Enoki

Frequently asked questions

Can we alter our Enoki's canon body shape?Within reason, yes. We dont want you changing their makeup to make them drastically different to their original shape. But it's okay to let them shed or gain a few pounds if you want them to. Please ensure these are within natural and reasonable levels, we do not wish to make members uncomfortable with fetishistic representations of bodies. Or make them into an entirely different character from the original adopt/custom.What is forbidden to do with them?Using your Enoki to spread hateful messages, or anything similar is not allowed. The community, at the end of the day, should be comfortable with your behaviour, and if you use your enoki in any way that breaks ethical guidelines you will be contacted and corrected. So to keep it simple, please play nice!What colours are rare Enoki?Rarer Enoki tend to come in desaturated tones, so various shades of greys, whites and blacks. The less markings the more rare they are. These are not given out as adopts very often, some may be able to grab them as customs but please know solid black or white is probably off limits to community members for the moment.How does adoption/custom/reselling work?Please refer to our TOS where we specify how this works.What magics can an Enoki NOT do?Currently, beastshifting is not something they are able to achieve. They can, though, shapeshift into humanoids to allure people. Enoki follow a soft magic system where the member is allowed creative freedom as long as they respect the levels of abilities present in the community, this means no godmodding or anything outlandish for the sake of a power trip.Can I change my Enoki's hair colour?No, all Enoki's hair is always white. Greyer tones are usually sick, getting older, or not treating their hair well which is strange for their culture. They revere their hair, and its a source of pride if it's kept well. You may only see them in different hair colors when they are in human disguise, this, because they're wearing wigs to disguise themselves better.Can I adopt an exiled Enoki?Exiling is a concept that is still a work in progress. Till then, it is not available for purchase. We will keep the community posted as we continue developing the project.Can I roleplay with other Enoki when I get one myself?Yes, absolutely! But please respect others boundaries, as not every member of our community is comfortable with RP. RP is usually left out of the discord server itself but you're welcome to RP within your DMs to one another.Can I transform an existing OC into an Enoki?No, we do not work with already existing designs, both to respect the original designer and also because normally most OCs do not translate well into the enoki world.Is there a blacklist?Yes, and it is private to the admin and mods currently.Is co-owning allowed?No, co-owning is not allowed due to the technicalities in it.

TOS

By getting an Enoki you agree to the following Terms of Service;

GENERAL

Enoki are a closed species owned by Helixel and are not allowed to be created freely without the owners' expressed permission. Members are required to be 18+ to purchase an Enoki and to join and partake in the species events and discord. Nothing involving the species may be used in any blockchain-related technology; including but not limited to NFTs, cryptocurrency or future inventions in the space.Failure to adhere to this rule will result in an immediate blacklisting from the species.Please read the rules of the species thoroughly before acquiring one of your own, as you will be agreeing to these rules when you accept ownership of a design whether it be via purchase, trade or gift, etc.We ask that you keep things such as personal drama between the people involved and not drag it into our community. Regardless of how mature some subject in this species and its lore can be, we ask that you keep real life subjects such as politics, war etc. out of the community as it can be upsetting to many. Situations of art theft, rip-offs and other such situations are taken seriously and should be brought to the team with the necessary proof and information.

Ways to aquire an enoki

ADOPTING AN enoki

When adopting an Enoki you will get a reference sheet and sometimes a premade theme or occupation. This theme is OPTIONAL and adherence to it is up to the user.Whilst partaking in the main lore, it is also okay to have AU versions of these characters in different stories of yours.IMPORTANT: You may create AU versions of your Enoki. However, they are restricted to non-closed species only to make sure to not step on anyone's toes. (Unless said species is owned by you). When transferring ownership of your Enoki, any and all AU designs must either be nullified or forfeited to the new owner.If you want your character to know another character, you must have agreement from the owner of the other character.Creating minor characters in LORE for your character to be close to/have relations with is allowed, however you cannot make them fully fledged designs. They must remain anonymous shapes/silhouettes in any illustrative work or writing. They can't be related to other characters without the consent of the owner of other character.Upgrades are add-ons to your Enoki. An Enoki cannot be trait shifted once bought, so by purchasing it you consent you're satisfied with the traits shown. You cannot redo a design and make it lose its initial identity.

Noticing that the core was fluctuating erratically, Daelys in a split second quickly contained the core and linked it magically to the pocket realm. Her quick thinking not only saved all of their lives but also gave Eclorion the chance to thrive by using this new energy source for her own benefit. Her Elite, in solidarity of this massive turning point, cut their ears to match Daelys’. A show of eternal loyalty and a sign they can never turn back now. Their lives now forever changed.This event eventually gets out to the rest of the Seraphyx, enraging them further.
“How dare they benefit from the lives of our dead brethren?! Do the Enoki think they are above the rules that everyone else exists in? The hubris!” They roared! Castor continues to aid their mission to take Daelys and her kind down to this day. Sending bands of Volera alongside the Seraphyx to ambush Enoki while they hunt on the mortal plain or prying for openings in Eclorions Barriers.Over time Daelys tries to experiment with various ways to fuel her goals of having a kingdom without ever being lonely. Even though she tried too hard to get away from her demonic origins, there are some things she cannot escape entirely. She tries many energy sources to see which the newly formed Mantle would accept. After many failed attempts she finds that harvesting soul energy from mortals is the only compatible energy source this new hybrid core will accept without corruption or faults. With a heavy heart she is resigned to the fact that she may have to take lives in order to fuel her dreams, so as a result she makes sure that any soul she needs to take, goes out in a way that's as kind and pleasurable as possible. Knowing mortals are afraid to die, or often die in unspeakable pain and regret, she makes sure the Enoki Code never takes a life without giving them something back in their final moments. The harvesting ritual well known to all Enoki now is vastly unchanged from the one she created back then. Since then the Mantle has been stable and steadily releasing souls to create more Enoki. The way Daelys looks at it ..they are spreading pleasure around the universe where they can. Deep down she knows her children would never be cruel like the rest of Hell was. With each Enoki born a part of her remains inside them all, a part of her that wishes for a harmonious life without having to cause suffering to themselves or others.

