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<b>::Welcome to the Meadows::</b>

At a time when the world was new, Feeranah Featherwhistle and Nirrah Skyhook were rulers of the skies. Every beat of their wings, every draft of new air pushing them beyond the heights were words of law. Underneath, the world came into being. The air turned cloudy with perpetual rain that fell nonstop 'till it had emptied it all and became oceans and rivers bursting with florid life. Dragons, unicorns, and all manner of beasts spread out across the land, living off its vast supply of fruit and grasses. But none could swim the skies like the birds could.

Nirrah and Feeranah were parents to many; grandparents, and ages more. Their firstborn were the most known however. These were such as their great-grandchild Gryphon, born from the union of bird and beast, long ago when love held no boundaries. Among these was Sparieh Skyfeather. His feathers were raven black, and flew swiftly across the sky like a shadow. And that he was to the world of birds. For Sparieh had been born with four legs and four wings...not two, like his brethren. This made him an outsider, a stranger...before the Gryphon, no manner of bird took its claws for granted. The bird soon vanished after he took flight. He was pursued by Kithrah, a sparrow, who had been detirmined to court him before his untimely disappearance.

Though the legends of the great Sparieh and his mate Kithrah have lost their way in the world of man, their blood lives on in the great beasts of the world's end. They look nothing like their ancestors save for their birdlike appearance; generations upon generations of survival have changed their forms, gifting them with incredible size, strength, and intelligence. Sparieh's Children are confined to the meadow of their birth by tradition, but every once in a while, a daring young couple breaks free of this safety and security to the other ends of the world, where unsuspecting travelers may happen upon their eggs and chicks, and if they are lucky, will survive to inscribe their mark in a strange and perilous land.

Updates:

6/23/04
The flatsale's done, and there's a guest auction scheduled tomorrow, courtesy of Feinxyn. I'll put up the link then =3


6/19/04
The babies are up. ^^ Okay...for the flatsale? It shall be held at 1:00 EST, Monday the 21st, unless problems happen to arise that day, Gaian or otherwise =3


6/18/04

*blinks at the strange word* O.o Normal? Whazzat? Anyways...XD; Now that Desi's pretty sale is over, I'll wait over the weekend to hold the one that's been in the making...expect previews to be up later tomorrow. ^_^

Merf! Surprise flatsale of four chicks, courtesy of teh Desi, as a guest coloring job. Check out the Sales section...


6/17/04
Yaaay! Three more pretty adults. And the nests still lay empty o-o Now...a flatsale is almost definite. It'll probably happen once all the children have grown up {Well, from the last flatsale, not the auctions :3} There'll be ten chicks, 5 male, 5 female. 3nodding


6/15/04
Bigger update than the last. I have a few things in mind. :3

One: The flatsale children have now begun growing up, as you saw with Noehanu. Look forward to more in the week!

Two: Seeing as how its becoming much more active in here, would anyone like to have an RP thread put up in place?

Three: And a flatsale is in consideration for the upcoming weeks, after many of the existing Sparieh are adults n' all. =3 Color suggestions are lovely, too. Just wondering if anyone would be interested if one were to take place...

Thankye all! And I still need to tag Hanna. x_X I know...having not a very good week for writing. >< You can kill me in the horriblest way possible if you want. XD


6/12/04
Noe is now a purdyful bunny adult. ^-^ Yay! Congrats, Asahi!


6/10/04
*cackles, wondering if anyone notices the title change* ninja Merf. Anyways, tomorrow's meh last day of school, hence the lack of updates. o.o Shall be working on them, though. XD w00t! Have fun, y'all. *nods and sips tea importantly*


6/6/04
XDDD Sorry about the title. o.o Anyways...the auction week is over. All is good, and we have a couple new owners in our happy little family! :3 But did anyone see the HP movie yet? Buckbeak...*purr* He's even got head tufties. o-o TEH AWESOME. >3

Ehehehe. << >> Erm. Well, there may be a few growing ups in the next couple of weeks, seeing as how I'm getting off school very soon. The center is also fully remodled, except for perhaps a few touching ups later on. After that, who knows? A flatsale is most likely in the making. We'll see how things go till then, hm?


