Azerin
Azerin are a herbivorous people who sport unique horns atop their hardy heads. They have been shaped by the craggy mountains of the South to survive on tough plants and climb with cloven hooves to access them. A stout people, they are fully bipedial, but their short fingers have flat, thick nails that assist well with climbing. The other major adaptation they sport are thick coats or 'fleeces' that keep them well insulated from the cold. Other beast-folk regard the Azerin as stoic and peaceful people who will endure just about anything to keep a community united. Also known for selling their wool and pieces created from that wool. Perhaps a rumour, they also are well known for selling a strange food called 'cheese' originating from their homeland.
Family & trust are the foundations of Azerin life. Their ancestral home the Khololands is rife with predatory species, so to outcast a member of the flock is to send them to their death. It's not strange to see other beast-folk within their flocks as many are attracted to their nomadic lifestyle and many groups will welcome in strangers who are willing to lend their skills to their community. Yet it would be strange to many Azerin to see the Bjorthn peacefully co-existing among their people as they share a sordid history. It was a Toggyr Queen that sent her warriors to hunt down Azerin when the Bjornthn starved for her mistakes. Then after, it was an Azerin archanist that froze an entire continent to spite the monarchy. While distrust is common, in countries other than The Khololands Azerin will rarely kick up a fuss about sharing space with those who hunted them generations ago.
The Azerin have a culture of unity that seeks to not hold any above the other. So as a side effect in many flocks individuality is frowned upon. Some specific Azerin groups take this to extremes, for example the fleece-less 'Children of Maeiz.' These canyon dwellers make even the smallest decisions democratically as a flock and have no qualms with sacrificing one for the greater whole.
The greatest cultural ceremony for the Azerin is the Rut which is held at any faire, wedding, funeral, or time of the year. The Rut seeks to break tension and showcase the vitality of those gathered. A tournament of sorts, the Rut sees opponents lock horns at great speeds with the goal of knocking the other off their feet. The ultimate winner of a Rut is awarded free food, the best seat, and their choice of guest to drink along-side as the celebration truly begins.
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