The Syhran:Jungle of Light *Cyrin has chosen.*

[SpartanAmethyst]

Welcome to the Jungle

You sit quietly in the jungle, swatting at the mosquitoes that buzz around your head in swarms. As you write in your journal and take another sip of your dwindling water supply, you ask youself if this trip is even truly worth it. These creatures may not even exist, just like your friends said! You scoff at your own stupidity and begin to pack your things. Then you notice something: a blue glow reflected off the leaves that grow from the trees, shrubs, and vines. Your heart skips a beat; the light that will lead you to the treasure. You whip around, only to find the huge maw of a big cat merely inches away from your face. You spook, falling backwards over the log on which you had sat.

"Do not be afraid, human," he speaks calmly, his deep voice strangely reassuring

despite his intimidating looks. But, upon closer inspection, you also notice how
beautiful he is. He stands six feet tall at his shoulder, his frame sleek but well
muscled. His coat is colored similar to the North American mountain lion with light
blue leopard spots dotted across his back, shoulders, and haunches. His tail holds
a ball of light that shines a light silver-blue, and his eyes seem to glow in the same
mesmerizing color. His mane is long and a rich brown color, making the two silver
deer-like antlers that grow between his lion-like ears stand out. The antlers connect
roughly two feet above their base in what looks like a crown. "What is your business
here?" He asks. After a long moment of stuttering over your own words, he laughed
good-naturedly. "You are like the others," he spoke. "Here for a companion, is that
right?"

You nod slowly, still in a state of shock that they actually do exist. He beckons you to follow, the big male moving off into the forest with almost unnatural grace, his pawsteps utterly silent.You scramble to catch up before he leaves you. "I am Sinha," he tells you as you approach the entrance to a luscious rainforest valley."I am the Alpha male of this pride, and many before you have risked their lives to find us. We are the last pride of our kind, but we number in the hundreds. We are hoping that with some of our members who wish to find human companionship may also spread the news of our plight to the world." He sighed. "We are losing our home, slowly day by day, and just barely having recovered from once being hunted nearly to extinction. He stopped at an area where vines grew in a great archway, adorned with colorful and fragrant flowers from the surrounding valley. "You may enter," he said. "Good luck on your quest, and may the stars keep you safe on it." With his blessing, the big male disappears once more into the shadows, not a single leaf left disturbed, almost as if he was never there. Your resolve now strengthened tenfold, you bravely venture past the great arch and into the valley below.

Welcome to the Light

As you cross the fast-moving river, the water sparkling and very clear, you spot more Syhran moving around a large clearing, talking and socializing with others of their kinds as well as some different creatures as. This is the place. "Greetings," a female Syhran greets you. Her pelt is grey and white with gold tiger stripes, her gazelle-type horns connecting above her head in a shining onyx color. " I am Rānī, Sinha's mate and co-leader of this pride." As she speaks, she regards the rest of the Syhran within the clearing. "I surmise you're here for a companion," she says, her voice soft and melodical. "All of the Syr that are willing to take companions are here. We request that you stay within the clearing as some mothers can tend to be territorial when they're with cub, and we don't want any accidents." She smiled. "Feel free to mingle with those here, most of them are very friendly so there's no need to worry. There are also a few rules, so that our way of life isn't disturbed."

Rules

*The species is of my own creation, as well as the lineart and "species' specs".
*No stealing. PLEASE no stealing. I don't want to have to report anyone for theft but I will not hesitate to.
*No spamming. If it isn't related to the Syhran, then it doesn't belong here. Questions are fine.
*Customs will open when they open. Please don't ask.
*New Syhran will come to the clearing as their own pace.
*If you don't win, don't complain. There will be more.
*Don't be rude, hateful, or put down someone else's form. Each entry is amazing, no matter how long or short.
*When you're appealing to a Syhran, don't play them, only play your own character. This keeps them neutral until they decide their companion.
*Also, no mini-modding. I have mods and mini-mods assigned. I do thank you for your concern but they, or I, will take care of it.
*I will add more as I deem necessary.
*Oh, and the most important of all, have fun This is my first species and I'd love nothing more than for people to enjoy them.

