===Kemuchiis===
===Basic Description===
Kemuchiis were initially spirits living in Gaidinia, but everything changed when they sealed a deal with deities to become their earthly "dolls", submitting themselves to their heavenly command for all eternity. A deity can create an endless army of Kemuchiis if one desires to do so. The major difference would be their appearance, since Kemuchiis take on traits based on their deity. SA a mirror that holds their soul is located on the Kemuchii's body, and if one breaks their divine contrast or loses the mirror, they will become just lifeless dolls. Contrary to other species, Kemuchiis don't have common, uncommon, or rare traits, but they are divided into Lower and Higher Kemuchiis. Higher Kemuchiis are rarer and stronger, just as their deities.
Lower Kemuchiis: art, blood, war, peace, prophecy, secrets, past, present, future
Higher Kemuchiis: death, life, magic, madness sun, moon
Here's the Traits Guide for Kemuchiis.
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===What are Kemuchiis?====
Kemuchiis are an original species from Gaidinia. They used to be spirits, each one with a different look and origin. That was until they made a contract with one of the Gaidinian deities. Since then, their lives changed. The spirits now gained a body. Each one created as an original piece, an artwork, by The Master Dollmaker. The joints connecting their body parts help them to move with ease, and although fragile, they are repairable. As long as the spirit inside is alive, the doll body is never truly broken. That makes them almost immortal. But once the contract gets breached, the soul is forever lost - they cannot find their original spirit form, and therefore, without a body to contain their soul, they die.
Kemuchii's one and only mission is to do everything the deity tells them to do. Originally created to be soldiers, for wars and fighting, the life of a Kemuchii is currently mostly peaceful, as no wars have happened in Gaidinia over the past hundreds of years.
===Where do Kemuchiis live?===
Kemuchiis can live anywhere in Gaidinia as it's the place where the deities are able to use their power endlessly and without any limit, that's why most of the Kemuchiis stay here, too. They usually choose to live close to where their deity is currently located, so the dolls can always be available for their deity.
Kemuchiis can live a pretty normal life, they can have hobbies, occupations, friends, lovers. For a lot of Kemuchiis, it might be one of the reasons why they exchanged their "freedom" for the doll-like body. As spirits, they were only animal-like creatures, but thanks to the contract they made with a deity, they are granted the doll-like body and therefore other abilities such as the ability to speak and communicate with other humanoids.
===Lower Kemuchiis===
====Blood====
The Kemuchiis who made a contract with Kealeth, the Blood deity. First created in the Second Gaidinian War, when gods fought against each other. They're loyal and proud, just like their deity. She's known as cold and ruthless towards everyone, including her Kemuchiis. Yet, Kealeth usually doesn't summon her Kemuchiis to directly serve her and she lets them do whatever they want. Blood Kemuchiis are generally known for their great fighting abilities and strategic (sometimes sadistic and ruthless) approach to combat. In the end, they are the Kemuchii of a blood deity. They do not think twice about killing their enemies and they usually show little to no mercy to their opponents. Most Blood Kemuchiis are also very passionate and can love very deeply, however, it is also not uncommon for them to be possessive and territorial of their love interests.
They can be recognized thanks to the tail and ears made of thick red blood. The mirrors on their body usually look long and sharp and are located where veins would be. These Kemuchiis can manipulate blood, either that from their tail and ears, or the blood of anyone near them. They can create weapons out of the blood and use them as weapons.
Their contract mark is, similar to Art Kemuchiis, glowing red origami rose. Blood Kemuchiis cannot have any other color variations of their blood. It is always red.
====Art====
The Kemuchiis who made a contract with Amarlya, the Art deity. First created in the Second Gaidinian War, when gods fought against each other. They are usually talented in art - any kind of art. Their deity is known as merciful and kind. She cares deeply about them and doesn't summon them unless necessary. She's trying to give them the best life possible. Some believe that Amarlya considers her Kemuchiis to be her artworks on its own, her children. She is very protective and motherly towards them. Most Art Kemuchiis are full of mercy with their opponents and they try to avoid killing if possible, they value life and they see art and beauty in everything surrounding them. They are also very attached and protective over Amarlya, just like she is over them. A lot of Art Kemuchiis perceive her as a motherly figure and the ultimate symbol of beauty.
