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	By the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]], deliberate steps were taken to preserve some Viverren, and today they can be found in many zoos around the Alliance. Entire populations are supported in enclosures. Many "wild" Viverren clowders still exist, though never far from human settlements.		By the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]], deliberate steps were taken to preserve some Viverren, and today they can be found in many zoos around the Alliance. Entire populations are supported in enclosures. Many "wild" Viverren clowders still exist, though never far from human settlements.

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	==History==		==History==
	The Viverren were probably created sometime during the [[Mage Wars#The First Chaotic Period\|First Chaotic Period]]; precise date unknown. Nothing is known of who created them or why, and they were likely created independently of the [[Sauro-Taru]].		The Viverren were probably created sometime during the [[Mage Wars#The First Chaotic Period\|First Chaotic Period]]; precise date unknown. Nothing is known of who created them or why, and they were likely created independently of the [[Sauro-Taru]]. Whether they are related to the [[Dakriel]], remains in doubt.

	During the [[Mage Wars#The Dynastic Period\|Dynastic Period]], Viverren spread all over the known worlds, when they were exported as slaves by the [[Marcon Alliance]]. When the Alliance broke apart, the "freed" slaves became nuisance infestations, and were often eradicated a few generations later.		During the [[Mage Wars#The Dynastic Period\|Dynastic Period]], Viverren spread all over the known worlds, when they were exported as slaves by the [[Marcon Alliance]]. When the Alliance broke apart, the "freed" slaves became nuisance infestations, and were often eradicated a few generations later.

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	===Religion===		===Religion===
	Like the Sauro-Taru, Viverren have an organized, highly ritualistic religion. A few Viverren that have learned Common have explained it to human scholars. On the whole, Viverren ~~beliefs~~ believe in a single god, and the tenets of their religion stress loyalty to one's clowder; protection of one's family; and the sacrifice of material objects, placed in shrines. The more effort and skill put into making the item, the more worthy the sacrifice.		Like the Sauro-Taru, Viverren have an organized, highly ritualistic religion. A few Viverren that have learned Common have explained it to human scholars. On the whole, Viverren believe in a single god, and the tenets of their religion stress loyalty to one's clowder; protection of one's family; and the sacrifice of material objects, placed in shrines. The more effort and skill put into making the item, the more worthy the sacrifice.

	Once the item has remained in the shrine for a specified period of time, any who feels compelled to do so may take it.		Once the item has remained in the shrine for a specified period of time, any who feels compelled to do so may take it.

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	==History==		==History==
	The Viverren were probably created sometime during the [[Mage Wars#The First Chaotic Period\|First Chaotic Period]]; precise ~~dat~~ unknown. Nothing is known of who created them or why, and they were likely created independently of the [[Sauro-Taru]].		The Viverren were probably created sometime during the [[Mage Wars#The First Chaotic Period\|First Chaotic Period]]; precise date unknown. Nothing is known of who created them or why, and they were likely created independently of the [[Sauro-Taru]].

	During the [[Mage Wars#The Dynastic Period\|Dynastic Period]], Viverren spread all over the known worlds, when they were exported as slaves by the [[Marcon Alliance]]. When the Alliance broke apart, the "freed" slaves became nuisance infestations, and were often eradicated a few generations later.		During the [[Mage Wars#The Dynastic Period\|Dynastic Period]], Viverren spread all over the known worlds, when they were exported as slaves by the [[Marcon Alliance]]. When the Alliance broke apart, the "freed" slaves became nuisance infestations, and were often eradicated a few generations later.

	Surviving Viverren clowders continued into the [[Ages]] of the [[Alliance]]. During the [[Ages#The Second Age\|Second]] and [[Ages#The Third Age\|Third]] ages, rapid urbanization and ~~expnasion~~ in many regions led to the localized extinction of Viverren in many regions and worlds.		Surviving Viverren clowders continued into the [[Ages]] of the [[Alliance]]. During the [[Ages#The Second Age\|Second]] and [[Ages#The Third Age\|Third]] ages, rapid urbanization and expansion in many regions led to the localized extinction of Viverren in many regions and worlds.

	By the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]], deliberate steps were taken to preserve some Viverren, and today they can be found in many zoos around the Alliance. Entire populations are supported in enclosures. Many "wild" Viverren clowders still exist, though never far from human settlements.		By the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]], deliberate steps were taken to preserve some Viverren, and today they can be found in many zoos around the Alliance. Entire populations are supported in enclosures. Many "wild" Viverren clowders still exist, though never far from human settlements.

