Welcome to Minoans!


You come across a small tent, surrounded by various
knick-knacks and trinkets.
What could it be?
A shop of some kind?
Your curiosity gets the best of you make your way inside, only to be greeted by an exile named N'liit.
He tells you he will be your guide to the world beyond.


Species Info + Rules


What is a minoan?


Minoans are a plotline-based species with lore that expands over a mythological pantheon and the inhabitants of the islands they live upon.They are a cow-like humanoid species, and cover all walks of life, from mages and kings to ship captains and nomads.We look forward to sharing our species with you, and hope you find your home with us, friend!


Terms of service


Please keep in mind the following rules, alongside remembering that we are all here to have fun!


Minoans are a closed species owned by Hearteater & Co and are not allowed to be created freely without the owners' expressed permission. Members are required to be 16+ to acquire a minoan and to join and partake in the specific events and discord. Nothing involving the species may be used in any blockchain related technology, to include NFT’s, cryptocurrency or future inventions in the space.


Failure to adhere to this rule will result in an immediate blacklisting from the species. Please read the rules of the species thoroughly before acquiring one of your own, as you will be agreeing to these rules when you accept ownership of a design whether it be via purchase, trade or gift, etc.


We ask that you keep things such as personal drama between the people involved and not drag it into our community. Regardless of how mature some subject in this species and its lore can be, we ask that you keep real life subjects such as politics, war etc out of the community as it can be upsetting to many. Situations of art theft, rip-offs and other such situations are taken seriously and should be brought to the team with the necessary proof and information. Adding to this, it is discouraged to approach users inciting them to sell their minoans to you.


WAYS TO ACQUIRE A MINOANOfficial adopts through;
flatsales, auctions, community events and raffles.
Custom designs made by official designers.Trading/selling in the community.


ADOPTING A MINOANWhen adopting a minoan you will get a reference sheet and access to the world, some thing are expected of you when this happens:- Whilst partaking in the main lore it is okay to have AU versions of these characters in different stories of yours. Reading the lore and staying respectful to it is encouraged.-You may create AU versions of your Minoan. However they are restricted to non-closed-species only to make sure to not step on anyone's toes. (Unless said species is owned by you).
-When transferring ownership of your Minoan, any AUs, Items and other aspects attached to them must either be nullified or forfeited to the new owner.
-When creating connections you must have full consent of the owner of said minoan for it. If trading a minoan with pre existing connections it's encouraged to revise these.
-You are not allowed to completely overhaul a minoan and shift its traits, rarities and the like.
- You are not allowed, in any sense of the word, to block, mute or wall all of admin’s access to the minoan.
-You are not allowed to hide away the characters (ex: authorized mode on toyhouse) this disrupts masterlist listing and risks your minoan getting voided.
-Hidden characters cannot participate in breeding or other events.
-People who mass block the community cannot participate in breeding or other events
The addition of traits through items is allowed but to fully finalize them it is required for the owner to draw them by themselves (or a third party,) or, having an OA finalize the design through an upgraded reference. If drawn by a non-OA, the art must be submitted via ticket for approval.


VOIDING, BANS, LEAVING AND UNVOIDINGUsers who become blacklisted due to repeated rule breaking of community guidelines and TOS will have their minoan voided. Voiding means that the minoan will no longer be considered part of the species until un-voided. If you purchased a voided minoan and want it to re-listed on the masterlist you can contact server mods and they’ll get you sorted.Voided minoans do NOT take part in official lore nor events.
If you are blocked, banned, blacklisted, etc from the minoans community for any reason, you may either keep your minoan as its own entity and remove any distinct minoan features, or communicate with admins to discuss rehoming.
We want to be able to give people options, but do not want to jeopardize the safety of our community.
Another case to note; members that leave the discord server are allowed to keep their minoans or rehome them. Leaving the community hub is not a voidable offense and it simply stops users from accessing specific events and content. Any user is allowed to come back to the community and pick up from where they left off.


CLARIFYING STATEMENTSIf you want your character to know another character, you must have agreement from the owner of the other character----------------------------------------------Creating minor characters in LORE for your character to be related to/have relations with is allowed, however you cannot make them fully fledged designs. They must remain anonymous shapes/silhouettes in any illustrative work or writing. They can't be related to other characters without the consent of the owner of another character.----------------------------------------------Directly related NPCs (ie, parents) can only exist in concept and not in design. These conceptual NPCs are considered an accessory to your minoan. To get a solid design for these other character ideas you have, you need to adopt another minoan.----------------------------------------------Upgrades are add-ons to your minoan. In canon, they mutate or fit over your minoan's existing body, not replace it. You cannot redo a design and make it lose its initial identity.


TRADING AND SELLING TOSWhen trading or selling your minoans you therefore agree to the following conditions of conduct.
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It is encouraged to consult mods through tickets about pricing and selling of a minoan. If the pricing of said minoan is not known, mods will assign a worth to said minoan.
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You must sell at the price you purchased the Minoan for. Inflating the price of a minoan when reselling is prohibited. Additional art can add to the price within reason, not drastically increase.----------------------------------------------You must update ownership transfers in the appropriate channel within the discord server. The listing is required to mark as sold. In Th, you must specify what value it was sold/traded for in the ownership log.---------------------------------------------Once sold/traded a minoan will enter a cooldown period. The cooldown starts the moment the trade was done on TH
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A minoan cannot be sold or traded until this cooldown has ended.It can be gifted.
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When advertising to sell or trade your minoan, you must provide the original value you purchased them at and all images/art of them so the buyer can oversee the value.----------------------------------------------Gifted/free minoans will have a set value of 0 USD. The only way to gain monetary value is by adding worth through extra commissioned artwork. Members seen abusing the artwork value will have their post taken down. If a minoan already has USD worth, this will be set back to 0 and can only be gained back through additional art, starting from the day it was gifted.----------------------------------------------
Gifted/free minoans cannot be sold for USD until value is added. They can be traded, exchanged for art or gifted.
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Admins do not take responsibility for not being mindful when buying a minoan. If a user gets scammed it is by their own accord. Members are encouraged to use the ticket system for inquiry if confused about pricing or trade of an existing minoan.
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If a minoan has extra artwork, value must be added only for commissioned art pieces. Personal artwork does not add onto the price of said minoan. EXCEPTIONS of this rule will happen when a minoan has over 6+ polished personal pieces, in this case the value added is 25% the total work of these pieces. This rule is set to avoid price inflation by sellers.----------------------------------------------It is the seller’s duty to keep track of the USD equivalent of any commission purchased with fantasy currency. These equivalents should match the same as the artist commissioned. We encourage you to note down these moments of acquiring a commission with fantasy currency.----------------------------------------------In regards to artwork, gifts DO NOT add to the value of a minoan.----------------------------------------------When trading, the value of art or other characters as payment is determined by the seller, but we encourage to exchange for characters of similar value and not exploit the buyer.


BREEDING TOSWhen breeding a minoan through NPC or other methods, a user agrees to follow the terms of conduct regarding this. These terms of conduct include.----------------------------------------------Having full consent from all minoan owners involved to make the breeding happen.----------------------------------------------When studding, not accepting prepayments or reservations until admins approve of said studding.----------------------------------------------Only advertising studding in the events and conditions that are announced by staff. may it be events or openings. Studding offers outside of these can result in breeding restrictions for said minoan.----------------------------------------------If traded away mid studding, the reservations for said minoans become null, all parties consent to these terms.----------------------------------------------Members will respect the limited slots given per user for each studding opening. This includes purchasing and selling. Mass hoarding of these slots can result in restriction from the system.----------------------------------------------Minoans will enter breeding cooldowns that are specified by staff after a design is made. These cooldowns must be respected regardless if the character is transferred or sold.----------------------------------------------Instances of canonical inbreeding in the form of incest is prohibited. Do not be weird about this.----------------------------------------------Breedings can be canon only if all parties consent to this. This consent can be taken away by new owners.


BUDDY SYSTEM TOSTo avoid hoarding within members the minoans community encourages the rehoming of inactive minoans to NEW members of the community without any minoan. By taking part of the buddy system you will be rewarded with an item of use for your preexisting minoans. The guidelines of such are as follows.----------------------------------------------A member is not allowed to take payment for this exchange, if so, the reward will not be given to them.
A member cannot demand to get the given minoan back. Item “farming” through this system is a bannable offense and will affect both parties.
----------------------------------------------The gifted minoan value will be set to 0, as it was a gift. This value can be added on through artwork and extra items.----------------------------------------------If members do not consent to this 0 value rule, they should trade or sell the minoan instead, getting no reward but keeping value.
harassing a person to take part of this buddy system is prohibited.
----------------------------------------------The user receiving the minoan must
have a current minoan count of 0


THESE RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT.


Naming Conventions


These are a few breakdowns of some of the minoan language and some name meanings.While these naming conventions are intended to help you with naming your new minoans, they are by NO MEANS necessary.
We implore you to have fun with every name you grant.
Feel free to use this information as needed.


Common Conventions

These conventions are commonly used and are found often in minoan's names.