Any Enoki in the founding days unfortunate enough to meet a Seraphyx has had parts of their ears removed forcefully as trophies, leaving only a small stump. Either before or after their demise. Ear cropping at this time was only seen in Daelys and the Elite until this information reached Daelys herself.
In response, all current Enoki and any future harvesting Enoki would have their ears cropped. This not only became a sign of Enoki-hood we all know of today by showing loyalty to Daelys, but also became a clear signal to any Seraphyx that they are under Daelys’ protection and there are no trophies to gain here anymore. Currently Enoki without cropped ears tend to live within Eclorion itself more often by default meaning their protection in their home is almost guaranteed under her ever watchful gaze.

There is a famous tale which has been passed down in regards to their creation. Early on in Daelys' reign, an enoki approached them and asked:"Ruler of Eclorion, Mother and Father to us all, I have come back from travelling to the other realms or Hell and I spotted none like myself. Why did you choose this form for your children?"Daelys' replied in a variable tone, each syllable shifting and overlaid with magic and power -"My Child, I crafted you all with care, compassion and courage so that you may serve both me and your siblings for the prosperity of us all.""I gave you ears to listen - enemies could strike at any moment and you must be ready.""I gave you paw pads and hooves to chase - let no prey evade you with the speed I grant.""I gave you eyes to seduce - your marks are weak to the temptation you can provide.""I gave your body colour to shine - let your skin be your pride against those who try to tear you down.""Finally, I gave you flames as a reminder - that while your passion burns bright, the source of your souls can be snuffed out if we let The Mantle fall. Let your purpose be the driving light that guides you and your siblings, so that the Enoki remain strong against any and all threats."

🩸 The great Dismemberment

Early on in Eclorions founding there was an awful lot for Daelys and their Elite Sisters to get used to. After all they have never founded a civilisation before, nor had they planned on doing so initially. Once Daelys stumbled upon this empty land so full of promise, it became apparent to her that life here would be far too lonely after all. Even with her precious friends who accompanied her here. As time passed she desperately wished for more purpose. Maybe she could be a mother or guardian.She had spent years exploring the entirety of Eclorion with her sisters, the puzzling thing about this new realm was that it had clearly been the precious home to someone in the distant past. But now, for some reason or another there is nothing left of them except for what they owned.
No bodies, no remains, just their belongings. Along with a few notable skeletonized remains that didn’t seem to fit with what was left behind. These skeletons clearly didn’t belong to whoever left their lives behind.Dae realised this realm had a magic pulse inside of it, trial and error gave way to her creating the first of her previous children. They were almost perfect. So next she had to give them a purpose. Experimenting with ways to keep the population stable and keep The Mantle’s solidity she sent them out to gather energy in whatever ways they could. Through this Daelys quickly realised that being a mother is not easy. The Mantle was easily corrupted, it’s sensitive nature becoming more and more apparent to her. She has to keep it from becoming corrupt and unusable.She had no direct control over what her subjects did, her reign became chaotic in a desperate bid to keep her new life safe, The Mantle appeased and her growing number of children happy she had to do something quick. Becoming uncomfortable with some of the barbaric ways her subjects gained energy she had to quickly come up with ways to control them. In a desperate bid to control her subjects she sent a squad of powerful Enoki to deal with the trouble makers, which leads to The Great Dismemberment. Limbs were brutally removed by force. After this, Dae set forth proper rules for her kingdom. A code to live by to protect not only their very existence but also the future of their species.The leader of this squad became Master of the Enoki Academy. A stern leader sent to teach new Enoki the ways in which things happen in this world. Over time the barbaric limb removal for punishment became set in stone, however now with the added opportunity to earn them back was established later. Daelys may be their god but she had great trouble being a vengeful one. At least this way they can redeem themselves.Ever since then a Master has been appointed to the Enoki Academy, their role now however is not to remove limbs but to be a teacher to integrate their young Enoki into society properly. Providing spaces for them to succeed.Image by Toothandbranch for Senti's Dark Legends of Eclorion single "After the Flesh"

Ways of Life

Traits

Enoki are humanoid demons with human-like faces and anatomy but distinct demonic traits. They have long tails, pointy ears, sharp teeth, slit pupils, glowing eyes, and white hair. Common features include horns with an eternal flame between the tips and digitigrade legs ending in clawed paws. Some may have hooves or stilted tips instead in some cases!Enoki have vibrant, saturated body colors with intricate, glossy markings that shimmer in the light, although desaturated, black, or white Enoki can also exist. At birth, they emerge colorless from the Waking Spring, with their unique colors and markings appearing after 30 minutes. Colors are entirely random and carry no specific meaning. Although Enoki lack fur or feathers, they often incorporate these materials into their clothing, sourced from lesser demons in their domain.Enoki hair is always white, with a subtle hue reflecting their body color. Their hair is sacred and immune to dyes or magical alterations, but they embrace styling and adornments like jewelry to express individuality. Hair dulling and loss of sheen, turning grayish, can occur in sick or cursed Enoki.Traits are aspects of an Enoki that are given upon design, please consider these things cannot be changed or modified. You can find all of these in the Masterlist of each Enoki.

