I finally have my own species up to a development level where I am happy to open them up for people!

They are called Moli, and are mouse sized critters born from a waterlily blooming after it has been touched by a drop of liquid moonlight. Since they are essentially born from light, they are fully formed physically when they emerge from their flower. All development they go through is mentally and emotionally. Once a Moli feels like they have matured enough, they build their lantern from any materials they have available to them. They place a piece of their Heart Light inside upon completion, leading it to glow with the same colour as their eyes.

Moli live in small communal groups near bodies of water. Their favorite place to settle are weeping willow trees, but in their absence they're able to settle just about anywhere, from abandoned structures, to empty underground burrows. No two Moli villages are the same, in fact no two houses tend to be the same either.

Despite being born from light, they still have to maintain their energy through eating and sleeping. Honeybees are popular to befriend and maintain for their honey, but ants are also frequently kept. Beyond that they also forage for seeds, nuts, and edible flowers. Moli are not necessarily just herbivores, but due to their size it is simply much safer to get food from sources that don't fight back.

For more information, I have made a folder with all the info oages I've made so far!
https://www.furaffinity.net/gallery.....al-info-pages/

You are also welcome to come join my brand new Facebook page!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/GlowyMoli/