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Souls

Their souls are primal souls, that is, the least complicated of all in terms of structure, but their mechanism is much more developed, and at the same time not understandable for pure science. They are most like the souls of the oldest extinct race, the dragons; just like them, the souls of snaklings are powered in part by half-magic essence, otherwise known as an arcana — this is not crystal clear magic, because it behaves differently to different stimuli, but nevertheless has properties similar to it: most Snakling variations possess primal genes, which allow them to weave the elements (fire, water, earth, air), weaving is similar to the magic of words, however, it requires much more energy from the owner of such a soul.

Snakling's soul does not have a focused shape and is scattered throughout its host's body, which is why they are said to have several soul points, the same soul divided into several parts spread out along the host's body — the most important points are horns, ultra and tails, and they are loosely connected by a net of "soul vessels" also called soul constellations. The soul of a Snakling is not able to unite all its separate parts, which makes it much more susceptible to destruction (for example, by cutting off the arm of the Snakling where the soul fragment is located) — the largest of the fragments is, as we mentioned before, near the host's Ultra, and killing the Snakling by aiming the blade or shotguns near it can cause lots of damage or even death. Ultra can't be destroyed, though — it is the centre of their being and stores all of their arcana.

The soul of Snakling is not only primary, but also self-sufficient, because killing one of them does not guarantee the death of the soul, which, as in the case of Dragon Souls, focuses all its layers of arcana on various types of items. An item with the soul of a Snakling inside it gains unusual properties, and are kept by the family as memorials. It's believed that giving the soul time can even bring a Snakling to life; but it wasn't proven just yet. Usually the item being their Ultra, that is the least destructible part of every of them as, upon dying, Snakling's body tends to turn into dust.

Ultras

Each Snakling has a certain item that they are born with; this thing is commonly called Ultra. Ultra is a small gemstone and its color usually matches the owner's horn, and eye color. This crystal can have various shapes — there are no rules when it comes to the way it looks, however the place where it is located is always the upper part of their back as it's their second heart (heart of their soul). Ultra, just like Snaklings' horns, gathers their arcanas in one place and focuses the individual's soul, connecting all of its components in there. It can be removed, but usually adheres to the body of the owner, and removing the object for a long period of time guarantees the death of the individual.

What does this have to do with life? Well, this crystal is an evident part of the possessor's body, very susceptible to injury — it's like taking a heart from someone's chest. Ultra is the Snakling's source of life, and after its eloquent loss, they are slowly losing their strength, arcanas and ability to function properly. First, their tail dies out — for many Snakling subspecies it is dangerous as the tail provides them with oxygen, photosynthesis, stores water or works like a radiator. Without the gemstone-like mattery itself, a Snakling can survive for up to a few hours, slowly weakening after detaching said object. Therefore it is very important, and the creatures themselves consider it as such, because there is no way for a Snakling to get a second copy; every Snakling has a different constellation, and it's impossible to replace their own gem with someone else's.

Ultras often serve as souvenirs, the power of which is never exhausted even after the death of a given Snakling. The very life of these creatures is pretty long, they do not age (thanks to Ultra) and they can easily survive for a few hundred years. However, they are not immortal, so they can be killed, and the death itself is often caused by sicknesses that affect the way their soul works. On average, however, a Snakling can live up to 300 years — the lifespan can be affected by the subspecies of a particular specimen too.

Elemental weaving.

The only still alive holders of Arcana in its true form are Snaklings. Although they have their own skills, the level and potential of weaving differs among their representatives, and due to the existence of tribal rules, very often Snaklings are not able to develop their abilities to the fullest. In general, Snaklings don't usually use Arcana on a daily basis. The vast majority of tribes recognize the frequent use of abilities as an abuse of the gifts given to them by the gods — the surrounding nature.

In addition, the use of elemental weaving is often the privilege of Royalty, it is the most important and decision-making member of the tribe. This is due to respect for the nature that surrounds them, but also due to the fear of the emergence of conflicts solved by usage of Arcanas. Although magic appears to be a taboo subject for Snaklings, it is present in the lives of every individual. They are allowed to use minor spells after all, while some of their holidays are strongly based on the very existence of the elements and the weaving of them.

Main Four Elements and their Branches.

Weaving magic is a very old, ancient craft, which at first was widely used, with time began to be limited to selected groups only. Once Arcana was used by everyone, then it shrunk to the elders, and now all ceremonial rituals can only be performed by the Royalty's family and, above all, by the Royalty Head themself. For this reason, many kinds of magic have disappeared as they have ceased to be spread. Only four main elements and their more complicated branches resulting from the crossing of known elements have survived to the present day — in order to be able to cross the elements, a Snakling must know two components at a very good or sometimes even at a perfect level.

Most Snaklings have an innate talent for manipulating the Arcana particles as they please. They can interpret and use the world around them as they wish, which is possible due to the schematic structure of their souls. The main elements from which all other types of arcana derive are the most mundane — water, air, fire and earth. It is these types of Arcanas that are most popular among Snaklings, and although a large proportion of them use them at a basic level, bending water or fire at will seems impressive. Each subspecies has its own predisposition to t and may do better than the rest in weaving a particular element — this may be because of their familiarity with the element or because of the soul vibrations being similar to one of the four components of nature.

