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::The Project::
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::Acquisition::
::Breeding::
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::Notes::
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So, you wish to know a bit more about this, do you? Well, I suggest you follow that blond-haired scientist over there. He can take you and the rest of those curious on a short tour.

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Welcome to GeNtech Labs.
I suppose you are wondering why we have recently "opened our doors" to the public, so to speak. I shall answer those questions shortly.
For the past while, we have been working on a.. project. The resultant species we have termed the "Layhr". The goal of this project has been set incredibly high: create a creature with the perfect genetics and perfect mindset, to suit out purposes. I can not and will not divulge information on what those purposes are, however, so please do not waste my time or your own by asking. At any rate, this brings us to the point of why you are here.

As you can imagine, not every attempt in such a project has been successful. The question therefore arises, how to deal with these attempts? One of our lab technicians made a brilliant suggestion. He noted how popular animal... "companions" seem to be, and suggested that we make use of this. Instead of keeping these creatures here, wasting resources to feed them and maintain them, why not try to regain some of our lost profit by selling them to the interested public? So, here is where you come in.

What you are looking at are the failures of our project. The rejects who, quite simply, didn't make the cut. They failed to serve our purposes, and are of no use to us any longer.

Depending on how early we realized they were failures determines which stage of life you will get them at. Most are past their childhood, so I 'apologize' to anyone who was looking for a cute cub to raise. Most of our specimens are juvenile/adolescent, though we do have some that are already fully grown. The adults are the ones who almost made the cut, or whose inherent faults didn't show through until they were mature. They have... been through... a lot, and as such, their genetics may not be entirely stable. It's possible that they will change again, but as they have already proven failures, there is no need for us to check that. Keep in mind, we cannot guarantee the safety of any of these specimens, so if you'll please sign the waiver acknowledging that GeNtech takes no responsibility for any accidents or injury you may incur after adoption, we can move on our way.

The Layhr are an interesting breed. You may note similarities to other creatures in them; needless to say several genetic features have been spliced in, so we do get a bit of variety. The overall build tends to be the same, and most of them seem to have some type of horn growth, as well as unusual markings that, while present in most all, vary for each individual. Manes also seem to be a standard trait. The tails tend to differ a bit, but I've noticed two distinct styles, though a strange fin variation has been cropping up lately. On occasion, you will see a Layhr with wings. Other traits have been showing up randomly lately that thoroughly vex me, as I don't recall any permission being granted to include them... but that is not your concern.

As you will see, we've taken to marking all of our specimens with a uniquely isotope-based "ink" of sorts. The half-life is much longer than the lifespan of any given Layhr that we've encountered, and it cannot be removed. As well as making identification easier, the marks also serve as names. We use the Roman numeral system, so the creatures progress from I (one) to II (two) III (three) IV (four) V (five) and so on. Regrettably, some of the markings may be in incorrect order (For instance, IIV instead of III) because a few of our lab technicians get a bit.. ah, nervous.. when applying the ink. These marks also help us claim ownership, as we've been having some... trouble lately with an unknown individual or individuals making raid attempts on our lab and attempting to steal subjects. Any information that may lead to the identification or capture of these individuals would be greatly appreciated, and if it proves to be correct, properly rewarded.

If at the end of our tour you choose to adopt, we will restrain the Layhr of your choice and place it in a holding container. This is for your safety as well as its own; we wouldn't want things getting out of hand, now, would we? Keeping it in the container will help it adjust and calm down... we have too many personel walking around for you to safely walk it out, even if you had a muzzle and chain on it. They don't get along with some of us very well... At any rate, it may take a while for it to get accustomed to a new voice and face, so don't worry if it stays in its box for a while. I can't imagine it wanting to stay locked up too long, especially if you keep food outside of the container.

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Information pertaining to the Layhr species will be found here. Notes forthcoming.

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Post: 4116751_4 created on Wed, 20 Oct 2004 09:14:41 +0000
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::Under Construction::

Here at GeNtech Laboratories, we have a few little things I like to call Rules. They make the world go round, so please follow them, unless you want to face the consequences*...

General Rules

Absolutely, positively, without a doubt in the world, DO NOT STEAL MY ART. This includes visual, writing, and idea!

Please read the front page. It explains a lot, and most likely it will have the answer to your question.

Do not beg, harass, or try to bribe me or any of the handlers for a Layhr. It's rude, it's annoying, and if anything, you'll be farther from getting one than you were in the first place.

