🔥 SPECIES GUIDE 🔥
This a general guide for the main traits of ashuris, if you'd like to see the guides for the other subspecies visit the guides below:
➜ ANRI/SHIRI GUIDE 🐱
➜ KEMORI GUIDE 🐺
➜ YOKARI GUIDE 🐲 (work in progress)
➜ ONIRI GUIDE 👿 (work in progress)
➜ TENRI GUIDE 👼 (work in progress)
➜ KEMORI GUIDE 🐺
➜ YOKARI GUIDE 🐲 (work in progress)
➜ ONIRI GUIDE 👿 (work in progress)
➜ TENRI GUIDE 👼 (work in progress)
SPECIAL ASHURI TERMS 🔖
SYORAN ("Shyo-Ran") = Name of the floating flame above the tail tip.
SHURIA ("Shu-Ri-A") = Name of curse marks.
SOUL WEAPON/MAIN WEAPON = Name of ashuri's main individual weapon.
SOUL KEEPER = Name of ashuris that have a syoran of another ashuri.
SOUL KEEPER WEAPON = Weapon that belonged to a past ashuri.
SOUL KEEPER MARKINGS = Markings that appear on an ashuri's face when they absorbed another syoran.
SHURIA ("Shu-Ri-A") = Name of curse marks.
SOUL WEAPON/MAIN WEAPON = Name of ashuri's main individual weapon.
SOUL KEEPER = Name of ashuris that have a syoran of another ashuri.
SOUL KEEPER WEAPON = Weapon that belonged to a past ashuri.
SOUL KEEPER MARKINGS = Markings that appear on an ashuri's face when they absorbed another syoran.
DESIGN GUIDELINES 📜
*These are copied from the TOS for easier access.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Before making your ashuri make sure you are familiar with the species guide ➜ 🔥 ASHURI SPECIES GUIDE
To avoid common mistakes done to ashuri designs check out the (Do's and Dont's).
but they can make their opponents see hallucinations of them when using their psychic magic.
To avoid common mistakes done to ashuri designs check out the (Do's and Dont's).
- The name, bio, personality, gender, etc. of ashuris will all be up to you and can be changed at any time.
- When sending sketchy designs for approval, sketches must be cleaned/polished properly and the outline of the character must be clearly visible.
- You are not allowed to make an ashuri using an avatar or doll maker.
- Bone-themed or bone-crafted accessories for designs are allowed but only to a limited degree.
- Futuristic themed designs are allowed but only to a limited degree.
- Ghost/spirit looking creatures are allowed, but they must look more like a cartoony or made-up creature and are caused by psychic magic.
but they can make their opponents see hallucinations of them when using their psychic magic.
- Ashuri designs sent for approval but be completely SFW, please avoid giving too much details to the private parts.
- Ashuri designs are not allowed to be heavily referenced or based on brands, anime, cartoon, game, or movie characters.
- If your ashuri doesn't have any soul keeper weapon they're allowed to add one for free, but it must send it for approval.
❔ TURNING AN EXISTING OC/DESIGN/adopt INTO AN ASHURI
OCs/designs/adopts are allowed to be turned into an ashuri even if they have multiple AUs of other closed species ✓
- If you are turning an adopt into an ashuri, you must provide proof/screenshot that the original designer allows it. Adopt designers that have a rule that states "you can turn my adopt into any species" or "you can do what you want with my adopt" can also be used as proof, but you will have to screenshot this rule and provide it to us so we can confirm it.
- If you are suspected of turning a design into an ashuri without asking permission from the designer then we have the right to void that ashuri.
- If you are turning a design made by hakiren into an ashuri, that design's TOS will fall under the ashuri TOS instead of hakiren's off-species adopt TOS.
- Feel free to send a note/DM to the @Ashuri-Clan deviantart group or @Ashuri_CS toyhouse before turning the OC into an Ashuri.
✔️ashuri referencing ETIQUETTE
▪ You are not allowed to steal, copy or trace other artists art/designs.
▪ Taking inspiration or referencing ashuri designs is allowed, but HEAVILY referencing is not allowed.
▪ Please try to be careful when referencing ashuri designs since referencing one single ashuri too much can lead to plagiarism in the design.
▪ Do not take inspiration/reference from only (1) design or character, make sure you have multiple characters/references to inspire from.
▪ Try to avoid replicating others designs, instead try being more creative and creating your own unique design.
▪ When using ashuri designs as reference, make sure you also have other reference images that aren't ashuri designs.
▪ The more references/inspiration images you take and use for your design the more unique your design will turn out.
▪ Please respect ashuris that have the label (Do not use my OCs as reference, etc.) and avoid using them as reference.
▪ Ashuri designs are not allowed to be heavily referenced or based on: brands, anime, cartoons, games, movie characters etc.
▪ Do not use brand/copyright/trademark logos or names in your designs: ex. coca cola, apple, nike, adidas, sony, burger king etc.
⋆ If your ashuri design looks like a replicated/copied design of a character/oc, we will have to ask you to redesign/do changes to that design.
⋆ If your ashuri contains copyrighted/branded/trademarked logos even after approval, you will be requested to remove them.
We understand that no design can be completely original, but every design can still have its uniqueness to them if you give more time and thought in designing
and used a bundle of different inspiration in the process of designing your characters.
▪ Taking inspiration or referencing ashuri designs is allowed, but HEAVILY referencing is not allowed.
▪ Please try to be careful when referencing ashuri designs since referencing one single ashuri too much can lead to plagiarism in the design.
▪ Do not take inspiration/reference from only (1) design or character, make sure you have multiple characters/references to inspire from.
▪ Try to avoid replicating others designs, instead try being more creative and creating your own unique design.
▪ When using ashuri designs as reference, make sure you also have other reference images that aren't ashuri designs.
▪ The more references/inspiration images you take and use for your design the more unique your design will turn out.
▪ Please respect ashuris that have the label (Do not use my OCs as reference, etc.) and avoid using them as reference.
▪ Ashuri designs are not allowed to be heavily referenced or based on: brands, anime, cartoons, games, movie characters etc.
▪ Do not use brand/copyright/trademark logos or names in your designs: ex. coca cola, apple, nike, adidas, sony, burger king etc.
⋆ If your ashuri design looks like a replicated/copied design of a character/oc, we will have to ask you to redesign/do changes to that design.
⋆ If your ashuri contains copyrighted/branded/trademarked logos even after approval, you will be requested to remove them.
We understand that no design can be completely original, but every design can still have its uniqueness to them if you give more time and thought in designing
and used a bundle of different inspiration in the process of designing your characters.
HOW TO GET MY MYO SLOT/ASHURI APPROVED? ✅
‣ To have your ashuri approved you must join the ashuri discord server ➜ ( https://discord.gg/T82Y6rEATu )
This is the best and fastest way to have your ashuri approved. We have a (🔎┇myo-check) channel where you can send a wip of your ashuri MYO designs/sketches for review before sending it to the approval channel (✅┇myo-approval). To get approved through discord you will have to use the form that can be found in the pinned messages📌.
‣ The other method is approving them through deviantart or toyhouse.
You must send the form below to the @Ashuri-Clan deviantart group or send a PM to the @Ashuri_CS toyhouse account.
