Faunus

Faunus In All Shapes & Sizes

The **Faunus** (singular and plural) are one of the two intelligent species from Remnant from a web-anime-like show, RWBY. They look human, but their animal traits are a dead give away.

## Physiology

Some Faunus commonly have animal ears with these ears on their heads while also having a set of human ears. Some have their animal ears where their human ears should be. Others have horns on their heads, have animal tails instead of ears, and other traits don't appear such retractable claws or chameleon skin. Some other traits increase mobility such as having wings, but others have mermaid-like fish tails that can be used in water but not on land. Other types of Faunus, such as Arachnid Faunus, possess the ability to secrete substances natural to their Faunus heritage, such as scorpion venom and spider silk. Yet one trait that almost all Faunus have is their night vision, which they greatly use in combat in the dark.

In addition, Faunus have been known on multiple occasions to possess other non-physical traits and behaviors of the animals that they are based on. Such as a Cat Faunus loving fish such as tuna and a Monkey Faunus preferring fruits such as bananas. Others tend to make some sort of roar when angered. Many of them choose designs that reflect on the animals they are based off of. This include pincer weapons for a Scorpion Faunus, a hair and beard style based off of a lion's mane for a Lion Faunus, tiger-stripe tattoos for a Tiger Faunus, or a ponytail hairstyle for a Chameleon Faunus.

Faunus are genetically compatible with humans, though the children of such unions are typically always Faunus. Faunus do not automatically have the same animal trait as their Faunus parents, especially those born to two Faunus with different traits.

### Faunus Types

They all have various attributes of various animals from various classes. Traits range from ears, skin, fins, claws, to additional limbs like tails and wings. Minor traits like ears and retractable claws can pass as Human. Some fish Faunus have a fully fish tail, which is the most drastic departure from the human body shape.

* Mammal: Mammal Faunus are the most common among their kind; typically with ears and tails. They are also known to have claws, teeth, antlers, and horns. Depending on the positioning of their animal ears, some mammal Faunus have twin pairs of ears, one human and one animal. Some may not have visible animal traits on the surface, but they can be some other traits such as having gerbil teeth. Some are more noticeable with limbs and/or body parts being more animalistic.
* Reptilian: Reptilian Faunus are rare and usually have scales on their bodies. Chameleon's are even more rare as they can disguise themselves as humans. Some of them even have tails that can grow back.
* Fish: Fish Faunus are rare while being known as Remnant's version of merfolk. Some have fish-like mermaid tales that they use to swim. Others have fins on certain parts of their bodies and can walk on land.
* Winged: Winged Faunus are very rare that have wings that allows them to fly. Some include bat wings, others more bird-like.
* Arachnid: Arachnid Faunus are very rare that have very non-human alterations on their bodies.
* Gastropod: Gastropod Faunus have eyestalks of slugs or snails on their heads.
* Insectoid: Insectoid Faunus are extremely rare among their kind with some having antennas of an insect, while others have more drastic changes.

### Special Ability

Many Faunus have a special ability that gives them a power or ability that is, similar to, or in addition to a semblance. This includes a Scorpion Faunus being able to produce a potent venom from the stingers of their tails. A Chameleon Faunus can change their skin at will or emotions. Spider Faunus has spinnerets that allows them to shoot webs. A Bat Faunus with only their ears can detect the slightest sound and use them for echolocation. A Mantis Faunus can produce powerful pincers from their arms that move very quickly with a tight grip.

## Pre-Apocalypse

Before coming into contact with the other creations, they have been discriminated by humans even after the Great War on Remnant. Afterwards, many have accepted the Faunus as members of society. This include other species that have animal traits such as various Liminals, Catkind, Greenvalians, Worgen, Pandaren, etc. Some even joined certain governments such as the United Federation of Planets, the Galactic Republic and various organizations to be treated as equals. Others still have a hatred for humans and joined those that are against humanity such as the Klingon Empire, the Diversity Alliance, the Helghan Empire, and many others as they still despise humans for the mistreatment no matter what form. Others headed to various forms of Earth where they head to countries that love their animal traits. Mostly perverts.

Some tried to form their own countries, but were later fallen apart by various Faunus factions that tried to seize control.

## Post Apocalypse

When the apocalypse came, many made it out into our reality. Once they did, many headed straight towards Austin, Texas on a few Star Trek shuttles. They volunteer to protect the people of the city as well as the studio that gave birth to the Faunus race and all of Remnant. Once Phase I of the apocalypse was over, some of the Faunus volunteers made a pilgrimage towards Austin while the Republic of Texas and the United Nation States of America. When the real universe got bigger during Phase II, many made their pilgrimage towards the Rooster Teeth Studios building. Yet there are those that blame the studio for the racism on Remnant, the Grimm and most of their problems they had to endure.

On Phase II, some left the four main kingdoms of Remnant to head towards some of the new nations in the United Confederacy of Exiles. Mostly in hopes of a better life or just got booted out because they're Faunus. Some people of Menagerie also left since the place was getting too crowded.