Cherubs

Happy, friendly and cheerful, these magic kids come in many different colors but the same shapes and sizes.
They are created to be Kinos eternally cute children. Likewise they do not age and live a very long life.
They all have a wisp of glowing energy above their head in a shape of a halo. This is a bit of their "Kino Sol", which is Kinos soul she used to create them. This is the source of their magic abilities and it is magically connected to the bigger Kino Sol in Anatol.
Likewise, many cherubs strive to live as close to the capital as possible.
While friendly and eager, Cherubs are infamous for their lack of self awareness and ability to think for themselves. They are highly dependent on Kino and unable to grasp complex concepts.
Nocturns call them "paint for brains".

Basic Information

Anatomy

Short, bright saturated hair, look youthful from 5-12 years old. Long girly eyelashes. Commonly androgynous. All of them have halos made out of Kinos soul- that hovers over their heads.

Biological Traits

Rosey cheeks, soft edges, generally long lush curly hair. They bleed the color they are based off of.

Genetics and Reproduction

Cherubs are unable to reproduce and never reach sexual maturity. Kino is the only one who can create new cherubs.

Growth Rate & Stages

While they do not continue to grow physically, older cherubs are markedly more articulate. Cherubs call 1-1000 years = First Cycle Cherubs call 1000+ years = Second Cycle Second Cycle Cherubs are regarded with the highest of respect as elders.

Ecology and Habitats

Sunny, grassy climates with greenery and access to water.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Cherubs have ridiculously high metabolisms and can easily eat breads, fruit and sugary confections and get enough energy.

Biological Cycle

The capital is fixated in a place that stays the same temperature year round. Capital cherubs find weather change "unpleasant."

Additional Information

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Kino's creations upset the ecosystem because they tend to never die. Likewise, the material Cherubs use such as paints and food are not biodegradable and leave magic pollution.

Facial characteristics

Long curly eyelashes and button nose.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Widely spread out. While Kino's favorite and most cherubs lay close to the capitol, there are several groups of cherubs that travel within conquered cherub territory.

Average Intelligence

Very low. Generally lack common sense and are too trusting.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Usually gifted with super strength or specialized magic. Magic is usually art-related.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Long and nonsensical names with many vowels (particularly As and Is)
Those that are kinos favorites and stay at the capital are given Kino's last name "Amos".

Major Organizations

All cherubs (except rare exceptions) belong and obey the Holy Empire. Lead by Kino who rules from Anatol, the Capital city. Kinoism is a required religion of all members.
There are many smaller towns nearby the capital that observe the same traditions. Towards the border, there are more alternative "misguided" cherubs and even rarer, Nocturn ally settlements. The Painterlings are a large group of traveling cherub painters who are loyal to the capital but travel and maintain their own group leadership.

Beauty Ideals

Kino = perfection. The best cherubs are the ones that are most similar to Kino.

Gender Ideals

Cherubs aren't marked by gender through puberty, so gender is a very flexible thing that doesn't matter.

Courtship Ideals

Ability to create art, sing or play music is a big plus! Cherubs are more impressed by fashion taste than physical traits... as they all look the same lol.

Relationship Ideals

All forms of love are accepted in the Holy Empire. Same sex, poly, anything goes.

Average Technological Level

Very basic. Still using horses, carriages and Roman-era technologies. They do- however- have advanced magical weaponry that is the backbone of their society.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Cherubs all speak cherub. It is a flowery European language with many words. Expect a couple million words to describe each color. They do not have any cusswords or anything Kino considers aggressive and mean. Therefore, cherub insults are usually incredibly mild.
Capitol Cherubs generally have more polished and "posh" accents.
Cherubs are generally unable to speak Nocturn. Anyways, most would be embarrassed or disgusted by how it sounds and feels.

Common Etiquette Rules

Curtsying in greeting is customary.
Cherubs believe you should always be friendly and behave in a way that Kino would approve of.

Common Dress Code

Colorful and expressive and incredibly flowy! Their outfits are usually more expressive and personality based than anything. They are not practical and usually uncomfortable or cumbersome with many hanging parts that seem to make no sense.
Capitol Cherubs are generally wealthier and wear fine silk and cloth dresses/togas with silver patterns embossed on them. They also wear long gradient scarves with wings on them.
A common design on cherub clothing is a sun (the flag of the empire), ornate swirls, flowers or braids.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Everything centered around Kino and the sun. Every summer at the height of sun, they have a summer festival where the best cherub artists display their best artistic works and performances for Kino herself!

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

Praising Kino at sunrise, sunset or high noon is seen positively. Offering art and traveling to the Kino statue to pay respects to kino.

Common Taboos

MANY. VERY PUNISHABLE OFFENSES. (Sometimes silly) -Insulting Kino -Sleeping all day -Refusing Kino's favorite tea on Sunday

Historical Figures

Kino is their creator and everyone's mother!

Common Myths and Legends

Ibara is said to be the first cherub and continues to be the pinnacle of cherubness that everyone strives towards.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Nocturns are seen as uncivilized savages that eat their own kind and know no love or art.

Lifespan

Infinite

Average Height

4'0 - 5'3

Average Weight

<100 lbs

Average Physique

Short, cute.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Generally white caucasian.