Fen'neko is what this proud race calls themselves. Translated into the Common tongue
this becomes: The People.
While they range from five to six feet tall, they tend on average to be somewhat shorter than
humans. They have long tails, high pointed ears, and are covered with short dense
fur. Fur coloration and markings having considerable import to those Fen'neko living
on Shan Deral under the Ascendancy. These markings have much to do with class and
social status. Undoubtedly this rigid social structure represents the remains of the caste
based ruling system employed by the Fen'neko prior to Ascendancy Rule. Fen'neko
living in exile seem to be less concerned with such social niceties.
The Fen'neko centers in the Northwestern portions of Shan Deral, Their
Nation was divided into four protectorate states following their defeat by Mobius' armies
during the third Unification war. Portions of one of these original Protectorates were
later ceded to the Ascendancy to provide homes for the Ghorak Zo. Despite years of
Ascendancy rule the very nature of the Fen'neko inspires them to continue to resist
and seek independence.
The Fen'neko are known for their rigid social structure, which is heavily feudal,
and dynastic. The are also know for their vibrant art and dance forms, being a lithe
and graceful race.
Many Fen'neko, especially those who were raised in traditional Fen'neko settings
react harshly to being referred to as Cats, or Kitties. Among such individuals, the
terms may be considered racial slurs. Fen'neko raised in less traditional settings
may be less sensitized to these terms.
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