:o How did I miss this opening? </3

Hello y'all! I've got Harlan and Hyzenthlay the eldest fraternal twins of Goldmere ^^ Let me know if you want to concoct any plans.

Hyzenthlay is open for existing relationships in regards to diplomacy, rivalry, friendships etc.

Harlan is open for all of the above as well as romantic interests, he's a terrible guy so the more the merrier :')

• maybe when skins start to take over the wearer (if used too much or for too long), that person will start to notice physical traits much closer to that of their patron animal? For example, the Whitethorns would notice dapple patterns like their deer, and Nightcoils would have scaly patterns. Wolves, bears, and boar might grow more furry/with thicker body hair? Open to better ideas lol
• at the gathering, the heirs are roomed in close quarters (in the same wing, generally in the same area) to foster communicativeness or something; this would make it easier to facilitate interactions since they wouldn't be a house away from each other
• I think it would be super cool if some of the skins (like Daria's) had ancestors who figured out a way to destroy the Lines (open to ideas on what this might mean). More specifically, a previous group of heirs in a specific time period, and they were able to do this because they were still paired in predator-prey pairs before being bound to their skins, and this is why the pairs don't really happen anymore? Because strong inter-Family relationships allowed them to work together to figure out how to destroy the skins.
• (question: do predator-prey pairs have any special connections? Like, can they speak to each other through telepathy? Are they more aware of each others movements and work instinctually together in battle? Etc)
• also, it would be really cool if, since wearers of skins tend to have dreams from the POVs of their ancestors as skins become more fragile, some of these dreams are specifically from the point of view of that group of heirs who figured out how to destroy the Lines. And since these POVs are all connected, the heirs who are witnessing these dreams can communicate through them as well; for example, Daria blinks in her dream and suddenly the ancestor her own ancestor was standing beside in the dream is the current heir bearing the skin, and they can have discussions in this way
• IF we do like the idea of a group of heirs who figured out how to destroy the Lines, maybe they're a significant point in history as a group of heirs who all died or were exiled or 'went insane' or something?

I love all of these suggestions — I've been hearing how invested y'all are in the whole idea of this plot and it means a lot to me. Okay! There are a few ideas that we could certainly consider and others I might have to be a bit nit-picky on.

To answer the questions first a foremost; due to the lack of knowledge on predator-prey pairings, there would probably be a lot to figure out in general. Now, one thing to consider is the fact that its been generations since the idea of this was even weighed by most of the families. The lack of action to the cause would effect in the weakening of the pair bonds, a reason why they aren't seen quite so frequently. I do like the idea of the physical body being heightened in some ways, maybe even just their senses to start out with. Sharper eyesight, awareness, smell, etc.

Now to the suggestions!

1.) The idea that the Skins could end up taking over the bounds physical form is something I considered myself as well. Currently, I have that the bond can show up physically in intense fits of emotion (anger, grief, etc) in small ways such as the brightening of the eyes and the coming of claws and/or fangs. Like before though, keep in mind that the skins powers are weakenings the items themselves are being worn down with time. Its a doubt anything huge would come of the bonds, physicality wise.

2.) I love this idea. I feel like it would be something the leaders or heads of the houses a while back decided would be a good idea. Or maybe now, not such a good idea — because I'm already aware of a few who'd use this to their personal advantages 😅

3.) Ahhhh, see how this is interesting. I'm totally up for anything that'll strengthen the plot point of predator-prey communion. And how their to find out this is something natural that's supposed to happen. Yes, I can see this working quite well — however, I'd love to hear others ideas on this as well. Opinions <3

4.) The dreams. I'm kind of on the fence about, just because it'd add yet another semi-complicated plot point. But! I agree, it a great way for communication between the heirs. I'm willing to support this if the majority is as well!

5.) And yes, those who figured out the goal of nature - lmao - would have been exiled and put off as instable, or crazy.

As for the dialogue suggestion you brought up, I'm not sure about others but from previous experience I don't particularly enjoy when my character is controlled by another player. I see where your head is, especially because it might make things smoother on the writers end but it could end up complicating things a whole lot more. Posting times, overlapping, etc.