With a flourish of her tail and a respectful nod, she moves off to watch the cubs who are playing and frolicking in the nearby shrubbery.

[SpartanAmethyst]

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Nimravidae
Genus: Eofelis
Species: E. giganteus

The Syhran are actually distant decendants of the Sabre-tooth cats E. giganteus, who were previously thought to have no living relatives. They still live under the same species name as the world of science refuses to make them their own; many still believe them to be myths. But these cats are not their ancestors, they are much, much different. Throught the millennia they have evolved, growing long horns to aid in the selection of breeding. For many years they lived under the dark canopies of the rainforest, often in complete darkness. No one knows how or when it happened, but slowly the Syrhan began to form little orbs of light in which they held with their tails. Many believe that it was at first a coexistence with the fireflies of the region that have now long gone extinct, and have just recurred through a natural phenomenon of species bonding. No one knows the truth as no Syhran will let them test theories. It has been discovered, though, that if this light ever extinguishes, the Syhran that holds it will die.

Average Height:
Males: 5 feet at the withers (top of the shoulder), 6 at top of the head.
Females: 4 feet at the withers, 5 at top of the head.

Average Weight:
Males: 625 to 715 lbs.
Females: 575 to 615 lbs.

*Very lion-like body structure, though on a larger scale. Unlike lions they are lean and fast, with high agility to allow them hunting prowess in the vegetation-thick rainforest. Their bones and joints are very strong and resilient.
*Usually have horns in one of two types: Deer-type or Gazelle-type. Very rarely one will appear with no horns. Deer-type horns are very common, while Gazelle-type are much less common.
*Their coats always have a natural aspect to them. There are two coat types: Traditional and Subnatural.
....Traditional coats are coats like those of our current Alphas: They have a natural colored base, usually either any shade of tan, brown, black, grey, or white, with makings of any type and color.
....Subnatural are coats that are based off of anything found in nature. For example, the Syr could have a coat color bassed off of an equine coat, or a wolf coat, or a type of flower or bird. The best example of this is Onyxwing's custom, which is based off of the lammergeier bird.
....2nd Generation Syhran are a different story. They will look like a mixture of their parents, and seem to conform to no design barriers besides the limitations of their parents' genetics.
*Their Light and their eyes are always the same color. No exceptions.
*Their Light represents their wellness: if it's bright then they're healthy and fed. If it's dim, then they're sick or very old. If it's gone, then they've passed into the next life.
*Males have a long lion-like mane. Females don't.
*It appears as though some cats have began to appear with strange, permanent markings on their coat. They seem to be similar to tattoos, pigments that stain the Syhran's coat, never to come off. This extends the ability of coat designs by quite a bit, though not by much.

When a Syhran becomes an Alpha, a special hormone begins to be produced. This makes the Syr grow only slightly taller, as well as it's horns undergo a growth spurt. The ends grow inwards towards one another, connecting and forming something similar to a crown above their head. Their Light would become brighter, and their bodies a little more muscled than before. This applies to both the male and female that make up the Alpha Pairing.

Wither: The top of the shoulder
Alpha Pairing: The male and female leaders of a pride. They are always mates.
The "Light": The light orb that each Syhran holds with their tail. It shows their health and wellness.
"Starborn Syhran": Basically custom Syhran.
"FAC Syhran": Nickname for the Syr Cubs that never grow into adulthood; FAC stands for "Forever A Cub". Coined by Horneddragon *claps*

More to be added.

[SpartanAmethyst]

These are our Syhran who are currently looking for a companion. They have come out of the forest looking to see more of the world, tired of living normally. Cats of all kinds come here; there's no telling what you'll see.