With this method it may take longer for your ashuri to be approved, so we highly recommend using the ashuri discord server instead.
This is the best and fastest way to have your ashuri approved. We have a (🔎┇myo-check) channel where you can send a wip of your ashuri MYO designs/sketches for review before sending it to the approval channel (✅┇myo-approval). To get approved through discord you will have to use the form that can be found in the pinned messages📌.
‣ The other method is approving them through deviantart or toyhouse.
You must send the form below to the @Ashuri-Clan deviantart group or send a PM to the @Ashuri_CS toyhouse account.
With this method it may take longer for your ashuri to be approved, so we highly recommend using the ashuri discord server instead.
Before making your ashuri make sure to read all the (3) MYO guide pages below!
(To avoid common mistakes done on ashuri designs check out the [Do's and Dont's] and [How to draw Ashuri Flames] guides.)
⭐ WEBSITE VERSION↴
(https://ashuri-species.weebly.com/species-guide)
✨ SPECIES TRAITS ➜ (https://bit.ly/2SslKtc) [1/3]
✅ DO'S AND DONT'S ➜ (https://bit.ly/3uuzqC8) [2/3]
⚔️ ASHURI WEAPONS ➜ (https://bit.ly/2R4Xv3V) [3/3]
🔥 HOW TO DRAW ASHURI FLAMES ➜ (https://bit.ly/3g67P4U)
🌠ASHURI FACTS ➜ (https://bit.ly/3tzUE02) [EXTRA]
👥 F2U ASHURI BASES↴
(https://bit.ly/3faxz08)
📚 ASHURI LORE↴
• MAIN LORE ➜ (https://ashuri-species.weebly.com/)
• ORIGIN & GUIDEBOOK ➜ (https://ashuri-species.weebly.com/origin-guidebook)
(To avoid common mistakes done on ashuri designs check out the [Do's and Dont's] and [How to draw Ashuri Flames] guides.)
⭐ WEBSITE VERSION↴
(https://ashuri-species.weebly.com/species-guide)
✨ SPECIES TRAITS ➜ (https://bit.ly/2SslKtc) [1/3]
✅ DO'S AND DONT'S ➜ (https://bit.ly/3uuzqC8) [2/3]
⚔️ ASHURI WEAPONS ➜ (https://bit.ly/2R4Xv3V) [3/3]
🔥 HOW TO DRAW ASHURI FLAMES ➜ (https://bit.ly/3g67P4U)
🌠ASHURI FACTS ➜ (https://bit.ly/3tzUE02) [EXTRA]
👥 F2U ASHURI BASES↴
(https://bit.ly/3faxz08)
📚 ASHURI LORE↴
• MAIN LORE ➜ (https://ashuri-species.weebly.com/)
• ORIGIN & GUIDEBOOK ➜ (https://ashuri-species.weebly.com/origin-guidebook)
📜 SUBMISSION RULES
- Only send the finalized version of your ashuri's design sheet.
- MYO ashuris sent for approval must be fullbody designs only.
- Do not skip any of the form info, everything in the form must be filled-out.
- Once approved your design will be displayed in the public ashuri masterlist.
- Sketchy designs are allowed as long as the design is properly defined, cleaned and polished.
- Ashuri design must have either a white or transparent background, this is needed for the masterlist.
- When submitting ashuris for approval, the ashuri must always be clothed. (having underwear is always mandatory)
- Avoid sending the ashuri with censored body parts or fully naked without private parts (barbie body).
- Kemori ashuris are allowed to be without clothing since their body is full of fur.
🔥 ASHURI DESIGN SHEET MUST CONTAIN
- Only send the finalized version of your ashuri's design sheet.
- MYO ashuris sent for approval must be fullbody designs only.
- Do not skip any of the form info, everything in the form must be filled-out.
- Once approved your design will be displayed in the public ashuri masterlist.
- Sketchy designs are allowed as long as the design is properly defined, cleaned and polished.
- Ashuri design must have either a white or transparent background, this is needed for the masterlist.
- When submitting ashuris for approval, the ashuri must always be clothed. (having underwear is always mandatory)
- Avoid sending the ashuri with censored body parts or fully naked without private parts (barbie body).
- Kemori ashuris are allowed to be without clothing since their body is full of fur.
🔥 ASHURI DESIGN SHEET MUST CONTAIN
1) The ashuri design with visible flame traits on the ears and tail,
2) Their weapon (and soul keeper weapon if they have any),
3) A cursemark that is drawn separately from the body.
❔ TURNING ADOPTABLES INTO ASHURIS
- Rules regarding turning ocs/designs/adoptables into ashuris can be read in the [MYO & DESIGN RULES] section in the Ashuri TOS.
- If the ashuri was an adopt design turned into an ashuri, you'll need proof/consent from the designer that you're turning them into an Ashuri.
( refer to the ➜ TURNING AN EXISTING OC/DESIGN/ADOPT INTO AN ASHURI section )
👤 MASTERLIST ICON
A good quality bust up of the ashuri will be required for the masterlist icon. When adding a watermark avoid putting it over the bust/head.
If the the image is not clear enough for the masterlist icon you will be asked through deviantart notes/toyhouse PM/or discord DM for a better quality version.
⛔ WATERMARKING / ANTI-THEFT (OPTIONAL)
If you'd like to avoid design theft we highly recommend you add a watermark on pre-approved ashuri designs. Either add your own watermark or add this official ashuri watermark onto the design: (https://sta.sh/29s2z5z17jk) using this website (https://www.watermark.ink/) or any illustration program. Make sure the overall ashuri design (especially the ashuri traits) are still clearly visible even with a watermark.
- Rules regarding turning ocs/designs/adoptables into ashuris can be read in the [MYO & DESIGN RULES] section in the Ashuri TOS.
- If the ashuri was an adopt design turned into an ashuri, you'll need proof/consent from the designer that you're turning them into an Ashuri.
( refer to the ➜ TURNING AN EXISTING OC/DESIGN/ADOPT INTO AN ASHURI section )
👤 MASTERLIST ICON
A good quality bust up of the ashuri will be required for the masterlist icon. When adding a watermark avoid putting it over the bust/head.
If the the image is not clear enough for the masterlist icon you will be asked through deviantart notes/toyhouse PM/or discord DM for a better quality version.
⛔ WATERMARKING / ANTI-THEFT (OPTIONAL)
If you'd like to avoid design theft we highly recommend you add a watermark on pre-approved ashuri designs. Either add your own watermark or add this official ashuri watermark onto the design: (https://sta.sh/29s2z5z17jk) using this website (https://www.watermark.ink/) or any illustration program. Make sure the overall ashuri design (especially the ashuri traits) are still clearly visible even with a watermark.
📝 USE THESE FORMS WHEN SENDING YOUR ASHURI MYO DESIGN TO THE DEVIANTART GROUP / TOYHOUSE ACCOUNT ↴
▸MYO MASTERLIST NUMBER CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://ashuri-species.weebly.com/myo-slots.html
FORM TYPES
✅ Ashuri MYO - Used for approving general ashuris.
🔁 Redesign Approval - Used for approving redesigns of ashuris.
🩸 Corrupted Ashuri - Used for approving corrupted ashuris.
