Laguz

The Laguz are a race of people from the Tellius Series who can shift from human-looking forms into animal forms. When in human form, they still have certain animal-like physical traits, such as tails, wings, or colored stripes on them. They are known in legend as the "sons of strength", as they possess a greater deal of physical might compared to the Beorc. There are many different species, or tribes, of Laguz, which are classified into 3 main groups, beasts, birds, and dragon. The population of Tellius is formed of both Laguz and Beorc.

Laguz consider it dishonorable to fight with their natural weapons while not in animal form. They are proud races, and the conflict between them and beorc runs deep. However, while some hate the beorc (such as Lethe and Tibarn), others are friendly and unprejudiced towards their counterparts (like Kurthnaga, Ranulf, and Mordecai). Some beorc are kind to these laguz (e.g. Ike, Rhys, Sanaki) while others are very harsh (e.g. Petrine, Shinon, Ashnard). Many beorc and laguz wish to live with the other species in peace, but they are in the minority.

Beast Tribe
Known as the Fanged Beast Tribe in the Japanese version. They are comprised of mostly feline beasts, but also include the canine Wolves.
 * Cat - Swift and highly mobile warriors.  Includes Lethe and Ranulf.
 * Tiger - More offensive and defensive than Cats, but slower.  Includes Mordecai and Muarim.
 * Lion - Stronger than Tigers. Lions appear to be at the head of Gallia's royalty. Includes Caineghis and Giffca
 * Wolf - Mystical beasts who inhabit the Kingdom of Hatari.  Includes Volug and Nailah.

Bird Tribe
Known as the Winged Bird Tribe in the Japanese version. As their name suggests, they are comprised of birds. Each bird tribe lives in their own separate kingdoms.
 * Hawk - The flying counterpart of Tigers. Hawks reside at the Kingdom of Phoenicis. Includes Tibarn, Janaff, and Ulki.
 * Raven - The flying counterpart of Cats. Ravens reside at the Kingdom of Kilvas.  Includes Naesala and Nealuchi.
 * Heron - Citizens of the ruined Kingdom of Serenes. They cannot fight, but can utilise special songs known as galdr. The leaders are always white-winged Herons (also known as Egrets in the Japanese version).  Includes Reyson and Leanne.

Dragon Tribe
Known as the Scaled Dragon Tribe in the Japanese version. The Dragon tribe reside at Goldoa and don't interact with other countries.
 * Red Dragon - Powerful dragons who breathe fire. They appear to be the most common type of dragon in Tellius.  Includes Ena and Gareth.
 * White Dragon - Magic-oriented dragons who breathe light-based flames.  Includes Nasir.
 * Black Dragon - The strongest of all dragons. The dragon tribe's leader is always a Black Dragon.  Includes Kurthnaga and Rajaion

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