Question:
How do they come to be in groups?
At what age do they go through their violent puberty? Likewise, at what age do they begin to look for others to group up with?
Even with the updated rewards, there are still 0 people pledging at the Chimera level. I've decided that on the offchance nobody does and we haven't a single player made creature enter the game, I'll give my suggestion. Meet the Meowl.
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Meowl
To examine the Meowl, as with many fantasy creatures, is to examine the beasts that it's being is comprised of. The Meowl is no larger than a house cat and very alike in looks. It's key differences begin in the face, for the eyes are far larger than that of any cat, looking more like those of an owl. Owl similarities continue to the feet, where sharp talons replace cat claws. The tail stands as an odd part out for Meowls because it is more akin to a monkey, given the strength to curl around a branch and support the creature's hanging body.
Meowls are most active at night and spend their time hanging upside down from trees or traversing their branches in search of insects. Whenever possible, hanging Meowls use their keen nocturnal eyesight to leap down on unsuspecting prey, no matter it's size. Since Meowls typically live in groups large ambushes are possible, and many nighttime travelers have lost parts of their face, arms, and even their lives to these vicious forest dwellers.
Taming Meowls is no small task given their diet, appetite, and behaviors. Adult Meowls cannot be tamed, so their young must be raised specifically to the end of obedience. As social animals, the Meowl without another nearby will refuse to eat in captivity. Unfortunately, adolescent Meowls complicate the process beyond simply raising them as a group. Meowls reared together reach an age at which they turn aggressive towards one another, fighting until only one is left - an ingrained behavior that ensures only the strong survive. Simply separating the Meowls will do no good either because without this experience, their social growth is stunted and response to commands will often be slack. The solution adopted by most Meowl tamers is to cut down on costs by raising Meowls as pairs, allowing the victor of the pair to finish off the weaker one, and go on to finish its growth and training afterwards.
A final note on Meowls is that aside from their fierce talons and teeth, the true danger is in what cannot be seen. Meowl scratches have an incredibly high incidence of infection, and their bites are only slightly less dangerous in this department. Surviving a Meowl encounter should always be followed by a visit to the local doctor, lest infection have a chance to spread and fester.
Question:
How do they come to be in groups?
At what age do they go through their violent puberty? Likewise, at what age do they begin to look for others to group up with?
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Best necro thread ever.
My first question is how many Meowls does it take to fully consume an average male Kypiq?
MEOWLS!!! This would be best coe animal ever! I remember the night when it came up as concept late at night during discord discussions :)
Posted By Souzou at 04:44 AM - Fri Jul 21 2017
Question:
How do they come to be in groups?
At what age do they go through their violent puberty? Likewise, at what age do they begin to look for others to group up with?
The Meowl's lifespan in the wild has not been thoroughly studied. Those raised in captivity often reach ten years of age but it is suspected a strong Meowl in the broad leaf forest can live to be far older. Both in the wild and in a pen, the onset of their aggressive stage is around one year of age, sometimes older, sometimes younger, but usually within a month in either direction. This is typically around the same time Meowls begin picking up on hunting skills from their parents. Given that she aggressive stage's length is determined in part by how many Meowlets are reaching it at roughly the same time, it isn't strange to have the aggressive stage last between one week and two months. At roughly half a year after their aggressive stage has ended another change occurs in the Meowl's life. Females typically remain with the group they were reared in. Males on the other hand will strike out in search of new groups but ideally attempt to form their own. Meowls rarely exceed seven living together, so if that number has been reached females will also be more likely to leave in search of a smaller group or alteritively form a new one with another wandering male. Needless to say, it takes more than a year and a half for a Meowlet to mature into a fully grown Meowl. Without a complete set of life skills many Meowls that set it alone perish before finding a group. It is believed that the reason this behavior was selected for lies in the inherent benefit of ability to mate should a Meowl successfully find a smaller group or manage to form its own.
Posted By Falendor at 05:58 AM - Fri Jul 21 2017
Best necro thread ever.
My first question is how many Meowls does it take to fully consume an average male Kypiq?
