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The '''Naa'ôna''' are luminous guardians, spirit-guides, and divine envoys who dwell in the radiant sanctums known as the [[Cities in the Stars]]. Born after the [[True First War]] and the great migration of the [[Free Spirits]] to [[It' | The '''Naa'ôna''' are luminous guardians, spirit-guides, and divine envoys who dwell in the radiant sanctums known as the [[Cities in the Stars]]. Born after the [[True First War]] and the great migration of the [[Free Spirits]] to [[It'slâmwâ]], the Naa'ôna were the second spirits to enter [[Yedistren]], choosing to bind themselves to the [[Universal Law (Lethurèa)|Universal Law]] of Life and Death. | ||
They are '''mortal''', but untouched by time, ageless by proximity to the [[Star (Lethurèa)|Stars]], from which they emerged and which they now guard. | They are '''mortal''', but untouched by time, ageless by proximity to the [[Star (Lethurèa)|Stars]], from which they emerged and which they now guard. | ||
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| imageIndividual = SelaanaEluvean.jpg | | imageIndividual = SelaanaEluvean.jpg | ||
| caption6 = [[Selaana Elûvèan]], a rare Black Angel Naa'ôna | | caption6 = [[Selaana Elûvèan]], a rare Black Angel Naa'ôna | ||
| taxonomy = [[ | | taxonomy = [[Humanoid]] | ||
| species_family = [[Elesèa Tribe]] | | species_family = [[Elesèa Tribe]] | ||
| birth_type = | | birth_type = Viviparity | ||
| reproduction_type = Sexual | | reproduction_type = Sexual | ||
| average_height = 8 feet to 9.5 feet | | average_height = 8 feet to 9.5 feet | ||
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| universe = [[Lethurèa]] | | universe = [[Lethurèa]] | ||
| spirit_tribe = [[Elesèa Tribe]] | | spirit_tribe = [[Elesèa Tribe]] | ||
| creator = Emerged from [[Star (Lethurèa)|Stars]] after [[True First War]] and [[Spirit Migration]] to [[It' | | creator = Emerged from [[Star (Lethurèa)|Stars]] after [[True First War]] and [[Spirit Migration]] to [[It'slâmwâ]] | ||
| species_relatives = [[Sherok]] | | species_relatives = [[Sherok]] | ||
| status = Plentiful | | status = Plentiful | ||
| traits = Radiant chests (Celestial Flame), glowing white eyes, floating locomotion | | traits = Radiant chests ([[Celestial Flame (Naa'ôna)]]), glowing white eyes, floating locomotion | ||
| eye_colors = [[White (Eye Color)]] | | eye_colors = [[White (Eye Color)]] | ||
| hair_colors = [[Silver (Hair Color)]], [[Gold (Hair Color)]], [[Platinum (Hair Color)]], [[Cobalt (Hair Color)]], [[Iron Black (Hair Color)]] | | hair_colors = [[Silver (Hair Color)]], [[Gold (Hair Color)]], [[Platinum (Hair Color)]], [[Cobalt (Hair Color)]], [[Iron Black (Hair Color)]] | ||
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* Clothing forged from lightwoven metals | * Clothing forged from lightwoven metals | ||
* Eyes glowing pure white | * Eyes glowing pure white | ||
* A bright internal flame in their chest—their [[Celestial Flame ( | * 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]]. | 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: | The Naa'ôna serve several sacred purposes: | ||
* '''Guides of spirits''' from [[Yedistren]] to [[It' | * '''Guides of spirits''' from [[Yedistren]] to [[It'slâmwâ]] | ||
* '''Deliverers''' of the [[Elements of It' | * '''Deliverers''' of the [[Elements of It'slâmwâ]] to mortals within sacred circles | ||
* '''Gatekeepers''' of the [[Stars]], ensuring no spirit leaves It' | * '''Gatekeepers''' of the [[Stars]], ensuring no spirit leaves [[It'slâmwâ]] unlawfully | ||
* '''Protectors''' of star-refuges for the innocent during cosmic crises | * '''Protectors''' of star-refuges for the innocent during cosmic crises | ||
* '''Witnesses''' and facilitators during divine births and ascensions | * '''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 == | == 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' | 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'slâmwâ]], and their cities are often orbiting or nested within the [[Star (Lethurèa)|Stars]] themselves. | ||
During the [[Zekarin Rebellion]] and the [[ | During the [[Zekarin Rebellion]] and the [[Elder 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 == | == 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]] | 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 == | == 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 [[ | Though terrifying, they are rare and precious to [[Malismorai]]. One such [[Golgarok]] was slain by the Chosen [[Merik Teslek|Hero]] and [[Mêra Ûrlek Teslek|Heroine]] during a climactic battle. | ||
== Castes and Names == | == Castes and Names == | ||