🛍️ Ashuri Shop Items - When using ashuri shop items on ashuris.
FORM TYPES
✅ Ashuri MYO - Used for approving general ashuris.
🔁 Redesign Approval - Used for approving redesigns of ashuris.
🩸 Corrupted Ashuri - Used for approving corrupted ashuris.
🛍️ Ashuri Shop Items - When using ashuri shop items on ashuris.
Make sure your ashuri's layout is either a transparent or white background since that is needed for the masterlist icon.
‣ If a base was used to make the ashuri, please make sure to credit the base artist in your form. A link to the base itself would also be very appreciated.
‣ If your submission has multiple headshots then make sure you state which one you want as a masterlist icon or else moderators will choose the one that's best suitable.
► ASHURI DESIGN: (link/stash/image of ashuri)
✦ Owner: (username in MYO masterlist or deviantart/toyhouse username)
✦ Designer: (who is the designer or base designer | please provide a username so we can link them)
✦ MYO masterlist number: (#000)
✦ SS/Race: (Anri/Shiri/Kemori/Yokari | for yokari include the mythical creature)
✦ Animal(s): (Animal | Animal + Animal)
✦ Main Weapon: (weapon type)
✦ Soul Keeper Weapons: (none or what weapons, max. 2)
✦ Rank: (skip this if no rank yet)
✦ Original/Custom/Adopt: (what type of oc is this)
✦ Toyhouse Profile: (optional, no need to attach if you don't want to)
✦ Permission proof: (if it was an adopt | skip if it was a custom or original design)
✦ Owner: (username in MYO masterlist or deviantart/toyhouse username)
✦ Designer: (who is the designer or base designer | please provide a username so we can link them)
✦ MYO masterlist number: (#000)
✦ SS/Race: (Anri/Shiri/Kemori/Yokari | for yokari include the mythical creature)
✦ Animal(s): (Animal | Animal + Animal)
✦ Main Weapon: (weapon type)
✦ Soul Keeper Weapons: (none or what weapons, max. 2)
✦ Rank: (skip this if no rank yet)
✦ Original/Custom/Adopt: (what type of oc is this)
✦ Toyhouse Profile: (optional, no need to attach if you don't want to)
✦ Permission proof: (if it was an adopt | skip if it was a custom or original design)
Before redesigning your ashuri please make sure you've read the [DESIGN EDITING] rules in the [Terms of service].
Redesigns must always resemble the OG original ashuri design, and not the new redesigns.
You can also use ashuri shop items in this form (weapon ticket/flame ticket/etc.) while redesigning your ashuri.
Make sure your ashuri's layout is either a transparent or white background since that is needed for the masterlist icon.
‣ If a base was used to make the ashuri, please make sure to credit the base artist in your form. A link to the base itself would also be very appreciated.
‣ If your submission has multiple headshots then make sure you state which one you want as a masterlist icon or else moderators will choose the one that's best suitable.
✦ Owner Username: (deviantart/toyhouse username)
✦ Designer: (who is the designer or base designer | please provide a username so we can link them)
✦ Masterlist Number: (#000 / K000 / Y000)
✦ Toyhouse Profile: (optional, no need to attach if you don't want to)
✦ Original Design: (OG first ever approved ashuri design | img/stash/link)
✦ New Redesign: (img/stash/link)
✦ Permission proof to redesign: (img/stash/link)
✦ Item(s) being used: (none OR weapon/cursemark/flame traits/etc)
Edits/Changes made to the design:
- (edit description)
- (edit description)
- (edit description)
✦ Designer: (who is the designer or base designer | please provide a username so we can link them)
✦ Masterlist Number: (#000 / K000 / Y000)
✦ Toyhouse Profile: (optional, no need to attach if you don't want to)
✦ Original Design: (OG first ever approved ashuri design | img/stash/link)
✦ New Redesign: (img/stash/link)
✦ Permission proof to redesign: (img/stash/link)
✦ Item(s) being used: (none OR weapon/cursemark/flame traits/etc)
Edits/Changes made to the design:
- (edit description)
- (edit description)
- (edit description)
🩸 Corruption items can be bought in the Shiki's Lab.
Make sure the corruption items are in your corruption inventory first.
Use these forms when you've already prepared a corrupted version example of your ashuri.
‣ There are (3) types of forms below, make sure you use the correct one.
‣ You will need permission from the original designer to add "corruptions" to your ashuri.
‣ If you are the original designer then permission isn't needed.
Make sure your ashuri's layout is either a transparent or white background since that is needed for the masterlist icon.
‣ If a base was used to make the ashuri, please make sure to credit the base artist in your form. A link to the base itself would also be very appreciated.
‣ If your submission has multiple headshots then make sure you state which one you want as a masterlist icon or else moderators will choose the one that's best suitable.
✅ Use this form if you're submitting a new ashuri MYO together with corruptions↴
► ASHURI DESIGN: (link/stash/image of ashuri)
✦ Owner: (username in MYO masterlist)
✦ Designer: (who is the designer or base designer | please provide a username so we can link them)
✦ Permission proof for turning into ashuri + adding corruption(s): (if you are not the original designer you will need permission)
✦ MYO masterlist number: (#000)
✦ SS/Race: (Anri/Shiri/Kemori/Yokari | for yokari include the mythical creature)
✦ Animal(s): (Animal | Animal + Animal)
✦ Main Weapon: (weapon type)
✦ Soul Keeper Weapons: (none or what weapons, max. 2)
✦ Rank: (skip this if no rank yet)
✦ Original/Custom/Adopt: (what type of oc is this)
✦ Toyhouse Profile: (optional, no need to attach if you don't want to)
✦ Corruption Item(s) used: (Level 1 corruption, corrupted weapon, etc.)
✦ Corruptions Added: (none / list corruptions added to your ashuri)
✦ Owner: (username in MYO masterlist)
✦ Designer: (who is the designer or base designer | please provide a username so we can link them)
✦ Permission proof for turning into ashuri + adding corruption(s): (if you are not the original designer you will need permission)
✦ MYO masterlist number: (#000)
✦ SS/Race: (Anri/Shiri/Kemori/Yokari | for yokari include the mythical creature)
✦ Animal(s): (Animal | Animal + Animal)
✦ Main Weapon: (weapon type)
✦ Soul Keeper Weapons: (none or what weapons, max. 2)
✦ Rank: (skip this if no rank yet)
✦ Original/Custom/Adopt: (what type of oc is this)
✦ Toyhouse Profile: (optional, no need to attach if you don't want to)
✦ Corruption Item(s) used: (Level 1 corruption, corrupted weapon, etc.)
✦ Corruptions Added: (none / list corruptions added to your ashuri)
💉 Use this form if you're only adding corruption to an already approved ashuri↴
✦ Username: (deviantart/toyhouse)
✦ Designer: (who is the designer or base designer | please provide a username so we can link them)
✦ Permission proof to add corruption(s): (if you are not the original designer you will need permission)
✦ Masterlist Number: (#000 / K000 / Y000)
✦ Ashuri Before: (image/link of what your ashuri looked like before adding the new corruptions | must be fullbody)
✦ Ashuri after giving new corruption(s): (image/link/reference | must be fullbody)
✦ Corruptions Had: (none / list the corruptions your ashuri had)
✦ Corruption Item(s) used: (Level 1 corruption, corrupted weapon, etc.)
