Raquatch

Raquatch art by Tortoiseman

In the early Ariducene epoch, sapience is on the verge of reappearing. Raquatches (homoprocyon) is a genus of raccoon descended from the Ts'ok-ga. They are found in the steppe-tundras of North America.

The average Raquatch is about 5 feet tall and walk almost fully upright. They evolved bipedalism to see over the grass and keep their paws off of the snow. A shaggy coat protects them from the icy winds. They have lost most of their tail after their descent from the trees to the grasslands, all that remains is an inch long nub.

With full bipedalism, their body can support larger brains and higher intellect. Raquatches frequently throw rocks and use tools for all sorts of purposes. They live in groups of up to 50. Their diet consists of grains, vegetables, and meat. The groups of Raquatches are split into different roles, such as hunters, gatherers, etc. The tribes are led by one individual who is considered the strongest member.

Unfortunately, the Raquatch's days are numbered. The creeping cold coming in from the north forces Raquatches to move or die. The remaining 10000 raquatches moved further south. Raquatches eventually go extinct due to predation, starvation, dehydration, the cold, and the desert.