Kevyempien

Kevyempien is a fictional small mammal species described in the fantasy setting of Eldoria. In lore and game materials, they are depicted as forest-dwelling, nocturnal omnivores that move quickly through leaf litter and dense understory.

Adults measure about 12 to 18 centimeters in body length, with a 7 to 9 centimeter tail. They have short, dense fur that can range from chestnut brown to gray, a pale ventral side, and relatively large rounded ears. Their hind limbs are strong, adapted for agile movement and jumping, and they possess a rounded muzzle suited to foraging close to the ground.

Kevyempien are native to temperate forest regions such as the Mistwood Basin and nearby woodlands. They favor moist, shaded microhabitats with abundant fallen logs and dense understory, and they occupy elevations roughly from 200 to 1,500 meters. Their ranges are fragmented rather than continuous within the landscape of Eldoria.

In behavior, kevyempien are primarily nocturnal and mostly solitary, though females may tolerate small family groups during the breeding season. Their diet includes fruits, nuts, seeds, insects, and occasional small invertebrates. They are known for rapid, quiet foraging and for scent-marking to delineate territory. Reproduction occurs in spring, with litters of 2 to 4 altricial young. Weaning happens after 6 to 8 weeks, and individuals reach maturity at about 6 to 9 months; in the wild, they typically live 4 to 6 years.

Culturally, kevyempien appear in various in-world traditions as forest guardians or messengers. They are sometimes kept as symbolic pets or used as subjects in ecological lore and conservation narratives within the setting.