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~Northern Lantern Dragon Staff~

Currently Seeking Archivist!
Please fill out the form below and PM it to me (Shadow Striker)

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General Staff

Species Owner:
Shadow Striker

Second in Command:
~Phantom

Moderators:
Kaori Miyazono

Archivists:
None Yet!!

Moderator and Archivist "Salary"
All staff can have up to 12 customs
Earned Customs
1 Standard Custom upon hire (After 1 month trial period)
1 Custom after 3 months with 3 uncommon traits
1 Custom after 6 months with 2 rare and 3 uncommon traits
Additional customs may be given for outstanding work
These customs can NOT be gifted to other users

Artists:
Check out our ongoing Artist Search!

Shadow Striker [6/5/2017]

Trial Artists:
Horror [6/24/2017]
[Trial Month Ends 7/24/2017]

Mirrors.[7/5/2017]
[Trial Month Ends 8/5/2017]

Artist Rules:
For every two standard NLDs, you earn 1 uncommon trait to use
For every 2 earned uncommon traits, you earn 1 rare trait to use
These can be saved so you can design an NLD with multiple traits if you want
NO drastic line edits. Any questions, please PM Shadow Striker
Please judge all contests within ONE WEEK of them ending
Please try to keep designs clean and not all over the place.
Background can be changed, but please keep it simple
You can have up to 12 customs - All Staff
Artists "Salary":
1 Standard custom upon hire (after 1 month trial period)
Upon approval, you can earn:
1 Custom after 3 months with up to 3 uncommon traits
1 Custom after 5 months with 1 rare and unlimited uncommon traits
After that, you can design a custom for every 10 adopts you make
with up to 3 rare traits and unlimited uncommon
(Never any legendary or event rare traits however)
These custom slots can NOT be gifted to other users

Other Contributors

Line Art:
Aiden Freaking McKay

Original Lines:
Skyler1515

Species Concept & Mini-Adopt Lines:
Bean_Cake

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~Rules~

~General Rules~
-This is a closed species, you may not create your own without a Creation Pass
-No passive aggressive comments towards anyone in the community or whilst competing in competitions.
-Do not rush anyone when it comes to making runner ups or customs, they are not obligated to award runner ups or do customs for anyone.
-Be respectful towards everyone, this includes no begging for breedings, Creation Passes, etc.
-Items CAN be added to NLDs, however, they are not allowed to mimic any sort of anatomy. This means no bionic limbs, wings, or anything of that sort.
- If added to the reference, you are not allowed to change the design in anyway, shape, or form. Only expressions and items can be changed or added. If caught doing otherwise, depending on the circumstance, it will result in a strike or even an immediate ban.
- Mods and Artists are allowed to give strikes whilst only the Shadow Striker and ~Phantom may give out bans.

~Ownership Rules~
-You can win up to 2 NLDs a month and 1 event NLD during any given event.
-Receiving a NLD as a gift counts towards this limit
-Runner Ups count towards this limit unless traded for Marks instead
-You can win 5 PPS NLDs in a month
-You can win up to 4 community hosted NLDS and re-adopts in one month
-You are allowed up to only 6 customs. Making a custom does not count towards your monthly limit.
-Occasionally, if an artist has a hard time deciding between 2-3 forms, they may award a runner up, which is a similar NLD designed to the original, with either different colors, similar patterning, or both. Let the artist know ASAP if you want a NLD or would rather trade the runner up for Marks to use in the Mark Shop.
-You can only trade NLDs using the official trade thread. You can only trade twice in one month (trade thread not up yet)
-NLDs cannot be sold unless bought originally for currency. If bought, they cannot be sold for more than purchase price.
-Users can only gift an NLD twice a month.
-Contact Shadow Striker if you wish to give up ownership of any NLDs. You can host the re-adoption yourself or staff can handle it if you wish.
-When putting your NLD for re-adoption please think carefully, as once the competition has started it will not be stopped for any reason and a winner must be chosen. If a re-adoption is up for more than 30 days, staff will take over the re adoption.
-If awarded a Runner Up, you must reply to the artist informing them if you want it or would rather cash it in for marks. Marks can be saved up and traded to receive Creation Passes

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~Available Northern Lantern Dragons~
These poor lil guys are looking for a home!

