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Early Society

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	The earliest mothkin gathered together into a large colony, the first of their cities. Houses were built among the branches of the great trees of the eastern forests, and they developed language and, soon after, writing. There were no true leaders in the earliest days, and mothkin society was isolated and naive. They wove tales of the fey that they were still connected to, but knew nothing of other races. Vigils were held nightly to the moon, in reverence for their mother Cimre of the Dusk.		The earliest mothkin gathered together into a large colony, the first of their cities. Houses were built among the branches of the great trees of the eastern forests, and they developed language and, soon after, writing. There were no true leaders in the earliest days, and mothkin society was isolated and naive. They wove tales of the fey that they were still connected to, but knew nothing of other races. Vigils were held nightly to the moon, in reverence for their mother Cimre of the Dusk.

	This peaceful reality was shattered, however, upon the arrival of one Baloth Ironchin. Baloth was a dwarven miner, and leader of a band of dwarves who had been cast out from their mountain home for reasons unexplained. He was the first non-fey to set eyes on the mothkin, and he saw not beauty and innocence, but ~~fragility~~ and ignorance. Baloth's dwarves marched into their woods, and the mothkin, having never seen such creatures, stood in wonder and fear. But the dwarves hated the fey, and Baloth's zealotry overwhelmed him. Ten dozen dwarves rampaged through the forest, killing those they could and sacking the towns.		This peaceful reality was shattered, however, upon the arrival of one Baloth Ironchin. Baloth was a dwarven miner, and leader of a band of dwarves who had been cast out from their mountain home for reasons unexplained. He was the first non-fey to set eyes on the mothkin, and he saw not beauty and innocence, but frailty and ignorance. Baloth's dwarves marched into their woods, and the mothkin, having never seen such creatures, stood in wonder and fear. But the dwarves hated the fey, and Baloth's zealotry overwhelmed him. Ten dozen dwarves rampaged through the forest, killing those they could and sacking the towns.

	Baloth finally departed after more than two hundred mothkin were slain. From that day, the mothkin knew only hatred for dwarvenkind.		Baloth finally departed after more than two hundred mothkin were slain. From that day, the mothkin knew only hatred for dwarvenkind.

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History

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	=History=		=History=

	The mothfolk, or mothkin, are the spawn of the fey queen Cimre. Cimre was ~~queen~~ of Dusk, who longed eternally for the dawn. Cimre waited at the horizon for the Sun to rise, and the two collided. From Cimre's wings several feathers fell, landing in the trees below. These were the first mothkin.		The mothfolk, or mothkin, are the spawn of the fey queen Cimre. Cimre was the Queen of Dusk, who longed eternally for the dawn. Cimre waited at the horizon for the Sun to rise, and the two collided. From Cimre's wings several feathers fell, landing in the trees below. These were the first mothkin.

	===Early Society===		===Early Society===

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Religion

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	Similar to Zoroastrianism, but with a focus on reverence for the fey beings who spawned them.		Similar to Zoroastrianism, but with a focus on reverence for the fey beings who spawned them.

	The primary faith of mothkin is the Church of the Flame, a theistic religion that has persisted since the early days of mothkin society. Similar to Zoroastrianism, it features a duality between the Day and the Night, as well as Good and Evil, though these two are not always connected. The day-night duality is reflected in the two major deities in the Church, as seen below. Very few mothkin are religious fanatics as being such is frowned upon by the priests themselves.		The primary faith of mothkin is the Church of the Flame, a theistic religion that has persisted since the early days of mothkin society. Similar to Zoroastrianism, it features a duality between the Day and the Night, as well as Good and Evil, though these two are not always connected. The day-night duality is reflected in the two major deities in the Church, as seen below. Very few mothkin are religious fanatics, as being such is frowned upon by the priests themselves.

	===Meratsu, Lord of the Sun===		===Meratsu, Lord of the Sun===

	Meratsu the ~~Pheonix~~ represents the day aspects of the Church, the Sun, heat and flame, ambition and passion. Meratsu is commonly associated with the Dawn that ~~queen~~ Cimre sought, and is duly associated with desires and dangerous ambitions. Many claim he holds power over the Sunstruck, who had fallen due to their unchecked desires.		Meratsu the Phoenix represents the day aspects of the Church: the Sun, heat and flame, ambition and passion. Meratsu is commonly associated with the Dawn that Queen Cimre sought, and is duly associated with desires and dangerous ambitions. Many claim he holds power over the Sunstruck, who had fallen due to their unchecked desires.

