"No peace comes from war, just as no war comes from peace. What then, are we really fighting for? Change. Chaos is existence." - Myself.

It's an absurd realization that what I'm constantly trying to achieve is the state of mind I had 5 years ago, when I was 12. It was a world of freedom and beauty, greener pastures, if you must. I figure that someday I'll realize what I'm truly after and forget this silly endeavour, but it's already unlocked a whole new world for me. Art is, and has always been, an object of my affection (though, "object" and "affection" enormously detract from its significance). For a while I left it behind, tipped it out of my canteen, now I'm tracing a droplet trail of imagination back to that place. I'm optimistic, hoping it hasn't evaporated, and that it quenches my thirst enough to make the desert journey worth it. I can get carried away with analogies so I'll leave it here. Some nights I revisit that world of my creation, it even had a theme song, "Land of a Thousand Words", by the Scissor Sisters. It was inspired by love, true or not, it's unforgettable. More songs I identify with are "Innocent Eyes" and "Born Free", which barely express my mind. This was no time of peace, but even pain can be beautiful. It is such a pure feeling.

I was reading about Discordianism for a while, which vaguely appeals to me. It got me thinking, but everything gets me thinking. I'm obsessed with my thoughts, extremely introverted, and that's how I like it. Usually, what I believe is deeply thought-out, changes frequently and is exposed to, yet not easily swayed by earthly happenings. Much like the weather.

Yes, I have made the decision. Tonight I ordered pizza with chicken on it. Condition: I will spend the rest of my life giving back what I've taken. There is no other way I can escape the guilt. Also, I went to see the doctor earlier today and it looks like I've mysteriously gained a lot of weight (wtf, my lifestyle has actually improved), and I had a blood test done. Please universe, make it a thyroid disorder! I really don't want to give up eating. Oh FA has an awesome new banner, it's a shame it's winter in the southern hemisphere.

If only a test! I'm getting much too lazy to live healthily on a vegetarian diet (I'm a terrible wreck), but eating meat again is far harder than it sounds. Last night I was having dreams about stuff like eating meat and not thinking about it, contrasted with saving caterpillars by spending all my money to buy them new swan plants. I woke up in the middle of the night and couldn't get back to sleep because my conscience was bothering me! I'd have to become some ignorant hypocrite to happily sacrifice the lives of hundreds of sentient beings for selfish reasons, I don't know how anyone with a shred of empathy can eat animals knowing the process they had gone through. Even in humble little New Zealand, even if I only ate free-range (which would be difficult since we're living on a benefit), the idea of a happy, young animal being killed makes me want to throw my plate against a wall.

This is an extremely difficult philosophical question for me and any help will be appreciated. I need a different perspective, I don't want to eat an animal if I couldn't kill it myself. How would I kill it? Which animals should I eat? Oh I wish I lived on a farm again, then I could make sure they have a happy life. Maybe if I believed in reincarnation it would feel okay, or if I devalued my own life, or if I spent my life giving back what I have taken. I view many other animals as equals, especially mammals. I wouldn't want to die in vain. Life is beautiful, I don't want to destroy that beauty.

I value my life and want as great a chance as possible at it. I want to avoid pain so I can fill my life with pleasure. I want a higher awareness of my world. I want to express that positive energy.

*sigh*

They are much better than real friends!

http://www.furaffinity.net/user/cyrustars/

Said I'd get free art if I advertised him :D

This bee just like, landed in my hair, but I thought it was just a fly and brushed my fingers through my hair then OW! I yelped and shook it off my finger. Poor thing! And I hadn't had a sting in what, 8 years until today.

The pain reminded me of crushing my finger in a car door but not as excruciating and much less bloody. I'm trying to get rid of the swelling, which is by far the worst part, thank Dog I'm not allergic.

Who's got any I can borrow?

I HATE IT!!!!

"Actual reality -- Act Up -- Fight AIDS"

I have a desire to spam random Rent lyrics. The musical made me realize I can't get over someone just by distancing myself from them, when every single love song I heard dug up deep, heartwrenching feelings (excuse me if I sound melodramatic). YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE. Everyone else I know probably does too, oh well. It's just, never been so strong and sudden... dare I say it? Love at first sight. Well, that powerful word was thrashing around in my mind.

