Catfolk

The term **Catfolk** describes any human-like figure with any level of cat-like appearance or any type of feline appendages. Overall the catfolk are mainly split among multiple subspecies and have made separate cultures for themselves. Gnirusull specifically used to speak 'Ny'owo,' also refered to as 'Catspeak Proper.' The language spread to the other races however, but has more or less died out amongst the public; only being spoken between government officials and nobility in the modern era

## Subspecies

### Feles

Main article: Feles
The Feles are a species that is native to Rathnir and trace back all the way to the Quartz Forest of Sparwood. The Feles look like Anthropomorphic cats, and they come in many sizes; with there being many fur colours and patterns. The Feles people are a strong and proud people, They are also known for there farming skills.

### Nekojin

Main article: Nekojin
The most popular theory about where the Nekojin come from is from the untamed regions of west Rathnir; however, there are a few who suggest that they may come from the underground. It is believed that their species existence is relatively new, making them quite a rare find.

### Katzki

Main article: Katzki
Katzki are a humanoid feline race native to the Atsyllean Sea, they are a reclusive and nomadic race who travel by boat around said sea. Due to their lifestyle they generally possess an athletic physique. Katzki typically stand at an average height of around 5' with tanned skin, and darker hair that ranges from brown to black. Most notable about their appearance, is that they possess feline ears, a tail, sharp canines, and retractable claws. With the exception of reproductive organs, there does not seem to be any discernible differences between sexes of Katzki. On rare occasions, Katzki are born with a tabby pattern on their hair.

### Gnirusull

Main article: Gnirusull
The Gnirusull (usually just called Maddrakkian Catfolk) are a group of Catfolk from the Maddrak region; they got their name from what the gnomes called them back in the day, "salty animal." They were called this because of how menacing they were to the gnomes (due to their height); as a result, the catfolk were either enslaved, or were driven to the edges of Maddrak, sometimes they were even kicked out of Maddrak entirely. Gnirusull as a whole aren't that smart, and typically when they speak in Traveler's Tongue, it's a more simplified/shortened version of it (ex: instead of "I don't want to give this to you" it would be "me no give you"). Though, they aren't completely incompetent, and in most instances can do tasks just fine. Gnirusull's are mainly divided into two groups; the "feral" group, and the "tamed" group.

### Catgirl

Catgirls are very common on Eldham, a species of Catfolk that can have every color of hair, eye color, and fur under the sun. They can either be very catlike, with fur covering their body, a snout, and cat ears and tail, (With and without human-like hair) or minorly catlike, with catlike eyes, ears, tail, teeth, but no body hair excepting head hair. Many anatomy books have been written about this species. Despite common belief, **Catgirls can be men and women**, and Catgirls have **two sets of ears,** one human, one cat. They are often very feminine however, and have violent tendencies. They were famously genocided by the Rats, but have improved relations with them since.

### Qelim'qar

In the far dunes of the northwest region of Eldham, there roams the Qelim'qar (Tasqarince for Catfolk), a semi-nomadic species of fierce warriors. They are very human-like with most of the identifying traits such as skin, hair, etc. with a few feline like features which include fangs, cat-shaped ears, and/or tails. Please note that not all Qelim'qar have all of these features. As previously mentioned, their culture is heavily focused on combat with both sexes training in the combat arts from a young age. Because of their desert habitat, most of them will appear tan. The species does not have many members however as they are always fighting in wars (whether I'd be as mercenaries or just common soldiers) thus regularly lowering their numbers.