o0o_Soquili_o0o - update 1/28- hiring! V-day Flaffle

[Soquili]

"What is life?
It is the flash of a firefly in the night.
It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime.
It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset."
- Crowfoot, Blackfoot warrior and orator

Guilds
RP/Quest Guild ~ Services Guild
Desert Guild Chat ~ Meadow Guild Chat
Soquili Arrivals ~ Soquili Family Wreath

[Soquili]

exclaim The Scouting thread is now open. Click here exclaim
Feb 12th Valentine's Day Flaffle is now open! You can find it here.

Jan 14th Check out page '022 to see the changelings hatching from SiSi's Changeling Breeding that happened in the Halloween event. Also we have an ad contest going on so check out the Scouting thread. You can win cool prizes such as gold and soquili. Good luck!

Jan 14th Our spotlight guru, Syaoran Puu, has opened the yearly spotlight for your pets and teepee! Please go here to enter. Also the winning medal designers are Darkmoon Dancer for monthly and Tanukyle for yearly. Congrats!!! Stalk soquili_spotlights posts to see the medals and spotlights in action.

Jan 8th We now have the trial lines public for all colorist/breeder and familiar colorist applicants to practice on. It is also in the main scouting thread. Download file here!! A referral contest is in the works to spread the word about us hiring!! Moonspots is a new junior colorist. Congrats!!!

Dec 24th Plushies are now open! click here!!

Dec 18th Elder applications are now being accepted! click here!!

Dec 3rd The Scouting thread is now open. Click here to submit an application. We are trying something different for next year's hiring process by just having an open thread with no set ending date. On Dec 6th, Sirenz is having surgery so is trying to get as much work done beforehand as possible. For 2-3 days I'll be on doctor ordered bed rest but will continue working on stuff when I'm able to sit up without pain. It is for bariatric surgery that will be done laparoscopically so it won't take as long to heal. Thanks for the patience!

Nov 29th This Friday we will open a thread where prospective colorists / breeders can apply.
Congrats to all new owners who won event pets. This was one of our most enjoyable events ever! Make sure to thank/worship/etc all staff for their hard work. -sirenz

Oct 26th: Soqoween has started!! You can find the in-thread announcement here.

Oct 19th: The event is creeping closer! Can you handle the suspense? No?! Here is a teaser to make you scream for more! ---}TeH Teazer. We have a new stat manager, Nisshou H. To read more please go here.

Oct 5th: The shop's Halloween event starts in 2 weeks so get ready! The theme is being kept under lock and key for now. Redbud-Tree is our Big Brother Newbie contest winner. A big 'grats to her.

September 7th: We now have a guild chat room here that is desert themed. Also a meadow themed one here. I'll add it to the first post too.

September 7th: A Spotlight Chairwoman has been nominated to help out with the Spotlight Awards ~ Syaoran Puu. She might be looking for Spotlight Committee members who will browsing the thread or teepees in search of the next winner. I'll keep everyone posted about this!!

September 4th: Two new Breeds released in part one of a five part meta event. It opens up with a bang and a Surprise Flash CYOA, simulating the sudden shock that rippled through the Kawani lands, and how only a key few were involved directly in what resulted in the startling event.

Past Notices and News found here!

[Soquili]

Please PM Soquili if you need any help. There are no stupid questions, only stupid answers.
If you are uncomfortable contacting the mule you can also try Sirenz or Malhith or Mindsend directly.

General Shop Rules
1. Follow all Breedables Forum Rules and Guidelines, check all drama at the door!
2. Do not beg for baskets, pets, co-owning or familiars. No freebies will be given to people who beg
3 . Soquili are not RP required
4. Co-ownership allowed
5. Please do not PM Sirenz, or staff without permission. Questions should be PMed to Soquili
6. Do not ask for a job - if we're looking to hire, there will be an announcement in the Updates
7. Do not ask the colorists when your pet will grow up or arrive. If you have been waiting longer than usual, PM Soquili

Shop Hints and Guidelines
1. Mate searching for foals/baskets is not permitted, only adult horses
2. If your mate offer is turned down, move on
3. You may own as many Soquili as you can acquire
4. Payment is due 24 hours after winning, unless stated otherwise
5. You may not reserve commercial cosplays; the first person to get a slot for a given cosplay pet will own it
6. You must get written permission before using a pet or non-commerical artwork that is not of your own design

- Greylist

Lord_Lillith/Lil_qt_Catz - 2 weeks (allowed back 5/21)- harassing a soq owner about their pet. This person is not allowed in the soq thread or may participate in any soq activities.

- Blacklist
none, let's keep it that way.

