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Guardian Dictionary 630 A.D Edition
Kershan- A Mystic/Human hybrid. No one knows when the first Kershan was born but by 350 A.D. several small villages were scattered through out Guardia but by 560 A.D. these villages had merged into one city near what was known as the Mystic Mountains. Kershan did not have surnames. Kershan appeared mostly human but some Kershan had physical differences from humans and all possessed magic. Like Mystic eyes Kershan eyes were sensitive to bright light so they compensated by wearing a special form of glasses. While Kershan skin was not as sensitive to sunburn as Mystic skin, the Kershan didn't share the Mystic immunity to colds or pneumonia. Kershan also have a enhanced sense of smell that they can use to identify each other. Most of the Kershan stayed neutral during the Human/Mystic war at the end of the sixth century but two of Magus's lieutenants, Slash and Flea, were Kershan and legend has it that Magus himself was a Kershan. After the war humans turned against the Kershan for not doing more or for revenge for the actions of Flea, Slash and Magus. By 602 A.D. the Kershan gathered what ships they could and left Guardia to move to the Medinaian continent. Many of the Mystics blamed the Kershan for not helping them during the war and on August 9th 602 A.D. The remaining Mystic forces ambushed and destroyed the Kershan fleet rendering the Kershan extinct. There were four classes of Kershan each named after the magic elemental they wielded.
Fire- The second most common class of Kershan. Fires of Kershan appeared human except for their glowing red eyes. Their eyes were more sensitive to light then those of other Kershan so they wore goggles instead of the glasses favored by other Kershan.. They were faster and stronger then normal humans. Legend has it that some of the Fires could move so fast that they appeared to blur.
Lighting-The least common class of the Kershan, with maybe 8 born per generation at the peak of the Kershan species. Lightnings appeared human but had two additional structures hidden inside each of their arms. The lower was larger, about 3 feet long and shaped like a blade and is used for climbing or combat. It is believed that this structure folds in half when not in use. The second extended outward from the shoulders and functioned in a method similar to a hummingbird's wing allowing for flight and gliding. To aid in flying Lightings had reflexes far superior to the best human reflexes. Ancient legend says that Lightnings may have had some influence over time itself though there is no proof of this.
Shadow- The second rarest class of Kershan, Shadows appeared human but they had the ability to alter their form and to confuse the minds of their enemies, often resulting in their enemies attacking each other. Other Kershan are immune to this magic.
Water- The most common class of Kershan. Waters appear human except for their light blue hair. They are the closet class to humans as they have no non-human abilities except their magic and the various immunities and sensitivity to bright light common to all Kershan.
Author's notes
1: The parts about sensitivity to bright light, and Mystic sensitivity to sunburn and immunity to colds and pneumonia are my attempt to explain the sad sunny day and dreadful bright place part in the Mystic tribute song to Magus.
2: I'm trying to decide when the main character is going to reveal that he is a Kershan. I've narrowed it down to the first fight with Slash, the first fight with Flea, or the fight with Magus. So if you have a preference please tell me in a review.