[DISCUSSION] Species Brainstorming Thread

[skinstealer]

here we discuss potential ideas for new species morphs and variants...a fun way to give commissioners (and team members) ideas of stuff to buy/make!

here's some things to keep in mind

morph- a subtype of a species, generally based on the "framework" of a species. species have various themes and recurring traits that define them as that species, such as karacels being based on types of cat/fur types, and flexins being based on types of parties. morbit evolution can also tie into the development of weirder morphs, such as planthopper neuroths being the result of neuroth movements towards a more peaceful and docile culture.

not all team members want to work with the more in depth morbit evolution mechanics, though- currently known team members down for it are:

mortis
 
variant- an example of a more specific appearance a morbitian can take within a morph's categorization- such as ghost mantis variant of a mantis neuroth, or a date variant of a lovestruck morph flexin. you can get as specific as you want with these, considering there are countless variants for any morph, and they're more a way to inspire more unique/granular designs than an official (in universe) categorization!

you can provide images/references/reasoning with your ideas, if you like!

here are some frameworks for species: (more to be added later)

TAVERNE
karacel- types of cat/fur type
ruffneck- type of dog/canine (vulpines + hyenadae also okay)
pockitt- type of rodent/lapine/marsupial
selected- type of snake
mothlie- type of mythical/fantasy creatures + moths, forest associations are a bonus
snuglin- types of animal plush/toy, specific plush reference especially good
botley- types of robot pet

LUXSON
beatfox- shapes/type of music
corvice/OBJ- type of animal categorization/specific animals
centinel- type of ungulate (cetaceans count)
comber- type of mythical/fantasy creatures + bees
fallow's construct- type of natural material used to make them
gummi catfish- type of candy + aquatic creature
de'moneres- type of card suit/money or gambling related things
masque- type of masked creature (raccoons, lemurs, badgers, etc, not limited to mammals)

UNNAMED SKINSTEALER SYSTEM REGION
concept- these don't really count do they
skipper- types of boat
courier- types of slug/snail, can also just be weird aquatic things if you wanna get funky
tauntamount- type of fishing lure
neuroth- type of predatory insect/arachnid

GENERAL
flexin- type of party/gathering ritual is done at
shrouds- eye type (get weird with it)
pinitelle- different kinds of pinata
elemental- different elements
zwadeim- (technically dont have morphs + dont count)

ATELIER
amerveille- animal + type of creative work (like writing, drawing, etc.) combo
batisson- bat species + bug species combo

IDYTH
luko- types of plant(s)
gesabotts- different models/versions (typically very similar)
trillvette- types of racing vehicles

OCTRUS
chorosy- protective suit/gear (not armor)
volare- different sizes with a varying amount of limbs (might not count)

EVA SIERRA
replix- mimics any specific god but with minor differences/oddities

MELOCANIA
pippets- based on dice, coins, or other similar 'play' tools

other team members please give me your species to list here if interested
go nuts