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User Image27/06/11 Our midsummer event is now Open for all! Go check it out!

User Image24/02/11 Custom slots are now OPEN! There are two slots available from LollyxBeans, and one slot from Impy Kun. It's first come, first serve - so get those orders in. Check the 'Vials' post somewhere below for details.
User Image03/02/11 We officially have a new cert; here is an example. Anyone who wants their kidlets updated should send LollyxBeans a PM.p
User Image01/23/11- Nigel is a loser
User Image12/21/10 - In hindsight, which is always 20/20, the owners have decided that Gaia is NOT the best setting for the shop. Instead, it's in a generic city called Tallenpoint, on a world VERY MUCH like our own.
Except it has Magic, that most of the ungifted population doesn't know about.
Yeah. .___.;
Apologies are offered to anyone who this inconveniences, and we regret our lack of forethought, but it can't be helped.

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oo1.Follow Gaia's t.o.s. Haven't read it? Well, you can find it here.
oo2.These are roleplay intensive pets; this means that yes, you must play them, grow them, and develop them through roleplay within the guild. Do not get one, then abandon it.
oo3.If you abandon your pet for longer than four months, it will Fade. Die. Go bye bye. Forever.
oo4.Drama is for the llamas; keep it out of the guild. We don't care if you hate so and so because they're such a jerk. That's just too bad. Take your childish squabbling elsewhere. In other words, be polite :3
oo5.Semi-Lit min. No exceptions.
oo6. Steal the art, and I'll cut off your f***ing fingers Don't steal the art, in any way, shape, or form.
oo7.Do not nag. Do not whine. These will get you nothing but ignored. Whining and nagging doesn't make the artist want to draw any faster. It makes her want to textually punch you in the face. Also, do not beg.
oo8.For information on pet trades/discounts/stuff not covered here, please PM either LollyxBeans, or Impy Kun. :3
oo9.For the love of whichever god you do or do not believe in, don't swear more than Lolly does. If you do, you have a serious, serious problem.
o10.Have fun!
o11.All questions and concerns are to be sent to LollyxBeans, Impy Kun, Zakaria Arrington, or Nigel Price.
However, you'll get a faster reply if you send it to Lolly or Impy.





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ZAKARIA ARRINGTON
the magic

Zakaria Arrington is an ancient power, whispered about in the dark corners of rooms for many, many years. One of the most powerful Mages of history, he found a way to make himself immortal. Or, so the legends say. No one is truly sure of how old he is; some say he was there when the Vikings terrorized Europe. Others say he was there long before.
Regardless of how old he is, Zak is surely a force to be reckoned with.
After so many years, his moral compass has begun to slip. About 600 years ago, he made a mistake, anc created something he should not have. It took all 600 years for him to fix it, and he couldn't do it alone.
To preform an ancient ritual, he needed an apprentice, and this is where Kali came in. Innocently working at the library, she stumbled across a large and ancient leatherbound tome with a strange symbol on the front. As she touched it, it hummed, drawing out the latent magical powers within her. Chaotic, and uncontrolled, Zak waited a month before finding her home and demanding his book back. She begged for his help in learning how to use her powers; and the rest is history, from there.

An a*****e in many ways, he really does have a heart deep down. And that is deep, with a capital D. His favorite quote is 'Legality is a simple matter of perception, though my perception seems to differ from everyone elses.' And it really does fit. He sticks to his ancient roots, believing dearly in harsh punishments and even harsher ways of learning.
It is not fun to be his apprentice.

Not long ago, his reputation as a heartless criminal brought someone knocking at his door. Nigel Price, a scientist of sorts. He had a theory, one that could very well change the world. In Zak's mind, it could do so many things; including cure a few people of a terrible disease. Though he did not tell anyone why, he agreed to do it, and even improved upon Nigel's theory. Most assumed it was for fun. Others didn't care.

Regardless of the reason, he and Nigel succeeded in something, though it wasn't to create the life they'd been intending to create. Together, they created the Experiments.

While Nigel is the brains of the operation, Zak provides the power, and many years of magical know-how. Neither one is the boss, though it WAS Nigel's idea, because Zak cannot stand to have some idiot who pronounces his own name wrong as his 'boss'. He can't even stand the idea of having a boss.