Should I really be so brutally honest about such an intense, sensitive subject? I'm an intense, sensitive person. As a matter of fact, I rarely express myself to others. What have I got to fear, though? Someone important to me disregarding my emotions, rejection, the universe imploding on itself? Read my lips: I DON'T CARE.

I get lost when it comes to expressing myself socially and physically because I honestly don't know how to! It's a huge reason why art is so important to me, in which the only factors are my mind and ability to draw. I'm trapped in my head! Only thing to do is jump over the moon... MOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

I feel like quitting the stupid, pointless stuff I've been working on like Neopets and Minecraft. There are people who say everything I love, do and believe in is stupid and pointless, but I think the same things about them. I'm gonna pretend the world is ending same time next week (maybe it is? Who knows), but for now it's time for bed.

It was great. Now I'm having a big rant about my feelings and shit on Facebook.

1. Where is your cell phone? In my bag, the batteries have been flat for months.

2. Your significant other? Non-existent

3. Your hair? Brown, medium length and curly gah

4. Your mother? In the kitchen

5. Your father? Playing computer games

6. Your favourite things? Furries, homos and mindless self indulgence (the band too)

7. Your dream last night? Some guy tried to kill me with a hammer but I can run really fast in my dreams so I got away and my dad dealt with him :D

8. Your favourite drink? Beer

9. Your dream/goal? Self-Expression in the form of visual art and music

10. The room you’re in? Dining room/kitchen/living room (our house is pretty compact)

11. Your church? In Monkey Island atop a volcano

12. Your fear? The most horrible tortures I don't dare to imagine

13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Living a comfortable life

14. Where were you last night? Here, redrawing memes

15. What you’re not? A bigot

16. Muffins? I HATE MUFFINS WITH A PASSION!!! THEY'RE JUST FUGLY CUPCAKES!!!

17. One of your wish list items? A Fursuit

18. Where you grew up? New Zealand

19. The last thing you did? Took my dog to the park

20. What are you wearing? White T SHIRT with a red, leafy peace sign on it and purple pants

21. Your TV? 15 inch, standard definition, 3 working channels

22. Your pets? A Border Collie, a CKCS and four cats

23. Your computer? A broken in half laptop connected to a big LCD monitor

24. Your life? Flat lining

25. Your mood? Excited

26. Missing someone? My friend Joel

27. Your car? I have a large collection of Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars

28. Something you’re not wearing? Shoes

29. Favourite store? An Indian takeaway place on K Road

30. Your Summer? Psychotic

31. Like (love) someone? Yes, shamefully

32. Your favourite colour? Purple

33. Last time you laughed? Question 11

34. Last time you cried? A couple of days ago

35. Who will re-post this? Uuuuh, no idea.

Yeah, last night she told me she wanted to make a Fursona (a horse crossed with a dog or something). It suits her, she's an artist, a dog psychologist and is very passionate about horses too. She makes me proud :D

I wanna know what other people's parents think about this fandom.

WOW THIS IS THE STUPIDEST MEME EVER!!!

If you have 00-10 ... write [I'm a goody-goody]
If you have 11-20 ... write [I'm still a goody-goody]
If you have 21-30 ... write [I'm average]
If you have 31-40 ... write [I'm a bad kid]
If you have 41-50 ... write [I'm a very bad influence]
If you have 51-60 ... write [I'm a horrible person]
If you have 61-70 ... write [I should be in jail]
If you have 71-80 ... write [I should be dead]
If you have 81-90 ... write [I got a ticket to Hell]

HAVE YOU...


