Frozen Male Hatchling
Name: unnamed
Species: Kotez
Birthday: Monday, September 3, 2012
Owner: Vulcana
Element: Neutral 
Kotez hatchlings are tiny creatures, and unlike the adults, do not move very often. Instead, they sleep most of the time, snacking on any insects that wander too near. This inactivity may be due to the fact that their legs are rather small for the first few weeks of their lives. They grow rapidly, however, and are soon mobile. As kotez hatchlings age, they become more curious and interested in the world around them. Eventually, they will leave the glass tanks their magi keep for them, and explore happily until dawn. Once able to take care of themselves, kotezes roam on their own, disappearing every morning. Some have tried to follow them, but even young kotezes are easily able to elude humans.
One would think that these companions would be clumsy or slow, given their odd appearances. Kotezes are most unique because they have not one, but two heads, and share the same thoughts. They move and act as one, for all that they appear to be two separate beings joined together. Kotezes are agile little creatures, and move at lightning speed. During the dark hours, they can be seen throughout the castle, from the kitchens to the gardens. Kotezes love to climb the walls of The Keep, and there is no place they haven't explored. They can cling to almost any surface, and even run upside down. Much to their displeasure, they are easy creatures to spot. Their bright colors make them stand out against the gray stone of the castle, even when the sun is down. They only appear during the night when few people are about, as they do not care for being seen. They will chirp angrily at anyone who dares to stare at them, and quickly vanish into the dark. If someone follows a kotez, the creature will become very irritated and begin to chirp shrilly. This high pitched sound is a form of communication, and should one not leave the kotez alone, the companion will attack, flinging itself onto the victim's face and kicking wildly with their eight legs before dashing off. They are fearless when angered, and will attack creatures much larger than them. Fortunately, these companions can regrow any limb they lose in a matter of days, a process that intrigues many scholars.
Sprite art: BettyxMe (hatchling) | Description: Damien