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Title: The Yitabi, AKA, the Forest Lions
Post by: nubeees on January 18, 2014, 01:51:29 am

The Yitabi

AKA, the Forest Lions

(Thank you,"Akatariel" For all the help in the creation of this species.

PLEASE ASK PERMISSION BEFORE CREATING YOUR OWN...

Overall

The Yitabi, also known as 'Forest Lions' (In the same way one might call a cougar a Mountain Lion), are a race of felines which live, unsurprisingly, in forests. Specifically, evergreen ones. Well, mostly. You may find one or two in other locations. They are around the size of a cougar, and are pretty decent tree climbers. Their pelt is a brown-ish color, much resembling tree bark. The body structure of a Yitabi is a very basic feline one, pretty similar to a Cougar.

Sounds

Yitabi can growl, yelp, hiss, spit, grunt, roar (Not like a lion's roar, a lot less feirce sounding), and make a low grumble sound which is below the range of human hearing.

Diet

Yitabi will eat anything they can catch. Given their huntin strategies, this ranges from rabbits, to larger prey, such as elk. They will attack humans, and in fact, are notorious for doing so.

Behavior

Yitabi are born in massive litters which are multiples of three. Every three cubs is nearly genetically identical. These cubs form groups known as triads, and stay together for life. If a triad looses a member, depending on the current situation, the parents might abandon them. Behavior in general, these cats are violent. Triad members constantly compete for dominance, while making sure not to harm eachother at the same time, usually the oldest member is the most dominant. When hunting, this group of three splits up, and surround their prey without it even knowing. Once all in position, the dominant member uses a low rumble (The one below human hearing) to signal the others, thus they all attack at once coming at their prey from three sides. It is difficult to escape this.
The only time in which the triad splits up is during mating season, but once thats all done and over, they return. How all of this exactly works, I have never taken much time to think of. Probably something very similar to Cheetah coalitions.

Appearance

Yitabi have a brown, tree-bark colored pelt, with faint markings on it. The markings are pretty difficult to make out, and really are insignificant. They have back manes which are the same, or at least very similar color of brown, and the females have cheek tufts as well. Their tails are leonine (of lion like appearance), and are really the only place where their markings really show.
Their bodies are normally long, slightly wide, but short.

Pictures

(http://i.imgur.com/ieWP8PK.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/xzqapoV.png)

Tutorial

Tutorial

Roleplay Information

This section will give some information to help you know how to roleplay as Yitabi.
Some example names:
-Kentin
-Kelvin
-Linnt
-Serak

The three siblings within a Yitabi triad are incredibly close, and while they do compete, they are always watching out for each other. They are only really very violent towards 'outsiders' as one might call them.

I usually roleplay Yitabi with a fun accent which makes them more entertaining and usually pretty humorous too. For an example, my character Kelvin uses "Aye!" a lot before phrases, while Linnt uses "Ey!" I also have had one temporary character use "Oi!" before. They tend to replace the word "Yeah" With "Yeh" and pronounce words derpily. (DERPILYISTOTOLLYAWORD!)
Here is an example rp line:
"Ey! Kelvin! Wanna go find somethin' ta eat?"
"Yeh! I'm starvin' "
"Explains yer puny size!"
"Oh yeah?"
"yeh!"
(Yeah, those twos' conversations almost always result in them tackling eachother. XD)
Another funfact, they often snigger and snicker in roleplays where animals can talk (Which is most roleplays from my experience)

The accents are not entirely necessary, but I find it fun. :3

Other Random Facts

The back mane which Yitabi have is intended to make them appear more aggressive.
If a Yitabi's two other siblings die, that leaves it a rogue. Rogues usually team up with other rogues in a very unstable triad. Backstabbing is not uncommon in these. If only one sibling dies, usually the two remaining siblings will stick together, and try to survive without the missing member.
The name 'Yitabi' was a button mash, and actually, I made the name 'Forest Lions' first.
Most of this forum post was actually typed up on notepad.
I was hungry when making this forum post.
the last three lines of this list have nothing to do with Yitabi whatsoever.

Title: Re: The Yitabi, AKA, the Forest Lions - W.I.P. post - Now with pictures
Post by: Shenidan on January 18, 2014, 02:09:28 pm

Very clever on making a Yitabi species here Nubees .o. I got interested in this species c: I might make one someday, anyway thanks for sharing with us +floof

Title: Re: The Yitabi, AKA, the Forest Lions - W.I.P. post - Now with pictures
Post by: nubeees on January 20, 2014, 07:50:06 am

Quote from: Shenidan on January 18, 2014, 02:09:28 pm

Very clever on making a Yitabi species here Nubees .o. I got interested in this species c: I might make one someday, anyway thanks for sharing with us +floof

Thanks! I'll get the tutorial for their creation out as soon as possible, but no promises on that!

Title: Re: The Yitabi, AKA, the Forest Lions - W.I.P. post - Now with pictures
Post by: kayla1235 on January 20, 2014, 01:21:49 pm

This creature seems like the perfect RP I need! Perhaps I can meet you in game sometime ;)?

Title: Re: The Yitabi, AKA, the Forest Lions - W.I.P. post - Now with pictures
Post by: nubeees on January 20, 2014, 11:08:33 pm

Quote from: Dragonsgorawr on January 20, 2014, 01:21:49 pm

This creature seems like the perfect RP I need! Perhaps I can meet you in game sometime ;)?

