----------About Galingale Striders----------
There are a few different breeds of Striders that have been mentioned within history. Some went extinct many years ago due to environmental changes, others from the involvement of man. We have been fortunate enough to save the Feathered Striders but everything we know about the other breed's has been limited to legends, paintings and scrolls. We hope some day we can learn more about each breed and what they can offer. Down below is the information we do have on them now.
So far what we have seen is some traits and mutations do carry between all breeds but others are only specific to that particular breed. Coat rarities seem to be the same across the entire species and their anatomy and sizes differ vastly.
------Mutations------
Physical mutations have a 10% pass rate.
If both parents carry the same mutation
there's a 70% pass rate. Some mutations
are only shown on [stallions] and some on
only [mares].
• Albino
• Melanistic
• Leucitic
•
Chimera• Vitiligo
• Skeletal Markings
•
Forever Baby•
Arabian Nose• Roman Nose
•
Hermaphrodite• Long/Multiple Fangs [stallions]
•
Tusks [stallions]
• Antlers [stallions]
•
Horns [stallions]
------Anatomy------
• Bioluminescent Eyes
• Tri-toed hooves
• Canine teeth
• Dapples, lighter or darker,
extended along spine.
• horns, fangs [stallions]
------Coat Rarity------
very common
[Horses]
•
common
[Land Mammals, Marsupials, Other Equine]
•
uncommon
[Birds, Aquatic Mammals]
•
rare
[Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish, Insects]
•
very rare
[unrealistic or unable to categorize]
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About Feathered Galingale Striders----------
The feathered galingale striders are considered to be the royalty of equines. With their slender bodies, bright colors and draped feathers, the galingales are a curiosity around the world. In the past, there are recounts of these flashy equines being worshipped, or kept as pets and beloved companions. Because of their beauty, they were poached for their horns and feathers, with the claim that they had special healing properties and were also used to decorate garments. Because of this mistreatment, these unique creatures became critically endangered. In efforts to save them, the remaining galingales were captured, bred in captivity, and then released into protected areas. The population rebounded, and now wild herds can be seen of up to 25 individuals roaming across their territory.
They are omnivores, with both herbivore and carnivore traits, and also have high intelligence. Because of their small stature and thin, dear-like legs, they are not strong enough to be ridden. They are capable of driving sleds and carriages in teams of 2-6 and are often dressed in costumes and garments. Their feathers have a variety of uses, ranging from camouflage to mating rituals. The galingales are well known for being both affectionate and playful, especially in mares- though they can become over-protective with their foals. With their rebounded numbers, population control has taken effect, and small groups of galingales are rounded up or rescued from old owners and put up for adoption. Will you be the one to take one home today...?
------Mutations------
• Extra Feathers
• Fully Feathered
------Anatomy------
• Feathers on Neck,
Spine, and Withers.
• Feathers of all colors
and patterns.
• Body with hair like a horse.
• 11hh - 14.3hh [mares]
• 12hh - 15.3hh [stallions]
------Coat Rarity------
no difference
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About Finned Galingale Striders----------
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------Mutations------
• none atm
------Anatomy------
• Fins on Neck, Spine
and Withers.
• Fins of all colors
and patterns.
• body covered in small
round scales.
• 10hh - 13.3hh [mares]
• 11hh - 14.3hh [stallions]
------Coat Rarity------
no difference
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About Furred Galingale Striders----------
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------Mutations------
• none atm
------Anatomy------
• Stiff hair on Neck, Spine,
Withers and Cannon/
Fetlock/Pastern.
• Hair matches body with
highlights of different
patterns and color.
• Body covered in thick fur.
• 11hh - 13.3hh [mares]
• 13hh - 15.3hh [stallions]
------Coat Rarity------
no difference
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About Skeletal Galingale Striders----------
Skeletal galingale striders used to only be known by the word of the superstitious. Tales of creatures sent from the underworld roamed the marshes and dark mountains, taking the lives of those who foolishly entered. The legends said the creatures would wait in the thick fog, screaming, pretending to be trapped in the mud. By the time their victim was close enough to see the hairless animal, with it's bones blocking the light from beneath it's skin, it was too late. Snatched away, the strider would drag them into the bog burring them alive in the thick mud only to return when hunger pained it's stomach.
It is believed their appearance struck fear in those from long ago as they believed seeing one was a bad omen and death was upon the people. This lead a mass hunt to eradicate the entire species, to be sure of humanity's survival. After thousands of years of only paintings and stories to tell us about this mysterious sub-species, we now know these creatures do exist and are not malicious as the stories say.
These strider's are the tallest out of all the sub-species and have transparent skin which reveals their bones. They have no fur, instead they have a fine layer of peach fuzz that makes their skin soft to the touch. They have developed this way due to the lack of sunlight in their environment. The dark mountains only receive the light from the moon reflecting off the rocks and the marshes are so thick with tree's and fog, fireflies can barely be seen. These striders often take refuge deep within caves inside the mountains and do not crave the flesh of man. They much prefer glowing grubs, mosses, and carrion. Though they are not necessarily aggressive, they are very wary of people and if threatened will fight to the death. They are not a tame species and very difficult to find but those who have managed to bond with them have a very loyal companion.
We hope with time more of these species will reveal themselves but they have only been seen around the time of Halloween. Best of luck to you all who wish to train one of these marvelous creatures.
------Mutations------
• Bioluminescence
• Spines
------Anatomy------
• No hair or fur, only fine peach fuzz.
• 13hh - 15.3hh [mares]
• 15hh - 17.3hh [stallions]
------Coat Rarity------
no difference