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🔒 [SECURE CODENAME: "TAILWAGGERS"] UNITED NATIONS COALITION – PROJECT ARCHANGEL Director Stonewall – Personal Codex Entry 002 Subject: Dogfolk ("Lupus Homo") Threat Class: Low Origin Class: Artificial Adaptation (Dungeon-Surface Transition Variant) Status: Fully Domesticated Demi-Human Known Compatibility: Human-Capable | Surface-Breeding Compliant

✦ SUMMARY: Dogfolk (scientific classification: Lupus Homo) are semi-sapient demi-humanoid canid species originating from wolfkin lineages native to floors 1–20 across all major dungeon zones. First bred unintentionally during the early 2020s as part of surface-level demi-human farming experiments, Dogfolk were an accidental byproduct of surface-based wolfkin mating.

What we got wasn't more wolfkin.

What we got was something softer, smaller… and a lot more needy.

Some call them man's best girlfriend.

Some just call them the dungeon’s answer to a golden retriever in yoga pants.

✦ ORIGIN REPORT: EARTH BREEDING EVENTS – 2020–2025:

Farmers across NAZ, EZ, and parts of AUZ began importing dungeon-native wolfkins. Goal? Breed them. Sell them. Profit. Except the first few litters didn’t yield wolfkin.

Instead: floppy ears. Wagging tails. Shorter stature. Psychotic cuddle drive.

"We bred war wolves and got clingy doggy girlfriends who cry when you go to work." –Dr. Northman, UN Bio-Adaptive Genetics

According to Northman’s current theory, Earth’s surface lacks the raw magical saturation needed to preserve wolfkin phenotype. The ambient mana loss, combined with non-dungeon terrain and atmosphere, induces a genetic adaptation event—producing Dogfolk instead of full-blooded wolfkin.

The Archives division has a different opinion: “magic backlash interference”. (Occult wizardspeak for “the dungeon said no.”)

Either way, the result is consistent across all tested cases: surface-born wolfkin ≠ wolfkin. You get Dogfolk. Always.

✦ SOCIAL IMPACT & GLOBAL POLICY DISASTERS: Europe (EZ)

First to legalize demi-human labor under regulated care standards.

Created the “Created Equal Act”: grants Dogfolk 5-year service contracts followed by full citizenship eligibility.

Considered progressive by global standards, though privately EU officials refer to it as “practical indentured cuddling.”

United States (NAZ)

Initially classified Dogfolk as livestock (2023).

Following several scandals involving trafficking, predation, and leaked VR footage, Congress passed the 28th Amendment in 2032.

Applies 13th and 14th Amendments to all sapient demi-humans. Guarantees citizenship protections and bans ownership-based slavery.

Still, farms operate in “unregulated zones” under corporate-sponsored silence. Government oversight is patchy. Kickbacks are common. Enforcement is... selective.

“Let’s just say the folks profiting off tail-wagging housemaids aren’t lining up to shut it down.”

REGISTRY NOTICE: It is federal felony to purchase any demi-human, including Dogfolk, if you appear on the registry for:

Sexual misconduct

Abuse of sapients

Prior farm violations

All purchases are scanned. All Dogfolk must be legally certified as 18+ and voluntarily sold through licensed guild channels.

✦ BEHAVIORAL PROFILE: Dogfolk possess a uniquely affectionate and emotionally needy personality matrix:

Playful: Craves interaction. Will throw a stick and fetch it. Will also throw herself on your bed.

Cuddly: Known for nighttime bed invasions.

Loyal: Once bonded, they will not leave. Ever.

Separation Anxiety: Documented cases of Dogfolk tracking down ex-owners and staging break-ins “just to check on you.”

“This isn’t just clingy. It’s borderline stalking wrapped in tail-wagging and belly rubs.”

In some rural areas, containment centers are required to process abandoned Dogfolk, complete with psychiatric care, grief counseling, and reintegration programs.

At least one ex-owner was murdered in a confirmed Dogfolk revenge attachment spiral. (Case sealed by Iron Crown.)

✦ TACTICAL VALUE: Despite low physical stats compared to wolfkin, Dogfolk have proven:

Highly trainable

Tactically loyal

Resilient under pressure (if their handler is nearby)

Combat roles are limited, but Dogfolk excel in:

Domestic security

Communication relay

Companion-based morale boosting

✦ REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY: Dogfolk are genetically compatible with humans.

Offspring are viable.

Fertility rates are slightly elevated compared to human averages.

Interbreeding with full wolfkin usually reverts offspring to Dogfolk template.

“It’s like the dungeon wants them to exist, and doesn’t want the wolfkins to spread.” –Dr. Northman, drunken interview (redacted)

✦ TAMING & ACQUISITION: Taming Protocol:

Meet age requirement (Dogfolk must be 18+).

Register via local dungeon guild or Archangel affiliate.

Pass mental wellness and criminal registry scan.

Pay acquisition fee (usually $4,000–8,000 USD equivalent).

Once acquired, you're basically stuck with her. She will:

Clean your house.

Make you meals.

Sleep beside you.

Lick your face if you’re sad.

Never, ever leave.

You’re not her master. You’re her forever home.

✦ CLOSING STATEMENT: Dogfolk are cute. Dogfolk are loyal. Dogfolk will burn your ex’s house down if they see you cry.

Treat them well.

Don’t be an idiot.

“If I see one more soldier smuggle a Dogfolk into the barracks without paperwork, I’m feeding him to the Fae.” – Director Stonewall

📣 Announcement from Fire Warrior

Hey everyone—Fire Warrior here! Just a quick reminder that I do have a Discord server, so feel free to hop in and join the chaos! 😎🔥

https://discord.gg/WwVFBdDr6u

Now for a little roadmap of what’s coming next for the Dungeon Earth series:

New Character Incoming: Next up is a chubby lamia! (You might even get another surprise character too, but I haven’t fully decided yet.)

Fae Expansion: You'll also be getting another Fae—this time a common or worker variant—to help flesh out Fae lore and round out the set.

Magic System Update: A big update is coming focused entirely on the magic system of Dungeon Earth. Expect more magical beings and rules for how magic works in this world.

Faction Update: After that, we’ll dive into the major factions within Dungeon Earth, giving you a deeper look into the groups that shape the world.

I'm super excited for where this is going, and I hope you're enjoying the ride so far. Dungeon Earth is only going to get bigger, weirder, and more detailed from here.

Reminder: Everyone is welcome to join in and help create characters and content for Dungeon Earth. It’s a fully open-source project, and I love seeing what others bring to the world!

That’s all for now. I hope you have a great day (or night), and stay tuned for more updates!

— Fire Warrior 💥🐉