These are some of the most commonly asked questions regarding the mawmaw species, the world they live in, and the community we’ve made for them! If you have questions, please have a look through this section to see if it’s already been answered!
General Questions
What are mawmaws?
Mawmaws are an original species owned by Mill (MillistheDevil) and Mika (MikaMicro).
They are large quadrupeds; easily recognized by their thick manes, stocky bodies, and the remnants of their dragon ancestors. Mawmaws are capable of utilizing powerful magics and have a natural affinity to one of the four elemental forces!
The species is semi-open!
They are large quadrupeds; easily recognized by their thick manes, stocky bodies, and the remnants of their dragon ancestors. Mawmaws are capable of utilizing powerful magics and have a natural affinity to one of the four elemental forces!
The species is semi-open!
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What does ‘semi-open species’ mean?
In short, this means that mawmaws are not entirely locked behind a ‘pay wall’ and some things are open to the public without the need to pay money or participate in contests and community events!
We offer free, once-a-month MYO slots available to anyone who might be interested in the species or community, and have our community discord server open for anyone who wants to join!
With that being said, there are still some limitations and restrictions- as we want to maintain the world we’ve worked hard to build for this species and keep things fun for everyone; but want to make sure that we offer something for everyone to have fun!
We offer free, once-a-month MYO slots available to anyone who might be interested in the species or community, and have our community discord server open for anyone who wants to join!
With that being said, there are still some limitations and restrictions- as we want to maintain the world we’ve worked hard to build for this species and keep things fun for everyone; but want to make sure that we offer something for everyone to have fun!
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Can anyone obtain a mawmaw / join the community?
Yes!
Anyone who is not on the blacklist can join the community, create, and obtain mawmaw characters, and interact with the community!
As a note, however, our community is not welcoming to any person/s who actively participate in hate speech, or harmful practices. We do not tolerate the mistreatment or abuse of other people, children, or animals; and will not allow anyone deemed dangerous to participate in our species / community.
Anyone who is not on the blacklist can join the community, create, and obtain mawmaw characters, and interact with the community!
As a note, however, our community is not welcoming to any person/s who actively participate in hate speech, or harmful practices. We do not tolerate the mistreatment or abuse of other people, children, or animals; and will not allow anyone deemed dangerous to participate in our species / community.
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Do I have to be active in the community to have a mawmaw?
No!
You do not need to be active in any of our community spaces to create / own mawmaw characters.
The only thing we ask of anyone who has a mawmaw is that they make sure to register their characters to the masterlist, and keep them updated if ever they are changed, transferred, or removed from the species!
Participation in the community is not mandatory and you will not be penalized for inactivity.
You do not need to be active in any of our community spaces to create / own mawmaw characters.
The only thing we ask of anyone who has a mawmaw is that they make sure to register their characters to the masterlist, and keep them updated if ever they are changed, transferred, or removed from the species!
Participation in the community is not mandatory and you will not be penalized for inactivity.
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Do I have to have money to own a mawmaw?
No!
On top of having free MYO slots available to person/s who cannot or do not want to spend money on mawmaws, we have many options to obtain mawmaws without the use of money.
Everything that can be purchased with money can be obtained through other means!
On top of having free MYO slots available to person/s who cannot or do not want to spend money on mawmaws, we have many options to obtain mawmaws without the use of money.
Everything that can be purchased with money can be obtained through other means!
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Can I use my mawmaws in other communities / worlds?
You are allowed to use your mawmaw characters in other communities or worlds so long as;
- That community / world is open to the inclusion of your mawmaw character.
- That community / world is not intended to infringe on the mawmaw species, the world of mesaya, or the stories / information created for them.
- You are not using your mawmaw in a way that goes against the species’ terms of ownership.
- You are not using your mawmaw to create new content for profit.
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Can I stylize my mawmaws?
Mawmaws may be stylized in terms of both character design and general artwork!
As long as the general species’ anatomy and the traits you’ve chosen for your mawmaw’s design are recognizable; you can play with shapes and styles to fit what you want your mawmaw to look like.
Likewise, if you have a preference for drawing mawmaws in a specific style; this is totally fine! Everything from chibis and cartoons to abstract or full realism is welcome. You may draw them feral, anthropomorphic, or even humanized if you want!
As long as the general species’ anatomy and the traits you’ve chosen for your mawmaw’s design are recognizable; you can play with shapes and styles to fit what you want your mawmaw to look like.
Likewise, if you have a preference for drawing mawmaws in a specific style; this is totally fine! Everything from chibis and cartoons to abstract or full realism is welcome. You may draw them feral, anthropomorphic, or even humanized if you want!
