Ferox

Ferox
Race
Pronunciation	Fair-ocks
Population	Approx. 80 Million
Naming Customs	Varies by culture
Traits
Magic Potential	Yes
Min/Max Age	Varies by Subtype
Min/Max Height	Varies by Subtype
Average Weight	Varies by Subtype
Eye Colors	Varies by Subtype
Hair Colors	Varies by Subtype
Skin Tones	Varies by Subtype
Half-Breed	Yes. Humans and elven races.
Artist Credit	LekkuLovers

Ferox Shifting allows some Ferox to display more human or animal-like traits.

The Ferox are a race of bipedal humanoids who resemble various land animals from around the world. Whether canine, feline, rodent, avian, or even a blend of multiple animals, there are very few Ferox traits that could be shocking to anyone, anymore. Ruins discovered by Dwarven miners around natural deposits of Cymrinite have led historians to theorize that perhaps the earliest Ferox were wild animals who, after millennia of exposure to Cymrinite, went through an expedited evolution. This led to heightened intelligence, and gave some the ability to shift their bodies so that they could express more near-human qualities, like five-fingered hands and upright postures. Ferox would then go on to become nomadic tribes, to integrate into other established cultures, or to settle their own civilizations, always holding to their own unique blend of naturalism as well as a zealous curiosity that drives them to travel, learn, and create new discoveries. While many Ferox consider themselves a product of whatever society they grew up in, blending seamlessly into various countries and cities across the world, others maintain ties to their own traditions and cultures. These tribes, clans, and civilizations are too abundant to name, and include every subtype of Ferox imaginable, even those that have not yet been added to this list. Some major Ferox cultures continue to have relevance to this day, and serve as an appropriate study for anyone interested in the overarching story of one of Pannotia’s oldest races.

Ferox can resemble any animal that exists in Galudon, with the exception of marine life and insects/bugs, even if that species is not named specifically on this page. Ferox Subtypes are meant to cover the most broad application possible, with smaller niches available to be filled in at a later date.

Appearance and Biology

Individuals with two different Ferox subtype lineages can have mixed aesthetics, such as this Reptile-Hooved Ferox.

The exact physical appearances of the Ferox are difficult to describe in vague terms, as their animalistic traits vary between individuals even among the same subtype. Additional information can be found for specific Ferox subtypes below, and on their specific pages, but in general, the Ferox always bear the appearance of animals from Pannotia (which includes all real animals from the IRL world). They always stand upright, either on two legs (plantigrade, digitigrade, or ungulate), or a tail, and possess two arms, and always bear the ears and tails of their creature counterparts (or scales for reptiles).

Ferox are an adaptable Race and are born with the innate skills of the animal they resemble. For example, they may have a strong sense of smell, good low-light vision, or the capability to move quietly and gracefully. Their fur, hide, and skin are also variable, though mainly adhere to the natural colors normal to their animal counterpart species. Both full-blooded and Half-Ferox exist on every level of the spectrum between animal and human-like.

Thanks to their early close contact with Cymrinite, many Ferox have the special ability to transform parts of their anatomy at will, in a process called Ferox Shifting. These changes are strictly aesthetic in every fashion when it comes to game mechanics - the use of a snake tail instead of legs does nothing to one’s typical movement speed, and the addition of claws does not improve unarmed combat states. These shifts are meant to allow for flexibility in character design and emotes, not to give advantages in combat. Additionally, this only covers the shift between a more animalistic appearance, and a near-human one. It never allows one to completely transform into a full animal. It also never allows for a complete erasure of the animal traits, always including ears and a tail, or scales. Likewise, it does not allow one to change their hair color or physical traits randomly, always sticking to the colors of their natural hair or fur, and those traits that resemble their animal genetics. It also cannot regrow a limb, or periphery traits like ears and wings, and doesn’t heal wounds. An injury remains whether a Ferox shifts or not. Any played character is welcome to either have the shifting ability or not have it, though most NPC Ferox likely do not.

Half Ferox are possible, and may take on some traits of both their lineages. This includes half-humans and half-elves, as well as cross-animal Ferox, which can result in some design freedom including, for example, the addition of horns to felines, wings to reptiles, or long bushy tails to rodents. Coloring should still follow the influence of the animals which inspire the design, meaning that a fox who gains antlers does not randomly become blue, rather, they would still have either fox or deer-like colors and traits. To avoid creating chimeras, cross-species Ferox are limited to two animal inspirations at most. The antlered fox, for example, cannot also have a grandparent who is a Roc, and thus also have wings and a beak. Additionally, the Ferox shifting ability will always lead to the same physical design and traits. In the example of the antlered fox, this means that the Ferox cannot decide to switch between deer and fox ears on a whim, rather they have an animal-like appearance, and a human-like appearance, and they simply shift between those two ends of the spectrum, but they always look like themselves.

