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Post: 7202213_1 created on Thu, 14 Apr 2005 02:15:47 +0000
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The Raths are back!! Reivan is busy with college and the Shaoilin Wolves, so he has handed power over to me, Pinkdog. I'm sure some of you might remember my fruity self from the old thread. What? Don't recognize me? Welcome "Raths", he is the sheep-in-wolves-clothing here.

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[12/19/06] Final Event is here. Go! See! Frolic!
[12/04/06] So, final event is being postponed until AFTER pinkdog had finished finals. Then work on it shall begin in earnest.

So uh, what are these 'Rath' things then?

General

The pets in general are called Raths (a play on wrath, yes). Within this there are different species, basically named after the disaster they were created from.

Rath's come from a world similar to this one. They are not born as Raths, but as the every-day animals they resemble, looking exactly like those we see on Earth. Raths can only be made if one of these animals, while still developing in the egg*, survives a large scale natural disaster by some kind of miracle. Their survival is unexplainable and as you can imagine, a Rath being 'made' is a very rare occurence.

*to make things easier, all animals in this world are born as eggs, whether mammals or not.

Appearance

Because they are not fully developed when this happens, the disaster changes their genetic makeup and so once hatched, they look slightly different to the original animal would have hatches as and they have an almost elemental appearence. Because of this event most Raths turn out slightly unstable and as a result take pleasure in creating more of these disasters. Especially in populated areas. Full-grown Raths aren't designed to be cute.

See the Information post for more on all the different species.

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Post: 7202213_2 created on Thu, 14 Apr 2005 02:16:46 +0000
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Some general info on the personalities and such for each (current) species. Note that this will not be true for every single Rath. Just like us, they're all different. The environment they grow up in will be the main factor in shaping their personality.
The males and females of each species also have slightly different physical characteristics.

Frost (corvid/falcon): Charming and manipulative. Most have cunning minds which they're not afraid to use. (Yes, more cunning than a fox who's Professor of Cunning at Cunningham University.) They like to hoard, and will often be quite selfish. You could only get to understand what this Rath is really like if it were to trust you completely.

Plague (rat): Rabid and really quite unstable. Even the young Rath is like the kinda kid you just know is going to grow up to be rather psychotic. They take life with a pinch of salt though. It's all a game to them. Even though they're aware of the fact that they're not at all attractive, they Like their image and find it amusing to get under people's skin by being gross. Needless to say, they have a twisted sense of humour.

Tsunami (seahorse): Beautiful yet unforgiving. They think very highly of themselves and won't take no for an answer. They're not always ready to reap havoc, but when they do, they let you know they mean business. (If you're having trouble imagining an evil seahorse- Think giant serpentine seamonster.. thing.)

Magma (lion/cougar): Mysterious and silent unless provoked. Even though they're very much alive and very much solid, they have an almost ghostly appearance. You know there's a lot going on behind those eyes and it kinda spooks you out. When the need arises they will make a deadly ally or a fearsome opponent.

Quake (bull/mare): Fierce and brutal. Will attack whenever the hell it feels the erge without reason nor mercy. Because of their careless and stubourn attitude and their intimidating appearence, they are often mistaken for being stupid. Or maybe it's just because they can't actually be bothered to show their true genious -They'd rather just destroy something.

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As previously explained, Raths are the result of an normal animal egg surviving a natural disaster and turning it into a "Rath" egg. Unforunately, when the dust settles, many of the natural parents have either been killed or are unable to cope with the strange new change to their offspring.

Having no parents to act as an influence, the eggs will develop "blank", with no markings. As it would be dangerous to have such an wildcard, disaster weilding creature running amok in the world, these eggs are searched out and placed in foster homes. (I say "foster" because really there is only so long you can keep a fire breathing, ice tipped, earth-quake-making, diseased "child" roaming around your house) The foster parent, or parents, exert the influence that gives the egg it's markings and attitude.

