Male - xy
Female - xx
Sterile male - yy
Sterile female - xyy
Intersex - yyy

Male x Male
- 25% female (xx)
- 50% male (xy)
- 25% sterile male (yy)

Male x Female
- 50% female (xx)
- 50% male (xy)

Male x Sterile Male
- 50% male (xy)
- 50% sterile male (yy)

Male x Sterile Female
- 25% female (xx)
- 25% male (xy)
- 25% sterile female (xyy)
- 50% intersex (yyy)

Female x Female
- 100% female (xx)

Female x Sterile Male
- 100% male (xy)

Female x Sterile Female
- 50% female (xx)
- 50% sterile female (xyy)

Sterile Male x Sterile Male
- 100% sterile male (yy)

Sterile Male x Sterile Female
- 50% male (xy)
- 50% intersex (yyy)

Sterile Female x Sterile Female
- 25% male (xy)
- 50% sterile female (xyy)
- 25% intersex (yyy)

Brown - BB, BY, BO, BG, Bb, Bg

Yellow - YY, YO, YG, Yb, Yg

Orange - OO, OG, Ob, Og

Green - GG, Gb, Gg

Blue - bb, bg

Grey - gg

Brown - BB, BR, BG, Bb, Bw, Bd

Russet - RR, RG, Rb, Rw, Rd

Grey - GG, Gb, Gw, Gd

Black - bb, bw, bd

White - ww (achromia), wd (leucism)

Blond - dd

Piebald

First, let's cover Piebald. Piebald is a form of Leucism that causes partial pigmentation loss of the hair/skin on parts of body rather than its whole. Piebald can appear in many shapes, sizes, and locations, but always shows as white fur. Sometimes, the skin itself is pink, devoid of pigmentation, while other times it retains its typical color. Often, when a Piebald patch falls over an eye, it can cause that eye to become blue or pink, with a pupil that appears red/pink in most light. However, it's important to note that this does not change the genetic code for eye color.

When a character is created, it is up to the roleplayer to decide whether they will have Piebald or not. If they do, they must purchase the Piebald gene from the store, and then use it when submitting their character profile for review. In this case, the character will be assigned a specific gene in their code to show that they have Piebald. If a character is created without Piebald, they are then given a percent chance to be assigned one of two genes: one that carries recessive Piebald, and one that does not. We use a random number generator to determine which gene, based on the chances.

When two characters mate for pups, their Piebald genes are placed into a Punnett square to determine what their pups will have. This means that if neither parent has Piebald (they don't have any white markings), but they both carry the recessive gene for Piebald, their pups have a chance of having Piebald.

Below are the genes, what they mean, and their percent chances for a new character to receive.



Chimera

Second in the Et Cetera category we have the gene covering Chimera. Though Chimera is a very specific genetic happening in real life, we have simplified it for the RP world. On Artha, a character with the Chimera gene will have splotches, patches, halves, or otherwise irregular symmetrical or asymmetrical markings. These markings will be of a different color than the character's normal color. For example: If a grey wolf had Chimera coloring, it might have a brown and grey left hip. Or, half of its face might be brown, but the other half a normal grey, split evenly down the middle. However, it's important to note that Chimera cannot exist as white, since that would be considered Piebald.

Much the same as Piebald, when a character is created it is up to the roleplayer to determine whether their character will have Chimera. Chimera must be purchased before it can be applied to a created character. A character created with Chimera is given a specific gene in their code to show that they have Chimera. If a character is created without Chimera, they are then given a percent chance to be assigned one of two genes: one that carries recessive Chimera, and one that does not. We use a random number generator to determine which gene, based on the chances.

When two characters mate for pups, their Chimera genes are placed into a Punnett square to determine what their pups will have. This means that if neither parent has Chimera (they don't have any of the markings), but they both carry the recessive gene for Chimera, their pups have a chance of having Chimera.

Below are the genes, what they mean, and their percent chances for a new character to receive.



Heterochromia

Next we will cover Heterochromia, a genetic mutation that affects the colors shown in the iris of the eyes, allowing multiple colors to exist at once. There are three types of Heterochromia on Artha, and each type affects more or less of the iris. However, all types are limited to only two colors.

