Mika

Miaki subspecies

Common Name: Mika
Other Names: Most refer to one another based on their status such as sir/ma'am, my lord/lady, my grace. Wildkin would be given reference based on their master's wishes... Not many slurs are used against them by the Wildkin as laws demeaning nobility could see them lose their lives.

Physical Description

Average Height: 4ft
Body Structure: humanoid, light weight bones.
Skin: Flesh
Distinctive Features: Gossamer wings based on duchy born in.

Abilities & Powers

Physical

Mika are able to maneuver as easily as hummingbirds.

Main Abilities

Each Mika receives two player selected and staff approved power.
They have natural magic affinity, so improving or increasing their powers is easier.

Racial Abilities

Child:

Aether Shield - a shield made of Aether that provides minor protection. [Limit: 5x per day]

Teenager:

Aether Shield - stronger, harder to spot, magic damage will disperse it, absorbing all force from one opponent's hit per shield. Replaces Child's Aether Shield. [Limit: 5]
Aether Bolt - small, concentrated mass of aether that can be thrown at an opponent for mild damage if it lands. [Limit: 5]

Adult:

Aether Shield - stronger still, able to absorb up to 3 hits from an opponent (physical or magic). Replaces Teenager's Aether Shield [Limit: 3]
Aether Bomb - concentrated mass of Aether that will explode upon impact, effecting anything within 10 yards, damaging and causing stun. [Limit: 3]
Aether Boost - When in their native element, they will have greater maneuverability, they will be resistant to their native element (fire cannot hurt fire). [cost=none, this is a natural boost Elementals get when they become adults]

Weaknesses

Taint (to be expanded on later)
Their light weight bones means they’re prone to breaks/injury

Reproduction

Method: Intercourse
Gestation Period: One season
Average Number of Offspring: 2-4
Parental Care: Same as humans

Diet

Primary Food Sources: Omnivores Hunting/Gathering Methods: This is so primitive! The Mika have Wildkin to do their hunting, purchasing, and cooking of meals.

Behavior & Society

Social Structure

Duke/Duchess, Queen, Nobility, Common Mika, Wildkin.

Communication

Mikan (a evolved form of Ancient), higher ups know common though not many.

Intelligence Level

Can vary as much as humans.

Cultural Practices

Ranks in social life are based on their magic affinity. Those born into higher up families are expected to have stronger magic and if a child is ever born lower than expected then they'll usually have to marry up in order to keep the family status strong.
Social stature is incredibly important to them as well as respecting the etiquette expected between differing members in the social chain.
They are a hoity toity bunch- every Mika lives the high life, even the common Mika. Though they may have less magic than those in nobility, they are still afforded great luxuries in life.
Most Wildkin are looked down upon and used for physical labor to elevate the Mika's life style.
They enjoy entertainment, dressing up even in every day settings, fine foods, etc.

Customs and Traditions

Queen Lottery & Selection
Debutante Balls
Graduation Ceremonies
Any excuse to have a party and spend lots of money
Lucandria Remembrance Celebration

History

Their Origin

In the First Age, during the Great War, Templa imploded in order to prevent the Light Army from stealing The Book and in her last ditch attempt to protect her people. She knew she was sacrificing herself in order to send her people to another world- and hopefully save their lives. She knew what had happened to the Faun and Naiad and swore on her own life she wouldn't see the same thing happen to her own kind.

What these Miaki found on the other side was a plot of land floating in Aether with no magic to call its own. There was also a few straggling angels and demons who'd been sent over as well. In the Miaki's anger and fear they gathered these few up, stripped them of their wings and tossed them over the edge- sentencing them to what they thought was death.

From there on, they attempted to build themselves a life in this new place. The thing was, they were facing a new sort of enemy they had never encountered before- death. Yes, building and living without magic for a Paeople who had had all the magic before was difficult, but death had always been unable to touch them until now. Now their species ebbed and flowed with time in the most painful way possible.

The Miaki were dwindling without magic. Some attempted to create a normal life for themselves while others attempted to find a way back. There was another yet who was attempting to find a way to restore the magic of this world- Lucandria. She had been Templa's second in command and had stepped up into the role of leadership as soon as they had settled themselves onto this strange place. She'd been the one to comfort them, lead them, and give them strength. Then, she found another way.

She had found a leyline. With this she was able to transfer some of her magic back into the land which then breathed life back into her people. It was genius! She and her Arcanist got to work developing a device that could take of her magic and place it back into the leyline. It didn't take the group long to receive the largest manastone found in the mountains to date and carve it into a beautiful sphere. It was then embedded into a pedestal connected directly into the leyline. Now Lucandria could channel her energy into it multiple times a day to keep her people flourishing.

What she didn't discover until it was too late was that it was pulling directly from her life force. On her death bed, she separated the land into equal parts and gave each area to a Duke or Duchess in order to balance the burden of leadership. She then shared with them the affects she'd suffered and requested that no one Pae be allowed to suffer the way she had. So, a plan to have a stand in- a Queen per se- for a duration of time to give of her life force, but never until she or he was used up.

It was decided that only those of a particular magic affinity could participate- worrying that those of lesser magical ability could see them lose their lives. So every child would be tested at a young age and watched as they grow up. Every Queen who'd completed their duty would be given riches, fame, a noble title and the chance to live in the The Castle with their family, meaning that most everyone was willing to send their children to prestigious schools in order to catch the higher up's eye. Some Pae would be invited to attend the Queen lottery while many were offered up by the noble families themselves.

As the years have passed, a Queen's ruling as been narrowed down to once a year. This ensures their strongest aren't drained of most of their powers and can continue strong lines for the next generation. Thanks to these Queen's sacrifice, Lucandria has been able to see an enormous growth in their society, technology, and magical abilities. It doesn't rival to their days in Telrunya, but these Miaki- now Mika- have seen luxury like none other.

Interactions with other Species

Because only Mika and Wildkin live in Lucandria, there is not a wide interaction for these guys. With this new portal they have come face to face with a few of their Fae cousins- most welcoming them with open arms.
Thought their interactions at this point is zero, the Mika are taught the history with the Angels and Demons and despise them greatly.

Other Information

Languages Spoken: An evolved form of Ancient. The more higher up the chain know Common.
Religious Beliefs: None. Their ancestors mean a lot to them as well as Templa and Lucandria.
Technology Level: More advanced than Telrunya with working plumbing, electricity and low levels of tech.
Tools & Weapons: Airships, Manacoms, a lot of magical tech.
Allies: Themselves.
Enemies: Angels and Demons if they ever dared show their faces.
Current Status: Thriving