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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'slâmwâ]], the Naa'ôna were the second spirits to enter [[Yedistren]], choosing to bind themselves to the [[Universal Law ( | 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 (Lethurîa)|Universal Law]] of Life and Death. | ||
They are '''mortal''', but untouched by time, ageless by proximity to the [[Star ( | They are '''mortal''', but untouched by time, ageless by proximity to the [[Star (Lethurîa)|Stars]], from which they emerged and which they now guard. | ||
{{Species | {{Species | ||
| name = Naa'ôna | | name = Naa'ôna | ||
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| caption5 = Typical female Naa'ôna | | caption5 = Typical female Naa'ôna | ||
| imageIndividual = SelaanaEluvean.jpg | | imageIndividual = SelaanaEluvean.jpg | ||
| caption6 = [[Selaana | | caption6 = [[Selaana Elûvîan]], a rare Black Angel Naa'ôna | ||
| taxonomy = [[Humanoid]] | | taxonomy = [[Humanoid]] | ||
| species_family = [[ | | species_family = [[Elesîa Tribe]] | ||
| birth_type = Viviparity | | 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 | ||
| physiques = Lithe, elegant, luminous | | physiques = Lithe, elegant, luminous | ||
| history = Second spirits to enter [[Yedistren]], eternal guardians of the [[Star ( | | history = Second spirits to enter [[Yedistren]], eternal guardians of the [[Star (Lethurîa)|Stars]] | ||
| homeworld = [[Cities in the Stars]] | | homeworld = [[Cities in the Stars]] | ||
| universe = [[ | | universe = [[Lethurîa]] | ||
| spirit_tribe = [[ | | spirit_tribe = [[Elesîa Tribe]] | ||
| creator = Emerged from [[Star ( | | creator = Emerged from [[Star (Lethurîa)|Stars]] after [[True First War]] and [[Spirit Migration]] to [[It'slâmwâ]] | ||
| species_relatives = [[Sherok]] | | species_relatives = [[Sherok]] | ||
| status = Plentiful | | status = Plentiful | ||
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== Origin and Nature == | == Origin and Nature == | ||
The Naa'ôna are of the [[ | The Naa'ôna are of the [[Elesîa Tribe]], the same spiritual ancestry as the [[Sherok]]. Though they bear physical bodies, they do not walk—they glide and fly, graceful and incorporeal in motion. | ||
Their appearance is striking: | Their appearance is striking: | ||
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== 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'slâmwâ]], and their cities are often orbiting or nested within the [[Star ( | 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 (Lethurîa)|Stars]] themselves. | ||
During the [[Zekarin Rebellion]] and the [[Elder | During the [[Zekarin Rebellion]] and the [[Elder Valorîin Rebellion]], the Naa'ôna provided sanctuary for the righteous and the repentant. The [[High Valorîin]] who chose not to serve [[The Malismorâ]] fled to the stars. Those of the [[Shemîin]] 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 == | ||
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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 [[The Malismorâ]]. One such [[Golgarok]] was slain by the Chosen [[Merik Teslek|Hero]] and [[ | Though terrifying, they are rare and precious to [[The Malismorâ]]. One such [[Golgarok]] was slain by the Chosen [[Merik Teslek|Hero]] and [[Mîra Ûrlek Teslek|Heroine]] during a climactic battle. | ||
== Castes and Names == | == Castes and Names == | ||
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* [[Naa'ôna Maternal Guide|Maternal Guides]] | * [[Naa'ôna Maternal Guide|Maternal Guides]] | ||
Their names, like ''[[Kelbaan Debûr]]'' or ''[[Selaana | Their names, like ''[[Kelbaan Debûr]]'' or ''[[Selaana Elûvîan]]'', are public-facing. Their true '''[[Spirit-Names]]''' are sacred—shared only with their soul-bound partner. | ||
== Prophecy and Judgment Day == | == Prophecy and Judgment Day == | ||
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In the modern age, the Naa'ôna have faded from popular culture. Once revered in early art as [[Star Beings]] or [[Star People]], their image survives in ancient carvings, temple friezes, and children's lullabies sung beneath the stars. | In the modern age, the Naa'ôna have faded from popular culture. Once revered in early art as [[Star Beings]] or [[Star People]], their image survives in ancient carvings, temple friezes, and children's lullabies sung beneath the stars. | ||
[[Category:Species]] | [[Category:Species]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Lethurîa universe]] | ||
[[Category:Sentient species]] | [[Category:Sentient species]] | ||