#princely creatures

[sweet-bitsy]

A squirrel

As a ruler

Their homes are everywhere! Some are high up in the trees or burrowed into the ground. They live wherever they feel safe, and that’s just how it is

The actual kingdom/people don’t have much of an army but they try to look threatening when needed

He is a skittish prince, as they are a skittish people. It’s not uncommon for meetings or gatherings to happen in the town square and then a loud noise happens some ways off and they all disappear

As a lover

He hoards things... You must forgive him, for he doesn’t do it with ill intentions. It’s just things make him feel safe. He keeps all your gifts given to him--whether you realized they were gifts or not, such as the water glass you handed him to have a sip of when he looked parched.

He frets so much over you. You are covered in blankets at the slightest hint of chill in the air and you are kept bundled at night, to keep you safe--you’re not sure from what, as you live with him high up in a oak tree, deep within the trunk, but you appreciate it all the same

You can always tell what he’s feeling just by the movement of his tail. He wears his heart on his sleeve, and he is not good with keeping secrets from you, and it’s brought you that much closer together

[sweet-bitsy]

Spiders are good friends!!! I'm glad you like them, they make such pretty things. Would you ever consider like... A spider prince? Do you think he'd be nice?

Only ALL the time

As a ruler

They are a very “set in their ways” people. Not a lot has to be decreed for they already know what to do and what not to do. It’s very natural to follow traditions from generations ago

They are efficient, and quite tidy. There is a place for everything and everything in its place

He rarely has to do much in the way of orders, for everything already gets done with or without him

As a lover

He is very skittish! He looks intimidating but is usually very, very nervous. He fiddles a lot with his hands and takes tiny, quick steps

He often makes you lots of delicate things... He is good with his hands, not so much with words, and he creates things for you to show affection

He hasn’t learned quite yet on how to be physically affectionate. He will stroke your face gently, without a word, and when you go to hold one of his hands he will get scared and run up the walls. He is trying!!

[sweet-bitsy]

how about a whale prince?

As a ruler

He really doesn’t have to do much. He’s so large and potentially intimidating that there really isn’t too much trouble to be had so he just is very calm mostly

He has a kingdom but he and most of his people travel a lot in pods! There is a lot to see out there, after all

Though there isn’t a lot to be done, he is a good listener and is respected by his people

As a lover

He sings a lot for you and will do so whenever you ask

He lets you cling to his belly when he goes swimming fast like a ramora

You are very small and he is very large, but that is okay. He loves and appreciates your differences and lets you know that if he ever scares you unintentionally he will always make it right

[sweet-bitsy]

If you're still doing these and somehow haven't already received a similar one: SNAIL PRINCE!!

You RIGHT.....

As a ruler

Very thoughtful. I suppose when you go 0.2 miles an hour you have lots of time to think

Hedonistic in the sense that since they don’t really build things (their homes are usually on their backs and what they use for shelter is the undersides of leaves, the insides of logs, etc) all they really do is like. munch & crunch on food. Tomatoes and cucumbers are a large commodity there

Though happy, they’re naturally nervous and their eye stalks shrink whenever anything even mildly faster than them goes by!!

As a lover

Your comfort is his ultimate concern--you don’t have a shell so how can you be sheltered? He always makes sure you have a parasol for the heat and sun and boots on to prevent you from slipping in puddles and also his slime

He could spend hours caressing your face. It might literally take him hours to do so. You appreciate it all the same

He doesn’t have the best eyesight so he really likes seeing you up close! Sometimes you have to sign things a few times over so he can catch it. He also doesn’t have ears. Snails probably aren’t the best fit for sovereignty

[sweet-bitsy]

If you're still doing princely animals; perhaps a raven or crow prince?

I believe they would be quite similar, really!

As a ruler

They are both very, very intelligent rulers. Any corvid royalty would have to prove their worth by being not only wise but cautious, talented with problem-solving and advice-giving, creative with tools, as well as having a caring soul

They’re not opposed to outsiders and in fact have a lot of visitors or send their own people out for supplies/merchants, etc. They always have watchful eyes everywhere and can separate those who would do them harm from those who would not

Ravens would tend to have only one close advisor; crows, a small group of 5-7 to discuss matters with

As a lover

They both tend to mate for life so you are their everything. They kiss you as their first and last and see you first when you wake up and are the last things you see before sleep takes you

Crows have a bit more of an extensive courting ritual--for months you would receive gift upon gifts before anything would come of it. Servants hand you literature pieces, jewelry, accessories, carved figurines. And occasionally something less traditional, like a button or a bent paperclip. He can’t be too sure of what you’d enjoy, after all

He preens you affectionately, whispers gilded words, and simply can’t find enough presents to drown you in. He peppers you with kisses from your temple to your collarbone and encompasses you with his wings, and that is your home now

As an interesting tidbit, a way to tell ravens and crows apart is that ravens are bigger than crows, and crows have a smoother beak; ravens have a more “Roman” nose!!

[sweet-bitsy]

for the ruler/lover thing, how about a satyr from greek mythology ??

As a ruler

His methods are...unorthodox, to say the least. He’s quite chaotic neutral. It works for him and his people but outsiders would think him unworthy of a throne

They do have a hedonistic “eat, drink, and be merry” quality about them

He lets wrongdoers learn from their mistakes, and doesn’t mince words

As a lover

As carefree as he seems, it surprises you how often you can sit and have serious conversations with each other! He tries to let you know how much he truly cares for you frequently

He can actually get very bashful around sweet affection!! He appears boisterous and flamboyant, flirting wildly, but as soon as you hold his hands and wish him a good day he goes pink up to his ears!

He really appreciates how gentle you are. His world is very full of wine and music and dancing and you bring him back down to comfortable heights. You’re a soft pillow that he treasures.

[sweet-bitsy]

I will never be over moth prince but please describe poodle prince

As a ruler

Very hardworking. Anything that must get done, gets done as quickly as possible, and it always passes with flying colors

He looks vain, but simply must take care of his fur as to not let it knot uncomfortably

Everything is done for the good of his people, and he nearly drives himself to the point of exhaustion towards them. He could be described as.......a good boy

As a lover

Every time he sees you, it’s like the first time for him and he falls in love all over again

He is very attentive to you and your needs. Are you hungry? Thirsty? Tired? Cold? Warm? He can fix that!!!

He is prone to over excitement and has been known to nearly faint when you caught a butterfly once

[sweet-bitsy]

What would a sponge prince be like?

Absorbent