Click here for Roleplay Rules!
Click here for Custom Rules!
Click here for Breeding Rules!

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The story and background of Soquili are based around two stories; one that was created before Soquili, and one that was created by one of our own wonderful staff members. Feel free to click the links below to enjoy a bit of reading, and to dwelve into the storyline that your soquili will have etched into their very beings;

Roleplay

RP and Species Guidebook

Soquili is played on a vast land that stretches from a large basin to the far reaches of a dry land; created by the lack of rain robbed by a stretch of mountains that split the areas apart.

Current Moon
-Click Here to View the moon for this month
(click map to view a larger image)

-map by Mindsend



Partaking in roleplay gives many perks, including everything from increased breeding sizes, more likelihood of being chosen for Meta-plot events, ability to win gifts and other soquili, and possibly even an award for outstanding roleplaying during the last month. Here are the prizes from the month of December!




Past Awards
Nov Teepee | Male Pet | Female Pet
Oct Teepee | Female Pet | Male Pet
Sept Teepee | Female Pet | Male Pet
Aug Teepee | Male Pet | Female Pet
May-July: Break
April Teepee | Female Pet | Male Pet
March Teepee | Pet
February Teepee | Pet
January teepee | pet
December: Teepee | Pet

[Soquili]

Soquili are rare horses that are believed to belong to the gods. Most of them are adorned with dreamcatchers to ward off evil spirits and allow the horse to have peaceful dreams. Until recently, the Kawani Native American tribe was responsible for the care of this sacred animal; now, they have invited outsiders to help.

Basket

When a baby is first born, they are placed safely in a hand-woven basket by a Kawani shaman. This is because baby Soquili are very weak and vulnerable, unlike other breeds of horses. Some believe that the babies are simply born too early and need a faux womb to gather their strength. Inside the basket, enough food is placed to last them until they decide to come out. They must leave the basket themselves and are not to be coerced in any way by their owner, as doing so would severely alter their development and motor skills. (A secret is that the baby needs to begin to trust their owner before coming out.) They do not like loud noises, as they enjoy sleeping a lot, though they do love singing and rocking. There are a variety of ways to get a Soquili baby to come out of its basket early.

Foal

After the Soquili's owner earns their trust, they pop out of the basket as a beautiful young foal. They have a sudden burst of energy which causes them to have to explore and find out about everything around them. This is understandable since they had been living in their confined woven space since birth.

Mare/Stallion

All your hard work as a loving owner has paid off! Adult Soquili are stunning beauties and can now breed! They can participate in several games, too.

Elder

These soquilis reached 100% stats and must now be a symbol of a Cherokee god. The god bestows upon them gifts of abilities and powers as they see fit. There is a subforum for elders only where they can worship their gods. Other soquilis look up to them since they are very wise. An elder can give great advice on almost anything. Another cool thing about elders is they have a standard of 3 baskets (with a chance of a 4th!) since they are ultimately blessed by the gods.

[Tasunke]

Things about things about races.

This is very much a pageholder.
did you know there was a thread?
http://www.gaiaonline.com/guilds/viewtopic.php?t=17972043 :.

[Soquili]

This is another pageholder <o/!!

[Soquili]

Does your Soquili dream of a family of his or her own? This is the place to find out how to bring a new generation of Soquili into the world. The Breeding Thickets lie in the heart of the Soquili lands, a safe and protected place for young foals to be born and raised. When they are born, small and weak, Soquili babies are placed in pretty baskets. Tasunke will be keeping watch so that everything goes smoothly, even if the breeders are not around.

Breeding is a magical thing, shared between two loving parents - or even sometimes strangers, and bitter enemies united. Soquili mothers will always bear at least two children, but have been known to have three children, and in special cases of elders, up to four! Great pains have been taken to pull all the breeding information together in one neat thread, and even greater, a whole thicket, where breeders come in to help the Soquili achieve a family that they've always wanted . . . or dread to expect.

Follow the baskets to the thicket, where you can found out how your beloved Soquili can be blessed with the miracle of life!

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STUFF about how these links are hot.
like super hot.

General FAQs :: Come here to see if your question is answered before PMing Soquili.
Soquili Roleplayer Review :: Do you want the next newsletter to feature content by you? This is the place for submissions.
Feedback Forum :: Have some feedback on how the shop can improve? Let us know!

[Soquili]

More stuff. More hot.
How bout some tea.

