Dragon Share

[center][size=6][size=6]♠[color=purple]The Shadowspawn[/color]♠ [/size][/size] [center] The [b]Shadowspawn[/b] are a rare subspecies of dragon, due to the nature of their formation. These dragons are created from trails of goo left behind by the Shadowbinder's tears in areas of immense magical energy. This energy infuses into the dragon, and gives it shape and life, as it forms into a young hatchling, and continues to grow into an adult dragon as it absorbs more energy over time. Due to their formation's reliance on it, these dragons have a natural affinity for using and manipulating magic to their whims, making talented alchemists, mages, and healers. However, their body being made up of shadowsludge and not flesh makes it easy to heal, meaning they can also be quite useful as a niche form of warrior, designed to take and simply recover from hits, or messengers and scouts to more dangerous areas. As these dragons were not born from eggs, they do not reproduce with them either - instead, Shadowspawn dragons will combine a portion of the shadowsludge that comprises their body with some of their partner's, and imbue it with an immense amount of magic, forming a new youngling from this goo. Theoretically, this may allow a dragon to clone themself from a larger amount of their own goo, however this will take a lot out of them, quite literally, to make up the necessary amount, and they would still need the help of another dragon, as the magic of a single dragon is not enough to give life to the slurry without draining them entirely, giving their life as well. As all normal Shadowspawns have the same type of shadowsludge in their body, even artificial variants. However, due to Corpsebearer and Tangled Thorn variants being tainted with fauna and flora respectively, they don't have the same composition to their shadowsludge, and as a result can only reproduce with dragons within their same variant type and range. While taking form, these dragons replicate not only the body shape, but the dragon's biology as well - this means that often, habits and diets common to a dragon breed tend to be mimicked in Shadowspawn that take shape as that breed. This means Ridgeback-formed Shadowspawn may end up with an irrational dislike of water, though not in all cases, or an Imperial-formed Shadowspawn could eat all foods while a Shadeborn variant, having formed like a Nocturne, could only eat Meat and Insects. It's a little difficult to tell the difference between this subspecies and the dragons they mimic, but generally the dragons that see them will note something slightly off, though they may not be able to pinpoint what that thing is. Due to the majority of lairs having all or almost all species of dragons, it's very uncommon for dragons to discriminate against other dragons. However, if the dragon already has an inclination to, the Shadowspawn are more than likely to fall victim to it, due to that subtle difference. [quote=Rules][size=4][LIST=1] [*][size=4][color=purple]MUST have [b]Shadow Eyes[/b]. [*][size=4][color=purple]MUST be [b]Midnight/Midnight/Shadow[/b]*. [*][size=4][color=purple]MUST be [b]Slime/Sludge/Capsule[/b]*.[/color][/*] [size=2]*With exception of variants that specify otherwise.[/size] [/list] [/color]There are a few sub-types to the species. Dragons may fit into different types dependant on their other traits. [quote=True Shadowspawn] This sub-type is the purest form of Shadowspawn dragon. These dragons, in their formation, were the luckiest. Their environment in the Tangled Woods was perfect - plenty of Shadowsludge to imbue and coalesce, a large amount of ambient magical energy, and no outside influence or objects disturbing their form. [url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=58828973] [img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/350/588290/58828973_350.png[/img] [/url] [list=1] [*][size=4][color=purple]MUST be [b]Nocturne[/b]. [*][size=4][color=purple]MUST have shadow [b]primal eyes[/b]. [*][size=4][color=purple]Bonus points, but not required, if [b]permababy[/b]. [/list] [/quote] [quote=Shadeborn Shadowspawn] This sub-type is akin to the True Shadowspawn, having formed in the Tangled Woods, but they either lack enough magical energy or enough Shadowsludge to form from, or another factor in the forest influences their formation, meaning they do not possess their deity's dripping eyes. [url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=58866962] [img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/350/588670/58866962_350.png[/img] [/url] [list=1] [*][size=4][color=purple]MUST be [b]Nocturne[/b]. [*][size=4][color=purple]MUST NOT have shadow [b]primal eyes[/b]. [*][size=4][color=purple]Bonus points, but not required, if [b]permababy[/b]. [/list] [/quote] [quote=Regional Variants] These dragons originate in areas not within the Tangled Woods. This resulted in the breed they formed into being that of their area. [url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=56115027] [img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/350/561151/56115027_350.png[/img] [/url] [list=1] [*][size=4][color=purple]Can be [b]any species[/b] except Bogsneak or Nocturne. Will originate in that species' origin area. [*][size=4][color=purple]Bonus points, but not required, to have [b]primal eyes[/b]. [*][size=4][color=purple]Bonus points, but not required, if [b]permababy[/b]. [/list] [/quote] [quote=Artificial Variant] These dragons were created from artificially embuing collected Shadowsludge with the required creation energy. However, due to being an abnormal development environment, these dragons take the form of the only artificial breed known so far. [list=1] [*][size=4][color=purple]MUST be [b]Bogsneak[/b]. [*][size=4][color=purple]Bonus points, but not required, to have [b]primal eyes[/b]. [*][size=4][color=purple]Bonus points, but not required, if [b]permababy[/b]. [/list] [/quote] [quote=Corpsebearer Variant] This sub-type can present as any of the