Steampunk Cat RPG

The Purists: They believe that mixing species weakens the "original spark" that humans left behind (or that evolution created).

The Progressives: They believe that crossbreeding is the only way to achieve "Total Technology", creating felines capable of anything.

Lore Note: In this world, hybridization not only changes appearance but also magical frequency. A hybrid of two very different species is often born with a "fractal" fur pattern (patches that resemble gears or circuits). These individuals are sought after by inventors' guilds because their fur can process types of magic that a "purebred" feline could not withstand.

The Mestizaje of High Blood (Grande + Grande) These are planned unions, almost always for political reasons or to consolidate industrial monopolies.

The Liger/Tigon (Lion + Tiger): They are the "Iron Colossi." They are physically the largest of all, surpassing their parents in strength.

Position: They are the High Commissioners or Border Guardians. Their status is that of demigods, but they usually have short lifespans unless they use magical "steam cores" to sustain their enormous metabolism. The Leopon (Leopard + Lion): They retain the lion's mane but with the spot pattern and agility of the leopard.

Position: They are the Elite of the Skies. They are usually the admirals of airship fleets, combining the authority of the lion with the fearlessness of heights of the leopard.

The "Bridges" (Large + Medium/Small) This is where the lore gets interesting. These unions are less common and are often viewed with curiosity or a certain prejudice by aristocratic purists.

The "Steam Puma" (Big Cat + Wildcat/Lynx): They are of intermediate size, very versatile.

Position: They are the Architects of the Middle Class. They are strong enough to operate machinery and small enough to understand micro-magic. They are the perfect mediators between the aristocracy and the common people.

The "Urban Panther" (Panther/Jaguar + Domestic Cat): Domestic cats but the size of an average human and jet black fur.

Position: Intelligence Agents. They are the elegant face of industrial espionage. They move between high society ballrooms and steamy alleyways without attracting attention.

3. The People's Crucible (Small + Small) It's the most common mix and the one that really makes the world go round.

Short/Long Hair Mixed Breeds: The majority of the population. They are not divided by breed, but by their "Driving Affinity".

Position: The workforce. If a child of a Siamese (intellectual) and a Maine Coon (laborer) is born with the long, thick fur of the father but the mental agility of the mother, he automatically becomes a Master Craftsman.

Table of Positions and Rarity of Mixed Breeding Union, Company Name, Rarity, Role in the Series Lion + Tiger, Magna-Felis, Legendaria, Monarchs or living weapons of mass destruction. Panther + Lynx, Frost Shadow, Rare, Explorers of forbidden lands or magical assassins. Cheetah + Serval, Brass Ray, Uncommon, Transcontinental messengers and high-speed engine mechanics. Mixture of Common Cats, Multifur, Very Common, "The foundation of civilization: inventors, pilots, and magicians."

The Aristocracy of the "Great Lineages" (Rare) They represent the descendants of the Pantherinae. They are the political and industrial elite due to their imposing presence, but they are few in number (low birth rate).

The Long-Maned Ones (Lions): They are the "Monarchs of Steam." They control the great forges and the army. Their manes are not merely aesthetic; they function as massive static electricity capacitors to power heavy machinery.

The Rayados (Tigres): The caste of judges and strategists. They are solitary but extremely respected. They are often the owners of transcontinental train routes.

The Shadows (Panthers and Jaguars): The mystical aristocracy. They master the magic of "stalking" (temporary invisibility) and are usually ambassadors or heads of intelligence. The Technical and Military Class (Uncommon) Medium-sized felines with very specific physical abilities that make them indispensable in the Steampunk world.

The Penacheros (Caracales): They are the Radiotelegraphers. Their ears have evolved to capture magical frequencies and radio waves from incredible distances. They control the world's communications.

The Lynxes: The precision engineers. They have enhanced vision to detect steam leaks invisible to the naked eye and flaws in magical crystals. They live in high mountain cities.

Cheetahs (Quote): Elite messengers and pilots of light airships. Their accelerated metabolism allows them to process magical speed potions that would kill others. Urban Citizenship or "The Common Fur" (Very common) They are the driving force of society. Descendants of domestic cats, they have retained the greatest versatility and adaptability.

Northern Giants (Maine Coon): Shipyard and construction workers. They are almost as big as a big cat but with the patience of a house cat.

The Tabbys: The middle class: merchants, artisans, and tavern owners. They make up 60% of the population.

The Slender Ones (Siamese/Oriental): The intellectual and academic caste. They are usually the translators between the three predominant languages ​​and the scribes of magical grimoires. The "Anomalies" and Outcasts (Extremely rare) Those whose evolution took a different path or retain ancient traits.

The Naked Ones (Sphynx): In a world powered by static electricity generated by fur, being hairless is a technical disadvantage... or a magical advantage. They are considered "living lightning rods" or monks who have renounced electricity to attain pure magic.

Chimeras: Cats with heterochromia, or fur patterns divided exactly in half. In your lore, this could indicate that they have the ability to speak two of the major languages ​​natively or that they can process two different types of magic simultaneously.

Rarity and Function Table

Breed/Type, Rarity, Typical Social Function Big Cats.Epic, "Kings, Tycoons, Generals" Caracales / Lynxes, Rare," Flight Engineers, Communications" Maine Coons, Uncommon, "Foremen, Builders" Domestic Cats, Common, "Citizens, Soldiers, Merchants" Sphynx, Legendary, "Oracles, Pure Magical Conductors"

Ailuros: Greek root for "cat". The cradle of philosophy and the laws of the New World.

Vibrizia: Of the vibrissae (whiskers). A Slavic country with perpetual armored trains.

