Lunthaes

The Lunthaes are one of the species that inhabit the world of Udethya. They were created by Moon to fight in the Divine War which took place 700 years prior to the events that took place in the Prequel series.

As of when the Prequel takes place, the population consists of 10 individuals. The initial population pre-mortem was around 10,000.

## Characteristics

### Physical Characteristics

While not all Lunthaes are copies of each other, they all are known for their hair with a similar color to an opal, and their silver eyes. Most Lunthaes are dark-skinned as they are a reflection of Moon, though light-skinned Lunthaes' are not unheard of. They come in different variations. Some may have curly hair, and some straight hair, some are tall, some are short. However, most have long hair to cover their cores. Moon was not very strict in appearances when she molded them. It is also not uncommon for them to have white flowers on their hair, which are actually growing from their heads as they are also an offspring of the Divine Moonflower **(No, Moon did not fuck a flower. I'll explain it later on)**. If they were to remove their all of their hair, small stems can be seen on the head, leading to the lower portion of the neck where the core of the Lunthaes can be found inside the neck. If the stems are to be cut, they cannot regrow, thus the individual would only form a flower on the back of their neck where the core can be found. In the day such flowers are closed unless the Lunthaes commands it by sheer force (which they are advised not to do as it requires much concentration and mental power), naturally opening at night and providing a soothing, delightful scent.

This is a female-only species, as they do not need to procreate to increase in population. In fact, besides the exception of Vedite, whom as a prototype and gift to a male was given reproductive organs, the others cannot reproduce even if they wished to do so. However, that is not to say that they can't enjoy the pleasures with other species if they wishes to do so as their body is capable of such, though Moon condems such actions.

When a Lunthaes dies, their bodies do not rot. Instead, the body is preserved, even if it were to be cut into bits and pieces. The only thing that does wither away is the flowers on their heads.

#### More details about the Flowers

While the flower itself is the same, the placement of the flowers in the hair come in different variations. No flower pattern is exactly the same to the other, though there are some commonalities amongst the different Lunthaes such as where it can be clustered.

Typically the flowers will be spread out all throughout the head, sometimes in the hair too, not clustering each other in a particular area. However, there are cases where all of the flowers may be found in one particular part of the head such as in the back, side, or even front. The flowers work somewhat differently to the actual flower. The average number of flowers that can be found in the head is around 10 in the older Lunthaes, though the flowers can range to up to 30 (though no Lunthaes ever reached that number).

When a Lunthaes is born, they are flowerless as the flower had yet to grow. In the first months the first flower blooms, and slowly through the passage of time they gain another flower. It typically takes around 30 years for another flower to bloom.

It is important to notice that if the flowers begin to wither, it is an indication that the Lunthaes' lifespawn is near its end. While no Lunthaes ever got to see a natural death due to being killed before the end of their long lifespawns, when a Lunthaes was fatally wounded or overall near death, the flowers would act as such. If a Lunthaes were to reach 30 flowers, they are reaching that end.

After reaching the 30th flower, the Lunthaes are able to live up to 200 years more.

Ana's Math in Trying to figure out how many flowers the Lunthaes that are alive have
 300 years (year 400 to 700)
 Remaining population (800 years)

**While the Lunthaes are born as babies, they only last in this form for max four days before rapidly growing to their adult forms.**

#### Clothing

While there are no specific set of clothing the Lunthaes wear, they are often clad in white and black. When not in the battlefield, they wears clothes with long sleeves and different laces, from pants to dresses. Some do enjoy wearing simple silver jewelry. Overall the attires are very well done as they are made by the Lunthaes themselves.

### Weaknesses

Overall their bodies can be compared to that of a flower, as they are physically weak. They are also fairly intolerant to fire (as their parents are too). Ironically enough, due to being part Moonflower, the Lunthaes are required to be under sunlight for a portion of the day to recharge some of their energy. However, due to also being an offspring of the Moon, they receive benefits under the moonlight and prefer not to be under the sunlight much as it both recharges and weakens them.

