Nekovie (WIP)

I will be adding more images that show off more features of the Nekovie and their physical traits with their rarity listed as well. I will most likely be editing some of these entries in the future to better flow together.

Basic Info on the Nekovie:

Nekovie are a demon cat species that have been around for several centuries. They are split into two different types; Risen and Fallen. These two types tend to stay away from each other. Risen Nekovie are the dominant race and are seen as direct descendants of their Godly Ancestors. Fallen are seen as they lesser race. Risen Nekovie believe that the Fallen are Nekovie who are not accepted by their Ancestors. Each race has their own specific roles.

    Purpose of the Lantern Tails

• ~ The lanterns that Nekovie hold with their tail are a part of them, The lantern holds the Nekovie's own soul within. The nekovie can never let go of their lantern. The lantern is literally a part of them. If a Nekovie's lantern is shattered and the soul escapes, the Nekovie passes away.
• ~ The lanterns and the little souls (see Breeding and Hatching for more info. ) inside help the nekovie lead lost souls to where they need to go, allowing for the soul to either pass on, be consumed, or become a Nekovie.
• ~ The Lanterns can take on any shape or form, the form of the lantern often takes the shape to match the personality of the Nekovie.
• ~ The material of the Lantern can be anything, but is usually made up of bone.

Purpose of the Masks

• ~ Most ,if not all, Nekovie are born with a mask. 
• ~ The mask can never be taken off.
• ~ Masks are considered sacred to both Fallen and Risen.
• ~ The Nekovie have no face behind the mask, it is a void.
• ~ Nekovie do not have eyes, so if a mask features any holes they are usually empty and you can see the void behind it or the holes are covered with Jewels.

Breeding and Hatchlings

• ~ Nekovie are born from eggs.
• ~ The little souls that stay in the lantern are how Nekovie are born. The female lay the eggs and the males give the eggs the souls.
• ~ A Nekovie mating pair can only lay up to 3 eggs in their den. The Female Nekovie never leave the eggs, the Male is the one that will hunt and bring food to the Mother.
• ~ Incubation period is 2 months. 
•     ~ While in their eggs their lanterns have not taken a form for themselves.
• ~ Nekovie babies wrap themselves around their own souls while in the egg until they hatch.
• ~ The lantern forms after 1 week of hatching. (Nekovie babies will stay in the den with their souls wrapped in their tails, until the lantern has formed.)

• ~ The diet of this Species is varied over all the sub-species.
• ~ Food is consumed through the void behind their mask. 
• ~ Physical food differs is not a complete necessity, they can go months without consuming physical food as long as they have consumed a soul. 

Species and Subspecies

There are two main Species of Nekovie. Risen and Fallen, these are the most common. There are many subspecies as well, but are far more uncommon. This is where those will be listed along with some info. This will include behaviors, diet and purpose.

Common  - These are the most Common Nekovie that will be found.

• Risen
  • ~These are the ones who lead souls to the afterlife safely. They also consume souls, but only demonic souls and cleanse them. 
  • ~ Their main diet consists of Fruits, Vegetables, and sometimes meat. 
  • ~ They are usually calm and docile and very rarely exude any amount of anger.
  • ~ Souls usually take on lighter colors.
  • ~ Can Mutate into Owling. (See Owling for more info.)

• Fallen
  • ~ Fallen are the ones who lead souls astray and often consume them to gain more power. 
  • ~ While they do tend to eat the souls they lead astray their main diet consists of various meats. 
  • ~ They have a tendency to be very short tempered and possess higher gifts for dark magic.
  • ~ Souls usually take on a darker color.
  • ~ Fallen are the only ones more likely to mutate.
  • ~ Mutation includes: Nightmare (See Nightmare for more info.)

Uncommon - These are a little harder to come by, but will be featured more often than not.

• Maren 
  • ~These are the ones that are found roaming the seas and islands. They are considered to be Davy Jones’ Soul Takers by humans. They have been mistaken for mermaids/mermen. Any soul lost at sea is found by these Maren and are either taken to “Davy Jones Locker”, Consumed, or freed to the Afterlife. Their diet consists mainly of Fish and other aquatic food sources.
  • ~Souls will take on blues and greens, or the colors of corals.
  • ~ While they do have lanterns it is the Maren’s song that leads humans to their death or leads their souls to be consumed. (much like a Siren Song.)
  • ~ Maren is neither Fallen nor Risen.
  • ~ Maren has fish-like tails.

