Welcome to The Oasis!

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This is the homepage for the semi closed ARPG species known as Bowlheads, aka Bowlies. This species was created and is run by ReconditeClown. This website is not mobile friendly. Although the Bowlie community is largely family friendly, Bowlheads will contain sensitive content such as body horror and gore which will be revealed as the species' lore progresses. This will be censored and is not a mandatory part of species progression, however, this is something to be aware of when joining the community.

What are Bowlheads?

Bowlheads are a type of primarily anthropomorphic alien creature. They live on a vast and varied planet known as The Oasis (scientific name, Esion). They are characterised by the bowl on their head, which is a full face covering. Due to the variety of their planet, Bowlies come in many varieties- best adapted to the areas they live in. Mutations have been observed in members of the species who either live(d) in areas with nuclear waste or dabbled in the occult arts. Mutations are very rare and usually lead to the ostracization of said mutated Bowlie- depending on the mutation type and severity.

Bowlies live in settlements together, being a social species. They all work together and assist one another when needed. Their houses are constructed from local materials and range from huts to apartment blocks, depending on the urbanisation of the area.

What is an ARPG?

ARPG stands for art roleplay(ing) game. ARPGs encourage the creation of art to participate in group events or to earn species currency, which can then in turn be spent on items like MYOs or traits to add to pre existing characters. Fanlore has a more in depth breakdown of what ARPGs entail and the history of them.

How do Bowlheads work?

This ARPG is run primarily on Discord, however we also have a Toyhou.se World. Every new person to the species gets a free FTO (first time owner) MYO slot. Further MYOs can be purchased using species currency through the discord. Like all ARPGs, species currency can be earned through art or writing. Special currencies can be earned by participating in their corresponding events.

Species Mascot

Caravan (seen on the right) is our species mascot. As such, she’s seen frequently throughout our Discord server. Caravan is always available to draw to earn species currency. During certain events she even has her own shop that sells unusual items. She has mostly free to use traits, the only traits she possesses which need to be earned / bought are her tail object and long neck mutation.

How to join?

Interested in joining? Click on the links for our Discord server or Toyhou.se World (found under How do Bowlheads work) and join through those! Participating in the ARPG side of the species isn't mandatory as it’s just a way to unlock further traits. Bowlies is open to anyone regardless of art ability! We’re all about having fun, not skill level.

Notice any problems with the website (typos included)? Report them to ReconditeClown (tigeralpaca#0 on Discord).