~Regular Adoptions~

~Contests and Events~
None right now, but check again soon!

~Community Hosted~
None Right Now

~PPS Northern Lantern Dragons~
None Right Now

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~Creation Pass Information Center~

Creation Pass Sales are Currently: OPEN| CLOSED

Creation Pass Rules:

-You can buy Creation Passes using C$ or DA points
-You can have up to 6 Customs
-You must PM Shadow Striker (Me) BEFORE sending any payment or attempting to purchase Creation Passes
-Creation Passes can be gifted to other users but NOT sold
-You can hold raffles and contests for Creation passes in the fanclub but cannot have an entry fee

No bluffing
All promised Creation Passes MUST be awarded if hosting a contest or raffle

-You must PM Shadow Striker (me) to be added to the lines

Please include a list of all planned mutations when doing so

-Staff are more than happy to help you design and create them (Free of charge!)
-You can have someone else who isn't staff create your custom too.
-Please add a cover over your custom until the design and mutations are approved

You will need to add me to it temporarily so I can see
If edits aren't approved, I will PM you with what needs changed

-DA Payment Here

Creation Pass Prices:

Level 1 Creation Pass

Standard NLD
800 Points OR 144 C$
Level 2 Creation Pass

Up to 2 uncommon traits
1200 Points OR 216 C$
Level 3 Creation Pass

Up to 3 uncommon and 1 rare trait
1600 Points OR 288 C$
Level 4 Creation Pass

Up to 3 Uncommon and 2 Rare Traits
2200 Points OR 396 C$
Level 5 Creation Pass

Unlimited Uncommon and Rare Traits
Only Available During Events and in Mark Shop

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~Species Information~

~Appearance~
Northern Lantern Dragons are a smaller species of mammalian dragons, growing to be about the size of a lion. Their most distinguishing features are the large scale like Glow Plates. During the day, these plates absorb solar energy. When dusk falls or during inclement weather, those plates convert the solar energy into light, emitting a radiant glow so their clan members can find them. They are born without Glow Plates, but they develop in their late adolescence. Unfortunately, NLDs have been almost hunted to extinction from poachers trying to harvest these plates. Scientists needed to step in, or else be faced with a future of lantern-less nights.
This peculiar species has extremely thick and velvety soft fur that suffocates any bugs like fleas or mites. Usually, wild NLDs' manes do not extend to their head, however in captive breeding Northern Lantern Dragons have developed a gene that allows this. Much like lions, they are not born with the thick mane, rather, their manes matures around the same time their Glow Plates do.
This species has many other wonderful features, such as their large ears and powerful tail. Scientists believe they developed the bat like ears to help hear far away NLDs and possibly help hear possible nearby prey they can hunt. Although they do have sharp nails, this is not their primary form of attack or defense. Their tails are extremely muscular, and they often use these powerful appendages to their advantage during hunting or dominance challenges.

~Environment~
Northern Lantern Dragons originally inhabited the frigid most frigid areas of the arctic tundra. Their thick fur allows them to live there without feeling an ounce of cold. However, when scientists took them out of the arctic, they found that NLDs are surprising adaptable, and do not have to be restricted to the shrinking areas. Now days, NLDs live, domesticated or in zoos all over the world, although wild ones are still found roaming the tundra.

