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.
