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Exactly where was it that you'd lost your way? Been turned around in circles in Barton Field, or strayed off the path at the Reclamation Plant? No matter... a sharp-edged, flickering light up ahead of candles in a window called you forward. The grass rose feral and overgrown up to knees and thighs until it became a matter of wading through, until nothing more than a tall, imposing <a style='text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 3px double;' href="wrought%20iron%20gate" onmouseover="window.status='wrought iron gate'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">wrought iron gate</a> and fence marks the border between yourself and this dubious refuge. Flat yet jagged stones function as a path of sorts to the entrance, and the mansion envelopes overhead as you approach.

The inside is a curious mix of antiquated and up-to-date, modern and fallen into disrepair. Just when you'd begun to think you'd found one of the many taverns and inns of Gaia the estate proves that notion a lie. Stately symphony plays from a sleek theatre-quality stereo system; yet on one wall cobwebs line the corners like <a style='text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 3px double;' href="lace%20curtains" onmouseover="window.status='lace curtains'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">lace curtains</a>. "Curious..." It's about time that you wonder what exactly is going ON in this place you've stumbled into.

1 ) Atmosphere
2 ) Welcome and Summary
3 ) Legend
4 ) The Creatures
5 ) Adoption and Bonding
6 ) Breeding
7 ) Personalizing
8 ) Quests and Positions
9 ) Registry
10 ) Environment and House RP Sims floor map . our main lounge . link to formal-rp thread
11 ) cameo
12 ) Rules, necessary evil
13 ) Allies
14 ) IC history
15 ) OOC history
red = major, black = not as important or just bonus

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Salutations. I'm the housemistress, and you know the old joke about "Don't be afraid, we don't bite?" Well, I do and so do my charges. But only if they like you. ::smiles:: Or if they don't. Some of them are a little hard to control that way. ^_^;

Oh, you'll find out what I mean. Have a look around. The fact that you arrived here safely is a good sign. Huh? No, I didn't say anything. ^_^;;; Please, feel free to explore while you're here.


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For those who are short on time and anxious to catch your breath and then flee back to the rest of Gaia, these are the basics.

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Background: The origin behind them is NO "tra la la, magic forest" tale. The story is that these were handed over by an unknown nightmare deity who expects to them geared up as minions to aid his future riots or takeover. Regardless if that ever happens, it's a responsibility to raise each to full potential.

Developing: There are four stages and none of those is a static "egg". As your pet grows from 'bat' to 'winged human' the most work in creating is devoted to the last age - two body versions for each gender, and new "looks" for everyone. Cosplay or other requests preferred too. ::smiles::

Accessories: Pets can gain their piercings, tattoos, jewelry and clothing when completely grown. Some are more than decoration - relics which grant control over elements, shadows, dreams and nightmares....

Care: Middle to low. Rp is optional; growth depends on simply coming to tell the rest of us how your pet is doing. Since keepers and pets stay involved, this ensures your pet has plenty of others to get to know.

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A deity of nightmares once known to Gaia is preparing for his next coming to the world. He found a useful assistant walking the streets one night and ...offered a job. A general does not train every troop by hand; likewise a trickster with numerous other schemes cannot watch the details minute by minute. He made this woman a minion -er, esteemed aide!- then delivered a handful of these creatures. An abandoned estate was granted to be the home base for all who served.

Not only must the animals multiply in number as a force to serve his future riot, they will develop into extraordinary beings. They must! Each one ought to live up to their full potential and pick up some specialties along the way. Recruits are necessary - not only ~night creature~ the overseer, but many unique and strange members to join the underground.

All can live freely in the hidden mansion, older than any of the known worldmaps. There's a risk to venturing out to feed or gain possessions - It would be dangerous if the majority of Gaia world discovered these monsters because the race could be exposed and wiped out! (Despite the many famous pet breeds, monsters are secret and abnormal in this version of Gaia.) Because of this "us versus the world" situation the majority of the brood take a supportive, comrade attitude - "we're all in this together" to survive.

