General
Arcus feli are impossible to capture unless they wish it - they cannot be held against their will by any means. Many magi thought their power was teleportation for a long time, but flashes of light across one's vision as they moved from one place to another cast doubt. Others, mostly those from Alveus, thought that they were moving so fast that they couldn't be clearly seen, and that became the prevailing theory. Still others think they move between dimensions, between the planes of life and death, and their fur is dyed with flashes of color from their passing through the veil. However they manage it, they can appear at one place and then at another in the blink of an eye, a flash of rainbow color the only sign that they moved. A magi once claimed their arcus feli traveled so fast that it went to the moon and back in 2.6 seconds, bringing a moonrock back with it, but no one believed him.
Egg
This egg shimmers in the light.
Hatchling
The first thing the owner, magi or not, of an arcus feli kitten must do is earn its trust. The only way to keep an arcus feli is to befriend it early on, or it will travel so far so fast that it may never return. Luckily, arcus feli kittens are curious creatures, and are content to attend to their magi and play games with them. Chasing magically conjured flashes of light is a favored way to play with an arcus feli kitten. When not playing, they enjoy snuggling in warm blankets or on their magi's lap, their high-pitched purrs a good sign that they have found a friend.
Adult
Arcus feli are in high demand as pets, from the wealthiest nobles of Synara to the rich, black-market merchants peddling magical creatures in Alveus. Their fur is exquisitely beautiful, with shimmering patterns of color that can only be rivaled by the beauty of an aurora or a shimmering rainbow during a sunny day. Their beauty isn't the only reason for their rarity, however, and they cannot truly be bought. Due to their ability to travel so quickly, an arcus feli who does not wish to be near someone simply won't be - they will be out of sight in a blink. Arcus feli can be won over with food, soft blankets, and an understanding, accepting, and kind demeanor. Owning an arcus feli isn't truly a matter of wealth - it is a sign of a trustworthy, unprejudiced, and caring person.
Notes
Obtained from: Stream (common) Tributary: Taggelisk
Breeding: Yes
Renaming cost: 200 gold
Release date: June 23rd 2024
Element: Neutral
Breeds with the following:
Western Arcus Feli + Western Arcus Feli = Western Arcus Feli (Normal)
Northern Arcus Feli + Western Arcus Feli = Northern Arcus Feli (Normal)
Northern Arcus Feli + Western Arcus Feli = Western Arcus Feli (Normal)
Eastern Arcus Feli + Western Arcus Feli = Eastern Arcus Feli (Normal)
Eastern Arcus Feli + Western Arcus Feli = Western Arcus Feli (Normal)
Southern Arcus Feli + Western Arcus Feli = Southern Arcus Feli (Normal)
Southern Arcus Feli + Western Arcus Feli = Western Arcus Feli (Normal)
Sprite art: Mysfytt | Description: Raneth