Horns

In Enoki, the horns are classified by where they grow from in the Enoki’s head; these traits can stack and mix, creating a more elaborate horn structure. The baseline categories can be described as such;

Taur is the category that will most likely need a smaller Imp set in tandem with the main set, or prongs coming off the taur set to hold up the flame.There is also one modifier that can be applied to the horns called "Ornate" which refers to any deviation of the norm that makes their horns elaborate. Some of these include;

Flames

Each Enoki has a flame resting between their horns, near their head. For those with multiple horn sets, the flame stays closest to their skull. The flame contains their magical essence and is not hot to the touch, feeling like a gentle flutter instead.The flame reflects their mood, changing size, crackling, or even altering shape when excited. Some more powerful Enoki can control the appearance of their flame or manifest multiple flames at once.Horns are vital for anchoring the flame. If an Enoki loses their horns (due to punishment, battle, or accident), they must use prosthetics to avoid losing their magic essence. Without horns, their energy gradually dissipates, leading to illness or death over several years.

Skin

Enoki, as denizens of Eclorion, are often created with saturated and bright-colored skin. Of course, as with any species, exceptions to this rule may happen. One can describe an Enoki’s skin by three aspects; Symmetry, Markings, and Coloration.Symmetrical Markings vs Asymmetrical MarkingsPatterns on Enoki's body are absent when they’re born from the Waking Spring. Shortly after their formation their markings, intricate dark colored patterns that contrast with their skin color, emerge on their body. While they can manifest in many different forms, there is no rarity difference between symmetrical and asymmetrical markings on an Enoki.Markings
Most Enoki are born with the characteristic shimmering markings all throughout their body, however, these are rare cases where Enoki are either formed with extremely minimal markings, or, even rarer, no markings at all.

Skin Coloration

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Biology notes

BESTIARY

In Eclorion, there are not just demons like the Enoki, but other creatures that live among them. Some are more common than others, and some may even serve as assistants or pets while others are known only in text books, murals, or statues. Please keep in mind this isn’t a list of possible pets for your Enoki. Only some are able to be tamed.

The Cerberi

The Guards of the Soul Sanctum

Three beasts known as the Cerberi guard the doors to the Soul Sanctum which houses The Mantle - The life source of all Enoki. Daelys' favorite, most treasured pets act as the first defence line to this precious place. Each Cerberi is contained within its own large chamber within an underground maze-like dungeon under the capital of Evantaris. Venturing down there without permission is a highly punishable offence, and you're unlikely to live to get out anyway if you make it down there.Enoki have no reason to be going down there, and the Cerberi are there to prevent anyone from getting in and will defend their chambers with their lives.
The cerberi are well known to the Enoki people, and are thought of like benevolent deities, they love them. Given that they defend the Enoki people with their lives, they are very well loved. All over Eclorion there are stone statues and shrines dedicated to their honor.The first cerberi that's housed in the first chamber before the Soul Sanctum is called The Great Maw Sagi.

The Enigma Nahum

The protectors of the lifeforce

A furious collection of ravens/magpies in one gigantic body. They will let no one pass as long as they are all breathing. They were created by Daelys to protect the source of the Enoki's power and lifeforce. One has to wonder where the parts for this creature came from, was it made from hundreds of Qwek?They have the power of speech, and can handle quite a few languages, although their voice is muddled as if lots of voices are speaking over each other. It takes a lot of concentration to hear them clearly. They are also able to stand upright and weave hallucinogenic magic, often resulting in others seeing them as morphing through eachother, or heads blending into one another.
When standing upright they gain a halo-like crown of thorns that floats above their heads.

Daemonis - Loqui / Vide / Audire

Daelys' most prized pet

The final beast that guards the source of the Enoki life force. Each neck sports an eternally burning fire mane with each of the colours that were originally bound together. The sword in their chest keeps the three souls bound in this form too. Daelys has decorated this beast with many of their banners, they seem very proud of this monster. The Soul Sanctum is kept safe with this guarding the doors.

COmmon

Not difficult to find, seen on a daily basis - Can be domesticated or tamed

Sukith

A lesser demon that inhabits Eclorion, they do not seem to have a natural habitat. Possibly originally summoned from other parts of hell and then cloned or copied infinitely. They act as house servants and perform a wide variety of tasks, often going about their business unnoticed by most. They can also be found skittering around the cities as some are released or escaped.A seal attached to their heads seems to allow them to understand the speech of their new masters. Since Enoki speak a different tongue than other parts of Hell.

Highland Basilisk

Usually found in the floating isle areas of Eclorion, it’s adept at climbing sheer cliffs and can easily jump from island to island. Tameable, and makes a loving domestic pet if given lots and lots of time and space to run, as well as a proper cliff to climb to keep its nails short. Colors of its accents change to match the flame of their owner.The neck frill and jowls flare when angry and can often pulse with color to warn off threats.

Svness

Small terrestrial dragon-like creature, roughly the size of a small earth dog. Perfect for lap cuddles. It doesn’t seem to possess any flame or magic energy, but instead fuels itself by eating the charred bones of other skeletal creatures.Their base coat can come in a few muted tones that blend into their environment, when threatened it lets out a long tired hiss, shakes its mane and it’s tail sways upright behind it.They can be kept as pets, but require a large amount of food and it will beg for more. Hope you have a lot of time to go hunt for bones, and space for food storage. It does possess a venom of sorts, it can cause an allergic reaction in Enoki, but nothing too serious. Venom tooth caps can be used to prevent a nibbly Svness from being a nuisance.Their accent color (eyes, forehead marking, nose, scaled legs, and hood markings) change color to match that of their owner, but in the wild and unbonded they can range in any color.A special collar is required for them while on walks, as they are very adept at wiggling out of any standard pet collars.

