All tortiells are omnivores UNLESS an individual decides to commit to a plant / meat only diet

All tortiells can only grow one shell in their lifetime (the one they were already born with). If a tortiell damages their shell, they can use their saliva— which contains a special substance— to repair their shell via washing the area. In a matter of days, their shell should be good as new. If the shell is SEVERELY damaged, they will soon die due to complications

Tortiells can use their tongues in a variety of ways. Not only can they repair shells, they can also be used to sense the presence of others by sticking them out (similar to snakes)! In “tortiell society” however, sticking one's tongue out is usually a universal greeting between two individuals

All tortiells are born through eggs

Tortiells have an average of measuring at about 4ft. tall. Of course, everyone is different, so there are obviously shorter and taller tortiells. While it is not regulated, it is encouraged that tortiells should be at a maximum height of 6ft. and a minumum of 2ft.

Maribbeans must stay in or near moisture to stay healthy. Prolonged exposure to dry conditions will not only give them dry and cracked skin, it will also make them dehydrated

Maribbeans are incredibly fast and agile swimmers. When in water, they can swim speeds of up to 70 mph! At high speeds such as these, they only need to move their tail to change direction

Maribbeans tend to have a more vegetarian diet than most tortiells

Despite living in water, maribbeans cannot stay underwater forever. At a maximum, they can breathe and thrive submerged for only 15 hours

Maribbean tellies are born underwater. If a tellie is born on land, they are at high risk of contracting skin diseases

Being exposed to too much sunlight can make Terrhines feel dazed and receive bad sunburns

Their antennae and whiskers serve to help them navigate in dark and enclosed spaces. Despite tortiells being blind, these appendages also happen to glow in the dark

Terrhines can have bioluminescent “spots” anywhere on their body!

The moss, crystals, and occasionally gems that grow on their shells is due to rich minerals their ancestors were exposed to. A terrhine without crystals is unheard of

When up against enemies that do possess eyesight, terrhines can emit a bright light from their bioluminescent appendages and spots to stun their enemy

Terrhines are able to dig 82ft. deep below the surface vertically; horizontally, they can essentially keep excavating until they are tired or an external problem causes them to stop

Aerodors prefer a more carnivorous diet than most tortiells

Aerodors molt at the beginning of every season; rest assured, they do not become bald during these times.

An aerodor’s antennae allows them to “see” when in flight. It allows them to detect changes in their environment, such as wind speed, weather conditions, air pressure, currents, etc.

Aerodor horns are naturally bigger than all other subspecies of tortiell. It allows them to be perceived as bigger than their true size

Some aerodors hold a nasty grudge against alkali tortiells in terms of power

Arid alkalis typically tend to live in more dry and rocky spaces, while lyfe alkalis prefer more humid and tropical conditions

The rocks and vegetation on arid and lyfe alkalis (respectively) are used as a camouflage tactic

Alkalis generally don't use their rattles / stingers much. If they feel threatened, their rattle will begin to shake and make noise, like that of a rattlesnake. If the presence of danger does not leave, they begin to lift their tail in a striking position as a warning

An alkalis stinger contains lethal venom that can easily kill a tortiell. Thankfully, alkalis can control the amount of venom they’d like to inject into their target, ranging from zero to a full dose

Alkali tortiells are known for eating more “exotic” food, such as meals containing ingredients unheard of in most areas to the amount of spices they add

Alkalis prefer to leave their eggs out in the open so they can receive great amounts of sunlight. Of course, this comes with its complications because of natural predators and egg stealers, so it has become custom for either parent to guard their eggs at all times

Alkali tellies are born without the plants or rocks on their shells. Instead, these camouflage items latch on to the tellie depending on the environment in where it was laid (ex. One egg has been laid near a rocky outcropping while another by a cactus. The egg near the rocks will eventually grow into an arid alkali, while the one by the cactus will become a lyfe alkali). Whether a tellie is an arid or lyfe variant has nothing to do with the parents genes.

An alkali’s snake hood is used to make the tortiell seem bigger than they actually are, similar to aerodor horns

Some alkalis hold a nasty grudge against aerodor tortiells in terms of power

Kamuries can slide around on their bellies using their slime; this fun past-time however, does leave quite a mess

Despite living virtually anywhere, kamuries are not fond of dry climates

Any part of a kamuri can be replaced with slime. However, a kamuri cannot be entirely made of slime

A kamuri’s tail can be any shape and size! Kamuri tails do not apply / go against the trait sheets

A kamuri’s average height is 2ft. tall. The largest kamuri to have existed was recorded at 3 and half ft. tall.

As stated before, it is highly encouraged, but not regulated, that kamuries should be at a maximum of 3ft. tall and a minimum of 1ft.

Kamuries are able to hold their breath for 30 minutes! This is largely thanks to their slime for being “breathable”

Despite what many think, you can’t simply plunge your arm into a kamuri’s chest and break off their clavicle; Kamuri slime has a hardened bit that keeps the external environment from getting into their bodies

Kamuri slime is the same color as their blood

Kamuri tellies have been recorded to be as small as 3in. tall when first-born!

It is strongly advised for Glaciallens to not spend much time in summer heat, else they risk having a stroke

Glaciallens are able to detect faint sounds thanks to their large ears

Glaciallen’s are naturally the heaviest subspecies of tortiells

A glaciallen’s average height is 5ft.! That makes their maximum height 7ft. and minimum height 3ft. (Again, not regulated but encouraged)

A glaciallen’s front legs are primarily used to dig through feet of snow, but are also useful in combat thanks to their size and force

A glaciallen’s mane keep them protected from harsh, cold temperatures that are as low as -70°F

Glaciallens are able to traverse rocky or uncertain terrain thanks to their hoofed hind-legs!

Due to the size of their front legs, glaciallens run and walk a bit awkwardly; don’t let this fool you from how easily they could crush you

Tortijels inherit the jelly qualities of Jellinus

Their tails must be composed of 25%+ jelly

Tortijels sport small wings on their thighs, which can be replaced in favor of stitches or scars where they once were

Opposed to regular tongues, Tortijel tongues are naturally forked.

Tortijel horns can be composed of jelly or other / regular horn material

Tortijels can have both feral and anthro builds

Similar to kamuries, tortijel tails and horns do not apply to the tortiell trait list

A tortijel’s shell is also made of jelly, but it is significantly harder than other jelly parts

The jelly scales on tortijels are optional to have!