Iron Forge

The guide to the Fox Tribes of Hecta Written by: Alina of the Light Foxes.

Ice Fox

Lord: Orion
Lady: Ivy (dead. Died protecting her sons)Appearance: pale blue, white, cream white, blue fur. Eyes are indigo (If you don't know what that is. It's a mix between blue and purple) very rare are their eyes dark blue. Tail is thick and bushy, best for brushing away snow, and very soft paws. Sharp teeth, and claws like jagged ice. They have pieces of ice or snow in their fur depending on where they work, some parts on their body are ice, such as forelegs, and hind legs.Abilities: This fox is lightweight and built for the snow. Paws have traction on the ice and snow, making it so they are barely heard. Also ice will come from the paws as well, whether they are nervous, purposely trying to trap someone or making a joke of it. Their fur allows them to blend into their environment. Teeth have a strange freezing effect when bitten, and are very sharp. Abilities vary from fox to foxSpecial abilities: Some are able to call upon an elite form. Or call up huge snow/ice storms.Other parts of the tribe: Although not many have the ability to make snow, or snow storms. Those are thought of as special, and are treated differently from the rest. Homes are made of ice and packed snow. Also when they cry their tears turn to ice, unless they are in a warmer place.Ranking: Is shown by the snowflake on their shoulderDark blue: rank 1 royals Blue: rank 2 loyals/soldiersPurple: rank 3 messengerGreen: rank 4 neutral/kitsBlack: rank 5 disgraces/outsiders post

Fire Fox

Lord: IndigoLady: PhoenixAppearance: Fur is shades of bright and dark orange/red, sometimes yellow is seen sometimes in their fur. Eyes are copper, or yellow, sometimes look like they are glowing in the night, like lava. Paws are usually black, like charcoal, or a dull yellow or orange. Fur will look like it's on fire sometimesAbilities: Most are able to heat their paws up to 700°F, which will just about kill any fox and/or burst into flames. Though their teeth are dull, the heat from inside their mouth heats their teeth making it easier to bite through things, and burn. Can sit in fire and lava for hours on end, and blend into them. Due to their temper, their fur will burst into flames with anger or upset.Other parts of the tribe: The tribe is split off into the fire and lava sections. Those in the lava section prefer to stay by the volcano, where it is warmer. The fire prefers to be near the end of the lava lakes. The houses are made of volcanic rock and stone. Also are known to work with the Metal Foxes.Special abilities: Some are able to call upon an elite form, or call fires down. Ranks: Shown by the color of the flame around their eyesRed: leaders/eldersOrange: soldiersYellow: messengersGrey: commons

Water Fox

Lord: Oceanus (salt water)Lady: Pearl (freshwater)Appearance: fur is dull grey/dark to light blue/ aquamarine. They do not have much fur, and are mostly sleek like a penguin. They have light webbing between their paws. Eyes are green, or a light to dark blueAbilities: What fur they do have is waterproof, most (who stay under the water) have developed water breathing, are able to control the tides, pull water up from the ground, change currents, and make shape out of the water. When upset there will be big storms, this mostly happens with the young. Bring up a spring of good water. They are known for working with the Fire Foxes, and Metal Foxes in armor and weaponry.Special abilities: Some are able to call upon an elite form, and cause typhoons. Other parts of the tribe: There is freshwater and saltwater. Those who are freshwater prefer to stay upon the land, unlike the saltwater. The freshwater homes are made of reeds and clay. While the saltwater has homes made from rock and coral; they use plants to make living more comfortable. Ranks: Are shown markings/patternsSpirals: royals (freshwater)Webbed paw markings: royals (saltwater)

