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TINY ROBOTS, YOU SAY????

Hi! I just realized that I never told you, but: I was inspired by this blog to make an au/roleplay/unreality of my own! It’s pretty much this but Mega Man, and they’re called Masterlings. Have a wonderful day!

OUUHH I AM SO GLAD YOU FELT INSPIRED BY THIS BLOG HELLO!!!!! I hope you are having so much fun with your blog!!!

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Hi! I just realized that I never told you, but: I was inspired by this blog to make an au/roleplay/unreality of my own! It’s pretty much this but Mega Man, and they’re called Masterlings. Have a wonderful day!

OUUHH I AM SO GLAD YOU FELT INSPIRED BY THIS BLOG HELLO!!!!! I hope you are having so much fun with your blog!!!

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so is it normal for kings to be so.... weepy? because my roommate's king gets very teary very often and i'm kind of worried it's got an eye infection or something

Yes, crying is a vital function for kings! Kings cry for two primary reasons: as a means of hunting, and for temperature regulation.

Hunting is the most commonly known reason. The tears of a king are able to temporarily freeze any small prey that run into it. This process can take a few minutes to a few days depending on the size of the prey, and if they have any freeze resistance (such as Mirabelles, who are incredibly resistant to freezing).

Kings also use it for thermoregulation. Kings live in environments that change from extreme heat to extreme cold. Their hair is there to keep the King insulated during the winter, but the length does not shed during the summer. Instead, a King will produce excess tears to lessen its body temperature, similar to perspiration in humans!

It is a good idea to maintain the health of a King’s eyes. Check tears for unusual cloudiness, and monitor any changes in the amount of tears your King cries. Their eyes should be regularly cleaned to prevent salt buildup in the tear ducts, which could potentially damage the eye or cause irritation, and the possibility of infection in cases severe neglect. Your king should for the most part clean his eyes himself, but cleaning them monthly allows you to be certain they’re properly clean. Here is a step by step guide for doing so:

Signs of an infection include cloudy tears, increased agitation, itching or scratching at the eyes, and swelling.

Bonus info regarding how this benefits them & their environment, bc it’s very cool to me and not enough people know about it!!

Their tears are incredibly salty. In their native habitat (replications of it, at least), this aids in watering local plants and contributing to salt deposits on the rocks. Kings reside by the shore where most fauna lives off high-salinity water, and are anchored into rock beds. These salt deposits are beneficial for other wildlife: particularly goats & sheep, who descend nearby mountains to lick the rocks for essential minerals.

It should be noted that “native habitats” are tricky to mark down for Kings. They’re theorized to be native to the Island north of Vaugarde: which, of course, researches struggle to understand, let alone locate. These native habitats are understood through replications in other areas, places that wild Kings thrive & navigate towards. Many are found on the shores of Vaugarde, particularly near the mountain ranges.

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wait do you keep asks that are so funny you want to see them forever? I was wondering if my ask ended up lost or not. What funny ones do you have?

If it’s funny, I’d post it!! It stays on my blog either way :]

I have a lot of asks in my inbox. I try to answer older ones first, but some of them either take a long time (especially ones I wanna make art for, like the Changeling post), are asks I’ve already answered in a different post, or are asks I don’t have an answer to. I’m sorry if I don’t end up answering someone’s ask, but it’s a bit tricky to get to them all. It’s a one gal show on this page!!!

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Grown ass time looper cannot handle genuine love and appreciation, more at eight. (Interpret this image as you will.)

Bonus mutual:

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had a coworker show up 3 hours late today and, when asked why, they said “sorry, my loop didn’t want me to leave for work today so last night they froze my wallet and car keys in ice again”. so here’s your reminder to make sure your loop doesn’t learn how to use the freezer/oven/safe without having a proper tankmate to keep them company for when you leave home

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hello is there a limit to the amount of isatlings u can own. i am personally trying to make an army (i currently have 3 siffrins, 2 mal du pays, 2 loops, 2 odiles, 1 mirabelle and 1 claude) dont get me wrong i love each and every one of them to death and they each have their own space but. legally is this allowed (i really like isatlings ok...)