other forms of Shadowspawn, other than the True Shadowspawn, even with primal eyes. These dragons were formed the same way, with magic embuing the Shadowsludge, however they formed around the remains of either a dragon, a large familiar, or a cluster of small familiars. Due to this, there are pieces of these entities within the dragon, and may influence their personality towards that of the species within them. Their appearance may also be influenced by the species within if it is a dragon, meaning artificially made dragons could be other breeds, or they could take the form of a dragon not native to their spawn-region. [url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=55628131] [img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/350/556282/55628131_350.png[/img] [/url] [list=1] [*][size=4][color=purple]Can be [b]any species[/b]. [*][size=4][color=purple]Tertiary MUST be [b]Ghost or Skeletal[/b]. [*][size=4][color=purple]Tertiary MUST be in the range [b]Pearl - Platinum, or Wisteria - Purple[/b]. [*][size=4][color=purple]Bonus points, but not required, if shadow [b]primal eyes[/b], or another abnormal eye like [b]multigaze or goat[/b]. [*][size=4][color=purple]Bonus points, but not required, if [b]permababy[/b]. [/list] [/quote] [quote= Tangled Thorn Variant] This sub-type can present as any of the other forms of Shadowspawn, other than the True Shadowspawn, even with primal eyes. While Corpsebearer variants formed around fauna, these dragons formed around the flora the Shadowbinder's domain is known for - that is, the tangled, thorned brambles of the Tangled Woods. These may have been carried to another domain by a dragon or the shadowy deity themself, and as such, may still form as other species. However, forming as a Nocturne is a much more common occurrence. [url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=61123667] [img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/350/611237/61123667_350.png[/img] [/url] [list=1] [*][size=4][color=purple]Can be [b]any species[/b]. [*][size=4][color=purple]Tertiary MUST be [b]Keeled, Spines, Porcupine or Shardflank, or rarely, Blossom[/b]. [*][size=4][color=purple]Tertiary MUST be in the range [b]Ultramarine-Steel , or Caribbean-Spruce[/b]. [*][size=4][color=purple]Bonus points, but not required, if shadow [b]primal eyes[/b]. [*][size=4][color=purple]Bonus points, but not required, if [b]permababy[/b]. [/list] [/quote] [/quote] [size=3]In order to officially own one of these dragons, they must either be [b][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/lair/367041/1667608?name=&type=undefined][color=purple]purchased[/url][/color] with the official badge[/b] (I breed the subspecies), or [b]requested[/b] in this thread to be made official, upon which I will PM you the code for the badge. The parents of this dragon do not also have to fit the criteria. [size=5][u][b]Breeding[/b][/u][/size] Any two [b]confirmed dragons[/b] may breed to produce offspring - if [b]both parents[/b] have the badges, AND the dragons nested in [b]a shadow nest[/b], these are [b]automatically confirmed[/b], and can be sold with badge. This has [b]one exception[/b] wherein [b]any multiple-ranged variant[/b] can only [b]officially produce[/b] with another variant [b]in the same valid range[/b], and they [b] must be the same variant[/b]. To prevent competition in breeders of this subspecies, and as a result potential arguments or loss of interest, breeders should keep a [b]standard price[/b] when selling on the auction house. This price should mirror whatever mine are currently at, [b]regardless of variant[/b]. This may go up and down dependant on sales, but I will usually alert all sellers if it does. This can have exceptions [b]as long as the sale does not take place on the auction house[/b] - For example, discounts from hatcheries/personal sales, taking an item for part of the cost, mixing currencies at a ratio other than 1:1000, etc are all fine. However, these exceptions should not go up on the auction house as the 'official' price, or be the common price. (i.e. if everyone who uses a hatchery gets a discount, the subspecies should not be included. However if it's just for associates, for example, it is then fine as it is not the common price. This rule also applies for [b]resold[/b] dragons, even if you don't breed them! Official breeders are welcome to use this thread to post their hatchlings in the same way I do, and can use appropriate pinglists - however, the post must not contain an actual 'buy now' button, as that would put this thread in Dragon Sales, not Dragon Share. You can post an image link to them though, even if on the auction house. There are a series of badges for official subspecies breeders - once added to the official breeder list, you will be sent the badge code for each variant you breed! These [b]do not[/b] have to be on the pair of dragons with the main badge, or anywhere for that matter, but they can be displayed anywhere, including in hatcheries and on the dragons, though they are intended for your signature. If you require a larger size, PM me. [url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/drs/2814995][img]https://66.media.tumblr.com/86488de9f2a9ef3abfbe270636fa6051/31d6621b73c930ad-23/s500x750/62567aca5f5f7ff8420faf4742d6f29ee5635db5.png[/img][/url] There is also a free signature badge for anyone who wants to support the subspecies! This does NOT make a dragon an official member of the subspecies, nor indicate a person is an official breeder. It's just for fun! [quote=Signature Badge][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/drs/2814995][img]https://66.media.tumblr.com/e9d0d11a21c927142c4aa3960e856b02/7f46d9b34abbd716-bf/s100x200/261cf8279828b4036a9b29e6b6fb7f4f5b9769f8.png[/img][/url] [code][url=https://www1.flightrising.com/forums/drs/2814995][img]https://66.media.tumblr.com/e9d0d11a21c927142c4aa3960e856b02/7f46d9b34abbd716-bf/s100x200/261cf8279828b4036a9b29e6b6fb7f4f5b9769f8.png[/img][/url][/code][/quote]

