Leonin

== Summary ==
A nomadic people native to north-central Andalus, the leonin strongly resemble the lions with whom they share a homeland. They live in female-centric prides, following the semi-domesticated herds of cattle that form the basis of their diet. They are notable for their anti-theist culture, which rejects the inherent authority of the gods over mortals and centers the importance of community and of personal resilience.
== Origins ==
There are two competing origin myths for the leonin, one that is more widely told by outsiders and the one told by the leonin themselves. The more widely known myth claims that, shortly after Avalon was first formed, the god Allitur came across a pride of lions as he was exploring the new world, and he transformed them into the leonin to serve as his bodyguards and warriors. According to the leonin themselves, however, they came first, and in the distant past the gods transformed most of the leonin into base lions as a punishment for not worshipping them correctly. Only through the cunning and strength of the Fate-Breaker pride were any leonin able to escape this fate at all. However, there is no consensus amongst the leonin regarding which god(s) are specifically responsible; generally speaking they vaguely blame all gods, but some leonin will have particular enmity for one deity or another.
== Description ==
Leonin appear as bipedal lions; most are over six feet tall, and some males exceed seven feet tall.