AffixPositionCommonlyMeaning
Maa'PrefixFeminineMotherly
LaatSuffixFeminineBeauty
KithSuffixNeutralLittle, Feline
Cae'PrefixNeutralSnow
RukEitherNeutralBig, Scary
N'PrefixNeutralMagic
SunPrefixNeutralSun
Ra / RagPrefixMasculineWar, Anger
WanEitherNeutralPower
El'EitherNeutralHoly
OEitherNeutralFirstborn
MewPrefixNeutralLife
MotSuffixMasculineFatherly
Ni/NimSuffixNeutralDevotion
DePrefixNeutralDay
LitSuffixNeutralJoy, Compassion
Hi/HitEitherNeutralRighteous
'OnEitherNeutralTruth
MakEitherNeutralBone
'Guul/'GhulSuffixMasculineRelentless, Bloodthirsty
Mor'PrefixMasculineChampion, Known Victor

RARE Conventions


These conventions are normally used in lore for lore purposes and are not commonly found on public owned minoans.


AffixPositionCommonlyMeaning
P'PrefixNeutralPrince, Princess
Ni/NimEitherNeutralRoyalty
Hi/HimEitherNeutralRoyalty
Tuk/TumEitherMasculineDeath
Tus/TunEitherFeminineDeath

variances


Some minoan affixes have variances and
differentiations based on minor phrasing chances.
Here are a few examples:


  • Singular i : Makes a phrase or item feminine

  • Double ii: Makes a phrase or item masculine

El'ii'nim : (holy)(masculine)(royalty)
N'wan'iel : (magic)(power)(holy feminine)
N'wan'iiel : (magic)(power)(holy masculine)

Note: The double ii only has to appear once to make an entire name masculine.
Any name without a double ii will normally be read feminine or neutral, but does not always mean the owner is not male.


  • Affixes can be inversed and still hold the same meaning

Ni / Nim : RoyaltyEl'ii'nim : (holy)(masculine)(royalty)
Maa'laat'in : (motherly)(beauty)(royalty)


  • A singular affix can change the entirety of the name, therefore changing its story.

Maa'kith
"Little Mother Cat"
Small cats that live in the jungle of Baalkithi.
Named for the mother god, often used as nannies.

Cae'kith
"Snow Cat"
Large cats that live in the mountains of Khiotho.
Seen as fellow hunters, rarely used as partners.

Kur'kith
"Large, Scary Cat"
Giant cats found on the edges of the wastelands.
Not reccomended to approach.


the story of you


A minoan's name is intended to change over the course of their life. Great things happen to every minoan in their lifetimes, and a name is meant to be the story of you and who you are.
Let's follow a few minoans through the course of their lives
and see how they grow and change.


Sun'kith was born in Sunlaathin, to two loving parents.
After training through his youth and becoming a prominent mage, his tribe leader appointed him with a new name, N'sunii.
He retired into fatherhood and died at an old age with
his final name, N'sunii'mot.


O'ni'liit was the firstborn son of his parents, after six daughters.
His father, after long deliberation, decided to
choose him as tribal heir, ousting his eldest sister.
At the festival for his tenth nameday, he was granted the new name, P'ni'liit.
When his father died shortly after, he was appointed tribal leader at the small age of 12.
At his coronation, he was appointed his new name, O'hi'kith.


P'ni'laat was the eldest and prettiest of
all of the king's daughters.
At the age of 15, her first brother was born.
Yet she retained her name for many years
until his tenth nameday,
where her name was silently changed to Ni'laat.
She left the tribe when her father died, journeying long beyond their borders and adopting a new name for herself: Ra'laat.


Tribes of Minoa


N'liit gestures to a map dimly lit in the candlelight.
Underneath are stacks of journals; diaries of his expeditions, no doubt.

" Where would you like to visit, traveler? "


Gods of minoa


N'liit notices your eyes glance towards an altar
positioned against a far wall.
His lips pull into a wide smile, and
he motions for you to follow him over.
"How could you not be so curious about such things?"Eager to talk your ear off about the deities of the land,
he leads you and motions to the many portraits he has
scattered around the stone slab.


The Major Gods


These are the Gods who lead the Pantheon.
They make all of the choices, and their word is virtually law.


✧ Maa'lat'in ✧

The Goddess of Motherhood, Kindness, Fertility, and Love.


In the beginning, all people were ruled under
Maa'lat'in, the Mother God of the Earth, and
El'ii'nim, The Father God of the Sea.
Upon Maa'lat giving birth to their children,
the world was created.
She gave birth to the ancestors
of all people and to all of the gods who came after.
After the fall of El'iinos in the Great War, she and her brother-in-law moved to the Rag'on Jungles and renamed the location for Baal'mot, Baal'kithi.


  • It is very common for Maa'laat to be worshipped by expectant mothers.

  • Pink paint and special symbols work as a mercy shield in wartime. Pregnant women will be overlooked and granted refuge in all cases.

  • She loves all of her children, even though some are a little harder to love than the others.


Paint ColorsOfferingsKnown Worshippers
BlueFlowersBaalkithi
GoldJewelrySunlaathin
WhiteFine LinenPregnant Women

✧ Baal'mot ✧

The God of Rain, Storms, and the Weather.


The Brother of El'ii'nim.
Baal'mot has taken over as the acting
Patriarch of the gods since his murder.
He is a kind, loving God but is quick to temper.


  • When droughts or floods occur, it is often the incurred wrath of Baal'mot.

  • He is not a fan of any of Maa'laat's older children. Sunny is ok.

  • He does not have a wife or children of his own.


Paint ColorsOfferingsKnown Worshippers
BlueSmoked MeatsBaalkithi
YellowDance
RedGold 

✧ elu'mani✧

The Goddess of the Moon, Stars and Sky.


Nobody is exactly sure of the heritage of this ghostly Minoan, but legend tells of a little swaddle in a seabasket landing itself on the craggy shores of Illinoa.Nobody is sure how the bundle ended up in Sunny's crib, and nobody is sure where the owner of the wet footprints leading out of the palace that day disappeared to.Many people have their theories on the origins of the Moon Goddess; but really, only one person knows the truth.
Perhaps one day, they will be known.


  • Elu'mani seems to possess an ethereality that makes her have a gentle glow.

  • She is reserved, compared to Sunny's outwardness.


Paint ColorsOfferingsKnown Worshippers
WhiteSeaglassEverywhere.
Hymns 

The Pantheon


The Majority of Minoan Gods are
found in the general pantheon.
These Gods are worshipped for many aspects of their personalities and powers, and are revered worldwide.


✧ Rag'wan ✧

The God of War, Fury and Triumph.


Rag'wan is a time-bomb of malice.
He is cold and ruthless.
He is mostly worshipped during times of looming battle. Raiders and Soliders are known to call
upon him in times of desperation.
While he is not known to give direct blessings,
surviving a battle is often a good enough sign
that he's heard your prayer.


  • Rag'wan is not friendly. Do not ever think otherwise.

  • It is said that he can eat an entire pot pie in one bite. I do not doubt this entirely.


Paint ColorsOfferingsKnown Worshippers
RedMetalworkBaalkithi
BlackGoreWastelanders
GoldAnimal Sacrifice 

✧ N'wan'iel, the Witch Goddess ✧

The Goddess of Sorcery, Magic, and Fate.


While she's known for being evil, this is not entirely the case.Her cursing of P'iinii and persistence to not take a side during the Great War has given her a bad reputation.She is commonly referred to as the root of all magic, and all magic stems from her blessing, regardless of the form.It is not uncommon for someone who has never shown any signs of magical ability to gain her favor and become a spellcaster overnight.


  • N'wan'iel will stay in N'ellan with her people once a year, during the Wake. She must be summoned by Memorati, who draws on the power of all of the residents of N'ellan to bring her home.


Paint ColorsOfferingsKnown Worshippers
GreenRitualsN'ellan
BlackCandlesWastelanders
BlueAnimal SacrificeMewinthi
PurpleFertility Practices 

✧ Mew'hi'wani ✧

The God of Vengeance and Oaths.


Mew'hi'wani is called upon by people to bring his vengeance to enemies and those who have done wrong. He will not lift a finger if the vengeance is not rational.His way of going about things is cruel and blunt, and he believes the only righteous justice being that of vengeance.His followers believe in taking no enemies and are usually related with Rag'wan. The two of them are close.


  • Mew'hi'wani is known for his overzealous ways to bring vengeance to his follower's enemies. It is not uncommon to find headless corpses filling rooms where it seems they have "popped" from the inside out.

  • He is missing his left hand, which was taken as a punishment by his father, El'ii'nim.


Paint ColorsOfferingsKnown Worshippers
GreenBones, TeethMewinthi
BlackCandlesWastelanders
RedDried Herbs 

✧ Mew'li'on ✧

The God of Justice and Wisdom.


Mew'li'on's way of going about things is kind and understanding.They believe that Justice is delivered through
compromise and revenge leaves you wanting more.
They are close with their twin brother, Mew'hi'wani,
even if they disagree on many things.


  • Mew'li'on tends to think a little bit more about their actions before making judgements.

  • They are missing their right hand, which was taken as a punishment by their father, El'ii'nim.

