Traits

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The tip of a Leloko's tail often ends with one large bloom of varying shape and size. These flowers may open and close at will, and the petals can often grip objects due to the texture of the petals (which is denser than normal flowers, and made up of plant matter).  Petals may tatter, and light tearing can be mended and healed at any apothacary, though it is not unusual for a Leloko to lose a petal or two and regrow them back.

•  Standard Flower:  

  🔹 Standard Flowers may be 1 - 2 tiers of petals, with leaves framing the base of the bloom.
  🔹 Petals can come in all shapes and sizes, but should be organic in shape, and not resemble man-made icons or inorganic shapes. (no star/heart/moon/etc shaped petals)
  
  ❗ These examples are a small pool of what is available, feel free to design your own flower from the ground up!

Note: All Lelokos have a mouth at the center of their flowers! This mouth most often looks like a 4 - 6 pointed star that looks like a dome when closed to mimic the center of a flower and is present in every Leloko tail.

Astera blooms are admired across Leloko culture, with their lush dense petals and large size making them an alluring flower. The petals are thin and numerous, rendering them not as prehensile as other flowers, often only being able to open and close mildly. This detriment often goes unnoticed, with many Lelokos assuming the bearer is simply more in control of their emotions. 

• Trait:  

  🔹 Adds a multi-petal bloom most similar to a chresanthemum to the tail tip of your Leloko
  🔹 Astera Blooms should resemble a ball in shape regardless of customization and can have curved or curled petals to add to the illusion.
  🔹 Petals are thin and often long but may be layered with long and short petals within reason.
  🔹 Flowers may have tatters along the edge or end of the petals and may also be missing petals.
  🔹 Flowers may be any color and may be patterned with any species appropriate markings. (applying uncommon or rare markings will require a trait vial of the same rarity)
  
  ❗ All flowers have an "open" and "closed" state. With Astera Blooms, the transformation can be subtle or significant depending on how well your Leloko can control their petals. 

Note: All Lelokos have a mouth at the center of their flowers! This mouth most often looks like a 4 - 6 pointed star that looks like a dome when closed to mimic the center of a flower and is present in every Leloko tail.

The dazzling veiled bloom is often overlooked for their simple appearance when closed. They often resemble the standard flowers, albiet with more petals, and can appear "overstuffed". Their true beauty lies in their relaxed state, broad and laden with beautiful petals. From sleek to ruffled the veiled blooms are showstoppers! 

• Trait:  

  🔹 Veiled flowers follow the shapes of the [standard flowers], but are clearly filled with more petals than is commonly allowed. 
  🔹 Petals may be straight, curved, ruffled, or jagged.
  🔹When opened, the center mouth is surrounded by short petals that may share colors with the rest of the bloom, but often appear to stand out from the rest. They may also help make the center mouth pop while the petals themselves blend into the rest of the flower.
  
  ❗ Veiled blooms may have small decorative petals, but may not include filaments, pistils, or seeds of any kind that give the bloom a different texture on the inside.

Note: All Lelokos have a mouth at the center of their flowers! This mouth most often looks like a 4 - 6 pointed star that looks like a dome when closed to mimic the center of a flower and is present in every Leloko tail.

Eonia blooms are often called the "water bearers" due to their capacity to hold a large amount of water. The petals are tucked tightly against each other and can fan out to form a cup or "bowl". They're popular in gardening circles, able to dexterously manouver water to hard-to-reach areas or in unconventional ways where a bucket just wouldn't cut it.  These flowers are also able to be used as umbrellas when turned upside down!

• Trait:  

  🔹 Eonia blooms are ball-shaped flowers with medium-sized petals that, when opened, closely resemble peonys. 
  🔹 Blooms should be layered with numerous flat petals that curve slightly to give the bloom the "ball" shape.
  🔹 These flowers can open wide, often resulting in a bowl shape.
  
  ❗ Eonia blooms cannot resemble roses or rose-like flowers. Petals cannot be curled just at the tips.

A closer fascimile to the flowers that Lelokos take after may sometimes crop up on their tails, appearing like small tendrils that may be capped with a bulb or leaf-like shape. Filaments are prehensile and sensitive, able to lightly taste and touch things they come across. Lelokos can be seen tapping their meals from all sides to "study" the flavors more closely before chowing down! 

• Trait:  

  🔹 Adds 1 - 5 Filaments to the center of your flower, protruding from the "mouth".
  🔹 Filaments may be as patterned as the Leloko is, with gradients, striping, and speckling being most common. 
  🔹 Filaments can end in a single point, or prong into two, with each tip able to have the aformentioned bulb or leaf caps.
  🔹 The Filament trait can be applied to additional flowers gained through other traits if you already have the trait applied (meaning no additional uses of the uncommon trait are required)
  
  ❗ Filaments can come in any color, but should not fall under higher rarities without the appropriate trait (Rainbow/iridescent gradient, metallic, sparkling, etc)

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• Trait:  

  🔹 Transforms the flower on a Lelokos tail to take on the appearance of a Sun Bloom, or 'Sunflower'. 
  🔹 The Sun Bloom has a center composed of tightly packed seeds, but may have a ring of fur around the mouth instead. 
  🔹 The Sugar Weaver Sun Bloom, affectionately called the 'Pincushion Bloom' is available to use for this trait. 
  
