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Kinds: Badgers, Hares, Hedgehogs, Mice, Otters, Shrews, Squirrels.
Mice – Norman English Names: William, Alinor, Ralf, Ysabel Vibe: Courteous, orderly, tradition-bound, polite but resilient Architecture: Stone keeps, chapels, walled gardens Clothing: Tunics, tabards, polished boots, heraldic flourishes Culture Notes: They value law, family, and keeping one's word. Feudal undertones.
Squirrels – Pictish Names: Nechtan, Eithne, Broc, Mairead Vibe: Wild but wise, forest-savvy, keepers of memory and custom Architecture: Timber longhouses, hill forts, hidden tree homes Clothing: Tartans, belts, woven cloaks Culture Notes: They live close to nature, keep oral history, and favor cleverness over force.
Hedgehogs – Saxon Names: Eadric, Leofrun, Cuthbert, Aelgifu Vibe: Stalwart, homely, stubborn and dependable Architecture: Earth and timber houses, stockades, roundhouses Clothing: Layered wool, simple embroidery Culture Notes: They value hearth, craft, and quiet persistence. Proud of their heritage.
Badgers – Celtic Names: Branwen, Daire, Fionn, Aoife Vibe: Fierce, spiritual, poetic warriors and protectors Architecture: Stone circles, cave sanctuaries, earthen ramparts Clothing: Heavy wool, torcs, dyed fabrics Culture Notes: They are seen as lorekeepers and defenders, tied to the land and myth.
Hares – French (Occitan) Names: Elouan, Maelis, Rémy, Ysabeau Vibe: Flashy, passionate, expressive and precise Architecture: Tall windows, garden courtyards, tiled roofs Clothing: Sashes, cloaks, rich colors Culture Notes: They prize elegance, dueling, and social wit. Love storytelling.
Otters – Norse/Germanic Names: Ulf, Brynja, Gerhardt, Sigrun Vibe: Boisterous, brave, seafaring and kin-focused Architecture: Longboats, riverside lodges, pillar halls Clothing: Fur-trimmed, practical, leather and wool Culture Notes: Otters value deeds, songs, and camaraderie. Masters of the river routes.
Shrews – Iberian (Galician/Basque flavor) Names: Iñaki, Amaia, Xabier, Leire Vibe: Quick-talking, passionate, proud, and inventive Architecture: Steep-roofed stone homes, narrow alleys, sunny balconies Clothing: Sashes, breezy shirts, bright scarves Culture Notes: Shrews are resourceful, proud of their independence, and rich in oral tradition.