♡ Creature Suggestion: The Omanthe ♡

izziebee1017 • 1 February 2021 at 6:53 PM

Hellooo 😃 @Purple17 and I had so much fun making the Hyacine together that we decided to make another suggestion together. Meet the Omanthe! ❤️

Art (by @purple17): https://www.deviantart.com/pthalogreenie/art/Mothlight-868893897

Egg Description: Omanthe eggs can be found hidden in nooks and crannies of vacant buildings that were once well-loved and cherished, but have been forgotten and fallen into ruin. Omanthe eggs are extremely tiny and fragile; a dozen of the little eggs could fit on your fingernail. They have the color of polished oak wood and the texture of exquisite silk beads.

Creature Description: As Omanthe eggs hatch, they reach for natural sunlight. Young Omanthes burrow deep into the wooden walls of its abandoned building, carving intricate designs and eating out labyrinthine patterns. Omanthes exist in their larval forms for the majority of their lives, decorating these once-beloved buildings with their woodwork. Because of their lengthy larval periods, Omanthes face extinction. Omanthe habitats are frequently torn down and bulldozed, often with Omanthes inside. For this reason, many Arkians banded together to form the Omanthe Preservation Council (OPC). The OPC works to not only protect the Omanthe, but also the ancient buildings themselves. It has been said that the species teaches an important lesson: What has been loved should not be abandoned, and there is value in reflecting on the past.

Once sated, young Omanthe larvae spin cocoons of extravagant, lush silk so dense that it can hold defense against the tapping of even a beak or claw. The Omanthe cocooning period is irregular, each creature emerging at its own pace. Mature Omanthes stretch and warm their breath-taking wings. The beautiful, translucent mosaic-like patterns paint the building with gem tones. Any spot that has been coated in a Omanthe's glowing, prismatic light is not only filled with luminous color, but also peace and tranquility. Mature Omanthes do not eat or drink or sleep, they simply exist within the historic buildings. The life of the moth is short and sweet, and when their life is complete, they simply fade into the beautiful light they provide.

Omanthes can sometimes be seen flying through fields and rural areas, seeking abandoned areas upon which to bestow their eggs. To find an Omanthe haven, one wanders a wasteland until they stumble upon a lost oasis of hushed beauty and aesthetic serenity.

Thanks for viewing! I'd appreciate any pings/feedback you could give. 😊

Pings:
@distorted
@thedarkarcher
@dreamii

murmurw • 1 February 2021 at 7:26 PM

@izziebee1017
@purple17

Wow! You guys came up with more? Lol, but the art is really good! And the description is really detailed too!

Pings (sorry):
@nightslayer300
@athanasia
@corpse

izziebee1017 • 1 February 2021 at 7:27 PM

@murmurw
thank you so much!! 😃 and thanks for the pings 😊

murmurw • 1 February 2021 at 7:28 PM

@izziebee1017 I hope the creatures you guys have made releases in Spring!❤️

izziebee1017 • 1 February 2021 at 7:29 PM

@murmurw
aw, you're gonna make me cry ❤️ i hope so too! it'd be so cool!!

staceyswag • 1 February 2021 at 7:31 PM

@izziebee1017 @purple17 Very cool! The wings look so intricate and vibrant 😱

izziebee1017 • 1 February 2021 at 7:33 PM

@staceyswag
thanks 😸 i agree, purple's artwork is incredible!!

miraeggs • 1 February 2021 at 7:35 PM

@izziebee1017 @purple17 Congrats! ❤️ It's something different than the other creatures in the cave, I love the mixture of colours of the wings, it looks really good! ❤️

athanasia • 1 February 2021 at 7:37 PM

@izziebee1017
Wow! I’m speechless!