  • If you use he/him or she/her pronouns for them I will ban you.


Paint ColorsOfferingsKnown Worshippers
GreenDesert FlowersMewinthi
YellowJadeWastelanders
Various Idols 

✧ Sun'laat'wan ✧

The God of the Sun, the Land, and Agriculture.


Sunny is the youngest and
smallest of all of Maa'laat'in's children.
He has a gentle heart, and some would
say he tiptoes being too kind.
The "Great Tree" upon his island is his favorite spot to be. Supposedly, he lived there for many years before
The Great War.
Occasionally, his priestesses claim to see
him hanging lights off of the branches and
picking flowers that surround it.


  • Sunny is little and kind. I love him.

  • He is on his way to being a major god, but not quite there yet. He is having too much fun to be so boring.


Paint ColorsOfferingsKnown Worshippers
YellowMusicSunlaathin
PinkSunflowersBaalkithi
WhiteHandmade BeadsMewinthi
Painted Stones 

✧ P'iini ✧

The God of Trickery, Mischief, Impulsivity, and Strategy.


P'iinii is the second oldest son of Maa'laat'in,
but was cursed by the Witch Goddess N'wan'iel.
In protest of his participaition in The Great War,
she cursed him to be young forever so
he could never age into heir-hood.
This lead Maa'laat'in to never step down as primary god after her husband's death.His military prowess, however, won the Great War.
He is known to mingle with "earthly" women in
different forms, play tricks on his fellow gods,
and be blamed for all things ironic.
He loves to bend rules and get involved in trouble, and his followers are oftentimes very similar.


  • One of the most common Minoan stories is a story about P'iini's attempt to court the Eldest Sunlaathin Princess. He attempted to hide his identity by coming to meet her with gifts and presents all under different faces. Each time she turned him away, declaring that she would not marry such an ugly man. P'iini went through many faces, all of which he thought were the pinnacle of beauty, and still she turned him away. Eventually he gave up, coming to her as himself. Before he could even open his mouth, the princess exclaimed, "This is the ugliest one yet!"


Paint ColorsOfferingsKnown Worshippers
RedWineSunlaathin
BlueTricksBaalkithi
YellowWell-Made Food 

✧ Khio'lor✧

The God of Snow, Blood, and Flame.


His sister is Malaat'in, the Mother God.He is their main God, and father of Jarl Cae'nim.During The Divide, when Khio'lor's people were forced into the mountains by El'ii'nim and Baal'mot, there was a Great Battle that lasted two days.Khio'lor was outnumbered by
the brothers, and a swift blow to the head
by Baal'mot's war hammer cracked his skull.


  • Khio'lor's wounds have wept since his defeat and he only speaks through his son, Cae'nim.

  • His magic is white fire, and the smoke escaping his open wound is said to be from the embers inside of his body.

  • He is bitter about the removal of his people and wants them to thrive.


Paint ColorsOfferingsKnown Worshippers
BlackFursKhiotho
WhiteLiving Sacrifice
Red 

✧ I'liin'onln✧

The God of Water, Oceans, and Tides.


I'liin'onln killed his father, El'ii'nim in order to become the god of all bodies of water, as opposed to just small bodies.His followers believe that he
was protecting them from El'ii'nim's evil and is the
rightful god and successor of the war.
This is something disputed all over the world, but it is primarily found amongst the Sea People.


  • He is the oldest of Maa'laat'in's children.

  • It is said that during the fight with his father he lost his left eye and now all of the waters from every ocean is trapped inside.

  • If he opens that eye, he will 'cry' until there is no more water.


Paint ColorsOfferingsKnown Worshippers
BlackLarge Sea CreaturesIllinoa
BlueBaked Goods
RedWives 

✧ LII'TUM✧

The God of Time, Sleep, and Peaceful Death.


Lii'tum is the God of Peaceful Death,
and his ideals follow that explicitly.
He is very laid back and calm, never raising his voice any louder than a quiet yell- and that would only be when he chases the squirrels away from his bird feeders.After the Divide he chose to stay in the lower regions,
and begged his sister to do the same.
After the Great War, he was
essential in trying to keep the peace.
Although he misses his sister more than anything else, he prefers the temporary peace keeping her and Khio'lor away.


  • He is the twin of Mor'tuuk, and the Uncle of Maa'laat and Khio'lor.

  • He loves a warm cup of tea, and a good book.


Paint ColorsOfferingsKnown Worshippers
BlackMintEverywhere.
WhiteOlives 

✧ Mor'tuuk✧

The God of Violent Death, Fear, and Sacrifice.


Mor'tuuk is the Goddess of Violent Death, and she is quick to send her enemies to the underworld if they cross her path.After the Divide she chose to follow Khio'lor up the mountain. In the time of the Great War, she was essential in helping to reave the warpath across the world.Mor'tuuk longs for the day the steel of her sword sparks aginst the iron of Baal's Hammer.
She misses her brother, and will rescue him from the unworthy one day.
And they should fear the day that
death comes down from the mountain.


  • She is the twin of Lii'tum, and the Aunt of Maa'laat and Khio'lor.

  • She would sharpen her tusks on Baal'mot's bones if given the chance.


Paint ColorsOfferingsKnown Worshippers
BlackPeltsEverywhere.
RedBlood 

Minoans of importance


These few are Minoans of importance in the various tribes.
They include Chosen, Chiefs, Monarchs, and other roles.
Their roles are small compared to their deities, but they are important and beloved by them as if they were husbands, wives, siblings, or children.


When it comes to Chosen,
they are familiar with each other like they are family.
In times of War, they are given safe passage and immunity. They are always allowed into other tribes as honored guests.It is believed that killing a Chosen would be like commiting a crime against the God themselves, and most no one is willing to risk that ire.While all Gods have their own chosen, not all of them are known to the rest of the world. Some of them move in silence. For what? Who knows.


Sometimes, very rarely, a God will fall so deeply in tune with their Chosen that they will choose to give them some of their power permanently: giving them Demigod status.Demigods, for what history has shown to date, are Minoans with elongated lifespans and powers that excel beyond those capable of most mortals.They will often be given their own niche, as in Cae'nim's "God of the Hearth" status, and relieve that duty from their deity as a means of showing true devotion.


Illinoa


✧ Indomitus✧

Chief of the Illinoan Isles


He traveled all over the sea, taking parts in many raids before settling down into his throne.His father, Diemnus was a lenient ruler who grew older than he should have due to Indomitus' desire to be at sea.He is a young chief, but intends to make his reign one that will go down in Iliinoan history.


  • Indomitus does not want to be like his father.

  • He has killed the most Na'gi on record, being six of various sizes and ability.

  • He had to give up the hunt for the largest Na'gi near Illinoa, Mago, in order to take the throne from his father. A Na'gi of tremendous size, it is said that the glint of her black scales under the water is the conscript of death for most vessels. It is said that she can snake her entire body around even the largest minoan boat ten times, and swallow the smallest whole.

  • Indomitus wants nothing more than to have her skull in his hall.


✧ Illi'wan'i ✧

Head Priestess of the Illinoan Isles
Chosen of I'liin'onln


Illi'wan'i became a priestess at a very young age, after her parents orphaned her in a sea accident.When she was in her youth, the Illinoan religious hierarchy was run by snobby old men, who were too cowardly to put themselves to use for I'liin'onln out in the field.Very quickly as she aged she rose through the ranks, and with the backing of her God and Husband, she cast the weakness from the Illinoan Priesthood and it is now the largest female-run religious sect in the world.


  • She is well loved by everyone and is very easy to get along with, so long as you make no effort to step on her toes.


Khiotho


✧ Cae'nim ✧

Jarl of Khiotho.
Son and Chosen of Khio'lor.
Demigod of the Home and Hearth.


He has always ruled the Khiotho.His magical ability is astounding and unparalleled,
because he is not a mortal Minoan.
While Cae'nim rules with a stern fist and wants to see his people thrive, he looks a lot scarier than he really is.


  • He is a White Fire mage, which comes from his close connection with his father.

  • Cae'nim does what his father suggests and then some.


BaALkithi


✧ MOr'ghuul✧

King of Baalkithi. Rag'wan's Chosen.


He is the leader of Baalkithi, and loves his wife Ni'ona more than anything else in the world;
the Arenas are a very close second though.
While he worships both Baal and Rag'wan, the latter's love for him is very very well known.


  • He dedicates every win to his wife.

  • He trains the best soldiers in the world so they can protect his wife when he can't.

  • He will carry his wife on one arm so her feet don't get tired.


✧ Ni'ona ✧

Queen of Baalkithi. Very Pregnant Soon-to-be Mom.


A former Priestess for Baal, the Queen of Baalkithi is never found very far away from her husband, unless he is doing something dangerous, like hosting the Arenas.
She loves to go and watch him, and every time he wins he gives her flowers. It's their victory!


  • She loves to sew and embroider.

  • This is her first baby.

  • She used to be a Priestess, but gave that up for Mor'ghuul.

  • She is always covered in Jewelry, but it's all gifts from her husband.


