Silk Species Guide
Silk Basics
ABOUT / LORE
Silks are a species of humanoid with an affinity for elemental magic and the flow of energy that surrounds them. They are immediately identified by their twin-tail feature and the familiar that flutters at their sides called Shayura.
It's believed by many that their roots started with the beginning of magic and were children of the first Divine Silks. However, others speculate that Divines are born of an ancient dying god's remaining magic. From Divines, Silk ancestors were granted protection and the ability to wield a specific element, becoming more like their patron(s).
While it's all lore and legend, Silks agree that they possess an undeniable tether to the ethereal realm.
ELEMENTS
Elemental ability is a basic part of every Silk's identity. While there are some exceptions to the rule - Markless and Divines - each Silk is equipped with a least one elemental ability as they transition into the later stages of puberty. Elements do pass on from parent Silks, but very rarely they can skip a generation or two. The time that they do start to explore their power is the same time Shayura are easiest to befriend.
RARITY TRAITS
BODY TYPES
REGULAR SILK
The most common type of Silk. Identified by their slender to fit build. Not as tall and beefy as Robusts, not as tiny as Dainties. Regulars will appear more often as defaults in batches unless specified otherwise.
DAINTY SILK
A rare type of Silk. Typically shorter than the other types. While they can have muscle, it's not as refined as Robusts. Dainties will appear less often in batches, but appear a little more in auctions.
ROBUST SILK
The uncommon type among the three. These Silks are larger and beefer, towering over the others. While robusts can sometimes appear in batches, they are seen more often in auctions.
EAR TYPES
Common
Uncommon
Rare
BASE TAIL TYPES
Common
Rare
V.Rare
TAILS TYPES
Common
Rare
HORN TYPES
Uncommon
Rare
SPECIAL RARITY TRAITS
These traits are ultra rare or unique, showing up seldom in batches and auctions. Of this category, special Silks called Blessed consists of all their traits being elementally infused, morphing the shape and texture of their tails, base tails and ears. Water Silks are the only elemental type to hold this affinity by default. On the opposite side of the spectrum are Markless Silks, Silks with absolutely no elemental ability and no markings - making them incapable of befriending Shayura. These are few and far inbetween. Other special rarity traits can be influenced by seasonal themes, such as transparent snowglobe-themed, or foggy-themed traits and on-body features
For more information on Blessed traits and Markless, please check chapter two of this guide!
SHAYURA
Shayura, in Silk language, means spirit *(sha) eye *(yura). Just as they're called, Shayuras are spirit creatures that gather in large groups called hives. They all have a queen, a special spirit tree that produces them from their branches. Silks are one of the few species that Shayuras can be tamed by. When tamed, they mimic the designs, patterns, colors and even the elemental benefits of their Silk. Some go as far as to change shape based on the theme of their Silk. Although few have mouths, they communicate through an internal organ that makes a rhythmic tick only they can sense. They also use it for echolocation, but in terms of communicating outside of their groups, they can adapt to a language once exposed to it for several months. Once they've grasp the basics, they will start speaking through telepathy. They have their own personalities and natures that influence them to behave in a certain manner.
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