Fejkys

Fejkys are a fictional small mammal species that appears in contemporary fantasy, speculative fiction, and some tabletop games. They are typically described as nocturnal forest dwellers with intricate social systems.

In most settings, the name Fejkys derives from a fictional forest language and is sometimes linked to terms meaning shadow or night. The specifics vary by author, regional lore, and game world.

Fejkys are small, agile, and furred. Adult body length is about 10–14 cm, with a similarly long tail, and a mass of roughly 60–120 g. They have large, reflective eyes, rounded ears, and soft, iridescent fur that ranges in browns, greys, and muted greens.

They are described as arboreal and forest-dwelling, found in temperate and subtropical woodlands in various fictional regions. They commonly roost in hollow logs, dense brush, or woven leaf nests and navigate their environment with a combination of leaps, climbs, and tail grasping.

Fejkys are omnivorous foragers. Their diet includes insects, fruit, seeds, and occasionally small vertebrates in some stories. They live in tight-knit groups, communicate with a mix of chirps, squeaks, and scent markings, and show cooperative behaviors such as group foraging and mutual grooming.

Reproduction is typically seasonal, with litters of one to three offspring. Gestation lasts about 28–35 days, and juveniles stay with the mother for several weeks before becoming independent. Adults reach maturity within six months to a year in most depictions.

In culture, Fejkys are used as symbols of adaptability and cunning. They appear as companions or familiars in games and folklore, sometimes as clever tricksters in tales or mascots in fictional communities.

In-world conservation concerns focus on habitat disruption and invasive species, mirroring real-world issues but within fictional ecologies. Because Fejkys are a product of imagination, there is no real-world conservation status.