N'ellan


✧ Memorati ✧

Harbinger of N'ellan. N'wan'iel's Chosen.
Demigod of Rituals and Refuge.


Once a mortal man like anybody else, he proved himself as an asset to N'wan'iel time and time again and he now serves his existence protecting her people.He is completely mute unless he is worshipping his favorite woman, but it is not uncommon to find him feeding bread and dried meat to the gators when he thinks he's alone.


  • Memorati is the gentle giant of the swamps, but that can change quickly.


Wanderers


✧ N'liit'wan ✧

Silly Little Guy - A Friend, I Promise!
P'iini's Chosen - but this does not make him tricky!


This is a familiar face!
I- I mean, He, is a very famous explorer, cartographer, book-keeper, spell-reader, animal-meeter, friendship-maker, God-speaker- ah, you get my point!
He is very smart, funny, cool, and silly.
Say hello if you ever meet him!


  • Wouldn't you like to know?


Baalkithi


N'liit reaches for a dusty old journal, wrapped in the tanned hide of a spotted cat you've never seen before. He does not seem shocked in your interest in the Baalkithi, but the fact that you seem so unfamiliar with them does garner his confusion. He leans forward, blowing off the cover, and opens the front page to begin reading his scribbled notes.


There is Old Blood in this jungle....


Main GodsBody PaintCommon OccupationsGoods + Exports
Maa'laat'inRedPaintersFine Goods
Baal'motBlueSculptorPottery
Rag'wanGoldTradersClothing
N'wan'ielSoldiersJewelry
Elu'maniPriestsExpensive Oddities

  • The Baalkithi are a Jungle-dwelling people with a strong affection for the gods Baal'mot, Elu'mani, and Maa'laat'in.

  • Their military worships Rag'wan and is the strongest in all of the world.

  • The most diverse cast of God worship takes place here. There are magnificent temples, monuments, and cities.

  • It is important to note that the blue worn by the Baalkithi is in memoriam of El'ii'nim, and not in worship of I'llin'onln. (This is underlined with red ink)

  • They have bustling bazaars, especially during the times of their frequent festivals and parties.


  • Baalkithi take deity worship very serioiusly.

  • Most Baalkithi homes and structures are made out of solid stone and are hundreds of years old.

  • Most Baalkithi are married young, or never marry. It is not uncommon to see families with ten or more kids.

  • Funeral rites are a multiple day process. It involves a long setup and offering process, burning all internal organs in pyres to release the soul, and leaving the vine-wrapped body in the jungle for the world to reclaim.

  • Baalkithi has the second most holidays out of any tribe, with every first Sunday of the month being a day of celebration in reverence of the Gods.

  • The Baalkithi are a society that are not fond of mages, but will find uses for them where needed. They feel they cannot be trusted, and a lot of that resentment comes from Mor'ghuul.


" This is all I have for you, little one. Are you interested in another tribe, or would you like to know about other things?"


N'ellan


When you ask about the N'ellan, N'liit is initially hesitant. However, he has grown to appreciate your company, and reaches for a heavily-bound spellbook. He asks if you're sure you'd like to know, and when you insist, he gives a few gentle words of incantation to allow the binds to slip from the journal. The front page opens on it's own, and N'liit begins reading from it's contents.


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Enter at your own risk...


Main GodsBody PaintCommon OccupationsGoods + Exports
N'wan'ielPurplePotion MakerPoisons
BlueFishermanPotions
GreenHerb GathererHerbs
BlackPaint Makers 

  • The N'ellan are a tribe made up entirely of Spellcasters.

  • Upon being exiled or chased out, some spellcasters choose to make the journey to N'ellan instead of the Wastelands.

  • It is a mystery to most who have never seen it with their own eyes. Some claim that it does not even exist.

  • It is a glowing swamp where it's night all the time, filled with fantastical animals and people.

  • Those who try and enter that do not have magical potential somehow find themselves turned around and back to the entrance of the swamp with no memory of ever trying to enter in the first place.


  • Memorati is the harbinger of N'ellan. He uses his own magic to help N'wan'iel protect the lands. It is impossible to enter if he has removed you. But he's a nice guy, so you should be fine.

  • While N'ellan is the capital of safe refuge for all kinds of mages, N'wan'iel is not one to allow the legend of N'ellan to spread outside of the swamps.

  • She does not approve of one-foot-in, one-foot-out behaviors. If you are not prepared to leave everything behind to join her tribe, you will not be welcomed in the swamp. This includes family, lovers, and even children who are not mages and cannot follow.


He seems uncomfortable to have shared this information with you, and hurrily insists that you choose another subject to discuss.


Mewinthi


N'liit smiles with familiarity. He will answer any questions you have, as he is very familiar with the Mewinthi and the people of the desert. It's a place he visits often in his travels. The book he picks from the pile is worn, beaten from it's time in the dunes, but well loved and cared for.


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The Harsh Desert is home to many.
You just may not see them at first glance.


Main GodsBody PaintCommon OccupationsGoods + Exports
Mew'hi'waniRedAssassinPoisons
Mew'li'onGreenSculptorSilks
SunnyGoldTradersGlass
N'wan'ielPoison MakerWine

  • Mewinthi are a nomadic Desert people, though there are multiple little villages throughout their land.

  • These people often move in familial groups, but sometimes move in friend groups. They very rarely travel alone.

  • They are brilliant at trade and use their nomadic experience to peddle their wares all over the continent and world.

  • The desert is a harsh place, but the people who make it their home are a mostly honest and empathetic group.

  • Their religion is based on the idea that every Minoan should experience success and failure.

  • They have a strong sense of justice and an even stronger sense of vengeance.


  • These people often wear hoods, shawls, and other loose fitting attire.

  • Desert Shamans are known for their elaborate attire of things found from throughout the desert (glass, cacti, wood, snakes).

  • These Desert people worship the Gods, Mew'hi'wani and Mew'li'on , who they believe represents their ways of life: harsh yet just.

  • They often worship N'wan'iel and elaborate on her love and association with her siblings during The Great War.


The Exile replaces the book back on the shelf with a smile. You can tell he appreciated the conversation. He turns to you and asks if there's anything else you'd like to know?


Sunlaathin


The journal N'liit pulls from the shelf is thin and new, with pressed flowers sticking between the pages. He smiles when he turns to you. "You know, my own God is from this isle. There is a story of P'iini, where he chased after a mortal woman- ah, but this is not the time. Perhaps later?"


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The Sunshine Lands may just be
the friendliest in the isles of Minoa.


Main GodsBody PaintCommon OccupationsGoods + Exports
SunnyRedFloristFruits
P'iiniGoldSculptorVegetables
Lii'tumGreenPainterClothing
PinkWinemakerJewelry
FarmerGemstones

  • The Sunlaathin are a joyous people, who live incredibly peacefully and carefree. They live an extremely peaceful, playful life.

  • You will find the worshippers of Sun'laat'wan and P'iini here, hanging from trees or celebrating any small joy.

  • On the lazier end, you'll also find followers of Lii'tuum. The God of Sleep always blesses between chore naps.

  • They are often found wearing a rainbow of colors, with this island being the only island that makes normal use of the color pink.

  • It's not uncommon for these tribes to be raided by their neighbors, as they have no interest in war and have very little in the way of defenses.They are a small people, but love to make alliances and friends.

  • After The Great War, Sun'laat'wan was given the task of preventing his brother I'liin'onln from ever getting close to the other people. They take this task seriously, even if they are not good at war.

  • They're more like 'watch dogs' and report to the Baalkithi with any changes. They have good senses of humor and are decent navally, but not for combat.

  • The Priestesses on this island function around and live in The Great Tree. This is a sacred site for them.


  • These Island People are known for their fruits, vegetables, and jewelry.

  • They make fantastic necklaces due to the bright orange gems found on their island which they believe to be a gift from Sun'laat'wan.

  • While in Baalkithi there resides a King and Queen, the Sunlaathin Monarchy is made up entirely of Princesses.

  • Ruling class women have Eunuchs as guards and hand-maids. This is a role that cannot reproduce. They are smaller than the other men.


He carefully places the flowers back into their pages and sets the book back into place, waiting for your next question.


Khiotho


The journal that N'liit reaches for is made of white fur. The pages have a dark sealant, and the writing is illegible in some places. It's obvious the author must have had very, very chilly fingers.


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Do not pack lightly if you wish to travel these lands..


Main GodsBody PaintCommon OccupationsGoods + Exports
Khio'lorRedHuntersFurs
Mor'tuukBlackGatherersLumber
WhiteAnimal Herders 
BrownLumberjacks 

  • Khiotho are Mountain People that live in extreme isolation since The Divide.

  • These people live in villages along the mountain, sometimes migrating for better weather conditions.

  • Their entire living space is all snow, so much so that all of the lakes are frozen solid.

  • While these people don't have direct contact with other tribes, they do have contact with the Exiles who live in The Wastelands at the base of the mountain- they do trading with these people, along with traveling merchants that dare to enter The Wastelands.

  • Khiotho have an alliance with Iliinoans, stating that they will not ever fight one another if they were to cross paths. I'liin'onln was also cast out from the other gods, therefore he and Khio'lor found a common enemy.