Heterochromia type 1 means that one eye is entirely one color, and the other eye is entirely another color. Heterochromia type 2 is where one eye is two colors, and the other eye is a solid color. Heterochromia type 3 is where both eyes are two colors at once.

When a character is created it is up to the roleplayer to determine whether their character will have Heterochromia. Heterochromia must be purchased before it can be applied to a created character. If a character is created without Heterochromia, they are then given a percent chance to be assigned one of two genes for each type: one that carries recessive Heterochromia for that type, and one that does not. We use a random number generator to determine which gene, based on the chances. Each type is looked at individually, resulting in three pairs of the gene to be shown in the genetic code.

When two characters mate for pups, their Heterochromia genes are placed into a Punnett square to determine what their pups will have. This means that if neither parent has Heterochromia, but they both carry the recessive gene for Heterochromia, their pups have a chance of having Heterochromia.

The different types of Heterochromia cannot exist on one character at the same time, but recessives can be carried at the same time. If it should happen that a pup is genetically selected to have more than one type, they will be re-rolled.

Below are the genes, what they mean, and their percent chances for a new character to receive.



Dwarfism

Now we'll look at a gene that moreso affects the body and limbs as opposed to just color of a character, Dwarfism. Dwarfism can be a serious genetic mutation that will shorten not only height, but lifespan. There are three types of Dwarfism, each of them with varying severity, percent chance to receive, and different projected lifespans. The more severe the type, the more severe the health issues and shorter the life of a character who has it. Dwarfism only affects the limbs of a character, the torso remains the same size as normal.

Dwarfism type 1 is the most severe, and means that a character will stand at 50% of their normal adult height and will only live to 5 years old. If they would normally stand at 24 inches, they would instead stand at 12 inches, adult height. Dwarfism type 2 means that a character will stand at 60% of their normal adult height and will live to 6 years old. Dwarfism type 3 is the least severe, and means that a character will stand at 70% of their normal adult height and will live to 8 years old.

When a character is created it is up to the roleplayer to determine whether their character will have Dwarfism. Dwarfism must be purchased before it can be applied to a created character. If a character is created without Dwarfism, they are then given a percent chance to be assigned one of two genes for each type: one that carries recessive Dwarfism for that type, and one that does not. We use a random number generator to determine which gene, based on the chances. Each type is looked at individually, resulting in three pairs of the gene to be shown in the genetic code.

When two characters mate for pups, their Dwarfism genes are placed into a Punnett square to determine what their pups will have. This means that if neither parent has Dwarfism, but they both carry the recessive gene for Dwarfism, their pups have a chance of having Dwarfism.

The different types of Dwarfism cannot exist on one character at the same time, but recessives can be carried at the same time. If it should happen that a pup is genetically selected to have more than one type, they will be re-rolled.

Below are the genes, what they mean, and their percent chances for a new character to receive.



Gigantism

Lastly, we will cover another gene that affects the body rather than the color, Gigantism. While Gigantism can be thought to be desirable, it actually comes with significant health risks and a very short lifespan due to complications from the extra growth (not to mention the doubled appetite). Characters with Gigantism will tower over others, their height magnified, but won't live a quarter of a normal life. Often, those with Gigantism suffer constant pain throughout their lives, as well as complications in pregnancy and birth. Few pups get to see the world outside the womb, and fewer mothers survive the birthing process altogether. There are two types of Gigantism, one more severe than the other.

Gigantism type 1 is the least severe, but still means that a character will stand 125% of their normal adult height and will live to 5 years old. If they would normally be 24 inches tall, then they would instead stand at 30 inches, adult height. Gigantism type 2 is the most severe, meaning a character will stand at 150% of their normal adult height, but will only live to 3 years old.

When a character is created it is up to the roleplayer to determine whether their character will have Gigantism. Gigantism must be purchased before it can be applied to a created character. If a character is created without Gigantism, they are then given a percent chance to be assigned one of two genes for each type: one that carries recessive Gigantism for that type, and one that does not. We use a random number generator to determine which gene, based on the chances. Each type is looked at individually, resulting in two pairs of the gene to be shown in the genetic code.

