An Angelic Arabian is a mysterious equine, living in Cloud Kingdoms found only miles and miles above the Sahara Desert. Seeing as the Sahara is the largest desert in the world, these Arabians, too, have a large space to roam. They are characterized by their large, feathery wings and Arabian-type build, as well as large amounts of feathering.
Physical Appearance
Angelic Arabians, or AAs, are small, equine creatures, ranging from about 13 hh to 16 hh. They are scarcely larger, although several have been known to be a bit smaller, around 12 hh. They have a build that resembles Arabians very closely, and since they originated in the Cloud Kingdoms above the deserts, they are believed to be the ancestors- or possible winged evolutions- of the classic Arabian. Males usually weigh in around 1,000 pounds- females remain closer to 800. One of their most distinguishing features is their wings- these large, feathery limbs are a vital part of their bodies. They are the same size in males and females, and are generally one color, but occasionally, feathers or wingtips will have spots or bars. They are aids for the AAs- of course, they use them to fly! Their feathering is also a large part of them. It keeps their leg temperature regulated, so that they do not overheat or freeze up while the Arabian is flying or running. There is an upper half and a lower half to the feathering- some on the fetlock, and some on the cannon bone. Their manes and tails also differ greatly. There are four known patterns- a shorter one, a long one, a wavy one, and the default, the most common one, which my mare Misaka sports above.
Coloration and Patterns
Colors
Angelic Arabians tend to be towards the lighter end of the color spectrum. They come in all shades, but things like greys, palominos/buckskins, and light bays or chestnuts are most common. Just as red is valued very much in China and red and white in Morocco, light greys, red chestnuts, and cherry bays are all very highly looked up to. Cremellos have an extremely high value among the AAs, but are so rare they are scarcely ever counted as an actual color. The same rule goes for 'true' blacks, raven blacks and perlinos. Perlinos are extremely rare, but oddly enough, do not have a high value. An actual list of their possible colorations and rarity of the color is:
~ Light chestnut {OMGSC}
~ Chestnut {VC}
~ Red chestnut {R}
~ Sooty chestnut {R}
~ Liver chestnut {UC}
~ Flaxen chestnut {UC}
~ Flaxen liver chestnut {R}
~ Chestnut pangare {R}
~ Light bay {C}
~ Golden bay {C}
~ Wild bay {UC}
~ Wild golden bay {UC}
~ Primitive bay {UC}
~ Bay {OMGSC}
~ Mahogany bay {UC}
~ Mealy bay {UC}
~ Dark bay {C}
~ Cherry bay {R}
~ Seal brown {C}
~ 'False' black {C}
~ 'True' black {VR}
~ Raven black {VR}
~ Dapple grey {C}
~ Rose grey {UC}
~ Steel grey {C}
~ Fleabitten grey {VC}
~ Light grey {UC}
~Cremello {VR}
~ Perlino {OMGSR}
~Albino {VR}
~ Dun {OMGSC}
~ Red dun {C}
~ Grullo {R}
~ Buckskin {UC}
~ 'Black' buckskin {UC}
~ Palomino {VC}
~ Isabella palomino {C}
~ Classic champagne {UC}
~ Gold champagne {UC}
~ Amber champagne {R}
~ Classic ivory champagne {R}
~ Gold ivory champagne {R}
~ Amber ivory champagne {VR}
~ Strawberry roan {R}
~ Bay roan {UC}
~ Blue roan {R}
~ Red roan {UC}
~ Gulastra plume {VR}
Now, I think you'll notice all of the possible colors. Dozens and dozens, yes? There seems to be no end! That's because Angelic Arabians come in nearly all normal horse colors. However, taffies, silver dapples, and pearls never show up. And many colors are quite rare, hardly ever seen in the breed at all. Also, many markings are missing. Paint patterns are very rare, and appaloosa is nonexistent- see below for all the info on markings and patterns.
