A new race I am developing. They are heavily influenced by Japanese Mythology Kitsunes.


INARIAS (EE-nar-EE-Ahz)

Each Inarias is a fox spirit. They have certain abilities such as possession, shape shifting (usually in the form a female but can be anything i.e. rock, tree ect.), and one elemental magic.

Possible Elemental Magics:
Water
Ice
Earth (rock based)
Wood (plant based)
Air/Wind
Light
Fire
Spirit
Shadow

Their powers reside in a Hoshi-no-tama or Star Ball. The Star Ball is both their physical and mental powers, and has complete control over them. The ball allows them to take a human and humanoid form. When in human form, the Inarias will carry the ball around with them, usually but not always either in hand like a crystal ball or in some form of jewelry. In humanoid form, the Star Ball is visible and embedded into their chest. It must be physically removed to become their human form. Kitsune closely guard the Hoshi-no-tama with their life and those who obtain it can force the kitsune to do their bidding. If destroyed, the Inarias dies.

Culture:

Inarias are very honor based and they always keep their promises. They never lie and generally have a neutral alignment, doing whatever is in their best interest unless a promise or Yakusoku, is made. Even is the Inarias is of evil alignment, these traits still hold true. This oath is very meaningful to the Inarias and if offered, it is considered very disrespectful to decline a Yakusoku. The only way an Inarias would offer one would be is if they have a debt to be paid. If their Hoshi-no-tama is stolen and they are forced into a contract (Keiyaku) or slavery, they will cannot hurt their master until their Star Ball is recovered. They will not disobey commands but they will try to obtain their ball back at any cost.

Inarias Physical Traits:

Inarias have 3 forms:

Human form: They look just like normal humans. They can chose to hide their tails and ears if they chose.
Anthro Humanoid: They have fur all over, fox like face, ears and tail.
Kitsune Form: They look like a fox.

Inarias come in 4 different colors. White, Black, Silver and Gold

White is the most common, black being very rare. As the Inarias grow older and develop their powers, they gain stronger magic spells and abilities, multiple tails and their fur begins to change to either Silver or Gold. They gain up to 9 tails, each tail showing their level of power and age. Each tail is a sign of respect and wisdom in their culture. As they age, their fur begins to change colors.

Color Combinations:

Common: White/Gold.
UnCommon: White/Silver
Rare: Black/Silver
Ultra Rare: Black/Gold

They do enjoy painting their fur with different colors with dyes made from nature such as berries. These colors are not visible on dark colored fur.

Hair colors and eye colors have unlimited possibilities but after they have reached adulthood and acquired all 9 tails, their eyes change gold or silver.

Each Inari wears a Shinto Bead (usually the same color as their Hoshi-no-tama) somewhere on their persons. It is said that is how they are able to communicate with nature and the spirit world.

More to be added as developed

Please do not steal, copy, claim as your own, or make an Inarias without my permission. These are only available through adoptables or custom commissions.
If you see some one doing this, please let me know or report them right away.

Thank you very much and enjoy!