### Strengths

To make up for the physical weakness which they are born, they are extremely powerful magicians, unlike the Solthaes which are more combat focused (besides the exceptions of the usage of fire and light magic by some).

### Naming System

Like the Solthaes, they have a naming system which was formed to help identify each other's birth and rank.

Lunthaes Naming Endings
This ending in name is found in other species,
thus is not an Lunthaes exclusive.
 *-tis* | First Warrior
have been given a high rank.
The names are usually short in size with the *-tis* ending.
While this is not a Lunthaes exclusive, it is uncommon to find humans with
*-tis* as the ending to their names, thus it does hold some power.
Lantis Lunthaes,
 *-rys*
*-ris*
depending on their work.
Damerys Lunthaes,
 *-ylisse* | Nearest to end
of Lunthaes, who were typically of low rank. Their names consist of 2-4 letters
before the *-ylisse* ending to their name.
This is typically a Lunthaes exclusive, as no other species carry such endings in
their names.
Marylisse Lunthaes,
Lannylisse Lunthaes.

Each and every name is given to them by Moon, who held a small feast for the creation of every Lunthaes. There is no distinctive pattern amongst the first syllables of their names, most likely indicating that Moon makes the names on the spot.

Generation Table
 Second Generation
 Last generation

### Traditions

#### Rite of Birth

On the day of a Lunthaes' birth, a celebration is done to commemorate the beginning of a new life. They crown the new member with a crown made out of silver strands that coil together. They then wait for the time of growth to occur, and once the Lunthaes has reached the age of adulthood, they are once more given a celebration.

## History

### Origin

"In the midsts of an unnerving cold war the Moon descends to the Earth once more, where a flower of similar status calls her name and ponders, 'is there are use for a creature such as myself?' The Moon does not know what will happen to her and her child soon, thus she urges the plant to give her a branch, for she must make new children to protect her own. The flower, not sure of the intentions of the Moon asks, 'and what benefit shall I receive if you are to gain a part of my own?' It takes the Moon 12 days and 13 nights to arrive at the answer. 'Children of your own, those who will become your sole protectors. May they chant your name and praise you, never to be forgotten,' the Moon answers. It was exactly the answer the flower sought, for it not long ago had drown itself in insecurities of its future, as very little knew of its existence. 'A branch of mine you shall receive, and children you will provide. They who must become my sole protectors, chant my name and praise me, and never forget of my existence.' Thus the flower extends its branches as if it were its arms, and lets the Moon trim a part of it. Once the plant is satisfied with its actions, it falls asleep. The Moon proceeds to walk to a region far from the eyes of others, north of the mainland, in a small cresent-shaped island she later calls Nausales. There she will work for no more or less than one thousand eight hundred days, shrouded in an everlasting night she herself placed, until the wail of a baby can be heard. From the flower and flesh of her own she creates a baby of similar image to her own, besides the color of its flesh which reflects the other parent. The Moon falls to her knees, exhausted from her prolonged work, where she will rest for one-hundred days more, beside a baby who will soon grow. Thus the beginning of the star-crossed Lunthaes mark, and the moon and plant gain a protection of their own."

Vedite first created in the year **390.**

Most first generations were created in 400

Era of War is from 500-647.

99% of Lunthaes are wiped by the end of the war.

In the year 700 population is decreased to .01%

390-700

Overall population

Story takes place in 1200

## Known People & Current Population

The current Population consists of 10 individuals, 8 of them can be found in the Lunthaes sanctuary in Nausales, while two of them are travelling the world. Out of the 9 people, one of them is first generation, 3 of them are second generation, and 6 of them are last generation. 2 last generations were born after the war. One of them is a half-Lunthaes, daughter of Vedite Lunthaes, and the other is one posing as a Solthaes. Only 8 of them have met the Divine War battlefield.

### Known Individuals

Artemia SolthaesSethmore vi AvisVedite Lunthaes