May 22 marked the International Day for Biological Diversity, a day to reflect on the variety of life on Earth.

As it happened, Azur Promilia’s Korean CBT ran just before that, from May 15 to 18, prompting me to think about the diversity of life both in the real world and in games.

The characters may be the first to catch many people’s attention, but to me, the other stars of this world’s ecosystem are the many different creatures known as Kibo.

To celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity, today’s post offers a brief overview of the Kibo that inhabit the world of Azur Promilia.

Kibo

Azur Promilia is set on the continent of Promilia, a fantasy world home to a range of peoples, including humans, elves, beastfolk, and 파미족.

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But they are not its only inhabitants.

There are also hundreds of species of Kibo. Whether chopping trees, sowing seeds, or serving as mounts, Kibo help bring this world to life.

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The official introduction even describes them as “native inhabitants (原住民)” rather than mere pets or beasts, effectively placing them on nearly equal footing with humans.

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As players explore the continent, they will meet a variety of Kibo, form bonds with them, and fight, adventure, and build together. There are approximately 200 species of Kibo, only some of which have been revealed so far.

Kibo are classified by combat style into types such as assault, solo hunting, protection, cooperation, healing, cushioning, disruption, transformation, and territory. They are also grouped by everyday and exploration abilities, including logging, fire-starting, irrigation, tending, and sowing. Some Kibo can reportedly be ridden on land and water.

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Their designs generally feature a blend of plant, animal, and fairy elements, while their growth stages are infancy, growth, maturity, and transcendent form. Their appearance, habits, and roles change significantly as they grow, though many readers may find “evolution” a more familiar term than “growth” here.

For example, 새싹 여우 is the infant form.

As it grows, it becomes 솜꼬리 여우 (growth stage), with small, leaf-like wings.

At the next stage, it becomes 왕관 여우 (mature stage), with its once-ordinary horns growing into an impressive crown-like shape.

Alongside regular Kibo, there are also alternate-color Kibo and special Kibo.

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Alternate-color Kibo follow the familiar “shiny” concept: their abilities are identical to those of regular Kibo.

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Special Kibo look nearly identical to their regular counterparts but appear only during special events or stories, or in specific locations under particular conditions. A truly complete collection would need to include these Kibo as well.

How to Obtain Kibo

To obtain Kibo, players use a “Starlink Card.”

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In the game’s lore, the player and a Kibo recognize one another and form a pact through Starlink. Boss-level Kibo must first be defeated in battle before Starlink is possible. Starlink Cards come in several tiers, with higher tiers offering a greater chance of success.

배추닭, a Kibo that also appeared as a mascot at Comic World

“Capturing” may be the more familiar term, but Starlink reflects the theme of “forging bonds with the stars,” rather than simply taming creatures.

Rather than capture, which could imply a hierarchy, the game explicitly frames this as forming bonds as equals.

린슈인, the studio’s co-founder, who also attracted attention for her beauty

This could be seen as a thoughtful reflection of contemporary values. In interviews, the developers have also emphasized “a world where characters and Kibo coexist harmoniously and build bonds” as a core principle of the game.

Closing Thoughts

There are also plenty of Kibo that might appeal to those with curious tastes (?)

That concludes this look at Azur Promilia’s Kibo and Starlink system.

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Kibo are more than pets; in a sense, they embody the world itself. Discovering their individual habits and the ecosystems they inhabit promises to be part of the fun.