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 Posted: Sat May 02, 2020 10:05 pm
GENERAL
Familiars set themselves apart from the regular animals of Vykeli on two counts: They are sentient species who can communicate with noulicorns and they are capable of forming a soul bond with beings touched by magic.
Familiars are a single stage, single template breedable pet that can offer your noulicorn characters (as well as enemies and allies) extra perks! Each familiar species has its own perk for their bonds.
BONDING
A noulicorn can only bond to one familiar, and a familiar only to one noulicorn. Some familiars will befriend a noulicorn for months or even years before offering to formally bond with them. Bonding creates an empathic link between the two, allowing them to feel each other's emotions. Distance dampens this effect, but long periods outside without the other’s company is painful for a bonded pair.
While there is no special location for bonding ceremonies, in Homewood most choose to do them near Brightheart’s grove, so she can aid the bonded pair.
THE CEREMONY
Both noulicorn and bond must bring a plant that has meaning to each of them, a representation of their dedication to one another. This plant is often unique to each bond and the choice is deeply personal.
The pair will find a place of solitude and build a small cairn of rock, into which they place their plant and light it on fire. The pair inhale the smoke together and meditate. If they are a good match, they will begin to sense each other’s feelings and be engulfed in a vision that tests the strength of their friendship.
When the vision clears, they will be bonded.
HOW TO BOND
A 500 word solo roleplay is required, describing the ceremony and/or test.
This solo may take place in any location (and thus, the appropriate forum).
When complete, fill out the form in Brightheart's Grove and a staff member will approve your bonding quest. Your familiar’s cert will then be updated with their bond’s name.
You may request to have your familiar added to your noulicorns cert as well.
A noulicorn can only bond ONE familiar, so choose wisely.
FAMILIAR PERKS
Each familiar species has a unique perk.
Familiar perks activate only when a familiar and their bond are present in a roleplay.
Familiar perks do stack with abilities and equipment.
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Posted: Sat May 02, 2020 10:12 pm
 COCKATRICE
Larger than the average chicken and twice as fierce, the cockatrice is a bond to be reckoned with! These birds have an affinity for magic and a poisonous stare that can stop anyone in their tracks. Cockatrice are venomous and exclusively carnivorous. Because of their magical nature, they are excellent at helping noulicorns with their gifts.
Litter Size: 1-4 chicks
Perk: Adds +1 location healing to any ability used in a thread
FAERY
Small, winged reptiles roughly the size of a magpie, with leaf-like wings and ears. Faeries are omnivorous with a powerful sweet tooth, preferring fruits and nectar above any other food. Nothing makes a faery happier than finding treasure, though. Like the massive dragons they resemble, faeries love to hoard shiny things.
Litter Size: 2-4 eggs
Perk: 5% chance to find equipment during a roleplay
JACK HOP
Horned rabbits with a natural affinity for growing things. They are especially good at finding seeds and sprouts, and therefore make great partners to the noulicorn who can encourage those plants to grow. Jack Hops come in most natural colors, ranging from brown, grey, black, white, and blond. Both male and female Jack Hops have horns.
Litter Size: 2-6 kits
Perk: 5% chance to find a plant item during a roleplay
SCUTTLE SCALE
Large, small, and coming in an infinite variety of colors and patterns. Scuttle Scales are intelligent lizards that bond closely with the noulicorns. They don’t have any magic of their own, but they are quick and quiet with keen senses, making them excellent scouts. Scuttle Scales are omnivorous with vociferous appetites for bugs and fruit.
Litter Size: 2-6 eggs
Perk: +20% chance of a successful discovery roll
THREE TAIL
Also known as a the "Huli Jing" in some circles, three tails are small fox-like animals with a keen affinity for luck and pranks. They can be sly and full of mischief, and many enjoy tricking other animals in Vykeli. Legend has it that the oldest and cleverest Three Tails can earn even more tails and learn magic to rival gifts from grandfather tree! But those are only legends.
Litter Size: 1-5 kits
Perk: 10% chance to locate blue crystals when roleplayed outside of Homewood.
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