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[center][size=5][b][u]The Nightspinners[/u][/b][/size]
[size=4][b][u]Arcane/Shadow Subspecies[/u][/b][/size]
Founded by @Askurasaki and Co-founded by @Aontacht[/center]
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[size=3] Nightspinners are an elusive, feral kind of dragon that originates from the Starwood Strand. Many beleive the Nightspinners are a myth, but others have been lucky enough to catch the rare glimpse of the fleeting breed.
The Nightspinners are born with a powerful magical force within their bodies. They can cast illusions and spells that would take normal dragons years to learn from the moment they open their eyes after birth. As Nightspinners grow older, their already powerful magic grows even stronger. At full maturiy, a Nightspinner can appear and disappear at will, cast multiple illusions at a time, and even alter the minds of other dragons if needed.[/columns]
They were first created on accident, born in an Arcane clan that didn't expect a surge in the magical forces around their nests. Once the hatchlings were born, their parents only got to gaze upon them before they disappeared before their parents' very eyes, never to be seen by the clan again.... until one day.. or night, because they are a nocturnal subspecies [/size]
[center][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/drs/2472240#post_2472240]Intro[/url] ~ [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/drs/2472240#post_33976098]Physical Attributes[/url] ~ [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/drs/2472240#post_33976100]Cannon Behaviors[/url] ~ [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/drs/2472240#post_33976103]Optional Behaviors[/url] ~ [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/drs/2472240#post_33976106]Sub-Breeds[/url] ~ [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/drs/2472240#post_33976109]Glossary[/url] ~ [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/drs/2472240#post_33976110]Registration[/url]~[url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/drs/2472240/1#post_33976114]Nightspinners for Sale[/url][/center]
The Nightspinners Arcane/Shadow Subspecies
Founded by @Askurasaki and Co-founded by @Aontacht
Nightspinners are an elusive, feral kind of dragon that originates from the Starwood Strand. Many beleive the Nightspinners are a myth, but others have been lucky enough to catch the rare glimpse of the fleeting breed.
The Nightspinners are born with a powerful magical force within their bodies. They can cast illusions and spells that would take normal dragons years to learn from the moment they open their eyes after birth. As Nightspinners grow older, their already powerful magic grows even stronger. At full maturiy, a Nightspinner can appear and disappear at will, cast multiple illusions at a time, and even alter the minds of other dragons if needed.
They were first created on accident, born in an Arcane clan that didn't expect a surge in the magical forces around their nests. Once the hatchlings were born, their parents only got to gaze upon them before they disappeared before their parents' very eyes, never to be seen by the clan again.... until one day.. or night, because they are a nocturnal subspecies
[center][size=7][b][u]Physical Attributes of the Nightspinners[/u][/b][/size][/center]
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Nightspinners have darker colored hides with a shimmer to them, as if they reflect the night's sky or even the environment they live in. Their underbellies are lighter greys and whites, and some are even lucky to have galaxy-like shimmering on them. Some, instead of lighter underbellies, have magical silvered markings that dance on their bodies.
However, their wings and plumages do not follow this. They are often very brightly colored and will even glow when the dragon is casting magic. It is even believed that a Nightspinner's magic will manifest and be stored in the wings. The color of the dragon's wings often reflect the temperament or aura, and not their ability to cast spells.
