Moth

L E A F G U A R D S

Requirements Breed: Guardian Genes: Tiger/Hex/Underbelly-Okapi Colors: Obsidian/Leaf/Black

Hidden away for ages within the Shrieking Wilds. The Leaf Guards as many call, have only recently emerged into more flora populated areas. It is unknown how or why they have come out of hiding from such densely populated territories, however some assume it is an undiscovered subspecies of wildclaw that has driven them from their tree top homes. However, they are more content with the Everbloom Gardens as they are many of their fluttering friends within the area. Some have even spread out into the wind territory to take up post with the smaller group of leafy moths there and the Amaranth moths in this area as well.

These Guardians aren't very social with others outside they're subspecies and hardly make nice with their Amaranth cousins. They tend to live in large groups of two to twenty and each one usually has its own leafy moth familiar already attached to it. However, its not that hard to befriend one or two of these creatures and once they are in your clan/lair, they tend to make great friends and even show to be highly valuable with foraging plants, insects, berries and other items from the forests.
Within the Gladeveins, they are more Passive-aggressive then passive. They will not put up a fight, by they also wont be very cooperative with you and will actively try to stop you from journeying through the area without bribery.
Their behavior changes drastically however, when in the shrieking wilds. They're coloring makes it easy for them to hide in the trees and avoid predators as well as get the drop on prey, allowing them to be a much more aggressive then their Everbloom or Zephyr relatives. It is theorized that this aggression is to counter act the active push some dragons are taking in removing them from their territories. Its suggested when passing through the Shrieking wilds, if you spot a tree with leaves stuck it it by honey in the shape of a moth, you leave an offering there of their favorite snacks so to have a safe trip through it.

Commonly found in the: Everbloom Gardens and Zephyr Steppes
Uncommonly found in the: The Gladeveins
Rarely found in the: Shrieking Wilds and Reedcleft Ascent

Tend to bond with Leaf Dancers
Leaf Dancers very in their darkened colors, but the leaf secondary always remain prominent. The belly must always remain lighter then the rest of the body to be considered a Leaf Dancer.

Amaranth Dancers are more varied however and most attempts to establish an actual setting with them is difficult. Only way to tell if one is an Amaranth Dancer is if a Leaf Dancer accepts it by giving it a bowl of nectar, a common trade or gift between the species.

Leaf Guardians are very similar to leaf dancers in color and genes and tend to take leaf dancers on as charges and mates, but will sometimes stray from this pattern and take on others as well from outside their subspecies. This makes them rather irritable and grumpy tell they grow use to such, with takes a long time. However, anyone willing to keep a leaf guardian around, has a very valued member for life.

Leafy Moth

Familiar

This large moth feeds by spreading its chlorophyll-rich wings in a patch of sunlight and flapping gently.

1600

Amaranth Moth

Familiar

This distinctive moth has deep reds and purples running through its leafy wings. It's difficult to classify as purely flora or fauna.

1500

False Leaf

Insect

When they hibernate in great quantities, false leaves can make bare trees appear lush.

17

2

White Cabbage Butterfly

Insect

Caution: Excessive consumption of this butterfly may cause cabbage farts. Think of your den mates.

25

3

Reverse Silkworm Moth

Insect

Many dragons will plant moth and butterfly-friendly flowers, hoping to draw the vibrant colors of these creatures to their lair.

17

2

Wasteland Pauper

Insect

Every year, vast numbers of this butterfly migrate across the plains. It is called the blue harvest.

25

3

Darkwood Titan

Insect

Often mistaken for small boulders, most dragons overlook the Darkwood Titan as a food source. Manage to bring one home, however, and you may feed a nest of hatchlings for days.

25

3

Goliath Beetle

Insect

Fae dragon colonies live in constant fear of Goliath Beetles, who primarily consume the tree sap used in the creation of their nests.

26

3

Sticky Pollen

Organics

Some dragons will mix pollen into their potions. This extra boost makes their potions the bee's knees!

20

Pollen

Organics

A bowl full of misery for dragons with allergies.

20

Chartreuse Wooly Antennae

Apparel

A pair of sensitive... chartreuse antennae? Who thought this was a good idea!? Wearing them may or may not increase a dragon's sense of smell.

800

White Wooly Coat

Apparel

No tundras were harmed in the making of this wooly coat.

775

Glowing Green Clawtips

Apparel

Softly glowing nails are the mark of an alchemist who has dipped their claws into their cauldron one too many times...

250