The origins of foxes, the Kittkin, are a playful and mischievous group of people. If your first thoughts when you see the Kittkin are I know of these creatures you would be partially correct.

The Foxes are one of the few Kin that have been traveling and interacting with other realities for as long as they have been around. They are also not ones to be shy of their true form leading to many different legends and a quite large cultural impact here on earth. Yes, Yes, some of these legends are quite accurate to the behavior of this Kin, while others are twisted stories told from the point of view of someone who once glimpsed a sneaking Kit while she was up to no good. 

The facts 

• Their Goddess is Vulpex 
• The Kittkin are the original foxes
• They are creators of tricks and illusion  
• Their true motives are known only to them
• They possess transformation magic

Appearance & Characteristics

The Kittkin are romanticized in European and Asian folk lore as beautiful and cunning and their appearance has captured fantasy writers for many millennia. The beautiful Kittkin are diverse in many things but all share the following:

• Very angular features and large fox ears.
• Lightly covered in fur
• Can have multiple tales but always at least one 
• Fire transformation magic: Meaning they can take many different forms 
• Brand of Vulpis: a birthmark that connects all kit kin to Vulpis. The brand grants the individual the ability to access their personal magic.

Habitat & Behavior

The fox goddess Vulpex is a trickster god. She plays games in every realm. She is kind and beautiful. I wish I could in conscience share with you a photo of her as I believe it’s a blessing to see her in her true form. Similar to seeing a sunset over the ocean. Of course I will not share any imagery of her true form, as she would be most offended and see that as a betrayal.

Vulpex, unlike other gods of tricks, moves through the realities as if she were a wind of morality. Why this trickster god has such a strong sense of justice is still a mystery to me. Yes, well know that all of her tricks no matter how back handed in first appearances are all for a greater good that even I am still uncovering. Oftentimes I feel her intention is to teach the hard lessons that are not learned any other way. With a scoff She claims she’s “just bored and having fun, and if something comes of it well so be that. Good for them.” After years of becoming her friend she still will not admit she has a soft spot for the weak and innocent. To read a full profile of Vulpex click here. 

In her wake the Kittkin Foxes are known as lucky intelligent tricksters and shape shifters. They work in a wide range of trades due to their adaptability, always with their own personal, meddling, motives. 

• The foxes typically form pair bonds but are less honest and devoted to one another you will find that promiscuity is quite a common thing in fox relationships. 
• As a family unit they are devoted to the rearing of their children. The foxes focus on athletic playful training disguised as games.
• Being smaller these creatures tend to play into others beliefs for personal gain.
• The female foxes use sex appeal to their advantage quite frequently. understanding desire and wants as part of their cunning nature. 
• They have an uncanny sense of direction and can always find their way to where they need to go. Can easily be heired as a guide and way finder. 
• They can reliably be found  playing  games of wits, and often swindle people in gambling games. 
• Their magic is sourced  in fire and  is used to transform shape. 

 Earth legends you might know about Kittkin

Here are some of my favorite stories about foxes. Below are the ones I plan to tell you the truth about in the near future. 

• Aesop’s Fables: The Many Faces of the Fox: you can read more of Aesop’s Fables in this lovely book.
• Reynard the Fox: The Medieval Trickster King
• La Fontaine: The Philosophical Fox
• Huli Jing: the Fox Who Walks Between Worlds
• Kumiho: the Devourer of Illusion: I found this video particularly entertaining when it comes to learning more about what Korean folk lore says about Kittkin.
• The Hungry Fox and the Boastful Suitor
• Iyash and Old Lady Fox
• The Cree legend: Fox the Clever Survivor

My personal love of the Kittkin

The Kittkin are a vibrant fun and quick witted group of people that I intensely enjoy spending time with. They have brought forth some of my favorite stories and their love for mischief has led me to find their influence on all realities to be very transformational. I do hope that you can experience what it is like to hear the Kittkin laugh. 

With full transparency I am quite biased to the little foxes. My son is constantly spending time with the kittkin and some of my grandchildren are actually lovely Kittkin. 

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Yes, well now that you know the truth of our Abstract. The truth that you are living in one of 9 realities. I understand you are curious if traveling to other realities is possible. Yes, yes indeed, my loyal traveler, you can go to other realities. Let’s get started with knowing what to expect when you go to each of them.

“Knowledge is power.” -Francis Bacon.

I strongly agree with this statement, there is power in knowing. Blindly going forth into Realities you are not yet coded for can result in a multitude of untimely and devastating mental damages. Forget the physical consequences, those can be addressed another time and with quite simple magic, I’ll teach you that soon, don’t fret. 

Yes, yes it’s good to know an inkling of what your conscious mind will witness when you travel to any of the many realities in our system. There are two types of realities: Physical and Metaphysical. I will be going over physical realities today. 

What is a physical reality?

Physical realities are just that. Places made of rock, matter, life, and all the messy touchy-feely types of things.

