The god of thought, Alger, created the Fairfox in his own mental image. In the
time before mechanization, Alger believed that humans needed a sparring partn
er to enhance their mental abilities. To confront only the brightest of human
beings, Alger created a large furry creature called the Fairfox.

The Fairfox was first made to look like an overly large fox with the most cunn
ing mind of all magical creatures. Over time, little has changed in the Fairfo
x appearance; they have grown a little larger and slightly fatter than their a
ncestors, but they have also grown more intelligent in order to keep up with l
eaps in human intellectual thought.

Fairfoxes are quite particular about their habitat. They will only exist in wa
rm forested areas and they will hibernate through any cold periods. Fairfoxes
also insist on a plentiful source of fresh water nearby, as the creature is kn
own for his fastidiously clean nature. Fairfoxes feed on wild flowers, usually
pink ones, and will occasionally attack and consume particularly brainless ad
venturers who may seek them out.

Although Fairfoxes may have occasionally lapses in good nature, they are gener
ally benign creatures. They will most often merely ask questions of adventures
that cross their paths and even when an adventurer answer the question incorr
ectly, it is said that if the proper respect and admiration is given to any Fa
irfox, he will refrain from attacking.

It is also said that the further etiquette must be practiced when dealing with
a Fairfox. The Fairfox should always be addressed as “Sir;” since there are
no female Fairfoxes this is a safe title. Lore also calls for the adventurer
to ask few questions, if any, of the Fairfox. They do not enjoy answering inan
e questions and it is nearly impossible to stump one with a riddle. It is unwi
se to attempt to bribe a Fairfox, unless the adventurer uses a bouquet of pink
flowers. If an adventurer does succeed in answering whatever riddles the Fair
fox throws at him, he should not boast to others about his deed. These claims
almost always get back to the Fairfox and an angry Fairfox is a dangerous Fair
fox.

The dangers laid aside, Fairfoxes are amazing intellectuals and have a wealth
of knowledge at their disposal due to their long life span and frequent commun
ication with Alger. If an adventurer can convince a Fairfox to confide in him,
he is blessed indeed. Fairfoxes often know the paths to treasure and relics a
nd since they have no interest in material goods themselves, they do not dread
parting with such information as long as the adventurer has earned it.