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Dormant
As creatures, male and female are identical.
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* Like every mammal these are born alive, without an egg.
Before getting a reliable caretaker these beings remain in something almost like hibernation. It aids survival rates because dormant immortals can go without nourishment and prolong themselves.
* At this stage they haven't built up the energy to fly for long and that kind of thing, but are often alert and lively, especially when it comes to meeting keeper, feeding, and getting to know their caretaker.
* After so much time in waiting most are appreciative to have someone care for them so they usually enjoy (or insist on) being carried or hanging onto their keeper at all times. ^ ^
* To feed, have you ever seen animal shelters nurse a kitten? An eyedropper and a flask of blood are provided to go along with your Dormant pets. whee


Fledgling
Other bats might tell male and female apart, but we humans wouldn't know the difference. ^_^
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* They're active! These are able to fly, play, lurk.... Most stay near keepers at all times and pay attention to everything the keeper does - both because the pet likes its human partner, and to learn about everything around. They're still easy to hide in clothes -er, cloaks and such.
* The vocals of bats simply aren't equipped to speak yet, but fledglings can manage one or two word bursts in human tongue - like Gizmo / Gremlins. ^ ^ Creatures can understand each other's animal sounds as full language, but to humans their actions certainly have no trouble getting the point across....
* Their nourishment is still liquid but they can take in a bit more. Their small size is a danger if anything fights back, which is why Nocturnals depend on humans to provide in the first place.
Smaller pets, squeezings from the raw steaks in the fridge, and even larger life forms who are sleeping or tied make good sources to drink from depending on taste and creativity.


Hybrid
(creative names with all this, huh? x_~)
Now much clearer as "boys and girls".
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* Along with the shift in body it seems the pets grow in potential too. Often they can learn to perform just by observing, many things from music to fighting. Now's a good time for exposure.
* This age can be a bit more self-reliant but remain faithful in bonded keepers as a source of world experience and confidence.
* They are not especially strong but Hybrids can handle feeding on larger prey besides the usual sources. Blood is important their whole lives but from now on human food is optional - Pocky, anyone?


Superior
Two versions of each gender. Other samples, not shown at this time.
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* Fully grown nocturnals have few limits to what they are capable of. The physique has boosts in power, coordination, dexterity (especially in the new hands) so that a Hybrid seems clumsy by comparison.
* Not only can they put to use what they've learned; on top of that supernatural abilities come from special items or certain events.
* These are able to feed on whatever they wish. Or "whomever"....
* At this point the pet is independent enough to go off on their own if they haven't begun to already. They may spend full time with other nocturnals yet the human partner will always remain special.


*Types*:

Depending on personality and actions, pets will take on one of two different appearances when grown. ^ ^

arrow Is it someone who's energetic, happier doing active things, fights by charging in directly, relies on one's own strength? More straightforward nature of dealing with things?

idea Is it someone who's thoughtful or extra intelligent, finds interest in pensive or creative things, fights from a distance, relies on special powers during danger? More complex to how they view the world?

Most will be a combination - all Nocturnals can thrive in everything from brutal hand-to-"claw" fighting to the elegant and artistic. Excel in everything, without holding back?


*Temperament*:
Temperament affects how pets relate to keepers and each other. It may show up in face and mood, but it is a very big deal for personality!

cool Loyal: No matter what horrors they might do to the outside world, loyal nocturnals treat their keeper well and do give a damn about others of the brood. Many are quite devoted. They're often quite social considering they're called monsters.

twisted Deviant: Others can be trouble even to their own keepers and kindred, worse the older they get. These could be manipulative, arrogant, twisted - or plain dangerous. Maybe only full of attitude, or only moody. Whatever the case, they sure keep the other pets on their toes.


So does someone have a heart for so-called villains? U_U Claim below! heart

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<< reserve space for creatures and bios >>

No more regular flatsales scheduled until first generation is grown. Otherwise...

Must have one? Send a PM to the mule LikeNoOther: private "interest list" for invitation back ahead of next flatsale. =3

A [3k] gold contribution goes to household expenditures - food for the kitchen, endless supply of raw and dripping steaks, police bribes - the usual. XD
(( That also includes all the items you'll ever gain, watching over rp and keeping up with all the clothes and appearances for grown pets.))

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There's always a written prompt- not a competition, just something planned for new people to introduce themselves and a starting point to speak up.

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"Get a life." ...heh heh.
As in the Legend, making sure the brood progresses well is both my responsibility and yours. No, pets will not grow up automatically if keepers disappear. But depending on "minute-by-minute" rp is not necessary.

All that is essential to let the rest of us know how your pet is doing. Seriously.
Hey, what it's been up to? How do you two relate? Maybe list a day together. Whatever you enjoy. It's all taken into account to show "time going by", and your pet will age accordingly.