✦ Corruptions Added: (none / list corruptions added to your ashuri)
✦ Designer: (who is the designer or base designer | please provide a username so we can link them)
✦ Permission proof to add corruption(s): (if you are not the original designer you will need permission)
✦ Masterlist Number: (#000 / K000 / Y000)
✦ Ashuri Before: (image/link of what your ashuri looked like before adding the new corruptions | must be fullbody)
✦ Ashuri after giving new corruption(s): (image/link/reference | must be fullbody)
✦ Corruptions Had: (none / list the corruptions your ashuri had)
✦ Corruption Item(s) used: (Level 1 corruption, corrupted weapon, etc.)
✦ Corruptions Added: (none / list corruptions added to your ashuri)
🔪 Use this form if you're removing/editing corruptions from an ashuri↴
✦ Username: (deviantart/toyhouse username)
✦ Designer: (who is the designer or base designer | please provide a username so we can link them)
✦ Masterlist Number: (#000 / K000 / Y000)
✦ Ashuri Before: (image/link of what your ashuri looked like before removing/editing the corruptions | must be fullbody)
✦ Ashuri after removing/editing corruption(s): (image/link/reference | must be fullbody)
✦ Item(s) Used: (Cursemark Edit/Corruption Removal/Purify Corruption)
✦ Corruption(s) Removed: (none / list the corruptions removed from your ashuri)
✦ Designer: (who is the designer or base designer | please provide a username so we can link them)
✦ Masterlist Number: (#000 / K000 / Y000)
✦ Ashuri Before: (image/link of what your ashuri looked like before removing/editing the corruptions | must be fullbody)
✦ Ashuri after removing/editing corruption(s): (image/link/reference | must be fullbody)
✦ Item(s) Used: (Cursemark Edit/Corruption Removal/Purify Corruption)
✦ Corruption(s) Removed: (none / list the corruptions removed from your ashuri)
This form is specifically for using these items alone without redesigning your ashuri. If you'd like to use these shop items with a complete redesign of your ashuri then use the redesign approval form instead, once it's been approved you're free to remove the ashuri's previous weapon/SK weapon/cursemark/flame traits and add the new ones in the character sheet.
When changing your ashuri's weapon, we highly recommend that you do not delete the previous weapon's design.
Make sure it's saved and kept hidden from that ashuri's main reference/profile since you must only showcase the main weapon.
‣ These items can be bought in the Ashuri Shop with ashuri points (AP).
‣ You must first have the items in your inventory before using them.
Make sure your ashuri's layout is either a transparent or white background since that is needed for the masterlist icon.
‣ If a base was used to make the ashuri, please make sure to credit the base artist in your form. A link to the base itself would also be very appreciated.
‣ If your submission has multiple headshots then make sure you state which one you want as a masterlist icon or else moderators will choose the one that's best suitable.
✦ Owner: (your deviantart/toyhouse username)
✦ Designer: (who is the designer or base designer | please provide a username so we can link them)
✦ Masterlist Number: (#000 / K000 / Y000)
✦ Ashuri: (toyhouse/link/reference | must be fullbody)
✦ Item(s) Used: (what items are you using)
✦ Original Design: (link to image/reference)
✦ New Design(s): (link to image/reference)
✦ Designer: (who is the designer or base designer | please provide a username so we can link them)
✦ Masterlist Number: (#000 / K000 / Y000)
✦ Ashuri: (toyhouse/link/reference | must be fullbody)
✦ Item(s) Used: (what items are you using)
✦ Original Design: (link to image/reference)
✦ New Design(s): (link to image/reference)
ASHURI / MYO / DESIGN FAQ ❓
1) how/WHERE do i submit my myo FOR APPROVAL?
▪ To read more about how and where to submit your MYO Ashuri for approval please refer to the Ashuri T.O.S page in the [MYO: RULES & TOS] tab.
2) can i turn an ADOPT / oc / design i bought into an ashuri?
Yes! OCs/designs/adopts are allowed to be turned into an ashuri ✓
- • If you are turning an adopt into an ashuri, you must provide proof/screenshot that the original designer allows it. Adopt designers that have a rule that states "you can turn my adopt into any species" or "you can do what you want with my adopt" can also be used as proof, but you will have to screenshot this rule and provide it to us so we can confirm it.
- • If you are suspected of turning a design into an ashuri without asking permission from the designer then we have the right to void that ashuri.
- • If you are turning a design made by hakiren into an ashuri, that design's TOS will fall under the ashuri TOS instead of hakiren's off-species adopt TOS.
- • Feel free to send a note/DM to the @Ashuri-Clan deviantart group or @Ashuri_CS toyhouse before turning the OC into an Ashuri.
3) can my ashuri have two SOUL weapons?
- Yes, your ashuri is allowed to dual-wield, but the soul weapons must be at least of the same type (i.e. twin daggers, two katanas, etc).
Slight design variations are allowed between the two weapons, but they cannot be completely different (i.e. a sword and a hammer would not be allowed).
Your ashuri can however wield both a soul weapon and soul keeper weapon at once.
▪ To read more about Ashuri Weapons please refer to the [ASHURI WEAPON] tab.
Slight design variations are allowed between the two weapons, but they cannot be completely different (i.e. a sword and a hammer would not be allowed).
Your ashuri can however wield both a soul weapon and soul keeper weapon at once.
▪ To read more about Ashuri Weapons please refer to the [ASHURI WEAPON] tab.
4) can my ashuri have a long-ranged weapon? (GUNS, BOWS, THROWABLE WEAPONS ETC.)
- No, Ashuris can only wield melee-range weapons.
If you're not sure whether your weapon would qualify as short range or long range, please consult a moderator.
▪ To read more about Ashuri Weapons please refer to the [🐈 Species Guide].
If you're not sure whether your weapon would qualify as short range or long range, please consult a moderator.
▪ To read more about Ashuri Weapons please refer to the [🐈 Species Guide].
5) which mammals are allowed to be used for ashuri?
- Only mammals with visible, protruding ears and a tail are allowed to be used. Animals that "technically" have ears but are not visible enough (i.e. reptiles, birds, seals, etc.) are not allowed to be used, not even for shiri (hybrids). Extinct animals are also not allowed.
Also be aware that mythical creatures such as dragons, unicorns, etc. that meet the above criteria can only be used for Yokari.
▪ To see a list of what mammals are allowed and not allowed please refer to the ➜ this spreadsheet.
If you are not sure whether your selected mammal qualifies, please ask a moderator.
Ask in the #questions channel of the discord server or ask by sending a note to the deviantart ashuri group, or DMing the official ashuri toyhouse.
Also be aware that mythical creatures such as dragons, unicorns, etc. that meet the above criteria can only be used for Yokari.
▪ To see a list of what mammals are allowed and not allowed please refer to the ➜ this spreadsheet.
If you are not sure whether your selected mammal qualifies, please ask a moderator.
Ask in the #questions channel of the discord server or ask by sending a note to the deviantart ashuri group, or DMing the official ashuri toyhouse.
6) can my ashuri have wings?
