The Fauxling Field Guide

Three species charted so far, all of them firmly ground-bound. Flying and swimming Fauxlings exist — somewhere — but nobody’s caught one long enough to draw it yet.

No. 001 · Tuftling

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Simia cottonicus
LAND · NO ABILITY YET

Inspired by the cotton-top tamarin. Small, loud, and extremely pleased with itself — the white crest goes up when it’s excited, which is always. Travels in noisy little groups and steals shiny things on principle.

Weight0.9–2 lb
Height8–11 in
Furshort, tufted crest
Snoutround & flat
Strength 20
Agility 78
Wisdom 46

Species averages — every Tuftling rolls its own.

Eye colour amber hazel deep brown mint-green — “Glimmereye” (rare)
curious mischievous chatty skittish

No. 002 · Howler

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Canis crepusculus
LAND · NO ABILITY YET

Inspired by the Mexican wolf. Runs in small, fiercely loyal packs and takes its job — whatever it has decided that job is — very seriously. Excellent at guilds; terrible at being told no.

Weight24–40 lb
Height16–20 in
Furdouble-coat, medium
Snoutnarrow & pointed
Strength 70
Agility 60
Wisdom 55

Species averages — every Howler rolls its own.

Eye colour gold amber pale grey violet — “Duskeye” (rare)
loyal watchful playful independent

No. 003 · Stilt

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Girafficus minor
LAND · NO ABILITY YET

Inspired by the giraffe, mercifully scaled down to something that fits through a cottage door. Still the tallest thing in any room. Mostly calm, mostly patient, and will absolutely watch you through the window.

Weight40–66 lb
Height30–41 in
Furshort & sleek
Snoutbroad & blunt
Strength 58
Agility 32
Wisdom 65

Species averages — every Stilt rolls its own.

Eye colour hazel warm brown black sky-blue — “Cloudgaze” (rare)
gentle dreamy patient nosy

Not Yet Discovered

??? · Air

Something up there has wings. Nobody has gotten close enough to sketch it.

??? · Water

Something out in the fog keeps making splashing noises. We are looking into it.