[x] smoked (only marijuana ONCE)
[x] consumed alcohol (a beer on Fridays)
[x] slept in the same bed with someone of the opposite sex
[x] slept in the same bed with someone of the same sex
[x] kissed someone of the same sex
[x] had sex (ish)
[x] had someone in your room other than family
[x] watched porn
[] bought porn
[x] tried drugs

TOTAL SO FAR: 9

[x] taken painkillers
[x] taken someone else's prescription medicine (sleeping pills)
[x] lied to your parents
[x] lied to a friend
[] snuck out of the house
[x] done something illegal (only things I believe should be legal)
[x] felt hurt
[x] hurt someone
[x] wished someone to die
[x] seen someone die

TOTAL SO FAR: 18

[] missed curfew
[] stayed out all night
[] eaten a carton of ice cream by yourself
[x] been to a therapist
[] received a ticket
[] been to rehab
[] dyed your hair
[] been in an accident
[] been to a club
[x] been to a bar

TOTAL SO FAR: 20

[] been to a wild party (if wild includes yiff than no if it means drinking than yes)
[] been to a Mardi Gras parade (I wish!)
[] drank more than three alcoholic beverages in a night
[] had a spring break in Florida
[] sniffed anything
[x] wore black nail polish (oh no that's terrible lol)
[x] wore arm bands
[x] wore t-shirts with band names
[x] listened to rap
[] owned a 50 Cent CD

TOTAL SO FAR: 24

[x] dressed gothic
[] dressed girly
[x] dressed punk
[] dressed grunge
[x] stole something (a pack of mentos)
[] been too drunk to remember anything
[] blacked out
[] fainted
[] had a crush on a neighbour

TOTAL SO FAR: 27

[x] had a crush on a friend (UGH)
[x] been to a concert
[x] dry-humped someone; been dry humped (my friend :D)
[x] been called a slut (in a sarcastic way lol)
[x] called someone a slut
[] installed speakers in a car
[x] broken a mirror
[x] showered at someone of the opposites sex's house (with them, in fact)
[x] brushed your teeth with someone else's toothbrush

TOTAL SO FAR: 35

[] considered Ludacris your favorite rapper
[x] seen an R-rated movie
[] cruised the mall
[x] skipped school
[x] had surgery
[x] had an injury
[] gone to court
[] walked out of a restaurant without paying/tipping
[x] caught something on fire
[x] lied about your age (I told you, I'm 9001)

TOTAL SO FAR: 41

[] owned/rented an apartment/house
[] broke the law in the police's presence
[] made out with someone who had a GF/BF
[] got in trouble with the police
[x] talked to a stranger
[x] hugged a stranger
[] kissed a stranger
[x] rode in the car with a stranger (a taxi driver)
[x] been harassed
[x] been verbally harassed

TOTAL SO FAR: 46

[x] met face-to-face with someone you met online
[x] stayed online for 5+ hours straight
[x] talked on the phone for more than 4 hours straight
[x] watched TV for 5 hours straight
[x] been to a fair
[x] been called a bad influence
[] drank and drove
[x] prank-called someone
[x] laid on a couch with someone of the opposite sex
[x] cheated on a test

TOTAL: 55 I'm a horrible person

I want to write a letter of complaint to the person who made this! I've been a positive influence on everyone I've known.

Yay!

[x] you meow/bark to get attention
[x]you find pets toys amusing
[ ] you get hyper by the smell of catnip (but it sure tastes good)
[x] you growl/hiss when someone gets too close to your food
[x] you growl/hiss when someone you dislike is too close to you
[x] you purr/shake your leg when someone shows you affection
[x] if someone tosses a ball, you chase it and brings it back
Total: 6

[x] you love to be scratched behind the ear
[x] you love fish/meat
[x] you like to stick your head out through the window of a moving car
[x] you like when people pet your head
[x] people can make you stop doing stuff by hitting you on the nose with a newspaper (if it hurts…)
[x] you think feathers are fun to play with (Feather boas especially.)
Total: 12

[x] you sleep a lot during daytime
[x] you enjoy scaring birds
[x] you lick peoples faces to show you like them (an annoying fact about me)
[x] you bite people if they annoy you
[x] you tend to steal food from your friends/family's plate when you have eaten all of yours (in some cases)
[ ] milk or water is your favorite drink (no it's beer)
Total: 17

