Cuddlebugs!!

Just going ahead and claiming mine.

Taki will be receiving an arachnid form, though I will pick the rank later.

You know who else needs cuddlebug love? Jeremi! Solar rank for him. (And I can try to do the description. Got to get around to doing the others from past years too <.< )

And Mildred needs one too. A Steam cause she needs someone else talking in her other ear when Blinky isn't XD

Fredericke needs a Wind one. Wanderer for a wanderer.

For Dominic:

Eat Your Heart Out Arcane

Before you even see this Arcane you can hear it, its wings a razor wind of humming as it zooms about your head, darting first one way than the other. The strange little Arcane is quite beautiful to look at if you can catch a glimpse silver glided wings with white gold and odd pink quartz decorate its lower and upper wings. The only time this littler Arcane holds still is to crawl atop your shoulder and cuddle at your face!

Though not very big this little imitator moth is very bright! be prepared for lots of questions and certainly some invasive ones for the more the little Arcane knows the better to help you to fix whats wrong. Though it might seem a bit overbearing or even a tad bit cruel this Arcane means nothing but good intentions and will do everything it can to make that a point. Expect surprise cuddles, odd hugs and high pitched thrum as each time this little Arcane see's you its wings beat even faster in excitement and that will never change. Expect that every interest you have will be delved into, that everything you touch becomes a curiosity and why? the better to understand and help its lovely zombie.

Soothing the Flames of Anxiety Solar

Mindspeech: Italic #ffc01e

This Solar resembles a giant dragonfly and is colored in a variety of shades that bring to mind the ocean on a cool night with brilliant amazonite wings that seem to glitter, lighter larimar and amethyst swirls along its body. Skilled in techniques to calm anxiety and soothe the mind, this Solar is loathe to leave its bonded because they care about him very much; they want to make sure Noah, tightly wound ball of anxiety that he is, knows that he doesn't have to keep everything tightly leashed inside of him. They are very happy to cuddle with him, as all Athids with the cuddlebug mutation are, but this not so little insect takes it a step further. Even when he's feeling like he's at his lowest point, they are always willing to curl up wherever he permits them and reassure him that everything will be all right and why don't we try some of those breathing exercises to calm down? 

For Noah!

I would loved to claim on for



Retsom - Steam Athid Female

Ixeh - Solar Athid Male

Rune - Geothermal Athid Male



I am all for you describing them

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For Retsom

From One Moment to the Next, Every One to the Fullest Female Steam Athid

Mindspeech: Italics #07ca7b

Every tick of the grand clock of life is one that can never be regained, which means they are precious and should be treated like the greatest of treasures. That philosophy is vibrantly evident in this particular Stream Athid's every deed and action. No matter what she chooses to do she does them with a zeal that can prove to be infectious. And she has hobbies aplenty to ensure she never has a moment unoccupied! Whether it's crafts or cooking, woodcarving or exploring some cavern or ruin that Retsom discovered or accompanying her Bonded to a party, she's there more than just with bells on; she's bringing bells for everyone else too!

In line with Athids, she appears as a mantis around eight inches in total length. Also in accordance with the Steam rank, she is in particular a Blue Winged Mantis. Her body is sterling silver wrapped in white enamel with cream bands, with nigh transparent glass primary wings with adornments of amber and jet in the middle. Her secondary wings are stained glass of rose and sapphire colors. The underside of her abdomen and thorax visibly display white-gold gears through a network of wire reminiscent of stained-glass windows without the glass. When periodic gusts of steam escape through the gaps in this artistry her wings flutter slightly; thankfully she only needs rely on steam energy when cuddling Retsom is not an option. Her antenna are delicate silver cords twisted around one another in a lovely braid that lightly jingle with she moves them. Hey, there with bells on, remember?



Ixeh

Bear You Up Even Should I Break Male Solar Athid

Mindspeech: Color #8b044b

Ixeh might find that her hands will be quite full with this Solar Athid. It's not that he's a troublemaker; certainly the thought of a Solar being such is a long stretch. Its just that he happens to have a certain propensity of his rank in spades: he will give of himself, helping Ixeh and others, until the painter finds him on the ground somewhere utterly spent and still trying to do 'just one thing more.' It isn't that he feels others are incapable of doing for themselves. It's more that he simply can't help himself. He has to do whatever he can to make their lives easier, give them that little boost to accomplishing their goals...regardless of the cost to himself. Ixeh might be wise to keep a close eye or even a leash on him as much as able.

