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Post: 7852210_1 created on Sat, 21 May 2005 05:25:38 +0000
Posted: Sat, 21 May 2005 05:25:38 +0000

Introduction:

You're lost, the sun is setting, and the man on the corner over there is starting to look really sketchy. Suddenly, out of nowhere you stumble upon the faint glow of an 'open' sign hanging in the window of an eclectic little shop. You could have sworn that shop wasn't there moments ago, but nevertheless it's here now, and as you place your hand upon the door, it opens, almost as if it knew you were there.

Upon entering you find yourself in a rather large shop, much larger than you'd expected anyway. It's full of random items, scarves, books, jewelery, toys, umbrellas, cards, and everything seems to be spilling over the shelves. A hint of perfume lingers in the air, and as you make your way to the very back of the shop you find, sitting quietly behind the counter, a young woman doodling on a notepad, a rough, worn pilots hat firmly latched to her head, and next to her, fumbling behind a bouquet of flowers, is another young woman with an array of brightly coloured scarves hugging her shoulders.

...And before you even open your mouth, they've already noticed you. With a gleam in their eyes they abandon their tasks and approach you. "Well hello there! What a pleasant surprise it is to see such a beautiful soul enter our store. How can we help you?"

Welcome! You've just entered the home of a new humanoid pet based on 'needs'. They are called Taidjens (tie-gen), and are the brainchild of Mordavrin (Rin) and Latpas (Latte).

Table of Contents:

1: Introduction/Table of Contents - Store introduction, and post listing.
2: News & Updates - Basic information about what's going on with the shop.
3: Rules - MUST READ: Vital to your experience here.
4: Availability/Customs - List of available Taidjen's, and custom information.
5: The Story - General information regarding Taidjens.
6: The Gallery - A place to spotlight a special/new/recently grown Tai.
7: Development - The various stages of the Taidjens.
8: Breeding - All about breeding; Breeding spots are also listed here.
9: Roleplaying - All about roleplaying
10: Guardians - A list of currently owned Tai's, along with their guardians.
11: The Guild - A link to our guild, along with information regarding special Guild happenings.
12: The Lists - Our white/black lists...and any other lists we feel are necessary.
13: Shopkeeper posts - Everything you ever wanted to know about the shop owners.
14: F.A.Q. - [Important read for those new to the shop] This is where we keep all of those questions you're just itching to know the answers to.
15: Links & Affiliates - Banners to link back to the shop with, along with a list of our affiliates.

Disclaimer:

Taidjens are the brainchild of Rin (Mordavrin) and Latte (Latpas), so no stealing/copying/duplicating of any nature or we'll send sporks of DOOM after you!!!! pirate heart heart

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Post: 7852210_2 created on Sat, 21 May 2005 05:26:24 +0000
Posted: Sat, 21 May 2005 05:26:24 +0000

2.8.06 Aaaaall righty then! The RP is back and moving, for Rown has posted, which puts Jan in the hot seat. Keep it goin, gallies, we're almost there! xd heart (Uhh... I'm really hyper right now if you can't tell... *consumes coffee at an alarming rate*)

1.2.06 Haha... no doubt you needed all the prodding you could get, Rin. xd Anyway, Jan and Latpas have officially posted in the RP, so that leaves it to RIN. Again. And if she can't, then Rown. And if she can't, then Jan. heart

12.15.05 hoi crap! good job guys. you prodded so much i now have a permanent dent in my side....thanks... stare

xDD by the way i posted...you crazys...

. razz ast Announcements:.

