Ashenkoghli

The Ashenkoghli are an alien race from the planet Ashenk, that appear in The High Crusade by American writer Poul Anderson.

Physiology
According to the Englishmen they somewhat resemble centaurs.

History
The Ashenkoghli were one of the stellar races that were subordinate to the Wersgor Empire. After the English knight, Sir Roger, Baron de Tourneville commandeered a Wersgor ship, he managed to convince the Ashenkoghi to join forces with his band and overthrow their oppressors.

Culture
Ashenkoghli, are divided into clans.

Source

 * The High Crusade by Poul Anderson