[x] you own a collar and you enjoy wearing it
[x] you own a leash and enjoy wearing it
[x] you own animal ears/tail/paws or a fursuit (Sorta...)
[x] you enjoy long walks in the park
[x] you meow/bark when you see something you want (OMG all the time!)
Total: 22

[x] you call your hands and feet "paws"
[x] you tilt your head when you do not understand what someone is talking about (YES!)
[x] you run to the door when someone mentions a walk
[x] you really enjoy cuddling
[x] you stretch your body and whimper a bit every morning when you wake up (Haha at the same time as my dog)
[x] you can wake up and go back to sleep right away after looking around (depending on how tired I am)
Total: 28


[x] you have your favorite spot besides your bed where you like to sleep (under the desk)
[x] you meow or bark very often
[x] you hide when you get scared
[x] you run to the door to see who it is every time someone comes in to the house (more often than not)
[x] you like to chase flying insects and try to catch them with your bare hand
[x] you tend to chew on stuff a lot
[x] you like to do tricks to get a treat
Total: 35

[x] you own a wearable item/tag with your name on it
[x] you refer to your self as an animal (lol)
[ ] your username has something to do with animals (pirates!)
[x] your e-mail has something to do with animals (some of them)
[x] if you get a bleeding wound, you lick it to make it feel better
[x] you look for edible stuff often
Total: 40

[x] you often find yourself looking through the window for a long time
[x] you like to say hi to strangers
[x] you like to be petted when you have done something good
[x] people think you act like a pet
[x] you growl/hiss at stuff you do not like
[x] you like to eat grass
[x] if you get wet, you shake to get rid of the water
Total: 47

Final Total: 47

Take your score and multiply it by 2

94% furry. Oh god XD

TEN ARE YOU
1. Are you single - Yep
2. Are you happy - HELL YEAH!
3. Are you bored – NEVER!!!!
4. Are you naked - No, unfortunately
5. Are you a blonde - No
6. Are you moody - Sometimes
7. Are you a lover/hater - Totally a lover
8. Are you hot/cold - A little too warm for my liking
9. Are you irish - Partially
10. Are you asian - No way

TEN FACTS

1. Name – Emily
2. Nicknames – Emz, Emzy, Emzily, Captain Spunky
3. Any birth marks - No
4. Hair color - First it was black, then it was blonde, now it's medium brown (never been dyed)
5. Natural hair color - All of the above
6. Eye color- Greeny-blue, becoming more green though
7. Height - 5'5
8. Mood - Just woke up and I am NOT a morning person
9. Favorite color - Powder blue and purple
10. One place you want to visit - Amsterdam (because it's an awesome place and I'm Dutch)

TEN THINGS ABOUT YOUR LOVE LIFE
1. Do you believe in love at first sight – Yep
2. Do you believe in soul mates - Not really
3. Have you ever been hurt emotionally - By myself, usually
4. Have you ever broke someone’s heart? - I doubt it
5. Ever had your heart broken? - Not in a LONG time
6. Have you ever liked someone but never told them? - Eventually I always tell them
7. Are you afraid of commitment? - Yeah a little
8. Who was the last person you hugged? - My cat, Kitara
9. Who was the last person you said I love you to? - My dog, Lazuli
10. The people I love - Are all my gay friends and my pets

TEN THIS OR THAT
1. Love or lust - Love
2. Cats or dogs – Cats
3. A few best friends or many regular friends - A few best friends
5. Television or internet - INTERNET
6. Chinese Or indian - Indian
7. Wild night out or romantic night in – If by wild night out you mean going into the wilderness at night, then that. Otherwise, a romantic night in with music, candles and incense.
8. Money or happiness - Happiness, because I have no money
9. Night or day - Night :D
10. Msn or phone - MSN

TEN PREFERENCES IN A PARTNER
1. Smile or eyes - Eyes
2. Light or dark hair – Light, but I don't really care
3. Hugs or kisses - Kisses
4. Shorter or taller – Shorter, unfortunately I'm quite short myself
5. Intelligence or attraction - Attraction? I do find intelligence sexy but I think stupid people are cute XD
6. Romantic or spontaneous - Both, but more romantic
7. Funny or serious - Funny
8. Older or Younger - Younger
9. Outgoing or quiet - However they feel happiest
10. Sweet or Bad Ass – Sweet

