CHERIMOYA


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In Cherimoya, the sky is purple and the island they live on is surrounded by endless, amethyst coloured ocean. Cherimoya is an island in the shape of a chirimoya plant, it has many mountains, beaches, and forests all around the island. The centre of the island is the most mountainous, as well as there being a few islands around the border, named Nahuri, Yoro and Shuka, of which no one knows if there are inhabitants. It's separated into three main sections; Karibu in the north, Djajili in the centre, and Shimoga in the south. Cherimoya's government is a mixture of a monarchy and a democracy, with the Beaumont family being the Royals. Emperor Alistar Beaumont holds public hearings to make decisions for the country, also assigning Djajilians to help out the Shimogans.

STORY OF INHABITANCE

Long before our current cast of characters, there were peoples native to Cherimoya. Although their names for places in the country and their way of governing was way different, they managed to live peacefully. Although, approximately one hundred years ago, travellers from Western Europe came to Cherimoya, with the intent to colonise it. However, they took a passive approach, making the natives happily welcome them.

MORE ABOUT THE NATIVES

When the travellers came, the Cherimoyans showed them their world. They began to respect it all and even fall in love with the natives. This is how the current species, Salakkimon, came to be.

Back in the day, salakkimon would have a generally greyscale or, unlike the current salakkimon, a dark brown colour scheme, and they still maintained the dots on their cheeks, shoulders, elbows and knees which colour determines their sex like the current design. They would also have the current hair-like feature, but it'd trail down further to their back, and they'd have a lion-like tail instead of the current cat-like one. They'd also tend to have lighter coloured sock-patterns on their legs, and plenty of darker spots on their backs.

CHERIMOYA COUNTRY GUIDE

Cherimoya as a whole is shaped as a cherimoya plant, which is similar to a mango's shape. If we were referring to the real world, Cherimoya would be an African country nearby Madagascar. In the northwest, there are large islands in the shape of a stem to the fruit, these are called the Nahuri island. Also, there are a few more islands on the eastern side of the country, as well as the southeast and southwest. The eastern islands are called the Yoro Islands, and both southern islands are called the Shuka Islands. The main land is separated into three sections/states, each with their own names and capital cities. The northern state is named Karibu, and the Capital city is called Beaumornet, after the current reign of Royals, the Beaumonts. This area is very lush, with multiple pine and marula forests, accompanied by lots of African flora, such as; Flame Lily, Impala Lily, Lebombo Aloe, River Vernonia and much more. There is the Beaumont Palace for the Royals, as well as some modern homes for the residents. The centre of the country is called Djajili, and its capital is Jenouba. This area is very mountainous, and has the same pine and marula forests as Karibu, however unlike Karibu, has significantly less trees. In this area are small purple lakes, and a little less flora than Karibu has. Its houses are simple and very towny, with the occasional cottage built. The southern section is called Shimoga, whose Capital is Baywara. In Shimoga, there are large lakes and huts for the people to live in. There are also shacks built around to store goods. In this area is pine forests and reclinata trees all around. Unlike the rest of Cherimoya, Shimoga has very muddy banks rather than beautiful beaches. The area most to the south has sandy ground the closer you get to the muddy banks. Despite that, this region has much more flora than the rest of Cherimoya.

GUIDE TO THE ISLANDS

In the northwest of Cherimoya, are a group of islands called the Nahuri Islands, which, unlike the other islands, has a Capital city, called Casala. This is the only group of islands that the mainland Cherimoyans know are inhabitants in. These people are some elder Salakkimons who offered to work on maintaining the forage in those islands. Nowadays, they are just some more Salakkimons living there who often visit the mainland.

The eastern pair of islands are called the Yoro Islands, the mainland Cherimoyans do not know if there are inhabitants on this land, since it is too overgrown to even travel to. However, there are often strange sounds and smells coming from the island... The Cherimoyans can only assume it's the island's wild flora.

The southern islands, Shuka Islands, are on both the east and west sides of the mainland. Much like the Yoro Islands, it's unknown if there are inhabitants here, however it is much more maintained and doesn't emit odd scents or noises.

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Alistar Beaumont

EMPEROR

Karibuan Royalty.

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Alouette Beaumont

EMPRESS

Karibuan Royalty.

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Lily Beaumont

PRINCESS

Karibuan Royalty.

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Photo Hirai

STUDENT

Karibuan Resident.

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Amina Ismat

SEAMSTRESS

Karibuan Resident.

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Maraiya Kohana

BARTENDER

Karibuan Resident.

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Yuneko Kohana

STUDENT

Karibuan Resident.

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Yuaki Kohana

WARRIOR

Karibuan Military.

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Dr. Pierce Krolik

SCIENTIST

Karibuan Resident.