[center]Feedback on this subspecies is completely welcome! Criticism, improvements, and new subtype ideas are all welcome, as well as anything else you want to add![/center] [center][quote][u][b][size=5]Update Pinglist:[/b][/u][/size] @KalicoKat @Crimsonpizza @itsThirteen [u][b][size=5]Hatchling Pinglist:[/b][/u][/size] [b][u][size=4]Pure:[/u][/size][/b] @KalicoKat @Niceless @Crimsonpizza @Pufferheart @Bugg (Primal) [b][u][size=4]Corpsebearer:[/u][/size][/b] @KalicoKat @Niceless @Crimsonpizza @Pufferheart @Bugg (Primal) [b][u][size=4]Tangled Thorn:[/u][/size][/b] @KalicoKat @Niceless @Crimsonpizza @Pufferheart @Bugg (Primal) [/quote] [/center] [center][quote][u][b][size=5]Official Breeders:[/b][/u][/size] [b][size=4]@Axyzel[/size][/b] True | Shadeborn | Regional [Skydancer, Imperial, Coatl] | Corpsebearer [Range 1 - Nocturne, Imperial] | Tangled Thorn [Range 2 - Nocturne, Skydancer] [b][size=4]@KalicoKat[/size][/b] True | Shadeborn | Regional [Imperial] | Corpsebearer [Range 1 - Fae, Spiral] | Tangled Thorn [Range 2 - Skydancer, Pearlcatcher] [b][size=4]@DarkAlchemist[/size][/b] True | Shadeborn | Regional [Imperial] [/quote] [/center] [center][quote][u][b][size=5]Featured Dragons:[/b][/u][/size] [url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=58828973] [img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/350/588290/58828973_350.png[/img] [/url] [b][size=5][color=purple]DragonName[/size][/b] [color=grey][i]'Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Aenean nunc turpis, pharetra tincidunt velit non, volutpat mattis nibh. Praesent a mollis enim. Praesent lacinia eget nisi vitae aliquet. Etiam quis tempus massa, ultrices ornare nibh. Vestibulum auctor vestibulum dictum. Etiam tempus mattis risus non semper. Vestibulum varius erat id dapibus egestas. Sed interdum, libero at suscipit tincidunt, nulla mi tincidunt eros, in semper velit lorem pharetra nisi. Ut hendrerit nisi ut orci dignissim euismod. Vivamus faucibus neque at odio porttitor, non dictum libero eleifend.'[/i] - @Authorname [/quote] [/center] [center][quote=Update Log] [left]09/02/20 - Added Update Log, Official Breeder list. Split Pinglist. 11/02/20 - Added Featured Dragon section. Will contain a snippet of their lore, and a link to the dragon. Dragons may be featured based on lore or outfit. Dragons may not be featured forever. Example will remain until first featured dragon is added. 11/02/20 - Added Corpsebearer Variant to the subspecies. 14/02/20 - Created support badges, large and signature sized. 18/02/20 - Birthday update, woo. Added small chunk of lore to overall subspecies description. 19/03/20 - Added eye-specific hatchling pinglists. 29/04/20 - Added Tangled Thorn variant. Looking for official breeders, considering making variant breeder badges. 29/04/20 - Removed one of the ranges for the Tangled Thorn variant due to being too purple. 29/04/20 - Chunk of lore added about Shadowspawn reproduction! 01/05/20 - More lore! This time about biology and their interactions with other dragons! 02/05/20 - Created official breeder badges! Whenever a new official breeder is added they will receive the correct badges! 03/05/20 - New breeder!! KalicoKat!! 05/05/20 - KalicoKat now breeds Tangled Thorn dragons! 05/05/20 - Added standard rules for breeding and selling the subspecies! 11/05/20 - Split the pinglists by tert-based subspecies. All previously on lists are on all three by default. Specific eye requirements are still there. [/left] [/quote] [/center]