It depends on where you live, and what the laws and regulations are in your area.

Many countries have restrictions on what Isatlings can and cannot be allowed in its borders. The reasons for this can vary, but the most common reasons are that certain species may pose an environmental, health, or safety risk. Countries (or states/provinces) may allow you to care for a certain isatling if you have the qualifications to. For example, Almerio only allows to care of a King if you have a recognized caretaker’s license.

Limitation wise, most places won’t have a set limit. Rather, if you can care for all the Isatlings without creating a risk, and without harming them or those around you, then there’s really no harm in having multiple. It’s however many you can handle. The situation does change, as although the country and city might not set limits, landlords and private businesses usually can. To be safe, check with your local officials and see what exactly the regulations (if any) there are, and get written confirmation from your tenant that you are permitted to keep as many as you currently are.

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hi! I'm thinking of adopting a change god! I recently found one of these rarities at a local shelter <3 do you have any tips to taking care of one?

I am going to assume you mean a CHANGELING, and not a GOD..?? These guys have a lot of common misconceptions around them, especially with their appearance to common depictions of the Change god. They are very rare in most countries, but are native to (and thus everywhere in) Vauguarde.

The appearance of a changeling is heavily similar to depictions of the Change God. Changelings adapt to their environment and their appearances will reflect that of its caretaker.

pictured: changeling & fruit, Liana A, oil on canvas. a depiction of the artist’s changeling, who interrupted her original plan to paint fruit.

They’re not too high maintenance. Changelings live a Change lifestyle, meaning they need constant changes to their stimuli, diet, and environment, though they’re easily pleased by small changes like moving their enclosure or feeding them a new kind of treat. Changelings are perfectly fine without an enclosure, but should you want one, fill it with Change artifacts and a large variety of textures, shades, and decor.

They’re cheerful little creatures, enjoying dancing in place and playing, and often mimic behaviors they observe their caretaker doing. A bored changeling is a deeply unhappy one, so look out for any signs of disinterest in their surrounding or minimal movement. Also be warned that they are very clumsy creatures, being well known to fall off tables or play structures. While they are usually very resilient, make sure you always monitor your Changeling after a bad fall.

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I think my girlfriend's Odile hates me. Every time I come over, she keeps glaring at me, and every once and a while I'll say something I see her start writing in her notebook. Any advice for getting on her good side? I'm well aware that my relationship hinging on having a good relationship with her isatling.

Odiles can be pretty hard to read sometimes. From what I can gather, your girlfriend’s Odile has found something interesting about you. If this is good or bad I truly cannot say: but she’s not ignoring you! The worst offense you can take from an Odile is for her to find you uninteresting in any capacity, so at the very least, she’s willing to observe and change her mind to something more positive.

There is also potentially a very good chance that this Odile is messing with you. It’s a well known fact that Odiles enjoy small pranks, a common one being the mental game of “what is she writing about”. If this is the case, it’s likely that the Odile quite enjoys your company, and is simply having fun tormenting you for laughs. This is a positive method of communication for Odiles.

If you’re this concerned, then here’s some suggestions for getting on her good side.

First off, you can try treat bribes. Don’t overdo this though!! Odiles are not food motivated, but do appreciate offerings. The best way to go about this is to be the one to give treats, and make sure she can see you. Bonus points if you bring them from your own home. Treats also include gifts like new books or puzzles.

Also, treat your girlfriend really well!! Give her gifts when you visit, call frequently, and be present in general! These are things you should already be doing of course, but still! The Odile WILL notice, even about things you may think are small or inconsequential. The Odile knows more than you: always remember this.

Furthermore, you should engage with the Odile, though do keep her boundaries in mind. Odiles are not very physically affectionate, and require more alone time than most species. Still, theyre not absolute loners, and need attention just like any other species does! Talk to her, be attentive, and so on. Most of all though, be yourself! And Odile will see through any meaningless words or appearances you put on just to appease her.