:D Thanks! I'm working on the tutorial now.

*EDIT
Tutorial is up!

Title: Re: The Yitabi, AKA, the Forest Lions
Post by: AlphaEclipse on January 21, 2014, 04:36:49 am

Awesome species you have here! <3 :O Very creative! +Floof

Title: Re: The Yitabi, AKA, the Forest Lions
Post by: Roniver on January 22, 2014, 10:57:57 am

Oh seeebunz you are so clever! -kplunk

Title: Re: The Yitabi, AKA, the Forest Lions
Post by: .Silhouette. on February 05, 2014, 01:57:47 am

Okay, so, before my laziness comes back, may I make one? (Youbettersayyeswoman.) ;D

Title: Re: The Yitabi, AKA, the Forest Lions
Post by: nubeees on February 05, 2014, 03:34:41 am

Quote from: Silhouette on February 05, 2014, 01:57:47 am

Okay, so, before my laziness comes back, may I make one? (Youbettersayyeswoman.) ;D

NAW! >:D
xD just kidding. Yes you may! 83

Title: Re: The Yitabi, AKA, the Forest Lions
Post by: Astraea on February 11, 2014, 03:44:10 am

Wow. I'm impressed, this species is very unique and interesting.
The detail in which you put, is amazing. I love it!!.~

Title: Re: The Yitabi, AKA, the Forest Lions
Post by: nubeees on February 14, 2014, 04:45:46 am

Quote from: .:~AccailiaBloodfire~:. on February 11, 2014, 03:44:10 am

Wow. I'm impressed, this species is very unique and interesting.
The detail in which you put, is amazing. I love it!!.~

Thank you!~

Title: Re: The Yitabi, AKA, the Forest Lions
Post by: felion445 on April 12, 2014, 12:12:24 am

Wow, I really hope I could make one. But I'm hardly ever on. The role-play depends on literacy and how realistic it is. Also, how active would a person have to be on the Yitabi? I'm very curious.

Title: Re: The Yitabi, AKA, the Forest Lions
Post by: Luna. on April 13, 2014, 03:35:25 pm

Woah, I love these creatures, really really well thought out. I love them! *.* <3 There amazing !

Title: Re: The Yitabi, AKA, the Forest Lions
Post by: nubeees on April 14, 2014, 03:29:33 am

Quote from: hannah on April 12, 2014, 12:12:24 am

Wow, I really hope I could make one. But I'm hardly ever on. The role-play depends on literacy and how realistic it is. Also, how active would a person have to be on the Yitabi? I'm very curious.

Thats up to you and whoever you rp with. :3
I have never had a real Yitabi triad last though :c

I just got reminded, I should probably add in the funfacts some information about how I usually rp Yitabis' accents in roleplays. >:D

*Edit

DONE!

Title: Re: The Yitabi, AKA, the Forest Lions
Post by: Wolflover224 on May 06, 2014, 07:17:13 pm

Awesome species! Can I make one?

Title: Re: The Yitabi, AKA, the Forest Lions
Post by: nubeees on May 07, 2014, 06:47:02 am

Quote from: FlareTheAndalite on May 06, 2014, 07:17:13 pm

Awesome species! Can I make one?

As long as you give credit, sure!
Not quite positive how you're going to deal with the whole triad thing though... >.<

Title: Re: The Yitabi, AKA, the Forest Lions
Post by: Wolflover224 on May 09, 2014, 02:06:36 am

Quote from: nubeees on May 07, 2014, 06:47:02 am

Quote from: FlareTheAndalite on May 06, 2014, 07:17:13 pm
Awesome species! Can I make one?

As long as you give credit, sure!
Not quite positive how you're going to deal with the whole triad thing though... >.<

What's Triad again?

Title: Re: The Yitabi, AKA, the Forest Lions
Post by: felion445 on May 11, 2014, 07:39:34 pm

Quote from: FlareTheAndalite on May 09, 2014, 02:06:36 am

Quote from: nubeees on May 07, 2014, 06:47:02 am
Quote from: FlareTheAndalite on May 06, 2014, 07:17:13 pm
Awesome species! Can I make one?

As long as you give credit, sure!
Not quite positive how you're going to deal with the whole triad thing though... >.<
What's Triad again?

A triad is where the forest lions(3) stick together. When one dies, there is two that try to make it through to adult hood.

Title: Re: The Yitabi, AKA, the Forest Lions
Post by: Wolflover224 on May 17, 2014, 06:36:14 pm

I could go with the triad thing.

Title: Re: The Yitabi, AKA, the Forest Lions
Post by: Sylis on May 23, 2014, 12:48:42 am

I was very impressed by the layout of the descriptions and extra information, including the pics and the helpful tutorial. This was very well planned out. But, besides that the species itself sounds very interesting. The sounds and diet were also very creative as well.

Thank you for sharing this. I'm sure I will be seeing this species in-game in no time.

Title: Re: The Yitabi, AKA, the Forest Lions
Post by: angeldogs on June 27, 2014, 11:38:58 pm

I love this species, very interesting and all the information someone would need on them c: Great job!

Title: Re: The Yitabi, AKA, the Forest Lions
Post by: nubeees on June 28, 2014, 01:51:28 am

Quote from: Kate on June 27, 2014, 11:38:58 pm

I love this species, very interesting and all the information someone would need on them c: Great job!

Thanks! :3

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