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engravedinaash · 1 year

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Memory

Part 2 - Adolescence

CW death, violence, blood mention

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It’s a long journey. He barely makes it by with the gil he earned from trading in what he foraged near his home before his departure. From airship to boat to chocobo, he finds a way to continue his journey. Few parts of the coasts of Ilsabard welcome him, but they do not hold answers for him there. No one is certain about the settlement his family belonged to even existing anymore due to the Garlean Empire’s conquest. He is warned against going into the Magna Glacies- the frozen wasteland surrounding Garlemald, but Senka’ir is not deterred from it having come this far. He would much rather die trying, but he keeps that to himself.

He manages to climb up near the peaks without stopping, until his legs burn and he cannot move them. He stops to rest, but unaccustomed to the cold he does not know the dangers of traversing deadly weather. He nearly freezes and thinks the heavily cloaked older Hyur man approaching him is an apparition of death until he finds himself being pulled away into a small settlement nestled within the snowy mountains.

He distantly hears voices and whispers as he is shuffled from a small room to an ornate hall, and only becomes fully conscious of where he is, knelt on the floor, when he feels a presence at his side. A hand cradling his own. Warmth. Like he has never felt before. And he looks up, eyes that resemble the turquoise he saw from the jewelers stalls from the many markets he had passed yet these eyes are more beautiful. Cool like that welcoming water on Ilsabard’s coast. Senka’ir never knew he could like a color so much in that instant.

“–you okay? You must have been freezing. You are safe now.“ Says the boy before him, a hyur no older than himself.

Senka'ir’s world centers on the smile the boy gives him. He has never had a stranger smile at him. He sees no pity in this young man’s eyes. He forgets his scars, dirt and sweat coated face if even for a moment.

Emrys is his name. He is the youngest of a family of mages who are highly revered in this displaced community. This settlement once resided on flat earth at the bottom of the mountains, but the Empire’s increasing invasions had them quietly and slowly move themselves where they would not be easily reached. The oldest living member of the family is Emrys’s grandmother, the most powerful of the mages; she has dedicated the last of her days to maintaining a concentration spell that keeps a specific vicinity of the mountain (where the village is) under a temperature regulated dome invisible to the naked (and Garlean) eye. Without it, there would be no chance of survival in the Glacies. This spell is only passed to those in the family capable of performing it. The next in line happens to be Emrys.

Through the kindness of his heart and persuasion of his words, Emrys convinces his father that the miqo’te is no threat to them and should stay however long he needs. The old man who initially found Senka’ir, Darek, offers to take the boy under his wing in the meantime to help him mine ceruleum and ore for their greenhouses. With nowhere else to go, being warned of the state of Garlemald and the Empire, Senka’ir agrees to offer what he can.

He’s asked of his name. He didn’t think of giving it. Perhaps he’s tired and knows it will be mispronounced, or perhaps for a moment he wants to forget the reason for this complicated journey. A nobler reason would be to protect his family. He tells them: Sen.

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Sen spends most of his days now waking early, going to the dig site Darek carved out, and working long hours. He finds himself enjoying the repetitive, simple task. He would not admit it easily but he likes to be useful. He may be cold to the old man at times (Darek brushes most of it off for the boy being well into his teenage years) but Sen looks forward to the praise he receives for a job well done.

His work also gives him an excuse to avoid the overwhelming sensations he feels when he sees Emrys out and about. The hyur smiles at him each and every time, even when he knows Sen struggles to return it. Now that he is not half dead and freezing, Sen feels dormant insecurities starting to break the surface. Things that normally would not bother him. Is my smile ugly Is he making fun of me Does he feel bad for me Where did these thoughts come from?

A few months into his stay, a man that was in charge of guarding the room that Emrys’ grandmother resides falls ill one day, and Emrys immediately volunteers Sen for the role. Again, Sen assumes he must be testing him, or playing a joke, something cruel like his brothers would do. But immediately he would regret thinking those things when Emrys brings him a warm meal during his evening shift on watch with a timid smile, admitting that while he had no hand in the original guard falling ill he did have an agenda to keep Sen in one place so he could get to know him.

It takes time. Emrys’ simply brings food for Sen and a book for himself as he sits quietly in the hallway. By day 3 Sen quietly asks if the book is good. Emrys enthusiastically launches into a detailed description, more than happy to have the miqo’tes attention. Even though Sen struggles to keep eye contact, Emrys does not miss the rhythmic swish of the inky black tail and the turning of his ears whenever he speaks. He had read about miqo’te in the small remaining library in his family’s quarters, but had never met one.

By the end of the week, Sen is more verbally responsive and can meet Emrys eyes when he talks. By the time the guard fully recovers, Sen works up the courage to offer him evenings off to spend time with his family–and so he himself can keep this routine with the other boy that he finds himself eagerly anticipating. He has not had anything to look forward to in every day life in ages.

Eventually, Sen and Emrys are close enough to where they are comfortable sharing personal stories together. They make games of asking questions. Emrys asks what led Sen to Ilsabard, and when he tells him the young mage offers to research whatever he can to find any information on the Keeper’s ancestors. Sen also admits he did not know what he planned on doing after getting there, and that there is a part of him that does not want to return to his family in the Shroud. Emrys sympathizes, and wishes at times he could leave the village behind and at least travel down the other sides of the mountains to see the water of the coasts he had read about. Together they promise that one day, they will go on that journey together. To make good on that promise, Sen entrusts Emrys with his full name–asking it only to be used between the two of them. He finds he likes how it sounds coming from his friend’s voice more than he should.

