November Donation #627-628 Sunburst and Lunar Eclipse Kirins

[BBkat]

Ahhh! Kirins!

I may actually buy these.
Sunburst Kirin

Hair-fine frills create a warm aura around this bright egg.

Legend says the first sunburst kirin was not born but forged, the ultimate creation of some ancient smith-mage given life through powerful magic or blessing. Their bodies are strong as hammered steel, with scales nearly as sharp - careless attempts to pet them can result in a badly-cut palm, and a full attack can be debilitating without the kirin taking a single action. Their frills are actually stiff, clear hairs like glass fiber, their rippling colors reflecting the magical fire which is the kirin's lifeblood. Shed hair and scales from these creatures are treasured by magi who work in metal and fire, but most valuable are their golden masks, both for magic work and decoration. New kirin grow their first mask before they are an hour old, and shed them to form new ones all their lives.

Lunar Eclipse Kirin

Hair-fine frills create a chill aura around this dark egg.

Legend says the first lunar eclipse kirin was not born but crafted, the ultimate creation of some ancient ice-mage given life through powerful magic or blessing. Their bodies are strong as tempered iron, with jagged scales like saw-teeth - careless attempts to pet them can result in a badly-torn palm, and a full attack can be fatal as they bring those edges into play. Their frills are actually stiff, clear hairs like glass fiber, their rippling colors reflecting the magical cold fire which is the kirin's lifeblood. Shed hair and scales from these creatures are treasured by magi who work in metal and ice, but most valuable are their lapis masks, both for magic work and decoration. New kirin grow their first mask before they are an hour old, and shed them to form new ones all their lives.

Added the text in.

[Xeron]

Grabbed it from umbreons to add to the OP

Also, Sprite art: Xenomorph | Description: Myrin

[ExplicitiveUhoh]

Ohhh, those descriptions. I'm really excited for these, especially with the mention of masks that the Kirin wear. *Bounces*

[Xeron]

I always feel like the initial hatching takes forever. 55% is good and all, but *pokes egg and squee's*

[HoneyBunny]

aw man, i wanted a scorpion

[Xeron]

Female
This spindly hatchling's delicate appearance is deceiving, for even newly-hatched lunar eclipse kirins are nearly indestructable. Despite this, they are wary and shy; a careful approach in the open is safe enough, but if crowded or startled their scales lift slightly to become a coat of razor blades. This can even happen if they allow someone to approach, and magi raising these beauties are known to invest in a full suit of light armor, just in case.

[Danafox]

OOhh these look promising. Must see adults later to see if I can grab some later today.

[Xeron]

Female
This spindly hatchling's delicate appearance is deceiving, for even newly-hatched sunburst kirins are nearly indestructable. They are fearless and friendly, and will approach any person or creature they see in hopes of a treat or game, but this affection can actually be dangerous due to their sharp scales. Careful petting or brushing their frills is safe enough, but if startled or attacked their scales lift slightly to become a coat of razor blades. Magi raising these beauties are known to invest in a full suit of light armor.

Seems both of mine gendered the same. Going by the appearance, looks like there'll be no gender dimorphism, but gonna hold out till its confirmed.

[DarkstarWolf]

Ooh I want these (especially that pretty Lunar Eclipse kirin)! Wish I could donate...

[Airasyraye]

Gah, i want so bad!