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The center is currently being remodeled...try not to mind the dust. ^_^
<center><b>::Rules::</b></center>

<b>1.</b> Don't act like an idiot or be rude to people. There is no reason for it, and if this happens...you could be put on either the graylist or blacklist depending on the severity.

<b>2.</b> Whatever we say, goes. If you argue, you're less likely to be allowed to buy or participate in auctions/raffles.

<b>3.</b> No sticky paws or hands. Sparieh have many claws. You need your hands. X3 Ne?

<b>4.</b> Please don't tamper with your pet's DNA {As in, adding color or items or something yourself without permission. Its not nice, and you probably aren't a professional, so the results won't be very pleasant.

<b>5.</b> Please direct link :3 You want them to grow up! But after they are adults, save them to your own server. It eliminates uneeded bandwidth problems, and we'd appreciate it. ^^

<b>6.</b> Try to be active here. We won't go hounding anyone who just buys a pet, sticks them on their server, and leaves...but a lot of time and effort goes into making every single one, just like any other pet. It's a reward to see them go to a loving owner. However, this rule is taken rather lightly at the moment. The thread isn't very active, you see, and we aren't going to force you to stay on and be bored all the time. ^_^

<b>7.</b> Don't pop in and ask to buy a pet. The front page is there for a reason. Read it, and <i>then</i> ask your question if you don't see your answer in one of these posts.

<b>8.</b> Don't advertise in the thread. x.x That's just...well, rude. Unless you have permission, or its just a friendly sort of advertisement, not just popping in randomly and saying, 'hi iv gotz sum kool petz buy!!11!!one' or summat like that O_o

<b>9.</b> There is really no limit to how many you can own, but...cut down a bit once you've neared like 5 or so. Its nice to have new owners. If it gets TOO bad, a limit may be put in place.

<b>10.</b> No selling yours or another person's Sparieh or chicks, please. ~.~ How's that for loving a pet? If you really have a problem with keeping yours, check in at the Adoption Center. They'd be glad to find him or her a new home.

More rules may be added as time goes on. I'm just bad at thinking them up...^o^ And please, follow these rules. Disobeying them could land you in the greylist or blacklist, and we wouldn't want that, would we?
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<i>Frequently Un-asked Questions XD {More may be added. >_>}</i>

<b>Can I buy one?</b>
Depends on if there's a sale.

<b>Can I BRIBE you for one?</b>
Erm...no, not really. Though I'd be flattered if you tried. XD Unless its like...300k or something, tough luck, my friend.

<b>Are there customs?</b>
There are. Customs can only be obtained through special sales; like a raffle, auction, or pet trade. They cannot be regularily requested.

<b>I hate your shop. >P</b>
Feedback is always welcome. ^o^ But in your case, I think Eirwen can take care of that...no, really. Why do you even bother? Its a waste of bandwidth. Besides, don't you feel that much more superior watching someone go about in the wrong way instead of telling them about it?

<b>So...we can't even comment? o_o</b>
Of course! Like I said, feedback/constructive criticism is welcome. Just not flat out flaming. o.o

<b>Oh, okay. So...what does their name mean? Is it just another random, pointless word?</b>
Sparieh doesn't really MEAN anything, in a sense. Its a spinoff of the word sparrow, and in their language means 'shadowed.'

<b>Gryphons!? Bah...how unoriginal can you get? stare </b>
They aren't gryphons, jah. >> They're four legged, four winged birds. There's a big difference. And Gryphon is their cousin...as I recall, I don't think she liked Sparieh very much, so that's quite an insult right there.

<b>Meh, fine. But if they're birds, why are they born live?</b>
They aren't. ^_^; Their eggs are completely camoflauged against their background. The only way you could really find one is by tripping over it, and then it'd probably be too late. Only when Sparieh are born are they and the egg visible, since it has lost its living potency.

<b>...okay. So can I buy one?</b>
x_X Sigh.

