Traits

Whiskers (Common)

Category: Modifier

Thunder | Common

Whiskers, barbels, or a moustache-like trait that extends from somewhere on your dragon’s snout (nostrils, chin, eyebrows etc.). They can also simply be a collection of cat-like whiskers or very whiskered brow lines. They may be short or as long as the dragon itself. They are very flexible and can be manipulated by the dragon with ease. They should be consistently thin throughout, but may end with a slightly larger section. If the long and flexible look doesn't suit your dragon, they may match the scale style instead. These can be small horns where whiskers would be, large whiskers covered in scaley segments, two long feathers sticking up, and so on.

Range

Whiskers can appear on the face area of the dragon, so long as it does not look like a beard, mane, or set of antennae. Whiskers will be symmetrical unless affected by other traits.

Color Rules

It must follow elemental color rules, with the exception of white, black, brown, red, gray, and tan. You may allow display traits to affect it. It will either be a solid color or have a gradient between two colors.

Shape

It may appear as fur or wire-like whiskers coming out from the brow or nostril region. It will not create a beard, mane, or antennae. It can match the scale type of the dragon, so long as it keeps its whiskery shape.

Notable Interactions

  • The end of Whisker tips may be affected by Accents.
  • Skittertint may affect the entire trait at once.
  • Surgical Kit may remove this trait in part or in full.
  • Color and Light effects such as Vibrancy, Bioluminescence, Spectrum, and so on may all affect Whiskers.
  • If Companion is possessing the whiskers, then they must have a something to indicate they are living, such as a mouth or single pair of eyes. A whole, defined snout will not be created.
  • Scalestain may affect all portions of the trait.
  • Tattered and Loremarks may cause the whiskers to break and appear asymmetrical.
  • Transparent Skin will cause the whiskers to appear transparent as well. However, it will still absorb light, so it will still be visible. They will appear similar to optical wires. Whiskers do not have bones. 
  • Whiskers may be drippy or wispy on a Monstrous body.
  • If Pollen is located on the whole snout, then showing Whiskers is optional.
  • Showing Extensions is optional if the Whiskers are portrayed as being at least half as long as the dragon. There is no length limit to Whiskers if Extensions is present.
  • Heraldry, Protofeathers, Plumes, and other traits that can affect the snout may cause the Whiskers to be heavily coated in scales.
  • If Coils is present on the dragon, then Whiskers may be made from wires or cords.

Common Problems

  • Whiskers on the chin cannot resemble a beard. Tiny, individual wires are alright, but a thick beard is a no-go.

Charged Whiskers

Charged whiskers may be longer than the body of the dragon. In addition, they may create a beard on the face of the dragon.

 

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