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=INFORMATION ON SOQUILI KINDS & BREEDS=

Welcome! In this thread, I'll tell you about the different kinds and breeds of soquili. Each has different guidelines to follow when RPing. Failure to not obey them will result in a warning or possible further consequences if repeated.

It isn't meant to be unfair to someone because you can RP however you want but only if it applies to your soquili's kind or breed. There has been confusion over what soquilis can and can't do so I hope to clarify with this thread.

If you don't agree, then feel free to PM Soquili explaining why. Perhaps you had been RPing extremely different and are justified.

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Sirenz
-creator of Soquili

Thanks ELF for helping with this thread.

=Wind Soquili Kind=

These rare kinds of Soquili have big bird-like wings and can fly! Some say they are the full reincarnation of Wind Horse. They watch over regular Soquili like guardian angels. This kind can fly high altitudes like a hawk but isn't the highest flying kind. Some can have magical powers but usually only pertaining to their flying ability. They were the first rare breed of Soquili found. When they become elder, they may be able to fly as high as an Angeni.

=Breed Editions=
There are several breeds of Regular Soquili but each one is different in its own special way. Breed type indicates the color of your Soquili while kind indicates the lineart. In some cases, a Soquili may be eligible for two different breeds but only one breed type is given. Ex: Some Christmas Soquilis could be Special Editions but are called Spirited.

Horse Breed Edition

These are colored like natural horse breeds. They look more lifelike than other kinds except for the wings.
-They aren't 100% pure like Regulars because they have the wings trait.

Wildlife Edition

All of these Soquili are colored like animals. They have better instincts and most act... well, wild of course!
-Wind Soquili colored like birds with painted on wings can fly
-Wind Soquili does have extreme abilities of the animal unless specified in the sale. Ex: They can fly to trees or other high places because that's possible due to their wings. They can climb too since their wings support their weight.
-Wind Soquilis can have better sight, hearing, or smell like their animal counterparts. Still it isn't exactly like their animals because they are horses you know.

Tribal Edition

These can be any color of the rainbow and also have special tribal patterns, like birthmarks.
-Wind Soquilis are classified as tribal if they have continuous markings resembling tattoos on their body.
-Some tribals may be considered Spirited. It is up to the owner to decide.
-The markings on Wind can have magical properties like helping to fly higher, etc. However, they can't take abilities of other kinds such as healing or harming.

Spirited Edition

These are just colored all kinds of crazy ways. The natives say they get their kooky patterns from the spirits. ^_^
-The spirited category is for Soquilis who do not fit in other categories.
-Some spiriteds could be considered Tribals. It is up to the owner to decide.

Special Edition

This breed is special in some way. They might have been created for a special event or holiday.
-Some Special editions are classified as Spirited such as some Christmas Soquilis. This is because the term 'Spirited' seemed suited for the event.
-Some Special editions are classified as Cosplay even though they were given out in an event.

Cosplay Edition

This breed resembles a favorite character of the owner. They might have the same personality and mannerisms, but they rarely have powers. If they are roleplayed, the owner needs to give them a Native American name so they can fit into the IC world. If they aren't roleplayed, they can keep their Cosplay name. Update: However, this isn't the case anymore unless the owner wants to.
-Wind Cosplay Soquili have no powers of the character unless specified in the sale. Think of cosplayers at anime conventions because they are only dressed like the character. They don't have their powers.
-Some cosplays are categorized as special editions if they were given out in special events.
-There are several MLP cosplays. A list by Hime is found here.

Generation Edition

If your Soquili breeds, then a generation Soquili is born.

=Flutter Soquili Kind=

This ultra rare kind of Soquili is smaller in size and are usually found fluttering around flowers/plants. These can resemble any type of flying insect/bug such as butterflies, beetles, etc. They help the crops grow too so that everyone in the Kawani village has enough to eat.

They are the only kind that can manipulate their size at will but only if they have enough energy to sustain it. Normally, flutter Soquili are the size of a miniature horse. They can change their size to that of a butterfly or a regular size Soquili (to breed with other kinds). It is tough on younger flutters to hold their size but older ones can hold it longer. An elder could hold their changed size for days if desired. Foals(who are normally the size of 3 week old kittens), only seconds.

