Welcome to Gaia! ::


Kamiki's Partner

Winter Trash


NEW THREAD/NEW OWNER. CLICK HERE!

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.
Guild Home


User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.
THIS SHOP/ITS LINEARTS ARE FOR SALE

Quote:


UPDATES

April 15, 2005 - Well, I feel REALLY bad coming back and realizing how long it's been since I did an update ^^;. I've maintained all of the growings - the only one held back is by owner's request so she can RP the stages longer on her own time, which is perfectly fine with me 3nodding However, it has dawned on me that I really REALLY don't update the thread enough, and I've got a LOT else going on :/ - and It's crossed my mind to find the shop a new owner who will take care of it better than I've been doing. I really don't want to let it go for nothing, but I also want to know that it goes to a good owner.... If anyone is interested, you can PM me offers, and we can negotiate... I may end up sending it to auction, but I'd prefer if not... we'll see.

March 6, 2005 - WOW! Almost ALL of the C&S are adults now 0.o. BIIIIG update. Of course that means that there should be some new ones sommmetime soonish :3 And check out my art contest ninja


February 5, 2005 - LOTS of growings! Other than one whose growth is slowed at the owner's request for RP purposes, ALL of the C&S legends who were born before the SS are now adults! Also - the plushies form the Secret Santa event have now emerged into cute kitsune kits

Jan 3, 2005 - Happy new year! And, with the new year comes the first round of adults! Take a look down in the owner's list/spotlight to take a look at the first adult kitsune and tanuki. Also, I'm still looking for names for 4 of the secret santas - also down in the spotlight smile . Congradulations also to Hikari, Reizo's new owner ^_^

December 25, 2004: MERRY CHRISTMAS! I am opening the stockings as we speak, and right thereafter I believe that the magic of the night will encourage those sleepy creatures to revert to animal form... keep a close eye out! And - there are 2 TRUE FORMS now among us from those relics - apparently, a few of them kept their magic and consciousnesses whilst aslumber. If you got a plushie - this is your final cert - you can name it, but it won't go on the cert - UNLESS your plushie is on the full cert, in which case it really is a relic and you can name it smile . If you got a relic you can post OR PM me a name smile

Also, coming up after the XMas madness will be a small free raffle for Kamiya's kitsune - she wants to find him a good home among the shop regulars who will RP him (in general, RP is not optional, but she wants Reizo to be played and does not have the time to do so) - I will be compiling a list of eligible people.

Dec 23 - The SS is now closed to all new orders. I'll be filling the last couple that I got in and getting those out. Then, in just a few days, they will emerge/open!

December 22, 2004: In order to give myself ample time to process all the SS orders and to randomize those who will get True form creatures (And fully color those >> ), I'm going to close any new Secret Santa orders on Thursday, December 23 at 3pm Gaia time. So if you want to order any, get them in now!

Dec 21, 2004: The first day of winter! All the cubs from the last flatsale have emerged from their relics! biggrin Also, anyone receiving a SS bonzai relic may request a journal in the guild starting as soon as now smile . I'm also STILL taking SS orderse for another day or two now. That way I'll have a couple days to color any of the random true forms

Dec 8, 2004: SECRET SANTA RELEASED biggrin - check out the 10th post on this front page for details 4laugh

Dec 8, 2004 - The flatsale is over, but soon... VERY soon... something else ninja

November 29, 2004 - The auction is over, and Kitsune_rei is the newest owner ^__^. Congradulations! Let me know a name asap and I'll get her certed for you smile
In other news, there is going to be a flatsale coming up a week from this Wednesday (December 8th) at 2pm Pacific time; for a preview of the relics for offer, check the availability post

November 26, 2004 - The Uber detailed Kitsune auction is up HERE: http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4715175&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=
The auction runs from now till Monday afternoon, 4:30 PST

November 25, 2004 - Happy Thanksgiving! And there is a preview of the next auction in the Availability post - or you can take a look at her here: http://arania.kamiki.net/Gaia/Chrysanthemum/redfox.jpg
She will be up for auction after thanksgiving/the scamming mess is cleared up.

November 24, 2004 - The newest breed is here- the Maneki Neko or "lucky" or "beckoning" cats ^__^. The first one has been given to Marguerite Fluer for her birthday. Expect opportunities to acquire others soon smile

November 22, 2004 - Kuinige, the last of the remaining relics, is a cub! Congrats, Jabet ^__^. Of course, this means I need to get my happy butt in gear and get some more out there ^~.