Best of luck!

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Is there any legal, ethical way to covert large quantities of Siffrins into loops? I am trying to start a business as Loops seem to sell much faster, and a higher price.

Are you a pokemon villain or perhaps an impish demon bc that is a comically evil thing to ask.

Furthermore, there’s no guarantee you would even get a Loop, because a Siffrin needs to know love or comfort before it can change. It’s incredibly likely that the Siffrin will die otherwise, from illness or more severe methods.

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Have any examples on the difference between workline and showline isatlings?

Yes, I do!!

I’ll start with Showline, since they’re a bit more specific.

“Showline” isatlings are Isatlings that participate in shows, specifically ones that judge form & appearance. Cat shows, basically. These shows are public events (typically hosted by well known organizations like the Isatling Enthusiast Board) and done by hobbyists, though many shows take donations to help fund the next event or to assist a fundraiser. The only prize is a pretty ribbon and the confirmation that your Isatling is a particularly beautiful specimen.

Any isatling is able to participate in these shows. The isatling is placed into specific categories either related to their specific species or type. For example, “Housemaiden” varieties have their own showings specifically centered around how the Isatling has changed over the year or since it’s last show attendance. But Mirabelles have their own shows and ratings based on a standard set for the Mirabelle species. Additionally, there may be a creativity aspect to the shows. Bonnie showings have a catagory based not only on the physical attributes and health of the Bonling, but on their cooking prowess as well.

Kings have their own specific shows related to their hair. The health and quality of the hair, the state of the armor, and most importantly the creativity of the hairstyle. These shows are where all those photos of Kings with ridiculously ornate hair and decor comes from: people get incredibly creative and detailed with them!

“Workline” Isatlings are a lot less specific. Definition wise, a workline Isatling is an Isatling that has a “job”- either in the sense of they’re used as part of a workforce, or have a specialized role they’re trained to perform. There’s hundreds of different jobs an Isatling can perform; and I’d be here all day if I were to explain all of them, so here’s a few brief examples.

The most well known is Service Isatlings. These are Isatlings that are trained to assist caretakers who have disabilities. Common Isatlings for this are Kings, Odiles, and Isabeaus.

There are Isatlings specifically intended for catching rodents or bugs. Some are used for sadness fighters, as Isatlings are able to perform minor craft buffs and therefor assist with fights. I’ve seen Isatlings used for farming and gardening, particularly with planting seeds or pulling weeds. There are Isatling actors for movies and shows. Animation studios will use Isatlings for pose modeling and reference. And there’s plenty of other jobs out there that utilize Isatlings!

My own work primarily uses Loops and Siffrin’s for assisting with making show props or stage actions. Loops in particular are favored for their naturally emitting light, and Siffrins are handy due to their carving abilities.

Some Isatlings can be found in small shops and vendors, or be seen just existing in a work environment. These don’t exactly count as workline Isatlings, as they’re not trained for a specific task, but they still somewhat count- they at least mean a lot to customers and encourage people to visit. My local sandwich shop has a Bonnie . In a similar vein, Isatlings can serve as mascots. One of the more well known ones is the Central Mwudu Airport mascot, a Running One who’s lovingly referred to as “Little Feet” (roughly translated).

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Was that story about the loop that could see the outcome of events real or fake?

In my opinion it’s probably not true. A story like that indicates a power similar to Time Craft, which can supposedly kill a full grown adult after even just a moment of use. Isatlings are just too small for that kind of power!!

Loops are mysterious, yes, and it’s no surprise that people have theorized about their whereabouts and attributed them to godly powers. Even here in Poteria, we find them fascinating; and I’ve seen them pop up more often in relation to our gods, despite evidence saying they hail from an Islander belief. They’re intreguing little fellows for sure, but telling the future isn’t something I can confirm with any certainty.

