Canidaes

Canidaes are a race inhabiting the country of Canidae within the region of Mammalia. With a diverse array of subtypes ranging from disciplined Dogs to savage Wolves, the Canidae race encompasses a wide spectrum of behaviors, dispositions, and societal structures.

Physical Characteristics

Canidae individuals typically stand between 5 to 7 feet tall at adulthood, with variations in size among different subtypes. Wolf, Dog, and Hyena Canidae tend to be larger than their Coyote and Fox counterparts. They possess canine features such as fur-covered bodies, sharp teeth, and pointed ears.

Cultural Diversity

The Canidae race exhibits a wide range of cultural norms and societal structures, shaped by the unique characteristics and behaviors of each subtype. Disciplined Dog Canidae often inhabit large cities, known for their friendly dispositions and adherence to societal rules and hierarchies. In contrast, savage Wolf Canidae are feared and respected for their ferocity and strength, existing within tightly knit packs governed by strict hierarchies.

Alignment Tendencies

Canidae societies are predominantly Lawful, characterized by strong hierarchies and innate respect for authority figures. However, there are notable exceptions among Coyotes and Hyenas, who tend to lean towards chaotic alignments. These individuals often challenge societal norms and hierarchies, embracing a more unpredictable and individualistic approach to life within Canidae society.

Interactions with Other Races

The Canidae race engages in diplomatic relations and interactions with other races within the region of Mammalia, leveraging their unique talents and societal structures to navigate political alliances and trade agreements. Despite differences in behavior and disposition among subtypes, Canidae are respected for their strength, intelligence, and unwavering loyalty to their kin.

Subraces:
Coyote
Dog
Fox
Hyena
Wolf

Genetic Descendants

• Coyote
• Dog
• Fox
• Hyena
• Wolf

Related Historical Events

• 7883 DE/ME
  President Lucas Everloyal
• 5323 DE/ME
  Naming of Canidae

Canidae

The members of the Canidae race run the spectrum from disciplined Dog Canidae who mostly live in large cities and are known for their friendly dispositions, to the more savage Wolf canidae that are as feared as they are respected. Due to the strong hierarchies of their societies and innate respect for their superiors, Canidae are almost always Lawful, with the notable exception of Coyotes and Hyenas who are almost exclusively chaotic. Canidae stand 5 to 7 feet tall at adulthood. Wolf, Dog and Hyena Canidae are generally larger than their Coyote and Fox cousins.

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alignment: usually lawful, except Coyote & Hyena Canidae

Size: Medium

speed: 30ft Walking, 10ft Swimming

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Coyote

Coyote canidae are somewhat nomadic and tend to live in small wandering groups. Most Coyote canidae side with the Wolf canidae in matters concerning Canidae politics but remain opportunistic in their ideals. They have a tendency toward Chaotic alignments and stereotypically are assumed to do most things "just to see what will happen" as opposed to for any specific motive. This results in most other species being reluctant to trust a Coyote on principle, but their innate cunning still enables them to find a way to come out on top in most situations.

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race features:

Natural Survivalist

You gain a +2 bonus on all Nature and Survival checks.

Natural Opportunists

You can choose to gain Advantage on melee attacks against one enemy until the end of your next turn if that enemy has been dealt damage since your last turn. After using this ability, you cannot use it again until you complete a short rest.

Bite

You have a Bite Attack that you are proficient with; 1d4 Piercing damage. You may use your Dexterity modifier instead of Strength when determining attack and damage with this attack.

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Dog

The Dog Canidae pride themselves on rule and law, and while they live in societies of all types the country of Canidae has a strict governing law that has existed and thrived for centuries. Compared to other Canidae, Dogs are generally more sociable and friendly than their cousins. They thrive in roles that require socializing with others, including government, diplomacy, and business ownership. They are natural followers, and will be devoutly loyal to an authority figure that has earned their respect.

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speed: 30ft Walking, 10ft Swimming

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Loyalty

As long as you are adjacent to an ally you gain a +1 bonus to your AC.

Dog Bite

You have a Bite Attack that you are proficient with; 1d6 Piercing + STR.

