Deamhan Fianna

Overview
Deamhan Fianna, or Fian for short, are a feral type of Cylse that reside in forests around the world. They are nomadic and change location based on food accessibility. They are omnivores who prefer to eat meat, occasionally preying on humans and even other Cylse.

Appearance
Fian have two forms: full deer and half-human. The majority of them will remain in half-human form. In both forms, their ribcages are on the outside of their body and grow into the skin. Their full deer form is simple; a large deer with white eyes. The color of the deer depends on the Fian's hair color. In half-human form, they are physically very tall, having elongated legs and torsos. The average Fian will grow to be around seven to eight feet tall, but some can grow even taller. All Fian have antlers regardless of gender, however offspring will have spikes until they turn eighteen.

They have two mouths: one primarily for talking, and one for eating. Fian have visible teeth sprouting from their cheeks; this is the mouth used for eating. When talking, the eating mouth will be sealed, resulting in only the Fian's lips moving. When eating, the talking mouth will split on the inside and allow the Fian to open both mouths. While often compared to Hingejaws, Hingejaws cannot keep their teeth closed when speaking, while Fian can.

Fian do not have irises or pupils, however this does not impact their vision. Their eyes are simply a blank white. In half-human form, Fian will sport deer-like traits: deer ears, antlers, and a deer tail. Their hair color determines the color of their deer traits. Fian can only have white, gray, or black hair, so their color pallet is limited.

In half-human form, Fian will wear pants, socks, and shoes they have stolen from human prey. They do not wear shirts to avoid interfering with their ribs, but may sometimes wear jackets.

Behavior
Fian do not get along with each other at all and are consistently alone if not raising offspring. They are physically infertile. A new Fian can only be created by breaking off one of their ribs and burying it, taking care of it like a plant until the offspring emerges from the dirt. This is obviously painful, which is why many Fian do not have offspring. It is possible to create a new Fian using a deceased Fian's rib, but since they prey on other Cylse, no one does this.

Fian will raise their offspring to adulthood (eighteen), at which point the offspring will disperse from its parent. Fian do not connect with their offspring, and their offspring do not connect with them. In very, very rare cases, Fian can bond with other Fian, but even then it will be a tense relationship.

They are capable of mimicking the voice of any human within a mile radius. The first voice a Fian mimics will become its 'human voice', meaning it will use that voice when communicating with others. This is called 'gaining your voice' in the Fian community and often results in Fian with voices that do not match their gender. Fian are not born knowing any language and merely mimic words they have already heard until they gain a rudimentary understanding of English.

In both forms they will use deer vocalizations. This includes sniffing, snorting, wheezing, bleating, grunting, stomping, and distress calls (if under 18). They also use two vocalizations that are unique to their species: wailing and growling.

Fian are nomadic and are usually found where wildlife is most plentiful. They have been noted following the migration of elk herds in the same way that wolves do. They are considered feral, due to their general inability to communicate and hostility to fellow Cylse. However, it is possible to 'tame' a Fian. A tamed Fian will have its wild instincts subdued, but not eliminated. They will still react in unpredictable ways, and a tame Fian is still a dangerous one.

Vocalizations
Sniffing: Like deer, they will sniff the air if they sense something off. This sounds exactly like a human sniff in half-human form, and deeper in full deer form.

Snorting: In deer, snorting is a warning to alert others in the herd. Since Fian are solitary, snorting is actually a warning towards whoever is near them that they feel threatened or are telling you to go away. This sounds like a sneeze or loud exhale.

Stomping: Serves the same purpose as snorting, just more threatening. It is a sign that the Fian is either about to attack or flee.

Wheezing: Used by territorial Fian, usually after a snort. This is always a sign that it intends to attack. It sounds like a wheeze, unsurprisingly.

Grunting: This is usually a social call, alerting anyone nearby that the Fian is in the mood to socialize. It is also a call to offspring, telling them that it's time to eat or move locations. This sounds vaguely like someone blowing into a kazoo.

Bleating: This call indicates that the Fian is having fun or being playful. It sounds like a high pitched "myeh".

Distress Call: Used only by offspring under eighteen, this is used when they are lost, injured, or in trouble. It sounds eerily similar to a baby crying.

Wailing: Used to put nearby humans on edge. It sounds like a human wail but wavering in pitch, although some say it sounds more like an elk bugle.

Growl: Used only to startle humans. This sounds like a car backfiring, though no one really knows why.

Fian can also be taught to speak fluently in other languages, though it takes a bit of time and patience. A Fian that is able to speak English fluently has been taught by someone else, most likely a Cylse, but maybe a human. A Fian that knows English will teach it to their offspring.

Abilities
Though they look slim physically, Fian are scarily strong. They can carry large boulders with ease and are able to wield heavy weapons.

Fian can sprout bones from anywhere on their body whenever they want to, and can remove the bones to create a makeshift weapon in a tight situation. It does not hurt them unless the bone is broken while still attached to their body. Bones that are manually sprouted cannot be used to create new Fian.

Attacks
A wild Fian will mainly attack with its mouth, antlers, or sheer strength. While most wild Fian do not have access to actual heavy weapons, those that do are a formidable threat, being able to swing large and heavy objects at a high speed.

Fian have a natural crush force of 4,700 PSI, stronger than the bite of a saltwater crocodile. Because of this, Fian will often try to grab their prey by the head and crush their skulls. They will also forcefully grab prey and crush it towards their body in a 'bear hug' of sorts if given the opportunity. It is a general saying amongst Cylse that being grabbed by a Fian is always 100% lethal and to never give a Fian a chance to do so.

In desperate situations, Fian will attempt to gore prey with their antlers. They will also sprout sharp bones from their body (referred to as 'porcupining' by other Cylse), making it dangerous to attempt to hit them.

In Angelwood
Angelwood Academy's second floor guard, Puck, is a tamed Fian. He was the offspring of a Fian that had been taught English, and therefore is fluent in it. He is the most tame Fian in the history of Cylse, being able to hold conversations and not getting extremely panicked when around large groups of people.