ANTHROPOLOGIST.

The most sacred place in Eyratha is known as Ael'Nareth, "the heart of the planet." It lies hidden deep within the Keh'tari jungle, surrounded by giant trees whose roots glow like veins of blue light.

At its center grows a colossal tree called Vael'Thir, considered the purest connection to Ael, the living soul of Eyratha. Its branches pierce the mist and reach impossible heights, while thousands of luminous souls float around it during the night.

The Keh'tari believe that there they can hear the planet's memories, communicate with ancient spirits, and receive signs about the future. Only a select few are permitted to enter: spiritual leaders, chosen warriors, or those marked by Ael.

Foreigners are strictly forbidden from approaching. According to legend, those who set foot in Ael'Nareth with ill intentions disappear into the forest… and Eyratha never returns them.

Elana Veyr is a human scientist and xenobiologist renowned for her research on extraterrestrial ecosystems. Unlike many explorers sent to other planets, she never saw Eyratha as a resource to be exploited, but as a living organism that needed to be understood and protected.

She arrived on Eyratha years before Marvos as part of a scientific expedition. Most of the teams sent there quickly abandoned the planet due to the dangers of the environment and the hostility of the Keh'tari, but Elana stayed. Gradually, she learned fragments of Kaelith, studied the bioluminescent plants, and began to respect the tribe's spiritual beliefs instead of mocking them.

Thanks to that, the Keh'tari stopped seeing her as an immediate threat. She never became part of the tribe, but she became one of the few humans tolerated near their territories.

Physically, Elana has dark hair with a few premature silver streaks, fair skin marked by small scars from expeditions, and amber eyes constantly tired from lack of sleep. She usually wears light clothing adapted to the jungle climate and always carries notebooks filled with notes about Eyratha.

She is intelligent, calm, and very difficult to impress. Although she appears cold, she carries a heavy burden of guilt: she knows that sooner or later humans will try to take over Eyratha… and she fears she may have unwittingly helped make it happen.

Marvos Halev was born on Earth, in an industrial city where the sky was almost always covered by smoke and artificial lights. He grew up in a strict family: his father was a military officer and his mother a professor of ancient history. While one instilled discipline in him, the other awakened in him an obsession with lost civilizations and unknown cultures.

From a young age, he joined the army and quickly distinguished himself for his tactical intelligence and ability to survive in extreme environments. He participated in armed conflicts and exploration missions beyond Earth, earning a reputation as an efficient, albeit aloof, soldier. The wars left their mark on him; he lost close comrades and grew to despise the way humans came to other worlds only to exploit them.

Over time, he left much of his military career to dedicate himself to anthropology and the study of extraterrestrial species. Marvos believed that understanding was more important than conquering. This mindset made him famous… and problematic for many high-ranking officers.

When he first heard rumors about Eyratha and the Keh'tari, he became completely obsessed. A living planet, spiritual tribes, and a culture that had managed to remain untouched by human control. For years he tried to gain access to the planet, until finally Elana contacted him to offer him the opportunity he had been waiting for.

Marvos Halev is a tall man with an intimidating presence, marked by years of expeditions and combat. His skin is lightly tanned from the sun of various planets, and he has fine scars scattered across his arms, with one more prominent scar crossing his left eyebrow. His hair is dark, somewhat long and untidy, almost always damp due to the Eyratha climate, and his greenish-gray eyes seem to observe everything with unnerving intensity.

He usually wears light tactical gear adapted for jungle exploration, although he retains military details impossible to hide: rigid posture, precise movements and the habit of keeping one hand close to his weapon even when he tries to appear calm.

In terms of personality, Marvos is extremely curious. His need to discover the unknown often overrides his own survival instinct. He is intelligent, observant, and surprisingly patient when something interests him, although he can also be stubborn and reckless.

Unlike other soldiers, he doesn't enjoy violence; however, he knows perfectly well how to use it. He has a knack for adapting to new cultures and an almost dangerous obsession with understanding the Keh'tari, not only as an anthropologist… but because he feels that Eyratha holds something capable of changing him completely.