	Meratsu is not entirely a malevolent character, however. He is seen, especially by the Farapidaans, as a sustaining force which warms and illuminates the world, a passive benefactor which is best revered at a great distance. As a deity of passion and inspiration, Meratsu is also venerated by artists and craftsmen who value beauty and ingenuity over function. He represents the predatory bird that attracts moths with his light to devour them. He gives you the light to sustain life but flying near him can burn you.		Meratsu is not entirely a malevolent character, however. He is seen, especially by the Farapidaans, as a sustaining force which warms and illuminates the world, a passive benefactor which is best revered at a great distance. As a deity of passion and inspiration, Meratsu is also venerated by artists and craftsmen who value beauty and ingenuity over function. He represents the predatory bird that attracts moths with his light to devour them. He gives you the light to sustain life, but flying near him can burn you.

	===Cimre, Queen of Dusk===		===Cimre, Queen of Dusk===

	Cimre represents the night aspects of the Church, the moon, stars, wisdom and guidance. She is worshiped as creator and master of the mothkin, and master of all fey. The Church is ostensibly devoted to serving her and enacting her will.		Cimre represents the night aspects of the Church: the moon, stars, wisdom and guidance. She is worshiped as creator and master of the mothkin, and master of all fey. The Church is ostensibly devoted to serving her and enacting her will.

	Though worshipped by most mothkin, Cimre is also celebrated for her associations with wisdom, grace, and portent, making her beloved to scholars, seers, and craftsmen who value functionality and simplicity over brash artistry. She has also been used to symbolize the unknown, as well as the passion for pursuing the unknown, which further endorses the mothkin tendency to travel and explore.		Though worshipped by most mothkin, Cimre is also celebrated for her associations with wisdom, grace, and portent, making her beloved to scholars, seers, and craftsmen who value functionality and simplicity over brash artistry. She has also been used to symbolize the unknown, as well as the passion for pursuing the unknown, which further endorses the mothkin tendency to travel and explore.
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	===Ecclesiastical Practices===		===Ecclesiastical Practices===

	The Church of the Flame has a passive governing of its members, content primarily to let them act as they choose provided they give penance to Cimre and to the Flame. However, several practices are integral to the faith, and are practiced by all its members.		The Church of the Flame has a passive governing of its members, content primarily to let them act as they choose provided they give penance to Cimre and to the Flame. However, several practices are integral to the faith and are practiced by all its members.

	===Weekly Absolution===		===Weekly Absolution===
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	===Lunar Counsel===		===Lunar Counsel===

	While human faithful may pray to their deities and elvish mystics simply listen to the words of their gods, mothkin claim to, when needed, hold counsel directly with Cimre. These counsels are most often performed at night, especially on days when the moon is closest to full.		While human faithful may pray to their deities and elvish mystics simply listen to the words of their gods, mothkin claim to, when needed, hold counsel directly with Cimre. These counsels are most often performed at night, especially on days when the moon is closest to full. Mothkin will beseech advice, ask for a blessing of faith, or simply converse with Cimre on spiritual or personal matters. In these regards, Cimre is addressed more as an old friend and wise mentor than as an unapproachable deity.
	~~mothkin~~ will beseech advice, ask for a blessing of faith, or simply converse with Cimre on spiritual or personal matters. In these regards, Cimre is addressed more as an old friend and wise mentor than as an unapproachable deity.

	===Final Consecration===		===Final Consecration===

	When a mothkin is nearing death, it will enter a temple. Here, they will hold final absolution with the priests and cast themselves into the pyre to purge their bodies. Those who die suddenly or unnaturally are not expected to undergo this process, and their bodies are given to the ~~necrosavants~~. Those who are old of age or too sick to recover often seek Final Consecration.		When a mothkin is nearing death, it will enter a temple. Here, they will hold final absolution with the priests and cast themselves into the pyre to purge their bodies. Those who die suddenly or unnaturally are not expected to undergo this process, and their bodies are given to the Necrosavants. Those who are old of age or too sick to recover often seek Final Consecration.

	It is said that if a mothkin survives this ritual, it is reborn in the ashes and rises a new moth, one with great magical prowess and one who is given high reverence. These are called the Phoenix Moths, and appear approximately once every six decades.		It is said that if a mothkin survives this ritual, it is reborn in the ashes and rises a new moth, one with great magical prowess and one who is given high reverence. These are called the Phoenix Moths, and appear approximately once every six decades.
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	The Sunstruck also follow the Dualism of the Church of the Flame, but have reversed its alignment, placing Metsura as the chief deity, without whom the mothkin would not exist, and believing him to be equal in will and authority with Cimre. To them, following one's passions and ambitions is ideal, as it was Cimre's desires that birthed the mothkin.		The Sunstruck also follow the Dualism of the Church of the Flame, but have reversed its alignment, placing Metsura as the chief deity, without whom the mothkin would not exist, and believing him to be equal in will and authority with Cimre. To them, following one's passions and ambitions is ideal, as it was Cimre's desires that birthed the mothkin.
	As such, many Sunstruck followers work themselves into a ~~maddening~~ frenzy of desire and fanaticism to achieve a higher state of existence. This has led to their excommunication by the church, and general hatred of the mothkin. In turn, the Sunstruck despise anything they see as quelling one's ambition or desires, lashing out against priest and foreigner alike to vindicate their deity.
			As such, many Sunstruck followers work themselves into a maddened frenzy of desire and fanaticism to achieve a higher state of existence. This has led to their excommunication by the church and general hatred by the mothkin. In turn, the Sunstruck despise anything they see as quelling one's ambition or desires, lashing out against priest and foreigner alike to vindicate their deity.

