Animus

This is the land of the Awakened Animals, and Halflings. It has a wide variety of terrain and food is plentiful. As a result of the Mage Wars many of the animals were extremely changed. Most only gained hands and/or speech, others became anthropomorphic humanoids. Various avian tribes only gained speech and flexible wing tips, although the bat tribes gained hands on their wings. Many fish and insects are still animals, as well as cows and horses, but of course some have evolved too. There are always exceptions to any rule. Tribes usually fall into similar breeds, but other alliances are possible. Predators rarely live happily with prey. The tribes often bicker but it seldom leads to war. Corvids (crows and ravens) often become companions/followers/cohorts of magic users as they are very intelligent and like the feel of magic.