Please be respectful in the thread. If someone makes an arse of themselves, you don't need to be an arse back. Even if they are being an idiot. I'll deal with them.

Please, avoid n00b speak in my thread. If I can make the effort to spell and use grammar, so can you. I'm not asking you to be perfect, not by far, I'm just asking for a bit of effort.

In-thread RP is fine and fun, but do NOT powerplay. It's irritating to everyone. Get it? Good.

Do not PM me asking if you can have a Layhr! Flatsales and events will be announced in the thread. If there isn't a flatsale/event going on, you can't get a Layhr. Pet trades are a different story, but I am very picky, so don't be offended if I say no.

Handler Rules

Roleplay is not required, but it is highly encouraged. You DO have to drop in from time to time and prove you still exist in order to keep handler priveleges.

If you do roleplay or keep a journal, I will love you. Aside from that, you may NOT powerplay.

You may NOT resell your Layhr to anyone. If you don't want them anymore, talk to me, we'll work something out... but I don't want to see ownership changing hands without my knowledge and consent. Thanks!

You may own up to two first generation Layhr, and one second generation. This is subject to change, but as it stands right now, I work very hard on these and don't want to see one person hoarding them all. XD

No Co-Ownership right now. It's too confusing. And I don't want to have to deal with any potential arguments if the co-owners stop getting along.

If you want your Layhr to grow, you're going to have to be present in the thread. I will not grow any Layhr if the handler is not present, because I'm a comment whore and I want to see reactions to the art. XD

If you "Buy and Run", or in other words, don't show up for like, ever, I reserve the right to take your Layhr away and give him or her a better home. I don't want them to rot in people's collections! I'll warn you if you're running the red line, but if you still don't come in after that, I'm revoking handler's rights. Depending on the circumstances, there may or may not be a refund.

* Consequences include, but are not limited to, you being given to II as a playtoy, your Layhr (if you're a handler) being taken away, or (if you aren't in charge of a Layhr) never being able to get one. Ever.

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Interested? Well, being a handler is a privilege, not a right, so you're going to have to pay attention. Just because GeNtech doesn't want these Layhr anymore, doesn't mean they want them falling into the wrong hands...

::Flatsales::

During a flatsale, there will usually be three Layhr available. I very rarely do speed-based flatsales, because I'd prefer it if people prove themselves worthy in one way or another. Whether that way is a writing prompt, a quiz, or some other form of contest will depend on what I feel like judging that particular time. If you don't like it, tough cookies- I work hard on these, you can put forth the effort to get one. Details and rules are posted beforehand, you are responsible for reading and understanding them all.

::Auctions::

Auctions are usually rather rare... and for good reason. Auctions will be for very special Layhr, ones that are very different from the rest. Maybe a holiday-themed one, or one with features not often found, or maybe I'll even auction custom slots at some point.

::Events::

Every once in a while, there may be an event for an individual Layhr. Maybe a raffle, maybe an RP event, perhaps a scavenger hunt. I'll announce them on the front page and in the thread, so keep your wits about you and you might get lucky.

::Customs::

Euch, customs. If you pay GeNtech enough, they'll be able to make you a Layhr that looks how you want it to. Trick is, they really don't feel like taking the risk of giving you a potentially 'perfect' one... so they'll reuse old genetic codes that they know aren't what they're looking for. Yeah, it'll look how you want it to. But it certainly won't have any special powers. I really dislike customs, because many people tend to go powercrazeh, or want cosplays. I hate cosplays. So right now, and probably for a long while, customs are CLOSED.

: razz et Trades::

What would a store be without an option for pet trades? Well, everyone does like to ask. I might do a pet trade, if I really, really like the pet... but I'm extremely picky. I certainly won't do it for cheap or poorly drawn pets, no offense meant to the owners. I prefer to do pet trades with the owner of the shops themselves, but hey- it doesn't hurt to ask. (Just don't feel badly if I decline.) I prefer to do trades with the owner of the shop itself, but I might make exceptions.

Pets I'd Like:
Shadows of Africa
Shaolin Wolves
Wolf's Dawn

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Post: 4116751_6 created on Wed, 20 Oct 2004 09:20:32 +0000
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Ah, yes. I suppose there are some of you who would want little cubs running around, wouldn't you?

As it currently stands, it's rather unknown if the Layhr are capable of conventional 'breeding'. The labs never gave them the chance, and for all we know, they may even have genes inhibiting it. But that doesn't mean you can't get your hands on some cubs.

