Barca | Semi-Open Species

Semi-Open?

It is free to make your own Bärca, however you must restrict your design to the common traits!

Details to note for your MYO include:
    -Must have the eye spot marking! This is a spot around the eye. It can be any color, shape, size, but must not extend past the neck and must completely envelop the eye.
    -Eyes are bright and can be any color, think of them like a marble! The pupil must be round. 
    -Their claws are not retractable and must be included.
    -Their fur is sleek around the head, hands, and feet, and fluffy everywhere else. 
    -You must credit me ssleepy for the species! This way others can find this sheet and make their own was well <3

Read ahead to learn about Bärca traits!

 Anatomy  

Bärca are stout beings with short strong limbs and blubberous bellies. They are very wide and tall, reaching about 7 feet in height! Though big, they are total cuddle bugs and often sleep in piles to keep warm. Their body temperature is higher than humans, and their fur is downy and soft while also being waterproof. Because they have adapted to live in communities on land their bodies aren't quite as sleek as their cousins the orcas, because of this they aren't very fast swimmers, though they have amazing stamina and can swim for many miles. Because of this they are mostly ambush hunters and use tools like spears as well as their own claws and teeth to hunt large prey. Often they wait in the water, only coming up to breath every 20 minutes. Their claws and strange thumb-like toes help them grip the ice, sometimes pushing icebergs to create traps for game. Their limbs are surprisingly dexterous and they can even hold tools with their monkey-like feet! Their faces are famous for their puppydog-like expressions with big glossy eyes that shine like moons and a friendly smile. Don't be fooled however, because that jaw houses a row of sharp teeth that can crush with enough force to take an arm! 

Northern Vs. Southern Bärca

Northern Bärca are the biggest, strongest, and fattest of the Bärca species. They are slow but strong enough to tackle huge game head on. They generally hunt whales, polar bears, seals, everything! They have a very blubber rich diet. They specialize in armors, tools made of whale bone, and weaponry. 

Southern Bärca are slightly smaller and sleeker and are the faster of the two. These Bärca eat smaller game such as penguins, other sea birds, and seals. They specialize in medicine, the fur trade, and a special elixir made from krill. 

Your Bärca could be either of the two! They could even be a mix who now lives with humans, it's up to you~

 Coloration   

[Common] Natural :
Can be any natural mammalian coloration. Look at dog, cat, and rabbit pelts for inspiration! Markings must also be natural.

[Rare] Unusual :
Anything outside the range of normal mammalian coloration. Rainbows, galaxies, etc. Markings can be anything.

 Traits   

[ Common ] These are free to use! :
    - Seal Ears : Ears are replaced with a small hole
    - Hair : Like human hair! Can be styled in many ways, as well as dyed. Feel free to add accessories! Shouldn't be longer than hips nor be 'mane-like'. 
    - Beards (not pictured) : To accompany Hair! Again, should not pass hips. 
    - Snaggle tooth/teeth : Teeth that stick out. Can have multiple.

[ Uncommon ] Must be bought : 
    - Bunny Nose : Mutated nose that makes it harder to breathe while swimming but sure looks cute!
    - Tail Fin : Small fin on spine of tail.
    - Back Fin : Dorsal fin on the back. 

[ Rare ] Must be bought :
    - Narwhal Horn : Mystical unicorn horn! Might be magic? Could be any color.
    - Missing Eye Spot : No signature eye spot marking?? Blasphemy! 
    - Shark Tail : Tail fin is oriented the opposite way. Affects swim style. 
    - Shaggy : Very long fur. Very warm, sheds a lot. 
    - Sails : Manta-like airplane fins. Odd???

Other Traits?
Traits are not limited to what is listed here, it will not be uncommon for adoptables to show new traits! These all will be either uncommon / rare and are not available for free MYOs. 

 Clothing  

 Bärca can wear anything! Feel free to dress your Bärca up in any sort of fashion you want~! You can stick to their more traditional roots with viking-like armor and furs (like what's pictured) or you could dress them like a modern hipster. Whatever you desire! Bärca enjoy accessories and many will braid beads into their fur, wear colorful silks, or even pierce their fins. Whatever they can use to stick out from their icy home. 

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