Homebrew Kitsune (7th Variant) Species Details

Physical Description

Kitsune have two forms. The first is their true form, which is in the shape of a fox. Unlike a normal fox, kitsune may possess multiple tails depending on their age and power. Kitsune are noted for having as many as 9 tails. New tails will spontaneously appear as they age and gain more power. Once they reached either the pinnacle of their power or 700 years in age, they will grow their 9th and final tail. Their fur will turn white, silver or gold if they are a Zenko or black if they are Nogitsune. Most kitsune obtain their 2nd form upon reaching 50-100 years of age. This form is human in appearance with a narrow face with close-set eyes, thin eyebrows, high cheekbones, and softly glowing amber, golden, or blue eyes. Their hair retains the same color as their fur. In human form they have the ears and tail(s) of a fox, though they can choose to hide the ears and tail if they wish. A young or undisciplined kitsune may have difficulties hiding their appearance when in human form. In some rare cases, their are individuals who can see through their disguise merely by perceiving them. Shadows may also reveal their true nature. Regardless of the form, most kitsune carry a signature fox mask with them, either on their person or worn. This mask they are born with, and it grows with them; it is an extension of their very soul.

History

It is a widely known fact that the Kitsune, or fox people, were powerful beings. Rumors of their immense power often fueled sensations of greed to try and harness that power for themselves. As such, the Kitsune had once been severely wiped out via the method of severing their tails. In much of the Kitsune remaining, a deep seeded grudge still often remains toward other races due to that fact. The Kitsune were creations of Inari, who, when this rooted hatred arose, a variant of Inari's original conception of fox spirits turned into two separate subspecies: The Zenko and the Nogitsune. The Nogitsune are known for being evil,feeding into self entitlement and hatred toward other races, turning malicious and now often feared by the masses. Meanwhile, the Zenko take on much more of Inari's intent of creation, being kindhearted and gentle souls who go out of their way to help others. Both of them pay little and no attention to the other most of the time.

Society

Kitsune are extremely outgoing spirits who are fascinated with all other non fey-races, particularly humans. This makes them welcome with many younger races, unusual among the trickster fey races. Kitsune are usually attracted to groups of other outgoing creatures. As far as societies among the Kitsune are concerned, they often don't live too different lives from other humanoid races. they can be located in a variety of locations and climates, which as such offers variants in the thickness of one's fur, and so forth.

Names

A Kitsune will have at least two names at any time. The first is their true name and can be used to command the kitsune to do anything. Willing to giving over their true name is a symbol of absolute trust. Their second name is a poetic or literal name that describes one of their traits, professions, or simply a cultural name that the kitsune found amusing. Although it's not unheard of to change their name, they tend to keep the first name they choose.

Kitsune (7th Variant) Traits

A race of humanoid, anthropomorphic fox people who are coveted for their power, and infamously known for their shapeshifting abilities from a fox.

Subrace

Zenko Kitsune and Nogitsune Kitsune.

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma score increases by 2 and your Dexterity score increases by 1.

Age

Kitsune mature slowly, achieving adulthood at around one hundred years and live up to one thousand years.

Alignment

You adhere most strongly to a neutral to chaotic alignment, and generally, tend towards good. Some rare cases of evil which become Nogitsune.

Size

Kitsune are often found between 5 feet to 6 feet tall in human form, fixing them in a medium size. when they revert to their fox forms, they are reduced to small size.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet. In fox form, your speed increases to 40 feet.

Darkvision

As creatures of fey magic and trickery, Kitsune can see in darkness as well as in light. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You cant discern color in darkness, only shades of grey.

Agility

Kitsune are agile beings, moving with purpose and grace. As such, they gain proficiency in Acrobatics.

Kitsune Bite

In fox form, Kitsune has a bite attack that deals 1d4 points of piercing damage to their target.

True Form

You can transform between fox and human form at will. In combat, this takes an action. Human form can look any way you desire, gender being the same as your chosen gender. You may speak as normal and use Kitsune magic while in fox form. When changing to fox form, all Armour falls to the ground, when changing to human, you appear wearing a conjured set of clothing.

Kitsune Magic

You Know the Dancing Lights and Produce Flame. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast Charm person once per long rest as a 2nd level spell. Once you reach 5th level, you can also cast Invisibility as a 3rd level spell once per long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Sylvan and one other language of your choice. Plus you can speak to other animals.