Naa'ôna

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They are '''mortal''', but untouched by time, ageless by proximity to the [[Star (Lethurèa)|Stars]], from which they emerged and which they now guard.

{{Species

| name = Naa'ôna

| oed = n aa oh n uh

| imageFront = NaaonaFront.jpg

| caption1 = Front view of a Naa'ôna

| imageSide = NaaonaSide.jpg

| caption2 = Side profile of a Naa'ôna

| imageAngle = NaaonaAngle.jpg

| caption3 = Angle view

| imageBack = NaaonaBack.jpg

| caption7 = Rear view

| imageMale = NaaonaMale.jpg

| caption4 = Typical male Naa'ôna

| imageFemale = NaaonaFemale.jpg

| caption5 = Typical female Naa'ôna

| imageIndividual = SelaanaEluvean.jpg

| caption6 = [[Selaana Elûvèan]], a rare Black Angel Naa'ôna

| taxonomy = [[Humanoid]]

| species_family = [[Elesèa Tribe]]

| birth_type = Live-birth

| reproduction_type = Sexual

| average_height = 8 feet to 9.5 feet

| physiques = Lithe, elegant, luminous

| history = Second spirits to enter [[Yedistren]], eternal guardians of the [[Star (Lethurèa)|Stars]]

| homeworld = [[Cities in the Stars]]

| universe = [[Lethurèa]]

| spirit_tribe = [[Elesèa Tribe]]

| creator = Emerged from [[Star (Lethurèa)|Stars]] after [[True First War]] and [[Spirit Migration]] to [[It'slémwé]]

| species_relatives = [[Sherok]]

| status = Plentiful

| traits = Radiant chests ([[Celestial Flame (Naa'ôna)]]), glowing white eyes, floating locomotion

| eye_colors = [[White (Eye Color)]]

| hair_colors = [[Silver (Hair Color)]], [[Gold (Hair Color)]], [[Platinum (Hair Color)]], [[Cobalt (Hair Color)]], [[Iron Black (Hair Color)]]

| skin_colors = [[Silver (Skin Color)]], [[Gold (Skin Color)]], [[Copper (Skin Color)]], [[Platinum (Skin Color)]], [[Cobalt (Skin Color)]], [[Gun Metal (Skin Color)]]

| stance = Bipedal (floats, does not walk)

| diet = [[Diet|Lumivore]]

}}

== Origin and Nature ==

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Their appearance is striking:

* Skin in shimmering hues of [[Silver (Skin Color)]], [[Gold (Skin Color)]], [[Copper (Skin Color)]], [[Platinum (Skin Color)]], [[Cobalt (Skin Color)]], or [[Gun Metal (Skin Color)]]

* Metallic hair in matching tones

* Clothing forged from lightwoven metals

* Eyes glowing pure white

* A bright internal flame in their chest—their [[Celestial Flame (~~Lethurèa~~)]], visible even through armor

* A bright internal flame in their chest—their [[Celestial Flame (Naa'ôna)|Celestial Flame]], visible even through armor

They are serene, nurturing, gentle, and pure. They emanate '''divine calm and reverent compassion''', second only to the love of the [[Meera Jenlek|Mother]] and [[Merrik Jenlek|Father]].

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The Naa'ôna serve several sacred purposes:

* '''Guides of spirits''' from [[Yedistren]] to [[~~It’slémwé~~]]

* '''Guides of spirits''' from [[Yedistren]] to [[It'slémwé]]

* '''Deliverers''' of the [[Elements of It'slémwé]] to mortals within sacred circles

* '''Gatekeepers''' of the [[Stars]], ensuring no spirit leaves It'slémwé unlawfully

* '''Gatekeepers''' of the [[Stars]], ensuring no spirit leaves [[It'slémwé]] unlawfully

* '''Protectors''' of star-refuges for the innocent during cosmic crises

* '''Witnesses''' and facilitators during divine births and ascensions

They follow the '''Law of Non-Obstruction''', interfering rarely and only under divine sanction.

They follow the '''[[Divine Law|Law of Non-Obstruction]]''', interfering rarely and only under divine sanction.

== Cities in the Stars ==

Their golden citadels are not of metal, but of '''condensed woven light''', shaped into crystalline towers, bridges, and observatories. Every building holds a view of [[~~It’slémwé~~]], and their cities are often orbiting or nested within the [[Star (Lethurèa)|Stars]] themselves.

Their golden citadels are not of metal, but of '''condensed woven light''', shaped into crystalline towers, bridges, and observatories. Every building holds a view of [[It'slémwé]], and their cities are often orbiting or nested within the [[Star (Lethurèa)|Stars]] themselves.

During the [[Zekarin Rebellion]] and the [[High Valorèin Rebellion]], the Naa'ôna provided sanctuary for the righteous and the repentant. The [[High Valorèin]] who chose not to serve [[Malismorai]] fled to the stars. Those of the [[Shemèin]] who later became [[Zekarin]] sought refuge from the [[Malisik]] and purification from their darkness. These cities are considered sacred grounds by many [[Free Species]].

== Reproduction and Rare Offspring ==

Though they are immortal, the Naa'ôna can reproduce like all [[Free Species]], via mammalian reproduction. However, they rarely do. Partners may choose to engage in [[Sacred Intimacy]] ~~sacred intimacy~~, but offspring are exceedingly rare. A child born of two Naa'ôna will glow visibly through the ~~mother’s~~ womb within days.

Though they are immortal, the Naa'ôna can reproduce like all [[Free Species]], via mammalian reproduction. However, they rarely do. Partners may choose to engage in [[Sacred Intimacy]], but offspring are exceedingly rare. A child born of two Naa'ôna will glow visibly through the mother's womb within days.

== Fall from Grace — The Golgarok ==

Rarely, a Naa'ôna may '''abandon the Stars''', walk away from light, and seek out [[~~Gozog’nok~~]]. These fallen become '''[[Golgarok]]''', corrupted prophets of [[Malis]], who twist their former duties and speak to the [[Malisik]] as emissaries of darkness.

Rarely, a Naa'ôna may '''abandon the Stars''', walk away from light, and seek out [[Gozog'nok]]. These fallen become '''[[Golgarok]]''', corrupted prophets of [[Malis]], who twist their former duties and speak to the [[Malisik]] as emissaries of darkness.

Though terrifying, they are rare and precious to [[Malismorai]]. One such Golgarok was slain by the Chosen [[Merik Teslek|Hero]] and [[Mèra Ûrlek Teslek|Heroine]] during a climactic battle.

Though terrifying, they are rare and precious to [[Malismorai]]. One such [[Golgarok]] was slain by the Chosen [[Merik Teslek|Hero]] and [[Mèra Ûrlek Teslek|Heroine]] during a climactic battle.

== Castes and Names ==

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== Prophecy and Judgment Day ==

During the '''Final Judgment''', the Naa'ôna will '''guide redeemed Malisik''' to the Throne of the [[Meera Jenlek|Mother]] and [[Merrik Jenlek|Father]] for final judgment. Those found worthy will ascend. The rest shall return to [[~~Gozog’nok~~]] eternally.

During the '''Final Judgment''', the Naa'ôna will '''guide redeemed Malisik''' to the Throne of the [[Meera Jenlek|Mother]] and [[Merrik Jenlek|Father]] for final judgment. Those found worthy will ascend. The rest shall return to [[Gozog'nok]] eternally.

== Cultural Memory and Reverence ==