[April Fools Joke 2016]
Credits:
roopot for original idea
solus for write up
Faelin for lore approval
S k y r a t s
*Skree!*
Quiet creatures of the dawn, Skyrats have been the hidden secret of Altera for centuries since the last Exodus. They are the source of the faint pitter-patter one hears before waking from bed. The blur of color the farmers see as they step out the door in search of fields to plow during the sunrise. They are the reason a few food produces have gone missing and have been nibbled on to rot. Even the pickpockets have been seen to complain as their own pockets have been picked from shiny objects. Often they are used as messenger birds during sieges and wars. Mostly in peaceful intervals for they are frail creatures. These are all the pursuits of the Skyrats of Altera.
Beady, dark-brown eyes- Skyrat fur ranges from light-brown to brownish-grey. Their teeny thigh-legs support their chubby wittle weight. Their tails, pale and lengthy are the size of an index-finger. These small furballs size-ably fit into the palm of any adult. The most prized visuals of a Skyrat are their colorful wings of pinks, greens, oranges, blues and yellows. Perfectly blending them into the colors of dawn and dusk- their preferred times of flight.
To lure a Skyrat in hopes of training them as messenger birds- many young idealists would sit in meadows devoid of human and dwarven structures. It’s been rumored the most attune with nature- caparii’s and elves, have had the blessings of appealing to calling Skyrats more so than others. Upon meditating in meadows, cross-legged and palms on knees- it is recommended young idealists wear fruit baskets on their heads as one would wear iron helmets. While tying colorful, roped linen around arms and legs for the appeal- the young idealist should begin singing a shanty-tune at the highest tone they can muster. There is a 99% chance a flock of Skyrats would soon be seen. The 1% occurs sadly for the non-believers.
Beady, dark-brown eyes- Skyrat fur ranges from light-brown to brownish-grey. Their teeny thigh-legs support their chubby wittle weight. Their tails, pale and lengthy are the size of an index-finger. These small furballs size-ably fit into the palm of any adult. The most prized visuals of a Skyrat are their colorful wings of pinks, greens, oranges, blues and yellows. Perfectly blending them into the colors of dawn and dusk- their preferred times of flight.
To lure a Skyrat in hopes of training them as messenger birds- many young idealists would sit in meadows devoid of human and dwarven structures. It’s been rumored the most attune with nature- caparii’s and elves, have had the blessings of appealing to calling Skyrats more so than others. Upon meditating in meadows, cross-legged and palms on knees- it is recommended young idealists wear fruit baskets on their heads as one would wear iron helmets. While tying colorful, roped linen around arms and legs for the appeal- the young idealist should begin singing a shanty-tune at the highest tone they can muster. There is a 99% chance a flock of Skyrats would soon be seen. The 1% occurs sadly for the non-believers.
..There is a rumor however.. That once in a blue moon- the Ghostly Were-Skyrat appears more sinister than its counterparts. Beady red eyes.. White fur. Wings mono-chromatic. A witness has even exclaimed it had fangs when his fingers were bitten off one night! ..That is.. Before his untimely death. Since then, there has been no proof of such..
..At least not yet.
..At least not yet.
Credits:
roopot for original idea
solus for write up
Faelin for lore approval
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