Pagi Fox

The Pagi Fox (Vulpes Pagus) is a species of fox found in the desertic coasts of Regalia and some islands in the Greatwhite Archipelago. Historically, the Pagi people domesticated and bred these foxes for their small size and exceptional agility, making them ideal for hunting rabbits, fishing, and war. Due to their intelligence and versatility, they quickly became popular for a variety of tasks. Some Pagi Foxes also exhibited magical abilities, such as the skill to cast short water-walking spells, which made them valuable assets for fishing on the high seas.

Description
The Pagi Fox is a small fox species, measuring around 40-45 cm in length and weighing between 1.5 to 2 kg. They have a reddish-brown coat with white markings on their face and underbelly. Their ears are pointed and erect, and their tails are bushy.

Habitat
The Pagi Fox was originally bred by the Pagi and kept as a domesticated animal in villages and ports. They were used by fishermen and soldiers alike. However, after the introduction of the wolf by Jagdasian colonists, the Pagi Fox became feral and returned to living in the wild.

Today, the Pagi Fox can be found throughout the desertic coasts of Regalia and some islands in the Greatwhite Archipelago. They are able to adapt to different habitats and can be sometimes found in forests and grasslands.

History
The Pagi were known for breeding the Pagi Fox into a domesticated species, which became a popular animal for war and hunting. Additionally, their limited use of magic, including water walking, made them great for fishing on the high seas. Some fox skeletons were even retrieved off old Pagi shipwrecks, indicating their importance in maritime activities. However, with the Jagdasian migrations, the fox fell out of favor and was replaced by wolves as the preferred animal for these activities. This change in preference was brought about by the Yimmu-Audal colonists who introduced wolves from their homeland.

It is not clear why the Pagi fox fell out of favor, but it is likely that the larger and more aggressive wolves were better suited for hunting and warfare. Wolves were also better able to adapt to the harsh conditions of the new environment, making them a more practical choice for the colonists.

After the gradual intermixing of Yimmu-Audal and Pagi peoples formed the Lunasmaire the wolf fully replaced the Pagi Fox in Lunasmaire society.

As a result, the Pagi Fox's population declined and eventually became feral after a few generations. Efforts to re-domesticate the Pagi Fox have been made, but all have failed. The Pagi Fox remains a wild animal and is not used for any practical purposes by humans today.

Conservation Status
The Pagi Fox is not listed as an endangered species. However, due to its decline in use by humans and the lack of successful re-domestication efforts, the Pagi Fox's population has stagnated significantly.

Efforts to protect the Pagi Fox and its habitat have been limited due to its status as a feral animal. The Pagi Fox is not considered to be a threat, and there are no conservation programs in place to protect its population.

Behavior
The Pagi Fox is a nocturnal animal, usually Pagi foxes live in family groups sharing a joint territory. In favourable habitats and/or areas with low hunting pressure, subordinate foxes may be present in a range. Subordinate foxes may number three to four in one territory. The use of spells to raise their vocal range to scare predators has also been recorded in various instances. The use of water-walking via magic has also been confirmed, although a lot of myths exist about the foxes' magical activities, often tied to local folklore or from Serenii and Lorenté merchants.