Traits and rarity

An Odenis design is characterized by a combination of “traits”, which are features that may vary from individual to individual and make each one of them unique. 

Each trait has different customization possibilities called "variables" that come in different variants. Note that not every imaginable variable and variant is written on this page, simply because there would be too many! 

Trait types

There are 2 main types of traits:

• Core traits that every Odenis has (e.g. aspect, colors, ears, mane…).

• Optional traits, that some individuals have and others don’t. Optional traits can be characterized by their occurence:

  • Regular traits are traits any Odenis can have (e.g. face spikes, horns, wing claws…).

  • Special traits are unusual traits (e.g. secondary aspect, asymmetry, palette switch).

  • Abnormal traits are exceptional traits that break the species standards (e.g. twin affinities, undead).

Design rarity

In addition to its core traits, an Odenis design may have a limited number of optional traits. The amount and nature of these traits affect a design’s rarity:

1. "Normal": 0 to 3 regular traits

2. "Uncommon": 4 to 6 regular traits

3. "Rare": 0 to 6 regular traits + 1 or 2 special traits

4. "Extraordinary": 0 to 6 regular traits + 1 or 2 abnormal traits (+/- special traits)

A design’s rarity may influence its value. 

Alt form

Some designs have an alternative form, or "alt" form, that they can switch to and from under some circumstances. The change only affects the colors (palette and/or patterns) of the design, while the other traits remain the same. 

A given Odenis individual can have at most 1 alt form. 

Remember that to have an official alt form, and Odenis must have an Alternative card in addition to its official design card.

In the following list, the traits that unlock an alt form carry the (ALT) mention.

Customizable trait files

If you wish to create an Odenis design (Custom or Model), feel free to download the following trait files to help you choose and communicate which traits you want your character to have, by simply circling the features you're interested in!

Do not share/alter/redistribute these files outside of the context of official Odenis design creation without Amayensis' permission.

How to use the customizable trait files

An example of correctly completed trait files can be found further below.

1 - CORE TRAITS

This file shows almost every customizable trait, except the aspect and colors. Make sure to specify those in the text body of your commission order!

Each box represents one or more trait variables (= customizable parameters). If you are unsure what counts as a trait variable, check out the detailed list further down this page.

For a given trait variable, several variants are offered. 

Note that these files are actually simplified sheets, as it would be nearly impossible to create a sheet with every imaginable variable and variant for every trait. This means you may add an additional layer of customization over the variants you choose!

Instructions (Core traits file): 

• Download the file and open it in an application that allows you to draw over it (Paint, Notes...).

• Pick and circle 1 (and only 1) variant for EACH trait variable (some boxes include several trait variables). 

• If you're unsure, you may circle nothing, or several variants for the same variable, and add a question mark "?" so we can discuss it during the design creation.

• Feel free to redline over your chosen variants or annotate to request additional customizations. 

  • For example, sketch a longer or shorter ear over the ear shape you picked to communicate the desired ear size. Note that NOT every customization is possible (such as giant ears above a certain size), but feel free to ask!

2 - OPTIONAL TRAITS

This file only shows the optional traits of the "regular" type, that any Odenis can have. If you want to give "special" or "abnormal" traits to your Odenis, type them in your commission order.

Each box is an optional trait, and features a number of variant examples you may choose from. Like the Core traits, keep in mind that not every possible variable and variant is shown on a sheet, so you may request additional customizations depending on the trait.

Instructions (Optional traits file): 

• Download the file and open it in an application that allows you to draw over it (Paint, Notes...).

• Decide on the rarity of the design you're looking for, and keep note of the maximum number of optional regular traits it can unlock.

• Pick and circle each variant you want for your design, within the maximum number of traits decided earlier.

  • For stackable traits, you may circle several variants of the same trait or the same variant several times and put them on different locations; however for each iteration, it counts as an additional optional trait.

    • For example: if you want the "barbels" trait on the nose AND under the chin, it will count as 2 optional traits.
    • Clarification for rows of spikes (or groups of whiskers): 1 continuous row of spikes or scutes counts as 1 optional trait. Also, a set of 3 wing claws counts as 1 optional trait.

• If you're unsure, add a question mark "?" next to the traits you may hesitate between.

• Feel free to redline over your chosen variants or annotate to request additional customizations. 

  • For example, draw an arrow over a specific location for a desired trait (e.g. tusks), or request a series of spikes with more or fewer spikes than shown on the sheet (e.g. 3 tail tip spikes instead of 5). Note that NOT every customization is possible, but feel free to ask!

• Once you have finished completing the Core and Optional trait sheets and are ready commissioning your official Odenis design, make sure to attach them to your commission order form!

Below is an example of correctly completed Trait files (using the design of Odenis 002 - Celestial Guardian), though typed text would be preferred over handwriting. Feel free to take inspiration from it for your own design creation!

Body traits and variables

• Body: type (medium, long), musculature

• Neck: length, thickness

• Underscales: shape (smooth, layered, rounded, pointy), direction (backward, forward), neck coverage (thin, wider top, wider low, wide), size, width, thickness, protrusion

• Scales: shape (triangle, fish, tubercular, granular, plates), size

• Mane: shape (tapered, backward, upward, curly, flowing, filthy), length, thickness

• Chest fur: shape (tapered, raised, thick, flowing, flattened), coverage (narrow, extensive), length

Forelimb traits and variables

• Forelimb claws: length, thickness, sharpness, curvature

• Forelimb fur: coverage (elbow down, mid-forearm, elbow spot, full arm, forearm), length, direction, thickness

Hind limb traits and variables

• Hind limb claws: length, thickness, sharpness, curvature.

