Court of Hoof and Claw
The Court of Hoof and Claw is a fierce and untamed fey court that embodies the raw power and primal instincts of the natural world. It is ruled by Cerunnos of the Wild Hunt, a formidable and aggressive archfey who represents the untamed aspects of nature and the feral spirit of the hunt. This court is known for its wild, chaotic energy and its unwavering connection to the untamed wilderness.
The Court of Hoof and Claw is situated in a sprawling and rugged forest, characterized by dense, ancient woods, craggy landscapes, and untamed natural beauty. The environment is ever-shifting, with paths that change and landscapes that shift unpredictably, reflecting the wild and chaotic nature of the court.
The forest is dense and primordial, with towering trees that seem almost alive. The terrain is uneven, with deep ravines, thick underbrush, and hidden glens. Natural features are accentuated with wild growth, and the flora and fauna are both lush and fierce. It is always summer within the court, reflecting the heat and intensity of the season throughout its land and its peoples.
There are no grand palaces or structured buildings in this court. Instead, the court’s “architecture” consists of natural formations such as massive tree trunks, tangled vines, and stone outcroppings. Cerunnos’s own domain is a majestic, ancient grove surrounded by a ring of colossal, gnarled trees.
Cerunnos is a powerful and enigmatic archfey who rules the Court of Hoof and Claw. He is a symbol of primal strength and the untamed forces of nature.
Cerunnos is a towering figure with a fearsome presence. He has the antlers of a great stag, a muscular build, and a visage that blends human and beastly features. His eyes are piercing and reflect the wildness of the forest. He is often adorned in a mixture of natural materials, including bones, furs, and antlers, which emphasize his connection to the wild.
Cerunnos embodies the fierce and untamed aspects of nature. He is aggressive, commanding, and has little patience for those who do not respect the primal forces of the wild. His demeanor is both charismatic and intimidating, and he commands respect through both fear and reverence.
As the ruler of the Court of Hoof and Claw, Cerunnos oversees the wild aspects of nature, maintains the balance between predator and prey, and ensures that the court remains a place of raw, untamed energy. He is a protector of the wild but also a fearsome enforcer of its rules.
The Court of Hoof and Claw is a realm of primal power and wild energy, ruled by Cerunnos, whose fierce presence embodies the untamed forces of nature. It is a place where the raw, chaotic aspects of the wilderness are celebrated and protected, and where the laws of the natural world are enforced with unyielding authority.
Demography and Population
Those that reside within the Court of Hoof and Claw become more primal and more instinctual. Fey beasts roam the lands, predator and prey alike. Fey dire wolves, large and forboding claim territory as great packs. Hulking satyrs strong with primal instincts roam the woods and even the dryads are savage, embracing their more primal and aggressive sides. A least one great herd of roaming centaurs reside on the fields of the court. Shapeshifting puca spend more time as animal than fey while within these lands. There are few structures within the court and those summer eladrin who reside within the court do so out in the open. The Great Bear resides within this land, along with his children and kin. Brave hunters have found their way into the court and seek out the most fearsome beasts. The Wild Hunt roams these lands, forever caught in their unending hunt. These fey collectively embody the untamed, primal energy of the Court of Hoof and Claw, each contributing to its fierce and wild character. They uphold the court’s aggressive nature and enforce its rules with a raw and elemental power.
Laws
- Strength above all, the victor of a challenge is the alpha.
- The hunt is sacred, and may not be interrupted.
- Only the strong may challenge--an alpha may refuse a challenge to one who is not worthy.
- Never harm a pack member.
- No unnatural magic shall be cast within the realm.
- The wild will not be tamed.
- If you flee, you are prey.
Mythology & Lore
The god Ildross has resided within the Court of Hoof and Claw. The primal strength displayed here has drawn Tempest and Yther to the realm, and even the Red Knight has spent time here studying the primal strength of its residents in conflict.
In the Wild's embrace, strength rules supreme.
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Court, Noble
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Tribalism
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