Traits
Umbra Halfling (★ Mythical)
Your bab has gained a partial dark coat through some unfortunate means.
Upwards of 50% of your Mantibab may have a dark coat.
Mystic Ears (★ Mythical)
A large set of ears with long tips, and an explosive base with cur that coils and curls along the face, giving the bab a fanned appearance.
Flickering Tips Ears (★ Mythical)
A large set of ears with long silky fur along the tips that flare and fan out, swaying with even a light breeze.
Nude Ears (★ Mythical)
A seldom seen pair of ears that are devoid of all fur! A smooth and nude ear simple in shape.
Jagged Nude Ears (★ Mythical)
A seldom seen pair of ears that are devoid of all fur! What you would normally expect a babs ear to look like underneath all that fur.
Corona Horns (★ Mythical)
A set of horns composed of evenly distributed protrusions giving the appearance of a crown. Carried by the royal families spread around Crederia, it's not a common sight.
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Corona:
A crown of horns adorns your Mantibab's head in an elegant formation.
🔹 A center horn with up to four horns on each side or up to four horns curved towards the forehead to create a "crown" shape.
🔹 A small diamond shaped horn often accompanies these styles, laid directly on the forehead or nose ridge. This horn is optional.
❗ Corona horns must have their largest point in the center of the crown, with any additional horns getting smaller the further from the center.
Bejeweled Horns (★ Mythical)
A set of horns composed of three horns in a triangle formation, with the center point being the smallest.
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Bejeweled:
A reverse crown of sorts, reminiscent of the draconic bloodlines of the wrathful, although these horns carry an elegant air to them.
🔹 Tri-horn style with a large curving horn surrounding a smaller, center horn. This center horn may have an additional horn on either side of it, as well as the accenting diamond shaped horn shared by other mythical styles.
❗ The center horn should be no longer than common unico horn styles.
Loyal Horns (★ Mythical)
A set of horns composed of two large, smooth horns curving around and pressing against each other as though in prayer. The tips of these horns are then cut and sanded to a flat point. This style of horn is often an attempted gift from the lavishly rich to their most trusted companions, if they are lucky enough to succeed with the augmentation. It is said this style of horn stemmed from the original messengers of the gods, loyal and devout as they were, and such has become a sought after symbol of devotion.
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Loyal:
A set of horns pressed against each other in reverence.
🔹 This horn style is accompanied by a center diamond shaped horn, and up to 5 adorning shards of horn around that center point.
❗ The center diamond horn should be no larger than depicted, but it can be made smaller if desired.
Devious Horns (★ Mythical)
A set of horns composed of 3 horns along the brow ridge in an impressive display, passed down from powerful Mantibabs of old, although to some these horns were passed down by demons.
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Devious:
A set of horns with no single design, conquerers of the past bore these "helms" to intimidate their enemiies.
🔹 The horns may be straight, or wavy, with subtle or significant curving at the tips.
🔹 A center "accent horn" may accompany the set like other mythical styles.
🔹 Striping can subtly wave along the length of the horns.
❗ As long as the height and size fits the depiction of these horns, the orientation of long - short horn can be up to you!
Faire Horn (★ Mythical)
A single, twisted horn that stands long and pronounced. Faire horns are said to be passed down from the Fabled, fanciful creatures of myth whose likeness was twisted a little bit on the way down. To bear the Faire is to be granted luck in life.
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Faire:
A twisted unicorn-like horn that extends far, and gives a whimsical feeling to your Mantibab.
🔹 This horn should have a clear extended twist to it, with at least 3 twists along it's length.
❗ The stripes on this horn should follow the curviture, but can have thicker striping than what's depicted if desired to help with the placement.
❗ This style of horn usually ends in a deadly sharp point, but may have a softer, rounded tip instead depending on preference.
Lope Horns (★ Mythical)
A pair of large, twisted horns that give a natural elegance to your Mantibab.
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Lope:
Two twisting horns thick at the base and thin and pointed at the tip.
🔹 These horns should have a clear extended twist to them, with at least 3 twists along it's length.
❗ The stripes on this horn should follow the curviture.
