Lilin - Daughters of the First Forest
Born from Anias's dreams before she awakened, the Lilin are the oldest living beings in existence and guardians of the First World.
Lilin
Daughters of the First Forest
While Anias slumbered in the void after the Titans' destruction, her peaceful dreams took form. The First Forest grew from her visions, and within it emerged the Lilin-small, graceful beings of pure magic and innocent hearts. They are the oldest mortal beings in existence, created ages before Anias awakened and consciously made the Luminar. Their homeland is Lythora, the First Forest where dreams became reality.
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Dream-Daughters of Anias
"We were born from her sweetest dreams, when the world was nothing but hope and possibility. We watched her sleep for ages beyond counting. And when she finally opened her eyes, we were there to greet her-her first daughters, the children of her dreaming heart."
Empress Lilith
The Lilin are unique among the races of Arcania. They were not created by conscious divine will, nor born from cosmic violence. They emerged from Anias's dreams while the goddess slumbered in the infinite void, before Marael ever found her, before the world was shaped, before time itself had meaning.
This makes them the oldest living beings in existence-older even than the Luminar, who were created when Anias awakened and chose to make children. The Lilin are children of instinct and love, woven from peaceful dreams and pure magic.
Note
The Lilin carry a unique connection to the First World-the unconscious creation that grew from Anias's slumbering mind. While others must learn to commune with nature, the Lilin were born from it. The forest does not merely shelter them; it is their kin.
Nature of the First-Born
Being born from Anias's dreams grants unique traits:
- Dream Essence - Lilin are woven from the same magic that created the First World
- Nature Communion - Plants, animals, and the forest itself recognize them as family
- Dream Walking - Some can enter and influence the dreams of others, a gift from their dreaming mother
- Pure Hearts - Born from innocent dreams, Lilin are naturally drawn to kindness and protection
- Longevity - Near-immortal, with the eldest having watched Anias herself awaken
The Lilin's History
The Dreaming Age
While Anias slumbered after the Titans' destruction, her unconscious mind radiated creative energy. The First Forest grew from her peaceful visions-ancient trees that would stand for eternity. And within those primordial woods, tiny beings of pure magic coalesced from dream-stuff: the Lilin.
For ages beyond counting, the Lilin lived in the First Forest, knowing nothing of the world beyond. They had no concept of war, of hatred, of death. They simply existed in harmony with their mother's dreaming creation.
The Awakening
When Marael found Anias and woke her, the Lilin were there to witness. They remember the moment their mother opened her eyes for the first time-the most sacred memory in their culture. Anias looked upon them with surprise and love, recognizing them as children she had made without knowing.
The Age of Wonder
As Anias and Marael shaped the conscious world, the Lilin remained in the First Forest, content in their ancient home. They watched their mother create the Luminar-beings of conscious, intentional light-and felt no jealousy. The Luminar were younger sisters, different but beloved.
The Duskfall
When Anias was murdered, the Lilin felt it like a wound in their souls. Their dreaming mother was gone. The forest itself wept. Many Lilin fell into a deep grief-sleep that lasted centuries. Some never woke.
The Abyssal Age
Now the Lilin have emerged from their mourning to fight alongside their younger sisters. They bring ancient wisdom, nature magic, and the fierce protective instinct of those who have already lost too much.
The Sister Bond
Elder and Younger Sisters
The Luminar are Anias's conscious children, created when she awakened and chose to make beings of light. The Lilin are her dream children, created before she even knew she was creating.
This makes the Lilin the elder sisters-older, perhaps wiser, but always loving toward their younger kin. Where the Luminar carry fragments of Anias's conscious radiance, the Lilin carry echoes of her peaceful dreams. Together, they represent the fullness of their mother's love.
Culture
The Sisterhood
Lilin are exclusively female-their mother dreamed only of daughters. Their society is a peaceful matriarchy where wisdom and compassion are valued above all. Disputes are settled through council, and violence is a last resort against true enemies.
