in attracting a mate, with more vibrant colors indicating a hardier individual. Breeders replicate the effect by feeding their animals a chemically fortified diet.
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Pet Species: Albino Baby Doom Kitty
Description: Although the Albino's temperament is no better than that of other breeds, its light coloring makes it a more popular pet choice. The breed suffers from an increased likelihood of vision problems, but with proper care, they can live happy, healthy lives. Care should be taken not to expose the Albino Baby Doom Kitty to strong sunlight, as the exposed skin of their inner ears easily burns.
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Pet Species: Tempest Kasuga
Description: Once thought to be ghosts, the elusive Tempest Kasuga is in fact a highly specialized breed native to the Tuun Mountains, where their pale coloration helps them blend in against rock and snow alike. They are solitary creatures, generally congregating only for the autumn rut. Among certain groups, it is considered good luck to spot one.
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Pet Species: Choirwockee
Description: Choirwockees are unique among Wockees for being accomplished singers themselves. Groups of Choirwockees can often be found harmonizing together, a ritual that helps foster bonds within their communities. They're popular due to their angelic appearance, but it's generally best to keep at least two, as they do poorly in isolation.
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Pet Species: Blizzard Garudor
Description: Found only in remote mountaintops, the Blizzard Garudor is a hardy predator that can go weeks without food. They are generally scavengers, though some have been known to hunt when the opportunity arises. Their beaks are sharp and strong enough to break down frozen meat into chunks small enough for them to swallow.
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Pet Species: Voltaic Tundragoon
Description: For a long time, it was debated as to whether Voltaic Tundragoons were heralds of lightning storms or merely attracted by them. Recent studies have found that these Tundragoons have the ability to control the air pressure around them. Territorial disputes often lead to atmospheric disturbances, which then produce the thunderstorms that they are associated with.
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Pet Species: White Silkie Piyo
Description: The White Silkie is a specialized breed originally bred for fancy Piyo shows, only to face a change in their fortunes when it was discovered that they were delicious. They grow more slowly than other Piyo breeds, but have a gentle temperament that make them easy to raise and care for. Despite their feather fringe, most individuals can see just fine.
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Pet Species: Borealis Cavallion
Description: Closely related to the Dreamer Cavallion, the Borealis was bred with the intent of creating a cold-hardy variety of Cavallion capable of handling campaigns in harsher weather conditions. Don't be fooled by their delicate looks, Borealis Cavallion are a spirited breed that need a firm handler. Many a rich hobbyist has found this out the hard way.
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Pet Species: Snow Snicky
Description: The Snow Snicky has a unique evolutionary quirk in which they spend the summer months hibernating beneath the ground. They emerge in late fall to forage and breed, when their coloration helps keep them camouflaged in the snow. Their blood and mucus contains a special chemical compound that prevents them from freezing even in extremely low temperatures.
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Pet Species: Snow Snicky
Description: The Snow Snicky originally evolved to blend into the rocks of the Tuun Mountain range. In modern times, their distinctive appearance has made them popular with hobbyists. They are also sometimes given away as gifts at Christmas as a prank, due to their resemblance to a lump of coal when retracted into their shells.
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Pet Species: Albino Mahool
Description: The Albino Mahool is a controversial pet. Its detractors generally cite health complications common in the breed, though some also find its red eyes unsettling. Its advocates find it to be a calm, affectionate companion, though special care must be taken to shield it from exposure to direct sunlight.
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Pet Species: Astronomer Malphas
Description: The white chest tuft of the Astronomer Malphas superficially resembles a cravat, making them popular in well-to-do circles. They are often erroneously thought to be uncommonly intelligent, but in reality they are simple creatures. The star charms they shed are a product of their digestive process.
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Pet Species: Astronomer Malphas
Description: Highly intelligent and patient, the Astronomer Malphas makes an excellent tutor for adults and children alike. However, their true passion lies in studying the stars. Their 'eyes' are not true eyes, but gems through which they can perceive even the dimmest light.
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Pet Species: Miserly Rengosett
Description: Miserly Rengosett are notorious for their hoarding habits. They are most common in cities, and an infestation generally becomes apparent when an unfortunately located stash grows too big and begins causing problems. Most stick to abandoned things and trash heaps, but particularly brazen individuals are known to steal things from people outright.