<b>Information</b>

The Sparieh's of old times were small, four legged birds much like your ordinary sparrow, owl, or pheasant. Each of their forepaws, unlike griffins, were clawed, and were arranged in a fashion such as on a canine or feline. Their double wings joined together at the base and made flight nearly impossible. Over time, these wings became seperate, and due to increased danger, the Sparieh slowly evolved into larger creatures that stand taller than a trailer fully grown.

They are equipped with sharp talons and beaks for hunting. Sparieh are omnivores, with a diet mainly consisted of meat with a few vegetables and roots. Some, like humans, prefer vegetables over meat. Their legs are strong and run with a leaping gait-when running hard, they sometimes may swing their back legs almost over their forepaws for boost. In the old days, when food was scarce, they would use this speed to catch fish in the ocean. Their wings are even stronger. With a nearly thirty foot span when fully spread, they are perfectly capable of supporting their owner's body in flight.

Real communication with human languages for Sparieh is impossible. Their vocal cords and mouth shape can not handle it, no matter how well they may understand humans. Instead they speak with chirrups and squeaks when they are young, and when they age, shrieks and caws. Humans who are companions of one, or have lived in their society long enough will easily adapt to this language. In fact, its possible that any human can learn it. Babies cannot communicate with the Sparieh language, only unrecognizable chirps, squawks, and cheeps.

{Of course, they don't have to caw like mad in RP. You just make it normal speech ^^;}

When a Sparieh finds their person or lifemate, deep, mutual bonding takes place, and they would follow their companion to the ends of the earth. This is why abandoned Sparieh cannot ever truly bond with a new owner. That cutting of the original bondage is too deep a wound for them to bear, and many times too often in the past they would die prematurely of their own choice. If a Sparieh is forced with an owner they cannot bond with, especially if they are neglected, they will run away. Some Sparieh may never find their bondmate; this will not affect them in any way, thankfully. ^^
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<b>::Roleplaying::</b>
Coming soon.

::Battling::

Battling is based purely on roleplay. There are no stats, no hit points, etc, etc. It all depends on how willing you are to take whatever comes at you. There are certain restrictions however.

1. No powerplaying. You can't miss all the attacks, deal the hardest blows, and use magical powers nobody's ever heard of before. You are restricted to what they really can and can't do. Its okay if you dodge some of the time, or attack rather viciously, but you can't do it constantly just to win. Besides, if you do get hurt, you can get little casts and stuff whee

2. No godmoding. Um...yes, there is a difference between this and PPing. This means you've suddenly decided to take over your opponent's Sparieh for a moment. Example: Player one attacks. Player two is badly wounded. Err. Player two can try and dodge or they will say they have been hurt. Not you.

3. Don't bribe. Telling people to lose will not get you anywhere-if this happens over PM, report it right away. If you bribe someone to lose, you get on the blacklist and are not coming off. We gave you a warning; there is no reason you should not have listened.

4. Don't fake prizes -_- If you've agreed to do a battle whose outcome may have winnings, just don't say, "Ha! You cheated, I'm not giving you anything." or just not participate in your half of the deal. These types of battles will not happen often, however, so I doubt some would need to worry about this ^_^

5. And last, no killing! Nobody wants their pet to die, and you are not allowed to inflict terrible injuries on your opponent; only enough to get them down on the ground and yield. Broken bones and deep gashes should be rare. =P We don't want it to be a slaughterhouse, kiddies.

The battle thread will be up soon, but for now, you can figure out your Sparieh's strengths and weaknesses in the arena. :3 And...just as a reminded, chicks can not fight in the battle arena. They can have cute little playfights, but that's all. x.x;

Arena link: Ohnuuu. Don't exist yet u-u

{Battling is still a bit on the iffy side...there may be a system to it in the future, there may not.}
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<b>Rules</b>
1) Please, refrain from arguing. It doesn't help matters, really. o.o
2) Don't edit your post! You will be disqualified from the flatsale if anyone sees you do this, period. ^^;
3) Wait until we post that you can go. Some people have different clocks...that'd be ebil. x-x
4) Do not send trade until we have confirmed your buy. Send your Sparieh's name in the trade's title, and if you'd like to change their personality, PM me. 3nodding
5) Only one Sparieh per person per flatsale. Included if you're buying for a friend...^-^; Sorry. But you can co-own, if you like.
6) Erm. Have fun...? xD;;;

