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RP STARTED HERE: http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5092486&highlight=

A light snow has descended upon this world, and with it, a plethora of new species have been sighted in the frosty mountains up North. Is this the result of the arrival of Bai, the Snow Fairy Arupan?


Winter has arrived... and with it a special kind of Arupan. Only one has been sighted so far... auction link [here]

The Gaian world was going about normally, trick-or-treating and shooting zombies, when an enormous explosion rocked the land. When the smoke cleared, everything appeared the same... until the first Arupan began appearing. No one knows their origin, although it has been rumored that they were creatures set free by the chaos that occurred in Gambino Mansion.

Soon, Gaians found that Arupan enjoyed being with humans. They began to keep some as pets or companions. Some Arupan were even discovered to have special abilities that aided their masters.

Arupan are currently most commonly found in plains and green fields.


I am currently OFFLINE.

Table of Contents

1 - Intro
2 - Rules+Info
3 - News
4 - Order Info
5 - Flatsales+Auctions<--- AUCTION
6 - Items
7 - Breeding
8 - Current Owners+Species
9 - Links
11 - Event Info

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This is only a sort-of rules section and a sort-of information section as well. I don't intend for the rules to be long or difficult to follow, but [Arupan] is a but different from most of the other breedable shops. A short list of rules comes first, and then the information. wink

1. Do not be rude. Do not complain. Do not whine. Do not beg. Do not flame. Do not how to order without reading the ordering post. Do not steal the art! Do not advertise. Doing any of the previous will place you on the blacklist.
2. Be courteous. PM suggestions to me if you have them. Read the rules and information. Read the ordering guidelines and FAQ.
3. I am not taking pet trades at the moment. I don't have time for pets that require RP currently, and I don't like to say no when I don't feel like trading because it makes me feel mean. So, no trades.

Simple, no?

Basic Arupan Information

RP

Arupan are NOT RP intensive or required, although it is certainly not discouraged! Currently, feel free to do any and all roleplaying on this thread.

Growing

Some Arupan will grow naturally, others will not grow without aid from an item. And of course, some do not grow at all. It'll be surprise. =)

Breeding

Arupan will be able to breed. Details will be worked out in the future.

Trading

Although you are never allowed to sell your Arupan, trading may be available in the future. 3nodding

Some Arupan have special abilities, or break the rules stated here. You will be informed if that is the case when you receive your Arupin.

Next, the most important question-

How do I get these Arupan?

Arupan can be acquired several different ways.

Flatsale?

Flatsales will occur once every 8 days. At each flatsale, two common or uncommon Arupan will be made available for purchase. You may choose to buy either one, but only one. The flatsales will last 2 hours.

The first time a species is sold, it will be 1000g. The next times, the price will be 2000g. You will receive your pet at the end of the flatsale, and no sooner. This is to ensure that there are no "leaks" that would influence someone's decision to buy a new Arupan species.

Auction

Auctions will be held for Uncommon, Rare, and Legendary Arupan, . Auctions will last for 4-16 days. The week(s) of an auction, there will be no flatsales.

Auctions for uncommon Arupan will last 4-8 days. Once auctioned off, they will be placed in the pool of older species and may be available in future flatsales for 200% of the price the auction winner paid. The auctions will be held in the official Arupan thread. (It is possible for there to be a flatsale the same week an uncommon Arupan is auctioned off.)

Auctions for Rare Arupan will last 8-12 days. These Arupan will never be sold in flatsales, but may be able to be acquired through other means. These auctions will probably be held in a separate thread.

Auctions for Legendary Arupan will last 12-16 days. Legendary Arupan are one of a kind, and will only be sold once- in its auction. All Custom Arupan are Legendary.

Raffle

Arupan raffles are a nice way for those who don't have the resources to participate in auctions to possible receive an uncommon or rare Arupin. Raffles are _rarely_ a way for me to make money. Tickets are usually 50g, with a maximum of two tickets per person, and an unlimited amount of space. Raffles will run for 8 days. The week of a raffle, there will be no flatsale.