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[columns]Dragons who have managed to catch a glimpse of the Nightspinners tend to argue whether or not that the subspecies have received their magical blessings from the Arcanist or the Shadowbinder, stemming the argument from their illusions and tricky personalities versus the fact that they originated from the Arcanist's domain. However, those truly lucky to get close to the Nightspinners report that they have seen Nightspinners from many flights run about. [nextcol] [img]http://flightrising.com/dgen/preview/dragon?age=1&body=10&bodygene=1&breed=1&element=7&eyetype=0&gender=1&tert=91&tertgene=10&winggene=16&wings=22&auth=3f043ae86a8785da72436e5fa12e083cd7986685&dummyext=prev.png[/img][/columns]
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[quote= Required Genes]
[LIST]
[*]Primary: Crystal, Metallic, Iridescent, Starmap
[*]Secondary: Spinner
[*]Tertiary: Underbelly, Glimmer, Runes, Filigree
[/LIST][/quote][nextcol]
[quote= Required Colors]
[LIST]
[*]Primary must range from Smoke to Shadow
[*]Secondary can be any color that isn't within the Maize to Shadow range (Blackberry clear through to pearl)
[*]The Tertiary must range from Cream to Smoke
[/LIST][/quote][/columns]
[quote=Flights]
To follow the aesthetics, Arcane and Shadow flights are needed, but I'm not going to deny a Nightspinner from a different flight if you can't get access to an Arcane or Shadow nest. [/quote]
[quote=Dragon Types][center]Fae, Guardian, Mirror, Ridgeback, Pearlcatcher, Spiral, Bogsneak, Skydancer, Imperial, Nocturne, Coatl, Wildclaw [/center][/quote]
Nightspinners have darker colored hides with a shimmer to them, as if they reflect the night's sky or even the environment they live in. Their underbellies are lighter greys and whites, and some are even lucky to have galaxy-like shimmering on them. Some, instead of lighter underbellies, have magical silvered markings that dance on their bodies.
However, their wings and plumages do not follow this. They are often very brightly colored and will even glow when the dragon is casting magic. It is even believed that a Nightspinner's magic will manifest and be stored in the wings. The color of the dragon's wings often reflect the temperament or aura, and not their ability to cast spells.
Dragons who have managed to catch a glimpse of the Nightspinners tend to argue whether or not that the subspecies have received their magical blessings from the Arcanist or the Shadowbinder, stemming the argument from their illusions and tricky personalities versus the fact that they originated from the Arcanist's domain. However, those truly lucky to get close to the Nightspinners report that they have seen Nightspinners from many flights run about.
Required Genes wrote:
Primary: Crystal, Metallic, Iridescent, Starmap
Secondary: Spinner
Tertiary: Underbelly, Glimmer, Runes, Filigree
Required Colors wrote:
Primary must range from Smoke to Shadow
Secondary can be any color that isn't within the Maize to Shadow range (Blackberry clear through to pearl)
The Tertiary must range from Cream to Smoke
Flights wrote:
To follow the aesthetics, Arcane and Shadow flights are needed, but I'm not going to deny a Nightspinner from a different flight if you can't get access to an Arcane or Shadow nest.
[center][size=7][b][u]Behaviors of the Nightspinners[/u][/b][/size][/center]
[quote]These behaviors are cannon to the species and should be somewhat followed in your dragon's lore.[/quote]
[columns]The Nightspinners can cast illusions and spells that would take normal dragons years to learn from the moment they open their eyes after birth. Because of this, it isn't uncommon for young hatchlings to randomly phase away from their nests and become lost, or to become invisible and cause their parents unnessesary confusion. However, thanks to their feral tendencies, hatchlings can survive on their own shortly after they hatch and can learn to control their magic rather quickly on their own. Despite this, the hatchlings can often have some difficulty learning how to hunt or forage without the intervention of their parents or an older dragons. Therefore, younger Nightspinners are usually the cause of Nightspinner sightings as they attempt to observe other dragons from the shadows in order to learn certain skills if they can't find another Nightspinner to learn from. [nextcol] [img]https://i.imgur.com/cfZYVpN.gif[/img][/columns] Once they are adults, however, they usually become fully in control of their magic, able to do anything on will, such as disappearing and reappearing, and are fully capable hunters or gatherers.
Once Nightspinners become adults, they will often disperse from their hatching nest to find a group of Nightspinners of their age to join up with. However, it is not uncommon for Nightspinners to stay in their birth tribe or become loners.
