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Subtypes are regional variations within the Stardragon races, featuring unique features and traits. Subtypes are all COMMON, meaning you can switch your stardragon's subtype to fit their home and lineage (within your rarity tier and number of >uncommon traits. Traits that are uncommon are uncommon across the board, no traits are more or less common if they match the subtype). Subtype traits are not locked to their types, meaning you can have a desert dasher with kelpie dasher feet if you so choose! These cases can be chosen either for aesthetics, or to show intermingling lineage. HOWEVER, the no hybridization between races rule still applies. You cannot apply Dasher traits to Sweepers, etc. You cannot give mossy fins to a Shooter born to a Kelpie Dasher and a Shooter. You can however show interspecies lineage genealogy for fluff levels and fur length, since these are not traits and have no rarity. Fluff it up.
Hopefully that is all clear, if you have any questions please ask down below!
DISCLAIMER: While we have created several subtypes with very lore-heavy concepts, no one is under any obligation to follow Jo’Arca lore for their subspecies. If a person simply wishes to apply the look to a stardragon for no other reason than “it looks cool” that is perfectly fine! The lore is mainly there for people who like having an extra bit of concept flavor or want to make characters that go with the Jo’Arca lore.
Starweaver Trait and Info Sheet
Starweaver Leader
Check out the map for reference here!
Map Biomes Breakdown
Site Traits
STARWEAVER SUBTYPE - SHADOW
The shadow weaver clan is a proud line of underground Starweavers descended from an ancient order of once royal assassins. Originally formed as a secret order under the emperor, these weavers had a secretive society; boasting mastery over shadow magics and their use in eliminating targets deemed necessary to preserve the neutral balance that weavers take so keenly to meddling with. With time their monastic order came to view their duties as holy, carrying out assassinations as instruments of the death goddess Yvonne, and maintaining balance on behalf of god. When the emperor's wishes began to clash with the holy instruction of their prophets, the shadow clan would schism from the established weaver government, believing their practices and talents were unfit to be used for mere mortal intents. To maintain secrecy of their order, the clan would steal away deep underground in cavernous systems left by ancient crafters and volcanic activity. To surface dwellers, these mythic assassins of yore simply disappeared "into the shadows" well over three centuries ago. Little did they know, the clan would continue to grow and practice independent of the world above, training each new generation for when their prophets deemed it time to act.
The order grew into their own modest civilization and subrace, self-sufficient survivalists cut off from the world above and upholding strict tradition. They are cult-lite, not much fun allowed. They are fairly xenophobic, looking down not only on other races but their surface dwelling weaver cousins as well. They are well aware of their crafter neighbors but don't particularly enjoy their company on average. Keeping to themselves and hardly, if ever, inviting outsiders into their secret enclaves. This isn't to say they are forbidden from leaving, scouts and thieves travel to the surface, and training recruits are encouraged to travel and make coin if they can, but they are discouraged from sharing the lessons of their order or disclosing the location of their origin. They are told to remain dismissive and vague about their order, though precaution isn't entirely necessary. Shadow weaver enclaves are behind seven proxies.
Interactions with most Shadow Weavers tend to be frustrating as they come across as elitist and haughty. Many maintain that their society is superior, focused, simplistic, pure, and holy...despite their voluntary isolation putting them way behind in technology and culture. They make up for this with their mastery of poisons, illusions, and shadow magic.
As such, they're often easily enamored by surface novelties, and almost universally smitten by sweets. The sweets they have are derived from starchy roots, and are commonly mellow and baked into breads and pastries. With no access underground to true sweets and very few traders bringing any, most shadow weavers live in ignorant bliss until they know the siren’s song of sugar, and are thus forever cursed by their seduction.
The shadow weavers have a healthy enough society that losing numbers to the surface isn't uncommon, but fully abandoning the order to live on the surface is deeply shamed. By no means illegal, and they are permitted to come home, but grandpa WILL be disappointed.
A curiously unique tradition for Shadow Weavers is that of the marriage flower. While surface stardragons pick a flower at a young age to keep with them until they trade it away in marriage, the shadow weavers have no flowers underground, and don't practice crafting gemstone flowers like their Starcrafter neighbors. For young shadow weaver couples, they will travel to the surface to find a flower together. This flower will be kept and shared as a symbol of their love, which keeps it alive. Since flowers are rare to non-existent underground, when they go to choose there isn't much distinction or discern for type. The couple will choose the favorite of whatever they can find, which has more than once turned out to be what most dragons consider a weed.
As far as physical differences, the Shadow weavers are adapted to life underground.
The male's whiskers commonly grow from their foreheads pointing upward, to aid with navigating low caves. Similarly, their horns tend to swoop back as opposed to straight up.
Thin bare ears that taper at the tips keep them streamlined and feel for tight corridors. It is more common to grow long inner ear fur that drapes down the shoulders.
Perhaps most distinct is the manner in which their cloud tails take shape, giving their unique shadowy appearance. Their cloud tails billow and drape in jagged curls, often appearing 'heavier' like dense smog that may even drag along the ground.
Note: The female weaver here shows all common traits. The male has common traits except for the uncommon mistmane.