Any species raffled off will be new. The creature will follow the auction rules for future acquirability.

Events/Contests

Sometimes, there will be events or contests that you can participate in to win Arupan or items for your Arupan. Items will be addressed in the future.

Common, new Uncommon, and new Rare Arupin will be available to win in contests and events. The new Uncommons and new Rares follow the Auction rules for future aquirability.
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OMG!

OMG events have now been enabled! When your pet receives an OMG event, they'll have a speech bubble with an exclamation mark somewhere on their tag.

ex. <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/arupans/omgex.jpg">

If your pet has this, just drop by the thread and make some vaguely RP-ish post about your pet finding something, and you'll receive something. ^^ The bubble will be kept up for 24 hours, and then your pet will return to its normal state. You won't be told if you miss an OMG event.
Arupan Categories

Common - New commons are only available in flatsales. Old commons will be available in future flatsales and events. Flatsale commons will be unlimited.

Uncommon - New uncommons will be available in auction, events, and flatsales. Old uncommons will be available in events and maybe future flatsales. Flatsale uncommons will be sold in a limited number.

Rare - New rares will be available in auction and events. Old rares may be acquirable, but not in any of the listed methods.

Legendary - Legendarys will be available in auction only. There will not be duplicates sold.

Custom - Customs are a type of Legendary, and will very rarely be made available. They are auction only, and will not be resold.

Baby - These are available only through breeding. Some will change into normal common Arupin, while others may turn into never before seen creatures. You may give baby Arupan away as gifts, but you may not sell them.

Mystery - Little is known about this Arupan type at the moment, but rumour has it that it would allow you to acquire old Rare Arupan.
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Ordering during flatsales is simple.

Use the following form-


Number Desired:
Name:
Owner Name:
Favorite Color:


Then send a trade with the correct amount of gold. Remember, one per person per flatsale.

So, an example would be - Number Desired: 2
Name: Maxine
Owner Name: ryo0oki
Favorite Color: purple-blue
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Although you won't be able to see the (new) pet before you name it, you will be informed of its gender and type. Also, you will be allowed to change the pet's name with a fairly cheap item(10gish).

I will confirm the trade, and you may reconfirm the trade up to 24 hours later. Keep in mind that you will not receive your pet until the two hours flatsale is over, and you will not receive your pet until you confirm the trade. At the end of 24 hours, I will cancel the trade if it's unconfirmed.

What do you get? + An explanation of the Arupan Tag

You will receive

A. An Arupan with its tag. I will host this. Please do not modify this.

The Arupan tag is simple but conveys a lot of information.

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1) This is the name of your Arupan's species.
2) This the color of the tag. Arupan with similar colors will have more similarities and be more likely to produce offspring.
3) This is the information unique to your Arupan. The Name is the name you give to your Arupan. The Date is the DOB. The Gender, Type, and Owner are self-explanatory.
4) The flavor text. This will describe your Arupan and give a general idea of the species. When roleplaying, feel free to deviate from the descriptions- not all members of a species are the same, after all.
5) The image.
6) This symbol tells two things. The color represents the rarity. Black is common, silver is uncommon, and gold is rare. The colors for Legendary Arupan may vary.
The shape tells about its natural habitat and when it was released. Arupan with the same symbol are usually released close together and have similar clothing designs.
7) The artist's name and the date of creation. Occasionally, we may have guest artists.

B. A minicon. These will be roughly 33x33pixels and can be used for displaying your Arupan when your sig just isn't big enough! Feel free to save these to your own server, copy them onto other images, create a collage with them, etc. These come with your purchase and you can pretty much do whatever you want with them except sell them.
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Yes, that's right. Arupan can breed. =) In fact, I intend for breeding to play a significant role in acquiring new Arupan.

