War Cats

The War Cats are the warrior nobility of every feline breed, ruling cats much as a secret council of rats rules ratkind. Thirteen always sit on their council. An enchanted tin whistle can call them, and sometimes they come unbidden when cats are endangered.

Summoned, they fall on whatever most obviously threatens felines, slashing with both forepaws and biting with green-glowing fangs. If both front claws hit, each hind claw automatically rakes for another 2d6.

They roam constantly, handling threats to their charges. When a councillor dies, the rest pick a brave, independent, loyal cat, which becomes a full War Cat over 1-6 days. Each hunts alone, yet every kill is shared, and though one may act solo, they always appear together.

They are the archetype of all cats, blending every species' traits. These fierce carnivores seek the strongest prey available to keep their skills honed. Enchanted, they never age and die only by mishap or battle. They have no patience for foes of cat-kind such as dogs, rats, and big game hunters, and hunt them down with ruthless efficiency.