by Canis. » Mon Sep 28, 2015 11:33 am
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Scientific Name: Vehemens Selkalis
Common Name: Selkali
Diet: Can be Omnivorous, but prefer a Carnivorous diet.
Temperament: Mild tempered Easily irritated by human
presence, occasionally straight up aggressive and
intolerant. Rarely docile. Sometimes timid or skittish.
In other words, their temperament can be pretty
unpredictable and leans more toward aggressive.
Average Lifespan: Estimated at 350 to 400 years but is
actually unknown for certain. They mature very very
quickly and then aging slows down for the remainder
of their lives.
Average Height: 8ft on all fours
Average Weight: 400 to 500lbs
Genetics: Most Kali's produced through the OBBP are
scaled; those on the base rarely are able to
successfully breed a furred variant, though they
exist out in the wild and are a little more uncommon
than the scaled Kali. Hybrids have never been produced,
but who is to say they can't be?
WARNING Selkali's are highly intelligent!
Can be imprinted on? Yes, a Selkali can be imprinted on
at birth by a single human.
Can be domesticated/tamed? No, or at least not what
you are thinking of. Kali's can form a strong bond with a
single human and they may choose to follow that human
for the rest of their lives.
A Kali is one of the creatures found on Skalis Corr! Kali is actually short for the species' scientific name, Vehemens Selkalis (common name; Selkali), which also derives from the planet/star systems name! They usually stand quite a few feet larger than the average human (8ftish when on all fours, average) and could do serious damage if they so wished, but they're usually pretty mild tempered if not bothered. And I use 'usually' very lightly. Actually, you may wish to avoid them if you'd rather keep all your limbs intact, but hey, you didn't hear that from me.
Selkali's are mainly carnivorous, but I've heard that since our settlement here, they have been occasionally documented to take up an omnivorous diet during hard times (they definitely prefer meat, though, and guess what we're made of?). In the wild, Selkali's are known to live in small packs of up to six individuals but some seem to prefer a solitary or nomadic lifestyle and rarely are seen to interact with others of their species. Small packs often show a loose hierarchy, with the oldest or most experienced Kali usually being the force of reason. Selkali's are highly intelligent and have been recorded to be able to craft from materials found on Skalis Corr's surface.
Kali's are not usually noticeably sexually dimorphic, but females are often a little smaller and perhaps a little more lithe than their male counterpart. All Selkali's mouths are teeming with dangerous bacteria, and if you are bitten (and not maimed) it is highly suggested that you seek medical attention immediately because the wound will surely become infected. Kali's tongues and mouths are generally the same color as their eyes, oddly enough. It should also be noted that Selkali's have four clawed toes on each of their paws. Though the creatures only have two sexes, male and female, individuals can identify with any gender they so please.
It has also been recorded that Selkali's worship a God called Vesidius, of which they believe created their world and the space around it. The entity is genderless, but the Kali often refer to Vesidius with either he/him or they/them. Little else is known about the Kali's deity, perhaps if you befriend one, you'll be able to learn more?
With all of the above in mind, Selkali's can be bonded with in a variety of ways. Some Kali's are produced through our on-base breeding program and if you manage to be lucky enough, they may imprint on you instantly! A Selkali that imprints on you at birth will bond with you as they mature, and you won't have to go through the hassle of putting your life on the line to go out into the wild and find an adult.. but the Selkali's produced on base don't ever really have any of the rarer traits you might find on a wild Selkali. But I mean, hey, at least you have all your arms and legs though, right? However, if you insist on wondering off-base, do keep in mind that wild Selkali's are unpredictable. If you want to bond with one, expect anything, as they're all diverse individuals.
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Below are some examples of traits you will see in Selkali's, and their rarities. These are not all of the traits exibited in the species; I just don't want to spoil all the fun, and this is a general summery. Selkali's will always be marked with their rarities in the archives if you ever are second guessing what a trait may be.
Common:
Basic Selkali (example seen above the summary)
Uncommon:
Furred Selkali, Sabre Teeth (exposed teeth in general), Small Horns, Thin Tail, Short Tail
Rare:
Pointed Ears, Long Ears, Ears in general, Long/Large Horns, Other Tail Edits
Very Rare: Only seen during special events
Unique Traits, Unique Lineart, Blessings/Curses from Vesidius
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Canis. on Wed Sep 30, 2015 8:03 am, edited 6 times in total.
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