What is a Helix?
Helix are medium-sized semi-aquatic creatures that live in coastal regions, usually in or around beaches. At first glance resemble a canine such as a fox or wolf in build. Unlike a fox or wolf however they have rather big ears which, whilst young, appear rather rabbit or antenna-like. Their long legs end in three-toed paws which are equipped with retractable claws for gripping and holding. They have a thick, oily coat which is waterproof. This helps to keep them warm them against the cold seashore waters of their habitat.
Primarily piscivorous meaning that they eat any fish, crustaceans or shellfish they happen upon, Helix are known to also prey upon sea birds (including chicks and eggs), seals and the carrion of beached dolphins, whales and sharks using their adapted jaws and teeth to pry open shells and to crunch bone and cartilage.
Perhaps the most notable feature of the Helix is the large bulky ammonite-like shell that they carry over their rumps which give them a shellfish-like appearane. Whilst newborns and juveniles use these shells as a form of protection, little is known about the use of the shell for older individuals. On a mature adult these hefty shells may contribute to up to 40% of the Helix's overall weight. To keep this shell nice and strong Helix will consume large quantities of calcium.
They are social within their own species, forming colonies of 5 - 20 individuals. Multiple colonies may co-exist on single beaches or coastlines. Helix are very vocal animals, using a wide range of vocalisation to communicate. The sounds they make are so diverse and frequently used that the Helix as a species may indeed have developed their form of sophisticated language.Original design concept and lines drawn by Bugabee
Species owned and ran by KWest
For more info on the species, please visit the Main Topic.
Rules
- You must abide to all the rules that can found on the main topic (see link above) as well as all those found here.
- No harassing or rudeness, and please do not whine on other entries. It doesn't make the artist feel good and it can be offensive if you try to guilt them.
- You may not enter using your own lines. Please use the ones provided.
- Use LOCK ALPHA to colour inside the lines.
- For now the only line edits I will allow are items. Items may only include small accessories such as bracelets/anklets, collars/scarves/necklaces and the suchlike.
- A maximum of four fur colours and four shell colours per Helix. There are also three extra samplers for nose, eyes and ear insides.
- You may enter as many times as you'd like.
- Do not enter if you don't plan on being an active member/staff of the species, should you win.
- If you'd like then you may choose to keep one of your entries to have as your Staff Custom, provided that you win. You may not sell, give-away or adopt out any remaining entries.
- Depending on entry numbers I may or may not give out Guest Artist positions as well.
- You must fill out an Artist form to post along with your (first) entry.
- Helix may come in any colour combination, with a maximum total of 7 colours (shell & fur, not including eyes, etc). Avoid using clashing/neon colours.
- New rule - If you'd prefer you may colour these lines using a different art program such as Sai Paint Tool. However, you must make sure Bugabee's signature is still showing.
Artist Form
You must fill out the below form to post along with your first entry. If you have entered more than once with a filled form, then just say so. There is no need to fill it out more than once.
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[b]Username:[/b]
[b]Why do you want to be an Artist for Helix Adopts?:[/b]
[b]How long do you spend on CS each day?:[/b]
[b]How often will you be able to create new Helix?:[/b]
[b]Will you be a loyal, active member of the Helix adopt community?:[/b]
[b]Would you be likely to want to be a Nursery Artist as well as a regular Artist? This would mean you'd be expected to breed couples and grow their offspring appropriately:[/b]
Prizes
1st
- Place as a full Artist for Helix adopts
- Possibly a place as a Helix Nursery Artist (optional)
- The above prizes
2nd
- Place as a full Artist for Helix adopts
- Possibly a place as a Helix Nursery Artist (optional)
- The above prizes
3rd place, plus runner-ups
A 3rd place + runner ups may be chosen should there be enough entries.
In such case, 3rd place may be offered a place as a full artist.
1st
- Place as a full Artist for Helix adopts
- Possibly a place as a Helix Nursery Artist (optional)
- The above prizes
2nd
- Place as a full Artist for Helix adopts
- Possibly a place as a Helix Nursery Artist (optional)
- The above prizes
3rd place, plus runner-ups
A 3rd place + runner ups may be chosen should there be enough entries.
In such case, 3rd place may be offered a place as a full artist.
