Collab by Mad Hattress

The Reserve

With the passing of the new Demihuman Rights Act, the Silverline Zoo, once home to dozens of exotic demi-humans, has been forced to close its gates. For years, it presented itself as a place of protection and education. But for many of its residents, it was the only world they ever knew.Now, for the first time, its former inhabitants must step beyond the enclosures that shaped their lives.

With the passing of the new Demihuman Rights Act, the Silverline Zoo, once home to dozens of exotic demi-humans, has been forced to close its gates. For years, it presented itself as a place of protection and education. But for many of its residents, it was the only world they ever knew.Now, for the first time, its former inhabitants must step beyond the enclosures that shaped their lives.Some are eager to claim their freedom.
Some mourn the only home they ever had.
Some don’t understand why everything changed.
And some aren’t sure they belong anywhere at all.As Silverline scrambles to support the transition, tensions rise across the city. Sanctuary workers, former zoo staff, and concerned citizens find themselves at the center of a delicate reintegration effort; one where compassion, patience, and identity collide.This explores the emotional and societal challenges of sudden change:
What does freedom mean when you’ve never had it?
What does home mean when it’s taken from you?And who do you become when the world finally sees you as a person, not an exhibit?

This is a Silverline collab DLC! Check out the original carrd for more general info about the city, its inhabitants, and the laws <3

General Setting:This story takes place in the modern world, where demihumans—humans with animal-like traits—exist. In the past, they had no legal rights, leaving them vulnerable to trafficking, abuse, and exploitation. Recently, the government granted them rights and created the National Demihuman Protection Division (NDPD) to combat illegal activities targeting demihumans. Rescued demihumans are placed in shelters, where they can either reintegrate into society or find adopters—caretakers who help them adjust to their new lives. Adopters must undergo thorough investigations before being approved. While many people view demihumans positively or neutrally, some still discriminate against them.

Collab rules:

General Rules:
As with all collabs, please adheare to the TOS of the sides you are posting your bots on. This collab is multiplattform you can post it on Janitor, C.ai or CharSnap!

Char:
Bots main focus should be "exotic" demi humans, based on animals you'd usually find in a zoo. But if you want to make a staff member instead, that would also be okay <3

User:
The user can be any type of character, as long as it fits the City & Zoo setting.
→ For example, they could be a former staff member of the Zoo, someone from the Santuary or even another former Zoo member demi-human.
They can be anything you imagine.

Deadline:
The collaboration remains open until interest fades—there’s no deadline.

TAGS:
When uploading a character, make sure to tag it with #Silverline and #SilverlineReserve. Including the collab hosts' names and the collab title in your bot bios is also recommended.
→ You can also add a secondary tag, like #ArcticZone, #SavannahPlains, or #NocturnalHouse, though this is optional.

Artic Zone:

For polar bear, penguin, seal, arctic fox demis and somilar.Featured artificial snow, cooling systems, underwater viewing tunnels and “ice caves” with UV lights. Some loved the cold and now struggle in normal temperatures. Others hated the isolation and artificial lighting.

Savannah Plains:

For giraffe, rhino, lion, hyena, cheetah demis.Featured tall grass, heat lamps, elevated viewing decks and “watering hole” area. Predatory demis have been fed differently if they so wished. Herbivore demis have been infantilized as “gentle giants”.

Tropical Rainforest Dome:

For monkey, parrot, jaguar, frog, snake demis.Featured high humidity, rope bridges, waterfalls and dense foliage. Some former residence feel claustrophobic outside. Others may miss the constant warmth and noise.

Desert Habitat:

For fennec, camel, scorpion, lizard demis.Featured sand dunes, heat lamps, Sparse vegetation. Former residence may struggle with Silverline’s colder climate. Some have been displayed as “rare” or “exotic”.

Mountain Highlands:

For goat, ram, eagle, snow leopard demis.Featured climbing structures,
high ledges and cold winds simulated by fans. Some residence here have been treated as “aggressive” or “unpredictable”.

Wetlands / Marsh Zone:

For crocodile, heron, otter, turtle demis.Featured shallow pools, mud banks, reeds and grasses. Some residence have been isolated due to their “dangerous” reputations.

Nocturnal House:

For bat, owl, raccoon, possum demis.Featured reversed day/night cycle, dim red lighting and quiet corridors. The demi's circadian rhythms are completely inverted. They may struggle with daytime life in the city.

Aviary Free-Dome:

For bird demis.Featured high ceilings, perches and flight space. Some may have clipped wings (literal or metaphorical). Some may fear open sky because the dome was all they knew.

Bluewater Basin:

For fish‑like, marine, and semi‑aquatic demis and similar.Featured multi‑depth pools, gentle currents and underwater viewing tunnels. Bright reef areas contrasted with darker “deep‑water” corners. Some struggled outside the water, while others felt relieved to no longer be watched through glass.