The minimum to age is not much, to accommodate those who can't be to Gaia all the time. A visit a few times per or even once a week helps greatly.
Besides, you know your pet has a personality to show off - you don't want it to be just another name on a list, right? cool

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These pets are not exactly vampires. ::cough:: They loathe daylight hours as much as some of us do but it doesn't kill, and there is no "embrace" to convert keepers and friends. (Darn.) To reproduce is almost like regular mammals.
Ahem. Nocturnals who go somewhere and do ... "things" ... which can result in a brood being discovered there later. It's "Voila!" as one of those curfewed PG-13 things.
(( Keepers involved, send a PM. If your own newborn will go up for adoption or given to someone else, speak up now.))

No matter the possible size of the 'litter', there is always one nextgen for each keeper, wonderful. These awaken right away and fly straight to the correct human, already bonded with no need to wait as a dormant first. This is because each parent makes an imprint on one offspring each, which is what causes the child to 'take after them in nature' and also join their family.
more on breeding

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Forget offspring, what about the couples? From adoring to dating to casual fling, those who wish to announce it to the world can have it added to the bio tag. (( PM to remind. ))

Just like in life, some have a nature for true and eternal love, and some simply have unlimited lovers. (And if one of each mixes, that could be bad. >.< wink The romantics can be devoted to their heart's content and even be wed.

Yet those who might pair up more than once have no restrictions, including promiscuity. They simply add the next name to their record and on they go. Even if the previous couple are no longer together, names are never dropped since it's been part of their life.

Lastly, including humans and other breeds, no reason to limit dating boundaries by race.

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Every nocturnal winds up with their nightmare sash as they reach the last age. Although the pets are stunning enough on their own... ^ ^ ...why leave it at that?

In overview, modifications come in three classes.

* Regular clothing with no special effects.

* "Artifacts," anything that comes with ability or magic. This includes physical weapons.
Gaia's 'common' items are weird and the Brood have latent magic capabilities, so together they sometimes discover a reaction. For example, elemental forehead jewels, different darkness-related abilities thanks to Morgana's items, the spiked and studded 'slave' collars...

* "Features," anything that involves the body.
A pet's lifestyle over time can cause changes to form on their own. These include features like demon horn, devil tail, halo glow, more?
This category also includes things that are done to a pet's body such as tattooing or scars caused by rp.

List of suggested inventory under heavy reconstruction once again! --_--

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Once again under construction. --_-- Basics:

The goal was a subshop that had more than the plain "add earring, add bracelet" variety. The plan was to make a list of items (Hot Topic, Victoria Secret, fetish, and Gaia's most popular) and allow members to request others be added. Instead, it's pretty much been thrown wide open to include almost anything gaia or with a reference pic. x_x

The subshop never functions by paying gold. Items are gained through rp. Like "what" was listed, in the beginning it was more limiting as to how things could be added. A balance between 'open-ended' and 'structure' is still being worked out.

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If your pet so desires, he or she can take on a service or role for the colony. Not only would this be considered a rank, some of these would be really handy for the community to have...

* Running household and upkeep: ~NC~ has that covered, plus cleaning. No chores necessary. ^_^;
* Tattooist and piercer: Unless lucky brood are born with markings, these things have to come from somewhere. One or more nocturnals has the privilege to perform on the rest. >.<
* Emergency physician: You knew it - sooner or later someone will need stitches, or worse. x_x So far there are no easy-way-out items for healing 'powers'....
* Musicians, DJ: Yes, why not have your own band or take the stage?When the colony is ready for celebrations or balls, your pet has the spotlight.
* Spiritualist: Perform ceremony for those who wed, possibly more
* Guardians: protectors for human keepers, and other nocturnals who may need someone to come to their aid at times
* Patrol: for Gaian intruders, and making sure the more dangerous nocturnals don't terrorize new guests too badly....
* Let's not forget, all manner of troublemaking is a job too! twisted whee

Plus whatever all else might come to mind...?

"If this place turns into a club or tavern"... heh. There are still sections of the house that have yet to be renovated - have your own studio or office built into the house just for your specialty.
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OOC lineup~
~Night Creature~ - creator, artist/colorist, owner
Sihaia_Shadows - editor! Partner responsible for each unique face, hairstyle, expression and mood you'll ever see. heart

Also everyone who made this place what it is - you know who you are - always much appreciated. crying heart

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Name ../.. age ../.. gender ../.. overall safe vs risk to the others / Keeper and journal site ../.. Photo album

