Update:I have decided to include a second species concept for you to choose from as well as a "freedom/creativity" option. You can do only one OR you can do multiple... just know that no matter which you draw i will have to ask you to please get the drawing locked if you do not win (if numbers 1 or 2)... I hope you understand.
Anyway... Here they are.
#1: Shisa Guardians I have sketched out a few ideas i had (please know that not all of these are set in stone/not all have to be on the lineart!):
-The top left is what the eggs will look like. They normal eggs that are covered with thick layered dragon scales to protect them.
- The snout/muzzle should be more wolf like, so not super thick or wide, but also somewhat similar to a fox.
-I have provided 2 examples of what i mean by Collar with a Crystal, but feel free to change the shape/design of the crystal and collar, i will give feedback to every entry!
-Horns are not needed, they can be added by the artist making a design, i just thought i'd include them so that you could have a better feel of the creature
-The tail should be average length, but they should be fluffier than normal tails.
-Basic masks should be included in the drawing, but NOT on the Shisas face. It should be drawn next to the Shisa (kinda like you would a color palette) and should be facing forward (as shown in sketch). It should be basic is shape so that it can be easily edited or colored in.
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All of the WRITTEN information that i have currently is in the Quote below. Most of this info will stay the same... if anything is changed/added before the contest is over, i will update this post and will comment on the thread stating what changes have been made
Species name:
Shisa Guardians
Species info./description:
Shisa Guardians are a very loyal and loving species. They have the traits of various mythical, and non-mythical, creatures. These creatures are known for bonding with a family or person and staying with that particular families lineage till the end. A Shisas job is to protect its 'owners' life, lineage, and honor.
Place of origin:
It is still unknown exactly where these creatures came from. Many believe that they were created in one of the higher planes and were transported to earth by angels. Others believe they were bred many centuries ago in a remote village in the Alps.
Basic Info:
Shisa eggs are almost 8-15 pounds.
Young Adult/Teen Shisa are the size of Chows and generally weight between 30-70 pounds (about 2 ft. tall)
Adult Shisa are the size of Great Danes and weight 100-130 pounds (about 3 ft. tall)
Kanli (Elder) Shisa are slightly smaller than Lions and weight 150-175 pounds (about 4 ft. tall)
General Diet:
Shisas live on a healthy diet of both meats and vegetation. If they are left to find/hunt their own food they will go after deer, rabbits, and raccoons for meat and they will try to find berries and cabbage.
Life Cycle Stages:
Shisas have 4-5 stages in their life cycles.
Stage 1 is it's egg stage. Similar to dragons, Shisas lay eggs which take up to a 2 weeks to hatch.
Stage 2 is it's youth/young adult stage. In this stage, Shisas have hatched and received their collar w/ a crystal. It is at this stage in life that they begin to search for their Hanno (human family).
In their 3rd stage Shisas have become adults. They have found their Hanno, received their mask, and they are able to mate.
In their 4th, and (normally) last stage, Shisas are faced with a test of will, power, and skill. If they fail this test, they will stay as they currently are and will gain immortality so that they can continue their job of being the guardian of their Hanno. If they pass the test, the Shisa has the option to be re-born with new markings/colors, but staying with the same Hanno. A Shisa may only be re-born once. When they reach their 3rd stage again, they will stay that way and gain immortality***
Certain Shisa are granted a special 5th stage, these Shisa are very very rare and are only chosen for this stage if worthy. The Shisa approved for this stage are chosen by the Head Elder, or the Moncha Kanli. The Moncha Kanli carefully selects Shisa to become Elders, or Kanli. Kanli are typically larger than regular Shisa. Their tails become longer and fluffier and each Shisa gains a special ability/power upon becoming a Kanli. They are also given a special secondary collar that represents their new ability. Each Kanli represents something: Life, death, wealth, luck, etc etc.
***Shisas remain immortal as long as their Hannos bloodline remains in existence. If that bloodline is wiped out/retracts their connection to Shisa, it will gain mortality within a week. After mortality is gained, they will go on the hunt for a new Hanno or will choose to stay within the Shisa village.
(Note: Immortality means that a Shisa is no longer allowed to have any changes to it's appearance unless given permission by myself.... "Mortal" Shisa may get any changes to appearance in certain circumstances... which will be listed upon the first page of the "Specials/Shop" post.)