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Post: 7202213_3 created on Thu, 14 Apr 2005 02:17:40 +0000
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Stuff you need to read if you read nothing else.

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1. Do Not edit any Rath image/cert in any way. Raths are (c) Reivan/Dunewolf, 2004, and are NOT to be distributed without permission.

2. Only the people mentioned in the Owners List should have Raths. Anyone who has one and is not in that list, is not it's rightful owner.

3. Do not beg for a Rath egg. If there are any available for sale, it will be announced in the News and Sales sections.

4. When you recieve your egg do not direct link it. Direct links need only apply if you received your egg from Reivan, in which it will need to be direct linked into your sig or a webpage for it to be able to hatch. Once it has matured to it's adult stage you need to save the image and host it yourself.

5. All PMs should be sent to Raths. Unless you have a serious issue and urgently need to contact me, please do not PM. Otherwise, if you have a question that you're sure is not already answered on this page, then post in the thread and I or someone else will be happy to answer you.

6. If you are serious about wanting an egg, Please make sure you read my posts on the first page thoroughly. Reading and following rules is always a good thing when you want something. If there is something you do not understand or are unsure about, go ahead and ask in the thread.

7. Flaming of questions will not be tolerated, though I don't anticipate a problem :}

Abandoned Rath Policy

If pets are not named within a two weeks of growth, unless notified, they will be confiscated and resold or adopted out to a new owner. Note that this only applies to new, unnamed Raths.

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How can i get a Rath?
There are currently 5 official ways you can get hold of an egg:
1. Flatsales
2. Auctions
3. Raffles
4. Contests
5. Breeding
..The usual kind of stuff.
It will be announced in the News and Sales section of this page when any of these events will be held. If you wish to be reminded of upcoming events, please join the mailing list. :3

Are Raths RP-intensive?
Although RP is encouraged, they are not RP heavy pets, no.
I certainly won't force you to roleplay, but since developing speed depends on your activeness to an extent.. engaging with your pet will encourage growth.
If you never interact with your Rath after it hatches, it will still grow, but it will take longer than usual. Even Raths need some level of appreciation.. And understandably, if you completely ignore your Rath it will most likely grow up to resent you.

How many can i own?
As many as you like.

*dangles sexor art/pets in front of nose* Want to traaaade..?
I foam on thee for tempting me, but things are more complicated than that. If I do say yes, which I may not, you must be willing to either color your trade yourself or perhaps color an extra pet for one of my colorists if you don't want to do it.

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Post: 7202213_4 created on Thu, 14 Apr 2005 02:19:15 +0000
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- held within the main thread. The type of flatsale may change but will be announced beforehand (newbie, post first, PR prompt, flatsale, etc.)
- you may claim only one Rath, no matter if it is for yourself, your friend, or your gerbil. However, in an RP prompt, you may only claim one for yourself and no one else
- flatsales cost 5k each. Pure and resale store value only please.
- be specific about which on you want. None of this "2 or 4 or 6" stuff
- no whinning, fighting, etc. I expect you all to know these sorts of basic rules. Just be polite, alright? I promise you, anger will get you less than nothing

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- held outside the main thread
- starting bid at 10k, with minimun bid increments of 1000g.
- don't plan your bid in the thread, it's discouraging
- feel free to cheer on your friends but don't discourage anyone else
- only bid what you can afford to lose.
- no retracting bids
- no PMing bids
- no sniping. Any bids made in the last 10 min of the auction will extend the auction time 15 min

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- please see individual colorists post for availability and forms
- all slots cost 75k. Pure is prefered but letter items will be taken at mid Lucky Devil along with selected event items. Ask if you're not sure.
- any of the five species may be chosen for your slot, along with sex, and colors
- when the species ratio falls too far off balance ( a.k.a. 17 of one species and 6 of another) certain species may be off limits, even to customs. READ before you buy, your money will not be refunded.
- all trades sent to Raths
- no lineart edits

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Post: 7202213_5 created on Thu, 14 Apr 2005 02:20:15 +0000
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(If all goes to plan..)