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Breeding List

1. Owner Name(s): Gameseeker17 & Foalen [paid]
Arupan: Jevilia=Bai X Yuki=Tusa

Waiting List

1. Owner Name: DeathOfSoul
Arupan: Juri (Sia) and Kovic (Coba)

[Past Results]


1) Snowstarr02 and Moung Ting
Arupan: Meeno (Ren, F) and Dar (Coba, M)
--> 2 Kadu (M)
2) Owner Name(s): Tsuki Sohm & Chibi Sorka
Arupan: Talis (Male/Tusa), Kikao (Female/Kapri)
--> N/A.
3) Owner Name(s):Tsuki Sohma & Chibi Sorka
Arupan: Toria (Alco/m) and Kikao (Kapri/F)
--> 2 Rox (egg)
4) Owner's Names: Con, Curriaan
Arupan: Desdemona (Hhwan, female), Dalkenarohs (Coba, male)
--> 2 Shu (F)


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Which?

All of them can breed!

With?

Arupan can only breed with the opposite sex, unless stated otherwise. You may breed with your own Arupan, or with someone else's. =)

But... each Arupan can only breed ONCE unless stated otherwise. crying

And some Arupan do NOT breed with certain others.

What?

If you breed your Arupan with someone else's, you will each receive one egg OR one baby Arupan, depending on which two Arupan were bred.

If you breed your Arupan with your own Aupran, you will receive one egg or baby Arupan.

How long?

24-48 hours. 1-2 weeks for your baby/egg to grow.

How much? crying

Breeding with your own Arupan - 2k
Breeding with someone else's - 5k (however you want to split it)

Procedure -- IMPORTANT

There are two lists, the waiting list and the breeding list. You may only be on either of them ONCE.

To get on the waiting list, please fill out this form.


Owner Name(s):
Arupan:


ex. Owner Name(s): ryo0oki
Arupan: Misa (Sia, F) and L (Alco, M)

If there are two owners, you MUST have the consent of the other owner.

When a spot on the breeding list opens up, I will check to see if your Arupan CAN BREED. If they CANNOT, they will be moved to [Past Results]. If they CAN, they will be moved to the breeding list.

Once you see your name on the breeding list, you MUST send a trade within 48 hours of your Arupan being on that list. If you do not, they will be moved to [Past Results]. Breeding will be suspended during broken-bank times. crying

Once the trade is completed, your babies/egg(s) will be ready in 24-48 hours. You will receive a PM with the link, and you will be moved to [Past Results]. You are then free to apply for the waiting list once again.
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Feel free to use the minicons for whatever you want if you own the Arupan (right click+save). =) Do not sell, steal, or modify the original Arupan images.

Kapri (F)

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SSJ Girl - Elvira
Ema - Ayanna
Dissonancetheory - Ilan
Sarabi - Agatha
Renault - Rai
Con - Etharael journal


Coba (M)

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Moung Ting - Dar
Kino018 - Kitsune
Tsuki Sohma - Haru journal
DeathofSoul - Kovic
curriaan - Dalkenarohs
Chibi-baka-chan - Raziel
Foalen - Taren
Nanjiing Soma - Sani


Sia (F)

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Jabet - Zephyr
Con - Scarlet journal
DecentofDarkness - Ellone
Foalen - Naga
DeathOfSoul - Juri
Curriaan - Naiydah
White Arsenic - Kire
Jeanemon - Luc journal
samdaspaz - Syna
Le Fromage - Larxene
Pika-Bunny - Linxi
YourWorthless111 - Leaf
Chibi Sorka - Colkana
XFlamexKnightX - Sirius
Amaya Uchiha - Akira


Alco (M)

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Nanjiing Sohma - Nano
rinzu-chan - Faith
FRICTIONfighter - Arty
grunged - Nico
TiggzH - Dran
Reene - Riuju
SSJ Girl - Rajo
Korin-Chan - Aramin
Alera_ - Aito
Tsuki Sohma - Tori journal
Spunky Dasher - Mavoine
Kaze Taco - Tomo
Shinzick of Teh+Lily_Conceited0 - Sean
Moros - Ever
Olivander - Farly
~Mimikins~ - Hikaru


