Child of Pandora
Pandoraptor subspecies are versatile and bear many similarities to their raptor brethren. Some have adopted traits of other species, a diverse evolutionary advantage that allows them acceptance within similar species of raptor brethren. Each subspecies has a select behaviour they may mimic. - A single Pandoraptor may have 3 Latenivenatrix / Deinonychus symbiotes. No other symbs when using this. *Achillo, Achillo Plumo and Maximus subspecies inherit “Wrath of Achilles”* -# Achillobators mate for life and are fiercely devoted. They fiercely defend their loved ones body if they fall, contesting for it until near death, but prioritising escape so they can keep their mates memory alive with them.
*Utah and Utah Plumo subspecies inherit “Court Jester”*
-# Within some Utahraptor packs, the lead raptor—or "king"—expects entertainment from younger members and symbiotes. Juniors hop, chirp and dance to impress their leader. A displeased king may snap or bite, an entertained one may bestow a rock, flower or branch as a token of favour.
*Carcha subspecies inherit “Remembered Kindness”*
-# If a species is kind to Latenivenatrix, they may avoid hunting that species for 1 hour. If they recognize the specific player who was kind, they’ll avoid hunting them for two seasons.
*Slim and Slim Nud inherit “Mockingbird”*
-# The first Austroraptors to spy the threat of a T5+ issues a loud alert call. If a clan is present, they will join in with up to four broadcasts, announcing to the intruder that its cover is blown and any hope of surprise is dead.
*Velociraptor and Velocci subspecies inherit “Whispers in the Grass”*
-# Velociraptors are quiet hunters, communicating in soft chirps and tail flicks when stalking. They are experts at using terrain — bushes, rocks, and low slopes — to conceal movement. They freeze upon spotting potential prey, a signal for the group to spread out. One raptor holds the prey’s attention while others flank for the kill.
*Alpha and Nud subspecies inherit “Mirror Games”*
-# Deinonychus love reflections. They’ll gather near shiny surfaces or water puddles, watching themselves and performing mock dances or calls. This fascination sometimes extends to collecting metallic or glossy objects for their nests.
First Contact
Pandoraptors are curious and inquisitive, their first contact with other species often being a friendly dance. They trill and wiggle around, using their bodies to express a wide range of emotions. Packs and families often have their own ‘greeting dance’, a tradition which evolves when a raptor bonds with a mate, incorporating each others steps and calls into their greetings. When other species emote at them, they’ll mimic the action back, communicating through dance.
Moonjoy
Pandoraptors love moonlight for its beauty and grace. When night falls they seek high altitudes, clear valleys, or serene lakes in order to admire the starry sky. Moonlit hunts a sight to behold, using the silver dappled light and indigo shadows to their advantage they weave and leap with artful elegance. Courtship often occurs at night, with serene lovers quietly and devotedly pledging themselves to one another under the gaze of the divine moon. This isn’t done through elaborate dances or rituals, but the soft calls of individuals choosing one another, touching noses, and sitting side by side. Pledging their time to each other, for it’s the most valuable thing they possess.
Time Go Fishing
When seasons turn desperate and prey is scarcely found, packs may send out a member of their group to search for signs of life. This sacrifice runs ahead of the pack, seeking to find and bait other creatures, leading them back for an ambush. The ravenous Pandoraptors wait in bushes and shadows, hidden from view while their bait draws a target draws closer. These ambushes are swift and brutally precise, crushing their prey like a force of gravity. If a group runs through 3 POI’s and fail to find huntable prey, starving packmates may see it as a sign of the times, leaving them with no option other than to turn on their bait. They consume them whole. Sacrificing the life of one to protect the lives of many. - May not leave the body until it's gone, honouring every part of them.
Sleep Tight
Cautious, protective and paranoid, Pandoraptors have a tradition of watching over each other as they sleep. The guardian rests as close as possible so the others feel safe and comfortable. Any packmates or hosts who are watched while they sleep may use !sleep no matter the time of day. Must be the full 5 minutes.