- Under normal circumstances, no. Wings are considered a special trait and are generally reserved for Yokari Ashuris. As the only flying mammal, bats are also not allowed, even if drawn without wings or used in a hybrid, because they are also considered a special species.
7) can my ashuri have horns / antlers?
Yes, under certain conditions:
▪ To read more about antlers and horns please refer to the [🐈 Species Guide].
- The mammal must naturally possess horns / antlers (ram, goat, deer, antelope, etc.)
- If the horned mammal is being used for a shiri (hybrid) and you want to include the horns, you must also include at least the ears or the tail of the horned mammal.
- For example: a ram/wolf shiri can have ram horns, ram ears, and a wolf tail. Or it can have ram horns, wolf ears, and a ram tail. But it cannot have ram horns, wolf ears, and a wolf tail.
▪ To read more about antlers and horns please refer to the [🐈 Species Guide].
8) where am i allowed to place my ashuri's curse mark? / what shapes/colors are allowed?
Anywhere on their body (except for the eyes or private parts). Even on their face is okay, but please make sure the shape and location is not too similar to Soul Keeper markings (so avoid placing it beneath the eyes in scar-like patterns). It also does not need to be in a constantly visible place (so it can be somewhere beneath their clothes).
There's total creative freedom allowed for curse marks! They come in all sorts of different shapes and even colors & gradients.
However, there are some things that you cannot include in a curse mark:
Please consult a moderator if you're not sure your curse mark would be allowed.
There's total creative freedom allowed for curse marks! They come in all sorts of different shapes and even colors & gradients.
However, there are some things that you cannot include in a curse mark:
- Anything that is or resembles a hate symbol.
- Anything that is copyrighted or plagiarized.
- Inappropriate imagery, gestures, or memes.
- Full words; a very limited amount of text is permitted (i.e. a roman numeral) but it must be accompanied with a graphic
Please consult a moderator if you're not sure your curse mark would be allowed.
9) what shape / color do the flames have to be?
The flames must be distinctly flame-shaped and must include the "soul spiral" stylization within the flame, a good example for the spiral/swirl is the spiral on a snails shell. Slight variations are permitted in regards to shape; feel free to read more about the flame traits in the [🐈 Species Guide] page or browse through the [Ashuri Masterlist] for approved styles of flames!
✔ As for color, any is allowed, including gradients of two or more colors or certain patterns.
✔ As for color, any is allowed, including gradients of two or more colors or certain patterns.
10) CAN I MAKE A YOKARI / KEMORI / ONIRI (EXECUTIONER) WITH MY MYO SLOT?
No -- as of right now, only Anri and Shiri ashuris can be created with normal MYO slots.
Yokari and Kemori MYO slots are available only from special events / special MYO sales.
Please stay tuned for when more information about Oniris/Tenris are available to the public! ♡
Yokari and Kemori MYO slots are available only from special events / special MYO sales.
Please stay tuned for when more information about Oniris/Tenris are available to the public! ♡
11) DOES MY SLAYER / SOUL KEEPER HAVE TO HAVE VISIBLE SOUL KEEPER MARKINGS?
- Soul keeper markings can appear and disappear at the ashuri's will, so they don't necessarily have to be a constant part of your ashuri's design.
Just be aware that canonically, they will always possess Soul Keeper markings, even if they're not visible.
Just be aware that canonically, they will always possess Soul Keeper markings, even if they're not visible.
12) can i make changes to my ashuri / can i redesign my ashuri / CAN I VOID MY ASHURI?
The answer to all these questions is YES! But certain rules have to be followed so please refer to the DESIGN EDITING / VOIDING tab in the terms of service.
13) can i change the weapon/curse mark of my ashuri ENTIRELY?
- Yes! But you will have to buy a (Weapon Change Ticket) or (Cursemark Change Ticket) to do so. You can buy these items in the Ashuri Shop using AP (Ashuri Points).
14) CAN I EDIT/MODIFY MY ASHURIS CURRENT WEAPON / CURSE MARK?
- Yes, but you can only slightly modify the weapon or curse mark. Meaning that you are only allowed to add or remove small details to them. Big changes will not be accepted.
Any type of modification/edit of your ashuri must go through an approval process, see the Ashuri T.O.S under the [CHARACTER & DESIGN EDITING] section for more info.
Any type of modification/edit of your ashuri must go through an approval process, see the Ashuri T.O.S under the [CHARACTER & DESIGN EDITING] section for more info.
15) HOW BIG CAN MY CURSE MARK BE/WHAT MUST CURSE MARKS LOOK LIKE?
- To read more about ashuri curse marks please refer to the [🐈 Species Guide] below.
16) CAN MY ASHURI HAVE SIDE CHARACTERS?
- Absolutely! But certain rules must be followed if you're planning on of making side characters for your ashuri.
What are side characters? : A side character is a character in a narrative that is not the focus of the primary storyline,
but appears or is mentioned in the story enough to be more than just a minor character or a cameo appearance.
▪ Side characters are considered: family, friends, parents, children, babies, relatives, deceased characters, etc.
▪ You are allowed to have side ashuri(s) for story/fun/roleplaying, but they are not official ashuri(s) and cannot have their own individual profiles.
▪ You can only create a side character if you have an officially approved Ashuri that can be found in the masterlist.
▪ If you create side ashuri(s) then they must always be linked and posted together in one toyhouse profile with the main ashuri.
▪ You do not need Ashuri MYO slots for side character ashuri(s), but no monetary gain is allowed from these side characters.
▪ You are not allowed to commission art for side characters or receive "gift art" of them (unless your ashuri and someone else's ashuri are a couple, related, are friends or are in any type of relationship with each other | in this case you can accept gift art from them ), but personal art is allowed.
▪ You can turn side character ashuri(s) into main characters by using Ashuri MYO slots.
What are side characters? : A side character is a character in a narrative that is not the focus of the primary storyline,
but appears or is mentioned in the story enough to be more than just a minor character or a cameo appearance.
▪ Side characters are considered: family, friends, parents, children, babies, relatives, deceased characters, etc.
▪ You are allowed to have side ashuri(s) for story/fun/roleplaying, but they are not official ashuri(s) and cannot have their own individual profiles.
▪ You can only create a side character if you have an officially approved Ashuri that can be found in the masterlist.
▪ If you create side ashuri(s) then they must always be linked and posted together in one toyhouse profile with the main ashuri.
▪ You do not need Ashuri MYO slots for side character ashuri(s), but no monetary gain is allowed from these side characters.
▪ You are not allowed to commission art for side characters or receive "gift art" of them (unless your ashuri and someone else's ashuri are a couple, related, are friends or are in any type of relationship with each other | in this case you can accept gift art from them ), but personal art is allowed.
▪ You can turn side character ashuri(s) into main characters by using Ashuri MYO slots.
17) CAN ASHURIS BE HALF HUMAN / HALF ASHURI? | CAN ASHURIS BREED WITH OTHER ASHURI SUBSPECIES?
- Ashuris can't be half human / half ashuri. When an ashuri is born they will only either be full human or full ashuri.
- Same goes for ashuris that breed with another ashuri subspecies. (example: Anri x Yokari = 50% chance Anri / 50% chance Yokari child)
- Same goes for ashuris that breed with another ashuri subspecies. (example: Anri x Yokari = 50% chance Anri / 50% chance Yokari child)
18) CAN MY ASHURI HAVE A DIFFERENT AGED AU (younger/older)? | CAN MY ASHURI HAVE A PAST VERSION OF THEMSELVES?