Praxi

Praxi is an umbrella term for a creature born of a random collection of bones, held together by coloured goop. There is an almost infinte number of different types and combos of Praxi out there as long as the bones are available and the right conditions to birth one.
This particular combination is an undead mixture of a cat and a stork, a great runner but a a mediocre flyer.When in flight it flecks its goop everywhere with each flap. In the wild it can take on many colors, the bones shift as well depending on their lifestyle. Black bones indicate it has been severely charred at one point, perhaps lived in the magma wastes?

Wastau

A gentle quiet herd animal a lot like cows. Can sometimes be seen sporting a torii gate on their backs as decoration during events or ceremonies. Can be used as mounts, pets, or a fluffy bed. Just look at that mane and tail!They do have eyes and a mouth, but only tend to bare their chunky teeth when they feel threatened.

Vergu

A common drake that comes in various muted colors. As with most other creatures able to be bonded with by Enoki, the accent and flame color changes to match their owner. Usually trained to assist in building structures, or guarding homes/territories. Able to carry things with its upright stance and large clawed hands.They have gyroscopic heads which enables them to keep their head perfectly level and still while walking. They are very mild mannered and gentle, usually love chin scritches.

Abyssal Glider

They are used to glide from floating islands, cliffs, across medium sized bodies of water, sea stack to sea stack etc. They cant fly long distances as they don't flap their wings. But the gliding is very very handy if there is enough high ground to do so! They can also make a decent land mount, but require more rest as their arms were not made for long distance running.
They originate from the floating islands in the east, their natural habitat is the cliffs/bases and the gigantic seemingly bottomless the floating islands rose up from long ago. They dig caves in the sides of the land and nest inside there. They can also be found on waterfalls and other cliffs, clinging to the sides with their claws.
They got their name from being able to glide freely and effortlessly across the abyss-like caverns that surround their natural habitat, the floating islands rose up from the ground below a long time ago.The gliders are flocking animals, and can spook easily if approached too hastily.
They are omnivores and will eat plant matter when there is no meat/grains available. As such they do have rows of teeth within their beaks, and a small pharyngeal jaw inside their throat to handle more tricky prey that need to be swallowed whole.
Their calls tend to be loud, when in a flock each member echos the last one to call so it often sounds like the sound is bouncing around a cave.They lay 5 eggs per year, and tend to mate for life with their chosen partner.
They can take one Enoki only on their back, the Enoki must pack lightly so they don't weigh the glider down too much.

QWEK

A common creature all over Eclorion the humble Qwek is a well known sight to almost all, but especially if you spend a lot of time around urban locations.
Qwek are strictly small creatures, rounding out roughly about the size of a small earth dog like a Pug or a Terrier. They are the little shits of the Enoki world, Qwek are very well known to be mischievous and sassy. Roughly similar in intelligence as a regular corvid on Earth, except it has opposable thumbs. They are well known as little pranksters who love to hide items of value to their owners and can also mimic a small selection of words they hear. They do well in groups as they are extremely social creatures. They also love to get pampered and doted on by Enoki, even the wild ones will make friends with other Enoki without being bonded to them.In the wild their scaled sections vary in colour, but when fully bonded with a specific Enoki it will match their owners flame colour over time as the trust builds. It may be difficult to teach it commands until the colour has fully deepened.
Feather colourations are based solely on the Corvid family on earth. None really know why the feather variation is so tied to our well known corvids.Like a Murder of Crows, or a Conspiracy of Ravens, a group of Qwek is called a Plague.MYO Qwek Tickets are now available to buy so you may give your Enoki a sassy companion if you wish.

Tsunolope

A small creature resembling an earth hare, it has longer claws and two sharp horns in space of eyebrows. They also sport sharp fangs and a forked tongue. They come in many coat colours that are pleasing to the eye but usually stay somewhat muted to blend in with the wilderness. Its tail is a lot larger than a normal rabbit or hare and is often silky smooth if its in good condition and well fed. Often used as messengers between Enoki as they are super swift, agile and difficult to catch. You can rent a tsunolope if you need one in many cities and towns if you need to reach a friend in a hurry.

Byun

A relative to the Tsunolope, it has been bred to be smaller and in more coat colours and patterns. They have three eyes, small horns and sharp fangs. They also sport small curved dew claws on their back hocks and a similar sickle claw hidden in their scut for emergencies. They tend to be more docile and relaxed than their larger wired cousins and make great lap pets that can recognise faces and voices of their owners.They can range in sizes similar to Rabbits found on Earth but will never get bigger than the Flemish Giant breed. Tsunolopes are the much larger relative which is akin to a medium sized Earth dog.They are capable of using basic spacial bending magic spells, which means they can jump a small distance away from where they began in a blink, the Tsunolope can also do this but for further distances. The Byun can only use this ability a couple of times a day however and when sick or stressed they may have to rely on their speed and claws to defend themselves if it comes to it. When their trust is gained they can be very loyal.These small creatures actually live for a much longer range than most others, due to their small size their body doesn't require as much to keep it going so an Enoki may possess a Byun pet for a large chunk of their long life if nothing external threatens it. This does mean that wild populations are plentyful and why they make common and beloved pets. They do best and live longer when kept inside as they are social and adore the company of their Enoki.They are omnivores that will eat a variety of greens and also meat when they can get it.MYO Byun tickets are now avaliable to buy and design if you want a cute companion for your Enoki.

Orzoz

One of the smallest lesser demons. is often found in pantries and attic spaces, they congregate, chatter to eachother, and rifle through peoples belongings. Generally a pest that will eat your stored foods and re-arrange your trinkets.

