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***skinstealer*** · 10-10-2020, 05:43 AM

PINITELLE
[CW: very simple/brief mentions of reproduction (literally just a mention cmon now it's a SFW thread)]

ORIGIN

Originated in ????
Created by ???? in [year]
First morph: Horse
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CULTURE

Pinitelles are a primarily nomadic species that spend the majority of their time traveling and trading around the island clusters of southeast Morbit, though they can be found in regions all around the world.
Pinitelles are prone to shedding when sick, though the “fabric” wrapper and ruffles on their body do grow back fairly quickly.
Due to their ability to both shatter easily with significant force and heal just as easily and quickly, pinitelles tend to have a much more lackadaisical attitude towards injury, and are less bothered by it than most species.
Nomadic pinitelles travel in groups on large ships, typically pirate-like in nature, though definitely upgraded for the modern day.
Rival pinitelle crews often get into duels, though sinking each others’ ships and taking actual lives is considered highly taboo, and many duels are satisfactorily ended with the temporary removal of a limb or two. Attacking the head is equally taboo, and is to be avoided at all costs outside of incredibly serious disputes.
Common weapons among dueling nomadic pinitelles are typically blunt, bashing weapons meant to help shatter their hard candy shells-usually bat, hammer, or mace-like in nature.
Traditionally, pinitelles enjoy sleeping in hammocks with heavy pillows and blankets, enough to cushion their candy shells and protect them from impacts.
Nomadic pinitelles are trained by their crews in whatever knowledge is deemed relevant, and many pick up knowledge from wherever they stop by on their travels. Stationary pinitelles typically pick up on whatever systems are the standard for the region/zone.
Pinitelles, for the most part, have grown used to living in fairly cramped housing due to living on boats for the majority of their existence, though some do prefer a life on land.
Pinitelles are surprisingly effective in combat, though they prefer to fight each other than other species for a myriad of other reasons. Other species are less likely to follow their dueling code and potentially go for more permanent injuries, and it’s harder for a pinitelle to gauge how much damage anything will do to a species that isn’t made of candy- for better or for worse.
Pinitelles enjoy sharing stories of their travels with each other and other people they come across, and generally have something interesting to say if landing at port.
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APPEARANCE

Ruffled “fabric” layers on thick bodies
Markings generally not very present aside from different colored ruffles, outside of the alibrije morph (which often times has Many patterns)
Voices consist of honks, squeaks, and whistles.
No paw pads
No tails, aside from dragon morphs
Often have hair, though this takes the form of extra fabric ruffles
Range from 4’6-6’6 for "normal" adult height range.
Thick arms/hands
Thick plantigrade legs
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BIOLOGY

Pinitelles do not have skeletons, muscles, nerves, organs, or blood.
Composed primarily of a candy-like substance of varying consistencies and qualities- some examples resembling taffy, liquid, creme filling, whipped cream, frosting, melted sprinkles, gummi candy, gel, or gum. This “candy” is technically organic and heals/regenerates if removed from the body, and hurts to remove/bleed out- though some materials are solid, and will not bleed.
Internal candy is kept within a thick, equally organic, “hard candy” shell that shatters evenly when hit with significant force. This candy shell becomes sticky when significantly wet, and can be stuck back together when broken. This shell heals incredibly fast, and most broken limbs can be reattached within an hour if held in place.
The hard candy shell is covered in a deceptively organic, hydrophobic “fabric” wrapper that is as capable of healing as the rest of the pinitelle’s body. On top of the initial layer are layered fabric ruffles, which will grow out over time if not trimmed. These keep the hard candy layer from getting sticky.
Most pinitelle morphs have blunt, square teeth.
Pinitelles eat primarily candy and desserts, though they are capable of eating most other foods with minimal nutritional value.
Average energy levels
A pinitelle shaking their ruffles is often seen as either a flirtatious or a threatening gesture based on context.
Hitting the head in combat is to be avoided at all costs- while a pinitelle can hypothetically survive without their head, breaking or losing access to their eyes, mouth, mouth or nose can lead to partial or full loss of sensory function. This is considered forbidden conduct in duels between pinitelles, and is typically only ever seen in cases of extreme dispute or combat between a pinitelle and another species.
Pinitelles are capable of hearing even without a head, though no one is sure how or why. This does not extend to sight, scent, or speech, however.
Pinitelles typically have white sclera with pupils of varying shapes, with no limit as to what those shapes may be.
Pinitelle noses squeak when squeezed.
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LIFE CYCLE/FAMILY STRUCTURE

Pinitelles reproduce sexually, and have minimal sexual dimorphism.
Pinitelles give live birth and typically have 1 child at a time, referred to as a calf.
Pinitelle calves are extremely fragile for the first 5 years of their lives, and are typically either left on shore with trusted family members or taught the ropes of nomadic life quickly while being protected by the entire crew.
Pinitelles value casual and committed relationships equally.
Leaving a crew is considered a large event, and requires much fanfare in terms of positive event, and much melancholy in terms of a negative one.
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GENETICS

Morphs are inspired by different kinds of pinata and sculpture.
Mixed morph children often have a blend of facial and horn shapes.
First morph: Horse
Pinitelle hybrids often have some degree of candy innards (sometimes leading to illness/death if this forms in a way that is particularly incompatible), fabric ruffles, large hands, and/or horns.
Common horror mutations include carnivorous diets, hunger increase, size increase, extra eyes, claw growth, mood instability, teeth growth, candy poisoning, shell melting, fabric overgrowth/shedding
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MORPHS

Horse
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Inspired by horse pinatas
Thick, chunky hands
Ear-like horns
Round noses

Bull
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Inspired by bull pinatas
Thick, chunky hands
Longer horns
Small noses, often w/ nose rings

Star
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Inspired by star pinatas
Clawed hands
Many long horns
Muzzles with defined nozes

Alibrije
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Inspired by wooden alibrije sculptures
Thick, chunky hands
Exposed candy shell that resembles wood carvings, hydrophobic to avoid unwanted stickiness
Thick horns
Thick noses
Larger than usual

Dragon
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Inspired by dragon pinatas
Clawed hands
Curved horns
Long tails
Wings
Larger than usual

RULES

This is a species development thread! Here you can have discussion on the species presented, and offer suggestions/ideas for developing them- thus directly contributing to the species! Anything is fair game so long as it follows the restrictions (if any are listed). This main post will be updated as we go, allowing for people to always have an up to date resource on the species.

Restrictions/No-go's

Keep it SFW!!!!

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