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Zephinas of Runam
Mythical Feline Creatures

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Welcome to Runam
Runam is a rather small planet in a not-so-distant universe that is covered in a variety of landscapes, ranging from lush forests to grassy valleys, humid swamps to dry deserts, and cold mountains to snowy plains. With three large oceans that cover 65% of this globe, there is also plenty of water supplies which can also be found in stray rivers or lost lakes. Runam is inhabited by a feline creature called a
Zephina (Zeh-fee-nah) or Zephi (Zeh-fee) for short.

What is a Zephina?
Zephinas are large feline creatures that inhabit the various lands throughout Runam. Zephinas are omnivores; mostly eating fruits and greens, they can be seen eating small rodent like creatures such as the Wuzle when vegetation isn't readily available. A Zephina can live for 50 years (which is 150 Earth years). They mature quickly, but once they've matured they grow at a much slower rate making them live for a long time. A Zephi will be fully mature within the ages of 9 to 12 months. When a Zephina is fully mature, they are ready to mate. This creature mates for life. Mating takes place in the late winter seasons. About 3 months afterward in the mid springs season, a female Zephina will have a litter ranging from 1 to 3 Zephs or baby Zephinas.

Zephs in detail
Coloring

Zephs are born colored with their leg markings. They do not grow into their colors or markings. Usually, a Zephs coloring matches that of its parents. If you have two blue parents, the Zephs will be blue colored, too. If you have one blue parent and one red parent, the Zephs will be a mix of both colors. If you have one common parent and one rare parent, the coloring is based off the common coloring for the main coat and the rare coloring for the markings. If you have two rare parents, the coloring is a combination of the marking colors and the marking colors will be a combination of the rare coloring.

Size

Zephs are born with fuzzy vision. They are not blind, but can not see very clearly. All Zephs are born sleek and thin and have two wisps. The other features will develop over time before they reach adulthood. A female will start getting more fur around 6-8 months and the boys will get more toned around 9-12 months.
All Zephs are born the same size, regardless of gender. They are extremely small and fragile at birth which is why they must stay in the nursery with their mothers for two months. They average a range of 2-5 inches at birth. Since they grow at a fast rate, they can be 5-10 inches before leaving the nursery. Below will be a detailed growth chart for each stage before maturity:

Baby (1 month) = Height : 2-5 inches
Baby (2 months) = Height : 5-10 inches
Child (3 months) = Height : 10-18 inches
Child (4 months) = Height : 18-26 inches
Child (5 months) = Height : 26-32 inches
Teen (6-8 months) = Height : (F)28-34 inches | (M)30-36 inches
Mature (9-12 months) = Height : (F)34-38 inches | (M)36-40 inches

Milestones

Getting a little more into the growth process, below is a list of the different stages of life with a description that entails specific events.

Baby (1-2 months) - A Zeph is born to his or her parents. During this time, a Zeph will stay in the nursery with his or her mother for two months. The basic skills are learned at this age. Walking, talking, and recognizing family members are a few of the learned skills.
Child (3-5 months) - At this age, a Zeph is able to leave the nursery. However, he or she will not leave their mothers side. Also at this age, Zephs begin learning their roles in the pride. Some early bloomers will start sprouting more wisps (for the females) and antlers (for the males).
Adolescent (6-8 months) - Being an adolescent Zeph is pretty normal. The average Zeph will start growing additional wisps and antlers at this time. The late bloomers catch the tail end of this period. They are able to leave their mothers. Zephs use this time to get hands on experience in their roles.
Mature (9-12 months) - All Zephs mature in this stage. Females and males alike are finished with developing their features. They are now ready to engage the world. Both males and females are trying to find their soul mates during this stage. No Zeph wants to be left lonely.
Adult (1-25 years) - All Zephs are given the title of Zephina. Most Zephis have found a mate and have had at least one litter which can have up to three Zephs. A couple can mate three times a year (which means 3-9 Zephs a year). All Zephis are active in their specific roles at this time.
Senior (26-50) - At the end of their lives, Zephis stop breeding but continue their duties. Elder Zephis tend to be extremely family oriented and like to have get togethers with the whole Zephina family tree (which can be quite the event). A large majority in this stage are leaders.