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NIGEL PRICE
the science


Nigel Price (pronounced Nig-elle) is old - old meaning REALLY ******** old. This is thanked to some not-so-legal magic that he used centuries ago - don't bother asking about it though. He won't tell you a damned thing. Little is known about his early life; information on his family, master, or anything else of the like are impossible to find out.
At some point in his life, Nigel began dabbling in science, often mixing it with the magic that he could already use. He came up with countless theories, some which worked while others did not. At some point in the recent few centuries, he began theorizing about the prospect of manipulating the magic that existed within all living things - some called him crazy, while others merely saw it as being dangerous, which it was. It was also illegal. This proved to be a problem, as he found that he needed a partner in order to create the amount of magic needed to test his theory.
Then, approximately fifteen years ago, Nigel was landed with something he'd never expected to have - a child. More specifically, a foster daughter. The girl, Meggie, had been the child of a couple old friends who had - for some unfathomable reason - seen fit to appoint him the girl's guardian in the event of their passing.
Well, they passed, and he ended up stuck with the kid. It was some time later that Nigel decided to seek Mr. Zakaria Arrington out - there were few other mages who would be willing to help him with his theories. This was probably because there were few other mages that were as illegal as Zak was. For months, the two of them worked to perfect Nigel's theories, and eventually, the two of them decided to put their work to the test.
The next two resulting failures created implings and munsters respectively.
Nigel is gifted in both magical and scientific aspects. He spends much of his time studying his notes and coming up with new ones. In comparison to Zak, Nigel can be seen as the 'nicer' one out of the two of them - this, however, isn't saying too much. The only thing that really sets them apart is the fact that Nigel seems to have a stronger set of morals placed onto him - he won't kill a living thing needlessly, and he's capable of showing compassion from time-time.
Nigel is not parent material - in fact, it's a surprise that Megg didn't turn out to be a hoodlum, what with how she was raised. Despite possibly screwing up horribly with her however, Nigel does appear to care for her to some degree.


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KALINKA KOVAK
the apprentice

When Kali picked up the old, dusty book at the library, she hadn't been expecting to open it. She'd only been clearing off the table. But as she touched it, something sparked her curiosity. Whether it was the warmth surging from within the book, the luring hum that sang to her from it's pages, or the way the gem on the cover seemed to shimmer, she couldn't help but flip it open.
And that is when her life ended. Her old life, anyways.
She was abruptly thrust into a world where her sneezes set things on fire, where when she got angry people's heads tended to explode. She was terrified. She didn't know how to control it, or how to help herself. For a whole month, she tried to get a handle on it, tried to keep from hurting her family. Finally, at the end of the month, when things were just getting as bad as they could possibly get, a man came to the door. He demanded his book back, and that the Mage in the house cease their wild use of magic immediately.
Magic. Mage.
Finally there was a name for this hellish nightmare of bright lights and smoke. Without missing a beat, she begged him to help her. And, after a few minutes of convincing, he accepted.
A pity she didn't know it didn't come from the cockles of his heart. Zakaria Arrington, as she came to know the man, had tricked her. He placed a magical choker around her throat, though he won't tell her why, and now she has to obey any verbal command he gives her.
But, there is an upside. Kali seems to act as Zak's conscience, kind of like Jiminy Cricket did for Pinocchio. Together, Zak does less terrible things. She also has learned to control her abilities.
And, she is the proud guardian of Faust, the first Munster.

She is also very much the 'grunt' of Zak and Nigel, often sent to check up on the Experiments they have released into Gaia, and their Guardians.


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MEGGIE FAIRBAIRN
the daughter