Yes, yes. To travel here, you will go through a portal that shifts you as a whole to a new place and time. Your body and mind will be there, not here. Comparatively, Metaphysical realities have to be accessed consciously through trance or spell. Here is a link to how you go about actually traversing said portals and finding rituals to send you into the metaphysical and back again.  

all the Relevant Realities

The Reality of Animals: Umamu

Some lovingly call Umamu the Reality of Beasts. The Laws of Abstract are applied jusEarth’s: you will not be walking in a cloud here. Yes, with that said, there are still some things to know about Umamu.

Facts of Umamu

• The Race of intelligent beings here consists of what you might find familiar to the animals of reality, Tera. You will encounter walking, talking animals such as tigers, lions, and bears, to name a few. Here is a link to all the big players in the Beast Reality. 
• Keep in mind, Umamu’s inhabitants are element magic users. “Bring some salves for the burns you will get from crossing a Rooster.”- advice from Arcana, the Spider goddess.

• Their society is very unlike what you are familiar with; go forth without judgment. There is good in all walks of life here.
• One major difference here is the chain of energy consumption. You don’t have to worry about being eaten. 
• Last big takeaway: The Gods of Umamu are very active here and quite pleasant company (mostly). Yes, yes, be respectful and you will get along beautifully. 

The Reality of Magic and Story: Fairy-tail

Have you ever wondered why so many cultures have similar stories? Here is your answer: travelers not much different from you have shared the stories unfolding from Fairytale since the beginning of time. Here you will find a reality locked away from time, cursed to repeat their lives, freed from the natural progression of fate. 

Facts of Fairy-tale

• Common sense goes out the door here. Don’t ask why they don’t know, for reasons too long to detail here, just know that a choice here is less of a choice and more of a compulsion. 
• The Magical creatures you will encounter here are quite fantastic. Think fairies, elves, and unicorns. Yes, yes, all are quite lovely, really. 
• Do NOT touch the black inky stuff; this is the source of the curse. I’m still working on an answer to this little issue. 

The reality of Crystal and Cyber: Uruda-nin

Unlike Fairytale and Umamu, the application of abstract law starts to deviate here. There is a much stronger weave length of connection in the atmosphere. The life forms here connect to that wave length to share information, some even exclusively live there. What does that mean for a visitor? 

• ROBOTS! 
• You will meet the inspiration for your gadgets here on earth as walking and living beings here. 
• Bring your own food, as this reality is lacking in sources of carbon based energy.
• Do not break the crystals; that is more than just a pretty rock. In Uruda-nin, that is their energy and source of connection. 
• They are not emotionless like they appear; they are actually very touchy and easily offended. 
• Their god is rather ethereal and very observant. It enjoys sharing wealths of knowledge… that, yes, that might become a quagmire for you. Here is a link for tips on how to distract or get out of a conversation with a god, without being smote. 

Earth / Death

The lush green birthplace of humanity: Home. I presume this is where you are starting from. Whether you belong here and should call it home is up for further discovery. Yes, yes, Earth is where you now call home. I will not bore you with a deep dive into what you will experience here. You should know this at your age. 

• Did you know Earth is the only dual reality in our Abstract? Now that is quite cool, yes? 
• Earth is, in fact, split with the Reality of the Dead. You need not  travel anywhere to experience the dead world; in fact, it is just a simple change in perspective to access the other side of this duality. 
• In Death, you will find a sea of beautiful souls from all physical realities that accumulate here while waiting for another go at life or to rest for a while longer. 

The Twisted and Horrifying Reality of Mirrors

You have heard the stories of Heaven and Hell, yes?  Yes of course you have. Religious ones are quite infatuated with this lore. Well this is the truth of the matter of Hell. A reality twisted by 7 corrupted gods. The Reality of Mirrors has become a thorn in my ass. If you dare to or by some unfortunate circumstance are forced to travel to Mirrors here are the top most things to be wary of. 

• You are the food of anything and everything that is from here. 
• This is the birthplace of the monsters you hear stories of. The vampires and demons that haunt the dreams of all the living.
• As soulless sentient creatures, Death is not true here. You might end a physical body, but the being inhabiting the body is not gone; one should flee quickly after. 
• Not all living creatures here are from here. According to Deity Daily, “of all realities, Mirrors’ has the highest number of transplant beings.” Most have been stolen away from their home realities to be used for too many reasons to tell you here.
• A small number of brave souls are here to fight and save others. Amadaus is my good friend. He will help any who find themselves here. 

To Sumerize

Yes, well, apologies for leaving off with that bit of depression. You now have a bit of an overview and know a little of what to expect when traveling to all of the Physical Realities in our Abstract. I can not wait to hear of your personal stories and adventures in these other Realities. Until next time. May all your stories lead you to greater understanding and compassion- Seraphine. 

Resources to gather before you go anywhere. 

(links to other posts) 

Liber Theravelorum By: Thales I helped Thales write this tomb, and it’s quite well put together and quite handy in a pinch. 

The Lexicon of Portals and Interdimensional Travels. By: Frederick Yohimer This one can be quite up its own rear end, but if you want to have an at hand text for the science behind traveling, this is your go to. 

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