{ Breeding & Blooming Trials Guide }
About
Eláfkeria are oviparous creatures, meaning they lay eggs that need to be incubated in order to hatch into little fawns. However, not all Eláfkeria are able to breed and lay eggs; in order to breed, an Eláfkeri must first earn their Blooming Pin, through the Blooming Trials.
Blooming Trials ( or just Trials ) are journeys to be completed by an Eláfkeri to prove to the Olakálos that they're ready to bring more life to Kósmos.
Once an Eláfkeri has proved their worth, they will receive a Blooming Pin, and will be able to breed.
Blooming Trials ( or just Trials ) are journeys to be completed by an Eláfkeri to prove to the Olakálos that they're ready to bring more life to Kósmos.
Once an Eláfkeri has proved their worth, they will receive a Blooming Pin, and will be able to breed.
Requisites & Rules
To breed two Eláfkeria, you must fulfill certain requirements:
Once you have slots ready to be used, you can request a Breeding roll in the Breeding queue.
- You must own the Eláfkeria you'll breed, or own a breeding slot to them. You can read about breeding slot approvals below.
- Both Eláfkeria must have completed their Blooming Trials, and have a Blooming Pin of any kind.
Once you have slots ready to be used, you can request a Breeding roll in the Breeding queue.
Blooming Pins
Blooming Pins ( or just Pins ) are small, preserved flower pins that show on an Eláfkeri's import when they have completed their Trials and can breed.
There's three (3) types of Pins that give a special effect during Breeding ( coming soon ).
There's three (3) types of Pins that give a special effect during Breeding ( coming soon ).
Blooming Trials
To earn their Blooming Pin, an Eláfkeria must complete different prompts showing they're capable of caring for others.
The Trials are three: Nourishment, Bonding, and Virtue.
Trials entries can be visual or literary art, and can be posted separately, but must all be linked together in the same Blooming Pin request to obtain a Blooming Pin.
To request a Trial set to be judged, please go to the Blooming Trials queue blog.
The Trials are three: Nourishment, Bonding, and Virtue.
Trials entries can be visual or literary art, and can be posted separately, but must all be linked together in the same Blooming Pin request to obtain a Blooming Pin.
To request a Trial set to be judged, please go to the Blooming Trials queue blog.
Trial I - Nourishment
The Nourishment Trial is about survival. An Eláfkeri must learn to find or hunt food to stay alive, and must know how and where to find, or create, shelter. When they start a family, this duty doubles, as they must provide for their fawns, too.
Depict your Eláfkeri showing they can gather/obtain food or shelter for more than just themself!
The Nourishment Trial is about survival. An Eláfkeri must learn to find or hunt food to stay alive, and must know how and where to find, or create, shelter. When they start a family, this duty doubles, as they must provide for their fawns, too.
Depict your Eláfkeri showing they can gather/obtain food or shelter for more than just themself!
Recommended prompts:
( Prompts are suggestions; artistic liberty is welcome and encouraged! )
( Prompts are suggestions; artistic liberty is welcome and encouraged! )
- Depict your Eláfkeri hunting large prey.
- Depict your Eláfkeri building a large nest.
- Depict your Eláfkeri stocking up large amounts of berries and herbs.
Trial II - Bonding
The Nourishment Trial is about love and care. A family is about love, care, support, and growth. If an Eláfkeri wants to form a family, they must be able to a supportive caregiver!
Depict your Eláfkeri showing they can teach, help, or simply spend caring time with a fawn.
NOTE: the addition of a fawn is mandatory in this prompt!
Starters Rudolph, Dasher, Cupid, or Olive can be used, if desired.
Any player-owned Eláfkeri is allowed as well!
The Nourishment Trial is about love and care. A family is about love, care, support, and growth. If an Eláfkeri wants to form a family, they must be able to a supportive caregiver!
Depict your Eláfkeri showing they can teach, help, or simply spend caring time with a fawn.
NOTE: the addition of a fawn is mandatory in this prompt!
Starters Rudolph, Dasher, Cupid, or Olive can be used, if desired.
Any player-owned Eláfkeri is allowed as well!
Recommended prompts:
( Prompts are suggestions; artistic liberty is welcome and encouraged! )
( Prompts are suggestions; artistic liberty is welcome and encouraged! )
- Depict your Eláfkeri taking care of a hatchling.
- Depict your Eláfkeri teaching a Fledgling how to fly.
- Depict your Eláfkeri playing with several fawns.
Trial III - Virtue
The Virtue Trial is about the Olakálos's virtues. Without virtues, one cannot help others grow.
Depict your Eláfkeri showing one of the Olakálos's virtues.
NOTE: Not all virtues are easy to concretize in a visual depiction.
For visual art, we recommend sticking to the prompts if you're unsure on how to use other virtues!
The Virtue Trial is about the Olakálos's virtues. Without virtues, one cannot help others grow.
Depict your Eláfkeri showing one of the Olakálos's virtues.
NOTE: Not all virtues are easy to concretize in a visual depiction.
For visual art, we recommend sticking to the prompts if you're unsure on how to use other virtues!
Recommended prompts:
( Prompts are suggestions; artistic liberty is welcome and encouraged! )
( Prompts are suggestions; artistic liberty is welcome and encouraged! )
- Depict your Eláfkeri showing Mirësi’s virtue of Kindness by sharing the things they own.
- Depict your Eláfkeri showing Vita’s virtue of Courage by confronting danger or fear for a good cause.
- Depict your Eláfkeri showing Rozkład’s virtue of Determination by finishing a difficult, tiring task.
- Depict your Eláfkeri showing Misericordia's virtue of Mercy by saving someone else's life or getting them out of harm's way.