Ikrystalu characteristics
Vocal abilities
An Ikrystalu’s native language mostly consists of humming and clicks. They have a very wide vocal range and can mimic just about any sound, though premies have a harder time with this ability.
While this very shy and illusive species prefers to be quieter due to their sharp hearing, their roars can be heard from miles on end.
Physical appearance/characteristics
These dragons are on the larger side compared to other WereCreature species. They are noted for being sleek and muscular, with sharp scales that start with top of their head all the way down to near the tip of the tail.
These scales only cover the top of their heads and their spines, the rest of their bodies are covered in thick yet short fur. Stripes change color depending on mood. Ikrystalus are almost always born with a variety of highly saturated colors. Unlike most WereCreatures, Ikrystalus are so in tune to their own emotions that any drastic change to their belief system or emotional status with cause them to change into completely different colors than what they were born with.
This ability is more of a curse than a blessing however, since an entire color palette change like this normally results from an intense amount of emotional or physical trauma, or even both at once. It causes long term weakness in magic abilities for Element Wielders, faster aging, and the ability to change the colors of their stripes for a Ikrystalu who underwent this change will no longer be possible. The new color change will be a bit duller than the previous palette, and not as many colors.
Feathers are found on and around their heads, lining their wings and smaller dorsal fins, and at the tips of their tails. These feathers often distinguish what gender and abilities the dragon has, especially if they are an Element Wielder.
Wings are very large and powerful, capable of long distance travels but weaker in constant hovering. They are one of the fastest fliers of all WereDragon breeds.
these dragons are one of the few that are omnivorous; they eat meat, fruit and certain vegetables and grasses.
This species has 4 natural abilities that every member is born with: fire breathing, adaptation to nearly any circumstance, powerful hearing and flight.
Unlike most species of WereCreature, Element Benders were fairly common in this race. They had a good amount of Psychic and Dark Wielders as well, and were also the first to travel the multiverses of Earth.
Ikrystalu Body language (more to come)
Touching foreheads: common greeting. Translates to “nice to meet you” or “nice to see you again”.
Nuzzling, purring: affectionate greeting. Typically exchanged by close friends or romantic partners. Translates to “I love/trust you”.
tails entwined/nudging wings: affectionate gesture. Exchanged by close friends/partners. Is also used as a way to support another if one is undergoing intense stress.
Ears perked: alert, curious. Open to new opportunities.
Ears pinned, snarling: angry, agitated. Ready to attack/defend. Won’t normally listen to reason.
Tail thumping against a surface: happens when they are irritated. Translates to “don’t come near. Final warning.”
Tail flicking back and forth: varies. Because this is an involuntary movement, this doesn’t always mean something. Usually, one can tell by facial expressions or how fast the tail is moving to translate how the WereDragon is feeling. Usually translates to irritation or wariness.
Head bowed/avoiding eye contact: this gesture is displaying a lot of respect for a person. Translates to “deeming worthy of honor”. Is often used for someone who is very powerful, whether magically or politically.
All fours, tail flicking back and fourth, ears perked, wings folded against body: alert position. All senses on high alert and very wary/untrusting of their environment. Frequent head and ear movements, wings folded to lessen drag if they need to run.