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Sen hates how perceptive Darek is sometimes. The old man makes sure to comment on how good of a mood he gets in after returning home at night for the past few days, and Sen quickly learns that he hates how expressive his tail is. The hyur says something about “young love” with a smile, asks who the lass is…much to Sen’s confusion. While there are plenty of girls in the village he considers pretty, they never want to glance at him too long. They might have even caught his attention if he had not already become entranced by a pair striking blue eyes that make him forget the pain he has carried if but for a moment. They make him feel safe, understood, and loved.

Sen realizes he’s fucked.

The breaking point happens on his 17th nameday, something Emrys had asked him about many moons ago and nearly had trouble answering since it hadn’t been celebrated since he lost his brother. Emrys must have also gotten Darek in on it, because the man basically forced Sen to take the day off. Emrys showed up at his door with lunch and various treats Sen had alluded to enjoying as a child in the Shroud (a lone book in Emrys’ library on Eorzean cuisine and customs became most helpful to prepare for this). The two spent the day together, eating in the greenhouse amongst the flora there and playing in the snow. Sen’s face hurts from smiling so much in a day–he doesn’t think he ever has before today.

By nightfall, the two are watching the stars when Emrys gives Sen his gift. It’s an enchanted embroidered cloth made of the softest material Sen has ever touched that can be used multiple times before needing to be cleaned–perfect for days that Sen does not have the energy to wash his face or needs to wipe the coal off his hands before a lunch break. Sen is nearly overwhelmed with the feelings he gets from receiving such a nice gift and being given such a lovely day to celebrate his life it brings moistness to his eyes. Emrys does not mock him for it, doesn’t even say anything; he simply brings the cloth to Sen’s cheek to catch the tear that falls. Their hands find each others’ after that, and they don’t need to say anything else. But Sen knows he would do anything for the young man before him. He already has his heart.

Thankfully, Sen doesn’t have to wait very long to even think of confronting those feelings. Emrys is the first to confess properly not many moons after, admitting he could not wait any longer to give his feelings voice. He knows how his father disapproves only on the basis of preparing his son for a future of solitude like his grandmother is facing–relationships only bring hurt for both parties when one is locked in a room for the rest of their years. He knows it could be selfish, but he holds hope that with enough research in their lifetimes the village could be relocated again to a more habitable environment without fear of the Empire looming ever closer. His hope and bright outlook on life shake Sen to his core, and whether he admits it or not he loves him all the more for it.

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Over the next few years, Sen becomes very proficient in mining, blacksmithing, and combat with spears. He makes regular treks outside the domed village to forge a clear path for future passage of the people once they can coordinate a means to migrate down the mountain.

Emrys continues his studies on maps and surrounding cultures, offering any monetary or magical assistance he can to Sen as he travels further to the coasts seeking aid in their mission. It takes a lot of negotiating, errand running, and earned trust to secure a ship that can be cloaked by the very same invisibility dome to get everyone to safety elsewhere in Eorzea. They begin to plan a day that they can present this idea to Emrys’ family and the rest of the village. Sen allows himself to be hopeful.

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The last trip down was a success. All that’s left is to gather more ore, more ceruleum, anything else that is left remaining on the payment for the ship and can be brought to trade..wherever they end up. Nightfall is when it is decided Emrys will deliver the news to his family first–and if all goes well the rest of the village will know by tomorrow. Sen is hoping this is a risk that will be rewarded. But who could say no to Emrys? Who could not be swayed to his decision when he speaks with those eloquent words and gentle voice? His path is to not be a vessel but a leader, if he so chooses.

As long as Sen gets to remain at his side, he would take any role. He looks to the sky slowly being lit with stars he remembers explaining to Emrys Menphina’s tale. Though he had long since removed his trust in the Twelve, Sen finds himself distantly praying as he remembers his mother did. And in the back of his mind he wishes at the very least he could be the Dalamud to Emrys’ greater brilliant moon.

A few more steps up freshly laid snow, a path his feet remember without thought. Though it is getting dark, there is a shift in the air. The constant buzzing of magic and aether is replaced by a quietness that Sen has never heard before even this far out.

He drops what he carries and runs.

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He’s late. He’s too late.

The village guard is staining the snow with red. Sounds of life are not heard as his legs carry him through the village. He can’t even hear the soldier–Imperial soldier it has to be–spitting words and barking orders at him as he runs inside the mage family’s quarters. He barely makes out Darek among the faces of the other village people huddled into the back corner of the hall. His ears are ringing when he sees the bodies on the ground–the father and and grandmother both, they aren’t moving and

Everything is red, everything is red until suddenly there is bright blue.

Emrys

He’s looking at him as two soldiers restrain him, dig their dirty disgusting hands into him he’s in pain don’t touch him and he’s battered and Sen nearly lunges like a beast–two more soldier’s restrain him before he can make another move. Their leader says something about the weak mages serving no purpose to the Empire, the bounty of ceruleum will be of use, but anything else is not heard over the pounding in Sen’s own ears and Emrys’ weakened voice.

