#horizon zero dawn npcs

[erythristicbones]

Horizon Zero Dawn Characters As Cat Breeds

• Aloy; Somali cat

Stockier than an Abyssian, my original choice, and if you go with the ruddy coat pattern it's just as effective. I like to think a ruddy Somali captures the first-glance side of Aloy; freckles, ginger hair, and a tough build from years of hunting and fighting.

• Ikrie; Norwegian Forest Cat

A bit pointer than, say, a Siberian, and smaller than a Maine coon. Still built for colder climates, with a softer look than other big breeds.

• Mailen; Siberian Cat

Mostly fluff, round and gives off a more serious vibe. Born and bred for the winter, a true Banuk breed if we're being honest.

• Nil; Javanese cat

This is one of the more personal opinion based decisions. Javanese just have that off-putting aura I get when I see Nil?? Still a gorgeous breed, sort of a sub-type of Siamese. Less vocal, still opinionated, imo a solid fit.

• Ersa; Russian Blue

Like a grown up version of Erend, even in breed. The Russian Blue looks like it's grown into it's predator body, with a more serious demeanor.

• Erend; British Shorthair

Round, goofy and friend-shaped. Built on the stocky side, and looks like it could take a few hits. Pair a blue coat with Ersa's Russian Blue and they make a good sibling duo.

• GAIA; Sphinx

Since GAIA is an AI and not a human, I figured the hairless breed would fit quite well. Plus, can u imagine how adorable cat!GAIA would be in a lil sweater.

• Elisabet; Abyssian

Gives off the same look as Aloy's breed, but as a more sheltered scientist, this breed is a much better fit for Elisabet. More slim than stocky, with the ticked ginger coat that mimics freckles.

• Avad; Oriental Shorthair/Turkish Van

I'm still split on this one, bc both breeds fit well. On the Van side, the markings just give off this Sun King vibe, with the ginger head markings ya know? But the Oriental has such a unique, royal facial structure that I'm torn.

• Sylens; Tonkinese cat

This cat breed tends to be on the compact/sturdy side with a dark brown gradient for their fur. It just felt like a really good fit for Sylens, plus as a branch of Siamese, they would be oppionated by nature. You could also connect the vocal breed to how Sylens seems to talk his way out of trouble and also get info out of people.

• Petra; Cymric/Manx

Both are incredibly muscled/stocky breeds and those nubby butts are adorable. I'd lean torwards the Cymric personally, since it's body type is more filled out. It looks like a tough, forge-working breed all right.

• Sona; Japanese Bobtail

A bit lanky, but still well muscled, just like a seasoned warrior.

• Vala; Pixiebob

The youngest of the family, so this breed fits the best. It still has the recognizable nubby tail, but with a softer look. She hasn't been on the frontline like her mother or brother yet, so the kit fluff is still prominent.

• Varl; American Bobtail

Not as lanky as it's Japanese counterpart, it fits the son of the war chief very well. Mirroring her body type, without the hunters build just yet.

• Bast; American Shorthair

A basic bitch, bc I couldn't care less.

• Aratak; Ragdoll/Birman

Longer-haired breeds to combat the cold, leaning towards Birman for the more serious looks they have. Plus, the standard colors for both breeds would be similar to Orea's Snowshoe.

• Orea; Snowshoe

I feel like the name explains it pretty well, with a softer more curious look than Aratak's breeds. And maybe I'm biased bc I love Snowshoe's but oh well.

• CYAN; Peterbald

Sort of like the Sphynx for GAIA, I just went with a breed that stood out to mark her as an AI.

• HADES; Lykoi

Scrappy and off putting. I love the breed, but it's a good match compared to the hairless AI's.

• Rost; Maine Coon

Him big!!!!

• Teb; Singapura

Tiny and in no way, shape, or form a tough fighter. Probably the smallest cat breed, apart from Munchkins; which fits Teb who barely seems to age in between the first and second time Aloy meets him.

• Vanasha; Turkish Angora/Persian

I really couldn't decide bc both are equally regal and intimidating??? But I'd lean for the Angora, since Vanasha has abs for days and is definitely not just another pretty face. Plus, Angora's are a much healthier breed than Persian.

• Talanah; Bengal cat

Resembling a true wild cat, there isn't much else to this. She's a hunter to the core, and should look like one.

• Olin; Exotic Shorthair

He gots a squish face. That's it.

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Horizon NPCs: watercolour portraits, Part II (Carja)

More love for all the beautiful, fascinating characters in this game!

From top to bottom: Avad, Vanasha, Talanah, Marad, Janeva, Uthid, and Nil.

Edited using the Portra app. 

[erythristicbones]

HZD Characters As Dog Breeds

• Aloy; Akita Inu

Big and looks friendly. Very very smart, but independent and will outright ignore you if they feel like it.

• Ikrie; Siberian Husky

This one speaks for itself. Huskies are huge drama queens tho, so like...guess that's a new quirk for Ikrie.

• Mailen; Newfoundland Dog

Eh, big fluff who can withstand the cold?

• Nil; Australian Cattle Dog

Smart but needs a job to keep them busy.

• Ersa; Wolfhoud

Scruffy n tough.

• Erend; Sheepdog

Lorge and once again...friend-shaped.

• GAIA; Borzoi

Mythical beings or possible a horse in disguise.

• Elisabet; Irish Setter?

Red and dignified!!!

• Avad; Pharoh Hound

The dog made to resemble royalty.

• Sylens; Standard Poodle

Too smart for their own good, probably very spiteful too.

• Petra; pitbull/boxer

Stocky and well built.

• Sona; Bloodhound

Great hunting/tracking dog.

• Vala; Beagle

Baby hunting dog!!

• Varl; Blue Tick Coonhound

Another good hunting dog.

• Bast; Chihuahua

Annoying and thinks it's ten times bigger than it actually is.

• Aratak; Rottweiler

Fierce and loyal, a good guard.

• Orea; St. Benard

A mountain dog famed for rescuing/helping people.

• CYAN; Dalmation

Firehouse Doggo = AI that watches Volcano

• HADES; Cane Corso

Intimidating, probably meant well at first

• Rost; Bernese Mountain Dog

Big body and even bigger heart.

• Teb; Whippet

Tiny and skinny.

• Vanasha; Doberman/Afghan Hound

Afghan fits the beauty of Vanasha, while the Doby has that fine-tuned strength.

• Talanah; Catahoula Leopard Hound

A really cool hunting breed

• Olin; Chowchow

Him squish again.

[erythristicbones]

okay, quick poll, would you rather see the horizon zero dawn characters/NPCs as Big Cats, Dinosaurs, or Dog Breeds next?