TEN HAVE YOU’S
1. Ever performed in front of a large crowd - Ages ago
2. Ever done drugs - Yep
3. Ever consumed alcohol? - Every Friday
4. Ever been on a cheerleading team - NO
5. Ever been on a dance team - Nah
6. Ever been on a sports team - Nope
7. Ever been in a drama play/production - I fought hard for the part of the big bad wolf
8. Ever owned a BMW, Mercedes Benz, Escalade, Hummer or Bentley? - My dad collects Mercedes, I collect Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars
9. Ever been in a rap video? - Nah
10. Ever feared something? - Whenever there's a storm I fear tornadoes, I also worry about my loved ones at times

LASTS
1. Last person who called you - Telemarketer
2. Last person you hung out with - My best friend James
3. Last time you worked – I can't remember
4. Last person you tackled – A gothic dude with no eyebrows
5. Last person you IM’d - My dad
6. Last person(s) you went to the movies with - My friend Joel
7. Last thing you missed – The last Glee episode
8. Last thing you ate - Some stale All-Bran (BLEH)

LAST PERSON TO
1. Sleep beside you? - My cat, Kitara
2. See you cry? – The whole world
3. You went out to dinner with? - My dad and brother
4. You talked to on the phone - My best friend James
5. Made you laugh? - Some random person on FurAffinity

WOULD YOU RATHER
1. Pierce your nose or tongue? - I wanna pierce my nose!
2. Be serious or be funny? - Funny
3. Drink whole or skim milk? - Skim, I don't drink cow's milk though
4. Spend time with parents or enemies? - Enemies

ARE YOU
1. Simple or complicated? - Both
2. Retarded? - No

DO YOU PREFER
1. Flowers or candy? - Candy
2. Gray or black? - Black
3. Color or Black and white photos? - Colour
4. Sunrise or sunset? - Sunrise
5. Staying up late or waking up early? - Waking up early

ANSWER TRUTHFULLY
1. Do you like anyone?- Yes...
2. Do they know it? - Yes...

DO YOU PREFER
1. Sun or moon? - Moon
2. Winter or Summer? - Winter
3. Left or right? - LEFT LEFT LEFT LEFT LEFT sorry I have a thing with left
4. 10 acquaintances or having two best friends? - Two best friends, duh
5. Sun or rain? - Rain
6. Vanilla or chocolate ice cream? - Vanilla
7. Vodka or Jack Daniels? - Jack Daniels

UNIQUE
1. Nervous Habits? - Suppression of nervous habits
2. Are you double jointed? - No, but I have a hitch-hiker's thumb
3. Can you twist your tongue around and roll it? - Yep
4. Can you raise one eyebrow? - Yep
5. Can you cross your eyes? - Probably
6. Do you make your bed daily? - What's the point?

QUESTIONS
1. Which shoe goes on first? - The gods make that decision for me
2. Ever thrown something at someone? - Plushies at my friend
3. On average, how much money do you carry with you? - $15
4. What jewelery do you wear? - A rainbow silicone wrist thing and a sports watch
5. Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it? - Twirl, WHO THE FUCK CUTS THEIR SPAGHETTI?????!!!
6. Have you ever eaten Spam? - No!
7. Favorite ice cream? - Irish cream
8. How many kinds of cereal are in your cabinet? - 2
9. What’s your favorite beverage? - Beer
10. Do you cook? - When I need to

IN THE LAST MONTH HAVE YOU
1. Had a relationship? - Yep
2. Bought something? - Yep
4. Sang? - In the shower
5. Been hugged? - Of course
6. Felt stupid? - Always
7. Missed someone: - Yes...

LASTS
1. Last alcoholic drink: Some Lion Brown beer a few nights ago
2. Last car ride: To the park with my dog
3. Last movie seen: Paul
4. Last song played: "Heil Myself" by The Producers

No, not for you, for me!