“Senka’ir”

“Save them..“

“Always.. I will love you, so please…”

The leader steps over, their weapon comes down

Sen is clawing, kicking, thrashing, cursing his smaller build and these giant Garleans. He may be yelling but he can’t hear himself. He can’t take his eyes away from Emrys, if he does he isn’t sure what will happen. Its happening too fast, he can’t move-

A soft look despite trembling, tears crystalizing the blue of his eyes. A shaking breath, a final word

“Live”

A booming sound Sen has never heard. Loud and awful. The ringing comes right after. He doesn’t see the aftermath because everything is red again. Red and blurry. Something claws out of his skin and his throat. He cries, he claws, he roars.

Something lets go.

He’s weightless but heavy.

Everything

goes

black.

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Darek in all his years has never seen anything like what Sen had done moments before. For the 5 years he has known him, he knew the boy could be prone to anger, usually at himself more than anyone else. He also knew he was stronger than others might think him to be. But never did he think he would see something like this. He had no other word but rage. Consumed by it. As if those feelings overflowed and heightened his physical ability until he could no longer stand.

Sen massacred the entire lot of Imperial soldiers, not an entire army but enough to make resisting impossible. Everything from his spear, the soldier’s own weapons to even his bare hands. He left no witness for the Empire, no soldier to escape and call for backup. Though this would only buy them a bit more time before more come looking. Sen must have had some sense left to know this, or Emrys’ words rang like an order, because he staggered to Darek bloodied with pupil-blown eyes and managed to growl: West. Path. Coast. Boat. He promptly collapsed.

The rest of the villagers gathered what they could carry and began heading down the mountain, following a trail Sen had marked beforehand. Darek helped usher them out, and by the time he returned for Sen the half-conscious miqo’te had dragged himself over the pile of corpses to Emrys. Darek’s heart ached at the sight.

It was difficult to make Sen let go of the lifeless body.

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When Sen became fully conscious, he was on the boat. His body ached terribly. He kept to himself for the remainder of the journey and was not responsive to Darek checking on him and patching him up. He heard vague whispers, questions without answers–how was the village found. How did the magic fail them. Was there a Garlean spy? Something bad happened. Only when he pulled out his magicked cloth dirty with blood did everything come back to him. What he had done.

He felt the stares of the villagers, varying from wary to afraid to pity. He hated it. But it was what he knew from home already. He stared at his hands caked in blood. He truly deserved nothing better. The only thing he could feel was numbness. He had run out of anger to give if but for a moment. Exhaustion took its place.

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theycallmeratt · 5 months

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Got into discussing headcanons on discord and realized it might be fun to put my part out here and see what others think? So...

Tiefling Headcanons

(specifically related to toddlers and babies)

Like this but with more kids hanging off a tail:

(don't take any parenting advice from this please) (no discussion of pregnancy/labor) (maybe not lore friendly but whatever)

Tiefling traits can appear anywhere from birth to puberty, leading to a wide range of experiences for parents (even between their first and second kids!), but all of them come out with tails

None have full horns on birth, but they may have nubs

Teething

Some tiefs grow fangs as toddlers, some only get them with adult teeth, some have a special extra layer of teeth that come in and some never get them!

Babies chew on the flats of their tails. Tiefs wrap the tips in cloth to protect them when they're teething. Sometimes you get an older parent who's like, "put some whiskey on it" and the younger ones are like, "we don't do that anymore"

Also, while blunt-teethed toddlers can use coral, wood, leather or even specialty fungal teethers from the Underdark, tiefling babies have to use well polished metal because other materials splinter or shred. If they decide to use leather, it has to be changed often

(an aside: IRL porous materials aren't recommended for teethers)

(A real teether, 1835-6)

Baby Wearing

Tieflings incorporate their tails into baby wearing (on their backs). They wear their babies a little lower than most people because of their wing spurs

There's a joke that you can tell who's a new parent, because they always wrap their tails around a worn toddler to be extra careful

There are also horn carriers that strap to the horn! But people usually don't use them once the child is rolling over

Baby/Toddler Gear

A joke gift for parents with multiple kids is a flask or small box of sweets that attaches to the horns (the only place the kids can't get to!)

A common gift is a small weighted and waxed blanket to hold the baby's tail down during a diaper change

Sometimes leather nipple guards are made for nursing, but generally these aren't needed—tiefling babies learn very quickly not to bite, and their first teeth are usually blunt

Unlike the parents of human babies, parents of tieflings don't bother with blackout curtains

Everyone knows not to hold a baby by the tail, but some parents swear by tail leashes for kids

Tails are also super helpful to help the kids learn to walk! Tiefling babies walk at the same time as human babies, but they go right into running and climbing in a matter of days

Another joke gift is to never congratulate a parent of a tiefling who's toddling for walking, you only apologize for the running.

In tiefling heavy places, tiefling parents are adept at catching toddlers sprinting around and they all work together to watch the kids

Baby Toys and Comfort

Baby tiefs have the grab reflex with their fingers and tails, leading to them grasping everything

Adult tieflings also have mobiles and other toys they hang from their own tails and horns

Tiefling dolls are so uncommon that gifting a tiefling baby a toy that looks like them is a big, exciting thing. Their toys often look like real people in the baby's life

Tieflings modify rattles and toys to go onto baby tails and horns

Bells are very popular tiefling toys

(as an aside I found this picture and this... Does not look comfortable)

Babies cuddle their tails like stuffed animals.

They cuddle their parents tails.

