Suidae
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Suidae are a humanoid hogs with coarse hair and robust, muscular builds. They have large heads set on short, powerful necks. Their eyes are relatively small, but their prominent, mobile ears grant them a keen sense of hearing. They have short tails, and their feet are cloven hooves. The most distinctive feature of suidae is their elongated, disk-shaped snout, a sensory powerhouse that grants them an exceptional sense of smell.
Omnivorous and highly adaptable, suidae thrive in diverse environments, ranging from dense forests to open plains. Their diets reflect this versatility, including roots, fruits, small mammals, reptiles, insects, and carrion. Their dental structure supports this varied diet, retaining upper incisors and powerful, sharp canines.
Suidae societies are organized into sounders, typically led by a dominant female (sow) and composed of extended kin. While females maintain the core of the community, males (boars) often serve as warriors, hunters, or wanderers, sometimes living apart but remaining deeply connected to their sounder. Suidae are highly territorial and aggressive when threatened, particularly in defense of their young.
The races of suidae are:
Bristleback suidae average 1.8 meters (5.9 feet) tall and weigh around 125 kg (275 lbs). They are covered in thick, bristly fur ranging from dark brown to black, often with a grizzled, mottled appearance. Their tusks are long, straight, or slightly curved, protruding from their lower jaws and well-suited for foraging, combat, and displays of dominance.
Bristleback suidae societies are more rigidly hierarchical than those of other suidae, with dominance determined by a combination of age, strength, and wisdom. While females continue to maintain the core of the sounder, males are expected to earn their place through displays of courage and skill. Young males often leave their birth sounders to roam alone or join bachelor groups, returning only after proving themselves.
They usually inhabit temperate and boreal forests, but they are highly adaptable. Their keen sense of smell and powerful tusks make them formidable foragers and fierce defenders of their territories.
They are primarily found in temperate and boreal forests of the .
Gorewart suidae average 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) tall and weigh around 100 kg (220 lbs). They are covered in sparse, coarse hair ranging from gray to dark brown, with thick, protective skin pads on their faces, often mistaken for warts. These facial pads shield them in combat, while their large, upward-curving tusks are powerful weapons, capable of goring predators or rivals. Smaller, sharper lower tusks rub against the upper tusks, maintaining a cutting edge.
Gorewart suidae societies are shaped by a culture of resilience and combat. Dominance is earned through strength, scars, and survival, with warriors rising to leadership positions based on their proven skill. Unlike the more communal sounders of other suidae, gorewart suidae form smaller, loosely connected clans led by the strongest boars. They are fiercely independent, and even within a clan, disputes are often settled through ritualized duels. Young gorewart suidae are expected to learn the ways of combat from an early age, and those who survive their first few battles earn the right to display their scars with pride.
Port suidae average 2 meters (6.6 feet) tall and weigh around 200 kg (440 lbs). They are covered in sparse, coarse hair that ranges from pink to gray or black, with thick, leathery skin that offers moderate protection. Port suidae lack prominent tusks, though some may develop small, vestigial tusks. Their large, disk-shaped snouts grant them an exceptional sense of smell, while their stocky, powerful bodies make them imposing despite their relatively docile appearance.
Port suidae societies are sophisticated and hierarchical, often centered around merchant guilds, agricultural estates, or bustling marketplaces. They are renowned for their skills in commerce, governance, and diplomacy, with wealth and influence often determining status more than physical prowess. While families form the foundation of port suidae communities, their social structures are far more fluid than the rigid sounders of other suidae. Ambitious individuals can rise through trade, craftsmanship, or political maneuvering, and even those of humble birth may achieve prominence through cunning and hard work.
They thrive in arid savannas, scrublands, and rocky hills, where their tough skin and efficient foraging skills allow them to survive in harsh conditions. Their keen sense of smell helps them locate food, while their tusks protect them from predators. They are most commonly found in the semi-arid lowlands of the and the .
Port suidae thrive in fertile lowlands, river valleys, and bustling coastal cities, where their skills in trade and agriculture can flourish. They are most commonly found in the prosperous regions of the , where they control thriving trade routes and prosperous estates. Their adaptability and resourcefulness make them natural merchants, while their keen sense of smell ensures they are rarely deceived in business.