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Homeland: Lightlands

Language: Asterian, Commontongue

Renowned throughout the Twelve Realms for their magic and integrity, the Lightvian are a people of sacred power. Though they resemble humans in form, Lightvian are set apart by their unearthly beauty, magical abilities, and immunity to illness and physical aging. Theirs is the most virtuous people in the Twelve Realms, governed by five elected leaders and a high priest. Although many Lightvian never leave their homeland, skilled members of their society are tasked with journeying throughout the Realms to slay syvatri (accursed evildoers), seal oaths between foreign powers, and heal those in distress. These holy duties are performed in service to Seviar, the deity of light.

As a people, Lightvian dress in yellow-white robes and dwell in cities built from pale stone. Each individual specializes in one of six elements and wields a dragon-forged weapon of white metal. While touching their bonded weapons, Lightvian can work magic freely throughout the Twelve Realms; without their weapons, their power is limited to the Lightlands. In addition to elemental magic, every Lightvian commands one of three secondary powers: sealing, truthtelling, or healing. Acts of Lightvian magic are referred to as "bindings." 

Two and a half decades ago, the Lightvian suffered a shocking blow when their finest warrior—Octavious Silrian—plunged into syvatrihood. His murderous flight across the Twelve Realms spread terror across every land, staining his people's honor and cementing his legacy as the most notorious syvatri in history. To this day, the Lightvian labor to mend the harm he left behind.