Faunus

**Faunus** are one of the twelve races of Earth, the others being the Humans and Mobians. While Faunus resemble Humans, they're often easily distinguishable from the latter in that they possess the traits of animals. They can be found in both GF-007 Earth and on Remnant.

## Physiology

Faunus are similar to Humans, except for the fact that they share certain traits with animals. They have been shown to have animal ears (in these cases, those of a cat and a rabbit, respectively); Some such as Abigail Lincoln and Hokuto Hayasugi (in these cases, those of a fox and a cat, respectively); Other Faunus like Fred Jones Jr. have been shown to have horns protruding from their heads. Some Faunus, such as Ross Noften and Wallabee Beatles may have tails. In some cases, a Faunus may have a trait that is not immediately apparent, such as White Tiger and Catra Have protractible claws. Arachnid Faunus such as Tyrian Callows and Scorpia possess the ability to secrete substances natural to their Faunus heritage, such as scorpion venom and spider silk, respectively.

Some types of Faunus are more common than others, with some being extremely rare. Faunus with mammalian traits, in general, seem to be quite common. It is noted the Faunus who are born in Earth are more capable of transformation into more of their animal traits by activating their Semblance which their Remnant Counterparts appears to have lacked the ability.

There have been mention of rare Mythic Faunus that show traits similar to mythical creatures such as Dragons, Griffin, Centaur, Merfolk, even Phoenix. Agunimon was briefly mistaken for one given his ability to transform into Dragon-like Digimon.

## History

### British Colonial Contact

When the British Empire sent colonists to set sail to the New World for colonisation and resources to support the British Empire to protect their territories against the Grimm, the humans made contact with the native race known as Faunus, the majority of them being Faunus who were much stronger and faster then ordinary humans that used their auras to survive against Grimm. However it is noted some have been found in other places across the globe and possibly remained hidden or not have known their existence until then.

## Cultures

### GF-007 Earth

Faunus due their appearance have been subjected to hate crimes. With some extreme cases being hunted and killed that can be commonly found in some countries of Earth that are not members of the United Nations, most of all Rodigan for their reputation of discrimination towards non-human species and target for slave labour by the Red Caps. However, the improvements between the races have so far became more improved than Remnnant to work anyway and receive education from schools and Academies to be trained into becoming Huntsmen and Huntress, as well as become heroes. It is widely common to marry humans to have children with. Some are even able it be adopted it adopt non-Faunus races.

So far most of the most notable information of the Faunus’ culture from Earth is noted from America before British Colonials arrived to settle on the newly discovered America where the Faunus lived in tribes and respected nature while also had fought and hunted the Grimm

Hiwever, the Faunus that received harsh treatment in most countries that treated them less than humans and no equal rights, they have often joined some anti-human groups, th most notorious of all is Satyra Who had either recruited members willingly, or by other means such as mind manipulation, blackmail, or against their will. Others however who opposed Satyra’s ways of attacking humans, and even Faunus and Mobians who are sympathetic to peaceful relations would stand against them,

### Remnant

Their Remnant counterparts face similar hate crimes to their Earth counterparts, only Humans discrimination towards Faunus began early, due to how startling Humans found it that Faunus looked and acted like them but had animalistic features that were sometimes frightening, such as fangs. This discrimination only grew through rumours and stories that spread fear and suspicion. It was not uncommon for Humans to chase Faunus out of their villages or even to hunt them down and kill them.

Before the Great War the Faunus were treated unfairly and in some cases treated a slaves using their physical differences to exploit them. After the end of the Great War, the Faunus were given equal rights and the continent of Menagerie as compensation for previous treatment. To some tis consider fair but others was just consider a slap to the face from sore losers.

Because of their unfair treatment a big percent of the population live on Menagerie seeing it as a safe place. Due this treatment an extremist terrorist group called the White Fang, which used to a civil rights group. Started using violence as means to gain respect such as firebombing stores that refused to serve Faunus, as well as theft or sabotage targeting organizations that used Faunus labour.

Some Faunus also looked down on Humans and wished to make them slaves instead of equals.

However some Faunus are able to live peacefully with Humans as the Huntsmen academies allow them to apply and study their. Faunus treatment also appears to very depending were they live as the Kingdom of Vale and Kingdom of Vacuo appear to have less discrimination than others such as Kingdom of Mistral and Kingdom of Atlas. With some shop oweners or business having signs on refusing service to Fanus customers.

Faunus are able to become Huntsmen like Humans/Aura Users as well.

## Known Faunus

### GF-007 Earth

* Abigail Lincoln - Fox-based; ears
* Wallabee Beatles - Monkey-based; tail
* Fred Jones Jr - Bull-based; horns
* Kurt Wylde - Wolf-base; tail & ears
* Lee Ping - Lizard-based; scales & tail
* Cree Lincoln - Fox-based; ears
* Monkey Fisk - Monkey-based; hands & feet
* Billiam Milliam - unknown
* Valerie - unknown
* Hokuto Hayasugi - Cat-based; ears
* Hayato Hayasugi - Cat-based; ears
* Ryuji Kiyosu - Cheetah-based; tail, ears
* Miku Hatsune - Rabbit-based; ears
* Suzaku Akimi - White Fox-based; tail
* Lilo Pelekai - No known Faunus features beyond senses
* Nani Pelekai - No known Faunus features beyond senses
* Ross Noften - Lion-based; tail
* Fred Jones Sr. - Bull-based; horns
* Nana Possible - Lion-based; tail
* Dingo - Dingo-based; ears
* Hyena - Hyena-based; originally claws,fangs, & ears, now just fangs & ears after cybernetic upgrade
* Jackal- Jackal-based; originally claws, fangs, & ears, now just gangs & ears after cybernetic upgrade
* Wolf - Wolf-based
* Lana Kane - Tiger-based; fangs & claws
* Moosk - unknown
* Professor XXXL - changes
* White Tiger - White Tiger-based; ears & claws
* Urgence Evergreen - Uncomfirmed though if so it would have bird-based with his legs
* Harvey Birdman - unknown Bird-based; wings
* Keith - Hawk-based; eyes
* Roberto Lupine - Wolf-based;
* Foxtail - Fox-based; tail
* Scorpia - Scorpion-based: Pincers and tail

## Background Information

The Faunus are a race from the RWBY verse and follow similar traits in history and made part of the GrimmFall verse with several charcters made into Faunus. While the Faunus in RWBY founded White Fang, in GrimmFall it is known as Satyra. as a anti-human organisation. And unlike Faunus from RWBY some Faunus in GrimmFall have more than one animal trait.

## Trivia

* The word "Faunus" is derived from Faunus, who is the Roman god of forests, wild and nature. He is also the Roman equivalent to the Greek God Pan.
* There are some Faunus who display reptillian features.
	+ Lee Ping having scales and a tale.
* In GrimmFall, There are rare types of Faunus that have Mytholocial traits such a s dragons and griffins.