Seagrass Streams

Seagrass Streams is a Color, Gene, Breed, and Element specific Subspecies. It was established by the user **AppleChips** on **May 28, 2016**. The original thread currently stands at 4 pages, with the last reply from the creator in 2017, and the last from anyone also in 2017.

## Lore

*As the territories were forming, The Windsinger found delight in the seagrass that blanketed the bed of the oceans. Reminding him of the fields of sweet grass and bamboo clusters of the Windsweapt Plateau, The Windsinger gathered engery to create the powerful jet streams required to stir the oceans and create currents that would help fill the seas with life. Where these two forces collided, the Seagrass Streams were born.*

*Boasting a coat of fur that stirs like the grasses of the land and sea, the Seagrass Streams desire to cultivate life, even in the most still of seas. Gifted with the ability of flight, they stick to the skies and use their wide wings to help direct stray gusts over the surface of the water. They are very skilled in predicting the weather patterns the ever-changing jet streams cause. As a result, they are often seen assisting weaker fliers on days where the streams pick up speed, and serve as an early warning to clans when bad weather is apporaching. As the jet streams change with the transition of the seasons, the Seagrass Streams are rarely found staying in one location for an extendted period of time. However, those that have a connection to a specific location instead tend to shallow tidepools and ponds, helping to maintain the nutrient-rich waters in these ecosystems.*

*Seagrass Streams are easily identified by their soft green coat. It was not until the species continued to grow when they developed the swirl of color seen today. The touch of yellow in their fur developed from their constant proximity to the sun rays, while their watery blues were inspired by the surfaces of the waters they fly over. Seagrass Streams that protect the tidepools eventally grew out of their greens, and developed a mix of blues instead. However, both variations still maintain their glimmering blue bellies. It serves as a badge that reminds them of their origin.*

## Favored Items

### Apparel

It is not uncommon to see Seagrass Streams without any accessories, as they feel restricted in movement and prefer to stay relatively unburdened. However, the list below features apparel pieces the Seagrass Streams can be seen wearing.

The **Jetstreams** variant equip a variety of scarves to provide an extra layer of insulation to their necks. Donning a layer of feathers is also a common practice. This protects them from the bitter cold high altitudes provide. Jetstreams can also be found wearing simple charms, messenger bags or tomes, and attract different types of aviation.

***Jetstream Examples Include:** All Bird Animal Apparel, Windbound Mask, Windbound Plumage, Wind Tome, Journeyman Satchels, Magician's Staff, Butterfly's Kiss, Magician's Herb Pouch, Aviator Scarfs, Mantles, Flair Scarfs, Birdskull Necklaces, Aviator Satchels, Feathered Wings, and Feathered Tails.*

The **Tidepool** variant spend most of their time near the water. They find the beauty of the rippling waves mesmerizing, and as such mimic the shimmer and shine in their apparel choices. They can be seen wearing all kinds of silks and beautiful jewelry.

***Tidepool Examples Include:*** *Thresher Flatfins, Seashell Mantle, Wing Silks, Silk Scarves, Silk Veils, Arm Silks, Leg Silks, Teardrop Jewelry, Sylvan Apparel Sets*

### Familiars

Seagrass Streams can form strong bonds with any that cross their path, but the creatures listed below are often the favored traveling companions of the subspecies. The familiars are often gifted with the ability of flight, or thrive in close proximity to water.

**Jetstream Examples Include:** Aer Phantoms, Brightwing Dwarf Hainu, Cloudkeeper Herald, Rocs, Hurricane Herald, Harpies, Steam Gyre, Wind Sprite, Peacock Firebird

**Tidepool Examples Include:** Marens, Octoflyers, Caimen, Waveskimmers, Crystalhide Jester, Hawksbill Goliath, Autumn Sea Dragon, Seaweed Scavenger, Water Sprite, Wavebreak Snarler, Mantarune, Wave Sweeper, Seawater Savior, Sunsea Pseudo

### Food

Unsurprisingly, the Seagrass Streams diet is made entirely up of plants. This makes food sources relatively easy to find. However, both variants are quite picky when it comes to their favorite foods. Feed a Seagrass Stream one of the snacks below, and you've got a relationship that "smells like friendship"!

**Examples Include:** Sea Grass, Seaberry, Sweet Grass, Water Lilies, Blue Parrot Tulip, Jasmine, Minty Jadevine, Bluelipped Thresh, Green Shoots, Bamboo Leaves, Watermelon, Sugarmelon, Sunbeam Rotala, Rotala, Aer Sprite

### Hoarded Items

The **Jetstreams** variant typically does not hoard as much as their Tidepool brethren. Occasionally, they will bring back small tokens to those that have helped them or those they care for. Look in their bag and you will often find:

***Jetstream Examples Include:*** *Scroll Case, Silver Pocketwatch, Empty Inkwell, Aviar Fragment, Aviar Cave Painting, Harpy Masque, Decorative Feather Fan, Weathered Grimoire, Intact Parchment, Analogous Pigment Blend, Primary Pigment Blend, Tattered Canvas Scrap, Grouse Basilisk Field Notes, Coral Basilisk Field Notes*

The **Tidepool** variant collect all manner of shiny and decorative trinkets and scavenge most of their collection on beaches. Their desire to hoard these items is unmatched, and Tidepools can often be seen trading pieces of their collection like a form of currency between each other. Tidepools often use their collected items to decorate their lairs or to craft beautiful jewelry, using the finished work as a sign of wealth.

***Tidepool Examples Include:*** *Fluted Conch, Rippleconch, Iguanaskin Cloth, Amethyst Geode, Skein of Silky Yarn, Prehnite, Moonstone, Morganite, Azurite, Kunzite, Unicorn Dust, Stolen Mantle, Intricate Weaving, Decorated Turtle Shell, Painted Turtle Shell, Wavespun Cloth, Rippling Cloth, Seeker Brooch, Seeker Orb, Jade*

## Jetstream Requirements

The **Jetstream Variant** is referred to as the original Seagrass Streams, and have the strongest connection to their first ancestors. This variant spends their time mostly in the skies. Jetstreams have remarkable stamina and thanks to their pelt, can withstand the higher altitudes when flying. Traveling is their occupation of choice, and many make use of their gifts by serving as messengers, mapmakers or traveling merchants. While it is true that most of their time is spent roaming, Jetstreams often form strong bonds with clans that open their lair to allow them to rest, and often return to deliver small gifts or messages from other clans.

Auctionhouse Link

Water
Peregrine

## Tidepool Requirements

The **Tidepool Variant** developed as the Seagrass Streams settled in with clans bordering the vast seas. Eventually, this variant outgrew their green coloring and was blessed with their swirling blue coats. However, they still retain the ability to predict weather patterns the jet-streams cause, and assist their clans with fortifying their lair in preparation for harsh weather. The Tidepool variant make excellent healers or caretakers. Because of their fascination with seashells and other shiny materials, they also take up jewelry making and are experts when it comes to design. Bartering with them is quite easy, as they will accept their favorite trinkets as currency.

Auctionhouse Link

Water
Aqua
Peregrine
Aqua