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'''Beastkin''' are one of the [[races]] of Innworld. They are mostly found on [[Baleros]] and [[Chandrar]].

== Background ==
Beastkin does not refer to one specific people but a set of tribes known collectively as Beastkin. Each tribe takes traits from a specific animal, such as Cat Beastkin or Rabbit Beastkin. Less than a hundred tribes exist in the present day.<ref name=":4">{{VERef|10.39 YN}}</ref> Scattered and relatively sparse, the Beastkin are a rare species but generally acclimatise to any lands they find themselves in. They also tend to have interesting relationships with animals given their heritage. A Rabbit Beastkin is wary of cats for instance, and will generally save innocent bunnies by beating up any predators on the prowl.<ref name="Gloss" /> 

Beastkin in [[Izril]] mainly reside in the southern half of the continent and can be mainly found among the [[Gnolls|Gnoll Tribes]] than in [[Drakes|Drake]] settlements.<ref name="1.28">[https://wanderinginn.com/2016/11/27/1-28/ Chapter 1.28]</ref> There are Fox-Beastkin living on Chandrar, such as in [[Nerrhavia's Fallen]].<ref name=":0">[https://wanderinginn.com/2021/12/01/8-54-h/ Chapter 8.54 H]</ref>

== Appearances ==

=== Fox ===
They are shorter on average than humans, slim, and nimble. Their fur color ranges across red, sandy, black, and occasionally silver.<ref name=":0" />

=== Wolf ===
They resemble [[Gnolls]], but are shorter and have distinct lupine features.<ref name=":1">[https://wanderinginn.com/2023/03/12/9-40-gg/ Chapter 9.40 GG]</ref>

=== Salamander ===
They are scaled like [[Drakes]] and [[Lizardfolk]], but their heads are flat, and they have the most lizard-like face of the three.<ref name=":1" />

=== Crocodile ===
They are huge, scaly, with wide set eyes on both sides of their face and a long tooth-filled snout.<ref name=":2" /> Their feet are stubby and webbed with talons.<ref>{{VERef|10.08 (Pt. 2)}}</ref>

== Behavior and Culture ==
They are known to be peaceful and easy to work with. They are a bit closer to their roots than other species, which can give them some behavioral traits from the animals they are based on.<ref>{{VERef|10.02 Y}}</ref> The Beastkin tribes in Baleros are technically allied as a unified group, but it is described as "precarious," especially as Beastkin lands are situated next to [[Maelstrom’s Howling]]'s lands.

Most Beastkin do not leave their home tribes, as it is considered the utmost priority for one to support their respective clans. Those that do are usually wanderers, outcasts, or on a mission.<ref name=":3">{{VERef|10.07}}</ref> 

== History ==
Beastkin were one of the original races of Innworld, who immigrated there in its inception, having arrived as a "myriad of species in their millions."<ref>{{VERef|10.25 MG}}</ref>

Fox-Beastkin were protected in [[Chandrar]] under [[Tottenval]], leading to a population boom on the continent. As his work benefited many people even to the present day, most nations didn't displace them after his death and the dissolution of [[Flos Reimarch|Flos]]' empire.<ref name=":0" />

== Known Beastkin Tribes ==
*Cat Tribe
*Dog-Tribe<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2020/07/12/7-34-c/ Chapter 7.34]</ref>
*Duskclaw Tribe - Jackal
*Long Ear Tribe - Rabbit
*Rhinoceros Tribe<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2021/09/26/8-44-o/ Chapter 8.44 O]</ref>
*Squirrel Tribe
*??? - Ape<ref name=":First and Last">[https://wanderinginn.com/2022/12/11/interlude-the-first-and-last-of-us/ Interlude - The First and Last of Us]</ref>
*??? - Bear
*??? - Crocodile<ref name=":2">{{VERef|10.07}}</ref>
*??? - Falcon<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2022/09/21/9-16-r/ Chapter 9.16 R]</ref>
*??? - Fox
*??? - Monkey<ref name=":First and Last" />
*??? - Owl
*??? - Salamander
*??? - Wolf

== Trivia ==
* Just like [[Gnolls]], Beastkin make great pet owners, since they establish themselves as pack leaders easily.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/06/05/4-43/ Chapters 4.43]</ref>
* Except for [[Hawk]], the rest of the Long Ear Tribe live only in a few regions in Baleros.<ref name="Gloss">[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/10/19/glossary/#H Glossary]</ref>
* The Cat and Dog-Beastkin are known to fight each other, though comparatively less compared City [[Drakes]] and Plains [[Gnolls]].<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2020/07/15/7-35-c/ Chapter 7.35 C]</ref>
* It's an insult to refer to Beastkin by the trait that defined their pre-Beastkin form.<ref name=":3" />
* [[Foliana]]'s Squirrel Beastkin Tribe is described to be "very strong," with many of them choosing to emulate her.<ref name=":4" />

== References ==
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