November 13, 2004 - Business as usual again smile - The auction is closed and Jabet is the winner ^_^.
November 8, 2004 TANUKI AUCTION GOING ON NOW~! Lasts until this Friday at 4pm Gaia time.

Nov 5, 2004 - MORE updates! Almost all of the relics are cubs now smile Also, journals are updated with stats for these new cubs, and skills for Lord_Kyoshiro's cub ^_^.
Nov 2, 2004: It's election day! Go vote! ANND - we have cubs from the first flatsale ^_^. Also, if they had a journal, they have been given stats smile . PM me or CS_list with a list of 7 skills that you definately want smile

Oct 30, 2004 - HALLOWEEN AUCTION! That's right! C&S's first ever auction! This halloween-themed male kitsune can be yours 4laugh

Oct 26,2004 - Raffle over - Congradulations to #12, Fyre! Let me know what name you'd like for your Tanuki ^_^. Keep an eye open, I should be having a few Halloween auctions coming up smile

Oct 25, 2004 - Signup for the Free Newbie raffle by posting in the thread! Tomorrow at 5pm gaia time I'll be picking a lucky winner for a tanuki statue ^^

October 25, 2004 - The RP flatsale is TODAY at 5pm- people will have 30 minutes to continue a Prompt. There will be 3 winners - and they only need to pay 1500 gold for a relic smile . I will post the prompt in this post after I post it to the thread.

October 23, 2004 - The flatsale is now over - BUT - there is a free raffle going on for a male tanuki! Just request being on the list in the thread. Also, there is an RP contest for 3 relics on Monday at 5pm PST!

October 21, 2004 - See AVAILABILITY section for 3 opportunities to get a relic starting Saturday (a flatsale with 4 relics AND the start of the free raffle), Monday (An RP contest), and Tuesday (drawing for the free raffle)

October 20,2004 - Store Conceptualized and Thread Posted. Silhouette Teasers Posted.


<center>User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.</center>



Away from the hustle and bustle of the busier streets of Barton and Gambino, and near the waters of Bass'ken lake north of Barton resides a rather unique shop. The architecture is heavily Japanese inspired, with delicately curving ridged rooves, thatched with HInoki bark and trimmed with carved designs. Red and gold laquer seems to be the dominant colors of the building, and the smell of incense wafts towards you. Outside is an elegant garden and a rock garden, elegant in its simplicity. As you approach the entrace, you see beautifully carved, and amazingly preserved statues lining the walkway - most taking the shape of narrow-faced foxes or rotund tanuki. At the door, shoes have been left behind; understandingly as you see the care that has been put into maintaining the finely polished wooden floor, and the respect deserving of the property. You hear water lapping in the background from the lake nearby, and as you enter the large room, smiling faces greet you. There are pillows and futons, a large drum with Kanji painted onto it, and a few subtly placed modern conveniences, alongside traditional amenities such as trays of tea and traditional Japanese food like sushi and riceballs.

This Store, unlike many of the purely aestetic, cutesy pets, focuses on the more traditional meanings behind some of the now popular creatures such as the Kitsune, and the overshadowed Tanuki. Here, a Gaian may adopt a relic that these shapechangers shifted into ages ago, and have been trapped as ever since. With the guidance of their new owner/companion, they can emerge again - first developing as the animal the mythological creature is based on, and finally emerging forth as its true self once again. With the proper nurturing, these legendary creatures can even achieve their full potential and former glory.

Roleplaying these beautiful creatures is encouraged, but not required.



User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.

Quote:

Post 1 - Introduction, Table of Contents, Credit. You are here
Post 2 - Backstory
Post 3 - The Kitsune
Post 4- The Tanuki
Post 5 - Rules and Information
Post 6 - Owner's List
Post 7 - Breeding
Post 8 - F.A.Q.
Post 9 - AVAILABILITY
Post 10- Secret Santa!!
Post 11 - *reserved*
Post 12 - Links and Affiliates
Post 13 - Sabin's Corner and C&S Fanart!
Post 14 - *reserved*
Post 15 - Misc things and possible Mailing list

<center>User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.</center>
Quote:

Sabin Duvert - Concept, Lineart, Colorist, general maintenance and Owner
Kamiki - Spiffin' Banners, Colorist, Certs, and guild manager.
Some Spiffy PS brushes: http://veredgf.fredfarm.com/vbrush/main.html

Kamiki's Partner

Winter Trash

<center>User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.
User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.</center>

Centuries ago, in a place called Earth, there existed many magical creatures throughout the lands, interacting with humans, and living out their lives. However, as the world shifted more towards logical and ration instead of tradition and superstition, the magic of the world began to gradually ebb away. Which caused the other is unknown, but for the magical creatures this was a time of impending danger. It became harder and harder for them to produce offspring, and sometimes those who did would birth normal animals instead of the magical creatures they themselves were. The humans also became more and more hostile towards any creature that they saw.

