Huli Jing

in: Races

## Introduction

The Huli Jing are perceived as Yokai, spirits and entities whose behavior can range from friendly to malicious. Being a sorcerous creature by nature, they are known to adopt an illusionary form, able to take on a human-like appearance to blend in with human cultures. Their disguised forms retain the Huli Jing’s natural hair color and they have distinct physical traits often associated with the people Nihon. They are widely hunted across Nihon for a myriad of reasons. These hunts are usually the result of a Huli Jing’s trickery and mischief, usually pranks or deceit played out at the expense of the locals whom they trouble with regularity. The last full clan of Huli Jing known to exist was active across the eastern nations, inhabiting and spreading their trickery throughout all of Nihon, parts of the Long-Qin cities and the Orudei countryside, some even venturing as far as Nocturnim and Khemet.

## The Basics

* **Other Names:** Fox People (derogatory)
* **Slang:** Animal references are often offensive to beastkin. “Cat Girl”, “Dog Boy” and so on are often seen as an insult.
* **Appearance:** Huli Jing are vulpine-type humanoids with long fluffy tails and small, pointed ears of various colors. They’re known to be more frail than humans, have sharpened canines, and shorter heights, as well as having orange, amber or yellow eyes.
* **Lifespan:** Upward of 125 years
* **Height:** 155 cm (5’1”) to 175 cm (5'9")
* **Culture:** The Huli Jing are tied to the Nihon culture. They are often associated as exceptionally mischievous Yokai.
* **Common Character Roles:** Con Artists, Thieves, Mischief Makers, Sociopaths, Swindlers, Grifters
* **Common Allies:** Carnival of Trades is the most welcoming group of stray Huli Jing. With the Carnival of Trades being a melting pot culture of their own, the Huli Jing’s mischievous ways do not draw the ire of the Carnival who have their own questionable quirks.
* **Common Enemies:** Nihon, Long-Qin have the most extensive history of trouble with Huli Jing due to the troublesome nature of the vulpine peoples. Their trickery has led to many conflicts, both internally and externally, and the general distrust for the Huli Jing is commonplace.
* **Religion:** Shinto
* **Views on Magic:** The Huli Jing are welcoming to magic.
* **Weaknesses:** Susceptible to Disease & Poison - Due to their frail nature, Huli Jing are more susceptible to sickness and the effects of poison or drugs.
* **Quirks:** Often impersonating Yokai, the Huli Jing look for trouble to create and find themselves in. These mischief makers are often joking and boisterous, though they are wily and clever enough to disguise themselves and distract others with ease. Animal Mannerisms, Insatiable curiosity.

## Appearance

Huli Jing are vulpine-type humanoids with long fluffy tails and small, pointed ears of various colors. They’re known to be more frail than humans, have sharpened canines, and shorter heights, as well as having orange, amber or yellow eyes. In historical texts within Nihon, mentions of multiple tailed Huli Jing have been referenced but there has been no proof of this peculiar mutation. The typical and most common colors of a Huli Jing range from white and orange with the rarer black colored hair, ears and tail, but their actual skin complexion has been known to vary from a light pale tone to a darker tan.

## History & Culture

The Huli Jing are tied to the Nihon culture. They are often associated as exceptionally mischievous Yokai and therefore approached with caution by many, never knowing if the mischief will be harmless or go too far. Given the general distrust of magic in Nihon, most Huli Jing are not welcome to stay for long (if at all) when in their true form. They are widely hunted across Nihon for a myriad of reasons. These hunts are usually the result of a Huli Jing’s trickery and mischief, usually pranks or deceit played out at the expense of the locals whom they trouble with regularity. The last full clan of Huli Jing known to exist was active across the eastern nations, inhabiting and spreading their trickery throughout all of Nihon, parts of the Long-Qin cities and the Orudei countryside, some even venturing as far as Nocturnim and Khemet.

## Leadership

A Huli Jing does not necessarily lead others. It goes against their nature to enforce stability and rules, being troublemakers and rule breakers themselves, and their abilities to disguise themselves and slip into places of import without notice for more mischief or chaos.. They’re often roaming on their own or with a handful of other like-minded Huli Jing, each perceiving the others as equals to themselves.

## Religion

The Huli Jing often pray to Susanoo due to their boisterous nature and a good time, as well as the Kami, adopting their Nihon spiritual beliefs. They tend to have a disdain for Tsukuyomi, due to their natural desire to rebel against order. The manner in which the Huli Jing offer praise to Susanoo and the Kami vary from one to the next. While the Susanoo are offered rare gemstones and other rare natural and raw materials to reshape, the Huli Jing themselves will perform a series of dance and ceremony on behalf of the Kami. The former simply involves placing the gemstones on an altar built to Susanoo while the latter involves elaborate kimonos, seasonal foods and special songs and dance dedicated to the ceremony or Kami in question.

## Perception of Magic

The Huli Jing are welcoming to magic, often being adept at sorcery. They utilize much illusion magic naturally and can learn any sphere of magic, often taking pride in being masters of the power granted by whatever Yokai or Kami they pray to. Often these powers fall under mental magics or wind magics, finding both more befitting to their playful and deceptive natures.

## Racial Abilities & Weaknesses

### Nightvision

All beastkin are capable of seeing in the dark.

### Aspect of the Fox

Huli Jing can summon an illusory form at will, hiding their tails, ears, eyes and other signs of their heritage in order to appear human. Upon being defeated in combat or being the subject of certain spells, their true natures are revealed. Their human form generally appears the same as their true form, just without the additional beast traits. Physical contact reveals this to be an illusion so if someone were to run their hands along where the ears or tail would be, the truth would become apparent.

#### **RPR Stats**

* **Target(s):** Self
* **Dice Modifier(s)**: Disguise
* **Difficulty Class:** Fixed (1)
* **Cost(s):** None
* **Effect(s):** The user veils themselves with an illusion to hide their features as a human.
* **Cooldown:** 30 Minutes

### Susceptible to Disease & Poison

Due to their frail nature, Huli Jing are more susceptible to sickness and the effects of poison or drugs.

## Attachment & Kit Items:

The items listed in the kits below are made with the Season 6 modlist. They have been updated as of **14th December 2023**.

*Expand for Huli Jing Racial Kit*

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