[ Kitsusagi ]
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6. Guardians
7. Breeding
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10. Owners List
11. White/Grey/Blacklist
12. Links and Affiliates
13. Future Concepts
14. Staff
15. Mailing List
-Note: Sample image above shows Kitsusagis at 2/3 their size-
Kitsusagi were not always known to humans. Nor was their home world, Pythie. They were once less than myths. Less, even, than the whispers of rumor. Exactly how the two worlds came to meet eachother is unknown, lost in muddled and conflicting versions of the same story. It is known, though, that a portal between our world and theirs came into existance one day. And the results were devastating.
The kitsusagi and the humans did not get along at all. Humans attempted to domesticate them as working animals, considering them little better than common dogs. Naturally, the kitsusagi fought back against this slavery being forced upon them, declaring the humans their enemies.
The war went on for many years until a shaky treaty could be formed with the help of the guardians. However, some kitsusagi disagreed with the terms of the treaty, and a small group of them left in search of a rumored source of power. They never returned, and so the treaty was upheld. And, now, the kitsusagi are among our most loyal companions.
Kitsusagi are elegant, graceful creatures. They behave much like an average canine would, though they're much more intelligent than one and their personality varies from one kitsu to another just as it would among humans. They can only communicate with humans through body language and various clicking and barking noises. However, guardians are able to act as translators between humans and kitsusagi.
When kitsusagi breed successfully anywhere from two to four eggs can result. These eggs must then incubate for 5 to 10 days before they hatch. The hatchling kitsu develop a strong attatchment to the first person or thing they see once they break free of the shell, becoming quite loyal to whatever it is they've seen. These young kitsu need a diet high in protein - milk and eggs (No, not kitsu eggs!) are an excellent source and easy on the infant kitsu's digestive system. Once they get olde3r, they become omniverous and will eat just about anything - provided it doesn't eat them first.
Kitsusagi may age rapidly or slowly, depending on what their environment is like. If they are well loved and cared for, they will grow to be strong, healthy kitsu. However, if they are neglected and left on their own for extended periods of time, they will become frail and malnourished... There is a chance to reverse such an instance of neglect, but it takes quite a bit of love and care to nurse a frail kitsu into a healthy one.
Kitsusagi are all unique - again, much like humans are. They may look similar to eachother, but the differences between them are always easy to spot. In the case of twins, they will have identical markings - but they will be a mirror image of eachother. For example, one kit may have a spot over his right eye, and the other would have an identical spot over his left eye.
Kitsusagi must be direct linked in order for them to grow.
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Myth of the Nightmare Kitsusagi
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As I'm sure you know, the kitsusagi were not always companions to humans. There was a time when they were among the worst of enemies. Now, as I'm sure you also know, the kitsusagi eventually developed a pact with the humans with the help of their guardians in an attempt to end the fighting, and today they are among our most loyal of companions.
However, it was not as simple as it sounds. There was a diehard sect of kitsusagi that simply refused to make peave with the humans. They considered any kitsu who'd chosen to side with the humans traitors. They even went so far as to attack these "traitors" along with the humans.
It shortly became clear that they were fighting a losing battle. They couldn't stand against the humans along with the other kitsusagi - their forces were too weak.
One day, a pair of their scouts brought word of a strange shrine to the west. There were legends of the power it could give to the worthy who sought it - immense power. Enough to smite their enemies - the humans and the traitors. What luck! What fortune! It seemed the very gods had smiled upon them at last.
A small group of ten kitsusagi formed, the lot of them setting off for the shrine with the two scouts as guides. Their journey took them several months and through many hardships. They became scarred from battles they faced to reach the fabled shrine. Several of them even perished along the way.
The handful that remained when they reached the shrine were exhausted from hunger. The scent of food within lured them into the darkened chamber, though they found nothing within. Confused, they turned to the remaining scout. He had no answer for them, just as confused as they were.
The leader, or, the one who had taken command after the original leader perished, ordered the scout to lead them to the heart of the shrine. The scout, ever obedient, obeyed the command, leading the small pack of kitsusagi into a dimly lit room. The scent of food washed over them again, and still no food was in sight.
Ignoring the strange smell, the leader of the pack stepped up to the shrine, boldly demanding to receive the fabled powers they had long quested for.
There was a long silence. And the shrine spoke.
You are unworthy. You seek to use these powers for destruction. You cannot see that those you seek to conquer wish only to make peace with you now. Since you will not use your eyes I shall take them from you. The food you smelled before was meant to lure you away from here. Since you ignored it, I shall take your scent from you. The darkness within you corrupts you, yet you do not care. May it show on the outside now as well as within.
The kitsusagi standing at the shrine were suddenly plunged into darkness, their sight taken from them. The scent of food, of eachother, of everything, was ripped from them as they lost their sense of smell. Strange, misshappen spines grew from their shoulders, and horns sprouted from their heads.
Cursed for their darkness, the questing kitsusagi fled the shrine, fading into the legends of old. Few are aware of the truth of their existence, and even fewer still have ever seen one. Consider yourself lucky should you ever spy one of these cursed beasts.
<center>The Arrival of a Savior
Story coming soon...
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