Lyrac

Strengths Agile and powerful hunters with great night vision Weaknesses They are bio-luminescent at night which makes them very easy to see.
Governments They do fall under and abide by the Varlain government.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Large humanoid cat people mostly taking the shapes of various big cat species. They can take on feral forms but it is not common place.

Genetics and Reproduction

Females can give birth to 1 or 2 offspring at a time, more than that is incredibly rare. They have a gestation period 6 months.

Ecology and Habitats

They are nomadic and clans are spread throughout Varlai.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Omnivorous hunters usually hunting large game, birds and fish, however some have taken to farming and trade to supply other food sources for their clans.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Large plates that run up the nose to the forehead and a pair of horns.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

They live throughout Varlai

Average Intelligence

Average

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Most have strong vision and hearing.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Last names are passed down similar to humans with females taking the last name of their partners after the joining ceremony.

Major Organizations

The Hunter Academy

Beauty Ideals

Similar to humans beauty ideals are individual with every person being attracted uniquely. However large powerful legs are considered a desirable quality in a mate.

Gender Ideals

There are no strong gender ideals within this species

Courtship Ideals

It is an old tradition for the suitor to bring a decorated skull of a particularly difficult hunt to the father of the one being courted, to show their prowess and ability. However any successful hunt that is brought and shared with the family is equally as valued.

Relationship Ideals

The base ideals of lyrac are to protect each other and provide for each other. A typical joining ceremony involves a long somewhat dangerous hunt together and is fulfilled when the quarry is brought down and shared with the now joined families.

Average Technological Level

They have remained relatively primitive in comparison to the rest of the world, however now that technology is very very rare, they are well equipped to deal with the wilds which all face. This includes proficiency with bows, knives, axes, and staves.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Common and Rakesh

Common Dress Code

Common nomadic clothing and or work attire, hunters wear light leather armor sometimes adorned with Skrish feathers. Most common occupations for non mage lyracs are hunters, armor makers, tanners, and scouts. Common among lyrac mages are healers, plant mages, and tribal enchanters. Therefore the attire is varied.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Most common among the lyrac are the followers of Astaal and Orran the goddesses of life and death. Being a more nomadic hunter gatherer race they put their faith in the most primal gods of the earth.

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

While they are no longer as nomadic as they once were, speed and endurance is valued within their clans. Yearly races are held as rites of passage for the young in each clan.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Being nomadic hunters, they mostly barter and trade which is even more relevant now that there is no longer a global currency. After the cataclysm many of the other species had a hard time adjusting to a new life without technology and currency and many looked to the lyrac for help. With the lyracs help people of all species and race were able to quickly relearn basic survival essentials such as hunting, fishing, building shelters. Slowly as everyone began to rebuild a more widespread appreciation for the planet was gained thanks to the tribal teachings from the lyrac elders.

Scientific Name

Lyracanthus Felidae

Origin/Ancestry

Lyracanth

Lifespan

150 years

Average Height

Average height is anywhere between 5-8 feet tall with males getting as tall as 10 feet

Average Weight

200 - 400 lbs

Average Physique

Varied dependent on big cat species

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Most individuals vary in shape and fur patterns ranging in forms such as lions/tigers/bobcats/leopards/ etc.They have long spines that run down their spine and tail however these only show when angered or frightened (similar to a porcupine). At night most fur patterns give off bio-luminescence.