Arkylia

my maned wolf ARPG, CHRYSOCYON, is set in a world of magic and diversity, which has come to call itself ARKYLIA.   the inhabitants of Arkylia are not human- not completely. There had always been many races of humanoids- faeries, demons, elves, ogres and orcs, dwarves and goblins- but an ancient magical catastrophe threw this world into chaos nearly five millennia ago, which connected many species of animals- including humanoids- to each other for a brief time.   For a precious moment, the world had been saturated with magic so potent and universal, that every creature understood the other, without words, without speech, from the tiniest mouse to the largest undersea behemoth.   Only for a moment.   Such a degree of magic could not remain stable, and so that peaceful hour ended with a shock wave that sent the strongest to their knees, and knocked many unconscious. As the humanoids awoke, they found themselves different from what they had been. Most simply developed new magical proficiency, and a much deeper understanding of the world around them, their minds far more open than they had been. Humans, however- well, there were no true humans anymore. Many had tails, and animal-like ears and noses. Their hands and feet had become pawlike, with some even having grown hooves. It all depended on the animals they had been near during the magical saturation that would later become known as the Peacemaking Event. Many also found they could speak to animals, who had also mutated and been mixed up, quite like the humans had been.   But that was five thousand years ago, and this is now.   Magic is still used quite often. In daily life, in great public shows. An utopia-like era of prosperity had followed the Peacemaking Event, each race openly mingling with no discrimination, they were so deeply effected. There are some more reserved, of course, such as the demons, and some elves, but there is very little to no true war anymore. Such a peaceful world has paved the way for many magical and scientific advancements and inventions- such as the technology that was used to recreate Chrysocyon brachyurus, the maned wolf, following their near extinction due to competition with other predators in their region.   There is instant teleportation available nearly everywhere, making travelling long distances over land more of a novelty than a necessity. Magic makes life quite easy, allowing the population to focus on recreational and finer occupations, bettering their world. Medicine is incredible, with almost every disease having a treatment, if not a cure. Artists and inventors abound, everyone works how they want to, and anyone who is unable to work is supported by the others in their community.   Chyros are owned by many people from different walks of life, quite like horses might be in our world. Every chyro born is precious, as they are working to help continue the species. Their genetics and parentage are carefully logged, to avoid any inbreeding problems. There are different chyro lines for different things- small, pet chyros, gentle and sweet, all the way up to the large working chyros and the tall, streamlined racing chyros. Most, if not all chyro's handlers can communicate with them, forging a strong friendship and trust between chyro and handler.