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It began with an explanation of the differences between demi-humans and beastfolk:
Demi-humans are a species that is more derivative of humans that, as the name implied, was closely related to mankind. Some were the product of the gods directly placing them onto the world, using humanity as a base model. Demi-humans tended to have a greater affinity to magic than humans did. The term mostly applied to elves, dwarves, halflings, gnomes, merfolk, dhampir, and vampires, though there were some other species out there that were argued about fitting the category, such as harpies (who apparently had a big affinity with certain types of magic), which was argued by many scientists worldwide. And merfolk recently announced that they no longer considered themselves as demi-humans, but instead saw themselves as 'a unique category of their own'. This was, however, not taken very seriously in non-merfolk academic communities around the world.
Beastfolk, on the other hand, were "closer to animals than humans, so far as humans weren't considered animals" (whatever that meant). They had instincts like animals, mating seasons, as well as animal-like senses and powers. Unlike demi-humans, beastfolk tended to not be good with magic. The were mostly less powerful than humans on that front. Not that it really mattered, since magic could be pretty weak in this world. Beastfolk tended to encompass most species of animal, having strong human-like characteristics— these included cats, dogs, horses, donkeys, snakes, were some of the few animals that made up the large family of beastfolk. Even insects-humans like arachne were considered beastfolk. There was some controversy regarding penguinfolk, who lived in isolated tribes near either pole of the world, to whether they were actually beastfolk, harpies, or even a rare type of demi-human.
These definitions were something that many seemed to already know, and a few even made a few grumbled comments under their breaths about it being 'common knowledge', but you personally appreciated it being laid out like this.
"Psst, Master," Herta said to you, "That thing about using humans as a base model also applies to beastfolk. I think? I'm not really sure what the logic behind it was. I think it was to save time?"
"You don't know how you made your own creation?" You whispered back, knowing that she was likely fishing for a reply and insult. "You really are a useless goddess." That comment seemed to do the trick, with Herta gaining a happy smile on her face.
The presentation eventually went to the main subject: Kitsune.
While not much was known about them, it was known that they had more magical power than most other races. The more fox tails a kitsune had, the stronger he or she was.
Legends and myths, mostly concerning Tenko and other Oceanippon deities in general, were recounted. Though there were several inaccuracies— as Ayane was more than happy to explain afterwards, concerning the beliefs of Oceanippon.
Demi-humans are a species that is more derivative of humans that, as the name implied, was closely related to mankind. Some were the product of the gods directly placing them onto the world, using humanity as a base model. Demi-humans tended to have a greater affinity to magic than humans did. The term mostly applied to elves, dwarves, halflings, gnomes, merfolk, dhampir, and vampires, though there were some other species out there that were argued about fitting the category, such as harpies (who apparently had a big affinity with certain types of magic), which was argued by many scientists worldwide. And merfolk recently announced that they no longer considered themselves as demi-humans, but instead saw themselves as 'a unique category of their own'. This was, however, not taken very seriously in non-merfolk academic communities around the world.
Beastfolk, on the other hand, were "closer to animals than humans, so far as humans weren't considered animals" (whatever that meant). They had instincts like animals, mating seasons, as well as animal-like senses and powers. Unlike demi-humans, beastfolk tended to not be good with magic. The were mostly less powerful than humans on that front. Not that it really mattered, since magic could be pretty weak in this world. Beastfolk tended to encompass most species of animal, having strong human-like characteristics— these included cats, dogs, horses, donkeys, snakes, were some of the few animals that made up the large family of beastfolk. Even insects-humans like arachne were considered beastfolk. There was some controversy regarding penguinfolk, who lived in isolated tribes near either pole of the world, to whether they were actually beastfolk, harpies, or even a rare type of demi-human.
These definitions were something that many seemed to already know, and a few even made a few grumbled comments under their breaths about it being 'common knowledge', but you personally appreciated it being laid out like this.
"Psst, Master," Herta said to you, "That thing about using humans as a base model also applies to beastfolk. I think? I'm not really sure what the logic behind it was. I think it was to save time?"
"You don't know how you made your own creation?" You whispered back, knowing that she was likely fishing for a reply and insult. "You really are a useless goddess." That comment seemed to do the trick, with Herta gaining a happy smile on her face.
The presentation eventually went to the main subject: Kitsune.
While not much was known about them, it was known that they had more magical power than most other races. The more fox tails a kitsune had, the stronger he or she was.
Legends and myths, mostly concerning Tenko and other Oceanippon deities in general, were recounted. Though there were several inaccuracies— as Ayane was more than happy to explain afterwards, concerning the beliefs of Oceanippon.
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