The Lizard Den - Halloween Event - Closed

[wolfsong-mapleflame]

Form for Event #007
Username: wolfsong-mapleflame
Adopt Name: Gaia mal
Gender: agender (identifies with no genders)
Personality: Gaia mal is very restless

Major WIP

[Bison]

Some say this strange lizard was hand-crafted by a witch, some insist she was evil, some believe he was good, others think the witch had no moral compass at all. Each story begins with an enchanted tree, either stolen from a faerie or created by the witch themselves, and a knife carved from a special rock. Sometimes from another planet, sometimes diamond, sometimes entirely unknown. The witch is either lonely or in need of a servant to do their bidding, so they decide to just create one! Since life is created all the time they're sure it can't possibly be that hard.

For years the witch carved up chunks of the tree, creating a wooden skeleton that could move just as well as the real thing. But when they were done they weren't quite sure what to do next. What kind of flesh should this creature have? Hard scales, soft fur, sharp spikes? There were so many choices! How could they ever be sure they made the right one?

Some claim the creature was supposed to be a soft companion, some are sure he was intended to be a poison-dripping monster, but all anyone can know for sure is that he turned out wrong. His flesh wasn't like flesh at all, but some sort of magical jelly-like material that replenishes itself. Its so soft that if he steps or lays on objects they can slowly be absorbed! But the most obvious sign is the trail of slime always oozing and dripping from his body. Although the witch tried everything, they could never get the slime to stop running.

No matter what anyone believes his purpose was supposed to be, once more all agree on one more thing: that was not at all what the witch intended. The witch vastly underestimated the cost of creating life. Although everything about him was perfect, when they gave him a soul everything changed. His body mutated and shifted as his soul desired, turning his flesh to the oozing substance. Horrified (or embarrassed, depending on who you ask) at what they had created, the witch sent the creature away.

But no one, not even the creature himself, know his true origins. After all, this could just be a myth...



Despite the legend that surrounds his creation Gak is a fairly normal lizard. He has no special powers, no unique abilities, and definitely no poison dripping from his gel-like body! Although others might think of him as strange or stare when he goes out, none of it bothers him in the slightest. He sees himself as nothing but normal.

Some find it hard to befriend someone who leaves a trail of slime wherever they go, but those who can get past his drippy exterior are guaranteed to find a loyal friend. Gak is known to go far out of his way to help his friends in any way he can! Which honestly tends not to be very much as his goo gets on absolutely everything, but he sure does try.

Few will allow it, but what Gak loves more than anything in the world is to cuddle! People, lizards, creatures, plushies, appliances, various inanimate objects... if its around, Gak will snuggle with it! He has an entire hoard of stuffed animals scattered in piles all over his home. But unfortunately Gak's squishy body means he needs to be very careful with his cuddles. If he has something against his body for too long it will slowly start to be absorbed! He's pretty good about not letting that happen anymore, but its not too rare for him to have to pull off a teddy bear that started to get stuck.

Because he doesn't have any organs, Gak isn't able to eat even if he wants to. Due to this being around creatures that are eating tends to make him uncomfortable since he has no idea what he should do. Strangers tend to view it as rude if he doesn't eat, but faking it isn't a very good option either... avoidance is his strategy for now and that seems to be working okay. On the other hand Gak is able to drink liquids! Although 'drink' might not be entirely accurate; its more like his gooey mouth slowly absorbs it.

Many are surprised to learn that Gak can indeed talk! He sounds strange, like every word is being spoken underwater, and it can be rather hard for some to understand him. However his speech does come with a price, as some might guess. Each word sends a mist of slime flying from his mouth and causes large trails of goo to fall from his face. Because of this he tends not to speak around strangers or in crowds, but if he's just with a few friends the ooze is sure to fly!

Although his body does regenerate itself, the process is slow and exhausting both mentally and physically. Nothing can stop the dripping but any sort of movement makes it much worse. Gak generally holds the same position for hours before changing to a new one and avoids speaking unless he has something important to say. And before you ask, the goo he sheds can't be "reused". Its like when a strand of hair falls out, it can't be put back again!