Kupa

Small jelly-like clumps of magic energy, they’ve gained sentience after collecting small bits of debris around them. A lot like the common Moth on earth, they are drawn to large power sources or light sources. And are commonly found at night time. A lot like jellyfish, they dont really have a lot going on in there or any sense of direction, lights are on but no-bodies home sort of thing.Can be seen in large groups floating in forests, or near magically charged locations such as waterfalls, shrines, temples or other places of interest.

Uncommon

Not as hard to find, you may see a few in your lifetime - very difficult to tame but not impossible once done right.

Togoth

Another type of lesser demon, likely cobbled together from other species found in Eclorion. Over the many centuries many have practiced summoning magic or the combining of creatures. So many different lesser demons exist.Bonded Togoths often wear a blindfold to keep their tempers in check. They are happy doing whatever their owners ask of them, but they excel in lifting heavy objects and acting as bodyguards.

Grymmox

Roughly the size of an earth bus, this creature can serve as a mount for multiple Enoki in one go. Relatively fast on land, and a strong swimmer when its required, these creatures are often used to move large numbers of Enoki at once. The elaborate scarves are usually tokens of thanks given to the creature for their service.They may be a predator in the wild, but are sentient and capable of a lower level of speech.Certain members build friendships with some Enoki towns/villages, and a beneficial relationship is formed for that community. Will often serve as a protector of that settlement as well.

Shiigami

The Shiigami are a very large cat/foodog like creature. They are loyal, extremely protective and will not tolerate anyone coming close to their chosen bonded Enoki if they sense foul intentions. When unbonded or wild they are usually various shades of grey with white essence. Once bonded the essence colour swaps to match that of their new Enoki owner. Building trust with this pet can be difficult and takes time. However once you have put in the effort and suffered a few bites, the trust forming results in their coat colour slowly changing over time to match that of their owners. The colour is usually a lot more muted than the Enoki's colours but once completely coloured this creature will protect them with their life.
The ropes on these creatures can be changed but are usually always present in some manner. Their fluffy manes and long tails require daily maintenance with brushing to avoid becoming matted.The stripes on their body may vary but are usually fairly organic looking.Statues of Shiigami are often seen guarding entrances to houses, temples, or other places that someone feels they need protection from unwanted attention.
They are usually adorned with real ropes and coins that resemble a collar, the coins are thanks to the creature for the protection.

Kaorinu

Kaochrati Family
Incense DogA lesser relative to the more rare Kaoryu, the Kaorinu is a much more common sight throughout Eclorion. It carries inhabitants long distances on its strong legs. It's intimidating shape helps keep the rider safe as well.
Coming in a variety of colours and pelt markings, it is mostly seen sporting some form or hue of white with monochromatic markings similar to felines from Earth. It's stamina is extremely good making this creature a sturdy choice for the travelling Enoki.It's quills can be broken off painlessly to make sure the rider isnt poked in the eye once a saddle has been put on. They grow back over time with no issues to the Kaorinu.Other inspirations can be mixed in with this creatures pelt as long as it's kept somewhat natural looking and at least some part of the markings is linked to felines!Teeth, claws and sclera are all the same colour.The height comparison for them on the sheet is standard. Outliers can happen but on average they stay this size and do not grow past this.
MYO Kaorinu tickets are now available to buy and design if you want a mount and companion for your Enoki.

RARE

Hard to find, but there can be more than one of them - cannot be tamed or domesticated

Lahmfshi

The Enoki version of a hell hound. Like your classic hellhound they guard important Enoki landmarks in the mortal realms, such as portals the Enoki use to travel which include certain graveyards, and other locations of interest. (This type of travel is not for summoning, purely for pleasure or hunting if they don’t get summoned much)They also carry out some of the dirty work for Enoki, like collecting debts that mortals have not paid yet or reimbursed properly. The Enoki generally view them with a tinge of fear, as they are important to their world and react somewhat unpredictably. They tend to travel in packs.
They range in sizes but their adult size is large enough to pick up an average human and carry them off tightly secured to their chests/stomachs. Their skin is slick due to lots of smooth interlocking scales and a smooth skin covered belly. Their insect leg shaped ribs can be used to grab and hold prey. They are not kept as pets due to their high-strung temperament, and are usually loyal only to their creator the Enoki ruler.Cypher commands a legion of stolen Lahmfshi. Because she is cursed to be trapped in limbo, they are loyal to the highest power/summoner which happens to be her in that situation.

Temple Beast

Found usually near shrines, ruined temples either abandoned or in use. They are attracted to the energy these places seem to give off. Temple Beasts come in various different coat and magma colours. As well as being able to vary in metal mask designs, kitsune, human, and dragon being good examples of other variants. They are capable of rudimentary speech when they feel like it, but tend to wander grounds making low chanting noises as if praying instead.Shika has a handful of these beasts wandering her temple. She has not tamed them, they were already in the ruined temple she refurbished when she got there. More have appeared since her temple to Dae has been up and running, they help maintain the peace at the grounds by doing small chores, helping her with prayers and keeping the grounds sealed from intruders who may have ill-intent.
As such they are not exactly tameable pets, they are simply there or they arent. If you provide the right environment you may attract one, but it is not guaranteed. You may also cause them to leave if their needs are no longer met.

kaoriryu

Kaochrati Species
Incense dragonA type of Mount found in Eclorion - quills that grow out of its pelt are actually oversized incense sticks that can be lit or snuffed. They are easily broken off also to be used at shrines or at home.A dragonlike creature with fur and a very long tail. It sports four eyes with two sets on each side, a long neck, and a slender lithe body. A notable feature of this creature is that it grows incense sticks in its furry neck crest and hindquarters. Each beast seems to give off a unique scent when burned and the smoke tends to match that of their bonded Enoki's essence colour. They are most often used as mounts within the Elite who are closest to Dae.
They are swift and beautiful on land which is why Dae tends to give them as gifts to those they trust and like.Once burned away fully, the incense sticks will grow again in some time. Like feathers in a keratin sheath that eventually falls away to reveal the ready to burn fresh incense. They are also able to be plucked from the body if needed however this can harm the regrowth later if done too frequently.Pictured is Shika's Kao mount, Shika is not part of Dae's Elite but was gifted one of these beasts as thanks for her dedication and good work. Shika treats her gift like royalty, and they help her travel around Eclorion on her various errands.This beast has a more common cousin, the Kaorinu, which is smaller and more plentiful.

