After updating 30 new familiars over eight months, one problem has stood out clearly: it's very inconvenient to use this guide.
Now the total number of familiars has increased to 488. Granted the original intent of the guide is to have a place to look at and appreciate all the familiars with ease. However, with all the familiars being on the first page, it causes inconveniences when the user only want to view part of the familiars (e.g. only the Festival familiars or only the plant familiars). As you click in the post, FR automatically load everything, and the first page is the default place a generic link will take you to.
Thus, I'm considering moving the entire first page posts (except the first one) to the ninth page. Additionally, I'll space the categories throughout this topic. The current plan is to leave the Festival familiars on the first page, "Sentient Objects & Dead Things" to one post on the second page, "Scaly Things" to the third, so on and so forth. Of course, the hyperlinks in the "Table of Contents" will be updated and users should be able to access the individual categories simply by clicking on category titles on the first page.
Lastly, I'm looking for suggestions on what to do with the soon-to-be blank pages on the first page. Also, if you have any concerns about my plan please let me know!
After updating 30 new familiars over eight months, one problem has stood out clearly: it's very inconvenient to use this guide.
Now the total number of familiars has increased to 488. Granted the original intent of the guide is to have a place to look at and appreciate all the familiars with ease. However, with all the familiars being on the first page, it causes inconveniences when the user only want to view part of the familiars (e.g. only the Festival familiars or only the plant familiars). As you click in the post, FR automatically load everything, and the first page is the default place a generic link will take you to.
Thus, I'm considering moving the entire first page posts (except the first one) to the ninth page. Additionally, I'll space the categories throughout this topic. The current plan is to leave the Festival familiars on the first page, "Sentient Objects & Dead Things" to one post on the second page, "Scaly Things" to the third, so on and so forth. Of course, the hyperlinks in the "Table of Contents" will be updated and users should be able to access the individual categories simply by clicking on category titles on the first page.
Lastly, I'm looking for suggestions on what to do with the soon-to-be blank pages on the first page. Also, if you have any concerns about my plan please let me know!
When your fate hinges upon the roll of a die, only use one you trust. (-or, you know, do a float test. The dire spirit inclusions are probably throwing off the balance.)
250
Die of Bargaining
Familiar
Don't like the roll fate has dealt you? A reroll would only cost you a trifle. Why not make a bargain?
250
Band of Companionship
Familiar
Just a lil' buddy!
250
Venom Ring
Familiar
While not as conventional as a poison ring, it's just as deadly.
250
Cursed Die | Die of Bargaining | Band of Companionship | Venom Ring
Corvid Lamp
Familiar
A wisp of a spirit with a voice that mimics your own.
0
Serpentine Lamp
Familiar
The spirit of this lamp has been known to throw a hissy fit.
1500
Vulpine Lamp
Familiar
It made for a really nice mealtime instrument until that one year where a bright purple ghost fox came pouring out instead of gravy.
1500
Corvid Lamp | Serpentine Lamp | Vulpine Lamp
Banshee Brooch
Familiar
A whispered wail escapes this brooch, urging nearby dragons to affix it to their clothing.
1500
Cryptic Cameo
Familiar
The beauty and delicacy of the carving on this haunted accessory is obfuscated by a hanging cloud of choking green mist. The wearer feels all at once stylish and trapped.
1500
Flying Brass Key
Familiar
A key misplaced is more likely than one might think.
250
Flying Iron Key
Familiar
Though this key does not currently open any doors, as it grows that may change!
This critical quill will immediately scribble a wiggly line in red ink under any mistake the writer makes. Take care if out of red ink..
1500
Encouraging Quill
Familiar
This bewitched writing instrument will give you unearned positive feedback on that screenplay you keep meaning to finish.
1500
Ensorcelled Volume
Familiar
After hours of wrestling, this impressive tome finally comes to rest, lets its pages fly open, and reveals... 300 pages of ways to prepare liver and onions.
