Post by Shy on Apr 3, 2019 13:53:16 GMT
Single: Lepicerin
Plural: Lepicerin
Female: Doe
Male: Buck
Group: Colony of Lepicerin
Young: Kit(s)
General Information
The Lepicerin are, for the most part, timid creatures when encountered in the wild and are quick to hide or flee whenever a would-be predator comes near. Because of this, they have been discovered only recently in the forests of Teragaia and even then it is difficult to find and study them as, since their discovery, the Lepicerin have proven to be more elusive than ever. Despite the timid nature of the wild ones, however, domesticated Lepicerin have proven to be highly affectionate and docile creatures though they rarely make a sound unless in great danger, which usually results in a high-pitched and near human scream. They are quite varied in appearance, from being as small as a kitten to as large as a medium-sized dog.
The most commonly spotted Lepicerin are almost indistinguishable from normal rabbits if not for their unique ability of camouflage and being able to use mindspeech (with higher ranks having a better grasp of it than lower ranks), though they rarely ever use it to communicate over methods typical of rabbits to further sell the illusion that they are indeed normal creatures. It is difficult to find a Lepicerin that doesn’t want to be found, and they have become quite adept at it; even domesticated ones may give their Bonded some trouble. Many of the Lepicerin have sensitive ears and thus do not do well during thunderstorms as it terrifies them; some have even been known to go into shock or lose their hearing completely. Both domestic and wild Lepicerin have the tendency to hide out in the deepest burrows or find a closet filled with clothes to muffle the sound.
Mating Information
The Lepicerin reach sexual maturity fairly quickly, with the smallest reaching it at roughly four or five months, average-sized Lepicerin at roughly six months, and the largest Lepicerin at seven to eight months though bucks tend to mature more slowly than does. They are typically a monogamous species but have been known to take another mate in the case that their first dies. When a Lepicerin is ready to mate, regardless of gender, they will thump either one foot or both feet against the ground in a pattern. If it’s four thumps, two thumps then it is a doe, and if it’s five thumps, three thumps then it is a buck. When enough potential mates have shown up, the Lepicerin will take off running, and the one who manages to surpass them will be their mate.
Bonding Information
When a Lepicerin feels that they want to find a Bonded, they will leave their colony to avoid endangering them. This is a very dangerous journey as a lone Lepicerin is far more likely to be attacked by larger predators though their ability to camouflage might make the journey a little easier. When they find a potential bondmate, they will observe for some time (a week maximum) before either making themselves known or continuing on their journey. Occasionally they will be joined by Lepicerin from other colonies.
Naming Information
Lepicerin names vary widely though all of them tend to be pre-named; these names can be anything from Paul or Daisy to Marshwhisker, Fluffy, or Caspian.
Ranks
Wolpertinger
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The largest of the Lepicerin, the Wolpertinger is equipped with antlers, wings, and sharp canines that protrude from their mouths. They can be either gender though females are more common than males and there is typically only one Wolpertinger in a colony. While Wolpertingers prefer to hide away than fight, they have strong hind legs that can deliver devastating kicks when necessary and those teeth certainly aren’t just for show, either. They are very protective of the other Lepicerin in their colony (or their Bonded should they choose to leave the colony). Unless a Wolpertinger’s colony is completely gone, they will not typically seek out a bondmate. Female Wolpertingers can give birth to any of the lower ranks (with Wolpertinger kits being born rarely and even then there is only one in a litter) with normal litters consisting of 8-10 kits.
Skvader
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Skvaders are normally average-sized Lepicerin with wings, though they lack the antlers and canines of their rarer kin. These Lepicerin are commonly female, with males being uncommon to rare depending on the colony, and the most skittish. While capable of using their wings to glide, Skvaders would rather avoid being picked off by aerial predators and take comfort in feeling the ground underneath their feet. If Jackalopes are the colony's protectors, then the Skvaders are the scouts as they are the best runners in the colony and this makes them the hardest to surpass during a chase. A female Skvader will usually birth 5-7 kits after mating, most of them equal or lower rank.