LEGENDARY

Only ever heard about through legends. Possible to find but difficult and not recommended - cannot be tamed or domesticated

Prancing Pyre

The offspring of a tigress and a dragon, they are known for their ferocity and magical prowess.
Although generally well-mannered and good natured, it's best not to cross them, for they've earned the nickname pyre for the corpses they've left in their wake.
A legendary creature, said to wander the wastes surrounding [enoki city name]. It feeds off of stolen soul energy, picking off weaker Enoki that wander too far, get lost, or even mortals who somehow made their way to that layer of hell (A very rare occurrence, usually means some Enoki screwed up bad!). A very fast runner, it can slink in and out of their city at night with ease. The more energy it collects the larger it becomes, thus becoming an object of great desire for Enoki willing to try and find it to harvest them. So far none have succeeded.

MYTHS

Rarely ever seen, if at all, during an Enoki’s lifetime. Usually only ever one exists. - cannot be tamed or domesticated

Enoch

The enoki ruler Daelys’ faithful companion and messenger. They are an automaton that doubles as a vessel for Dae to possess. Does not leave their side often, but when they do, they are on strict official business. The incense they carry smells of sage. Daelys can possess Enoch if they so choose to, and wander around un-bothered by many. Because most Enoki do know they are Dae’s messenger, they treat them with respect and space.

Fluffy

The creature come to be known as “Fluffy” is a local myth, some Enoki have had encounters with this creature. It is said that its features seem like something from another world, it does not seem native to Eclorion.However over time they seem to have shifted over time, more recent sightings of the critter report that it seems to have shed or morphed some of its features now resemble things more common in Eclorion, some features that are unsettling the locals, saying it’s trying to become more like them.It seems to have chosen a large library to hide in, visitors to the library report a feeling of being watched when browsing the gigantic shelves. Sometimes hearing a skittering behind them . It’s blank eyes always watching.One brave librarian Enoki claims he has fed it leftovers and managed to keep it from gnawing on his prized books in return. Perhaps it can be bargained with?

Eclorion is a hidden bubble dimension in a lesser-known part of Hell sealed off from the main underworld away from its debauchery and suffering. Discovered, claimed and customised by Daelys, it serves as a refuge and society separate from Hell's depravity. Spanning a vast, diverse landscape, Eclorion features familiar and alien biomes, including lush forests, volcanic wastelands, poisonous swamps, snowy mountains, and floating islands.The land hints at a forgotten past civilization, with ruins and massive beast skeletons repurposed by the Enoki as temples, dwellings, and markets. These relics define Eclorion’s architecture and culture.

The Soul Sanctum

The Soul Sanctum houses The Mantle, a giant mass of writhing souls contained within the "Dark Cage," a massive ribcage deep beneath Evantaris. This magical core fuels all Enoki life and magic. Souls instinctively struggle to escape, creating energy the Enoki draw upon.The Mantle is secured by powerful spells, chains, and curse slips, which can only be undone by a specific weapon hidden in Eclorion. Its chamber is guarded by the Three Cerberi, with access strictly limited to Daelys and a few trusted confidants. If the souls were released, the Enoki would cease to exist.

Waking Spring

New Enoki emerge from the Waking Spring, a vast underground pool fed by magic and soul energy leaking from The Mantle. Enoki initially appear colorless, gaining their bright markings and colors upon contact with the atmosphere. Yellow flames skim the pool’s surface, which new Enoki instinctively capture with their horns. Attendants are present to guide them as they adjust to their new lives.

Reproduction

Enoki do not reproduce like mortals; instead, they rely on harvested soul energy. They lack reproductive organs and cannot impregnate or be impregnated. Their genitalia exist solely for soul harvesting, and all Enoki are adults from the moment they are "born."Souls fully consumed by an Enoki are drawn to the Soul Sanctum, deep beneath Eclorion's capital, where they merge into a massive energy sphere called The Mantle. When new Enoki are needed (due to death or disappearance), The Mantle releases soul energy into the Waking Spring, creating new Enoki. These are often formed from a blend of multiple souls rather than a single one.This process ensures the Enoki population remains balanced without intervention from their ruler. When an Enoki dies, their body disintegrates, leaving only bones, and The Mantle releases new soul energy to maintain equilibrium. Newly formed Enoki emerge from the Waking Spring with little to no memory of their past mortal life. Some may experience fragmented, dreamlike visions of their former existence, but this is rare and not guaranteed.

BIRTH

An Enoki is born when the Mantle in the Soul Sanctum releases a drop of soul energy into the Waking Spring. This energy is a fusion of multiple souls; fragments of different individuals (e.g., 5% of one, 15% of another, 60% of someone else). Due to this blending and the time spent within the Mantle, Enoki emerge as entirely new beings, with no clear memories of past lives.However, traces of past selves may subtly persist. While true recollection is nearly impossible, an Enoki might unconsciously inherit tendencies, instincts, or preferences from the strongest souls within their mix.In rare cases, a drop from the Mantle may contain a higher concentration of a particular soul, allowing for stronger remnants of a past identity to manifest. These instances are uncommon but not entirely unheard of.

