Traits

The Opal gene is a mutation of the Gemstone genes that occurs when two different Gemstone genes are present. As with other Gemstone genes, it appears as a drastic pelt change with age. Over time, the Opal (eaea) gene will begin to turn black pigment into a mix or combination of the two Gemstone genes starting from the back and working its way down.

There are three variations:

• Sun Opal: Amber and Ruby (eaer) (gold-orange-red, fiery hues)
• Earth Opal: Amber and Sapphire (eaes) (blue-cyan-green-yellow, watery, beach hues)
• Moon Opal: Ruby and Sapphire (eres) (blue-violet-pink-red, after-sunset hues)

Any variation of a mix between the two colors is acceptable. A design may be a perfect mix (Sun Opal being a Rich Orange) or present as similiar to Sunshine but using the two Gemstone colors. Gradients or Tortieshell presentation is both valid. In general, taking inspiration from the actual Opals they are named after is welcome, though the colors are limited to the range between the two Gemstones.

Vibrant is a variation on Dilution Modifiers that occurs when a cat has both a Dilute Cold Modifier and a Dilute Warm Modifier. This gene results in a vibrant color within the range of the cat's original basecoat, and has several variations.

These are basic color palletes for each of the vibrant coat colors. You are not required to color pick these when designing your cat as these are only guidelines! As a general rule, Vibrant Black should be less saturated and much darker than a Vibrant Pigment.

For Vibrant cats with Tabby, they may display in a few different ways:

• A Dilute or Modified Dilute Basecoat with vibrant stripes (ex: Tea with Vibrant Tabby)
• A Vibrant Basecoat with darker, less saturated stripes
• A Vibrant Basecoat with darker, but still highly saturated stripes
• A Vibrant Basecoat with stripes using a different hue of the Vibrant Basecoat

For Vibrant Black, any hue may be used for the Basecoat, but it should stay either relatively desaturated and/or relatively dark compared to a Vibrant Pigment.

You may still have the same variants as above. Examples:

• A Dilute or Modified Dilute Basecoat with vibrant stripes (ex: Gray with Vibrant Tabby)
• A Vibrant Basecoat with darker stripes.
• Vibrant Black (Purple hue).
• Vibrant BLUE - not Vibrant Black.

Compare the last two for a better idea on what Vibrant Black vs. Vibrant Blue using similiar hues should be. Note how Vibrant Black is similar to a purple-tinted grey, where as Vibrant Blue is a fully saturated purple.

Angora is a mutation that causes the fur of a cat to grow even longer than a longhaired cat, regardless of their Fur Length gene. This may occur in patches (creating a flowing tail or a "hair style", for example) or all over the body.

The Amelia mutation is a genetic mutation that causes a cat to be born with fewer limbs than normal.

The Chimera Trait causes a cat to carry and display two different sets of genotypes. It can be fairly varied in its appearance, with up to a perfect 50/50 split between each genotype, split into sections or patches. "Hidden" Chimeras are also allowed, with something more like a 1/99 split between the genotypes (a red tabby // blue/black solid that only has a small spot of red tabby on its tail is acceptable!)

The Janus mutation causes a cat to have two faces or two heads. The heads should be at least fused at the neck, but could be almost entirely fused so that there is only two noses/mouths, etc.

Pastel is the most common of the Divine Blessings, often passed down through the genetics of devout followers of the Divine. This gene causes any amount of markings to take on one or multiple Pastel colors, and is not restricted by the Base Coat of a cat. On a Solid Cat without any markings, it can create a pale, "ghosting" effect of the hidden markings on the cat's genotype.

Pastel optionally allows markings to go on top of White, including Dominant White, Colorpoint, and Albino.

A few examples:

1. Pastel effecting only part of a Black Tabby's markings.
2. Pastel having a "ghosting" effect on a Solid Black cat.
3. Pastel on a Colorpoint Cat, appearing on top of the white of Colorpoint (and otherwise being regular tabby markings.)

Ultraviolet is the most common of the Nightshade's Gifts, often gifted to the kits of those who have proven their worth in the world of their dreams . This gene causes the cat's skin, claws and eyes to glow with an otherworldly light. This glow can be dependent on a variety of factors, but will always show under ultraviolet light. Players are welcome to make their own conditions under which this glow shows, whether through emotion, under moonlight, a honed skill that the individual cat can control, and may optionally be multiple, or even shifting, colors.

Among the Speakers, it is common enough for a kitten to be born possessing an innate connection to one of the elements of the world. This element must be decided when the trait is applied, and cannot change, though many Speakers can learn to hone their magic to master other elements with time (by earning further Speaker's Magic traits.)

"Element" is a very loose term, and players are welcome to be creative with the element their cat has! As Elemental Affinity is the most basic of Speaker's Magic, it is fairly limited, allowing for only small creations and manipulations of the magic. A cat with Elemental Affinity for Air cannot create a tornado or fly, but could keep a small object afloat or run with the swiftness of the wind under their paws.

Elemental Examples include:

• Fire, Water, Air, Earth, Metal
• Plant, Wood, Blood, Bone
• Sound, Light, Sun, Lunar, Space, Time?! Have fun with it!