A little concert seems to have been set up in an "abandoned" field near our house that the council wants to build houses on. It's nice folk rock with a female singer at the moment, I like that. I'd go over there but browsing FurAffinity is too fun :D

I finally have one! It's incredibly fun and addictive. A small Wacom Bamboo, I'm glad I didn't get large. I only have Gimp to do my drawings on, I don't even know how to use it. My icon of Spunky the calico cat (my new Fursona) is the first picture I put some effort into, I only got it today. I thought it would take longer for me to get the hang of but it's amazingly easy.

I hold my pencil in a very different way to everyone so I smudge everything I draw, now I don't have to worry about smudgy pencil sketches! Just headaches and shoulder pain...

I'M SO HAPPY I COULD CRY!!

I know, that was a little harsh, but they keep trying to steal my food! They are the worst of the animals I have competition with, not even lions are that irritating. Spotted Hyenas aren't that bad compared to other types, I have a sort-of deal worked out with some. Most packs I know would disagree and say that Spotted Hyenas are the worst but I think that's just because they're in a pack and I'm mostly alone, I don't know, any Hyenas have an opinion on this?

Okay, I don't really HATE them, but they get on my nerves sometimes.

He's awesome! Please help!

THE VIDEO:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150153816578229&oid=139060537677&comments

I should be at a YSAR meeting right now. Even if I wanted to go, I could not, I have no transport (aside from my feet, but my Mother says it is too dark). My passion for it has been quickly burning out. If I were to continue to force myself to do this for much longer, I will crash, burn and be in need of some expensive repairs. There is little I fear more than the power of negative emotion, it has brought me closer to my demise than anything else.

It's times like these I listen to old Green Day music. Their third album, Dookie, has more significance to me than any tear-jerking ballad.

It is interesting to witness the process of self-development in such a conscious state. My awareness is increasing. I feel a heavy (metaphorical) weight on my shoulders, it is staying in place until I discover a way to lift it so I can reach the new heights I see before my eyes.

I feel like a Painted Dog right now.

SPOTTED FOREST MISTLYNE

Build - Movement and shape are very similar to a fox, but muscle, fat and fur distribution is more feline. They are very agile, The tail is more or less the length of the Mistlyne's entire body, is strong enough to hold the Mistlyne's weight and flexible enough to curl tightly around objects such as tree branches, food and their young. They have one pair of lightly curved, goat-like horns. Their eyes are of a similar shape to the Leopard's, and are often heterochromic. Its back paws are almost exactly identicle to that of the Cheetah's, the claws are non-retractable. It's front paws are similar to hands, with opposable thumbs. The Mistlyne has a relatively large skull, large caracal-like ears with black tufts at the top. The muzzle is very vulpine and longer in males, with long whiskers and nose colour ranging from black to light pink.

Fur - Coarse but fine, long (but much shorter than Alpine and Tundra varieties), waterproof and camoflaged in their natural environment. Most of the body's fur is brown with much darker, leopard-like brown spots. Males have a thick stripe running from their forehead to the tip of their tail. The fur is white and feathery on the underside, collar, face, paws and ear tips of the Mistlyne with the same dark brown spots in seemingly random places. On the face, the white fur extends around the eye to the sides of the face, it fades out at the top of the nose in a spotty pattern, there are also black "tear marks". At the tip of the tail is silky, brush-like, white fur.

Senses - The Mistlyne has binocular vision, cat-like night-vision, extremely complex colour-vision and little need to blink in low sunlight. It has sensitive hearing, much like that of a cat. Its sense of smell is much less acute than cat's, however.

BEHAVIOUR

Social and Territorial Behaviour - The Mistlyne is largely a solitary animal with small, blurry territorial boudaries. They mark a small area usually consisting of a water source and a few trees, and while they are comfortable with other animals entering at ground level, they become very hostile when the "invader" touches the tree their nest is in, especially if their young is in it. To mark, they mainly use their tail tip which acts as a paint brush, which paints colourful secretions from glands at the base of their tail onto objects like trees and rocks. This tells other Mistlyne about their health, age, sex and more, but to most other species it's just a solid colour, like a secret code. The "language" of Mistlyne in certain areas may be less readable to Mistlyne in others, especially between different subspecies. For example, the desert Mistlyne use darker colours than the tundra Mistlyne, and both use a less broad spectrum than the Forest and Alpine varieties. Another way in which the Mistlyne marks is by scratching or "carving" into trees which produces a visual and odorous mark because they have scent glands on their paws, so it's especially effective for communicating with other species who primarily use their sense of smell.

