Name: Xie Chūntiān
Domain: Aeris
Element: Spring
Symbolism: Sakura Trees
In the Hatairu region, Xie Chūntiān is both legendary and revered. She represents the force of nature, the essence of Spring, and Sakura-Trees. Among her Ancient peers, she is the most stunning of all. Typically, Xie Chuntian is associated with growth, rejuvenation, and the bloom of Sakura Trees. Her being is tightly interconnected with Hatairu's cultural fabric, where she protects and is the harbinger of hope for the people in her domain.
She stands at an
imposing height of 200 feet, always in bloom the reach of her roots is the entirety of a country, with a gargantuan trunk being 50 ft in diameter. Her age is unknown as she is pre-humanic; so ancient that she predates Shengshi Xue. Her roots serve as an entry point for metaphor. This gives her the power to influence the flora across the entire area.
Xie Chūntiān is vital to the cultural identity of Hatairu. The people honor her through festivals celebrating the arrival of spring, where they gather beneath her sprawling branches.
The festival of Cherry Blossom is held once per year; when the season transitions into spring. The celebration symbolizes fertility, beauty, and community. The landscape is transformed into a gorgeous crimson, and pink canvas. Artisans, poets, and craftsmen alike gather in large swathes to sit beneath the canopies in Hatairu.
Legends regarding Xie Chūntiān date back to Jian's early civilization, and they describe her dealings with mortals. It is thought that in turbulent times, she sent aid down from heaven to those in need, providing protection and encouragement beneath her outstretched branches. Her arrival is considered as a sign from the divine, suggesting the end of a battle or the dawn of a new age.
An ancient narrative describes an era when Hatairu was in peril caused by a prolonged drought. The people pleaded frantically for rain, and Xie Chūntiān answered their prayers by unfurling her blooms, conjuring black clouds that broke out with life-giving rain. This incident reinforced her reputation as a natural divinity and left her name emblazoned in the collective consciousness of the populace.
In the enchanting realm of Hatairu, where the beauty of cherry blossoms meets the grace of warriors, the
Moonflower Clan has forged an elite unit known as the
Moonflower Sentinels. This distinguished guard is assigned solely to protect
Xie Chūntiān, the ancient dragon governing the region. Comprised of the strongest and most skilled members of the Moonflower Clan, the Sentinels embody the clan's values of honor, justice, and unwavering loyalty.
Unmatched swordsmanship and breathtakingly attractive women are the hallmarks of the Moonflower Clan. Their lands are covered in cherry blossom petals, colorful flora, and an abundance of vivacious species, making them a "Royal" Clan with an elaborate tapestry of traditions woven into their identity. Their region is a beautiful sanctuary where cherry trees and expansive meadows provide a calm setting for their noble endeavors. The tribe takes great pleasure in its strong sense of justice, and it settles disagreements by
Honor Duels—fights to the death that serve as a reminder of its values of honor and ethics.
The Moonflower Sentinels are a select group of the clan's finest fighters, renowned for their unparalleled physical strength and swordsmanship. Each of the The Sentinels undergoes intense training to hone their talents in stealth, agility, and elegance in addition to combat. They are trained to exemplify the Moonflower Clan's principles of grace in both posture and technique, treading a fine line between beauty and lethality. The Sentinels can move with elegance and fluidity while staying safe because of their beautifully crafted armor, which melds in perfectly with the cherry blossom scenery. The armor is embellished with floral and vine designs, signifying their affinity with nature and their obligation to safeguard Xie Chūntiān.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Moonflower Clan has created the Moonflower Sentinels, an elite group of warriors, in the beautiful land of Hatairu, where the splendor of cherry blossoms meets the grace of warriors. This honorable guard's sole responsibility is to keep Xie Chūntiān, the ancient dragon which governs this region, safe. The Sentinels, who signify the honor, justice, and unwavering devotion of the Moonflower Clan, are composed of the strongest and most proficient members of the Clan.
Xie Chūntiān's Dryad companions are her most steadfast protectors among the Moonflower Sentinels. Once adhering to different Dryad classes, these ancient creatures have abandoned their past allegiances in order to devote themselves to safeguarding the interests of the stunning dragoness. They have been admired for their grace, dexterity, and beauty in the realm of Hatairu, where they fit in perfectly with their mystical surroundings.
The Sentinels' powers are strengthened by the Dryads' strong bond with Xie Chuntian, which endows them with knowledge of the land and its inhabitants. They combine elemental power and martial prowess to build a strong defense team. The Dryads can influence the nature surrounding them, forming walls of thorns or entangling adversaries in vines, further increasing the Sentinels' combat powers.
Xie Chūntiān, the Moonflower Sentinels, and the Dryad companions share a mutually respectful and devoted partnership. Because of their common experiences and dedication to defending Hatairu from harm, they have a kinship that goes beyond simple comradery. Xie Chūntiān is considered bamong the Sentinels as their supreme leader and a protective mother figure, while the Dryads perceive her as a guardian spirit that embodies the spirit of the land they love.
They form a strong partnership that guarantees Hatairu's beauty and grace will always prevail despite hardship. Driven by honor, duty, and the desire to defend the realm they love dear, the Moonflower Sentinels and their Dryad allies stand ready to meet any challenge as guardians of the ancient dragon.