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Pet Species: Sled Shielupe
Description: The thick coat of the Sled Shielupe keeps them well insulated against the cold. They were bred first and foremost for endurance, and are used extensively as a means of transportation in areas rendered inaccessible to vehicles by snow. There is even a popular folk take about how a team of Sled Shielupe once delivered critical vaccines during a disease outbreak in a village that had been snowed in for the winter.
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Pet Species: Marghest
Description: Marghests are said to be the souls of those who died with intense regrets. Whether this is true is debatable, but they tend to take up residence in abandoned places. Many ghost sightings are ultimately revealed to be the work of one of these individuals.
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Pet Species: Humble Pingune
Description: The Humble Pingune's name comes from its penchant for living underground. These Pingunes will stake out a den or tunnel abandoned by other creatures, improving upon them by digging with their clawed feet. Competition for dens can be surprisingly fierce within a colony, and a pecking order of dominance establishes who has access to the best homes.
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Pet Species: Humble Alluria
Description: Because they live in shallow dens dug into the soil, the Humble Alluria is often covered with dirt. This 'muddy' appearance is what earned them their name. They choose mates based on the location and comfort of the Pingune's tunnel, in which they will lay their eggs.
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Pet Species: Black Silkie Piyo
Description: A dramatic Piyo breed developed for the show ring by hobbyist breeders, the Black Silkie boasts a calm, even temperament when socialized properly. Left to their own devices, Black Silkies can become shy and skittish. Their vision, compromised by the dramatic feather fringe, is generally poor.
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Pet Species: Arctic Fenling
Description: The Arctic and Polar Fenlings were once thought to be the same breed, but have recently been found to be distinct from one another. Characterized by their red-orange gems, the Arctic Fenling stores energy from the sun inside these crystals, which it uses to warm itself at night. Because of this heat-storing habit, their summer coats are quite short to prevent them from overheating.
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Pet Species: Snow Nonaga
Description: A particularly detailed snow sculpture was brought to life by the whims of a passing deity. So goes the myth of how the first Snow Nonaga was made. Amazingly, they do seem to be made of snow. In the wild, they migrate high into the mountains in the spring, but in urban areas, a freezer will also suffice.
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Pet Species: Candycane Snowball
Description: The Candycane Snowball's fur carries a faint peppermint smell, which makes them a popular pet with people who are fussy about the cleanliness of their home. They also shed less than other breeds of Snowball, and are hypoallergenic to boot. There's a rumor that their tail orbs are made of candy, but... that's probably just a rumor, right?
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Pet Species: Albino Langerine
Description: A rare recessive coloration of the normal Langerine, the Albino is highly prized within breeder circles. Individuals sell for very high prices, though aside from their coloring, they are indistinguishable from their plainer brethren. Easy to care for, they make good beginner pets, but you'd probably be better off with a less expensive animal for your kid's Christmas gift...
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Pet Species: Timeless Rollaby
Description: Do you ever feel as though time just... got away from you? Maybe you were just spacing out, but maybe you were a victim of theft perpetrated by a Timeless Rollaby. These extraordinary creatures have the ability to steal time right out of someone else's life! What do they do with all that extra time? Maybe you should ask them, though you'll have to catch one first.
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Pet Species: Timeless Rollaby
Description: Timeless Rollabies are quirky creatures who spend most of their time lazing about. They're named for the slow pace of their lives, carrying on 'as if they had all the time in the world'. In the winter, they're sometimes beset by a manic burst of energy, but heat in particular seems to exacerbate their lethargy. In the summer, they sometimes enter a semi-catatonic state, not unlike a light hibernation.
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Pet Species: Solar Eclipse Ipinox
Description: Often mistaken for the Lunar Eclipse Ipinox due to misconceptions about the colors of their respective eclipses, the Solar Eclipse Ipinox is rarely seen. Nocturnal and shy by nature, they prefer quiet places where they can hide and ambush prey. They can become tame over time, though it takes a great deal of patience to socialize one properly.
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Pet Species: Lunar Eclipse Ipinox
Description: People who hear of the Lunar Eclipse Ipinox before seeing one in person are often surprised by the vividness of their coat. An active breed with seemingly boundless energy, they excel at chasing down prey in open areas. Due to their high exercise requirements and high intelligence, they are not recommended for first time Ipinox owners.