❗ This style of horn usually ends in a deadly sharp point, but may have a softer, rounded tip instead depending on preference.
Medusa Horns (★ Mythical)
A series of horns that lend an unsettling air to your Mantibab. Some would consider it a mutation were the horns not so evenly and solidly placed, although that doesn't stop others from feeling petrified upon seeing them.
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Medusa:
A wreath of horns that snake their way around, perfectly framing your Mantibab's face.
🔹 Usually composed of 3 - 4 horns on either side of the head, waving and curling forward.
❗ Some asymmetry is allowed on the curvature but placement should be even on both sides.
❗ This style of horn cannot have a normal or accenting center horn.
Battering Horns (★ Mythical)
A set of large, dense horns that curve up and back in a smooth shape. Mantibabs who bear these horns are said to use them in times of frustration to ram against trees and walls. Sometimes you can find indents in the outer walls of certain cities after the bearers were denied entry.
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Battering:
A pair of curving horns that make for great battering rams.
🔹 Horns should stand tall and curve back simply, or with a wave. The tips can curl in any direction.
❗ These horns should be perfectly smooth, no spikes or protrusions if not afflicted by the thornstruck effect!
Branching Horns (★ Mythical)
A set of impressive horns that branch out simply. These horns are said to have been passed down by the Feyblooded, although that may be due to them resembling branching wood in shape.
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Branching:
A pair of curving horns that bring to mind simple tree branches, or antlers of a sort.
🔹 Horns should stand tall and curve simply, or with a wave. The tips can curl in any direction.
🔹 This horn style can point backward, upward, or forward as long as it still follows the guidelines and general depictions.
❗ The branching nubs on these horns should have a rounded tip, even if ending in a thinner point and should not resemble Thornstruck.
❗ These horns have an allowance of 3 - 5 branching points, not incluing the tip of the horn itself.
❗ "Branches" should be short, no longer than the depiction on the right.
La Lune Horns (★ Mythical)
An odd set of mismatching horns that perfectly grow to depict a crescent moon shape, said to be a blessing from the moon itself, as thanks to the Crederians who hold it dear to them.
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La Lune:
Two horns that curve into a crescent moon.
🔹 The crescent can face left or right, but should retain the size and mismatching.
🔹 The base of the horns may encroach on the eyes, but shouldn't cut through them, although it may cut through the brows or cheeks.
❗ The horns should never meet at their points, and should have a bit of space between them.
❗ The base of the horns can be a bit lower along the side of the head, or where depicted in the image.
Jacob Horns (★ Mythical)
An set of horns that give an unsettling appearance to a Mantibab, considered demonic in origin, having also been depicted on murals on the heads of ancient monsters.
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Jacob:
Four horns that are evenly placed, with two curving back, and two curving forward.
🔹 Each pair of horns should alternate direction, but it is not strict on which pair points where.
❗ Horns may wave or curl simply, but should not twist.
Mutton Horns (★ Mythical)
An set of horns that encompass the helm of a bab's head with thick, curving horns that give a softer, graceful appearance to your Mantibab.
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Mutton:
Four horns that are evenly placed.
🔹 Each pair of horns may curl either forward or back, and may both curve in the same direction.
🔹 This horn would be considered an upgrade to the Basher or Recoil horns, and may be depicted similar to either style, but with an additional set of dense horns accenting them.
❗ Horns may be depicted a bit smaller or larger than example.
Citadel Horns (★ Mythical)
An set of horns composed of two large standing horns with accenting horns along its sides. Citadel horns were popular amongst those craving power over others and are still found on murals of wars long past.
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Citadel:
A set of 6 - 8 horns wrapping around the head of your Mantibab, with the center two being the clear focal point.
🔹 Accenting horns should be no longer than half the length of the main set of horns, but may be any length under that in any formation.
❗ While traditionally pointed at the tips, they may be rounded if preferred.
Cascading Tail (★ Mythical)
A tail made of silken hair that cascades down. Can be straight, wavy, curly, or natural in texture.
Triassic Tail (★ Mythical)
A tail that is thick and prehensile at the tip, the base being too dense to curve. A descendant trait of the dragons of old, but smooth in texture.