Therians

Therians are the second largest group of sentient beings in Veiltouria. Many, if not all, of these kinfolk owe their sentience to the chaotic hand of Jiggormund interfering with Themistrea's creations, and they are often highly attuned to their environment and nature itself. Therians often trace their lineage to an extant animal that lives within Veiltouria, and are considered to be that creatures distant cousin.

## Kitsun

An uncommon kinfolk, the kitsun were hunted to near extinction for their supposed dark and trickster like reputation. Now left scattered and broken, the few kitsun communities left in existence rove around as travelling performers and traders, forced to eke out a living wherever they can.
## Lagomori/Neratuu

   Agile, strong people, the lagomori are one of the most proliferous Therian races of The Northwyld. Known to be loyal and family oriented, the lagomori are often taken as desirable slaves by the templars of Sanctacivitor. Their long ears and powerful legs make them great workers, and they will often be employed as farmers in Veiltouria.
Neratuu are small, though not the smallest of the Therian races. They are taller than halflings, standing a bit less than three and a half feet tall, but a little more lanky, weighing about 35 kilograms at the minimum. Neratuu come from northern climes and have white hair on their heads and bodies, though the color may vary the further south they are found. The hair is thickest along the shins, forearms, chest, and elongated ears, resembling a rabbit's. Their faces are also very rabbit-like, showing buck teeth and light colored eyes.

Neratuu like lavish clothing with earthen tones for colors, preferring whites, greens, and brown hues over reds and purples. They have a preference for robes and coats, as well as long sleeve shirts, preferring the comfort they bring.
## Pantherae

   Fierce and powerful feline beings, pantherae are one of the oldest therian kinfolk, and have diversified across the land to appear in many different forms. Supremely adapatable, they will become at home in any environment they find themselves in.
Pantherae appearance can greatly vary but share some common traits. Typically taller than most humans at six to seven feet, their bodies are slender and covered in spotted or striped fur ranging from light yellow to midnight black. Like most felines, they have long tails and retractable claws, and slit-pupiled eyes. Pantherae are competent swimmers and climbers as well as speedy runners, walking on cat-like paws. They have a good sense of balance and an acute sense of smell.

## Sangelin

   Commonly known as Lizardfolk, sangelin are most commonly found in the deserts of The Westfold. Cold and calculating, sangelin are often misunderstood by warm blood races, for their unique culture and disposition is vastly different from all others in Veiltouria.
Semi-aquatic reptilian humanoids, their skin is covered in scales and varied in color from dark green through to shades of brown and gray. Taller than humans and powerfully built, sangelin are often between 1.8–2.1 m tall and weigh between 90.7–113 kg. They have non-prehensile muscular tails that grow to 1.5-2 meters in length, used for balance, and sharp claws and teeth. Although non-reptilians struggle to tell the difference between males and females, sangelin can easily distinguish themselves.

## Scragglepaw

    Agile and lethal rat-folk, scragglepaws are originally a subterranean people, driven from the mountains by the dwarves during a great war. Now a wandering people, they can be found in nearly every city, forming small but densely packed communities. Scragglepaws look like a hybrid of a thin human and a rat, shorter than humans and appear almost frail. They have heads shaped like a rat's, with an elongated skull, thin lips, a humanoid nose, and black orbs for eyes, but no cleft in the mouth and no whiskers. The fur that grows on their bodies is thin, but dark, giving them an obscured appearance in dark conditions, though scragglepaws commonly have fur colors ranging from light browns to dark gray and black.

## Testudon

    Wanderers and nomads born from the coves of The Razor Coast, testudons are adventurers at heart, who seek to explore the world around them and hear all the stories it has to offer. Typically found wandering Forestsedge, testudons have been seen all over Veiltouria.
Testudons are reptilian-looking humanoids with large shells on their backs that are capable of containing their entire bodies. They have leathery skin that vary between olive-green to blue-green hues. The dorsal portion of their shells is usually darker than their skin, while the ventral portion is lighter, usually with yellowish tones.

Testudons rarely wear any clothing, favoring instead belts and harnesses to carry their belongings. They have little tolerance for cold, and usually migrate away from temperate areas when winter approached. Although generally poor swimmers, testudons are capable of floating on water and can hold their breath for over an hour. Their high buoyancy grants them the ability to cross swamps, mud, and quicksand with little difficulty.

## Suisae

    Boar-headed people from the marshy steppes north of Veiltouria, the suisae were captured in large numbers and brought south by slavers but managed to thrive despite their cruel journey to the various southern nations. Now a prolific and respected people, the suisae are most known for their excellent culinary skills, as their sensitive pallets enable them to draw out the most flavour from any food source.

## Ursine

    One of the oldest races of The Northwyld, the Ursine are the traditional guardians of the mountains. A proud but flagging people, they resist human rule violently, often resulting in overbearing assaults on their settlements.
Ursine have thick fur, long snouts, massive paws and a musky odor that makes them stand out in any crowd. Ursine usually stand well over 6 feet tall and often weigh upwards of 350 kilograms. Like regular bears, ursine may choose to put on extra weight and hibernate for months at a time if they so desire. The color of their coat usually depends on the region they inhabit, and most are either black, brown, or white.

Ursine typically live in small tribes, only leaving their tribal to seek out company to mate and raise children, or to defend their territory. A few Ursine make a habit of visiting nearby humanoids to trade handmade goods, food, or stories. Their dwellings can be anything from a comfortable cave to a cabin of sturdy construction. They are obligate omnivores, and spend most of their time hunting game and gathering edible plants to satisfy their massive caloric needs. They are known to take good care of the land they inhabit, using controlled burns to prevent wildfires and choosing which animals to hunt in order to ensure ecological balance and prosperity.

## Wulfar

    Therians from the Wyrdwood, wulfar are the perfect union of life and nature. Beings that shift between wolf and man, and any permutation of the two forms, wulfar go through immense pain throughout their lives as they endure growth spurts and reshaping. A short-lived kinfolk, most wulfar prefer to spend their live isolated and in the wilds, away from the judgement of society.
In humanoid form, they appear no different than a typical human and their natural life expectancy is the same, though they tend to be larger and more savage in their appearance.