12.12.05 Everybody give Rin a prod and get her in here to post! Once Jan and Rown receive their Taidjens, a custom auction is on the way! Uhm. Possibly, I mean. ;D
10.22.05 OMG!!! Peace and Honesty decided to finally grace us with their presence. nifteh. xDDD

Uhh... not quite yet. xd
8.20.05Flatsale over! The winners have been decided, but were taking our time announcing them. Even though they already know who they are, XD.
8.15.05 - FLATSALE ENDS WEDNESDAY AUGUST 17th AT 12:00PM EST!!!
8.5.05 - VERY FIRST TAIDJEN FLATSALE EVER!!! TODAY AT 9:00AM!!!! xd heart
7.30.05 - Flatsale date has been announced! We hope to see you there!! heart
7.8.05 - Holy moly...major update-age...banners added..rin's plugging away at her colouring...
6.26.05 - Bumpers, lurkers, and chatters alike are reminded to friend the mule account to be added to the Mailing List! We might miss your post in the thread!
6.25.05 - Many updates made to several posts.
5.21.05 - This thread was created! :O!

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Post: 7852210_3 created on Sat, 21 May 2005 05:27:40 +0000
Posted: Sat, 21 May 2005 05:27:40 +0000

.:Store Rules:.

1.) !!IMPORTANT!! Please read the ENTIRE first page before PMing the mule. Most of your questions will be answered here.

2.) Do not steal the art, the concept, the banners, the certs: anything. Just. Don't. Do. It. Art theft is not the greatest form of flattery; it's plagerism and we have no problems reporting you.

3.) Send all trades & PM's to Kismets Closet. Do not PM Mordavrin, OR Latpas. Unless we specifically ask you to it's not a good idea. Trades will be seen as donations, and PM's will just get lost in the fray.

4.) Respect others. No flaming, whining, complaining, etc. Seriously you guys, you know the drill. Think because you don't own a Taidjen that this doesn't apply to you? Wrong. Your chances of getting a Tai significantly increase if you are polite, agreeable, and generally liked in the thread.

5.) We reserve the right to take away your Taidjen. But! We won't do it without good reason. Say you've been gone for months. We'll PM you, and post something in the thread. Two to four weeks later -- no reply, and your Taidjen will be given a new owner. Latpas and Mordavrin give their hearts into these pets. Please remember that.

6.) No obsessive quoting. This is just annoying. stare

7.) Follow the ToS.

8.) Image hosting. Please direct link, unless of course you don't want your Tai to grow?

9.) We reserve the right to edit these rules as we see fit. Naturally changes will be made, we can't forsee every problem, so lurkers and owners alike need to be on top of the rules.

.:Flatsale Rules:.

1.) Flatsale Taidjens will be priced at 15k. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. Payment plans can be worked out, but your Tai cannot grow past the third stage if a full payment hasn't been received.

2.) Read the availablity post for flatsale info. The rules, prompts, number of Taidjens being sold, and the length of time for writing and judging will all be listed there. A typical flatsale might be like this:
+ Two Taidjens being sold
+ One or more prompts
+ Write a response to the prompt, no more than 1000 words, in twenty-four hours.

3.) All rules in this thread, and the ToS, apply.

.:Auction Rules:.

1.) Auction Taidjens start at 15k. There most likely will be an autobuy, but it'll be steep. whee

2.) We do accept items. A list of items we will accept will be posted on the front page. Please calculate them to mid-Lucky Devil.

3.) Don't bid what you don't have. We do not offer payment plans for auctions, so you either have the gold/items, or you don't.

4.) No sniping. Usually the auction will continue anywhere from 5 minutes to 1 hour after the last bid to prevent sniping. We will post how long we will be extending the auction after each bid, but we'll be keeping track secretly. ninja

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Post: 7852210_4 created on Sat, 21 May 2005 05:28:31 +0000
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The are a few ways to aquire a Taidjen; Auctions, Flatsales, Raffles, Pet Trades, and Special Events (such as Writing Contests). Bribery... *shrug* Who knows! wink

.:Current Events:.

.:Auctions:.
Custom auction in the works! Date.... as fast as we can after Rown and Jan receive their Taidjens~!

