World Setting
The fumi story takes place on an Earth not unlike our own, perhaps from a near future or a parallel universe. Overcrowding and depleted resources have forced the human race to develop deep space travel in search of other hospital planets, or resource-rich planets to replenish their own. It has largely been a success, Earth has been rejuvenated and off-planet colonies have been well established, but other intelligent alien life has yet to be discovered, as far as the public knows.
Eremus was one such planet that we discovered, which sub-sequentially led to the discovery of the original fumis, who were both highly intelligent and benevolent. The pioneers who discovered Eremus saw potential in the fumi's docile demeanor and unique vapor, but the species was highly incompatible with Earth's environment. Unknown to the general public, the original fumis were subjected to extensive experiments in order to allow them to exist on Earth, resulting in the breeds that everyone is familiar with today.
Much time has passed since, and fumis developed a huge public presence as beloved family companions, trophy pets, beasts of burden, and more; effectively commercializing the entire race for entertainment.
The rich culture the species originally had seems to be completely lost to the fumis of Earth today. They only know what humans tell them, and what they tell them is they belong to them, they are made for them. Some fumis live peacefully in this system, ignorant to a reality beyond the scope of their cage, while others seem to feel deep down that something is very, very wrong and have fought for personal freedom. There are even whispers of a growing society of fumis living hidden and free from humans, making a culture of their own.
Eremus was one such planet that we discovered, which sub-sequentially led to the discovery of the original fumis, who were both highly intelligent and benevolent. The pioneers who discovered Eremus saw potential in the fumi's docile demeanor and unique vapor, but the species was highly incompatible with Earth's environment. Unknown to the general public, the original fumis were subjected to extensive experiments in order to allow them to exist on Earth, resulting in the breeds that everyone is familiar with today.
Much time has passed since, and fumis developed a huge public presence as beloved family companions, trophy pets, beasts of burden, and more; effectively commercializing the entire race for entertainment.
The rich culture the species originally had seems to be completely lost to the fumis of Earth today. They only know what humans tell them, and what they tell them is they belong to them, they are made for them. Some fumis live peacefully in this system, ignorant to a reality beyond the scope of their cage, while others seem to feel deep down that something is very, very wrong and have fought for personal freedom. There are even whispers of a growing society of fumis living hidden and free from humans, making a culture of their own.