what is a faunid?
All faunids originate from the "Primordial" Faunids who were a mass hybridization of extant deer.
Over millions of years, proto-faunids adapted to new habitats and climates, walking bipedally more easily as their dew claws became nimbler (thumb-like). Most proto-fauns were blessed by Herne to succeed humankind with true hands, functioning arms, and high intelligence. Some chose to remain as typical deer.
Together, they were tasked with keeping Atalav alive and prosperous.
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| Subspecies |
Faunids
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CERVICHEIRUS CORNIBUS (ANTHRO FAUNIDS)
Cervicheirus Cornibus are the most populated and versatile subspecies. Standard conformation resembles an anthropomorphic deer with feathers; mutations can break from the standard. Considered the original subspecies by some, who claim they were made in Herne's vision.
- Antlers never shed.
- The only subspecies capable of primordial mutation.
- Most likely to be corrupted.
CERVILANIA CORNIBUS (QUADRUPED FAUNIDS)
Almost identical in shape to standard deer, Cervilania Cornibus (Quadruped Faunids) are quadrupedal Faunids with matching intelligence to that of their sister species. Lacking hands, they typically employ themselves as means of physical labor similar to that of work animals.
Controversy secretly hides in the shadow, believed that all Cervilania have connections to the demi-god, Fenris. The only connection being that Fenris is also a quadruped. This rumor is not confirmed nor can it ever be confirmed.
- Antlers never shed.
- Occasionally used for spying.
- Some individuals can communicate with standard deer.
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