There are huge pillows (like tail-sized pregnancy pillows) that people without tails can use to give their tiefling kids the cuddle experience

These huge pillows are also used to help toddlers sleep alone. Newer generations of parents worry this is unsafe

Baby Clothes

For babies with claws, leather mittens are a must

Babies wear tail covers for chewing, to protect the tail or just because they're cute

Tail covers are often a "one size fits most" and parents use belts to help it stay. They also might use ribbon wrapped around the tail, but again, new generations of parents are wary about this practice

If a baby has wing spurs, the spurs are delicate. Tiefling parents often patch the back of a baby's shirt to protect their spurs

There are also little mini shirts people put under the clothes for protection, if they don't want to patch them

A lot of earth baby clothes have extra mitten fold downs/leg extensions. Tieflings add little buttonable vertical opening in the rear to allow for a tail hole that adjusts in height

Tieflings invented the wide baby neck to assist with taking baby clothes on and off

(the video the second image is from to help you visualize)

Preparing for Babies

Because so many tieflings might be the only tiefling in their villages, groups of dedicated people maintain reading resources and in-person classes for areas with large tiefling hubs.

They work closely with worshipers of Shialla, often housing them in exchange for information about who in their community might have the next tiefling child, and for assistance during labor

They also maintain a library of tiefling specific baby clothes and other tools to lend to parents. Sometimes they pair with a clergymember of Shialla to deliver supplies to new parents

When human parent has a tiefling, they're welcomed into these groups and rely heavily on them for at least a few months

These scholars often argue about old school parenting hacks vs new school. One big old vs new is whether to harden a child or not. The old way says children (especially tiefling children) need to be tough to survive in a cruel world. The new way says it's extra important for children to feel loved, so when the world is cruel they can fall back on that

"She cries when I burp her!" Tiefling parent, wincing, "You're hitting her wing spurs"

Even if their tails aren't perfectly prehensile, an extra limb with a baby is very useful. Part of baby prepping is adding tail friendly loops to doors and drawers, purchasing (or borrowing) jugs with enclosed handles, and investing in tail belts and hooked bags—belts with loops for hanging things off, to keep useful things close

Most of these additions aren't mainstream, so a growing tradition in places with large tiefling populations is to get together to make these items and prep the house

They also sing a lot at these parties, passing on lullabies and love songs for the new arrival. Most of them are about never letting the baby go or always loving them

Another part of baby prep is getting together to make clothes or tweak existing clothes. Tiefling hand-me-downs are invaluable

Another is the doll making, although usually that's around the tiefling's first birthday

Tiefling parenting resource guides always include patterns for knitting/crocheting hats with horn holes and tail covers for cold days

#bg3 headcanons #tiefling headcanons #tieflings #dnd headcanon #fantasy parents

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pawborough · 3 months

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Below the cut is our extensive FAQ! If you have a question, check here first!

How long has PawBorough been in development?

PawBorough has been in development since the summer of 2021.

When will PawBorough be playable?

PawBorough will enter closed Beta for Kickstarter backers this summer of 2024. Open Beta will proceed to allow entry of non-backer users afterwards. Our current timeline projects either a full launch in 2024, or an extended period of open Beta for new users to join in 2024, depending on how many features need tweaking and to what extent. No matter what, expect open playability in 2024!

Will PawBorough be free to play? Yes. PawBorough will have premium features, but will not be “pay to play.”

Where do I download PawBorough?

PawBorough is a browser game with no need for download. However, we are working on an application for mobile devices which will be available to download in the future. There is not currently a timeline for this development.

Will PawBorough be mobile friendly?

Yes. We are dedicated to mobile usability. Our development of an application is intended to enhance the mobile experience.

Will you have a suggestions page?

Once we have the game refined and populated, we will be opening a forum for suggestions to improve the user experience.

Is PawBorough accepting artist applications?

Currently PawBorough is accepting artist applications. If you would like to work as a visual artist on The PawBorough Team, please send your resume and portfolio to [email protected].

Is PawBorough accepting developer applications?

PawBorough is not in need of developers at this time.

Can I volunteer for PawBorough work?

For the majority of work, we do not accept volunteer applications. We periodically open volunteer applications for early feature testing. For notifications on when these applications open, keep up with our Kickstarter updates!

What timezone will PawBorough be in?

PawBorough will function in EST/ET!

How can I reach out directly to the team?

Please email us at [email protected]. All other methods to contact us may not reach us.

Will you keep the official Discord open after the full launch of PawBorough?

No. After PawBorough launches officially, we will be shutting down our Discord. It is not in our best interest to rely on third party software for communication with our community. Already, this is an issue we take responsibility for perpetuating. We want to ensure all information is sourced to and on our website in a single space. Players are welcome to create their own, unofficial spaces however!

How can I support the development of PawBorough right now?

We take donations from our PayPal. All donations will go towards our continued development. You can also support us by spreading the word! Tell your friends about our project, keep informed on our updates, and join the site when we’re live!

Will you have dark mode?

Yes.

Will there be more breeds/patterns?

PawBorough will continue to add more content over the span of its lifetime. We have currently committed to 21 breeds in total, but new patterns may be added in perpetuity as the game ages.

Can cats die? Is there a way to remove them from the game?

Cats do not die from play. The only way to remove a cat from the game is to voluntarily retire the cat.

What are mystic and domestic breeds?

PawBorough features seven Boroughs that a player may join. A Borough is a culturally unique location in the world of the game. Each Borough has at least two breeds of origin: a domestic breed and a mystic breed. These breeds come in “pairs.” For every domestic cat, there is a mystical, magical counterpart. We call these pairs an “origin set” or “origin pair.” In lore, this is explained as normal cat breeds being magically, genetically altered over hundreds of years. As a player, you will be able to switch between mystic and domestic breeds instantly.