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	==Description==		==Description==
	Viverren are small, cat-like creatures. They are bipedal, and usually stand about one to two feet tall. They are covered in fur and have long tails. Their arms are about the same length as their legs, ~~however~~ they do not run on all ~~fours~~. The possess opposable thumbs and are capable of highly detailed craftsmanship.		Viverren are small, cat-like creatures. They are bipedal, and usually stand about one to two feet tall. They are covered in fur and have long tails. Their arms are about the same length as their legs, but they do not run on all four. The possess opposable thumbs and are capable of highly detailed craftsmanship.

	==Intelligence==		==Intelligence==
	Viverren are quite intelligent ~~compared to animals~~, almost on the order of very stupid humans. They are able to make tools and even fairly sophisticated traps. During the [[Mage Wars]], they were seen using all sorts of weapons, including clubs, longbows, crossbows, spears, even swords and shields. Viverren can learn to speak other languages, though their communication is described as very crude.		Viverren are quite intelligent, almost on the order of very stupid humans. They are able to make tools and even fairly sophisticated traps. During the [[Mage Wars]], they were seen using all sorts of weapons, including clubs, longbows, crossbows, spears, even swords and shields. Viverren can learn to speak other languages, though their communication is described as very crude.

	Over all, Viverren are actually considered ~~sentient~~. They are self aware, and easily ~~comprehent~~ past, present, and future. and it is believed that at one time their culture may have been quite sophisticated.		Over all, Viverren are actually considered sapient. They are self aware, and easily comprehend past, present, and future; and it is believed that at one time, their culture may have been quite sophisticated.

	===Language===		===Language===
	The Viverren ~~actual~~ language is an aural/visual mix, a combination of spoken words and body movement. The spoken language is simple, with only a few dozen sounds, while the movement of the body in conjunction with the words has a great deal of ~~bearing on the final~~ meaning. Because of the ~~sublte~~ movements required, no human has ever ~~been able to speak~~ the Viverren language. Scholars have learned ~~enough~~ to interpret~~, however,~~ and many Viverren have proved capable of learning Common.		The Viverren language is an aural/visual mix, a combination of spoken words and body movement. The spoken language is simple, with only a few dozen sounds, while the movement of the body in conjunction with the words has a great deal of meaning. Because of the subtle movements required, no human has ever spoken the Viverren language. Scholars, none the less, have learned to interpret it and many Viverren have proved capable of learning Common.

	====Written Language====		====Written Language====
	Viverren had, at one time, a written language, which the modern Viverren have lost. Scholars have been able to interpret the language and translate it, ~~however they~~ have no idea how the letters relate to the spoken tongue.		Viverren had, at one time, a written language, which the modern Viverren have lost. Scholars have been able to interpret the language and translate it, but have no idea how the letters relate to the spoken tongue.

	The Viverren alphabet consists of 8 photographic characters. Six of these can also be turned sideways to produce a different meaning. Viverren script has no ~~capitolization~~ or punctuation~~. Rather,~~ letters are assembled into words, and words into statements read left-to-right. Another statement would then be placed ~~bellow~~ the first. Based on what ~~viverren~~ texts have been interpreted, size and spacing have no meaning~~, rather~~ the characters themselves have absolute meaning, making the written tongue very different from the spoken.		The Viverren alphabet consists of 8 photographic characters. Six of these can also be turned sideways to produce a different meaning. Viverren script has no capitalization or punctuation; letters are assembled into words, and words into statements read left-to-right. Another statement would then be placed below the first. Based on what Viverren texts have been interpreted, size and spacing have no meaning; the characters themselves have absolute meaning, making the written tongue very different from the spoken.

	Books were created by flattening ~~out~~ pieces of bark, cutting them into squares, and sewing the squares together with strips of animal hide. ~~For ink,~~ either animal blood or crude dyes made from plants or bugs ~~was used~~.		Books were created by flattening pieces of bark, cutting them into squares, and sewing the squares together with strips of animal hide. Ink was either animal blood or crude dyes made from plants or bugs.

	During the [[Ages#The Fifth Age\|Fifth Age]], thousands of Viverren books were discovered in a [[Viverren Cache\|cache]] in the [[Library of Arindell]]. When translated, ~~these~~ books were found ~~to be~~ on every subject imaginable: poetry, philosophy, art, history, even science. Viverren science was almost laughably cartoonish, but the idea that these creatures could ~~even~~ comprehend scientific thinking at all is quite extraordinary.		During the [[Ages#The Fifth Age\|Fifth Age]], thousands of Viverren books were discovered in a [[Viverren Cache\|cache]] in the [[Library of Arindell]]. When translated, books were found on every subject imaginable: poetry, philosophy, art, history, even science. Viverren science was almost laughably cartoonish, but the idea that these creatures could comprehend scientific thinking at all is quite extraordinary.

