Modifier: Caped

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Occurs as: __ nKd | __ KdKd

Caped is a non-natural modifier gene in Nordanner. A modifier is a gene which 'modifies' the appearance of a horse, but have different effects than dilutes. Modifiers usually don't change the base coat color, or affect it very little -- instead, they add a different appearance to the underlying base. 
Caped is a modifier gene that creates a sable or saddle-like effect along the topline of the horse. The gene may also affect the mane and tail, changing the color to match the caped markings.
Caped is a dominant gene, meaning that it only needs one copy, or allele, in order for it to be present. Caped also cannot be carried, and will be present in the phenotype of the horse if it has at least one copy of the gene. 
This gene does not change the base coat color of the horse, but instead creates an effect on top of it. 

​Banding was introduced to the breed by: stray-spACE

Horses with this gene CAN:

• Have a stripe, saddle, or sable markings anywhere on the topline of the horse. Can be darker or lighter than the base coat, or both, making it two-toned. 
• Have a color range which is darker or lighter than the base coat, including black and white. 
• Have markings which are a single, smooth marking -- and which are connected to the topline of the horse. At maximum may extend from the muzzle to the tail dock, covering up to 70% of the base coat.
• Have caped markings which touch the throat and/or belly. 
• Be hard-edged, blended, differing opacities, or any combination thereof.  
• Optionally extend into the mane and tail where touching. 
• Appear under natural and genetic white. 

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Horses with this gene CANNOT:

• Create distinct shaped or patterns with the caped markings.
• Be a color that is not within the color range relating to the base coat, black, or white in color. 
• Extend below the elbow or stifles and onto the legs of the horse. 
• Have caped markings which are 'broken' or not connected to each other. 
• Appear over mutations, breedable potions, or anomalies as it is a base coat modifier. 
• Have eye color changes as a result of caped. 

The examples below show only a few of the accepted presentations, for you to get an idea of the range of presentations possible with Caped. 

Please note: Nordanner genes may simplify certain genes from real life. Genes may not present in Nordanner the way they do in real life or in other ARPG breeds, and are as close to being realistic as possible while still maintaining standards within the breed. ​