Kitsune ((kit-sune-ay))

Kitsune are magical people of otherworldly grace, living in the world but not entirely part of it. They live in places of ethereal beauty, in the midst of ancient forests in the far east. The fox like creatures love nature and magic, art and artistry, music and poetry, trickery and the good things of the world.

Basic Information

Anatomy

With their unearthly grace and fine features, Kitsune appear hauntingly beautiful to humans and members of many other races. They are slightly shorter than humans on average, ranging from well under 5 feet tall to just over 6 feet. They are more slender than humans, weighing only 100 to 145 pounds. Males and females are about the same height, and males are only marginally heavier than females. They tend to hide their Kitsune heritage while dealing with other races as a way to keep away from the discrimination and hatred built up in legends and stories.While they hide their fox ears and tails they don't look much different then elfs and mostly hide as such. They usually have light coloured hair and fur, reddish brown, white, gray, golden brown, though it isn't completely unheard of them to posses black hair and fur. Their range in eye colour are mostly blue, green, yellow or brown eyes.

Biological Traits

Fox ears, markings to the likeness of facepaint, and 1-9 tails.

Genetics and Reproduction

They reproduce sexually amongst only their own race.

Growth Rate & Stages

They reach maturity at the same age as humans, usually only appearing old when they reach their 700s.

Ecology and Habitats

Kitsune are native to both Sargot and Nerfaya, living amongst the treefolk who reside there.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Kitsune are carnivores.

Behaviour

The zenko (善狐, literally good foxes) are benevolent, celestial foxes associated with the god Inari; they are sometimes simply called Inari foxes. On the other hand, the yako (野狐, literally field foxes, also called nogitsune) tend to be mischievous or even malicious.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

They are incredibly rare outside of Sargot and Nerfaya. Most don't even believe they exist.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Kitsune have exceptional hearing and vision, much to the likeness of normal foxes.

Scientific Name

Phylum: Chordata, Genus Vulpes

Lifespan

700-1000

Average Height

5-6 ft

Average Weight

100-160 lbs

Average Physique

They tend to be slender and small.

Discovered by

Tulwapec