~ Light chestnut {OMGSC}
~ Chestnut {VC}
~ Red chestnut {R}
~ Sooty chestnut {R}
~ Liver chestnut {UC}
~ Flaxen chestnut {UC}
~ Flaxen liver chestnut {R}
~ Chestnut pangare {R}
~ Light bay {C}
~ Golden bay {C}
~ Wild bay {UC}
~ Wild golden bay {UC}
~ Primitive bay {UC}
~ Bay {OMGSC}
~ Mahogany bay {UC}
~ Mealy bay {UC}
~ Dark bay {C}
~ Cherry bay {R}
~ Seal brown {C}
~ 'False' black {C}
~ 'True' black {VR}
~ Raven black {VR}
~ Dapple grey {C}
~ Rose grey {UC}
~ Steel grey {C}
~ Fleabitten grey {VC}
~ Light grey {UC}
~Cremello {VR}
~ Perlino {OMGSR}
~Albino {VR}
~ Dun {OMGSC}
~ Red dun {C}
~ Grullo {R}
~ Buckskin {UC}
~ 'Black' buckskin {UC}
~ Palomino {VC}
~ Isabella palomino {C}
~ Classic champagne {UC}
~ Gold champagne {UC}
~ Amber champagne {R}
~ Classic ivory champagne {R}
~ Gold ivory champagne {R}
~ Amber ivory champagne {VR}
~ Strawberry roan {R}
~ Bay roan {UC}
~ Blue roan {R}
~ Red roan {UC}
~ Gulastra plume {VR}
Now, I think you'll notice all of the possible colors. Dozens and dozens, yes? There seems to be no end! That's because Angelic Arabians come in nearly all normal horse colors. However, taffies, silver dapples, and pearls never show up. And many colors are quite rare, hardly ever seen in the breed at all. Also, many markings are missing. Paint patterns are very rare, and appaloosa is nonexistent- see below for all the info on markings and patterns.
Patterns
Patterns and markings in AAs are slightly more diverse and less common than all colorations. Although all 'markings' are present- fetlocks, socks, stockings, etc. as well as stripes, snips, stars, blazes, etc. Also, things like birdcatcher spots, brindles, blood marks, dapples and rabicanos occur. However, all markings are generally uncommon or above, so do not be surprised when you look at this list! A list of possible markings and patterns and each one's rarity can be found in a list below:
~ Birdcatcher spots {UC}
~ Brindling {R}
~ Blood marks {UC}
~ Dappling {UC}
~ Rabicano {R}
~ Minimal sabino {R}
~ Classic sabino {UC}
~ Minimal tobiano {R}
~ Tobiano {R}
~ Maximal tobiano {VR}
~ Minimal overo {R}
~ Overo {R}
~ Splash overo {R}
~ Frame overo {R}
~ Extensive overo {VR}
~ Minimal splash white {UC}
~ Classic splash white {UC}
~ Extensive splash white {R}
~ Varnish appaloosa {VR}
~ Snowflake appaloosa {R}
~ Blanket appaloosa {R}
~ Spotted blanket appaloosa {R}
~ Leopard appaloosa {R}
~ Few spot appaloosa {R}
~ Manchado {VR}
~ Lace markings {VR}
~ Mosaic {OMGSR}
Now, these markings are different. They are not patterns, they are just markings. This means their rarity will be very different. A lot of it is probably incorrect, as most of this is a generalization. You can never put a true label on markings, so majority here is just going to be a very rough decision.