Sales Stable :: You can find raffles, flatsales, auctions, and flaffles going on in the stables sometimes. All sales threads will be created here from now on.
Customs - Want your dream soquili? This is the place to buy a custom slot from one of our many talented colorists. Custom pricing can also be found for those who wish to quest.
Contest & Gaming Glen - Want to enter a basket or RP contest? Want to kill some time playing a game? Then come on down to the glen and tell em Princess Soquili sent you! <3
Back Alley Bribes - Have extra gold or letters hanging around and wish to bribe a colorist?
Keep checking to see if any slots are open and good luck getting picked! XD! Located behind the Sales Stable.

[Tasunke]

exclaim Last updated: 1/8/12
* Soquili access
+ Tasunke access


Owner
Sirenz*+

Managers
1. General: malhith*+
2. Stats: Nisshou H
3. Teepee: Samus X
4. Colorist Staff: Mindsend*+
5. Guild: Reeve_Tuesti
6. RP: Uta
7 Owners list: Samuel Carlin
8 Tagging: Wyntre Iceblade

Assistant Managers
1. General: Nerpin


Elder Colourists
Nerpin (part time), Sirenz*+ (part time). Mindsend* (full time)

Senior Colourists
Mobster Goose (Hiatus), Rapidashtrainer (part time), Beejoux (full time), Agneza (Full time ), LadyNekoya (full time) , Ririka (full time)

Junior Colourists
Niloufer (Full time), Moonspots (Full time), xNephilim Queen(part time)

Rookie Colorists
(Makes Freebies, Flaffles, and Mock Breedings)
Hanging Gallow,

Apprentice Colourists
(Makes Unedited Freebies and Flaffles until review completed for update to Rookie)
None.

Re-occuring Guest Colourists
(allowed to help in events as they are able or when we need an extra hand)
Chibizoo, Felmino, King Inversitle. Sabin Duvert , Thalion

Familiar/Unedited Soq Colourists
Amirynth, , Kiareii, [ Lady Kiya ], Manda, odet amo, Selalusia, Wyntre IceBlade

Guest Colourists
Dante-Sayre, Kealdra, Kyribird, Johanna K. Gambino, Lady Nozomi, Meeki, Sanura Panthress, and Tuari.

Past Colourists/Breeders
Ameh, Aris Ravenstar, Astral Vanity, Cihiru, Dark Lunar Fox, dihydrogen, Endejester, Hanyousblood, Infinite Improbability, Kamiki, Lilwolfpard, LittleDream, merangue, tooaya, [ vance ], Dawniechan, Natsube, ~Infinity Trust~ and White Arsenic.

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To link to us, copy/paste the code. Make sure to PM or post the code to your banner so we can link up. We aren't accepting any affiliates, but feel free to advertise our shop (if you want) wink

(new banners coming soon that will replace the old, same file name)

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Two Hooves Up Award
Every so often there will be a shop that will get the Two Hooves Up Award. There is no way to enter yourself for this award so don't ask. Those on staff can nominate a shop by PMing Soquili. Those who win will have their shop linked in this post.

Current Winner
none at this time

Past Winners
Aerithe Link
Affiliates moved here

[Soquili]

Soquili Lineart: Leelakin
Shop concept/Banners/Tags/NPC: Sirenz
- Several RP ideas contributed by [ Mialee ]

Template Credits
-Everyone is compensated for the templates in pets, gold or RL money. All templates are property of Soquili and Sirenz.
1. Dark Lunar Fox: Long, curly, wings, and (female) normal hair templating, Unicorn lineart edits, Kelpi lineart edits
2. Llilwerewolfgirl: new Kalona lineart edits, Cereynei templates and Seathi templates
3. Sabin Duvert: old Kalona lineart edits and hawk template
4. Sirenz: Soquili templates, new Kalona lineart edits and standard flutter wings
5. Artsywolven: SW coyote skin
6. Merangue: Kirin lineart edits and Angeni lineart edits
7. Cihiru: items
8. Kaisanti: items
9. Felmino: item templating
10. Chibizoo: Aquatic familiar templates and Angeni lineart edits

Familiar Credits
-Everyone is compensated for the familiars in pets, gold or RL money. All templates are property of Soquili and Sirenz.
1. Leelakin: fox, rabbit, raccoon, lobster, jelly fish, sea turtle and mountain lion
2. Cihiru: hawk
3. Ameh: ferret and buffalo
4. DLF: ferret, wolf, buffalo, dolphin and sea otter
5. King Inversitle: crow, bat and goat
6. Artsywolven: SW coyote familiar
7. Chibizoo/Lilwerewolfgirl: SW cat familiar

Other Credits
Quote source Native American Quotes
El Rio Lobo font source 1001 free fonts

I wish to thank Leelakin for allowing me to commission this beautiful lineart.
Also thanks to all my friends for their support.
smile heart

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