A special thank you to:
hawaiianbabidoll for the linearts
Luna-puppy for the species
Flower-puppy for the species

[Tiger♥Bear]

Rules

General Rules
* All Oekaki rules and site rules apply.
* Do not copy the designs or patterns.
* Do not take a Zephina that is not your own.
* Please be respectful to artists, staff, and others.
* Do not copy this species. Luna-puppy has put a lot of effort into them.
* Litter amount is random and gender is random. Please do not ask to choose your own.
* If you break any of the rules, you will be warned. A second time, you will be "on hold."
Third time, you will be banned.
More may be added later

Zephina Information
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[center][color=#0b88b0][size=150]What is a Zephina?[/size][/color]
[color=#666666][size=85]Zephinas are large feline creatures that inhabit the various lands throughout Runam. Zephinas are omnivores; mostly eating fruits and greens, they can be seen eating small rodent like creatures such as the Wuzle when vegetation isn't readily available. A Zephina can live for 50 years (which is 150 Earth years). They mature quickly, but once they've matured they grow at a much slower rate making them live for a long time. A Zephi will be fully mature within the ages of 9 to 12 months. When a Zephina is fully mature, they are ready to mate. This creature mates for life. Mating takes place in the late winter seasons. About 3 months afterward in the mid springs season, a female Zephina will have a litter ranging from 1 to 3 Zephs or baby Zephinas.[/size][/color][/center]

Forms

Breeding Forms
Same Owner
This form is for someone wanting to breed two of their own Zephinas together.

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[color=#666666]I would like to breed my Zephinas!
Who is the father? -
Who is the mother? -
If you could choose: boys or girls? -
If you could choose: 1, 2, or 3 Zephs? -
Do you wish to keep all Zephs? -
If no, which one will you be keeping? -[/color]

Different Owners
This form is for someone wanting to breed their Zephina with someone elses Zephina.
I must have a form from at least one owner to confirm breeding.

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[color=#666666]We would like to breed our Zephinas!
Who is the father? -
Who is the mother? -
If you could choose: boys or girls? -
If you could choose: 1, 2, or 3 Zephs? -
Do you wish to split the Zephs? -
If yes, who gets which Zeph? -
If no, are you keeping all Zephs? -
If no, which one will you be keeping? -[/color]

Dating Form
Searching Owners
This form is for someone wanting to breed their Zephina but can't find a suitable mate.
Your picture and this form will be posted in the "Speed Dating" group under the Couples link.

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[color=#666666]I would like to breed my Zephina!
Are you male or female? -
What is your color preference in a mate? -
What is your age preference in a mate? -
On a scale of 1-10, how picky are you about your mate? -
Do you want to search for your mate? -
If no, would you like the staff to help? -[/color]

Fostering Form
Foster A Zeph
This form is for someone wanting to foster an orphaned Zeph.

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[color=#666666]I would like to foster a Zeph!
Do you have a mate? -
If yes, do you have your own Zephs? -
If no, do you plan on finding one? -
Do you have a Zeph in mind? -
If yes, which one? -
If no, would you like the staff to pick one? --[/color]

[Tiger♥Bear]

Questions

Have a question about breeding? Take a look below.
Don't see your question? Send me a message or check the main page for other questions.

Q: How do I breed my Zephina?

A: It's simple! Fill out the form that fits your situation. Do you own two Zephinas you'd like to breed together? Fill the first form. Have you talked to the owner of another Zephina about breeding your two together? Fill out the second form. Trying to find a mate but just can't seem to find the one? Fill out the third one.

Q: Does it cost anything to breed?

A: Nope. The only thing required is owning a Zephina. Don't have one yet? Click on the Adoption link on the first post.

Q: May I choose the gender of my Zephs or decide how many I have in a litter?