They can be recognized thanks to the dripping black ink from their tail and ears. The mirrors on their body can appear anywhere and in any shape as Amarlya considers art to be free. These Kemuchiis can manipulate ink, use it to create art, and manipulate it, too. They can also form the ink into weapons and use them in combat.
Their contract mark is, similar to Blood Kemuchiis, a glowing red origami rose. Art Kemuchiis cannot have any other color variations of their ink. It is always black.
====War====
The Kemuchiis who made a contract with Vas, the War deity. First created in the Second Gaidinian War, when gods fought against each other - Vas was actually the reason Kemuchiis as a species were formed in the first place. He's often interfering with their lives even now when it's not needed at all. He often considers them as his personal servants and believes that they should dedicate their lives to him and only him. He can be very possessive over his Kemuchiis, and he likes to use them for tasks some might consider trivial. War Kemuchiis are known for their loyalty and bravery, they are great fighters and they do well in combat of any kind. It is not uncommon for a War Kemuchii to know how to handle any weapon and operate any gun as that is what their given talent is about. Generally speaking, War Kemuchiis are the soldiers among soldiers, they very commonly believe that their only purpose is to serve Vas to his liking and fight for him with their lives. For a lot of War Kemuchii, their life goal is to be a good servant and please their deity.
They can be recognized thanks to the thick tar that the tail is made of. Their ears are also soaked in said tar. The mirrors on their body can be placed anywhere and of any shape as long as they appear somehow broken. These Kemuchiis are talented with various weapons and can even use their hot tar.
Their contract mark is a white arrow. War Kemuchiis cannot have any other color variations of their hot tar.
====Peace====
The Kemuchiis who made a contract with Metla, the Peace deity. First created in the Second Gaidinian War, when gods fought against each other. They were created to fight War Kemuchiis to keep the peace in Gaidinia. As the guardians of peace, these Kemuchiis are the binary opposite of War Kemuchiis, except the fact that both War Kemuchiis and Peace Kemuchiis are excellent in combat. Peace Kemuchiis can (and do) face War Kemuchiis in quite balanced combat. In other words, Peace Kemuchiis are just as skilled and well fighters as War Kemuchiis. Therefore, they were a great choice when War Kemuchiis needed to be stopped. In regards to Metla herself, she is known for her peaceful and calm nature and she usually doesn't bother her Kemuchiis at all. Therefore, most Peace Kemuchiis these days live in peace in their own homes, surrounded by their close ones, having a perfectly normal life like any other species in Gaidinia.
They can be recognized thanks to their tail and ears made of renewable glass. The mirrors on their body are always located on their waist, just like the glass part of Metla's body. These Kemuchiis can calm others with their telepathic skills, or use their glass body parts to fight, create weapons, etc. Whenever the glass gets broken, it repairs itself automatically.
Their contract mark is a black-white target. Glass Kemuchiis can have other color variations of their glass as long as it's still transparent.
====Secrets====
The Kemuchiis who made a contract with Tainy, the Secrets deity. They were created after the Second Gaidinian War, to become spies. These Kemuchiis are usually wily and cunning, although great listeners. Similar to Metla, Tainy usually doesn't bother his Kemuchiis and lets them live the life they want. Secrets Kemuchiis are difficult to explain, they can be the best friends but also the worst enemy. They keep secrets as well as spill them, depending on what is wanted from them. And although Tainy doesn't use his Kemuchiis these days as much, they kept the nature of being spies. Most Gaidinian do not trust them as knowing too much might make one untrustworthy. The general nature and appearance of Secret Kemuchiis are elusive and it might turn other Gaidinian away.
They can be recognized thanks to the tail and ears made of smoke. The mirrors on their body are always on the chest and they appear in circling shape, similar to two crescents. Secrets Kemuchiis are able to read the mood of those around, they can even train to read minds. They are also able to use their smoke to form a weapon and use it in combat.
Their contract mark is the golden eye of Tainy. Secret Kemuchiis can have other color variations of their smoke as long as it's still smoke-like.