- Of course! You are free to give your ashuri a child/teen/adult version of your ashuri or a "past self" as long as they are not treated as separate characters.
19) WHEN IS THE NEXT MYO SLOT SALE/OPENING?
- Please avoid asking this question, MYO sales happen either randomly or anytime between 1-3 months!
If a MYO sale is subject to happen within a month it will be announced in the Event Calendar.
If a MYO sale is subject to happen within a month it will be announced in the Event Calendar.
20) CAN MY ASHURI HAVE DIFFERENT IN-LORE AU VERSIONS OR THEIR LIFESTYLE?
- Of course! You're free to make other in-lore lifestyle AUs of your ashuri.
Like for example if your ashuri is a guardian in one AU, they can also be a slayer in another AU.
Like for example if your ashuri is a guardian in one AU, they can also be a slayer in another AU.
21) WHERE CAN I CHANGE MY ASHURIS RANK?
- This has been closed for now.
22) CAN MY ASHURI BE MAMMALS WITH HUMAN-LIKE EARS? (EXAMPLE: MONEY/PANGOLIN/SLOTH)
23) MY ASHURI DOES NOT HAVE ANY SOUL KEEPER WEAPONS AT ALL, CAN I GIVE THEM ONE?
- Of course! You're free to add one soul keeper weapon to your ashuri without any requirements, but if you'd like to give them more than one you will then be required to have a 🗡️Weapon Ticket which can be purchased in the ashuri shop for AP (ashuri points).
+ When adding soul keeper weapons to your ashuri you must always send them to the MYO-CHECK channel on discord to see if the weapon is valid.
+ When adding soul keeper weapons to your ashuri you must always send them to the MYO-CHECK channel on discord to see if the weapon is valid.
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ASHURI SPECIES TRAITS
EAR TRAITS
Ashuris have two pairs of ears, animal and human ears. Both ears are linked together, meaning that if they can't hear on one side of the animal ear then they won't be able to hear on that same side of the human ear. They must always have human ears, but human ears can still be hidden behind hair. If the animal ears are floppy ears like a goat's, rabbit's or bloodhound's ears, then they will replace the human ears. Animal ears can have different sizes, shapes and variations dependong on the mammal; pointy, floppy, rounded etc. But mammal ears and flames must be visible and not too small. |
MAMMALS THAT DON'T HAVE EARS CANNOT BE CONSIDERED AN ASHURI
Anri/Shiri/Kemori Ashuris can't be reptiles, birds or aquatic mammals, but Yokari Ashuris have some exceptions.
❌ THE OUTSIDE PART OF THE ANIMAL EARS MUST NOT BE THE SAME COLOR AS THE SKIN (UNLESS IT'S A FUR-LESS ANIMAL OR THEY'RE BALD) ❌
Anri/Shiri/Kemori Ashuris can't be reptiles, birds or aquatic mammals, but Yokari Ashuris have some exceptions.
❌ THE OUTSIDE PART OF THE ANIMAL EARS MUST NOT BE THE SAME COLOR AS THE SKIN (UNLESS IT'S A FUR-LESS ANIMAL OR THEY'RE BALD) ❌
EAR FLAMES
One of the main traits of an ashuri are the flames on their animal ears. They can either be inside or outside the ears or as tattoo flames in the ears. Flames can come in different styles and are positioned at the bottom part of the ears, the flames can also release or have particles around them. Swirls can have different swirl variations as well. The colors of the flames on both ears can be different colors from each other, they don't have to be the same color.
LOP OR FOLDED EARS
Ashuris can have lop or folded ears. Folded ears can still have flames but lop ears that drop to the sides of the head must always have flame tattoos only, not actual flames. Folded ears can either have flames or tattoo flames. Lop ears also replace human ears, meaning that Ashuris with lop ears will not have human ears. Flames can be hidden under folded ears. If an Ashuri has lop ears which hide the flame tattoos, a separate reference of the tattoo must be shown in the reference sheet, same goes for folded ears that have hidden flames. |
SYORAN AND TAILS
Depending on their animal, they can have different types of tails. On their tail they have a floating flame known as a SYORAN which can also come in various shapes and swirl types just like the ear flames. Once an ashuri is cursed their heart & soul is converted into the syoran and is used to store life essence. Syorans can also be forcefully taken by another ashuri which can kill them (*see origin & guidebook). You can be creative with the shape of the flames but make sure that it still resembles the ashuri a soul-like flame.
Syorans are also the size of a palm and cannot be smaller than that. 🖐️
Syorans are also the size of a palm and cannot be smaller than that. 🖐️
CURSE MARK
These curse marks are known as SHURIA. They are found on any part of an Ashuri's skin or animal traits and can be different designs, shapes and colors. Ashuris receive their curse marks once they reach a certain age, usually between 10-13 years old or when they reach puberty. But there are rare cases when these markings appear much earlier or at a later age.
- These curse marks are just examples, you are free to create your own unique curse mark.
- You are free to make curse marks detailed, but they can't be too detailed like a yakuza tattoo for example.
- When submitting your MYO Ashuri for approval, make sure there's a curse mark reference on the character sheet.
- Curse marks that are offensive, contraversial, trademarks, company logos, memes, letters and words are not allowed.
SOUL KEEPER MARKINGS
Some Ashuris have these markings on their face are known soul keepers. These markings are called soul keeper markings (SKM) and can be anywhere on the face or close to the eyes of an Ashuri. They can be hidden or re-appear at will and can have different variations and styles, feel free to be creative with your soul keeper markings. No matter how many syorans an Ashuri has they will always have one variant of soul keeper markings, the number of syorans isn't equivalent to the number of SKMs.
HYBRID ANIMAL ASHURI
Ashuris can also be hybrid animals, they are known as SHIRI Ashuri. Shiri are hybrids of two different animal species (example: Cat & Weasel / Lion & Wolf etc.). Crossbreeding two different animal Ashuri(s) doesn't always result in a hybrid, sometimes they take the animal characteristics from only one of their parents (which would make them an Anri instead of a Shiri Ashuri).
HYBRID ANIMAL ASHURI
Ashuris can have horns/antlers if the mammal naturally posseses them (ram, goat, deer, antelope, etc).
★WHAT IF I MAKE A HORNED/ANTLERED SHIRI (HYBRID) ASHURI?
If the horned/antlered mammal is being used for a shiri (hybrid) and you want to include the horns or antlers,
you must also include at least the ears or the tail of the horned/antlered mammal.
For example: an elk x tiger shiri can have elk antlers + elk ears and a tiger tail, or it can have
elk antlers + tiger ears and an elk tail. But it cannot have elk antlers + tiger ears, and a tiger tail.
you must also include at least the ears or the tail of the horned/antlered mammal.
For example: an elk x tiger shiri can have elk antlers + elk ears and a tiger tail, or it can have
elk antlers + tiger ears and an elk tail. But it cannot have elk antlers + tiger ears, and a tiger tail.
