Beast Folk

Beast Folk is an umbrella term used for the multitude of animal-hybrid species that litter Midterra. These creatures vary in size and sub-species, they are relatively new like their human counterparts. Not much is known about these folk, but it is said that they were created during the Conjunction of Realms when Midterra briefly crossed paths with another world. Although not cataloged, it can be safely assumed that there is a Beast Folk equivalent to any animal you may find out in the wild. Beast Folk keep to themselves mostly in small communities, but are known to occasionally venture out to other races for trade and such. However if found out in the wild, they are most commonly mistaken as wild animals and consequently either hunted down or warded off.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Most Beast Folk share similar attributes to humans and elves. They are commonly bi-pedal with arms and such, yet will occasionally mutate into quad-pedal or aquatic types. No matter the gene pool they come from, they all share human qualities and their respective animal anatomy.

Biological Traits

As no one has taken the time to document all the different species of Beast Folk, their biological traits vary.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Beast Folk don't have any sort of social protocol outside of survival. If they do create a community, they are generally small and tight knit. Commonly of the same sub-species as well.

Domestication

Occasionally small groups of Beast Folk as well as wandering individuals will find themselves confronted with a less than hospitable group. Commonly, those unfortunate enough to be caught by such beings find themselves as slaves. Since they share an animal ancestry they prove to be strong workers and excellent slaves due to their docile nature.

Average Intelligence

Beast Folk have a similar intellect to that of humans, however they lack the same ambition.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Beast Folk harbor the abilities of both humans and the animal counterpart they share.

Civilization and Culture

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Beast Folk are heavily bound to nature and take on a Druidic culture.

Common Myths and Legends

Legend has it that Beast Folk were created as the embodiment of Mans animal instinct. It is also whispered that during their separation, they took all the humans latent magical power.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Beast Folk are wary of other races, especially monster types. They don't make contact with the outside world often, and when they do its on their accord after a long observation period. They view the majority of other sentient life as threats, but a threat better avoided.

Origin/Ancestry

Unknown Origin

Lifespan

40-200 Years

Average Height

Varies

Average Weight

Varies

Geographic Distribution

• Blackwood Bog