Vocanei (people)

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).