What are the mystic and domestic pairs? What are the origin Boroughs of every breed?

Here are all origin pairs that we have showcased in updates thus far. Shorthair / Bovine = Harvest Prowler / Thumper = Harvest Ragdoll / Fyret = The Metropolis Longhair / Moontail = Luna Snowfoot / Prancer = Sol Wolf / ??? = Cogwheel Littlefang / Stonehide = ???

Can Domestic Breeds be turned into Mystic Breeds (and vice versa)?

Yes. Here is a graphic of the system we are testing, which incorporates Borough origin:

Why not just have separate items for every breed? Why the pairs?

This choice was intended to unilaterally flatten the rarity between mystic and domestic breeds, and instead determine rarity by origin set. With an item for every breed, seeding the items would inevitably become imbalanced in some way. This way, Shorthair and Bovines, for example, are equal opportunity for the player. We did not want to, as a game, incentivize collecting mystic breeds over domestic breeds, thus viewing domestic breeds as a contextually “lesser” option. That has just never been our vision!

Will some Breeds/Patterns/Colors be more rare than others?

Yes. Breed rarity will be dependent on the origin pair. Bovines and Shorthairs may be more common than Longhairs and Moontails, for example. Patterns will have breed and drop rarity. Colors will be dependent on breeding outcomes. You may use our live kit predictor on our website to view how two colors interact. A brief write-up on how color outcomes for kits are calculated is located here!

How much can you customize your two Founder cats?

You will be able to fully customize the colors and sex of your Founders. You will also be able to select from a pre-selected pool of patterns and breeds, which will be changeable for all cats via items. We are currently working on adding the ability to fully customize white coverage for Founders. The only thing you will not be able to change is the Borough birthplace (eye color.) We are also considering adding the ability to freely re-access the creator and change your founders at any time. As a general note, your Founders will be incredibly customizable!

Will kits be able to wear accessories?

Yes! We love that we can do this! This does mean our accessory pool will be more limited. However, kits will be fully customizable!

How will players obtain "Generation 1" cats?

Generation 1 cats are cats which are not born from cats already on the site (i.e “offspring.”) There are several methods to obtain a generation 1 cat, however most notably an item called “incense” can be used to immediately spawn a random generation 1 cat into your camp. Each Borough will have an incense item which spawns a cat with the eyes of said Borough. Incense is obtained via crafting.

Will new colors be added to the demo?

Currently, there are no plans to add new colors, but this possibility is not off the table.

Will you have feathers behind the ear as an accessory?

No. We are aware that, historically, media with anthropomorphized cats has a history of anti-indigenous themes. In the interest of respecting indigenous populations, we will not be illustrating any feather-themed accessories without indigenous sensitivity consultation.

Will I be able to attach tags to my cats? Such as #kit?

Yes, we will be implementing a tagging system!

Will multiple cats be able to have the same species of Fauna companion?

Yes!

Will there be a way to make my cat stay as a kit forever?

Yes. We will be adding perma-kits as a feature.

Can you add a nonbinary/third gender pose to the cats?

We would love to, but we’re a small indie team with limited resources. Three poses with full accessory and pattern functionality is already quite a bit of effort for us, especially with the demand of the art style we are committed to! However, we consider the Mars and Venus poses to be, for all intents and purposes, genderless. The purpose of two adult poses is simply to explore the designs. You will be able to switch between both adult poses at any time via a switch on the cat’s customize page.

Will there be a pronouns section for a cat's page?

We were asked to add this feature quite a bit, and we did add it! We are currently testing a system which may allow custom pronouns (such as neopronouns) that the game will recognize and use in narration and dialogue. This will help aid our initial reservation to the concept.

Will there be a way to change a cat's eye type?

Yes, and eye palette too! The only thing you cannot change is the birth Borough (Borough eye color.)

What's the difference between an Accessory and Decor item?

Accessories are pieces of clothing tailored to layer on each cat pose. They cannot be moved from where they sit on the cat. They can only be shifted above or below other Accessories layered onto the cat. In comparison, Decor items are items which can be shifted, rotated, and resized around the cat. Decor and Backdrop items come together to create a scene!

Can we change a cat's birth Borough/eye color?

No.

To what extent will you feature violence or adult content?

PawBorough is for teens and older. Users must be 13 and up to play. This means that we will feature minor use of moderately strong language, mentions of alcohol, and the allowance of art with cartoon blood and violence. However, photorealistic blood or gore will not be allowed, and we allow absolutely no sexually suggestive content whatsoever.

Will you have a custom system? How will it work?

This question refers to the concept of allowing custom, user-uploaded art to be created into items and imposed over a cat. Yes, we will have a system for this. Our custom cat items are called “pelts.” “Unclipped pelts” will allow for users to draw over the lines of the cat. “Clipped pelts” will go under the lines of a cat, and be easier to work with Accessories. Both will be a premium feature, and come with limitations and restrictions to help maintain the visual identity of the game. We will also be implementing a less complex pelt system for Fauna!

Will you have breeds that resemble big cats?

We will not be featuring any breeds from the Panthera order. This includes lions, jaguars, leopards, tigers, and snow leopards. We also will not be adding cheetahs, due to their cultural association with big cats. In the lore of PawBorough, big cats (and cheetahs) are mythical depictions akin to humans imagining elves! All other breeds from the Felidae family are on the table. This does include wildcats.