~Social Life~
In the wild, Northern Lantern Dragons live in large, formidable packs called clans. As these animals are incredibly smart, they have formed a distinct clan system. Clan sizes have been found to range anywhere from as small as 5 to as large as 130 clan members. Wild clans have a strict hierarchy system in place to help prevent dominance struggles. The Harkon dragon is what many would just refer to as the alpha dragon. The clan Harkon usually is a male of pure Harkon(Alpha) blood line, but rarely the Harkon can be female or of lower class descent. The next in command are Vipets or betas. A clan usually has 2-4 Vipets. After the Vipets is the Gults. Gult numbers range anywhere from 2-20, depending on clan size. Vipets and Gults are commonly not "full-blooded" and are just powerful leaders within the pack. Anyone not in these ranks are referred to as the Ticks, or just simply, the common class. This system allows for peaceful living in the clan, however power struggles do arise from time to time.
Rarely, a Vipet or Gult may feel the need to challenge the Harkon for their position. This is known as the dominance challenge. The way they compete differs greatly. Sometimes they may race or even solve simple puzzles, but most of the time, they fight, sometimes to the death. During these fights, they use their powerful tails to gain the upper hand, and often usage of claws is considered cheating.
Once scientists took NLDs into captivity, it was discovered that these animals are incredibly docile and were very easy to domesticate. They live very happily with human owners, serving as great companions, guards, hunters, and even service animals. Of course, like all pets, stray NLDs do exist, sadly. Because of their large stature and powerful, dangerous abilities, stay clans can be extremely hazardous in cities and towns. Some stray clans have developed though in forests, river areas, and grass lands. Anywhere there is life, these creatures are proving they can survive.

~Diet~
Northern Lantern Dragons are carnivorous. They eat small and larger mammals, birds, and fish, but stay far away from insects and reptiles of any sort. They have refined hunting skills and can easily take down large prey alone or as a clan. Surprisingly though Northern Lantern Dragons appear to have some sort of moral understanding an only kill for food for their clan (or owners)

~Mutations & Rarities~

Have an Idea for a Mutation? PM Shadow Striker!
You could win a Level 1 Creation Pass!

~Standard~

No Mutations

~Uncommon~

-Pre-Made Horns
-Hair Edits (Mane extends to top of head, can be any style)
-Tail Tuft Edit - Longer
-Ear Edits
-Nose Edits - Wolf, Dog, Rabbit
-Slit Pupil
-Colored Sclera
-Fangs (Idea by Agent Maine(Meta))

~Rare~

-Full Heterochromia
-Partial Heterochromia
-Horn Edits
-No Horn
-Glow Plate Shape/location Edits
-Full mane edits (effecting back, head and/or tail)
-Body Fur edits
-Extra Horns
-Extra Glow Plates
-Eastern Dragon Whiskers (Idea by Agent Maine(Meta) )

~Event Traits
Only give out during specific events

-Back Spines
-Scales
-Finned Mane (Idea by Agent Maine(Meta) )
-Flame Mane (Idea by Agent Maine(Meta) )

~Legendary
Only given out once a year, during events

-Multiple Tails
- Bone Shell Armor
- Wings

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Affiliates:

Interested in being an affiliate? Pm me!

No affiliates at this time

Stamps, Banners and Gift Line Art:

Seeking somebody to make a stamp or two for signatures. Will pay with a standard custom or C$!

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Seeking somebody to make a banner for signatures as well!! Will pay with a standard custom or C$!

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~Mark Shop~

Where you can redeem Marks for Creation Passes and Mark Shop exclusive Nursery items!

How to earn your marks:
To be credited HM and Runner Up Marks, please PM Shadow Striker with a description and link to the contest in which you were awarded said HM or Runner Up
- Runner Ups are similar appearing NLDs awarded in contests where the artist has a particularly difficult
time deciding the winner between 2-3 forms, but they can be traded for Marks instead.
Amount: 5 Marks
-Honorable Mentions awarded to forms that were excellent, but not quite the level of being awarded a Runner Up
Amount: 3 Marks
-If someone marks the thread, they can say they were referred to it by you. If they do, you are BOTH rewarded
Amount: 1 Mark
-It is possible that raffles or other events may be held that will reward with marks. Keep an eye out!

All prices subject to change

Creation Passes:
Allows you to create your own NLD!

15 Marks = Level 1 Creation Pass

Standard NLD
20 Marks = Level 2 Creation Pass

Up to 2 uncommon traits
35 Marks = Level 3 Creation Pass

Up to 3 uncommon and 1 rare trait
45 Marks = Level 4 Creation Pass

Up to 3 Uncommon and 2 Rare Traits
60 Marks = Level 5 Creation Pass

Unlimited Uncommon and Rare Traits

Nursery Items:
None yet, check back when nursery is open!

The Bank
Where user's marks and all transactions are tracked
Tryxr (595519) - 3 Marks

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You can now mark these! I will post again when everything is up and running! Artist search and staff applications will be up soon, so keep an eye out!