When two characters mate for pups, their Gigantism genes are placed into a Punnett square to determine what their pups will have. This means that if neither parent has Dwarfism, but they both carry the recessive gene for Gigantism, their pups have a chance of having Gigantism.

The different types of Gigantism cannot exist on one character at the same time, but recessives can be carried at the same time. If it should happen that a pup is genetically selected to have more than one type, they will be re-rolled.

Below are the genes, what they mean, and their percent chances for a new character to receive.

xyy Gg wd PP Cc HH HH HH DD DD DD GG Gg

A. The challenging character must have met the wolf they're challenging. This can happen where the wolf is met in a thread and then challenge is made in the same thread, if things happen that way, but an unknown wolf cannot be called to a individual challenge of any type.

B. The challenging character must have a valid IC reason and knowledge for the challenge. Your character must know of what they're challenging for, and it must be considered within their personality and/or appropriate given IC events that they are challenging.

C. If there is concern over whether a challenge meets requirements to be considered valid, please contact staff. A statement of reasoning will be obtained and analyzed for validity of the challenge.

A. The challenging character must have been active on site for two weeks.

B. The challenging character must have at least two posts within the last seven days.

C. The challenging character must have been in at least ten threads on site.

+3 damage taken exceeded expectation
+2 damage taken was realistic
+1 damage taken was bare minimum
default - damage taken was below realistic and/or crossed into Power-playing/Godmodding

+3 defenses were well explained, realistic, and mentioned throughout the post
+2 defenses were clear and realistic
+1 defenses were mentioned but not clear
+0 defenses were not mentioned or were ignored
default - defenses were unrealistic and/or crossed into Power-playing/Godmodding

+3 attack was realistic and well explained as to feasibility
+2 attack was realistic and somewhat explained
+1 attack was passable
default - attack was unrealistic and/or crossed into Power-playing/Godmodding

+1 full dodge unused
+1-3 poor/good/excellent health
+1-3 tier 1-3 of a stat, per stat
+1 per 3 fights won
+1 per 5 fights participated
+1 for environmental awareness

+3 example: The bite hits above your left eye, leaving deep lacerations that bleed profusely. There is damage to the eye and the pain and bleeding blind you, even through adrenaline, and hinder the rest of your moves in the fight.

+2 example: The bite hits on the left side of your face, leaving moderate lacerations that bleed. The pain is bad but, depending on damage to the eye, isn't bad enough to hinder you for the rest of the fight, only your next move.

+1 example: The bite hits the side of your face, no description as to which side, leaving scratches that bleed a little. It doesn't hurt enough to hinder you.

Default example: The bite doesn't hit at all, excepting the use of the one full dodge allowed per fight. Or, if it does hit, it doesn't leave anything but bruises--no bleeding, no real pain.

+3 example: Ears, eyes, muzzle, lips, tail, hackles, crouch, muscle tension, paws/nails, and angle of head, are all mentioned at least twice throughout the post where it is feasible and realistic.

+2 example: At least three defenses were mentioned at least once in the post where it is feasible and realistic.

+1 example: At least one defense was mentioned at least once in the post. Feasibility and realism were not explained/accounted for.

+0 example: No defenses were mentioned at all in the post.

default example: Your character is on its back with its opponent above it; Defenses for stance widened, limbs bent, ears back, etc. are still given. This is unfeasible, given the position that your character is in.

+3 example: Feasibility as to why the attack could happen and what could happen if it hits without stating that it would hit was given/explained.



+2 example: An attack made that was realistic and acceptable. No feasibility as to why the attack could happen or what could happen if it hit was given/explained.



+1 example: An attack made with no expanded explanation as to why/how/what could happen.



default example: Your character bites the opponent and tears a chunk of flesh out in their post, giving the opponent no time to react/describe the injuries.

Dodge: Each character is given one full dodge they can use once per fight. The dodge must still be feasible. If the dodge has not been used, a point is awarded.

Health: Poor health is a character that is starved, dehydrated, or has a severe injury such as a broken limb or large wound that is recent. Good health is a character that is sufficiently fed/hydrated, may have injuries that are healing but not a severe hindrance. Excellent health is a character who is well fed/hydrated and has no recent or healing injuries.