Meggie Fairbairn came from a family of magic users - surprisingly enough however, she was born without any magical talent. Unfortunately for her, her parents died when she was four, and soon after, she was placed into the care of Nigel Price, a friend of the family. Life with Nigel was far from normal, but she quickly learned to accept most of the strange occurances in their 'household' as normal.
It was during her 19th year that Nigel partnered with Zakaria in order to test out his theories; soon after, the two of them made a mistake through magic and science, creating an entirely new being - an impling. Or rather, the vial that the impling would come from. She was surprised when the object changed into a baby after coming into contact with her, but quickly grew fond of the little creature. Nigel suggested that she become his caretaker, and she thus named him Shade.
For the most part, Megg is very much a tomboy: she hates wearing all manner of dresses, hates the colour pink, and would rather go shopping for video games than she would clothing. The only exceptions to her 'no girlieness' seem to be her love for stuffed toys and the fact that she's been known to wear plaid skirts over her jeans from time to time.
Megg's primary hobby is writing. Most of her stuff is fiction; fantasy, if you want to be exact. She can sit on a couch for hours with a notebook in hand and do nothing but WRITE. In addition, Megg is a pretty big nerd, and has a love for gaming of all types (whether they be video or tabletop), manga, comic books, and novels.
This girl can be fairly anti-social, but this is usually only around people that she doesn't know. When with friends, she's loud, bouncy, and even a little crazy, which is quite the contrast to the shy, quiet demeanor that she displays in front of everyone else. She can be very maternal to the people she does know, however, almost to the point where she's a little overbearing. Megg gets embarrassed easily, and tends to apologize for almost everything.

It is due to this, perhaps, that Zak has adopted her as a second 'grunt', and sends her out with Kali a lot.


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Welcome to Tallenpoint. A generic, every day city. It's fairly large; about the size of New York, though as you near the edges of the city, it becomes more rural, and there are even a few farms. It's completely, and totally normal.
At least, that's what it is on the surface.
Beneath that, there's a whole other world. Ruled by a council of Five, the magical world is hidden from those known as 'Normies'. It has elves, demons, and best of all? Mages. The most powerful of all the magical races, Mages have access to an energy that they can manipulate to their whims. There are rules, of course. But rules are meant to be broken.

Nigel Price had an idea. A very, very, dangerous idea.
Oh, and did we mention it was illegal?
Of course it was. All the best ideas are, after all.
And of course, nobody wanted anything to do with him. Creating life, sure. But tampering with the magic inside of that life?
That was illegal. It had been for centuries.

But there was one man who would do it.

Zakaria Arrington was a well known mage; though not for anything good, of course. A thief, a murderer, a man without morals. Criminal in every sense of the word, he not only agreed to Nigel's idea, but improved upon the Theory. For nights, they toiled, and then finally...finally, they had results.

But they weren't what they wanted. They were a failure. Vials upon vials of mistakes.
Instead of the familiars they had hoped to create, each vial contained the essence of a child; they named them Implings, but found that they had absolutely no use for them. And really, neither was fit to raise them.
Zak was all for disposing of each and every one of the failed experiments. Dump them in a storm drain, and they wouldn't be their problem anymore. Of course, there were certain ethical problems with that that Nigel did not agree with in the slightest, and so a new plan was formed. Now, the two mages seek out the guardians that these creatures are reaching out to from within their vials, hoping that they will care for the children.
And really, they don't have much of a choice.

One would think after their first failure, the two mages would stop. But Zak was never one to let failure stop him, and Nigel truly wanted to see his theory through. They tried again, and again, they failed; though this time the results were different. A very non-magical being was created, similar in appearance to the Implings, but still quite different. They were named this time by Zak's apprentice, Kali, and dubbed 'Munsters'. Again, Zak was forbidden from smashing the vials. So now they have two breeds of creatures that they have to unload onto unsuspecting victims find parents for.
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Implings are a fairly humanoid race, despite the thick fur that covers their entire bodies. They have a tail, much like a cats', albeit with a (usually) triangle shaped tip on the end. Their ears are large and pointed, and the tips of their nose are black, and feel a lot like a dogs'. They have claws on their fingers and toes, and sharp fangs in their mouths. Fur colors vary, from brown and black to more unusual colors, such as crimson and neon blue. Some Implings have white markings on their bodies, in places such as their torso, their face, the tips of their ears, hands, etc. They have hair, which differs from their fur, and in patches of their body their fur grows longer, faster. This is, technically, 'facial and body hair'. Their hair color usually differs from their fur color, even if it's only by a shade.
Completely white Implings, 'Albinos', are a rarity. They have red eyes, but aside from that have no other pigment.
Implings possess three to five fingers.

Implings have the innate ability to conjure and control fire. This does not, however, protect them from being burned. Most have the potential to use Magic. Also, their tails are prehensile, and they are naturally fast, and agile. Enhanced senses allow them to have a sense of scent akin to a bloodhound, and they can hear extremely well due to their large and sensitive ears. They do not do well in cold, however water is alright.