	==Culture==		==Culture==
	Modern Viverren are found almost exclusively in captivity. Previously, most Viverren lived in structures built by humans, or ~~outside~~. They have never been observed to build their own houses, ~~however~~ their level of intelligence would indicate ~~they are capable~~ of this. Viverren prefer ~~to live in~~ tunnels or caverns underground, ~~if such spaces can be found~~ in close proximity to human settlements.		Modern Viverren are found almost exclusively in captivity. Previously, most Viverren lived in structures built by humans, or in the open. They have never been observed to build their own houses, although their level of intelligence would indicate capability of this. Viverren prefer tunnels or caverns underground, in close proximity to human settlements.

	Unlike [[Sauro-Taru]], Viverren ~~do not survive by stealing crops from human farms. Rather, they~~ hunt and eat the vermin that plague human cities(~~Rats~~, mice, Sauro-Taru). Strangely, they have never been observed to attack cats, and will even leave human households with a cat alone. ~~However, they~~ will kill and consume dogs, and will ~~viciously~~ attack any human who ~~attempts to enter~~ their territory~~. They~~ will not~~, however,~~ eat humans ~~that~~ they kill. Usually, they will mutilate the body, and place it as a warning at the edge of their territory.		Unlike [[Sauro-Taru]], Viverren hunt and eat the vermin that plague human cities (rats, mice, and Sauro-Taru). Strangely, they have never been observed to attack cats, and will even leave human households with a cat alone. They will kill and consume dogs, and will attack any human who approaches their territory, but will not eat humans they kill. Usually, they will mutilate the body, and place it as a warning at the edge of their territory.

	===Religion===		===Religion===
	Like the Sauro-Taru, Viverren have an organized, highly ritualistic religion. A few Viverren that have learned Common have explained it to human scholars. On the whole, Viverren beliefs ~~are simple: they~~ believe in a single god, and the ~~tenants~~ of their religion stress loyalty to one's clowder, protection of one's family, and the ~~importance of what they call "~~the sacrifice".		Like the Sauro-Taru, Viverren have an organized, highly ritualistic religion. A few Viverren that have learned Common have explained it to human scholars. On the whole, Viverren beliefs believe in a single god, and the tenets of their religion stress loyalty to one's clowder; protection of one's family; and the sacrifice of material objects, placed in shrines. The more effort and skill put into making the item, the more worthy the sacrifice.

	All Viverren religious rituals revolve around The Sacrifice, which is never a blood-offering. Rather, it is the sacrifice of material objects, which are placed in shrines. The more effort and skill put into making the item, the more worthy the sacrifice.		Once the item has remained in the shrine for a specified period of time, any who feels compelled to do so may take it.

	Once the item has remained in the shrine for a specified period of time, ~~anyone~~ who feels compelled to do ~~say~~ may take it.

	==Magic==		==Magic==
	The Viverren were, at one time, able to use magic. Viverran sorcerers were known ~~to be quite adept~~, and some ~~were~~ extremely powerful. Most, however, have been described by adventurers as "really annoying".		The Viverren were, at one time, able to use magic. Viverran sorcerers were known adepts, and some extremely powerful. Most, however, have been described by adventurers as "really annoying".

	Modern Viverren have demonstrated no magical ability, and attempts to teach them magic have been deemed "unwise".		Modern Viverren have demonstrated no magical ability, and attempts to teach them magic have been deemed "unwise".

	==History==		==History==
	The Viverren were probably created sometime during the [[Mage Wars#The First Chaotic Period\|First Chaotic Period]]~~, however estimates as to when vary quite widely~~. Nothing ~~at all~~ is known ~~about~~ who created them or why, and they were likely created ~~completely~~ independently of the [[Sauro-Taru]].		The Viverren were probably created sometime during the [[Mage Wars#The First Chaotic Period\|First Chaotic Period]]; precise dat unknown. Nothing is known of who created them or why, and they were likely created independently of the [[Sauro-Taru]].

	During the [[Mage Wars#The Dynastic Period\|Dynastic Period]], Viverren spread all over the known worlds, when they were exported as slaves by the [[Marcon Alliance]]. When the Alliance broke apart, the "freed" slaves became nuisance infestations, and were often eradicated a few generations later.		During the [[Mage Wars#The Dynastic Period\|Dynastic Period]], Viverren spread all over the known worlds, when they were exported as slaves by the [[Marcon Alliance]]. When the Alliance broke apart, the "freed" slaves became nuisance infestations, and were often eradicated a few generations later.