As for flying, they can't fly as high as a Wind or Angeni Soquili since their wings are not strong enough. The height they can fly is usually just above the tree tops. They have to rest some and collect nectar/pollen from plants for added energy. When changing to their biggest size, they can't fly or their wings could break due to the added weight. It is mandatory to change to this size when fully landed.

=Breed Editions=
There are several breeds of Flutter Soquili but each one is different in its own special way. Breed type indicates the color of your Soquili while kind indicates the lineart. In some cases, a Soquili may be eligible for two different breeds but only one breed type is given. Ex: Some Christmas Soquilis could be Special Editions but are called Spirited.

Horse Breed Edition
(Pending with the arrival of one)
These are colored like natural horse breeds. They look more lifelike than other kinds except for the wings.
-They aren't 100% pure like Regulars because they have the wings trait.

Wildlife Edition

All of these Soquili are colored like animals. They have better instincts and most act... well, wild of course!
-Flutter Soquili colored like butterflies/beetles/etc can fly.
-Flutter Soquili does have extreme abilities of the animal unless specified in the sale. Ex: They can fly to trees because that's possible due to their wings. They can't climb because their wings can't support their weight for long unless in their tiny size.
-Wind Soquilis can have better sight, hearing, or smell like their animal counterparts. Still it isn't exactly like their animals because they are horses you know.

Tribal Edition

These can be any color of the rainbow and also have special tribal patterns, like birthmarks.
-Flutter Soquili are classified as tribal if they have continuous markings resembling tattoos on their body.
-Some tribals may be considered Spirited. It is up to the owner to decide.
-The markings on Flutter can have magical properties like helping to fly higher, sustaining size change longer, etc. However, they can't take abilities of other kinds such as healing or harming.

Spirited Edition

These are just colored all kinds of crazy ways. The natives say they get their kooky patterns from the spirits. ^_^
-The spirited category is for Soquilis who do not fit in other categories.
-Some spiriteds could be considered Tribals. It is up to the owner to decide.

Special Edition

This breed is special in some way. They might have been created for a special event or holiday.
-Some Special editions are classified as Spirited such as some Christmas Soquilis. This is because the term 'Spirited' seemed suited for the event.
-Some Special editions are classified as Cosplay even though they were given out in an event.

Cosplay Edition

This breed resembles a favorite character of the owner. They might have the same personality and mannerisms, but they rarely have powers. If they are roleplayed, the owner needs to give them a Native American name so they can fit into the IC world. If they aren't roleplayed, they can keep their Cosplay name. Update: However, this isn't the case anymore unless the owner want to.
-Flutter Cosplay Soquili have no powers of the character unless specified in the sale. If the Cosplay's power pertain to flying or changing in size then that is acceptable but limited. Think of cosplayers at anime conventions because they are only dressed like the character. They don't have their powers.
-Some cosplays are categorized as special editions if they were given out in special events.
-There are several MLP cosplays. A list by Hime is found here.

Generation Edition

If your Soquili breeds, then a generation Soquili is born.

=Kalona Soquili Kind=

The Kawani people are too terrified to even talk about this kind of Soquili, but they agreed to for reference. These are said to belong to the evil spirit Kalona that usually takes the form of a raven. Kalona destroys crops and reaps evil upon whoever dares to cross him. The Soquili that Kalona possesses have hideous wings and a cold stare. They do not wear dream catchers like the other Soquili but instead wear things too terrible to mention.

They are a breed that is 100% evil with a black cold heart. It is impossible for them to truly love so they don't usually lifemate. There are some cases in which they do, but it's rare. Like every animal, they do enjoy sex but only for their own sick twisted desire, not to show love.

Their wings are both bat and raven-like and they have various horns and devil tails. Some even have a standard horse tail as well.

