Lunarian (species)

The Lunarians are the sapient native species of the realm of Lunaria, similar to humans and Serpentine in Ninjago. Most Lunarians reside in their home-realm, but some emigrate to other realms, whether it be by choice or due to conflict.

## Lunarian Tribes

Lunarians, like Serpentine, are divided into five tribes and each have their own "staff" to represent the leader of each tribe. Also like Serpentine, there are "ranks" in each tribe, but Lunarian ranks aren't based on defeating a superior member in a duel, and certain ranks only apply to a certain "sub-type". Mage ranks are based on how powerful they are, Paladin ranks are based on the shape of their wings and (and the shapes of their halos, if Angel/Fallen Angel), Groundshaker ranks by the color of the leaves of their zakarra, and Zevras by the color of their antlers and hooves. The tribes, their sub-types, and ranks are listed as follows:

* Ultimas
	+ Immortal (Royal)
	+ Mortal
* Mages
	+ Animal Mages
		- Canine Mages
		- Feline Mages
			* Alpha
			* Beta
			* Delta
			* Gamma
			* Epsilon
			* Omega
	+ Standard Mages
		- Archmage
		- High Mage
		- Sorcerer
		- Warlock
		- Wizard
		- Common
* Paladins
	+ Angel Paladins
		- Seraph
		- Archangel
		- Common
		- Cherub
	+ Butterfly Paladins
		- Swallowtail
		- Common
		- Moth
		- Dragonfly
	+ Fallen Angel Paladins
		- Same as Angel Paladin
	+ Demon Paladins
		- Wrath (red horns)
		- Pride (purple horns)
		- Greed (yellow horns)
		- Lust (blue horns)
		- Sloth (aqua horns)
		- Envy (green horns)
		- Gluttony (orange horns)
		- Imp (black horns)
* Groundshakers
	+ Orange leaves (rare)
	+ Green leaves (common)
* Zevras
	+ Gold
	+ Silver
	+ Bronze

## Biology

Lunarians have a very distinct biology to humans. They may resemble humans, especially when hiding their Lunarian traits, but they still have some subtle and obvious differences.

Lunarian blood, unlike humans, is a midnight blue color. It's unknown why this is, but it's the easiest way to distinguish between a human and a Lunarian. Their bones also have spiral-like patterns on them, while human bones are smoother. Lunarians have some different bones (even when hiding their features) depending on the tribe.

Mages' adarras are just colored bones, but if the adult adarras are broken off, they don't grow back, similar to teeth. Adarras start off as small star shapes pointing upward, but they grow in and face forward at the age of 13 (although there are some late bloomers). When hiding their adarras, small stubs can be seen in an x-ray. Animal Mages have an extra pair of ear holes in their skulls due to their animal ears, and their tailbones are much longer than a human's because of their tails. These tailbones are still visible on an x-ray even when hiding their tails; the tailbone is just curled up against their spine.

Paladins' bones are more hollow, like a bird's, so they can fly. Angel/Fallen Angel wings have bones similar to a birds, while Demon Paladins have more solid/fused looking bones like a dragon's wings. Butterflies have very thin and delicate bones, and their wings can tear easily. Halos are projections of hard light that the Angel/Fallen Angel Paladins can make disappear when in their "human" disguises. Demon horns can't be hidden even when disguised as a human, but their tails can and they work the same as an Animal Mage's. Butterfly antennae are made of a delicate membrane and are full of nerve endings to help them feel. It would be detrimental if they were ripped off or removed. When the wings are hidden, they appear as tattoos on the Paladin's back.

Groundshakers don't have as many special traits as other tribes, but their bones are thicker and denser to aid them with their immense strength. Their zakarras may look like hair decorations, but they're actually attached to their skin at the subcutaneous level. The "leaves" are actually made of a sort of keratin, similar to fingernails or hair. The "thread" is made of a strong but thin membrane and the "beads" attached to it are actually bone. When the zakarra is hidden in human form, it appears as a small leaf-shaped tattoo on the side of their head where it is.

Zevras, back before they went extinct, were the least humanoid out of the 5 tribes. Instead of feet, they had furry deer-like hooves. The fur was the same color as the hair they had on their heads, but the hooves themselves were metallic. The metallic color varied depending on the color and size of their similarly deer-like antlers (Gold, Silver, or Bronze). Zevras also had long thin furry tails that flared out at the end; they were also the same color as their hair. And like their name implied, they had stripes all over their body in varying colors. Some had black stripes, but most had them in a different color, similar to other Lunarian's pupils. Zevras were the only tribe to not have shaped pupils.

## Known Lunarians

### Ultimas

* Luna Starlight - Archmage Standard, Seraph, Green Leaf
* Artemision Nacht - High Mage Standard, Seraph, Green Leaf (formerly a Mage)
* Moonlight Nacht - Warlock Standard, Archangel, Green Leaf
* L'tning Ch'sr (Chyenne) - Beta Feline (Tabby), Archangel, Green Leaf
* Logan Garmadon
* Chaina Garmadon
* Jade Garmadon - Alpha Feline (Mountain Lion), Seraph, Green Leaf

### Mages

* H'x C'stor - Alpha Canine (Coyote); Deceased
* Cryst'l B'll - Gamma Canine (Coyote)
* R'gel Fl're - Epsilon Canine (Coyote)
* V'ga - Delta Canine (Coyote)
* S'rius - Gamma Canine (Coyote)
* Alt'ir - Epsilon Canine (Coyote)
* Glinda Stone - Beta Canine (Coyote)
* Polaris (Derrick) - Gamma Canine (Coyote)
* Andromeda (Clara) - Omega Canine (Coyote)
* Orion (Cyrus) - Alpha Canine (Wolf)
* Frost (Zane) - Beta Feline (Snow Leopard)
* James Frost - Delta Canine (Coyote)
* Charles Leonardo Jr - Gamma Canine (Dingo)
* G'mini - Omega Feline (Shorthair)

### Paladins

* G'lden L'ning - Common Angel
* B'frost - Common Butterfly
* Frost (Zane) - Fallen Archangel
* Jane - Common Butterfly
* Jackson/Red Snow - Envy Demon
* Glace (Dr Julien) - Fallen Common Angel
* James Frost - Archangel