Foxkin
From War Thread
Foxkin are one of the first races (or Kin) to come out of The Great Fall. They where created by the very magic that created the fall as it looked for a form which would allow it in the world (this is the same magic that created the gods). This creation saw Foxkin appear all of the world at the sametime. Many nations try to limit the movements of Foxkin within their boarders. That is why Foxkin moved to nations like Chilargentina.
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Scientific classification
The scientific name of Foxkin is Homo Vulpes (Upright Foxes).
Characteristics
Foxkin come in many shapes and sizes.
General
Foxkin are known for their curiosity and love of nature.
Fur
The length and color of a Foxkin fur changes between individuals (and in their lifetime). As a whole it is generally a soft fur coat in their colours. The fur on the tail is generally more bushy.
Tail
A Foxkin tail will grow anywhere from 60-130 cm (2-4 feet)in the lifetime of a Foxkin. Most of the tail will be the same main colour of the individual, with the tip coloured differentlly (generally white or black). There are extremly rare cases of some foxkin being born with three tails, altough no-one knows why or how this happens. The chances are about 1 in a million for one to be born like this.
Ears
A Foxkin ears stick from the top of the head and are about 6 cms high (2.5 inches). Because of the shape and design of the Foxkin ears they can hear outside the range of both humans or Catkin. The hearing range of a Foxkin is around 12-57 000 Hz.
Paws
A Foxkin paw is shaped much like a normal hand but with a few small changes. The most notable are the fact palm has thinner hair to the rest of their body, their fingers have an almost fox paw look on them with retractable claws.
Age
Foxkin in general only live for 60 years (but there is reports of older Foxkin in history). Due to their shorter life span to that of a human they will hit sexual maturity by the age of 10-12.
Eyesight
Foxkin eyesight is just above that of a human (but not by a large amount).
Varieties of Foxkin
There are five main types of Foxkin in the world.
Arckin are known for their white thick coat. They can be found more in colder areas of the world. They make up 5-12% of the population.
Fennkin are the smallest type of Foxkin and are easily spoted by their larger ears. They make up 8-15% of population.
Flakin is the rarest type of Foxkin known. They are believed to be one of the most powerful magic users around. It is believe that they make up 1-2% of all Foxkin in the world.
Urockin is known for it's grey coat and the fact that 25-30% of the population.
Vulpkin are the most common type of Foxkin in the world (over 50%) and are well known for their red coat.
History and mythology
Foxkin have generally been seen as the reason of The Great Fall by many in the time afterwards. The belief came about because of the fact that they where created by the magic that lead to the fall. This has seen a fear of them develop in many parts of the world. Other places have found uses of these "sub humans" by turning them into slave labour (see the CSA).
Culture
Foxkin in general like to maintain a strong relationship with the Earth.
Magic
Foxkin are believed to be magical creatures due in part because of the fact they where created by the magic that made the fall happen.
The main magic that is used by the Foxkin is Katabaticy.
