#celtic foxes

[nalia-tsukino]

Nalia's Origin

For a long time Nalia wondered why Inari had agreed to the turning without hesitation. At some point she could no longer stand the constant pondering and decided to ask the goddess about it. Inari explained to Nalia that she sensed a hidden fox side in her. So her origin was reason for agreeing to the turning. Long, long ago, Nalia had an ancestor who was a Celtic Fox. Over all the years, the fox genes were mixed more and more with human genes until the fox side became completely unrecognizable. For this reason, Nalia has always been perceived as human. Only the goddess Inari was able to recognize the fox in her.

Of course, this information brought up new questions. But Inari could not answer them. So the goddess sent Nalia on a journey to her homeland and encouraged her to search for her origin. Here she actually found out some things.

History

The Celtic Fox goddess Sionna created foxes that served her as messengers. She herself was a shapeshifter and could change her human appearance into that of a fox.

However, not all foxes agreed with the pact made with the goddess and rebelled. Thus, two different clans were formed. Sionna Foxes and Underworld Foxes.

The Sionna Foxes were still loyal to the goddess and lived hidden among the humans.

The Underworld Foxes retreated to the Celtic Underworld and made a pact with the demons.

To this day, Sionna Foxes live hidden in the Human World and Underworld Foxes stay in the Underworld.

Every now and then, the Underworld Foxes caused mischief and fooled around in the Human World, which led to the Christians starting to persecute and kill foxes just like witches.

Because of this, the population of both clans decreased drastically. Nowadays there are hardly any Celtic Foxes, only a few are left and live completely hidden.

Appearance Sionna Foxes

Sionna Foxes have reddish fur.

In their human form they have reddish hair.

Appearance Underworld Foxes

Underworld Foxes have blackish fur.

They have blackish hair in their human form.

Comon

Sionna Foxes and Underworld Foxes have only one tail.

The eyes are always amber-yellow.

Abilities Celtic Foxes

Shapeshifting

Foxfire

Moving freely between the physical and spiritual realms

Communicating with the spirits of the deceased

High sense of smell

High sense of hearing

Faster healing

Higher pain tolerance

Not immortal but a longer lifespan than a human

Heightened powers during Samhain, an ancient Celtic festival on October 31st

Trivia

Sionna drank water from a magical well to gain more wisdom. Suddenly, as if by some divine magic, the waters in the well rose, rushing out. Swept away, Sionna drowned and the water carried her body out to sea. She did not remain dead for long and was reborn as a goddess with new knowledge and power. Thus, Celtic Foxes are afraid of open waters.

About Nalia

Nalia's ancestor on her mother's side was a Sionna Fox.

Nalia's red hair is of foxy origin. During her turning the red was mixed with the typical Zenko white, which is the reason for her pinkish fur color.

Note: The Celtic Fox lore is based on actual folklore but mixed with my own input.

This post is a work in progress and will be updated in the future.

Picture source: Picrew & Pinterest

[wolfsteax]

Samhain Upon Us

[comparativetarot]

The Hermit. Art by Lisa Hunt, from the Animals Divine Tarot.

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[corstella]

Three stages boss sketches inspired by the Scottish fairytale Tam Lin 🧡🩵

[torotillo]

Fox With The Celtic Morrigan,

art by Tora Williams

[consumeroflemoans]

Which myths would you be particulary excited about working into the superfox verse

Greek myths are always a classic. I’ve already mentioned things like centaurs, harpies, sirens, and dryads. But tbh them in a modern setting has already been thoroughly explored by stories like Percy Jackson so they’re not the most exciting to explore.

I think what I’m most anticipating is Celtic folklore. It’s always been one of my favorite mythos. I kind of want to include Kelpies somehow because I love those murder horses but I’m not sure how. I just love how many of their creatures are just slightly inhuman like with the fae, leprechauns, werewolves, bodach, the dullahan, vampires, and a bunch of unique ghosts like the banshee. It would be fun to find ways to integrate them into modern society.

I think I just have a weakness for myths about tricksters

[tapsiful]

Coyote disc

Jump!

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[nyiibat]

The Celtic zodiac for libra being a fox is insanely fitting tbh

[ebrithilbowser-blog]

My best friend just opened up her etsy shop where she sells prints of her art and soon also handpainted christmas ornaments. If you want to support a small independent artist, check out her shop:

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[captoons]

Official Character Sheets!

The first 6 are part of one story idea whilst the last 4 are part of a different story idea. I’ve made a few alterations but overall, I’m happy.

[thoridsgewandung]

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[torotillo]

Sleeping goddess, dreaming spring into being. Watercolour and gouache on watercolour paper. Ogham tree calendar.

[avalon-princesss]

Ostara Wooden Eggs 💕🐣🦊🌷

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[tapsiful]

Six coyotes jumping

[illuminatedpanda]

experimenting with different styles is so fun. Really happy with how this. First time attempting Celtic/Norse animal pictures, and whats better to start than a fox :) (cheeky cameo from a previous work :P)