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OH MY GOODNESS THEIR CHICKS ARE LIKE PUFFBALLS?????

I must know more about the chicks!

OKAY SO-

Lepigriffs have clutches of 1-3 eggs, the chicks are initially naked and blind but they grow quite quickly, like they take at least 3 weeks to develop feathers and eyesight. Lepigriffs become mature at 20 years, and live up to 70 years on average.

Basically Lepigriffs chicks are very cute! They have big ol' eyes and are very, VERY fluffy with their downy feathers. Colouration tend to mimic the lavae of the bug species that they'll resemble at adulthood, with some markings based on game species (Specifically little stripes and spots).

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Also another fun fact about Lepigriffs:

Their wings are a bit... Weird.

Unlike moth wings, their wings are supported by cartilage "digits." Because of this, they're much stronger than true bug wings, but at the cost of being somewhat less flexible.

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Also fun fact about Lepigriffs:

Their chicks are 1) Very fluffy and 2) Very cute.

Basically tiny little puffball with itty-bitty wings.

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Been meaning to do this...

Mind telling me about this project? I'm very curious!

Sure thing!

There are two things this Project consists of: Solarclock Lepigriffs and Moonmoth Clockworks.

Solarclock Lepigriffs is the general worldbuilding project. This is based around the lepigriffs, sapient moth/ bird-like creatures, and their culture and environment. This is heavily based on solarpunk, clockpunk, art deco and art noveau, with a slight dash of biopunk.

Lepigriffs are the sapient species of Solarclock Lepigriffs. They are anthromorphic moth-like creatures, with bird-like faces and talons. They tend to be 4-5 feet tall and very light. Their colouration tend to mimic real-life moth, butterfly, dragonfly and wasp species. They have large eyes with slightly elliptical pupils, with black, brown, gold, green, blue or even red iris and dark sclera.

They're also based on various moth species and can have tail wings! However, they can't be based on insects that aren't moths/ butterflies.

Moonmoth Clockworks is a series of short stories focusing on Sula, a timid lepigriff artist, and her friend Ashworth. It's mostly slice-of-life stuff, and you can read the first part here.

Unfortunately, as you can see, I... didn't really managed to write much (*Cough* Too many things and not knowing what to focus on *Cough Cough*)

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Oh my gosh. I just found this website that walks you though creating a believable society. It breaks each facet down into individual questions and makes it so simple! It seems really helpful for worldbuilding!

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Okay I am finally making the scrapbook for this silly thingy and I'm feeling inspired to answer some questions on Lepigriffs and/or Solarclock Lepigriffs as a whole!

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WorldBuilding Ask Game

Here is a little ask game for WorldBuilding in your WIP to pad out one country or all of them! Use it for yourself or ask a friend and spread some love. Focus on a particular section and have fun!

Geography

What does your world look like? What's the biome? Are there different ones?

Are there any oceans? If so, are they accessible? Are they a reliable source of travel and food?

Are there any rivers in your world? Any lakes? What's the longest river? Deepest lake?

Is there a safe supply of drinking water? If not, why not?

Are there mountains in your world? What's the highest one?

What is the weather like? How does this effect life?

What animals inhabit the world? What animals are indigenous or considered exotic?

What are some natural features your world is famous for? Is your world considered beautiful?

How many countries in your world?

How are countries divided? By natural lines or by agreements?

Population

What's the population like? Is it large or sparse?

Is there any factors in population density? Do more people live in a certain area more than elsewhere? Why is that?

Are there different peoples living in your world? If so, how do they get on?

How important is nationality? Are foreigners tolerated? Or are they unwelcome?

What countries get on? What countries hate one another?

Are there any important cities? Why are they important?

What's the architecture like? Are there any outside influences?

What's a typical building material? What's considered an expensive feature to include?

What is infrastructure like? Are roads and railways in good condition?

Is there public transport? Is it reliable?

Government

What system of government does your world adhere to? Is it popular?

Where is the seat of government?

Are there different governmental agencies?

Are there political parties? If so, what are their goals?

How much control does the government have over the average person?

Can your people vote? If not, why not? If so, who has/hasn't the right to?

Are there any parties or organisations that oppose the government?

How does the government crack down on sedition?

Are people allowed to criticise the government? If so, how? If not, how do they get around it?

How are laws made? Who makes them?

Is there any odd laws in your world?

What are some punishments to crime? Are they considered fair?

What crimes are unfathomable for the people?

Who handles justice? Is justice obtainable for all?

Are there any police? What's their reputation?

What role does the military play in your world?

Who controls the army? Head of state or government as a whole?

Is it considered a good career path?

Who can join the army? Are there any restrictions?

What is your world's stance on war? Are there any neutral parties? Or particularly warlike ones?

Commerce and Trade

How is trade done?

Is currency universal or dictated by region?

How is your economy going? What effects it?

What trade is your world known for?

What are some exports? What must your world import?

Are any goods considered luxurious?

What services are available in your world? What services are niche?

What sort of work is common? Is work readily available?

Who is expected to work?

Are workers treated fairly or unfairly?

Are there any ways workers are protected? If not, what are some consequences?

Is your world more reliant on technology or on labour?

Is agriculture possible in your world? If so what can your people grow?

How big is industry? What goods can your people make?

What resources can your country exploit?

What are some barriers to trade and commerce?

Is your nation known for quality? Or Quantity?

Who does your country trade with most often? Who do they boycott?

Are there any major ports in your country?

Are there any banned goods? If so, is there a black market for their purchase?

Society

How society expect one to behave in public? Are there different expectations for different people/genders/ranks?

Is there a social order? Can one move up the ranks?

Is there any considerations made on account of rank, gender, age or position?

What is considered a social faux pas?