[center]The Pages Below hold more information on the Nightspinners[/center]
[center][size=5][b][u][url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dmCCKgbhIUwV73kXJEd63sRxqaKw2ectWiVCqZ52d0s/edit?usp=sharing]Tribe Behaviors[/url]
[url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/13xylibdlzR2_hFQjZ-u535MLwI07KZJQezAa8tSlfa8/edit?usp=sharing]Loners[/url]
[url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/13740Fmj3wqoDOlM0yVwGPJ5byfa5K1IVPQl1N6rZ8Y8/edit?usp=sharing]Avoiding Normal Dragons[/url][/u][/b][/size]
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These behaviors are cannon to the species and should be somewhat followed in your dragon's lore.
The Nightspinners can cast illusions and spells that would take normal dragons years to learn from the moment they open their eyes after birth. Because of this, it isn't uncommon for young hatchlings to randomly phase away from their nests and become lost, or to become invisible and cause their parents unnessesary confusion. However, thanks to their feral tendencies, hatchlings can survive on their own shortly after they hatch and can learn to control their magic rather quickly on their own. Despite this, the hatchlings can often have some difficulty learning how to hunt or forage without the intervention of their parents or an older dragons. Therefore, younger Nightspinners are usually the cause of Nightspinner sightings as they attempt to observe other dragons from the shadows in order to learn certain skills if they can't find another Nightspinner to learn from.
Once they are adults, however, they usually become fully in control of their magic, able to do anything on will, such as disappearing and reappearing, and are fully capable hunters or gatherers.
Once Nightspinners become adults, they will often disperse from their hatching nest to find a group of Nightspinners of their age to join up with. However, it is not uncommon for Nightspinners to stay in their birth tribe or become loners.
The Pages Below hold more information on the Nightspinners
[center][size=7][b][u]Behaviors of the Nightspinners[/u][/b][/size][/center]
[center][size=5][i]Continued[/i][/size][/center]
[quote]The following behaviors are considered optional since they could effect your style of lore and gameplay. They are still considered somewhat cannon, but it is up to the player as to whether or not to follow them in individual dragon's lore[/quote]
[center][size=5][b][u][url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LIfpE095qV-lYdZEtNobgiXnP9M3keJkEjbc3MtkX9I/edit?usp=sharing]Mating[/url]
[url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pxDK6TyhvWTFjikliQ5CFZUrZOc-_FAYLSGqLTYlwKQ/edit?usp=sharing]Skasos in Tribes[/url][/u][/b][/size][/center]
[b][u]Apparel[/u][/b]
Nightspinners, like any other dragon, love to show off their power through raiment, however due to their reluctance to communicate with other dragons, they only wear what they can craft from their environment and from what other dragons have lost.
The Lafaan often wear the best apparel of the clan to show their establised role, and if they manage to have offspring their apparel is often passed down to their offspring. Their apparel often includes jewelery, headresses, ellaborate plumage arrangements, ect.
The rest of the clan often wears practical items with the occasional item of jewelery. Thes items include various wrappings, leather satchels, leather gloves, baskets, and occasionally weapons and wooden armor.
[columns]Here are a few apparel ideas for your dragons:
[item=red birdskull headdress][item=green birdskull legband][item=bleak birdskull necklace][item=lucky woodmask][item=druid's woodbrace][item=leather arm wraps]
It is in no way just limited to this though!
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The following behaviors are considered optional since they could effect your style of lore and gameplay. They are still considered somewhat cannon, but it is up to the player as to whether or not to follow them in individual dragon's lore
Apparel
Nightspinners, like any other dragon, love to show off their power through raiment, however due to their reluctance to communicate with other dragons, they only wear what they can craft from their environment and from what other dragons have lost.
The Lafaan often wear the best apparel of the clan to show their establised role, and if they manage to have offspring their apparel is often passed down to their offspring. Their apparel often includes jewelery, headresses, ellaborate plumage arrangements, ect.
The rest of the clan often wears practical items with the occasional item of jewelery. Thes items include various wrappings, leather satchels, leather gloves, baskets, and occasionally weapons and wooden armor.
