"They were quite exquisie, the Kitsune. Wearing fine garbs, with their tails full out for display, we were amazed. Finally, we were brought to the waiting chamber of their leader. Standing up to greet us, her appearance was hypnotic. Her hair was as white as snow, and her 9 tails on full display for us to witness. She would have succeeded with her spell, had I not caught onto what she was doing."— Iorki Princeps, The Seishin Expedition
Hailing from the lands of Seishin, East of the Continent of Occidentra, the Kitsune are an ancient race of illusionists, having developed a culture around their leaders' worship, and being recognized as one of the most powerful dynasties in the Seishin isles.
Fox-Like Cunning
The Kitsune are a smart race, placing significance on the belief that the strongest warriors can outsmart an opponent before they have to overpower one. Utilizing sly words, and enacting on apparent emotions, the Kitsune can beguile others around them with words alone, and magic to enhance it.
Through Clever manipulation, of other races and themselves, the Kitsune rose to power over centuries and millenia, forming a powerful empire upon the southern isle. While other races live among them, such as the Tanuki and Nekomata, the Kitsune have been able to maintain their rule, while keeping the other kingdoms from initiating wars against them by pitting their kingdoms attentions elsewhere.
Mask Warriors
An interesting aspect of their culture, and one that is repeatedly seen withing the Seishin isles, is their affinity for mask craft, and their use of masks in combats and uniform. Even the Empress carries a mask, though she only ever appears to wear it when outside her domain, or when in combat practice.
In truth, like all masks within the Seishin Iles, there is both a cultural and practical significance to it. The masks of the Kitsune, especially amidst the nobility and high-ranking military, can act as a spellcasting focus for the Kitsune, and some can even prevent divination magic from being casted upon the wearers. They also help to hide the Kitsunes emotions in combat as well as creep their enemies out.
Fae Descent
A most shocking revelation to most, the Kistsune can trace their origins back to the Mystramm, having traveled to the Seishin Iles sometime during the 2nd or 3rd Eras and claim to have direct blood relations to the ancient Archfey of the Wilderbeasts, Piztiak. It is from these blood ties that the Kitsune were able to develop vast control over magics of the illusionary domain.