Gaiaflux: Fragmented Order/Luminas

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The kingdom of Luminas is one of the fourteen kingdoms, found in Gaiaflux: Fragmented Order. While it is unaffiliated with the primary elements of Earth, Wind, Fire and Water; It is located in the skies above the Earth Kingdom municipalities. It's representative element is Light, and it is the first kingdom, the story introduces. It's main values include: Proficiency and Knowledge.
Similar to the other Kingdoms, at the start of the adventure: They have found a way to become self-sufficient.
==General==
Luminas is a collection of floating islands in the sky populated by people descended from those who once dwelt among the Theurge of Light: Celestia. The residents of Luminas are known for their high intellectual prowess, and manipulation of light in order to traverse the skies. The Royal Palace, Wizard Academy, Great Hall, Library of Illumination, and a huge number of houses are among the significant features of the floating civilization.Its population consists of two primary species: Fae and Fae-Beast.	
Luminas is a collection of floating islands in the sky populated by people descended from those who once dwelt among the Theurge of Light: Celestia. The residents of Luminas are known for their high intellectual prowess, and manipulation of light in order to traverse the skies. The Royal Palace, Wizard Academy, Great Hall, Library of Illumination, and a huge number of houses are among the significant features of the floating civilization.Its population consists of two primary species: Fae and Fae-Beast.
Luminas is a moderately temperate kingdom, situated high up in the sky. Due to its location, it is not located near any oceans, however, it does have its own water cycle. It's situated at the perfect elevation for water to shift back into a liquid after it evaporates into a gas. Its most notable disaster is frequent tornadoes.
Also due to its location, it has very little wildlife, however, it does have a plethora of plant life, which has adjusted to the sky.	
The most prominent form of magic in the kingdom of Luminas is Light Magic. Its most notable appearance is represented through the halo on top of a Fae or Fae-Beast's head, symbolizing the amount of knowledge said person holds. In addition to this, it's often used to power Luminian Machinery, 
Its main advantage is its abundance in nature, and its ability to be stored for later use.
==Culture==
Structurally, the Kingdom itself is very stable, albeit there are two higher powers at play. At its core, the kingdom is a monarchy, having a King that rules the country for as long as they are alive, with the firstborn usually inheriting the throne on their passing. It is believed that the Verriflex family is descended from the legendary, Celestia. The theurge of light herself. However, in addition to the royal family, there is a council of the most intelligent and influential members of the Luminian Society, totaling eight. They act as the advisors, tacticians, and statisticians for the king, but are not varied in their race with only one member of the council being Fae-Beast, and even more so less varied in their social status, primarily consisting of nobles. These councilmen are selected through a test of knowledge, put in place by the wizard academy.	
Structurally, the Kingdom itself is very stable, albeit there are two higher powers at play. At its core, the kingdom is a monarchy, having a King that rules the country for as long as they are alive, with the firstborn usually inheriting the throne on their passing. It is believed that the Verriflex family is descended from the legendary, Celestia. The theurge of light herself. However, in addition to the royal family, there is a council of the most intelligent and influential members of the Luminian Society, totaling eight. They act as the advisors, tacticians, and statisticians for the king, but are not varied in their race with only one member of the council being Fae-Beast, and even more so less varied in their social status, primarily consisting of nobles. These councilmen are selected through a test of knowledge, put in place by the wizard academy.
Luminas is a very education-oriented, society known for it's amazing schools, overall intelligence amongst the population, and it's colossal library. It's most popular form of entertainment comes in the form astronomy, puzzles and shadow puppetry.
A popular celebration at the end of every year is the Celestial Festival: A grand event that welcomes the morning light of a new year, filled with entertainment, games and bouts of magic prowess. The most respected professions in this Kingdom, are in the form of educators (Primarily professors who work at the Wizard Academy) , it's an incredibly competitive job and only accepts the best of the best.	
The population of this kingdom is mostly Monotheistic, believing in the Goddess, Celestia. The Theurge of Light. Scripture states that a long time ago, the Fae lived on the surface much like the other Kingdoms, slowly developing their own form of magic.
They were an amiable society, who even forged a bond with a race known as Beast-Folk. All was in harmony, until a great battle broke out on the surface, leaving thousands displaced and many more killed. With her immense power, she rose the land, ascending those in its area into the heavens. Sparing her people from the pains of the surface, forevermore.
The universal form of Income across the entire world is Gold Pieces, in the Kingdom of Luminas they are known as Lumins, however, they have the same monetary value as most places.
Its primary resource is an overabundance of sky-exclusive flora and fauna. used to create food, books, and other resources. The most common of which is known as Skyroot. Most trade is done, between citizens of the Kingdom.	
Due to their distance from other Kingdoms, they lack a proper military however, they do issue combat training specifically in regard to some of the few wild creatures that take refuge in the sky.
link=]]FaeThe Descendants of LightThe people of the Goddess, Celestia. They are a species attuned to the element of light. This is represented through the the halo that hovers above their head.		link=]]Fae-BeastThe Hybrids of LightThe result of the union between Beast-Folk, and Fae. Similar to that of their parent species they are attuned to light, and share the same halo.
==Etymology==
Luminas' name comes from the word: Illuminate. Alternatively, it could be derived from the word: Lumin, which is a measure of light in a given space, also measured in Footcandles.
==Trivia==
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