Fera

Fera is the collective term referring to the animal-like races which inhabit Tane.

Highly diverse in nature, the Fera are the only constant on all the continents of Tane.

Background
The origins of the Fera are largely unknown. However, there are legends which vary depending on the culture.

According to the Katholian and Rochonite churches, the Fera's ancestors were originally humans. However, the wicked and corrupt were cursed with the appearance of animals. Though some Katholian officials have used this to subject the Fera, the Rochonite use the story as an allegory, saying that greed and corruption are the cause of people's suffering.

According to the Old Religion of Aquilon, the Fera were the first creations of Alduin, who rejected them because of their uncontrollable nature.

The people of Maridem believe that the Fera were originally animals which drank from the Pool of Knowledge after Taia was tricked by the god Shezarr into drinking from it herself.

The Selenites believe that the Fera are the descendants of mating between spirits and animals.

Physiology
The Fera strongly resemble non-sentient animals. However, they have a humanoid frame in their bodies.