Basics
Early Life of Purrcies
Purrcerins - or affectionately known as 'Purrcies' by mortals - begin their lives as faceless, formless whisp-like critters that drift about within their pocket of the Spirit Realm. They retain this form until the desires and/or wishes of mortals reach them. If the Purrcy resonates with these wishes and feels compelled enough, they will manifest a form at the ring of a bell. The form they take might relate to the desires, wishes, and personal affinities of their patron - otherwise known as their 'Chosen.'
By resonating with the wishes of their chosen mortal, they become bound to that mortal and take it upon themselves to bring their Chosen good fortune and luck in achieving their goals and desires.
There is no definitive heirarchy among Purrcerins, but older spirits are well respected by younger spirits. Despite the lack of heirarchy, all Purrcerins do consider the first of their kind to be the parent - or Eldest Kin - to all Purrcerins that came after them.
The Spirit Realm is home to all Purrcerin. It is also often known as the Spirit Shrine or Porcelain Tower, among many other interpretations among the spirits themselves.
As beings of the Spirit Realm, it is unknown exactly how long their lifespans truly are. They are deemed immortal and often outlive their Chosens, leading to some cases of Purrcerins living to serve and befriend many different Chosens in their lifetime. While the physical forms they take may give an impression of how old they are, it is not a tell-tale sign. Some believe that their age lies in the power of their magical luck and their ability to serve and protect their Chosen(s). While it is rare for a Purrcerin to have many Chosens, it is more common for a person to befriend and take care of many Purrcerins at a time.
There is no way for mortals to cross into the Spirit Realm by normal means, but Purrcerin are clever creatures who have found ways to make their own gates to cross between realms with ease. Because of this, it is said the Spirit Realm has many gates that connect the Material Realm to various other realms... Who knows how far Purrcies have traveled?
Spirit Gate
Disguises
Once bound to a mortal, they develop two forms. Their active form is called 
Dou, and in this form only their Chosens and those they trust can see them.
Their second form is called 
Zou, and serves as their dormant statuette form. Their Zou form also serves as their gateway between realms, meaning that when they leave this form behind in the Material Realm, they can freely roam about in the Spirit Realm in their active form.
Over the years as Purrcerin spirits bonded with mortals, they have developed a knack for trickery and mischief. They developed the ability to take on a more human-like form to better blend in with their Chosens. These forms are far from perfect though, as their ears and tails are always visible! Still, the disguise makes for a very believable costume.
Of course, not all Purrcerins tend to gravitate towards a human-like disguise. More often than not, their 'zou' form works just fine!
- They do not breed
- They do not need to eat, but may choose to out of enjoyment
- They tend to snack on currency - specifically coins of any kind!
- In that same breath, they hate paper bills
Purrcies have a hoarding tendency for all sorts of objects, from trinkets to clothing, materials, etc. They guard their hoards aggressively. You may give, but no take. More often than not, the physical form they take gives insight on the kind of hoards they develop. Some have no shame and will decorate themselves with things they like from their hoard!
While Purrcies don't have blood ties, it's common for found families and other relationships to develop among them. Purrcies also enjoy the company of smaller creatures as well, even adopting them alongside their Chosens as companions.
As elaborated in their Origins, Purrcerins are fae-adjacent creatures that hail from a specific pocket of the Spirit Realm. Once they manifest their physical forms and settle on a mortal creature to live with, they make their homes in the Material Realm where their Chosens appear often. They like social spaces, but still prefer their privacy, so they hide their nests away from too many prying eyes but still within sight if you choose to look for them.
A Purrcerin is very particular about its space. Its nest, or shrine as some mortals have taken to calling it, is meant to provide a comfortable and secure place for the Purrcerin's Zou form to rest. Their Zou forms are stationary and vulnerable when they retreat into the Spirit Realm, so it must be well-cushioned and taken care of!
Purrcies will sometimes surround their Zou form with their hoard, or decorate it with the help of their Chosens. If a Purrcerin has made a pact with a smaller companion spirit, their companions will tend to the upkeep of their nests in exchange for gifts, snacks, and protection from larger, meaner spirits.
- Small critters (bunnies, mice, lizards)
- Frogs
- Birds
- Fish
A Purrcerin's disposition may also be affected by their Chosen's wishes and desires. Depending on the nature of those desires, it can alter their otherwise cheerful and hopeful dispositions into more aggressive or melancholic. This change in demeanor might even have an effect on their magic as well, spreading bad luck instead of good luck.
Blighted Purrcies are seen as harbingers of bad luck, or those scorned by fortune.
If a Purrcerin's statue form breaks, it has both a physical and an emotional effect on the Purrcerin. A broken statue doesn't kill a Purrcy - they cannot die - but the breaks may manifest as scars on the Purrcy's Dou form. In more extreme cases, the breaks make it susceptible to blight and mutations.