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"What's a Kapper?" You ask? ... well, a "kapper" is a small goblin-like creature that stands only to the knee (cap) of an average human. They were origonally called "kappers" because they'd bite your knee-caps off (as it was the only thing they could reach), but since then they have become somewhat domesticated, and much more friendly... Although they can still be quite troublesome, the little pranksters. Although kappers HAVE learned to speak human-languages, it is limited at best, and they tend to speak to themselves.

There's one very important thing to remember about Kappers though... Even though they may all (mostly) walk on two legs, and have tails (be they stubby or long)... They may speak the "kapper" language and broken tongues of the humans... They may all have the ability to manipulate things with their hands/paws/claws... But ALL kappers are unique, and no two look quite alike! Your Kapper may be fuzzy, and best resemple a kitten, when your neighbor's kapper may look like a fish-face! Some kappers have wings, some don't, but ALL of them are flightless. Each Kapper is UNIQUE, just remember that when you are making your purchase.

There are two ways you can look at a Kapper...
You can either look at it as a pet (where you are a human-ish) that acts as your very own... well.. pet, slave, familiar.. whatever you wish to call it... OR you can purchase an egg, and once it hatches, the Kapper is YOU! Yeah, Kappers can own their own pets too... But a Kapper can't own a Kapper (only one kapper at a time!)... So, choose your character... Human(ish), or Kapper..?

ENOUGH WITH KAPPERS! What? You want some other pets? Well you're in luck! We also have a creature available called the "Draconian"... These creatures vary greatly in size and shape, but as a general rule, they never get larger than a horse (or smaller than a house-cat). Some of them have 4 legs, some have only two... Some have wings, some have none.. Some are covered in scales and spikes, and others fur... But ALL of them resemble dragons (or dragon-like creatuers, such as Llindorms and Wyverns). ALL Draconians must have a humanish owner (or a kapper owner for that matter)... Keep a lookout for their eggs!



Table of Contents:
Welcome to the Kapper Keep!
News
Rules
Frequently Asked Questions
Backgrounds
Sales of Pets
Items
Familiars
Breeding
Roleplaying
Owners
Links/Affiliates
Dungeons and Thrones
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NEWS


July 31, 2006 - I've updated the url's... all current owners, please take a look at the most recent post(s), or contact me if you have any questions.

May 16, 2006 - Familiars are now available!

The GUILD is now open!
RULES

First, and most important... Obey Gaia's standard rules!

Do not edit, trace, redestribute, or minipulate any images here. Any violations of this will be promptly reported.

Do not takes images from this place, and claim/use them as your own. Any violations of this will be promptly reported.

You may only purchase one pet per flatsale.

No chatspeak.

You may only own one Kapper at a time!

Once you have purchased a "breeding auction", you may not participate in the next three "breeding auctions" after that.

You must be able to host your own images. I will only host your pet's images while they are still growing, and after that, they are up to you to host.

There will be no begging or harrassing of any of the "staff" or members of this board.

Creatures can not be reserved, so don't ask.

Never edit your posts when making a purchse.

Please roleplay in the guild only - this is strictly for purchasing, etc.

All payments must be made within' 48 hours of purchase.

I reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. This refusal is based on ability to follow rules and "play nicely".

I am not obligated to refund you for any reason. If I made an image for you, and you paid for it, then that's it.
FAQ


How much do they cost?
The cost is varied... Please read the "sales" when they are posted... When a creature is for sale, it will list it's price.
Flatsale for a non-custom "Kapper" egg is always 5k.
Flatsale for a non-custom "Draconian" egg is always 5k.

Is roleplaying required?
Roleplay is not -required-, but it is -recommended-... Note - breeding can only be possible through roleplay.

If I get one, can I dissapear off the face of the earth and never come back?
Well.. yes.. Your creature will continue to (slowly) grow, and once it reaches the end of it's "old" stage in life, I will stop hosting it's image... It's totally up to you. Remember, I will only host their image until they reach the "old" life stage, then it's up to you to host it!

How long do they take to grow?
This is dependant upon two factors... The first factor, is if you decide to roleplay with them... If you wish to roleplay with them, then they can grow as fast or as slow as you'd like (within' limits... they cannot grow faster than one "life stage" per month, I simply can't draw that fast)... The second factor is money. If you don't roleplay with your creature at all, you will probably have to come in and purchase the next stage in your creature's life.

Can we do a pet trade?
No. (simple enough, yeah?)

What happens to the egg of the creature I breed?
One of two things can happen, depending on how many eggs there are.. You can either give it to a responsible friend, OR you can give it to the collective care of the Keep, and it will be auctioned off as a very special pet.

