Swathes

Uncommon

Swathes

Overview

Due to this coat pattern being so versatile, Rex have an old saying that it is a mirror of an individuals soul. However, most rex nowadays just see it as another marking on their coats or even an easy way to identify others from a distance.

Marking Colors

Marking Edges

Symmetry

 

Rules and Ranges Special Interactions Examples

Rules

  • There must be at least 4 stripes visible on the body.
  • Swathes should be a darker and/or lighter shade than the base coat and/or what it sits over.
    • The stripes are allowed to layer and have multiple colors!
  • Swathes must look natural and striped and never like banding in snakes or fish.
  • Swathes should not show on the throat armour.

Boundaries

Copy paste these images directly into your art program over your design and set them to multiply for the best work effect.
Alternatively you can download the boundary PSDs with the marking boundaries!

There are no Boundaries for Swathes. There are no Boundaries for Swathes.

Special Interactions

Some markings interact uniquely with Swathes, creating distinctive presentations when combined. Here's a list of these special markings.

Daub

When Daub and Swathes are both present on a geno, Daub can arrange itself into a barring or brindle pattern, similar to that seen on a snowy owl or spotted tabby cat!
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Swathes-Only Examples
Here are a few acceptable and unacceptable Swathes shapes!

 

Player Owned Examples


Be sure to only take inspiration from these designs rather than copying them directly, especially as rules may have changed since they were approved!