Ixi

Ixi Facts

Pronounced: IX-ee

Discovered: 11th July 2002

Species Day: 11th July

Native Land: Meridell

The Ixi is a furry Neopet and a quadruped, meaning that it walks on four legs. It can be recognised by its small pointed horns, tufty tail and large almond-shaped eyes. Its slender limbs end in shiny, solid hooves, and its face is framed by fluffy fur similar to the Acara's. Almost all Ixi wear the species-unique "Ixi collar", a ribbon band finished with a diamond-shaped gem, around their necks. At around 60cm, the Ixi is a medium-sized Neopet.

Recent evidence states that Ixi, as with all Neopet species, are incapable of growing natural hair at least on top of their heads (if not more) and use wigs instead modelled after Faeries. However, many examples appear to cast this in doubt.

The homeland of the Ixi is the lush fields of Meridell, where these pets can help themselves to as many vegetables and other plants as they like. They are graceful and agile creatures who like to skip and bound around the landscape. While Ixi are creative and playful creatures who are never boring to be around, their mischievous side may be something of a trial to unprepared Neopians.

The Ixi first appeared at the Creation Centre on the 11th day of Swimming, Year Four (known outside Neopia as July 11th, 2002). It's a mystery how these little pets got to Neopia Central, since their home land of Meridell wouldn't be discovered by Lisha and friends for another few weeks; still, time travel is a funny thing, so who knows? Perhaps due to the difficulty of persuading any large number of Ixi to travel across space and time, the pet was originally Limited Edition. Any hopes savvy Neopians might have had of hoarding the newest fashionable sensation in pets were dashed, however, as the LE status was lifted within the month. Remarkably, almost nothing in the Ixi's basic design has changed in more than half a decade, although its standard pose has been altered.

Old Ixi

A Few Famous Ixi

Commander Valka is a valiant member of the Virtupets resistance against Dr. Sloth. He organises the group's forces and makes sure everyone has a role to play in fighting the alien menace.
Hanso is a sometime member of the Thieves' Guild and a rather dashing rogue. He came to prominence when the Faeries of Neopia were turned to stone.
Nabile is the current queen consort of the desert kingdom Qasala, despite her young age. This teenage Ixi has a compassionate heart, and took pity on the cursed prince Jazan, allowing some of the enchantments that plagued him to be broken. It's unknown whether she still has the chance to explore Sakhmet with her best friend, Tomos, the way she used to. Her ancestor Neera was also an Ixi, and ruled over Sakhmet City in times past.
Sophie is a temperamental sorceress who was tutored by the earth faerie Ilere as a child. She has a keen interest in potion-brewing, but is a fairly solitary individual who spends most of her time alone save for a curious Meowclops. Her actions and insight helped to save her hometown, Neovia, from its terrible curse. You can help her out in the game Sophie's Stew.
Tarla is the proprietress of the Shop of Mystery that stands on one of Terror Mountain's highest peaks, where she sells velvet-wrapped items to an eager public. Her clothes and accessories suggest she's not unfamiliar with magic, but the striped blue scarf she wears is probably just to keep out the cold.