RP flatsales may be held in the future, for people with slower connections. Since those are pretty fun to evaluate and hold and it gives almost everyone a chance...n-n


Price:
2k per chick

And yes, these babies do come with the personality, merely for the fun of trying to roleplay them. Its a challenge to do, and you get an interesting experience from it :3 But if you truly cannot RP their personality out properly, PM me within the first three days of buying them, and I will change it accordingly. xD Just...try and make it a bit long. A personality like 'happy' is not much to write up o_o'


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<center><b>::Adoption Center::</b></center>

The adoption center consists of a faculty building built near the clearing. It is not very large, but has a friendly atmosphere. If a Sparieh's owner disappears without warning, or sends a notice they wish to disown, here is where they can be adopted.

Keep in mind...if you abandon a Sparieh, you will not get refunded. It would be like you getting tired of a video game and sending it back to the store. Its sickening, and will never happen. Most of the Sparieh put in the adoption center will have a contest or free raffle held to find a new owner. ^^

There are <b>0</b> Sparieh up for adoption. {Good times! n-n}
<center><b>::Breeding Beaches::</b></center>

<i>When your steps lead you beyond the meadows and into the towering trees, beyond the waterfalls and the caverns of old where dragons sleep...with a warm presence at your side the entire way. The ground soon turns from dirt to a soft warm sand, and when you reach the land of endless seas and sun; you will know you are there. This is a land pocked with caves and coves, cliffs and trees. The perfect place for your new family.</i>

When two Sparieh fall in love, they may get the wonderful *cough*crazy*cough* idea to start a family. If they so wish it, many Sparieh often mate for life; though some experience hardships as humans do and may break up. But if they stay in love for their entire lives they may have the potential to be parents to many chicks, and perhaps even grandparents someday.

Now to breed, there must be at least one Nest available. These nests are found anywhere; beaches, meadows, treetops, you name it. Some nest types may even affect the still developing chicks. If a nest is open, the owners pay 500g each for the maintenance required. Then they wait about a week or so for the eggs to hatch.

<center><b>Breeding Info</b></center>
<b>1.</b> Inbreeding=bad. Try to cut down on a one owner breeding if you can. This type of pair may not get as many chicks as desired. This does not matter to brothers and sisters of a clutch, however.
<b>2.</b> One egg goes to the mother, one to the father. Then the owners must decide whether to auction off the eggs, raffle, or flatsale the rest. If they want to give a chick to a friend that's fine, but 300g of that breeding will go to the agency for the new Sparieh's upkeep.
<b>3.</b> Typically clutches are about 2-6 chicks each. A rare clutch will have one chick or six and up. Good pairs with matching or cancelling personalities will result in more eggs.
<b>4.</b> Don't ask to buy an egg from a clutch, or to sell it off yourself without telling anyone.
<b>5.</b> Only adults and certain teenagers will be able to have chicks.
<b>6.</b> Male/male and fem/fem couples can adopt chicks, rather than have their own. These may end up being completely different from the parents or have strange traits.
<b>7. </b>Babies are generally a mix of both the mother and father. Say the father has a rare trait, like a mane. This will be passed onto one or more of the offspring.
<b>8.</b> An owner can only breed one female every month, one male every 2 weeks.

<center><b>Available nests</b>
Nest 1: Available
Nest 2: Available
Nest 3: Available</center>
<center><b>::Baby Pickups::</b></center>
Check up on the nests; and any chicks, once they've hatched.
<center><b>::Owner's List::</b></center>