	===The Josai===		===The Josai===

	Though the duality of the Church of the Flame is accepted by most, vestiges of the animistic worship that presided before the Daimyos remain in isolated pockets of mothkin culture. These are called the Josai and, while venerating Cimre is highest among the fey, they also worship other fey as spirits of their respective domain. Awan, for instance, is a fey of the woods, and is represented as a bipedal deer whose antlers are wreathed in flowers, ~~regarding~~ as dominus of the hunt.		Though the duality of the Church of the Flame is accepted by most, vestiges of the animistic worship that presided before the Daimyos remain in isolated pockets of mothkin culture. These are called the Josai and, while venerating Cimre is highest among the fey, they also worship other fey as spirits of their respective domain. Awan, for instance, is a fey of the woods, and is represented as a bipedal deer whose antlers are wreathed in flowers, regarded as dominus of the hunt.

	Such worship remains isolated because it is scorned by the Church for diminishing Cimre, but it is popular in the province of Gija, as well as among solitary mothkin, who feel a closer attachment to nature and the earth rather than the heavens.		Such worship remains isolated because it is scorned by the Church for diminishing Cimre, but it is popular in the province of Gija, as well as among solitary mothkin, who feel a closer attachment to nature and the earth rather than the heavens.

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Adult Mothkin

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	===Adult Mothkin===		===Adult Mothkin===

	The anatomy of the adult mothkin is, internally, most similar to that of the elves, likely due to their fey lineage. Digestive and respiratory systems are normal, whereas the endocrine system is linked to their wings, and changes in hormones or the like will trigger a respective release of dust from the wings. Their bones are light, designed for an airborne species, and they can only carry at most half their body weight. Externally, a chitinous, thin exoskeleton covers the body, and is in turn coated with a layer of fur, which gathers in tufts around the neck, wrists, and ankles. These tufts are usually discolored from the rest, producing "tiger-stripe" patterns on the moth. The torso and waist ~~has~~ the least fur, and the exoskeleton is sometimes exposed.		The anatomy of the adult mothkin is, internally, most similar to that of the elves, likely due to their fey lineage. Digestive and respiratory systems are normal, whereas the endocrine system is linked to their wings, and changes in hormones or the like will trigger a respective release of dust from the wings. Their bones are light, designed for an airborne species, and they can only carry at most half their body weight. Externally, a chitinous, thin exoskeleton covers the body, and is in turn coated with a layer of fur which gathers in tufts around the neck, wrists, and ankles. These tufts are usually discolored from the rest, producing "tiger-stripe" patterns on the moth. The torso and waist have the least fur, and the exoskeleton is sometimes exposed.

	Mothkin have no mouth, but a thin proboscis from which they collect water and other liquids. Energy is supplied from a form of photosynthesis, gathering light from the ~~Sun~~ or moon through their wings. This process also supplies their body heat. Changes in ~~temp~~ and atmosphere are noted through their antennae, which pick up vibrations and allow them to hear. Their eyes are large, with no sclera and situated closer to the sides of their head.		Mothkin have no mouth, but a thin proboscis from which they collect water and other liquids. Energy is supplied from a form of photosynthesis, gathering light from the sun or moon through their wings. This process also supplies their body heat. Changes in temperature and atmosphere are noted through their antennae, which also pick up vibrations and allow them to hear. Their eyes are large, with no sclera and situated closer to the sides of their head.

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Metamorphosis

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	===Metamorphosis===		===Metamorphosis===

	After approximately three months of eating and growing, the larvae are ushered to the treetops to develop a ~~chrysalis~~. They curl into pupae and attach themselves to a branch. For two weeks, the ~~larvae~~ is disassembled and reconstructed inside its ~~chrysalis~~, undergoing pubescence and emerging a fully grown adult mothkin. Outside observers are still unsure of how a ~~pupae~~ survives the deconstruction of its body, or what occurs within the chrysalis, but the mothkin claim to be equally confounded.		After approximately three months of eating and growing, the larvae are ushered to the treetops to develop a cocoon. They curl into pupae and attach themselves to a branch. For two weeks, the pupa is disassembled and reconstructed inside its cocoon, undergoing pubescence and emerging a fully grown, adult mothkin. Outside observers are still unsure of how a pupa survives the deconstruction of its body, or what occurs within the chrysalis, but the mothkin claim to be equally confounded.

	===Adult Mothkin===		===Adult Mothkin===