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_____Welcome friend! My name is Rhody, and I will be your guide here in the Gardens. This is not your ordinary garden however. There’s a special kind of magic that flows through the grounds that makes Miracles happen! If you’re sincere, and careful not to blink, you may just witness one yourself! So have I caught your interest? Great! If you would, please, keep reading through this thread and I will tell you all you need to know about my kind, how we were made, and how to obtain a Vartouhi of your very own!


Guild: HERE
Original Thread: HERE

Here's whats going on as of late!

  • September o6. 2o1o
      Re-opening in progress, but first a message from VeeVee:

      Alright so, this is the second time this has happened now, and because it happened for a very similar reason to the first, it has inspired me to make a few changes to the shop and how I do things. That sounds a lot more ominous than I intended it to but please understand that I only intend for them to be for the better. The shop itself will be very slowly paced until I finish my move and get settled in (Moving Day is October 23) but I do encourage everyone to drop in, chat, and let your voices be heard!

      I want this thread to continue to be a fun and easy paced, drama-less community where we can enjoy our lovely roses together. That said, I want this shop to continue to be fun for me as well, as I am only one person. The possibilities are endless here, as they tend to be when dealing with roses, so I will bring to you as much of those possibilities as it is in my power to do so. Please do remember I am only human, with limitations and I won't be able to make sure all of your dreams come true- but I can try <3

      With that in mind I do thank those of you who have spent time in the original thread, apologize for those who were left hanging, and welcome those of you who are new to the Garden. Let the re-construction begin!

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    • Page One:

      ____ [ one ] ____Welcome / Updates
      ____ [ oo2 ] ____Navigation
      ____ [ oo3 ] ____Background
      ____ [ oo4 ] ____Rules
      ____ [ oo5 ] ____Life Cycle
      ____ [ oo6 ] ____Terminology
      ____ [ oo7 ] ____Flatsales
      ____ [ oo8 ] ____Auction / Raffles
      ____ [ oo9 ] ____Breeding
      ____ [ o1o ] ____Scent Info
      ____ [ o11 ] ____Customs
      ____ [ o12 ] ____Owners List
      ____ [ o13 ] ____Items
      ____ [ o14 ] ____Affiliates
      ____ [ o15 ] ____Credits


    • Page Two:

      ____ [ o16 ] ____Events
      ____ [ o17 ] ____Events (reserved)
      ____ [ o18 ] ____Reserved
      ____ [ o19 ] ____Reserved
      ____ [ o2o ] ____Reserved
      ____ [ o21 ] ____Reserved
      ____ [ o22 ] ____Reserved
      ____ [ o23 ] ____Reserved
      ____ [ o24 ] ____Reserved
      ____ [ o25 ] ____Reserved
      ____ [ o26 ] ____Reserved
      ____ [ o27 ] ____Reserved
      ____ [ o28 ] ____Reserved
      ____ [ o25 ] ____Pet Trades
      ____ [ o3o ] ____The Lists

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    -new background coming soon-

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    • Thread Rules:

      ____ [ oo1 ] ____DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES STEAL MY ART, CONCEPT, OR GRAPHICS!

      ____ [ oo2 ] ____Please be respectful of everyone at all times. Check the drama at the door.

      ____ [ oo3 ] ____Everything written here is to be as helpful as possible. I only ask that you check here this page to see if your question is answered first, then feel free to ask!

      ____ [ oo4 ] ____YOU WILL NEVER LOSE YOUR PET! I do highly encourage RP, but if you don't, or don't have enough time, don't worry. You will never have your pet taken.

      ____ [ oo5 ] ____ There are several dozen types of Roses, so there will be no limit as to how many you can own.

      ____ [ oo6 ] ____All events (including sales) will take place in this thread. I don't want to take away from the shop, plus it gets awfully confusing after a while. Event info will be in the first 3 posts on page 2, so that will be the place to look.

      ____ [ oo7 ] ____Co-owning will only be allowed in special circumstances, pending approval by me: Vanilla Torte.

      ____ [ oo8 ] ____ Please follow these rules and enjoy your stay here in the Gardens.


    • Roleplay:

      ____ [ oo1 ] ____Roleplaying is highly encouraged. You will not lose your pet if you elect not to, but your pet will cease to grow at the Mayda stage.

