Races

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There are a variety of different species at Rare Secrets, and you may not have heard of some of them. They are all types of mythological creatures. Here, you can find information about them. All titles are links to the wikipedia article on the subject. To go to a certain creature, click their name on the list below.

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[li]Enfield- Fox like creature of England
[/li][li]Kelpie - Scottish demon water horse
[/li][li]Pheonix - The Greek pheonix, the firebird
[/li][li]Skriker - Black dog sprit of England
[/li][li]Griffin - Traditional griffin
[/li][li]Goldenhart - Golden deer
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Enfield

The enfield is a small, intelligent creature from England, speciaficly the town of the same name. It was used in heraldry for a short amount of time, but is a rarer creature to come across. The enfield has the head of a fox, the body of a very small lion, the front legs and talons of an eagle, and a wolf-like or lion-like tail, depending on the myth.

The enfield is usually cunning, creative, and is very intelligent. While it respects honor, it can be a a bit of a fraud at times. It is the size of a large fox, and tends to be towards the lighter side. Enfields breed in the manner of mammals. They breed in fall, and birth in spring or summer. They have two to four pups. Enfeilds usually enjoy woodlands, grasslands, or any other place it's closest relative, the fox, would be found. Enfields do not like high populations.

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Kelpie

Kelpies are Scottish water demons, taking the shape of small, black, grey, or white ponies. They live in or near deep lochs, and, if mounted by a traveller or child, their skin becomes adheisive and they pull down their victom to a watery death. Once in the water, they are very powerfull, and their quarters become a fish-like tail. Kelpies always wear a special bridle, usually black leather and silver, with mother of pearl and/or pearls.

Kelpies are feirce, swift creatures, and though they must stay hydrated, they can travel over vast distances, for they only have fish tails when completely submerged in water. Kelpies breed like mammals, and they can breed whenever they are in the water, and birth one or two seasons later. They usually have one foal, but rarely have two. Though they are great warriors, kelpies can work as double agents, and are commonly traitorous. They are dark souls, and they are usually intelligent, proud, cunning, and cruel.

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Pheonix

The pheonix is a mythical firebird from many different cultures, including Chinese and Egyption. The pheonix at Rare Secrets is the Greek Pheonix, and is the most common of the types. It has warm, red, orange and yellow feathers that can spark like fire if the bird is agitated. Its eyes are a magnificent gold, and its beak and talons are golden. The pheonix has a song that has the power to calm, strengthen, and inspire.

Pheonixes are strong and determined, and are light souls. They are capable of lifting heavy weights, and can fly very fast over long distances. Pheonixes lay eggs, and their eggs are kept in a fiery nest. They lay up to three golden eggs in winter, and they hatch in summer. They are brave, honorable creatures, and and are intelligent. They are rare, though, and can set things on fire without meaning to. When they fall ill, they will burst into flame and regenerate some.

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Skriker

The skriker is one of the English "Black Dog Spirits". It is a large black dog that is said to hunt for Death. It has glowing red eyes, and balefull breath. It hunts at night, when you can hear its howling in the distance. Only the hunted one can hear its growl, which grows softer as it comes closer.

The skriker is a dark soul. It is cunning and powerfull, a feirce warrior, and cruel hearted. Skrikers have live young, and they breed under the new or waning moon. They birth one or two seasons later, under a waxing or full moon. Their litters can be of up to four pups, but rarely exeed that. Like the Kelpie, it can be traitorous more than often. Though it can only travel dusk to dawn, for sunlight weakens them, much like it does a vampire, skrikers can travel far and fast.

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Griffin

The griffin is a winged heraldic creature. It has a lion's body, and a similer size, and an eagle's talons, head, and wings, as well as horse-like pointed ears. The griffin is usually rich brown, red, gray, or more rarly silver, gold, black, or white. Their beaks are black, silver or gold, as are their talons. Their eyes glow like gemstones in jewel colors, and their wings are huge.

Yes, griffins have live young, not eggs, as their, er, reproductive area is mamillian! They breed in fall or winter, and birth in spring or summer. They usually have only one cub, but may have up to two in rare cases. They are wise, strong creatures, honorable warriors, but proud, and may be light or dark souls. They mate for life, and will greive for a lost mate extensivly. They can withstand extreme cold and high altitudes, and like mountains.

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Goldenhart

The goldenhart of Rare Secrets is based on the Ceryneian Hind of Greek mythology. It is a shining white, gleaming red, or shadowy black hart, or deer, with hooves and huge racks antlers of solid gold. They are closest related to reindeer, and the does have small gold horns. They are strong, possibly from the weight of their golden crowns, and can fight well with their antlers.

Goldenharts are light or dark souls, and are noble leaders and warriors. They have live younge, breed in fall or winter, and birth two seasons later in spring or summer. They usually have one fawn, but can have two. They have eyes for fame, and can be vain. They are group animals, so they are social and charismatic.

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The pictures used are not property of Rare Secrets, so these are those who hold the copyright to the gorgeous pictures used here:

Enfield: megancourtneykelly.blogspot.com
Kelpie: briannedrouhard.com
Pheonix: wethepeoplefoundation.org
Skriker: wikipedia.org
Griffin: images.elfwood.com (astephens)
Goldenhart and Artemis: images.epilogue.net