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Tema Krolik

SUBJECT

Karibuan Resident.

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Billie Moreau

STUDENT

Karibuan Resident.

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Durhi Omenma

SPOKESPERSON

Karibuan Resident.

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Jas Otesha

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Karibuan Resident.

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Shayi Birru

GARDENER

Djajilian Resident.

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Landyn Castillo

STUDENT

Djajilian Resident.

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Marlow Dias

STUDENT

Djajilian Resident.

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Reygen Feijoa

CARPENTER

Djajilian Resident.

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Briar Harcroft

TEACHER

Djajilian Resident.

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Mavis Harcroft

SHOPKEEPER

Djajilian Resident.

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Grey Kamga

CONSTRUCTION WORKER

Djajilian Resident.

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Jengo Keita

STUDENT

Djajilian Resident.

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Karo Kijani

FARMER

Djajilian Resident.

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Doli Maziwa

ARTISAN

Djajilian Resident.

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Kijuvu Navarro

JANITOR

Djajilian Resident.

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Miles Rodrigues

STUDENT

Djajilian Resident.

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Bug Aholou

UNEMPLOYED

Shimogan Resident.

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Maura Harcroft

CONSTRUCTION WORKER

Shimogan Resident.

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Karma Hunt

THIEF

Shimogan Resident.

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Bush Kichaka

MERCHANT

Shimogan Resident.

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Darius Kitaka

ARTISAN

Shimogan Resident.

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Tiko Kitaka

FARMER

Shimogan Resident.

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Diya Kuma

RETAIL WORKER

Shimogan Resident.

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Emilian Kuma

KID

Shimogan Resident.

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Rubi Okiro

CARTOGRAPHER

Shimogan Resident.

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Sailor Serrano

FISHERMAN

Shimogan Ex-Military.

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Amara Taraji

LIBRARIAN

Shimogan Resident.

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Nuala Verdos

WITCH DOCTOR

Shimogan Resident.

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Asthiran Valikatti

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Yoroan Descendent.

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Payam Valikatti

TEACHER

Yoroan Descendent.

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Astatine

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Yoroan Resident.

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Bugbite

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Yoroan Resident.

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Francium

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Yoroan Resident.

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Kadmio

KID

Yoroan Resident.

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Mihotání

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Yoroan Resident.

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Snakeroot

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Yoroan Resident.

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Thallium

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Yoroan Resident.

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Tyren

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Yoroan Resident.

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Vanadiy

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Yoroan Resident.

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Nascha

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Deceased.

Guide to Cherimoya's SALAKKIMON

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Info

Scientific Name Felis colorata-genas
Country of Origin Cherimoya, Africa
Habitats Lush forests, mountainous areas and beaches
Status Personal Species
Creator LeaintheSea
Diet Mainly fruit and nuts, occasional small animal or insect

Trait 1 - Dots

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Story and Design

Design

A salakimmon's most common design is the usual greyscale colour palette with a burst of colour that reveals their sex; blue is male, pink is female, and the very rare purple is intersex. The dots determining their sex are located most notably on their cheeks, and have three (small if female, medium if intersex, and large if male) dots on their shoulders, elbows and knees. Despite the colours remaining the same for the whole life of a salakkimon, if one wishes to change the colour to help with potential gender dysphoria, it is possible to paint over or tattoo the coloured dots on their bodies. In the past, salakkimons would have both greyscale and dark brown pelts. Similar to the current design, they have darker hair on their heads and occasionally trailing down their backs. Although, the hair used to go much further down their spine, acting almost like a mane. The tails of a salakkimon are usually just long cat tails and have a short underside and a coloured tip. A design trait that isn't found in all salakkimon are tipped cheeks, ears and snout. Their lower limbs are also a different colour, yet can be in any pattern. They have black pupils and sclera the colour their sex is.

More Info

As said in the Lore tab, salakkimons used to also be dark brown in colour, had longer manes and different types of tails. However, since the island was travelled to by Europeans, they bred with the natives and made the current type of salakkimon breed. All salakkimon live in Cherimoya, and their natural habitats are lush forests like in Karibu, mountainous areas like Djajili, and beach-like areas like in Shimoga. A majority of the surrounding islands are quite overgrown, the Yoro Islands even emit strange smells and sounds. Unlike the other islands, Nahuri Islands is the only group with known inhabitants.

Trait 2 - Hair, Cheeks

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Likes

  • Fruits
  • Nuts
  • Small animals or insects

Dislikes

  • Rotten meat smells
  • Saltwater
  • Thunderstorms

Design Notes

  • Small, pink dots = female
  • Large, blue dots = male
  • Medium, purple dots = intersex

Trait 3 - Tail Tip

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