      ____ [ oo2 ] ____Roleplaying can be done in this thread or in the Guild.

      ____ [ oo3 ] ____While I'll be leaving the creation of their personalities to you, please try to be reasonable with them. That's all I have to say on that for now.

      ____ [ oo4 ] ____Those who RP frequently and stay active will likely be the ones who have their pet reach the Sirvat stage. Keep that in mind roleplayers!


    • Frequently Asked Questions:

      ____ [ oo1 ] ____Why are they all female?
        _________Roses seem better suited to be female, wouldn't you agree?


      ____ [ oo2 ] ____That makes sense. How do I get one?
        _________You'll have to wait until a sale, or until customs open. If you just can't wait, you can always try a bribe. There will be no freebies, unless I think you deserve one.


      ____ [ oo3 ] ____If they're all female, can they breed?
        _________Of course! You can find out how in the breeding post.


      ____ [ oo4 ] ____What the heck does "vartan" and "vartouhi" and all this other stuff mean?
        _________It's Armenian. If you'll scroll down a bit, I have all the translations listed for you.


      ____ [ oo5 ] ____Can we make one up? I've always wanted a blue rose with electric yellow petals.
        _________Yes you can! Roses have almost endless possibilities as far as coloring goes. See the customs post for more info.


      ____ [ oo6 ] ____I didn't get a spot ;-; Can we bribe you?
        _________Sure! All bribes must be PM'ed to the mule!


      ____ [ oo7 ] ____Whats the magic word?
        _________ Gazpacho.

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    ____ [ oo1 ] ____Sprout
      _________You have chosen your seed- congratulations! Now I have taken the liberty of preparing your Spray Bottle and terracotta pot. Give it a spray, and immediately your seed will sprout! From this point on, the Vartouhi is in your hands. You'll have to remember to give your seed one spray from the bottle each day.


    ____ [ oo2 ] ____Zagiri
      _________Your seed has grown so much! I'd say its just about time for it to bloom. Give it it's daily spray, and it will bloom right before your eyes! Now you have a very beautiful (very large) rose, known as Zagiri, that is ready to find its butterfly pair. It won't be long until you've got yourself a full grown Vartouhi!


    ____ [ oo3 ] ____Mayda
      _________Your blossom has been paired with its butterfly, now the transformation will complete! Much like Thumbelina, your Vartouhi child, known as Mayda ("Maida" is plural), emerges from the blossom. It starts off no bigger than your thumb, and then grows to it's full height, which is about the size of a 2-3 year old human child. It no longer bears the look of a flower, but it is very much so still a plant. You can now communicate with her. You'll have to take good care of her; teach her and help her to grow. Your love and care will help determine how her personality will develop. Give her a name, and the evolution is complete. She is yours now. Remember to give her lots of sun and water, and treat her with care. They are very fragile.


    ____ [ oo4 ] ____Sirvat
      _________Something amazing can happen to a select few Vartouhi. Maybe she isn't finished growing after all...

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    • Species:

      ____ [ Borna ]

      ____Most Common Maida.

      ____ [ Fae ]

      ____The most elusive of the Vartouhi. This type is fairy-like in appearance, sporting fairy-wings from their backs.

      ____ [ Sirvat ]

      ____These are very rare, rivaling that of the Fae. They appear to have fused with their butterfly pair, causing them to have brightly colored butterfly wings. These are the romantics of the Vartouhi, and tend to be very artistically inclined.

      ____ [ Withered Sirvat ]

      ____The Withereds look exactly like the Sirvats, though their skin is paled and they are much more frail. And of course, they don black wings instead of white.