<b>Females</b>


<b>Jurai</b>; Koko-Tokei+Wotcher heart </b>
<b>Kukkii</b>; NekoKaijuu heart </b>
<b>Eirwen</b>; Chinchillie heart </b>
<b>Nagi</b>; Desirai heart </b>
<b>Tala</b>; Murrpau heart </b>
<b>Emerald</b>; IvoryRyu heart </b>
<b>Keira</b>; Konaru heart </b>
<b>Bunni</b>; SiyannaTwilight 3nodding </b>
<b>Haruna</b>; Freya Sohma 3nodding </b>
<b>Chinatsu</b>; Dovaxy 3nodding </b>
<b>Hinote</b>; Tsuki Sohma heart </b>
<b>Kiora</b>; White Demon 3nodding </b>
<b>Crecelle</b>; Chaeval 3nodding </b>
<b>Luna</b>; IvoryRyu.20 3nodding </b>
<b>Strawberry</b>; Vampiress Rhiannon 3nodding </b>
<b>Pearl</b>; IvoryRyu.20 heart </b>
<b>Hanna</b>; Angel Neko whee </b>
<b>???</b>; Aylinn whee </b>
<b>???</b>; Spunky Dasher whee </b>
<b>Molly</b>; Dagi whee </b>
<b>Sayuri</b>; Dovaxy whee </b>
<b>???</b>; Daisuke-kun whee </b>
<b>Mii</b>; Sufi whee </b>
<b>Senkou</b>; Tsuki Sohma whee </b>


<b>Males</b>

<b>Giyo</b>; Yuri-San heart </b>
<b>Zephyr</b>; Con heart </b>
<b>Akira</b>; Dagi heart </b>
<b>Bakuryu</b>; Krimby heart </b>
<b>Xanthus</b>; Demon Angelina heart </b>
<b>Delay</b>; Chaeval 3nodding </b>
<b>Sapphire</b>; IvoryRyu.20 heart </b>
<b>Phlash</b>; Feinxyn 3nodding </b>
<b>Yasu</b>; Kimiko Misaki 3nodding </b>
<b>Korr</b>; JazzKatt 3nodding </b>
<b>Kivu</b>; White Demon heart </b>
<b>Noehanu</b>; Asahi Kumoru heart </b>
<b>Rune</b>; IvoryRyu.20 3nodding </b>
<b>Kamau</b>; Angel Neko 3nodding </b>
<b>Acteon</b>; Ayumi Li 3nodding </b>
<b>Yujinn</b>; Miss Sly Suri 3nodding </b>
<b>Chidez</b>; Moofuls whee </b>
<b>Yakage</b>; Syrius Lionwing whee </b>
<b>Joey</b>; Koko-Tokei whee </b>
<b>Murtagh</b>; Chibi Dragonfly whee </b>
<b>Malakoe</b>; Higashi whee </b>
<b>Tundra</b>; Marushii whee </b>
<b>Graham</b>; Angel Neko whee </b>
<b>Rai no Kaen</b>; D-chan Spiro whee </b>
<b>Kaleid</b>; Ecavi whee </b>



whee Baby
3nodding Child
heart Adult

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<center><b>::Item Shoppe::</b></center>

Nothing in here right now. Why don't you check back later? ^^
<center><b>::Blacklist/Greylist/Whitelist::</b>

People on the greylist will have a date beside their name. Till then, they will not be able to buy, sell, breed, or participate in shop related events. Blacklisted users will not be removed. And on a lighter note, whitelisted are a list compiled of a few people who have contributed in some way.

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Greylist</b>
None, yay!

<b>Blacklist</b>
Pinka: Being extremely rude several times to myself and my friends in the Lyllixes threads. -_-;

<b>Whitelist</b>
NekoKaijuu: First poster on the original thread. XDDD
Feinxyn: Bumper extraordinaire >w<

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<center><b>::Staff::</b></center>

<b>Yuri-San</b>: Teh awesome lineartist and original colorist, and owner of the original thread. n-n
<b>Chinchillie {Mee! heart } </b>Teh not so awesome current colorist, tagger, and pixel maker. Temporary owner, original co-owner.
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Lineart is copyright to your Yuriness. No stealing and sticky pawzing!

I know a couple of people must have been wondering about the lack of updates in the early shop, especially on growing up. Very many apologies on that. If Yuri would like to explain, she can, but I reserve that right to her :3 But neither of us ever meant to harm in any way. Hopefully the thread will continue to run until it it is co-owned again.

And the lineart, idea, shop, everything...is used with full permission from her, if you're wondering. Refused to make a shop till that happened, as some people may know.

Thankyou!
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