Traits

Name: Egghbutt
Release: February, 1st, 2026
Type: Breeding
Requirements:
• Roll a choice of a breeding upgrade during breeding.
Description: There's a spottom on your bottom
Application: Your character retains half an eggshell on their tail. The color of the eggshell is determined on species.
An image containing the color swatches for the different eggs can be found here.

Name: Puff Tail
Release: March 5th, 2026
Type: Standard
Requirements:
• Level 13
• Draw your character with the Sprout Tail upgrade in three(3) images
Description: What a soft tail!
Application: Your Astralit grows a fluffy tail! This tail should remain a puff shape and not grow much longer. Any markings on the tail warp to fit.

Name: Shadow Tail
Release: March 5th, 2026
Type: Standard
Requirements:
• Level 16
• Be a Shadow Astralit
Description: A tail of darkness
Application: Your Astralit grows a tail made of tangible shadows. These shadows flow and form into non-specific cloud-like shapes, and should be no bigger than your Astralit's torso on default. Others' hands can pass through these shadows but your character can move and swish their tail like it was a normal tail. These shadows may be a dark grey OR a darker version of a color currently found on your Astralit. These shadows must not be pure black (#000000).
This tail IS compatible with other tail types, creating a shadowed version of that tail. All markings are removed when combining this with other tails. View examples here.

Name: Mystic Tail
Release: March 5th, 2026
Type: Standard
Requirements:
• Level 10
• Draw your character with the Sprout Tail upgrade in three(3) images
Description: A whimsical, magical tail!
Application: Grow a long, slender tail with a tufted tip! The tail retains all colors it had previously, with placements warping to fit the new shape.

Release: June 2026
Type: Quest
Requirements:
•  Complete all three assignments in Atlas' Wash Class
Description: Are you using your tail as a canvas?
Application: Replaces your tail with the one seen on the swatch. Its base colour must be a colour already on your Draken's scales and the watercolour markings may be any one color you'd like, so long as it abides by the standard color rules. The added color may not be mixed anywhere else.

Release: June 1st, 2021
Type: Limited Edition, Starsail
Requirements:
• Win from Balloon Pop Extravaganza
Description: Better stay away from bitey creatures...
Application: Turns your character's tail into a squeaky balloon!

The tail can be one or two balloons, and can be tied similar to a balloon animal. This can be combined with other tails; so long as the tail can be made out of a maximum of two balloons and are no longer than a standard of that species' arms. Combining with Serpent Tail is allowed.

The balloons can be any colour on your character, following standard colour rules,  #FF0000, #FFFF00, or #0000FF. The latter set of options may not be colour mixed elsewhere on the character.

Release: July 1st, 2026
Type: Limited Edition, Starsail
Requirements:
• Win from Pin-The-Tail On The Ssael
Description: Oh hey that's kinda ne- OH IT FILL OFF-
Application: Makes your Finley's current tail attached by a small round pin. The tail can be un-pinned at will, or can fall off when the Finley is startled. Pin can be any colour currently on the character or grey.

Name: Dawn Cloud Tail
Release: August 20th, 2026
Type: Other
Requirements:
• Complete a Pilgrimage to Cíntwe
Description: You've caught the sunrise in your tail.
Application: Your character grows a long, feather tipped tail as shown in the upgrade image. From the tip, a cloud grows, with an orb nestled within the cloud. The "sun" and the clouds may be any two colors following the standard color rules. The clouds may have false "lighting" markings on them that match the color of the orb, as depicted in the swatch. The tail must match the color from which it sprouted.

Name: Frilly Tail
Release: August 20th, 2026
Type: Other
Requirements:
• Complete a Pilgrimage to Guinevere
Description: Now you look fancy, Guinevere would approve!
Application: Your Finley has a long thick frilled tail that resembles Guinevere's. The frill splits at the top and wraps all the way around the tail. The base of the tail is thick while the end of the tail flattens out. The tail base color matches your previous tail, while the rest can be any color on your finley. You may add a gradient that can be any color following the standard color rules. Consult this guide on how to draw said tail.

Name: Celestial Markings
Release: December 16th 2017
Type: Limited Edition, Member milestone
Requirements:
• Originally rewarded for participation in the 300+ Member milestone event
Description: My aren't you spiffy! What a snazzy looking marking you have.
Application: You may apply these markings in one of two ways. You may either 1) apply a sun OR moon marking somewhere on your character; or 2) apply a sun and moon marking somewhere on your character. Markings are allowed to be applied anywhere on your character, and may vary somewhat in size, but should not be very large (feel free to inquire before applying). Markings are gradient. No overlapping of sun and moon markings are permitted. Please ensure that the moon remains a crescent and that there are at least six points to the sun. They may be any colour you would like, but nothing black, white or grey.

Name: Heart Markings
Release: March 3rd, 2018
Type: Limited Edition, Heartsgiving
Requirements:
• Occasionally available as a reward from the Heartsgiving event
• Originally rewarded for completion of Entry one in the Heartsgiving 2018 event
Description: What a unique marking to have! Is it different from other markings in some way? Sure feels like it...
Application: You may apply this upgrade to your finley. You may give them 1-3 (one to three) heart shaped markings. These markings may be any shade of red or pink OR any colour currently on your finley. These markings are unique! Unlike other heart-shaped markings, those earned on Heartsgiving provide one the ability to comfort others while embracing them. The hearts provide a warm and soothing feeling through physical contact that can be calming to others.

