The Cloven
The Cloven are a nomadic people that once roamed the open areas of Errota. They are a bi-pedal people and some of the tallest in Errota. They exhibit traits similar to deer, goats, and the like. They are a simple people that migrate thoughout the seasons. The largest of these migrating groups lived in the open plains. In the aftermath of the shattering, these large groups of plain dwellers have mostly disappeared. The smaller forest and mountain dwelling tribes have continued to flourish, however. They remain a nomadic simple folk; living off the land. They have little time for technology and little need for it. The Cloven have long distrusted the Faaleyce {Cat Folk} , and avoid them when and where possible. When they do have to have direct dealings, they come across as nervous, and flighty. They generally get along well with the other species of Errota, and feel especially close to The Fay ."People of the cleft hoof, Cloven we be call'en em. Eh be'in a simple folk. Short lived eh are. Finden em can get abit ard though. They be always amov'in. Ya n'ver sean not'in as scary as a mass of em out race-in cross em open plains. Ya ever 'ering thunder in the distance on a cloudless sunny day; ya best be hide'in and quick or ya be getting run o'er right where yas be standin!"~Paxton the Huntsmen
Basic Information
Anatomy
The Cloven are a fur covered species with hooves. Many have horns of some type on their head. Although some specific races see horns only in the Males of the species. Cloven tend to be strong, although some races trade strength for agility. In almost all cases they tend to be somewhat flighty.
Genetics and Reproduction
The Cloven are a traditional male/female reproductive species. Females give live birth to 1 or 2 fawns after 7 months gestation.
The Cloven are not genetically compatible with other species other than Dragon-kin and Fey.
The Cloven are not genetically compatible with other species other than Dragon-kin and Fey.
Growth Rate & Stages
Fawn - Newborn to 1 Years
Yearling - 1 to 10 Years
Prime - 10 to 20 Years
Senior - 20 to 30 Years
Elder - 30+ Years
Yearling - 1 to 10 Years
Prime - 10 to 20 Years
Senior - 20 to 30 Years
Elder - 30+ Years
Dietary Needs and Habits
Cloven are vegetarians. Before the world shattered they occupied large expanses of open land, but where also commonly found roaming mountains and forests. They can still be found in small herds in almost every environment on almost every isle, but the largest grouping can be found roaming the grass lands of the largest isle in the cluster.
Additional Information
Facial characteristics
The Cloven have long drawn muzzles with eyes set to either side. Their skull is almost triangular in shape when viewed from the side. They have ears high on the head that can rotate independently allowing them to focus on more than one sound at a time. Most of their expression, in fact, comes from the ears and can be very difficult to read for other species. Their face itself shows little actual expression.
Average Intelligence
The Cloven are of average intelligence, however due to their nomadic nature, they have not developed the higher sciences.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Do to the location of their eyes placed on the sides of their heads, the cloven have split vision meaning the left and right eye see different pictures. Because of this, the cloven have difficulty with depth perception. Because of this the the Aim Maneuver cost 1 strain in addition to any other strain suffered from taking a maneuver.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Cloven names are normally simple, reference nature, and/or a virtue. Examples include Running-Wind, Mountain-Heart, Rivers-Grace, Falling-Oak, etc.
History
The cloven are and always have been browsers. They are vegetarian, and move constantly living off the land. They live in nomadic groups ranging from small family groups in the mountain and forested regions, to massive herds on the open plains.
Since the shattering, large herds of the cloven have become rare, with the mountain and forest dwellers becoming the prominent examples of the species.
Since the shattering, large herds of the cloven have become rare, with the mountain and forest dwellers becoming the prominent examples of the species.
Starting Stat Block
Scientific Name
Cervum
Lifespan
30 years
Average Height
2.28 meters (7' 6") Female
2.75 meters (9' 0") Male
Before Antlers/Horns/Etc.
2.75 meters (9' 0") Male
Before Antlers/Horns/Etc.
Average Weight
45 -90 kg (100 - 200 lbs) Female
68 - 136 kg (150-300 lbs) Male When greens are plentiful
68 - 136 kg (150-300 lbs) Male When greens are plentiful
Average Physique
Like the Faaleyce {Cat Folk} , there is no real "Standard" Cloven. They come in 3 common categories, the mountain dwellers tend to be smaller, not tough but far more agile. The plain dwellers, on the other hand, tend to be large and brutish, but lacking agility. The forest dwellers tend to land somewhere in the middle.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
The Cloven are usually a solid color although their are exceptions. The color is most often in earth tones, often tones that blend with the environment they are from.
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