Feliforms
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Feliforms are humanoid felines with solid, muscular builds; powerful digitigrade legs; and clawed foot-paws. Most have a broad and rounded face, a black-tipped nose, and large, high-set ears. Their fur is short, dense, and lighter on the chin, throat, chest, and belly.
With acute senses adapted for the hunt, feliforms' eyes reflect light through their retinas to enhance their exceptional night vision. Their ears can detect the softest rustle in the grass, and they can track both threats and prey by scent alone. Carnivorous by nature, they tend to prefer large, hoof-form mammals, utilizing their strength, stealth, and strategic group coordination to bring down their quarry.
Feliforms are predominantly crepuscular—most active at dawn and dusk—and prefer grassland, savanna, and woodland habitats.
The races of feliforms are:
Hyaenans are humanoid hyenas. They are solidly built and range from 1.2 to over 2.07 meters (3.94’ to 6.8’) tall and 80 to 130 kg (176.4 to 186.6 lbs) in weight. They can live up to 95 years. Their fur is short and coarse, typically varying in shades of tawny to gray and often decorated with darker spots. They have digitigrade legs and a luxuriant mane of tough, long hairs that runs along their back from the top of their head to the base of their tail, which averages 35 cm (13.8”) long. The tail of a hyaenan is covered with fur that is darker (typically black or dark brown) and longer than the rest of their coat, giving it a fluffy or puffed-up appearance. It is raised high during displays of dominance or aggression and held low or tucked between the legs when submissive or frightened. Hyaenans have a broad, rounded head, high-set eyes, and a strong, wide jawline. Their ears are large, rounded, and erect, and their eyes are usually brown or amber.
Hyaenan societies—which are usually matriarchal, with females typically being larger, stronger, and more aggressive than males—are commonly organized into clans, with complex hierarchies and relationships that emphasize cooperation and competition. During hunts, territorial disputes, and other times of conflict and crisis, hyaenans communicate using whoops, groans, and giggles to facilitate effective coordination. During times of stress or excitement, they produce a sound similar to high-pitched laughter, often to the bewilderment, frustration, and even anger of those unfamiliar with hyaenan culture.
Hyaenans often scavenge on carcasses left by other predators and can consume almost every part of their prey, including bones. They tend to prefer grasslands, savannas, and woodland biomes and are found predominantly in the and the and , as well as the
Leonines are humanoid lions known for their powerful build, majestic appearance, and complex social structures. Males are typically larger, standing between 1.9 and 2.6 meters (6.2' to 8.5') tall and weighing 130 to 230 kg (287 to 507 lbs), while females range from 1.6 to 2.3 meters (5.2' to 7.6' feet) tall and weigh 80 to 170 kg (176 to 375 lbs). They can live up to 115 years. Their fur is typically tawny, gray, or warm, muted tones, and their manes vary in color, ranging from dark, regal hues to silver and white. Leonines’ eyes can be amber, yellow, green, blue, or brown, exuding a fierce, commanding presence.
Leonines possess retractable claws on their foot-paws and hands, and a thick tuft of fur at the end of their long, flexible tails, which averages 80 cm (2.6’) long. They use their tails to communicate emotions, intentions, and state of mind. Males have thick, beard-like manes that enhance their imposing appearance.
Their societies are organized into prides—complex, cooperative units composed primarily of related females, their offspring, and a small number of adult males. Social bonds within a pride are strong, maintained through tactile displays of grooming, head-rubbing, and play. Leonines are known for their strategic and deliberate approach, often favoring precision and patience over reckless aggression. Their society emphasizes cooperation, with each pride member playing a vital role in hunting, defense, and raising cubs.
Leonines are formidable hunters and warriors, their keen senses making them exceptional trackers. They possess a remarkable sense of smell, acute hearing, and sharp eyesight, including superior night vision. They are known for their booming roars, which can be heard over great distances—serving as both a call to their kin and a warning to potential rivals. They are highly territorial, defending their domains with a fierce sense of pride. When challenged, they display their dominance by baring their fangs, growling deeply, and fluffing up their manes and tails to appear larger.
Despite their imposing demeanor, leonines are not devoid of playfulness. Within their prides, they engage in games of skill, social grooming, and friendly wrestling—rituals that strengthen their bonds. Whether defending their pride, stalking prey, or simply lounging in the shade, leonines embody a blend of strength, grace, and nobility.
The types of Leonines are:
The disposition of royal leonines echoes their appearance: royal, dignified, and commanding. They tend to prefer strategic and deliberate action and are known for their precision and patience.
