- Oops, sorry, I clicked color in versus Edit me, I'm a bit of a derp.
Anyways, I finally finished this, but I am not even entirely sure what I will do with it yet. I have spent a lot of time developing them as a species as a general, so I would feel a little bit weird if I developed all of that just to make it a character for myself individually. However, my track record with adopts haven't been too well, considering I frequently falter due to a lack of artists/interest. But, who knows, I love these babes way too freaking much. IDK, someone tell me what to do, I can't even think. I'm so tired, wooooo.
If you have any name ideas for this little guy, or for the species as I'll either be making them an adoptable/making a few to adopt out, let me know! ;;
Here is a bit of the species info, just in case anyone was curious;
-Stocky deer type creature, a bit bigger than the average deer, however, they tend to stand about a foot and a half taller on average.
-Their calls are more closely related to the bellow of an elk and the bleating of a sheep.
-Bands grow out from their spines and tail bones (Maybe ankles too) to wrap around their necks and tails, though unlike bones, there are nerve endings in their bands that allow them to feel in these locations. However, it is coated with a metallic/shiny enamel, making it an extremely valuable material. These bands can come in all different shapes and sizes, sometimes locations; however, a smoother band is most common. These bands grow in order to protect extremely sensitive pressure points and skin. The species was nearly wiped out due to this, people hunting them for those metallic bands, until the few that were left were gathered up and put into sanctuaries for protection and breeding purposes.
-They are in the process of evolving between other deer species, making them susceptible to mutations such as the mutation of "gembound". A fawn is born with a few gems coating it's body, as it grows, the gems will spread across their bodies until it prevents them from moving, eventually leading to their death. These gems are made from the same materials as their bands, but unlike their bands, there are no nerve endings in the bones, allowing for owners or tenders to remove or shave down the gems as necessary- this will ensure the deer's life.
-Their fur is extremely downy and soft in many areas, growing rapidly and curly much like a sheep if unkept for long periods of time. This is another valuable material from these deer; however, shaving their fur or cutting it will not harm them like removing their bands will. Removing their bands is extremely painful and in most cases, fatal.
- Feathers very commonly sprout from their bodies, be it on their elbows, shoulders, or neck. It is very uncommon to find one without feathers adorning it's body. It is more common to find them with lots of feathers versus anything else.
-Their tails are long and prehensile, allowing them to move them at will and with their own control. Bands will always be at the base of the fan like feathers to protect the extremely sensitive skin. The stem of the feathers are also luminescent, glowing at night, all other feather stems on the body will also do the same. This is a display and a form of communication between other deer as well as a defence against predators. For instance, when they are scared, the colors of their feather steams tend to glow a bright red or orange, allowing the deer to shake their feathers and wave their tails in unision, creating an illusion of fire to ward off whatever danger or thing spooked them.
-They're omnivorous, and actually have relatively long canines. They prefer meat and prefer to be carnivorous, but due to their lack of perfect eyesight, it makes it hard for them to hunt. So they developed an omnivorous lifestyle to survive better.
-Their hooves are wider to help balance themselves against always tripping and stumbling due to their eyesight.
- May or may not change the ears, however, they are long and pointed, able to swivel in almost a 360 degree fashion, much like an owl. Their eyesight is poor, but their hearing is beyond most other species, able to hear the bleating of another deer from miles away. Their normally very long whiskers are also used to help them feel around their environments, giving them aid where their eyes typically cannot.
-They are extremely social creatures, and will frequently die of loneliness if separated from their herd without companionship. But due to this social nature, they are able to socialize with ANY creatures, including humans, predators, and other prey animals.
~SnobbyCoffeeAsian
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