Corgitaurs (Group)

Corgitaurs (Group)

Members
LiiraDinaraNiitaUncle KlausGustavSadiiraPeteOther corgitaurs

Dislikes
Zoogs

Allies
Themselves

**Corgitaurs** are one of the most warlike creatures of Dreamland. They first made an appearance in the seventh episode "Moon Tree Ritual", where Lu and Liandra ran into them during the escape from Zoogs.
They live in close communes, strictly following established traditions and laws. Disobedience is not tolerated. Corgitaurs are nomads and constantly move from one place to another. They pitch exotic tents where they eat and rest after their grueling daily workouts. Outsiders are not welcome here. Exceptions can be made only for merchants or dreamwalkers, when in need of cooperation.
Zoogs have been natural rivals of Corgitaurs for many centuries and they constantly squabble with each other. Only for the duration of the Ritual of Initiation, the leaders of the tribes conclude a truce out of respect for each other's traditions.
Each tribe is led by a powerful chief, and his relatives are often in the leadership positions, working as the ambassador of their tribe.
Corgitaurs leave their family early. Every tribe has a training camp or school where adult corgitaurs send their cubs when they turn four. From this moment they are known as "puppies" and must train hard to become true warriors. They eat and rest together in specially designated tents, and from early morning go train under the strict supervision of the head coach and his assistants. Coaches strive to educate their wards burdening them with exhausting training and difficult trials. Dreamy, lazy and fragile are not welcomed here, often subjecting them to mockery, ridicule or simply avoiding them. Disappointing representatives may even be expelled from the commune in disgrace.
Sixteen is the age of majority for corgitaurs and they are required to pass a serious trial of life and death, the so called "Initiation Ceremony". most significant event in the life of every puppy For the sake of conducting the rite, the coach leads a group
of sixteen year olds far away from the tribe, sometimes the road takes several days. This tradition is strictly observed and no corgitaur has the rights to avoid it.
Despite all the cruelty and risk of the test, the one's who passed it receive the proud title of adult "dogs" and return to their tribe, where they will have a bright holiday - A night fire. All members from the tribe congratulate the new defenders, give them gifts, arrange a feast and dance around a huge fire. Then the dogs leave the training camp to join others, ready to protect their tribe at the cost of their lives.

Members
Tribe of the Wind Hills:
* Liira
* Dinara
* Niita
* Uncle Klaus
* Gustav
* Sadiira
* Pete

Appearance
Corgitaurs got their name thanks to their remarkable appearance. They are half dog, half human warriors who live to master their combat skills. These creatures resemble centaurs from Greek mythology, but instead of a horse's "back" they have a dog's back, most similar to a corgi. A lush, fluffy croup with powerful, but short legs. Most corgitaurs docks their tail in childhood. The color of their fur varies from sandy gold to black and brown, while their chest, belly, lower part of the legs and the butt is white.
The skin is usually tanned and healthy, can be both light or dark. When it comes to clothing, they prefer sporty style, often bargaining for it with merchants. Their pupils flicker in the dark, like any ordinary dogs.
They are deadly opponents, dangerous both for their size and strength.

Abilities
Corgitaurs does not posses any supernatural abilities, but physical strength is common. It is believed, that the ideal representative of these people is an enduring, mighty, strong body and spirit, as well as being absolutely loyal to their tribe, regardless of gender and natural characteristics. Such as coaches.
The main combat weapons of corgitaurs are spears and pikes. They are skillful at handling them and are able to deal with a lot of enemies without a single scratch. But they can also use staffs, knives, axes and swords, although much less often. Sometimes firearms end up in the tribe, but usually are not very common, since corgitaurs consider any attack from a distance, from a safe point of view as a cowardly move. They honor the courage and desire to fight head on, showing all the abilities of their strong body.

Trivia* Gustav is based on the image of Heloise's pet dog.
* Liira, niece of Uncle Klaus was created under the impression of the author's younger sister, and has many features and tastes inherent from her childhood.