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With a huge pleasure I want to introduce you my open species named Kirigons!
I already have two representatives of this species here and here <3
I was inspired to create the Kirigons by two wonderful artists: NeverMown who created Altynshine Dragons and Qrichy who created Q’ARs! I do hope one day Kirigons will have their own detailed description and lore. Now I’m just at the beginning of the road, there’s a lot of work to be done, but I’m very excited atm uwu

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General Description

Kirigons are hybrids that blend the grace and elegance of Eastern kirins and the rough power of wild Western dragons. They represent harmony between nature and metals as between living and eternal.
They are known for their regal stature up to two meters, metallic (rarely - precious stones) features and magical auras that shimmer with energy when they are emotionally charged.

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Physical Traits

Body:

* Tall and graceful, their posture often combines equine and draconic features;
* Covered in fur that protects them from cold and helps regulate their internal heat;
* Their chest, belly (always) and underside of the tail with inner thighs (optionally) are covered in smooth reptilian scales - typically glossy and shimmering.

Horns:

* A Kirigon’s most defining feature;
* Consist of metal (rarely - precious stones), growing much like antlers but fused with their bone structure;
* Can take many forms: spiraled, bladed, branching, curved, etc.;
* Horns resonate when struck or when the Kirigon uses magic or strong emotion;
* Usually very sharp and may be used for self-defence or attack.

Hooves:

* Always same material as horns;
* Usually even-toed ungulates (very rarely as possible mutation - odd-toed ungulates);
* Metallic, ranging from gold, silver, bronze, copper, to rare alloys with iridescent tints or even precious stones;
* Produce soft ringing sounds when walking on stone;
* Some Kirigons decorate their hooves with runes or etchings that glow when they share energy.

Eyes:

* Dark sclera (black, deep indigo, or crimson) - an essential trait across ALL individuals;
* Softly glowing pupils/irises, often shifting colors depending on mood or magic flow.

Ears:

* Long and pointed, sometimes slightly curled at the ends;
* Exceptionally expressive, aiding communication.

Tail:

* Long, thick, muscular and reptilian in shape, may be covered in scales;
* A thick mane of fur runs along the top, ending in a fluffy tuft;
* The tuft often matches the mane/hair color.

Mane/Hair:

* Flowing and voluminous;
* More often long and wavy, but straight and short are possible too;
* May look both like humans’ hair or animals’ mane.

Coloration

* Absolutely different fur tones range from deep jewel shades (sapphire, ruby, obsidian, emerald) to muted earth tones or even bright toxic colors;
* Scales usually contrast with the fur;
* Metallic features (horns, hooves, sometimes tail scales) can oxidize slightly, giving a patina-like effect.

Wings

* Having wings is an incredibly rare mutation;
* Almost 97% of all Kirigons don’t have wings.

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Abilities and Traits

Metal-Bound

* Their horns, hooves, and sometimes bones contain trace amounts of organic metal that grows with them (not armor, but an extension of their body);
* Their metallic parts can heal slowly if damaged, regrowing over time like antlers;
* The metal in their bodies makes them natural conduits for many types of energy - heat, electricity, light, etc. They can absorb and redirect elemental energy, often through their horns or tail. When wounded or exhausted, they can draw ambient warmth from sunlight, lava, or lightning storms to recover.

Resonant Voice

* Their voices carry harmonic undertones that can affect mood. A whisper from a Kirigon can feel like warmth. Skilled individuals can use their voice to calm creatures or intimidate enemies. When several Kirigons sing (like during ceremonies), the resonance can light nearby crystals or metallic objects.
* While singing their warm steam from the mouth can melt metal depending on temperature and control.

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Habitat and Society

* Prefer mountains or misty regions, often near sources of natural magic or metal-rich terrain;

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Personality and Behavior

* Wise and patient - yet capable of fiery temper when provoked;
* Highly spiritual, believing themselves to be guardians of natural order and metal’s spirit;
* Deeply expressive through body language - ear flicks and tail motions.

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Features of Creation

* Species are open for those, who purchased any of official Kirigon bases (unavailable at the moment);
* Creating a Kirigon without a base is prohibited (however, if you write to me and tell me your idea, I will be happy to consider the option of exclusion!);
* Creating winged Kirigons is prohibited, I reserve the right to create rare specimens myself;
* Please always credit me as species creator.