Lillepi

## General

### Lifespan

★☆☆☆☆ [~75 years]Even if they’re small, they have about the same lifespan of an Evas although it’s a little shorter. They grow and mature at about the same speed, just with about a quarter less than of a healthy Evas. As a result, there are no Ancient or extremely old Lillepi.

### Ultima Types

* Type O: 50%
* Type E-: 30%
* Type IN: 10%
* Type N: 10%

Splashes of the Goddess’ magic rained down onto the earth, as formless beings from the sparks and insignificant nothings began to thrive as their own. The wind under each leaf, the sound of snow falling in clumps- they were the aspects of life many overlooked. Some had thought these beings were forest sprites. Others speculated these beings to be fae of some kind. Resembling an Evas, but not quite; the proportions of these beings strangely did not match no matter how many generations had passed. They were not as gifted as the Shroomshifters, they were not like the Valthos either- who grew to be closer to Goddess’ image. Yet they were in the very least bestowed with special bodies shaped from the Goddess’ essence in its purest form. The Lillepi are, in blunt words, stumpy beings, who assume the role of charged crystelei [batteries].

They are beings made of magic, and they are a race sensitive to magic as a result. Yet this blessing would prove to be a curse.

The magic underneath the earth shook, a wavelength strong and loud enough for the land above to terraform and evolve….or perhaps it is easier to say that the land had regressed? Smaller, smaller, and smaller. The grass lightened into bright teal, the waters crisp and clear. These beings, the Lillepi, had thought that perhaps the world had grown bigger instead. Why would they have any reason to believe otherwise? Their land, their people, everyone they knew in the immediate vicinity, had remained the same size.

As centuries passed, the Lillepi continued to thrive. With a relatively ‘big’ population living their lives within Lilleputian lands. Their world may be small, as there is only so far small ships can sail.

Like Ailluin and the Ignitia, Lillepi are born from more magical and non-traditional means. Deep inside the lush forest of Lilleputt lies a waterfall. From this waterfall with highly concentrated environmental crystelei, Lillepi are born - the water crystallizes into small pods of teal and sky blues. Once a Lillepi is ready to ‘hatch’, the crystelei shell cracks for young Lillepi to emerge. Whether these are ‘waterfalls’ in the traditional sense or not is up for debate, as the ‘water’s’ source comes from deep underground, absorbing from the earth’s magic and energy. The Lillepi had moved from mainland Valkaia to the island, so how can a place of origin for them reside here? It is likely this source of birth and power was moved by the ancients of one’s past, as any attempts to uncover this mystery and view this source of energy is met with a type of ‘magical barrier’ to protect what gives life to the Lillepi.

Unlike the Ailluin and their Banyan Tree, and the Ignitia with their Volcano core, the Lillepi choose to never look too deeply into their origins. The thought of ancients of the past moving something which has the ability to birth life is terrifying. It is simply easier for the Lillepi and the world to recognize this ‘waterfall’ and its hatching grounds as an enchanted area known to revitalize and supply the land with a source of nourishment.

## History & Evolution

The Lillepi had lived a secluded life for as long as many could remember. A small population of these shapeless beings took to the wilderness past the Pastel mountains [**Topotota**]. In the beginning, there had been a small peninsula extending from the southeastern corner of Valkaia. As the population began to slowly climb, the decision to expand the Lillepi territory towards said peninsula was wise. And yet, fate had not been so kind to these beings.

Magic beneath Lilleputian land erupted in waves from a great disturbance. It shrunk the lands for it to splinter and crack, and by the time the Lilleputians had investigated, the world had suddenly grown bigger. So much bigger. Some could theorize that the severing of the link between Evacrestians and the Goddess had caused this, some would say that an Eruption from Drakrom had exposed volatile Crystelei to Lilleputt, yet these modern theories remain unconfirmed. Perhaps the Lilleputians were just that unlucky.

War overtook Evacrest as a whole, for reasons the Lillepi could not stand for. They moved their people towards the peninsula, away from the troubles caused by such brute Races who knew no peace. The Lillepi were small in number, with a Kingdom erected yet unrecognized officially. They could not possibly fight wars, wildfires, floods, tornados, and the immense amount of unnatural and natural disasters which blew their way. Years passed as the race as a whole hid out of fear. They called it a tactical retreat to hone one’s country and people, promising to strike back with a stronger and recognized presence in the far future. The peninsula separated from the mainland of Valkaia as the sea level rose, cutting the Lillepi off from the rest of the continent altogether.

The Lillepi continue to believe that perhaps the rest of the world is war-ridden and broken, that perhaps ‘giants’ have overtaken Evacrest. Their ships can only sail so far, even if the elders once knew of more to the world of Evacrest.

## Race Exclusive Traits & Culture

* Lillepi culture is diverse within its own society. Different families, associations, and clans have different ways of life. This is merely here as a guideline. You may have freedom in coming up with your own unique lore and culture, all that is asked is for any real life inspirations and parallels to be kept respectful.
* The Lillepi often brag about their Military prowess: How each Lillepi would have been through training at their coming-of-age, how academics are taught hand-in-hand with combat, how much stronger and prosperous the Lillepi are as a whole. Nearly every healthy and willing individual may take on arms if wars could ever reach their lands once again. They are simply so prepared, nothing would ever be able to stop them, even the theorized giants who now roam the land.

Lillepi who have gone through physical and magical training are known to be able to jump extremely high, they are able to lift extremely heavy things. In reality, they may only jump up to an average person’s waist and lift items ten times their weight. Just like insects! Their ‘potent’ magic is akin to what Evas/Ailluin/Vathos/etc children may do.

## Appearence

- You! The people around you. But maybe smaller. Much smaller, with Chibi-like proportions. They are about as big as Evas [human] hands. [6-8 inches tall]. They may have rounded ears or pointed ears. No animalistic features, no flowering features! They are just... Small.
- Colourful hair and eyes are allowed. Do the carpets match the drapes?
- Be reasonable if there's anything 'special' about your character! Do they have different eyes because they have heterochromia or is it from some magical means? Do they have a skill that relates to a magically modified part of their body? Going into detail about it would be lovely.

### Dos and Don'ts

- Lillepi are small and bite-sized. They tend to \*but not always, have an aspect of their personalities exaggerated. They are prone to being more temperamental or sensitive, but of course, this is not the case for all Lillepi.
- **There are no Lillepi hybrids or mixed children.** Besides, everyone else stinks. This is a Lillepi-only safe zone.