I am attempting to create a new fantasy race for a story i am planning.
What is important for a fantasy race?
(eg physical description.)
What i have so far is this and i would like help developing it further.
Caniskin
- Can live in almost any environment but usually avoid the hottest areas such as deserts.
- Most numerous in forested areas less common in snow but still have a presence.
- The main defining feature between different individuals is their coat length and colour.
- The length is dependent on their environment with longer being more common in colder areas.
- The colour is often inherited and usually is relative to the individual’s environment ranging from browns, greys and 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.
- Wolf like appearance (Fur, ears, rear legs, tail, jaw, teeth, muzzle.) with human like hands and arms however they too are covered in fur and have clawed finger tips.
- As sentient as human beings.
- Primarily carnivorous (Predatory).
- Life expectancy of up to 13 years.
- Breeding at 2 years.
- 6+ pups in a litter.
- Very strong and agile due to lack of domesticated livestock.
- Very territorial.
- Tribal society.
- Have knowledge of metalwork, stonework and woodwork.
- Possess a religious fascination with the moon.
- Generally not peaceful with other races.
- 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).
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- Build structures primarily of stone.
- Haven’t domesticated animals for their own use.
- Primarily use only small and light weapons if any.
- Rumored to have trained elite armored soldiers to combat knights.
- Usually mark territory with posts but not walls to ensure prey can enter unimpeded.
- Packs rarely feel the need for war, if another trespasses, a tribute is often paid or a minor skirmish takes place rarely resulting in war.
- Despite the lack of warfare individuals usually spend a large portion of their time in skirmishes with each other for nothing more than entertainment these fights are usually observed to ensure not major injuries are inflicted.
- They prefer to fight with tooth and claw but are known to bring short blades into battle with foreign races.
What is important for a fantasy race?
(eg physical description.)
What i have so far is this and i would like help developing it further.
Caniskin
- Can live in almost any environment but usually avoid the hottest areas such as deserts.
- Most numerous in forested areas less common in snow but still have a presence.
- The main defining feature between different individuals is their coat length and colour.
- The length is dependent on their environment with longer being more common in colder areas.
- The colour is often inherited and usually is relative to the individual’s environment ranging from browns, greys and 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.
- Wolf like appearance (Fur, ears, rear legs, tail, jaw, teeth, muzzle.) with human like hands and arms however they too are covered in fur and have clawed finger tips.
- As sentient as human beings.
- Primarily carnivorous (Predatory).
- Life expectancy of up to 13 years.
- Breeding at 2 years.
- 6+ pups in a litter.
- Very strong and agile due to lack of domesticated livestock.
- Very territorial.
- Tribal society.
- Have knowledge of metalwork, stonework and woodwork.
- Possess a religious fascination with the moon.
- Generally not peaceful with other races.
- 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).
-
- Build structures primarily of stone.
- Haven’t domesticated animals for their own use.
- Primarily use only small and light weapons if any.
- Rumored to have trained elite armored soldiers to combat knights.
- Usually mark territory with posts but not walls to ensure prey can enter unimpeded.
- Packs rarely feel the need for war, if another trespasses, a tribute is often paid or a minor skirmish takes place rarely resulting in war.
- Despite the lack of warfare individuals usually spend a large portion of their time in skirmishes with each other for nothing more than entertainment these fights are usually observed to ensure not major injuries are inflicted.
- They prefer to fight with tooth and claw but are known to bring short blades into battle with foreign races.