Beastmen

Beastmen are the human-like inhabitants of the Beastman World, the setting of the manhwa.

## Biology

Beastmen are a highly intelligent, sophisticated species like humans, who inhabit another world, males are distinguished for their ability to transform from animal to a humanoid form with some animal traits. Males are all born animal and acquire their humanoid form as they age. Males are usually larger than females, as typical of the animal kingdom, and in almost all cases the males are more "attractive". Males are usually seen in a demi-human or full animal form. Females are usually seen in a full human form. It may be possible that females loose much of their animal characteristics through puberty. It was later revealed that most female Beastmen are born in their human form, such as Bai Qingqing's and Winston's daughter, Ann.

Females become fertile fewer times a year than human women. According to Parker female Beastmen start their period usually at 15-16. Males probably become able to fertilise at a similar age.

Peacock, Merfolk, Leopard, Snake, Bear, Fox, Dog and Ape are some examples of the Beastmen types.

## Culture

### Birth and Early life

In the Beastman World, Males are born in a full animal form and will be able to take on a humanoid form as they age, that they can easily switch between. The Merfolk group are a slight exception to this rule however. Females are implied to be usually born in their human form and may be unable to take a full animal form. However Curtis implied that females can be born in a full animal form (or at least Snake Beastmen females).

Male Beastmen are born and raised similar to animals, their mother seems to be the more nurturing and caring parent and the father less so, who train them to fend for themselves in preparation for adulthood. There are many differences to how they are born and raised depending on the type of Beastmen they are. For example, Snake Beastmen are birthed in from eggs their mother laid, are not fed with breastmilk, fed food, raised with a hands off approach and become independent from a young age. Whereas Leopard Beastmen are birthed live, fed breastmilk and given a more hands on upbringing and are not expected to separate from their families, and often stay with their family in a tribe their entire lives.

### Dating and Mating

In the Beastman World, amongst most types of Beastmen, males are more frequent than females, therefore adult females are widely sought across the land by many clans, with some clans even trading females for salt. Due to the uneven gender ratio, females are more cherished, protected, served, considered more precious and in some ways higher regarded than males. It is common for females to practice polygamy taking several male spouses over her life, this is considered normal in the Beastman world and this phenomenon is most strongly seen in the Merfolk group, where only one female is born per one female's lifespan, who is expected to breed with many males to continue the merfolk population in her clan. For Snake Beastman however the female-male ratio is said to be much more equal. Though a normal part of society, the tradition of Polygamy does not stop possessiveness nor jealousy from husbands as shown with Parker and Curtis and The Ape King with Winston. Once a male has a female, he will be extremely loyal to her and expected to take care of her and provide and fend for her family.

Beauty seems to be a very important attribute to attract mates, as well as physical power for males, which are determined through Beastman Marks.

Traits considered the most beautiful and desirable for female Beastmen include pale skin, big eyes, long hair, a small, pointed nose, and a slender yet curvaceous body with clear skin with no freckles or spots, and generally delicate, refined features, large breasts are also viewed as more desirable. Women that have these features are considered superior to those lacking in these traits by the opposite gender. Beautiful women are also widely fawned upon and sought after as mates by males. Showing there is much importance placed on looks in the Beastman species, compared to humans.

For males, features considered the most attractive are pale skin, a tall, slender, muscular figure and a slender nose. It is quite normal for males to grow out their hair long, like females.

Beastmen take on their spouses in an extremely different way to humans. As previously mentioned, a female Beastmen is allowed and expected to take on several male spouses, throughout her life, due to the imbalanced sex ratio. A female will usually pick a male spouse, when she is in heat. The males are alerted a female in their vicinity is in heat and ovulating, through her pheromones, where the males can pick up her physical condition. The female will then take on the males she wants whether that be one or more and accept them as her spouses. Eventually she is expected to mate with them and with this intercourse the male's unique mark is put onto her body, that represents that she has accepted him.

### Social

Males in most clans are very courteous and protective of females as the weaker and less common gender. Females however are usually exempt from taking positions of great power.

Each are ruled by a King and the types are further distinguished by clans. For example the Leopard Beastmen's King is Parker's father.

## Types of Beastmen

**Leopard Beastmen**- A big wildcat Beastmen that likes to live in the Savannah. Notable members are Parker, Harvey, Eudora and Eve.

**Snake Beastmen**- These beastmen are often feral, living in the wild, they are considered threatening by mainstream Beastmen. Curtis is this type.

**Peacock Beastmen**- Notable members are Alva and Bella.

**Scorpion Beastmen-**

**Ape Beastmen-**

**Merfolk Beastmen-** Notable members are King and Bluepool

**Tiger Beastmen-** Notable member is Winston

**Wolf Beastmen-**

**Bear Beastmen-**

**Eagle Beastmen-**

And more.