First series, October 28th - Nov 6th
Dweigan - Hybrid - male - loyal - atanaqui - 1 2
Riordan - Hybrid - male - loyal - White Arsenic - 1 2
Deneb - Hybrid - male - loyal - Arrikanez - 1 2
Rigel - Hybrid - male - loyal - Arrikanez - 1 2
Loki - Hybrid - male - unknown - Tellah Amna 1 2
Nif & Nor - Hybrids - males - unknown - White Arsenic 1 2
Wycked Heart - Fledgling - male - deviant(?) - Starfaether 1
Kiron - Fledgling - male - deviant - BurrowedLurker - 1
Ambivalence - dormant - female - deviant - Magdelene
Zhiv - dormant - male - deviant - chiuna
unknown - dormant - female - deviant - wacko_or_nut
Lafael - Hybrid - female - loyal - ~NightCreature~ 1 2

2nd series, Dec 18th - 27th
Amaril - dormant - female - loyal - Tellah Amna
Dash - dormant - male - unknown - - Sirius Dogstar
Night Crawler - dormant - male - loyal - VampireKitten182

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And this is LikeNoOther. You likely won't see this ghosty much.

Why is it here? Some situations don't involve the housemistress - objects and settings guided into rp, for instance. This ghost, symbolizing a thing that does-yet-doesn't exist, can add background.

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So what IS this mansion that all this takes place in? Well...
The lost estate can be reached by going off-course at Barton West Field ((this can always be moved to keep out of reach of new Gaia additions)).
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The environment has a lot to offer for those who think it's interesting but the basics are little enough to dive into quickly.

a general pic of downstairs
shot of main area, entrance -> lobby -> lounge
1st floor / 2nd floor:
The upstairs is primarily for private bedrooms separated into two rows facing each other.

The 1st is for most of the social common areas.

WEST WING / EAST WING:
To simplify, everything "west side" is old-fashioned, untouched since the era of candleabras and cobwebs.

Everything "east side" is modern with electric and every convenience you'd expect. ^ ^

"Center" contains elements of both.

Rp thread has more pics and the highly wordy version of the setting.

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No, this is a *good* thing! XD

- "Graphic" as in "being descriptive" is a good thing. Graphic as in "ratings getting explicit" ... ha, use your judgment.
- Other than what would make admins send warnings, there are no limits to your storylines.
- Mun consent means no matter what someone tries to yourself or to your pet, you are always able to stop or avoid it in time.
- It's not necessary that everyone gets along - if someone's character is an evil b*****d, that's being true to their character. o_O
- But if something going on is getting uncomfortable for real, send private message and it'll be taken care of discreetly.

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...And any rules are just a necessary evil. Suuuure. 9_9

- If u speke like dis (ouch) I pretend not to comprehend your language. X_X
- As usual, no toying with graphics. You know what tampering I'm talking about. Fanart, commissions, and setting up minis for those nifty multi-pet displays are groovy.

Credits, etc.

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My own faves, when there IS a chance to go out and wander. smile

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For starters, Sleipni... mythical Norse horses that have up to four *pairs* of legs when grown... beginning with a totem skull. heart

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Quite fearsome specimens *very* loosely resembling Nanaki / Red XIII, only much more ferocious. O_O

If you'd like to be added, ask. Almost every human-type, monster, spooky, or furry is welcome.

...Oh, you're linking to here? ...You would? ...Please say so; it would be great to hear! First temporary banner:
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Pet trades... it certainly would be flattering if another owner wanted to arrange something! It doesn't hurt to ask - we'll talk.

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Everything you members accomplish... pets growing up, getting couples, other biggies? Yep, it's our own front page headlines. Cheers!

10.30 - 11.06: Each first series pet found a Keeper.
Missing: Majority of first series reaches Fledgling. Exact dates lost.
12.06: Dweigan, Loki, Deneb, Rigel, Riordan, Nif, Nor, Lafael hit their third age.

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Feh, anything newsworthy behind the scenes?
06.06, 6 am Original scheme and ideas...
10.01.2004 "Nearly" ready!... "Just a little more!"...
10.22 Friday Contact with Sihaia_Shadows. Partner joined! First nocturnal showing real personality and emotion, quite a landmark.
10.27.04 Abandoned mansion aka the lost estates OPEN!
10.30 Writing contest ran until this date. Chosen had an invitation to return at flatsale opening and a pass to waive adoption fee.
One way or another, most of early visitors returned - along with the rest of members arriving who made up the 'family'. 8]
11.10 IC-only thread created separated from this 'mixed' thread.
11.29 Desire for journals acknowledged.
12.11 "Preparing" for 2nd flatsale...
Also open of 2nd free givaway contest.
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