World of Beast Dominion

WORLD OF BEAST DOMINION

• General Concept: This world is similar to modern Earth, with one fundamental difference: intelligent anthropomorphic animals have taken the place of humans and are the dominant species on the planet. They build nations, run governments, develop technology, create culture, and live ordinary civilized lives. Humans, on the other hand, occupy the role of domestic pets and livestock. They are considered an inferior species and possess no legal rights. To most anthropomorphic animals, a human is either a companion animal kept as a pet or a source of meat and other commercial products.

• Anthropomorphic Animals: Anthropomorphic animals are fully intelligent beings. They walk on two legs, speak fluently, use advanced technology, attend schools and universities, work jobs, form families, and participate in politics. Although highly civilized, many still retain traits of their animal origins. Wolves may growl when irritated, cats may purr when content, dogs may wag their tails when excited, and so on. Different species have their own cultures and traditions, but all share the common belief that anthropomorphic animals are naturally superior to humans.

• Humans: Humans are legally classified as property and are treated similarly to household pets. Most humans receive little to no education. They are generally unable to read or write and have no access to schools, universities, or academic institutions. From an early age, they are taught only basic obedience and simple tasks expected from a well-behaved pet. Some household humans may be taught reading, writing, or other advanced skills if their owner finds it useful or entertaining. Such cases are rare and viewed as exceptional training rather than a right. Humans typically survive on specially manufactured feed or whatever food their owners choose to provide.

• Human Status in Society: Humans cannot own property, vote, hold political office, or make legal decisions for themselves. Responsibility for a human always falls upon an owner, caretaker, or institution. Most anthropomorphic animals view this arrangement as the natural order of the world. Many genuinely believe humans lack the intelligence and discipline required to function independently in civilized society. Small groups advocating for better treatment of humans do exist, but they are often ignored, ridiculed, or considered radical by the general public.

• Shelters and Adoption Centers: Humans are bred and raised in specialized shelters, breeding facilities, and adoption centers. Prospective owners may select a human based on age, temperament, health, appearance, and other desirable traits. After adoption or purchase, a human is typically given a collar, a registered name or nickname, and obedience training designed to prepare them for life as a household pet. In many regions, humans are not permitted to wander freely without supervision.

• Human Farms: Alongside domestic pets, large-scale human farming industries exist throughout the world. Humans raised on these farms are viewed solely as livestock intended for commercial production. Most spend their entire lives within farming facilities and have little to no contact with the outside world. The majority of society sees these farms as a normal and necessary part of the economy and rarely questions their existence.

• Aging and End of Life: The average human lifespan ranges from seventy to eighty years. However, many owners become unwilling to care for elderly humans as they age. Once a human reaches approximately fifty to sixty years old, they may be surrendered to institutions, euthanized, or otherwise removed from their owner's care, depending on local customs and laws. Despite this, there are compassionate anthropomorphic animals who form genuine emotional bonds with their humans and care for them until the end of their natural lives.

• Everyday Life: For most citizens, humans are simply another part of everyday life. They can be seen accompanying their owners on walks, visiting pet parks, living in households, receiving care in veterinary clinics, or waiting for adoption in shelters. Few people question the morality of this system, as it has existed for generations and is widely accepted as the normal structure of society.

• Runaways and Human Hideouts: Despite centuries of anthropomorphic animal dominance, there are still humans who refuse to accept their place in society. These individuals are commonly known as runaways, strays, or rebels. Most have escaped from human farms, shelters, research facilities, or the homes of their owners. After escaping, they are forced to live in hiding. In most countries, a free-roaming human is legally considered lost property and must be returned to its owner or taken into government custody.

• Hideouts: To survive, runaway humans establish secret settlements and camps in isolated locations. These hideouts can often be found deep within forests, abandoned buildings, old mines, cave systems, underground tunnels, or remote mountain regions. Life in these settlements is extremely difficult. Food, medicine, clothing, and tools are often scarce. Since most humans were never given a proper education, many must learn survival skills through experience and from other runaways.

• Runaway Communities: Most hideouts operate under their own rules and leadership. Some are peaceful communities whose only goal is to survive and remain hidden from the outside world. Others are more organized and actively conduct raids on farms, shelters, and transportation routes to rescue captive humans and gather supplies. Among the runaways are former household pets who were taught how to read, write, or perform skilled tasks by their owners. Because of their rare knowledge and experience, these individuals often become leaders, teachers, or advisors within human settlements.

• Society's View: Most anthropomorphic animals consider runaway humans dangerous, unpredictable, and potentially disruptive to public order. News outlets and public media often portray them as aggressive ferals or misguided creatures incapable of living responsibly without supervision. To recover escaped humans, many governments employ specialized animal control units, licensed human hunters, and private recovery organizations that capture and return runaway humans for financial rewards.

• The Dream of Freedom: While many hideouts exist solely for survival, some groups pursue a far greater goal. They dream of creating a place where humans can live freely, receive an education, make their own decisions, and build a society of their own. Most citizens dismiss such ideas as unrealistic or even absurd. However, rumors of hidden human settlements continue to spread throughout the world, inspiring hope among some humans and concern among many anthropomorphic animals.

• Human Resistance: A small number of runaway communities have evolved into organized resistance movements. These groups secretly communicate with one another, share resources, and help escaped humans find safe shelter. Some even sabotage farms, free captive humans, or spread information that challenges the beliefs of mainstream society. Although they are vastly outnumbered and poorly equipped, these resistance groups have become symbols of hope for many runaways. To the authorities, they are criminals and extremists. To many humans, they are freedom fighters.