Sometimes out is a bit amusing to think that he can move as fast as he can; his foot and a half rhino beetle body doesn't inspire much confidence in terms of swiftness. Yet he can dash here and there, lifting and carrying with the strength his insect counterpart is known for. His legs are hinged steel colored dark blue-black as are the metal plates that form his face, namesake horn and mandible system. His carapice is a fine but stiff mesh of black threads over six thin support frames, through which can be seen his ever-moving silver clockwork. On the top of his head it's a flat, sleek panel to collect the solar energy her needs when he can't get energy from being in Ixeh's company.



Rune

What is Left Must be the Answer Male Geothermal Athid

Mindspeech: Bold #7416e9

Geothermal Athid are known for their logical natures. Reason and science are the twin pillars of their existence. This Athid is much the same as his rank brethren in that accord... with a small variation. He is a Master – capital M – of deductive reasoning...even if his methods may seem utterly illogical. His logic is so far beyond most other's that what he does seems to be pure nonsense but in the end it all comes together in such a clear, apparent way that it tends to leave others either in awe or feeling beyond stupid for not seeing it first. What he tends to do is see the path to discredit any number of theories he has, perform the necessary steps in his own head or put together clues the subject doesn't even realize they're presenting, then state his conclusions in what seems an astounding leap of logic. Really, step by step is just so tedious, why do it if you don't need to? The downside is that should he ever be found without some distraction for his mind, something to occupy his thoughts, he can display quite a dark temper and become quite morose.

Though his body itself is only about ten inches long, he often seems quite larger due to the spread of his eight legs. Technically not 'insect' at all, the arachnid is in rough body shape similar to a tarantula. His legs, head, and thorax are constructed of lightweight steel mesh wrapped around metal rods, and his abdomen, where his alternate, geothermal power source is housed, is thick, shatter-resistant glass with vents disguised as decorative stripes on his back, framed in copper. It's highly advisable to not touch these when he's charging up, as a considerably amount of heat is released there, but he only relies on his Rank's method of power when he can't get cuddles from Rune. His eight crystalline eyes are formed of onyx gems that glimmer with perceptiveness. Just like more mundane arachnids he is capable of climbing on both horizontal and vertical surfaces, despite his greater weight.


(I can provide any links and Fades codes if you want, though you should be able to edit this and copy them.)

Tangle - Arcane Athid Male
Liht - Solar Athid Male


Tangle - Arcane Athid Male



Alright, Let's Do This Male Arcane Athid

Mindspeech: Italics #b61adb

Sometimes there are just some things that seem insurmountable. Overwhelming. Impossible. Mountains that rise up so high even the IF in all its insane power and glory can't knock them down too molehills.

To those mountains this Athid had these two things to say: 'What's the first step?' and 'Let's do this!' He is not only Tangle's perpetual cheerleader but the one who will more than happily bully her along for get own good to get things done. One step in front of the other, check off those boxes and take things in little bites, until what seemed beyond her ability is left in her dust, defeated. Even when Tangle can't see him, he'll be doing some research or resource gathering to help with the task at hand, interviewing those wiser than himself if he must. Should Tangle begin to flag behind or give up his stubbornness comes into play; he has more than enough gumption for the both of them! And when everything's over and they get a break...he'll leave the party planning to others. He can be as stubborn in his lack of interest in jovial societal gathering as he is with hunting down answers.

Nearly a foot in overall length, he takes the form of a beetle with a very rounded abdomen, almost like a ball really, with an equally-rounded thorax and round head. His body is made of ceramic and porcelain colored a shimmering forest green. The first and second segments of his legs are likewise ceramic and porcelain, while the lower third are tiny green glass beads. His two antenna are likewise glass beads, and his two eyes are multifaceted clear gemstones that hold rainbows in their depths, a hinting at the arcane power that gives him strength with he must rely on that instead of contact with Tangle.



