Fauna

Most of what Fauna may have been has been lost, as for generations they have been largely enslaved by the human races around them. Fauna, like some other species of the region, are two souls occupying the same body. Fauna are one with the animal souls within them, and thus reflect physical traits of that animal. The intensity of their animal resemblance varies from a few animal appendages, such as ears, tails, and claws, to having almost no humanoid characteristics. These animals are always mammals, and typically are a mammal common to the region where the Fauna is born.

Genetics do not seem to influence what type of animal an individual Fauna is born bonded to. For instance, two cat Fauna parents may not produce a cat Fauna child. Slave breeders cannot guarantee the type of Fauna birthed, but during the fall rut season, still seek to breed characteristics like strength or easy temperament into their livestock.

As stated, most Fauna are slave labor to the human populations of the Black Coast. Some exist as freed slaves. There are rumours of a third type of Fauna, that still roam wild in hidden caravans through the dangerous wilds. The human races would tell you they have eradicated all the Wild Fauna, but that doesn’t stop young slaves from dreaming of running away to join them.