Post by Tyr on Mar 16, 2014 2:36:40 GMT -5
Weyr Rules
Firelizards
These creatures are miniature dragons the size of cats. They are easily impressed, meaning they take a liking to whoever they see first when they hatch. Because of this, they can easily be bonded to one person. They are quite territorial though, especially the females who are regarded as higher-ranking than the males. Female fire-lizards are typically larger-- about 15% bigger than their male counterparts-- not unlike many raptor species of birds in the real world. Females do not tend to stay around one another because their territorial instincts are strong, but the more playful males enjoy each other's company. In the wild, the males are more likely to form bachelor flocks than their female counterparts.
Firelizards are once thought to be the ancestors of the modern dragons despite their diminutive size, a theory greatly supported by the fact that wild dragons have a similar social structure as their smaller cousins. Moreover, fire-lizards display the same color scales are their larger, more intelligent relatives. Gold, Green, and Black are the colors of the females, while Bronze, Brown, Blue and Red are always males. There are rarely specimens found in both the wild and in captivity of White fire-lizards. They can either be male or female, but sterile due to some genetic malady. There have been Silver individuals as well, but these are even rarer. Many breeders even think the idea of a Silver fire-lizard to be a myth.
Each color type of firelizards is known to display general personality types. Golds, or Queens as breeders call them, tend to be prideful and sometimes vain. They like to mingle with flocks of firelizards as long as there is no other Gold in the vicinity. They are extremely territorial and might breathe fire at individuals they see as a threat. It takes time for them to get used to the presence humans other than their bonded owner. They can be disobedient at times as well, especially when they do not respect their owner. Golds are hardest firelizards to raise, but owners who manage to gain their adoration will find themselves a very devoted friend.
Bronzes are much like their female counterparts, the Golds. Territorial to a fault, they are usually the alpha males of wild flocks. They are strong-willed and crafty, with no love for close spaces. They will only obey respected owners and/or Gold Queens.
Browns are considered the Teddy Bears of the firelizard world. They are more submissive than Bronzes and they display immense loyalty to their owners. They enjoy socializing with both firelizards and humans, and are usually happy performing tricks or helping with chores. They are the color type most likely to enjoy a game of aerial fetch and couch cuddling.
Blues are the most energetic of the firelizards. Acrobatic and swift, they can outmaneuver birds and hunt in flight. Because of this, they tend to be hyper and in need of exercise. Most owner of Blues typically complain about their flightiness and inability to stay still. Also, due to their immense energy consumption, Blues tend to be a bit gluttonous.
Greens are playful and chattery. They sing using whistles and hums to individuals they like. They can be trained to perform tricks but their owners must be creative for they are sometimes too smart for their own good. Owners must keep them mentally challenged, otherwise boredom will set in and this usually end in nonstop squawks.
Blacks tend to be nocturnal. Back when they were first placed in a domesticated environment, early breeders thought they were always sleepy for they usually spend the day asleep or drowsy. They are naturally quiet firelizards. They will not make a sound unless they are threatened. They have a natural instinct to hunt mice and other rodents for these mammals make up the bulk of their diet in the wild.
Reds are the flashiest color type of firelizard, and are the most likely to burn its owner's house down. Due to genetics, Red firelizards tend to have a more active firebladders than the others which forces them to belch out flames more frequently. They can be quite aggressive because of this, and only the most well-behaved Reds are allowed to mingle with other firelizards in the Weyr. A prospective owner must prepare themselves before getting this color of a firelizard. Remember though, their faults are the result of biology. Reds can be good companions as well.
Whites are the albinos of the species and are very rare. They are pale in color with pink or red eyes and they tend to be smaller than the other colors. But their lack of physical amplitude is made up for by their wit. Whites can understand complex commands, such as opening and closing windows or doors and picking up specific items in a pile. They can be sickly though, so owners must keep a close eye on them.
Silvers are so rare that many people think they do not even exist. The only information known about these firelizards is that they can use a form of telepathy to more accurately communicate with humans. However, since there has never been a recorded existence of a Silver, the Weyr does not know if these abilities are fact or not.
Rules:
1. A character can only have three (3) firelizards at most. This is due to the rambunctious nature of the critters.
2. A character can name a firelizard once it is hatched. However, this name must be registered to the Weyr, meaning you must let the admins know what name you have decide so they will be able to list it down.
3. There are several colors available for firelizards: Gold (always female), Bronze (always male), Brown (always male), Blue (always male), Green (always female), Black (always female), Silver (always female), Red (always male) and White (can either be male or female). No other colors will be made.
4. Breeding is prohibited at this point. This is to prevent a huge influx of firelizards in the board.
5. Available firelizards will be posted in the Weyr Subboard whenever they are available. All firelizards must be taken before a new clutch of hatchlings are posted.