  • Most men are appointed to hunting duties and high crafts. The women, like the men, are expected to have multiple survival skills (especially when it comes to children). There are not very many gendered roles, but ceremonies usually have gendered expectations.


  • Mages within the Khiotho are usually healers, practice blood magic, or are fire mages. These mages almost always have a religious connection. Tattoos are common in Khiotho society, and all healers are heavily tattooed.

  • Blood magic is something unique in the Khiotho, while it's taboo for every other tribe it is not here.

  • Blood connects them directly to their God. Khiotho believe that since all living things have blood, it not only connects them to the world around them but provides sustenance.

  • Blood is hot and functions as a good way to keep warm during a hunt or a task, it also serves as a good broth for soups and a good material in paint and dyes.

  • The government unit consists of a Jarl, who has never been anyone other than Cae'nim. Cae'nim is the direct son of Khio'lor and a mortal Minoan who has long since passed.

  • Cae'nim is a mage of White Fire and rules with a stern yet kind hand. His interests are those of his people, and he is a bit bitter for being kicked from his original home during The Divide. It seems he is immortal like his father.


  • Living amongst the Khiotho is about survival over all things.

  • Fashion is not a big deal to these people, but they engage in elaborate wrapping, beading, and furs for their clothing if they want to show off.

  • Khiotho have a specific name for their fur covered cloaks: Anokkas. Anokkas are essential to the way that Khiotho live. They wear these cloaks all the time, and they double as a sleeping bag at night. There are sleeves on the inside, which allow for a Minoan to warm themselves up or to keep their hands free during tasks.

  • Anokkas are given to one another as gifts with great meaning and are usually handmade by the person giving it as a gift. During weddings, all of the women in the community will get together to make a two person anokka for the couple-to-be and they will be gifted it during the ceremony.


N'liit grimaces while he returns the book to it's place.
He says that the warmest thing about Khiotho is the icy glares of the women, and if he never goes back it will still be too soon.


Illinoa


What he pulls from the shelves is not books, but long tubes sealed on each end. He breaks the seal and dumps the contents onto his table, revealing hundreds of sea-worn parchments.


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The Seas are almost as unkind as the people...


Main GodsBody PaintCommon OccupationsGoods + Exports
I'liin'onlnRedPaintersFish
Elu'maniBlueRaidersWeapons
GoldFishermanMedicine
WhiteSailors
BlackPriestesses

  • Iliinoans are Sea People that live in extreme isolation since The Great War.

  • They do not worship any gods other than I'liin'onln. They believe he is the only true God.

  • However, they do show some love to Elu'mani for her treatment of priestesses and her pact with I'liin'onln.


  • Most men are appointed to boats to participate in raids, usually toward the Sunlaathin.

  • In these raids they get goods that they would receive from trading if they were not isolationist.

  • Female raiders, who are usually trained in medicine, function as Shield Maidens. They feel superior to the other tribes.


  • The to-be chief ventures around the world until it is time to usurp his father through violence just as his god, I'liin'onln did. Once his father is dead there is a violent battle where the biological heir takes on any possible challengers until there are no more challengers.

  • The government consists of a Chief who has absolute control. Though, this society is extremely religious and often rely on their Priestesses to conduct water-based rituals to get direct feedback from I'liin'onln. These priestesses are the wives of I'liin'onln and are 'baptized' in the sea. They can never marry an 'earthly' man and cannot have children. These women take care of the tribes and function as doctors and confidants.

  • The Head Priestess often acts as a second-in-command, and the Chief will often go to her for advice. She is seen as the favorite wife of their god, and speaks as his voice on earth.


He elects to not put the parchments away yet; too much to roll up in such short time. A bit lazy, he admits, but it will take him time to reseal the tubes anyways.


The Wastelands


Once known as El'iinos, the Greatest Land in Minoa, the Wastelands suffered the most in the Great War.
It is said that when Baal's Hammer hit the ground to banish I'liin'onln from their lands, the earth split open and
hell itself spilled out beneath them.


The Wastelands are the inhabitable home of most exiles.


Exiles are Minoans who were
excommunicated from their tribes.
They are generally excommunicated
for a grave offense of rules or customs.
It is better to be dead than exiled, culturally.


These people tend to
abide by their own rules and are very solitary,
but there are times when it is hard to let go of your old life.
Most exiles don't declare where their old home was, but the few who long for what they lost may eventually complete tasks for the tribe leaders in order to be granted re-entry.


Common tasks to complete including becoming a eunuch, becoming a priest or priestess, or bringing home a trophy too great for the tribe to turn away.A Minoan can be exiled from their tribe for any number of reasons, but the most common offenses include murder, betraying one's own family, disgracing the Gods, and directly defying military orders.


Magic



  • Magic can be found in all walks of life.

  • It is considered a gift from the Goddess N'wan'iel, to those who believe that she is a benevolent diety.

  • To others, it is considered a curse.

  • Most Religious leaders are mages, but this is not a requirement.

  • However, All Healers know some form of magic, beit magic that is given from N'wan'iel, or the natural magic of the world.

  • Although some kinds of magic are more common in one tribe than another, all magic can appear anywhere.

  • N'ellan is full of every type of Magic. They do not have a 'most common' location. Everything exists there.


Types of Magic


  • Bold : Black Magic. Frowned upon and Illegal in most tribes.

  • : Dominant . Magic that will roll most often in breeding.

  • Italics : Subgroups. Magic learned through training of others.

  • Any Magic Type NOT notated in Italics may be applied with a N'wan'iel's Kiss


MagicUses and Effects Most Common
Fire Wielding Fire, Heat ResistanceKhiotho, Wastelands
Water Water Manipulation, Water LocationIllinoa, Mewinthi
AirMoving Air, LevitationBaalkithi, Sunlaathin
Earth Flora Manipulation, Rock ManipulationSunlaathin, Mewinthi
Ice Ice Manipulation, Cold ResistanceKhiotho
LifeHealing Magic.All Tribes.
DeathDeadly Touch, NecromancyExiles, Wastelands
Beast Animal Taming + UnderstandingBaalkithi, Khiotho
ShadowNight Gathering, EntanglementExiles, Wastelands
CelestialStarcall, GodspeakHigh Priestesses, God's Chosen
PestilencePlague, DiseaseExiles, Wastelands
IllusionVision Manipulation, TrickerySunlaathin
SpiritSoulspeak, Healing SpiritAll Tribes.
LightLightbringerKhiotho
BloodBlood Manipulation, Blood WeaponsKhiotho

Outlawed Magics

Magic that is very, very illegal.
It is almost always met with violent force when discovered.


  • Pestilence Magic: Outlawed after an attempt on the life of the Eldest Princess. Some state that the minoan contaminated her wine on accident, turning it to pure poison only by touching the pottery holding it, but nevertheless it didn't stop him from losing his head.

  • Shadow Magic: Outlawed in all tribes after the King of Baalkithi, Mor'ghuul, caught a thief using the shadow of the locked door to slide jewelry out of the Queen's vault. All Shadow Mages are considered thieves because of this.

  • Death Magic: This one needs no explaination. While some islands may keep a single necromancer on staff for interrogating corpses, that position is usually filled for many years, or by the much more legal Spirit Mage. Otherwise, they are feared.

  • Blood Magic: Completely outlawed in every tribe except Khiotho. It is very common in Khiotho, where it is used in day to day life and in reverence of Khio'lor and Mor'tuuk. Everywhere else, it is seen as unfair and something to be feared.


Magic Subgroups

With intense training and focus, some spellcasters have managed to find their way into magical subgroups.
These subgroups are incredibly sought after, be it in order to make use of their gifts or to rid the world of them.


  • Celestial Magic: A type of Magic learned from years of training. It is mostly found in high ranking priestesses, and it is used to contact Gods directly and to call forth the stars to complete rituals, even on the darkest nights. It is also the magic type typical of Chosen, Minoans that act as mouthpieces for their Gods. Well-known Chosen include Memorati for N'wan'iel, N'liit'wan for P'iini, Illi'wan'i for I'liin'onln, and Cae'nim for Khio'lor. While all Gods have Chosen, not all of them are well known. Some of them are laying in wait. For what? Who knows.

  • Pestilence Magic: A subset of Death Magic, only the evilest of Warlocks intend to spread plague. This subgroup has earned a very bad reputation, but in reality the majority of Plague Warlocks would just like to brew poisons in peace.

  • Illusion: A subset of Air Magic that is mainly found in Sunlaathin due to the majority of it's users being followers of P'iini. It is great for visual combat, but is mostly used to be silly.

  • Spirit Magic: A subset of Life Magic that allows commune with the spirits of deceased minoans, as well as going beyond healing of the flesh. Spirit mages can heal the soul.

  • Light Magic: A subset of Fire Magic that allows it's user to always conjure a light source. It is incredibly useful for late night expeditions and hunting parties.

  • Blood Magic: A subset of Fire Magic that allows the user to pull blood right from an enemy's veins. They can also create weapons right out of any open wound, with the same sharpness and effectiveness as steel.