• Hind limb fur: coverage (thigh length, heel spot, full leg, foot), length, direction, thickness

Wing traits and variables

• Wing: shape (straight, spread, sharp), length, width, proportions

Tail traits and variables

• Tail: length, thickness

• Tail base fur: coverage (full, base), length, thickness

• Tail tip fur: shape (fan tip, upper tip, flowing tip), coverage, length, thickness

  • "Coat" is a type of tail fur with long flowing fur all along the tail.

Optional traits: regular

Regular traits are optional traits that any Odenis can have. The maximum number of optional traits depends on the rarity of the design:

• A "Normal" rarity design has 0 to 3 optional regular traits. 

• Higher rarity designs have a maximum of 6 optional regular traits.

"Stackable" traits are traits that can be picked several times for the same design, as long as they are in different locations. Each iteration adds 1 to the number of optional regular traits you choose.

Note that traits that are located on the same spot may not be compatible (for example, horns and antennae are incompatible if both are located between the ears).

Head traits and variables

• Horns: texture (smooth, wood, layered, segmented), length, width, shape, protuberances, angle, direction, curvature. Stackable : no

• Face spikes: location, number, length, thickness, angle, direction, sharpness. Stackable: yes

• Barbels: location (nose, lower jaw), length, angle, direction, shape, flexibility. Stackable: yes

• Tendrils: length, tip (smooth, fan, tuft), thickness, flexibility. Stackable: no

• Antennae: location (forehead, over eye), texture (smooth, velvet), length, thickness, flexibility. Stackable: no

• Face hair: location (chin, lower jaw, zygomatic), coverage, thickness, length, direction. Stackable: no

• Whiskers: location (muzzle, over eye, chin), number, length, thickness, curvature, direction. Stackable: yes

• Tusks: location, length, thickness, curvature, sharpness. Stackable: yes

• Face scutes: type (overlapping, plates), location, number, size, angle, direction. Stackable: yes

Body traits and variables

• Neck spikes: type (scutes, spikes), location, number, length, thickness, angle. Stackable: yes

• Strands: type (fox tail, velvet, spread tuft, curved), length, width, float, direction, orientation. Stackable: no

• Body spikes: location (chest, rump), number, length, thickness, angle, direction, sharpness. Stackable: yes 

Forelimb traits and variables

• Forelimb talon: location (fifth digit, thumb), length, curvature, thickness. Stackable: no

• Forelimb spur: location (elbow, shoulder, outer wrist, inner wrist), length, thickness, curvature, angle. Stackable: yes

• Forelimb spikes: location (scapula, shoulder, outer forearm, back forearm), number, length, thickness, angle, direction, sharpness. Stackable: yes 

Hind limb traits and variables

• Hind limb talon: length, curvature, thickness. Stackable: no

• Hind limb spur: location (knee, heel, outer foot), length, thickness, curvature, angle. Stackable: yes

• Hind limb spikes: location (hip, outer foot, back foot), number, length, thickness, angle, direction, sharpness. Stackable: yes

Wing traits and variables

• Wing spur: length, thickness, direction, curvature. Stackable: no

• Wing claws: number (up to 3 per wing), length, thickness, direction, curvature. Stackable: no

Tail traits and variables

• Base tail spikes: location (sides, middle, low), number, length, thickness, direction, curvature, angle. Stackable: no

• Tail tip spikes: location (underside, top), number, length, thickness, direction, curvature, angle. Stackable: no. Tail tip spikes are only available for specific tail tip fur types: upper tip (underside spikes) and flowing (top spikes).

Optional traits: special

Special traits are only available for "Rare" and "Extraordinary" designs.

Rare designs can only have 2 special traits at most, in addition to their regular traits.

Aspect

• Secondary aspect. The Odenis is associated to one main aspect (primary) and another aspect of the same affinity to a lesser extent (secondary). It may be able to use some of the powers related to the secondary aspect, although that means less mastery over its primary aspect, as well.

  • For example: main aspect "Flame" and secondary aspect "Ash" is acceptable because they are both in the same affinity ("Blaze"). However, main aspect "Spark" and secondary aspect "Ice" is not possible, since they are in two different affinities.

Colors

• Asymmetry. There is a clear difference between the left side and the right side of the design. This may affect a bunch of  feathers up to an entire area of the body or more.

• Palette switch (ALT). The Odenis may change its colors when certain circumstances are met (seasonal, emotional, or using secondary aspect powers...). Note that the patterns remain the same, only the colors change (simple gradients may change as well). 

Optional traits: abnormal

These exceptional traits break the species standards and only exist in "Extraordinary" designs.

Aspect

• Twin affinities. Whereas the "Secondary aspect" trait implies a lesser aspect of the same affinity as the primary aspect, "Twin affinities" means that the Odenis has full control on two aspects of the same or two completely different affinities. It may use both aspects at the same time, or switch from one to the other. "Twin affinities" is incompatible with "Secondary aspect".

Colors

• Pattern switch (ALT). Only available for designs with the "Twin affinities" trait. The design's alt form has completely different color patterns, and the palette may or may not be different.

Unclassified

• Undead. The Odenis is an undead spirit with a skull replacing its head. They are exclusively tied to one or more aspects of the "death" affinity.