In order to protect themselves, some of the ancient, long-lived creatures withdrew to secluded locations to enter a deep sleep. Others, without that liberty had to resort to other means.

The tanuki and the kitsune, two races of shapeshifting tricksters in Japan, lived long lives, but many did not know if the magic would return any time soon, if ever, and if a normal hibernation would be safe enough. Instead, using their natural shapeshifting abilities, they transformed themselves into objects that held a deep meaning for them - sometimes transforming into stone statues outside of shrines, or ceremonial masks, and the like. However, as the years drug by, even as disguised as these artifacts, they fell into a very deep sleep in order to deal with being unable to move for years... decades... centuries.

I have recently discovered that a third species, the Maneki Neko, have also been in hiding for a long time, disguised as the beckoning cat statues and dice. They as well can be brought forward with enough care.

As the magic waned even further, it came to the point where even if the magic were to return, they would no longer be able to change back by themselves, but would need the assistance of another.

This is where I come in. Knowing the legends behind these beautiful creatures, I had amassed a collection of their reliquaries, hoping to someday be able to return these majestic creatures to life once more. On Earth, that was not an option. However, here on Gaia it most certainly is. However, by no means can I do this monumental task by myself, let alone care for these creatures, who will probably be very confused and disoriented.

There is, of course, always a catch. Since it has been so long since these creatures were their full selves, they have regressed. When they awaken, it will almost be like a rebirth for them. Much like the traditions before, kitsune, Maneki Neko and tanuki are born from normal animals. Traditionally, in order to become a magical kitsune or tanuki they must prove themselves. However, since they have already been magical, it will return to them over time, their memories and intelligence returning to them.... to a point.

In order to reach their full potential, however, is a little more tricky - and one reason why I myself cannot care for them all. They will need interaction and nurturing in order to fully reach their magical potential, and be able to shapeshift once again.

Quote:

Want to know more about traditional Japanese Kitsune, Maneki Neko and Tanuki?
These are some excellent resources:

Kitsune Information
Tanuki Information
Maneki Neko Information

Kamiki's Partner

Winter Trash

<center>User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.
The Kitsune are the nimble sorcerors and courtiers of the Races</center>

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.
Relic Stage
(Male/Female)
When they went into hiding, the Kitsune took the forms of either traditional kitsune statues (the males) or ceremonial kitsune masks (females). These appear to be inanimate objects, but in fact are kitsune that transformed themselves into these forms long ago, and are deep in slumber.

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.
Cub Stage
(Female/Male)
When the relics are awakened, they return to flesh-forms as fox kits. Their memories of their past are distant and fuzzy at best - and they are hardly more than intelligent foxes. They have a tenuous grasp of human language, but mostly speak like foxes. The world is a disorienting place, and things are very different than they feel it should be. They are social among themselves, and distrustful of the Tanuki. By nature, most kitsune are mischivious and curious with a fondness for pranks.

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.
Adult Stage
(female/male)
Here the kitsune grow to their full mystical animal form, sporting two-tails, and have their old memories clearer, though frequently still detached from them or having fuzzy details. They have mastered being able to manifest foxfire and a few other basic spells that they had before (though cannot shapeshift), and are very nimble and quick. They are fully intelligent, and are able to speak.
This is also when they are able to breed and try to bring forth other kitsune.


?
True Kitsune
Very little is known about these final potential forms of the kitsune. At this point, they have complete memories of their past, and their full magical potential has returned, including the ability to shapeshift. Kitsune that reach this stage are nobles among the kitsune and have a base of 3 tails, but at this point may earn additional tails.
Very few kitsune reach this honorable stage, as it takes a lot of magic and/or dedication and extensive interaction of the kitsune.



<center>User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.
The Maneki Neko are the flashy, agile gamblers and gangsters (Yakuza) of the Races</center>

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.

