Feline

Physical Description

Quick and strong, felines attack like rockets. They are armed with retractile claws on their lower torso, and their upper torso fingers have naturally strong and sharp nails as well.

From all other centaur types, felines have most difference between genders. Male-born felines are larger than females and often have thick long hair, that travels all the way down their upper torsos back. Female-born felines can have longer hair along their upper torsos spine, but it rarely grows into full blown mane. 

Felines are based on our real world lions. They generally have stocky build, and short coat on their lower torso. Typically they are slightly bigger and bulkier than canine centaurs, largest males reaching same heights as cervids. 

Behaviour

It is common to see mostly female feline communities, the males living either nomad lifestyle, or together in bachelor groups. Social hierarchy is very important in feline communities, and there's often skirmishes about that. Felines are stereotypically considered the aggressive bullies of the isle, and they don't really work to prove otherwise. For them, actions speak louder than words. 

To contrast all that, felines are very caring towards those who they hold dear. Family is very important for felines, and found family is very common living setting for many. Felines held honor and loyalty in high value, and appreciate honesty. Cowardliness and lying are seen shameful.

Felines are typically carnivores.

Feline Community
As described by the community in Midsummers Mayhem 2025 event  

One might not expect the Felines to be lovers of literature and reading. Felines form a close and passionate community, where the love of books unites feline centaurs from different backgrounds. It is very common for Feline families to have their own small libraries, or at least a respected book collection. Libraries are a common place for Felines to hang out or lounge at, if not reading, at least to nap and be social.
As an uncanny balance to the sophisticated love for literature, Felines are known as the most chaotic centaur type. They can be unpredictable, erratic and eccentric, going against social norms. Some could even say they get "zoomies". Moments of uncontrolled energy and impulses. While understood in their own Feline community, their unpredictable chaotic nature can cause confusion, annoyance or even fear in other centaur types.

Family ties are especially strong withing the Feline centaurs, as many share their reading hobby with their families, creating unforgettable moments together around stories. In such an environment, passion and family ties combine, creating a unique and vibrant culture. Sprinkled with some shared moments of feline zoomie madness.

Extra info

• Yes they like to nap in cuddle piles like real-life cats
• They also value cleanliness highly, and brush each other and bathe often. 
• Feline centaurs can purr and growl