Beastfolk

Beastfolk is a term to describe the anthropomorphic animals which inhabit Alledia.

Chantry Version
According to the Chantry, the first Beastfolk were the Tevinter soldiers responsible for the fall of the Elven kingdom of Elvhenan. The Maker cursed them and their families to have the appearance of animals and they were made slaves by the Imperium soon after.

Tevinter Version
According to Tevinter magisters, the Beastfolk were their own creations.

Dìqiú and Chikyuu Version
The nations in Dìqiú and Chikyūu believe that the Beastfolk were originally animals who lived near locations of high spirit magic during the Era before Raava. They soon began to develop characteristics similar to that of Humans. As time went on, they joined humans on the backs of the Lion Turtles.

History
For much of the Ancient Age, the Beastfolk have lived as slaves under the Tevinter Imperium. Many of these slaves took part in the Articus Rebellion and fled to the island of Wren, where they established the Free Marches.