1500
Spellbound Tome
Familiar
Using deft wings to dart here and there, this magical book just won't let anyone read it.
1500
Writer's Aid | Encouraging Quill | Ensorcelled Volume | Spellbound Tome
Book Swarm
Familiar
An ending of narrative merit.
250
Book Hoard
Familiar
Sometimes it feels as though my book collection grows on its own!
250
Book Swarm | Book Hoard
Sumptuous Cape
Familiar
A cape that looks so good it doesn't even need a dragon.
0
Inquisitive Shroud
Familiar
Normally, the warning "don't wear a shroud that can whisper" would be enough, but this just goes so great with your new genes.
1500
Valorous Cape
Familiar
It is said that this dashing cape is imbued with the magical essence of a long-dead hero of renowned bravery.
The patterns on this touchy textile continue to shift and change the longer one continues to look at it. Wait, did it just wink?
1500
Raucous Runner
Familiar
This rug actually can't fly, opting to slither the floor instead, choosing to make minute movements when one isn't looking. Arguably much more annoying.
1500
Magic Carpet | Raucous Runner
Silverstring Harp
Familiar
Any attempt to play a happy tune on this haunted harp will only manifest as a series of dissonant and melancholic notes.
1500
Veilspun Verse
Familiar
The serenades performed on this tiny enchanted harp have the potential to put even the largest dragons into a blissful slumber.
1500
Silverstring Harp | Veilspun Verse
Poltergeist Piano
Familiar
The first (and last) symphony.
1500
Killer Keyboard
Familiar
Explorers of haunted mansions should be wary of any dark empty rooms housing simply a piano. Just walk by slowly, don't approach. The teeth aren't even the most horrifying part. The sounds...
1500
Dirge Fiddlefiend
Familiar
Oh, no one died. That's just all this thing can play. Forever.
Ectoplasmimes are most often found in haunted areas, hiding between crates, vases, and other furniture. We don't recommend storing anything important inside.
2400
Jawlocker
Familiar
Jawlockers have sharper teeth than most dragons, and a bite just as powerful.
2900
Snarling Mimic | Ectoplasmime | Jawlocker
Poltergeist Pile
Familiar
These spooky receptacles are said to be the ghostly remains of mimics. (You know, in case they weren't creepy enough.)
1500
Transmuted Treasure
Familiar
Those who say all that treasure will never keep you company are probably feelin' pretty silly right about now. It's you and your money, goin' it alone!
1500
Poltergeist Pile | Transmuted Treasure
Seething Stove
Familiar
There is an otherworldly energy source burning within this monster, but you're unable to get close enough to find out what it is.
1500
Bouncy Broiler
Familiar
It is possible to silence this ominously noisy appliance by sending a hatchling down into the lower caves to confront it. A simple "shut up" will do it.
1500
Manticore's Might
Familiar
Some seafaring folklore for you: A treasure-pinching pirate captain once outfitted his vessel with a collection of these. When battle began, they would roll themselves around and begin firing at his crew. To this day, no one has found that ship.
1500
Catty Cannon
Familiar
The scrapped name for this device was Meowing Mortar.
Snapping shells and snapping wandering claws. Don't poke!
250
Pinpush Mirror Doll
Familiar
This couldn't possibly work... could it?
1500
Four-Eyed Phylactery
Familiar
Someone in your lair picked up this "haunted doll" as a gift in the easternmost bay of the realm. The seaside hawker claimed it was (quote): "Very independent! Do not try to pin this doll down!"
A toy that Undertide dragons lack the capability to use. They are very sad about the whole thing.
250
Articulated Fidget Toy
Familiar
Loud colors, quiet toy.
250
Origami Steward
Familiar
It's becoming more popular for families of fae dragons to affix these papercraft masterpieces to the branches of the trees they make their lairs on. The sight of them swaying and flapping in the breeze can be a warm and welcoming sight to travelers returning home.
500
Folded Friend
Familiar
This bewitched paper has managed to crease itself into resembling a fae dragon.
