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:Bred exclusively by the Waejiran [[Guilds#Breeders|Breeders Guild]], Vocanei are found throughout [[Waejir]], where these bipedal beasts have been domesticated for various tasks. They are intelligent enough to understand treahni speech, and have a proto-language of their own. Vocanei are strict carnivores. | :Bred exclusively by the Waejiran [[Guilds#Breeders|Breeders Guild]], Vocanei are found throughout [[Waejir]], where these bipedal beasts have been domesticated for various tasks. They are intelligent enough to understand treahni speech, and have a proto-language of their own. Vocanei are strict carnivores. | ||
=Origins= | ==Origins== | ||
:According to legend the Vocanei were gifted to the [[Treahni]] by [[Waejiran (pantheon)|the gods]] in the fabled city of [[Vocadun]], which now lays as forgotten ruins in the southern [[Waejiran Desert]]. Some scholars note similarities between the Waejiran vocanei and the savage [[Pëlöryk (people)|Pëlöryk]] found elsewhere suggesting a common ancestor species. | :According to legend the Vocanei were gifted to the [[Treahni]] by [[Waejiran (pantheon)|the gods]] in the fabled city of [[Vocadun]], which now lays as forgotten ruins in the southern [[Waejiran Desert]]. Some scholars note similarities between the Waejiran vocanei and the savage [[Pëlöryk (people)|Pëlöryk]] found elsewhere suggesting a common ancestor species. | ||
=General Appearance= | ==General Appearance== | ||
:Vocanei are canid in their features, are furred, have large eyes and pointed ears. Their hands have square palms, three fingers and a thumb, ending in short thick claws. Their feet are digitigrade, with three equal toes and a fourth dew-toe higher on the inside, all with short thick claws. | :Vocanei are canid in their features, are furred, have large eyes and pointed ears. Their hands have square palms, three fingers and a thumb, ending in short thick claws. Their feet are digitigrade, with three equal toes and a fourth dew-toe higher on the inside, all with short thick claws. | ||
;Complexion:Vocanei have pale to medium complexions. | ;Complexion:Vocanei have pale to medium complexions. | ||
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;Frame:Vocanei in general have medium to heavy builds and weigh between 34-54 kilograms (75-118 pounds). | ;Frame:Vocanei in general have medium to heavy builds and weigh between 34-54 kilograms (75-118 pounds). | ||
=Reproduction= | ==Reproduction== | ||
:The breeding and training of Vocanei is a closely guarded secret of the Waejiran Breeders Guild. It is a known fact that the all trained Vocanei one encounters outside the guild are exclusively male. | :The breeding and training of Vocanei is a closely guarded secret of the Waejiran Breeders Guild. It is a known fact that the all trained Vocanei one encounters outside the guild are exclusively male. | ||
=Primary Culture= | ==Primary Culture== | ||
:Exclusive to the Empire of Waejir, the Vocanei lack a culture of their own, and adopt the [[Waejiran (culture)|Waejiran]] cultural norms of their masters. | :Exclusive to the Empire of Waejir, the Vocanei lack a culture of their own, and adopt the [[Waejiran (culture)|Waejiran]] cultural norms of their masters. | ||
=Ethnic Sub-Groups= | ==Ethnic Sub-Groups== | ||
:There is some variation between the different breeds, of which four are the most common: Black; Brown; Roan; and Tawny. Hybrids or mixed breeds do exist, but are rare. | :There is some variation between the different breeds, of which four are the most common: Black; Brown; Roan; and Tawny. Hybrids or mixed breeds do exist, but are rare. | ||
==Black Vocanei== | ===Black Vocanei=== | ||
;Distinctive Features | ;Distinctive Features | ||
:These vocanei are of a much heavier frame and larger size compared to others. Their fur tends to be quite short, and their coloration is dark ranging from black through a deep sable brown with tinges of red or grey. | :These vocanei are of a much heavier frame and larger size compared to others. Their fur tends to be quite short, and their coloration is dark ranging from black through a deep sable brown with tinges of red or grey. | ||
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;Frame:Heavy, average between 40-64 kilograms (89-140 pounds). | ;Frame:Heavy, average between 40-64 kilograms (89-140 pounds). | ||
==Brown Vocanei== | ===Brown Vocanei=== | ||
;Distinctive Features | ;Distinctive Features | ||
:These vocanei have longer sleek fur, in a range of rich brown tones. The most popular shade being a dark chocolate colour. | :These vocanei have longer sleek fur, in a range of rich brown tones. The most popular shade being a dark chocolate colour. | ||
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;Frame:Medium, average between 33-52 kilograms (73-115 pounds). | ;Frame:Medium, average between 33-52 kilograms (73-115 pounds). | ||
