December Donis: Blue & White faced Martelus

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December Donis: Blue & White faced Martelus

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3 Shard - Blue-faced Martelus
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This egg has pink splotches on it.

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Martelus hatchlings are notoriously feisty, eager to nip at their mothers, siblings, and any unwary fingers that wander too close. Despite their temperaments, newborn hatchlings are frail and vulnerable to predators, so they remain in their mother's den for some weeks until they are strong enough to follow her outside. They remain with their mother until the end of their first summer, accompanying her on hunts so they can learn how to feed themselves and use their ice and tracking powers. Although their wings do not reach their full size until they are nearly a year old, Martelus hatchlings are able to fly almost as soon as they hatch, suggesting they use magic to fly. Flying seems to take up a great deal of their energy stores, however, so the young use this ability primarily to escape from predators.
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Blue-faced martelus are the larger of the two species of martelus, suited for hunting larger game, and also more brightly colored than their brown-and-gray counterparts. These martelus lack the treasure-seeking behavior of white-faced martelus, but they are often seen as superior hunters, able and willing to track prey for weeks at a time. Their coats tend to be paler in color than those of white-faced martelus, likely because they range further north than the white-faced martelus, and are often active throughout the winter. Their fierce reputation and skill in hunting, as well as their elegant appearance, has made them favorable companions to Synaran nobility, especially in provinces where sport hunting is popular.

5 Shard - White-faced Martelus
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This egg has shiny blue patches on it.

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Martelus hatchlings are notoriously feisty, eager to nip at their mothers, siblings, and any unwary fingers that wander too close. Despite their temperaments, newborn hatchlings are frail and vulnerable to predators, so they remain in their mother's den for some weeks until they are strong enough to follow her outside. They remain with their mother until the end of their first summer, accompanying her on hunts so they can learn how to feed themselves and use their ice and tracking powers. Although their wings do not reach their full size until they are nearly a year old, Martelus hatchlings are able to fly almost as soon as they hatch, suggesting they use magic to fly. Flying seems to take up a great deal of their energy stores, however, so the young use this ability primarily to escape from predators.
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Although their primary range is among the trees, white-faced martelus are unusual in that they can also be found in mines and caves. These martelus have a knack for finding metal ores and sensing danger, making them invaluable companions to miners, and their more even temperament makes them easier to train than blue-faced martelus. Contrary to popular belief, white-faced martelus do not hibernate like bears, but they are often less active during the winter, especially compared to their blue-faced cousins. No one is quite sure why white-faced martelus are so good at finding rare metals, but many think they may derive some energy from certain ore minerals, which may help them stave off hunger during the winter months. Miners with trained martelus often report them licking the walls of mines to get at the minerals within. Although they are able to detect more valuable materials like gold and silver, the martelus seem to prefer licking gangue minerals like pyrite and arsenopyrite, the toxicity of which doesn't seem to bother the little animals.
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Martelus are small, arboreal creatures found only in taiga regions. These creatures hunt by freezing their prey, using ice magic to kill and encase it in a layer of ice for when they're ready to eat. The sharp claws on their feet help them to grip onto ice-covered branches while they traverse the trees, preferring to fly only if the distance between trees is too far to jump. Magi who keep these creatures as companions find that they are quick to learn. Synarans in particular favor blue-faced martelus for their brilliant feathers, while adventurous types and treasure-hunters prefer the white-faced martelus for its ease of training and hardier nature.

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Re: What do y'all think...

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3 Shard - Blue-faced Martelus
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This egg has pink splotches on it.

5 Shard - White-faced Martelus
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This egg has shiny blue patches on it.
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Martelus are small, arboreal creatures found only in taiga regions. These creatures hunt by freezing their prey, using ice magic to kill and encase it in a layer of ice for when they're ready to eat. The sharp claws on their feet help them to grip onto ice-covered branches while they traverse the trees, preferring to fly only if the distance between trees is too far to jump. Magi who keep these creatures as companions find that they are quick to learn. Synarans in particular favor blue-faced martelus for their brilliant feathers, while adventurous types and treasure-hunters prefer the white-faced martelus for its ease of training and hardier nature.

Sprite art: Tekla | Description: Tekla/PKGriffin
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Re: What do y'all think...

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Interesting.
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Re: December Donis: Blue & White faced Martelus

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I'm excited to see what they look like.
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Cyrinus wrote:Interesting.

