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"I had a dream, which was not all a dream.
The bright sun was extinguish'd, and the stars
Did wander darkling in the eternal space,
Rayless, and pathless, and the icy earth
Swung blind and blackening in the moonless air;
Morn came and went β€”and came, and brought no day"

- Lord George Gordon Byron

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Welcome to The Eclipsed!

This shop is in Early Access. We aren't officially open for business yet, but stick around for chances to win some of the first pets from our shop!


Current Events
Early Access Events will be randomly held - Check out Page 2 to see what's going on!

        News:
        ✦ 1/6/25 - January Customs and Plush-Conversions available here
        ✦ 12/3/24 - CYO Plush-Grams available on Page 2!
        ✦ 10/18/24 - October Customs available here
        ✦ 10/04/24 - Setting up the main thread
        ✦ 03/05/17 - something has gone horribly wrong


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If you have any questions about the rules, please PM The Eclipsed


        General Rules

          ✦ Follow all of Gaia's ToS and the rules in this thread
          ✦ Follow all the rules listed in the individual guild threads or subforums
          ✦ Don't steal the art. You can use uncerts to make banners or signature images, but don't claim them as your own work.
          ✦ All certs will be posted as .PNG files to preserve details, and may be over the size limit. If you need help converting them to a useable size, please ask.
          ✦ If you are interested in getting a pet from this shop, please don't whine or beg. Just stick around the shop, and you'll be likely to win or be gifted one.
          ✦ We reserve he right to update or change these rules, with notice first.


        Sale Information

          ✦ You may not resell your pets.
          ✦ If you want to re-home or give away your pet, please PM The Eclipsed first.
          ✦ If you don't win an event or a breeding/custom slot, please be a good sport. There will always be more chances later.
          ✦ Co-owning is not allowed at this time.
          ✦ If you win a slot or prize, you have 48 hours to claim it, either by posting certing info or sending a trade. Unclaimed prizes may be given away after that time, at the shops discretion.



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This realm was once a vibrant paradise, bathed in sunlight and teeming with life.

But then came the Great Darkness, a never-ending eclipse which plunged the land into an eternal twilight.

As the days turned to months and the seasons shifted, the once vibrant landscape began to decay.
The absence of the sun's rays stunted the growth of most plants and diminished the diversity of life, leaving behind only the hardiest.

Of all the creatures that once walked these lands, one remained resilient above the rest: the Hellhounds.
They adapted to their new environment, becoming the dominant creatures of the land.

As they adapted to their new terrain, the Hellhounds established territories, claiming the remnants of what once was.
These territories became fiercely guarded, creating a divide between those that embraced collaboration and those that thrived on a solitary existence.

Packs learned to share the spoils of their hunts, fostering bonds and a sense of community.
In contrast, rogue hounds roamed freely, often leading to skirmishes over claimed territories and what little resources remained.

As the eternal dusk continues, the Hellhounds face the challenges of their survival in a land that has been irrevocably changed.



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        These strange beings are the dominant creatures that inhabit this realm. There is a wide variety amongst individuals, some possessing horns and wings, but they all share one things in common - a skull-like mask that cannot be removed. Due to their predominantly canine traits, we've taken to calling them 'Hellhounds' or just 'Hounds'.

        They do not have a definitive social structure, it seems to vary by individual. Some hounds choose to live in packs with other hounds, while others choose to live alone. Most packs have established territories, but it is also not uncommon for smaller units to wander.

        Hellhounds are skillful hunters, taking full advantage of their dusky landscape for stealth. Their diet consists mainly of small prey animals, but they are also known to forage for fungi, bark and other plant materials when necessary.



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        Life-Stages

        ✦ Strange Egg
        1 Week - Hellhound eggs are crystalline structures with surfaces shimmering in various colors. The eggs emit a faint glow, signaling the life within. Eventually they will split in two, allowing the newborn Hellhound to emerge.

        ✦ Newborn
        1 Week - Although they possess a natural instinct to investigate their world, newborn hounds predominantly spend their time sleeping and growing under the watchful eyes of their parents.

        ✦ Juvenile
        2 Weeks - The pups now exhibit a growing sense of independence, capable of caring for themselves when necessary. Playful and curious, juvenile Hellhounds often engage in games of chase and practice stalking small prey, honing their hunting skills.

        ✦ Adult
        Having reached their full size and strength, some adults choose to remain with the group they were born into, fostering strong social bonds, while others venture out to live independently or seek new packs. Though they appear to have stopped aging, the true length of their lives remains a mystery.

        Note: This species exhibits no obvious sexual dimorphism, allowing any Hellhound to identify as masculine, feminine, or neither. Any two hounds can bond and produce offspring, regardless of their chosen identity.