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Pet Species: Rising Suncheeka
Description: Scientists theorize that the unusual colors of the Rising Suncheeka are a result of their adapting to city pollution. Only found in densely populated areas, Rising Suncheekas are very comfortable around people, and even feral individuals tame down relatively easily. They display the orange spots on their wings as a warning when threatened.
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Pet Species: Rising Suncheeka
Description: Using their tails as paintbrushes. Rising Suncheekas are capable of creating incredibly detailed works of art. Skills and techniques are passed down from parent to child, and guarded jealously from other families. A Rising Suncheeka is not considered an adult until they have produced a satisfactory debut piece to display to the community.
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Pet Species: Nouveau Tali
Description: The first Nouveau Tali was produced by a chancel mutation, but they have since become highly popular among fashion-forward owners looking for a pet that stands out from the crowd. They are fastidious about their own cleanliness, and known for being easy to house-train. No two individuals have exactly the same fur pattern.
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Pet Species: Noir Draculi
Description: Possessed of unique magical powers, Noir Draculi are popular companions for witches. Their distinctive red haloes become more intricate with age, and are a good indicator of an individual’s magical prowess. They are nocturnal by nature, and have been known to enjoy spooking people by suddenly running across their paths in the dark.
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Pet Species: Mondrakel
Description: Interestingly enough, Mondrakels get their unusual and distinctive coloring from the work of Paint Drakels. Born white, their coats are painted with a special dye that changes the chemical composition of their fur, rendering the markings permanent. They are very proud of their pelts, and always eager for an opportunity to show them off.
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Pet Species: Goghoyle
Description: When they were first discovered, it was thought that the Goghoyle’s markings were painted on, but they have since been found to be naturally occurring. Living in caves in the wild, they make use of their bioluminescence to communicate with one another. As pets, they are sometimes given to children in place of a nightlight.
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Pet Species: Albino Reindoe
Description: A popular feature at petting zoos, the Albino Reindoe is a favorite of children. There is even a popular tale in which an Albino Reindoe saves Christmas through creative use of his glowing red nose. The noses of real Albino Reindoes don’t glow, but their brilliant white coats do help them stand out among their darker-colored brethren.
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Pet Species: Woolly Torken
Description: The only Torken breed to make their homes in the harsh taiga biome, the Woolly Torken survives the harsh winter months with the help of their heavy fur coat. They use their horns to strip the bark from trees to eat when there is no other edible vegetation. The flames of their tails are cold to the touch, and used for warding off insects in the summer.
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Pet Species: Alien Quiksylph
Description: So named due to their unusual appearance, the Alien Quiksylph is actually an amphibious variety of Quiksylph. Their claws are capable of administering a venomous sting, which they use to immobilize prey. They sing to communicate to one another, with some songs being exclusive to certain geographic regions, in a manner similar to dialects in spoken languages.
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Pet Species: Snow Bleeder
Description: Though not actually made of snow, the Snow Bleeder’s skin is cold to the touch. When threatened, they dispense a watery substance from their tear ducts, warding off potential threats with a strong and unpleasant scent. Their metabolisms are remarkably slow, and an individual Snow Bleeder may live up to a hundred years.
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Pet Species: Scancia Sygriff
Description: A highly elusive variety of Sygriff that lives high up in the mountains, the Scancia Sygriff was once hunted to near extinction for their pelts. Their lungs are specially adapted to deal with the lack of oxygen at high altitudes. They hunt by ambush, making use of their ability to fly in complete silence to drop down on their unsuspecting prey.
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Pet Species: Melted Insonia
Description: The Melted Insonia is a particularly vivid subspecies, most commonly found on volcanic islands. They are able to tolerate extremes of both hot and cold, though prolonged exposure to either has negative consequences for their health. Their colorful feathers make for popular tourist souvenirs.
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Pet Species: Flare Shimin
Description: Small mischief-makers with a penchant for arson, Flare Shimin are the bane of fire departments the world over. Others have found gainful employ in restaurants, where they can channel their innate talents in a more productive manner. They prefer to sleep in a bed of ashes and embers, though a heating pad will also suffice in a pinch.
