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	'''Clúnydd''' ('''''Cornuvaelus clunicus''''' (<small>SG</small>: '''Clúnath''') [[Phyrean language\|Phyrean]]: {{Cs\|jrt\|clūnaþ}} ''Clúnath''; [[Callidian language\|Callidian]]: {{Cs\|~~jrt~~\|~~VINЗN~~}} ''Vinzn''; [[Classical Nanai language\|Classical Nanai]]: 角人 kɨok<sup>H</sup> ɲe<sup>H</sup> “horned person”) are large [[feld]]-like [[mylls]]. They are theorised to have originated around [[Northern Phyrea]], in the forests of southern [[Amrhyl]], though nowadays they're spread all around the globe. They resemble [[felds]] with unusual cold-hued fur, and magenta skin and flesh. Most clúnydd have at least one pair of black or bluish horns, and some retain one pair of vestigial ear-shaped ornaments, called the ''auricula''. These cannot be used to hear, instead their historical function was to sense climate and other atmospheric conditions.		'''Clúnydd''' ('''''Cornuvaelus clunicus''''' (<small>SG</small>: '''Clúnath''') [[Phyrean language\|Phyrean]]: {{Cs\|jrt\|clūnaþ}} ''Clúnath''; [[Callidian language\|Callidian]]: {{Cs\|tht\|uinzn}} ''Vinzn''; [[Classical Nanai language\|Classical Nanai]]: 角人 kɨok<sup>H</sup> ɲe<sup>H</sup> “horned person”) are large [[feld]]-like [[mylls]]. They are theorised to have originated around [[Northern Phyrea]], in the forests of southern [[Amrhyl]], though nowadays they're spread all around the globe. They resemble [[felds]] with unusual cold-hued fur, and magenta skin and flesh. Most clúnydd have at least one pair of black or bluish horns, and some retain one pair of vestigial ear-shaped ornaments, called the ''auricula''. These cannot be used to hear, instead their historical function was to sense climate and other atmospheric conditions.

	They're omnivorous (though historically carnivores, not unlike felds). Despite popular belief and folk descriptions, clúnydd were never known to feed on felds. They are the only known sapient [[mylls]].		They're omnivorous (though historically carnivores, not unlike felds). Despite popular belief and folk descriptions, clúnydd were never known to feed on felds. They are the only known sapient [[mylls]].

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	'''Clúnydd''' ('''''Cornuvaelus clunicus''''' (<small>SG</small>: '''Clúnath''') [[Phyrean language\|Phyrean]]: ''Clúnath''; [[Callidian language\|Callidian]]: ''Vinzn''; [[Classical Nanai language\|Classical Nanai]]: 角人 kɨok<sup>H</sup> ɲe<sup>H</sup> “horned person”) are large [[feld]]-like [[mylls]]. They are theorised to have originated around [[Northern Phyrea]], in the forests of southern [[Amrhyl]], though nowadays they're spread all around the globe. They resemble [[felds]] with unusual cold-hued fur, and magenta skin and flesh. Most clúnydd have at least one pair of black or bluish horns, and some retain one pair of vestigial ear-shaped ornaments, called the ''auricula''. These cannot be used to hear, instead their historical function was to sense climate and other atmospheric conditions.		'''Clúnydd''' ('''''Cornuvaelus clunicus''''' (<small>SG</small>: '''Clúnath''') [[Phyrean language\|Phyrean]]: {{Cs\|jrt\|clūnaþ}} ''Clúnath''; [[Callidian language\|Callidian]]: {{Cs\|jrt\|VINЗN}} ''Vinzn''; [[Classical Nanai language\|Classical Nanai]]: 角人 kɨok<sup>H</sup> ɲe<sup>H</sup> “horned person”) are large [[feld]]-like [[mylls]]. They are theorised to have originated around [[Northern Phyrea]], in the forests of southern [[Amrhyl]], though nowadays they're spread all around the globe. They resemble [[felds]] with unusual cold-hued fur, and magenta skin and flesh. Most clúnydd have at least one pair of black or bluish horns, and some retain one pair of vestigial ear-shaped ornaments, called the ''auricula''. These cannot be used to hear, instead their historical function was to sense climate and other atmospheric conditions.

