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Caniskin
Physical appearance.
• Wolf like appearance (Fur, ears, rear legs, jaw, teeth, muzzle.)
• However they possess long arms with clawed fingers and thumbs allowing them to use tools.
• The length of their arms allows them to run on all fours by stooping closer to the ground.
• Fur colour and length differ due to environment. Colours ranging from browns to greys and even white.
• They are capable of both Bi-pedal and Quadrupedal locomotion though Quadrupedal is most often used only during periods on travel or hunting as it is faster.
Physical attributes.
• Primarily carnivorous (Predatory).
• Life expectancy of up to 24 years.
• Breeding at 8 years.
• 6+ pups in a litter.
• Very strong and agile due to lack of domesticated livestock.
Civilisation-Habitat.
• Can survive in most environments but most situate themselves in moderate to cold temperatures with forested areas.
• Very territorial to ensure enough game is available to feed the pack.
• Stone and lumber are key materials for use in shelter.
• Territories are usually marked with totems to warn off trespassers but allow the movement of game.
• There are 4 territories per pack 1 for each season.
Civilisation-Culture.
• Tribal society.
• Alpha male and female leaders.
• Males fight for the title of Alpha.
• Pups of the Alpha couple are cared for more than those of non-alpha couples (considered superior).
• Due to their carnivorous nature game is a high priority and hunters are valued highly.
• A pack usually has four territories which they travel to throughout the year staying in each for only a season to avoid over hunting.
• Because of their natural hunting abilities kills are often made with their teeth.
• Because of their high demand for meat and the risk of starvation strict hunting codes are enforced where only the older prey is hunted to ensure the next generation is given time to mature.
• The packs winter territory is usually its largest due to the scarcity of prey.
• During a difficult winter it is not uncommon for different packs to work together and assist each other.
• Because of their short lifetime debts are remembered and repaid as quickly as possible.
Civilisation-Religion.
• Possess a religious fascination with the moon.
• The moon is sacred and used to decide on when hunts take place being at each new shape (first quarter, half, third quarter and full moons) .
• Because the pack moves between territories they use the full moon as a counter until the move spending only 3 moon in each territory.
• As there are only 12 major hunts per season much of the time is spent caring for the young, and crafting.
• As the weather takes its toll on the dens and totems craftsmen often spend their season repairing and improving upon the last years creations.
• Since the moon plays a part in the hunting for the pack it is seen as a symbol of life and is often etched into the stone dens that are erected in each territory as housing for the pack.
• Howling to the moon is often partaken in for many reasons which depend on the packs prosperity. In a time of struggle Canis plead with the moon to bring them fortune in the next hunt, in times of prosperity Canis thank the moon for leading them to successful hunts.
• Because life is short crimes are often punished depending on the prosperity of the pack, in times of hardship a Canis who overhunts to feed their family is usually forgiven but in times when the pack is prosperous overhunting is seen as an offence to the Moon who is trusted in knowing when to hunt and the Canis involved may be banished in an attempt to severe ties to such traitorous actions.
Civilisation-Wartimes.
• War among the Caniskin packs is rare but not unheard of mostly in times of extreme hardship a pack sees no alternative but to attempt to take the territory from another a more prosperous pack.
• It is during these times of war that Canis prepare themselves for battle, they arm themselves with blades usually fashioned from stone (though some Canis are known to use blades fashioned from metal) and adorned with armour that usually consists of tanned hide.
• The armour and blades are always of a small stature to ensure that the Canis’ agility does not suffer, this restricts them to nothing more than long knives which is often attached to a sholder strap freeing the Canis’ hands when appropriate.
• They fight as such because they hold respect for their own kind above other species and believe that Canis deserve a more honourable death and not that which is delivered to common prey.
• Canis warfare is delivered in a quick fashion of multiple skirmishes (there is no siege warfare) until either an alpha couple surrenders or perishes.
Interaction.
• While Canis are less traditional about the killing of other races they are not known to consume any other creature as sapient or more than themselves.
• A peaceful greeting between two Canis consists of the light touching of noses to signify they are on common ground and share the same air so no hostility is to follow. This rarely has the desired effect on other sapient races as the Canis’ physical appearance is rather intimidating.
• The Canis language consists largely on body language with a lesser extent on verbal communication and is usually only used to emphasise.
• While Canis are capable of learning foreign languages it is uncommon for them to do so because of their close pack mentality which negates the need for much interaction with other races.
History.
• The Caniskin originate from the sparsely forested region of Greater greys which is situated in northern Marisole.
• Greater grey consists mostly of sparse forests with a dominating mountain range which splits the region into 3 main areas.
• Greater grey is cold year round with a snow present in all but summer.
• The packs remaining in Greater grey are among the most successful with the mountain range providing vast amounts of iron and a multitude of caves suitable for the packs housing.
• Caniskin have avoided other races for the most part with very few ever making an attempt to make contact.
• Throughout history less than 100 Caniskin have ever learned another language.
• Due to the Caniskin’s limited priorities they have had very few trading experiences usually being for domesticated cattle during times of hardship in exchange of metals and gems found and considered less valuable compared to meat.
Physical appearance.