Genetic splicing and manipulation, it's nothing new to the Labs. And people like cubs, right? Perfect money-making opportunity. If you can supply the genetic material, they can mix it for you. What's that mean in plain language? Bring your Layhr in to the labs, and they'll gladly make you some babies. Since this is just mixing of genes rather than a relationship, Lab breeding only requires both owners to be alright with it. (Roleplay not required.) It's just making test tube babies, afterall. At any rate, the only real restrictions on this are that both Layhr must be at least adult; their genetic makeup is, in theory, stable enough now.

Due to limited resources, typical lab breeding will produce at most two cubs. Pay less, get less... it costs 11k for two cubs, and 6k for one. It's up to the owners to decide who it goes to. (Cubs can be kept, given back to the labs for future sale or raffle, or given to friends... but please don't sell them. GeNtech likes to keep close tabs on its owners.) Traits from both 'parents' will be blended, so the cubs will be a physical mixture of both. Colors will probably be similar, though since coloration seems to be different with each Layhr, it might not match up as closely as you'd think. Youngsters will be given their own unique numerical coding, similar to the parents... if the cub is female, then the coding will start with the mother's original number, combined with a second generation code. If the cub is male, it will start with the father's roman numeral.

Second generation Layhr do not count against the two-Layhr "limit"; though you can only have one second-generation Layhr at the moment. This encourages more even distribution of cubs, and so that one owner doesn't become overwhelmed by responsibility.

Breeding is, however, currently CLOSED.

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Post: 4116751_7 created on Wed, 20 Oct 2004 09:21:27 +0000
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Have a question? Well, perhaps you'll find your answer here.

What are Layhr?
Layhr are a canine-like species that was created by GeNtech Laboratories. The Layhr you find here are the 'failures' of the Project...

How can I get one?
Check the Acquisition section for more information there.

How much do they cost?
Flatsale Layhr cost 5k.

How many stages are they?
Each Layhr goes through about three stages. If they're a teen or an adult when you get them, then you'll receive a crate as their first stage, then teen/adult as second, then adult/full as third. Only cubs don't have the crate stage.

Are they unique lineart?
I draw each one differently. So yes, they are unique lineart. It's also why they cost so much, and grow slowly.

How long do they take to grow?
It depends. They don't grow as quickly as most pets, because I have to draw and color each stage. Plus, I want to give people an opportunity to RP each stage if they want to... so it'll be a few weeks, at least. I may ask if you want your Layhr to grow to the next stage before I grow it, if you seem to be having fun with that age.

How can I get a cub?
You can't get a cub at a flatsale. Only through a special event, or breeding. (Customs and pet trades as well, but those don't happen very often.)

How can I get my Layhr into full-form?
If you got your Layhr as an adult, he or she will automatically proceed to full-form as their final stage. Otherwise, they'll stop at adult... though there may be certain opportunities. ninja

Pet Trades? Customs?
Check the Acquisition section, please. With pet trades, it doesn't hurt to ask, but I am very picky, so please don't be offended if I decline your offer.

Layhr? Layhrs? What is the single and plural?
Not so much a question, but something I've noticed... the single AND plural of Layhr is "Layhr". If you say "Layhrs", I'm gonna beat you with a foam noodle. X3

Can they speak English? How do we communicate?
Layhr cannot 'speak' English, because they physically can't make those noises. They can definitely understand it, though. (That doesn't mean they'll do anything you ask, though; they are free-willed, sentient beings, afterall.) You'll just have to learn their body language, and come up with your own way of interacting.

Can Layhr talk to eachother?
Yes, they can most definitely communicate with one another. This is generally done in a mixture of growls, rumbles, and howls (among other things.) Though for sake of understanding, you can always just translate it into English. X3

What's with the eye glowing? OOO! Can mine have red eyes?!
Layhr eyes glow WHITE. It isn't yet known if this is genetic, or if it's due to how they've been created, but it's how they are. No, you cannot have one with red eyes, because only in the case of rare genetic mutations will the eyes do anything other than glow white.

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This is the list of approved Handlers and their Layhr. It links to current pictures of the Layhr, though if any owner wants to see older photos, they only need ask.