	They're omnivorous (though historically carnivores, not unlike felds). Despite popular belief and folk descriptions, clúnydd were never known to feed on felds. They are the only known sapient [[mylls]].		They're omnivorous (though historically carnivores, not unlike felds). Despite popular belief and folk descriptions, clúnydd were never known to feed on felds. They are the only known sapient [[mylls]].
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	==Etymology==		==Etymology==

	''Clúnath'' and its plural ''clúnydd'' reached [[Phyrean]] through [[Classical Darsavian]] ''~~клѵнаѳ~~'', a loanword from [[Old Khot]] ''kluxu nasü'' (''xruunar'' in modern [[Khot language\|Khot]]), literally "local person" (as the Khotic languages are Clúnath languages).		''Clúnath'' {{Cs\|jrt\|clūnaþ}} and its plural ''clúnydd'' {{Cs\|jrt\|clūnyð}} reached [[Phyrean]] through [[Classical Darsavian]] {{Cs\|jrt\|clūnaþ}} ''klūnaþ'', a loanword from [[Old Khot]] ''kluxu nasü'' ({{Cs\|jrt\|xrūnar}} ''xruunar'' in modern [[Khot language\|Khot]]), literally "local person" (as the Khotic languages are Clúnath languages).

	The Phyrean ''brwchwyl,'' the origin of the word ''breggan'' (and thereby an offensive term), stems from the [[Common Phyric]] ''breux vuel'', “death feld”, each word respectively from [[Proto-Namuno-Ethian language\|Proto-Namuno-Ethian]] ''brewh₁(e)s'' "death" and ''*bʰwelos'' "feld, person, individual." ''~~Cwllwyl~~'' is a contraction of ''cwllyd'' “black, dark” and ''fwyl'' "feld, person," stemming from the fact that the vast majority of Phyrean clúnydd have dark fur tones.		The Phyrean {{Cs\|jrt\|brwxwyḷ}} ''brwchwyl,'' the origin of the word {{Cs\|jrt\|brggan}} ''breggan'' (and thereby an offensive term), stems from the [[Common Phyric]] ''breux vuel'', “death feld”, each word respectively from [[Proto-Namuno-Ethian language\|Proto-Namuno-Ethian]] ''brewh₁(e)s'' "death" and ''*bʰwelos'' "feld, person, individual." {{Cs\|jrt\|cwqwyḷ}} c''wllwyl'' is a contraction of {{Cs\|jrt\|cwqyd}} ''cwllyd'' “black, dark” and {{Cs\|jrt\|vwyḷ}} ''fwyl'' "feld, person," stemming from the fact that the vast majority of Phyrean clúnydd have dark fur tones.

	==Biology==		==Biology==

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	====Blood====		====Blood====
	[[File:Heme_ab.png\|thumb\|[[Clunocruorin]]]]		[[File:Heme_ab.png\|thumb\|[[Clunocruorin]]]]
	Their blood uses [[haemoabrin\|clunocruorin]] as an oxygen transporting protein, which uses the [[~~erdyllic~~ metal]] [[~~abrium\|~~clunium]]. Since it’s very energy dependent, clunýdd's metabolism is slightly faster than a typical carnivore’s, and they require more food to sustain themselves. An advantage this protein has is that it promotes [[erdyll]] regeneration, so injuries and the like heal faster. As erdylls already excel in regeneration, this is potentiated in such a way that, were a limb to be cut off from a clúnath, it could be able to regrow fully after a few months or years.		Their blood uses [[haemoabrin\|clunocruorin]] as an oxygen transporting protein, which uses the [[Dessian physics#Dessian elements\|dessian metal]] [[clunium]]. Since it’s very energy dependent, clunýdd's metabolism is slightly faster than a typical carnivore’s, and they require more food to sustain themselves. An advantage this protein has is that it promotes [[erdyll]] regeneration, so injuries and the like heal faster. As erdylls already excel in regeneration, this is potentiated in such a way that, were a limb to be cut off from a clúnath, it could be able to regrow fully after a few months or years.