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I love the idea! Do you plan to breed hatchlings for this subspecies? I would have a pinglist for updates, and a pinglist for sales so if you or someone else wants to breed them, interested people could be notified. Some larger subspecies also have a separate sales thread in Dragon Sales, though I don't think that's always necessary. Many subspecies also have a registry post in their main thread so anyone who owns one can get their dragon displayed there. Some also give you the ability to register breeding pairs, so breeders and their pairs who will always produce offspring who qualify for the subspecies can be displayed. If you develop more lore about the subspecies and maybe their particular behaviors or customs, or maybe how your own Shadowspawn came to be, it could help garner more interest and inspire others who are interested to write their own lore. Some subspecies also have a place to showcase lore others have written. Just some things I've seen from other subspecies that you could consider, you can do as much or as little of this as you want. [emoji=guardian happy size=1] If you do have a pinglist for updates or decide to have one for hatchlings, I'd love to be on both!

@KalicoKat
I already do breed hatchlings! There's a good chunk in my lair right now, though none are Nocturnes or Primals, so they're all regional variants. But all the pairs have capacity for Nocturne so it should happen soon!

I also included an official breeder ruleset, but a specific area for breeders is a great idea!

I'll try to develop more lore though too, and I'll split the pinglist now and add you to both! Thank you for the feedback!

@KalicoKat An update to the subspecies has been added! There is now a new variant to the subspecies, called the [b]Corpsebearer Variant[/b]! These dragons have a whole chunk of lore to them, and a different appearance that isn't just genes! [emoji=nocturne tongue size=2] Thank you to @MalaikaKupanda for the idea of having Shadowspawn that formed with an object within them! Your pretty baby should now qualify for this Variant, if you still want her to be! If it's alright and you want her to be still, I'd like to use her as an example for that variant, like how the others have one?

@MalaikaKupanda You don't need to be a breeder in order to have one, it's okay! But if you do, don't forget to tell me so I can make you official! I'll PM you the badge, and I'll link her on your behalf. [emoji=nocturne happy size=2] [url=https://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=55628131] [img]https://flightrising.com/rendern/350/556282/55628131_350.png[/img] [/url]

@KalicoKat An update to the page has been added! I created little support badges for anyone who likes the subspecies! [emoji=nocturne love size=2]

@Axyzel I like the Corpsebearer variant, and the updates look very nice! [emoji=guardian happy size=1] I'll have to look for some dragons who fit the color requirements for some of these once some space frees up in my lair!