500
Undertide Fidget Toy | Articulated Fidget Toy | Origami Steward | Folded Friend
Octavious Colossusbane
Familiar
A drawing of my OC.
0
Scroll Stealer
Familiar
Entire archives go missing when a sticky-fingered spirit goes undetected.
1500
Kyorinrin
Familiar
Old knowledge has a way of taking on a life of its own.
The hidden labyrinthine home of the Serthis is decorated with intricate masonry like this, said to be enchanted with the souls of warriors long past.
1500
Serthis Support
Familiar
A life-like statue, or a clever trick?
1500
Colubrid Column | Serthis Support
Flying Figurine
Familiar
Keep an eye on this figurine, lest it fly aw- Nah! This little guy is made of marble and while they're breaking free of their base, they're not breaking the laws of gravity anytime soon!
0
Animated Statue
Familiar
This peculiar statue wasn't standing there when you last looked, and it certainly wasn't posed in that way either. Don't turn your back. Don't look away.
1500
Living Sculpture
Familiar
This marble sculpture moves to block the path of anyone trying to pass by.
1500
Flying Figurine | Animated Statue | Living Sculpture
Enchanted Armaments
Familiar
Full round action: slash, stab, bite!
1500
Sorcerous Arms
Familiar
Parry, block, chomp!
1500
Enchanted Armaments | Sorcerous Arms
Axe Mimic
Familiar
Sure, 'collector's item' you might say. Might we suggest an axe that doesn't have teeth and eyeballs?
1500
Crooked Hatchet
Familiar
Don't be fooled, the last thing you want is a weapon that might bicker about which way it's being swung.
1500
Vigilant Spear
Familiar
This razor sharp lance augments the user's strength by adding obedient momentum to their movements.
1500
Apparition Lance
Familiar
Spiritcallers have devised a peculiar language of whistles that can be employed to telekinetically control this deadly weapon.
Enchanted rings and bracelets frequently band together.
250
Entrapping Shackles
Familiar
An easy-to-spot, but difficult-to-escape trap.
250
Treacherous Irons
Familiar
Restraining dangerous creatures is not recommended. These irons are not treacherous so much as tired; however, an ill-timed yawn could release more than you bargain for!
This is an awesome concept, thank you for your upkeep and care of it!
Could I be added to the pinglist?
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The 2.2.9 Visual Familiars Guide is here!
The Contaminated Ambassador and Lithetail Assassin are now filed under the "Festival, Anniversary, Downtime, and Kickstart Familiars and Their Variants" category.
[item=Contaminated Ambassador][item=Lithetail Assassin]
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[quote name="ZxwxZ" date="October 30, 2018 20:00:00" ]
@/Shadowflyer
Thank you for the kind words ^ ^ I'm glad this guide has been helpful to people.
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[quote name="ZxwxZ" date="November 04, 2018 14:22:38" ]
Thanks! it's my pleasure to work on this guide.
@/Starphire
You've been added to the list c :
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The Contaminated Ambassador and Lithetail Assassin are now filed under the "Festival, Anniversary, Downtime, and Kickstart Familiars and Their Variants" category.
Contaminated Ambassador
Familiar
Serthis have an excellent natural protection against poisons and toxins, making them natural emissaries to the Scarred Wasteland. (Riot of Rot 2018 Holiday Item)
0
Lithetail Assassin
Familiar
Hostile Serthis beastclans elevate talented assassins to their highest echelons, a major factor in pushing their society toward espionage and sabotage.
0
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ZxwxZ wrote on October 30, 2018 20:00:00:
@/Shadowflyer
Thank you for the kind words ^ ^ I'm glad this guide has been helpful to people.
ZxwxZ wrote on November 04, 2018 14:22:38:
Thanks! it's my pleasure to work on this guide.
@/Starphire
You've been added to the list c :
The 2.2.10 Visual Familiars Guide is here:
The Condorwing Champion, Falconclaw Warrior, Dire Vulture, Flesh Forager, Raptorik Herder, and Raptorik Wanderer are filed under the [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/gde/2376787/4#post_32320953]"Birdy Birdy"[/url] category.
