Syphodes Design Guide

Created: 5 July 2025, 18:26:06 UTC
Last updated: 5 July 2025, 19:16:52 UTC

Basics

All Syphodes have 5 mandatory trait categories:

Each Syphode must have at least one trait (up to two depending on the category requirements) listed above to be considered legal!


The appearance of these traits are determined an Syphode's rarity
A Syphode’s rarity is based on the rarity of their MYO. Syphode’s may use traits on or below the level of their MYO. For example, a Rare Syphode may use Rare, Unusual and Standard traits in their design. Please reference the Trait Index to easily view the rarity of each trait!

To increase diversity, traits from the Body category, unless stated otherwise, may be combined with another to create unique looks!

Trait Combo Examples
Combined traits cannot resemble another, already-existing trait nor should they attempt to get around using them!

Good!

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Does not mimic existing traits, follows trait guide
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Does not mimic existing traits, takes creative liberty

Bad!

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Illegal trait combination that mimics another trait!

Category Specifics

This section will contain more specific details on the individual trait categories! Not as mandatory as a read above, but still highly recommended!


Ears

"An essential sense for any Syphode. They use these to hear the world around them after all!"

All Syphodes require at least one pair of ears! Ears can have scaring or be partially missing but still need to exist to some degree.

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Horns

"What a nice form of display or combat - it's already glued to your head!"

Size and material are the only details traited for horns! They may be based around any animal - fictional or real - or your Syphode can stay hornless if that isn't your fancy!

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Eyes

"It was once said that the eyes were the windows to the soul. Now, they show window to the infection within."

Syphodes may only have up to two pairs of eyes unless a higher rarity trait is used. Syphodes' eyes must follow the slime pattern seen on the rest of the body unless altered otherwise!

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Body

"The pain home of the parasite - like a big costume!"

Every Syphode can be unique with this much customization at your fingertips! The Body category incapsulates several attributes, including Slime Length, Body Texture and Limb Types! In most cases, you'll need one of each for every Syphode! Read trait descriptions carefully!

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Tail

"It might wag when you are happy or droop down when sad! No chance on hiding how you feel."

Tails do not have to look exactly like their trait image! The main tail traits (small, medium and big) simply trait the length of the tail. A tail's specific appearance can vary wildly as long as it stays within its type!

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Mutations

"Aren't we all a little quirky sometimes?"

To spice up your design even more, Syphode's can have multiple mutations at a time - as long as you have the items for it!
Closely read the descriptions of each mutation trait when adding them to a design as each one is wildly different!

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Q: I’m not sure if I did everything right? Can I get my design checked? Absolutely! Fill out the form in our species Discord Server to gain feedback from an available staff member! ➤ Server Invite Link

 

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