  ❗ To apply a sunflower to your leloko anywhere aside from the main tail flower you will need a separate trait for each application. 

A set of wings that are small, round, and dainty,  resting gently at the base of the chest.

•  Dew:  

  🔹 This set of wings is often round and "chubby", akin to chickadee wings.
  🔹 Wings are able to flap and emote, and can be folded when at rest. 
  🔹 Wings can have ventral or dorsal sides facing outward.
  
  ❗ Common wings must be centered at the base of the chest, between the shoulders.

A set of wings that are small and arched, resting gently at the base of the chest.

•  Bow:  

  🔹 This set of wings are closest to finch wings, their resting state giving the look of a large bowtie.
  🔹 Wings are able to flap and emote, and can be folded when at rest. 
  🔹 Wings can have ventral or dorsal sides facing outward.
  
  ❗ Common wings must be centered at the base of the chest, between the shoulders.

A set of wings that are medium in size, covering the chest and arcing back in a graceful manner.

•  Crest:  

  🔹 This set of wings has medium length feathers, going no farther than mid back on the skullcracker when fully extended.
  🔹 Wings are able to flap and emote, and can be folded when at rest. 
  🔹 Wings can have ventral or dorsal sides facing outward.
  
  ❗ Common wings must be centered at the base of the chest, between the shoulders.

A set of wings that are medium in size, covering the chest and sweeping back elegantly.

•  Sweep:  

  🔹 This set of wings has medium length feathers, going no farther than mid back on the skullcracker when fully extended.
  🔹 Wings are able to flap and emote, and can be folded when at rest. 
  🔹 Wings can have ventral or dorsal sides facing outward.
  
  ❗ Common wings must be centered at the base of the chest, between the shoulders.

A set of wings that curl up and fold towards the chin, with long feathers that lend a graceful appearance to its bearer.

•  Cravat:  

  🔹 These wings are able to lightly flap and open in moments of shock, but are otherwise permanently held in this position. 
  🔹 Wings can have ventral or dorsal sides facing outward.
  
  ❗ Cravat wings may not be held back, but may be lower on the neck if desired.

A small set of wings that flare out proudly, set at the top of the neck. 

•  Emblem:  

  🔹 These wings are able to flap and fold, but are generally held up and out in a proud display.
  🔹 Skullcrackers with these wings generally enjoy showing off their ventral wing markings.
  🔹 Wings can have ventral or dorsal sides facing outward.
  
  ❗ Emblem wings may be held folded or drooped the way lapel wings are.

A  set of wings that lay along the shoulder line, framing the chest and elegantly curving down.

•  Lapels:  

  🔹 These wings are able to flap and fold, but are held low, and can have slightly curved feathers.
  🔹 Wings can have ventral or dorsal sides facing outward.
  
  ❗ Lapel wings should never touch in the center of the chest, and should follow the inner line of the shoulder.

A small set of wings that lay along the shoulder line, framing the chest and flaring up in sleek fashion.

•  Racer:  

  🔹 These wings are able to wiggle but not fold, and tend to stand stiffly.
  🔹 Wings can have ventral or dorsal sides facing outward.
  
  ❗ Racer wings should never touch in the center of the chest, and should follow the inner line of the shoulder.

A small set of wings that rest just under the chin, framing the face and curving up and back. 

•  Collar:  

  🔹 These wings are able to flap and fold, but are typically held stiffly.
  🔹 These wings sprout from the upper center of the neck.
  🔹 Wings can have ventral or dorsal sides facing outward.

A small set of wings that frame the face, meeting just under the chin and trailing downward.

•  Ruff:  

  🔹 These wings are able to flap and fold, but always meet back in the center.
  🔹 These wings sprout from the back of the neck.
  🔹 Wings can have ventral or dorsal sides facing outward.
  
  ❗ Ruff wings cannot be held backwards, and should always curl forward.

A large set of wings that are gracefully curved back towards the body, offering an air of opulence to its bearer.

•  Grandoise:  

  🔹 These wings are able to flap and fold, creating noticable gusts of wind when does forcefully.
  🔹 These wings sprout from the center of the chest.
  🔹 Wings can have ventral or dorsal sides facing outward.
  
  ❗ These wings may be no longer than two body lengths in length. 

A medium set of wings that are set just under the chin, fanning back in a graceful frame around the head. This set of wing is the larger upgrade to Emblem Wings.

•  Herald:  

  🔹 These wings are able to flap and fold.
  🔹 These wings sprout from the center of the upper neck, resting just under the chin.
  🔹 Wings can have ventral or dorsal sides facing outward.
  
  ❗ These wings may be no longer than one and a half full body lengths.