Hana

> The blooming people, the children of Gaio and Stellani. They are eternal when left alone, but all things are eventually cut down.
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 Hana

   The Hana are a people who have centered their existence around flowers. They've named these countless plants and given each one meaning. Every Hana is named after one of these flowers, and are expected to wear this flower as pride for their people. Their existence has been a rather peaceful one, as they've contributed more towards ending wars than they have towards starting them.

### Biology and Anatomy

#### Magical Ability

It's an inherent ability for an Hana to be gifted at growing all kinds of plants. This can range anywhere from flowers to fruits and vegetables. Being around gardens that have been well-tended makes them feel energized and puts them in a good mood.

Hanas can also have control of elements, though this is uncommon. Even when they do, these abilities are not as powerful as one of the elemental races, like the Kagutsuchi who are masters of pyromancy at birth. The only magic that they find themselves superior in is plant or earth related.

#### Anatomy

Hanas have humanoid bodies with smooth skin and hair. They bear no instantly noticeable features save for the occasional case of horns or ears that resemble those of Stellani. Those with the traits of Stellani tend to pursue religious careers, as they have a stronger connection with the god and find magic comes to them easier. These ears tend to be white, brown, or black. The only guarantee is that they will never match the Hana's hair.

Eyes are very important to the Hana, they regard them as the representer of the soul. A rare trait among them is metallic coloured eyes- gold, silver, bronze, and light grey. This trait is highly regarded, and Hana with it find themselves advantaged in social situations. It's an equally rare trait to have dull- black or dull, muted colours- eyes. Hanas generally avoid others of their kind with this trait, as it's believed to imply they have an evil soul.

#### Biology

They have a strangely low body temperature, being 20 degrees lower than that of a Druantia's at 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Despite this, many of them will feel warm to the touch.

All Hana have a strange trait in their body, some examples being the healing tears of Spring Empress Astrantia or the sleepy aura given off by Commander Chrysanthemum of the White Dawn Order. This strange phenomenon has been dubbed "Stellani's Mark" but in casual conversation is referred to as one's "mark".

The Hana are conceived like humans but the process does not require two different genders to be successful. Additionally, pregnancy does not show on their bodies as a swollen stomach area but rather a glow to their skin and a small flower bud growing on their stomach. After 4 months of pregnancy, this bud will have grown to the size of a fist and fall off of their body. As long as that flower is kept safe, it will grow for 2 more months until it opens and releases from its center a newborn.

### Nativity and Distribution

Hanas are native to Mikado and can be found all over the world. Those that prefer warmer climates can be found in the outskirts of Ashen or in the country of Duskshine, and those that prefer colder climates generally move to Nerevlin or Evershade.

They are not banned from any country and freely travel through as many as they please. But it is highly unlikely you'll find one living in a Shu village, in the country of Home, or in the Ourean mountain, as these places aren't quite as hospitable to them.

### Contributions

There have been many medical contributions made to Astiri by the Hana because of their deep connection to plant life. They've created many medicines that have cured ailments such as; Smoke Ailment in Khioni, Light Exhaustion in Breksta, and Withering Mark in their own kind. At this time their medical fields look to cure The Wilting, a disease which has ailed them for almost their entire existence. Currently, no cure exists.