[Cryptz]

I'm helping open the mystery box!
Username: LpsCscollecter12





Form for Event #008
Username: LpsCscollecter12
Adopt Name: Volcano Thunder
Gender: male
Personality: WIP

[Captain Linebeck]

I hope it's ok I made fan art of him

Form for Event #008
Username: .:Firefly:.
Adopt Name: Firebolt
Gender: male (♂)
Personality: Sly, sneaky, a high intellect

[BlueRocketMouse]

Form for Event #003


Username:
Ditzy Derp

Adopt Name:
Vincent [vin-suhnt]

Gender:
Male

Personality:
Vincent has a bold character. He's stubborn, feisty, and not afraid to try new things. Actually, I'm not even sure he can do the same thing more than once. It's not very wise to rely on Vincent for something important. Seeing things through to the end isn't exactly his forte. He does have a strong eye for detail though, and he loves to show off by pointing out things others missed. Attention seems to be Vincent's life force; his ego can't go one second without it.


Form for Event #009


Username:
Ditzy Derp

Adopt Name:
Guggenheim [goo-guhn-haym]
Shortens it to Gugg as a nickname.

Gender:
Unknown; even Gugg doesn't really know. He's adopted male pronouns and generally sticks to them, though you may occasionally find him fluctuating.

Personality:
Gugg is quite a timid fellow. He's well aware of how much different he is from other lizards in nearly every way and is very self-conscious about all that he does. He dislikes attracting attention to himself, but that's rather hard not to do when you drip goo wherever you go. Gugg therefore prefers to sit quietly in the background and pretend he's nothing more than an uninteresting ornament or model. The only time he really feels comfortable to freely move around is when no one is watching. This has the unintended side effect of sometimes making Gugg seem like he's haunted, because hey wasn't that statue just in the other room a few minutes ago, and why does it feel like I'm being watched? Of course, Gugg doesn't mean to purposely mislead or confuse people, but he still will usually choose to remain still than risk giving himself away.

Wise observers with an eagle eye may be aware that there's more to Gugg than immediately noticeable, but it still takes time for him to warm up enough to a person that he'll reveal himself, even if he knows they're already suspicious of him. But the signs that Gugg is starting to grow on someone are obvious. He'll scoot an inch or two closer while they're distracted, follow them across rooms, and possibly give them the faint hint of a smile. If Gugg does eventually decide to make himself known, talking to him can still be difficult. He lacks vocal chords, so his main form of communication is through gestures and particularly exaggerated (almost cartoonish) facial expressions. At one point, Gugg tried to learn sign language, but this soon proved to be inefficient as he lacked the dexterity for more complex signs and most people didn't seem to understand it anyway.

Once Gugg opens up, it becomes clear that he's much more than a drab piece of wood. He was originally meant to be a toy, so it's not too surprising that he acts pretty childish. For a slime-covered figure that spends most of his time stationary, Gugg radiates an energetic vibe. Friends sometimes say he gives off the impression that he'd tell the best jokes on the block if he could speak. Gugg loves to entertain and see people smile. Seeing others in distress makes him upset too. He has a bit of a motherly side and is very empathetic towards others. Gugg has a knack for sensing when somebody's down, and he'll do his best to cheer them up. He may not have a heart, but he still has one heck of a soul.



History:
Gugg started out as nothing more than a vat of slime in a very old toy factory. It was originally meant to be sold as a putty for children to play with. However, around the time it was meant to be released, stricter toy safety regulations began to crack down on the industry. Certain ingredients in the formula didn't meet the standards and finding a new formula soon proved to be too arduous. The young company quickly sunk and the factory was abandoned along with the produced putty, which the creators could find no other use for.

Years drew on and the building fell into disrepair as time began to take its toll. Inside, the putty hardened and flaked near the surface of the vats while deeper down it grew slimy and wet. Fluid leaked from cracks that had formed with age. In a word, the factory seemed as though it were sad, if you can believe buildings might have feelings. The cracks gradually began to grow larger, dripping more and more of the green stuff on to the ground. Eventually, there was enough that it started to flow across the floor, spreading in jagged lines until it reached a door marked "Storage Room." Ever tenacious, the slime trail didn't stop there, instead creeping in underneath the door. There was something inside meant for it; it could feel it now.

The storage room was filled with prototypes for various other toys that had been planned but never saw the light of production. Among them was the wooden frame for what appeared to be some sort of lizard or dinosaur. This apparently suited the slime trail quite well, for that is where it decided to stop. It pooled around the skeletal frame, building up slowly into the shape of claws, legs, a tail, a face, until it had filled in the rest of the lizard's form. When consciousness flickered on in his mind, it was immediately paired with confusion. He had no idea where he had come from or how he had gotten in the factory, only that he didn't want to be there anymore.