Relic Stage
(female/Male)
When they went into hiding, the Maneki Neko took the forms of either traditional beckoning cat statues (the males) or dice (females). These objects represent luck and prosperity. These appear to be inanimate objects, but in fact are neko that transformed themselves into these forms long ago, and are deep in slumber.

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.
Kitten Stage
(Female/Male)
The Maneki neko emerge as kittens - cute as a button and FULL of energy. They're overly curious (and you thought the kitsune were bad!) wanting to learn about their surroundings, get to know people, and start building contacts. They rely more on their luck than any sort of common sense to keep them out of trouble. Most of them don't think twice if an interesting notion pops into their heads. They are flashy and confident, but treat them with love and care and they will never forget it.

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.
Adult Stage
(male/female)
the Adult Maneki neko are majestic cats, a bit larger than most housecats. With age comes a bit more wisdom, but most are still overly curious for their own good. They are gregarious and tend to form cliques and groups. If you earn their wrath: beware - what might be an easy fight with one neko could get you into trouble with all of their brethren. But on their good side they will bring you fortune and luck for a very long time.

?
True Maneki Neko
Very little is known about these final potential forms of the maneki neko. At this point, they have complete memories of their past, and their full magical potential has returned. Neko that reach this stage are revered among the other neko, taking their positions as leaders - much like a Yakuza leader.
Very few kitsune reach this honorable stage, as it takes a lot of magic and/or dedication and extensive interaction of the kitsune.

Kamiki's Partner

Winter Trash

<center>User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.
The Tanuki are the rustic country Samurai "Goshi" of the Races: laid back, a bit rough around the edges, but stalwart and proud</center>

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.
Relic Stage
(male/female)
To hide themselves, the (male) Tanuki took the forms of statues, and the females as kettles, both sentimental and personal objects to tanuki (check out the Tanuki/Kettle story on the tanuki link in the story post). Like the kitsune, these may appear to be simple inanimate objects, but are actually shapeshifted tanuki.

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.
Cub Stage
(female/male)
When they are awoken, the tanuki become tanuki cubs (which are actually a species all to themselves, not raccoons or badgers as some believe - also called "raccoon dogs" wink . They love food, and are bright-eyed about their new, strange surroundings. They are more intelligent than normal animals, but despite their intelligence, still think more like animals than people, though they do have a very tenuous grasp on human language.

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.
Adult Stage
(male/female)
Here the tanuki grow to their full mystical animal form, and have their old memories clearer, though frequently still detached from them or having fuzzy details. The tanuki are not typically magicians like the kitsune, though are stouter, tougher and more adept at battle. However, despite their traditional abilities, they still cannot shapeshift. They are fond of good drink like sake, and good food. They are stubborn, and love to carouse. They are fully intelligent, and are able to speak.
This is also when they are able to breed and try to bring forth other tanuki.

?
True Tanuki
Very little is known about these final potential forms of the Tanuki. At this point, they have complete memories of their past, and their full magical potential has returned, including the ability to shapeshift.
Very few tanukireach this honorable stage, as it takes a lot of magic and/or dedication and extensive interaction of the tanuki.

Kamiki's Partner

Winter Trash

<center>User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.</center>

General Rules

Quote:

1. No flaming, antagonizing others or rude behavior towards other - shopowners and guests alike. If a conflict arises directly affecting the thread it should be handled in a mature way. If a conflict arises that does not directly pertinant to the thread, please take it elsewhere or to PMs.

2. No random advertisements of other threads in this thread. If you want to be an affiliate, that's fine - but don't just come in and advertise random other auctions ^_~. (Advertisements in your sigs are fine).

3. No spamming - includes completely random useless post that have nothing pertinant to current discussions. Bumping is fine, as long as the thread isn't currently active smile

4. If you think something has been overlooked (such as a certing or growth or update to the owner's list), ask politely. But be patient - things don't necessarily happen immediately.

5. No begging. Any available relics will be clearly announced in the availability and in the updates section. If it says there are none available, there are none available.


RP RULES
Quote:

1. RP IS NOT MANDATORY. Your pet will still grow if it is not RP'd, and I will never take your pet away for not RP'ng, however, RP is rewarded through RP points (see below.)

2. RP IS allowed in the thread. Once we have a set of kitsune/tanuki out, please put out of character comments in ((double parentheses)).

3. NO GOD MODDING. This means do not play other peoples' characters, or decide world-changing events that will affect others who do not wish to be a part of it, or play your creature as all-powerful/all-knowing.