As for powers, they can harm with their claws and teeth but not kill without permission from the owner. Soquilis are owned by you so you can arrange to kill them off, but only evil breeds like Kalona or Skinwalker have the ability. They can't GOD mod if they battle, however. They can use black magic when they become an elder because the evil spirit consumes them even further.
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=Breed Editions=
There are several breeds of Regular Soquili but each one is different in its own special way. Breed type indicates the color of your Soquili while kind indicates the lineart. In some cases, a Soquili may be eligible for two different breeds but only one breed type is given.

Horse Breed Edition
(Pending with the arrival of one)
These are colored like natural horse breeds. They look more lifelike than other kinds except for their traits.
-They aren't 100% pure like Regulars because they have the Kalona trait.

Wildlife Edition
(Pending with the arrival of one)
All of these Soquili are colored like animals. They have better instincts and most act... well, wild of course!
-Kalona Soquili colored like birds can fly
-Kalona Soquilis have extreme abilities of the animal unless specified in the sale. Ex: They can fly to trees or other high places because that's possible due to their wings. They can climb too since their wings support their weight.
-Kalona Soquilis can have better sight, hearing, or smell like their animal counterparts. Still it isn't exactly like their animals because they are horses you know.

Tribal Edition

These can be any color of the rainbow and also have special tribal patterns, like birthmarks.
-Kalona Soquili are classified as tribal if they have continuous markings resembling tattoos on their body.
-Some tribals may be considered Spirited. It is up to the owner to decide.
-The markings on Kalona can have magical properties like helping to fly higher or possess evil properties, etc. However, they can't take abilities of other kinds such as healing.

Spirited Edition

These are just colored all kinds of crazy ways. The natives say they get their kooky patterns from the spirits. ^_^
-The spirited category is for Soquilis who do not fit in other categories.
-Some spiriteds could be considered Tribals. It is up to the owner to decide.

Special Edition

This breed is special in some way. They might have been created for a special event or holiday.
-Some Special editions are classified as Spirited such as some Christmas Soquilis. This is because the term 'Spirited' seemed suited for the event.
-Some Special editions are classified as Cosplay even though they were given out in an event.

Cosplay Edition

This breed resembles a favorite character of the owner. They might have the same personality and mannerisms, but they rarely have powers. If they are roleplayed, the owner needs to give them a Native American name so they can fit into the IC world. If they aren't roleplayed, they can keep their Cosplay name. Update: However, this isn't the case anymore unless the owner want to.
-Kalona Cosplay Soquili have no powers of the character unless specified in the sale. They may have powers of evil like the character they are cosplayed of though. Think of cosplayers at anime conventions because they are only dressed like the character. They don't have their powers.
-Some cosplays are categorized as special editions if they were given out in special events.

Generation Edition

If your Soquili breeds, then a generation Soquili is born.

=Skinwalker Soquili Kind=

Skinwalker Soquili are outcasts, living by themselves with other Skinwalkers. These Soquili can shed their skin and become a coyote familiar at will, usually during the night. They have a coyote skin on their head and a coyote tail. They appear vicious, so always approach them with caution.

The human Skinwalker, Oyohusa, was responsible for the curse that affected some soquilis. Look in the Archived section of the guild for the Skinwalker event thread for more information about him.

Most Skinwalkers have three forms: Uncursed, Cursed, and their coyote transformation. In the Uncursed, they appear as they did before they became cursed. In the Cursed, they have a pelt on their back and sharp fangs. In the coyote form, they are a coyote familiar. There can be other kinds of Skinwalkers such as wolf, cat, etc..

Skinwalkers also may be pure with canine feet. These Skinwalkers were transported from hell with the demon tree located in the Indian Burial Ground (think the tree in Sleepy Hollow).

This isn't exactly a Kind unless applying to pure Skinwalkers. It's more like a curse that can affect any soquili in the world with the aid of Oyohusa's corpse powder.

As for powers, they can harm with their teeth and claws. Also, can kill with permission from owner. They have heightened animal senses and can howl silently so only other Skinwalkers can hear. They have the power to transform into a small animal at will. Skinwalkers must have a shop owed familiar line art counterpart. Example: There can be Rabbit skinwalkers because we have a raffle familiar. There can't be a skunk skinwalker because we don't have a skunk familiar.