Here are a few apparel ideas for your dragons:
Red Birdskull Headdress
Apparel
A hefty skull headdress, decorated with red tribal ribbons, threads, feathers, and beads. Wise dragons warn against the mystical and primal energies that surround pieces like this.
1600
Green Birdskull Legband
Apparel
An ornamental legband decorated with green feathers and bones. It is held together with braided twine and sinew.
1450
Bleak Birdskull Necklace
Apparel
A loose-hanging fetish of skulls and black charms. The feathers are said to have medicinal properties for the wearer if held close to the heart.
1150
Lucky Woodmask
Apparel
The face of the forest.
1300
Druid's Woodbrace
Apparel
A warped and twisted branch with a tuft of feathers bound to it.
1100
Leather Arm Wraps
Apparel
Two rolls of leather designed to adorn a dragon's arms, providing support to their wrists and elbows.
[center][size=7][b][u]Nightspinner Sub Breeds[/u][/b][/size][/center]
[img]https://i.imgur.com/mXpO3HE.png[/img]
Eclipsespinners are rare, even among their Nightspinner brethren. It's entirely possible that the some Nightspinners have never even seen an Eclipsespinner, even though the breed is of the Nightspinner subspecies.
Not much is known of this incredibly rare breed except the rumors passed on in night-time whisperings from those who have claimed to see them. They will occasionally be seen in a Nightspinner tribe, it's said, and are greatly respected by other Nightspinners. They have a hide as dark or darker than the night, dark wings pulsing with a lighter magic, and glowing markings that pulsate with their magic as they cast spells. Some have also been seen with skeleton like marks and the underbelly genes of their species.
[center][columns][quote=Required Genes]
[LIST]
[*]Primary: Crystal, Metallic, Iridescent, Starmap
[*]Secondary: Spinner
[*]Tertiary: Firefly, Runes, Filigree, Ghost, Glimmer, Underbelly
[/LIST][/quote][nextcol][quote=Required Colors]
[LIST]
[*]Primary: Black through Shadow
[*]Secondary: Gloom through Shadow
[*]Tertiary: Pearl through Platinum
[/LIST][/quote][/columns][/center]
[center][size=6][b][u]Nightbanes[/u][/b][/size]
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Nightbanes were the original Nightspinners, forgotten by time like the Banescale species. However, unlike their Banescale brethren, they were never encased in the ice. Nightbanes retreated into hiding before the great war, and fell into hiding in the wildest, most uncharted areas. Some retreated to dense, almost impassible forests while others fell into dormancy in cave systems. Only now, after the Banescales have returned, have the Nightbanes been sighted.
Unlike their modern successors, Nightbanes rarely have shimmering coats. Many Nightbanes instead take on a marbled or patchy look, which works as better natural camouflage. Those that do have shimmering coats are marvels, both in appearance and magic, even though they tend to physically resemble their modern counterparts. The Nightbanes also display their lighter markings on a different level as well, seemingly having the ability to be between both Nightspinners and Eclipse Spinners in colors and markings on their wings and bodies. Some Nightbanes even emit an eerie fog or grow skeletal armor that shines brightly at night.
Nightbanes are rarely seen in tribes, much like Eclipsespinners, but this is more or less due to their breed differences. Nightbanes tend to have stronger, more chaotic magic, which can often be up to three times as strong as a normal Nightspinner. This also makes them more dangerous, and many times they aren't allowed to rise to Lafaan status in a clan due to their unpredictable nature. Nightbanes will, however, make small coalitions among themselves, and settle near tribes rather than be active participants in them.