    • Types:

      ____ [ Floribunda ]

      ____Many Flowered. clustering; tend to be more comfortable in groups. Most extroverted.

      ____ [ Hybrid Tea ]

      ____Repeat Flowering. most diverse; no two Tea Maida are alike. They are the most common type of Maida.

      ____ [ Grandiflora ]

      ____Large Flowered. most pronounced personality-wise. Are known for being somewhat vain in most cases.

      ____ [ Miniature ]

      ____Self-explanatory. rare; often very shy. Most commonly of the Fae species.

      ____ [ Climbing/Rambling ]

      ____Self-explanatory. uncommon; most adventurous. high spirited; needs a lot of sun.

      ____ [ Shrub ]

      ____Self-Explanatory. common; diverse in personality; fond of cold weather.


    • Armenian Words:

      ____ [ Borna ]

      _________Youthful.

      ____ [ Zagiri ]

      _________Flower.

      ____ [ Sirvat ]

      _________Rose of Love.

      ____ [ Mayda ]

      _________Maiden. (singular form)

      ____ [ Maida ]

      _________Maiden. (plural form)

      ____ [ Vartan ]

      _________Rose.

      ____ [ Vartouhi ]

      _________Rose.

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    • Flatsales will be the most common way of obtaining a Vartouhi of your own.

    • Flatsold Vartouhi will cost 8,ooo g (8k). Items will not be accepted unless stated otherwise.

    • Speed Sales will begin when I post the word "GO" in LARGE RED FONT. Any posts before will not count (and no editing, that's cheating and can get you disqualified as well as banned from later sales).

    • Prompt Sales will typically run for a few days. I will make a post announcing the start of the sale, and there will be the option of 1-3 roleplaying prompts for participants to choose from. The winners will be chosen at the sale's end date, and awarded their Vartouhi seed.

    • There are two (2) forms that you will need to participate in any flatsale: the Speed Sale Form and the Prompt Sale form. Simply copy and paste the codes and re-post them using the proper information. Your posts won't count if you don't use this form, so please make sure to!


      For Sale

      Coming Soon...



      [size=11][list][b]Speed Sale Form[/b]
      [list][b]Your Name:[/b] [i]Your Gaia User Name[/i]
      [b]Rose Name:[/b] [i]Name of the Rose you're trying for[/i]
      [b]Magic Word:[/b] [i]Hint: It's somewhere on the first page[/i]
      [b]Price:[/b] [i]Total Cost of Sale[/i]
      [/list][/list][/size]




      [size=11]
      [list][b]Prompt Sale Form[/b]
      [list][b]Your Name:[/b] [i]Your Gaia User Name[/i]
      [b]Rose Name:[/b] [i]Name of the Rose you're trying for[/i]
      [b]Prompt Number:[/b] [i]Which Prompt You'll be replying to[/i]
      [b]Prompt Response:[/b]
      [list][i]Type Your Prompt Here[/i][/list]
      [b]Magic Word:[/b] [i]Hint: It's somewhere on the first page[/i]
      [b]Price:[/b] [i]Total Cost of Sale[/i]
      [/list][/list]
      [/size]

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    Current Auctions


    None planned...




    • Auctions will be the least common form of Vartouhi sales.

    • Most auctions will held for rare and special types of Vartouhi. You can find more information on the different types by referring back a few posts.

    • The starting bid will be 1o,ooog (1ok gold) for all auctions until further notice.

    • The only items that will be accepted are monthly collectibles and the items they contain, and Evolving Items.

    • There will be an anti-snipe rule in effect during the last 30 minutes of an auction. If a bid is made, the auction will be extended by five minutes. This will continue until the auction has been extended by a total of 30 minutes. At that point there will be no more extending, and a post will be made letting everyone know. The only time this will not occur will be if I, Pink cannot make it to the end of the auction.

    • Please be mindful of others, respect everyone at all times.

    • Please don't be upset if you don't win. There will be LOTS of opportunities so don't fret over one sale. :)




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    Current Raffles

      None planned...



    • Raffle tickets will always cost 1oog and there will be no limit to the number of tickets unless further stated.

    • All raffles will take place in the thread.

    • All information regarding the raffles taking place will be listed either here in the Raffles post or in the Events post.

    • Remember, co-owning is NOT available for raffled Vartouhi.