4. RP'ng your creature gets you RP points. You will have to reach a certain amount (secret!) of RP points for your creature to evolve to its true stage. Number of RP points are awarded according to frequency and quality of RP posts (one-liner RP responses will get you little or no points, for example.)

5. RP Points can be deducted for breaking the rules or RP'ng your creature against the guidelines listed for their stage of development or against their base personality.

6. Amount of RP points is decided solely by me. Don't ask for a number - RP point totals are secret - don't ask, I won't tell you.

7. RP'ng your creature is the only way to evolve your pet free of charge.

8. No killing other peoples' creatures. The only way one of them can be killed is if the OWNER decides that they wish for it to die.

9. Journals are optional smile . Kamiki maintains the C&S Guild, and if you would like a journal, just make a post to the journal request thread in there (after joining the guild) and we'll get one for you. Guild Home


FLATSALE RULES and INFO
Quote:
1. There will be 2 types of flatsales: Firstcome, First serve (after a Go post) and RP contests.

2. On firstcome-firstserves, you must prioritize what you want. For example, if there are 5 relics available for flatsale, you may say what your 1-5th choices to better increase your chances of getting at least one if you're quick. If you do not prioritize, and the one or two you ask for were taken already, you will be skipped over. The previews will be posted by number long before the actual flatsale. If you post along the lines of "Whatever I can get" - you get last priority, assuming you were quick enough to get one.

3. Also on firstcomes, you MAY try to get one for a friend, however you may only request one relic per post.

4. No one can receive more than one relic per flatsale, regardless of how fast you can post, and regardless of whether you have 3 friends also trying to get one for you.

5. Payment is expected immediately upon winning a relic in ANY format - auction or flatsale. If you don't have the money already, please don't try to get one.

6. Please post names ASAP if you win/buy a relic.

7. In RP contests, no editing your post.

Kamiki's Partner

Winter Trash

<center>User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.</center>


<center>Kitsune</center>

Females

Yuriko - - Kamiki: Journal|Relic Stage|Cub Stage|Adult Stage
Mika - - Fantasy_Rocks13: Relic Stage|Cub Stage|Adult Stage
Yoru - - Ninamori Ninamo: Journal|Relic Stage|Cub Stage|Adult Stage
Yorokobi - - Kitsune_rei: Journal|Relic Stage|Cub Stage|Adult Stage
Akatsuki - Cimeara: Relic Stage|Cub Stage|Adult Stage
Tenka - Yuumei Tenshi: Relic Stage|Cub Stage|Adult Stage
Ginger - nikki_is_me: Relic Stage|Cub Stage|Adult Stage

Males
Hikaru - - Lord_Kyoshiro: Journal|Relic Stage|Cub Stage|Adult Stage
Reizo - - Hikari Kourien: Journal|Relic Stage|Cub Stage|Adult Stage
Morisuzu - - Amadiel: Journal|Relic Stage|Cub Stage|Adult Stage
Solace - - Three Tailed Fox: Journal|Relic Stage|Cub Stage|Adult Stage
Kisho - Kipestshin: Relic Stage|TRUE FORM
Stalker - - The Poison Arrow: Relic Stage|Cub Stage|Adult Stage
Fen - - XiaoRen: Relic Stage|Cub Stage|Adult Stage



<center>Tanuki</center>

Females
Takehiko - - Amaidel : Journal|Relic Stage|Cub Stage|Adult Stage
Rayne - - Adella Aerith: Relic Stage|Cub Stage|Adult Stage
Akumu - - Mirrormist: Relic Stage|Cub Stage|Adult Stage


Males
Siete - - Ninamori Ninamo: Journal|Relic Stage|Cub Stage|Adult Stage
Jin-po - - Fyre: Journal|Relic Stage|Cub Stage|Adult Stage
Kuinige - - Jabet: Relic Stage|Cub Stage|Adult Stage
Tiko-Toki - Sosiqui: Relic Stage|Cub Stage|Adult Stage
Amano - Sundragyn: Relic Stage|TRUE FORM




<center>Maneki Neko</center>

Females

Sin - - Marguerite Fleur: Journal|Relic Stage|Cub Stage|
Emi - - Merangue: Relic Stage|Cub Stage|Adult Stage
Shorai - Britain and Orasteele: Relic Stage|Cub Stage|Adult Stage
Aliska - ..IvyCurse..: Relic Stage|Cub Stage|Adult Stage
Cougari - Nanook123: Relic Stage|Cub Stage|Adult Stage