Jackalope
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Like their winged counterpart the Skvader, Jackalopes are average-sized Lepicerin. Rather than wings, they possess antlers and males of this rank are more commonly born than females. This rank tends to mark their territory by rubbing their antlers against trees. Jackalopes can often be found watching over the colony’s young as they are more than capable of defending the weaker members, serving as guards in a sense. While wild Jackalopes are timid, they are more likely to stay and fight an encroaching threat rather than flee, serving as a distraction to enable the rest of their colony to escape even at the cost of their own lives. A female Jackalope will usually birth 3-5 kits of equal or lower rank after mating.
Giant
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As evidenced by their name, Giants are nearly as large as Wolpertingers though they lack any of the special attributes of their kin aside from the ability to camouflage. They come in either gender. Giant Lepicerin are capable of basic mindspeech and, while not quite as skittish as a Skvader, would prefer to run and hide than face the danger. In a colony they are charged with creating burrows as they have the most stamina of the lower ranks and the burrows they tend to dig are roomy enough to house several Lepicerin families. Despite their size, Giants make surprisingly wonderful companions and have often been likened to dogs in the ways that they treat their bondmates; they are not quite as intelligent as their kin, but they can be taught to perform tricks and will gladly do so if they feel it will cheer up their bonded. Giants can get along with other animals as well, but only if they are raised alongside them. A female Giant will typically have 2-4 kits of equal or lower rank after mating.
Pygmy
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The Pygmy is the smallest of the Lepicerin and the most common. This rank is known for its silken fur and though they are quite attached to the colony for safety, they are also the most likely to leave the colony in search of their bondmate. Their fur tends to be dull in color as they cannot camouflage themselves to the extent that higher ranks can, only able to change their coloring enough to blend in with their surroundings. Pygmies make up most of a colony and thus serve as foragers, using their small size to wriggle into places larger Lepicerin can't quite squeeze into in order to collect food. They have often been mistaken for small but normal rabbits. While Pygmy Lepicerin are capable of mating, females will only have at most one or two kits.
Plural: Lepicerin
Female: Doe
Male: Buck
Group: Colony of Lepicerin
Young: Kit(s)
General Information
The Lepicerin are, for the most part, timid creatures when encountered in the wild and are quick to hide or flee whenever a would-be predator comes near. Because of this, they have been discovered only recently in the forests of Teragaia and even then it is difficult to find and study them as, since their discovery, the Lepicerin have proven to be more elusive than ever. Despite the timid nature of the wild ones, however, domesticated Lepicerin have proven to be highly affectionate and docile creatures though they rarely make a sound unless in great danger, which usually results in a high-pitched and near human scream. They are quite varied in appearance, from being as small as a kitten to as large as a medium-sized dog.
The most commonly spotted Lepicerin are almost indistinguishable from normal rabbits if not for their unique ability of camouflage and being able to use mindspeech (with higher ranks having a better grasp of it than lower ranks), though they rarely ever use it to communicate over methods typical of rabbits to further sell the illusion that they are indeed normal creatures. It is difficult to find a Lepicerin that doesn’t want to be found, and they have become quite adept at it; even domesticated ones may give their Bonded some trouble. Many of the Lepicerin have sensitive ears and thus do not do well during thunderstorms as it terrifies them; some have even been known to go into shock or lose their hearing completely. Both domestic and wild Lepicerin have the tendency to hide out in the deepest burrows or find a closet filled with clothes to muffle the sound.
Mating Information
The Lepicerin reach sexual maturity fairly quickly, with the smallest reaching it at roughly four or five months, average-sized Lepicerin at roughly six months, and the largest Lepicerin at seven to eight months though bucks tend to mature more slowly than does. They are typically a monogamous species but have been known to take another mate in the case that their first dies. When a Lepicerin is ready to mate, regardless of gender, they will thump either one foot or both feet against the ground in a pattern. If it’s four thumps, two thumps then it is a doe, and if it’s five thumps, three thumps then it is a buck. When enough potential mates have shown up, the Lepicerin will take off running, and the one who manages to surpass them will be their mate.