Are there any gestures or actions that are considered rude or socially unforgivable?

What would utterly shock somebody to see somebody do?

What are some opinions that are normal for your world but can be considered subversive in real life?

How can one rise up the status ladder? Is there much trouble to do so?

What denotes a person's place in society?

How is life different in cities compared to life in the countryside?

Daily life

Where would someone go to buy their weekly shop? Is food easy to come by?

What would be the daily routine of the wealthy? The common man?

How is hygiene handled in your world? Where does one go to spruce up?

What would be some day to day tasks one might face?

What is the favoured means of travel?

Are there any problems in your world that could effect a daily routine? Potholes? Gigantic spiders? Acid rain?

What ammenties would an average person expect to have access to?

Where would one go if they are injured or ill? What's healthcare like?

Do people feel safe where they live? Are there any places somebody might face danger?

How do people communicate? Is it difficult? Why?

What do people do for fun? What's considered normal fun versus hedonistic?

What pastimes are common? What kind aren't?

Is education valued?

Is there access to education? If so, for who?

Are the population educated? If so to what extent?

Family Life

What is the typical family set up?

Is extended family important?

Who can be considered family? Who can't be?

Is marriage considered a duty? Or is it more of a personal choice?

Is divorce possible?

Can people adopt children?

What happens to orphaned children?

Are children important? If not, why not? If so, why?

What are some typical toys children play with?

What are some games children play with one another?

How is in charge of household chores?

Is there a hierarchy in families?

Are children expected to take on certain roles?

What is the living situation like between the different ranks? Are the roles different?

What's considered the proper way to raise a child?

Culture and Languages

Are there multiple cultures in your world? How do they differ? Do they mesh well together?

How are cultures similar? How are they different?

Are there any traditions in your world? How important is tradition?

What are some rituals your culture undertakes?

Are there any special days? Events?

What are some traditional values in your world? Does it effect daily life?

Are there traditional clothes for your world? Are they something somebody wears on a daily basis or just on occasion?

Are there any rules around what people can wear?

What would be considered formal dress? Casual dress?

What would happen if somebody wore the wrong clothes to an event?

What languages are spoken in your world? If so, how do they sound?

Are there any dialects? If so, how do they sound?

Are most people monolingual? Or bilingual? Or multilingual?

Are there any languages that are closely related?

What is considered a universal language?

Religion

Is religion a thing in your world?

Is religion a staple of life or just a small part?

Does religion affect politics, personal lives and affiliations?

Is your world sectarian? Or ruled by religion?

What are some influences religion has on daily life?

What sort of religion is it? Monotheistic? Polytheistic?

What are some myths your people believe in?

What common rituals does one undertake on a day to day basis?

How does one please a deity?

Where do your people pray? How do they?

What symbols would denote a follower of a certain belief system to a stranger?

What places or objects are considered sacred?

Are there religious orders? If so, who can join?

Is there tolerance or violence over religion? If so, between which faiths?

Food and Drink

What are some traditional dishes in your world?

What would be a basic diet for the common man?

What's considered a delicacy?

Is there a societal difference in diet? What are the factors that effect diet between classes?

Is there any influence from other cuisines? If not, why not? If so, to what extent?

What would a typical breakfast contain?

What would lunch be?

What would be a typical dinner?

What meals are served during the day?

What's considered a comfort food or drink?

Are there any restrictions on who can eat what or when?

Are there any banned foods?

What stance does your world take on alcohol? Is it legal? Can anybody consume it?

Are there any dining customs? Are traditions?

Is there a difference in formal meals or casual meals? If so, what's involved?

Are there any gestures or actions unacceptable at the dinner table?

How are guests treated at meals? If they are given deference, how so?

Are there certain rules about how one can prepare food?

Are there any restrictions on eating with certain people?

How is food generally prepared by?

History

Who are some notable figures from history?

Who founded the country?

Is history looked back on with fondness? Or do your people rather forget?

Are there any heroes in history? Any villains?

What are some highpoints in the history of your land?

What are some points of history nobody likes to speak about?

Does history effect your land, people, culture, language in the present? If so in what ways?

What historic monuments are still around in the present day? What has been lost?

How do people learn about history? Do they learn the truth? Or just an abridged version?

What's a historical event that is important to the story?

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Finished her and gave her a name.

Her personality is basically a drama kid with an ego. She’s trying to get into making all sorts of fashion, she’s not well known but leaves a big impression on those who meet her, if that’s a good or bad thing is yet to be seen.

Suzuki belongs to me

The original species Lepigriffs belongs to @octahedral-chaos

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Interior images of the spectacular Art Nouveau-styled Municipal House in Prague.

Images from a program photographed by Jan Picha.

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It's pretty common for businesses to be run at one's home, especially with artisans. It also can vary, with some deciding to use stalls at "malls," or even a completely separated building altogether, although this latter option is extremely rare.

Is it more common for businesses in your setting to be run from someone’s home or a separate building? Does it depend on the type of business?

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Finally! Made the references for Sula and Ashworth! Well, it's not proper refs, but it's a good start!

Sula is, of course, based on a Sulawesi Moon moth. Ashworth, however, is based off of pink spirit moths, not Ashworth's Rustic! Despite being pastel colours, I think she'll like somewhat gothic things.

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actias rhodopneuma

pink spirit moth (male)

location: asia

photo credits

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actias isis

sulawesi moon moth

location: indonesia

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Serpent silk moth, Loxolomia serpentina, Saturniidae

Found in Brazil

Photos 1-3 by ronaldperet, 4-5 by carlosvidigal, 6-7 by pedroalvaro

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An Art Nouveau jewel: The Winter Garden, Malinas, Belgium.

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Solarium in Victorian home

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