Dogs!! Breeds and tags under the cut
Rinea [ @tomestobetold ] is a Borzoi because I always found them to be quite elegant and I love the look of their fur. I looked up fancy harnesses then fixed it up to look like her clothes a little, too... the kind that aren’t all that useful but look pretty, since she’s a noble even if of a lower house.
Mila [ @metuereofnoctis ] is a Saint Bernard, both due to the compassion they have always displayed to humanity (and their labor as search and rescue animals) and because SHE’S GOT BOOZE IN THAT CANISTER. I also added seedbags since, while this isn’t the breed being used to help with reforestation, I think it’s a job she’d undertake based on her lore.
Lucina [ @convivxncia ] is a German Shepherd due to both her unwavering loyalty to the people and to bring about a better future, and because they’re well known for being stubborn and steadfast onduty, and complete goofs when out of their element. The butterfly mask was adjusted to be more similar to the dogs that work on disaster sites to find people! Picked the german strain over the american one for reasons you may already know.
Megan [ @vallablooded ] is a Pudelpointer! A mix between the well-established english pointer and the now defunct pudel breed (a water dog), its curly fur and loyal disposition made it a preferred breed for hunting in Germany and, eventually, worldwide. They’re also excellent at home with the family, and I wanted to pick a versatile dog just as Megan is full of potential and her path can go in many directions! Also, theyre kinda cute.
Yuka [ @tomeofwanderers ] is a Canaan dog, wonderful buddies that started out in the Middle East and were at some point revered as sacred, kind of like the vessel to the Grimleal. They also started out as herding dogs, basically.. Shepherds, haha! I tried to give her a sweater like her tactician coat.
Mathilda [ @witchspurred ] is a Mastiff! One of the oldest breeds, it was apparently used in war often even by the greeks, although usually as guard dogs or messengers rather than in actual battle. Even still, they’re pretty brave and tenacious, like Mathilda, and are some of the strongest dogs around! I figured it was fitting of Zofia’s Valkyrie. Her harness and helm is based on her armor.
Saias [ @exalted--zealotry ] got turned into an African Wild Dog because I Make The Rules and I think they’re Very Cute. Also because these animals are well-known for their tactics when hunting, and are legitimately some of the best strategists in the animal kingdom. They also.. love their family.. haha Saias......... :(
Forsyth [ @gjollrbru ] is a Pitbull Terrier! Wonderful animals, great nannies for kids, and a wonderful guard dog... in the package of the new scary breed for fearmongering papers. A loyal and wonderful person with a bad rep (with the elite lmao), I thought it was a fitting breed. Also, those dogs are the embodiment of himbo, and extremely loyal. Harness based on armor!
Rebecca [ @pieman1112 ] is a Golden Retriever! Known for their all around eagerness to help and do things all the time, they’re great and attentive to their human family members. Just as Rebecca tries to do right by others and do the right thing, these dogs tend to be driven by a seemingly similar goal. They’re also super fluffy. Fairly often, they’re used as service or comfort animals, hence the harness style for her.
I have absolutely 0 reasons to have made Celica [ @indumasname ] into a Pomeranian except that I wanted to draw the most gremlin dog of all and these animals, no matter how small they are, are actually of the spitz group and act like they’re bigger and tougher than they really are. So, I guess it fits? They make for surprisingly good, if overconfident, guard dogs and yet look super regal and proper.
