Wenci

Written by Pookas Kreations

Wenci closely resembles a weasel but with six legs. They are very intelligent but don't have the vocal cords to speak in most languages. Their own language uses body language, clicks, grunts, and sibilant sounds; much of this language is too high pitched for humanoids to hear.

Basic Information

Anatomy

The Wenci have six short legs, a long slender body, short sleek fur, a long tail, and a weasel-like face.

Biological Traits

Males are slightly larger than females and have fewer nipples. Females are a little more intelligent, but males are more aggressive.

Genetics and Reproduction

Breeding takes place in the spring and summer, and there is a single litter of about six kits which are reared exclusively by the female.

Growth Rate & Stages

The kits stay with their mother until they are old enough to take care of themselves. Usually, until they are 6 months old but sometimes as little as 4 months. Females commonly stay with their mothers until after they have their first litter.

Ecology and Habitats

Any temperate land.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Small rodents form the largest part of the least weasel's diet, but it also kills and eats rabbits, other mammals, and occasionally birds, birds' eggs, fish, snakes, and frogs. Their favorite food are rodents of any kind, especially mice and rats.

Biological Cycle

In cold climates where it snows, their fur changes color to match.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Wenci commonly live in colonies like meerkats, but young males that haven't joined a colony or are kicked out of a crowded one live on their own until they find a new colony or create their own.

This group is often called a "mob", "gang", or "clan". It can often contain about 20 wenci, but some super-families have 50 plus members. Wenci often hunts in packs, like wolves and have been observed to have Alpha, Beta and Omega individuals.

Domestication

They are often caught and trained to hunt rats in the sewers, streets, and warehouses of large cities. Unknown to their "employers" they enjoy this work as they have no need to hunt in the wild with all its dangers.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Wenci are killed for their sleek fur.

Facial characteristics

Winci heads are small, with narrow eyes on the sides of their heads. They have small ears and nose. Their heads are usually the width of their long necks.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Wenci can be found in most places on Aquatic, some have preferential areas depending on the prey that they prefer. There are even aquatic adapted types, similar to minks.

Average Intelligence

Average human intelligence

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Darkvision, tremorsense, and scent.

Civilization and Culture

Average Technological Level

At first glance, they are animals. As you look closer, they are a primitive society with stone-age technology. Although, some Wenci have been "borrowing" high technology items that they have seen in the city and have been teaching themselves and others how to use them.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Wencit is their spoken language, some have learned to understand common and other languages near where they live, but they can't speak them. They don't currently have a written language, but some are working on it.

Common Etiquette Rules

They are very clean and tidy creatures, like raccoons. They are friendly but have a strict hierarchy, similar to wolves.

Common Dress Code

Since their fur covers everything, they have no nudity taboos. Occasionally, you will see one with a belt or harness to carry items.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

They are a tribal-like society. Some are nomadic, moving when all nearby prey animals have been exhausted, but most have learned to ration and rotate the areas that they hunt in to keep their prey levels steady. A few colonies have even learned to supplement their food buy foraging for plants.

Wenci have been watching humanoids for generations and have begun to mimic some aspects of their societies, adopting what they like.

History

No one knows the true history of the Wenci, but it is assumed that the Atlanteans bred them for their hunting skills. Wenci are often seen around large cities and agricultural areas because of rodent infestations and whenever a new area pops up they aren't far behind.

Scientific Name

Mustela nivalis hextopedus

Lifespan

20 years

Average Height

3 inches

Average Weight

2 lbs

Average Length

3 ft

Average Physique

Long, slender bodies, which enable them to follow their prey into tunnels and burrows.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Their coats are usually in shades of light or dark brown, red, gray or black; with a lighter colored chin, chest and stomach. Some have a lighter colored tip on their tails and fur even on their footpads.