Traits

Tail MP: 4

Whip tails are tails that taper, similar to possum or chameleon tails. These tails are dexterous and prehensile, as well as capable of gripping items, hanging from things, etc. The biggest difference between whip and flare tails is that they lack the extra winglets on the end that accompany them and flare tails are not dexterous or prehensile at all.

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Thick Whip (Fae)

Whip (Fae) w/Optional Tight Curl

Whip (Fae) w/Optional Big Curl

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Whip Tail Examples - Whip (Fiendish) on top and Whip (Fae) on the bottom.

Details:

• These tails can have a split at the very end of their tail, similar to a snake's tongue. Tails with a split at the end are not required to curl at the end like their non-split counterparts.
• This tail style's thickness can vary but the tail base should never be thicker than the elnin’s body and must taper all the way down to the tail tip (or tips if the tail is split at the very end).
• These tails are prehensile and can optionally curl or grip better than their similar but plumed flare tail counterparts.
• It has been observed that the majority of whip tails have stripes along the tail's length but this is an optional feature.
• Optional tail-base winglets present on this tail style must match the associated subtype.
• Formerly for Faenin this was called the "Imp" tail style.

For Faenin / Whip (Fae) tails:

• The winglets near the tail base would be butterfly or moth-like, and labeled "Fae".

For Djinnin / Whip (Fiendish) tails:

• The winglets near the tail base would be batwing-like, and labeled "Fiendish".
• This tail can optionally have a spade at the tail's tip(s).

For Undine / Whip (Finned) tails:

• The winglets near the tail base would be fin-like, and labeled "Finned".
• Cuttlefish style frills, frilled tendrils with a bell where they connect to the body, or a short small connected group of thick tendrils can be added in place of other fins or finlets. Keep in mind these fin substitutes should not obscure the base tail shape.
• Additional Note: We understand that keeping fins appearing finny may be a challenging task and that some interpretations may appear to border on looking feather-like or plant-like.
  
  • We ask an effort to differentiate fins from feathers be made by group members. Staff may recommend adjustments if needed. In general we want mutations and subtypes to be somewhat distinct from one another so we're asking that finny features not intentionally mimic feathers.
  • For fins that appear reminiscent of plants, we just ask that specific plant textures be avoided in these areas. We know some fins may have plant motifs to them but they are still to remain fins or tendrils and not actual plants.

For ??? / Whip (Feathered) tails:

• The winglets near the tail base would be birdwing-like, and labeled "Feathered".

Notes:

• If you switch out from a subtype tail style, then you will not be able to opt back in later. You can swap to another subtype tail style (within the same subtype) if you prefer, though.
• For example: If you have a "Whip (Fae)" tail style you could switch it out for a "Flare (Fae)" style tail. You cannot switch across subtypes though, so a "Whip (Fiendish)" could not be swapped out for a "Whip (Fae)" or "Flare (Fae)" style tail, and so on.
• If your elnin's Whip tail subtype is not specified please submit a support ticket to clarify which tail subtype your elnin has. If a tail subtype is not specified, this does not mean you can choose any tail subtype. Staff will have to determine which type your elnin was granted and make sure that detail is specified on the masterlist before a design approval goes through for that elnin.