	==Reproduction==		==Reproduction==

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	==Etymology==		==Etymology==

	''Clúnath'' and its plural ''clúnydd'' reached [[Phyrean]] through [[Classical Darsavian]] ''[[клѵнаѳ]]'', a loanword from [[Old Khot]] ''[[kluxu nasü]]'' (''[[xruunar]]'' in modern [[Khot language\|Khot]]), literally "local person" (as the Khotic languages are Clúnath languages).		''Clúnath'' and its plural ''clúnydd'' reached [[Phyrean]] through [[Classical Darsavian]] ''клѵнаѳ'', a loanword from [[Old Khot]] ''kluxu nasü'' (''xruunar'' in modern [[Khot language\|Khot]]), literally "local person" (as the Khotic languages are Clúnath languages).

	The Phyrean ''[[brwchwyl]],'' the origin of the word ''breggan'' (and thereby an offensive term), stems from the [[Common Phyric]] ''[[breux vuel]]'', “death feld”, each word respectively from [[Proto-Namuno-Ethian language\|Proto-Namuno-Ethian]] ''[[brewh₁(e)s]]'' "death" and ''[[*bʰwelos]]'' "feld, person, individual." ''[[Cwllwyl]]'' is a contraction of ''[[cwllyd]]'' “black, dark” and ''[[fwyl]]'' "feld, person," stemming from the fact that the vast majority of Phyrean clúnydd have dark fur tones.		The Phyrean ''brwchwyl,'' the origin of the word ''breggan'' (and thereby an offensive term), stems from the [[Common Phyric]] ''breux vuel'', “death feld”, each word respectively from [[Proto-Namuno-Ethian language\|Proto-Namuno-Ethian]] ''brewh₁(e)s'' "death" and ''*bʰwelos'' "feld, person, individual." ''Cwllwyl'' is a contraction of ''cwllyd'' “black, dark” and ''fwyl'' "feld, person," stemming from the fact that the vast majority of Phyrean clúnydd have dark fur tones.

	==Biology==		==Biology==

	===Anatomy===		===Anatomy===
	~~{{Main\|Clúnath anatomy}}~~

	====Senses====		====Senses====
	Clúnydd are [[Wikipedia:Trichromacy\|trichromats]], and excel at night vision. This, along with their usually dark fur tones, are hints of their historical nocturnal predatory tendencies.		Clúnydd are [[Wikipedia:Trichromacy\|trichromats]], and excel at night vision. This, along with their usually dark fur tones, are hints of their historical nocturnal predatory tendencies.
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	Clúnydd normally reach sexual maturity at around 14 to 16 years of age.		Clúnydd normally reach sexual maturity at around 14 to 16 years of age.

	Due to the lack of females of their same species, much like the rest of their [[clade]], clúnydd resort to reproducing via hybridisation with other organisms—in clúnydd's case, [[felds]]. This is thought to be the result of an early mimicry mechanism.		Due to the lack of females of their same species, much like the rest of their [[Vaelidae\|clade]], clúnydd resort to reproducing via hybridisation with other organisms—in clúnydd's case, [[felds]]. This is thought to be the result of an early mimicry mechanism.

	[[File:Abrspmeas.png\|thumb\|[[Silodote\|Silodotes]] under the microscope.]]		[[File:Abrspmeas.png\|thumb\|[[Silodote\|Silodotes]] under the microscope.]]

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	=== Persecution ===		=== Persecution ===
	During the middle ages, partly because of the rapid expansion of the clunocentric [[Hashan empire]], [[Lady Bor IV of Secyl]] began a persecution campaign against clúnydd. This campaign persisted throughout her reign and the entire existence of the [[Queendom of Secyl]], which resulted in lingering clúnophobia in the modern day [[Krasnians\|~~krasnian~~]] countries and nearly all [[Dimhe\|dimsin]] in the area.		During the middle ages, partly because of the rapid expansion of the clunocentric [[Hashan empire]], [[Lady Bor IV of Secyl]] began a persecution campaign against clúnydd. This campaign persisted throughout her reign and the entire existence of the [[Queendom of Secyl]], which resulted in lingering clúnophobia in the modern day [[Krasnians\|Krasnian]] countries and nearly all [[Dimhe\|dimsin]] in the area.