HOW TO DRAW ASHURI FLAMES
SWIRLS
FLAME POSITIONING
When drawing real flames in the ears, the flame must always be positioned at the bottom part of the animal ear,
it shouldn't be too high or too far away from the base of the ear. The same goes for sideway ears, the flame must
be close to where the head is and cannot be too far away. The flame also cannot burn sideways, only upwards or
diagonally up. Tattoo flames can be in any position of the animal ear.
it shouldn't be too high or too far away from the base of the ear. The same goes for sideway ears, the flame must
be close to where the head is and cannot be too far away. The flame also cannot burn sideways, only upwards or
diagonally up. Tattoo flames can be in any position of the animal ear.
GUIDELINES
1) BASE OF FLAME: The base of the flame on both ears and the tail (syoran) must always be bigger and
not too thin/small. Always make the base of the flames bigger than it's trail.
2) FLOATING SYORAN FLAME: When drawing the syoran flames on the tail, remember that the flames
always float above the tip of the tails and float upwards, not downwards or sideways. A good example
would be the flame on a candle, no matter which side you hold the candle it will always burn upwards.
3) FLOATING PARTICLES: Sometimes flames release or have particles around them. These particles can
come in different shapes like: stars, sparkles, flame trails, snowflakes, music notes, hearts, skulls etc.
But these particles are always small/tiny and cannot be too big and look like a floating object.
4) FLAME SIZE: Flames on the ears must not be longer/bigger than the head, the same goes for the
flame on the tail (syoran). Maximum flame size must be measured based on the ashuri's head, but the
minimum size of a syoran must also be the size of the palm of a hand. 🖐️
5) SHORT TAILED OR FOLDED EARED ASHURIS: If the tail of an ashuri is hidden behind the their backs
because of having a small tail (rabbit, deer, corgi, bobcat, etc.) make sure to include a separate ref of
the tail + syoran in the ref sheet. The same goes for ashuris that have folded/lop ears.
6) HEADWEAR & HOODIES: If your ashuri design is wearing headwear or a hoodie that covers both the
animal ears and ear flames make sure to include a reference of the ear + flame or draw a version of the
Ashuri without the headwear/hoodie. Flames can even pass through headwear or hoodies but drawing
them this way is a stylistic choice.
7) FLAME GLOW: Flames can either have no glow or have a semi glow. They can't be glowing fully and
cannot be used as a light source since the glow isn't as strong enough and is only for aesthetic purposes.
8) FLAME TRANSPARENCY: Flames cannot be too transparent and can only be as low as 80% opacity.
Transparency has to be to the point where the animal ear's outline is barely visible.
9) SYORAN POSITIONING: Syoran flames always float above the tip of the tail, avoid drawing them
attached to the tip and make sure the flame is not far from the tip of the tail. Sometimes ashuris that
have curved tails (chihuahua, shiba inu, squirrel) or fluffy tails will have the flame positioned a bit far
from the tip which is OK.
10) FLAME SHAPE: The flame traits can be many kinds of shapes and forms, but it must always have
a base with a wavy trail similar to an "S" shape. The wavy trail is very important, please avoid making
them stiff/straight.
not too thin/small. Always make the base of the flames bigger than it's trail.
2) FLOATING SYORAN FLAME: When drawing the syoran flames on the tail, remember that the flames
always float above the tip of the tails and float upwards, not downwards or sideways. A good example
would be the flame on a candle, no matter which side you hold the candle it will always burn upwards.
3) FLOATING PARTICLES: Sometimes flames release or have particles around them. These particles can
come in different shapes like: stars, sparkles, flame trails, snowflakes, music notes, hearts, skulls etc.
But these particles are always small/tiny and cannot be too big and look like a floating object.
4) FLAME SIZE: Flames on the ears must not be longer/bigger than the head, the same goes for the
flame on the tail (syoran). Maximum flame size must be measured based on the ashuri's head, but the
minimum size of a syoran must also be the size of the palm of a hand. 🖐️
5) SHORT TAILED OR FOLDED EARED ASHURIS: If the tail of an ashuri is hidden behind the their backs
because of having a small tail (rabbit, deer, corgi, bobcat, etc.) make sure to include a separate ref of
the tail + syoran in the ref sheet. The same goes for ashuris that have folded/lop ears.
6) HEADWEAR & HOODIES: If your ashuri design is wearing headwear or a hoodie that covers both the
animal ears and ear flames make sure to include a reference of the ear + flame or draw a version of the
Ashuri without the headwear/hoodie. Flames can even pass through headwear or hoodies but drawing
them this way is a stylistic choice.
7) FLAME GLOW: Flames can either have no glow or have a semi glow. They can't be glowing fully and
cannot be used as a light source since the glow isn't as strong enough and is only for aesthetic purposes.
8) FLAME TRANSPARENCY: Flames cannot be too transparent and can only be as low as 80% opacity.
Transparency has to be to the point where the animal ear's outline is barely visible.
9) SYORAN POSITIONING: Syoran flames always float above the tip of the tail, avoid drawing them
attached to the tip and make sure the flame is not far from the tip of the tail. Sometimes ashuris that
have curved tails (chihuahua, shiba inu, squirrel) or fluffy tails will have the flame positioned a bit far
from the tip which is OK.
10) FLAME SHAPE: The flame traits can be many kinds of shapes and forms, but it must always have
a base with a wavy trail similar to an "S" shape. The wavy trail is very important, please avoid making
them stiff/straight.
GENERAL
1) NORMAL TATTOOS
Ashuris can have normal body tattoos, they can even be drawn together with the curse mark.
But you will need to have a separate version of the curse mark alone in the reference sheet.
2) SOUL KEEPER MARKINGS
Ashuris that have syorans of another Ashuri will always have one variant of soul keeper markings, and these markings can be
hidden or re-appear at will. But once a soul keeper weapon is summoned the markings will reappear and cannot be hidden
until the soul keeper weapon is unsummoned.
Ashuris can have normal body tattoos, they can even be drawn together with the curse mark.
But you will need to have a separate version of the curse mark alone in the reference sheet.
2) SOUL KEEPER MARKINGS
Ashuris that have syorans of another Ashuri will always have one variant of soul keeper markings, and these markings can be
hidden or re-appear at will. But once a soul keeper weapon is summoned the markings will reappear and cannot be hidden
until the soul keeper weapon is unsummoned.
CURSEMARK SIZE
They can be drawn anywhere in the skin, including hands, feet, cheeks, forehead or even the animal traits.
X They can't be drawn on the tongue, private parts or the eyes.
X They can't be drawn on the tongue, private parts or the eyes.
SKIN COLOR
Ashuris must only have natural human skin colors. For lighter skins avoid going for pure white skins, as for
darker skins avoid making them too gray. They can also have moles, freckles, birthmarks and vitiligo.
darker skins avoid making them too gray. They can also have moles, freckles, birthmarks and vitiligo.
EYES
HUMAN EARS
Human ears must be drawn naturally. They can be slightly pointy, but not too pointy like elf ears.
Slightly pointy ears are for Yokari Ashuris only, but long pointy ears are for Elf Yokari only.
Slightly pointy ears are for Yokari Ashuris only, but long pointy ears are for Elf Yokari only.