Arcana as elements

Air is a strong element, able to resist the bearer's will, often very unpredictable. It is generally a light Arcana with frequent vibrations; while weaving this element one cannot be slow or sluggish in their movements. Moreover, the vibrations of the soul must be in harmony with the vibrations of the air — hesitation often turns out to be lossy. For this reason, it's mainly the arcana of Aerial Snaklings, whose souls are light and whose vibrations are stable but multiple, used to this type of Arcana.

Water is the most... fluid arcana. Depending on the weaver, it can be calm or unpredictable; there are no specific requirements for the structure of the soul, therefore it was the foundation for many already extinct branches. Water is an Arcana that can give life or take it away, so controlling the soul's vibration and intention is extremely important in this case. It's a favorite element of Deep Ocean Snaklings mainly because of the healing properties, often used by Seashore Snaklings as well thanks to the connection with water.

Earth is a stable and the most stiff arcana, hardest to bend. It cannot be modeled at will, like air or water, and its vibrations are barely perceptible most of the time — therefore this element works best with the souls of Field Snaklings, who are the owners of the most durable of all subspecies souls. As with this element, Field Snaklings soul vibrations are generally imperceptible. Sometimes used by Swamp Snaklings, too.

Fire is a very difficult arcana to tame, making it the least used of all. Using it incorrectly can be destructive, while correct use is just as dangerous. Fire is an uncouth element — its vibrations change, therefore the weaver must adapt their soul to the element (as opposed to water, where water conforms to the weaver). Fire vibrations are usually very fast. Volcanic Snaklings mostly try their hand at this element, rarely any other subspecies starts with it — it's the most chosen secondary element, though.

These four elements are merely the basis for more types of arcana — but these are very demanding of the weaver. Only four main elements and a small part of the branches have survived to this day, although some of the forgotten lore can be read in aged inscriptions. In addition, changing the order of the elements has an impact on the type of arcana that results from it: in the case of combining water with fire, if water is placed as the base, the result will be different from combining fire with water, where fire is the main component. This is due to the differences in vibrations and the way they overlap.

Arcana in nature

— Every creature in the world is able to produce its own arcana — by breathing and exhaling — although only those with a soul are able to weave it. In addition, objects (stones, trees) also expel energy that can be used by living creatures. However, due to their alien origin, arcana from another source cannot be stored in the Snakling's body in its primordial form, harming them and making them sick — in the worst case, they can even die.

— The thing is: everywhere they go there are particles of Arcana in the air, building all living beings, objects and even the climate. For example, in Antarctica, ice Arcana particles predominate, which is why the environment is structured this way. If the equilibrium of particles were to waver, a given area would cease to have the properties it has, while creatures that were used to a given number of specific Arcanas in the air could be badly damaged. This is due to the fact that along with the inhalation of air, Snaklings and other living creatures take a small part of the Arcanas from their environment, and due to their adaptation to a specific environment and increased tolerance to the common in that habitat particles, a rapid change of the environment is very harmful to them. Snaklings, depending on their subtype, can breathe air freely with "xyz" Arcanas, which for another subtype could be a threat! They can, however, accommodate to new climate with small steps!

— That's because Snaklings can acquire knowledge of alien arcana; through touch or concept, the Snaklings can convert unknown arcana into their own reasoning, adjusting the vibrations of the soul and visualizing the shapes of each arcana. The conceived knowledge is then remembered and stored in a translated version in their ultras, that is, in the hearts of their souls. The arcana and the ability to shape them is contained in the crystals on their backs, while the horns and horn-like creations are used to manifest the gathered knowledge.

— If alien Arcana get to the Snaklings body — through Ultra and from Ultra through Soul Constellation — it can attack Snakling's immune system making them sick!

Basic anatomy guide

Ears:

Their ears are exactly the same size after hatching from egg as in adults, their size doesn't change over time.

Most Snaklings have different ear shapes as they are their main ornament. Some Snaklings even tie their ears in a variety of hairstyles (rarely), as they are immune to feeling pain in them. If the ears are long and flexible enough, one can tie them in a ponytail or bun.

Snaklings can have up to three pairs of ears (a rare condition), there were no cases when their number exceeded this limit. Most common is single pair, though.

The insides of Snakling's ears is the same color as the eyes (common), fur (uncommon) or a different, unique color (rare). In case of Deep Ocean Snaklings, their color can be one of the shades of their tentacles (If they have them).

The shorter the ears, the rarer. Long and medium lengths are more common, while short ears are considered a rarity.

Piercing is rare, though it happens. The thing is Snakling's body quickly heals thanks to the soul arcanas present in their Ultras and horns, that's why piercing wounds also heal with time and keeping them may be challenging for a Snakling.

Ears can be either covered in scales, feathers or fur, this mainly depends on a Snakling's subspecies! For example, Polar Snaklings do often have fluffy ears, Aerials usually have feathers or even winglike ears, Deep Ocean's have scaly fish- or tentacle-like ears, scaly are also Field's, Seashore's, Desert's and Volcanic's ears.