[center][columns][quote=Required Genes]
*MUST BE BANESCALES*
[LIST]
[*]Primary: Metallic, Marbled, Ragged
[*]Secondary: Spinner
[*]Tertiary: Filigree, Ghost, Underbelly, Skeletal, Squiggle, Wraith
[/LIST][/quote][nextcol][quote=Required Colors]
[LIST]
[*]Primary: Smoke through Shadow
[*]Secondary: Gloom through Shadow, Blackberry through Pearl
[*]Tertiary: Cream through Smoke
[/LIST][/quote][/columns][/center]
Eclipsespinners are rare, even among their Nightspinner brethren. It's entirely possible that the some Nightspinners have never even seen an Eclipsespinner, even though the breed is of the Nightspinner subspecies.
Not much is known of this incredibly rare breed except the rumors passed on in night-time whisperings from those who have claimed to see them. They will occasionally be seen in a Nightspinner tribe, it's said, and are greatly respected by other Nightspinners. They have a hide as dark or darker than the night, dark wings pulsing with a lighter magic, and glowing markings that pulsate with their magic as they cast spells. Some have also been seen with skeleton like marks and the underbelly genes of their species.
Nightbanes were the original Nightspinners, forgotten by time like the Banescale species. However, unlike their Banescale brethren, they were never encased in the ice. Nightbanes retreated into hiding before the great war, and fell into hiding in the wildest, most uncharted areas. Some retreated to dense, almost impassible forests while others fell into dormancy in cave systems. Only now, after the Banescales have returned, have the Nightbanes been sighted.
Unlike their modern successors, Nightbanes rarely have shimmering coats. Many Nightbanes instead take on a marbled or patchy look, which works as better natural camouflage. Those that do have shimmering coats are marvels, both in appearance and magic, even though they tend to physically resemble their modern counterparts. The Nightbanes also display their lighter markings on a different level as well, seemingly having the ability to be between both Nightspinners and Eclipse Spinners in colors and markings on their wings and bodies. Some Nightbanes even emit an eerie fog or grow skeletal armor that shines brightly at night.
Nightbanes are rarely seen in tribes, much like Eclipsespinners, but this is more or less due to their breed differences. Nightbanes tend to have stronger, more chaotic magic, which can often be up to three times as strong as a normal Nightspinner. This also makes them more dangerous, and many times they aren't allowed to rise to Lafaan status in a clan due to their unpredictable nature. Nightbanes will, however, make small coalitions among themselves, and settle near tribes rather than be active participants in them.
Nightspinners ~ A subspecies of dragon which is nocturnal and has great magical abilities. They are adept illusionists, rarely seen by normal dragons. They have glimmering dark hides with wings that glow with mana when they cast spells.
Eclipsespinners ~ A rare breed of Nightspinners that are entirely black with glowing markings.
Nightbanes ~ An ancient breed of Banescale Nightspinners
Lafaan ~ The leader of a Nightspinner tribe that holds all authority. It means "parent of the tribe" and is the strongest dragon within their tribe.
Soswahsek ~ A tribe's battle royale to determine a new Lafaan once a previous Lafaan dies. Often a bloody battle that lasts for several days and has the chance of splitting the tribe.
Tovits ~ The name often used for the role of the tribe's hunters and gatherers
Vonums ~ The name used for the tribe's commoners
Saalumiik ~ The name used for the tribe's brooders. They can also be healers and are often the weakest in the clan.
Skahsos ~ The name used for a Nightspinner that joined a clan of non-Nightspinner dragons, and is shunned by other Nightspinners.
Grin ~ The name of the Nightspinner mating ritual, only done between Nightspinners of the same tribe. It is several days of sparring between potential mates with gentle communication and bonding between matches before a clutch is produced.
Dobokvisk ~ The name of the Nightspinner Coming of Age Festival. It involves a feast followed by training and then a tournament to determine the roles of the newest generation of Nightspinners
Rahnkoron ~ A Ceremony held for Nightspinners that are near death, to celebrate their life and deeds, as well as offering them gifts for the afterlife.
Luyolos ~ The process of combustion and cremation of a Nightspinner's body through the Nightspinner's mana, a flame consumes the body and reduces it to shimmering ash. Often called the Consuming Spirit.