	===Underground dwellings===		===Underground dwellings===
	Many of their cultures still revolve around dwelling underground. As an example, [[Hashan peoples\|~~hashan~~]] houses are normally built underground, with hallways connecting various rooms within. Sometimes, these complexes can be so large that they become fully fledged underground towns.		Many of their cultures still revolve around dwelling underground. As an example, [[Hashan peoples\|Hashan]] houses are normally built underground, with hallways connecting various rooms within. Sometimes, these complexes can be so large that they become fully fledged underground towns.

	===Genetics and erdyll studies===		===Genetics and erdyll studies===
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	===Cosmetics===		===Cosmetics===
	The thick, dark fur of clúnydd has been sought for since prehistoric times by many cultures. In northern [[~~ethian~~ cultures]], having a clúnath's coat or a helmet with black horns was considered a sign of strength, and was frequently seen as a status symbol in many communities.		The thick, dark fur of clúnydd has been sought for since prehistoric times by many cultures. In northern [[Ethian cultures]], having a clúnath's coat or a helmet with black horns was considered a sign of strength, and was frequently seen as a status symbol in many communities.

	In the present day, clúnath fur is not sought after as much. Hunting clúnydd is outlawed in many countries, and selling products derived from these hunts is a common felony across many codes of law.		In the present day, clúnath fur is not sought after as much. Hunting clúnydd is outlawed in many countries, and selling products derived from these hunts is a common felony across many codes of law.

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	'''Clúnydd''' ('''''Cornuvaelus clunicus''''' (<small>SG</small>: '''Clúnath''') [[Phyrean language\|Phyrean]]: ''Clúnath''; [[~~Ascon~~ language\|~~Ascon~~]]: ''~~Kluned~~''; [[Classical Nanai language\|Classical Nanai]]: 角人 kɨok<sup>H</sup> ɲe<sup>H</sup> “horned person”) are large [[feld]]-like [[mylls]]. They are theorised to have originated around [[Northern Phyrea]], in the forests of southern [[Amrhyl]], though nowadays they're spread all around the globe. They resemble [[felds]] with unusual cold-hued fur, and magenta skin and flesh. Most clúnydd have at least one pair of black or bluish horns, and some retain one pair of vestigial ear-shaped ornaments, called the ''auricula''. These cannot be used to hear, instead their historical function was to sense climate and other atmospheric conditions.		'''Clúnydd''' ('''''Cornuvaelus clunicus''''' (<small>SG</small>: '''Clúnath''') [[Phyrean language\|Phyrean]]: ''Clúnath''; [[Callidian language\|Callidian]]: ''Vinzn''; [[Classical Nanai language\|Classical Nanai]]: 角人 kɨok<sup>H</sup> ɲe<sup>H</sup> “horned person”) are large [[feld]]-like [[mylls]]. They are theorised to have originated around [[Northern Phyrea]], in the forests of southern [[Amrhyl]], though nowadays they're spread all around the globe. They resemble [[felds]] with unusual cold-hued fur, and magenta skin and flesh. Most clúnydd have at least one pair of black or bluish horns, and some retain one pair of vestigial ear-shaped ornaments, called the ''auricula''. These cannot be used to hear, instead their historical function was to sense climate and other atmospheric conditions.

	They're omnivorous (though historically carnivores, not unlike felds). Despite popular belief and folk descriptions, clúnydd were never known to feed on felds. They are the only known sapient [[mylls]].		They're omnivorous (though historically carnivores, not unlike felds). Despite popular belief and folk descriptions, clúnydd were never known to feed on felds. They are the only known sapient [[mylls]].