It's impossible for them to lifemate because they hate everything, even other Skinwalkers. If they have sex, it's severe and potentially life threatening.

The following breed editions apply to the kind of horse they once were before becoming cursed. It also applies to their pelt coloring! If the Skinwalker is a pure then it applies to both the pelt and body color.

=Breed Editions=
There are several breeds of Skin soquili but each one is different in its own special way. Breed type indicates the color of your soquili while kind indicates the lineart. In some cases, a soquili may be eligible for two different breeds but only one breed type is given.

Horse Breed Edition

These are colored like natural horse breeds in their forms.

Wildlife Edition
(Pending with the arrival of one)
All of these Soquili are colored like animals. They have better instincts and most act... well, wild of course! This pertains to both the color of the pelt and the color they were before becoming cursed (if they are not a pure skin).
-Skin soquili colored like birds can fly
-Skin soquili have no extreme abilities of the animal unless specified in the sale. Ex: They can't climb trees or other high places because that's impossible due to the weight. If they have wings they might be able to.
-Skin soquilis can have better sight, hearing, or smell like their animal counterparts. Still it isn't exactly like their animals because they are horses you know.
-Skins have more animalistic abilities if their form before becoming cursed was a Wildlife. Ex: If a tiger soquili like Raja gets cursed, then he is stronger and has sharper teeth afterwards.
-If the Skinwalker pelt is colored like an animal then they may get even stronger powers. Ex: If the pelt is colored like a tiger then they may be stronger, etc.. just like a tiger!

Tribal Edition

These can be any color of the rainbow and also have special tribal patterns, like birthmarks.
-Skin soquili are classified as tribal if they have continuous markings resembling tattoos on their body.
-Some Tribals may be considered Spirited. It is up to the owner to decide.
-The markings can have properties like teeth and claws stronger, strength, changing faster, etc.

Spirited Edition

These are just colored all kinds of crazy ways. The natives say they get their kooky patterns from the spirits. ^_^
-The spirited category is for soquilis who do not fit in other categories.
-Some Spiriteds could be considered Tribals. It is up to the owner to decide.

Special Edition
(Pending with the arrival of one)
This breed is special in some way. They might of been created for a special event or holiday.
-Some Special editions are classified as Spirited such as some Christmas soquilis. This is because the term 'Spirited' seemed suited for the event.
-Some Special editions are classified as Cosplay even though they were given out in an event.

Cosplay Edition

This breed resembles a favorite character of the owner. They might have the same personality and mannerisms, but they rarely have powers. If they are roleplayed, the owner needs to give them a Native American name so they can fit into the IC world. If they aren't roleplayed, they can keep their Cosplay name. Update: However, this isn't the case anymore unless the owner want to.
-Regular Cosplay soquili have no powers of the character unless specified in the sale. If the character can change into an animal then this is allowed since skins can do that! Think of cosplayers at anime conventions because they are only dressed like the character. They don't have their powers.
-Some cosplays are categorized as special editions if they were given out in special events.

Generation Edition
(Pending with the arrival of one)
If your Soquili breeds, then a generation soquili is born.

These don't really need to be explained in depth at the moment.

Unikalona

This is a new crossbreed of a unicorn and kalona in the wild. It is extremely rare since kalonas usually only mate with their own kind. Some elders believe it is the result of a kalona coming into contact with firewater and meeting a unicorn..believing it is another kalona. The offspring have multiple personalities like that of Golum from LotR. They have both a good and evil personality that keeps switching back and forth. It always results in tragedy since one personality strives to become the dominant...usually the evil one. It is incredibly difficult to mate this soquili because unicorns and kalonas are natural enemies and both consider unikalonas as an untouchable.

Other Crossbreeds

(fluttercorn)
Any other cross of soquili that is usually the result of breeding in the wild or captivity.
-May share similarities of the breeds that they are a cross of. Crossbreeds never have as much ability as pures.

Mutant

These may have custom wings or horns that don't pertain to any kind. Anything pretty much goes on them.
-Powers are limited. No all powerful soquili because this world has limited magic.