# Khajiit Breeds

Author: Kythl Moonpaw
Tags: Breeds, Clean, Elder Scrolls, Fanfiction, Khajiit, background

#5 of Story of the Khajiit

 **Khajiit Breeds:**

**The Variations**

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To start this chapter off simply, not enough know of the various breeds of Khajiit.&nbsp; But the species is a highly adaptable one and one which was a focal point of the war between the two halves of Elsweyr (2).&nbsp; Khajiit breeds not being treated as they should've been.

Make a note of the fact that when I say breeds, I am not simply referring to our species as though we were a kind of dog, where you mix one variant with another and get something new.&nbsp; No, that's not what I'm telling you.&nbsp; Khajiit breeds are not chosen by the physical traits of the parents, but by the phases of the moon.&nbsp; I know this may sound strange to an outsider, but when a Khajiit is born, it is a small, mewling kitten, no matter what its eventual breed.

After two months, it begins to adapt and change form, rapidly progressing to a point where it becomes obvious what breed it is.&nbsp; Especially if it is one of our quadruped brethren.&nbsp; Paws will stretch and shapen, forming hands or paws.&nbsp; The jaw will change shape, as will the neck.&nbsp; The very spine undergoes rapid and extreme changes.&nbsp; All to form a new Khajiit, under a form chosen by Jone and Jode, the two moons, on the day of the kitten's birth.&nbsp; Following, is a list of Khajiit breeds, their appearance and sub-variations.&nbsp; Also, attached by each breed is a commonness outside of Elsweyr number (Imperial Digits, set in square brackets) and a list of Khajiit in this tome that match that breed.

**Cathay [VII]**

One of the most common of Khajiit breeds, Cathay are also one of the most impressive.&nbsp; Generally standing around 6 feet tall, they are a warrior breed.&nbsp; Not as agile as a Suthay, but still nimble and fleet.&nbsp; Notables include: Jo'akora, Ma'jyrr, Dro'amoreth, Dar'isa, Midnight, Dar'mhirr, S'rassa, Dar'shaza, Khazzi, &nbsp;J'zargo, Kharjo, Ri'saad.

**Cathay-raht [IV]**

Rarer than Cathay, outside Elsweyr, stand the Cathay-raht.&nbsp; These Khajiit are the absolute warriors in Elsweyr.&nbsp; Standing around 7 to nine feet tall, the Cathay-raht are a match for the most grizzled of Nords and Orcs.&nbsp; Notables: J'nari, S'mrischa-do.

**Suthay [VIII]**

One of the most common breeds of Khajiit spotted outside Elsweyr, lies the Suthay.&nbsp; Smaller than the Cathay, at about 5 and a half feet tall, the Suthay are also digitigrade Khajiit.&nbsp; Nimble and quick, the Suthay make excellent thieves, which is in part where our stereotype arises from.&nbsp; Notables: Dar'shada

**Suthay-raht [VII]**

Another common variant, the Suthay-raht breed of Khajjit stand taller than their Suthay brethren, topping the scales at just about six feet even.&nbsp; Only mildly shorter than Cathay, Suthay-raht are a good mix breed and stand digitigrade, like the Suthay.&nbsp; Notables: Razum-dar, Dar'mhira, Jiira, Azi, Do'kharza, Do'razzi.

**Pahmar** [**III**]

Rarely found outside of Elsweyr lie the Pahmar.&nbsp; Very much like tigers, the Pahmar are the first quadruped species we'll cover.&nbsp; Just as intelligent as any other Khajiit, the Pahmar are unable to speak or cast magic, yet are fearsome opponents in combat.

**Pahmar-raht [IV]**

The Pahmar-raht have the distinction of being larger than their Pahmar cousins.&nbsp; No more smart, the Pahmar-raht are dangerous.

**Tojay[V]**

Tojay are notable as being the fastest of Khajiit breeds.&nbsp; With short, tiger-patterned fur covering their bodies, the Tojay are a beautiful breed.&nbsp; With powerful digitigrade legs, the bipedal Tojay can race down a Senche-raht.

**Tojay-raht[III]**

A larger variant of the Tojay breed, Tojay-raht are also slightly slower and unable to keep pace.&nbsp; Less nimble than their counterparts as well.

**Senche**

A large breed of Khajiit, Senche stand six feet at the shoulder, topped only by the mounstrous Senche-raht.

**Senche-raht [II]**

Standing eleven feet at the shoulder, the Senche-raht is as big as they come.&nbsp; Known to Imperials as "Battlecats", Senche-raht make good tanks.

**Alfiq [VI]**

At a direct contrast to the Senche-raht, stand the Alfiq.&nbsp; As small as housecats, the Alfiq are possibly the smartest of Khajiit breeds.&nbsp; Despite their quadrupedal stance, Alfiq are also the most magical breed.&nbsp; They make excellent spies.

**Alfiq-raht [III]**

The only difference between the Alfiq and the Alfiq-raht is the size.&nbsp; Alfiq stand only marginally larger than their cousins.

**Ohmes [VIII]**

A rather common breed of Khajiit, the Ohmes appear very much like the Bosmer.&nbsp; With elf-like pointed ears and a coat of fur so thin it seems transparent, most actually mistake the two in their first meeting.

**Ohmes-raht**

Again, slightly larger than their cousins, the Ohmes-raht also differ vastly in appearance.&nbsp; While the Ohmes could pass as a Bosmer, an Ohmes-raht breed of Khajiit could not, seeing as they have cat-ears and a tail, along with digitigrade feet.&nbsp; Often shunned by imperials as unholy cat-elf hybrids.

**Dagi**

A very light and nimble breed of Khajiit, the Dagi are the smallest of the humanoid Khajiit breeds.&nbsp; Standing about three feet tall, and very nimble and thin, the Dagi are possibly as good archers as the Bosmer themselves.&nbsp; Able to ascend to the highest and lightest of branches, where even Bosmer cannot go, the Dagi are beneficial war partners.

**Dagi-raht**

Only mildly larger than the Dagi, the Dagi-raht are even better arachers.&nbsp; Stronger limbs allow the greater pulling of a bowstring.&nbsp;

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Elsweyr, sweet Elsweyr

Where men-like cats roam

Where beasts can think

And housecats spell

Dear Elsweyr

Oh my Elsweyr

The tropics call me

Torval-bound

Glorious and loved

Lies my Elsweyr

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**Elsweyr-**

**Archmage Jo'akora**

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