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[1] No begging, whining, threatening, etc. to obtain an Emerald or cause a disturbance in the thread. Please, it's childish and annoying and will get you nowhere.
[2] Absolutely no stealing anybody's Emerald or Emerald City art. Sayuri, SSJ, and I have worked hard on each individual Emerald. You will be reported directly to the mods. Art theft is a bannable offense, and don't think we'll be nice for it.
[3] Roleplaying is mandatory! Don't expect to obtain your Emerald and then wander off afterwords. You must post at a MINIMUM of once every other month. That is the bare minimum. Please visit the thread, chat, hangout, and RP!
[4] Please do not PM any current/future guardians asking to co-own, sell, or have their Emerald. The answer will always be no, so just don't ask.
[5] If you don't like the shop, the concept, etc. then please don't bring it to my attention. That's great, good for you, now leave. If you post in the thread, then you obviously like the shop.
[6] DO NOT PM Sayuri, SSJ, or Babs! Send any and all donations/PMs/mailing list requests to THIS ACCOUNT!
[7] Babs has the right to take away/suspend the journal or Emerald of a guardian. If you have been neglecting your Emerald or have caused a severe disturbance, I have the ability to do this.
[8] Be literate. No n00b, net, |337, or chatspeak.
[9] Breaking any one of these rules will result in a permanent blacklisting. Enough said.
[10] READ THE FRONT PAGE! I can guarantee that any information you will need will be on the front page somewhere. Read before you ask.
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There are many beings in the land of Oz.

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Munchkins - the most abundant of all the species in Oz.

Skin: Can be a variety of colors, but tends to be on the paler side.
Eyes: Generally blue or green, other colors are rare.
Hair: Much like humans, Munchkin hair can be all sorts of types and colors; from curly to straight to wavy and brown to blonde to red.
Average height: 2'-4'
Appearance: Chubby and short, basically. They tend to waddle when the walk and aren't the most attractive of beings.
Clothing: Munchkins LOVE color. They are rarely seen in neutral-type colors. They generally wear a kind of overall, with stockings and buckle shoes. The males also wear caps, and females usually wear their hair down with a small ribbon headband.

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Humans - a rare species in Oz, and can only arrive there by traveling from an outside world.

Skin: Ranges from very pale to very dark.
Eyes: Blue, green, brown, hazel, gray, or any different shades of those.
Hair: Any types, any colors of brown, blonde, or red.
Average height: 4'5"-6'5"
Appearance: Humans have a variety of appearances. They can be tall, thin, short, fat.....and anything in between. It all depends on their culture and heritage. Everybody comes from a different place, which is associated with the food they eat, clothing, and how they appear.
Clothing: Humans enjoy making their own choices, and wear whatever they want. Again, it depends on culture. Some may like baggy clothing, some tight, revealing clothing, dresses, pants, etc.

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Witches - also a rare species. There tends to be only five main witches: of the West, East, North, and the South. Wizards are the male equivalent, and only one exists as of this time period.

Skin: Pale when younger. If they are a bad witch, their skin is green when older. If a good witch, then their skin stays the same color.
Eyes: Blue or brown
Hair: Brown or red
Average height: 5'-7'
Appearance: Can appear very menacing and evil, or sweet and joyful. Bad witches enjoy torturing and playing with the minds of others, while the good witch helps them, and does good deeds.
Clothing: Bad witches wear long, black robes and a witch's hat. They usually have long, pointed shoes, and of course - a broomstick. It's not unusual to see them with some sort of animal, either, such as a cat or...flying monkey? Good witches wear long, flowing dresses that are a variety of colors. They also have a wand, and travel in bubbles rather than brooms.

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Anthros - are the types such as the Scarecrow, Tinman, Cowardly lion......they aren't exactly rare, but are not common either.

Skin: Depends on species.
Eyes: Depends on species.
Hair: Depends on species.
Average height: Depends on species.
Appearance: Depends on species.
Clothing: Depends on species.

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Animals - are very common in Oz. They are practically everywhere, whether they are domesticated or wild beings.

Skin: Depends on species.
Eyes: Depends on species.
Hair: Depends on species.
Average height: Depends on species.
Appearance: Depends on species.
Clothing: Animals rarely wear clothing. If they are seen with something on, it is either for warmth or if their owner has made them wear it.

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STAGES
Baby ------> Child ------> Teen ------> Adult -------> ???

Babies



Children



Teens



Adults

Is each Emerald different?
Yes. Each child is unique and has different lineart.

Is the Emerald City based on the book by Gregory Maguire?
It's actually based on it's own concept, which is told in the story.
Basically, there was a very powerful queen, who got these beautiful ruby slippers for a party at her castle, but then she couldn't get them off. She sent out looking for people to help her get them off, also offering one wish as a reward.
Dorothy came along and slipped the shoes right off, and as her wish, she wished that when she left Oz, her and her friends would still live on.
And so The Emeralds are the children that were created out of Dorothy's wish. Besides the few cosplays, they are totally unique and are "the children of Oz."

How much are they?
8k in flatsales.

I always thought it was just the Wizard of Oz story.
Well it is, just told in a different manner. It's the concept of Oz, how Dorothy got there, met her friends, etc. The whole "yellow brick road" and "off to see the wizard" scenes have already taken place, and this wish was cast right before she left for home.

So do we RP in Oz, or in Gaia?
You should RP your Emerald wherever the guardian lives, occasionally making stops in Oz to visit. If you would like, we can set up a date for the Wizard brings the child from Oz to Gaia, or you may figure out a way to do it yourself. Either way, the child starts in Oz and needs to make it to Gaia.

I'm your friend. Can I have one for free?
Nope, sorry. No amount of begging will get you one for free. Bribing, however.....

So what exactly is an Emerald?
Emeralds are the result of Dorothy's wish. Through a teleportation system, we have been able to reach Oz from Gaia. The children are given to their guardians, where they are raised in Oz until an adult, and then may decide which realm they would like to live in.

What is a quest?
Quests are given at the child stage. They are mainly to find what your child's alignment is. Once the quest, whatever it may be, is finished, your child will grow to a teen. Any characteristics or items found/given during the quest will be added in as a teen. At this point, another teen quest is given for an item. For example, a bad witch would go on a quest for a broom, while a good witch would go on a quest for a wand. Get it?

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Customs are now: OPEN </center>

Custom order form:




-Customs are priced as followed, in order of rarity and difficulty:
Animals: 25k+
Munchkins: 50k+
Anthros: 80k+
Humans: 125k+
Witches: 200k+

-Cosplays are allowed, but please refrain from using Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman, Cowardly Lion, or the Wizard.
-PM the order form to this account, and promptly send trade.

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Staff
.BabsBunny. - Shop manager, colorist, and animal lineartist
Sayuri_Nitta - Lineartist
SSJ Girl - Inker

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White List
Spores - For writing the story for free heart

Grey List
Nobody

Black List
xMMx - Loooong story

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Donators
Nobody ;_;

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Mailing List
Captain Kitty
Maeko-Hana

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Credits
I did not create the Wizard of Oz. WoO was created by an author (can't remember his name, sorry!) and MGM Studios.