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Pet Species: Draught Trumpetter
Description: True to their name, Draught Trumpetters can go for long periods without water. They perform different songs to honor the sun or to call for rain. In periods of rainfall, their usually dull colors give way to brighter markings, but persistent damp conditions are bad for their health.
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Pet Species: Burnt Scribblen
Description: Burnt Scribblens are rife with secrets, arising from a surfeit of burned correspondence. Many of them are spiteful in nature, though their temperament seems to vary with the nature of the letters that spawned them, and on occasion some can be quite benign. They are generally considered pests, but can be difficult to dispose of, due to their ability to breathe small flames of their own.
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Pet Species: Ash Garudor
Description: Ash Garudors can often be found hunting at the edges of forest fires, swooping in on prey as they flee from the flames. Some will even carry burning sticks to start or spread fires to new areas. They reproduce slowly, with females laying eggs once every four years on average.
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Pet Species: Albino Snowball
Description: Albino Snowballs are a favorite of children, especially young girls. Their fur is especially soft to the touch, though they are also prolific shedders, and require daily brushing. When feeling affectionate, they will gently headbutt their companions to mark them as members of their family.
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Pet Species: Amber Stargoyle
Description: Amber Stargoyles are known for their high energy levels. When they become sufficiently restless, some may even give off light static shocks. They have a particular appetite for insects of all types, and sometimes traces of their food can be seen through their transparent bodies. Some individuals are believed to contain insects dating back millions of years.
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Pet Species: Black Opal Stargoyle
Description: Black Opal Stargoyles are fiercely protective of their family groups. They bond easily with members of other species, making them popular choices for guarding properties and watching over children. Exceptionally calm even in the face of danger, they complement more nervous personalities, and in recent times, have seen use as therapy animals.
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Pet Species: Jade Stargoyle
Description: Jade Stargoyles have been highly valued since ancient times. Graded by clarity, Jade Stargoyles of the highest quality have been recorded as part of the dowries of noblewomen in historical documents, and some families still invest their wealth by purchasing these Stargoyles today. The practice was so prevalent that the idiom of having ‘sold one’s jade’ existed to describe someone who had fallen on hard times, whereupon someone who owned a Jade Stargoyle would then pawn them off as a last resort.
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Pet Species: Moonstone Grondalith
Description: Only active at night, the Moonstone Grondalith is widely believed to attract good fortune to households where one resides. Along with practical protection, Moonstone Grondaliths will also guard against supernatural threats, and are especially adept among Grondalith breeds at sensing ghosts. Perhaps for this reason, they have a peculiar dislike for cameras, and will refuse to work if they are being filmed.
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Pet Species: Sunstone Grondalith
Description: Active only during the day, the Sunstone Grondalith is a vigilant guardian with a high drive to work. They are independent creatures who prefer to work alone, and are most commonly used to patrol large parks and other such properties where they have sufficient room to roam. If given too little freedom, Sunstone Grondaliths are prone to escaping and trying their luck elsewhere.
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Pet Species: Fairy Piyo
Description: Fairy Piyos are possessed of incredible magical power, but also very little intelligence. As such, they prefer to form symbiotic pacts with smarter species, imbuing their partners with magic in exchange for practical care. Many historical figures, revered and reviled alike, have had Fairy Piyo companions. Fortunately for the fabric of society, they are a relatively rare breed, and reproduce incredibly slowly, at least in part due to the fact that few individuals have even managed to figure out how.
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Pet Species: Leviathan Xing Yun
Description: Living deep in the waters of the Nodia Sea, the Leviathan Xing Yun can reach massive lengths. They lack the more arcane abilities of other Xing Yun breeds, trading these for brute strength, which they use to constrict and subdue their prey. Their long whiskers help them navigate at depths where little light penetrates, while their orbs provide an additional source of oxygen that allow them to stay submerged for days without surfacing for air.
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Pet Species: Oni Insonia
Description: While most Insonia establish head dominance early in life, the heads of Oni Insonia are known to challenge and re-challenge for dominance throughout their lifetime. They are proud fighters who will seek out strong opponents to challenge to duels or contests of strength. They are relentless when provoked or insulted, but can otherwise be bribed with gifts of alcohol.