Snakling's ears are very expressive as well!

Various shapes and lengths — they are one of the three main decorations of every Snakling. In case of some of the subspecies they may be looking different or have unusual properties, like for example Deep Ocean or Polar.

Instead of horns, subspecies like Deep Ocean or Polar have their own unique attribute that plays similar role to horns (decoration)! They are visibly different, though, because of the environment arcanas affecting them! Horns of Volcanic ones also are somewhat affected by arcanas in their environment.

There are rare cases where one horn is shorter than the other (natural case, not broken) or differs in shape. Usually it's considered a mutation, as Snaklings horns are mainly of the same shape, that's why naturally non symmetrical horns can't be seen often.

Ornaments on the horns are a sign of higher status. The greater the glamor, the richer or higher the Snakling is. In some cases can indicate that two Snaklings are in love when it comes to rings they place on one of their horns!

Horns can have patterns on their surface, can be tattooed and even carved if they taken precautions. As long as it doesn't damage the core part of horns, a Snakling can do anything they want with them.

Horn color = eye color (most common), horn color other than eye color = uncommon. Two-colored eyes = two-colored horns, rare.

Snaklings mainly have two horns, although they can also have one, three, four or, very rarely, five. Additionally, while unusual, Snakling may have one or two extra horns in places that are not suitable for the horns, for example: cheeks, hands. Extra note: odd numbers of horns are rarer than even. One horn is rarer than two, three is rarer than four and five is close to myth. Crown Snaklings have a bigger chance in having unpaired horns! It goes like this: Common — Two horns, one horn, four horns, three horns, five horns — rare. It's easier to spot a Crown Snakling with one or three horns than a normal subtype with the same amount of em!

Usually the horns of Snaklings are shiny and not see through. Their color is matching the Ultra color, often tail, as well as the shade of eyes and tongue. Those body parts are strongly connected with each other and it's very rare for them to be of different colors (But possible!)

Young Snaklings are born with very pale colored, transparent horns, ultras and tails. When they are still Snappies, their eyes are also very light, without a pigmented iris making them blind and dependent on others (their irises are mainly white!). Usually you can see glowing fragments of their souls in their horns and tails that can take various shapes from wisp-like to veins, to some S shaped bits — a shape of their constellation.

For the most part Snaklings' horns and tails take on colors but there are instances where that doesn't happen. It's a rare condition for Snaklings to have, leaving their horns and tails see through with only small colored scraps and their souls visible. Those Snaklings are usually blind or half-blind.

Most of the time Snaklings' tails are one colored. In uncommon cases they do have second or even third shades and in even rarer cases they can have various patterns on the tail's surface.

The main color of tail more often is of the same color as horns and Ultras. If it isn't for some reason, it still has the juice color of the shade of them. It's the only part of their body that bleeds with this colored blood, the rest of their body's blood is usually pink-ish, almost red, but not quite it.

Snakling's tail is jelly-like in construct — they don't exactly have bones in it, they are just a big muscle that acts the same way tongues do. Usually their tails resemble snails or slugs but depending on the subspecies they can vary a lot. For example, Polar Snaklings have crystalized tails covered with extra soft layers, mostly fur, while Deep Ocean ones can have tails looking like a tentacle or fish tail.

For each subspecies a tail's properties may vary — for example, Field's use the to photosynthesize, Deep Ocean's tails help them breathe underwater and swim, Polar's store warmth and can be used as a radiator, and Aerial's help them in flying because of additional pair of wings. Other subspecies have their own properties as well!

They can regrow their tails if cut off. It's very painful though as one of the three Soul Arcana points are located in it. The closer to their base the harder it is to cut through.

Snaklings hold the most resemblance to reptiles; they are believed to be a biological mix of mammals and snake-like dragon creatures.

All Snaklings are bipedal and have hooves — depending on the subspecie, their hooves may differ.

All Snaklings have Ultras on their back! It's a crucial part of their being.

Snaklings paws have finger pads! They also have huge claws that work like their fingers. They can grab things with them!

When Snakling uses their Arcana, their horns give off a soft glow.

Their snouts are shaped in very defined banana-like shape. They don't have nostrils!

Snaklings are covered mainly with soft scales but they can grow fluff/feathers on some parts of their body!

Because of their specific arcana color, individual to every Snakling, Snaklings have part of bodies that share the same hues! Horns, tails, ultras, claws and tongues are the most common! That doesn't mean, of course, that they HAVE to. Usually it's only horns, tail and ultras matching.

Snaklings tails start with a very short tip that connects soul tail to their very small one, creating inseperatable unity.

The ratio of Snakling tail/Soul tail vary, so it can end up with Snakling tail being a bigger part of the tail and soul tail being only at the tip.

Soul and soul manifestations like horns or tails are parts of body! It's just the ratio of Snakling arcana in their tail. It can end up being a bigger part of it or smaller (the tail is united but there is division in what is made of soul matter and what is made of mundane matter).

Soul tail parts are more jelly like in structure, and usually are of the same color as Snaklings horns!

Snaklings that have Snakling tail/Soul Tail ratio 80/20 tend to have their tip colored! It's rather uncommon, though!