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Munsters are much like Implings in many ways. They are also fairly humanoid, and possess a long and prehensile tail, topped with a tuft of fur the same color as the hair on their head. Their ears are long, large, and pointed, often longer than an Impling's. The tips of their noses are black and soft, though this seems to be a strange discoloration of their skin, as opposed to being like an Impling's nose is. They have claws on their fingers and toes, much longer than an Impling's. In fact, their fingers and toes seem to merge with the claws seamlessly. Like an Impling, they have three to five fingers.
The differences begin with the Munster's complete lack of all-body fur. They have fur on their tail tips, and that is it. Their teeth are oversized, and fill their mouths from birth, causing a slight and strange accent or lisp. The closest apparent accent is Germanic, or Russian.

Munsters differ from Implings in the fact that they are completely Magickless, as far as Zak and Nigel can tell. However, they are faster, stronger, and for the most part more violent than Implings, they more than make up for the fact that they cannot use fire like their Impling counterparts. They can also see in the dark, and smell as well as most bloodhounds. Their large ears also make hearing very easy. However, they have a natural aversion to being in enclosed spaces.
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All experiments begin as Vials. When the Vials are exposed to their parent they transform, magically, into Babies. Often, experiments that have been waiting longer for parents mature faster, within the Vials, and come out at the Child stage. From wherever they emerge, as long as the requirements are met, they experience an accelerated growth into adulthood.





VIAL



All Experiments begin as Vials; they are, after all, experiments. Vials don't really DO much, until they come into contact with their Parent. Then, one of two things happens. The first, and less common, is that they burst into a bright light, and transform magically into a baby. The second, and most common, is that they wait a bit, and THEN they burst into a bright light that transforms magically into a baby.




BABY

Ah, babies. From bouncing bundles of joy to the terrible twos, the baby stage is when all of your child's major development comes in. Walking, talking, teething, biting, setting things on fire...they really CAN be quite the handful! Keeping a fire estinguisher near is handy for those parents gifted with an Impling baby. Most don't develop their fire this early, but sometimes, there are sneezes; and sneezes lead to accidents. Parents of Munsters should also watch out; normal kids teethe. These kids are born with teeth. And they start to discover how to use them.



CHILD

As your baby grows to a child, they begin to learn more, about the world, and themselves. They begin to branch out, to make friends, to mature. The Child stage, like the baby, is not limited to smaller ages. Experiments all mature at different rates. Some Child stages may still be having trouble spelling and adding, while others may be on their way to composing a classic.


TEEN

Oh, the teenage years. When the world hates you, and you hate the world, an angst ridden black hole in everyone's life; and the Experiments are no exception. Prepare for puberty, pimples, cracked voices, and horomones!
What fun!


ADULT
Finally! After much hassle, sweat, blood, and tears, your precious child is fully grown, and ready to set out on their own life. Will they marry? Will they have children of their own? Oh, the possibilities are endless.
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Kids can be recieved in one of two ways. The first is the cheap way; through flatsales, events, auctions, and very rarely, a freebie. Of course, flatsales and events only happen every so often, auctions can go up to obscene prices, and freebies?
Well, let's just say that neither Zak, nor Lolly, are generous people.

Of course, there is another way to get a kid; through a Custom order.

There are many different types of customs. Random, Semi, Full, and Direct-to-Stage.
A random Custom is just that; you are paying for a kid, which comes at random, from whatever the artist feels like drawing.
Semi Custom is when you draw from two existing implings, or a 'gene pool', and create a kid from there. Often, if you don't have anything to draw from, the artist will give them a shape, and you will pick their colors and their gender.
A full custom is self explanatory. You have full control of everything that happens to this order.

Customs are always Implings. Munsters can be obtained through special sales, and if a Munster has a child.

Unless otherwise specified, all orders will begin at the baby stage.
Of course, you can specify a Direct-to-Stage order, in which your kid begins as a Child. Since you are missing out on a stage, and an art, these customs are cheaper.

Rarely, very rarely, will Teen Direct-to-Stages be open. However, shop regulars and special cases may find themselves lucky enough to recieve one.