[item=Condorwing Champion][item=Falconclaw Warrior][item=Dire Vulture][item=Flesh Forager][item=Raptorik Herder][item=Raptorik Wanderer]
The Dustfeather Sphinx, Magpie Sphinx, Golden Lionsnake, Roving Lionsnake, King Quillrunner, Quillrunner, Rabid Grinfin, and Heckling Hydrena are filed under the [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/gde/2376787/5#post_32753039]"Canine & Feline & Plants"[/url] category.
[item=Dustfeather Sphinx][item=Magpie Sphinx][item=Golden Lionsnake][item=Roving Lionsnake][item=King Quillrunner][item=Quillrunner][item=Rabid Grinfin][item=Heckling Hydrena]
The Ampelope, Starry Ampelope, Plainstrider Bard, Wintermane Minstrel, Rockback Charger, Thunderstomp, Grassland Skira, Coursing Skira, Unburdened Billy, Roundhorn Rager are filed under the [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/gde/2376787/7#post_33892819]"Hoofed"[/url] category.
[item=Ampelope][item=Starry Ampelope][item=Plainstrider Bard][item=Wintermane Minstrel][item=Rockback Charger][item=Thunderstomp][item=Grassland Skira][item=Coursing Skira][item=Unburdened Billy][item=Roundhorn Rager]
Last but not least, Greattusk and Pale Greattusk are filed under the [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/gde/2376787/6#post_33202671]"Other Furry Creatures"[/url] category.
[item=Greattusk][item=Pale Greattusk]
[b]Notes:[/b]
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[*]The update mentioned in the last announcement is completed! You can now view all the familiars on the [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/gde/2376787/9]9th page[/url] and navigate individual categories using the Table of Contents link on the [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/gde/2376787/1]1st page[/url].
[*]Greattusk and Pale Greattusk are categorized as "Other Furry Creatures" because unlike antelopes and giraffes, elephants actually aren't ungulates ("being hoofed"). They are closer related to other afrotherian mammals such as aardvarks.
[*]Bamboo Phytocat is moved from "Other Furry Creatures" to the "Canine & Feline & Plants" category because it is [1] some sort of cat (feline) and [2] has bamboo (plant) on its butt.
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The Condorwing Champion, Falconclaw Warrior, Dire Vulture, Flesh Forager, Raptorik Herder, and Raptorik Wanderer are filed under the "Birdy Birdy" category.
Condorwing Champion
Familiar
Trained from a very early age, these young harpy warriors are often far more seasoned in the ways of battle than rival beastclan counterparts.
2300
Falconclaw Warrior
Familiar
Though most harpies employ fairly cutthroat guerrilla tactics to battle their enemies, these practiced warriors rely on their years of blade training to press an advantage.
2300
Dire Vulture
Familiar
Often misunderstood due to its name, the presence of Dire Vultures often means there is plenty of food nearby.
2300
Flesh Forager
Familiar
These imposing carrion birds are actually extremely tender if you're--how do we put this--alive.
2300
Raptorik Herder
Familiar
Although agriculture and animal husbandry are rare on the savanna, some Raptorik beastclans have developed a way to lure herds into traps and enclosures for easy hunting.
2300
Raptorik Wanderer
Familiar
These beastclan emissaries act as guides in the great trek across the grasslands. Some tribes have allied with dragonkind to earn a steady income of gold.
2300
The Dustfeather Sphinx, Magpie Sphinx, Golden Lionsnake, Roving Lionsnake, King Quillrunner, Quillrunner, Rabid Grinfin, and Heckling Hydrena are filed under the "Canine & Feline & Plants" category.
Dustfeather Sphinx
Familiar
It is not uncommon to see a Dustfeather Sphinx standing completely still. Don't mistake this for stoicism; it can use this unique stance to store energy to aid it in quick and relentless pursuit of prey.
