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Post by ~*Gamma*~ on Apr 27, 2013 20:23:44 GMT 1
 The DirbnoilAfter going through many modifications, the dirbnoil was finally able to make a come back. Rulers of the trees, these quick, nimble creatures can glide from limb to limb with ease. |
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Post by ~*Gamma*~ on May 4, 2013 19:02:18 GMT 1
AppearanceLike I said before, the dirbnoil survived some drastic changes to fit the feralheart model. The dirbnoil you'll see in-game are simplified versions of the original:  ((It's just a quick doodle, so no comments please  )) Unlike the lokte, dirbnoils have more differences between male and female. For instance, take into consideration the comparison below:  As you can see, they female dirbnoil is more slender, has less fur, and short horns. The male dirbnoil, on the other hand, has a full mane, slightly larger muscles, and long deer-like horns. When it comes to coloration, females tend to be shades of grey, brown, tan, or green so that they can hide in the foliage when protecting their kits. Males display hues of russet, auburn, tan, or sandy brown. Their eyes can be azure for greyish pelts, pale green or yellow for tan pelts, amber for brown, russet, or green pelts, etc. In a nutshell, a dirbnoil's eyes can be hazel, amber, gold, pale green, deep green, or azure.
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Post by ~*Gamma*~ on May 4, 2013 19:17:13 GMT 1
BehaviorSince these small animals are similar to cats in some ways, some of their hunting techniques are similar as well. Because the diet of a dirbnoil consist mainly of fruit, bugs, and small birds, they don't need to do a lot of hunting, but when the occasion comes, they act just like cats. However, when a group of dirbnoils, called a barrel, meets a group of friends, they are usually friendly and gentle, but when they meet a group of strangers or enemies they are hasty and belligerent. The members in a barrel are almost always kind to each other, sharing dreams, ideas, and taking care of their young together. THe only exception is when a battle is approaching; during these times the dirbnoils are usually silent and dismal, but also sometimes aggressive. 
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Post by ~*Gamma*~ on May 4, 2013 21:42:06 GMT 1
Communication
Dirbnoils communicate with a series or chirps, growls, whistles and clicks similar to those used by dolphins. They can pretty much mimic any sound they hear, from a car honk to a monkey screeching, although they prefer to stick to the usual; meows and chirps.
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Post by ~*Gamma*~ on May 4, 2013 21:42:24 GMT 1
Culture
Some celebrations/festivals:
Welcoming
A short ceremony when a visitor comes to spend the night. Everyone in the group greets them with a light nip of the ear.
The Festival of Joining
Where a new comer is accepted into the group. Ceremonial markings are often painted onto the visitor's fur while he or she is greeted by every member of the group. She/he then touch noses with the queen, king, princess, and prince.
Lock-paw
Lock-paw is a long ceremony in which every member locks paws in a huge circle and good luck spells and prayers are chanted before a war.
Lotus Sprinkle
The festival of marriage where a couple are sprinkled with flower petals as they walk through a tunnel made by their friends' arms locked above their heads. At the finish, they take to the air and enjoy the rest of the night together and alone.
Kiki
Kiki is the ceremony of a kit reaching apprenticehood, in which the kit must touch noses with their chosen mentor.
KayKay
KayKay is the ceremony of an apprentice reaching adulthood, similar to Kiki.
Gayee
Gayee is the time of gathering food and crops before Autumn.
Beliefs:
Saykayor
Hell
Ammayea
Heaven
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Post by ~*Gamma*~ on May 4, 2013 21:42:39 GMT 1
Ranks
King and Queen
The female and male leaders of the barrel. It is customary for them to be mates.
Princess and Prince
The female and male offspring of the King and Queen.
Deputy
Second in command after the King and Queen. Deputies are also in charge of looking out for the prince and princess when the King and Queen can't.
Gatherers
These dirbnoils gather food likes nuts, fruits, and bugs to feed the barrel, but they also farm some of their own food like fruit on the ledges of their tree.
Kits
Young dirbnoils.
Apprentices
Teenage dirbnoils ready for training.
Mentors
Teachers.
Scouts
Scouts check the territory for intruders and gather information on abundance of food.
Messengers
Pretty self-explanatory, don't you think?
Elders
The oldest and wisest members. They are often turned to for advice when no other solution is present.
Shamans
Healers. Their offspring usually become healers as well.
Loners, rogues, the banished
Unwanted dirbnoils who are not part of the group.
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Post by ~*Gamma*~ on May 4, 2013 21:43:28 GMT 1
AgingDirbnoil--------Human 1-----------------15 2-----------------24 3-----------------28 4-----------------32 5-----------------36 6-----------------40 7-----------------44 8-----------------48 9-----------------52 10-----------------56 11 -----------------60 12 -----------------64 13----------------- 68 14 -----------------72 15----------------- 76 16-----------------80 17-----------------84 18-----------------88 19-----------------92 20----------------- 96 copied from: cats.about.com/cs/healthissues/a/agechart.htm
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Post by ~*Gamma*~ on May 12, 2013 19:22:02 GMT 1
Now Let's Make One!
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