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Rules

There are not many rules in terms of species participation. Just be friendly and respectful of other community members. Traced art is not allowed within the group, however, in the Discord and on the species page free to use bases can be found. NSFW art is also not allowed within the group due to the presence of minors.

Species Anatomy

Bowlheads are primarily anthropomorphic animals (they can also be feral) with bowls for a head. Each Bowlie is unique in the animal it resembles; they can even resemble animal hybrids. Pawpads and Claws are dictated by trait type, assuming this is applicable (ie. Pawpad and Claw types do not apply to hooves). Ears must extend out the bottom of the Bowlie’s bowl if present, as the bowl is a full head covering (if not their actual head). Ears are not allowed to extend out the sides or tops of the bowl. There are many regional variants of Bowlies depending on where they live, and each all have their own unique traits and anatomy.

Regional Variants

Land Variant

One of the more standard and common place Bowlies, Land Bowlies live on the land (shocker). They reside in regions of average climate with average rainfall.

Sea Variant

These aquatic Bowlies that live underwater can be found under the sea (however some reside within rivers that are deep enough for them to make homes in). Their homes usually consist of rocks, rusted metal (dumped waste product) and seaweed, among other things found underwater. They have gills and a scaly hide. They have webbing between their fingers and toes and can possess bodily fins. Although they can surface for a couple of minutes, they are unable to leave the water for a prolonged period of time due to their evolution.

Desert Variant

These Bowlies have evolved to be able to withstand the harsh desert heat and as such tend to either have shorter fur or a scaly coat. These Bowlies have larger paws compared to other non desert Bowlies which allow for easier traversal over the sand. The majority of desert Bowlies have pale, naturally coloured coats in order to reflect the desert sun.

Tundra Variant

These Bowlies are super fluffy, tails included. They have a thicker than usual coat to account for the mostly cold climate they live in. They have 2 coats, a pale winter coat and a darker, shorter summer coat. They shed their winter coat every summer, as during the summer (due to the sun and warmer temperatures) their icy habit melts revealing the limited plant life below; making their habitat too warm for their thick winter coats. Tundra Bowlies are larger in stature than all other known Bowlie variants.

Rainforest Variant

These Bowlies tend to be brightly coloured and slightly feathered. They are often observed with beaks glued onto their bowls. They are more bird-like than other Bowlies, even Sky Bowlies, with bird-like paws and feet.

Swamp / Marsh Variant

These Bowlies tend to have darker pelts to camouflage with their dull environment. They have bodies covered with spines, and tend to be highly fascinated with the occult.

Sky Variant

Rare Bowlies who live in the sky, as the name suggests. They have a cloud based society and are largely reclusive, keeping to other Sky Bowlies. They weigh next to nothing, which is what allows them to safely live up in the clouds. They have large, functional wings on their back which allow them to fly. They also have feathered tails, like birds.

Design Rules

Trait sheets can be found on the species page and in the Discord server.
  • Liquid and Candy / Dessert traits can be based on any liquid / food
  • Claw & Pawpad traits don’t apply to Bowlies without traditional paw styles
  • Any type of non-pawlike feet / hands are allowed! Be those hooves, chicken feet, etc
  • The Tech bowl trait can consist of any combination of technology
  • The Organic bowl trait can consist of any combination of organic matter, not just organs. Organs can also move / beat within the bowl
  • Bowls cannot contain items unless they are of the Fishbowl variety or have the extra Shaker Charm trait
  • The Sharker Charm trait only applies to liquid and chemical waste trait types
  • Wings count as the Wing-like Appendages trait when they are small and nonfunctional, as well as if they grow from anywhere other than the back of the Bowlie
  • The Split Tail trait has two or more tails diverging from one stump / base
  • All Bowlheads have tails, no tail is considered a mutation
  • Bowlheads cannot have feather based or birdlike tails unless they are the Sky or Rainforest Variants

Land Variant Only

  • Common land tails consist of primarily canine and feline tail types
  • Uncommon land tails consist of bovine, equine and other livestock adjacent types

Sea Variant Only

  • All aquatic tails are considered common
  • Aquatic tails can only be applied to Sea Variants

Desert Variant Only

  • Common desert tails consist of the same as land, primarily canine and feline tail types
  • Uncommon desert tails are insectoid and arachnoid types, ie. Scorpion