Prehistory

Before the modern era, Rivienne did have a large canine population- in the form of, almost entirely, wolves.

The cluster of islands had been controlled by the wolves for centuries. But the Gods began to grow tired of only having these wolves, and began introducing other canines to the mix. Certain breeds of dogs, foxes, maned wolves, coyotes- they migrated to Rivienne in small groups, one by one.

The wolves were resistant. They despised the idea of sharing their islands with what they believed to be inferior species. They began to dominate and enslave the weaker canines, with few able to fight back. Those that did not submit were killed.

The Gods demanded that they stop, but the wolves resisted. Thus began the war on the Gods- when morale was at an all time low. A dark age. The Gods did not exact their vengeance all at once, however. They slowly introduced plague and pestilence, natural disasters, and unexplained low birth rates.

Every single one was wiped out. Even the innocent canines. This has been thought as the Gods' greatest mistake, and most regret this decision to the day. It was in their moment of weakness that they listened to the God Azyrr, the one behind this decision, and ever since this event they have exiled him from the pantheon. However, that has not stopped his Godhood.

Rivienne was left blank and empty. Years passed without the Gods able to get over their sorrow at what they had done- particularly those who had been strongly against the plan. Mistrust was seeded in the pantheon, and the Gods split. They decided to go their separate ways and let the canines that would be introduced to the land once more decide who it is they wish to follow.

Today, the Gods still have trouble speaking with one another and typically act alone. Azyrr is a rogue agent, meddling much deeper in the affairs of mortals than the others would ever dare.