Will you add more white coverage possibilities?

Uncertain at this time. The idea is on the table, however we’re currently focused on illustrating for all the planned breeds!

Do you have a “basic” pattern?

No. We do have a pattern called “solid” that may aesthetically resemble a more basic patterning, but we do not have a base-level pattern that users build up from. Instead, all patterns have some degree of rarity and detail.

Is there a way to change a cat's colors?

Yes. Users will have access to items which randomize a single cat’s colors.

Can I rename my cats?

Yes! Much like changing the pose, renaming a cat is able to be done anytime via the customization page.

How will line breaking accents be handled? Won't they clash with apparel?

For those who are unaware, PawBorough features accent genes which may break the silhouette. The answer to this is: yes, they will! We deliberated over this for some time. However, we are treating line-breaking accents much like other accessories. It will be on the onus of the player to prevent clipping with any other accessories, just as accessories can and will clip with one another. Line breaking accents will be layerable among accessories, so users can adjust the layering how they like. From a design standpoint, line-breaking accents will only include biological body modifications. This includes, but is not limited to, horns, teeth, scales, claws, fur, and anything else which would grow from the cat itself. This therefore excludes these attributes from accessories. Overgrowth is an exception to this rule, due to its inception before the restriction was in place. In lore, Overgrowth is explained as a benign, parasitic, magic-touched plant which lives in cat fur and is easily passed to children of infected parents while nesting.

Can accents be in any slot? Can I have the same accent in both slots?

All accent genes can be in either slot! However, you may not have the same accent in both slots. Both slots are able to lack an accent at the same time, however.

What are the default patterns and breeds I can pick for my Founders?

You may create your Founders starting with: Solid Tiger Tuxedo Blotches This list is subject to change. No accent genes will be available for Founders to start with.

How does breeding work?

Breeding is available between two compatible cats. Users will choose to start a nest with two cats. Users will then babysit the nest until the new kits are ready to enter the User’s camp. Kits will inherit colors and patterns based on the parents. Testing of this mechanic is available on our website!

Can players cancel unwanted nests? Is it possible to accidentally lose a nest?

Nests can be reversed via a Bitter Root item. This is an active choice that the player must click several times to confirm. Otherwise, nests remain until the player interacts with them and do not expire.

Can Domestic and Mystic Breeds produce offspring?

Yes! All cats can breed with one another.

How will Paw Borough prevent inbreeding regarding the cats?

Currently, cats which are related via 5 generations apart cannot breed together.

Will cats ever be too old to breed?

We have no intention for a feature like this at this time.

Can cats have multiple mates?

Yes.

How does white coverage work for breeding?

Random coverage spots are chosen for each kit, with dominant spots passed down and recessive spots having a lower chance of showing. The coverage amount is chosen via the algorithm below. none x none => 90% none, 10% low full x none => 5% full, 10% high, 50% medium, 20% low, 5% none full x full => 90% full, 10% high full x medium => 50% full, 10% high, 40% medium full x high => 90% full, 10% high full x low => 25% full, 25% high, 25% medium, 25% small medium x medium => 5% full, 10% high, 50% medium, 20% low, 5% chance of none high x high => 15% full, 20% medium, 65% high, 10% low high x none => 30% none, 30% high, 25% medium, 15% small high x medium => 10% full, 10% small, 40% high, 40% medium high x low => 60% small, 20% medium, 20% high

How many cats are in a litter?

This is subject to change, but a cat can have between 1-4 kits in a single litter.

Can I breed my cats to have different eye colors than my borough?

Yes.

Can I breed my cats with other users?

Yes! We have a system for cross-account nests which will allow two users to both care for a nest and then divide the kits.

Is there a cap on how much regular currency a player can obtain every day?

There will likely be a cap, but questions like these have become difficult to give concrete answers on until we can simulate the economy in closed Beta!

Will there be events during the game?

Yes! PawBorough will have an onsite story which will be told through events, in addition to holiday events which will give users seasonal item rotations.

If I miss story events, how can I catch up?

All real-time story events will be documented in an onsite archive which users can visit and read at any time. Campaign events which surround Guild play will be re-playable, which new users can play at any time.

Will the game have achievements?

Yes. PawBorough will feature a badge and reward system.

Will there be side/minigames?

At this time, we are focused on a closed gameplay loop which is fun, satisfying, and rewarding without the need for an abundance of generalized minigame designs. We may incorporate unique, one-off minigames for immersion in the future. But it is our hope that they won’t be necessary for an enjoyable game. We would much rather focus our resources towards buffing out the gameplay loop, and accommodating several play styles with it!

Are there any plans for a battling system for cats?

Yes! PawBorough will feature teams which may register at the Guild. Users will be able to go on missions with their cats and earn rewards, leveling up their team and earning exclusive items in the process. What stats does a cat have? What are they used for?

Cats feature seven statistics: Stamina, Strength, Sense, Smarts, Speed, Savvy, and Sorcery. A cat's base stat number is divided among these categories. Leveling a cat up will allow the player to build out any given statistical category. Statistics are used for different dynamics in combat (mele, range, healing, dodging, etc.) as well as helping to calculate different daily item yields. Cats can be leveled up both by participating in Guild play and by yielding items. Each cat also has a Fortune and Doom statistic, which affects good luck and bad luck in RNG and general combat. These two stats cannot be changed.