How many creatures can I own?
You may own up to ONE Kapper, and up to TWO Draconians... A Kapper may only have ONE familiar.

How do I purchase a custom?
Customs are a tricky subject, and can only be purchased when specified.. The most common time that a custom can be purchased, is during an auction. Read all of the "sales" when they start, and you may find a custom for sale in there. *smiles*

Do they die?
That depends.. if you wish to roleplay your pet to eventually die, then yes, it can die (and you can get a new baby!)... Or... if you forget to save your image after it's last life cycle (old) where I requested in the rules that you be able to host your own image (as I wont' do it after it's "old" life stage), then it will "die"... as the image will dissapear.. Remeber, I'll only host your image until your creature reaches it's last life stage!

Can I have one for free?
No. I don't "sneak 'em under the table".. not even for friends.

How many "life-stages" are there?
For Kappers? Egg, Young, Adult, and Old. So... 4 stages.
BACKGROUNDS

Currently, there is unfortunately only one standard background to choose from, but in the future, there will be many many backgrounds for your little creatures to sit upon!

When you purchase a creature, you may select your background. All backgrounds are free initially. Once you have selected a background, you can change it later (for 2000 gold).

Keep Dungeon
Dark Forest (halloween)
Enchanted Forest
Desert Sands
Open Prarie
Cave Entrance
Swamplands
Tundra (christmas)

Please feel free to request more backgrounds... As I'm open to new ideas...
SALES OF PETS

Any time you win a non-custom creature, you need to provide me with the following information:

Kapper Purchase Form
A. What would you like to name your Kapper?
B. What gender would you like it to be?
C. What "temperment" it has (note - this is a single word, descriping your Kapper's personality)...?
D. What kind of background would you like it to have? (note - there is currently only the default background.. sorry)
E. Finally.. Do you want to OWN the Kapper, or... Do you want to BE the kapper...?

Draconian Purchase Form
A. What would you like to name your Draconian?
B. What gender would you like it to be?
C. What "temperment" it has (note - this is a single word, descriping your Draconian's personality)...?
D. What kind of background would you like it to have? (note - there is currently only the default background.. sorry)
E. Finally.. Who owns it? (what name would you like in place of the owners name? ... yours? Your humanish character's? ... Your Kapper's name?)


Flatsales:
Flatsales for a non-custom Kapper or Draconian egg is 5k.
Currently available (Kapper): up to 5
Currently available (Draconian): up to 5
I will open up a new "clutch" of sales if I see that there is enough demand for it.

Contests:
Contests are usually reserved for customs and/or breeding pairs.
Currently being hosted: 0

Auctions:
Auctions are usually reserved for customs and/or breeding pairs.
Currently being hosted: 0


Special Note - All baby Kappers and Draconians that are offspring from the Kappers here at the Kapper Keep will only be available for sale (auction etc) in the guild.
ITEMS

Items can go with your critters... Some items will end up being displayed with your creature's "background", and some will simply be used up. There are also MANY other items available for your Critter in the guild (such as clothing that your Kapper can actually wear!) - but the items shown below are available to anyone who owns a Kapper or Draconian.


Potion of youth: Causes your creature to actually reverse one life stage. Example, making it "grow" from an adult, to a juvenile. Cost: 500

Potion of aging: Causes your creature to skip one life stage, growing straight into the next one. Example, making it grow from baby to adult, skipping the juvenile stage. Cost: 1000

Potion of eternity: Causes your creature to stop growing all-together... Perfect if you want your creature to stay as a "baby" forever... or something like that. Cost: free (upon request)

Potion of normality: This causes your creature to grow as normal again... Basically putting an end to that pesky "potion of eternity". Cost: 1000
FAMILIARS

Kappers (and only kappers) may own a familiar... This is a small creature that can go with them, and they are also on a limited supply similar to all other creatures sold here... Each Kapper can only own ONE familiar. Familiars are elemantal-creatures, and thus do not age... Famliars can also be bred, but that can only be done in the guild.

There are four types of familiars available:

Stingy-Bitey Thing = This small insect-like creature has earned it's name for the fact that if it doesn't bite you, the thorns covering it's body will certainly sting you. They are not poisonous, but they are usually agressive. These creatures are related to the element of fire, though they contain no fire-like abilities.

Flitty-Flighty Thing = These small furry creatures can best be described as an eye with wings and a long rat-tail (for balance). It is unknown how they eat, as they have no mouths, and they are usually quite easily frightened. They are related to the element of air, and fly almost constantly.

