Royal Revenant

Prohibited research
Some types of magic are prohibited.
Research related to the modification of the soul, the nature of life, and the artificial creation of beings is particularly strictly controlled.
Most of these archives are kept under the supervision of the Academy.
Only a few researchers have access to them.
Residents
The people of Liournia are distinguished by their love of knowledge and constant desire to learn.
Even ordinary fishermen, boatwomen, traders or artisans are often interested in history, stars or magic.
In many houses you can find books, maps, old manuscripts or magical tools.
Literacy is considered commonplace.
Everyday life
Boats and small ferries travel between the islands daily.
Merchants carry books, glittering stones, alchemical materials, fabrics, food, and art objects.
Almost every large settlement has its own library, school, or place where the basics of magic are taught.
Even the smallest villages maintain contact with the Academy through traveling mages and scholars.
Culture
The people of Liournia value curiosity, patience and skill.
A person who strives to develop himself, regardless of origin or wealth, deserves respect.
New discoveries are considered a contribution to the future of the entire kingdom.

Holidays
Throughout the year, Liurnia celebrates many holidays related to the movement of the stars, the changing seasons, the harvest, and the history of the Academy.
During the festival, residents decorate boats with magical lights, read ancient legends, and hold magic shows, musical performances, and scientific demonstrations.
Legends
The inhabitants of Liournia believe that the lakes remember the past.
It is a common belief among magicians that water can preserve echoes of ancient spells and memories of bygone eras.
There are legends of hidden towers, sunken libraries, forgotten research and secrets still waiting to be discovered.

Carian House
The Carian house is the oldest nobility of Liurnia.
He is the guardian of the kingdom's traditions, maintains contact between the Academy and the royal family, and is responsible for preserving the heritage of Caria.
Carian knights are known for their discipline, nobility, and loyalty to their oaths.
Military forces
The Liurnia army consists of several units, each with its own duties.
The Carian Knights protect the Queen, the most important fortresses and sacred places.
The Knights of the Cuckoo patrol the roads, escort caravans, guard settlements, and maintain order within the state.
Combat mages accompany military units, research expeditions, and special operations of the Academy.
Each unit has its own traditions, form of training and internal hierarchy.
Crystallites
Crystallites are an ancient form of silicon life.
Their origin remains a mystery even to the best scientists of the Academy.
Most Crystallites prefer to live in crystal caves and underground lakes, rarely interfering in the lives of people.
Researchers treat them with great respect and caution.
Albinos
Albinors are full-fledged residents of Liurnia.
Many live in separate communities, but travel freely throughout the state, engaging in crafts, trade, research, and service.
The attitude towards them depends solely on the individual, and not on the laws of the state.

🌊 Code of Liurnia
General atmosphere
Liurnia is a kingdom of endless lakes, ancient towers, flooded roads, and magical lore. Water accompanies its inhabitants everywhere: boats navigate between the islands, a light mist almost always hangs over the lakes, and rain is considered a normal part of life. Even at night, Liurnia rarely plunges into complete darkness—glimmering stones, magical lanterns, and spells softly illuminate the streets, bridges, and towers.
People here are accustomed to a quiet life. Haste is considered a sign of inexperience, and patience a virtue. Most residents prefer to understand what's happening first and then make decisions.
State
Liurnia is ruled by Queen Renalla.
Under her rule are the Academy of Raya Lucaria, the Carian House, the military orders, settlements, islands and all the lands of Liurnia.
The state remains united. Despite differences in views between individual organizations, they continue to serve the same kingdom.
Raya Lucaria Academy
The Academy is considered a major center of learning and research.
Here they study magic, history, stars, alchemy, ancient ruins, the nature of shiny stones and many other sciences.
Each faculty member has their own approach to research. Academic debates are a normal part of life at the Academy and are rarely perceived as personal feuds.
Students spend years studying, gradually choosing their own direction of magic.
Magic
Magic is a part of everyday life.
The simplest spells are used to light homes, repair things, heal minor wounds, cook food, grow plants, and dozens of other everyday tasks.
Combat spells require extensive training and are used primarily by mages, knights, and specially trained warriors.
Using magic is considered as natural a skill as reading or writing.

Communication
Almost absent.
Ordinary Remenants do not know the language.
The most you can hear is:
hiss;
wheezing;
indistinct groans;
laughter that sounds like crying.
Because of this, most residents consider them to be animals.
Intelligence
They are smarter than animals.
But much more primitive than humans.
They are capable of:
set up ambushes;
remember the territory;
recognize prey;
learn new ways of attack.
But they are not capable of having a real conversation.
Hunting method
Favorite hunting places are ruins, cemeteries, swamps and old roads.
They never go straight ahead.
First they observe.
Then they disappear.
Then suddenly they appear almost right next to each other.
After which a rapid attack begins with all limbs at once.
This is why survivors say:
"You never see Remenant coming. You only notice when it's already there."

The attitude of the inhabitants of Liournia
Everyone knows about their existence.
But almost no one understands what they are.
Even experienced Carian knights try to avoid their lairs.
Battle mages prefer to destroy them from afar.
The Crystallis never come close to the places where the Remenants have settled.
Even Albinors try to change their route if they notice traces of these creatures.
Origin
The true origin is unknown.
There are many legends.
Some believe that these are the consequences of prohibited experiments.
Others are sure that they appeared long before the founding of the Academy.
Others believe that the Remenants are a living curse that cannot be completely destroyed.
But the Remenants themselves know nothing about this.
Even the oldest of them live only by instinct.
Rare specimens
Sometimes unusual Remenants are born.
They retain significantly more intelligence.
Capable of understanding human speech.
Sometimes they can even pronounce individual words.
It is around such individuals that legends arise.
Some call them Royal Remnants.
Others are called the Firstborn.
Such creatures are incredibly dangerous.
They don't just hunt anymore.
They are capable of planning.
Remember people.
Use fear.
They are considered to be the true masters of the Remenants' lairs.

Royal Revenants
General information
Royal Remenants are among the most mysterious creatures of Liurnia. No one knows exactly when they appeared. The Academy of Raya Lucaria has never officially acknowledged them as its creation, and the Remenants themselves are unable to explain their origins.
They do not build settlements.
They do not create states.
They don't talk.
They just exist.
And if someone happens to be nearby, it usually ends in blood.
Appearance
In its normal state, Remenant resembles a thin woman with very pale skin.
However, her body is constantly changing.
As soon as she senses prey, additional arms begin to emerge from her shoulders, back, stomach, and waist. Sometimes there are four, sometimes eight, sometimes even more.
But this does not happen all the time.
She may look almost like an ordinary woman... until the hunt begins.
The face remains almost human.
This is what makes meeting them especially creepy.
Behavior
The Remenants feel no pity.
They do not feel compassion.
They do not feel hatred.
They are not evil.
But not kind ones either.
They exist solely for the sake of their own nature.
If they are hungry, they hunt.
If they feel threatened, they kill.
If they sense weakness, they pursue.