Tusa (M)

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Haikari - Bugs
Foalen - Yuki
Curriaan - Rekalehz
Tsuki Sohma - Talis journal
Pika-Bunny - Lupane
Ellis_Uni - Decent
Kashikoneko - Arnica
TiggzH - Max
Diamond_Gaze - Neluo
Jayoku - Oliver
Satoru Tsukino - Yue
SSJ Girl - Carro
Jeanemon - Pete


Ren (F)

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Satoru Tsukino - Suki
Con - Carmelita journal
Shadow_windstars - Sindhe
Pyro-Kitty_Chibi - Ishtar
Xaolin - Xen
Taley - Ren
wolfcat - Shiar
Le Fromage - Vexen
Deceased Sianna - Stacia
Kiita - Rokani
Chibi-baka-chan - Jahara
rinzu-chan - Roxy
SSJGirl - Shaara
Jeanemon - Gwy
Nychii - Numari
xmistymagicx - Rena
worldwithoutsong - Kit
normalperson - Foxtrot
Renault - Megumi
snowstarr02 - Meeno
Foalen - Keiko
Moung Ting - Cecelia


Hhwan (F)

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Jayoku - Nyan
Olivander - Siji
Con - Desdemonda journal
Curriaan - Dailliliai
Keyres - Kani
Tsuki Sohma - Etsuko
SSJ Girl - Gazelle
Jeanemon - Blue
Rune Traverse - Nia
ForsakenAngel666 - AngelX
Katt_Sham - Poison Rose
Lily_conceited0 - Sean
Sizzla - Raina
Korini - Sika
Pika-bunny - M'wena


Moul (M)

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RhiannonSilverflame - KuroSago
Shinzick of Teh - Kit
Haikari - Duo
Ravenfyre - Juan
Shadow_windstars - Kelavandrous
Foalen - Cedric
Le Fromage - Marucha
Kokuei Chaos - Aslan
DeathOfSoul - Darius
TinyGirl3 - Jake
Raving Sohma - Hotaka
Alera_ - Mire
Moung Ting - Kenshiro
Dragon of Dreams - Kaem
TiggzH - Kiaou
Chibi-baka-chan - Mannix
Chibi Sorka - Ninel


Bai (F)

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Gameseeker17 - Devika

Kadu (M)

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MoungTing - Peril
Snowstarr02 - Koryu


Rox

Chibi Sorka (E)
Tsuki Sohma (E)


Shu (F)

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Con - Diamanda journal
Curriaan - Kaiailiaiklaia
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General

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Will Arupan be direct-linked?


Yes. =D

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Why do some Arupans have personal markings?? Even on the common ones?


All Arupan have small markings so they are not exactly the same. Yours does as well. =) If you can't find it, or you don't think yours has one, please PM me. ^^


Flatsales

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How much are flatsales?


1k the first time a pet is sold. 2x the original price all other times. ^^

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Are flatsales unlimited?


Yes. But you can only buy one per flatsale.

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Will you show previews?


There will be silhouette previews. =)

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I can't make it! Can someone else buy for me?


Yes. Have your friend fill out the form (at least the part indicating which Arupan you want) and send a trade. You must drop by and pick up your Arupan though. ^^

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Why isn't my link working?


Your link will not work until AFTER the flatsale.

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Can I change my Arupan?


During the flatsale, you may change your Arupan. Afterwards, sorry. XD If you really like the other one, keep an eye on future flatsales- I'll probably bring back some old species eventually. =)

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Events

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What can possibly be in random events?


Usually items. =) Sometimes one-time use items, other times equippable items. Mods for your Arupan. etc.

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How can I improve the possibility of getting a random event?


You can't. They are done with random.org. ^^ However, if you miss an event, you will be removed from the list of eligible owners for a while.

Breeding

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Why does it cost more to breed an Arupan than it does to buy one?