        Hellhound Traits Guide: [X]





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        Forested Regions

          ✦ Obsidian Lake: This vast, still body of water reflects the ever-present eclipse like a dark mirror. It's depths are said to be bottomless.
          ✦ Halfshade Grove: A partially wooded area with a mix of trees and open spaces.
          ✦ Duskfall Forest: A densely wooded area, shaded by a thick canopy of trees.
          ✦ Shadebark Woods: Towering pines dominate these forests. The ground is littered with moss and fungi, creating an eerie atmosphere.


        Coastal Regions

          ✦ Bleakwater Marsh: A waterlogged plain with a constant veil of fog. The marsh is dotted with pools of stagnant water.
          ✦ The Murkbog: A sprawing swamp where the air hangs thick with mist and decay. Twisted trees rise from the murky waters.
          ✦ Gravewind Expanse: An open, windswept grassland with scattered trees and barren fields.
          ✦ The Abyssal Depths: The deep, dark waters that border the realm. Hellhounds are unable to swim here for long.


        Mountainous Regions

          ✦ Stoneclaw Highlands: Rugged, rocky terrain where jagged cliffs and boulders break up the otherwise forested landscape.
          ✦ Fellspire Peaks: A towering mountain range on the edge of the realm, its jagged peaks scraping the sky.




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        The Eclipsed takes place in a mysterious realm, under the dim light of a frozen eclipse. While time passes and seasons change, then hidden sun shrouds the world below in a constant state of twilight.

        In this world, you can find a myriad of landscapes, from the dusky forests and hills to the shadowed lakes and streams.

        It is up to your hounds to tell their stories, and shape the future of this world.


        Roleplay Rules

          ✦ Do not god-mod during RP. You can only control your own pets.
          ✦ Expect [IC] actions to have [IC] consequences.
          ✦ RP is not required to own pets here, but it is greatly encouraged.
          ✦ RP perks may include easier breeding slots, [IC] edits, etc.
          ✦ Hounds can speak with each other, but are unable to communicate verbally with other animals.
          ✦There are no humans in this world. Other animals include small mammals, reptiles, birds, etc. Most other animals species remaining in this world are those that are smaller than dogs, but exceptions may be made.
          ✦ You are allowed to kill off your own characters for plot purposes, but you cannot revert your decision. Hounds have no natural lifespan, but they are still mortal.
          ✦ Please be aware of packs. Packs may have their own territories within the world, so if you wish to join a pack, or RP with a hound in a pack, take some time to learn about them and their guidelines.


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        In the ream of The Eclipsed, an individual hound typically falls into one of two categories:

        ✦ Rogue Hounds do not belong to a pack, and usually live by themselves or with a small group of hounds. They may lay claim to an area they call home, but usually do not have an established hunting territory.

        ✦ Pack Members are Hounds that claim membership in an established group. These groups usually have an established hunting territory, but there are also packs that choose not to settle down in one area.

        Pack Rules

          ✦ To form an official pack, there must be at least 3 members to start out with, and at least 1 of those members must be designated as the pack leader.
          ✦ For OOC purposes, a pack must have at least one User designated as "Pack Owner", but a pack can be run my multiple owners.
          ✦ For IC purposes, a pack can have one hound as leader, two hounds as co-leaders, or even multiple hounds as a council of leaders.
          ✦ You are allowed to have IC requirements for hounds to join a pack, but OOC reasons are not allowed without staff permission.
          ✦ Offspring of two pack members are automatically born into the pack. Offspring of a pack member and a non-pack member will be designated as members on a case-by-case basis. Hounds born into a pack are not required to stay in that pack as they age up.
          ✦ Each pack will be granted a sub-forum in the guild for RP and any informational threads for that pack.
          ✦ You are allowed to RP your hounds in un-official packs, especially if it is a new character or you are trying to form a new pack. Un-official packs must RP in the "Unclaimed Territory" sub-forum, but if they later become a real pack, they will get their own sub-forum.


        Forming a Pack

          ✦ Create interest threads in the "Plotting, Questing & Recruitment" sub-forum to generate interest and recruit members for new packs. You may RP these un-official packs in the "Unclaimed Territories" before submitting a Pack Application.
          ✦ Once you are ready, submit a Pack Application in -THREAD COMING SOON-
          ✦ If you application is approved, we will create a Guild Sub-forum for your pack.


        Packs & their Territories

          ✦ None



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Customs



Flaffles

    ✦ Flaffles will start once we post GO!
    ✦ Flaffles will end once we post STOP!
    ✦ The cost per hound will be posted in the Flaffle details
    ✦ Please send all trades within 24 hours
    ✦ Do not edit your posts.
    ✦ You may only win one hound per person. No Mules!
    ✦ Proxies are okay, but if someone else is posting for you, then you may not post for it as well.


