The Qelb

The dog people of Ventus, second most numerous after the Humans.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Bipedal creatures with dog heads, feet, and tails. Their bodies are covered with fur (minus the Aoloxtocli, who are hairless).

Genetics and Reproduction

Qelb reproduce via male and female coitus. Qelb often birth a litter of children, referred to as pups, ranging from two to twelve. A Qelb pregnancy lasts five months, and a Qelb childhood lasts 8 years. At age 8, a female Qelb is ready to start bearing children.

Growth Rate & Stages

Qelb gestation lasts 5 months. From birth to adulthood is 12 years on average; 11 for the female, 13 for the male. Qelb can live up to 65 years of age.

Ecology and Habitats

Qelb can live anywhere on land so long as temperatures are above freezing and below scorching.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Qelb are mainly omnivorous leaning towards carnivorous.

Biological Cycle

No seasonal effects.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Sight, Smell, Touch, Taste, Hearing. Except for Touch, each sense is more acute than a Human's.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Common names male: Hussein, Tenoch, Branislav, Dejan, Muhammed, Aki
Common names female: Fullah, Fatima, Marija, Olena, Awana, Muani.

Major Organizations

Caliphate of Suyyad (nation) Sultanate of Jadah (nation) Kingdom of Ayali (nation) Khanate of Uygur (nation) Emirates of Ben-Ali (nation) Empire of Coloxtotli (nation)
Serenia (unrecognized state of Mare Arboreas) Bereberia (largest state in Kingdom of Nubia) Taoxing (province of ShenLongGuo)
Faith of the All-Father (religion) Ranastrianism (religion) Orthodox Church of the Divine Mother (religion)

Beauty Ideals

Dependent on culture.
In general, Qelb frown on body modifications such as piercings and tattoos. Qelb also prefer glossy fur on females, stocky build on males.

Gender Ideals

Dependent on culture

Courtship Ideals

In general, a Qelb is not courted; their parent is. The parent decides who the individual will marry. On average, three dates are required to convince a parent to allow one to marry their child. The parent may well impose conditions on the marriage; be it a dowry to be paid up front, or a minimum of children to be had by a certain time.

Relationship Ideals

In general, Qelb do not get divorced. If a husband and wife are unhappy with one another, the entire extended family is expected to intervene (which can and often does lead to squabbles)
Qelb cannot breed with other races except for humans. Human/Qelb relationships are held to the same standard as Qelb/Qelb relationships, but male Humans must put in extra effort in keeping the parents of their bride happy.
Homosexuality is generally not tolerated or accepted. A Qelb that admits to Homosexuality may be exiled from the family, which to a Qelb is a fate worse than death. Qelb in homosexual relationships are often shuned at best, killed at worst.
Qelb are strictly monogamous. A Qelb caught cheating on their spouse will be put to death. The cheated spouse will then be free to marry again.

Average Technological Level

Cursive writing, algebra, calculus, astronomy, library sciences, coffee, ice cream.

Common Taboos

Homosexuality, incest, infidelity, disobeying parents, familial impiety.

Historical Figures

Grand Wizard Abdenour Sabin of the Ventus Library- Councilman of the Magic Council (9976-10051 MCE)
Emperor Tototapec of Coloxtotli (3500 MCE- 3562 MCE)
Sultan Omar the Conqueror- first Sultan of Jadah (221 MCE-250 MCE)
Dejan- rebel fighter against the Angels (? AoAE- 5 MCE)

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Human/Qelb: Very good in general. Humans enjoy equal rights and freedoms in Qelb dominated nations and vice versa. However, many Valencian nations view the Qelb as savages and thus discriminate against them.
Elf/Qelb: Many Elves look down on the Qelb living in Mare Arboreas, seeing them as outsiders at best, invaders at worst. Qelb in general are not allowed in areas dominated by Elves, though some do make exceptions.
Pokklekul/Qelb: The Qelb and Pokklekul share a genial relationship in the continent of Valencia.
Uil/Qelb: Neutral.
Cochon/Qelb: Many Cochon find good employment opportunities in nations ruled by Qelb.
Baabite/Qelb: The Qelb in general permit the Baabite to practice their customs and religions in their nations. The Baabite kingdom of Daveed also has solid relationships with most Qelb nations.
Kukulkanite/Qelb: Tense.
Awilixian/Qelb: Tense.
Shenlong/Qelb: Many Qelb hold positions of power in ShenLongGuo. The Shenlong typically tolerate the Qelb the same as they tolerate the other races.

Scientific Name

Canis Sapiens

Origin/Ancestry

Suyyadi, Aoloxtocli, Burinami, Shiba, Steppite, Russki, Quileuti