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Pet Species: Qilin Frightmare
Description: Previously thought to be a chimera, extensive anatomical studies have revealed the Qilin Frightmare to be a distant cousin of the other Frightmare breeds. Their whiskers are exceptionally sensitive, able to detect slight shifts in air currents to predict oncoming storms. While most have scales in vibrant jewel tones, on occasion a Qilin Frightmare can be born with dull colors. Such individuals are shunned by the rest of the herd, and those who survive wander as exiles, unable to hold their own territory.
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Pet Species: Branta Tali
Description: The Branta Tali is notorious for its poor temper. Migratory creatures who favor waterside habitats, these Tali are quick to anger, and will fearlessly charge at anything they perceive to be a threat to themselves or their young. Those who frequent urban areas have learned a nasty trick of charging people to steal food. It is advised to give them a wide berth if possible; if threats don’t work, they are perfectly willing to wallop their victims with their powerful wings.
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Pet Species: Polar Fenling
Description: The thick, silky fur of the Polar Fenling is sought after both for its beauty and its insulating properties. Their gems store cold energy, which they use to keep cool during the warmer summer months, as well as to stun prey. Underneath their fur, the Polar Fenling’s skin is a solid black.
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Pet Species: Mango Mahool
Description: The vibrant colors of the Mango Mahool make it a popular pet. Pairs mate for life and are highly affectionate with one another, singing to their partners and grooming them to strengthen their bond. Those raised in captivity with no other Mahools generally attach to their handlers instead, and can become territorial over them, so it is advised to keep them in pairs.
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Pet Species: Fowlbine
Description: Fowlbines have the dubious reputation for being the least intelligent Corbine breed. It is unclear whether their behavioral… quirks are a result of faulty wiring, poor programming, or a genetic issue arising from their organic parts, but they can often be observed running into walls or screaming for no apparent reason. Still, some enjoy observing their strange antics, and there are several popular online feeds dedicated to humorous compilations of Fowlbines in action.
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Pet Species: Mossy Snowball
Description: Mossy Snowballs are the easiest to care for of all Snowball breeds. They are content so long as they have clean water to soak in and sufficient sunlight. Though they aren’t very active, their low maintenance and easygoing nature make them popular pets for busy people as well as offices and business establishments looking to incorporate some life into their environment.
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Pet Species: Twilight Jirbii
Description: The Twilight Jirbii is a domesticated variety of Jirbii produced by crossbreeding the wild Dawn and Dusk varieties. Like their wild counterparts, they are crepuscular, but much less shy around people. They especially love sugary fruits, though overindulgence can lead to unhealthy weight gain.
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Pet Species: Pastel Sahound
Description: The Pastel Sahound has a strong association with pediatricians, where the combination of their patient tempers and their extraordinary hearing helps them identify illnesses in children. Closely attuned to the rhythms of the body, they have saved many lives by detecting early signs of disease. For many of the same reasons, they are also a popular choice for therapy and service animals.
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Pet Species: Dreamer Serraptor
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Pet Species: Crystal Fenling
Description: Crystal Fenlings are said to be able to see glimpses of future events using their gemstone orbs. These orbs were once highly sought after by human fortune tellers, though there are laws in place that prohibit their sale. Still, they can sometimes be found on the black market for exorbitant prices, and to this day there are back alley practitioners who make use of them, swearing by their magical properties.
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Pet Species: Caustic Hydrolisk
Description: In the wild, the Caustic Hydrolisk is capable of secreting a highly potent toxin through their skin. However, they are only capable of producing those toxins by absorbing them from their diet. Captive-bred individuals are completely harmless, and their vivid scales make them popular display animals for hobbyists and aquariums alike.
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Pet Species: Bubblewockee
Description: Bubblewockees love bright, cheerful, upbeat music, and are popular companions for girls and young women. Some say there is a sinister air about them, possibly a reflection of darker messages hidden within music marketed at youth. However, those are just rumors… You trust them, don’t you? Would that smile lie to you…?
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Pet Species: Truffle Myu Reaper
Description: Truffle Myu Reapers love two things: eating sweets and making a mess. They will lick themselves clean after a snacking frenzy, but the same won’t be true for your kitchen! Nevertheless, their cute appearance makes them popular pets, and most owners learn to live with their sloppy habits.
