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MOPEFI
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Traits
Mopefi don't have any trait rarities. The traits are listed below and might differ a bit from Mopefi to Mopefi.
Mopefi are neither mermaids nor fairies. Although their tail resembles the one of a fish they do not live in water. They're not very good swimmers actually, as they're very light and would drown at the water's surface. They're closer related to insects.
Mopefi lay their tiny eggs in flowers. They can communicate with plants and so the flower closes itself to protect the Mopefi until it has hatched. When it hatches it's only as big as the flower but it will grow fast and reach human size. To grow to full size a Mopefi needs to eat a lot. Baby Mopefi are little parasites and once the whole species nearly got extinct because their offspring was killed by angry farmers. Adult Mopefi however live in unison with nature and only need sunlight and water to survive. Some of them even can live off moonlight only. A Mopefi is considered an adult when it reaches the age of 4. Aside from that their lifespan is the same as a human's. They grow old as well. Aside from getting wrinkley and grey their wings, fins and horns start withering as well.
Mopefi prefer temperate zones. Mopefi living in very cold or hot areas have to take many measurements in order not to die fast. It's rare to see them in snowy regions or desert but there are some. In winter wild Mopefi would find a warm and secure spot to hibernate. Those who live together with humans or other species are active during this time as well.
Horns
Antennae
Mopefi have two antennae with which they can filter sound from the air. You can either draw your Mopefi with the antennae only or two additionnal pointed human ears.Fluff
The part where their body tranistions into their tail is protected by a thick layer of fluff. The fluff is made of the same material as the fur of moths. It's the same thing their hair is made of too and it's very light and fluffy. It leaves enough air through to not feel hot in summer and is warm enough to protect them in winter. Some Mopefi have more fluff than others.Tail
A Mopefi's tail looks almost like a fish's. Mopefi however, do not have scales. Their tail is protected by a thin layer of chitin. It is very strong and getting hit by it would hurt enormously.Fin
Their fin looks like a petal of the flower they're born from. They use it as an oar when gliding in the air. Mopefi with several fin petals have been spotted as well.Wings
Their wings are extending their lower back. And are covering their tail like a coat from behind. They cannot flap their wings, only spread them. Mopefi are so light that they can glide on wind. They also use Dynamic soaring to fly great distances. They are very dependent of wind. In wind-free zones they would only be able to float few centimeters above the ground.The wings are divided in two layers. The upper layer covers the under when the wings are closed. The under layer is way more fragile and smaller but Mopefi need both for perfect gliding.
Moro Moro Form
Each Mopefi has a small moth form.They share the same traits as the human-fish form with the only difference that their horns are always opened. They're based on the hummingbird hawkmoth. For those who're curious.
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