Rolley-Polley Thing = These durable little creatures like to burrow into the ground, or scurry along it with their two little legs and long tail. When in danger, they curl into a ball, protecting themselves with their almost indestructable armadillo-like armor plating. They are related to the element of earth, though they contain no "special abilities"... save for perhaps the ability to easily dig up your rose garden.

Slippy-Slimey Thing = This creature has gained it's name from it's texture. It's covered in a slime, and feels like a slug. It's rather difficult to hold, though fortunately it's "slime" doesn't leave a stain. They are related to the element of water, and can swim with incredible ease. They can live underwater without air, but can survive just as well on land.
BREEDING

Breeding can ONLY happen with roleplaying in the guild.. and can ONLY happen with the creatures are old enough to do so (the "adult" stage only, and on rare instances with the "old" stage)... After that, when we have (enough) mated pairs, there will be a "breeding auction" to find out who the lucky parent(s) are. smile

More information on breeding will be available when the Kappers and Draconians are old enough.

Before we even begin on that though, there are a few things I'd like to lay down.

1. Only male/female couples may reproduce (but any pairing may.. uh... pair...)... male/male and female/female pairs must adopt until further "magic" is developed.
2. Kappers produce 1-3 eggs, which is random in number (really, I roll a 4 sided dice, and 4 means I re-roll, so it's random). Draconians produce 2-4 eggs.
3. You may only have your Kappers (or Draconains) reproduce AFTER they have roleplayed to that point...

... Again.. more information will come, when we are more ready.
ROLEPLAYING

Note - roleplaying is NOT required, but if you'd like to.. please consider joining the roleplaying guild.

There are many benefits to joining the guild...

Your Kappers, Familiars, and Draconians cannot breed unless you have joined the guild (for example)...

There are also many items available for guild members only.

The roleplaying community is here in the guild.

If you don't even own a Critter, this guild has benefits! There may very well be a Kapper or Draconian waiting to "go home with you" in the Rookery!

There is the "Shoppe" in the guild, which is where you can purchase items for you critter that are not normally available to non-guild members.

Also - Anyone who wishes to roleplay as a human, that does not yet own a Critter (and is just waiting for a new clutch), may join in an roleplay here... If you want to BE a kapper however, you'll have to wait for the next clutch in the main shop forums.
OWNERS


Kappers
Owner's Name - Pet's Name - Pet's Gender - Pet's Personality - Pet's Age - Familiar

Pavement (owner) - Sloth - Male - Curious - Baby
Faewynd (owner) - Ophelia - Female - Melancholy - Baby
Jynk (kapper) - Chabon - Male - Sneaky - Baby
SomethingGood (owner) - Sneh - Male - Happy - Baby - FlittyFlighty
Zsarina (owner) - Luna - Female - Alluring - Baby
Fiern (kapper) - Naamah - Female - Stubborn - Baby - StingyBitey
Neshaka (kapper) - Alyzden - Male - Irritable - Baby
Mia Sharra (kapper) - Akima - Male - Sarcastic - Baby - SlippySlimey
AFallenStar (owner - character "Fallon" wink - Scuro - Male - Fierce - Baby
Kamileunaire (kapper) - Odo - Male - Effeminate - Adult
Ganty (owner) - Chester - Female - Kind - Baby - RolleyPolley
Preserved-Yam (kapper) - Ariel - Male - Calm - Baby
Turiko (owner) - Tazaki - Male - Shy - Baby
Garou_Ookami (owner - character "Gavan" wink - Petah - Female - Patient - Baby


Draconians
Owner's Name - Pet's Name - Pet's Gender - Pet's Personality - Pet's Age

Fiern (owned by Naamah) - Ziva - Female - Headstrong - Baby
Mia Sharra (owned by Akima) - Kaden - Male - Bold - Baby
Krunkkid - Mizuki - Male - Manipulative - Baby
Darkmoon Dancer - Ambrosia - Female - Persuasive - Baby
Blade Kuroda - Pyren - Male - Fiery - Baby
Milk Mynk - Zephilus - Male - Dependable - Baby
Kamileunaire - Dorian - Male - Sophisticated - Baby
LINKS/AFIILIATES

This is a (slowly growing) list of places that I hold high respect for.


To link back to Kapper Keep:

Uh... I'll get this up and working again in a bit...
DUNGEONS AND THRONES

Here is a "black list" and a "white list" of all the people who have done terrible or glorious things, and need to be placed in a special place.. be it in a dungeon (black list), or a throne (white list).

Thrones: 0

Dungeons: 0
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