Crei

Crei are a species native to Angelou and New Angelou, birthed by the Celestial Nabita.

Biology
Crei are humanoid in appearance, including common human skin, hair, and eye colors. A visible difference are the cosmic patterns marking their skin, which come in different colors and shapes, and are nourished by runic energy. These markings are a birth trait sitting underneath the epidermis, and cannot be removed, despite resembling elaborate tattoos. A Crei will shine in a singular color for all their life, with the exception of Angelou's queen, whose markings shine in a rainbow hue. Like birthmarks, the patterns and color always remain the same, though how visible the details are depends on the intensity of their glow. Similar to goosebumps, the markings respond to emotion, primarily positive, and to the use of magic by glowing vibrantly. These individual patterns can be concealed at free will, though have been observed to be more difficult to conceal when under the effects of magic.

Due to their similar DNA structure to humans, Crei are able to mate with them, though whether their offspring can further reproduce is currently unknown. Unlike humans, female Crei do not undergo a menstrual cycle and encounter specific time frames in which they may reproduce.

All Crei are nourished the runic energy of Nabita, which serves as a life force and is provided to them by the ruling queen. Without their queen alive, their life energy would fade rapidly and would inevitably lead to the death of the species as a whole. After their death, Crei bodies will deteriorate into a gem-like substance carrying their respective colors. These gems are known to be used as a valuable currency inside Kalon.

Nature
The Crei of Angelou tend to consider themselves the "pure" ancestor of humanity, with the genetically purest of all Crei being Angelou's queen.

Language
The language of the Crei is known as Cretufei, a language both sibilant and harsh in pronunciation.