TEETH AND TONGUE
SCARS & STITCHES
Since Ashuris fight a lot they're bound to have scars and stitches somewhere in their bodies, but usually, they're small and go away over time (there can be permanent scars too). Since their bodies are strong, normal weapons can't through the limbs of an Ashuri. But there are corrupted weapons that enables Ashuris to cut through limbs and separate them from the body. The animal ears and tail on the other hand can never be cut completely.
SOUL WEAPON
Upon receiving the curse mark, ashuris receive the ability to summon a weapon known as the "Soul Weapon" that can be used to fight or protect themselves. In this early stage, the weapon is still rudimentary, taking the form of a simple melee weapon such as a katana, dagger, spear, etc.
As the ashuri grows and develops over the years, so does the weapon alongside them, adopting physical characteristics unique to their owner. The soul weapons even gain the ability to transform into objects relevant to the ashuri's personality, such as a guitar, umbrella, broom, garden trowel, pair of scissors, and other melee objects that can be usable as a weapon. Electrical objects, like chainsaws or drills, can also be used as weapons. rather than batteries or chargers, they can be charged with mana instead.
DUAL WIELD
Some ashuris have the ability to summon their soul weapon twice (ex. Two Katanas, Two Daggers, etc.). But they can only summon two of the same soul weapons, and not a different type of soul weapon like for example a Katana + Dagger X or Spear + Sword X since every ashuri can only have one soul weapon type.
SOUL KEEPER WEAPONS
Soul weapons are linked and bound to every ashuri. If a SYORAN is taken from an ashuri, both the weapon and the abilities of that weapon go together with it, which means that the new owner of the syoran can summon and use the other ashuri's soul weapon (stolen weapons are known as "Soul Keeper Weapons").
Ashuris that have another syoran will always have permanent Soul Keeper Markings on their face. Even though these markings can be hidden at will, once a soul keeper weapon is summoned, the markings will reappear and cannot be hidden until the soul keeper weapon is unsummoned.
Ashuris that have another syoran will always have permanent Soul Keeper Markings on their face. Even though these markings can be hidden at will, once a soul keeper weapon is summoned, the markings will reappear and cannot be hidden until the soul keeper weapon is unsummoned.
But that doesn't mean these weapons can easily be used by their new owners. Many weapons have special requirements to actually wield it. For example, if the weapon is big and heavy, the Ashuri needs to have a lot of strength, and if the weapon of the previous owner is more thin and sharp then it favors speed and agility.
This goes the same for the abilities, each weapon has "set" abilities that the owner bounds onto the weapon. So if the new owner doesn't know how to re-enact those same abilities or have knowledge on how the abilities work, then that weapon is rendered useless to them. The weapons themselves take the personality of their previous owners. Ashuris are also very careful when using Soul Keeper Weapons since the weapons that belonged to slayers can be cursed with bloodlust and turn any innocent Ashuri into a merciless Ashuri slayer.
This goes the same for the abilities, each weapon has "set" abilities that the owner bounds onto the weapon. So if the new owner doesn't know how to re-enact those same abilities or have knowledge on how the abilities work, then that weapon is rendered useless to them. The weapons themselves take the personality of their previous owners. Ashuris are also very careful when using Soul Keeper Weapons since the weapons that belonged to slayers can be cursed with bloodlust and turn any innocent Ashuri into a merciless Ashuri slayer.
DUAL WIELDING SOUL WEAPON AND SOUL KEEPER WEAPON
Usually the soul weapon and soul keeper weapon cannot be summoned at the same time since one weapon has to be unsummoned first before summoning the other. But there are very rare cases when a mutation occurs to an ashuri which enables them to summon both their own individual soul weapon and a soul keeper weapon or two different soul keeper weapons at the same time. But wielding both weapons take a lot of skill and especially since the wielder must know how to re-enact the abilities of the soul keeper weapon.
( You do not need a special ticket/item for this mutation )
( You do not need a special ticket/item for this mutation )
WEAPON SIZE
There's a limit as to how big and small a soul weapon can be; the biggest size being twice the height of an individual ashuri's body,
while the smallest being the size of an ashuri's hand.
while the smallest being the size of an ashuri's hand.
WEAPON TYPES
CHAINED OR ROPED WEAPONS
Weapons can be various types of chained and roped weapons such as: Whips, Flails, Nunshucks, Kusari, etc. Chains alone cannot be considered a weapon, they must always have a handle or a hard ball/blunt object attached at the end of the chain. The same goes for Whips, the rope alone cannot be considered a weapon and must always have a handle to hold onto the whip.
transforming weapons
Ashuris can have transforming weapons. There are multiple examples of transforming weapons that are illustrated below, but the most common types are weapons that are retractable, weapons that can be separated into two, and also weapons that can even transform into a whipped/chained weapon or whip-like weapon.
prosthetic weapons
Ashuris that had their limbs cut off from a corrupted weapon can have prosthetic weapons. These prosthetics can either be the ashuri's soul weapon itself (for example, the prosthetic arm can be used as knuckles) or it can be a soul weapon that's been modified into the prosthetic weapon.
SHIELDS
Besides having normal weapons that are used in battle, there are also ashuris whose soul weapons are shields.
Shields are most common for ashuris that prefer being more defensive over offensive in battles.
But even though shields are a defensive weapon, it can still be used as an offensive weapon to fight opponents since the sides of the shields are as sharp as a soul weapon blade. Shields can also be a transforming weapon, meaning the shield can be separated into two and turned into a dual weapon or dual gauntlets, but it will always be classified as a "shield".
Shields are most common for ashuris that prefer being more defensive over offensive in battles.
But even though shields are a defensive weapon, it can still be used as an offensive weapon to fight opponents since the sides of the shields are as sharp as a soul weapon blade. Shields can also be a transforming weapon, meaning the shield can be separated into two and turned into a dual weapon or dual gauntlets, but it will always be classified as a "shield".
corrupted weapons
Ashuris can experience strange corruptions/mutations caused by exposure to blood magic or by
slaying many other living creatures.Either of these can lead to the birth of corrupted soul weapons.
slaying many other living creatures.Either of these can lead to the birth of corrupted soul weapons.
ELEMENTAL MAGIC
Ashuris have the magical ability to harness elemental magic which they use to imbue their weapons with
elemental power and, to a limited degree, manipulate some aspects of their immediate environment.
elemental power and, to a limited degree, manipulate some aspects of their immediate environment.
ASHURI WEAPON FACTS
- Just like the animal traits, humans cannot touch or feel ashuri weapons, they're basically ghost-like and pass through humans.
- Summoning ashuri weapons cost mana, but keeping the weapon permanently summoned does not drain mana.
- When weapons are thrown away, they can still be un-summoned and summoned back to the ashuri's hand.
- Even though soul weapons can still be thrown, but re-summoning the weapon would cost too much mana so ashuris must be careful when throwing their weapons since they'll need them to protect themselves against their opponents.
- Weapon abilities can be set by the owner of the ashuri and can be changed whenever.
- Every weapon has it's unique appearance, especially since the weapons adopt physical characteristics unique to their owners.
- So even though the weapon is transferred to another ashuri, the appearance of the weapon will always be the same and can never be changed by the new owner.
*In-depth lore & guidebook about Ashuris can be read here ➜ 📚 Origin & Guidebook