Welcome to the Sanctuary!
This is the place that all Fantasiequines come from. Thanks to donation efforts funding our breeding programs, we are always listing new individuals for adoption. Whether you are here to find a Fantasiacorn to call your own or breed the ones you already have, you are in the right place! We hope you enjoy your stay at Mourbrook Valley!
This is the place that all Fantasiequines come from. Thanks to donation efforts funding our breeding programs, we are always listing new individuals for adoption. Whether you are here to find a Fantasiacorn to call your own or breed the ones you already have, you are in the right place! We hope you enjoy your stay at Mourbrook Valley!
"These creatures... they move like they are dancing.
Forever entwined in a waltz with nature.
They are enamoured with life itself."
Forever entwined in a waltz with nature.
They are enamoured with life itself."
History and UseThe species Fantasiequine (pronounced fan-tae-zi-eh-kwine) used to be found worldwide, but was thought to go extinct some five hundred years ago. It was only after an earthquake opened the valley of Mourbrook around twenty years ago that they were rediscovered to the world and quickly found their homes in the hearts of many. The Fantasiacorns, as they are so affectionately called by their caretakers, are held in high regard by the residents of the valley, being worshiped as symbols of good luck, good fortune, and prosperity. They were used exclusively as companion animals and had no natural predators inside the valley. This led to a carefree, trusting, and curious nature. Their personality mixed with an extremely intelligent mind, most Fantasiacorns are easy to tame and train.
Thanks to breeding efforts that greatly increased the population, the species has recently been opened up for exportation. Along with new homes, people are finding new uses for these intelligent creatures. Individuals have found their place in show rings, cart pulling, cross country, and so much more. Many individuals have been observed with a natural amble, pace, tölt (fourth beat) and skeið (fifth beat) gaits, along with the usual walk, trot, and canter of common horses and can be trained to perform in the way that is most comfortable for their rider. Their fancy footwork has quickly become a favorite in dressage!
AppearanceAll specimens will stand between 12-18hh, with most standing around 15hh. They are a bit stocky in build much like the modern mustang, have a slightly roman nose, ears that curve inward at the tips, a mule-like tail and at least some feathering on the feet. Mane and tail lengths vary, and this seems to be genetic in nature. All colors and patterns that can be seen on horses can also be found within this species, including a very popular genetic brindle! Go here to learn more about color rules!
This species is dimorphic, and there are two distinct identifiers of gender. Stallions tend to have more feathering than mares, along with a lavish beard on their chin, as well as having a much larger horn than the mares. The stallion's horns grow continuously throughout their lives, so the length of their horns is a status symbol among the species. Horns sometimes break off and need to be sharpened before they can fight again, so longer horns indicate older stallions with a more impressive win record. It is assumed that the mares' horns quit growing so that they hide within their fluffy forelocks to blend in with normal horses back when they used to run wild across the world - as a mare's horn was often sought out for its medicinal properties.
The typical horn is considered an "angel" type. Sometimes a recessive mutation shows up, producing a "demon" type horn, which can be curved, twisted, rounded, or even split and curl like ram's horns. This, however, is uncommon. The demon type horn is thought to be tied to the brindle gene, but this may just be coincidence. On another note, horns fade into a non-natural color, which can land on any color of the rainbow. Due to the length of the horns, these colors tend to stand out more on stallions than mares. The base of the horn will always match the color of the hair at its base.
General RulesFor breeding and color rules, go here
- This is a CLOSED species, meaning you may not create or breed your own Fantasiequines
- Any user who has been on CS at least 2 months and has at least 100 forum posts may try for an adopt
- Do not claim the species as your own
- Do not remove the signature from the original artwork
- Designs cannot be transferred to other species
- Equines available for adopt will be marked "Adopt Me!" on the image
- Forms must be filled out entirely and without format changes to be counted (unless prettying is specified in the original post)
- Do not bribe or beg for an equine
- No quilt tripping or harassing if you do not win
- Artists are expected to judge their adopts fairly and promptly
- Users found breaking these rules may be banned from the species
- Depending on the offense, warnings may be given
- Banned users will be unable to adopt or breed from the date they were banned, and they are not allowed to post on any species-related forums.