Empress Lilith's Court
The Lilin are led by Empress Lilith, the first-born of all Lilin-the first dream to become flesh. She alone remembers the time before time, when there was only the sleeping goddess and the growing forest. Her wisdom spans ages, and her love for her people is boundless.
The Forest Philosophy
Lilin believe in living harmony:
| Attribute | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Protect the Innocent | Core Belief | As we were born innocent, we defend innocence |
| Honor the Dreaming | Core Belief | Our mother's dreams gave us life; we honor all dreams |
| Nurture Growth | Core Belief | Help things become what they are meant to be |
| Remember Joy | Core Belief | Even in darkness, hold onto the light of happy dreams |
Nature Magic
While other races must learn to work with nature, the Lilin were born from it. Their Dream Weavers can shape the forest, call upon animals, and draw power from the First World itself. This magic is gentle but ancient-and when roused to anger, terrifyingly powerful.
Starting Stats
| Attribute | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Agility | +4 | Swift and graceful-primary stat |
| Spirit | +2 | Deep connection to nature and dreams |
Note
Lilin receive +4 AGI and +2 SPR, making them exceptional Rangers, Clerics, and any build focused on speed and nature magic.
Tip
Lilin have the highest Agility of any race, reflecting their swift, graceful nature as forest-dwellers. Their small stature makes them difficult targets and naturally stealthy.
Available Classes
Paladin
Cleric
MageVisual Traits
- Small stature (3-4 feet)
- Exclusively female
- Pointed ears
- Fair skin
- Forest-colored hair (green, brown, auburn, golden)
- Nature-colored eyes (emerald, amber, violet)
Notable Figures
Empress Lilith
The first-born Lilin, the first dream to become reality. She watched Anias sleep for ages and was there when she woke. She has led her people through joy and tragedy alike, her wisdom spanning from before time to the present day. She sits on the Grand Alliance council, a voice of ancient compassion.
High Dreamer Sylva
The most gifted Dream Walker among the Lilin, who can traverse the dreams of any sleeping being. She uses this gift to bring peace to those plagued by nightmares-and to gather intelligence from enemy camps.
Sage Elderbloom
The keeper of First Forest knowledge, who has catalogued every plant, animal, and spirit in Lythora. Her wisdom has saved countless lives through herbal remedies and nature magic.
The Grove Wardens
Elite Lilin warriors who protect the First Forest's borders. Small in stature, they are giants in courage-the first line of defense against any who would harm their sacred home.
Lore Connections
Eldergrove
The Lilin capital, hidden deep in the First Forest where the oldest trees grow. It is said that the boundary between dream and reality is thin here-visitors sometimes see visions of Anias's ancient dreams.
The Mother Trees
Ancient trees that grew from Anias's first dreams, now revered as sacred. Lilin come here to meditate, to seek guidance, and to feel closer to their sleeping mother's memory.
The Dream Glades
Sacred clearings where the veil between waking and dreaming is thinnest. Lilin Dream Walkers train here, learning to navigate the realm of sleep.
The Luminar Bond
The Lilin view the Luminar as their younger sisters-different in nature but bound by the same mother. While the Luminar carry Anias's conscious light, the Lilin carry her peaceful dreams. Together, they represent the fullness of her love.
The Dream Philosophy
"We were born from dreams of peace, of growth, of love without condition. Our mother did not plan us-she simply loved, and we became. We are proof that the purest creations come not from intention, but from the heart's truest desires."
The Lilin do not mourn being unplanned. They celebrate it. Anias's conscious creations-the Luminar, the world itself-were shaped by divine will. But the Lilin emerged from something deeper: the goddess's unconscious heart, dreaming of daughters she didn't know she wanted.
They are the children of pure love, the first beings to exist, the guardians of the First World. They walk through ancient forests knowing they belong there, that the very trees grew from the same dreams that gave them life.
They are the Daughters of the First Forest-and in their innocence, they find strength.