	~~Many~~ Viverren clowders ~~survived, however, and lived on~~ into the [[Ages]] of the [[Alliance]]. During the [[Ages#The Second Age\|Second]] and [[Ages#The Third Age\|Third]] ages, rapid urbanization and expnasion in many regions led to the localized extinction of Viverren in many regions and worlds.		Surviving Viverren clowders continued into the [[Ages]] of the [[Alliance]]. During the [[Ages#The Second Age\|Second]] and [[Ages#The Third Age\|Third]] ages, rapid urbanization and expnasion in many regions led to the localized extinction of Viverren in many regions and worlds.

	By the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]], deliberate steps were taken to preserve some ~~of these creatures~~, and today they can be found in many zoos around the Alliance. Entire populations are supported in enclosures. Many "wild" Viverren clowders ~~sill~~ exist, ~~however they are~~ never ~~found~~ far from human settlements.		By the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]], deliberate steps were taken to preserve some Viverren, and today they can be found in many zoos around the Alliance. Entire populations are supported in enclosures. Many "wild" Viverren clowders still exist, though never far from human settlements.

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	Modern Viverren are found almost exclusively in captivity. Previously, most Viverren lived in structures built by humans, or outside. They have never been observed to build their own houses, however their level of intelligence would indicate they are capable of this. Viverren prefer to live in tunnels or caverns underground, if such spaces can be found in close proximity to human settlements.		Modern Viverren are found almost exclusively in captivity. Previously, most Viverren lived in structures built by humans, or outside. They have never been observed to build their own houses, however their level of intelligence would indicate they are capable of this. Viverren prefer to live in tunnels or caverns underground, if such spaces can be found in close proximity to human settlements.

	Unlike [[Sauro-Taru]], Viverren do not survive by stealing crops from human farms. Rather, they hunt and eat the vermin that plague human cities(Rats, mice, Sauro-Taru		Unlike [[Sauro-Taru]], Viverren do not survive by stealing crops from human farms. Rather, they hunt and eat the vermin that plague human cities(Rats, mice, Sauro-Taru). Strangely, they have never been observed to attack cats, and will even leave human households with a cat alone. However, they will kill and consume dogs, and will viciously attack any human who attempts to enter their territory. They will not, however, eat humans that they kill. Usually, they will mutilate the body, and place it as a warning at the edge of their territory.

			===Religion===
			Like the Sauro-Taru, Viverren have an organized, highly ritualistic religion. A few Viverren that have learned Common have explained it to human scholars. On the whole, Viverren beliefs are simple: they believe in a single god, and the tenants of their religion stress loyalty to one's clowder, protection of one's family, and the importance of what they call "the sacrifice".

			All Viverren religious rituals revolve around The Sacrifice, which is never a blood-offering. Rather, it is the sacrifice of material objects, which are placed in shrines. The more effort and skill put into making the item, the more worthy the sacrifice.

			Once the item has remained in the shrine for a specified period of time, anyone who feels compelled to do say may take it.

	==Magic==		==Magic==

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	Modern Viverren are found almost exclusively in captivity. Previously, most Viverren lived in structures built by humans, or outside. They have never been observed to build their own houses, however their level of intelligence would indicate they are capable of this. Viverren prefer to live in tunnels or caverns underground, if such spaces can be found in close proximity to human settlements.		Modern Viverren are found almost exclusively in captivity. Previously, most Viverren lived in structures built by humans, or outside. They have never been observed to build their own houses, however their level of intelligence would indicate they are capable of this. Viverren prefer to live in tunnels or caverns underground, if such spaces can be found in close proximity to human settlements.

	Unlike [[Sauro-Taru]],		Unlike [[Sauro-Taru]], Viverren do not survive by stealing crops from human farms. Rather, they hunt and eat the vermin that plague human cities(Rats, mice, Sauro-Taru

	==Magic==		==Magic==

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	==Culture==		==Culture==
	Modern Viverren are found almost exclusively in captivity. Previously, most Viverren lived in structures built by humans, or outside. They have never been observed to build their own houses, however their level of intelligence would indicate they are capable of this. Viverren prefer to live in tunnels or caverns underground, if such spaces can be found in close ~~proximatey~~		Modern Viverren are found almost exclusively in captivity. Previously, most Viverren lived in structures built by humans, or outside. They have never been observed to build their own houses, however their level of intelligence would indicate they are capable of this. Viverren prefer to live in tunnels or caverns underground, if such spaces can be found in close proximity to human settlements.

