Obtained by: Stream
Egg:
A pair of antennae have poked through the shell of this gorgeous, iridescent egg.
Gilded koppises are the size of an especially large gold piece, but hardier than the toughest cast iron. If they are ever threatened, they simply retreat within their shells, where very little can break through, though some particularly enterprising birds still attempt to eat them by catching them by surprise. Gilded koppises generally have little to fear as long as they stay alert, though, and are thus bold, inquisitive creatures. Despite their small stature, they originally hail from the rainforests of Tetzcotal, where they enjoy swimming in the large puddles caught by leaf divots in the giant plants after rainstorms. They shed their shiny shells once a year, which can be gathered to make armor that is durable, light, and gorgeous. The sheer number of shells needed for such an undertaking, as well as the dangers of exploring Tetzcotal, means some enterprising crafters have introduced them to the greenhouses of Synara lately, where they have come to thrive as well, though the ones grown in Synara tend to be much smaller.
Hatchling: Male/Female
When first hatched, gilded koppis hatchlings are small enough to fit on a magi's fingertip, and their shells are still soft enough that it's recommended to keep them in a small enclosure at all times to avoid tragedy. For their first few days, a single lettuce leaf and some generous mistings of water are sufficient to keep them fed and entertained, making them very easy hatchlings to care for at first. However, as their shells harden, they start wanting to explore outside their enclosures. While the hardened shell can protect them from harm, their small size makes them very easy to lose track of, so magi raising them tend to get very adept at tracking spells.
Adults: Male/Female
As they grow older and larger, gilded koppises molt their shells a total of five times over the course of half a year before reaching their adult size. They also get faster and faster at moving around, such that adults are capable of keeping pace with fleet-footed jackalopes. Wild gilded koppises do not care for their young, meeting up once a year to breed before leaving a few eggs somewhere vaguely near a food source, but strangely, those raised by magi will watch their eggs and hatchlings and occasionally even bring them food. However, most of the time, they simply run about the Keep, exploring every corner and inspecting every plant. They seem to understand which plants are intended as food for companions and politely refrain from nibbling the others, and so are reluctantly allowed access to most of the Keep gardens.
Sprite art: Mysfytt | Description: Kestrad
Perhaps a snail?
Creature 1383: Gilded Koppis
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Re: Creature 1383: Gilded Koppis
Praying mantis type? I'm hoping we finally get this! That or a katydid type of bug. I've not seen either on the site.
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Re: Creature 1383: Gilded Koppis
Actually we have two mantis pets - the Isolerix and a doni I cant remember the name of off hand
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Re: Creature 1383: Gilded Koppis
I'm still not sure what this is, but the hatchling is adorable!
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When first hatched, gilded koppis hatchlings are small enough to fit on a magi's fingertip, and their shells are still soft enough that it's recommended to keep them in a small enclosure at all times to avoid tragedy. For their first few days, a single lettuce leaf and some generous mistings of water are sufficient to keep them fed and entertained, making them very easy hatchlings to care for at first. However, as their shells harden, they start wanting to explore outside their enclosures. While the hardened shell can protect them from harm, their small size makes them very easy to lose track of, so magi raising them tend to get very adept at tracking spells.
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When first hatched, gilded koppis hatchlings are small enough to fit on a magi's fingertip, and their shells are still soft enough that it's recommended to keep them in a small enclosure at all times to avoid tragedy. For their first few days, a single lettuce leaf and some generous mistings of water are sufficient to keep them fed and entertained, making them very easy hatchlings to care for at first. However, as their shells harden, they start wanting to explore outside their enclosures. While the hardened shell can protect them from harm, their small size makes them very easy to lose track of, so magi raising them tend to get very adept at tracking spells.
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Re: Creature 1383: Gilded Koppis
Ryves wrote:I'm still not sure what this is, but the hatchling is adorable!
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When first hatched, gilded koppis hatchlings are small enough to fit on a magi's fingertip, and their shells are still soft enough that it's recommended to keep them in a small enclosure at all times to avoid tragedy. For their first few days, a single lettuce leaf and some generous mistings of water are sufficient to keep them fed and entertained, making them very easy hatchlings to care for at first. However, as their shells harden, they start wanting to explore outside their enclosures. While the hardened shell can protect them from harm, their small size makes them very easy to lose track of, so magi raising them tend to get very adept at tracking spells.
OOOOOooooo... almost looks like a scarab hybrid beetlie beetle! He's so cute!!! And thanks for the small reminder, Mysfytt.
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Re: Creature 1383: Gilded Koppis
I am saying pond skater since it mentions puddles.
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These little guys look neat! This is the first new release I've been here for I think, so it's pretty exciting I can't wait to see what they look like grown up!
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Re: Creature 1383: Gilded Koppis
male & female adult
Found in the Click Threads, unfortunately no Description, because both are hidden
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