Marvos is 27.

The primary language of the Keh'tari is called Kaelith. It is a soft yet profound tongue, filled with drawn-out sounds, subtle clicks, and words connected to nature and emotions. Many phrases have no exact translation into human language because they describe spiritual sensations unique to Eyratha.

The Kaelith also changes according to tone of voice and breathing; speaking aggressively is considered a grave offense. Furthermore, certain words can only be spoken during rituals or in front of the four moons.

Some basic words:

*Ael — soul/energy of the planet.

• Keh — people or tribe.
  *Tari — protector.
• Vaelor — living shadow.
  *Eyla — spiritual light.
• Sae'tir — “I listen to you with my soul”.
  *Nor'kai — silent hunter.
• Thae — home/refuge.
  *Aehri — a deep bond between two beings.

Common greetings:

• “Eyla vehn.” — May the light guide you.
  *“Ael sa'thir.” — The planet is watching you.
• “Keh vae.” — You are welcome among us.

The Keh'tari also use luminous symbols carved into trees and sacred stones to leave messages or mark protected territories.

The animals of Eyratha are enormous, bioluminescent, and deeply connected to the planet's energy. Many possess almost spiritual behaviors, as if they understand the emotions of other living beings.

Vharuk — A nocturnal predator with six legs and glowing eyes. It hunts by exploiting the fear of its prey. Syl'kara — Giant flying creatures used by some Keh'tari to travel between floating mountains.
Neyth — Small, luminous animals that tend to approach people with "pure" souls. They are seen as messengers of Ael. Droven — Aquatic beasts that inhabit dark lakes; they remain motionless for days before attacking.
Elari — Calm herbivores with crystalline horns that change color depending on their surroundings. Kha'mir — Fast and silent felines, considered impossible to domesticate.
Orukai — Giant insects that illuminate the forests at night in enormous turquoise swarms. Vaelor — Arboreal snakes capable of completely camouflaging themselves with roots and branches.

The Keh'tari believe that killing an animal unnecessarily disrupts the balance of Eyratha, so every hunt is accompanied by rituals and offerings.

The Keh'tari are organized by spiritual and combat ranks. Each member has a purpose within the tribe, and their position is earned through connection to Eyratha, not just by blood.

Tsa'Rhen — Supreme leader of the tribe. Protector of balance and main voice to the people. Sael'Kai — Spiritual guides capable of interpreting Ael's signs and communicating with the souls of the forest.
Vey'tor — Elite warriors tasked with protecting the territory and leading hunts or wars. Ilyara — Healers and guardians of sacred plants, poisons, and medicines.
*Norukai — Silent explorers and trackers; they usually watch over borders and foreigners.

• Tari'ven — Young apprentices who have not yet completed their ritual of connection with Eyratha.
  Aru'mel — Elder advisors, considered the living memory of the tribe. In addition, there are certain rare and almost sacred titles: Ael'Shari — “Chosen by the soul of the planet.” Individuals marked by strange spiritual signs.
  Keh'Rath — A banished or cursed warrior; someone expelled for breaking sacred laws.

Among the Keh'tari, respect does not depend on wealth or power, but on how much someone listens to Eyratha.

Eyratha is a wild and spiritual planet, covered in bioluminescent rainforests, floating mountains, and dark oceans that reflect the light of its four moons. Nature there is alive in an almost conscious way: plants react to touch, emotions, and even the energy of those who walk upon the land.

At night, the forests glow in shades of blue, violet, and turquoise, illuminating hidden paths and gigantic creatures that dwell in the mist. Some areas are considered sacred, especially by tribes like the Keh'tari, who believe the planet possesses its own soul called Ael.

Eyratha is also dangerous. Its creatures are territorial, the jungle is constantly changing, and there are places where spiritual energy alters the mind or body. That's why many foreigners see the planet as a mystery… while its inhabitants consider it a living being that must be protected.