Heat Stroke

So, August Savage studs right? I love them. Was I confused why we got a cream last year instead of a gold? Yes, but I'm definitely not angry about it- Outlaw is REALLY cute.

That being said, I was kind of thrown for a loop when we didn't get a gold base, seeing as we had a pattern going from Ruffian - Scoundrel - Ukame - Bandit - Vagabond, according to the marking release dates, with the genetic pattern being Cream-Red-Gold-Red-Cream.
So naturally once we got another cream base instead of a gold like I halfway expected, I opted to make my own because I had some fun ideas for what another gold maneater base could be, and I figured I'd put it out there!

Aka, meet Heatstroke
Other name options include Sunbleached, Heatwave, Swelter, Sunstroke, and Arid. (Little nod to arid eyes, though they're not what it was based on).

Heatstroke was made with a drought/fire theme in mind, facial markings made to resemble the appearance of a skull, and a highlighted ribcage. I figure it'd be in the Gold Medium Countershaded Special genetics group, but ultimately the choice would be up to the staff if it ever gets added!

I also just wanted to include small base motifs I enjoy, such as the eyebrows, and the back legs being the darker brown like a reverse Sahara. Nothing important, but they make me happy and it's a fun little design detail that makes it stand out from other gold bases!


(Shown with Arid eyes and Burnt skin)



(I will add a marking/maneater stud version soon!)

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As stated at the beginning and title, Heatstroke, if implemented, would be a maneater stud BO base!
Those tend to come with their own markings, so I made mockups of some possible ones!

Heatstroke Brindle


Heatstroke Points


Heatstroke Feline


Heatstroke Okapi

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Here are some comparisons between Heatstroke and other gold bases that may be deemed similar-looking!

If you made it this far, thank you for reading through all of this, and I hope you enjoyed!

I'd love to hear why you do/don't support!