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1. Don't steal the art, this will put you on the Blacklist
2. Don't pM Akuro, only pM Tsunami_Pets Mule if you have any problems. Link exchange should be pM'd to Tsunami_Pets Mule aswell
3. Don't whine, b***h or moan when you don't get one, just wait, you'll get your chance biggrin
4. Don't start fights, unless they are Roleplay fights, and those should be in the roleplay thread most of the time. Play fights are ok, though. If you do start a fight, ie: OMGOMG You suck you stole my flatsale place!!!!!1 Then you will be given a warning (greylist) RESPECT EVERYONE IN THE THREAD
5. Don't insult the art or the shop. If you don't like it then go somewhere else
6. Please speak ENGLISH not 1337 or whatever it is, its irritating and if you do you'll get a warning. (If you do speak a foreign language, though, thats fine.)
7. Don't overuse the emoticons, as much as we love them please try and have a statement with them, Bumping is okay, but no numbering your bumps ect, IT ISN'T A BUMPING CONTEST!
8. Please don't advertise your shop in here, thats spam. If you want to exchange links then please pM Tsunami_Pets Mule.
9. Keep it PG13 please. And follow the Gaia rules!
10. Do have fun, play nice and look after your pets! heart
11. If you leave gaia permantly please tell me.
12. Please read the ALL the rules, this includes the Rules for Flatsales, Auctions ect, which will be in the post about getting a pet.

So... The Pets.

There are, so far, three different types of the pets, however Akuro has the belief that there are more lurking out there.




The Orca type are generally friendly, but quiet and reserved, they are loyal to you if you befriend one. The first stage, the egg is very important, because, allthough they are still encased in the egg they can hear you. The things you do with your egg will make the time that it takes for your egg to hatch shorter or longer. It will also affect their personality.


The second stage, the baby, lasts for around two or three weeks, all depending on how much you roleplay with your baby. They are dependent on you and you must teach them about the world. They can, like human babies, begin to talk a very small amount, those most of it are just noises that signify what it wants.


The third Stage, the adult, lasts the longest, as the final stage requires alot of roleplay. Your pet can now speak with you, though some prefer to stay quiet and use body language to tell you things. A lot of the time the only human that can hear your pet speak is you, other pets, however can hear your pet, unless it wishes to be unheard. It is rumoured that at this stage the pets have a very small amount of magic that can be used.


The fourth stage is only achieved by a lot of roleplaying. Or by feeding your pet a very rare substance that can be bought in the shop. This is called the alpha stage. Your pet takes on a human appearance and has gained more access to his or her magic. The magic depends on the spirit that your pet has.







The sharks are mainly vicious and love to fight, however they are loyal to their protector and would fight to the death for them. The egg stage is once again very important. For you to control your pet well you need to do many things with it during this stage, otherwise it will become ruthless and wild, allthough some shark are known to be gentle


The second stage is where you must teach the shark about the world, they learn quickly how to fight, if taught. Allthough you should keep a close eye on them incase they attempt to attack one who is stronger than them. Your pet may speak one or two words to you occasionally, but more likely will stay silent and use body language instead.


In the third stage the sharks gain some of their magic and they should be taught by you how to use it. This stage lasts for a long time, if your pet is roleplayed a lot then it may become an alpha. Your pet can now talk properly.


The alpha stage is where the sharks learn more of their magic and take on a human appearance. The majority of them are fierce, though in all of the stages of the pet there are known to be the "gentle sharks" The magic depends on the spirit.





The dolphins are fun-loving and occasionally clumsy. You should roleplay with your egg as this will have an effect on their personality. The egg stage can last between a few days and a few weeks, depending how much they are roleplayed.


Your pet has now hatched and will be a handful at this stage, as they enjoy having fun, and they can be cheeky. The baby stage lasts for around 2 weeks, depending on the amount they are roleplayed. Your pet can talk small words, but they mostly squeak at you and nudge you.


At the third stage your pet will have calmed down, but will still want to explore places and will be adventurous. He/She can now talk properly and has a small amount of magic.

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If you roleplay your pet alot it may reach the alpha stage. It will take on a human form and will be able to use its magic. Its magic depends on the spirit.

"So, you've seen the pets and now you want one, right? I still can't find Akuro, so I guess I'll tell you how to get one."

Flatsale

This is probably the most common way of getting one of these pets.
Most likely, flatsales will be in the form of roleplay promts. I will ask a question or something similar and you will answer it. Then I'll judge the answers and announce a winner.

Rules:
1. You can only buy one pet per flatsale.
2. Don't whine, b***h, moan if you don't get one.
3. If you already have a pet, I may give newbies preference, this doesn't mean you can't have more than one pet though!
4. Flatsale egg prices are 3.5K each

Auction

Slightly rarer than flatsales, auctions will usually happen when I have made a themed pet or the like.
Rules:
1. Don't whine, b***h, moan if you don't win.
2. I accept items
3. Auctions will start at 3K. This is 500 gold less than normal price. The minimum bid increase is 500gold
4. Auctions will end when I say, but if a bid is put in in the last 10 mins then it will be extended by 15mins or so, depending.
5. There is no auto-bid.

Raffle

These will occur less than flatsales and again, usually when I make a themed pet or the like
Rules:
1. Don't whine, moan, b***h if you don't win.
2. The winner/s will be decided by a randomiser.
3. There will be up to 100 places
4. Raffle tickets will cost 100 gold each.
5. You may buy as many tickets as you want.

Customs

There will only ever be one custom slot open at any time for now.
Rules:
1. Customs cost in the region of 8k, depending on how much I have to do.
2. pM Tsunami_Pets Mule if you see the custom slot open. If you don't get it I'll have a waiting list.
3. Please tell me EXACTLY how you want your pet to be, that means colours, markings, type of pet, eye colour, gender ect. If you want a different lineart then its good to include a sketch, but bear in mind that those customs will cost more.

Custom slots open:
1. possibly pending, wait for an update!
2. Closed
3. Closed

THERE ARE NO LINEART ALTERATIONS AVAILABLE AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME, I AM VERY BUSY.
Use this as a guide to tell me how you want your custom pet. pm or post this to me, and I will pm you telling how much it will cost. The cost will probably never go higher than 10K


If your desperate for a custom then pm me, but bear in mind the price would probably be higher

Pet Trades

I do accept Pet Trades, so pM Tsunami_Pets Mule, with your pet, don't be upset if I don't acept it though.
Pets I will Accept: Lol I know I'm getting my hopes up, but...
Kylandrei
Feli
Shaoilin Wolves
Aerandir
Chrysthalls
There are some more, but at the moment I can't think of any.

There are several different types of certs you can get. The one you get with your pet is free, but if you want any of the different ones then they cost 100gold.
The free cert:

The 100gold ones:

Feed this swirling liquid to your pet and it will revert to its previous stage.
Price: 6,000 (6K)


Feed this swirling liquid to your pet and it will grow one stage. (Cannot grow to alpha stage)
Price: 10,000 (10K)


Feed this cube to your pet and it will grow to the alpha stage.
Price: 100,000 (100K)

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For you nice people out there

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Warning!!

Black List
Oh dear, lets hope I won't have to use this..

The Thank you List, for people who've helped me
Korra

Akuro: Shop Owner, Lineartist, Colourist, Idea belongs to her, don't steal. Same goes for the art
*he who will not be named aka my bro*: The certist thankee muchly
Tsunami_Pets Mule: the mule. Otherwise known as Davanas.