Reproduction and Development - Mistlyne reproduce once a year in spring, the female's estrus cycle lasting up to 6 weeks. Males and females will mate for a few days, and copulation may last for up to an hour. They usually mate in small groups, which often causes fights between males, especially if there are more males than females. The successful mating group will live together until the young have left the nest and the females are ready to move on in search of new mates. The gestation period lasts for about 3 months, the average litter size consisting of 3-8. The young are born with no spots, which, along with the horns, are fully developed by sexual maturity. The mother carries them with her tail, wrapping it around them to protect them from danger and move quickly through the trees. The young become independent at 7 years of age and reach sexual maturity at 12 years. Siblings of the same sex will form coalitions once left the nest and journey far from the rest of their family to make new homes.

Nesting - Mistlyne make elaborate nests extending from the base of the tree to the top out of branches, leaves, rocks and anything else they can get their hands on including rubbish and bones. They sleep high or low depending on weather and predators, and use the very top of the tree as a lookout, especially for food.

Diet, Hunting, Gathering and Feeding Behaviour - Mistlyne are omnivores but rarely kill other mammals, preferring to eat carrion, though they can easily take down prey almost twice their size. Their diet consists mainly of fruit, nuts, insects, shellfish, crustaceans and fish. Mistlyne hunt at night and gather plant food, insects and fish throughout the day, but more so in the early morning. To hunt, the Mistlyne relies on sight and being as quiet and agile as possible. It stalks its prey closely until it's noticed, then chases it at great speed, eventually tackling and suffocating it. The Mistlyne's sharp mind, exceptional sight, sharp canines, claws and agility make it an excellent hunter of large prey, but it's less successful with small prey such as rodents because once still and hidden from sight they're almost impossible for the Mistlyne to find. To fish, it quickly swipes with its paw when it spots a fish and almost never fails. To open shellfish and nuts it uses rocks and its teeth. It usually grabs fruit from trees with its long tail and can secrete a fluid to attract insects such as termites and ants onto its paint-brush tail tip. Excess supplies are taken up their tree and stored in a part of their nest. Each individual Mistlyne gathers its own food unless one is incapable or has young, in which case their hunger is first satisfied. A lone Mistlyne may go to others for help, but if it tries to get away without returning the favour it'll most likely be killed.

Relationships with other Predators - Although they require a lot of food, Mistlyne have little competition with other predators because of their flexible diet and peaceful nature. However, they are often seen as prey by large predators, but even their young aren't easy targets. They can get into disputes over carcasses but the Mistlyne is likely to back down. Mistlyne, especially Spotted Forest, are commonly poached by humans for their horns which are used in rituals by many cultures, their fur and intelligent exotic pet status is also valuable. While rare, they are not endangered (except Alpine), but are vulnerable due to poaching and deforestation.

COMMUNICATION

Body Language - When happy, the Mistlyne will raise its tail and ears in a relaxed fashion, and when stimulated will wag its tail like a dog. The Mistlyne tucks its tail between its legs, lowers itself and flattens its ears when frightened or showing submission, and may also urinate. When aggressive and/or trying to look threatening, it lowers its head, displaying its horns, raises its ears, bares its teeth, raises its fur and sometimes stands on its hind legs. It rises and curls its tail forward in a loose spiral which displays confidence. There is much to be discovered about their body language, as it can get quite complex.

One day I was bored so I decided to count how many times "shit" and "fuck" were said on three different albums. The results weren't surprising.

Green Day - American Idiot
Fuck - 9
Shit - 3

My Chemical Romance - Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge
Fuck - 2
Shit - 0

Eminem - Encore
Fuck - 62
Shit - 38

I'm going to play it with my friend and his friends. I'm an Eladrin Wizard named Vreyonis.