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       Traits and Mutations
       By: Agenothree Date: June 14, 2022, 9:15 pm
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       A man with hair as white as snow; a green dragon boasting a
       wingspan most blues can only dream to possess... How could such
       things be?
       While each character and dragon/wher is unique and special in
       their own right, a member can use traits and mutations to make a
       character or dragon/wher stand out even more from the crowd.
       Members can earn both traits and mutations through post prizes
       or as prizes in other events and contests. The two levels of
       traits and mutations available are minor and major. What's the
       difference? What can be used for what?
       No Trait Required
       [list]
       [li]Minor Scarring[/li]
       [li]Minor Speech Impediments[/li]
       [li]Tattooing (small-size or small area of coverage)[/li]
       [li]Single Ear-Piercings[/li]
       [/list]
       A trait is not required to create a fraternal or identical twin
       tie, but the limit for making such ties is twice a month. If
       this proves to be an issue, a trait will be required for all
       future twin ties.
       In addition, a trait is not required to create a Master Crafter
       character, so long as there is reasonable explanation provided
       in the character's history to warrant the Master rank and the
       Master Crafter is not destined to be a dragonrider or
       wherhandler.
       Minor Traits
       [list]
       [li]Taller or Shorter than Standard Height Range*[/li]
       [li]Tattooing (medium-size or large area of coverage)[/li]
       [li]Non-Ear Piercings or Multiple Ear-Piercings[/li]
       [li]Journeymen Crafters as
       Dragonrider/Wherhandlers/Candidates**[/li]
       [/list]
       * Men can be 5' 2"-7' with no trait; women can be 5'-6' 8" with
       no trait
       ** Journeymen Healers and Journeymen Crafters destined to be
       weyrfolk do not require a trait.
       Major Traits
       [list]
       [li]Tattooing (large-size or huge area of coverage/full-body
       tattooing)[/li]
       [li]Multiple Non-Ear Piercings (large-scale piercings)[/li]
       [li]Unusual Birth Traits (heterochromia, vitiligo, albinism,
       etc.)[/li]
       [li]Major Physical Disabilities (eg. disabilities that require
       assistance to be given; missing limbs, visual/hearing defects,
       etc.)[/li]
       [/list]
       We will consider one major trait the equivalent of two minor
       traits, so long as they are applied to the same character.
       Please do not use major traits in this way more than twice per
       month.
       Banned Traits
       [list]
       [li]Mental Illness/Disorders[/li]
       [li]God-Like Characteristics (applies to both humans and
       dragons/whers)[/li]
       [li]Off-Screen Non-Candidate Impressions & Re-Impressions[/li]
       [li]Mastercrafters (eg. leaders of an entire Craft)[/li]
       [/list]
       Please remember to be respectful in your portrayal of
       disabilities, so as not to trigger or hurt anyone. We strive to
       be an inclusive and welcoming community. If an issue comes to
       light, we will apply additional restrictions and update members
       of the change. Please do not apply multiple traits to one
       character. When in doubt, don't hesitate to ask staff! On a
       case-by-case basis, we will offer guidance as to what requires a
       trait and what does not.
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