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EDIT: This ref is outdated! Please see the new ref with updated information here! www.deviantart.com/peregyr/artβ¦Warning: Large file! Sorry about that, I wanted to make sure the text was readable!
If you were wondering what these birbs are: fancypigeon.deviantart.com/art⦠you now know. As modeled by my own character here, the "coat" is actually the wings. It's an optical illusion!
This idea has probably been done before and I doubt I'm the first one to come up with that name but whatever, I like drawing them and I wanted to put up a reference for myself. I usually just call them 'birbs' but I thought they also needed a name that was more specific, although I might change it. I've been working on these guys for a while and I thought I'd share.
Idk how this species stuff works haha. I don't know if I want them to be a closed species or an open species or something in between, I just like giving them to my friends. I'm considering trying to sell designs because textbooks are expensive, let me know if you're interested!
Anyway, some more info on these birbs:
- they are highly intelligent, about the same as humans; they are basically bird people
- they can fly but usually only for short distances
- all grifflets have a little bit of magic, which they use to craft "heart stones"
- sometimes they can use other kinds of magic, such as healing, but this is uncommon and is generally very weak
- heart stones are usually worn over the wings since they are part of what allows an individual to be recognised as a grifflet
That's all I've really figured out so far. Some info may be up to change. I think eventually I will make a google doc with more detailed info. Feel free to ask questions about them!
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Comments: 82
Nebquerna [2014-12-27 20:40:08 +0000 UTC]
I really like those cute little things!
The other design in your gallery are awesome too!
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peregyr In reply to Nebquerna [2014-12-27 22:58:19 +0000 UTC]
Ahh thank you, I'm glad you like them!!
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AbyssalRadiance In reply to ??? [2014-10-24 16:51:42 +0000 UTC]
these things are beyond cute and brilliantΒ
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S-VAM In reply to ??? [2014-09-01 09:35:04 +0000 UTC]
oh god these are adorable, especially in the style you've drawn them in.
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Silv3rD In reply to ??? [2014-08-25 14:49:41 +0000 UTC]
Is there a such thing as...too floffy?
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Silv3rD In reply to peregyr [2014-08-25 23:26:02 +0000 UTC]
good, because this is too floofy
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Winterfaux [2014-08-21 05:40:53 +0000 UTC]
FLIPS
I saw these on tumblr and they convinced me I need more bird characters, if you every decide to open these as a species or sell designs I would be ALL OVER THAT
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peregyr In reply to Winterfaux [2014-08-21 06:42:18 +0000 UTC]
Ahh thank you, I'm glad you like them!! I'm happy to hear that
I just want to ask though, I noticed you linked to two of my grifflet designs in your journal - could you please link to the dA submission , my Weasyl submission or to my tumblr post instead of the imgur link? I'd like to be credited for my designs.
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Winterfaux In reply to peregyr [2014-08-21 06:55:09 +0000 UTC]
Yes! I will do that now c:
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Winterfaux In reply to peregyr [2014-08-21 07:05:51 +0000 UTC]
Absolutely, I look forward to seeing more of your artwork c:
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kubo In reply to ??? [2014-08-19 22:01:34 +0000 UTC]
ooooh god i love these ;A; would totally buy one <3
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peregyr In reply to kubo [2014-08-20 00:29:37 +0000 UTC]
Ahh thank you, I'm glad to hear that!!
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peregyr In reply to Feminarenatus [2014-08-18 23:48:11 +0000 UTC]
I'm happy to hear that ahh!! Im glad you like them!
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RavenLunaticArt In reply to ??? [2014-08-18 04:03:02 +0000 UTC]
Oh gosh I would definitely get one if I could afford one!! If I couldn't(which would be more accurate) I would draw fan art none stop what cuties!!!
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peregyr In reply to RavenLunaticArt [2014-08-18 23:52:26 +0000 UTC]
Thank you ahh!! I'm glad you like them!
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RavenLunaticArt In reply to peregyr [2014-08-23 22:05:44 +0000 UTC]
No thanks needed for telling the truth c:
You truly have a nack for pleasing designs!
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RavenLunaticArt In reply to peregyr [2014-08-24 11:32:59 +0000 UTC]
No thanks needed. It's my pleasure c:
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peregyr In reply to VCR-WOLFE [2014-08-19 00:00:10 +0000 UTC]
ahh thank you, I'm really glad you like them!!
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