====Prophecy====
The Kemuchiis who made a contract with Trized, the Prophecy deity. They were created after the Second Gaidinian War. They are often known as dreamy, lost in their own world. Trized is one of the deities that lets their Kemuchiis live their life in peace, without bothering them. Prophecy Kemuchiis are usually timid and don't speak much, some Gaidinians are spooked by them because they sometimes have a brief moment of seeing the near future and it is impossible for them to not word their visions. But other than that, Prophecy Kemuchiis are usually of a very calm and considerate nature, it's just not as easy to catch their attention. Another interesting thing about Prophecy Kemuchiis is that they are usually very quiet, even when it comes to walking or any other movementss. This is also a reason why an old saying found its way into a common Gaidinian speech; "The prophecy comes hand in hand with the birds." which refers to the sound Prophecy Kemuchii's wing/feathery tails make when moved, since it's sometimes the only sound that you can hear from a Prophecy Kemuchii.
Unlike other Kemuchiis, their feet are always non-humanoid. They have paws instead. Their legs are covered in feathers and both their ears and tail are either feathery or wing-like. The mirrors on their bodies always appear inside their eyes - so instead of having normal eyes, they have mirrors there. These Kemuchiis are able to see the near future.
Their contract mark is a diamond - always in the color of the mirror. Prophecy Kemuchiis can have any color variations of their feathers. Their mirrors are always non-colored though (appear blueish, greyish).
====Past====
The Kemuchiis who made a contract with Naahm, the Past deity. Created long after Second Gaidinian War. They are usually wise, as they have lived through a lot, just like their deity. Naahm is like a grandfather figure to most of them and they respect him greatly. They are very considerate and show a lot of appreciation to their deity, they do believe that Naahm knows all that is needed to be known, as he lived and experienced the world ever since any currently living soul can remember. Past Kemuchiis value the past more than any other aspect of life, they believe there are guidance and enlightenment to be learned from the past events and past actions of others. Most Past Kamuchiis live a very peaceful life, some of them decide to stay near their deity, Naahm, and seek his wisdom and guidance, others prefer live among common Gaidinians and only turn to Naahm for enlightenment and advice.
Their ears and tail are caged inside of a cage made of branches. The mirrors on their body are in the shape of two arrows on both of their arms. These Kemuchiis are able to revive old inanimate objects for a while. They are usually not as great in combat, in fact, they prefer not to fight at all. They do have the wisdom that can change every war, though.
Their contract mark is the grey line of the past. Past Kemuchiis can have any color variations of their ears and tails, the branches need to be of natural color though.
====Present====
The Kemuchiis who made a contract with Elhm, the Present deity. Created long after Second Gaidinian War. They're able to fit into society really well - in any time period. Elhm lets them be free in Gaidinia, not bothering them at all. Present Kemuchiis can be almost unnoticed among the common citizens of Gaidinia, they are the gold middle in between past and future, and they know how to handle present, although they can be impulsive or even inconsiderate of the impact their actions can have on the future and how the past will view their deeds. They do not have any specifically strong connection with Elhm, they consider Elhm a powerful deity but they do not go beyond the professional bond of a deity and Kemuchii very commonly.
Their look is the most "normal" and they remind of the usual kemonomimis the most. Their ears and tail are decorated with floating diamonds of any color. The mirrors on their body always appear in their nails so instead of having normal nails, they have the mirrors there. These Kemuchiis are able to see what's currently happening anywhere in the world in their mirrors. Similar to Past Kemuchiis they prefer not to fight at all, and combat is none of their likings.
Their contract mark consists of blue-grey lines of the past and present. Present Kemuchiis can have any color variations of their ears and tails + the diamonds.
====Future====
The Kemuchiis who made a contract with AK4, the Future deity. Created long after Second Gaidinian War. AK4 is another of the deity that usually doesn't summon their Kemuchiis, so they are mostly free to do anything they want. Future Kemuchiis are known for their (sometimes) stoic and cold approach to things and especially solving problems of conflicts. They always look to the future and prefer not to get feelings and emotions involved in their actions, as that could affect the future. They commonly refer to the butterfly effect and remind others to be considerate of their actions, as they will always reflect on the future and can't be changed once carried out.
