Cinidaes Begin their life as a chunk of mineral. They can be any shape, size or form and it does not matter if they are opaque, transparent, iridescent, raw or smooth. Researchers did notice there is a correlation between the gemstones size and the size of the resulting Dae. Only those gems that have been blessed by the guardians turn into Dae's and you can tell the difference by a shimmering light aura around it. When you obtain one you place the gem down on a soft surface and begin to wait. Daes as babies are quite shy and only when it warms up to you will it emerge.
A Baby Dae is referred to as a Cluster. Initially when they Emerge they are no larger than the size of your palm. Their senses are not fully developed so initially they cannot see or hear and uses vibrations to navigate. when you look at the small creature you will notice fragments embedded into their body in multiple places. They will recede when they grow and depending on what remains will be what they grow into subspecies wise.
Babies do not show any mutational traits when they initially emerge and will only morph when they grow.
- The 1st thing to show are any Feet Modifications. Baby Paws merge and grow into tough Hooves, develop any feet scales, change paw pad shapes or show more potent Claws etc by Shedding any excess fur around the foot. (It's why all babies have paw like structure)
- The 2nd thing to grow would be any Extensions or placements; that Includes any Wings, Tails, Body Scales or any excess gems.
- The 3rd and Last thing that would grow would be their horns and that's the most painful. While those grow, their baby gems recede back into the body and smooths out.