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Once a Rath has grown to full maturity he or she is capable of breeding. However, being the disasterous, unfriendly creatures that Raths generally are, such an occurance is unlikely. It would require two Raths of the same species to get to know each other quite well WITHOUT killing the other and breed to produce eggs. The breeding itself is a messy process that I will spare you the horror of describing. In the end, usually around two eggs -with the rare chance of creating three- are created, triggered by corresponding natural disasters (to produce Rath eggs rather than normal animal eggs).

Same Sex Sex?

Though it is impossible for a male/male pair or female/female pair to actually produce any eggs, they can still have "offspring" of a sort. Occationally, when distaster strikes, eggs that survive, Rath eggs, are left parentless. Unclaimed or abandoned eggs may be claimed by a same sex pair. Due to the unique influence of each parent, the eggs will hatch with similar markings to those of the "step" parents.

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The Technicalities:

Breeding costs a flat fee of 10k. It must be pure but it can be split anyway between owners.
Each owner may keep only one egg from the breeding, even if one person owns both breeding Raths. The extra eggs may be given away or given back to the shop for eventing.
Raths cannot breed outside their species.
Only adult Raths can breed.

Breeding slots are currently Open
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Post: 7202213_6 created on Thu, 14 Apr 2005 02:21:14 +0000
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* -Egg * -Hatchling * -Adult

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1. Reivan - M - Twist*
2. SiyannaTwilight - F - Moradissa*
3. Peep - M - Nevermore*
4. Sosiqui & Fyre - F - Avarice*
5. Sayuri_Nitta - Custom - F - Callas*
6. Merangue - Special Edition - M - Algor*
7. Friday_Dora - F - Newton*
8. Rabid Jigglypuff - F - Persephone*
9. Alera_ - F - Sayura*
10. Archwind - F - Shade*
11. Rylerion - M - Vorst Spoor*
12. naggeela - M - Kanki*
13. Haruyuki & Keilin - M - Jasper*
14. S.O.N - F - Fayla*
15. Chinchillie - M - Jumanji*

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1. Pinkdog - M - Nester*
2. JadeEye - F - Desma*
3. Vashtya - M - Vale*
4. La Karasu~ - Custom - F - Atra Terra*
5. Jaar - M - Ugo*
6. shyembrace - F - Rhea*
7. Zyraeleth - F - Kau*
8. Vashtya - M - Shryver *
9. Krow_Bird - M - Set*
10. Noyama - F - Jara-Jara*
11. Space For Rent - F - Kali*
12. DoomedToaster - M - Jack*
13. Twiddle - M - Talor*

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1. Jiora - M - Spazz*
2. Kaekia - F - Yuu*
3. RikProwley - Custom - M - Templeton*
4. Imkihca - Special Edition - M - Cuspis II*
5. Ameh - F - Scribbles*
6. Piale - M - Abenzio*
7. Melomar - Custom - F - Ebola*
8. ChaosKirin and Kuyalu - F - Embe-Dimu*
9. scorpionsheart - M - Smithers*
10. Dear Executioner - M - Craseay*
11. Prolixity - F - Honey*
12. Dranco - F - Vetala*

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1. Avelena & SiyannaTwilight - F - Polaris*
2. Puchiko - M - Tatsil*
3. Jynk - Custom - M - Ragnarok*
4. fluorescein - F - Chief Mankiller*
5. symphonic - M - Kapilarnov*
6. Chibbit-chan & Jess-chan - Custom - M - Elixity*
7. ghostneko - Custom - M - Ashford*
8. Jaar - M - Mortimer*
9. ekeorb - M - Nero*
10. yakobi - F - Tsuyu*
11. lilwerewolfgirl - Custom - F - Diana*
12. Arkanti - Custom - F - Toker*
13. Silencer Wolf - F - Yanarui*

