What kinds of Kyruku are there?

Kyruku come in a large variety of subspecies, and entirely separate crossbreeds and hybrids of other species are possible, and may lead to Kyruku having certain differing features and traits based on their lineage A more detailed list of Kyruku subspecies will follow shortly, however, for the purpose of this document, we’ll try and keep things simple.

All Kyruku and diverse lineages of Kyruku (In all but a few exceptional cases), will share a few universal traits. The first and most obvious trait will be the presence of multiple tails. There gene-marker for this growth is dominant, and incredibly adaptive. Regardless of the breeding and linage, this will always be present in purebreds, and mongrel, or mixed breeding Kyruku (or Kyruku with lineage or that have bred outside of the immediate species) in all but 0.00495% of cases.

This almost guarantees that even if a child of a Kyruku and say, a panther, for example, looks nothing like the Kyruku parent and has all the physical features of the panther parent, they will almost invariably have multiple tails due to the nature of the chromosome responsible for the mutation.

In mixed breeding, Kyruku will often inherit the subspecies patterning, fur colours and traits of the Kyruku parent. This occurs far more often than not, and it is rare (But not entirely uncommon) for Kyruku to inherit certain traits or the appearance of the non-Kyruku parent. (Eg, A Kyruku and panther couple having a pure black furred Kyruku child.)

Generally however, it is accepted that there are five sub-varieties of Kyruku that make up the main portion of the species as a whole, when it comes to the ‘Pure bred’(PB) or ‘Of mixed blood, but like appearance’(MBLA), for the purpose of census taking. (Which is to say, mongrels who appear as and are genetically considered Kyruku) . They are as follows.

Kyruku :

Standard Kyruku are the most populous of all the species, and closely resemble a European Red Fox in most instances. Their fur's main coat is a deep orange to red, with a white or cream secondary, and a black to dark grey divider separating the two colors. These Kyruku make up the majority of the species populace, with an estimated 37%. They inhabit every facility the species has established thus far, and are by far the most widespread variety.

Vulcanus (Vulcan) Kyruku :

Vulcan Kyruku are primarily found in areas with higher temperatures, and as such, developed darker, more full colored coats. Their primary coat is a deep maroon to brown, with a black to silvery secondary, and either a blood red or black/silver divider, depending on Northern or Southern localization. The population percentage is approximately 5.5% Northern Vulcan Kyruku, and 4.5% of the Southern variety. They favor the facilities established in areas of volcanic activity or ‘deep’ facilities that run closer to the planet core where it is warmer.

Silva (Forest) Kyruku :

Found often in tropical and sub-tropical regions of the globe, this sub species makes up the smallest percentile of the species populace, a mere 3%. Their coat's colors reflect their environment of choice, often tropical rainforests or areas of high humidity. However, unlike the rest of their species, they also have the widest (And often what is seen as the most bizarre) color pallet, due to the nature of their environment. Typically, their primary coat ranges from yellow to brown to dark green, with secondary coats of browns, reds, yellows and whites, and equally vivid dividers of purples, blues, greens, yellows and reds. This variety favor humid and tropical placed facilities, and primarily inhabits areas of South America and the Pacific islands.

Heremus (Desert) Kyruku :

Desert Kyruku, found primarily in more barren and sandy terrains such as the middle east region of South Asia and Northern Africa, their coats are lighter and more muted in comparison to the rest of the species, and can sometimes contain spots of darker or lighter colors. Typical coloring includes a base coat of Sandy yellows to dark tans, with a secondary of cream or white, and a divider of brown or black. The second most populated species, this sub breed makes up an estimated 32% of the total species population. They can be found in all facilities; however they favor arid regions, and are primarily centered on North Africa and South-West Asia, as well as central Australia and the North American midlands.

Arctous (Antarticain) Kyruku :

Originally hailing from the arctic and polar regions of Keyross, this species color scheme is the only one to have seasonal changing, and make up roughly 18% of the total species, with a Fall and Winter coat of a blue/grey primary, a white secondary, and a silver divider. In the Spring and Summer seasons, their coat darkens to a black or very dark grey, with a white secondary, and interestingly enough, a bright red divider. It is believed that the red indicated a specimen’s readiness to breed for the season. They primarily house themselves in facilities built in regions frequent to cold weather, including Antarctica, Canada, and Northern Europe.

For the purpose of census taking, there exists a third category, ‘Mixed breeding, unlike appearance’, or MBUA. This includes any sub variety of Kyruku, or person with both or one Kyruku parent(s) of PB/MBLA status, who despite this,the child of does not physically appear or share many of the characteristics of Kyruku, such as multiple tails. (EG, Kyruku and Panther parents have a child who appears physically as a panther, but will show genetic linkage to Kyruku)

These members of the species provide an interesting challenge when it comes to recording, as many times, if they are born outside of the facilities, they may not know of their linage entirely if at all. Many times however, they can share the physical appearance of the non Kyruku parent, but still maintain many of the genetic and health benefits of Kyruku physiology.

Of this class, many are well integrated and accepted into Kyruku society, save for one exception.

‘Dragari’ (Dráko?n Kyruku)

More often than not, Kyruku born of one Kyruku (PB or MBLA) parent, and one parent of either eastern or Western dragon descent will be born sharing vastly more of the physical appearance of the draconic lineage. Often times however, these children will be born sharing the physical stature and body shape of a Kyruku, however, instead of fur, they will have scales or long, silky fur like their respective parent. For whatever reason, despite Kyruku dominant genetics, the Dragon genomes seem to have more play in deciding the final appearance of the child. To many Kyruku, the pairing is seen as unnatural and taboo; Not the way their species should be portrayed. In no other instance of cross breeding has such a drastic splicing of species occurred in offspring.

In the case of western dragons, this was first recorded as occurring in Greece, hence the name of this subspecies. Western Dragon Dragari will often appear with the body shape of a Kyruku, including their legs and paws, however, with the facial features and tails of the dragon parent, as well as wings. They grow no fur, and will often have horns located in places matching the parent, including along the spine, tails, head, and limb joints. Fire breathing ability has been recorded. Their tails multiply as with all other Kyruku crossbreeds. Children of Eastern Dragon lineage have similar features of their parents as well, again including tails, facial features, and often more than two sets of limbs.

Many Kyruku regarded the first appearance of these hybrids as an ill omen on the species, and they are still often the subject of discrimination and prejudice amongst the mainstay of Kyruku society. These ‘Kyruku’ as they are, tend to stay amongst their own kin, and are commonly shunned or ignored when in the presence of pure-blooded Kyruku (Who consider themselves the epitome of the species). Many have protested the unjust treatment of them, and despite having equal status and rights amongst the citizenry, the problem is an ongoing one, and not like to resolve itself quietly in time.