• Fae
  • ~ This breed of Nekovie is small and displays characteristics of fairy-like creatures. 
  • ~ Their diet consists of fruits and vegetables. 
  • ~ They are very friendly, but shy away from living people. They tend to the souls of forest animals and can be seen tending to the lost soul of a human if they died in the forests.
  • ~ Souls will take on Pastel colors.
  • ~ Souls usually take on the shapes of flowers.
  • ~ Can be a Fallen subspecies.
  • ~ Usually has dragonfly-like wings.

• Wildlings
  • ~ Their masks resemble animals of all kinds, but will still feature no eyes. (usually resembling skulls.)
  • ~ Main diet consists of meat. 
  • ~  They make their homes in savannas and such. They tend to the souls of animals and humans alike.
  • ~ Souls take on earthly colors and light colors.
  • ~ Can be a Fallen subspecies.

Rare - These are the species that are very hard to come by and are rarely spotted.

• Nightmare
  • ~ Can be born naturally or from a mutated Fallen.
  • ~ Nightmare nekovie are very foul, they are very hostile, and very angry. 
  • ~ They are nekovie that prefer their solitude and revel in it. 
  • ~ They consume only souls as a source of their diet. 
  • ~ They will purposely lead a human to their death in order to consume their soul and they can enter the nightmares of humans. Hence their name.
  • ~ Nightmare’s usually lose their mask.
  • ~ Souls take on one of three colors, Blood Red, Midnight Blue, and black.
  • ~ 99% of the time a human will not survive an encounter with a Nightmare.

• Owling
  • ~ Can be born naturally or from a mutated Risen.
  • ~ They are pure and very quiet. They keep to themselves. 
  • ~ They consume only pure or victim souls as a source of their diet. 
  • ~ Victim souls meaning the souls of those lost in a great tragedy natural or man-made. 
  • ~ They too can make their way into human dreams, usually only the dreams of humans close to death. To let them pass peacefully in their sleep.
  • ~ Owlings usually lose their mask.
  • ~ Souls take on one of three colors: Rose gold, Sunset Yellow, White.

• Merien
  • ~ These are the same as Maren, the only difference is Merien are born to resemble more Mermaid-like.
  • ~ They have no back legs.
  • ~ Merien can only be born from human souls lost at sea. If born from a human soul all memory of their life as a human is forgotten. Never to be remembered, they never remember their loved ones, they forget their human name and all memories. 
  • ~ They are restricted to the waters and cannot walk on land. Unless they find a way around that. (For example they live in a giant fish bowl with wheels.)
  • ~ Souls can take on more than one color.

Ultra Rare - These are the ones that may only be seen during events, will most likely contain only Event Nekovie. (Event Nekovie will be based on Holidays or Staff Birthdays and will most likely be of the Rare variety nekovie subspecies.)

• Capsule
  • ~ features a clear capsule like belly, neck, half tail, or all of the aforementioned.
  • ~ Capsule is filled with their essence can sometimes feature souls of creatures they have freed or captured. (for example fish. Souls can look like stars in the capsule. Can have more features as well.)
  • ~ Capsules have a varied diet.
  • ~ Are hunted by humans for the "essence" in the capsule, which humans drink for a Euphoric feeling. Very coveted. 
  • ~ Can be Fallen sub species, due to humans hunting them.
  • ~ Can be cross sub-species. (for example Capsule/Merien or Capsule/fae

• Maskless/Purelings
  • ~Can only be born from a human soul. If born from a human soul all memory of their life as a human is forgotten. Never to be remembered, they never remember their loved ones, they forget their human name and all memories. 
  • Their diet consists of fruits, meats, and corrupted souls. (corrupted souls meaning any human that has done so much bad in their life there is no forgiveness for it.)
  • ~Souls can take on more than one color.
  • ~ Since they are born from a human soul they also include some sort of halo.