Auctions

    ✦ None at the moment


Raffles

    ✦ None at the moment


Contests/Games

    ✦ None at the moment




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- Breeding Guild Forum -


        Where do baby Hellhounds come from? When two adult Hellhounds form a close bond, strange crystalline eggs begin to grow from the ground. These eggs reflect the colors of the Hellhound inside and eventually crack open, revealing a newborn. While the newborns don’t require direct care, it’s common for their parents to guard them during their early stages. Some eggs never hatch and become fossilized over time, adding another layer of mystery to Hellhound reproduction.


        General

          ✦ Breedings are free, unless explicitly stated in individual events
          ✦ Any two hounds can breed, regardless of gender.
          ✦ Each owner may keep one pup from each breeding. Any additional pups must be given away by the owners, or given back to the shop to home.
          ✦ There is no limit to the number of times a hound can breed.
          ✦ Hounds can breed once they age up to adults, there is no cooldown period.
          ✦ The litter size will be between 2-3 pups per breeding. This can be increased with RP.
          ✦ Hounds that share a common ancestor may not breed. Hounds also may not breed with their direct ancestors or decedents. If you have a question about whether a pair is eligible, feel free to PM me and ask.
          ✦ The owner(s) of the parents must consent to the breeding. If you submit someone else's hound without their permission, your right to enter breedings can be revoked.

        RP Perks

          ✦ RP must be at least 1000 words total to be considered 'completed'
          ✦ You may combine two RP that are less than 1000 words to count as 1 completed RP for breeding slots, as long as the total words are at least 1000.
          ✦ An individual RP may be used in one breeding for each participant. For additional breedings, you would have to have new RP to submit.
          ✦ If you submit 3 RP, you automatically get an extra pup in the litter, in addition to what was rolled.






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Under Development - Please post in the thread or PM with any additional questions!



          ✦ Is the shop RP-required?
          No, RP will never be a requirement to be a part of this shop, unless an individual pet is won with RP-requirements. We do greatly encourage you to roleplay your hounds, and help us to build this world and community. There are perks for RP, such as extra offspring in breedings, and specific packs may have RP-requirements for membership.

          ✦ Are the any restrictions on what a Hellhound can look like?
          As far as colorations go, the sky is pretty much the limit. We do want to keep a semi-realistic fantasy element to designs, though, so you won't find hounds with writing on them or a hound with a pick-up truck drawn on them. If you have questions about a specific example, please PM us to ask!

          ✦ What kind of edits are allowed? Can my hound wear pants?
          For physical edits, we allow scaring, torn ears, broken horns and other body damage that does not significantly alter the base line art. Amputations may be allowed on a case-by-case basis. Items and accessories are also allowed on a case-by-case basis, but keep in mind that this realm is not earth. Things that could theoretically have been made in this world are okay, such as earrings or bracelets made of stone or woven strands. But you would not find a hound wearing human textiles, like pants.

          ✦ Do my hounds have to be life-bonded to breed? Or can I have flings?
          There are no permanent relationship requirements for breeding, but you are more than welcome to pair your hounds into permanent relationships. Hounds create offspring by forming a bond between the two parents, but this can last forever or just for the season. There is no official record of bonds kept, other than your own journals, so you are free to bond or fling your hounds as you desire.

          ✦ How do I grow my hound?
          The current growth cycle is 1 week from egg to newborn, 1 week from newborn to juvenile, and two weeks from juvenile to adult. The countdown starts from the day that your hound's cert is posted, not the day you received it. Your growths may slightly early or late, depending on our IRL schedules, but if your hound is over a week late to grow, please PM The Eclipsed and we will sort it out.

          ✦ Do you have elder or god stages? Is there any mythology for the hounds? Can my hound die or be reincarnated?
          Currently we only have standard hounds available, but more features will be appearing down the line.

          ✦ What pack is my hound in? How do I join a pack?
          Unless otherwise stated, any hound received in an event, game, etc, is not part of any pack to begin with. If your hound is from a breeding, they are born into their parent's group. You can find more information about packs in the guild, and they will let you know how you can join them.

          ✦ Are you hiring?
          I will make a visible announcement if/when hiring opens for the shop, whether for colorists, RP-managers, certists, or shop helpers. Please do not PM or post to ask for a job.

          ✦ I have an idea for the shop, can I send it to you?
          If you have any ideas, suggestions, comments, tips, ideas or other feedback, feel free to PM them to The Eclipsed or post them in the thread. We may not agree with or implement every idea, but we will read and consider your suggestions.


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Cascabelle ✦ Owner / Colorist / Certist
The Eclipsed ✦ Shop Mule
Eclipsed Drop-offs ✦ Arrivals Mule


Credits
Art, Certs & Shop Graphics ✦ Cascabelle
Story & Concepts ✦ Cascabelle
Font ✦ Ignite the Light


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