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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. 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 stuby 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>

Most Beastkin do not leave their home tribes. 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.<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
*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" />

== References ==
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[[Category:Races]]
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