.:Flatsales:.
~None planned~

.:Raffles:.
~None planned~

.:Special Events:.
~None planned~

Customs can be acquired through certain Auctions, Special Events, and Pet Trades. If you are eligible for a custom or semi-custom, please fill out the form below and PM it to the mule. The fields marked with asteriks are the ones you must fill out. Whatever you don't fill out is what you're leaving up to us, make sure that's what you want! XD The fields marked with the wavy line, are the ones you fill out for a semi-custom. Okay? Okay. xp

.:Custom/Semi-Custom Form:.

~*Name:
~*Gender:
~*Need: (cannot be the need of an existing Tai)
~*Item: (You know.. the item you get from the shop... It can be anything, but usually an odd item of clothing.)
Wings or No: (And if so, what type? Angel, bat, dragonfly.. those weird bird-wings that Latte sometimes draws... those little hanging wings. Whatever you want!)
Skin Color: (You may pick up to three different skintones, but the more skintones you have, the less markings you get.)
Marking Style: (Get creative! But if you choose something really funky, it'd be a really great idea to include a reference. Also, please tell us where you want them.)
Marking Colors: (Any color!)
Hair Color: (Any color!)
Hair Length: (Short, medium, long... nonexistent (XD) - or you can state specifically where you want their hair to reach.)
Hair Style: (Take a wild guess. Anything you want. Frizzy, greasy, over-permed, braided, curly...)
Eye Shape: (Oriental, wide and round, narrowed.)
Eye Color: (Any color!)
Body Type: (Muscular, scrawny, slender, or svelte as I always say, or overweight... or whatever else you can think of!)
Height: (Short, tall, or average)
~*Personality: (Should most definitely have something to do with the need, and possibly the item. We can tweak it a little if it's off.)

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Post: 7852210_5 created on Sat, 21 May 2005 05:30:36 +0000
Posted: Sat, 21 May 2005 05:30:36 +0000

The exact background is still hazy as of this moment, but basically Taidjens run off the idea of an imaginary friend. (I'm sure there are several people out there who have had one; you know that perfect friend that's always around, helping you deal with the difficulties of life).

Well, In this case Taidjens are beings from another world that are summoned through a dream/wish that you (or the character that you are playing) have. Your need is 'heard' by Latpas or myself, and we then guide you to a special seal that in turn summons a specific Taidjen to aid you with your need.

Need? Yes, need; everyone has them. In this case each Taidjen will represent a different need, such as encouragment, luck, compassion, strength, etc. Why you as the familiar wish for this or that particular need is all up to you. Maybe your parents just passed away and you are wishing for the strength to deal with the grief?, or maybe you are too quick to judge, and therefore require some compassion or understanding? And that's where your Taidjen comes in: he/she is there to help, to listen, to advise, to act...anything you need it to do, anything you need it to be.

But as there are always two sides to one coin, Taidjens that specialize in the darker side of life also exist: Destruction, Fear, Persuasion...Wrath...one can only wonder what minds will someday summon such beasts...

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Post: 7852210_6 created on Sat, 21 May 2005 05:36:14 +0000
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...//not just yet...

Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm pleased to introduce our very first Taidjens!!! Congrats Jan, and Rown! <3

PEACE and HONESTY!!!

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Post: 7852210_7 created on Sat, 21 May 2005 05:37:57 +0000
Posted: Sat, 21 May 2005 05:37:57 +0000

All drawings are copyright Latpas, whether or not they actually say so. Steal them, and... I don't even want to talk about it! >:}

One quick note; the images below are a lot larger than they'll actually be. xP

Stage 1: The sacred seal; The item that ultimately summons your Taidjen from its world. It is also what will contain your Taidjens soul until later stages. Given the mutable state of Taidjens during this stage, anything is possible, therefore your character will not know the sex, or general appearance of your Taidjen. During this stage your Taidjen cannot verbally communicate with you, however, because your minds are connected your Taidjen will be able to flash pictures in your mind (while you're awake or asleep). Also, everyone is able to see this stage.