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Pet Species: Spring Snowball
Description: The vibrant colors of the Spring Snowball help it to confuse and intimidate larger animals in the wild. However, they make poor hunters because of this. One or two Spring Snowballs are generally found in the company of a larger colony, where they act as defenders for the group.
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Pet Species: Fowl Skyllard
Description: A domesticated breed, the Fowl Skyllard’s eggs are a widely enjoyed delicacy. They are voracious eaters, but their digestive system is finicky, and if care is not taken to provide a proper diet, Fowl Skyllards are prone to intense bouts of flatulence. Gassy individuals are otherwise in good health, but the smell is extremely unpleasant. Luckily, specialty diets formulated for Fowl Skyllards are now common on the market.
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Pet Species: Eggsnatcher Shartile
Description: Unsurprising based on their names, eggs are the favorite treat of Eggsnatcher Shartiles. In the wild, they frequent beaches and bird colonies, though they can also be found on the outskirts of poultry farms. Some have even been used by conservation scientists to track down the nests of endangered birds, though on the other hand, poachers have also made use of their nose for eggs.
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Pet Species: Dyebones
Description: Dyebones have a compulsion to mark surfaces with paint. This makes them a nuisance in urban environments, where their work often resembles petty vandalism. They are a common sight at fairs and festivals, where specially trained Dyebones are employed as face painters.
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Pet Species: Creamsicle Langerine
Description: The Creamsicle Langerine originates from a remote tropical archipelago, where the absence of predators has allowed them to develop their vivid coloring. They give off a sweet scent to attract insects, though fruit also comprises a significant portion of their diet. Their scent will change depending on the fruits they eat.
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Pet Species: Clover Sabbit
Description: Thought to impart good fortune to anyone who can catch it, the Clover Sabbit is a legendarily elusive breed. Their distinctively pale coloration makes them easy to spot, but their unrivaled agility makes them difficult prey. Their favorite food is clovers, and among some circles, it is traditional to bless a new house by sowing clover seed, to attract one of these Sabbits into imparting good fortune on the home.
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Pet Species: Bumble Lilisyte
Description: Bumble Lilisytes love nothing more than to sip nectar from flowers. They are less choosy about their nectar sources than other Lilisytes, and are prolific pollinators. It is not uncommon for farmers to set up shelters near their orchards in hopes of attracting one of these creatures.
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Pet Species: Blooming Kasuga
Description: The sighting of a Blooming Kasuga is said to be one of the first signs of spring. The flowers on their horns bloom year round, and each individual has a unique scent that they use to communicate breeding status and overall health. A tea made from these blossoms is also used as an aphrodisiac.
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Pet Species: Watching Nonaga
Description: The origin of the Watching Nonaga’s name should be easy to ‘see’... Get it? See? … Anyway, their additional ‘eyes’ are markings rather than true eyes, meant to unsettle and confuse potential threats. Ironically enough, their vision is quite poor, and they rely much more heavily on their keen sense of smell.
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Pet Species: Veiled Xing Yun
Description: The Veiled Xing Yun have turned to mimicry to attempt to uncover the secrets of Fellox magic. Felloxes find their appearance deeply unsettling, and prefer to avoid them when possible. It is best not to ask about the source of their masks...
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Pet Species: Veiled Nyghtmare
Description: Veiled Nyghtmares are a tricky breed, who lure riders onto their backs by taking on the appearance of a harmless Cavallion. Once the unsuspecting victim has gotten on, the Nyghtmare sucks out their soul and consumes it, leaving behind a lifeless husk. The resemblance is such that only an expert on differences between the two would be able to tell them apart.
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Pet Species: Veiled Bleeder
Description: The Veiled Bleeder is named because of their superficial resemblance to Scribblens, but are in fact a result of convergent evolution. Born from the anxieties of particularly distressed individuals, these Bleeders haunt the ones who spawned them, sowing and feeding on fear. Fortunately, exorcisms are highly effective at ousting these creatures once they have been identified.
Entering For: Sol Strain
Pet Species: Silenced Shartile
Description: Silenced Shartiles are the result of a secret underground military experiment that was operating during the second Imperial-Purine war. The true purpose of the experiments are unknown, though rumors suggest that the researchers were investigating new forms of torture. Unable to feed through natural means, these Shartiles require specialized care and regular use of IVs to maintain their health.