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	''Clúnath'' and its plural ''clúnydd'' reached [[Phyrean]] through [[Classical Darsavian]] ''[[клѵнаѳ]]'', a loanword from [[Old Khot]] ''[[kluxu nasü]]'' (''[[xruunar]]'' in modern [[Khot language\|Khot]]), literally "local person" (as the Khotic languages are Clúnath languages).		''Clúnath'' and its plural ''clúnydd'' reached [[Phyrean]] through [[Classical Darsavian]] ''[[клѵнаѳ]]'', a loanword from [[Old Khot]] ''[[kluxu nasü]]'' (''[[xruunar]]'' in modern [[Khot language\|Khot]]), literally "local person" (as the Khotic languages are Clúnath languages).

	The Phyrean ''[[brwchwyl]],'' the origin of the word ''breggan'' (and thereby an offensive term), stems from the [[Common Phyric]] ''[[breux vuel]]'', “death feld”, each word respectively from [[Proto-Namuno-Ethian language\|Proto-Namuno-Ethian]] ''[[brewh₁(e)s]]'' "death" and ''[[*bʰwelos]]'' "feld, person, individual." ''[[Cwllwyl]]'' is a contraction of ''[[cwllyd]]'' “black, dark” and ''[[fwyl]]'' "feld, person," stemming from the fact that the vast majority of ~~phyrean~~ clúnydd have dark fur tones.		The Phyrean ''[[brwchwyl]],'' the origin of the word ''breggan'' (and thereby an offensive term), stems from the [[Common Phyric]] ''[[breux vuel]]'', “death feld”, each word respectively from [[Proto-Namuno-Ethian language\|Proto-Namuno-Ethian]] ''[[brewh₁(e)s]]'' "death" and ''[[*bʰwelos]]'' "feld, person, individual." ''[[Cwllwyl]]'' is a contraction of ''[[cwllyd]]'' “black, dark” and ''[[fwyl]]'' "feld, person," stemming from the fact that the vast majority of Phyrean clúnydd have dark fur tones.

	==Biology==		==Biology==

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	==Etymology==		==Etymology==

	''Clúnath'' and its plural ''clúnydd'' reached [[Phyrean]] through [[Classical Darsavian]] ''[[клѵнаѳ]]'', a loanword from [[Old ~~Hotgodian~~]] ''[[kluxu nasü]]'' (''[[xruunar]]'' in modern [[~~Hotgodian~~]]), literally "local person" (as the ~~Hotgodic~~ languages are Clúnath languages).		''Clúnath'' and its plural ''clúnydd'' reached [[Phyrean]] through [[Classical Darsavian]] ''[[клѵнаѳ]]'', a loanword from [[Old Khot]] ''[[kluxu nasü]]'' (''[[xruunar]]'' in modern [[Khot language\|Khot]]), literally "local person" (as the Khotic languages are Clúnath languages).

	The Phyrean ''[[brwchwyl]],'' the origin of the word ''breggan'' (and thereby an offensive term), stems from the [[Common Phyric]] ''[[breux vuel]]'', “death feld”, each word respectively from [[Proto-Namuno-Ethian language\|Proto-Namuno-Ethian]] ''[[brewh₁(e)s]]'' "death" and ''[[*bʰwelos]]'' "feld, person, individual." ''[[Cwllwyl]]'' is a contraction of ''[[cwllyd]]'' “black, dark” and ''[[fwyl]]'' "feld, person," stemming from the fact that the vast majority of phyrean clúnydd have dark fur tones.		The Phyrean ''[[brwchwyl]],'' the origin of the word ''breggan'' (and thereby an offensive term), stems from the [[Common Phyric]] ''[[breux vuel]]'', “death feld”, each word respectively from [[Proto-Namuno-Ethian language\|Proto-Namuno-Ethian]] ''[[brewh₁(e)s]]'' "death" and ''[[*bʰwelos]]'' "feld, person, individual." ''[[Cwllwyl]]'' is a contraction of ''[[cwllyd]]'' “black, dark” and ''[[fwyl]]'' "feld, person," stemming from the fact that the vast majority of phyrean clúnydd have dark fur tones.

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