Stage 2: Inanimate form; After a few weeks your Taidjen will have saved up enough strenth to reside in an inanimate form (either a doll, or a stuffed animal), and will either be wearing or holding the seal. It won't be more than 2, maybe 3, feet tall, with no truly distinguishable clothing. Its gender will be obvious, and it can now communicate using basic sentences. Its inanimate form is visible to all, but only you can hear its words.

Stage 3: Child; During this stage your Taidjen has grown some, and takes on a ghostly form. Taidjens in this stage can form more complex sentences, and are able to communicate with other owners and Taidjens (if that's what you decide). Also, while they have a big effect on your thoughts and actions, they will also begin to have a very, VERY slight ability to affect the world around them (ie, shut a door, or open a window). Again, no one can see your Taidjen aside from you and other familiars. ((Note: I formally introduce you to Berezi, the Oddity Taidjen.))

Stage 4: Teen; There are only a few differences between this stage and stage 3, and those are that in this stage your Taidjen becomes more concrete. Not only does it lose it's ghostly appearance, but it can speak fluently, has its maximum effect on you, and has an increased ability to affect the world around them. 'Others' still cannot see, nor hear them.

Stage 5: Adult; The final stage. Your Taidjen has successfully fulfilled its duties, and in doing so becomes a full-fledged being that everyone can see, and interact with. What will it do now? Will it depart from you, setting out on its own journeys? Or will it move in? Whatever you and your Taidjen decide there will always be a strong bond between the two of you.

A mystery stage? Only time shall tell! >3

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Post: 7852210_8 created on Sat, 21 May 2005 05:39:44 +0000
Posted: Sat, 21 May 2005 05:39:44 +0000

Well, Taidjens can breed, but seeing as none of them are old enough to.. surprised Yeah, let's just leave it at that until the time comes. >3

.:Breeding Information:.

~More information to be added at a later date.~

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Post: 7852210_9 created on Sat, 21 May 2005 05:54:02 +0000
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Taidjens are RP heavy pets. But, before you pull your hair out from distress, remember that exceptions CAN be made. For good reasons, anyway.

.:Roleplaying Rules:.

1.) You MUST RP at least twice a month. Whether it's in the thread, in your journal, over AIM, whatever. (If it's over AIM, we'd be grateful if you'd post the roleplay in your journal. :3) It's not too tough, really.

2.) Stay in character. Please. We give your Taidjen a personality for a reason (unless it's a custom), and if you don't like the personality: well, tough.

3.) No godmodding. Remember, Taidjens may have a slight influence on the world around them and their guardians, but they can't fully change other people's, or Taidjen's, actions. And no Taidjen is perfect: it would be quite boring if they all were.

4.) Journals are a MUST if you choose to not have your Taidjen seen by other Taidjens. Obviously you can't roleplay in the thread, or on IM, that way. (We suggest having your Taidjen visible to other Tais. After all, it'll be so much more fun that way! :3))

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Post: 7852210_10 created on Sat, 21 May 2005 05:55:23 +0000
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Tai's Name (journal link) / Owner / Gender / Stage / Need

Malaki / Mordavrin / M / Stage 3 / Compassion
Berezi / Latpas / F / Stage 3 / Oddity
??? / Jan the Verse / M / Stage 1 / Peace
??? / Rown / M / Stage 1 / Honesty

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Post: 7852210_11 created on Sat, 21 May 2005 06:03:15 +0000
Posted: Sat, 21 May 2005 06:03:15 +0000

~Well, hopefully once this shop gets rolling Latte and I will have enough mooooola to open up a guild where all the roleplaying, events and stuff will take place. 3nodding ~

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Post: 7852210_12 created on Sat, 21 May 2005 06:15:05 +0000
Posted: Sat, 21 May 2005 06:15:05 +0000

The Whitelist:
Latte: For being a fantooobulous artist, and putting up with rin's moods....and stuff...
All of our fantastic bumpers, chatters & lurkers, especially the first few <3: Helina, Jan, Rii, Ceri, and Kiarna. ((If we forgot you, please tell us! @.@))

The Blacklist:
None yet! Let's keep it that way! heart

Donators:
Helina-3k! heart surprised

Mailing List:
Ryrien
pyrofyr
Jan the Verse
kheleksul
Kiarna
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Ithiltari
Helina
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Astronna
Glass Crow

If you'd like to be added to the Mailing List, please friend the mule account.