Abiss-Vapore: From Abyssinian. A golden nation that uses steam to cool desert cities.

Sphynx-Ara: A kingdom of sphinx cats who master the magic of sand and time.

Caracaliz: Known for their keen hearing; they are the best spies and telegraph operators in the world.

Bengalia: A vibrant nation with optical camouflage technology.

Ocicadia: From Ocicat. Plains lands where the new airships are tested.

Servalan: A nation of swift warriors and jet propulsion (steam) technology.

Karthia: Famous for its monastic order and its libraries of memory crystals.

Vana-Heim: Based on the Norwegian Forest (Van). A Nordic theocracy.

Exotic-Am: A young nation, a melting pot of all races and the vanguard of Steampunk.

Felidia: The formal name of a nation rich in agriculture and magic academies.

Carthalia: Based on the Chartreux cats. A land of vineyards and baroque architecture.

Pardalia: From Leopardus Pardalis. A technologically advanced jungle with cities in the trees.

Ibérica-Lynx: Reference to the Iberian lynx. Guardians of the straits and maritime trade.

Mainland: Of the Maine Coon breed. A federation of lumber and shipbuilding states.

Angoria: Of the Angora cats. The epicenter of fashion and steamship diplomacy.

Ragdollia: A peaceful kingdom, but with the best defense of magical automatons.

Manxos: Based on the Manx race. A landlocked nation surrounded by iron cannons.

Somalia-Feris: An arid region skilled in the trade of spices and thermal engines.

Nations of Peninsular Influence (Accents similar to Spanish) (4) Felidia: The formal name of a nation rich in agriculture and magic academies.

Carthalia: Based on the Chartreux cats. A land of vineyards and baroque architecture.

Pardalia: From Leopardus Pardalis. A technologically advanced jungle with cities in the trees.

Ibérica-Lynx: Reference to the Iberian lynx. Guardians of the straits and maritime trade.

Fur-estania: A dense mountainous region, center of magical coal mining.

Linfur: A technological island nation, equivalent to an industrial England.

Bafuria: A red desert with brass and steam cities. Nations of Eastern Influence

Kora-shima: Based on the Korat race. A mystical archipelago that produces silk.

Shishido: A reference to "lion" in Japanese. The heart of the empire of the feline samurai warriors.

Yamaneko: Literally meaning "wildcat." A nation of snow-capped peaks and observatories.

Tora-no-kuni: The land of the tiger. A heavy industrial powerhouse.

Hokkaido-Fel: Northern region of forges and steel. Minkia: Based on mink fur. A refined nation of artisans and calligraphers.

Kyush-Onyx: Reference to claws (onyx).

Famous for its geothermal volcanoes. Nations of Western Influence (

The most widely spoken language is Katjuka, which is very similar to Japanese, with almost the same dialect, only written differently. Other languages ​​spoken include Inglekes (similar to English) and Eñespa (similar to Spanish). There are also other foreign languages ​​on this new Earth, such as Eñespa, Ujōbra, and Inglèkes. The continents retain their names, though water levels and tectonic plates have significantly altered them. The names remain almost unchanged, with some distinct variations. Some countries still bear the names of their former names, but there are currently only 30 countries.

The felines, domesticated a million years ago, have evolved to become the new dominant beings on Earth. Their anatomy is now very similar to that of humans, only feline. But the largest felines, such as lions, tigers, panthers, and jaguars, have also evolved, becoming larger and stronger than the more common ones. However, they are also making the same mistakes that humans have made, and they are already doing so. And yet, the vast majority of people don't know exactly what humans looked like, and the little trace that remains are ruins, artifacts, and a few things housed in history museums.

This era has now become the definitive one. More than 3,000 years have passed since the Industrial Age, and it still exists, but more developed as a Steampunk style. The main materials are copper, gold, and all the minerals of Steampunk. The population has grown from 60 million to 100 million across the new Earth, and they have also discovered magic. They have combined magic with science, creating a multitude of things.

Since their evolution, everything has unfolded just as it has with humans, from cultures and languages ​​to religions. Within their first 3,000 years of evolution, they were already in the equivalent of the medieval era, and coincidentally, the predominant language is Japanese, or something similar to Japanese, from the dialect to the accent, without anyone realizing that this language already existed 30,000 years before them. At that point, they had developed a multitude of cultures and a population of 50 million...for now. But it wasn't all peaceful; they also experienced wars, pandemics, and everything else, just as humanity has. Then, 2,000 years later, a year equivalent to the Industrial Revolution arrived, and the population grew from 50 million to 60 million, making them the dominant species on Earth.

Due to radiation, several animals evolved and adapted. Many animals still have the same features they had thousands of years ago, but others have changed considerably. More than 60% of animals still have traits similar to those of their ancestors from thousands of years ago, but 38% have mutated/evolved to adapt to the new Earth, and the 2%, which are the felines, have evolved into a new species called Homo-Felinyan Sapiens, or simply Furline to keep the name short. They have adopted several human characteristics; the most notable example is their size. Now, their average height is 1.64 meters, they walk on two legs, and they are practically furry felines. However, the average height of big cat species is 1.89 meters.

Approximately 1,500,000 years ago, humanity left Earth and traveled to other worlds, to other exoplanets, in the year 3120. However, in the year 3080, a great nuclear and apocalyptic war occurred, causing many humans to abandon Earth due to the radiation at that time. They also left behind many animals, several of which evolved rapidly. The most notable example is the cat—not just the general cat, but all feline species evolved in just 20,000 years to adapt and resemble humans, while still retaining the appearance of cats, or rather, feline furries.