Moncha Kanli
The Moncha Kanli, or Head Elder, is rumored to be the first Shisa ever. Many believe the Moncha Kanli was specially crafted by the rulers of the higher planes, and that all Shisa are connected through it. The role of the Moncha Kanli is to watch over their species and to make sure all is running smoothly. The Moncha Kanli is responsible for administering the re-birth test and choosing which Shisa get to become Kanli. The Moncha Kanli is a genderless Shisa that is the same size as other Kanli, but has fluffier fur, longer ears, Smoke/Cloud Tail, wings and 2 sets of horns. The Moncha Kanli is the ONLY Shisa with this combination of physical traits***
*** Will get the reference for the Moncha Kanli soon after species is up and running
Masks:
Each Shisa is given a mask... no 2 Shisas masks are the same. They receive this mask in the 3rd stage of their life, when they reach adulthood. They are given this mask by either their parents or a Kanli. This mask represents their independence from the Shisa tribe/village, and symbolizes their new life with a Hanno. Some Shisa choose to wear this mask constantly, while others choose to just keep it near them as a reminder of their past.
Common traits:
Regular tails
Slightly less fluffy tails
Horns (short/regular/straight)
Uncommon traits:
Other types of canine/feline/fur or hair based tails
Longer+Curved horns
Rare traits:
Longer/Fluffier/Flopped ears
Spiral/Ram Horns/Antlers
Very Rare traits: -- Must get permission first --
Dragon/Lizard/Shark/Fish/Object/etc tails
No tail
Wings of any kind
Multiple Tails (maximum of 5)
Artists:
If you do not see a trait listed above and you want it included on a Shisa/you are planning on adding it to a Shisa, you must PM me first to see if it's allowed.
Accessories that are not allowed:
(there are less not allowed so its easier to make this list)
Shisas may only have 1 mask... no matter whether they are Kanli or not.
A secondary collar -- these are ONLY allowed on Kanli
Not having a collar is strictly not allowed. They MUST have one.
A charm other than a Crystal. They may have charms on their collars in addition to their crystal, but it may not replace the crystal***
*** This does not apply to certain Kanli and certain customs... MUST BE APPROVED THOUGH
Breeding:
Shisas can mate up to 3 times.
2 Shisa must be "dating/official mates" for 2 weeks before they may breed.
Shisas may only divorce/break up once. They are creatures of loyalty, so divorce is often frowned upon.
Once 2 Shisas have mated and the eggs are laid, a Kanli (elder) is chosen to watch over the nest for any where between 1 day to 2 weeks. During this time, the Kanli transfers tiny amounts of it's own energy into the egg(s).
Doing this tends to give the young Shisa a few traits similar to the Kanli. This means that young Shisa take traits from both of their parents as well as a selected Kanli.
Shisas must wait 2 months after any eggs are laid before they may breed again.
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Please do not steal/copy any of the above information for any adopts/creature info/forms. Thank you.
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#2: Unnamed Fox speciesEven though i haven't put as much details into these yet, i want them just as badly as the Shisa Guardians. Semi-chibi fox with a cloud tail and a ring of clouds that float around it's neck.... The clouds have little stars sitting on them.
(clouds should look similar in style to these:
click and stars should look similar to the paopu fruit from kingdom hearts, just without the leaf)
They are born/made into a star and then transform into a ---insert species name here---. The star they are made from is placed upon a cloud and protected by the parents until the transformation happens.
(Semi-chibi means
DONT make it look like this:
Click. I want it to be somewhat cutesy, but not like that... if that makes sense )
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Please do not steal/copy any of the above information for any adopts/creature info/forms. Thank you.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#3: OtherI put this as an option so that you can have a little bit more freedom.
For this option, i am giving you a list of my likes and dislikes, and from there you can come up with whatever AS LONG AS it is not super similar to the ones above.
(note: for this one you will not have to lock/delete the creation if you do not win... you can sell/auction/keep it if i don't choose it.)
Likes:
-Mythical Creatures (Phoenix/Dragon/Gryphon/etc)
-Hybrids (SharkDog/WingedLion/DinoCat/etc)
-Dogs/Wolves/Foxes/Cats/BigCats
-Something simple yet unique
-Unique/different tails
-Trinkets (but not a large amount)
-Space/Water/Leaves/Smoke/Clouds
Things that i don't Like OR Dislike:
(Which means it wont help or hurt a design)
-Wings
-Deer
-Scales
-Extra Limbs/other body parts
-Fangs/Teeth that extend past lips
Dislikes:
-Fire
-Any type of rodent
-Horses/Ponies
-Object Heads
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