Entering For: Umbra Strain
Pet Species: Shedding Evergreen
Description: Shedding Evergreens might look as though they’re sick, but their bare patches are a part of their healthy natural state. Their dry, loose needles are unpalatable for herbivores, and make them difficult to grip onto should they find themselves in a fight. The shed needles also make for great kindling, and are often gathered by campers in autumn.
Entering For: Umbra Strain
Pet Species: Nightmare Sleepyheart
Description: Nightmare Sleepyhearts are born performers with a passion for dark subject matter. They have the ability to see into the dreams of others, which they use to study nightmares to provide material for their routines. In a pinch, they will also settle for horror movies, though they’re much more interested in the reactions of the viewers than the films themselves.
Entering For: Umbra Strain
Pet Species: Dreamy Sparquill
Description: The Dreamy Sparquill was named for their dazed, sleepy appearance, but their quills are also capable of injecting a tranquilizing venom. Being stung isn’t deadly, but the venom is potent enough to knock out a Bruma in minutes. It’s such an effective deterrent that these Sparquill have no natural predators. The only drawback is that they themselves aren’t immune, and spend roughly 20 hours a day dozing off.
Entering For: Umbra Strain
Pet Species: Dreaming Sleepyheart
Description: Dreaming Sleepyhearts consider themselves curators of desire. They have the ability to grant wishes, but their fickle nature means their favor is difficult to court. Some demand detailed petitions, while others seek out individuals they deem ‘worthy’ of their boon. However, be wary of lying to a Dreaming Sleepyheart, as they are able to see into the hearts of those they deal with. Dishonesty is the surest way to earn their ire.
Entering For: Umbra Strain
Pet Species: Counting Yingshee
Description: Counting Yingshee are exceedingly placid, and are often used as companions for more high-strung animals such as racing Cavallion. Their wool gives off a soothing scent, and is a popular material for baby clothing. Pillows stuffed with their wool are said to make it easier to fall asleep at night.
Entering For: Umbra Strain
Pet Species: Widow Chimerantula
Description: Female Widow Chimerantulas have an undeserved reputation for eating the males that court them. While this gruesome phenomenon has been documented, it is much less common in the wild. In captivity, however, stressed females are more likely to lash out in response to unwanted advances or overcrowding, leading to the popular myth that they are habitual man-eaters.
Entering For: Umbra Strain
Pet Species: Veiled Myu Reaper
Description: Kuhnas have been getting all the attention, and Veiled Myu Reapers want in on the action! These very needy Myu Reapers have gone so far as to dye their fur to resemble their more widespread Kuhna cousins. They make excellent companions for the elderly, but don't do well in households where their owners cannot offer them constant companionship.
Entering For: Umbra Strain
Pet Species: Veiled Mr. Wilson
Description: Mr. Wilsons are well known as the least respected of all birds, common to the point of eliciting contempt. Well, these Mr. Wilsons have just about had it! Seeking to be appreciated--- no, to be feared, Veiled Mr. Wilsons have modeled themselves after the imposing Malphas, decorating themselves with painstakingly crafted accessories. Despite their best efforts, however, they simply lack the size to make a convincing performance, and are seen more as cute and quirky than intimidating.
Entering For: Umbra Strain
Pet Species: Veiled Fenref
Description: Boasting the strongest bite of any Fenref, the Veiled Fenref would make excellent guards if not for their capricious nature. Unlike other Fenref breeds, Veiled Fenrefs prefer to march to the beat of their own drum, and avoid anything they feel they’re being coerced into. A clever trainer can work around this, but they remain relatively uncommon due to their difficult personalities.
Entering For: Umbra Strain
Pet Species: Swampgas Werecain
Description: The Swampgas Werecain gets their unflattering name from the green mist they produce. Despite its appearance, the mist is odorless, and traditionally used to confuse and evade intruders who wander into their territory. Swampgas Werecains are practitioners of ancient traditions of witchcraft, which remain a closely guarded secret to this day, shared only with kin and, on occasion, close friends of a tribe.
Entering For: Umbra Strain
Pet Species: Specter Zipala
Description: Spectre Zipalas are guardians of forests, said to appear to guide lost hikers and children back to safety. Conversely, they are also known to terrorize poachers and other individuals who might try to harm the woods under their protection. Though they aren’t afraid of humans, it is rare to see one outside of when they are performing their duties as guides or guardians.