Pings(you’ll love the art):
@solaris
@nightslayer300
@frankenstein
@distorted
@dreamii

izziebee1017 • 1 February 2021 at 7:37 PM

@miraeggs thank you! 😃 ❤️

@athanasia thanks so much! and thanks for the pings 😊

pet_cemetery • 1 February 2021 at 7:41 PM

@izziebee1017
Sounds like a really cool creature. Phone still hates deviant so cant look at it.

izziebee1017 • 1 February 2021 at 7:43 PM

@pet_cemetery
ah, i forgot. thank you for reading though! 😃 i really appreciate it ❤️

lexicon • 1 February 2021 at 7:51 PM

@izziebee1017 the hyacine is still my favorite thing ever lol but this guy's pretty neat too. keep being creative and sharing your awesome ideas❤️😊

purple17 • 1 February 2021 at 7:57 PM

@murmurw @staceyswag @miraeggs So glad you like the art! The wings were my favorite part to draw 😊

izziebee1017 • 1 February 2021 at 8:10 PM

@lexicon it warms my heart to hear that you remember the hyacine! ❤️ thank you for your support 😊

frankenstein • 1 February 2021 at 8:10 PM

@izziebee1017
@purple17

Wow wow, more fluffy moths! The third stage is *chef's kiss* and their furry little face at the end! ❤️ Love it.

I particularly like how they tend to be found in abandoned places. Fun lore for spooky folks.

izziebee1017 • 1 February 2021 at 8:15 PM

@frankenstein
thank youuuu! ❤️

valorieviolet • 1 February 2021 at 8:17 PM

@izziebee1017 @purple17

The wings in the last stage, and even the first hatched stage, remind me so much of stained glass! I love it. The description was beautifully written too :')

xxcouchxx • 1 February 2021 at 8:19 PM

@izziebee1017
@purple17

I really like this creature, especially the last stage. 😊 Beautiful moth creatures are something we need more of on EggCave.

Pings~
@preciousgems
@lunacharm1037
@stefrawr

Deleted • 1 February 2021 at 8:25 PM

@xxcouchxx, thanks for pinging me!

@izziebee1017

It's so lovely! If it becomes a creature, I'll certainly adopt one! 😊

izziebee1017 • 1 February 2021 at 8:26 PM

@valorie100 thank you!! 😃 that's what we were going for ❤️ i'm glad it was identifiable 😊

@xxcouchxx thanks so much 😸

@preciousgems thank you! ❤️ ❤️

shadowdragon28 • 1 February 2021 at 8:32 PM

@izziebee1017
@purple17

Woah! The art and description are both so cool! It's so cute and fuzzy. The description of the cocoon is also really beautiful. 😊 You guys both did a great job!

izziebee1017 • 1 February 2021 at 8:34 PM

@shadowdragon28 thanks so much!! ❤️ ❤️ that makes me so happy to hear

Deleted • 1 February 2021 at 9:25 PM

@izziebee1017 cool

purple17 • 1 February 2021 at 9:35 PM

@frankenstein @shadowdragon28 thanks! I've always operated under the policy that more fluff = better whenever possible

@valorie100 The initial inspiration was stained glass, I'm glad it shines through!

@xxcouchxx Thank you so much ❤️

izziebee1017 • 1 February 2021 at 9:36 PM

@hellobeautiful thanks! 😊

shirothekittehlover • 2 February 2021 at 12:12 AM

@izziebee1017 *gasp* ITS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! :000000

kudo • 2 February 2021 at 1:34 AM

@izziebee1017 it's so pretty and shiny *-* it does seem like the perfect suggestion for spring ^^ the description is really precious, @purple17 did an excellent job with the art xD
if these didn't seem like they're best to be left alone, i'd probably grab keeps of them for the lights xD i don't think we have a lot of moth-type creatures as it is, i'd love to see this as one 😋
i like the abandoned places theme, instead of making the place seem gloomy, the lil guys make them beautiful 😊 if these were a thing, i'd totally hoard thanks. ^^

lunacharm1037 • 2 February 2021 at 4:24 AM

@izziebee1017
@purple17
Lovely I hope it gets made, I would love to adopt one

noah • 2 February 2021 at 4:52 AM

Wow! You two have put in a ton of work and it shows! Really well thought out description and the stained glass-style wings are my favourite. Good job! I hope you get to see your ideas added to the site because my goodness, you deserve them to be.