2300
Magpie Sphinx
Familiar
The Magpie Sphinx will often try to camouflage itself with the sky of the savanna, which is always a roiling amalgamation of the grays and blacks of the storm season.
2300
Golden Lionsnake
Familiar
Lionsnakes can use stored up kinetic energy in their spiral-like bodies to launch themselves at unsuspecting prey.
2300
Roving Lionsnake
Familiar
This offshoot species of lionsnake often spends much more time lying in wait than its golden cousin, using thick grasses and its speckled coat to blend into the terrain.
2300
King Quillrunner
Familiar
Although lionsnakes may seem like the leaders of grasslands, these supercharged cheetahs use the atmosphere of the region to aid their sprints, almost never tiring when closing in on their prey.
2300
Quillrunner
Familiar
A fight with a Quillrunner is a dangerous task no matter which way one approaches.
2300
Rabid Grinfin
Familiar
Having developed an evolutionary affinity for water, it isn't uncommon to come across a family of these hyenas floating in lakes and watering holes to beat the heat.
2300
Heckling Hydrena
Familiar
While they are at home in the water, hydrenas can often be seen skulking among the dust-parched boneyards of dead Greattusks, waiting to ambush overconfident hatchlings.
2300
The Ampelope, Starry Ampelope, Plainstrider Bard, Wintermane Minstrel, Rockback Charger, Thunderstomp, Grassland Skira, Coursing Skira, Unburdened Billy, Roundhorn Rager are filed under the "Hoofed" category.
Ampelope
Familiar
The constant electrical charge that permeates the warm air of the arid savanna acts as an energy boost to this already spry creature. Catching one is extremely difficult.
2300
Starry Ampelope
Familiar
The speckled patterns that dot this antelope's flank resemble a cluster of constellations.
2300
Plainstrider Bard
Familiar
The centaur beastclans have long excelled at diplomacy, and much of that can be attributed to their usage of bards and music to ease tensions.
2300
Wintermane Minstrel
Familiar
In addition to their trusty instruments, these performative centaurs use their voices and a rhythmic tapping of their hooves to spin songs and tell tales.
2300
Rockback Charger
Familiar
The imposing form of this great beast can look like a pile of boulders... until it's too late.
4800
Thunderstomp
Familiar
The Thunderstomp uses its great horn as a lightning rod, absorbing minor bolts of electricity from passing storms. This charged energy can then be expelled while the rhino is attacking its adversaries.
4800
Grassland Skira
Familiar
Skira use their long necks and even longer tongues to strip leaves from the highest branches of grassland trees.
2300
Coursing Skira
Familiar
These slow, towering plant-eaters carve a predictable route through the savanna, often wearing down a well-trodden dirt path for others of their herd to follow.
2300
Unburdened Billy
Familiar
A domestication effort gone awry, this totally-not-tamed-at-all Rambra is out for vengeance. Steer clear!
2300
Roundhorn Rager
Familiar
Empowered by revenge and a strong jolt of electrical energy, this rampaging beast will stop at nothing to trample its would-be captors.
2300
Last but not least, Greattusk and Pale Greattusk are filed under the "Other Furry Creatures" category.
Greattusk
Familiar
Even the largest and strongest dragons have a hard time besting a Greattusk; their immense size, weight, and sharp tusks make them formidable adversaries.
2300
Pale Greattusk
Familiar
But have you ever seen a Greattusk fly?
2300
Notes:
The update mentioned in the last announcement is completed! You can now view all the familiars on the 9th page and navigate individual categories using the Table of Contents link on the 1st page.
Greattusk and Pale Greattusk are categorized as "Other Furry Creatures" because unlike antelopes and giraffes, elephants actually aren't ungulates ("being hoofed"). They are closer related to other afrotherian mammals such as aardvarks.
Bamboo Phytocat is moved from "Other Furry Creatures" to the "Canine & Feline & Plants" category because it is [1] some sort of cat (feline) and [2] has bamboo (plant) on its butt.
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