Coronations
A coronation is a very special moment. It is the time at which an animal becomes a rootling.
Create a Rootling
There are two ways in which a rootling can come into existence. The first way is by a coronation. A coronation takes place when a rootling crowns a regular animal with a portion of their lumesse magic. When an animal is crowned with lumesse it gains all the identifying features of a rootling. (See rootling basics for more information on what these are.) You can think of coronations as "elevating" a normal animal into a mystical being. Requirements
Coronations do not require a MYO slot to perform, nor do they cost any real money. In order for an animal to be given a coronation it should have successfully completed a trial that you can learn about here. Once the trial is complete, a rootling will be allowed to crown this animal. A player's very first rootling does not require any LP to crown, but any following coronations will cost 100LP each. The coronation trial is a right of passage to becoming a rootling. It is a noble action that has proven your animal worthy of being crowned with the sacred magic of the Elden Roots. |
First time players do not need to have lumesse points spent to create their starter rootling, but another player's rootling must be available to perform the coronation. This just means you and another player should both be agreeing to use their rootling as your rootling's parent. After a player has obtained their first rootling- no matter how this rootling was obtained- coronations will then require 100 LP each time. See this guide to understand how LP is earned. The LP spent for the coronation must come from whichever rootling is performing the event. It is a transferring of magic from one magical being to another.
Players can bypass this free coronation by obtaining a rootling another way (e.g. temple, adoptable), or they can claim the free coronation as their starter, and proceed to gain more characters by other means later on. |
Lore
Every rootling is filled with the ancient, sacred lumesse magic that has been passed down to them from the beginning of time by the Elden Roots. By living on earth and experiencing life, the magic within each rootling is enabled to grow. When a rootling performs a coronation it is crowning an ordinary animal with a portion of its stored lumesse. The magic fills up this new creature, alters its physical appearance, grants it earthen gifts, and morphs into a new creation. The new rootling must choose a color for its own lumesse and begin life again as a nature spirit. *note: this color can include shades such as white or black. Whatever animal the rootling was in its past body will continue to define its form as a rootling, however, it may also draw in the features of another animal in its same ecosystem. If this secondary species is added it may affect anatomical changes, coloration options, and fur pattern availability. Rootlings formed through coronations always have the option of being designed with two animals! |
The Action
A rootling's coronation will vary in elegance depending on who is performing it. The coronation itself is essentially a transfer of lumesse from a mystical being to a deserving animal, but the way that transfer occurs can be very unique and creative. As a player you will be encouraged to portray the way your rootling's coronation takes place. If your rootling is being crowned by someone else's rootling, then you should discuss with that player how their rootling feels about coronations, and how their rootling might behave in this ritual. If the crowning is being done by one of your own rootlings then you should consider this for yourself. What is a coronation to your rootling? Is it of significant importance, or is it just another stepping stone in life? The crowning can be as intricate and elegant as a dance, or as simple and modest as a tap on the head. Perhaps your rootling wishes to address the earth, sky, or sea before adding another spiritual being to the midst. One rootling may choose to gather up lumesse into a humble flame to bestow upon the creature of choice. If the rootling has an affinity for a certain elemental power, then it may use that power to adorn its crowning. Coronations are up to player interpretation. They can be different each time, or they can be specific ritual that is part of your rootling's identity. Even still, a coronation can consist of however many creatures the players' choose. This can be a private event, or it can be made into a large celebration with many rootlings and animals gathering to behold such a fantastic sight. Perhaps the rootlings and animals took great care to prepare that corner of their habitat for the coronation to take place, or maybe the rootling and animal to-be-crowned selected the spot that called to them in the moment. Player's are encouraged to use coronations to develop their rootling's character and story. Runes
When one rootling passes some of its lumesse down to parent a new rootling it will have the option of displaying a runic marking on its body. Runes are special, delicate, glowing marks that shine the same color as the rootling's lumesse. They are a symbol of magic, experience, and creation. Rootlings do not need to bear runes, but coronation grants them the ability if they so please. |