Are base stats completely randomized?

Yes, but there is a cap and a weighted bell curve. All Founders start with the same base stat.

Can I read official lore of the game?

As of right now, we are working on an updated lore page with a more interactive presentation and more meat than our previous iteration. We will notify all social media when we have a new page live.

How will recolors of accessories work?

PawBorough features a dye system. All items will come in 12 standard colors and may be dyed to any of the 12 colors. Dyes are obtained via crafting. “Special dyes,” as they are currently called, will feature more unique coloring from the standard item, such as holographic, polka-dot, or pastel. Special dyes will only be applicable to certain compatible items. (And in all cases, a special dye will only work on an item that the standard doesn’t already apply to. For example, if a shirt is polka-dot by default, there is no reason for the shirt to be compatible with the polka-dot special dye.)

Can I be an Alpha tester? Is Alpha open?

Alpha applications are available here. If this form is closed, it means applications are no longer accepted. Alpha is not open as of June 12th, 2024. We will keep active communication and announce when Alpha opens. Applicants who are chosen will receive emails with the appropriate steps.

If I am chosen as an alpha tester, do I have to sign an NDA?

No.

How will data wipes happen during the closed Beta?

For context, a data wipe consists of removal of all cats, items, currency, and user content. A data wipe will NOT wipe the following: Your account, including your username, credentials, and ID number. Credit for any money previously spent on your account. Closed Beta will feature at least one data wipe as the test comes to a close. However, closed Beta will feature as many data wipes as we the developers deem necessary for testing important game dynamics. As an example, we need to test economic balance, and will wipe as necessary to test new pricing and currency distribution.

Is there a limit to how many Beta Testers there will be?

Closed Beta is limited to the number of Beta Keys sold on our Kickstarter. Population reports put this number at over 1600 keys.

How much earlier do Early Bird tier codes get into the closed Beta?

Early bird codes allow 3 days of early access!

Will Luna Stones be tradeable or will they be locked to your account?

All Kickstarter items will be tradeable.

Are Moontail wings randomly chosen when using a Luna Stone on a cat? What about when you breed a Moontail?

Wing types are random when using a Luna Stone. To change a Moontail’s wing type, an item will be easily available. When breeding, the wing type of the parent will pass down.

I am a backer. How will I receive my Kickstarter rewards?

With the email you used to back, you will be emailed a code for your beta key(s) and a reward code which will be redeemable onsite for your tier rewards/add-ons. Can I still pledge to the Kickstarter?

No.

Are the Kickstarter items obtainable since the campaign ended?

No, and yes. We will not be distributing these items again. They are retired. However, when the site is live, you may trade with backers for Kickstarter items.

Will I lose my Kickstarter rewards after a Beta wipe?

Any redeemable item codes will become redeemable again after a data wipe.

Account

Can two or more people share an account?

No. We limit the game to one account per user. If you are caught sharing your account with another person, you may have your account frozen. All items you may lose by choosing to share your account are at your own risk.

Can system members have individual accounts?

When we say one account per User, we mean User. This means that systems with individual users may have separate accounts. However, any evidence of “funneling,” daily yield transfer, or frequent and egregious transfer of cats or resources which would give a User identifiable advantage over other Users will result in consequences, including but not limited to removal of the aforementioned resources and termination of one or both accounts.

Can you change your Borough after choosing one at signup?

Yes!

Can you change your username? Will multiple people be allowed to have the same username?

Your username will be changeable. No two accounts may share a username.

Am I allowed to have a "side" account?

Accounts are limited to one per user. Evidence of frequent cross-account trading which implies the existence of a side account will result in investigation and consequence.

What is the character limit on usernames?

18. It is the same for cat names.

Will I get my account banned if a housemate and I both play PawBorough, and you recognize the same IP address?

No. In fact, we are rather lenient and understanding of this. We only will take administrative action if the cross-account activity is egregiously imbalanced and rewards one player with a clear, identifiable advantage over other players.

Can players terminate their own account?

Yes.

How many accounts will be reserved for staff use?

The first 10 account IDs will be reserved for staff use. This number may be subject to change.

Is there a referral system? Are there any rewards for referring people?

We are developing a referral system in tandem with our badge system. Our system will reward referring players with a payout every time their referee(s) completes an achievement and earns a badge.

Can I use a cat I made in PawBorough as an original character / purchase commissioned art of this character?

Yes, we love it! However, no content featuring our doll art may be used commercially. You may not profit off of our exact images. We also require that any public use of our art or designs be credited back to our website.

Can I use cats in offsite roleplay? Do I need to give credit? Can I go make my own story out of my PawBorough characters?

Yes. Credit requirement largely depends. If you use an image from the site, you must credit us. If you’re using a mystic design of ours, those creature designs are owned by us. We would prefer if you did not completely divorce them from our game and give us credit for the creature design. Under no circumstances may you use any mystic designs in commercial content. However, we don’t own the concept of a generic cat character. If you create and name a domestic cat in our game, you’re welcome to take it elsewhere and do anything you damn well please with it! Again, so long as you credit any use of our images, and use none of our images commercially! Also, for clarity, we don’t own the concept of moth cats or cow cats, but our specific design elements in tandem with the breed titles are attributed to us. You’re totally free to make a moth cat design for your own use!

Are we allowed to trade art for beta keys with other users?

Yes.

Is offsite trading allowed?