Unlike other Kemuchiis, their body reminds of an android, not a doll. They are made of different materials and the skin is commonly white, grey, or even blueish. Glowing parts can also appear on their body. The mirrors are in the shape of a circle and always appear on their chest. These Kemuchiis are able to use their whole body as a weapon. Unlike Past and Present Kemuchiis, Future Kemuchiis are great fighters and excel in combat, however, as well as their time Kemuchii brothers (Past and Present) they prefer not to fight at all.
Their contract mark consists of blue lines of the past, present, and future. Future Kemuchiis can have any color variations of their ears, tails, and the whole body.
===Higher Kemuchiis===
====Life====
The Kemuchiis who made a contract with Ania, the Life deity. First created before the Third Gaidinian War, when gods finally made a peace with each other. Unlike Ania, most of these are actually kind and friendly (not a rule, of course). She doesn't use them at all, so Life Kemuchiis are able to live their lives in peace. As mentioned, Life Kemuchiis are known for their friendly nature and a rather positive perception of the world surrounding them. They enjoy life and they often like to be surrounded by either living beings and plants, especially blooming plants have a great positive impact on them. Most Life Kemuchiis decide to decorate their homes with plants and they prefer to live with other Gaidinians, as they are sensitive to loneliness and can easily fade in their nature. They admire their deity, Ania, but they do not build any specifically strong connection with her, as she doesn't really care about them.
Their ears and tail are decorated with non-removable accessories made of heavenly metal that looks similar to gold. The mirrors on their body are in the shape of one or two arrows and always appear on their foreheads. These Kemuchiis are able to revive small animals and plants. They prefer to avoid conflict at any cost if possible.
Their contract mark is a white flower. Life Kemuchiis can have any color variations of their ears and tails, the metal must be golden, silver, rose gold, or white.
====Death====
The Kemuchiis who made a contract with Kithos, the Death deity. First created before the Third Gaidinian War, when gods finally made a peace with each other. Until then, Kithos was the only one who helped the souls to pass from the mortal world. These Kemuchiis were created to help him and they still do. Kithos perceives his Kemuchiis as helpers, easier to compare to the human religion where God created so-called angels to help him with his duties - Kithos created Death Kemuchiis to help him to collect and carry the souls to the other side and to take care of them once they cross the final line. Death Kemuchiis are very dedicated to their work and they value life above everything else, especially the balance of life and death. They know that some must die for others to be born and that things must be in balance. They dislike when Life Kemuchiis revive animals, as they consider it to be breaking of the unwritten but omnipotent rules of the world. They also despite necromancy and will commonly search for anyone breaking the law that forbids necromancy and punish them for their action.
Their ears and tails are covered in non-removable old rags, often torn-apart or dirty. The mirrors on their body always appear on both of their wrists and are in the shape of a sharp spike. They are able to bring peace to recently fallen souls. They are great in combat and they are known for using scythe weapons or scythe-shaped weapons.
Their contract mark is an upside-down black flower. Death Kemuchiis can have any color variations of their ears and tails or the rags.
====Magic====
The Kemuchiis who made a contract with Khai, the Magic deity. Created before the Second Gaidinian War, not as soldiers, but as students of the great deity of Magic. She is still summoning them a lot, teaching them new spells, sharing her knowledge with them as well as gaining it from them. Khai and all of her Kemuchiis made a witch coven where all of them are present. Khai believes that studying and learning new things is the right way of living and improving oneself, and therefore she believes, that her Kemuchiis should be teaching others just like she is teaching them, but they should also be learning from others just like she is learning from them. They believe that there are so many things in the world, magical and beyond our knowledge, that need to be discovered and understood. Magic Kemuchiis are usually very considerate, literate, and spiritually based. They like to talk about philosophy as well as spirituality and they believe that magic is the source of life and what makes life worth living. They adore and worship Khai and are very protective of their deity and often refers to her as "The Great Khai". She is considered to be both their teacher and their sister.
They can be recognized thanks to the tail and ears made of magic flame. The mirrors on their body always appear on their neck - they can be of any shape though, usually wider shapes. These Kemuchiis are able to use magic spells, train, and become powerful witches and warlocks. They are great in combat, especially long and middle-ranged.
Their contract mark is a glowing purple symbol of the magic flame. Magic Kemuchiis can have any other color variations of their flame, the symbol is always purple though.
