Neep
A Neep is not a sheep and a sheep is not a Neep.
Fierce sheep-like humanoids hailing from the cold lands of the far north and south. They have made their mark on nearly every major landmass over the world of Ullthwaygon.
Basic Information
Anatomy
The Neep Jawline
Neeps have both molars and canines in their mouths and are able to deliver quite a nasty bite when needed.
Biological Traits
Neeps bodies contain large packets of adrenalin that burst and flow through their system when they become stressed. While nature intended it as a way to help them deal with dangerous situations; the sudden bouts of rage that it causes make life among civilisation much more difficult.
Genetics and Reproduction
Neep mothers are usually pregnant for a period of 6 months before giving birth, normally producing only a single child at a time. Birth for a neep is far less traumatic than for a human mother.
Growth Rate & Stages
Neep grow quicker than most, reaching maturity at the age of 8 and being conciderd fully grown adults upon thier 16th birthday.
| 0 - 1 | 1 - 6 | 6 - 16 | 16 - 40 | 40+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neeplett | Neepling | Neeper | Neep | Nupe |
Most neeps who surive lifes challanges will last until some point in thier 50s or 60s but it is not unhead of for a neep to reach the age of 80.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Neeps have a dite strikingly similar to that of Human. Being meat-loving omnivores, most will seek out a balanced diet but feel cheated if they have to eat too many meals without the flesh of some sort of animal. Likewise, the vast majority of neeps prefer their meals cooked. Where they differ from Humans is that they are able to gain some nutritional value from grasses and similar plants; Though this is seen as a mark of poverty. Unlike sheep, however, they cannot gain all they need from grass alone and will slowly wither away if that is all they have to eat. In many of their cultures, Neeps make a point of eating sheep to show outsiders not to consider them as such.
"Call me a sheep once more and I'll chew your fingers off."
Additional Information
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Neep wool is significantly softer than that of a typical sheep. When well cared for they can produce a coat that many would be envious of. Neeps coming upon hard times may sell their wool and it is a common practice for those conquering neeps to shave them.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Neeps can be found pretty much anywhere thought the world. But they tend to gravitate towards harsh environments.
Civilization and Culture
Common Dress Code
In places where Neep their wool thick, they may simply adorn themselves with cloaks or gowns. While it is not considered vulgar to walk around with only their wool to show, it is greatly looked down upon by most of their cultures. In places where Neep keep their wool short, they tend to dress in a more human fashion. Whit no wool to hide their modesty cloths are a must when leaving the house. In several cultures, it is customary for Neepish warriors to dress themselves in the pelts of the traditional predators of sheep.
Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals
Wool Shaving
It is customary for Neepish warriors who have been defeated in battle to be shaven. Ambitious Neepish warriors may keep the pelts from their conquests to display as a show of their prowess in battle. In lands where neep customary shave themselves or keep their wool short their horns are often taken in its place. Neeps may symbolically shave upon committing or bringing dishonour. Proud neep warriors often attempt to offer their wool to someone who bested them regardless of their species.
"That really takes the wool off my back!"
History
While many myths and legends exist about their origin, it is widely theorised that they may have been a creation of the The Aahliads in an attempt to create their own Kobolds.
Common Myths and Legends
Neepish myths are largely focused around their creation. Wich ranges from tales of bloodsoaked Gnomes given the form of sheep in the hopes of making them more docile only to increase their rage. To stories of heroic ungulates blessed with the ability to wield weapons as a thankyou after driving away wolves. Though many neepish legends and bedtime stories feature Dosk as their villains, as nautral sahpshifters they are very hard to idenify.
Then the smallest Neep took the largest horn and drove the Dosk away. It could not keep by in the presence of such a thunderous sound.
Civilized: 40 to 50 years
Modern: 50 to 70 years
Future: 100 to 140 years
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