Tiers: 1 point is given for each tier of a stat the character has achieved, with up to 3 points per stat. This stacks with other stats, meaning that if a character has trained to tier three in all three stats (health, strength, and speed), they will be eligible for 9 points total. The current tiers of stats must be listed and linked in the character's profile or their fight post to count.

Fight Experience: The number of fights won and participated in must be listed and linked in the character's profile or their fight post to count.

Environmental Awareness: This point is awarded if the character's posts describe their surroundings and the effects of it during the fight. Must be recognized in all fight posts.

Distance


Physical Contact

Obstacles

Acknowledgement

Score

Distance

Physical Contact

Obstacles

Acknowledgement

Score

Wolf A has the Escapee rubric applied to their escape attempt post.
Wolf B has the Captor rubric applied to their last post before the escape attempt.

If Wolf A gets a score of 12, the round is passed and they escape.
If Wolf A gets a score of 0, the round is failed and are caught.
If Wolf A gets a score between 1 - 11, their rubric is compared to the Captor rubric of Wolf B. Whomever has the most points wins that round.

Wolf B posts a response to the escape attempt, and Wolf A posts their second escape attempt.

Wolf B has the Captor rubric applied to their response to the first escape attempt.
Wolf A has the Escapee rubric applied to their second escape attempt.

If Wolf B gets a score of 12, the round is passed and Wolf A is captured.
If Wolf B gets a score of 0, the round is failed, and Wolf A escapes.
If Wolf B gets a score between 1 - 11, their rubric is compared to the Escapee rubric of Wolf A. Whomever has the most points wins that round.

Untrained Wolves (0 training threads)


First Tier (3 total training threads)


Second Tier (6 total training threads)


Third Tier (9 total training threads)

Untrained Wolves (0 training threads)


First Tier (3 total training threads)


Second Tier (6 total training threads)


Third Tier (9 total training threads)

Untrained Wolves (0 training threads)


First Tier (3 total training threads)


Second Tier (6 total training threads)


Third Tier (9 total training threads)

Weather Events
She is the fury of the hurricane and lightning storms, but also the gentle caress of a cool breeze in Summer. Rain or shine, she is affecting the world.

Infection/Illness
She is the sting of sickness in your wounds, the cough of ailment in your lungs. When there is cause for disease or malady--be it open wounds or extreme weather--she is there, affecting your health.

Arrival
When a wolf appears, they will hear the Voice and know that they are here, in Artha, now. It has been reported that the Voice will speak the land's name, but also reported that nothing need be said for the knowledge to be gained.

Discovery
When a wolf discovers something--a new land, a landmark--they will hear the Voice and know that they have made a discovery. In some cases, the Voice will implore them to name their discovery. In other cases, the Voice gives them knowledge of the name. In every case, the wolf who discovered will gain intimate knowledge of their discovery, and all other wolves in Artha will receive a whisper of the direction of the discovery.

Hunting
If you're looking for something, you are likely going to find it.

Random
Sometimes when you aren't looking, things happen to appear. Be quick, or you might miss it!

Hunting
You didn't think you were the only one who was trailing that wounded deer, did you?

Smell of Blood
Ah, the smell of blood is so enticing. Best not to hang around if you can't defend yourself.

Random
Sometimes luck just isn't on your side. Be quick, or you might be eaten!

Easy
An easy hunt is one that can be completed by a lone wolf. These hunts target smaller prey such as rabbits and squirrels, or prey that is weaker when alone, such as lone female deer or lone coyotes. There is minimal risk, and not much reward.

Moderate
A moderate hunt is one that requires at least two wolves to complete. These hunts target more difficult prey such as lone male deer, pairs or herds of deer, or multiple coyotes. There is a greater risk, which can be diminished in adding more wolves to the hunt, and the rewards are mediocre.

Challenging
A challenging hunt is a feat that must have a minimum of three wolves to complete. The more wolves that attend, the lesser chance of injury or death, but the chance can never be eliminated. These hunts target large and violent prey such as bison, lone or herded, moose, and lone mountain lions. The rewards are great, and so is the risk.

Easy
For completing an easy hunt, each participant is given one random item from the following list:


Moderate
For completing a moderate hunt, each participant is given one random item from the following list:


Challenging
For completing a challenging hunt, each participant is given one random item from the following list: