Historical
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Cheetah
The Cheetah are semi digitigrade Cyantians who weren't quite suited for
life in the far north or in the mountains. Instead, they opted for the
plains and lowlands of the South. It's here that they've set up their
own small cities along with the Desert Fox, embarking in trade. Cheetah's
are tribal in nature and nomadic. Not much is known of them once they
left the main landing site.
Advantages
Cheetah
Fennic Fox
Fennec Foxes have DX +1 and IN +1, but HT -1. They have the racial advantages
Accute Hearing(3), Night Vision, Sharp Teeth (Do cutting damage based
on ST. see p.B140), and very thin Fur (no advantage). They have a racial
bonus of +4 to their jump skill. They are highly adapted to arid environments,
and receive temperature tolerance(2) when in such environments. However
their temperature tolerance is lowered two levels when in wet environments
Culture
The Cheetah as a whole are creative creatures and spend much of their time in the arts.
Politics
They live in a society run by a ruling family, with a Queen who is actually of a higher regard than the King. The Queen rules and the line is actually passed on through Princesses, while the King takes care of defending and providing, the Queen is there for Justice and Compassion. Princes take on the roles of Perimeter Guards. These are high up stations that patrol the farlands and keep out invaders. Princesses are trained to be judges, with the youngest princess the one who will take the throne upon their mother's death. The youngest princess is not permitted to be married until after this occurance. Marriages are not arranged and amazingly enough,... it is encouraged for a Princess to choose new blood. Young males of any station can come and compete for the hand of a Princess during festival,.. first by showing he is worthy of her in three parts. First, he must be a strong male who can match wits and strength with the father. Second, he must impress the Queen with his personality and third, he must be accepted by the princess.
Economy
Note that the slave trade is alive and well and at times to pay debts, normal citizens can become slaves.
Family
This is how it works for the most part. Family groups travel together for most of the year, only gathering with tribes during the spring and fall in grand gatherings for choosings of mates, trading, etc. These festivals usually take place around birth cities as well. In general, they are a very ritualistic society as well, intelligent and creative.
Technology
They tend to be nomadic wanderers and ignorant of the technologies the other races have embraced. This is something they chose, as they find that life is easier enjoyed with being complicated by machines that take up so much time. They prefer a simpler way of life and nothing has forced them to change. They take pride in moving on their own without needing transportation to get from one place to another,.. at least as long as they're not moving their homes. They do make use of some lift technology, usually light as well as transports and various other gadgets to make life easier.
*They do have technology here and there, but only those who are rich possess it.*
Cheetah