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Can I redesign my mawmaws?
Any mawmaw that is registered to the masterlist can be redesigned at any time; so long as the following criteria are met;
As a note; you do not have to keep your mawmaw’s old design apparent in their new one if you are wanting to do a complete overhaul! Small adjustments and touch-ups are fine, but you are not obligated to keep your mawmaw the same if you no longer vibe with their design.
If you do completely redesign your mawmaws, we have a place where the old design can be donated to the community in exchange for pebbles!
- The mawmaw you are redesigning is listed under your name.
- The type and rarity of the traits is not being changed (without an upgrade).
- The new masterlist is updated with the new design.
As a note; you do not have to keep your mawmaw’s old design apparent in their new one if you are wanting to do a complete overhaul! Small adjustments and touch-ups are fine, but you are not obligated to keep your mawmaw the same if you no longer vibe with their design.
If you do completely redesign your mawmaws, we have a place where the old design can be donated to the community in exchange for pebbles!
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Can I upgrade my mawmaw with higher-tier traits / a different type?
With the use of upgrades, you can change your mawmaw’s traits- or even their type!
Upgrades are available through the shop and can be purchased with irl currency or in-game currency (pebbles). You can use upgrades on any mawmaw that is registered to the masterlist, and mix / match them to create the perfect mawmaw character!
Upgrades are available through the shop and can be purchased with irl currency or in-game currency (pebbles). You can use upgrades on any mawmaw that is registered to the masterlist, and mix / match them to create the perfect mawmaw character!
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Can I mix traits / make up new traits for my mawmaw’s design?
Unfortunately, you cannot combine two traits of the same type (like mixing cone ears with feathered ears to make a new look) or create new (unique) traits for your mawmaw’s design.
You can mix and match any traits that are available (like choosing feathered ears, a nub tail, and an overgrown mane for your mawmaw) to give your mawmaw a personalized look; but you can only pick one trait for each type!
Some older mawmaws may have mixed traits, or combined traits that were already approved before this rule was established- those mawmaws will be allowed to retain their current mixed traits, but cannot have the mixed traits be changed to other mixed traits later on if you would like to keep them mixed!
This applies to mawmaws with unique traits, too!
You can mix and match any traits that are available (like choosing feathered ears, a nub tail, and an overgrown mane for your mawmaw) to give your mawmaw a personalized look; but you can only pick one trait for each type!
Some older mawmaws may have mixed traits, or combined traits that were already approved before this rule was established- those mawmaws will be allowed to retain their current mixed traits, but cannot have the mixed traits be changed to other mixed traits later on if you would like to keep them mixed!
This applies to mawmaws with unique traits, too!
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My mawmaw is missing a trait / has a unique trait, do I have to change it?
No!
If you own or come into ownership of a mawmaw that has a mixed, missing, or unique trait- you do not have to change it!
Some of the earlier mawmaws may have special traits (or a lack thereof) that are unobtainable currently. If you would like to keep these unique features, you are able to; but you won’t be able to change them to a new unique trait- even with a design update, unless you want to replace them with a standard trait!
If you own or come into ownership of a mawmaw that has a mixed, missing, or unique trait- you do not have to change it!
Some of the earlier mawmaws may have special traits (or a lack thereof) that are unobtainable currently. If you would like to keep these unique features, you are able to; but you won’t be able to change them to a new unique trait- even with a design update, unless you want to replace them with a standard trait!
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Can I remove my mawmaws from the species?
If at any time you decide that you would like to remove your mawmaws from the species, you can do so from the masterlist.
We understand that, sometimes, people would like to use their characters for other things, or just don’t vibe with certain species / communities. No matter your reason, if you would like to remove your mawmaws from the species, you are able to do this whenever you like.
Do note, though, that removing your mawmaws from the species is permanent, and once a request has been submitted it cannot be reversed!
If we suspect that you are removing your mawmaws from the species with malicious intent (to bypass rules, infringe on the species / world, hurt other people, etc.) you may be blacklisted from the species and disallowed from owning mawmaws again in the future.
We understand that, sometimes, people would like to use their characters for other things, or just don’t vibe with certain species / communities. No matter your reason, if you would like to remove your mawmaws from the species, you are able to do this whenever you like.
Do note, though, that removing your mawmaws from the species is permanent, and once a request has been submitted it cannot be reversed!
If we suspect that you are removing your mawmaws from the species with malicious intent (to bypass rules, infringe on the species / world, hurt other people, etc.) you may be blacklisted from the species and disallowed from owning mawmaws again in the future.
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What are the rules on trading MYO slots?