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Post: 7852210_13 created on Sat, 21 May 2005 06:20:51 +0000
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Name/Nicknames: Latpas, Laddie, Latte, Lat, Latpy, Kers, Koose. >3
Age: Eheh.. yeah. O_O;
<3: Exploring/spelunking, drawing, writing, reading, playing video games, Mexican food, being a ski bum, and a band geek. :B
</3: Boring movies, being sick, Chinese food.
Current Item Quest/Wishlist Thang: Angelic Scarf >3
Pet trades:Will do Pet Trades for: a Soul Emporium?
Currently: preparing for a possible auction?
Always posts in: orange or

indigo.((Or black when she's being lazy. XD))

.:RIN'S POST:.

Job: Founder; co-manager; colourist
AKA: Rin, Morda, Mordy, Mordra
Quote: "They found that the eclair contains everything my system lacks. So I take three a day and I feel like a new woman." ~ Ruth Draper; monologist

Pet Trade: FF: CoG; Aduthule; Chrysthall; Paper Soul; From the Ashes (this list is in no particular order...aside from FF: CoG, it IS #1 ^^;; )

Random: puddles and avvie art kick a**.

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Post: 7852210_14 created on Sat, 21 May 2005 06:23:51 +0000
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Okay, I've read the front page and all, but what I don't understand, is the name. Kismet's Closet?
The setting of the shop is a tiny store crammed in between two banks,(which have merged and built a pathway right overtop of our store. What nerve!) which is seldom even glanced at, in the heart of a prospering city. That's where we get the 'Closet' part. 'Kismet' means fate. So, Fate's Closet.

All right, but why 'Fate'?
Since no one EVER comes into the store, Rin and Latte have to act as The Fates, and alter the fates of prospective owners to come into the shop. We observe them casually as they mosey around, browsing through the odds and ends. When we've picked out one or two, they sense an aura around one of the items, that no one else can see. Naturally, they buy it, and there, is their Taidjen.

Who is this Filar you guys talk about?
Filar is kind of like our supplier. He sends us almost all of the relics we sell, aside from the ones that have been found by yours truly. Some more information will be coming on him in the future, as he's a very clandestine figure as of the moment...

Who does what and what does Rin and why does Latte and, and... yeah. What?
Mordavrin is the Owner of the Taidjens, the Event Coordinator, and the Thread GM. She is also the colourist. Latpas is the Co-Owner, sometimes works on the thread, and is the Lineartist.

Do you do pet trades?
I (and this is Latpas speaking, since it's in orange) do accept pet trades. The pets I will trade for are listed in the Artist's Post. The pets that Mordavrin will trade for are listed in her post, which is directly beneath mine. If you would like to offer a pet trade, and your pet is on both of our lists, then fill out the pet trade form, and send it to the shop mule. If it's only on my list, then send the pet trade form to me, and Rin will approve it. And vice-versa.

Pet Trade Form

Name of pet: <insert name here>
Being offered to: <either Latpas, Mordavrin, or both, and both means TWO pets. We will not be co-owning>
Quantity being offered: <#>
Taidjen(s) will be under the care of: <just let us know, please!>
Quantity to be received: <should be similar to the quantity being offered, unless it's a lower quality pet, or something really really really hard to get>
Custom, Semi-Custom, or Non-Custom (received): <Oddly enough, Latpas is one of those weird people who likes doing customs. But as for Rin...? If you choose custom of semi-custom, ya gotta fill out the form, ya know :3>
" " or " (offered): <should also be similar to the type being received>