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Legend has it that the only way to reach the Neflim isle is by help of the Ra'kekk. The tribe that keeps the violent Undrais from the shallows.You would have to find them and then make peace with them enough for them to share their secrets with you, so you can go to the sanctuary.
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I have been wanting to design a mermaid race for XM for almost forever, but it just didn't want to happen.
So this is the new aquatic like race. They are actually humans, but through ancient traditions they have managed to prolong their magic abilities and worked them into their mask making ritual. thus allowing them to transform, kinda selkie-ish/werebeast into these creatures.
They can stay underwater as long as they don't need food, to eat they must come on land and turn back into human. the mask takes care of their breathing needs.
They also tame some Undrais to keep as their pets and guardians and such.
They live pretty nomadic like on land. never settling in a specific place, and no buildings.
Their fur is always a warn colour.
and that is all I can think of right nows. ^^
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Sincerely I love these creatures. I'd like to be one of them xD.
Good work, I've always thought you draw very very very well. Congrats *added to my favs*.
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I just LOVE Ra'kekks!! This picture is awsome. I also just got a brain child: a sub speices! lol
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I love the idea. Absolutely gorgeous creatures- and the mask technicalities are a nice touch. O: Wonderful, absolutely wonderful!
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These are my favorite right next to the Kyets. <3 Makes me want to draw them.... that is, when I finish my commissions XD
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Are there any defining features to the humans when they aren't in creature form? Any similarities to cultures in our world? I would like to design one, but I don't want to stray too far from your vision.
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They look like normal humans, but they don't wear clothes like "civilized people"
Instead they have their mask and horns on their head, likely some beads woven into their hair, and a somewhat large fur 'cloak/cape'
When amongst their pod, the concept of modesty is vague if anything, but to make trade with people for things they might want they do use their cloaks and whatever else they can find for a makeshift outfit.
Like the myth of the Selkie, they Rakekk can't return to the sea if their fur is stolen.
If they wanted to they could pass as normal everyday humans.
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Cool, thanks!
Wonderful design and concept, as with all your work.
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I wan't to make one of these 
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;A; You make me really want to make one of these guys
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Really interestin looking creatures! 
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They look really amazing, I like the masks they wear. Also they remind me of those North American mythical creatures. ^^
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Interesting concept, and I like the way you drew the choppy-style fur on them a lot.
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my all time fav of everything you've made! thats an amazing design, and and awesome concept!
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I want a print of this one too.....I luvs.
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This is sweet, it reminds me of otters
We will be featuring this piece in our 100 Theme Writer's Challenge as #89 . You will be completely credited for this amazing piece.
Thanks!
~ShortStackStories
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Awesome art, awesome creature design, just an AWESOME idea all around!
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They are so beautiful! You've done awesome job in this picture, it's way cool. Your usage of colours is very high quality. Geez, just graceful and flurry underwater
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They're really amazing looking. I love the texture you have for the edge of the fur... it looks so soft I want to reach out and touch it.
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Very cool and unique. I was wondering if you were going to make a breed(is that right?) sheet of them and if anyone could make one.
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I will eventually make a anatomy page so that people can make characters of them, once I get the art I owe others done. ^^
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omg! This is amazing! The design, coloring, everything is just gorgeous!
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hun I really like those, their body-shape is just awesome. I'd like to draw them one day, but maybe I'll need your help then... what so ever.
Great work. I like it.
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Oh gosh. I truly envy your traditional art skills. D:
The designs on these are absolutely fantastic.
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I love their faces. And their legs make me happy <3 such small legs
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What an inventive and beautiful idea. c= I like it very much.
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I'm glad you finally got an underwater race to your liking! These guys a beaful, and the grace of their swimming shows though
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This is beautiful! I love the coloration, especially on their fur.
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They are beautiful, and the masks are amazing. The fur looks great as well; I love it.
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They are beautiful, and the masks are amazing. The fur looks great as well; I love it.
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very cool look, though the flat face'd mask is kinda freaky..
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I love the style you have going on there. Reminds me of Japanese water colour art, or I could be playing too much Okami!
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