Adlet

Adlets are canine, bipedal humanoids native to eastern Canada and Greenland. A tribal species, the Adlet are a deeply religious species that fears fire.

Physiology
Adlets are a tall race that stands 2.10 meters on average. Their skin is deeply tanned, and sometimes has a red tint to it. They feature a set of slanted eyes that are yellow or orange in color, with some individuals having grey irises.

Their hair is maroon in color, and their upper bodies are quite hairy. They have canine hind legs covered in fur, and a tail, similar to that of a wolf, portruding from the end of their spine. Some individuals are born with white spotted fur. These individuals are considered a bad omen, and are usually treated badly by their society. They have black claws on their toes and fingers, and their ears are pointed and covered in fur.

Adlets have a snout, which is a couple of shades darker than their skin, and both male and female Adlets have very hairy faces. Their faces are thin and long, and their hair is kept at the same lenght as their fur.

Life cycle
Adlets have a lifespan of 70 years on average. Infant Adlets are called pups and females give birth to 4 to 6 pups per litter, and they have a gestation period of 5 months.

From the age of 20 Adlets are viewed as full-fledged adults, and are considered in theri prime around the age of 30. Adlets are qualified as "middle-aged" by 40-55 and "old" by 55-70.

Behavior
Adlets are a ferocious species, with a deep set hatred for humans. Many stories in their religion speak of injustice made by humans towards their people, and they have a hard time trusting humans. They are easy to anger, and have a pack mentality, with the tribe always standing up for eachother.

The Adlet society is deeply religious and built up in five tribes (Erqigdlet, Krelukpok, Kringmerk, Miortok and Ogiarput). Every tribe is led by a chief, with a priest as the second in command. Almost every Adlet belong to the Church of Aselu, and recognising and praying to the Three Gods (Niviarsiang, Ijirqang, and Savirqong) are a big part of their everyday life.

Individuals that are born with a fur spotted with white are considered to be cursed by The Grandfather, Savirqong, and are often shunned and treated badly by the society. It is believed that these individuals are marked for an early death, and that when it happens everyone around them will die as well.

Adlets are monogamous, and mates for life. The bond is usually only broken when one party dies. Homosexuality is known to exist, but is extremely rare.

Abilities

 * Great runners - Adlets are known to be fast runners, and are able to run during long amounts of time without tiring.
 * Enhanced senses - Adlets have enhanced hearing, scent and vision, which has aided them in their hunting.

Demographics
Adlets are native to the north eastern parts of Canada (Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, and Ontario) and from Greenland. This is also where you can find the most concentrated population of Adlets. The Adlet Council can be found in Labrador City. They can nowadays be found in the United States (Alaska) and the eastern parts of Russia.