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Re: December Donis: Blue & White faced Martelus

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Blue-faced Martelus
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White-faced Martelus
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(same hatchling description for both)
Martelus hatchlings are notoriously feisty, eager to nip at their mothers, siblings, and any unwary fingers that wander too close. Despite their temperaments, newborn hatchlings are frail and vulnerable to predators, so they remain in their mother's den for some weeks until they are strong enough to follow her outside. They remain with their mother until the end of their first summer, accompanying her on hunts so they can learn how to feed themselves and use their ice and tracking powers. Although their wings do not reach their full size until they are nearly a year old, Martelus hatchlings are able to fly almost as soon as they hatch, suggesting they use magic to fly. Flying seems to take up a great deal of their energy stores, however, so the young use this ability primarily to escape from predators.
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Re: December Donis: Blue & White faced Martelus

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NyxNoire wrote:Blue-faced Martelus
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White-faced Martelus
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(same hatchling description for both)
Martelus hatchlings are notoriously feisty, eager to nip at their mothers, siblings, and any unwary fingers that wander too close. Despite their temperaments, newborn hatchlings are frail and vulnerable to predators, so they remain in their mother's den for some weeks until they are strong enough to follow her outside. They remain with their mother until the end of their first summer, accompanying her on hunts so they can learn how to feed themselves and use their ice and tracking powers. Although their wings do not reach their full size until they are nearly a year old, Martelus hatchlings are able to fly almost as soon as they hatch, suggesting they use magic to fly. Flying seems to take up a great deal of their energy stores, however, so the young use this ability primarily to escape from predators.
aaah, hatchlings are just gorgeous :yey:
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Re: December Donis: Blue & White faced Martelus

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Whoa the adults look so damn cool! :o
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Re: December Donis: Blue & White faced Martelus

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Wow.. <3

Blue-faced Martelus
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Blue-faced martelus are the larger of the two species of martelus, suited for hunting larger game, and also more brightly colored than their brown-and-gray counterparts. These martelus lack the treasure-seeking behavior of white-faced martelus, but they are often seen as superior hunters, able and willing to track prey for weeks at a time. Their coats tend to be paler in color than those of white-faced martelus, likely because they range further north than the white-faced martelus, and are often active throughout the winter. Their fierce reputation and skill in hunting, as well as their elegant appearance, has made them favorable companions to Synaran nobility, especially in provinces where sport hunting is popular.
White-faced Martelus
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Although their primary range is among the trees, white-faced martelus are unusual in that they can also be found in mines and caves. These martelus have a knack for finding metal ores and sensing danger, making them invaluable companions to miners, and their more even temperament makes them easier to train than blue-faced martelus. Contrary to popular belief, white-faced martelus do not hibernate like bears, but they are often less active during the winter, especially compared to their blue-faced cousins. No one is quite sure why white-faced martelus are so good at finding rare metals, but many think they may derive some energy from certain ore minerals, which may help them stave off hunger during the winter months. Miners with trained martelus often report them licking the walls of mines to get at the minerals within. Although they are able to detect more valuable materials like gold and silver, the martelus seem to prefer licking gangue minerals like pyrite and arsenopyrite, the toxicity of which doesn't seem to bother the little animals.
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Re: December Donis: Blue & White faced Martelus

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NyxNoire wrote:Wow.. <3

Blue-faced Martelus
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Blue-faced martelus are the larger of the two species of martelus, suited for hunting larger game, and also more brightly colored than their brown-and-gray counterparts. These martelus lack the treasure-seeking behavior of white-faced martelus, but they are often seen as superior hunters, able and willing to track prey for weeks at a time. Their coats tend to be paler in color than those of white-faced martelus, likely because they range further north than the white-faced martelus, and are often active throughout the winter. Their fierce reputation and skill in hunting, as well as their elegant appearance, has made them favorable companions to Synaran nobility, especially in provinces where sport hunting is popular.
White-faced Martelus
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Although their primary range is among the trees, white-faced martelus are unusual in that they can also be found in mines and caves. These martelus have a knack for finding metal ores and sensing danger, making them invaluable companions to miners, and their more even temperament makes them easier to train than blue-faced martelus. Contrary to popular belief, white-faced martelus do not hibernate like bears, but they are often less active during the winter, especially compared to their blue-faced cousins. No one is quite sure why white-faced martelus are so good at finding rare metals, but many think they may derive some energy from certain ore minerals, which may help them stave off hunger during the winter months. Miners with trained martelus often report them licking the walls of mines to get at the minerals within. Although they are able to detect more valuable materials like gold and silver, the martelus seem to prefer licking gangue minerals like pyrite and arsenopyrite, the toxicity of which doesn't seem to bother the little animals.
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