Kitsune

Demon Subspecies

Common Name: Kitsune
Other Names: Fox Pae
Location: Inari Mori- back side of To'ul Mountain.

Physical Description

Average Height: 4ft
Body Structure: Humanoid with fox legs
Skin: Soft, luxurious fur
Distinctive Features: Fox ears, feet, and multiple tails.

Magical Abilities

They have an innate resistance to Taint.

Their transformation, healing, and unique ability can only be used if they consume the proper Foxfyre for it.

Foxfyre #1: Unique Racial Ability

Not all Kitsune's will use their racial ability due to its possibly detestable nature.

With a single kiss to the mouth, a Kitsune can draw the magic ability from the Pae'il they're kissing. Its only a portion of their power though, so if the Kitsune so desires to use it it will not be on as grand of a level. They can store the power for later use or merge it with their third Foxfyre in order to use it for a limited amount of time. Once used, the power will be lost and they will need to kiss again to gain a power.

Those Kitsune who despise the invasive power can instead gain a unique power to replace it.

Foxfyre #2: Transformation

Their transformation magic is a physical one, making them look and feel like the species they are copying.
They must have seen the species they are attempting to shapeshift to in order for it to work.
They will only ever look like a species and not an individual Pae and be unable to shift into a Fae/Mika or water type.

Foxfyre #3: Healing

When a kitsune consumes their healing foxfire, they can completely heal. They can also have an injured Pae swallow it for complete healing.

The Main Weakness

Foxefyre can be fed to anypae. But if they are not given back, the Kitsune loses it forever.

Reproduction

Method: Intercourse
Gestation Period: One season
Average Number of Offspring: 2-4
Parental Care: Same as humans.

They are born as kits with one tail

As they grow, they gain 2 tails per stage.

Baby stage: They resemble a baby fox with one tail.; They require mother's milk, which can be obtained both naturally and magically.

Toddler Stage: The have 3 tails; They have now started to walk upright.; They are on solid food now, and it's safe to eat raw meat.

Child Stage: They have 5 tails; Fully erect and full of energy! Do not feed them sugar unless you enjoy chasing a speedy little kit around.; They get the first foxfyre which gives them the ability to shapeshift into any land dwelling pae that they have seen before, except Fae/Mika & Naiad (and their subspecies).

Teen Stage: They have 7 tails; They are more mature than most teenagers; In addition to the shapeshift foxfire, they gain their second one that allows them to fully heal themselves or others

Adult Stage

Nine tails!

They are full grown

They gain their third foxfyre which allows them to get a unique ability like demons, or they can use it to hold the power they are able to drain from kissing any pae.

If they opt for a unique power, the third foxfyre will be used for it, and therefor their kiss does not drain another pae's power.

Diet

Primary Food Sources: Carnivorous
Hunting/Gathering Methods: Kitsune have their choice of hunting, farming, ranching, etc all their food and bringing it to the multiple stores or markets they have in town.

Behavior & Society

Social Structure

Inari, Shrine Maidens/Lords

Communication

The language they use is considered 'Common'. Most city information is spread via the City's newspaper & Mellon messengers.

Intelligence Level

Can vary as much as humans.

Cultural Practices

Though Inari is a Kitsune like each of them, the Paeople regard him like a god and father figure. He is well loved and appreciated.
Kitsune are a Paeple focused on balance. Many of their customs and traditions surround trying to clear their lives of negativity and bring balance to themselves and the Elements.
They are incredibly spiritual- constantly trying to find balance and meaning in what the Elements reveal to them.
They bow in greeting, formal apologies, honoring elders, etc. They must also lower their tails while doing so or else they will be marked as arrogant.
Kitsune refer to their city as 'Home' collectively.

Customs and Traditions

Cleansing Rituals: They will clean their mouths before offering prayers to the Elements or their hands at shrines before giving their offerings.
Ritualistic Baths: Specific bath houses have been erected to allow Kitsune to cleanse themselves of negative energies. Other bathhouses are just fun!
Night of a Thousand Lanterns: One of their most important events, the Kitsune gather together to illuminate the mountain side city in lanterns. It includes story telling, dancing, music, and remembrance. It ends at midnight when they remove the lanterns and send them into the sky carrying their stories and wishes with them.
The Empty Place: A large feast in celebration of the seven elements. A head table is set with seven missing chairs to represent each of the seven elements and balance. There is lots of food, dancing, and bonfires.
Pilgrimage of Balance: When a Kitsune has grown to become a young adult they are allowed to participate in a pilgrimage into Telrunya. This allows them to learn independence, other cultures, and discover personal strengths.
Marriage Cord: During the ceremony the pair braid a set of colorful cords and ribbons to symbolize shared burdens, shared joys, and shared destiny. The beauty it creates is a display of balance in the union.

History

Their Origin

Long before the Great War, there was a massive group of Demons who did not agree with the change they were seeing in their communities. A rift was being created and emotions were getting heated- they knew something major was coming. So instead of sitting around to see themselves and their children exploited they took to finding their own haven behind the mountains.

They built a home for themselves here, and soon their minds and bodies adapted to their new environment. Their bodies took on a more animal look, but their minds were as clear as ever. Thanks to this 'Inari's presence they found shelter and balance. The kind of balance they saw seeping away from their past neighbors and poison their minds. Never would they allow this same imbalance to bring pain and suffering to the island again.

So from the mountains, these Demons now Kitsune watched the Light Pae bring imbalance to the island. Because they were still a small group themselves, they didn't interfere. Instead, Inari warned them even more fervently how important balance to their natures was. So they sit and wait for the time when their presence would help tip the scale the right way.

Historical Events

Kitsune have been journeying to Telrunya for ages. At the start they were not allowed to stay in worry that living in such an imbalanced land would ruin them. Soon, as their species stabilize some where allowed to live on the Island, but many chose to stay at 'Home' due to the better lifestyle Inari Mori has.
As the Pae spread further across the Island, Inari sent some Kitsune out to live among them in order to keep an eye on its happenings.
One of these Kitsune, Ms. Kitty, saw an opportunity to amass wealth and status by exploiting the Pae who had no knowledge of the Kitsune and their magics. Her greed had her exiled from 'Home' and all Kitsune eyes on her for upsetting the balance of the island further.
She now has a tail on her- her once best friend Jenova now scours the Island keeping tabs on Ms. Kitty in order to prevent her from fully tipping the scales the wrong way, but yet has the power to stop her at the moment.

Interactions with other Species

Inari: All Kitsune revere him and show due respect whether or not they are good or bad. There are no disbelievers because they have all met him and he is not some deadbeat dad, but it is up to the individual on how they perceived growing up with him.
Other: Kitsune know of the other species on Telrunya, but not many have had a chance to interact with them. For the most part they regard them with pity.

Other Information

Languages Spoken: A different dialect of Common
Religious Beliefs: Worship of the Elements
Technology Level: Feudal Japan
Tools & Weapons: Mostly metal and wood.
Allies: Vulps, the Elementals
Enemies: None
Current Status: Thriving

Subtypes:

Vulps

Kitsune Proverbs

A tail held too high catches the wind. - Pride invites trouble.

Even the most clever fox needs a lantern. - No one succeeds alone.

Balance is not stillness- harmony requires action.

A lantern shines brightest when shared. - Community strengthens everyone.