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...
So What Are They, Exactly?
The Equidius are pony-sized equids with abnormally large, sightless eyes, horns and antennae which they use to sense their surroundings. They usually have shortish manes and tails (though this varies from creature to creature) and horns (which also vary in shape and size). Foals are born hornless and with short, nubby antennae. Horns begin to penetrate the skin after a year. By the time an Equidius is six years of age, its horns have grown to full size and it can mate.
The Equidius work in a horse-herd dynamic, with a clear-cut hierarchy. Fights for rank are conducted in a similar fashion, though the creatures avoid killing one another for reasons of species survival. Each member of the herd is valued, and herd loyalty is very strong.
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
All female Equidius can bear foals. Equidius mares will only ever have one foal per pregnancy. If twins are carried to term, one or both inevitably die upon birth. All mares can breed, but only with their mates and only twice. The foals can be kept by the owner of the stallion or mare (this must be agreed on before the foal is designed) or adopted out via form.
Breeding mares, on the other hand, can mate with any stallion they desire (it's always their choice) and can have up to five foals in their lifetime. These foals will always be adopted out via form.
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)
Ashynna (owned by Calphina)
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)
Calla (owned by Jones.)
Jackoleen (owned by Nimaine)
Torne (owned by horsy1050)
Wild Goose Chase (owned by BritsNadia)
Death Knight (owned by .:Sweet-Silver:.)
Foals:
Prince Solarius (owned by <3Fenris<3)
Loners: None yet
Loners:
Wind (owned by KaiKenNatsuki)
Lead positions will be chosen, you cannot apply for them.
Mates
None yet. Please PM me or post here if you want to be mates.
Forms
Forms will be placed on the page of the horse looking for a home. Forms may vary.
CURRENTLY FOR ADOPTION
To see how you can get an Equidius, please visit this link first:
Adopt an Equidius
Custom Competition
Predators
If you would be interested in designing predators or rival creatures in the Equidius's world, please PM me! These will also be adoptable. Later, I may consider creating a rival herd of Eqiudius.
Artists
Verdana (by unfortunate default)
River cat
KaiKenNatsuki (will join the team when the competition closes)
Staff
At present: Verdana. This is subject to change.
Mod applications are now open!
I am opening moderator applications today! I'm looking for a roleplay mod (maybe two) and at least two general mods to help judge competitions and expand the species.
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[center]Form for Roleplay Mod[/center]
Username:
How often are you online every week:
How experienced are you as a roleplayer:
Please post one example of your roleplaying skills:
Why do you want to be a roleplay mod:
Experience you have in this area:
Do you have an Equidius:
Show me that you know about the species:
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[center]Form for General Mod[/center]
Username:
How often are you online every week:
Have you had any leadership experience:
Where do you think you could contribute most:
When judging a competition, what do you feel is most important:
You have seen an Equidius on another site and you suspect that it has been stolen. Your response is:
Why do you want to be a mod:
Do you own an Equidius:
Do you know about the species:
Please PM these forms to me. If they are posted here, they will not be taken into account.
This will run until I've found the staff I need.
Roleplay
The Earth is Ours.
FAQ
This will crop up when I have been asked questions frequently.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to let me know.
