open species!
the twin tailed omuay, a token of luck in many countries, a guardian for fellow travelers, and protector for the weak, but also known as a creature of misfortune and vengeance, adapting to it's owner's personality with ease whether bad or good. meet.. the omuay. they came from the savannah, thought to be mutated lions or friendly kitsunes, yet were neither. they resemble big cats, hyenas, and tusked boars all in one. in the past they were bonded with a human and hunted alongside their partner, bringing down large animals with ease. more even tempered omuay were often used to herd antelope and farm animals, so many nowadays still retain a herding and hunting instinct.
rules
- follow all site rules
- always give credit for the species
- you may take offsite, but link back here
- you can adopt out or sell designs for any currency
- as of now, do not breed your omuay
- i reserve the right the cease the omuay being an open species (though ones created will still be yours)
- make sure to not have the sclera of the eye white
variations
males are usually larger than females and are most often seen with grisly or ruff manes. females are lighter, quicker, and more agile and are commonly seen smooth-furred, or feathered. though omuay of all genders are seen with any type of mane
smooth - fur is short and appealing, brandishing a thick neck and visible muscles
sprout - similar to smooth-furred, long hair grows up along the back of the neck
ribbon - fur grows long at the back of the head, chest and underbelly
feather - full mane, but light and airy with no forelock
ruff - a much larger and denser version of sprout-furred with a small forelock
grisly - most dense of all variations, a many layered full mane with a small forelock
two tailed - most common, often extremely playful, stubborn, obedient, or otherwise good as simple pets
four tailed - usually has a split personality, most often taken advantage by the worst in people
six tailed - seen as the noblest of omuay, the fiercest protectors and the most vigilant guardians
omuay with an odd number of tails are omens of sickness, ill fortune, and death. these are extremely rare and not to be trifled with.
color
any color, as long as it's not eye blinding, is acceptable, especially if it's based off of other savannah creatures
eye colors are normally bright, the pupil is slit, and the sclera is never white
diet
all omuay are carnivorous; wild ones prey on large animals, either fresh or stolen from other predators, and tame ones can be fed slabs of steak or even the food off your plate if you aren't watching
other attributes
omuay can have horns, wings, other mutations, and accessories
only the largest of omuay can be bare-back ridden for a short time (usually the most grandest' withers reach the shoulders of a full grown human male, but on average omuay are waist level to people)