Cat-folk



The Cat-folk, are feline humanoids found in the sourthen tropics of the Forlorn Woods. They are a carnivorous and proud race under the service of Lesherac. Or all the different anthropomoprhs, the Cat-folk are seen as the most advanced in terms of government, military and culture. They are also a diverse species by themselves, as they are also different types of Cat-folk, ranging from lions, panthers and leopards.

Culture
Females are the dominant gender within thier community with the exception of the Leonins. They are usually organized into tight-knight clans who live and work together, with the strongest or wisest amongst them acting as leader. Cat-folk are generally more organized than their other counterparts in respect that they assign roles to their people and value teamwork when accomplishing tasks.

Cougar
The Cougars are the most common strain of Cat-folk, the colour of their fur coats can range from light brown to orange, with dark tipped tails, and they are a generally average height and slender species. Their ferociousness in combat is famed as is their dual-wielding sword style. They live in close-knit communities scattered around their tropical jungle home, while their hunting parties are morbidly called 'Bloodpacks'.

Notable Cougars:

 * Rhana
 * Taira
 * Birza

Leonin
Leonins are the largest of the Cat-folks and certainly the most regal looking. Like their lion counterparts, they are organized into Prides, with a male leader that must prove his strength by defeating all rivals. They are certainly the most noble and religous of all the cat-folks, fighting with an almost fanatical devotion to Lesherac who they see as the holy saviour of all of nature's beasts. They are commonly known to use heavy polearms, large swords and blunt weapons, and are the only strain of the Cat-folk to forge metal weapons and armor. They make their home at the base of rocky cliffs or in caves.

Panthera
The Pantherians are the rarest of the Cat-folk and have taken to living with the Cougars, working in harmony with them and to great effect. The Panthers are known for their cunning and intelligence, often tempering the ferocious nature of the Cougars with their wise counsel. While they would not openly admit it for fear of presucution, the Panthera's see the virtue of range weaponry, but living in a society that sees such a thing as cowardice, the Panthers opted for the next best thing: long spears. This however does not stop the odd Panthera to train in the bow or sling.

Notable Panthera:

 * Nimsha

Nacalt
The Nacalt encompases the spotted Jaguars and Leopards, the most feral of all the Cat-folk. They are a withdrawn hermit-like species that spends most of their time lurking in the most thickest areas of the Forlorn woods. Many of them have given in to their animalistic nature and turned completely into wild animals, incapable of rational thought. Nacalts that are still in tune with their human sides however, serve the Cat-folk as forward scouts, being the most stealthy of them all. They generally do not rely on any weaponry save their own teeth and claws.