Celestial Bodies

Eclorion is watched over by a number of different celestial bodies. Namely two stars and one moon. Eclorions two suns are named Straax and Icreors and are off-set in the sky meaning they are not in perfect sync with each other. Despite having two suns Eclorions climate is not boiling enough to result in a worldwide desert. Their effect on the world does mean it’s slightly hotter than Earth, but their offset pattern means their days last a good deal longer than ours do, roughly by about 8 hours.Their singular and lonely moon, named Inia, is suspended in the sky already shattered into pieces. Inia was apparently shattered during a great battle early on in Eclorions founding, Daelys says that it was their doing while trying to keep their budding new civilisation safe from invaders. Trapped, overwhelmed and in desperation she transformed into a hellish beast of disturbing size to unleash a massive final blow on her foe. Shattering the moon behind them and successfully felling the invader. Thus saving their newly founded home and family.In reality Inia was shattered long before Daelys and her sisters uncovered Eclorion. No one knows exactly what transpired here to result in such a thing or where the previous inhabitants had gone to. Daelys and her Elite sisters know the real story and yet still parrot the same tale as Daelys when asked, purely out of respect for their dear friend. Behind closed doors some skeptical looks and grins are exchanged between the Elite whenever Daely’s starts telling this story to crowds. Despite being a god now, their friend never lost their sense of whimsy.In certain regions of Eclorion pieces of Inia have fallen and embedded themselves into the ground resulting in strange gravitational anomalies. Often the floating isles are mistaken to be founded with Inia’s body but this is not the case.Their night cycle lasts 10 hours, and sometimes the pieces of Inia seem to shift slightly over the years. However they’re never truly able to escape the main chunk left in the sky.Images are to follow at a later date

Daelys' Palace

Daelys, the creator and ruler of the Enoki, resides in the heart of Evantaris, surrounded by walls to keep the public out. A massive sword splits the palace in two, extending into underground caverns. Access is restricted to high-ranking individuals or those with an invitation, typically accompanied by a servant of Daelys. Inside, the palace features white and purple décor.- Image is to be replaced as the illustration is no longer accurate to the appearance of the palance. Consider it a placeholder!

Skao Tharia Bay

To the west lies Skao Tharia, a city devoted to training the most skilled Enoki warriors. Although the Enoki are peaceful, they still need to defend themselves. Enoki who survive the dark ocean journey to Skao Tharia are trained by Vyper, a legendary figure in ancient battles, learning both magic and combat with weapons like swords and kanabo.

Night Markets

Evantaris is always bustling, with the Night Markets being a central part of Enoki social life. Enoki gather here to barter, sell, perform, socialize, and enjoy food. It's a lively space for exchanging goods and connecting with others.
The scene includes hundreds of stalls and shrines, with Daelys' Palace visible in the background.

Overview

Just like any world, there is numerous different biomes for enoki to travel through. Green grass and blue skies are rare sight for travelers. Travellers often camp in these places since its safer, the open nature of the plains offer less places for fauna to ambush from. Giant skeletons of the old ones offer some shelter.

Enoki live in a unique, isolated section of Hell, where their society is peaceful and pleasant despite their environment. Mortals are not allowed in Eclorion unless in soul form, stripped of free will. Bringing a mortal back unharvested is a major taboo. Enoki are content in their isolated realm, which is as vast as the mortal world, allowing space for all types of Enoki and lesser demons.

Magic

Magic is central to an Enoki's life in Eclorion. The realm is filled with cursed libraries, housing both ancient and newly discovered materials from across the universe. Many Enoki bring knowledge from other worlds to enhance their species. Magic study is a passion for Enoki, and through intense study, some develop random traits, such as extra eyes, mouths, wings, limbs, or spines. These changes can be influenced by their magic studies but are largely random.
There are exclusive libraries for the upper echelon of Enoki, including rare materials owned by their ruler. The largest library, located in Evantaris, is maintained by a dedicated staff who oversee books, scrolls, and practical magic study spaces.

Relationships

Enoki form deep, lasting bonds, whether platonic or romantic. They embrace a wide spectrum of sexual orientations and gender identities. While some prefer solitude, most enjoy socializing, partying, and forming connections. Marriage is uncommon, and polyamory is standard. As succubi/incubi, they have an open, accepting attitude toward relationships.
Newly formed Enoki are often welcomed with parties by friends. Families, if formed, are always found families, as Enoki cannot be biologically related. Though deep connections are possible, they never form blood relations. Social hierarchy exists, with the upper class tending to stay within their own circles, though common and middle classes mix more easily.

Food and Drink

Enoki don’t need food or drink, as they sustain themselves with collected souls. However, they enjoy certain delicacies for taste, with alcohol being a particular favorite. Rice wine, similar to sake, is especially popular.
The most popular Enoki alcoholic beverages are Glowing Temper and White Blood, both commonly traded at markets.
Food can also be infused with soul energy, consumed by Enoki who don’t harvest souls, the sick, or on special occasions like festivals or funerals. Communal meals, like hot pot, are beloved and often shared in group settings.

Clothing & Apparel Design

Enoki blend western occult and Japanese aesthetics in their clothing and home decor, though they are free to express individual styles. Kimono are especially popular, available in various designs and materials.
Enoki who have spent time in the mortal realm may collect items, embracing different cultural influences or media in their personal fashion choices and home decor.

Metals in Eclorion

Enoki often use their equivalent of gold or silver in their metalworking. Imbued with magic, these metals can bend to the user’s body for efficient prosthetic use or to create comfortable accessories. The goods made using this method often go for a high price and can be altered to different aesthetic uses, either through engraving, burning the surface of the metals, or mixing the metals together to achieve a rose gold effect.

