I picture Navire as a kingdom with a tiered main city, with the castle on the highest tier, the schools of the wizards and mages, as well as the sanctuary of summoners on the next, and trickling down from there to a massive city that is a work in progress and outward expanding. The architecture would be eclectic because of the varying cultures mingling, and the marketplaces would be lively and full of noise, and different scents and sights.



Outside of the main city would be a myriad of towns being built around farmlands and ramshackle villages of those to poor to afford better housing.

A Songstress from Caelum is one who sings and plays music to weave the elements to her command, and is a variant class of the Sky Wizard. Her weapons are her voice and harp, which is imbued with a portion of magicite.

Lumenaria twists into the air, singing in an otherworldly language. The gusts from her quick turning meld together with her song. Once she stops, she channels that force into a miniature tornado which causes her opponents to be stunned as they float helplessly within. Lasts for a minimal amount of time before the tornado dissipates. (30 seconds)

Lumenaria calls down a blizzard from the heavens to inflict damage upon her foes, chilling and binding a creature in the heart of the storm into place. The status affects last for a minimal amount of time. (30 seconds)

Lumenaria sings to the earth and plants around her, encouraging them to lend their aid. Once finished the earth erupts into flowers and foliage, granting those inside the sacred soil a damage reduction buff. Lasts for a substantial amount of time before the foliage withers. (10 minutes)

Lumenaria strums quickly on her harp in a haphazard and discordant way. The sky above her grows dark as a bolt of lightning comes down from the sky to jolt her opponent, causing paralyzation. Paralyze will sometimes interrupt an enemy's actions. Lasts a moderate amount of time. (3 minutes)

Lumenaria sings as she binds the elements together to bolster her allies, as well as to heal minor wounds they may have sustained. Those blessed by her song are given the haste buff. This buff lasts for a moderate amount of time. (3 minutes)

Lumenaria is capable of using her persuasion over the elements to draw drinkable water from thin air, and her time in Caelum has given her the valuable skill of fishing. As long as there is a body of water nearby, Lumenaria will be able to catch food for herself and others, though they're on their own as for cooking it. Caelestis eat their fish raw and lightly seasoned with salt.

Caelestis are avian humanoids, with clawed hands and feet, as well as large wings and feathery ears and eyebrows. Their hair is light and ethereal, which floats around their faces and behind them unless weighted down by hair ornaments (often times fish bones or seashells). Their skin tones are grey, brown, white, or gold, and their eyes can be a large variety of hues. Typically they have hair that suits their skin, such as black with grey or white, or blonde with gold, but variations of that have been known to happen. They do not grow their wings for many years after they are born, and it is a painful but exciting process for many young Caelestis to gain their plummage.

Their diet is primarily fish and seaweed which they procure from the Obscurus Sea. They tend to be slender and toned from their active lifestyles, and they are expert fliers.

Caelum, a small and neutral city-state is set on a stretch of floating islands that dot the sky above the Obscurus Sea. The only race to take residence on these islands are the Caelestis, however they do see some visitation from scholarly folk, as well as dedicated explorers. Travelling to this remote city-state is difficult to say the least – the first obstacle many ground dwelling folk have to traverse is the Obscurus Sea before they can reach the Astral Isle to seek passage up to the islands above.

Caelum is a duelocracy, wherein inhabitants challenge eachother to duels to rise in their social standings, garnering a large portion of the loser's possessions (only the challenged, the challenger will lose only a trifling amount). This city-state's leader, or Regalia, is chosen by challenging the current Regalia in a duel – which then initiates the Trials. The two are then presented to Sigilyph in her temple and undergo the Trial of the Trio – Body, Mind, and Spirit. This right is not limited to Caelestis, and if you pass the Trials as an outsider you are embraced by Sigilyph as one of her own.

• There has only been one outsider as Regalia in the history of Caelum (more on it below in the Fluff and Flavor section)

The current Regalia is Numen Aslani, ninety-sixth of her blood-name to ascend to Regalia. She is ambitious and overextending, a trait not many Regalia have possessed. Traditionally, Caelum has been an isolationist city-state. These days Regalia Numen sends the best of her Songstresses and Chevaliers out to scour the land and seek opportunities for Caelum to gain allies and become more involved with the world below. Just recently she has sent a handful to Navire to gain favor with the blossoming kingdom. Under her rule Caelum has begun to flourish in trade of fish, as well as unique armor and weaponry made from the bones, scales, and hides of the leviathan-sized creatures living in the Obscurus Sea. They also excel in making musical instruments from the bones and sinew of such creatures, as well as nets and harpoons.

