Earth Rabbit

Earth Rabbits (地球うさぎ Chikyū usagi) are one of the most primitive species of sentient Youkai that inhabit Gensokyo. Endemic to hilly areas and rivers that radiate from the foot of Mount Youkai, these simple minded creatures have served as domestic helpers, laborers and messengers. They've served mankind and the other high intelligence youkai races (namely the Tengu and the Kappa) for untold centuries. Though diminutive in nature, they have naturally keen senses, hearing, eyesight and a long lifespan. An old Gensokyan saying is that modern civilization was built on the backs of the Earth Rabbits. It is not uncommon to find an Earth Rabbit in the home of even the most modest household. Though their labor is cheap and their work is hard, most denizens of Gensokyo have come to respect and love these hard workers. It is said that years of bad luck befall those who mistreat their Earth Rabbit servants.