Terminology


WordDefinition
SpellcasterAnyone who uses magic, regardless of their gender
MageSomeone who makes being a Spellcaster their occupation.
Witch, WarlockSomeone who participates in Black Magic
BlessingGood Spell
CurseBad Spell
OsteomancyBones. Common religious practice.
SacrificeOffering to a God. Usually Livestock.
Black MagicForbidden Magic. Blood, Necromancy.

Traits


Traits are what makes a Minoan unique.Anything that changes a Minoan's design
in a significant way is considered a trait,
which come in 5 categories.



TierDesignation
Tier 1Common
Tier 2Rare
Tier 3Mythic
Tier 4Fabled
Tier 5Abnormalities
Tier 6Piety
Tier 7Parental

Common traits

  • Can always be applied.

  • No additonal cost.

  • Very easily passed during breedings.

  • Can be guaranteed with items.


Rare traits

  • Can always be applied.

  • Minor additonal cost.

  • Easily passed during breedings.

  • Can be guaranteed with items.


Mythic traits

  • Can always be applied.

  • Moderate additional cost.

  • Moderately difficult to pass during breedings.

  • Can be guaranteed with items.


Fabled traits

  • Cannot be applied to customs.

  • Difficult to pass during breedings.


Abnormalities

  • Follow their own rarity system.

  • MINOR : Can be applied at any time.

  • MODERATE : Slight changes. Cannot be applied.

  • MAJOR : Big changes. Cannot be applied.

  • EXTENSIVE : Combination Abnormalities + Extreme Changes. Cannot be applied.

  • Abnormalities can appear randomly in breedings.


Piety traits

  • Hard to pass during breedings.

  • Can be applied with Piety and Impiety Tokens.

  • Impiety and Piety tokens must be redeemed prior to breeding to be included in official art, unless additonal art is purchased at time of redemption.


Parental Traits

  • Very Hard to pass during breedings. It is very rarely seen.

  • All Parental traits originate from Nymphs.

  • Parental traits are responsible for the Kin Trait system.

  • Read more about Parental Traits and the Kin Trait System here.


Horn Traits


Common


Bull Horns are short horns referenced from domestic cows.


Long Horns are long horns referenced from domestic cows.


Curved Horns are medium horns referenced from domestic goats.


Impala Horns are long horns referenced from their namesake.


Brahman Horns are short horns referenced from their namesake.


Bison Horns are short horns referenced from their namesake.


Straight Horns are variating horns referenced from domestic goats.


Curled Horns are long horns referenced from black wildebeest.


Nub Horns are short horns referenced from domestic livestock.


Spotted Horns is the appearance of
generic spots on a Minoan's horns.


Medium Horns are medium horns referenced from domestic goats.


RARE


No Horns is the absence of horns.


Pronghorn Horns are medium horns
referenced from their namesake.


Argali Horns are long horns referenced from their namesake.


Spiral Horns are long horns referenced from Blackbuck.


Yak Horns

Yak Horns are long horns referenced from their namesake.


Gemsbok Horns are long horns referenced from their namesake.


Kudu Horns are long horns referenced from their namesake.


Flat Horns is a horn variation where
the horns appear to have been sawn off.


Idol Horns are when the horns go straight up with slight curvature. They are reminiscent of some ancient golden idols.


Mythic


Mouflon Horns are long horns referenced from their namesake.


Cape Horns are long horns referenced from their namesake.


Wildebeest Horns are long horns referenced from their namesake.


Uneven Horns is when one horn is vastly different than the other.


Button Horns are horns referenced from domestic cattle.


Circle Horns are horns that meet in the center to form one horn.


Fabled


Unicorn Horn is one long horn, referenced from it's namesake.


Rhino Horn is one long horn, referenced from it's namesake.


Flesh Horns are horns that have an outer layer of skin.


Root Horns are horns that eerily resemble another species of Minoa.


Satanic Horns are horns that reference a breed of domestic goat.


Draconian Horns are horns based loosely on those of a dragon.


Watusi Horns are horns similar to the cow breed of the same name.


Demonic Horns stem from the front and almost touch in the middle.


head Traits


Common


Roman Nose is a nose shape referenced
from humans and some animals.


Freckles are scattered pinpoint spots on the face and body.


Big Tusks are a large sized variation of common tusks.


Short Tusks are a short sized variation of common tusks.


Thin Tusks are when the tusks are thin.


Broad Nose is a broader version of the minoan nose.


Long Ears are long variation of the common minoan ear.


Short Ears are a short variation of the common minoan ears.


Spotted Skin is the appearance of
generic spots on a Minoan's skin.


Long Eyebrows is a trait that unusually extends the eyebrows.


Rare


Rabbit Teeth are a tooth shape
trait referenced from their namesake.


Rat Teeth are a tooth shape trait referenced from their namesake.


No Tusks are the lack of tusks.


Overgrown Tusks are an overgrowth of the common minoan tusk.


Sabertooth Tusks are when the tusks
grow in long and from the top canines.


Foo Dog Tusks are a tusk variation referenced from their namesake.


One Tusk is the lack of a tusk.


One Fang is the lack of a fang.


Fangs are when the top canines grow out instead of the lower.


Duster Ears are short ears covered in fur.


Mismatched Skin is when the nose and ears
have differing skin colors.


Whiskers appear mostly on the head, and sometimes on the body.


Mythic


Brahman Ears are long ears referenced from their namesake.


Lop Ears are long, droopy ears, referenced from bunnies.


Uneven Tusks are when one tusk is vastly different than the other.


Highlights is when a patch
of hair is a different color than the majority.


Ear Patches are tufts that grow from the inside of the ear.


Pixie Ears are long, curved ears with fluffy tips.


Tufted Ears are have tufts at the eartips, referenced from lynx.


Fabled


Nomad Nose is eerily similar to another species
from the isles of Minoa. Feline in nature.


Dire Ears are ears with extra skin ridges along the bottom.


Dewlap is a trait that grants fluffy fur along the neckline.


Babirusa Tusks are long tusks referenced from their namesake.


Gulabi Ears are long ears referenced from their namesake.


Eye traits


Common


White Sclera is when the sclera appears white.


Black Sclera is when the sclera appears black.


No Pupils are a lack of a pupil in the eye.
Does not cause blindness.


Empty Eyes are when the eyes are completely one color.
Does not cause blindness.


Rare


Goat Eyes are a pupil shape trait referenced from their namesake.


Frog Eyes are a pupil shape trait referenced from their namesake.


Feline Eyes are a pupil shape trait referenced from their namesake.


Colored Sclera is when the sclera has a color that is not white.


Contrasting Pupils is when the pupils have a color that is not black.


Mismatched Eyes are when the eyes differ in symmetry.
Formerly Heterochromia.


Mythic


Star Pupils are when the pupils are replaced with stars.


Pale Eyes are when the eyes lack pigment.


Fabled


Pastel Eyes are when the eyes are made up of pastel shades.


Glowing Eyes are when the eyes glow.


Hypnotic Eyes are when the eyes have spirals for pupils.


Wisp Eyes are when the glowing pupils
seem to have dancing flames.


body traits


Common


Default Mane is the basic, common version of the minoan mane.


Short Mane is the short version of the default minoan mane.


Long Mane is the long version of the default minoan mane.


Moles are one or more beauty marks on the body.


Rare


Duster Tail is a long, flowing tail trait.


Horse Tail is a long, flowing tail trait.


Curly Mane is a mane trait that makes the hair curly.


Rib Patches are patches of fur on the ribs.


Hip Patches are extra patches of hair on the hips.


Mythic


Non-Black Hair is hair of a minoan is not black.
This is common for Khiotho, and mythic for everyone else.


Skunk is a trait that gives a different
colored single stripe through the tail.


Arm Patches are extra patches of hair on the arms.


Ankle Patches are extra patches of hair on the ankles.


Corkscrew Tail is a tail trait resembling
some canines, such as an Akita or Shiba inu.


Bobtail is a tail trait that is referenced from a lynx.


FaBLED


Pale Skin is when the skin is pale.
This is common for Khiotho and fabled everywhere else.


Willow Tail is a tail trait resembling a willow tree.


Unicorn Tail is a tail trait referenced from it's namesake.


Weasel Tail is a long tail that drags along the ground.


Plush Tail is a tail that is incredibly fluffy.


Dire Mane is a mane trait that gives a shorter version of the Lycan mutation. Normally found in Minoans with a Lycan parent.


Scarce Mane is a mane trait that causes
the body to lack normal mane pattern locations.


Dreaded Mane is a mane trait that dreads the hair.


Silky Mane is a mane trait that makes the hair long and silky.
It is common in N'ellan, and fabled everywhere else.


Abnormalities


Minor


Blind is a trait that makes a minoan blind. The eyes appear foggy.


Moderate


Double Eyebrow is a trait that doubles the eyebrow.


Double Ears is a trait that doubles the ears.


Overgrown Ears is a trait that makes the ears huge.


Quad Horns is a trait that gives a second set of horns.


Polycoria is a trait that gives more than one iris in the eye.


Stargazer is a trait that causes
the eyes to seem like they are full of stars.
This trait causes blindness.


Split Tail is a trait that is split down the middle.