• Wolf like appearance (Fur, ears, rear legs, jaw, teeth, muzzle.)
• However they possess long arms with clawed fingers and thumbs allowing them to use tools.
• The length of their arms allows them to run on all fours by stooping closer to the ground.
• Fur colour and length differ due to environment. Colours ranging from browns to greys and even white.
• They are capable of both Bi-pedal and Quadrupedal locomotion though Quadrupedal is most often used only during periods on travel or hunting as it is faster.
Physical attributes.
• Primarily carnivorous (Predatory).
• Life expectancy of up to 24 years.
• Breeding at 8 years.
• 6+ pups in a litter.
• Very strong and agile due to lack of domesticated livestock.
Civilisation-Habitat.
• Can survive in most environments but most situate themselves in moderate to cold temperatures with forested areas.
• Very territorial to ensure enough game is available to feed the pack.
• Stone and lumber are key materials for use in shelter.
• Territories are usually marked with totems to warn off trespassers but allow the movement of game.
• There are 4 territories per pack 1 for each season.
Civilisation-Culture.
• Tribal society.
• Alpha male and female leaders.
• Males fight for the title of Alpha.
• Pups of the Alpha couple are cared for more than those of non-alpha couples (considered superior).
• Due to their carnivorous nature game is a high priority and hunters are valued highly.
• A pack usually has four territories which they travel to throughout the year staying in each for only a season to avoid over hunting.
• Because of their natural hunting abilities kills are often made with their teeth.
• Because of their high demand for meat and the risk of starvation strict hunting codes are enforced where only the older prey is hunted to ensure the next generation is given time to mature.
• The packs winter territory is usually its largest due to the scarcity of prey.
• During a difficult winter it is not uncommon for different packs to work together and assist each other.
• Because of their short lifetime debts are remembered and repaid as quickly as possible.
Civilisation-Religion.
• Possess a religious fascination with the moon.
• The moon is sacred and used to decide on when hunts take place being at each new shape (first quarter, half, third quarter and full moons) .
• Because the pack moves between territories they use the full moon as a counter until the move spending only 3 moon in each territory.
• As there are only 12 major hunts per season much of the time is spent caring for the young, and crafting.
• As the weather takes its toll on the dens and totems craftsmen often spend their season repairing and improving upon the last years creations.
• Since the moon plays a part in the hunting for the pack it is seen as a symbol of life and is often etched into the stone dens that are erected in each territory as housing for the pack.
• Howling to the moon is often partaken in for many reasons which depend on the packs prosperity. In a time of struggle Canis plead with the moon to bring them fortune in the next hunt, in times of prosperity Canis thank the moon for leading them to successful hunts.
• Because life is short crimes are often punished depending on the prosperity of the pack, in times of hardship a Canis who overhunts to feed their family is usually forgiven but in times when the pack is prosperous overhunting is seen as an offence to the Moon who is trusted in knowing when to hunt and the Canis involved may be banished in an attempt to severe ties to such traitorous actions.
Civilisation-Wartimes.
• War among the Caniskin packs is rare but not unheard of mostly in times of extreme hardship a pack sees no alternative but to attempt to take the territory from another a more prosperous pack.
• It is during these times of war that Canis prepare themselves for battle, they arm themselves with blades usually fashioned from stone (though some Canis are known to use blades fashioned from metal) and adorned with armour that usually consists of tanned hide.
• The armour and blades are always of a small stature to ensure that the Canis’ agility does not suffer, this restricts them to nothing more than long knives which is often attached to a sholder strap freeing the Canis’ hands when appropriate.
• They fight as such because they hold respect for their own kind above other species and believe that Canis deserve a more honourable death and not that which is delivered to common prey.
• Canis warfare is delivered in a quick fashion of multiple skirmishes (there is no siege warfare) until either an alpha couple surrenders or perishes.
Interaction.
• While Canis are less traditional about the killing of other races they are not known to consume any other creature as sapient or more than themselves.
• A peaceful greeting between two Canis consists of the light touching of noses to signify they are on common ground and share the same air so no hostility is to follow. This rarely has the desired effect on other sapient races as the Canis’ physical appearance is rather intimidating.
• The Canis language consists largely on body language with a lesser extent on verbal communication and is usually only used to emphasise.
• While Canis are capable of learning foreign languages it is uncommon for them to do so because of their close pack mentality which negates the need for much interaction with other races.
History.
• The Caniskin originate from the sparsely forested region of Greater greys which is situated in northern Marisole.
• Greater grey consists mostly of sparse forests with a dominating mountain range which splits the region into 3 main areas.
• Greater grey is cold year round with a snow present in all but summer.
• The packs remaining in Greater grey are among the most successful with the mountain range providing vast amounts of iron and a multitude of caves suitable for the packs housing.
• Caniskin have avoided other races for the most part with very few ever making an attempt to make contact.
• Throughout history less than 100 Caniskin have ever learned another language.
• Due to the Caniskin’s limited priorities they have had very few trading experiences usually being for domesticated cattle during times of hardship in exchange of metals and gems found and considered less valuable compared to meat.
Sherman
Scribe
Sound very interesting. A novel about this race would be an interesting read.
TheWarlock
Dreamer
I like it its different and unique
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