For beta keys, yes, but at your own risk. Note that many games of our genre disallow cross-site trading with games in development, or altogether. We do not allow nor endorse disregarding the TOS of other games. We are considering an embargo on cross-site trading of cats, items, and site currency both during Beta and for a brief initial launch period. This is to help preserve the microcosm of our onsite economy and grow it to a healthy, prosperous size before introducing the possibility of cross-site scalping. We hope you understand this decision. We’ll keep forefront communication with Users on these policies during the game’s lifespan.

Can I sell my Kickstarter rewards for real-life currency?

No. This will never be allowed.

Can I trade my Kickstarter rewards for digital or physical art?

Yes. Art as a traded good would not be counted under the cross-site embargo. If any cross-site content is included in conditions of the trade, it would be considered illegal.

Will there be a safe way to exchange premium currency for regular currency with other players?

Two-step cross-account trading will be in place. Both players will have to approve a supposed trade before it will activate.

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i love Pixel Cat’s End so i made a series of instagram stories to recommend it to my friends :D sharing it here in case someone also gets interested 👀 check it out~~~ http://pixelcatsend.com/

by the way, the website is adapted for screen readers! i haven’t tested that personally, but the dev updates suggest that its usability is constantly being improved. so i’m putting ALT text for these under the cut. it’s a lot of text, just a heads up!

(i’m not the developer, i just love the game! :D the official blog is @pixelcatsend. there was some confusion last time i advertized it haha)

First picture:

a screenshot of two cats and a black wolf playing with a bird in snowy woods with text that says:

Pixel Cat's End is a cozy slow-paced virtual pet site.

(my personal opinion is that the internet was created so we can have websites like this. instead of a capitalist hellscape. but i digress)

you create a kitty and start a kitty village on another planet with 4 of your kitty friends

these are two of my starter cats Tywin and Ugolyek :)

Second picture:

a screenshot of an apartment house full of cats with text that says:

you collect cats, dress them up and build their village

(having 3 cats irl is not enough for me apparently, i need a hundred more)

look, kitty wheelchair! (pointing at a cat with mobility aid)

Third picture:

a screenshot of the mines, miner cats and mined resources around it. text says:

the cats go to work and since i am extremely normal about this game, i keep a database with all my cats and their professional qualifications (a picture of the database in a “look at this photograph” meme format)

my village basically has a communist centrally planned economy

coming up with political lore for pixel cats is so funny to me

the kitties yearn for the mines

Fourth picture:

text says:

once i wrote a whole fanfic at like 2 AM when i was sending my friend crafting materials they asked for

a screenshot of a message i sent on the website with attached building materials:

Gift from Yuno to MuckFae

Yuno - Rivna, Vilna, Anarchia and Communa were wandering in the forest on one of their little adventures and stumbled onto Wish. the Rats invited it to join them and they spent a day full of fun, showing each other their favorite parts of the forest.

as they were walking back they realized that Wish celebrated its birthday tomorrow, on the same day as Rivna and Vilna! the Rat girls immediately started planning a huge birthday party at the Gray House for the youth of both of their villages. reaching an age where you can start attending school lessons is a huuuge deal after all! however, the Sumrak kitten suddenly got quiet. the Rats asked why it seemed so sad, and upon learning about the lack of educational resources in their village, they were rightfully enraged!

sheepishly, Wish said that they are going to start working some small jobs to gather materials for future kittens of Sumrak to get the opportunity to go to school, like Flick and Sweetie. the Rats were speechless. wow, that's so ****ing sad. they hugged Wish goodbye and hurried back to Sever.

upon returning, the Rats gathered all of the Sever youth and told what they heard. together, they quickly organized a demonstration, shedding light on the plight of their young comrades across the lake. all of the Sever villages chipped in with the materials they had gathered, happy to support the friendly, though at times creepy

**** village. Nezzie was especially touched, bringing all of the paper that he's been saving up for building his circus.

this is only 1/3 of the story

Fifth picture:

text says:

there are silly scenarios where the cats can interact, become friends, enemies, lovers

how cute is this friendship origin story?!

and screenshot from the website:

Grove is curled up under a bush and growls whenever anyone attempts to approach.

Chosen action: Lucius protects the bush to make sure nobody bothers Grove.

Lucius keeps all nosy cats out of the area so that Grove can get some peace and quiet. Grove appreciates it, and eventually slinks out of his bush to go back to work.

Question: Grove and Lucius would like to be friends. Would you like to approve this relationship?

Sixth picture:

a screenshot of a nursery room with piles of blankets and pillows and two small kittens lying there. text says:

the cats can have kittens (or adopt), there's a whole complex genetics system if you're into that sort of thing.

(but you don't need to understand it to have fun)

these two guys were just born

Seventh picture:

text says: the cats also go on TTRPG-style adventures

screenshots from the website with the adventuring system. second one shows the playing field, first one shows four cats surrounded by wolves and text:

You are being hunted...

The sounds of paws racing through the woods surround the four adventurers, and soon a trio of forest hounds emerges from behind the cliffs.

Eighth picture:

a screenshot of my first cat’s house that is full of rabbits. my kitty has a genderqueer flag scarf! text says:

there are some more cool things i haven't mentioned and the game is still in development!

there's now an event to celebrate the end of the beta stage so join if it sounds like something you might like-

i gladly volunteer to answer questions and help out. let's become friends in the game!

#pixel cat’s end #pixel cats end #pce #indie game #pixel art #pixel game #cats #furry #feral #my post

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