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STATUS :: OPEN/CLOSED




oo1. CLOSED (LollyxBeans)
oo2. CLOSED (LollyxBeans)
oo3. CLOSED (Impy Kun)


PRICING

Random Custom 80k
Semi Custom 120k
Full Custom 140k
Twins? Double the price.

Direct-to-Stage For a Direct to Stage Child, remove 20k from the price. For a Direct to Stage Teen, PM one of the owners, and convince them, then remove 40k from the price. <3


The owners would like to point out that there is no rhyme nor rhythm to the prices aside from what they, and others, thought they would be worth.

HOW TO ORDER

oo1. First off, read the [********] thread, which can be found here. Then, when you've decided everything's hunky dory, fill out the form completely. If references are used, visual ones are much preferred over descriptions. Be specific about what you want, and be prepared to have questions asked of you.
oo2. PM the order to Zak; he'll see what he can do.
oo3. Once you recieve confirmation that your order has been accepted, start the trade. It will be confirmed when your kid is done. Your cert will be delivered, as well as the first image, and then you will complete the trades. Do NOT cancel the trade, without notifying one of the Shop Staff first, with a good reason. And, do NOT screw us over, thanks.

FORM

[size=14]work your [i]magic[/i][/size]
[size=12][color=white]xxx[/color]gimme a:[/size] [size=11]Type of Custom (i.e, random, Full, etc)
[b]Username:[/b]
[b]Kid Name:[/b]
[b]Preferences:[/b] Want a specific pose, attitude, or just random facts to include? Write 'em here.
[b]References:[/b] If applicable. Do they have parents? Do you have a hairstyle image? Clothing reference?
[b]Ears?[/b] Full Custom only; ear shape.
[b]Tail?[/b] Full Custom only; tip of tail shape
[b]Colors[/b]: Hair, fur, eyes, nose, clothes, markings, etc.
[b]Price[/b]: if you want a Direct-to-Stage, make sure to point that out CLEARLY.[/size]



CATALOGUE

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There is a book in the back of Zak's lab that can be spotted if you look hard enough. Each page contains a 'profile' of sorts, for each and every Experiment that has emerged from it's Vial.


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Keep your stupid on the other side of my internet, thanks.

Hello all, and welcome to the shop!
I go by Impy Kun on here, or more commonly, Impy. Yes, I realize that 'Kun' is meant to be used on boys names, and no, I am not a boy. I just act like one.

Out of the two shop owners, I'm probably the quieter one - until you get to know me, at least. Then I'm bloody loud. Aren't you glad that we're on the internet? Anyway, yes, I'm one of the owners of this fine shop; I keep the peace, make sure that Lolly doesn't eat anyone for breakfast, sometimes help with the art, and EAT PEOPLE WHO DON'T USE PROPER GRAMMAR.

I'm addicted to computers, video games, and sushi. My favorite colours are blue, purple, and black (yeah, I know that it's not technically a colour). I love stuffed toys, yaoi, drawing, and writing. I hate pink, cigarettes, and tight clothing.

Nice to meet you, and I hope that we get along.
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Warning: Do not Feed the Lolly. Do not Poke the Lolly. And definitely, definitely, do not NUDGE the Lolly.

Hi there~
My name's LollyxBeans; but you can call me Lolly. Not Beans. Not Olly. Not any other clever shortening. Lolly. Okay? Good.
Now that that's out of the way...

<3 Welcome to the Shop. I don't really suppose that anyone's going to read these ego boxes. They're just here to take up space, because I hate having empty spaces, or 'reserved' boxes!
I am your resident artist, layout coder, 'bad cop', and the devil on Impy's shoulder.

I've been drawing avidly for about fifteen or sixteen years, and considering that I just turned eighteen, I figure that it counts as most of my life. I'm currently in school for Animation; this shop is my way to unwind from all that work. I do not like beggers, I hate whiners, and I despise idiots with a fiery passion. I am very competitive, very curious, and very loyal.
I'm wasting space. I like to talk to myself. There's a reason this is called an 'ego box'.
I have a temper, an ego, and I love to start drama. But Impy said no, so I'm being a good girl, and not starting s**t! Do I get a gold star?
I play Zak, and Kali, two NPCs of the shop.
Most of your art happens when I should be doing homework. In fact, I should be doing some right now...!
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******** yeah.

June 27 - September 1st

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