Kitsune

The Kitsune are best described as humans with the addition of several large tails, fox ears, and a particular sensitivity to magic. As a semi-aetherial being, Kitsune are a particularly interesting race. They are characterized by their primal desires and intricate and peculiar culture. They are not very numerous however, and most people of Amestria will live their lives never seeing one of these magnificent beings.

Physical Characteristics

Kitsune are very much similar to the humans that they were based upon, however their aetherial soul has caused various aspects of their physiology to reflect their aetherial nature. They have standard human skin, hair, and eye colors, but will also have up to nine tails, and fox ears instead of human ears that will be the same color as their hair. They also have slitted eyes, complete with fantastic night vision. They have a naturally athletic body, and their high metabolism makes it almost impossible for them to gain excessive weight. They also have exceptional agility, having faster reaction times and more precise reflexes compared to humans. Their ears are very sensitive to sound, allowing them to hear things at great distances or even underground. Some kitsune may sport whiskers like what a fox would have. They can live up to 120 years, and reach maturity at 18 years old. Kitsune will retain their natural youth and beauty a lot longer then a regular human. Kitsune children do not have any tails until they reach five years old, after which they will get their first tail. They will get a tail every 5 years until they are 45 years old, receiving their ninth tail. A tail will grow in a matter of a few days, it's growth being accelerated the their aetherial soul. Kitsune require a constant intake of ambient aether to survive, their body may require food but their aetherial soul requires aether to continue to exist. If a kitsune is starved of aether they will die. Otherwise, kitsune are far more resistant to diseases then humans.