Mink

***" In a mindless state, I couldn't hear anyone except for one man, Big Bro Pedro!! Gaoh!! I don't know why I could only hear him but he always managed to calm me down even though I was just a mindless beast!! In other words there is no one left in this world who can stop my rampage. " - Pekoms mourning the loss of Pedro, the only person who could hold back his Sulong Form***

## Mink

Example of various different Mink Tribe Members

## Stats

### Also Called

* Minks
* Mink Tribe

## Summary

The Mink Tribe are a race of humanoids with furry mammalian features. It is currently unknown to the party where the Mink Tribe inhabit, only knowing of its existence through Ramirus Belladonna, as he is half-mink, and the only one The Silly Pirates are aware of. Minks are not commonly known to exist amongst the public, as they have been hiding themselves from civilization for over 1,000 years.

## Overall Appearances

Minks are humanoids with animal features. Similar to fishmen and merfolk, each individual takes after a specific animal. However, instead of having the characteristics of sea creatures, Minks possess the traits of fur-covered mammalian animals. As such, fur, which they also refer to as "mink", covers most of their bodies and is considered their pride and joy.

Females tend to look more like humans while males tend to look more bestial. They possess humanoid hands and feet, but those based on animals with paws will also possess paw pads on their palm and up to their first knuckle

## Biology

The species that individual minks take after are not directly hereditary. Also similar to fishmen and merfolk, minks can give birth to any species of mammals, depending on their heritage.

(It is unknown if naturally occurring hybrid animals, such as ligers, are possible among the mink tribe)

The species that a Mink will take after is not directly inherited from their parents. Some Minks will appear as the same species of a more distant relative. This is similar to Fishmen, in that a Mink can give birth to any species of mammal, as long as its in their blood line. However, it is still more likely that a Mink will inherit the same animal species as their parents.

Mink are potent fighters from infancy to old age, usually retaining their peak strength for many years. Some of them focus on agility and leg strength, while others are more durable and firmer. It is rumored that Mink live longer than humans. However long is unknown. Further rumors imply that they possess a strong metabolism and, thus, have a recovery rate above the average human's. Minks will often take on the abilities of whatever animal they appear as, similarly to Fishmen. This can include strong claws for felines, incredible speed for rabbits, and razor-sharp teeth for many carnivorous species.

## Relations with Humans

Minks frequently refer to humans as lesser minks because they believe humans are ordinary monkey minks with fewer hairs and thus assume both races are the same. Despite the rumors surrounding them, they do not have a grudge against humans, with some minks even admiring them or at times being attracted to them.

The Mink Tribe is widely believed to have a closed door policy, isolating themselves from humans for over a millennium. However, they are actually quite welcoming of guests visiting their country, for whom they ring their "Bell of Welcome" upon arrival. They also have access to newspapers and are thus informed on events occurring around the world. There are even some minks who have left the island to live outside. Also, unlike other isolationist countries, minks are very knowledgeable of Devil Fruit powers.

Tragically, Minks are valued as slaves by humans, and the standard price for a Mink Tribe member is 700,000 Berries.

## Power of the Mink Tribe

All minks have formidable physical abilities, far superior to normal humans. Some are highly agile and can leap incredible distances while others are incredibly burly and strong. They also possess considerable stealth capabilities in the right habitat. All minks are naturally skilled and powerful warriors from birth, even a newborn baby knows how to defend themselves. They also retain their strength in old age.

Additionally, minks possess extremely quick recovery rates and a strong metabolism. Despite their great combat strength, the minks are left weakened by heat due to their thick fur coats.

##### Electro

Through unknown means, all minks have the natural ability to produce electric shocks from their bodies, an ability known as Electro. Minks can use Electro to enhance the effectiveness of their attacks, allowing them to cause electrical burns and paralysis. If an animal-like being is not able to use Electro, it is proof that they are not a Mink. Some of them are trained in weaponry such as swords and spears through which they can channel Electro.

##### Sulong Form

Sulong is an enhanced form that a mink takes upon looking directly at the full moon. It is thought to be something only the minks of Zou train in and is considered to be the "true form" of the Mink Tribe. In order to transform, a mink would need to look at the full moon for a period of time until the transformation is complete. During transformation, the mink's hair grows exponentially and all turns white, additionally their body becomes significantly larger. They also emit an electric charge during the transformation. Along with their altered appearances, this form vastly increases their strength and speed, unleashes their primal animal instincts, and greatly enhances the strength of their Electro. Normally, a casual Electro attack may simply inhibit the opponent with paralysis, but after the transformation, it is easily capable of knocking out several opponents.

Sulong is not without its drawbacks. Without proper training to suppress their feral urges, a mink will lose their minds and rampage indiscriminately. Furthermore, using this form for too long can cause severe exhaustion or even death. A mink can normally return to their original form if the moonlight is blocked from their eyesight.

## Beliefs

The minks of ??? are extremely loyal to their friends, to the point of lying to enemies and sacrificing themselves and their country in order to protect them.

Minks take great pride in their fur, which they refer to as "mink", and it seems to be an important aspect of their race's identity. While the minks do not seem to differ among themselves, they recognize the different species among their race (ex: one calling themselves a "Canine Mink").

Minks tend to share a unique speech pattern, with females occasionally adding "-teia" and males adding "-gara", mid-sentence, usually attached to a pronoun (ex: you-teia, or you-gara). However, minks who have spent much of their lives away from Zou seem to abandon this speech pattern.

The minks do not eat meat from anything with fur due to their own mammalian appearances, but they do not have a problem with eating non-furry mammals like hippos. Their diet also includes amphibians, reptiles, and fish.

The minks are very honest with their desires and naturally pursue things that their animal traits stereotypically like, such as bananas for primate minks, fluttery cloth for bull minks, or bones for canine minks. They tend to show affection to others in the form of "minkship", which includes cuddling, nibbling, licking, or exchanging clothes, an act they consider to be a sign of friendship. When offering greetings or expressing gratitude, the minks use "Garchu" in place of thanks or hello.

## Trivia

* Though a hybrid, the first Mink we see in OPD&D is the musician of The Silly Pirates, Ramirus Belladonna
* Though knowing nothing about the culture, Ramirus still values his horns as "something incredibly special", and as a way to link himself to his father(whom he's never met but heard stories of)
* Knowledge and experience in Electro either needs to be unlocked, or honed on the Mink Tribe's home island of ???