LUMINETTE TYPES
There are two types of Luminettes: Sun and Moon.
Sun-type Luminettes have diamond shaped or more squared gems.
Moon-type Luminettes have smooth, circular shaped gems.

Luminettes are a social species, living in groups generally corresponding to gem type. However, mixed groups do exist.

Sun-type Luminette groups can be very large, as their gems reflect some of the light due to their smooth,
straight surfaces, which bounces off and reflects into other gems, allowing a streamlined process.

Moon-type Luminettes tend to be slightly more solitary, living in smaller groups. Their gems aren't built for
reflecting light so much as they are built simply for capturing the light. This is due to the fact that moonlight
is duller, and therefore needs to be collected as much as possible.

Luminettes convert the light into forms of energy to survive, in a sort of way that photosynthesis works,
however since they are not plants, their cells aren't as effective at converting the light into energy.

Because of this, they cannot survive solely on light. Luminettes are otherwise omnivorous, eating both plants and animals.
However, they generally feed more on plants and fruits than other animals, preferring to live with them rather than devour them.

However, if a Luminette cannot immediately find food, it is able to survive periods of time without it so long
as it is able to collect reasonable amounts of energy through their gems!

The fur on a Luminette's neck is actually to protect a large row of their gems, which prove to be a very weak spot in their biology.
They are nearly obsolete, being covered in fur, however stronger Luminette may shave their necks in order to gain more power,
or to prove their ability to fend for themselves.

ALPHA LUMINETTES
Alpha luminettes are incredibly rare. They occur in 1% or less of the Luminette population.

They are born with both sun and moon gems across their bodies, both of which function in day and night.
This leads to a huge pool of energy supply, and often an innate sense of magical ability. Alpha luminettes
are most usually seen acting as resident mages or oracles, exchanging magical service for coin.

They're very strong, both physically and magically. They often mimic Moon luminette behavior,
living in more solitary areas, or even by themselves.

GEM INFO
Luminettes generally do not have the same gem patterns. Some may have more than others, some may have
similar gem patterns, and some may have very few gems. However, they all have the row of gems around their
necks, and the large gem embedded into their tail.

Luminettes with fewer gems will generally be weaker, and Luminettes with more gems will generally be stronger.
However this is not always the case, and considering gem size, this will vary. A Luminette with many small gems
could possibly be weaker than a Luminette with a few large gems.

Two-gem Luminettes are as the name implies, sort of. Instead of just one gem on their tail, they will have two.
One large one, and one slightly smaller one. Due to this, they are more able to collect energy and therefore can
help to convert the energy into magic! Most two-gem Luminettes will have quite a few gems with which to draw
energy from, aiding in their magic production.

A regular Luminette MAY practice magic, however it must have extra help in the event that it does not have
enough gems to accomplish this feat.

BROKEN GEM NOTE
If a gem is removed, the Luminette will probably not be able to survive
( if you’re talking about the big one in its tail at least, smaller ones they're able to live without )
because light is a source of energy for them! Unless they’re owned by someone, and thusly well
taken care of, they’re likely going to suffer for a long time. Gems don’t grow back !

^{Common: Dual-toned gems, where the colors blend together. It's pretty common! Usually they come in one color, but still, not exactly uncommon to see two.
Uncommon: Two completely separate gem colors. This is uncommon because usually the gems grow in all the same color(s). This is usually limited to 2-3 colors. Any more and it's a rarity+.
Rare: Patterns & Shapes (stripes, dots, hearts, etc,) all count as rare!}