Diet

With sensitive taste buds, Ferox are some of the best and most respected food connoisseurs in Pannotia. However, due to their diversity, it can be extremely tricky to anticipate the dietary needs of every Ferox when planning to host them for dinner. This has led to the widespread belief that Ferox are incredibly difficult to cook for, leading to social faux pas that may simply be best avoided by not even attempting to cook for them. Still, some daring chefs may try, at their own discretion. The specific tastes of each Ferox subtype can be found on their own pages.

Mentality and Philosophy

The Ferox are intelligent people, regardless of what animal they appear to be. They possess the same mental capacity for problem-solving, communication, workmanship, compassion, etc. as any other sentient race in Pannotia. They are explorers, tinkerers, cartographers, scientists, and culture-spreaders by nature, carrying their traditions with them wherever they go, or adapting to new ways of life with ease. With nomadic roots that carry them across all societies and nations, many continue to wander throughout their lives.

Despite their differences across all clans and species subtypes, the same basic belief system creates the fundamental core of all Ferox philosophy. It is a naturalistic philosophy, which encompasses two key beliefs. One, that nature is sacred, and two, that nature is in a constant state of duality, or cycles. What this means will have some slight variance between Ferox cultures, but in general there is no “good and evil” in Ferox philosophy, only the existence of opposites that live in balance to one another by shifting through the cycles of nature. Life and death, peace and conflict, the individual and the collective, knowledge and ignorance - all things have a place in the natural world, and each culture has formed their own unique set of beliefs based on this core idea. An individual Ferox may combine or pick from other philosophies however they wish, often forming their own specific outlook on the meaning of nature and its cycles, and how a person can live within balance. This also allows them to explore other religions, so long as their veneration of the natural world comes first.

Politically, the Ferox are as diverse as any other people. However, they should always hold strict to their loyalty to the planet, and tend to act on behalf of the natural world, environmental conservation, and allowing isolated peoples to carry on undisturbed. While they are not luddites, and indeed many thrive as engineers and brilliant inventors, they will always keep the rest of the world in their designs, and will feel that any Ferox who does not do the same is betraying their own blood, and their connection to the world, the plants, and the animals without whom they would not exist.

Unique beliefs about the world, about nature, and about what facets of nature’s duality are considered sacred will vary between Ferox Clans. In no way are the Ferox a homogenous culture, and even among the same societies, political opinions and individual personalities are extremely diverse.

Ferox Diversity

Since the beginning of their history, the Ferox have been a diverse group who each found unique niches to fill throughout the world. Some settled early, establishing complex cities with their own unique hierarchies. Others remain nomadic to this day, hidden in whatever wild havens remain in the world. Some have yet to be discovered, and others integrated into established societies while holding fast to their own unique beliefs and traditions. Population counts are approximations at best, and there are undoubtedly more Ferox cultures that have yet to be counted. Certain populations, Rodent and Rabbit Ferox especially, make up a greater percentage of the total population of Ferox than others.

Population Breakdown

Canine Ferox	12 million
Feline Ferox	15 million
Dinosaur Ferox	10 thousand
Serpent Ferox	4 million
Ursa Ferox	80 thousand
Critter Ferox	40 million
Avian Ferox	6 million
Primate Ferox	600 thousand
Hooved Ferox	2 million

Trivia

• Marine Ferox do not exist. Whatever evolutionary happenstance caused Ferox to emerge, it did not extend to fish or other water based animals.
• Reptilian Ferox who form bonds with other races typically have their partners tattoo the Ferox’s scale patterns onto the other’s skin as a show of commitment.
• There are potentially hundreds of Ferox populations still to be discovered and studied by Galudonian scholars.

Races Humans | Eiruks | Dwarf | Infernals | Venyra | Thalzar | Nephi | Nymphs | Giruk | Anomalies | Ferox | Tzchaari

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Writers LekkuLord, LadyLekku Artists LekkuLovers Processors Ashurism, Bimberi	Last Editor LadyLekku on 05/15/2025.

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