====Madness====
The Kemuchiis who made a contract with Vezet, the Madness deity. Originally created before the Second Gaidinian War, as a secret experiment of the Madness Deity (although many did not look like the modern Kemuchiis - the Dollmaker did update them by then). They were revealed during the war. Sometimes, Vezet still uses them to create chaos in Gaidinia, but never to do something big or dangerous. Madness Kemuchiis are known for their chaotic nature and mischievous sense of humor, they like to play with the psyche of others and play mind games with them. They are known for their indecisiveness and general chaos in their thoughts and actions, sometimes their actions seem so senseless one would wonder if they think about them at all. These Kemuchiis are generally considered to be mischievous rather than dangerous or mean, they are usually harmless unless their victim is of particularly weak mental health.
They can be recognized thanks to the tail and ears made of plasma. The mirrors on their body can appear anywhere and be of any shape. Madness Kemuchiis are able to play with one's psyche and create short-term chaos in the mind. They are very chaotic in their combat and often cause chaos on both sides, not only opponents. Surprisingly, if they are the only members of their own side they seem to coordinate well, as their chaotic minds match, but if fighting side by side with other Kemuchiis they can be very disruptive and hard to handle.
Their contract mark is a green symbol of the madness flame with a white circle appearing as a window there. The mirror appear chaotically on their doll bodies. Madness Kemuchiis can have any other color variations of their plasma, the symbol is always green though.
====Sun====
The Kemuchiis who made a contract with Eiros, the Sun deity. Sun and Moon Kemuchiis are the rarest as both of these Deities are powerful enough to simply not need them. They are also usually not involved in what's happening in Gaidinia, although they are responsible for it. Sun Kemuchiis sometimes come off as snobbish and bigheaded as they follow a similar approach to problems as Eiros and do not care overly much about the things happening around them. They seem to be above all such things and usually are not concerned with the problems of others. They are mostly to themselves with their lives and since their own kind is very rare in its nature, they prefer to stay and live alone and avoid other Gaidinians. They are sometimes connected with pride - their behavior and personality could be compared to the sun itself. They are great, powerful and they know it about themselves. However, it does not mean they wouldn't be generous and kind, usually when approached, they show a great degree of kindheartedness.
These Kemuchiis can be recognized thanks to the tail and ears made of clouds. The mirrors on their body are always around their neck - in the shape of sun rays. Sun Kemuchiis are able to create light and warmth, just like the sun. They are great in combat as they are very powerful, however, they barely ever take part in any conflict as they do not consider it to be their problem. They seem to be more powerful during the day, and their powers are not as great during the night.
Their contract mark is a sun. Sun Kemuchiis can have other color variations of their ears and tail as long as it looks like a cloud that might appear during the day.
====Moon====
The Kemuchiis who made a contract with Zana, the Moon deity. Sun and Moon Kemuchiis are the rarest as both of these Deities are powerful enough to simply not need them. They are also usually not involved in what's happening in Gaidinia, although they are responsible for it. Moon Kemuchiis sometimes come off as snobbish and bigheaded as they follow a similar approach to problems as Zana and do not like to interfere with others' problems. They seem to prefer to not be concerned with the problems of others and let them solve them on their own. They are mostly to themselves with their lives and since their own kind is very rare in its nature, they prefer to stay and live alone and avoid other Gaidinians. They are sometimes connected with curtness, their behavior and personality could be compared to the moon itself, they are the shiniest among the night sky, powerful but distant, almost untouchable. However, it does not mean they wouldn't be generous and kind, usually when approached, they show a great degree of understanding.
They can be recognized thanks to the tail and ears made of starry dark clouds. A floating moon crescent appears in front of their forehead. The mirrors on their body are always on the chest and are in the shape of a crescent. These Kemuchiis are able to create void/darkness and coldness. They are great in combat as they are very powerful, however, they barely ever take part in any conflict as they do not like to interfere. They seem to be more powerful during the night, and their powers are not as great during the day.
Their contract mark is a moon. Moon Kemuchiis can have other color variations of their ears and tail as long as it looks like a cloud that might appear during the night. The stars are not necessary.