Double Tusk is a trait that doubles the tusks.


Birdcatcher Spots is a trait that gives heavy, white speckles
on the body in varying degrees and locations.


major


Dorsal Mane is a mane trait that overgrows
the mane down the dorsal line.


Dorsal Mane is a mane trait that overgrows the mane all over.


Albinism is a trait that gives
albinism to the whole minoan.


Piebald is a trait that gives
a piebald pattern to the skin.


Somatic is a trait that gives
a melanistic piebald pattern to the skin.


Lycan is a trait that gives an overgrowth of hair
to cover a large part of the body.


Melanism is a trait that gives
melanism to the whole minoan.


Discolored Skin is a trait that changes a
minoan's skin to an unnatural color.


Tidal Stripes is a trait that gives piebald in a swirl pattern.


Pseudo Chimerism is a trait that gives
chimerism to the mane and tail.


Extensive


Partial Chimerism is a trait that gives
chimerism to a small section of the body.


Horizontal Chimerism is a trait that gives
chimerism in a way that is split horizontally.


Chimerism is a trait that gives
chimerism to minoan in a way that is split vertically.


Albino Tidal is a combination trait,
where Tidal Stripes appear on Albinism.


Melanistic Tidal is a combination trait,
where Tidal Stripes appear on Melanism.


Discolored Tidal is a combination trait,
where Tidal Stripes appear on Discolored Skin.


Piety traits


Sometimes, one may be recognized by their God
and granted a trait unlike those seen before.
These traits are not able to be purchased
and have a very, very rare chance of being bred.
They are cosmetic additions that show your
minoan is loved by their diety.
If two minoans with piety traits are bred together, the
chance for a piety trait passing to calves increases.



Piety & Impiety Tokens


Tokens are an item that is given out during seasonal events or during time-based events in the discord server.


Tokens can either be for piety, or blessings, and impiety, or curses.


A Token allows the user who possesses it to either redeem it on an existing minoan, use it in a breeding, or to apply it to a custom.


The recieved trait is randomly selected.
It could be an existing trait, or one entirely new.


Some traits are tribe locked.
They will not travel outside of their designated
tribe unless the minoan is exiled.


If you notice your God of choice has no locked traits listed, this means that your God has not yet passed their blessings to a Minoan.Perhaps you shall be the first?



Blessings


Blessings are traits granted to Minaons by
Gods when they have been granted favor.
It is not uncommon for Minoans to prove themselves over and over again and earn more than one blessing.


Universal


Head Wings grows wings from the head.


Satyr Legs grow goat legs where
the feet should be and travels up the legs.


Hooves grow where the feet should be and travel up the legs.


Paws grow where the feet should be and travel up the legs.


Feathered Ears cover the ears in downy feathers.


Feather Growth covers the body in tiny feather patches.


Conditional


Bat Nose turns a minoan's nose into that of a bat.(N'ellan or N'wan'iel)


Mushroom Growth grows mushrooms all over a minoan's body.(N'ellan or N'wan'iel)


Bioluminescent Spots cover the body in glowing spots.(N'ellan or N'wan'iel)


Antlers grows instead of horns.(Khio'lor or Khiotho)


A Lion Mane grows instead of hair
and trails down into the minoan mane.
(Mor'tuuk)


Feline Tail replaces the minoan's tail with a feline one.(Maa'laat'in or Baalkithi)


Feline Spots cover the body.(Maa'laat'in or Baalkithi)


Wildebeest Stripes cover the face, chest,
and shoulders in heavy stripes.
(Baal'mot)


Draconian Spikes cover the body in short spikes.(Mewinthi, Mew'hi'wani, or Mew'li'on)


Chameleon Skin covers the body in
patches of color changing scales.
(Mewinthi, Mew'hi'wani, or Mew'li'on)


Gills appear on the throat of a Minoan
and allow it to breathe underwater.
(I'liin'onln)


Barnacles appear on a minoan in small clusters.(I'liin'onln)


Floral Growth causes flowers to
grow from different locations on a Minoan's body.
(Sunlaathin)



Curses


Curses are traits forced upon Minoans by
Gods when they have slighted the God in some way.
They are used as punishment, and are often a catalyst to becoming an exile. Minoans will be forced to explain their crimes when the curses appear.


Universal


Spider Eyes replace a minoan's eyes.


Four Arms gives a minoan a second set of arms.


Skull Piercing Horns cause a minoan's horns to alter their direction and grow through the minoan's skull and eyes.


Rotting makes the flesh fall away.


Conditional


Frozen Horns coats a minoan's horns in permanent ice.(Khiotho)


Mammoth Tusks make the tusks
unreasonably large and uncomfortable.
(Khiotho or Khio'lor)


Scorpion Tail changes the tail into
that of a scorpion - poison included.
(Mewinthi)


Escaping Soul is when the witch goddess removes a limb and causes your soul to slink out of it, forming a ghost limb.(N'wan'iel)


Glass is when the layer of skin around the chest becomes transparent, and shows the organs and bones beneath.(N'wan'iel)


Catfish Whiskers cause whiskers to grow from the face.(I'liin'onln and N'wan'iel)


Pufferfish Spines cause poisonous spines to grow through the skin.(I'liin'onln)


Petrification turns a minoan to stone.(Baalkithi)


Lava makes you burn from the inside out.(Wastelands)


Paints


Paints are used by Minoans in every location.This guide is meant to give meaning to the symbols and colors, but note that such as many things in the minoan culture, these can change based on the individual and their own personal story. It is only a guideline.


Colors


Blue is the color of Divinity.
It is commonly used by Royalty, by
the Clergy, or in other forms of reverence to the Gods.
It is used by all tribes, but mainly found in Baalkithi and Illinoa.It is important to note that blue in Illinoa is for Illinonln, and blue elsewhere is in reverence of the deceased ocean God, El'ii'nim.


Red is the color of Rage.
It is commonly used by soldiers, heirs, those struggling for power, and those who feel the need for vengeance.
It is used by all tribes, but mainly found in
Baalkithi and the Wastelands.


White is the color of Snow.
It is commonly used by Khiotho.
It is a multiple meaning color when seen outside of the mountains.
While in other tribes it can be a symbol of friendship and mercy, it is unwise to assume the same of a Khiotho resident.
To them, it is more like camouflage.
It helps them find you before you find them.


Brown is the color of the Earth.
It is commonly used by Khiotho.
While other tribes have sprawling fields and lush forests, the only Green to be found in Khiotho is in the Evergreens.
Therefore, the Earth is Brown, and reverence for the life they live is the same color as freshly-dug dirt exposed from under the frost.


Gold is the color of the Sun.
It is commonly used by Sunlaathin, but is also in many other tribes.
The Sun is the center of the world, and not surprisngly, also the center of Minoa.The fields would not grow without it.Gold is most commonly used in reference to Sun'laat'wan,
but is also used in victory and during celebrations.
It is the one of the most widely used paint colors.


Orange is a lot like Yellow.
It is used for the Sun as well, albeit much less frequently.


Green is the color of the Earth.
It is used everywhere, and is a very casual color.
It represents Nature, Life, and is
often used to represent the Mew twins.
The only tribes it can not be found in are Illinoa and Khiotho.


Black is the color of the Grief.
It is used everywhere, and has many meanings.
The most common include grieving, death,
banishment, and despair.
Some Minoans find themselves to be in a constant state of anguish, and do not remove the black paint. This is very common in widows.


Pink is the color of Fertility.
It is commonly used by expectant mothers, but is also used in the Sunlaathin tribe to represent the Princesses.
Pink paint is incredibly sacred in the Minoan realm.
It is used by expectant mothers to let enemies they are unfamilar with know that they are pregnant, and in turn they are left alone.
It is a mortal sin to kill a woman when she is pregnant, and Maa'laat'in will make sure the criminal is punished.


Purple is the color of Magic.
It is commonly used by N'ellan, but is also in many other tribes.
It is a symbol of magic prowess and ability, and while it is not required for you to wear it if you're a spellcaster, you cannot use it if you are not one.


Bioluminescent can come in any color,
but it does spell out one thing: N'ellan.
It is a paint type only found in the swamps, as it is made using the glowing mushrooms that are located there.


Paint Shapes


These are some, but not all, of the Paint Shapes found in Minoa.
These are simply to make character backstory easier.
Feel free to infer your own interpretations.


Handprints are a symbol of safety.
They are a way to say "Please come home to me, Please be safe at war, and Please be safe until I return."
They are put on a Minoan's chest and body by a loved one; normally a husband, wife, or beloved friend.


The Womb is a symbol used by pregnant women.
It is drawn in pink paint, and symbolises two lines to cup the baby, and three lines to protect it from above; the mother, the father, and the Mother Goddess.


The Moon is a symbol commonly used by Priestesses, especially those who worship I'liin'onln, Elu'wani, and Lii'tum.


Heir Paint is a very specific combination of lines and colors that make up a chest mask and face markings.
It uses Red and Blue paint.


A War Mask is a paint type that goes over the eyes and parts of the nose, forehead, and cheeks.
It means that the minoan is ready to fight or defend itself.