The Syhran come with their own names and personalities that are not changeable, though you can give them nicknames if you please. For example, a nickname may be part of it's existing name, or something totally different. YOU MUST KEEP THEIR FULL NAMES AT ALL TIMES. But, keep in mind these are sentient creatures with a sense of pride, and they'd prefer no "baby" nicknames such as Princess, Fluffy, the like. Some may not take kindly to it.

With the sound of excited chatter, three different voices made the brightly colored Syhran known as they came into the clearing. The three of them looked around happily, the distinct difference in their tones making their personalities known as they introduced themselves. "I am Kiyan!" The red male introduced himself first, his voice proud and expectant, bordering on vain. "I am Mira," the blue and gold female said after him, her voice soft and alluring, her eyes kind and welcoming. The red and maroon female was the last to speak, her head and tail low. "My name is Iya," she said shyly, her siblings urging her on. "We are all here to seek companions, so please, feel free to approach us!" Kiyan announced finally as the three moved farther into the clearing, young Iya seeming to hide behind her more confident brother and sister.

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Username:
Syhran you're interested in:
Will you be giving them a nickname? If so, what is it?
Woo:


Keep in mind, a "Woo" is much like a roleplay: you can only play your own characters and not the actual Syhran. The only exception is that you can say that the Syr "looked up at ___", stuff like that, though you cannot make them say anything or do anything. A Syhran loves to hear well thought out ideas and offers, so for them, the longer your presentation the better. Entries will be judged on the best form. But, also, there is a chance that it will stay within the forest. It may come back again to choose a companion, it may not.

For a Syhran to stay, I will choose 20 random numbers (for example, 1-20 or 68-88), then will ask one of my staff to choose a number from 1-100. If they choose a number within the range, the Syr will stay.

In the Merchant's Stand, when it is opened, you can find "Woo Boosters", which will add points to your woo and maybe boost your chances of successfully wooing a Syhran. But, keep in mind, you can only use one "Woo Booster" per entry. If you successfully win a Syhran, then the item will be removed from your inventory. If you do not win, then you will get to keep the item.

If you have a Syhran that wishes to return to the forest, fill out this form and PM it to either me or one of my mods, who will in turn forward it to me:

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Username:
Syhran's full name:
Reason why you're returning him/her:

You can find our Archives here, thanks to our amazing Archivist Onyx <3

[SpartanAmethyst]

The Merchant's Stand

The store is OPEN/CLOSED.

To purchase from the store, you must send me a trade with the pets already added on your side and everything listed that you are purchasing. That way I can keep tabs on who has what in their inventory. More items may be added as we go along.

1 Rare:
2 Stud earrings (item)
1 Scar (item)
Berry or Piece of Fruit (Woo boost, 3 points)

2 Rares:
Arm warmers (item)
2 Additional earrings (industrials or small loops; item)
Shiny Stone (Woo bost, 5 points)

3 Rares:
Long Scarf (item)
Earthen Amulet (Either a silver leaf or gold star; item)
Rare gem (Woo bost, 10 points)

5 Rares:
Passage to the Cavern of Spirits

Current Special:
For a 2008 Very Rare (re-releases are acceptable), I will make a completely custom pose of your Syhran. Wishlist are preffered, but I will take any '08 VR.

((No bunnies, please. Can be any year/month/other pet, but no bunnies or spiders. If paying with a Very Rare, PM me so I can tell you what it's worth in terms of the shop. VR Depends on the year.))

**For items: Only one neck-type item can be worn. For example, if you purchase an silver leaf amulet, then decide you want a scarf instead, you will be allowed (1) free change. Then, if you are unhappy with the scarf and want to purchase a gold star, then you must pay for the item. Removing an item is completely free; just PM me if you want an item removed from your Syhran.

The Cavern of Spirits



Welcome to the Cavern of Spirits. This is a very sacred place to the Syhran, and their guard it with their lives. It is where every new Alpha must come with his mate and drink from the water. After that, they spend the night and seal their relationship, meaning they mate for the first time. Every mating that occurs here always ends with two cubs being born: one male, one female. It has been this way for generations, whether by fluke or fate.

