Heowdy! Welcome to Gremblins! This is an open species, anyone can make one!
So what exactly are Gremblins?
Gremblins are, on average, about the size of a large housecat. They have excellently articulated front paws for grabbing, and long back-toes for climbing. They tend to have very large ears and eyes, though some bloodlines can be very different! They are intelligent, curious, and compassionate little critters, who vary widely in personality and behavior. One thing that all Gremblins share in common, however? Their hoard. Gremblins are critters who LOVE collecting, and each individual has their own unique item that they seek!
What are the rules for making a Gremblin?
Few! Please just credit me for their creation. umu I would love to see what y'all come up with too! Please feel free to use this thread to show off your creations!
Here is the link to our discord!
This discord is the best way to get our template! (It's free!) It is currently only in .psd or .tif files, I don't currently have an ms paint-friendly version, but please feel free to draw your own! Also, join the server to gain access to discord-exclusive adopts!
This discord is the best way to get our template! (It's free!) It is currently only in .psd or .tif files, I don't currently have an ms paint-friendly version, but please feel free to draw your own! Also, join the server to gain access to discord-exclusive adopts!
Some notes on Gremblin biology:
-Gremblin noses are always the same, and tend to be very wet.
-Some have manes, while others do not, and tail shapes and fur texture and length can vary drastically!
-Gremblin coloration is not limited to natural colors, and some can be very vibrant indeed! Some Gremblins may even have iridescent fur, like a hummingbird's feathers, or even be as brightly-colored as a peacock or poison dart frog. Gremblins have been known to also be bioluminescent in some cases.
-Those that grow out a winter coat tend to have a different fur pattern during that time, with the majority becoming completely white. Others simply change color or pattern!
-In rare cases, some 'Blin bloodlines have been known to develop hairless genes, or even scales. While some 'Blins do live very close to water and adore swimming, nothing more than webbed-toes have been developed gene-wise just yet.
-Gremblins are a marsupial species, and all sexes have a pouch on their lower belly where young may be raised. This pouch is also used to store food or hoard-items when not otherwise in use.
-Gremblins give live birth, and the young migrate to the pouch to stay for their first few months of life until their fur, ears, eyes, and claws fully develop. At that time, they will migrate between the pouches of their parents and their parent's backs. Rarely if ever will young be left in the den without a parent or guardian.
Known mutations include:
Extra eyes, ears, limbs, and tails
Horns
Sabre teeth
Missing eyes, ears, limbs, tails
Bioluminescense
Hairlessness
Lack of claws
Polydactylism
Albinism
Leucistic
Melanistic
Piebalding
Transparent skin (think glass frogs)
Venomous secretions (saliva)
Scales
Some notes on Gremblin Behavior:
Gremblins on the whole are omnivorous, and will eat whatever they come across. Some bloodlines are particularly adventurous and through generations of curiosity have become nearly immune to most poisons and venoms. While eating, Gremblins tend to sit on their haunches and hold their food in both front paws if possible, eyes and ears on guard all the while. They usually eat about their own body weight in food each day, and aren't very picky on what exactly they consume.
'Blins of all kinds build dens or warrens to call home, some quite extensive. This is the place they will stay for the rest of their lives, usually not very far from their birthplace (though some 'Blins have been known to travel incredible distances searching for the perfect place to settle down!). Dens are also the location of a Gremblin's hoard.
Hoarding behavior is very common in Gremblins, seen in 99% of the population. This behavior starts at a young age, where pups will collect anything that catches their eye into a pile. As Gremblins age, their individual tastes become more discerning, and their hoard will grow to include only that which they prefer most. Many hoards contain small, shiny, bright objects, though this is not the only type of hoard there is. Some 'Blins collect stones, others, fish scales. Still others collect human-made items, such as bits of wire, string, or fabric. Gremblins have been known to even sneak into human dwellings to find hoard-items, including pot lids, books, left socks, shoelaces, and batteries.
Just about any type of thing can become a hoard. Some 'Blins only hoard blue items, some only items of a certain size. There appears to be no limit to how specific or general a Gremblin's hoard can be. Some hoards don't seem to have anything in common at all, and are simply gathered because the individual took a liking to those things.
To touch a Gremblin's hoard without asking is extremely disrespectful, and can cause anger and/or depression in the 'Blin.
Gremblins tend to be solitary creatures, although they have been known to gather in familial or closely bonded groups called Glimmers. Glimmers can be as small as four or as large as fourty, where they will build communal dens that can become very akin to small cities.
Gremblins are typically peaceful, curious creatures that are gentle and fun-loving in nature. They rarely fight their own kind (at least physically) and tend to fight others only as a last resort to defend themselves. When threatened, a Gremblin will puff up its fur and sometimes even stand on its hind legs, front legs outstretched and ears pointing up, attempting to appear as large and intimidating as possible. They will bare their teeth and hiss loudly.