The architecture of Caelum is filled with large pillars and archways that leave the buildings airy and communal, rather than private. Doors are not things made in Caelum as they prefer tapestries for privacy. Generally speaking their homes are decorated with bone and scale designs, and they use downy-feathers for their bedding and seats. The only seat made of wood and stone in Caelum is the Regalia's Throne, a testament to the honor of such a position. Homes are often more vertical than horizontal in regards to size to account for the limited space upon the floating islands that make up the city-state. Open air balconies are a popular feature, and their homes can reach upwards of two hundred feet in height, with the wealthiest and most prestigious Caelestis living higher up.

Lumenaria is in her nineteenth soul-year, born under the Cascada Sigillum, blessed by the sun. She who is born under the Cascada Sigillum is said to be malleable, capable of great change to overcome obstacles – but also with the persistence to wear through even stone with time so that she may just go directly through those obstacles in her way. She has a forceful personality that may make others avoid her. Cascada also exudes an enthralling beauty that some may admire from afar, rather than approach those rapids for fear of being swept away.

Lumenaria is the blood-name sister of the current Regalia, Numen Aslani. Speculation abounds why Regalia Numen decided to ship her younger sister off to Navire and lands unknown, some of it rather unsavory and unpleasant. Some think that Numen feared Lumenaria's growing power as a Songstress, others believe that she trusts Lumenaria explicitly with a dangerous and delicate task. Whatever the rumors may be, Lumenaria has traveled far to reach Navire.

In Caelum, every Caelestis is born under a Sigillum. These grant them attunements with a particular element over others, and set the path of their personalities toward that element. A person born under the Incendia Sigillum may be more fiery, hot headed, quick to anger, but also cheerful and exciting to be around – a natural born leader or adventurer, whereas those born under the Aeris Sigillum tend to be airy, ethereal, charismatic, but sharp and harsh in their rebuttals – a natural born politician or officiary.


They are like a Zodiac, except determined by what week you were born, instead of which month or year. Each week is attuned to a different Sigillum, so many kinds of Caelestis with different personalities and attunements are born each month, giving this small race a diverse and well rounded population, generation by generation. Sigilyph herself predetermines what type the Caelestis need, and then moves each week into the appropriate Sigillum.

• There is a Major Sigillum which is attuned to the week that Sigilyph picks. Determined by what time of day the child is born, a Minor Sigillum under the Major is attuned for personality traits. These follow the sun and moon respectively.
• Sun Minor – They exude the vibrant aspects of the Major, often exaggerating them instead of muting them. Caelestis that are blessed by the sun are outgoing individuals.
• Moon Minor – They exude the more mellow aspects of the Major, muting them in favor of elegance. Caelestis that are blessed by the moon are introverts.

The Element of Earth

• Terra (of the Earth)
• Silva (of the Forest)
• Vallis (of the Valley)
• Ostes (of the Earthquake)

The Element of Water

• Oceanus (of the Ocean)
• Lacus (of the Lake)
• Cascada (of the Waterfall)
• Eluvies (of the Flood)

The Element of Wind

• Aeris (of the Air)
• Aura (of the Breeze)
• Risus (of the Laughter)
• Tempestas (of the Storm)

The Element of Fire

• Incendia (of the Fire)
• Solis Ortus (of the Sunrise)
• Vulcanus (of the Volcano)
• Eruptio (of the Eruption)

Soul-years determine the age of Caelestis, and they begin to age from the time that their mother successfully lays their egg. A Caelestis's first soul-day is a celebration of their parents rather than them, but their second soul-day is the time they're officially recognized as an individual and named (the second soul-day is often called the Day of Naming). It takes a Caelestis approximately a year to hatch from their egg, and the entire blood-brood helps care for it in that time.

Blood-names are family names that were given long ago in Caelum. A blood-name is carried with you, even if you join a different blood-brood through the Soul Twine. Blood-names are the strongest bond any Caelestis can have with another of their kind outside of the Soul Twine.

Blood-broods are large clans of Caelestis who gathered together long ago to work towards specific goals, such as blacksmithing, weaving, farming, etc. These blood-broods are now set in stone, with no new ones occurring in hundreds of years. Those in the brood grow up with each other as siblings.

