Fennel
Red Fox
Fennel has a fondness for adventures that tumble between the serious and the silly. They spend evenings dancing with fireflies under moonlight, mornings weaving through woodland paths, and afternoons napping in train cars they definitely did not buy tickets for. Mischievous but kind-hearted, Fennel has a way of skirting through spaces, offering a wink, a riddle, or a half-forgotten tune before slipping away and leaving a cinnamon-scented trail behind.
Rumor has it Fennel comes from a long line of ancient mischief-makers; some say royalty, others say professional snack-thieves, but either way, they wear the title with a grin. Keep Fennel close to invite a spark of clever cheer, a dash of cinnamon, and a companion who will always find the scenic route.
Collects shiny trinkets and is best friends with Oscar.
Fox Folkore
Europe & The Americas
Wherever foxes roam, stories follow. Across Europe and the Americas, the fox has long been the trickster — clever, quick-witted, and just a little mischievous. From the sly Reynard of French and German fables to the clever foxes of Cherokee and Blackfoot tales, they are creatures who bend the rules, slip through traps, and outsmart those who underestimate them.
In the Scottish Highlands, foxes were often read as omens. A fox crossing your path at dawn was considered a sign of luck for travelers, but meeting one at night might hint that spirits were near. Among the Celts, the fox was a trusted guide through the forest, able to lead souls safely through tangled woods and even into the faerie realm.
The Arctic
Far to the north, among Inuit and Arctic peoples, the fox carries another role: a messenger and a guide. The Arctic fox in particular was thought to slip between worlds, darting across snowfields as both helper and trickster, sometimes leading hunters astray, other times pointing the way home. In some Inuit traditions, the fox could act as a spirit guide between the living and the dead
Asia
On the other side of the world, in China, Korea, and Japan, the fox takes on a magical shape-shifting form. Known as huli jing, kumiho, or kitsune, these fox spirits could be playful, mischievous, or deeply wise—able to change shape, weave illusions, and bridge the boundary between human and spirit worlds. In all three traditions, the older and wiser the fox and the more tails it has, the greater its powers. The nine-tailed fox stands as the most legendary of all.
No matter where you travel, the fox is ever the trickster, the guide, the clever companion who knows the secret paths and is always just one step ahead.