Meowl groups rarely exceed seven large. A single Kypiq may feed four Meowls comfortably. When it comes to eating Mann, it is more likely for a Meowls to feed on non Kypiq visitors to the forest. Given that Meowls are nocturnal predators, the Kypiq have an edge in avoiding their ambushes because of their bonus to night vision. On top of this, the other tribes of Mann, having heard rumors of the Kypiq's large light reflecting eyes, will mistake Meowl eyes for Kypiq, robbing them of the primary method to spot an ambush waiting in the trees. That being said, the foolhardy Kypiq that rushes home alone at night must always dread a run in with Meowls. Sometimes it is better to tread slow and steady amongst the trees so that one may better keep an eye out for whether there are Meowls about. As a side note while Kypiq respect life and seek to protect it, the fierce aggression of adolescent Meowls toward one another has put off some Kypiq tamers from trying to raise Meowls, given that to do so properly involves the conscious decision of condemning at least one Meowlet to death.
I actually like the concept.
Imagine a kipiq moving through the trees and goes through some low hanging branches. Straight In front of him he hears a hiss, looking up he sees an adult male looking at him hissing. His heart beat rapidly as he looks left and right seeing more appearing.
But its not those he needs to worry about, it's the one above that drops onto his shoulders and bites his neck striking the first (and fatal) blow.
As he drops to the floor bleeding to death the rest of the pack starts to feed. The kipiq with his larynx punctured is unable to scream as he is eaten.
Posted By Lillica at 6:00 PM - Thu Jul 20 2017
Posted By Souzou at 04:44 AM - Fri Jul 21 2017
Question:
How do they come to be in groups?
At what age do they go through their violent puberty? Likewise, at what age do they begin to look for others to group up with?
The Meowl's lifespan in the wild has not been thoroughly studied. Those raised in captivity often reach ten years of age but it is suspected a strong Meowl in the broad leaf forest can live to be far older. Both in the wild and in a pen, the onset of their aggressive stage is around one year of age, sometimes older, sometimes younger, but usually within a month in either direction. This is typically around the same time Meowls begin picking up on hunting skills from their parents. Given that she aggressive stage's length is determined in part by how many Meowlets are reaching it at roughly the same time, it isn't strange to have the aggressive stage last between one week and two months. At roughly half a year after their aggressive stage has ended another change occurs in the Meowl's life. Females typically remain with the group they were reared in. Males on the other hand will strike out in search of new groups but ideally attempt to form their own. Meowls rarely exceed seven living together, so if that number has been reached females will also be more likely to leave in search of a smaller group or alteritively form a new one with another wandering male. Needless to say, it takes more than a year and a half for a Meowlet to mature into a fully grown Meowl. Without a complete set of life skills many Meowls that set it alone perish before finding a group. It is believed that the reason this behavior was selected for lies in the inherent benefit of ability to mate should a Meowl successfully find a smaller group or manage to form its own.
Cool.
Question(s): 1. What makes their claws so infectious? 2. How much do they eat per day/per week/per month? 3. How do they respond to changes in weather? For example, the winter snows. 4. Are they ever found outside of the Broadleaf Forest naturally? If so, what does that look like?
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Lillica, I no longer think his interest is merely personal. He is the uncle of lost porcupines after all.
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Hmmm false flag inquiry or deadly meowls on the prowls in the future...hmmmmm
Question(s):
What makes their claws so infectious? The Meowl's claws have an interesting structure. The underside, that which is typically facing the ground, actually has small grooves in it, not unlike a canoe or canal. Most people believe that bits of flesh get trapped within these grooves and fester, this being the primary reason a Meowl strike can introduce so much bacteria with a single swipe.
How much do they eat per day/per week/per month? The Meowl's lifestyle is relatively calm. The combination between being and ambush predator and allowing infection to take hold of more difficult prey when a Meowl is low on energy allows them to go without food for longer than your average predator. This does not mean they won't eat when possible. Meowl's prefer prey the size of deer, monkey, or Mann, given that it helps feed an entire group. They are also known to take on smaller prey. The average Meowl consumes 1.5kg-2kg per day but can easily survive on less. They drink every two to three days and water is gained from the bodily fluids of prey, small succulents, and water sources when available.
