In the Land of Een, mothers handmake dolls for their children, stuffing them with the cotton from the very rare and magical cloudtail plant. Cloudtail cotton gives the toy special power, so that it binds itself to the first child who loves it. The doll is then connected to the child's mood and can provide great comfort, especially when the child's mother isn't present. Most Een toys are fashioned in the shape of animals such as rabbits, mice, squirrels, or owls.