Earth Fox

Lord: SageLady: OpalAppearance: shades of brown/green/grey, this enables them to blend into their surroundings. Eyes are a soft amber, warm brown, or hazel green, sometimes have moss, flowers or vines in their fur. They have necklaces with gemstones, minerals.Abilities: It is said that they are known for their great healing abilities. But others will help plants grown in the most barren of places. Able to call upon roots to hold/dangle/restrain/constrict their victims. Cause small earthquakes when they are angry, hit the ground hard, or die. Special abilities: Some are able to call upon an elite form, or able to split open the earth.Other parts of the tribe: The tribe is split into healers, and nature. Homes are made of wood, vines, dirt, moss, and mud. Most is unknown because they prefer to stay out of any war or fights.Ranks: due to the gemstone/mineral necklaceAqua: royalsDark green: healersMahogany: messengers/helpersBlue: forest helpers/soldiersBrown: kits. No current rank yet

Air Fox

Lord: StormLady: AuraAppearance: sky blue/cream white/ pale blue fur. Fur is very fluffy like clouds. Eyes are a slightly darker blue.Abilities: Like to team with the Water Foxes by causing the gale to the storm. Some times are mistaken for clouds, or if pale blue, they are never seen. Changes the air currents, increase wind speed, make it rain, make and move the clouds. Use air currents to 'fly'Special abilities: Some are able to call upon an elite form, and can cause very bad gales. Other parts of the tribe: There are the winds and clouds. Both stay in the clouds and live there. Homes are made of clouds and held together by the wind. Ranks: shown by a band on their forelegGold: royalIron: cloudBronze: windCopper: commons

Dark Fox

Lord: NashLady: AstraAppearance: shades of black, and dark purples/blues. Paws sometimes are white or silver. Eyes are a lighter shade of purple. Sometimes they look like they have stars on them due to white flecks on their fur. Eyes are black, purple and white(only white of over four centuries old)Abilities: Blend into the night, send dreams to the sleeping foxes (includes normal, lucid, and nightmares), keepers of the night (meaning they watch over the contents at night), produce thick chains/rope made of shadows or dreams. Barely make a sound when they walk. Shadow travel.Special abilities: Some are able to call upon an elite form, some are able to trap foxes in an everlasting dream/nightmare, able to sense new elitesOther parts of the tribe: This tribe doesn't have an exact split. Homes are hidden in the dark rarely seen, but is said that the homes are carved out of rocks, and shadows surround them keeping them hiddenRanks: unknown

Light Fox

Lord: OranLady: TheaAppearance: Fur is light colors ranging from white, to very light red/yellow/blue/purple/pink. Their fur shimmers in the light, as if there are crystals mixed with their fur. Sometimes are a mix of colorsAbilities: known to bring happiness, can create rainbows, light leap, their fur shimmers sometimes to an opposite/different color (Ex: red to blue), known for ending the fight between the tribes over 5,000 years agoSpecial abilities: Some are able to call upon an elite form, some are able to bend the light to burn othersOther parts of the tribe: Though they don't have as many abilities, they are thought of as the more important out of the eight tribes. No one really sees them just like no one sees the Dark Foxes. Other than that things have been calm since thenRanks: shown by the necklace and number of straps on it.Peach 1 strap: royalsTan 2 straps: soldiersPink 3 straps: knowledge keepersLime green 4 straps: commons

Metal Fox

Lord: IronsideLady: ArtaAppearance: Mostly shades of grey ranging from dark to light. Fur is mostly metal, and sharp. Tail is made of metal spikes that can pierce armor.Abilities: mostly metal works, such as weapons/armor, can find precious metals in the earth and call them up, can shoot metal spikes from their tail, great with tech.Special abilities: Some are able to call upon an elite form, some have sharp spikes that are hidden in their paws, and call forth cursed metals. Other parts of the tribe: The tribe is split into two groups, The metal finders, and blacksmiths. Though slow, they are great fighters, their fur is sharp and the metal is thick. But like armadillos, their underside is their softest spot and most vulnerable. Two of the tribes that they work with are the Fire Foxes and the Water Foxes, due to the fact they always had an alliance with them since the last war. Homes are made of sheets of metal that have been melted together. Ranks: unknown ranking.