The Soul Twine is the Caelum version of marriage, except far more permanent. The two Caelestis are taken before Sigilyph and she twines together their souls for eternity, granting them the ability to see into each others hearts and minds. There is no secret to be kept from your mate, no sadness or happiness they cannot understand – they are in perfect harmony. Very few Caelestis undergo the Soul Twine because of these facts, and Regalia are prohibited from doing so (meaning that anyone who has had a Soul Twine may not become Regalia unless their mate has died).

A Songstress from Caelum is one who sings and plays music to weave the elements to her command, and is a variant class of the Sky Wizard. Her weapons are her voice and harp, which is imbued with a portion of magicite. She is a priestess of Sigilyph, devoted to her Patron's commands and is a highly respected role within Caelum. Many Regalia have been Songstresses.

A Chevalier from Caelum is a warrior who uses a bone harpoon and nets to take down his opponents, and they are typically the hunters for Caelum who go down to the dreadful Obscurus Sea to battle the leviathan creatures within the waters. Chevalier's equip themselves in scale mail, and are adept at battling underwater and can hold their breath for a substantial amount of time.

Caelum's artisans work with mostly sea creature products and plant-life growing in the shallow shores of the Astral Isle. These specializations go alongside more mundane, but necessary, professions.

Scale-smith: A specialization of armor making within Caelum that focuses on using the scales of the sturdiest sea creatures. These suits of armor are tailor fit for Caelestis, allowing their wings free movement.

Bone-smith: A specialization of weapon making within Caelum that uses the bones of various sea creatures to produce different tools of combat.

Luthier: These folk use animal bones and sinew to craft instruments for Songstresses to use. Their instruments produce ethereal, otherworldly sounds that remind many of the ocean.

Harvester: Brave folk who delve into the Obscurus Sea for seaweed to bring back to Caelum. They are unarmed and unarmored, save for a bone sickle that is useful for harvesting seaweed and linen clothing, as well as their nets to bring the seaweed back to the surface.

The Obscurus Sea is a sea that is nearly black in it's coloration and houses extremely dangerous and ferocious sea monsters. Those trying to traverse most be able to repel the attacks of such creatures as krakens, sea wyrms, and leaping sharks. It is said to hold many secrets within it's confines, and in it's center, just below the Caelum Sky Isles, is the Astral Isle.

The Astral Isle is a volcano that rests below the Caelum Sky Isles, and where some of the Caelum have set up residence to try mining the minerals within the rich soil. It is uncultivated for the most part, save for those miners, and doesn't see a lot of traffic. The rare outsiders who make it to the Astral Isle are pulled up to the sky islands on the Sky Lift, which is used to transport the carcasses of sea creatures up to Caelum.

The Legacy of Sharim details the adventures of Sharim, a moogle white mage who made his way to Caelum and became their Regalia for nearly fifty years, which was unheard of in Caelum history. He was known to have been extremely well loved by the Caelestis, and only became deposed when he passed away from old age. Never before has a Regalia held the Throne for more than a decade, and there has not been an outsider Regalia since Sharim.

The Caelestis love to tell their young stories of Sharim to inspire them with a sense of justice and wisdom. Because of Sharim, the Caelestis feel as if they owe the moogles a great debt, and they will go out of their way to aid moogles. Some Caelestis have even left Caelum to go honor the moogles in the same way that Sharim honored them to repay the debt they feel they have, and this honoring often means placing themselves as servants to the first moogle they meet, whether that moogle may want them to or not.

-A fast and flexible sword wielding warrior, that dances through the enemy, striking vital spots with unnatural precision.

(A combination of complex and fluid moves including both the dancer’s body and swords, which causes any enemy who sees it to get into a trance like state in which they can only stare at the dancer.)

(One of the very defining skills of the sword dancers. A 3 hit strike, boosted with magical energy, where each slash comes from an unexpected angles with speed that makes it nearly impossible to dodge. Those 3 strikes carry enough power to shatter stone.)

( Another of the defining skills of a sword dancer. This skill consists of using the dual swords to form a complete protection area around you. It allows to deflect almost any attack send at you. )

(Utilizing the little magic power from deep within her, she makes her swords shine with light that blinds the opponent for a few seconds.)

(Rather than class skill, this is a skill coming from her race. As her body possesses incredible amount of magic energy that she cannot utilize, Selie’re is able to use that energy to boost her allies instead, allowing them to unleash more devastating magical attacks.)

