"Life itself is change: from a single seed, a forest is born; from a single decision, empires rise or fall. But change only bears fruit when its roots rest in balance—even when shadow falls upon it."
— Delannie, Goddess of Life
After the Crystal War, the world split into two dominant spheres:
Lux Spirit and Selenath.
Each race chose—or was shaped by—one side based on nature, survival logic, and magical alignment.
Side: Lux Spirit
Why: Naturally aligned with the Sacred Crystal and balance. They believe in order, diplomacy, and preservation of life.
Side: Lux Spirit
Why: Born from nature and emotion, they thrive only in harmony. Shadow disrupts their existence.
Side: Lux Spirit
Why: Living embodiments of natural balance. They protect forests and cannot survive in corrupted environments.
Side: Lux Spirit (Neutral-Leaning)
Why: Serve balance and travel systems. They follow resonance, but prefer stable, light-aligned realms.
Side: Lux Spirit
Why: Water ecosystems remain stable under light influence. They depend on purity and flow.
Side: Lux Spirit
Why: Direct manifestations of life energy. Shadow corrupts or consumes them.
Side: Selenath
Why: Adapted to shadow after the split. They value control, survival, and power over harmony.
Side: Selenath
Why: Formed from corrupted souls and shadow magic. Exist only in darkness.
Side: Selenath
Why: Twisted by dark magic. Driven by instinct, decay, and dominance.
Side: Selenath
Why: Sustained by death magic and Mortas’ influence. Opposite of life cycle.
Side: Selenath
Why: Manipulate minds and emotions. Thrive in fog, illusion, and corrupted waters.
Side: Both / None
Why: Can channel both light and shadow. Extremely rare and unstable.
Side: Conditional
Why: Serve balance, not sides. Some guard Lux Spirit, others Selenath, depending on ancient oaths.
Lux Spirit = Growth, harmony, stability, life cycle
Selenath = Control, survival, decay, power structure
Races did not just “choose”—they were shaped by:
their environment after the split
their magical compatibility
their philosophy of existence
At the center of all races stands the unresolved paradox:
Light seeks balance through harmony
Shadow seeks balance through control
And between them:
Beatrix Avery
Azreal Montgomery
They are not just individuals—
they are living bridges between incompatible systems.
No race is purely right.
No side is purely wrong.
Terdan’s fate depends on whether balance is achieved through
unity… or domination.