Trading MYO slots works about the same as trading mawmaws that have already been designed; since MYO slots are uploaded to the masterlist just like approved designs!
Exchanges must be done through the correct form on the masterlist, and your MYO slot will need to meet the following criteria to be transferred;
You may trade or sell MYO slots for any price you deem reasonable, to anyone that is not on the blacklist.
Exchanges must be done through the correct form on the masterlist, and your MYO slot will need to meet the following criteria to be transferred;
- The MYO slot is registered to the masterlist.
- The MYO slot is registered under your name.
You may trade or sell MYO slots for any price you deem reasonable, to anyone that is not on the blacklist.
Species Specific Questions
What do baby / juvenile mawmaws look like?
Young mawmaws bear some resemblance to most baby mammals- like puppies or kittens!
They are small bodied with shorter legs and bigger feet. Their traits may not be fully developed; so it’s common for baby mawmaws to have short or subtle manes, smaller horns, and shorter fur tufts compared to their adult bodies.
Mawmaws are fairly independent when they are young, so they grow and develop much quicker than a human would!
They are small bodied with shorter legs and bigger feet. Their traits may not be fully developed; so it’s common for baby mawmaws to have short or subtle manes, smaller horns, and shorter fur tufts compared to their adult bodies.
Mawmaws are fairly independent when they are young, so they grow and develop much quicker than a human would!
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Do traits pass down from mawmaw parents to their offspring?
While traits can pass down from parents to their offspring, that doesn’t mean they always will!
Mawmaws can inherit things like colors, patterns, and physical features (including traits) from their parents, and typically do bear some resemblance to either (or both) parents; but some may come out looking completely different from their parents!
No one really knows what influences what gets passed down and what does not- but many consider it a reflection of a divine power.
Mawmaws can inherit things like colors, patterns, and physical features (including traits) from their parents, and typically do bear some resemblance to either (or both) parents; but some may come out looking completely different from their parents!
No one really knows what influences what gets passed down and what does not- but many consider it a reflection of a divine power.
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How old can mawmaws get?
Compared to the average lifespan of humans; mawmaws are relatively long-lived.
Today’s mawmaws typically live between 180 and 200 years old; depending on their overall physical condition. Some may live a few decades beyond this, but only rarely.
The ancient mawmaws of Mesaya were said to live for several hundred- or even for thousands of years… though none are currently alive today.
Certain individuals dabbling in forbidden magic have found ways to live beyond the typical lifespan for mawmaws; though that has come at a cost…
Today’s mawmaws typically live between 180 and 200 years old; depending on their overall physical condition. Some may live a few decades beyond this, but only rarely.
The ancient mawmaws of Mesaya were said to live for several hundred- or even for thousands of years… though none are currently alive today.
Certain individuals dabbling in forbidden magic have found ways to live beyond the typical lifespan for mawmaws; though that has come at a cost…
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What is a mawmaw’s mouth like?
Mawmaws have a uniquely jagged, zig-zag looking mouth.
The shape of the mouth is caused by the rigidity of the lips- which are more comparable to a beak!
Aside from having molars in the back of the mouth to help grind tough food; most mawmaws do not have teeth! The ‘beak’ can be used to bite through or hold onto whatever the mawmaw is eating.
Mawmaws also have a forked tongue; which is a remnant of their more dragon-like ancestors!
The shape of the mouth is caused by the rigidity of the lips- which are more comparable to a beak!
Aside from having molars in the back of the mouth to help grind tough food; most mawmaws do not have teeth! The ‘beak’ can be used to bite through or hold onto whatever the mawmaw is eating.
Mawmaws also have a forked tongue; which is a remnant of their more dragon-like ancestors!
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What is the patch on a mawmaw’s nose?
The little square patch on a mawmaw’s nose is called a scute!
It’s a single hard scale that has remained on modern day mawmaws from the species’ origin as sky dwelling dragons. Ancient mawmaws had many such scutes present on their faces and bodies, though they’ve since lost them after adapting to life on the ground.
Scutes serve little to no purpose, as they’re not large enough to provide protection, and aren’t intricate enough to serve as a display structure. It’s simply a vestige leftover from a time when mawmaws were dragons.
It’s a single hard scale that has remained on modern day mawmaws from the species’ origin as sky dwelling dragons. Ancient mawmaws had many such scutes present on their faces and bodies, though they’ve since lost them after adapting to life on the ground.
Scutes serve little to no purpose, as they’re not large enough to provide protection, and aren’t intricate enough to serve as a display structure. It’s simply a vestige leftover from a time when mawmaws were dragons.
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How do mawmaws communicate?
Mawmaws communicate with one another in many different ways.