Currency

Enoki society does not regularly use currency, as most Enoki operate on a bartering system in their daily lives. However, some luxury goods (like prosthetics and weapons) are paid for using Tolar, their official currency. Since Tolar is rarely used, most Enoki either use smaller coins to create talismans or collect them to enjoy the variety of engravings present on their faces.

Amputation

Like humans, Enoki are not invulnerable, and can lose their limbs in a variety of different ways. While the loss of other body parts only minorly impedes magic usage, the loss of a horn, for example, is a grievous injury that makes magic impossible to use and greatly affects their lifespan through sicknesses, flame instability or flame loss. As such, prosthetics are a common sight within Enoki society and each one is custom crafted for its user, including horn prosthetics.However, in extreme cases, parts of an Enoki’s body can be sealed as punishment for criminal acts. These limbs can be earned back through community service, but even then some Enoki will choose to continue on without the limb, using a prosthetic in their place. Since there are no other visual markers for a criminal, Enoki that have committed petty crimes or are on their way to atonement are allowed to walk freely among the populace with no judgement. However, Enoki who have committed more serious crimes and are unrepentant instead have less elegant prosthetics that aren't tailor made, making open criminals easy to identify. Further reading on this is in the Lore section.

Holidays and Festivals

Enoki kind celebrate notable days just like we do. Their calendar year is identical to ours due to the fact Daelys chose Earth specifically to fuel their species best, but it also means there are a few cross overs of celebrations with our world and theirs.May 1st - White Wake - An equivalent to New year for Enoki, White Wake is a celebration that the entirety of Eclorion takes part in no matter what. A celebration of life and a fresh start centring around The Waking Spring from which each Enoki originally came from. On this day all Enoki wear ceremonial outfits of pure white. The white clothing symbolises the pure state in which each and every one of them emerged in, not only is this colour important, it also highlights the natural beauty of each Enokii’s skin by contrasting it. Elevating their beauty on this day is important as it brings attention to something they may take for granted. Daelys created them in an image even more beautiful than herself, she wishes each Enoki to notice and celebrate each colour shift, each marking, each interesting feature on their body, remember their worth and to be proud of the form that was given to them. Each Enoki has their own version of a White Wake outfit, which means each one will likely be different as the only tradition it requires is that it be pure white with no extra embellishments at all.

Washing their hair in water from The Waking Spring is essential on this day and many make the journey to The Waking Spring in order to do this. There is a special cavern separate from the main emergence chamber where they may do this without tainting the rest of the spring.
If an Enoki cannot make the journey they may wash their hair in water of nearby shrines blessed by a shrine maiden, often held in large stone bowls with floating flowers to replace the floating lights on the waking spring. This ritual not only makes them connect with their beginnings but also strengthens their hair making it shine even brighter than before. Casting some rainbow highlights in their hair is not unheard of if they’ve never missed a White Wake. Washing their hair also symbolised a new start. They’ve washed the previous years events off and begin anew.After their hair washing they then tie or hang Ema to the twisting trees within the Waking Springs caverns. Ema are small wooden plaques with wishes or goals written on them with small bells hanging from the bottom of them.Onigiri laced with sweet tasting soul essence is often eaten on this day after the rituals as it’s the first meal they’re offered after they've first emerged. It’s a very nostalgic food for all Enoki so it’s not unheard of for them to save eating this until White Wake. They get together after all the rituals, enjoy the warmth of the two suns and the gentle breeze of the outdoors feeling refreshed, hopefully with a renewed sense of community and love of life itself. This event takes place in the spring to coincide with the fresh budding surroundings of nature, ready to burst into life again.

Oct 31st - Séimveil - Old Irish “séim” (thin) + “veil”
Taking place on the same day as Earth’s Halloween, Séimveil is a highly anticipated holiday for the Enoki too. It’s often one of their favorite holidays of the year due to the alignment with Mortals “Halloween”.Halloween on the mortal plain is a time of the year where the veil between worlds is thinnest, which includes Eclorion too during Seimveil! This enables Enoki to pass between the veils with ease using much less magic for travelling, less energy going into their disguises (if they choose to use them at all!), summonings require less energy leaving them with lots of power left over to seal the deal with their ongoing or new pacts. It also boosts their magic in the mortal realm as the connection is much stronger.

On the 31st Daelys and all other Enoki join in on a safeguarding ritual all over Eclorion to strengthen the barriers and entry ways to their beloved homeworld. Ensuring that any enemies cannot get in. So while harvesting Enoki can partake in the rituals as well on that date, non-harvesting Enoki can stay put and enjoy the rituals to their fullest that keep their homeland safe from invaders, namely the Volera and the Seraphyx.,Séimviel is a time of excitement, plentiful soul harvesting, and Impkin foods infused with extra soul energy. It's a time of partying, many Enoki open their doors and host house parties and encourage everyone to eat their fill.,Some Enoki try to grow impkins in crazy shapes, some try to make them resemble animal faces so they can make them into floating creatures on long poles with veils over their heads. Parades of impkins resembling creatures' faces are an interesting sight as making them grow in these shapes is hard work.,Enoki tend to love Séimveil as displaying their horns, tails or claws in the mortal realm can easily be passed off for a costume or even body paint if they are lucky! Letting some things hang loose eases up their magic consumption too!,Some years, during the festival day Eclorions shattered moon Inia is closest to the ground and the two suns seemingly become "stuck". All of this together makes gravity malfunction in some areas of the world, leading to even stranger occurrences. This also causes the night to last much longer than normal meaning the festivities feel never ending, this is an auspicious occasion that many Enoki seize the opportunity with great enthusiasm.