			Unlike [[Sauro-Taru]],

	==Magic==		==Magic==

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	During the [[Ages#The Fifth Age\|Fifth Age]], thousands of Viverren books were discovered in a [[Viverren Cache\|cache]] in the [[Library of Arindell]]. When translated, these books were found to be on every subject imaginable: poetry, philosophy, art, history, even science. Viverren science was almost laughably cartoonish, but the idea that these creatures could even comprehend scientific thinking at all is quite extraordinary.		During the [[Ages#The Fifth Age\|Fifth Age]], thousands of Viverren books were discovered in a [[Viverren Cache\|cache]] in the [[Library of Arindell]]. When translated, these books were found to be on every subject imaginable: poetry, philosophy, art, history, even science. Viverren science was almost laughably cartoonish, but the idea that these creatures could even comprehend scientific thinking at all is quite extraordinary.

			==Culture==
			Modern Viverren are found almost exclusively in captivity. Previously, most Viverren lived in structures built by humans, or outside. They have never been observed to build their own houses, however their level of intelligence would indicate they are capable of this. Viverren prefer to live in tunnels or caverns underground, if such spaces can be found in close proximatey

	==Magic==		==Magic==
	The Viverren were, at one time, able to use magic. Viverran sorcerers were known to be quite adept, and some were extremely powerful. Most, however, have been described by adventurers as "really annoying".		The Viverren were, at one time, able to use magic. Viverran sorcerers were known to be quite adept, and some were extremely powerful. Most, however, have been described by adventurers as "really annoying".

			Modern Viverren have demonstrated no magical ability, and attempts to teach them magic have been deemed "unwise".

	==History==		==History==

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	During the [[Ages#The Fifth Age\|Fifth Age]], thousands of Viverren books were discovered in a [[Viverren Cache\|cache]] in the [[Library of Arindell]]. When translated, these books were found to be on every subject imaginable: poetry, philosophy, art, history, even science. Viverren science was almost laughably cartoonish, but the idea that these creatures could even comprehend scientific thinking at all is quite extraordinary.		During the [[Ages#The Fifth Age\|Fifth Age]], thousands of Viverren books were discovered in a [[Viverren Cache\|cache]] in the [[Library of Arindell]]. When translated, these books were found to be on every subject imaginable: poetry, philosophy, art, history, even science. Viverren science was almost laughably cartoonish, but the idea that these creatures could even comprehend scientific thinking at all is quite extraordinary.

			==Magic==
			The Viverren were, at one time, able to use magic. Viverran sorcerers were known to be quite adept, and some were extremely powerful. Most, however, have been described by adventurers as "really annoying".

	==History==		==History==

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	==History==		==History==
	The Viverren were probably created sometime during the [[Mage Wars#The First Chaotic Period\|First Chaotic Period]]; precise ~~dat~~ unknown. Nothing is known of who created them or why, and they were likely created independently of the [[Sauro-Taru]].		The Viverren were probably created sometime during the [[Mage Wars#The First Chaotic Period\|First Chaotic Period]]; precise date unknown. Nothing is known of who created them or why, and they were likely created independently of the [[Sauro-Taru]].

	During the [[Mage Wars#The Dynastic Period\|Dynastic Period]], Viverren spread all over the known worlds, when they were exported as slaves by the [[Marcon Alliance]]. When the Alliance broke apart, the "freed" slaves became nuisance infestations, and were often eradicated a few generations later.		During the [[Mage Wars#The Dynastic Period\|Dynastic Period]], Viverren spread all over the known worlds, when they were exported as slaves by the [[Marcon Alliance]]. When the Alliance broke apart, the "freed" slaves became nuisance infestations, and were often eradicated a few generations later.

	Surviving Viverren clowders continued into the [[Ages]] of the [[Alliance]]. During the [[Ages#The Second Age\|Second]] and [[Ages#The Third Age\|Third]] ages, rapid urbanization and ~~expnasion~~ in many regions led to the localized extinction of Viverren in many regions and worlds.		Surviving Viverren clowders continued into the [[Ages]] of the [[Alliance]]. During the [[Ages#The Second Age\|Second]] and [[Ages#The Third Age\|Third]] ages, rapid urbanization and expansion in many regions led to the localized extinction of Viverren in many regions and worlds.

	By the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]], deliberate steps were taken to preserve some Viverren, and today they can be found in many zoos around the Alliance. Entire populations are supported in enclosures. Many "wild" Viverren clowders still exist, though never far from human settlements.		By the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]], deliberate steps were taken to preserve some Viverren, and today they can be found in many zoos around the Alliance. Entire populations are supported in enclosures. Many "wild" Viverren clowders still exist, though never far from human settlements.