==Roan Vocanei== | ===Roan Vocanei=== | ||
;Distinctive Features | ;Distinctive Features | ||
:Another short haired species these vocanei have reddish-brown fur, some tend towards the shades of orange. The roan vocanei have taller, leaner builds, compared to other breeds. | :Another short haired species these vocanei have reddish-brown fur, some tend towards the shades of orange. The roan vocanei have taller, leaner builds, compared to other breeds. | ||
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;Frame:Light, average between 35-54 kilograms (77-120 pounds). | ;Frame:Light, average between 35-54 kilograms (77-120 pounds). | ||
==Tawny Vocanei== | ===Tawny Vocanei=== | ||
;Distinctive Features | ;Distinctive Features | ||
:These vocanei are usually a sandy blonde colour with thicker ruffed fur at the neck and shoulders. The tawny tend to have slighter frames than other breeds. | :These vocanei are usually a sandy blonde colour with thicker ruffed fur at the neck and shoulders. The tawny tend to have slighter frames than other breeds. | ||
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;Frame:Medium, average between 33-52 kilograms (73-115 pounds). | ;Frame:Medium, average between 33-52 kilograms (73-115 pounds). | ||
=See Also= | ==Persons== | ||
:[[List of Persons by Ethnicity#Vocanei|List of Vocanei Persons]] | |||
==Stories== | |||
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==See Also== | |||
:[[Vocanei (language)]] | :[[Vocanei (language)]] | ||
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[[Category:Slave]] | [[Category:Slave]] | ||
[[Category:Vocanei]] | [[Category:Vocanei]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:26, 12 May 2023
About
- Bred exclusively by the Waejiran Breeders Guild, Vocanei are found throughout Waejir, where these bipedal beasts have been domesticated for various tasks. They are intelligent enough to understand treahni speech, and have a proto-language of their own. Vocanei are strict carnivores.
Origins
- According to legend the Vocanei were gifted to the Treahni by the gods in the fabled city of Vocadun, which now lays as forgotten ruins in the southern Waejiran Desert. Some scholars note similarities between the Waejiran vocanei and the savage Pëlöryk found elsewhere suggesting a common ancestor species.
General Appearance
- Vocanei are canid in their features, are furred, have large eyes and pointed ears. Their hands have square palms, three fingers and a thumb, ending in short thick claws. Their feet are digitigrade, with three equal toes and a fourth dew-toe higher on the inside, all with short thick claws.
- Complexion
- Vocanei have pale to medium complexions.
- Fur
- colour and pattern varies with breed.
- Eyes
- yellow, orange, brown, or black
- Height
- Vocanei average between 1-1.47 metres (40-58 inches) in height
- Frame
- Vocanei in general have medium to heavy builds and weigh between 34-54 kilograms (75-118 pounds).
Reproduction
- The breeding and training of Vocanei is a closely guarded secret of the Waejiran Breeders Guild. It is a known fact that the all trained Vocanei one encounters outside the guild are exclusively male.
Primary Culture
- Exclusive to the Empire of Waejir, the Vocanei lack a culture of their own, and adopt the Waejiran cultural norms of their masters.
Ethnic Sub-Groups
- There is some variation between the different breeds, of which four are the most common: Black; Brown; Roan; and Tawny. Hybrids or mixed breeds do exist, but are rare.
Black Vocanei
- Distinctive Features
- These vocanei are of a much heavier frame and larger size compared to others. Their fur tends to be quite short, and their coloration is dark ranging from black through a deep sable brown with tinges of red or grey.
- Height
- Average between 1.09-1.54 metres (43-61 inches).
- Frame
- Heavy, average between 40-64 kilograms (89-140 pounds).
Brown Vocanei
- Distinctive Features
- These vocanei have longer sleek fur, in a range of rich brown tones. The most popular shade being a dark chocolate colour.
- Height
- Average between 0.99-1.45 metres (39-57 inches).
- Frame
- Medium, average between 33-52 kilograms (73-115 pounds).
Roan Vocanei
- Distinctive Features
- Another short haired species these vocanei have reddish-brown fur, some tend towards the shades of orange. The roan vocanei have taller, leaner builds, compared to other breeds.
- Height
- Average between 1.14-1.60 metres (45-63 inches).
- Frame
- Light, average between 35-54 kilograms (77-120 pounds).
Tawny Vocanei
- Distinctive Features
- These vocanei are usually a sandy blonde colour with thicker ruffed fur at the neck and shoulders. The tawny tend to have slighter frames than other breeds.
- Height
- Average between 0.99-1.45 metres (39-57 inches).
- Frame
- Medium, average between 33-52 kilograms (73-115 pounds).