~ Coronet {UC}
~ Pastern {UC}
~ Fetlock {UC}
~ Sock {C}
~ Stocking {C}
~ 'Sabino' stocking {UC}
~ 'Faint' star {UC}
~ Star {VC}
~ Interrupted stripe {UC}
~ Stripe {C}
~ Blaze {C}
~ Bald face {R}
~ Badger face {VR}
~ Star/snip combo {UC}
~ Snip {VC}
~ Irregular blaze {UC}
~ Irregular star {C}
~ Birdcatcher spots {UC}
~ Brindling {R}
~ Blood marks {UC}
~ Dappling {UC}
~ Rabicano {R}
~ Minimal sabino {R}
~ Classic sabino {UC}
~ Minimal tobiano {R}
~ Tobiano {R}
~ Maximal tobiano {VR}
~ Minimal overo {R}
~ Overo {R}
~ Splash overo {R}
~ Frame overo {R}
~ Extensive overo {VR}
~ Minimal splash white {UC}
~ Classic splash white {UC}
~ Extensive splash white {R}
~ Varnish appaloosa {VR}
~ Snowflake appaloosa {R}
~ Blanket appaloosa {R}
~ Spotted blanket appaloosa {R}
~ Leopard appaloosa {R}
~ Few spot appaloosa {R}
~ Manchado {VR}
~ Lace markings {VR}
~ Mosaic {OMGSR}
Now, these markings are different. They are not patterns, they are just markings. This means their rarity will be very different. A lot of it is probably incorrect, as most of this is a generalization. You can never put a true label on markings, so majority here is just going to be a very rough decision.
~ Coronet {UC}
~ Pastern {UC}
~ Fetlock {UC}
~ Sock {C}
~ Stocking {C}
~ 'Sabino' stocking {UC}
~ 'Faint' star {UC}
~ Star {VC}
~ Interrupted stripe {UC}
~ Stripe {C}
~ Blaze {C}
~ Bald face {R}
~ Badger face {VR}
~ Star/snip combo {UC}
~ Snip {VC}
~ Irregular blaze {UC}
~ Irregular star {C}
Mutations
You remember me talking away about all of those hidden layers? Well, they all come in the form of one mutation or another. There are at least 5. Here they are:
~ The first mutations are mane and tail variations. The classic preset is the one above, on Misaka. Another one is slightly shorter and much more flouncy. The third version is a short, flat mane and tail. And the fourth and final version is very long and elegant.
The default is VC.
The second variant is C.
The third variant is C.
The fourth variant is UC.
~ Another rare, spooky mutation is the demon wings. These wings are similar to a dragon's, with large, bony veins, leathery folds of skin in between, and a well-built frame for flapping. It also has claws at the hinges and ends of the bones. AAs sporting these abnormal wings are looked down upon, for technically they are 'Demonic Arabians'. They are usually banished and not allowed to come back to the Cloud Kingdoms, for they always carry with them a touch of evil.
This variant is VR.
~ The final variant is a unicorn horn. This attribute is extremely rare and incredibly sought after. AAs with this horn are noted for their mystical powers and incredible strength, and they are looked up to and deeply respected. The horn can come in any color, but generally followed the pattern of the Arabian's coat.
This variant is, naturally, rated OMGSR.
~ And of course, there will always be that final mutation in which the AA is born with no wings at all.
When this variation happens, it is rated VR.
~ The first mutations are mane and tail variations. The classic preset is the one above, on Misaka. Another one is slightly shorter and much more flouncy. The third version is a short, flat mane and tail. And the fourth and final version is very long and elegant.
The default is VC.
The second variant is C.
The third variant is C.
The fourth variant is UC.
~ Another rare, spooky mutation is the demon wings. These wings are similar to a dragon's, with large, bony veins, leathery folds of skin in between, and a well-built frame for flapping. It also has claws at the hinges and ends of the bones. AAs sporting these abnormal wings are looked down upon, for technically they are 'Demonic Arabians'. They are usually banished and not allowed to come back to the Cloud Kingdoms, for they always carry with them a touch of evil.
This variant is VR.
~ The final variant is a unicorn horn. This attribute is extremely rare and incredibly sought after. AAs with this horn are noted for their mystical powers and incredible strength, and they are looked up to and deeply respected. The horn can come in any color, but generally followed the pattern of the Arabian's coat.
This variant is, naturally, rated OMGSR.
~ And of course, there will always be that final mutation in which the AA is born with no wings at all.
When this variation happens, it is rated VR.