(Part of her duty when she was still with the military, cooking became a skill she has a great confidence in. She is capable of cooking a great variety of foods from different parts of the world. Even when lacking a proper recipe for specific ingredient, she is capable of improvising a decent meal.)

Appearance: http://rivaan.deviantart.com/art/SwordDancer2-484745679
Age 76; looks: 25
Hair color: burning red
Eye color: bright green

History: Selie’re was raised up in arcadia since she was small, but no one really knows where she was born. One day she was just brought up by the supreme general at the time, who was returning from a visit to one of the border stations. One thing is know though, Selie’re is the only person in Arcania who has red hair or to be precise the only other person who also had red hair was the queen who disappeared all those years ago. Even the surname who was given to Selie’re, Krielie’nas. Is also the surname of the queen. Everybody knows that fact, but not a single person says it. For they all know that they must not push and shower her with expectations just because who her mother is. Still Selie’re made a good life for herself. She joined the military as a cadet after she finished her education at the age of 25. Sure enough 25 years later once she became an adult she was officially enlisted into the military directly sending her to the Blade dancers as her performance was among the best of those her age.
After ten years with the elite’s of the Arcanas, she was given a strange order. To head to the continent to the west, to the Kingdom of Navire. Selie’re was ordered to go there observe till the new king there is chosen and meanwhile to gather enough information to decide if official long range trade relationship would be worth it.

Race: Arcana
Description: Arcana are a race of mostly female humanoids that resemble humans a lot. In fact the only notable difference are their ears that have an almost draconic feel to them and their hairs that give of a slight glow of their colors. Supposedly the glow is caused by the incredible amount of magic energy that is accumulated in their bodies. Most arcanas find it near impossible to control that magic power as every spell they try to cast backfires cause huge damage to themselves too, but even with that drawback, this race still regards that power as a very important aspect of themselves. It’s rare to find an Arcana with short hair as the longer their hair is, the greater the magic capacity they have.
Arcanas live for an average of 300 years, but there are very rare exceptions to that. Additionally due their long lives, their birthrate is very small. As after giving birth, the arcana cannot have another child for at least 70 years. In addition to that the pregnancy continues for nearly 2 years. As such every arcana carrying a child is a subject to severe protection from the rest of her people. An arcane is considered full fledged adult at the age of 50.

History: The history of the arcanas is a gathering of sad and glorious moments. Originally the arcana were a race of pacifists who lived in their small country that was land between the Ventus Mau and Terra Mau. The small country was placed in a huge clearing in the mountains itself, making it a natural fortress, but as they were pacifists they were easily overtaken by a nearby human kingdom, for their land didn’t have a patron at that time, but with it being in the mountains, their kingdom had a multitude of valuable ores.
After a few centuries of slavery, following a successful rebellion, the Kingdom of Arcania was once again separate from it’s capturers. The arcana changed a lot from their past. Rather than the pacifists state that once was, now Arcania is a mostly military state. With nearly 90% of it’s population being combat ready and having complete soldier training. The borders are strongly guarded to the point where entry is near impossible for outlanders and if need be, every citizen is ready to join the military till the need passes.
Education is obligatory in Arcania. Every child must attend school, where aside subject such as math and language, they study military tactics, martial arts and many other things needed for successful military career.
All those laws and rules were set in motion by the first queen after the rebellion. After a rule of 50 years during which she set the nation’s laws and military protocols, she left the throne and shifted the government to it’s current version.
There is no such thing as most respected profession within Arcania. Every person understands the need for each occupation. Still most preferred ones are those directly affiliated with the military. Exception are the professional gladiators, who are civilians, but still one of the strongest military units within the Arcadia.

