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The '''kirin''' (Youkai-go: '''麒麟''', pronounced ''kee-reen'') is a creature belonging to the '''[[Youkai]]''' category. Youkai are both sapient and sedentary, making them one of the [[:Category:Civilized creatures|civilized species]] of the Mazes.
= Attacks and techniques =
This creature has four attacks: '''Punch''', '''Tail strike''', '''Horn attack''', and '''Fireblast'''
=== Punch ===
Identical to the basic [[Unarmed combat|unarmed combat punch]]. Maximum attacks per turn is determined by the [[Combat skills#Effects (Melee and misc skills)|Martial arts]] combat skill level.
=== Tail strike ===
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! Damage type !! Range !! <span style="color:#274e13">MAPT</span> !! <span style="color:#0c53a6">IS</span> !! <span style="color:#980000">LDV</span> !! Pain (C1) !! Pain (C2) !! Pain (A1) !! Pain (A2) !! Pain (A3) !! Pain (A4) !! Pain (A5)
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| Blunt || Melee || '''<span style="color:#274e13">2</span>''' || '''<span style="color:#0c53a6">9</span>''' || '''<span style="color:#980000">+0</span>''' || 43% || 39% || 34% || 28% || 22% || 11% || 2%
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* The amount of damage this attack deals is not affected by the creature's [[Strength]].
=== Horn attack ===
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! Damage type !! Range !! <span style="color:#274e13">MAPT</span> !! <span style="color:#0c53a6">IS</span> !! <span style="color:#980000">LDV</span> !! Pain (C1) !! Pain (C2) !! Pain (A1) !! Pain (A2) !! Pain (A3) !! Pain (A4) !! Pain (A5)
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| Piercing || Melee || '''<span style="color:#274e13">1</span>''' || '''<span style="color:#0c53a6">14</span>''' || '''<span style="color:#980000">+1</span>''' || 32% || 29% || 26% || 21% || 16% || 8% || 2%
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* The amount of damage this attack deals is not affected by the creature's [[Strength]].
=== Fireblast ===
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! Damage type !! Range !! <span style="color:#274e13">MAPT</span> !! <span style="color:#0c53a6">IS</span> !! <span style="color:#980000">LDV</span> !! Pain (All ACs)
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| '''Spec-Fire''' || Ranged || '''<span style="color:#274e13">1</span>''' || '''<span style="color:#0c53a6">18</span>''' || '''<span style="color:#980000">+4</span>''' || 45%
|}
= Equipment =
A kirin's equipment is determined by their [[occupations|occupation]].
= Other information =
[[Skills]]: A kirin's skills are determined by their [[occupations|occupation]].
= Overview =
{{Lore}}
Kirin are one of a number of [[youkai]] species. They possess a humanoid upper half from the waist up, and a [[dragon|draconic]] lower half, and their entire body is covered in thick scales, resistant enough to be considered bullet-resistant.
There is no known transliteration for the word ''kirin''. Dictionaries will explain that the kanji used to write the word, '''麒''' and '''麟''', both have the same self-referential meaning: "Kirin" (individually, they can also mean "Bright", "Genius", "Shining" or, curiously, "Giraffe", but only in other contexts). According to youkai legends and folklore, kirin are descended from a dragon god that was named Ki-Rin or Qi-Lin, after which the entire species was named.
The humanoid half of a kirin is covered in scales called "skin scales", with less defined outlines and colors resembling human skin tones, ranging from tanned to olive. From a distance, the outline of these scales is more difficult to distinguish, and appears human-like, but are visible under closer observation. Despite a soft and slim appearance, this is merely an optical illusion; they are just as resistant as on their draconic half.
Kirin eyes are slitted and reptilian, like a [[dragon]]'s. They also possess a pair of antler-shaped horns, reminiscent of a deer, and two long tendril-like appendages called "whiskers", one on each side of the face, growing from underneath the nostrils. These whiskers are very light and seem to "float" in the air as a kirin moves. They also never stop growing, and can be used to determine a kirin's age, provided they haven't been cut or damaged.
The draconic half of a kirin is covered in more traditional colored scales, referred to as "dragon scales" when they need to be differentiated from the humanoid half's "skin scales". Unlike regular [[dragon|dragons]], scale color does not indicate elemental affinity. All kirin can breathe fire and perform ''fireblasts''. A kirin's dragon scale color is randomly determined during gestation, and is not influenced by their parents' or genetic history, seemingly randomly determined among a set of colors (see the [[Kirin#Dragon scale colors|section below]] for more details). These colors are believed to be an indicator of personality traits among kirin, and is an important element of their culture and customs, to the point that it is used as a descriptor (e.g. ''"a green-scaled kirin"'').
Besides scale color, the most important part of a kirin's body is their hair, which grows from the top of their head, down their neck, and along the entire length of their spine and dragon tail, right down to the tail tip. This is known as their "mane". Mane cleaning, maintenance and beautification is a traditional kirin pastime, and it is considered extremely dishonorable to have a dirty or unkempt mane, tantamount to having no shame or sense of self-worth. Damaging a kirin's mane is considered to be a grave insult, and even more so if it was burned or charred. To intentionally damage a kirin's mane is to challenge them to a fight, often to the death, to preserve their honor.
Despite their reputation for being whimsical, superficial and self-centered, the reality remains that kirin are essentially sapient dragons, with all the physical advantages and capabilities that it implies. They do not consider themselves a warrior species and generally abhor the idea of fighting and getting their hands dirty, usually preferring artistic and creative activities, but many will step up and fight for the honor of their kind (and that of youkai in general), if the need arises.
=== Dragon scale colors ===
The color of a kirin's dragon scales is an important element of kirin culture, and is believed to have an influence on an individual kirin's personality. 8 different colors have been observed, with varying rarity, each with associated meanings.
* '''<span style="color:#0cb408">Green</span>'''-scaled kirin are the most common (~21% of individuals). They are said to be youthful, energetic, and sensitive - traits that are associated to the species in general, with no specific "good" or "bad" traits.
* '''<span style="color:#d71818">Red</span>'''-scaled kirin are the second most common (~17% of individuals). They are said to be passionate, with a sense of justice, but also impatient and prone to anger.
* '''<span style="color:#c6871a">Orange</span>'''-scaled kirin (~16% of individuals) are said to have good common sense and reason, but phlegmatic and slow to react.
* '''<span style="color:#1a63c6">Blue</span>'''-scaled kirin (~14% of individuals) are said to be intelligent, with a sense of business, but also crafty and unscrupulous.
* '''<span style="color:#5629bd">Purple</span>'''-scaled kirin (~12% of individuals) are said to be noble and regal, but also judgmental and elitist.
* '''<span style="color:#bd3ec2">Pink</span>'''-scaled kirin (~11% of individuals) are said to be naturally charismatic and beautiful, but also distant and reserved.
* '''<span style="color:#a4a4a4">Silver</span>'''-scaled kirin are the second-rarest (~6% of individuals). They are said to be loyal and steadfast, but also stubborn and unwavering to a fault.
* '''<span style="color:#ecaf0b">Gold</span>'''-scaled kirin are the rarest (~3% of individuals). They are said to be blessed with incredible wisdom and talent, but may seem insensitive and lost in their own world, living life by their own rules only.
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