Caprek
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The caprek are goat-like humanoids of the Calamest Mountains and the Wildlands. They are well known for being one of the two species that make up the Watchers.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Caprek are humanoid creatures with short fine fur, long backwards curving horns, cloven hooves, and a facial appearance somewhat similar to a goat. Though they have an appearance similar to the Feyfolk, they are a distinct and older species. They tend towards shorter builds with lean torsos and long arms, making their center of balance lower to the ground than most other humanoids.
Caprek fur generally comes in white, gray, and shades of tan. Their eyes have horizontal pupils, and are usually a hazel or green color.
They are closely related to minotaurs , and caprek-minotaur hybrids are fairly common.
Genetics and Reproduction
Caprek tend towards families with children spanning a wide range of ages. They generally have one child at a time who are closely cared after for two years, when they gain more mobility and can become somewhat more self-reliant. Older children, siblings, and the community often aid in caring for children.
Caprek are able to have children with minotaurs, and the child takes on traits of each parent.
Growth Rate & Stages
Caprek mature quickly and live relatively long lives, reaching full maturity at 16 and living 120 years on average. Their horns grow throughout their lives, and can even split and alter over the course of their lives.
Additional Information
Geographic Origin and Distribution
The Caprek are native to the Calamest Mountains and the mountains of the Wildlands. They have an excellent sense of balance thanks to primarily living on the unstable mountainous terrain, and are excellent at climbing. They are rare outside of the Wildlands, but small settlements exist along the northern Great Forest, and in western Bocrae.
Lifespan
120
Average Height
5'3" - 5'9" (1.6 - 1.75m)
Average Weight
135 lb
Geographic Distribution
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