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Chronikin Spotlight: Magada are seldom seen in groups due to being intensely territorial. This aggression extends to anyone braving their often inhospitable domains and they'll attack all who approach, despite being rather small themselves. Fortunately, they are only ever typically found near Amajima's volcanoes, hot springs and other geothermal locations. Their bodies are bright orange and slender, appearing almost amphibian, tucked away into a black, hard urn-shaped shell. The shell, which resembles igneous rock, can be fully retreated into. However, Magada seem to prefer lashing out, spewing heat and bolts of lava at its foes. Despite being such an aggressive Chronikin, many Archivist search them out, claiming that the trials associated with bonding are a sign of divine providence. Due to this, they are often associated in many creation myths of Amajima.

Chronikin Spotlight: Garbin appear ancient even by Zarakarian standards. Once thought to be Nature aspect, due to the large tree trunks sprouting out of its back, it has now been observed that they are in fact the Geo aspect. The trees erupting from their backs are petrified and thus more stone than wood, while the draping moss seems secondary to its anatomy. Garbin seem docile due to their slow meandering. However, they are quick to aggression, savagely protecting the cedar forests of the Zarakari Mountains. Despite their aggressive nature, once bonded, a Garibin offers fevered protection towards its allies. Many priests of Zarakarian holy sites use them as guardians.

Chronikin Spotlight: Korachnora are an arboreal species of Chronikin. They are often mistaken for fruit due to their habit of perching on the boughs of healthy strawberry trees, sometime staying motionless for hours. However, if disturbed they quickly skitter away deeper into the canopy, even jumping from tree to tree. Though arachnid in appearance, their body upon closer inspection has more plant-like features. Instead of a chitinous exoskeleton, their legs are smooth and hard like the bark of the aforementioned Strawberry tree, while their abdomens are spikey and rough. Though sometimes observed to be curious, they are typically easily startled and stray away from people and civilization. Preferring to make their homes in the thick spots of forests dotting the Deolis wilderness.

Chronikin Spotlight: Galdmara are often regarded with superstition and distrust. Their twitchy movements, uncoupled eyes and nocturnal scurrying lead many to see them as pests at best and bringers of chaos at worst. They are some of the few wild Chronikin that actually seek out human settlements. Many equate a surge of nightmares as a sign of a Galdmara infestation as it's believed that they are able to somehow derive nutrition from ‘consuming’ bad dreams and thus, cause people to suffer from them. However, some Norfmenn take the opposite approach, seeing Galdmara as a good omen. Those that have had their nightmares consumed report feeling restful and at ease. Some have even claimed mental ailments being cured after this experience. Chronikin researchers have found themselves in a sort of “chicken and the egg” situation, not knowing if the Galdmara are a cause of the nighttime distress or merely attracted to it. When threatened, Galdmara can hypnotize its attacker, the colors on its back pulsating in eerie waves.

Chronikin spotlight, Dyrekkr: Dyrekkr are ferocious, dimunitive predators that will savagely attack anything encroaching their territory. They embody much of the harsh wilderness that they roam, solitary hunters with an ancient allure. Many tribes of the Norfjal highlands revere Dyrekkr as a symbol of strength and conquest. Despite their ferocity and unpredictability, Dyrekkr are popular as partners for even fledgling Archivists of Norfjal, those mastering their bond rising to a higher status amongst their peers.

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Chronikin Spotlight Naqravek: The Naqravek that guard the Zharakarian wastes are often regarded with less superstition and fear than other Nether Chronikin of the region. In fact, it’s been reported that they regularly hunt and kill Mawtnahim who desecrate gravesites and disturb the dead. For this reason, they are often seen as a good omen, despite their eerie appearance. Some of the religious leaders within the temples believe them to be shepherds of the dead, leading lost souls to the afterlife. They have even been seen congregating in great numbers around battlefields or places stricken with sickness. They exhibit no aggression and seem to merely wait until those on death’s door pass, guarding them from encroaching scavangers. They often linger until funeral rights and burials are performed, after which they skitter off into the desert night. Despite their typical passive natures, Naqravek are fearsome fighters, able to launch spines from their raised tails at great speeds with deadly accuracy. If they mark someone that has defiled sacred tombs, they hunt them relentlessly, adding them to the graves they once plundered. They make for great bonded allies, though their connection with death makes them ill advised partners for Archivists faint of heart.

Chronikin Spotlight O-Koma: Few Chronikin display the valor and rigid militaristic demeanor than O-Koma. So much so, that many in Amajima believe that O-Koma are born from the spirits of fallen cavalry archers. Though in their fractured state, much of their capabilities are diminished, they still fight tirelessly, pelting their foes with shards of sharpened clay and charging headlong into battle, despite having cracked and worn armor. Some even regard them as divine emissaries of the Kamis themselves, specifically those of war.

The beautiful nation of Deolis is rich with mythical legends that have spawned some of the land's most prolific Chronikin. Many of the Key's greatest institutions can be found within these marbled halls (Chronikin art not finalized)

Chronikin Spot Light Udunami: Udunami are protective, aquatic creatures that prowl Amajima’s surrounding waters. They are highly intelligent, and seem able to discern intent from those that travel or fish in their territory. If one is seen as disrespecting the ocean, they are quick to dispatch justice. Even in their diminutive fractured state, they can project high velocity bolts of condensed water, piercing the boats of polluters and gluttonous fishermen. Though they are armed with fiercome jaws, physical attacks have never been reported. Instead, the ocean itself seems to bend to their will.

Chronikin Spotlight Demenessa: One of the most sought after Chronikin, Demenessa are highly regarded throughout Deolis. So much so, that most Deolsians will offer their homes to any Archivist bonded with one, believing their presence will bring the household good fortune. It’s not uncommon for citizens of all backgrounds to put out offerings to attract wild Demenessa, happily allowing them to wander in and out of their homes if they’re fortunate enough to be graced by ones presence. The hearth atop their head is said to only ever give comforting heat and unless one is seen as a threat, never burns. Despite their popularity, Demenessa are incredibly rare and some Deolsians go their entire lives without ever seeing one except in the beautifully crafted artworks depicting them

Chronikin Spotlight: Vigyrrie are incredibly protective of their territories and those it sees as allies. Despite their small size and docile appearance, they are fierce fighters. With sharp talons and spear tipped tails, they execute swift attacks with militarisitic precision. However, a Vigyrrie’s main method of attack is the many bladed feathers that lie tucked away beneath their wings.