On the other hand, when pleased, Gremblins will purr or chitter, their fur flat and their ears in a neutral or down position. They are very fond of cuddling others that they are close to or bonded with.
Gremblins are extremely intelligent creatures, and have their own languages. In fact, all Gremblins are at least tri-lingual! Their first language is a language shared by all Gremblins, a mix of chirps, chitters, meows, barks, and huffs. Their second language is one used only by the individual and their Glimmer, if they have one. Their third language is Common, used by humans. Gremblins are fluent in understanding common, but their ability to construct sentences is limited, and they often make up their own words for concepts, objects, or phenomena that they either do not know the word for or have forgotten the word for.
For example, a cloud may be referred to as a "puffy flier" or a "fluffy float." The concept of love may be told as "warm-soft-happy-feeling!" or as a "happy-hoard!"
Gremblins also tend to have limited grammar capabilities. For example, "I'm going to go fishing in the river at night," may translate to, "I'm grab fishy-fish from slip-water at night."
"Be careful! That berry is poisonous!" --> "Watch watch watch!! Berry-snack make sick!"
"I'd love to come for a walk." --> "I walk with, muchly fun!"
"Hey, can I have that for my hoard?" --> "Hi-hi! That make hoard-hungry eyes, yes, many muchly! Can have?" (edited)
While foraging, it is common for Gremblins to hold their tails as high as they can to indicate to other 'Blins nearby that they've found something good! The position of the tip of the tail can indicate nonverbally;
Held still, with the occasional flick: "I'm over here."
Flicking back and forth like a metronome: "There's something good here and I want to share!"
Vibrating rapidly like a rattlesnake's rattle: "There's something here but it's mine! Don't come over here!"
There have been, on occasion, Gremblins who are nomadic. These 'Blins tend not to settle in one place for very long and rarely form Glimmers due to their roaming nature. Roaming Gremblins keep their hoards either in their pouch or otherwise on their bodies, adorning themselves with favored beads, feathers, leaves, moss, string, or other items until they are hardly recognizable as Gremblins. This also serves as a form of defense, creating a kind of protective shell around the animal as they travel. These Gremblins sleep in abandoned dens or otherwise sheltered locations whenever they need to rest, and can be active any time of day.
Gremblins are not intentionally scary most of the time, but with their laughter, scurrying, and sometimes jumpy natures, they can come off as very creepy.
Some Gremblins mate for life, while others just find a partner for a season. 'Blins are intensely socially and emotionally intelligent creatures, and thus their mating habits are quite varried when it comes to the length of partnerships.
To express interest, Gremblins will gift each other hoard items, perform dances or songs, or engage in mutual grooming and cuddling. Once paired off, Gremblins will make a communal den in a new area with several chambers for various purposes.
Pups are not fully grown until two years of age, and often do not leave their parents until five years of age, if ever. Gremblins have been known to live for anywhere from 25-40 years.
Some notes on Gremblin Habitats:
Gremblins can be found in a variety of habitats, from harsh deserts to lush forests! One thing they all have in common, however, is the creation of dens. Gremblin dens can be almost any size and/or complexity, and have been found dug into the earth, in the hollows of trees, in river banks, or even abandoned buildings. 'Blins are hardy creatures and can make a home most anywhere!
Desert-dwelling Gremblins tend to be lean and smooth-furred, sometimes even hairless or scaled, though this is exceedingly rare! They tend to be more active at night, and do not grow a winter coat. They eat almost anything they can find, and are exceptional at storing water.
Forest-dwelling Gremblins tend to have a bit more muscle on them, with lots of fluffy fur. They grow out new coats (sometimes with a completely different coat pattern!) in the wintertime. These 'Blins love mushrooms and berries, though they are still omnivorous and will eat whatever they can find.
Mountain and Tundra-dwelling Gremblins are very bulky and tend to have a lot of fur and muscle. They also grow out new coats in the winter, usually entirely white. These 'Blins are used to extreme conditions and lack fear.
Tropical-dwelling Gremblins tend to be lean and sleek, with waterproof fur and webbed toes. These 'Blins love swimming and playing in the water, and can hold their breath for astounding lengths of time! They usually make their dens along the banks of water sources, in sand dunes, or under mangrove roots.
Urban-dwelling Gremblins tend to favor abandoned homes or buildings, away from high-traffic areas. Due to their proximity with people, they are less afraid of humans and are more likely to have man-made items in their hoard. Some have even been known to be such good friends with people that they become semi-domesticated.
) it's also a pun because they're sixth, six in my language is roku, swap it around and it becomes Kuro!
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