Entering For: Umbra Strain
Pet Species: Soulless Likuta
Description: Not truly a ‘breed’, Soulless Likuta are a result of regular Likuta falling prey to a rare disease. Afflicted individuals initially become lethargic, with their fur becoming grey as the illness works its way through their system. Eventually, they begin to develop lesions in the skin that ooze a dark ichor through which the disease is transferred to new individuals. While they do not ‘die’, they lose most of their higher cognitive functions, and become fixated only on feeding and attacking any other living thing they come into contact with. Approach any such Likuta with caution.
Entering For: Umbra Strain
Pet Species: Phantom Fenling
Description: Phantom Fenlings are ghostly entities tethered to the material plane through their gems. They are generally benign, being mostly curious about the world around them, though extended periods without contact with others will sometimes drive an individual to neurosis. Many sets of Phantom Fenling jewels are passed down through families as heirlooms.
Entering For: Umbra Strain
Pet Species: Harvest Lunafly
Description: The Harvest Lunafly emerges from their cocoons in October, coinciding with the harvest season in many regions, earning them their name. While their caterpillar form is considered a pest, the spectacle of Lunafly congregations in the autumn is treated as an attraction. A popular model of kite, also flown during harvest festivals, is patterned after their wings.
Entering For: Umbra Strain
Pet Species: Unicorn Cavallion
Description: The Unicorn Cavallion is famed for its ability to cure any known poison with the touch of its horn. The horn itself was once thought to hold those curative properties, and these Cavallion were nearly hunted to extinction for their horns, which were ground up for use in black market medicines. However, more recent observations have revealed that the ability is innate to the Cavallions themselves, and they have since been placed under protection to prevent further decimation of their numbers.
Entering For: Umbra Strain
Pet Species: Nessie Choshi
Description: Nessie Choshi are amphibious, and prefer to make their homes in muddy ponds and deltas. They hunt by burying themselves in the mud with only their crests visible, using these to sense the movement of approaching prey. In the winter, they burrow deep into the ground to hibernate, emerging in the spring once the water warms above a certain temperature threshold. A frozen Nessie Choshi can remain dormant and unharmed in this way for over three years.
Entering For: Umbra Strain
Pet Species: Lycan Werecain
Description: The first Lycan Werecain were cursed into their wolflike forms by a shaman, but all currently living Lycan Werecain were born this way. They maintained the complex culture of their original civilization, in particular a strong tradition of oral storytelling. It is the aspiration of all Lycan Werecain to perform a deed so great that their exploits are immortalized into a story of their own, to be passed down as part of the tribe’s collective history.
Entering For: Umbra Strain
Pet Species: Leucrotta Leumoo
Description: Don’t be fooled by their mundane appearance; Leucrotta Leumoo are vicious hunters, who delight in tormenting their prey for extended periods before eating them alive. They have the uncanny ability to mimic both animal cries and human voices, which they use to lure in unsuspecting victims. Fortunately, they are solitary creatures by nature and dislike being outnumbered, so it is advised to travel in groups through areas where they are known to lurk.
Entering For: Umbra Strain
Pet Species: Everdrys
Description: Everdrys are born wanderers, never content to stay in any place for too long. Their diet is primarily composed of seeds, which they will also collect and carry with them as rations for longer journeys. Scientists believe they play a vital role in preserving the biodiversity of plant life in a wide variety of biomes, and that many old growth forests owed their establishment at least in part to Everdrys activity.
Entering For: Umbra Strain
Pet Species: CuSith Fenref
Description: Old folktales paint the Cu Sith Fenref as harbingers of death, though some stories depict them as psychopomps who were tasked with guiding the souls of the recently deceased. They have the uncanny ability to escape from any attempt to bind them, and once they have detected the trail of their target, they cannot be shaken off. In modern times, a few have been convinced to lend their skills to morgues and detectives, though most still work independent of outside interference.
Entering For: Umbra Strain
Pet Species: Anubis Baskerville
Description: The Anubis Baskerville is one of the oldest known breeds of Baskerville. In ancient times, they were originally used as guardians for grave sites and tombs. There are legends that they are capable of cursing those who trespass on the properties they protect.