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Species concept and lineart ©BugaBee
Bʀᴇᴇᴅɪɴɢ Cᴇɴᴛᴇʀ | Fᴀɴ Cʟᴜʙ | Sᴛᴜᴅᴅɪɴɢ | Aᴄᴄᴇssᴏʀʏ/Cᴜsᴛᴏᴍ Sʜᴏᴘ| Aʀᴛɪsᴛ Sᴇᴀʀᴄʜ! | Aʀᴄʜɪᴠᴇ | Rᴏʟᴇ Pʟᴀʏ
Species concept and lineart ©BugaBee
Bʀᴇᴇᴅɪɴɢ Cᴇɴᴛᴇʀ | Fᴀɴ Cʟᴜʙ | Sᴛᴜᴅᴅɪɴɢ | Aᴄᴄᴇssᴏʀʏ/Cᴜsᴛᴏᴍ Sʜᴏᴘ| Aʀᴛɪsᴛ Sᴇᴀʀᴄʜ! | Aʀᴄʜɪᴠᴇ | Rᴏʟᴇ Pʟᴀʏ
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A ʙ ᴏ ᴜ ᴛ
- Rukami are the species responsible for the legend of the werewolf. They appear to have canine features, but they actually are more closely related to mustelids, such as the otter, badger, and wolverine. Rukami (Rue-KAH-mee) are highly intelligent creatures, but their mostly solitary lifestyles have so far prevented them from forming any kind of society structure. They inhabit tracts of land rich in prey, and are territorial to each other and packs of wolves.
With the aid of their opposable thumbs, Rukami craft all kinds of accessories and adornments from things they find in nature, even going so far as to cut gemstones and tan leather. Some even make weapons, but it is considered a weakness, and shameful to rely on anything but tooth and claw. Rukami make their own adornments as they age, often creating items to wear based on their personalities or what they like to do. Rukami enjoy making special items for their mates, and often present carefully made jewelry or accessories to someone they are pursuing. They can craft many things using common items such as stones, vines, leaves, bark and wood, flowers, feathers, shells, bones, clay, and fur. Uncommon items take longer to make and require special skill; these include beads, rope, gemstones, amber, leather, and ivory. Very talented Rukami that have dedicated their lives to the craft can forge metal items from iron, gold, and silver.
There are whispers and rumors of some Rukami with unnatural powers, but most don't believe such nonsense. There are some that believe that the power of the spirit can manifest itself in the power to control the elements, experiencing visions of future and past, dreamwalking, and even telepathy and telekinesis.
B ɪ ᴏ ʟ ᴏ ɢ ʏ
- Rukami typically come in natural colors, but coat accents of blue, greens, and purples is not uncommon. Many have longer tufts of fur on their heads like hair, and their ears tails can come in all shapes and sizes. Rukami are seen with many different kinds of features, such as back manes, tusks, horns, longer claws, glowing eyes, multiple tails, and more. Some features are more rare than others, such as the presence or absence of hair being common and iridescent eyes being very rare.
Older Rukami are often found in mating pairs. They take many years to settle on the right partner, and typically mate for life. Kits are born one at a time, raised until they can fend for themselves, and are promptly kicked out to make way for new young. Females can have three to four offspring in their lifetimes. Both females and male are known to hold territories, but typically females are more nomadic as they search for males with the largest and most bountiful properties. Males can choose to wander and not hold territories, and sometimes groups of Rukami can live together, whether wandering or holding a territory.
Rukami can live for over a century. They can be any sexuality, but only male and female pairs can have young. Many times same-gender parents search for abandoned cubs and raise them as their own.
HINT: If you make a back story for a Rukami try-out that goes strongly against their biology or social information, your form will likely not be chosen as the winner. Rukami with magic powers will be indicated in their design, its not permitted for your Rukami to have powers otherwise except for in private/unofficial roleplays.
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- ➀ Follow CS rules.
➁ Do not trade or sell your Rukami.
➂ Do not ask to be a moderator or artist.
➃ No begging, whining, or bribing.
➄ Do not bump this thread for the sake of bumping.
➅ You may own infinite Rukami.
➆ Breeding can only be done in the Breeding Center.
➇ You can be banned for breaking the rules repeatedly.
➈ Please do not mini-mod, get controlling or pressure artists to judge a contest.
➉ There is a 5 day cool down! Starting from when you are announced winner.
F . A . Q
- Q: How can I adopt a Rukami?
- A: Some Rukami will be free adoptions, just fill out the form! Others will be sold or auctioned for various currencies (CS pets, DA points, USD, ect).
- A: There is an artist competition up!
- A: Customs will be available on an auction basis.
- A: Every single Rukami comes with some kind of line edit. If you want more, there will be a shop where you can purchase such things.