Government: The Arcana still don’t have a patron whom they revere. As such their process for choosing a ruler isn’t based on patrons. Also rather than a complete ruler, the Arcana government is divided into 2 parts. The first is the council consisting of 10 prominent members of the nation, they decide on the civilian matters. The council is decided through elections every 50 years. The second part of the government is the Military command. It’s led by a Supreme general. The supreme general has the last word on any affairs concerning the military aspects of the nation, but usually still discusses any future actions with the council. The supreme general is elected again every 50 years through a 3 tests: the general exams, the tournament of the chosen and the Test of the High Queen. It is considered national holiday. Everyone who wants to take part of the selection for the Supreme General can sign for it, few reach the second phase though.
General Exams: Is the first selection process. All applicants are put through extensive examination of their education. From military tactics, all the way to math. The criteria is very severe so only those with perfect scores can continue.
Tournament of the Chosen: This is the second phase of the selections. Here all applicants who passed the first phase are put to a 1v1 tournament, until only the last person remains. Not a single death has been recorded so far in this tournament as the few magic users that exist within Arcania, cast protection spells on every combatant.
Test of the High Queen: This is the last challenge before a supreme general is chosen. This is a unique test that was created by the high queen herself. She was a great magic user herself so before she left she had created a very special cave. No one really knows what’s inside it and everybody who enters refuses to say what they saw. But it is generally accepted that within the cave resides some form of magic artefact that puts every candidate through some sort of illusion trial. The only information given to the general public are the word of the queen before she left:” within that cave lies the challenge of one’s very own heart, for to best one’s self means to best the world.”

Classes: There are quite a few different special classes within Arcania.
Gladiator: Every one of these fighter utilize his own unique weapon style. Those mostly self thought fighters on the arena are fierce warriors. Often wielding variety of greatswords and heavy armors.
Border guards: The most respected of all occupations. Those soldiers are armed with heavy armor, tower shields and halberds. They also carry a sword as a backup weapon. As a wall of metal they are the first line of defense against any aggressor.
Blade dancers: Those exotic dual wielding warriors are among the elite fighters of the arcanas. Possessing a variety of different sword forms which they combine with some magic energy they are capable of swiftly dance their way through enemy lines. Combined with the ability to hypnotize enemy with their movements they are among the most feared sight for the enemy army. They also serve as the parade unit and also entertainment during official guest's visits.
War mages: The rarest sight within Arcania. Individuals who are capable of using pure magic are very rare for the arcanas. Still those who are born with the gift often become mages with incredible destructive potential, but even then there exist the possibility that one wrong move and they will be consumed by their very own spells.

Legend of the first Queen.
The first queen of the Arcanas after the rebellion was not even an adult by the standarts of her race. She became a queen at the age of 25 after the fact she was the one who led the rebellion. Even among her people her past before the rebellion is widely unknown. Still no one questioned her because even as a youngster she showed great deal of skill with both sword and magic. The old records of the war state that she was always the first one to engage into battle and the last one to leave after the enemy was defeated. After she was crowned she seemed to be a cold ruler, but one with a soul. Despite her cold attitude she was always thinking of her people first. When she finished setting up the new government, she left Arcania. Not even her closest people knew where she went. Today she is widely regarded as a role model for every arcana wishing to become a military figure.
Still there has been another story that has been going around for the last few decades. According to the story the old journal of the queen was found. It was stating that she was a servant of the princess of the kindom to whom they were slaves. The journal also stated that with the help of the princess the rebellion took place, but she lost her life in the first battle. Truth is no one knows if that journal is real as it’s unknown where it is at the moment, but that doesn’t seem to trouble the young arcanas who create beautiful tragic stories about the queen.

Human (Yeah, lame- I know. It get's better.)

Kojiro Ryukaze of the Ryukaze Clan

Age:28

ドラゴンの悩みの種(Dragon Bane(Samurai/Dragoon))

(This is more of a general idea of the armor, not necessarily the armor the character is currently wearing. Made from almost all parts of the dragon (ie: hide, scales, skull, and teeth) the armor armor is ceremonial, and crafted from the dragon slain during the 'Ascension' ceremony.)

ドラゴンのフレア (Flare of Dragon):

Using the highly polished sheen of their weapon, the Dragon Bane draws enough of their blade from it's sheathe to catch the nearest source of light and reflect the glare into their opponents eyes. This technique is used to momentarily blind their target (man or beast) in both an offensive and defensive manner. Though normally used to start an encounter, this same technique can be used with the blade fully drawn, but not in conjunction with the Rapid Dragon strike.

迅速なドラゴン (Rapid Dragon):

Using the momentum of drawing their blade from it's scabbard, the Dragon Bane is able to deliver a deadly blow in a blink of an eye. This fluid strike is able to finish off the unwary and stagger even the most formidable of foes. Combine with the Jump technique, the downward momentum of the warrior's fall can be applied to the strike, known to rend the head from a dragon in a single blow.