Name: THE BIG STAR
Release: June 13th, 2018
Type: Limited Edition, Starsail
Requirements:
• Occasionally available as a reward from the Starsail event
• Originally rewarded for being active between June 13th 2018 and July 13th 2018
Description: It's time to shine like the star you really are!
Application: Give your finley a single large star (approximately the size in the example), which can be any colour you would like so long as it isn't pure black or pure white. The star can only be a five-point one. The marking can be applied anywhere on your finley's pelt.

Name: Starry Skies
Release: July 7th, 2018
Type: Limited Edition, Starsail
Requirements:
• Occasionally available as a reward from the Starsail event
• Originally rewarded for participation in the Starsail event
Description: Light it up like the bright night sky!
Application: Starry sparks materialize within an already existing marking, making it appear like there's a galaxy within that spot! These stars must be paler than the base colour (ideally something like a pale yellow, for example), but may not be pure white. The base of the marking should be any colour featured on one of the Starsail Festival Koals. You may not use the white trim of the Koal as one of your colour choices. Your marking can either be a gradient OR a solid sky-colour. The stars within the marking may twinkle and occasionally a shooting star might streak past!

Colours of Koals which may be used: 1, 2, or 3

THIS UPGRADE CAN ONLY APPLY TO MARKINGS. This means you may use either markings originally on your character from their creation or markings added later via upgrades. It only works on the pelt of your character. It can't be applied to their inner ears, whiskers, paws or mouth. It can't be applied to the interior or exterior of wings UNLESS a marking exists on the backs of them. This upgrade is not compatible with upgrades like Partridge Wings and can not be adjusted using Marking Colour Changer or any other marking or colour adjusting upgrade.
THIS UPGRADE CAN ONLY BE APPLIED TO A SINGLE MARKING. Please check with an admin/mod if you're uncertain!

Name: Skull Face
Release: November 1st, 2018
Type: Limited Edition, Halloween Havoc
Requirements:
• Occasionally available as a reward from the Halloween Havoc event
• Originally rewarded for having an entry in Halloween Havoc II which showcases the fighting/defeat of all three types of CC.
Description: This is Halloween, this is Halloween, pumpkins scream in the dead of night! ♪
Application: You may apply a marking in the style shown above to the face of your finley. The new skull-style facial marking should appear as close to what is shown above as possible. This marking may either be lighter or darker than your finley's base colour. You may choose either a colour currently on them (excluding eyes, mouths, inner ears, paws and or mana organs) to use OR you may add a new colour. You may not use white or black, but light and dark greys are acceptable. Please inquire if you are uncertain about the colour choice before application. May only be applied to one character.

Name: Cherub Mark
Release: March 2nd, 2019
Type: Limited Edition, Heartsgiving
Requirements:
• Occasionally available as a reward from the Heartsgiving event
• Originally rewarded for participating in Heartsgiving 2019.
Description: A patch of colour that resembles a pair of cute Cupid wings. It gives off the scent of roses when your character is around some one they have romantic feelings for.
Application: This upgrade should appear the same size and shape as it does in the example. This upgrade can be any colour currently on your character according to the colour grabbing rule.

Name: Star Sprinkles
Release: July 1st, 2019
Type: Limited Edition, Starsail
Requirements:
• Occasionally available as a reward from the Starsail event
• Originally rewarded for participating in the special Anniversary Event
Description: Can we possibly fit any more stars on you!?
Application: Give your character small star markings all over, or in small clusters! They may not be any larger than what is shown in the example image. They can be any color currently on your character's pelt.

Name: Swirled Belly
Release: April 8th, 2020
Type: Seasonal
Requirements:
• Level 2
• Apply during the Spring
• Originally rewarded for submitting at least one entry to Topsy Turvy Town 2020.
Description: Staring into the swirl may... make you... sleepy....
Application: Apply a swirled marking to your character's belly. This swirl can be any color of your choice following the standard color rules.

Name: Heart Dapples
Release: February 10th, 2021
Type: Limited, Heartsgiving
Requirements:
• Occasionally available as a reward from the Heartsgiving event
• Originally rewarded for completing 1 prompt for Heartsgiving 2021
Description: It looks like someone dumped cookie sprinkles on you!
Application: Give your character small scattered heart markings all over, or in small clusters! They may not be any larger than what is shown in the example image. They can be any color currently on your character's pelt.

Name: Joyful Marks
Release: June 1st, 2021
Type: Limited, Starsail
Requirements:
• Occasionally available as a reward from the Starsail event
• Originally rewarded for winning Pin-The-Tail on the Ssael
Description: Well aren't you a bundle of joy, coming out of your shell?
Application: Rounded triangle markings appear all over your body, usually in clusters, they vary in size but cannot be bigger than what is shown. These markings must be two different colors either found on your character's pelt/element palette or the colors red and blue.

Name: Widow's Bane
Release: October 2021
Type: Limited, Halloween Havoc
Requirements:
• Occasionally available as a reward from the Halloween Havoc event
• Originally rewarded for completing 2 submissions to Halloween Havoc V
Description: Uhm...You...You got a little something...
Application: Give your character markings as shown above. They can be any colour on your character or you may add a new colour.