Physiology:
*Gugg's slime thickens and hardens while he sleeps. It works a bit like the fluid in our joints in that it thins out and becomes less viscous as he starts to move. The more he moves, the runnier it gets.
*Water and Gugg don't mix very well. If he comes into contact with large amounts of liquid, he'll start to come apart and make a huge mess. In contrast, an environment that's too dry will cause Gugg to harden up and make it difficult for him to move.
*Gugg only feels pain if he's hit in the wooden frame. Blows to his slime don't really hurt him, but they can still feel rather uncomfortable or invasive.

[Ciriun]

Anaran

Form for Event #008
Username: Ciriun
Adopt Name: Anaran (derived from the Spanish word for the color orange)
Gender: Male

Personality: Bold and cocky, this guy isn't scared of anything and is nearly impossible to intimidate. So you're twice his size? He doesn't care. But rather than being a bully this actually makes him quite friendly. He'll approach anyone or anything without fear or hesitation to try to get to know it. This makes him great for anyone with other larger pets.

On the down side, if someone or something does get on his bad side he is a bit of a scrapper and will try to take on fights he has no hope of winning. Small but wiry, he is quick and agile which is the only reason he doesn't often get himself maimed in fights. And if you think he's bad normally, just try threatening someone he cares about. Luckily in the case of a misunderstanding he is quick to forgive and forget rather than hold any sort of grudge. A little tussle now and then can actually make him closer friends with someone.

Appearance: His wings are too small to allow him to fly, so don't expect to see him flitting around free as a bat. They do allow him some gliding ability, which is good since he isn't afraid of heights. His stripe has no special properties, but it is very visible. Likewise his eyes don't glow but they are very reflective, like a cat's eyes. In the dark he looks like nothing but a pair of shining eyes hovering over a floating orange streak. He has excellent night vision so this is a common sight.

And those muddy looking feet? As often as not they really are caked in mud. This is not a clean lizard and keeping him that way is an exercise in futility. No matter how long you bathe him he still looks dirty, and when he's not clean you can barely tell until after he's tracked dirt all over the house. At least he doesn't mind being washed as long as he doesn't get scrubbed too hard, especially not around those sensitive wings of his.

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[Mint Chip]

Form for Event #007

Mint Chip

Joren

Male

: Rock climbing, running/racing, competitions, fishing and eating
: Swimming, walking, inactivity, annoying and stereotypical individuals

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Joren has a tendency to keep to himself. His mind is constantly swirling with ideas and thoughts that weigh heavy on him which causes him to pace often. He also has the inability to stay still for longer than a few seconds at a time. He's often doing something, the only time he stays in any one place for longer than a few minutes is when he's resting. On spring and summer days he will go hiking a lot. Rock climbing and trail jogging, he keeps himself physically fit with all the active which in turn makes him quite the hardy eater. Although he loves to run, jog, and do many other outdoor activities he hates water. When he was young he had a very traumatic experience that left him more than loathed to be in any form of water.

And even though Joren doesn't like to swim, or even play in puddles, he does love to fish. He'll find shallow rivers or ponds and wade into the water. Silently he'll stand and wait for small fish to swim by before snatching them up and tossing them onto the bank. During the fall he spends most of his time running through the woods. Even though he'd never tell anyone, he loves the changing of the seasons, it's one of the only times that Joren smiles. The bright colors of the leaves just bring such a happy feeling to him that he can't even quite explain. He'll collect walnuts, chestnuts, berries and other edible items to store up in his den. As when the winter comes it's far too cold for him to stay outside long enough to find other forms of food. Joren will run out into the brisk winter air and race towards the ponds. Each day checking to see if it has iced over, when the ponds are iced over deeper than three inches he'll brave the ice and slide across it until his feet and skin is too cold to hardly feel before he races home to huddle against the further wall of his den.

Joren isn't a necessarily social lizard, though he doesn't tend to make friends easily. His brother, Ignazio, doesn't share his enthusiasm when it comes to running about. In fact, he finds him crazy. Yet the two still get along quite well. Ignazio is less social than Joren is, but if nothing else they have one another and that's enough for them.

[Violenca]

Form for Event #004



Hi my Name is Violenca. But call me Vio.

This little fellas Name is Ashenburg.

He will be a Male.


Ashenburg is a creepy little Boy. He loves to collect weird stuff like Animal Bones, Feathers and Broken Glass. He is a Lonely Boy Who loves to talk to himself. Most of the time he's dodging others and always wanders alone whereever his feet carries him. Every Sunday he went to the Church. Not into it but he's watching the inner Life from the Window nd sings every song and dissapears before everyone comes out.

[Violenca]

I'm helping open the mystery box!
Username: Violenca

[Celozon]

Tad late on this, but event is now closed, and entries will be judged shortly.