ドラゴンのウォード (Dragon Ward):

Using not only their physical prowess, but their force of personality as well. The Dragon Bane let's out a might roar while flourishing his blade. This technique not only deflects the assailants attack, but cause them to either fallback or be knocked over by the force of the roar.

ドラゴンの恐怖 (Fear of the Dragon):

Delivered in a similar manner as the defensive skill, this particular roar is more targeted. Letting out an ominous howl with a fiery gaze, this technique strikes fear into the prey of the warrior, rendering them unable to act until the fear has subsided.

ドラゴンのブーン (Dragon Boone):

The mere presence of a Dragon Bane is enough to bolster the morale of some troops. However, they are able to project an aura of courage about them, strengthening the resolve/fortitude of those around them.

Scouting: Having trained in rapid aerial movements, the Dragon Bane is able to traverse large expanses with ease, all the while surveying the area for any signs of their prey.

This bustling kingdom filled with merchants and warriors was not always so vastly populated. Originally inhabited by a small nomadic tribe, this land would provide a very harsh enviroment for these people to survive in. Yet, the fires forged a colony of steel, seeing the people establish a strong foothold on the southern most island. From here, it was only a matter of time before they spread across the Eastern and Northern isles, but with this progress, tensions arose.

Three heirs from the families that originally founded this nation rose up, proclaiming themselves as the rightful rulers of this land. From the mountainous regions to the north, the self-proclaimed Dragon fought with the fury and aid of his new found draconic allies, giving homage to the great Dragon Lord Bahamut. From the south isle, proclaiming themselves to be servants of the Great Sea Queen Leviathan, this Mighty Kraken struck at his rivals with his mighty navy and assistance from the beasts of the sea. To the east, with a furious roar of valor and bestial fury, the Furious Tiger struck out from the jungles with his vicious infantry, all in the name of the Great Fire Lord Ifrit. This split the land into three warring factions all vying for control of their homeland. This war has been waged for centuries- even to this very day, all the while seeing one clan rise to power just to simply fall to his rivals in the next few years. Over this time, a new peaceful sept of monks have spread across the land. Though holding no titles or land for themselves, no one can doubt the prowess of these warrior monks and their patron Phoenix.

Over the years, the countries did their best to keep themselves isolated from the rest of the world, seeing foreigners as being just another threat to the already dominate power struggle. As time marched on, the features of their forefathers began to twist and change to support a more foreign visage, though the piercing eyes of the warrior still persisted in this new breed of humans. Having all but forgotten their founding tounge, the people of this new found country slowly developed their own dialects, though a universal language was established in order for treaties and terms to be communicated. They also share an uncanny ability to speak the tounge of their companions, most likely due to the countless generations that grew alongside these powerful creatures.

ドラゴンの玉座 (Throne of the Dragon):



Throne of the Dragon is a capital city to one of the three warring factions in that area. Though considered a martial giant in it's own right, the country has suffered more infighting and inner turmoil then it's rivals. Having been home to countless generations of dragons, the people have formed a symbiotic relation with some of their primal neighbors -offering tribute and homage for protection. Needless to say this does not apply to all the dragons, some have taken to pillaging and raiding different villages to bolster their hoards. Other's however banded together with the humans under a single great dragon, know as the Head Wyrm.

It was during these raids that a warrior clan known as the Ryukaze came up with an idea. Who better to teach you to fight a dragon, then a dragon itself. Needless to say, at first the relations were tense between the beastly masters and their human students. Rogue warriors would kill their masters and proceed to use their new found strength to become bandits, or the dragon would kill the student due to impatience and draw the ire of his people. But over time, a mutual respect was formed and the warriors saw new heights to their training.

This created the Dragon Bane culture, a breed of warriors that had been taught the way of combating dragons while in flight. Though most of the training is done in practice over application, a ceremony is held for those who've reached the end of their training and are ready to assume the mantle. Called the 'Ascension' ceremony, the trainee must slay a dragon in a duel. Most of the time, these dragon's were captives that were held for the very purpose of fighting in the Ascension, others were dragons too maimed and wounded to continue fighting and would request to die in combat. This practice is observed by the Head Wyrm and Shogunate, to ensure that the honor of both warriors remain intact, while acting as a witness to this rite of passage. Once the final blow has been struck, the warrior will recite a prayer over the corpse of his foe, and turn to the Head Wyrm. If the Dragon Lord is pleased, a simple nod would be all that is needed to excel this warrior forward to this new status. However, should the drake shake his head, either displeased or insulted by the display, the warrior will have to start training from the start or commit ritual suicide to atone for his dishonor.

