Starchild

In Realms, a Starchild (Chinese: 仙子, pinyin: Xiānzǐ) is a hybrid between a Celestial and a parent from another species.

Design

A Starchild typically shares the appearance of the average person of their non-Celestial parent's species, or, if it's the same, the original species of both parents. For instance, the Starchild Sorority all look like humans. The only notable exception in a Starchild's appearance is the presence of a Mark of the Starchild, a birthmark resembling a constellation (explained below).

Overview

Unlike their Celestial parents, Starchildren draw cosmic energy from their Mark for a limited time. At first, they can only do this unconsciously under extreme stress, but can be trained to do so at will. The duration a starchild can activate his/her Mark can also be trained. A Starchild's Mark usually corresponds to their astrological sign, although this is not always the case, as there are Starchildren with marks resembling constellations outside the zodiac. Whether the relationship between a Starchild's Mark and their birth month is unique to descendants of Tianshi is unknown.

Upon activation, the Mark gives its user a burst of Cosmic energy (s)he can use to mold Qì and amplify his/her skills, not unlike a Kundalini. Another similarity between the two empowered states is its strain towards the user's body, which can be dangerous. Proper physical conditioning can alleviate this downside.

List of Starchildren

Members

•   Descendants of Dzulqarnain
•   Descendants of Tianshi

Generations from Tianshi	Name	Lifetime	Sign	Mark location	Soul Arsenal	Image
The Starbranded
N/A	Lightsworn	??? BC-??? BC	Gemini	Right side of face	Lightsworn's Soul Arsenal	Example
N/A	Shadowsong	??? BC-??? BC	Gemini	Left side of face	Sacred Shadow	Example
N/A	Sunburst	??? BC-??? BC	Sagittarius	Left side of abdomen	Sun's Fury	Example
Starchild Sorority
1	Camilla Miáo Tiānlì 苗天丽	2028-22XX	Gemini	Left arm	Left Arm of the Multiverse
1	Camellia Miáo Tiānyáo 苗天瑶	2028-22XX	Gemini	Right arm	Right Arm of the Multiverse
1	Fragment Yǎlǐ 雅理	2025-22XX	Aries	Lower right torso	Fragmentation
1	Supernova Hanbyeol 한별	2026-21XX	Sagittarius	Right shoulder	Fireworks Festival
Starchild Society (first generation)
3	Rose	2230-2XXX	Gemini	Lower left torso	Left Half of the Multiverse
3	Lily	2230-2XXX	Gemini	Lower right torso	Right Half of the Multiverse
3	Silvermoon	2234-2XXX	Cancer	Left thigh	Shadow Moon

Trivia

• The term 仙子 is often translated to fairy, particularly female fairies, although the term has also been used for male fairies on rarer occasions.