There are many species available only through breeding. I'll be doing different arts for each of the many many combinations. And it's not THAT expensive. XD

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Why does it cost more to breed with someone else's Arupan than it does to breed with my own?


Think about it. ^^

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If I'm breeding with someone else, do we need two separate trades?


NO. I much prefer one trade.

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Do I have to have roleplayed to breed Arupan?


No.

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What about inbreeding?


Arupan that can be traced to each other within three generations cannot breed. After that, it's fair game.

Quote:
And the new Arupan can breed once they grow up, right?


Yes.

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What will the new Arupan be like?


Most of the time, when you breed Arupan you'll get a regular Arupan. It can be a new species (usually), or an old species. (like if you breed a Coba (M) and a Coba (F), you'll obviously get a Coba.)

There are also specific Arupan that don't produce new species when they breed, but instead give birth to Arupan with drastic alterations. Ex- If SpecialArupanXX and Coba breed, the baby(ies) will be Cobas, but they'll have new art and depending on the Special Arupan, drastically different features as well.
<b>Information about the Event</b>

When: 12/20-12/23

Where: The Arupan Main Thread

Cost: Free ^^

What: A four-day event with many contests, an RP quest, and other events. You can win Arupan, items, and who knows what else? ^^ There will be random events with certain items and Arupan that are event-specific as well. O.O

<b>Schedule</b>

12/20 – 4PMEST (Event Start+Contest #1)
12/20 – 5PMEST (RP Start)
12/20 – 5-7PMEST *HA*

12/21 – 5PMEST (Contest#2)
12/21 – 6-8PMEST *HA*

12/22 – 5PMEST (Contest#3)
12/22 – 6-8PMEST *HA*

12/23 – 5PMEST (LAST Contest)
12/23 – 6-?? *HA* (RP End)


<b>Detail</b>

<u>Contests</u> - Contests will have a first prize of a common Arupan of your choice. You may only win 1 of contests 1,2, and 3. The Last Contest will, however, have a grand prize of a custom Arupan and you can win this even if you won one of the previous. O.O Other prizes may be given out depending on level of participation.

<b>RP</b> - The RP will be a quest with a special reward for those who achieve their goal. ^^ The RP will have periods of *HA* or "High Activity" where I will be actively participating and guiding youà so I suggest that you are online during these times if you wish to participate. However, you will probably need to RP outside of the *HA* times in order to pass the stages. More RP information will be available later, and please ask questions if you're confused.

The RP will be modified depending on the number of people who sign up. Remember, you will be only RPing your Arupan, not yourself. To sign up, post the Arupan type, name, and a short bio describing their habits and personality. ^^ (You may sign up no more than two Arupan.)

You do not need to be online for all the *HA* periods, but I would recommend being here when the RP starts and ends. ^^

<b>Those who have signed up</b> *CLOSED*

1. Katt_Sham's Poison Rose (Hhwan) pg. 199
2. Moros's Ever (Alco) pg. 199
3. Kaze Taco's Tomo (Alco) pg. 199
4. Tsuki Sohma's Haru (Coba) pg. 200
5. Tsuki Sohma's Tails (Tusa) pg. 200
6. Rune Traverse's Nia (Hhwann) pg. 200
7. Foalen's Taren (Coba) pg. 202
8. Curriaan's Dalkenarohs (Coba) pg. 202
9. Moung Ting's Peril (Kadu) pg. 202
10. Jeanemon's Luc (Sia) pg. 202
11. ^Pyro-Kitty_Chibi^'s Ren (Ishtar) pg. 204
12. Gameseeker17's Devika (Bai) pg. 205
13. Con's Carmelita (Ren) pg. 205
14. Con's Scarlet (Sia) pg. 205
15. Curriaan's Naiydah (Sia) pg. 205


<b>Random Events</b> - Random events will happen in the thread and only to people who are posting or have posted during the event. ^^ The more content you post, the more likely you are to get one.
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