A: For the moment, no. Both gender and amount are randomized. However, your opinion will be taken into account. There is a section in the forms that allow you to tell me which you would prefer if you had the choice. What do you know, I might have it lean in your favor.

Q: Is it possible to have a homosexual Zephina?

A: I'm afraid not. Zephinas are a straight species and only breed with the opposite gender. This was a rule of
Luna-puppy, the creator.

Q: I want to breed my Zephina with someone elses, but they turned me down. Now what?

A: There is a chance of rejection in asking a Zephina to be your mate, but life goes on, no? In the moment you've found your proposal turned down, try looking for another Zephina you can win the heart of. Perhaps you can fill out a form to post your handsome or beautiful picture on our Speed Dating group in the Couples thread.

Q: I filled out the form to search for a mate. What happens now?

A: All you have to do now is wait. Other singles will be posted in Speed Dating group so you are more than welcome to browse open suitors. There is more information on the Couples forum.

Q: What do I do if I don't want my Zephs?

A: There will be a section in the forms to fill out asking if you wish to keep your Zephs. If you are the owner of both parents, your Zephs will go to the Orphanage in the Couples forum. If you bred your Zephi with someone elses, try asking them if they'd like to keep the offspring. If neither set of parents wish to keep the Zephs, they will go to the Orphanage. There is more information about the Orphanage in the Couples thread.

Q: What if I don't want my Zephs anymore?

A: Make sure you really want to part from your Zephs before considering this option. If you really don't want your Zephs anymore, message me and I will put him or her in our orphanage until it has found a new home. If your Zeph is now grown up to a Zephina, it will be put in the pound.

Q: If there is more than one Zeph in a litter, do I have to take all of them or could I choose which one(s) I want?

A: It is preferred that you take all Zephs in a litter. If you must choose the one(s) you want, message me which ones you're keeping and which ones you're not. The Zephs you don't want will be put in the Orphanage.

Updates

July 25 - Forum was created
July 25 - Forum was finished

[eugenides]

I would like to breed my Zephinas!
Who is the father? -
Who is the mother? -
If you could choose: boys or girls? - Girls
If you could choose: 1, 2, or 3 Zephs? - 1 or 2
Do you wish to keep all Zephs? - Yes.
If no, which one will you be keeping? - Both!

[Tiger♥Bear]

I can't wait till I have my own couple so I can breed them and have lots of baby Zephs. :3

[[inactive]]

I would like to breed my Zephinas!
Who is the father? - Sakana, here
Who is the mother? Kinomi, here
If you could choose: boys or girls? - A mix of both
If you could choose: 1, 2, or 3 Zephs? - 2
Do you wish to keep all Zephs? - Preferably.
If no, which one will you be keeping? - Depends, I'll wait until I see them.

[Tiger♥Bear]

Some of you might notice that the pictures have changed. I've decided to do the pictures a little differently. This way, if you decide to have more Zephs, I won't have to redraw the parents over and over and over again. Now, it will have a picture of the couple and there will be pictures of the litters under each couple. Little easier to keep track of all the litters that way and, like I said earlier, much better to only draw them once. :3 So, it shouldn't take too long to change all of them to the new way.

[wonderwolf1]

I would like to breed my Zephinas!
Who is the father? - Storm
Who is the mother? - Violet
If you could choose: boys or girls? - a mixture I think
If you could choose: 1, 2, or 3 Zephs? - preferably 2 but 3 would be grate
Do you wish to keep all Zephs? - Depends
If no, which one will you be keeping? - I would need to see them first.

[~Dragonstorm~]

I would like to breed my Zephinas!
Who is the father? -
- Sunil
Who is the mother? -
-Trinity
If you could choose: boys or girls? -
Both?
If you could choose: 1, 2, or 3 Zephs? -
2
Do you wish to keep all Zephs? -
Yes!
If no, which one will you be keeping?-
All c:

[Tiger♥Bear]

I had a feeling you would breed your two Zephinas. :3 I'll work on them soon.