Silverback leonines exhibit a lithe grace and regal tranquility that belies their size and strength. They are known for harboring a deep respect for—and understanding of—their habitats, often seeing themselves as both sovereign and custodian of the flora and fauna within their dominion. They will act with authority, determination, and an unwavering commitment to preserve the equilibrium of their home. Their hallmark stoicism and patience is mirrored both in their interactions with others and in their methods for tracking and hunting prey. The roars of silverback leonines serve not only as a call to their kin but as a celebration of harmony in the symphony of their environs.
Wild Leonines usually keep to their own pride and avoid interaction with outsiders. They've mastered the art of stealth and coordinated ambush, which allows them pride to blend seamlessly into the environment and launch unexpected strikes on their prey. When challenged, they respond with a show of dominance by baring their fangs, letting out a deep, threatening growl, and puffing up their manes and tails to appear larger.
While they may seem aloof to outsiders, within their pride, wild leonines exhibit the same complex social interactions as other leonine races, including social grooming, distinctive purrs and roars, and wrestling.
Rajakans are humanoid tigers known for their muscular build, distinctive striped fur, and fierce, solitary nature. They are powerfully built, ranging from 1.8 to 2.5 meters (5.9 to 8.2 feet) tall and weighing 90 to 300 kg (198 to 661 lbs). Rajakans can live up to 120 years. Their fur is typically orange with black, vertical stripes, though variations include white, golden, and even rare melanistic (black) patterns. Their eyes are usually amber, yellow, or green, but blue eyes are also seen, particularly among white-furred individuals.
Rajakans possess retractable claws on both their hands and foot-paws, allowing them to maintain a deadly grip in combat or scale difficult terrain. Their sharp, curved fangs are the longest among the feliform races, and their powerful jaws can deliver a crushing bite. Their long, flexible tails assist with balance and communication, and they use them to signal aggression, submission, or playfulness.
Rajakans are natural predators, possessing keen senses of smell, hearing, and night vision that make them exceptional hunters. They are known for their ambush tactics, stalking prey with patience before striking with a burst of speed and strength. Their claws can extend to 10 cm (3.9 inches), and they are capable of powerful leaps, able to cross several meters in a single bound.
Rajakan society is typically solitary. They do sometimes form temporary alliances for hunting or mutual protection, although these arrangements are usually short-lived. The only lasting social bonds are between a mother and her cubs, who remain with her for two to three years before becoming independent.
Rajakan maintain personal territories that they defend against trespassers, marking their domains with scent, claw marks, and vocalizations. They are known for their deep, rumbling roars, which can be heard for kilometers and serve as both a warning to rivals and a call to mates. When conflict cannot be avoided, rajakans fight with calculated ferocity, using their raw strength to overpower opponents.
Although they are often viewed as fearsome and dangerous, rajakans are not inherently malicious. They are pragmatic, valuing strength, cunning, and personal freedom above all else. To those who earn their respect, they can be fiercely loyal allies, but betrayal is met with ruthless vengeance.
The royal leonines of the and form the largest and most complex prides among the leonine. Living primarily in grasslands and savannas, their fur is typically a tawny shade that varies from a light-sandy color to a deep, reddish-brown. The manes of males—which give the appearance of a royal cloak about their broad shoulders—are typically darker in color than their coats, with some being darker toward the tips or composed of varying shades. Their are usually an amber or yellow hue and exude an air of regal authority.
The silverback leonines of the prefer forests and other woodland habitats. Their fur is typically a shade of gray, infrequently with a hint of some autumnal color. They derive their name from the distinctive streak of silver that runs along their back from the top of their head to the base of their tail. The manes of males are typically also silver or white. Their eyes are typically amber, yellow, green, or blue.
The wild leonines of the prefer ancient forests and other remote woodland habitats. However, their domains are often transient, as many prefer to live a nomadic lifestyle in harmony with the pulse of nature, making temporary shelters amid the underbrush or in the cradle of trees. The fur of their coats and the manes of males are typically beige, taupe, khaki, olive, moss, rust, or other warm, muted tones. The weaving of leaves, branches, twigs, and other foliage into their fur and manes is both an ingrained custom and method of camouflage widely adopted by wild leonines; this natural artistry often extends to their clothing as well. Their eyes are typically brown, green, or blue.
Rajakans primarily inhabit dense forests, tropical jungles, and mountainous regions, where their stripes provide natural camouflage. Most are found in the .