Much like humans, mawmaws are capable of speaking- and have a language of their own they can use to communicate with one another. It’s a language made up of words, as well as other sounds such as growls, roars, and even purrs!
Mawmaws are also capable of reading and writing! Using their magical abilities, they can write books and letters as a way of communicating, sharing stories, and recording information!
Much like humans, mawmaws are capable of speaking- and have a language of their own they can use to communicate with one another. It’s a language made up of words, as well as other sounds such as growls, roars, and even purrs!
Mawmaws are also capable of reading and writing! Using their magical abilities, they can write books and letters as a way of communicating, sharing stories, and recording information!
Setting Specific Questions
Can I make characters that are not mawmaws to be in the world?
At the moment, you may not make any characters that are not mawmaws to interact with the world of Mesaya.
Currently, mawmaws are the only ‘playable race’ on Mesaya; with the other native races being extinct in the canon lore. We may expand on this in the future, but for now, things are limited exclusively to mawmaws!
Currently, mawmaws are the only ‘playable race’ on Mesaya; with the other native races being extinct in the canon lore. We may expand on this in the future, but for now, things are limited exclusively to mawmaws!
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Can I make characters that are a part of the lore / main story?
No.
In short, the stories that make up the lore for the world of Mesaya and the characters those stories are written about belong to the species creators and are not intended to include other characters or events.
Please be respectful, as these are our personal stories and characters that this world is based on!
In short, the stories that make up the lore for the world of Mesaya and the characters those stories are written about belong to the species creators and are not intended to include other characters or events.
Please be respectful, as these are our personal stories and characters that this world is based on!
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Can I make my mawmaw attuned to any element?
You are able to decide which of four elemental attunements you want to give your mawmaw;
There are other attunements (solstices and equinoxes) that are not available unless your mawmaw had these attunements previously- in which case you may keep them the same; as well as other elemental magics that can be learned as a secondary skill; but your mawmaw’s attunement should be one of the top four.
You cannot give them an attunement to ‘shadow’ magic, as an example!
- Air Attunement (Spring)
- Fire Attunement (Summer)
- Earth Attunement (Fall)
- Water Attunement (Winter)
There are other attunements (solstices and equinoxes) that are not available unless your mawmaw had these attunements previously- in which case you may keep them the same; as well as other elemental magics that can be learned as a secondary skill; but your mawmaw’s attunement should be one of the top four.
You cannot give them an attunement to ‘shadow’ magic, as an example!
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What can I use as my mawmaw’s soulstone?
A mawmaw’s soulstone can be just about anything!
Typically, soulstones are naturally occurring materials that can be used to channel their magical energy. Common soulstones are made from rocks, minerals, and even some precious metals and gemstones!
Some uncommon soulstones can be made from glass, bone, or even wood- but are more prone to becoming damaged over time or with heavy use.
Since soulstones are important to mawmaws; they often select stronger materials, so choose wisely!
Typically, soulstones are naturally occurring materials that can be used to channel their magical energy. Common soulstones are made from rocks, minerals, and even some precious metals and gemstones!
Some uncommon soulstones can be made from glass, bone, or even wood- but are more prone to becoming damaged over time or with heavy use.
Since soulstones are important to mawmaws; they often select stronger materials, so choose wisely!
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Can mawmaws use hand-me-down soulstones?
Yes!
Some mawmaws may choose to pass on their soulstones to their family, friends, or offspring. They are not exactly bound to one individual, though some may find it difficult to use another’s soulstone- especially if their attunements are different!
Since soulstones are important to mawmaws, the act of passing on a soulstone from one individual to another is seen as something very meaningful and important.
Some mawmaws may choose to pass on their soulstones to their family, friends, or offspring. They are not exactly bound to one individual, though some may find it difficult to use another’s soulstone- especially if their attunements are different!
Since soulstones are important to mawmaws, the act of passing on a soulstone from one individual to another is seen as something very meaningful and important.
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Can I ship my mawmaw characters with others that aren’t mawmaws?
If you are using your mawmaw in a world that is not their canonical setting (Mesaya) you can absolutely ship or pair your mawmaw characters with characters that are not mawmaws.
The only thing we ask is that you’re respecting the species’ terms of ownership, and not doing things like making mawmaw hybrids!
There may be some opportunity in the future to canonically pair your mawmaws with non-mawmaw characters later on, but for now it is limited to pairings outside of the world of Mesaya!
The only thing we ask is that you’re respecting the species’ terms of ownership, and not doing things like making mawmaw hybrids!
There may be some opportunity in the future to canonically pair your mawmaws with non-mawmaw characters later on, but for now it is limited to pairings outside of the world of Mesaya!