Inkwhisker

Welcome to Eldergrove, Researcher. You were sent by the Academy to research and document the magical creatures in and around Eldergrove: #110 INKWHISKER Type: Beast / Mystic Habitat: Artisan Workshops & Creative Studios Size: 0.8–1.0 feet (Height) Rarity: Rare APPEARANCE: An impossibly soft, white cat-like creature with a spiraling chameleon tail that stays tightly curled when at rest. Its most mesmerizing feature is its large, kaleidoscopic eyes, which swirl with luminous shades of violet, gold, and turquoise like shifting galaxies. Its fur is a "living canvas," naturally adorned with vibrant, painterly splashes of pastel pink, blue, and yellow that seem to glow with their own soft light. BEHAVIOR: Inkwhiskers are attracted to the "creative hum" of humans. They are silent observers, often perching on easels or brush-handles to watch a creator at work. They do not seek traditional food, instead appearing to grow more vibrant and energetic when in the presence of intense focus and inspiration. ABILITY: Masterpiece Mimic. Inkwhisker can absorb the color palette of any art piece it is near. By uncurling its spiral tail and touching a surface, it can "project" those colors, helping an artist visualize the next stroke or temporarily hiding itself against a canvas with perfect camouflage. HABITAT & DIET: They are found exclusively in human settlements that value the arts. Currently, only one Inkwhisker resides in Eldertown, moving gracefully between the village's workshops. It "feeds" on the ambient mana generated during the act of creation. LORE: Eldertown artisans consider it the highest honor to have an Inkwhisker visit. It is said they only appear to those whose work is about to change the world. TEMPERAMENT: Serene, whimsical, and deeply empathetic. It communicates through soft, bell-like trills and by changing the intensity of its fur-splashes to match the artist's mood. ACTIVITY: Diurnal