The Syhran also tell stories of the species itself being born here, and it has been proven so. If the Alpha gives his blessing and the stars find you worthy, they may gift you with the companion of your dreams. The process goes that once you pay for passage, at sunset you are escorted into the Caverns on the backs of the guards, only five at a time. Your guard will then wait at the entrance. You must find the cluster of crystals that speaks to you then lay beside them, think of your perfect Syhran and sleep for the entire night.

At sunrise your guard will wake you and escort you out of the Cavern. Then your Syhran will be born, and will emerge from the Cavern when it is ready. Then the Syr will know you by sight, and will immediately approach you. These "Starborn Syhran" are different in the way that when their companion dies, they die as well.

Customs:

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[b]Username:[/b]
[b]Syhran Name:[/b]
[b]Syhran Gender:[/b]
[b]Horn Type:[/b]
[b]Coat Type & Description:[/b]
[b]Eye Color:[/b]

[SpartanAmethyst]

My Staff

Administrator/The Boss <3
SatiraAssassin

Artists
SatiraAssassin|DracosCanine|Onyxwings

Moderators
DracosCanine|Onyxwings

Archivists
Onyxwings|Lyncher

Mini-Mods
<3 Fenris <3

Writers
Boo.

Not hiring staff at the moment <3

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Experience: (Thread URLs appreciated~)
References: (I would like it if you got references, which are users who can PM me to tell me about you and your work. This is optional but earns you major points if you have them.)
ADDED: What position are you applying for?

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So, this is something no one likes to do, but it needs to be done. This is where the Alpha keeps the list of trouble makers. We usually don't have any major trouble, but if we just let them off free then it could turn into major trouble. So, here they are:

None yet.

None yet, thankfully.

[SpartanAmethyst]

None at the moment.

[SpartanAmethyst]

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Sorry for the delays on customs, guys, but this is gonna be a busy week for me. If I have time between school, ROTC, and tennis, I will definitely start working on customs. There might be something new on the Syhran soon, a new discovery I've made....

Happy Valentines' Day! And on this day, love is in the air for everyone <3 See? Even Sinha and Rani have fallen in love again, in more ways than one This is their new cub, Novem:

So, in Celebration, everyone can get a free breeding in the month of February! You must own one of the parent Syhran, and have the other person's permission to breed. So, this is how I'd like it to work:

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I want my Syr available for breeding!
Username:
Syr Name:
Syr Gender:
[size=1]Love <3[/size]

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I want a cub!
Username:
Mother's Name:
Father's Name:
Cub Name:
Cub Gender:
Do you want your cub to stay young forever, or grow into an adult?
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Event has ended! I hope everyone enjoys their cubs <3

Azirah has appeared from the forest! Being of Royal lineage, she demands much more than a normal Syhran.

[SpartanAmethyst]

These are our rare Syhran. We don't know where they come from, and most have never been seen before. Many come with items, or sometimes even strange mutations. Anything is possible with these Syhran, but they're few and far between. Winning the attentions of one of these Syr is definitely something worth the while. These Syrhan are up at auction for the best pets that are offered.

A very intelligent Syhran, a queen who appears to have found her way out of the pyramids. Her name is Azirah, and she looks to be from the desert, if it was possible. She demands much respect and adoration, and wants a luxurious place to call her own. She's very picky and can tend to be stuck up, but she's faithful and won't abandon you.

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Username:
Syhran you're bidding for:
Syhran Nickname: (Optional, like with the normal Syr)
Bid: (Link to Group or Trade)
Woo: (Optional, but it is a booster)

**When posting this form, remove or replace what's in ( ).

NOTE: Wooing items cannot be used on these Syrhan. They go for best pets and writing.

[SpartanAmethyst]

Want to be affiliated with the Syhran? Help support our cause as well as your own? Great! This is just the place! If you're interested, drop Amethyst a PM with your banner, stamp, or link, and we'll display it here!

Feel free to support us as well <3

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-Cha'etu Adopts-

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And posting is open <3