Those that do succeed, have their armor and weapons crafted from the very dragon they faced in combat, wearing it as a badge of honor and pride. At this point, the weapon is up to the warriors choice, but most favor a Nodachi for it's size and striking power. Considered nobles of the land, they act as peace keepers and key retainer's in their daimyo's armies. However, it is not uncommon for the warrior to become more then an entitled tyrant or bandit, yet those caught in the dishonorable acts have their titles stripped and forced from the land, if they don't attone for their sins first by their own blade first.

Having grown up in the shadow of his family name, Kojiro has always been the target of unwanted attention, both good and bad. Never able to live up to the ideal of perfection his father pushed him towards. Easily a master of the sword, the more subtle aspect of his culture eluded him. He believed in the strength of his draconic allies, but the more spiritual side of his training was more of a bore. Why should he have to learn about the great 'Dragon King'? Why should he have to learn draconic prayers and customs? Still, he persevered.

On the day of his Ascension, Kojiro knew that this was not going to be easy... Consider that an understatement. Being an heir to the Ryukaze bloodline, he was pitted against a massive elder dragon that had been caught in a raid. It took every ounce of strength and cunning he had, but he was able to slay his foe. It was only after seeing the corpse of the noble beast -still steaming with the heat of battle and blood streaming from his fresh wounds- that he understood what his training was set to teach him. With this revelation, he'd offer a prayer to his foe, and turn to face the Head Wyrm. The Lord paused a moment, nodding shortly after as the observing crowd erupted in cheers from their balconies and bleachers around the courtyard. It was that night he was presented with his armor and nodachi... It was that night that he also fled his home.

Though he knew what purpose his training served, it also served to show him that he was an unfit heir. Maybe in time he'd grow to assume the mantle of Shogun... But for now, he needed to continue his training, without the judging eyes of his family.

Feather Daze Dash- While mounted on his steed Rinn charges his opponent with blazing speed and strikes, not with his lance, but with the armored beak of Al'durian. The sheer force of the blow leaves his opponent stunned and dazed.

Bob and Weave- In lieu of his standard charging assualts Rinn and Al'durian dance around the battlefield making it difficult to be targeted. While this may seem as nothing more than a simple diversion tactic, it also provides ample time for Rinn to analyze his surrounding taking in every possible advantage before he moves in for the attack.

Pinning Thrust- Sizing the perfect oppertunity Rinn thrusts his lance towards his opponent pinning them where they stand. Weither it is the tender flesh or giving cloth as long as the object behind them is sturdy enough they will not move from where they stand.

Al'durian's Gift- Al'durian is a rare chocobo within the Valerian kingdom being the only White Chocobo known to exist. Being one of a rare breed she is the only chocobo known to cast white magic, one such gift is the ability to restore the health and mana of Rinn and his companions.

Either atop Al'durian or on the ground Rinn strikes his opponents with his lance, either thrusting it into flesh or slashing through it.

Once a collective group of tribes which all worshiped the Korthren'dar, the current kingdom of Valeria actually refers to the grand city and subsequent keep. The abundance of chocobo's has made the bird the center of several of the major tribes and Valeria itself. Thos who are able to capture and tame the wild creatures are looked upon as some of the most important members of society with breeders a close second. Chococbo's are used in everything from pulling farming equipment to mounts within the military.

Through many years of civil war many of the numerous tribes have been compiled into two major Clans.

-The Karn'inth: Believers in the savagry of nature, the Karn'inth are the more militiristic of the clans, with shamans compreble to the Red and Black Mages of Navire. They wield elemental powers along side their chocobo counterparts. The chocobo's raised by the Karn'inth tend to be more aggressive and capable of the same aggressive magics as thier masters.

-The Shu'rin: The more gentle of the clans the Shu'rin stand as the protectors of nature and by extension the chocobo. Druids stand along side the chocobo's more focused on healing and the restoration of nature. The chocobo's raised among the Shu'rin tend to be more passive and able to cast the same restorative magics as their companions.

-Cavalier: Among the commited military force of Valeria, the Cavaliers are among the most respected. Cavaliers are chosen among the most qualified candiates to becomes knights of the relm but are not truly given the title until they are chosen by the chocobo's they will ride. With such a title comes a great deal of training and teaching that must be given, everything from history to politics is taught by Cavaliers past in order to maintain peace throughout the kingdom.

