Anubine

The ancient race of jackal folk.

Nyx stepped out of the shadows and I knew that moment I had underestimated my foe. She was Anubine, one of the jackal folk. Wearing black leather armor over her short dense midnight fur made her nearly invisible in the darkness. She moved with an easy grace, a curved dagger in each hand. Her jackal smile looked even more wicked in the firelight from the torches. I knew she was stronger and faster than me, so I kept my hands well away from my weapons. The look in her eyes told me she wasn’t interested in parlay, only blood would suffice.

- Milo Corvus, Treasure Hunter

Basic Information

Biological Traits

Anubine are humanoid in form with the head and tail of jackals. Their fur tends to range from the color of sand to a jet back. Eyes are usually shades of yellow or green. Hands are humanoid with opposable thumbs and end in small hard nails. Anubine are bipedal.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Most Anubine use three letter names. Some that have adapted to city life use names like the humans in the area.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Anubine speak common as well as the Elder speech granted to them by Kor.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Anubine do live in pocket communities in the deserts and steppes of Reluria. They are nomadic and often follow herds of prey or make a living near oasis and waterholes. Many times they are found as traders or guards on caravans along overland routes in these parts of the continent.
Anubine can also be found in larger towns and cities because of their connection with trade. Because of their natural skills they are often employed as bodyguards or mercenaries. They also can be found in less reputable organizations within the city.

History

Anubine are one of the First Folk created by Kor at the dawn of Cadash. They were found in primarily in the deserts and steppes of Reluria, but they can be found across similar areas across Cadash, and have adapted well to civilized life in cities and large towns.

Common Myths and Legends

There are legends of an Anubine called Nyx who was one of the forces of Chaos that opposed Red Talon. Over time, it was understood that Nyx was a title, not an actual name for this infamous person. These days, female Anubine will take thee name Nyx to project an intimidating nature to those they face.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Anubine are most at ease with other First Folk, and get along surprisingly well with Lizardfolk and even Sakasta.
However they are not trusted by most other races. Elves and humans especially seems to have great distrust for Anubine, especially those who worship Ashtyr. The name of Nyx is often used as curse of sorts in those circles and that seems to have carried over to all Anubine (especially females).

Lifespan

Reach adulthood at 14 but tend to age faster and not live much past 60.

Average Height

Tend to be taller than humans, reaching over six feet, but rarely much past seven. They are considered medium.

Average Weight

Anubine are lanky for their larger frames, but are usually well muscled.

The following are game specific information if you want to play an Anubine character in a Reluria campaign.

• Dexterity increased by 2.
• Constitution increases by 1.
• Alignment: Strong bent toward chaos and not inclined toward good. Anubine raised under the Brass Horde tend to be evil.
• Use your bite as a reaction when hit by a melee attack. This is a natural weapon and is 1D4 plus strength worth of piercing damage.
• Keen hearing and smell: You gain advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that use hearing or smell.
• Pack tactics: You have advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of you allies is within five feet of the enemy, and that ally is not incapacitated.