How to make a Tenagatrice

This article will detail some of the mandatory reading for creating a Tenagatrice (a.k.a Ten) and what to consider when making one.

## Step One: Understanding the terms of use

Before continuing, please make sure you read the Terms of Use for Tenagatrice and how to go about making Tenagatrice characters. While Tens are a closed species, there are no laws saying you need to follow these rules unless you are actively profiting from my work (selling designs, selling written/illustrated works from Ten canon, etc). Even then, copyright law varies from country to country. Out of respect for my work rather than legal obligation alone, please ensure you follow these terms.

## Step Two: Species rules

These rules are the baseline rules for creating a Tenagatrice. Refer to the Tenagatrice page for more information and visual guides.

* Non-Mutant Tens must have these consistent features:
	+ A Beak of any kind with nostrils at the base of the beak.
	+ Any form of in-tact rabbit ears with 5 ribbons on the end of the ears
		- Ear arms must have the structure of a human-like arm with 5 fingers.
			* If the ear arms of your ten have claws these claws must also be on the ears when relaxed with the same proportions,
		- Ear arms cannot be more than 3x the height of the character.
	+ A tail (though it can be severed, damaged or very small), horns are allowed on the tail though things like mouth-tails are not allowed.
	+ Eye rings and a pupil.
		- Most Tenagatrice have 2 eye rings, any more or less impacts vision negatively.
		- There are no restrictions on the colour of the eye rings, sclera and pupil.
	+ Fur (or skin if lacking fur) of any colour. No scales.
	+ Horns of any size, or shape.
	+ Hair of any style or length. Alternatively they can have a shaved hairstyle or be bald.
	+ All non-mutant Tenagatrice are not null crotched.
		- Tenagatrice will wear clothing normally based on the culture of the place they live. They can have any style or choice of clothing.
		- Wild Tens will tend towards wearing natural garb for protection.
* Tenagatrice can have any gender, sex and sexuality (or lack thereof) and have no limits in their personality.
* Non-mutant Tens cannot have non-mammalian features (tentacles, insectoid limbs, etc.) and cannot have excess limbs (extra ears, arms, tails, eyes, etc.).
* Mutant Tens have leniency in breaking the rules above.
* Custom mutant Tens are always to have an evil alignment and can never be reformed.
* Mutant Tens are always unnaturally built, though try to keep larger Mutant Tens under 16 feet (5 metres) tall to prevent powerplay characters.
* All Tenagatrice cannot be underage and are never children.

## Step Three: Canon and where your character stands

You are free to design Tenagatrice that have no use in canon (eg. aesthetic or meme tenagatrice). However, if you create a Tenagatrice character that has involvement in the Ten universe make sure you follow some of these rules:

* Involvement in Tenagatrice factions is optional, some Tenagatrice may live their lives never meeting a Red Syndicate member or a rebel Tenagatrice.
	+ Tens associated with factions need to follow the faction norms outlined in the Factions article.
	+ Fan-made factions or groups are allowed and can be made canon if interesting.
	+ Tens can be important leaders, figures within society or factions and can be written into important canon events with permission.
		- Approved Tens that feature in canon in any way will be automatically placed into the canon characters page.
* Mutant Tenagatrice must always be associated with the Red Syndicate and are ALWAYS loyal to them.

## Finalising designs (for non-canon designs/characters)

If you've made a Tenagatrice and have a finalised design, you are free to publish them for personal use. I would appreciate if you show me your designs and concepts not for approval but more for personal interest in seeing others interpretations of the species. Please make sure your designs follow the species rules outlined in step two. You will be given the right to add your character to the approved characters list and said character will be given their own page *if you would like*. If you intend to sell designs please make sure you've read the terms of use in step one.

## Getting approval for canonical works (for canon characters)

If you've made a Tenagatrice, have a finalised design and intend for them to comply with canon or exist within Tenagatrice canon - please contact me (toadlinerico, Twitter, Insta, Toyhouse) with your design and a bit about where you want your character to exist within the lore. I will then give you rights to a page. If your character has involvement within lore or has any form of backstory regarding their involvement in factions or the Ten universe they will also be added to the canon characters page.