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    • Breeding will work very similarly to how roses are actually bred. To make a new seed, two Vartouhi will have to be chosen. Since each one has its own scent, the combination of those scents will determine how many seeds will be made.

    • There is a flat fee for breeding; the cost is 1o,ooo g (1ok gold). After filling out the form (only one is necessary), send payment immediately to Garden of Vartan in ONE trade. After the payment is received, I will confirm the trade and the process will continue. The next step is randomizing.

    • The owner(s) will randomize the numbers according to the scent strength; you will find more information in the scents post. When there are two owners involved, each will randomize, and the higher number will be chosen. Depending on the result, the amount of seeds will be made.

    • Please be absolutely sure to check the scent of your Vartouhi. You will find it on it's tag, so there should be no problems there. This is what you will go off of when randomizing.

    • Please use the form below when ordering a breeding. When spots open, you will find them on page two in the events posts. Only one should need to be filled out.



    [size=11][list]
    [b]Names of Companion(s):[/b]
    [b]Name of Mayda 1:[/b]
    [b]Scent:[/b]
    [b]Name of Mayda 2:[/b]
    [b]Scent:[/b]
    [b]Combined Scent:[/b]
    [b]Cost:[/b]
    [/list][/size]



    • Guidelines

      ____ [ oo1 ] ____

      ____If a Mayda has no-scent, and wants to breed with another scented Mayda, it will have to force-breed. Force-breeding will be costly because most Non-scented Vartouhi are rare, and therefore one of a kind. Not all force-breedings will be allowed however, because some may be special cases that simply just cannot breed. For more information on this, please see the scents post.

      ____ [ oo2 ] ____

      ____The cost of forced-breeding will be 25-50k depending on the rarity and occasion in which the Vartouhi was made.

      ____ [ oo3 ] ____

      ____There will always be at least one seed bred. If ONLY one seed is a result, then it will be for the owner, or owners (yes, that means it will be co-owned).

      ____ [ oo4 ] ____

      ____ If there are at least TWO, then:
      _________ If the there is only one owner, then they will receive one seed. The other will be put up for adoption.

      _________ If there are two owners, each will receive a seed.

      ____ [ oo5 ] ____

      ____ If there are at least THREE, then:
      _________ If there is only one owner, they will receive one seed. The others will be put up for adoption.

      _________ If there are two owners, they will each receive one seed. The others will be put up for adoption.

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    ____Now this whole 'scent' business can be kinda confusing, but I'll try to make it as simple as possible. How strong or how light your Vartouhi's scent is will determine how many seeds the are capable of producing.


    So if your rose has a very strong scent, the most amount of seeds it can make is 5. If it's scent is very light, then it can only make 2 seeds, tops.

    scents

    Number of seeds Possible (# to Randomize)


    *


    Very Light | Light | Medium | Strong | Very Strong

    1 | 1-2 | 1-3 | 1-4 | 1-5




    • scent1 x scent2 = final scent



      • Very Light x Very Light = Light

      • Very Light x Light = Light

      • Light x Light = Medium

      • Light x Medium = Medium

      • Medium x Medium = Strong

      • Medium x Strong = Strong

      • Strong x Strong = Very Strong

      • Strong x Very Strong = Very Strong

      • Very Strong x Very Strong = non-scented

      • Very Light x Very Strong = Medium



    There. Hopefully that wasn't too confusing. There are some things you'll want to remember though, so please refer to these guidelines:


      ____ [ oo1 ] ____A very strong and a very strong breeding will only ever make ONE seed, as the scents would overpower each other and cancel out.

      ____ [ oo2 ] ____When breeding Maida with differing scents, the randomizing will be based on the stronger scent.

      ____ [ oo3 ] ____The only time a Non-scented Mayda will be able to breed normally (not through a force-breeding) is if it is the result of a very strong x very strong breeding. The offspring will NOT be able to breed, not even with a force breeding.