Males
Baron - - Sirenz: Relic Stage|Cub Stage|Adult Stage
Miyou - JadeEye: Relic Stage|Cub Stage|Adult Stage


<center>Plushies</center>
Kia Ryou's
Ansata_Myst's
Kitsune_rei's
Sayuri_Nitta's
Sajhiri's #2
Reivan's
Ansata Myst's
Sayuri Nitta's
Kamiki's
ChibiKyubi's
Lone Angel's
Hikari Kouren's
Caneton's
XiaoRen's
Kalindara's
Daisuke-Kun's
Jade-Chan's
Jade-Chan's 2nd
Mousira's
Mouselet's
Purrasha's
Laylana's
xx_Bullseye_xx's
nikki_is_me's
Cascadia's
Lucifer Force's
Siyanna Twilight's
Skye Starrfyre's
Flaire's
Dark_Musashi's
Xenedra's
WiccanDragon 's
Dreor's



<center>
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Spotlight and Cert Pickup</center>

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.


WE NEED NAMES!
These are from the Secret Santa event. IF one of these is yours and it has a "???" for the name, then get me a name ASAP! biggrin

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show. - Zahra Ovaci

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show. - YoukoChylde

Kamiki's Partner

Winter Trash

<center>User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.</center>

Kamiki's Partner

Winter Trash

<center>User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.</center>

How do I get one?
~There are several methods through which you can get a kitsune or a tanuki ^^. The first thing is to always check the Avaialablity post (the 9th post on the first page).
We do Flatsales, Raffles, Auctions, RP contests, and eventually breeding. Don't hassle owners for thir pet! If you REALLY want one, and there's nothing planned - check the "Working outside the parameteres" note on the availability post - I SOMETIMES do things like pet or art trades.


How do Flatsales work?

For flatsales, I will post the available relics ahead of time and announce the time of the flatsale. At about that time, I will make a "GO" post. People then post, listing their priority list of what they want in their post - it's on a first-come first-serve basis. PLEASE do not edit your post after the fact.

How much do flatsales cost?
Flatsale relics will cost between 4 and 6k. (The first flatsale was 4k, and that MIGHT change to 6k in the future)

How do RP contests work?
On the announced date/time, I will post an RP prompt (usually relevant to the story/theme of the shop). People will have 20 minutes from my post to compose a reply and post it to the thread. I will then go through and pick the winner(s). If I have more than one relic available, first place gets first pick, 2nd gets 2nd, and so forth. There will usually be a cost to the winner to pay for the relic - which will be announced when I announce the RP contest.

Do I have to RP?
NO! These are RP optional pets. You do not have to RP your pet, and I will never take it away from you unless you ask me to (which I request that you do if you decide to leave Gaia on a more permanent basis). HOWEVER, I DO reward Roleplaying - I will keep track of those who RP more, and reward those exceptional RP'ers (time or quality) by advancing their pet to the final, TRUE form. ^^

Is there any way to get my pet to the True form other than RP?
Maybe.... I am planning on trying to research the magic that the kitsune and tanuki used in the past to discover if there is a way to unlock their potential through ways other than interaction with others. However, this will be costly research, and from what I have heard, the magic is difficult and so it will be difficult or expensive to acquire.

How many can I own?
There is no limit to the number you own smile . However, You can only get a maximum of one from each flatsale. I will also occasionally do newbie-centric sales.

Should I direct link the images?
Yes. I host the images on my server, and will be updating the certs as they grow smile . If you miss a stage, however, the owner's list will have a link to all stages of their growth up to now.

How long are they in X stage?
It depends smile . In general, it will take the relics about a week of adjusting to their new homes and interaction with their new owners before they're able to emerge. So spend time with them and then in about a week we can try to bring them out. Growing from cubs to adults depends on several factors - the animal themselves, the amount of interaction they get, etc.

When can they breed?
They are able to breed when they reach the adult "animal" stage (and beyond). However, I can only handle the coupling of so many at a time >>. More information as it becomes more pertinant - keep an eye on the Breeding section.

Can Tanuki breed with Kitsune?
Interesting question! They are both magical creatures, and much more than animals. Traditionally, the kitsune and tanuki never really got along... however, if the explanation (and RP) warrents it... we might see what happens. ((adult animal Tanuki and Kitsune will produce Tanuki and Kitsune cubs.... however... if TRUE tanuki and kitsune breed.... well.... we'll have to see.))