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I - The Silent Puppet - Containment / Teen / Adult biggrin
II - DArk BLoss0m - Containment / Adult / Full biggrin
IIV - Angel~Stalker - Containment / Teen / Adult biggrin
V - ~Night Creature~ - Containment / Teen / Adult biggrin
VI - Roserain - Containment / Teen / Adult biggrin
VII - Lady Vincira - Cub / Teen / Adult heart
IIX - Kokonotsu - Containment / Teen / Adult biggrin
XII - DArk BLoss0m - Adult / Full whee
XIII - Reasan - Containment / Teen/ Adult 3nodding
XV - Dark_Musashi - Crate / Teen / Adult whee
XVIII - Matthewt3hd0rk - Teen / Adult / Full? whee
XIX - Jestari - Cub / Teen / Adult heart
XXII - Katherine of Dreamland - Crate / Teen / Adult whee
XXIII - Yakobi - Crate / Teen / Adult whee
XXIV - Angel~Stalker - Adult / Full whee
XXVI - Mystic Moogle - Crate / Teen / Adult biggrin
XXVII - Jestari - Crate / Teen / Adult biggrin
XXVIII - Wyvernscale - Crate / Adult / Full biggrin
L - ~Solarcrest~ - Crate / Teen / Adult whee
MMV - Mystic Moogle - Cub / Teen / Adult blaugh

biggrin -Flatsale 3nodding -Auction blaugh -Event heart -Pet Trade whee -Other

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Post: 4116751_9 created on Wed, 20 Oct 2004 09:23:33 +0000
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Project LAYHR is copyright to me, Matthewt3hd0rk, AKA Whitney Grant. All Layhr designs (except for customs and cosplays) are my intellectual property. The story is mine. The thread-text is mine. Teh characters, yes, are also mine. Please don't copy, steal, redistribute, or claim as yours. I'm already writing the Project LAYHR story, and I hope to publish someday... (Obviously, I'm only using the Layhr designs/ lab backdrop; Gaia characters and customs/cosplays will not be involved.) If you don't like the idea that I've got backstories already in mind for some of these guys, I apologize- it ain't gonna change. Thank you.

All art and coloring are by Matthewt3hd0rk (me!) unless otherwise noted.

And don't let my avatar fool you, I'm really a girl. xd

Whitelist

::Jestari::
::GeminiSun::
::Lady Vincira::
::Ghostneko::
::Kokonotsu::

..And most all of my shop regulars. xd

Graylist

I've got my eye on you...
(Wiped Clean)

Blacklist

That does it. I'm feeding you to II. domokun
(No one... yet.)

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Temporary storage for stuff...

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...Cause Matt is hawt. biggrin xd (Drawn by the wonderful Flidget!) heart

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Temporary thing, again- I need to redo my affiliates.

Want to link back? Here you go! 3nodding

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Post: 4116751_12 created on Wed, 20 Oct 2004 09:26:00 +0000
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Temporary place for me pets. biggrin Click the pic to go to the shop.

Disku disku disku! biggrin Bwahahaha. I won teh writing contest! It will be interesting to see how he turns out. o.o biggrin

BWAHAHAHA! *cough* I mean. This is XVIII. 3nodding Obviously, I wanted a Layhr for myself, so why not? XD She's definitely one to watch out for, she can't resist a chance for mischief. And watch any stray food you may have sitting around. >.>

This is Tangent! I'm still amazed that I won him in one of Ghosteh's contests. *luffs on Tangent* He's one of the first Generation 2 .exes, and he's very protective of his family- the whole lot of them. XD Which includes two brothers, a sister, his mum, dad, and...other-dad. X3

This is Tevrana! Awwwrr.... she's a real sweetheart. She's of the Cherubim cult, kind by nature, and very concerned about those around her. ...And she's got an awesome 80's rockstar type star mark below her eye. XD

This is Kayi! biggrin She was from a pet-trade I did with Jess. You guys should all go check out the Vault of the Curemoar, because it's an awesome shop. Unique lineart like mine. Kayi is somewhat quiet, but very curious... I really need to drag her into the Vault more often, so she can get more familiarized with everyone else. whee

...Ahahaha. This is Shadow. X3 He's... okay, I'll be honest. He's got this special talent of being an absolute irritance, and a bit of a jerk besides. XD But I love him anyway. He's a dark Eevee, which makes him cooler than all you losers with normal Eevees out there. Ahahaha. Ahah. AHAHAHAHAHAH! XD (I kid.)

This is Lunaeri. *drools* He's the first Wrath from a very neat little shop. I honestly don't know much of anything about him yet, but I do think he will be rather interesting...

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