Ancestral Lineage

Toy:

You are especially empathetic and have a natural ability to form strong bonds with others. You have advantage on Insight rolls and +1 to Charisma (to a maximum of 20).

Terrier:

You are an effective digger and have +10 Burrowing Speed.

Sporting:

You possess a thick, water-resistant coat that provides you resistance to Cold Damage. You are also an adept swimmer and gain +10ft swimming speed (20ft total).

Non-Sporting:

You have a strongly developed ability to learn and specialize in a task. Gain proficiency in a skill or tool of your choice.

Herding:

Your high level of energy and ability to lead others are strongly ingrained. Gain proficiency in both Athletics and Persuasion.

Hound:

You have strong natural hunting instincts. You one type of Favored Enemy. You have advantage on Wisdom (Survival) checks to track your favored enemies, as well as on Intelligence checks to recall information about them.

Working:

Your imposing stature and strength allow you to count as one size larger when determining carry capacity and ability to push, pull, and lift objects. You also have +1 Strength (to a maximum of 20).

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Fox

Fox Canidae are enigmatic and aloof. They are stereotyped as being untrustworthy by other races, but this is not necessarily fairly earned. More accurately, Fox Canidae are highly intelligent and have strong social intuition, meaning they can be master manipulators when it benefits them.

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alignment: Any

Size: Medium

speed: 20ft Walking, 10ft Swimming, 10ft Burrowing

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Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence score increases by 2 (up to a max of 20).

Sly as a...

You gain a +2 bonus on all Persuasion and Deception checks.

Bite Attack

You have a Bite Attack that you are proficient with; 1d4 Pierce. You may use your Intelligence modifier instead of Strength when determining attack and damage with this attack.

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Hyena

Hyena Canidae are perhaps the most unpredictable of their race, and are typically Chaotic in contrast to their Lawful cousins. Hyenas live in matriarchal groups and are ferociously loyal to those they consider part of their 'pack'. They are wary of outsiders and don't trust easily. They have a reputation for enjoying causing chaos and mischief, and are generally stereotyped as troublemakers. This is most a fair stereotype, as pranking others, not always innocently either, is a core part of their culture.

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alignment: Usually Chaotic

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Pack Tactics

You can choose to gain Advantage on melee attacks against any enemy until the end of your next turn if you have an ally within 5ft of that enemy and that ally is not incapacitated. After using this ability, you cannot use it again until you complete a short rest.

Cackle of Chaos

You emit a magical cackle that creates a surge of chaotic energy. Roll 3d4, and assign one each to a category from the table below. Each die can only be assigned to one category. Your target takes 1d6 damage of a type dictated by the table, as well as an additional effect, also dictated by the table.

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Wolf

Wolf Canidae are the natural leaders of the Canidae groups. The strongest and largest of the Canidae, they stand at ~7 feet tall and generally have nimble but muscular builds. They respect a strict hierarchy and will immediately outcast anyone who violates the chain of command. They have a natural proficiency at anything athletic, survival, or leadership related. They have strong family and pack (community) bonds, and are immensely loyal to their companions. Wolf Canidae are stereotyped to have quick tempers and aggressive tendencies, but this is not always true as plenty of Wolf Canidae have proven themselves effective leaders, requiring immense self-control.

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Size: Medium

speed: 30ft Walking, 10ft Swimming

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Winter Survivors

Your ancestral habitat has resulted in a natural protection from cold weather. You have resistance to Cold Damage.

Pack Tactics

The Wolf has advantage on an Attack roll against a creature if at least one of the Wolf's allies is within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't Incapacitated.

Frightful Howl

As a bonus action, once per short rest, a Wolf Canidae can emit a howl in a 60-foot-radius spread. Enemy or neutral creatures in this radius must make a successful WIS save (DC 15) or become frightened. While frightened by this trait, a creature must take the Dash action and move away from you by the safest available route on each of its turns, unless there is nowhere to move. If the creature ends its turn in a location where it doesn’t have line of sight to you, the creature can make a Wisdom saving throw. On a successful save, the affect ends for that creature. Success indicates that the target is immune to Frightful Howl for until the next day.

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Keen Hearing and Smell

Canidae have Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sound or smell.

Darkvision

You have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it was bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.