Read the Rules
The short version of how the Bestiary works — ownership, conduct, and upgrades.
BEGIN YOUR STORY
getting started
To get started, we recommend reading all the information pages first. At least the 'Species guide' and 'About the world' info pages. Arcanus are a semi-open species, meaning that with a few restrictions you are free to make as many as you'd like.
Join the Discord
Where submissions, prompts, trades, and everything else actually happens.
Make your Arcanus
The MYO Guide explains what you can pick; the Builder puts it together for you.
If you'd rather follow the long way
01
Read the lore
Start with the World Archive and the Arcanus Species Guide so the design choices below feel grounded.
02
Pick a race and body type
Northern, Western, Southern, or Eastern — paired with Bulky, Dragon, Classic, or Royal. Mixed lineages are welcome.
03
Pick traits and an element
Choose horns, eyes, ears, tail, fur, and scales from the Trait Encyclopedia. Add one elemental affinity.
04
Submit
Bring a name, a short bio, a palette, and your reference art. Once accepted, your Arcanus goes onto the Masterlist.