Nightspinners ~ A subspecies of dragon which is nocturnal and has great magical abilities. They are adept illusionists, rarely seen by normal dragons. They have glimmering dark hides with wings that glow with mana when they cast spells.
Eclipsespinners ~ A rare breed of Nightspinners that are entirely black with glowing markings.
Nightbanes ~ An ancient breed of Banescale Nightspinners
Lafaan ~ The leader of a Nightspinner tribe that holds all authority. It means "parent of the tribe" and is the strongest dragon within their tribe.
Soswahsek ~ A tribe's battle royale to determine a new Lafaan once a previous Lafaan dies. Often a bloody battle that lasts for several days and has the chance of splitting the tribe.
Tovits ~ The name often used for the role of the tribe's hunters and gatherers
Vonums ~ The name used for the tribe's commoners
Saalumiik ~ The name used for the tribe's brooders. They can also be healers and are often the weakest in the clan.
Skahsos ~ The name used for a Nightspinner that joined a clan of non-Nightspinner dragons, and is shunned by other Nightspinners.
Grin ~ The name of the Nightspinner mating ritual, only done between Nightspinners of the same tribe. It is several days of sparring between potential mates with gentle communication and bonding between matches before a clutch is produced.
Dobokvisk ~ The name of the Nightspinner Coming of Age Festival. It involves a feast followed by training and then a tournament to determine the roles of the newest generation of Nightspinners
Rahnkoron ~ A Ceremony held for Nightspinners that are near death, to celebrate their life and deeds, as well as offering them gifts for the afterlife.
Luyolos ~ The process of combustion and cremation of a Nightspinner's body through the Nightspinner's mana, a flame consumes the body and reduces it to shimmering ash. Often called the Consuming Spirit.
[center][size=7][b][u]Registration[/u][/b][/size][/center]
[center][quote]Hi! This is all the information you need to know to register your Nightspinners![/quote]
[center][size=5]To register your Nightspinners:[/size][/center]
To register your nightspinners, ping me with their BBcode and the following information:
[code]
Name:
ID:
Genes:
Colors:
Is the dragon for Sale/Adoption?:
Hatchery link if applicable:[/code]
Why do I need all of this information? I will be copying and pasting it into a spreadsheet for others to see.
[center][size=5]To register your Breeding Pair:[/size][/center]
Like above, please ping me and link to your dragons while also providing the information below:
[code]
Father's Name:
ID:
Genes:
Colors:
Mother's Name:
ID:
Genes:
Colors:
[/code]
Alternatively, you could leave a breeding card with their respective ranges and genes.
[center][b]Pinglist for Updates:[/b]
@/ShadowSeekers @/Kaitorubel @/shadeyraine @/Saraceaser, @/ShadowSeekers[/center]
[center][size=5]Check the Registry [url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PMiBGTF4xSrc46pz1PhGS1T8EavDZit1oCQnLSYwOIs/edit?usp=sharing][i]HERE![/i][/url][/size]
It will get updated once a week![/center]
[center]If you registered for anything, please feel free to use this in your signature or your dragon's bio. I will probably make a different button for dragon bios, but for now, you'll have to use this one.
[img]https://i.imgur.com/vuRkDWY.gif[/img]
[code][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/drs/2472240][img]https://i.imgur.com/vuRkDWY.gif[/img][/url][/code][/center]
[size=4][s]Join the Discord [url=xxx][i]HERE![/i] For live chatting and roleplaying about the Nightspinners![/url][/s] The Discord server is currently closed for maintenance![/size]
Alternatively, you could leave a breeding card with their respective ranges and genes.
Pinglist for Updates:
@/ShadowSeekers @/Kaitorubel @/shadeyraine @/Saraceaser, @/ShadowSeekers
Check the Registry HERE!
It will get updated once a week!
If you registered for anything, please feel free to use this in your signature or your dragon's bio. I will probably make a different button for dragon bios, but for now, you'll have to use this one.