The Sand over the Desert represents Earth/Life and symbolizes the homeland of a Mewinthi.


This symbol represents Khio’lor.
It’s a common Khiotho symbol representing
their devotion to Khio’lor.


Swirling symbols on the Face represent a link to magical forces — the color represents what type. The “Y” shape on the forehead is representative of status and is often drawn on with the thumb with great care.


The Line on the Forehead with Sharp Additives, and a dot mimics N'wan'iel's symbol that is found on her forehead.


The Boat Floating in the Water symbolizes a life at sea.


Runes for Khio’lor symbolize devotion to him.
It’s a written language as well as a ritualistic message.


Swirling Patterns represent connections to Baal’mot— common in Baalkithi — and they represent the wind/weather.


Forehead decorations have personal meaning to
Khiotho and are specialized.
They wear so much clothing that the forehead is often their
biggest spot to stylize.


Stripes in N’ellan are a way to camouflage and also a stylistic choice that resemble the lemurs from there.


A White Dot is like a kiss from the snow :3
It’s a pleasant Khiotho paint.


Paint around the Groin represents Power.


Moon over the Water represents the alliance between I'liin'onln and Elu'wani, and their appreciation for her in their lives.


Tears are often very literal.


Paint on the Neck like this mimics a Slit Throat like Khi'lor's.


Breeding Items


These items can be used in the following:
- Minoan to Minoan Breedings
- Blessing Breedings
- Custom Minoan Creation
The same rules apply regardless of where the item
is used it's just easier to say breeding.


Items notated with an ✧ are included
in the reward pool for retired sacrificial consorts.

Items notated with an ✭ are limited to
one use per parent per breeding season.

Items notated with an ❁ are limited to
one use per minoan.


PLEASE NOTE.

Any "Chimerism" is unavailable to have items used on it that remove, alter, or otherwise change the appearance of a minoan.
If you are unsure what this entails, ask.


Common items

40 GB / 10 USD


Baal's Hammer

Turns a Minoan into an Exile.


Waterlogged Ledger

Changes a Minoan's Tribe to a desired tribe.
Guarantees tribe of choice in breeding.


N'wan'iel's Kiss

Turns a Minoan into a mage.Mage Type can be chosen.Celestial and Pestilence Excluded.


Bowl of Black Berries

Removes a Minoan's Magic.
Cannot be used on N'ellanians.


Jar of Herbs

Allows the addition of a Rare Trait of choice to any Minoan.


Mew'hi'wani's Scythe

Removes a chosen trait.


Sour Powder

Guarantees a chosen trait will not pass in a breeding.


rare items

80 GB / 20 USD


Piini's Dice ✧

Guarantees a random moderate abnormality.


Jade Necklace ✧

Allows the addition of a Mythic Trait of choice to any Minoan.


Mysterious Vines ✧

Guarantees a random existing trait neither parent has.


Bag of Coins ✧

Removes a trait of choice and replaces it with
a random trait in the same category.


Mythic items

30 USD


Shattered Seaglass ✧ ❁

Guarantees one existing abnormality neither parent has.
Breeding Only.


Wine-filled Cup ✧ ✭

Guarantees the passing of a fabled trait of choice.


Bitter Fruit ✧

Guarantees a random existing major abnormality.


Wilted Rose ✧ ❁

Guarantees a never before seen mythic trait.


Forbidden Flower ✧ ✭

Guarantees the passing of an abnormality of choice from a parent.
Breeding Only


Fabled items

40 USD


Mew's Staff ❁

Guarantees a random parental trait.


I'liin'onln's Eyepatch

Allows the change of a chosen trait
into a random trait of the next highest tier.


Ragwan's Axe ✧ ❁

Guarantees a never before seen fabled trait.


Maa'laat's Grace ✧ ✭

Guarantees any trait of choice to pass to offspring.


Silver Pendant ✧ ❁

Guarantees a never before seen abnormality.


Event items

These items can only be gained during events.
They are not available for purchase.


Piety Token

Grants a blessing to a minoan.


Impiety Token

Bestows a curse upon a minoan.


Choice Token

Grants a curse or blessing to a
minoan based on preference.


Bone Chips

Earned very rarely from events.
Allows you to choose 2 traits for an upcoming consort,
and earn a studding slot to them.


Skull Fragment

Earned very rarely from events.
Allows you to choose 3 traits for an upcoming consort,
and earn a studding slot to them.


Consort Ticket

Reserves a no-cost breeding to a Sacrificial Consort.
Can be used on retired consorts as well.
"No-Cost" covers the following:
Basic Artist Fee, Consort Fee
Any other fees must be paid at time
of redemption to the appropriate parties


Minoan Studding


General Studding Rules


Your Minoan must be drawn by an official artist
for it to come from an official source.
Any Minoans not drawn by an official artist is not a minoan and will not be welcomed in the isles.


Breedings do not result in calves. Breedings will always result in a fully grown minoan.
If you are interested in calf art of your minoan, please let Hearteater know at the time of your studding.


Sacrifical Consorts can be used in both
personal studdings or blessed studdings.


Any genders can reproduce.
The Gods do not define love by the limits of the body.


Have fun!


Personal Studding Rules


You must get owner permission
to use their Minoan to breed.


There are two fees that
must be paid in personal studdings:


First
The fee paid to an official artist
for creating the offspring.
This is not optional. It will be the main fee.


Second
The fee paid to someone else to use their Minoan as a sire.
People can offer breeds for free.
This payment goes to the owners of the SIRES.


Offspring and breeding pairs do not have to be 'canon' in any regard. This is up to the people involved!

Staff


These are the official staff members of Minoans!
If you have any questions, please direct them to Mal or Lex!
We are currently not hiring for any positions;
If this changes, we will let the discord know!


Hearteater

Main Artist, Owner


Lex

Librarian, Secondary Artist, Owner


Slappy

The Enforcer. "Missus" President.


Heda

Discord Moderator, Item Manager


Ashy

Creature, Discord Moderator, Secondary Artist


Darth

Discord Moderator


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


How can I get a Minoan?

You can receive a Minoan through a few avenues!
Auctions, Flat sales, Custom Creation, or Breeding.


Where do I get a custom Minoan?

Message Hearteater (@nephilimkin) on Discord and he will instruct you on how to process an order for a custom!


What is a Blessing Breeding?

A Blessing Breeding is a breeding
in which only one parent is used.
A Blessed Breeding will only pull traits from one minoan, so we recommend only doing Blessed Breedings if you are new or if you are trying to get a specific trait.


Can I breed two Sacrificial Consorts Together?

Yes. You would need to purchase a stud slot for both of them, though. You will only be provided with ONE offspring if you go with this route.


I want a Mage. Now what?

Check out the Magic guide!Magehood is genetic, so the best way to get a mage by breeding is to pick a mage as a sire or buy a N'wan'iel's Blessing to guarantee a mage!Check that out here in the items catalogue.


What font do you use?

Futura Handwritten!
You can find it here.


Can Minoans be LGBT?

Of course! There are many LGBTQ+ Minoans.
For example, one of the gods in the pantheon (Mew''li'on)
is a nonbinary intersex person.
Minoans are here for everyone to have fun.
Enjoy yourself, play with your Minoan's identity
and do what feels right for their character.


How tall are Minoans?

Minoans in general average between 9ft and 14ft tall, with Male Minoans making up the majority of the larger scale.Gigantism and Dwarfism are also recognized traits in Minoan society, with some Minoans clocking in between 20 and even 30 feet tall, while some live a little closer to Earth in the 5ft to 7ft range.

Events


All events are run through the discord.
If you have not joined the discord, please do so here!


Current Event: Arenas 2023


N'wan'iel's wake


2022



NEW EVENT - N'WAN'IEL'S WAKE10/11/2022 - 10/31/2022CONTEST DESCRIPTION:Enter the swamps and join Memorati
in bringing in the harvest season.
-----------ART CONTEST:Draw your best piece of one of the following situations:-Your Minoan or a friend's minoan enjoying the harvest festivities
-N'wan'iel being... N'wan'iel (it is the season of the witch!)
- Minoan-themed Holiday Choice! (Have fun, but please keep the theme!)
JUDGING WILL BE FOR THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:- MOST COMPLEX
- BEST THEME FITTING
- ADMIN'S CHOICE
-----------WRITING CONTEST:Write a short story of your minoan enjoying the holiday season!Limit: 1 Page MaximumJUDGING WILL BE FOR THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:- ADMIN'S CHOICE
- BEST THEME FITTING
Prizes for Contests include the following:Each winner will recieve a Pity Token, for a total of 5 to be given out!
Please make sure you read the rules before redeeming your token!
We want everyone to be able to participate in the contests,
so we opened them up for writing and art! We look forward to seeing what you create!
All art will be posted to the official website and credited to the respective artist.


Writing Entries

TitleAuthorLink
Inkbusters (AC*)DarthLink
Baal's Pranks (BTF*)DevilLink
The Hunter's FireGemniijLink

Falna
Admin's Choice*


Plague Rabbit


Worm


Dee


Rainbow
Best Theme Fitting*


Gazzy
Most Complex*