A Brief History
Humans have finally done what they have threatened to do for millennia: They have wiped out their own species, as well as many others. The earth is an eerie, silent place, birdless and covered with gleaming, glowing fungus, the only plant that can survive the heavy, toxic clouds covering the earth.
Most large animal species have died out. However, one has survived.
Deep underground in a cavernous series of caves, a small group of escaped horses (from coal mines of the distant past, as well as a lucky few descended from those which escaped from riding centers and farms) have managed to cling to life. They have shrunken over time, their legs have grown sturdy and their bodies suited for weaving through caves and over rocks. They have stayed alive by eating whatever grows in the caves, with the result that they are now blind, and see the world through strange, glowing antennae. They have also grown horns, the shape of which may vary, but which usually point downwards. After centuries underground, they are beginning to emerge once again into the outside world.
Only to find that they are not alone...
Important Links
Equidius Page
Roleplay.
Guidelines
* Equidius have natural coat colours! These may be coats from other animals, but bright colours do not occur. The only colourful thing about them is the glow on their antennae, and their eyes.
*Their mane and tail length can vary, but they are usually rather short and scruffy to keep them from getting tangled in the caves.
*Horns can vary in shape, but usually do not point upwards, as this would be inconvenient in confined spaces.
*If an Equidius loses one or more of their antennae, their 'vision' becomes impaired.
*On rare occasions, antennae grow in places other than the head and rump.
How To Adopt
There will be several ways to adopt these horses. From most common to least:
Adopt from the page
An artist or myself with design an Equidius, and a form will be placed on the page for people to fill out. The best form will win.
Breedings
Sometimes, horses will breed to produce one, or rarely, two, foals. These will be put up for adoption, and they will have parents which have to be stuck to. Sometimes the breeders will place guidelines for what they want for their foal.
Custom Contests
Not very often, I will allow people to design their own Equidius, and I will choose one or two of the best from those competitions.
Auctions
Very rarely, a design will be auctioned for pets rather than by good forms. This will hardly ever happen.
Ranks
Lead stallion: Balios (owner: Verdana)
Lead mare: To be chosen
Deputy stallion: To be chosen
Deputy mare: To be chosen
Lead Defender: To be chosen
Lead Forager: To be chosen
Breeding mares:
Theo (owned by Teaflight)
Amani (owned by lululizzy23)
Foragers:
Etawa (owned by *Neon Gold Fish*)
Cory (owned by ashberry)
Tidal (owned by Kat & Louie)
Defenders:
Illusion (Owned by Kestrel & Leo)
Hym (owned by starry-knight)
Roxana (owned by JerseyDusk)
Atarak (owned by Script)
Ember (owned by feline938)
Dappa (owned by xX-Nix-Xx)
Foals:
Prince Solarius (owned by <3Fenris<3)
Lead positions will be chosen, you cannot apply for them.
Forms
Forms will be placed on the page of the horse looking for a home. Forms may vary.
Artists
I am not currently looking for artists. There is nothing for another artist to do. Maybe later I will consider it.
Others for Adoption:
Flaxen Chestnut
Two Headshot Designs (same form)
