"Hello, Algis."

"Hello, Yeva. I see you've thawed."

"Indeed. I see I've changed quite a bit... like the others who stay here. How long has it been?"

"A century and a half on the outside, give or take." 

"Oh, my. The world must have changed quite a bit." 

"I would suppose so, but it's largely beyond my concern. What will you do?" 

"Ah, well. I guess I'll go see it for myself!" 

—A conversation between Algis, Edeia of Freezing, and Yeva, a Cryol, some time after her thawing in the Alcove. 

In some cases, the magic of certain Edeia can induce drastic yet consistent changes in individuals; in some other cases, Edeia can create constructs that, if long-lived enough, can develop their own soul and establish their own sense of self. When this magic leads to the existence of a set of cognizant, souled individuals with consistent characteristics, they are often classified as an "ideogenic species"—species that originate from the idea magic of one or more Edeia.

Please note:

• It is recommended to review ideogenic species lore.  

• This prompt has a wide range of complexity, with the goal of you engaging in ideogenic species lore in any way. You are more than welcome to create a Sanctial and use them for this prompt, which will require no additional asking for permission, though you can also develop your own ideogenic species in detail. 

• This prompt has four options: development, design, art, and writing. You can still only submit up to three entries for November unless you use a prompt pass. 

• Unless otherwise indicated, this prompt follows standard requirements. 

Development Prompt

Develop an ideogenic species. Before you start, it is highly recommended to check with Auspice in #questions-suggestions-feedback with a basic description of your concept to ensure that your idea fits the lore and counts as a "species." You are welcome to ask which genesis and form categories fit your idea, and any additional lore questions. 

To submit an entry, fill out this form (recommended to be a Google Doc with comment permissions), with a minimum total word count of 1200 words: 

Species Name: Name [pronunciation if needed] (plural: plural name) 

Genesis: (see terminology)
Form: (see terminology)
Source: (Edeia who created the species; does not have to be your own)
Creation Year: 

Introduction: (basic introduction to the species) 

Genesis

Describe how members of the species come to be. 

Characteristics

Describe the visual and physiological characteristics of the species. The visual characteristics description should be sufficient for anyone to design a member of the species. 

Abilities

Describe the abilities of the species. If it flows better, you can combine this with Characteristics. 

Behaviors

Optional. Describe the typical behavior patterns of the species, such as any specific social structures or lifestyles. 

History

Optional. Provide a brief description of how the species came to be and how it exists in present day. 

If there are questions or concerns about the lore, Auspice will provide feedback that you must address before being approved. If you had an idea for an ideogenic species or have some lore for them already, you can expand on that and submit them for this prompt so long as the material has not been used for a prompt before. 

If you submit your development entry along with a design entry for the species, Auspice may ask if you wish to add your species to the Community Ideogenic Species sheet. 

Design Prompt

Design a character of an ideogenic species. Please include the following details: 

Name:
Pronouns:
Dates: (approximate or precise year/era of birth or creation, transformation, etc.)

Description: (a brief description of them) 

Notes: 

• If using a species not listed on the site and not submitted as a development entry, please inquire in ⁠#questions-suggestions-feedback with at least basic lore/characteristics. It does not have to be your own. 

• Auspice gives permission for community members to create a member of any ideogenic species solely owned by them and listed on the site without asking first, when submitting for this prompt. 

Art Prompt

Draw a member of an ideogenic species interacting with or meeting their source Edeia. Neither of these need to be your own characters. 

Writing Prompt

You have two options: 

• Write a member of an ideogenic species interacting with or meeting their source Edeia. Neither of these need to be your own characters. 

• Write a detailed history of an ideogenic species. If using a species not listed on the site and not submitted as a development entry, please inquire in ⁠#questions-suggestions-feedback with at least basic lore/characteristics. 

  • For examples, you can refer to the history for Sylves (via the Arbor of Renewal), Lunarwilds (via Lemma's backstory), and Sporavenous. 

As shapeshifters, Edeia can take many forms. Some may find themselves drawn to the shape of a bird. 

This prompt follows the Standard Requirements. 

Design Prompt:
Make a design of a shapeshifted form of your Edeia as a bird. This can be based on a real bird, multiple real birds, or just have generally bird-like qualities (wings, bird feet, beak, feathers, and so on). If the design is based on real bird(s), feel free to share what the species is!  

Art Prompt:
Create artwork depicting an Edeia in a shapeshifted form as a bird. 

• At least one Edeia must be depicted in their shapeshifted bird form. The other characters can be anything.  

Writing Prompt:
In what circumstance does your Edeia take the form of a bird? Do they have any bird-like mannerisms while shapeshifted - or even if not? Create writing that depicts your Edeia in their shapeshifted bird form and/or exhibiting bird-like behaviors. 

Dragons are known across many cultures in many forms and many roles. Now, what if an Edeia took the form of a dragon? 

Design Prompt:
Design a "dragon form" for your Edeia. There are many different kinds of dragons, though you can consider qualifying forms to fall in the "inner circle" of this image, though you're welcome to add as many limbs as you want, combine elements, be creative, etc. as long as they still look like a "dragon." If your Edeia already has a draconic form, you could try making them a different type of dragon for this prompt.  

This form can generally be counted as an "other form," but if you want to make it a true alternate form, feel free to make note of that and I can update the ML. 

Art Prompt:
You have two options. 

1. Create artwork of your Edeia in their dragon form . 

• Around 50% or more of the character should be visible; at least, it should clearly represent the character and capture important elements. 

• Fully colored and shaded

• Full color background, but can be abstract/blurred

2. Create artwork of your Edeia with their "hoard" or with the type of thing their hoard involves (such as if they are collecting), whatever it may be. A "hoard" is some collection of things precious to them, or that they enjoy in some sense. The hoard can be objects and, though it can be a little questionable in some circumstances depending on the nature of the "hoarding," living things and/or sentient individuals. It could even be something abstrast - as long as it is valuable to the Edeia and can be collected/hoarded.  

• The Edeia can be in dragon form or their regular form. 

• The Edeia should be approximately halfbody or more. 

• Fully colored, with either shading or some sort of effect/texture (so long as it is not simply flat). 

• No background required

• Optional: provide a little blurb about the "hoard," whether a reflection by the character, an explanation, etc. 

Writing Prompt:
Write a scene involving your Edeia in their dragon form or something related to their "hoard" - admiring, showing someone, collecting something new, etc.  

It is time for the Cat Edeia!

Design Prompt:
Design a cat form for your Edeia. While all the cat Edeia I have designed generally have a similar style and body type, you are free to draw them with a different style/level of realism, and/or as a different kind of feline. 

• Must be fullbody with no cropping

• The cat form must resemble the Edeia's form and use the same color palette. 

• No shading required, but you may if you wish 

• No background required, but you can add something if you like.

Art Prompt:
Draw artwork of cat Edeia.  In all cases:

• Fullbody or almost

For one cat Edeia:

• Fully colored and shaded

• Full color background with a clear setting

  • Scenery can be somewhat blurred/undetailed, but it should be clear what the setting is - whether a forest, a meadow, a library, an Abstraction, etc.

For two cat Edeia:

• Fully colored, at least minimal shading

• Full color background with some sort of environment; does not need to be detailed or a full scene

For three cat Edeia or more:

• Fully colored, at least minimal shading

• Full color background; can be abstract, blurry, or otherwise simple. 

Writing Prompt:
Write a scene involving at least one Edeia shapeshifted into a cat for whatever reason - be it for fun, for a dare, for any other reason.