Firelizards
These creatures are miniature dragons the size of cats. They are easily impressed, meaning they take a liking to whoever they see first when they hatch. Because of this, they can easily be bonded to one person. They are quite territorial though, especially the females who are regarded as higher-ranking than the males. Female fire-lizards are typically larger-- about 15% bigger than their male counterparts-- not unlike many raptor species of birds in the real world. Females do not tend to stay around one another because their territorial instincts are strong, but the more playful males enjoy each other's company. In the wild, the males are more likely to form bachelor flocks than their female counterparts.
Firelizards are once thought to be the ancestors of the modern dragons despite their diminutive size, a theory greatly supported by the fact that wild dragons have a similar social structure as their smaller cousins. Moreover, fire-lizards display the same color scales are their larger, more intelligent relatives. Gold, Green, and Black are the colors of the females, while Bronze, Brown, Blue and Red are always males. There are rarely specimens found in both the wild and in captivity of White fire-lizards. They can either be male or female, but sterile due to some genetic malady. There have been Silver individuals as well, but these are even rarer. Many breeders even think the idea of a Silver fire-lizard to be a myth.
Each color type of firelizards is known to display general personality types. Golds, or Queens as breeders call them, tend to be prideful and sometimes vain. They like to mingle with flocks of firelizards as long as there is no other Gold in the vicinity. They are extremely territorial and might breathe fire at individuals they see as a threat. It takes time for them to get used to the presence humans other than their bonded owner. They can be disobedient at times as well, especially when they do not respect their owner. Golds are hardest firelizards to raise, but owners who manage to gain their adoration will find themselves a very devoted friend.
Bronzes are much like their female counterparts, the Golds. Territorial to a fault, they are usually the alpha males of wild flocks. They are strong-willed and crafty, with no love for close spaces. They will only obey respected owners and/or Gold Queens.
Browns are considered the Teddy Bears of the firelizard world. They are more submissive than Bronzes and they display immense loyalty to their owners. They enjoy socializing with both firelizards and humans, and are usually happy performing tricks or helping with chores. They are the color type most likely to enjoy a game of aerial fetch and couch cuddling.
Blues are the most energetic of the firelizards. Acrobatic and swift, they can outmaneuver birds and hunt in flight. Because of this, they tend to be hyper and in need of exercise. Most owner of Blues typically complain about their flightiness and inability to stay still. Also, due to their immense energy consumption, Blues tend to be a bit gluttonous.
Greens are playful and chattery. They sing using whistles and hums to individuals they like. They can be trained to perform tricks but their owners must be creative for they are sometimes too smart for their own good. Owners must keep them mentally challenged, otherwise boredom will set in and this usually end in nonstop squawks.
Blacks tend to be nocturnal. Back when they were first placed in a domesticated environment, early breeders thought they were always sleepy for they usually spend the day asleep or drowsy. They are naturally quiet firelizards. They will not make a sound unless they are threatened. They have a natural instinct to hunt mice and other rodents for these mammals make up the bulk of their diet in the wild.
Reds are the flashiest color type of firelizard, and are the most likely to burn its owner's house down. Due to genetics, Red firelizards tend to have a more active firebladders than the others which forces them to belch out flames more frequently. They can be quite aggressive because of this, and only the most well-behaved Reds are allowed to mingle with other firelizards in the Weyr. A prospective owner must prepare themselves before getting this color of a firelizard. Remember though, their faults are the result of biology. Reds can be good companions as well.
Whites are the albinos of the species and are very rare. They are pale in color with pink or red eyes and they tend to be smaller than the other colors. But their lack of physical amplitude is made up for by their wit. Whites can understand complex commands, such as opening and closing windows or doors and picking up specific items in a pile. They can be sickly though, so owners must keep a close eye on them.
Silvers are so rare that many people think they do not even exist. The only information known about these firelizards is that they can use a form of telepathy to more accurately communicate with humans. However, since there has never been a recorded existence of a Silver, the Weyr does not know if these abilities are fact or not.
Rules:
1. A character can only have three (3) firelizards at most. This is due to the rambunctious nature of the critters.
2. A character can name a firelizard once it is hatched. However, this name must be registered to the Weyr, meaning you must let the admins know what name you have decide so they will be able to list it down.
3. There are several colors available for firelizards: Gold (always female), Bronze (always male), Brown (always male), Blue (always male), Green (always female), Black (always female), Silver (always female), Red (always male) and White (can either be male or female). No other colors will be made.
4. Breeding is prohibited at this point. This is to prevent a huge influx of firelizards in the board.
5. Available firelizards will be posted in the Weyr Subboard whenever they are available. All firelizards must be taken before a new clutch of hatchlings are posted.