===Kemuchii Biology===
Biologically, Kemuchiis are very detailed and realistic living dolls. Their skin is of an unnatural material, and yet its hair is real, it is only sewed in and does not grow. So are the lashes and eyebrows. Kemuchiis do not have blood circling through their body and therefore they also cannot bleed. There are also no real organs inside the doll-like body and therefore Kemuchiis do not have a heartbeat and do not need to breathe. Their body is flued by the magic that was used when the contract was set in place, their deity's magic is the life energy they need to survive rather than blood or organs, which as mentioned, they don't have.
As mentioned, they are very detailed snd they do have private body parts and are able to use them as any other Gaidinian. However, they cannot get pregnant or impregnate other Gaidinians as well as they cannot breed within each other. The only way to get a new Kemuchii is if a new spirit makes a contract with the deity and is granted the doll-like body for their service to the appropriate deity.
They cannot age or grow older either, and that applies to both, the spirit and the body. Their body can get damaged, break, or physically get older (as "being used", think about physical objects that are long enough in use, ex. old kettle), but all of this can always get repaired. A part of the Kemuchii's body that needs to be repaired the most often are the joints. But it is common for Kemuchiis to seek The Master Dollmaker and ask for their eyelids to be replaced. Some other common repairs Kemuchiis demand are different hairstyles, for example, as all hair is sewed in by the Master Dollmaker and if Kemuchii cuts it off it will never grow back, it must be taken down and new hair must be sewed in.
However, generally speaking, the doll-like body is immortal, it can contain the spirit for the rest of the time known to anyone. And yet the body cannot "die" while the spirit within can. Once the spirit is dead, it cannot be revived, it goes to Kithos and is carried over to the other side leaving a lifeless doll behind it again. But, it's possible to re-use the doll-like body again for another Kemuchii.
Kemuchiis are also special as they do not have any trait limitation, they can have wings, halos, more limbs, fewer limbs, more eyes, etc., as long as they fit the description of said Kemuchii kind.
===Kemuchii History and Culture===
Kemuchiis are an old species - older than Nyanarrs or Thalemimis, although not as old as Kyomes are. Most of them were created as soldiers, to fight and protect. Since Gaidinia's been peaceful for a long time now, many Deities don't require Kemuchiis anymore and therefore make little to no new contracts. And yet most of them are still willing to bless the souls with the doll-like body if the souls come and ask for it, they don't seek to do it on their own mostly. However, as mentioned, they are willing to do so and rarely refuse, because they want to assure that in case something happens there are warriors to be called in.
Each Kemuchii believes in all the deities, but only worships their own (usually to not anger them). The deity is always the most important figure of their life. It was believed that Kemuchiis can not feel love, pain, happiness, or sadness, but this was proved wrong. The spirit souls are capable to feel just like any other humanoid species of Gaidinia can, and so the spirits inside of doll bodies - Kemuchiis - are able to feel everything, too. Once considered a tool, now an individual being. Kemuchiis can live just like every other species, in peace, with their own hobbies, interests, friends.
However, they still need to respond to their deities summons, to not break the contract. By breaking the contract, the mirrors on their body crack and so does their soul - which results in the death of the spirit contained in the doll-like body.
===Interesting Facts===
- If a Kemuchii dies, their soul goes to Kithos, not the deity they served.
- Kemuchiis do not need to sleep, however, if they decide to do so, they do dream. Therefore it is possible for a Kemuchii to have their own Kyome.
- Kemuchii’s spirit form can be any animal-like creature, even non-existent, mythical, etc.
- Kemuchiis can feel touch, pain, pleasure, etc.
- Kemuchiis are immortal unless they break the contract with their deity or their doll-like body gets destroyed and they die alongside. This means they can live hundreds of years even.
- Kemuchii hair is sewed in, and the Dollmaker uses real hair for it.
- Kemuchiis cannot be “babies” and they cannot age. If they are given a child-like body, they remain child-looking forever. The same with any other body, if they are given an adult body they will never grow old, etc. The doll-like body they are captured in cannot age. It can age as an object (get damaged, crack, etc) but not as a living being.
- Kemuchiis can use weapons to fight.
- Kemuchiis cannot bleed, they have no blood to bleed. They are dolls.