Figure art by raptorslut
Concept and Writing by cloneclone missmab raptorslut
Background art by sharkbutts
StarDragons © gemexchange
Posted using PostyBirb
Subtypes are regional variations within the Stardragon races, featuring unique features and traits. Subtypes are all COMMON, meaning you can switch your stardragon's subtype to fit their home and lineage (within your rarity tier and number of >uncommon traits. Traits that are uncommon are uncommon across the board, no traits are more or less common if they match the subtype). Subtype traits are not locked to their types, meaning you can have a desert dasher with kelpie dasher feet if you so choose! These cases can be chosen either for aesthetics, or to show intermingling lineage. HOWEVER, the no hybridization between races rule still applies. You cannot apply Dasher traits to Sweepers, etc. You cannot give mossy fins to a Shooter born to a Kelpie Dasher and a Shooter. You can however show interspecies lineage genealogy for fluff levels and fur length, since these are not traits and have no rarity. Fluff it up.
Hopefully that is all clear, if you have any questions please ask down below!
DISCLAIMER: While we have created several subtypes with very lore-heavy concepts, no one is under any obligation to follow Jo’Arca lore for their subspecies. If a person simply wishes to apply the look to a stardragon for no other reason than “it looks cool” that is perfectly fine! The lore is mainly there for people who like having an extra bit of concept flavor or want to make characters that go with the Jo’Arca lore.
Starweaver Trait and Info Sheet
Starweaver Leader
Check out the map for reference here!
Map Biomes Breakdown
Site Traits
STARWEAVER SUBTYPE - SHADOW
The shadow weaver clan is a proud line of underground Starweavers descended from an ancient order of once royal assassins. Originally formed as a secret order under the emperor, these weavers had a secretive society; boasting mastery over shadow magics and their use in eliminating targets deemed necessary to preserve the neutral balance that weavers take so keenly to meddling with. With time their monastic order came to view their duties as holy, carrying out assassinations as instruments of the death goddess Yvonne, and maintaining balance on behalf of god. When the emperor's wishes began to clash with the holy instruction of their prophets, the shadow clan would schism from the established weaver government, believing their practices and talents were unfit to be used for mere mortal intents. To maintain secrecy of their order, the clan would steal away deep underground in cavernous systems left by ancient crafters and volcanic activity. To surface dwellers, these mythic assassins of yore simply disappeared "into the shadows" well over three centuries ago. Little did they know, the clan would continue to grow and practice independent of the world above, training each new generation for when their prophets deemed it time to act.
The order grew into their own modest civilization and subrace, self-sufficient survivalists cut off from the world above and upholding strict tradition. They are cult-lite, not much fun allowed. They are fairly xenophobic, looking down not only on other races but their surface dwelling weaver cousins as well. They are well aware of their crafter neighbors but don't particularly enjoy their company on average. Keeping to themselves and hardly, if ever, inviting outsiders into their secret enclaves. This isn't to say they are forbidden from leaving, scouts and thieves travel to the surface, and training recruits are encouraged to travel and make coin if they can, but they are discouraged from sharing the lessons of their order or disclosing the location of their origin. They are told to remain dismissive and vague about their order, though precaution isn't entirely necessary. Shadow weaver enclaves are behind seven proxies.
Interactions with most Shadow Weavers tend to be frustrating as they come across as elitist and haughty. Many maintain that their society is superior, focused, simplistic, pure, and holy...despite their voluntary isolation putting them way behind in technology and culture. They make up for this with their mastery of poisons, illusions, and shadow magic.
As such, they're often easily enamored by surface novelties, and almost universally smitten by sweets. The sweets they have are derived from starchy roots, and are commonly mellow and baked into breads and pastries. With no access underground to true sweets and very few traders bringing any, most shadow weavers live in ignorant bliss until they know the siren’s song of sugar, and are thus forever cursed by their seduction.
The shadow weavers have a healthy enough society that losing numbers to the surface isn't uncommon, but fully abandoning the order to live on the surface is deeply shamed. By no means illegal, and they are permitted to come home, but grandpa WILL be disappointed.
A curiously unique tradition for Shadow Weavers is that of the marriage flower. While surface stardragons pick a flower at a young age to keep with them until they trade it away in marriage, the shadow weavers have no flowers underground, and don't practice crafting gemstone flowers like their Starcrafter neighbors. For young shadow weaver couples, they will travel to the surface to find a flower together. This flower will be kept and shared as a symbol of their love, which keeps it alive. Since flowers are rare to non-existent underground, when they go to choose there isn't much distinction or discern for type. The couple will choose the favorite of whatever they can find, which has more than once turned out to be what most dragons consider a weed.
As far as physical differences, the Shadow weavers are adapted to life underground.
The male's whiskers commonly grow from their foreheads pointing upward, to aid with navigating low caves. Similarly, their horns tend to swoop back as opposed to straight up.
Thin bare ears that taper at the tips keep them streamlined and feel for tight corridors. It is more common to grow long inner ear fur that drapes down the shoulders.
Perhaps most distinct is the manner in which their cloud tails take shape, giving their unique shadowy appearance. Their cloud tails billow and drape in jagged curls, often appearing 'heavier' like dense smog that may even drag along the ground.
Note: The female weaver here shows all common traits. The male has common traits except for the uncommon mistmane.
Figure art by raptorslut
Concept and Writing by cloneclone missmab raptorslut
Background art by sharkbutts
StarDragons © gemexchange
Posted using PostyBirb
Category Artwork (Digital) / Fantasy
Species Unspecified / Any
Size 1920 x 1080px
File Size 946.3 kB
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