Do I have to join the guild?
You don't HAVE to - however, all the journals will be hosted in the guild, and I might put a breeding thread in there to manage breeding. However, the guild is only for C&S owners anyway.

RP-wise, "Where" is this shop?
This shop takes the form very reminiscient of a Japanese shrine, with lavish gardens and rock garden outside. We're on the edge of the Bass'ken lake north of Barton, in a quiet area. The shrine is large, and aside from the main room, has several guestrooms built into it off to the sides. The guild houses any RP that you want to do outside of the shop, though the shop is the main meeting area. Also, journals will be located in the guild thread.

Will you ever find relics to any more of the magical creatures from Japan?
I'm not sure! I can't tell the future, but I was lucky enough to find the hiding places of these creatures smile Only time will tell.

Have another question? Feel free to ask - if particularly relevant, it might even make the FAQ.

Kamiki's Partner

Winter Trash

AVAILABILITY

Nothing at the moment.

Working outside the Parameters

If you don't see anything coming up/immediatelyavailable then I do not have any relics for sale. HOWEVER, it is possible to bribe me to make an exception for trading a somewhat custom (colors, not lineart) kitsune or tanuki for something I reaaallly want whee

Pet Trades -a pet trade might catch my fancy (but I'll warn you, I'm making a serious effort to stay away from becoming a pet collector again. Especially RP required pets.)
I don't have any specific pets I'm looking for at the moment.
Please don't be offended if I turn you down.

Character Art Commissions - I AM, however, an Art Whore. I love seeing different intrepretations of my original characters. IF your artwork impresses me, I might do a trade for character portrait(s). Again, PLEASE do not feel offended if I turn you down. I'm rather picky and I also don't want to flood the market with C&S creatures.

Fandom Fox

20,600 Points
  • Elysium's Hero 500
  • Marathon 300
  • Perfect Attendance 400
<center>User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.</center>

Fandom Fox

20,600 Points
  • Elysium's Hero 500
  • Marathon 300
  • Perfect Attendance 400
<center>User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.</center>

Kamiki's Partner

Winter Trash

<center>User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.</center>

Want to be an affiliate? Awesome! Be sure to PM me with a code for your banner ^_^

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.

[url=http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4116840][img]http://arania.kamiki.net/Gaia/Chrysanthemum/button.jpg[/img][/url]


Sabin's Reccomended Stops

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.

The Gembirds

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.

Fa'e Headquarters

The Terra Pard Sanctuary

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.

User Image

Kipestshin's Medusae

User Image

Affiliates

User Image

User Image

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.

User Image

User Image

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.

Kamiki's Partner

Winter Trash

<center>User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.</center>

<img src="http://arania.kamiki.net/Gaia/Chrysanthemum/yuriko%20adult.jpg" align="left">
Rants, ramblings, and anything I want to keep an eye on smile

Chrysanthemum & Sword Fan Art!
coming soon - perhaps to another post OR this one

Kipestshin's Kisho doodle

Kisho by Kipestshin, full piece

Kitsune Rei and Yorokobi's Mask

Yorokobi, first emerged



~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
OMG~!
User Image
Once your pup emerges, please visit the following thread to post a name!
heart Click here heart

Mwa ha! And I have to show off my newsest Verlashi "baby":
User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.

Fandom Fox

20,600 Points
  • Elysium's Hero 500
  • Marathon 300
  • Perfect Attendance 400
<center>User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.</center>

Kamiki's Partner

Winter Trash

<center>User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.</center>
And Last post! Whoot. Whole first page reserved smile

I'll be working on the thread over the next several days (and... doing homework too... sweatdrop ) so keep an eye out for BIG stuff in the works smile .

Mailing List
I'm taking down names here of people that would be interested in being notified of upcoming opportunities to get a relic or events.
When you sign up, the shop helper (mule ^_~ ) CS_list will add you to her friendslist and notify you of any upcoming events heart


pretty_kikay
kitsune_rei
sadnereid
Jestari
Kipestshin
Trivii

Quick Reply

Submit
Manage Your Items
Other Stuff
Get GCash
Offers
Get Items
More Items
Where Everyone Hangs Out
Other Community Areas
Virtual Spaces
Fun Stuff
Gaia's Games
Mini-Games
Play with GCash
Play with Platinum