How do they respond to changes in weather? For example, the winter snows. The winter can be a difficult time for Meowls. They are poorly insulated compared to other creatures and face a problem of prey abundancy as well. While the Meowl may typically supplement its diet with small mammals, many rodents and other opportune choices rarely venture out on top of the snow. Additionally Meowl's often need to move around more in search of opportune locations to catch larger prey, given that their usual roosts may no longer be above the paths traveled. It is said that Meowl's become more aggressive during cold winters to make up for the loss of body heat by eating more and the issue of prey abundance by being less picky. Additionally, the Meowl's signature infectious talons are significantly less effective in the cold, making traditional hunting a more common sight. On the flipside particularly hot days are usually a non issue, since Meowls are active at night. Heavy rains often have Meowls bunkering down on their roosts and waiting out the storm. While slippery branches can be maneuvered over using talons, hanging from the tail becomes slightly more dangerous. Meowls also prefer to stay dry whenever possible.
Are they ever found outside of the Broadleaf Forest naturally? If so, what does that look like? The Meowl can survive in most places with strong and dense branches and may venture beyond the broadleaf forest from time to time, though other habitats occasionally pose new threats of predator becoming prey. One of the biggest challenges for Meowls that enter a new biome is matching their activity to the level of prey abundance, and adjusting between ambushes, proper hunting, and relying on their bacteria-ridden claws accordingly. Climates that are too wet, such as the marsh or swamp, may enhance the potency of a Meowl's scratch. However, Meowl groups tend to shrink in these environments, since competition for roosts can become a problem previously unheard of. Beyond this, there are rumors of the Great Snowy Meowl that exists where snow is common and summers rarely peak at high temperatures. Some people have said this Meowl's feet can be described as puffy, allowing it to walk on snow, and that it's limbs appear larger and longer, given that it clings to trees rather than hangs from branches as it waits for prey. It's coat is denser, better insulation, and often changes color in time for winter snow. This Meowl's talons are larger, its tail smaller, and overall the Great Snowy Meowl has been described as a fierce predator that is hard to spot but quick over snow, and fiercely territorial. It's group compositions never exceed two, if seen in a group at all. While the Great Snowy Meowl is currently a simple rumor passed around amongst the Brudvir, it is no less frightening to hear. Perhaps other types of Meowl exist in other biomes as well, but have yet to be spotted.
Posted By Vigorish at 06:12 AM - Sat Jul 22 2017
Lillica, I no longer think his interest is merely personal. He is the uncle of lost porcupines after all.
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As someone interested in living in the broadleaf forest I feel I may be dooming myself but that's fine. Everything is fine. B^]
Posted By DavanOrdanska at 11:16 PM - Fri Jul 21 2017
I actually like the concept.
Imagine a kipiq moving through the trees and goes through some low hanging branches. Straight In front of him he hears a hiss, looking up he sees an adult male looking at him hissing. His heart beat rapidly as he looks left and right seeing more appearing.
But its not those he needs to worry about, it's the one above that drops onto his shoulders and bites his neck striking the first (and fatal) blow.
As he drops to the floor bleeding to death the rest of the pack starts to feed. The kipiq with his larynx punctured is unable to scream as he is eaten.
Or perhaps the larynx isn't punctured, perhaps the Meowl clings to his back and slashes at his limbs, introducing infection? The Meowl backs off, perhaps frightened by a larger predator nearby. Desperate, the lone Kypiq stumbles onwards, shouting for help. He collapses just outside his village on a bridge in the trees. Two friends rush out to help him and it is then that several beasts drop down to slash at them as well. The Meowl had not backed off, it had simply followed the man and waited for him to collapse. By chance, this had lured in additional prey. Several guards rush out but facing four or more Meowls on a narrow bridge, they hesitate. If only we were dras, they'd think. If only we could take a slash without worry, if only our town had a shaman, if only there weren't so many branches overhead, maybe there could be a chance at saving their friends.