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Liht - Solar Athid Male

The Judge Wears a Blind Mask (But Removes it After Judgement is Passed) Male Solar Athid

Mindspeech: Bold #0b1f89

One reason society can be confusing to some of those that arrive on Teragaia is that there are so many rules, laws, and regulations to follow. The Village has its rules, various other communities in the Haven Territory have their own, and the Weyr itself has its own laws, sooner or which vary depending on whether you are a dragonrider or not! Thankfully many of these blend harmoniously together, but it still can be a shock. And of course there are all the subtle interactions that crop up when so many cultures clash in ways that they sometimes weren't meant to meet. What is a commonplace mannerism or term on one world might be off-putting our even insulting on another, leading to wounded feelings or verbal and physical fights.

When these erupt, it is to the benefit of all involved for this Athid to join the party. Not only is he well-versed in just about any and all rules and regulations set into play by the powers-that-be of Haven (and much of Teragaia too!) he has a knack for quickly understanding the customs that govern the actions of others and what's more for being able to calm down disputes quickly. He has a voice that is pleasing to listen to, rarely raised in ire unless he must to be heard, and that inspires trust in even the most injured participant. In short, he can settle everyone down, find out all pertinent factors, then rephrase things so both sides see where they went wrong, offenses are resolved and apologies offered. And if one side is particularly stubborn he will pull them aside and then they'll find or what happens when the Judge removes his mask and disciplines the guilty like a unrepentant child, scolding and even invoking more dire penalties - such as the involvement of more official parties - if they do not recant their insult.

When there are no conflicts to settle, however, he is a very peaceful creature, more than enjoying smuggling up with Liht at home or wherever they happen to be, enjoying the tune of peace.

Perhaps when he was formed he understood ancient beliefs of other cultures as he takes the shape of a bee, a symbol of wisdom, one stretching about a foot from head to stinger (and his stinger is very real and pointed, for use when he must chastise with a couple of sharp pricks, though he lacks any venom there). In keeping with his self-appointed role as 'judge' as well as his rank instead of being the typical black and yellow he is made entirely of thin, but sturdy, black and steely-gray metal, giving him a very stately appearance. His eyes are dark purple gemstones with silver glimmers within, and his wings with their silver-tracery framework are the housing for the solar panels that give him energy, when Liht is otherwise occupied and unable to snuggle.

Athid Petroleum Cuddlebug Tomtom -- Rylan

Because he needs to name a shiny after his brother. Just a lil bit.


At Least No One Can Say I Didn't Try Petrolem Cuddlebug Athid Tomtom

Mindspeech: Italics #10bc24

Sometimes, no matter what one tries, it just never seems like enough. They step up to tasks with a will and a heart for the job, but things fall apart and there they are, sitting in the middle of the mess. Never for lack of trying their faults; just what some might call plain clumsiness or just an abundance of bad luck. Regrettably Tomtom is one such Athid, and in his case it quite is the clumsiness that his Petroleum rank is noted for. Oh, he tries, he tries so hard. He never means for things he gets involved in to go badly, really he doesn't. Tomtom always has the best intentions at heart when he volunteers for things. He's quite a kind soul, soft-spoken and with a gentle nature that is probably the only thing that keeps people from becoming overly frustrated with him most of the time (though the more mean-spirited sort might not care about hurting his feelings with their rebukes). Though he tries to keep his spirits up, and tell himself that he'll just try again, sometimes the repeated failures become too much for Tomtom's gentle spirit to bear and he retreats to Rylan for comfort and reassurance that even just making the attempt counts for a lot, so no one can say he never tries. In Rylan's arms at the very least he knows he has one place he belongs.

Tomtom is a nice armful of an Athid, about two feet long. In body form he greatly resembles a pill bug, or roly-poly as some might say. The plates that form his carapace are iridium, giving him an almost silver-dusted appearance and they are often warm and even nearly 'soft' to the touch. Like his much smaller, more mundane counterparts Tomtom can actually curl up into a ball, which he sometimes does to protect himself from things falling on him (a common-enough occurrence) or when he's feeling particularly miserable. Though his jet eyes are often hard to spot due to his body form, even when he's feeling his lowest there's always a small glimmer of hope and kindness there.

((Inspiration Song if you're curious:

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