I deffinitely think the ferrets idea would be awesome. Though almost all the Sylesties are so far.
Edited By Vermeulen on 11/25/2014 at 6:41 PM.
Savynn
Level 75
Sweet Solver
Joined: 12/18/2012
Threads: 216
Posts: 4,496
Posted: 11/26/2014 at 1:25 AM
Post #412
Merdini
I thought about this a little while back but never got around to posting with how busy and forgetful I got during the Fall Festival. So I finally remembered and went to make a post when Zelly suddenly was like hey remember that idea you had? I did some art ideas for it. I'm now convinced Zelly's a mind-reader.
General Idea
The Merdini would be related to the Nephini and Aeridini but has an amphibious nature. I was still thinking about different ideas for how it should look but one of the aspects I think would be really fun would be for it to have all sorts of different fins as possible mutations. I think it should have a very elegant and beautiful look overall.
Head
The head I was thinking of originally was something similar to the nephini and aeridini but perhaps a bit longer and streamlined looking. I think I've seen a lot of sea dragon/serpent pictures with them having a bit longer heads so something like that. Zelly also thought of a seahorse face. If nothing else I wonder if the seahorse face could be a mutation.
Body
Should be much like the nephini and aeridini but designed so that there's plenty of space for fins.
Limbs
I was having trouble deciding if it would be better for it to have legs with webbed feet or to disregard legs altogether and give more space to the fins. If it doesn't have legs then it should be able to fly. With the bulbories having levitating gems I don't see why this species couldn't magically fly or at least levitate.
Egg
I was kinda thinking about maybe an egg nestled in sea anemone tentacles.
Possible Mutations
Sea Horse - sea horse snout
Leafy Seadragon - fins like a leafy seadragon
Anemone Mane - mane going down the back made of sea anemones
Bioluminescence - there could probably be several mutation ideas using this
Lionfish - fins like a lionfish has
Betta - fins like a betta
Goldfish - fins like a very long tailed goldfish (single tail type)
Barbels - there's all sorts of barbels like koi or catfish have or maybe like some dragons
Zelly
Level 65
The Hallowed
Joined: 4/6/2013
Threads: 55
Posts: 959
Posted: 11/26/2014 at 1:40 AM
Post #413
Merdini Example Concepts
These are some example pictures I doodled to go with Sav's idea of the Merdini. They're just quick, messy examples, but they should get the concept across okay. ^^
In this first example are several alternative snout shapes, as well as a variety of potential mutations shown.
They are:
Body Spikes
Translucent Head Fin
Translucent Body Fin
Translucent Tailfin
Seal Flippers
Shell Armor
Betta Bellyfin
Feathered Wings (Floating, to show that the Merdini fly with magic)
Rattler Tail
Here is another example, showing other mutation possibilities.
They are:
Leafy Adornment (Leafy Seadragon Eyebrows and elegant, pointed head accessory/ears)
Cheek Fin
Crescent Flippers
Ethereal Wings
Simple Body Fins
Seaweed/Flowing Ribbon
Here is a third example, showing a gene option, and some more mutations.
They are:
Leafy Seadragon Fins
Leafy Seadragon Tail?
Bejeweled Flippers
Bejeweled Bioluminescence
Edited By Zelly on 11/26/2014 at 2:02 AM.
Electrifying
Level 70
The Tender
Joined: 11/15/2013
Threads: 28
Posts: 1,665
Posted: 11/26/2014 at 4:42 AM
Post #414
My own representation of the Merdini, with permission from Sav and Zelly to post.
Just the base
Leafy sea dragon back fins, tail and flippers
Erm, I got too carried away. xD
Snowdoll
Level 60
The Kind-Hearted
Joined: 3/31/2013
Threads: 56
Posts: 362
Posted: 11/28/2014 at 6:44 PM
Post #415
This is amazing ! I really want a aquatic species :D
Electrifying
Level 70
The Tender
Joined: 11/15/2013
Threads: 28
Posts: 1,665
Posted: 11/28/2014 at 7:00 PM
Post #416
Haha, thanks! :D It is also thanks to Savyn and Zelly, who thought up the species. ^^
Kalores
Level 75
Shadow of the Moon
Joined: 8/11/2013
Threads: 110
Posts: 3,520
Posted: 11/28/2014 at 8:38 PM
Post #417
I definitely support the Merdini idea by Savynn and Zelly! First of all, Sylestia does need more aquatic species. I personally love a leafy sea dragon/leviathan type species, and I think it is really unique. Plus, the different genes and mutations could be very interesting. I would love to see this species in Sylestia! :D
Thrackerzod
Level 68
Trickster
Joined: 8/18/2013
Threads: 12
Posts: 902
Posted: 11/28/2014 at 9:13 PM
Post #418
Oh wow! I like these but I absolutely LOVE the angler fish covered in eyeballs-type one. It's beautiful! <3
Electrifying
Level 70
The Tender
Joined: 11/15/2013
Threads: 28
Posts: 1,665
Posted: 11/28/2014 at 9:40 PM
Post #419
Glad you like the product of my imagination going crazy! xD
Desiree
Level 60
The Sweet Tooth
Joined: 7/19/2014
Threads: 20
Posts: 1,051
Posted: 12/3/2014 at 9:21 PM
Post #420
Wow, I'd love this species on Sylestia!
Go to Page:
1, 2, 3... 41, 42, 43... 90, 91, 92
Confirm Action
Are you sure you wish to delete this post?
Confirm Action
Are you sure you wish to restore this post?
Confirm Action
Are you sure you wish to report this post?
Go to Top
This Page loaded in 0.015 seconds.
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Credits | Job Opportunities
