Capricorn
satyr
General
Lifespan: 95-100ys
Avrg Height: 5ft-6ft (150cm-182cm)
Eyes: horizontal pupils - any color
Hair: (commonly matches fur)
Skin: human spectrum
Body Temperature: Warm-blooded (endothermic)
Activity Cycle: Diunrnal
Horns
horns continue to grow throughout life
horn size tends to indicate age
all genders grow horns
shape, size, and color are hereditary
curve and point vertically
common shapes:
broken horns CANNOT grow back
(protesthetics made of woods, metal, or bone can be adhered)
While horns develop, toddles wear foam coverings so as not to harm others. They are also worn by adults and elderly with larger horns while they sleep.
The practice of disbudding destroying horn tissue before it develops bastards has been outlawed for several centuries. Along with dehorning violent convicts.
ears
vary from small-medium-long
fur + fur coverage
3 colors maxneutral: browns, tans, creams, greys, blacks, whites
Texture and Length is hereditary
Facial Hair can be grown by all genders
most common: goatees and sideburns
tails
small to mediumGeneral shapes. Varies on fur texture
tails tend to curve upward
hooves
cloven
neutral: browns, tans, creams, greys, blacks, whites
Shoes are not common, but specialty ones are made for fashion, sports, rain and other protective purposes
offspring
Capricorn can only breed with other Capricorns (Baphoment
inculded) Average 1-2 Offspring
it's considered goodluck to have a baphomet born in a predominantly satyr family.
Continent
Steinbach
Enviroment: broadleaf forests, mountains, tundra
Real world equivalent: Scotland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Germany
Diet
Omnivore-VegetarianBerries, Nuts, Herbs and Root Vegtables are the primary ingredients of dishes
Specialties: Preservation methods like smoking, curing, and fermenting
Capricorns have a higher alcohol tolerance, crafting potent beers, meads, ciders, and wines
Society
Capricorns appoint
Eldersnominated adults 50+
as leaders of major cities and communities worldwide - Elders serve 10-year terms without term limits; early elections occur if communities petition or if an Elder passes away
- Elders assemble multiple times a year to legislate law
Capricorns are some of the pioneeres to establish trade routes between
VerdonaVerdona
, KeraphesKeraphes 
, LepiterraLepiterra
, and SolisaraSolisara
They rarely establish permanent settlements/cities outside of Steinbach with the exception of UrvalisUrvalis
, where several cities and communities thrive.
Family
Capricorn families tend to be small with 1-2 kids, per family, but extended families stay very close, often sharing resources and responsibilities. It's not uncommon for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins to play active roles in raising and supporting the younger generations
Interspecies Marriages are not common
Historically, marriages across the borders of Verdona and Keraphes were used to maintain peace and ensure stable trade routes.
Orphanded Capricorns live in group homes funded by Elders. Each child is also supported with an allowance that only they can use, to pursue higher education once they come of age.
Major Exports
- Preserved Foods
- Specialty Alcohols
- Medicine
- Lumber
- Ore and Minerals
- Textiles
- Seafood
Holidays
Villages and cities host public festivities, welcoming tourismWinter Solstice Solemn, quiet time spent with close family and friends during the Longest Night. Weeks leading up to the Solstice night, feasts and gift giving are celebrated in communities.
Spring Buds and Bonds Crafting wreaths of flowers and herbs to adorn horns and homes. Specific flowers and herbs send messages of affection, admiration and possible romantic intentions.
- Chamomile: patience, calmness, enduring affection
- Lavender: devotion, admiration, peaceful feelings
- Thyme: courage and boldness
- Rosemary: rememberance, protection, loyalty
- Heather: luck, protection, admiration
- Peony: prosperity, romance, honor
- White Clover: promise, harmony, commitment, luck
- Sage: wisdom, protection, longevity
- Cherry Blossom: renewal and beauty
- Dogwood: resilience, strength, affection
- Daffodils: hope, friendship, joy
- Dill: hope, cheer, protection
Serotinal JubileeRight before schools reopen Fairs are held with various games, obstacle courses and theater performances based off history and folklore.
Autumnal Cornucopia Fall Feast celebrate the end of the Harvests. Families exchange baskets/cornucopia of homemade goods and treats.
NosveilDays leading up to the night, families and communites make homemade candles. They are for the Lanterns that are lit in Graveyards, where offerings of food and flowers are left for the dead.
Mythology
Capricorns have many tales of ancient heros and villans known for their stubborness and
wit.The Witch: A mysterious figure, with a staff of thick thorns, dwells in the "in-between". Dense forest, foggy moors and forgotten crossroads, where the moths dance. The Witch can never be summoned, but they find those who are lost physically or emotionally near their domain.
“Only the Lost find The Witch”
The Witch is not a Villian nor a Hero-They are a force of balance and is unafraid to deliver justice to those whose greed, cruelty, or arrogance disturb the balance. Should they deem the lost worthy, they will guide the lost back to the correct path.
Seagoats: extinct, but some say that seagoats still exist
- Seagoat iconagraphy is used as goodluck charms, especially for travel
- Stories of broken hearted lovers casting themselves into the sea turn into seagoats
The Reaper: The eternal steward of life's cycle, ensuring harmony between creation and destruction. Every holiday festival is held in their honor, in hopes to keep prosperity.
In the Spring, they sow the seeds of new life.
In the Summer they are the guide for growth in nature and crops.
In Autumn they reap the harvest to reflect on abundance and graditude.
In Winter they guide the souls of the dead and then rests until Spring, leaving the world cold and barren.
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