Bonding Information
When a Lepicerin feels that they want to find a Bonded, they will leave their colony to avoid endangering them. This is a very dangerous journey as a lone Lepicerin is far more likely to be attacked by larger predators though their ability to camouflage might make the journey a little easier. When they find a potential bondmate, they will observe for some time (a week maximum) before either making themselves known or continuing on their journey. Occasionally they will be joined by Lepicerin from other colonies.
Naming Information
Lepicerin names vary widely though all of them tend to be pre-named; these names can be anything from Paul or Daisy to Marshwhisker, Fluffy, or Caspian.
Ranks
Wolpertinger
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The largest of the Lepicerin, the Wolpertinger is equipped with antlers, wings, and sharp canines that protrude from their mouths. They can be either gender though females are more common than males and there is typically only one Wolpertinger in a colony. While Wolpertingers prefer to hide away than fight, they have strong hind legs that can deliver devastating kicks when necessary and those teeth certainly aren’t just for show, either. They are very protective of the other Lepicerin in their colony (or their Bonded should they choose to leave the colony). Unless a Wolpertinger’s colony is completely gone, they will not typically seek out a bondmate. Female Wolpertingers can give birth to any of the lower ranks (with Wolpertinger kits being born rarely and even then there is only one in a litter) with normal litters consisting of 8-10 kits.
Skvader
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Skvaders are normally average-sized Lepicerin with wings, though they lack the antlers and canines of their rarer kin. These Lepicerin are commonly female, with males being uncommon to rare depending on the colony, and the most skittish. While capable of using their wings to glide, Skvaders would rather avoid being picked off by aerial predators and take comfort in feeling the ground underneath their feet. If Jackalopes are the colony's protectors, then the Skvaders are the scouts as they are the best runners in the colony and this makes them the hardest to surpass during a chase. A female Skvader will usually birth 5-7 kits after mating, most of them equal or lower rank.
Jackalope
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Like their winged counterpart the Skvader, Jackalopes are average-sized Lepicerin. Rather than wings, they possess antlers and males of this rank are more commonly born than females. This rank tends to mark their territory by rubbing their antlers against trees. Jackalopes can often be found watching over the colony’s young as they are more than capable of defending the weaker members, serving as guards in a sense. While wild Jackalopes are timid, they are more likely to stay and fight an encroaching threat rather than flee, serving as a distraction to enable the rest of their colony to escape even at the cost of their own lives. A female Jackalope will usually birth 3-5 kits of equal or lower rank after mating.
Giant
**
As evidenced by their name, Giants are nearly as large as Wolpertingers though they lack any of the special attributes of their kin aside from the ability to camouflage. They come in either gender. Giant Lepicerin are capable of basic mindspeech and, while not quite as skittish as a Skvader, would prefer to run and hide than face the danger. In a colony they are charged with creating burrows as they have the most stamina of the lower ranks and the burrows they tend to dig are roomy enough to house several Lepicerin families. Despite their size, Giants make surprisingly wonderful companions and have often been likened to dogs in the ways that they treat their bondmates; they are not quite as intelligent as their kin, but they can be taught to perform tricks and will gladly do so if they feel it will cheer up their bonded. Giants can get along with other animals as well, but only if they are raised alongside them. A female Giant will typically have 2-4 kits of equal or lower rank after mating.
Pygmy
*
The Pygmy is the smallest of the Lepicerin and the most common. This rank is known for its silken fur and though they are quite attached to the colony for safety, they are also the most likely to leave the colony in search of their bondmate. Their fur tends to be dull in color as they cannot camouflage themselves to the extent that higher ranks can, only able to change their coloring enough to blend in with their surroundings. Pygmies make up most of a colony and thus serve as foragers, using their small size to wriggle into places larger Lepicerin can't quite squeeze into in order to collect food. They have often been mistaken for small but normal rabbits. While Pygmy Lepicerin are capable of mating, females will only have at most one or two kits.