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1. Envy_fairchylde - M - Solusek*
2. Novocain - M - Pele*
3. FirePhoenix - F - Saelia*
4. Spearwing - F - Serce Ognia*
5. Nanook123 - Custom - - Cougyrath*
6. Dagi - F - Vesta*
7. Yuu Kudoh - M - Wasabi*
8. Chinchillie - M - Bubbles*
9. Dark Lunar Fox - F - Mirei*
10. Coritani (Britain) - Custom - M - Sol*
11. shia-san - Custom - M - Crauss*
12. Birvan - Custom - F - Ember*

Unique and Utterly Random
1. Khel - Salmon - Salmon

miniRaths are given out randomly on the whim of Reivan to anyone he wishes. Simple as that. (:
Do not ask to buy or trade for a miniRath! THEY ARE GIFTS.

1. Imkihca - Mouse - Cuspis
2. The White Raven - Raven - Orion
3. shadow puppet - Goat - Thriller
4. winterfalcon - cat thing? - Banquo
5. Kamiki - ? - ?
6. JadeEye - ? - ?

Staffers:
Owner - pinkdog
Creator/Guest Colorist - Reivan heart
Colorist - shia-san
Colorist - Sinbari

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Post: 7202213_7 created on Thu, 14 Apr 2005 02:22:31 +0000
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5 - Cert. pickup.

Newly hatched/changed pets:

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Post: 7202213_8 created on Thu, 14 Apr 2005 02:23:37 +0000
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[--Status]

I unf Pink for breakfast. xB

Currently limited on internet time so, working slowly D:

[--Works of art]

--Jokers Gun
Inkdrop
Indian Skull
Burnt Pancake
Irish Moss
Tattoo

[--Slots (continued)]

Custom slots are Open
1) Tweek
2)
3)

[--Custom information]

To retrive a custom from your's truely, you'll need to send my main account this form, and send the trade of 75k to the shop account, Raths.

My main account = shia-san

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Name:
Gender:
Species:
What stage: *Stage to start out in. Default adult.
Base color(s); *These would be the main colors. I'd like to limit each Rath to 5 colors, but I dont mind doing more if needed. XD*
Mane color(s):
Design(s): *I can do complicated markings, as long as you give me (semi)detailed information on them. Dont be afraid to tell me if you do not like the way your Rath came out.*
Eye color(s):
Additional information:

Shia shall not be doing ANY cosplay Raths any time soon.

[--About me]

I'm bat woman, fear my ears of floof.

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Post: 7202213_9 created on Thu, 14 Apr 2005 02:24:27 +0000
Posted: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 02:24:27 +0000

[status]
Teh pirate is a night owl - usually on after 11 CST until who knows when in the morning! XD

[examples]
More coming soon:
Zenolith
Also, above banner XD

[custom info]
If you want a custom, and there's a slot open, fill out the form below and PM it to Sinbari, then send a trade for 75k to Raths, the shop account. If you have ANY questions at all, or don't understand something in the form, just PM me. I swear I don't bite and I want to make sure everything goes right.

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[teh form]
Name:
Gender:
Species:
What stage: (this is how you will recieve it, egg, teen or outright adult. Depends just how patient you are for it to grow, ne?)
Base/body color(s): Please limit to 3 or 4 colors, if you can. Let's not get too crazy just yet. XD If you have a really good reference pic for a color design, more is fine.
Other colors: For species with manes/fins/spikes/etc, tell me if you want different colors for them. Again, limit it to 3 or 4 if possible. If you leave this blank I'll assume you want them the same as the base colors.
Marking(s): Try not to make them overly complicated, if possible, but if you have references that would make it much easier. Don't be afraid to ramble here, as more explanation/description makes it easier on me. You can also be as vague as you want, if you want to be surprised. ^^
Eye color(s):
Additional information:

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No cosplays please. ^^ Again, if you've got ANY questions, feel free to PM me (only regarding customs please).

[slots]
Customs are OPEN.
1.)
2.)

[about me]
I'm a pirate, what more is there to say? XD