Qotoki

The Qotoki is an ancient creature said to be older than equines themselves. The very symbol of the Talori, these shy and elusive creatures are heralded as messengers of Cascade, sent to earth as a sign of her goodwill. Legend claims they poses mild clairvoyant abilities due to their closeness to the goddess, though there is no proof to back it. To kill or harm a Qotoki is a crime worthy of banishment among the tropical herd.
These small to medium sized creatures are closely related to both octopi and snails. They are akin to amphibious cuttlefish, and able to spend time both on land and sea as well. They have an organ inside their shell like bodies that fills with a helium type gas allowing them to float through the air rather easily. Though they aren't the fastest creatures in Aquore, they are one of the most interesting.
Qotoki are amphibious creatures are native to the tropical shores of Inara, but can be found throughout the whole of Aquore, if you know where to look that is. Able to camouflage easily due to their ever changing skin, they can be incredibly difficult to spot in the wild. Once bonded as a familiar, Qotoki often attempt to remain in their natural or "resting" color, making it easier for their masters to recognize them. This doesn't mean they give up their ability to color shift, they just choose not to as often out of convenience.
Qotoki also poses a dark ink they can release as a defense or escape mechanism. In water, this ink retains it's natural liquid state, but when exposed to the air, it turns to a gaseous form. This ink is often sought out for use in the Apothecary and many brewers and potion masters
 in Aqoure choose the strange creature as a familiar. the Qotoki's diet consists of all sorts of fish and amphibians, Which they catch with their long paddle like appendages
== Creation Rules ==
=== The Qotoki will always: ===
* have 10 limbs, 8 fleshy tentacles and two longer tendrils with paddle like ends that they use to grab things
* have no eyelids, and two very large, round eyes that can be any color. (Eyes never change color)
* be brightly colored
* have patterns unique to the individual, and those patterns will stay the same even if the Qotoki changes color. These patterns can range from stripes to spots, and are always natural looking (No geometric shapes or designs) Stripes and spots (hollow or not) are most common.
* have a pale underbelly
=== The Qotoki can: ===
* have a gradiated skin
* shift color based on mood
* be missing a limb
=== The Qotoki can not: ===
* be bioluminescent
* have any kind of fur, feathers, or scales
* have dull base colors
Category:Mythical Familiars
Category:Talori