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The Baleens have a few varieties of houses, but in the areas where good sand is plentiful, along with the other supplies needed, you can't beat a good solid glass dome.
Originally, the glass domes started much smaller as cremation/burial mounds for members. But over time, they built up to become homes for the living.
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Playing more with the Baleen world setting, I thought it'd be fun if they'd started keeping some of the "shrimp" of their world as pets. And then it reminded me of sea monkeys, so I decided to roll with it and add in a few other features from other prehistoric critters.
Some expressions for the Baleens. Trying to make expressions that aren't too human but are still readable is a fun challenge.
And resisting the urge to borrow too much from horses as well
Playing with the idea that showing their nostrils is a big sign of comfort/discomfort. Mainly because it's tucked behind the muzzle/nose skin, so it takes effort to have them actually be visible.
But it's also a sliding scale- clamping their noses tight shut can be a sign of deep discomfort and distress as well.
So my idea for the Baleens is that, humans are observing them, but really, really trying hard to not be noticed or disturb them in any way.
Unfortunately they aren't always successful in not being noticed by the locals despite their best efforts.
And some more fun Baleen random facts: Baleens can get drunk! They will take certain local plants and ferment them, usually a plant similar to kelp. Generally it's saved for special occasions, due to the time and effort it takes to make the drinks.
Presenting a new trickster deity for the Baleens. The Izz-Ze is a spirit of mischief. If you leave toys or shinies unattended, they get swiped by this cheerful critter. (Based off my friend Izze's sona, because it's fun and why not?)
To appease the Izz-Ze, and remind little Baleens to keep things tidy and not wander during dark misty mornings, dances are held where an elaborate costume is puppeteered by at least two Baleens. Dried out mist plant 'seeds' worn around the front paws are used for music.
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So the Baleens do come in a variety of colors, influenced by diet and environment. Age can impact their coloration as well (infants and kids tend to be creams and yellows) and as they age, their colors to tend to fade and grey out.
These aren't hard rules when it comes to colors and markings, but more guidelines for myself. There could be more blues, more yellows, etc. As long as it's somewhere in the yellow-green-blue range for the most part.
They also do have some regional variations, populations who've adapted to their environments compared to their desert cousins.
The Shattered continent baleens are isolated from their Horseshoe continent cousins. Over time, their more volcanic environment has driven them to develop more tough skin and darker colors.
Tundra Baleen have adapted by bulking up and getting more "fuzz" on their body. They've mostly abandoned fishing with their arms and use specialized nets to catch the shrimps and other small marine life they subsist upon.
Finally, the mangrove baleens have a taller, more lanky subset who live in the hotter parts of the region. They tend to spend most of their time wading through the shallows of the mangroves, and their longer legs help keep their bodies away from dangerous roots and critters.
I am pleased to report, that the Baleens are Little Guys 8D
Being too big in a desert/mangrove/swampy setting didn't make too much sense to me, and I like the idea of them just being kinda normal middle sized critters.
Wanted to show one of the way the Baleens would get their food. This is considered a very lazy, relaxed method when you just want a quick snack, not a full on proper 'hunt' as it were.
The reason Baleens are green/brown is partially due to diet, partially due to evolution in their environment. Their mist desert is a mix of mangrove like plants on the coast, sandy shores, and swampy tidal estuaries. The "shrimp" and other planktons and such they eat are primarily blue/green in color, unlike the pinker shrimp of Earth.
They also happily make use of water weeds and seaweeds in their diet. Mist plant nectar is a very rare seasonal treat for them as well, and sometimes is utilized as a preserving agent similar to sugar.
(They have plenty of salt due to where they live, and have no problem using it for preservation as well, but sometimes you want a nice sweet treat you know?)
