1 · Spirit of the Project
Ethora is a collaborative bestiary, not a competition. Be kind to other naturalists, credit art when you share, and remember every Arcanus on the masterlist belongs to a real person who cares about them.
The Guild
Rules of the Bestiary
A short list, kept short on purpose. Read once, follow always.
2 · Original Work
All Arcanus designs must be your own or commissioned with the artist's permission. Tracing, heavy AI-generation, or copying another Arcanus design without permission is not allowed.
3 · Trait Accuracy
When submitting a new character, match the documented traits in the Trait Encyclopedia. Mutations and new traits are welcome but should be marked as such on the masterlist entry.
4 · Prompts & Events
Submissions must feature your owned Arcanus or one for which you have permission. Rewards are awarded after review, usually within two weeks of a prompt closing.
5 · Conduct
Harassment, hate speech, or sustained negativity toward other members will result in removal from the community without warning.