Gavrok

Basic Information

Anatomy

the resemble centaurs of the ancient Greek myth but the human part of their bodies has been replaced with anthropomorphic badger with goat horns, and the lower part of ther bodies is like the one of a goat

Genetics and Reproduction

they reproduce the same way any placentary mammalian does, females carry the fetus during 10 months of gestation

Growth Rate & Stages

They are born with the size somewhat smaller than a foal, after a week, the eyes open, after 6 months they begin walking. puberty starts at the age of 11-14 with females having a one year advantage It takes 18 year to reach full adult size

Ecology and Habitats

They can live in almost any environment that allows for life, but they concentrate in mountain areas, they also build underground cities.

Dietary Needs and Habits

they are omnivorous with a tendency towards vegetable consumption, and even though they can digest grass, they find it unappealing as a source of food

Biological Cycle

those who do wear winter furcoats, shed it at the beggining of spring

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Horns: they can grow from straight to a curve that wraps around the ears, cutting the horns is shameful, however if a line of work demands horn removal, its normal to have detachable prosthetic ones Other features: They can grow beards, that grow on the jaw, both genders can grow itr after reaching sexual maturity, but females don’t have it as prominent, it can lead to embarrassing confusions at times

Average Intelligence

IQ of 107

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Celtic names are the norm, however those names are somewhat modified

Beauty Ideals

Tidy appearance, polished/decorated horns

Gender Ideals

it wildy varies from family to family, but the norm for everyone to "know their place" whatever that means.

Courtship Ideals

The first thing that stands out is how prude the society it is when it comes to sexuality, sex outside of marriage is discouraged, unless it is of the homosexual variety, then it’s somewhat tolerated; however homosexuality itself is not preferred. Gavrocs tend to marry young and the marriages (heterosexual only) are arranged or semi arranged, the groom and the bride still have weight in their decision, the priorities may vary, but the objective is to marry someone that is compatible in the long term, or at least try their best so a family can be made in a solid foundation.

Average Technological Level

21st century technology, often they are on the leading edge of scientific research

Common Dress Code

they dress mostly like english victorian people as much as their anatomies allows them to, they often wear textiles that are meant to represent a clan or organization the wearer belong to, however wearing plain fabric completely fine

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

during the wedding ceremony the groom and the bride are meant to make a braid with 3 strings, one for the groom one for the bride and one of white, symbolizing honesty, purity and a fresh start.

Common Taboos

insulting their clan, or immediate family is probably one of the worst things one can do. it is discouraged to use goat terms to refer to them

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

they are mostly reclusive and focused on their own matters, however they dont have a problem in trading and befriending outsiders,

Origin/Ancestry

Human, europan badger, domestic goat.

Lifespan

80 years

Average Height

1-3-1.7

Average Weight

100 200 kgs

Average Physique

Stocky, having a little of body fat is normal.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Fur markings: badger like, it can also be spotted or have white patches all over the body, a few exist that are one solid color, but those are rare. Fur color: there are individuals who are completely black, or white but normally the colors are, black/grey/white or brown/tan/white, grayscale markings are the great majority Eye color: Blue, gold, green, brown, hazel and grey, the last one being very rare.