-Shaman: Masters of the ancient traditions and magics held by the first Riders, shamans are able to cast powerful elemental magic on par with the most powerful mages of the west. Their chocobo's are generally red giving them somewhere between minor and moderate fire magic.

-Druid: Centered around the protection of nature in all of it's forms, the druid is a master of protection and healing magics often relying more on their barriers and quickthinking in lieu of actual combat. Their companions are mainly green chocobos gifted with the ability of healing. A druid of Valeria believes the chocobo should not be treated as creatures of burden, but more as individuals who live amongst other.

The Torin are a race of knife-earred humanoid creatures similar to the Elvaan of lore. Born with the innate gift of nature and the ability to bond with chocobo more easily than others, they are looked upon with an almost sacred sense as they make the best breeders and tamers of the chocobo.

shoulders 6in
Chest 12 in
Waist 8-10in
thigh 10-12in
Buttcheek 8x10in
wrist to tip of middlefinger 7 1/2 inches.
pinkie starting digit (base of hand before extending to finger) to thumb digit 4inch
feet (as in my feet) 12 inches

upper arm (weight )3 inches
lower (forearms) 2 1/2 − 3 inches
wrist 2 1/2 − 3 1/3 inches
elbow to wrist 11 3/4 inches
Shoulder to elbow 12 1/4 inches

heel to knee 15 inches.
Knee to thigh 16 inches.

height 5’11 to 6ft.
6 1/2 inches from collar bone to chin.
7 inches from one end to the other (Left to right)

crotch to waist (curves) 9 inches.
waist to belly button 4 1/2 inches
waist to chest (where ribs start) 12 inches
chest to neck 9 inches

Background: Cassius was born in a small village near Kespin, this village was a remnant of a lost society, a precursor of the past when the Lumyian's were a united race. In this village, Sol de Sun, was near the ocean. As a child he'd go out near water with his parents to sometimes look for valuables that would wash up on shore. One day they found a chest full of gear from the lost age, presumably buried.

As a Lumyian in what is considered a sub clan, he was expected to be a lore Keeper. He decided such a life was not for him, for he'd rather use his legs for walking, not pacing and giving lectures about a kingdom he was not acquainted with. Rather then read history, he read bestiaries, books far more interesting to him.

His parents and fellow clansmen were not pleased by this action, but rather than forbidding him, they gave him the tools at a young age as well as a basic kit. "Demonstrate these books will help you."
He was challenged, he accepted and went to the wilderness where the behemoths roamed, rather than fight it in single combat, he killed lesser creatures with a poisonous substance on his Saber.

Seeing as a Behemoth was meat eater, it was natural for such a large creature to consume the fresh kills. In waiting, Cassius watched as the Behemoth fell dead. He returned with it's head and horns as a trophy. The clan was astounded but did not praise him. "A lore keepe is to know a blade of old, not this human made weapon of war."

"Ya know, I read into the lore, and you're all just bigots. People who commit the same mistakes day after day, and always blame what you are not. You put it in history, and you expect me to read this glorified garbage as fact. I'm leaving, I am strong where you all are weak with accepting there is no perfection. Weapon of war? Was there supposed to be a weapon of peace...?" He taunted his own village before leaving.

He Travels as a Monster hunter, a mercenary, rarely will he kill man, but only in self defense will he raise his arm.

Lumyians: The Lumyians are people who resemble humans, but have feline ears where humans would have regular ears. They have silt eyes like a cat. A tail even, but mostly human in nature.

Their prowess among the other races has to go to their immunity to disease and poison, as well as their extraordinary hunting senses, and ability to see the auras of others.
Their Patron of the race has small insight of seeing very fragmented possible futures.

In Society, they lived in Lun De Sol, which is known as the fallen lands. The lands fell due to the kingdom's insecurity and distrust of one another. They refused to trade and heavily relied of Magicite as the cities' power source seeing as it floated high in the sky.

Legends say the city fell from the sky, crashing into the ocean, thus given the name "The Fallen lands." The Fallen lands split into many pieces and reside in a tropical location to the south of Glacium Mau.

After the fall, the people who survived divided into several clans carrying on the royal's names.
Many people of the race are typically enslaved in many areas for the capabilities, as a result many go into hiding if a viable option.