      ____ [ oo4 ] ____Cosplays will NOT be able to breed. Period.


      ____ [ oo5 ] ____Breeding basically creates more "sisters", not children. Just....clarifying. Ha.

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    The wonderful thing about roses is that they can come in almost any color you can imagine. Every pre-made Vartouhi is colored based on an actual rose, but getting a custom gives you the freedom of not only making your own Mayda, but pretty much creating your own rose! So if you want a black one with a blue star, it's all yours :3

    There are different types of customs, which will determine just how unique your Mayda will be. There are some rules though, so please read over them before placing an order.


      ____ [ oo1 ] ____ Please try to only order when slots are available.

      ____ [ oo2 ] ____ Fae and Sirvat customs will be obtainable only through events, or through bribes. These are subject to approval, but bear in mind because they are intended to be very rare your bribe will definitely have to be worthwhile.

      ____ [ oo3 ] ____ Custom forms must be submitted to the Garden of Vartan mule for approval only AFTER slots have been opened. Please note that there is no guarantee your form will accepted, and do not be offended if it is declined. When your custom is approved please send the trade to the mule, and your slot will be marked.

      ____ [ oo4 ] ____ There will be three (3) default styles to choose from: one, two, three, and four

      ____ [ oo5 ] ____ For a custom-colored Vartouhi's type (floribunda, hybrid tea, etc.), you may select from the Types and Species post. If the custom will be based off of a real rose and you do not know the actual type, I will find it for you.

      ____ [ oo6 ] ____Cosplays will not be available through custom orders under no circumstances; even bribes will be highly unlikely unless you REALLY pique my interest. This is because they will be reserved for later events.

      ____ [ oo7 ] ____When ordering, please use the form below, and send the payment for it immediately. Make the trade subject "Custom Order: pg.--" (please fill in the page number there).


    • Custom Types:

      ____ [ Semi-Custom Growing ] - 15,ooog (15k)

        _________ Has a normal growth pattern (seed -> Zagiri -> Mayda). No lineart edits are allowed, and you canNOT change eye style or the expression.


      ____ [ Semi-Custom Mayda ] - 12,ooog (12k)

        _________ Has only the Mayda stage. No lineart edits are allowed: you canNOT change eye style or the expression.


      ____ [ Custom Growing ] - 25,ooog (25k)

        _________ Has a normal growth pattern (seed -> Zagiri -> Mayda). Minor lineart edits are allowed: you CAN change eye style, as well as come up with a different expression.


      ____ [ Custom Mayda ] - 2o,ooog (20k)

        _________ Has only the Mayda stage. Minor edits are allowed: you CAN change eye style as well as come up with a different expression.


      ____ [ Heavy Edit / Cosplay Mayda ] - 1oo,ooo + g (100k +)

        _________ Has only the Mayda stage. These will be Vartouhi that require a lot of editing (subject to approval). This is the only stage that will allow custom hair styles. Price will depend on complexity.



    Custom Slots

    are currently: CLOSED


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    [size=11][list]
    [b] Name:[/b]
    [b] Custom Type:[/b]
    [b] Vartouhi Name:[/b]
    [b] Rose:[/b] (if applicable)
    [list][i] Name:[/i]
    [i] Image Reference:[/i] (Links Only, no image posting) [/list]
    [b] Species:[/b]
    [b] Type:[/b]
    [b] Hair:[/b]
    [list][i] Style:[/i] (Default [1,2,3] / Custom)
    [i] Color:[/i] [/list]
    [b] Eyes:[/b]
    [list][i] Style:[/i] (Default / Custom)
    [i] Color:[/i] [/list]
    [b] Scent:[/b] (if you cannot find this, let me know. If it is for a made up rose, you may choose any scent but "No scent")
    [b] Expression:[/b] ( :3 , :< , [b]:[/b]( , [b]:[/b]D, :| )
    [b] Extras:[/b] (lineart edits (if applicable), color hexes (i.e #000000)
    [b] Cost:[/b]
    [/list][/size]

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    Owners List has been moved to the guild! Link here: LINK

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    Coming Soon!

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    All graphics, art, and concepts are copyright to Vanilla Torte.

    Armenian names found via Babynames.com. Rose Terminologyand Images gathered from various websites on the WWW.

    Big thanks to HeirloomRoses.com for a huge variety of Roses to choose from.
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