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Hey how many asks are in your askbox rn lol

About 60-ish!! I’ve been chipping away at them when I can :teehee:

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Hey, uh, my Isabeau's been really down in the dumps lately? Keeps staring off into the distance and is getting really anxious. I'm worried I might not be socializing him well enough? I was thinking about getting a Siffrin but I'm not sure he's going to react well to one? Or, well, I'm worried he's going to be too excited if I try and introduce him to a Siffrin. Should I look into getting a Mirabelle instead? Or an Odile? Every guide I've checked says Siffrins are great company for Isabeaus but I also don't want to overwhelm a Siffrin with a really anxious Isabeau?

And I know, I know I shouldn't have let it get this bad but this is my first isatling and he seemed fine until one day he was just super moody for no reason!

Those guides would be correct! A Siffrin is an excellent choice, as they mesh well with Isabeaus and often provide comfort to each other, though I very much see where you're coming from with those concerns. A Mirabelle is also a great option and the two species get along incredibly well, however Mirabelles are also a very anxious species; and while that isn't a big issue on its own, it can be difficult for a new caretaker to manage.

It might be most beneficial to get an Odile. They often serve as a good grounding force for many Isatlings, and even for Caretakers themselves (they’re among the most popular service Isatlings for Caretakers with memory issues, executive dysfunction, anxiety, and other similar conditions that impair daily tasks).

For this case though, this is mostly my own personal opinion on what I would do, especially if I were a new caretaker. But I am just one caretaker, and there’s a lot of variety in your options here!

Furthermore, I see your frustration. It can be incredibly disappointing or infuriating when something goes awry while Caretaking: it’s easy to get mad at yourself, for both new and older caretakers. What’s important here is that you’ve recognized something is off and are now making an active effort to fix it before it worsens; to which I’m very glad you’re doing! Thank you for reaching out, and I wish you and your Isabeau the best of luck.

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Day 41: I put him in A Jar

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I'm thinking about getting a time loop enclosure for my Siffrin. Any advice?

DO NOT. DO THAT,.??!!???!!??!??

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I've developed a passing interest in the husbandry of Isatings, but I was curious about Siffrins, specifically the commonality of losing their right eye! Is there a common factor that leads to their eye being damaged (like getting into fights, the eye being weaker, more prone to infections) or is it more like the Isabeau changing period?

What would the healing process for a recovering Siffrin look like?

Very good question!! Siffrins typically lose their right eye a short while into adulthood. Losing the right eye was assumed to be an immense coincidence in the past, but the frequency has been so consistent over the years that it’s been counted as something species-specific. Studies have observed that the right eye in particular is incredibly sensitive and fragile compared to the left one. Note that while the overwhelming majority do lose their eye, there have been cases where Siffrins who live to old age never lose their eye.

There’s a few ways that a Siffrin will lose their eye. For wild Siffrins, the most common cause is fights and sparring resulting in damage to the eye. Infections are also common, and often result from fight injuries, though they’re just as easily picked up from anywhere. Infections can cause blindness and, if left untreated, lead to severe complications and death.

Outside of the wild, Siffrins mainly lose their eye to eye diseases or accidents. They may develop advanced eye decay, sudden blindness, etc. Keep watch for changes in the shade of your Siffrin’s eye, and any changes in their mobility or energy. Siffrins also can hurt themselves on sharp parts of their enclosure, or injure their eye with their dagger.

The healing process is dependent on the nature of the injury. In every case, bring the Isatling to a vet/specialist for evaluation. Your Siffrin will be in pain, so do what you can to ease them. You will need to help them re-adjust to their new altered field of depth. Remove potentially dangerous objects from their enclosure. For more detail, I suggest checking with Siffrin-specialized organizations (Siffrin Sanctuary and Rougelings have excellent information on eye care), or check out Amalia Burgundy’s book on Isatling rehabilitation. You can also buy or make them an eyepatch (if you have an Isabeau, they make make one for you/before you do) for comfort or visual assistance if the eye is still partially functional.