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by on October 20, 2023
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It is high time I explain a lot of this. Things that are important to understand what Star Spawn are, and everything surrounding them. It is confusing, but read carefully and you'll understand. I will update this slowly over time to include more information, and to explain things.
Star Spawn
What is a Star Spawn?
A Star Spawn can only be understood by knowing what they are at heart. Above all else, they are spirits of dead ponies and creatures. Upon moving on, they made the choice to evade reaping and became locked into the sky. Most stars are just that, stars, but some are more. They are spirits awaiting their chance to either return, or to guide. They don't realize, though, that they lose their memories upon becoming a Star Spawn.
What kind are there?
Star Spawn can be split into two categories. Warped and Nova.
Warped: Dark, twisted souls that have lost their way. Having no memory of their reasoning, they feel trapped. Their soul fades with time, until they decide to escape back to Equestria by destroying what is left of them 
Nova: A Light in the Dark. The ones that see through the veil and try to stop Warped. They don't normally view themselves as Star Spawn, for they don't like the negative implications. Unlike Warped, they don't lose themselves, and thus know giving up a part of themselves to return could have catastrophic effects.
No Nova has ever reached Equestria without going Warped. Until now, with Aurora.
Star Touched
A general term of a Nova's influence over the world. They can't be there, but they can send the tools that can stop a Warped. These are Star Touched weapons. They cut to the soul, or what's left, and release them from the grasp of darkness.
Star Touched weapons can NOT harm normal ponies.
Obtaining a Star Touched weapon thus makes the wielder also Star Touched. To most Zebras, this is blasphemy. But for a few, it's a calling and an honor, as long as they are "Knighted" as a Hunter/Huntress.
Hunters and Huntresses
What is their purpose?
Simply to hunt down and destroy a Warped being. To protect innocent lives from being taken at the mercy of dark Star Spawn.
How is one chosen?
One may only become a Hunter or Huntress in one of three ways:
  1. They are Knighted as one by another Hunter/Huntress. The previous one does not have to be an active member. They must have held the title at some point. Thus making them Honorary.
  2. They must both become Star Touched, and connect with the stars via a Nova Alter.
  3. Death at the hands of a Warped. Rarely this is bestowed, but it was how the first Hunter was born.
How many are there?
In one universe, rarely more than one. For Rosa, that means Her place was taken by Seafoam. But for beings in The Castle, there are now Three: Aurora, Honeymoon Crescent, and Ghostbit.
Is it permanent?
No. They have free will to give up the general title. It can also be stripped by the Nova for wrongdoings. Being Stripped of your title makes you an Outcast, not an Honorary.
Is there another title for Honorary and Outcast Hunters/Huntresses?
Yes! There are a few. For example, Outcasts have many depending on the reason for them being Outcast.
Honorary - Sunrisen Huntress | Lunar Guardian | <Color> Knight (Rosa's name sake coincidentally matches, but she would be seen as a Pink Knight of this was her title. Her title is: Lunar Guardian)
Outcast - Sunfallen Traitor | Lunar Dismissive | Crest Fallen
Can my (your) character become a Hunter or Huntress?
Maybe, in due time. There is a lot to explain, and there are many rules to follow. Rosa's past posts will contradict details written here. This is a new, updated version. As is, it is Amendable.
Most previous, and even out of the new three, hunters are thestral/bat ponies. Is this the norm?
Yes and no. It's rare for another being to be chosen, as the lineage is secretive. There are nicknames specific to pony species that can be added with their current status.
Bat Ponies - Lunarian, as they are often night themed
Unicorns - Witch, but are not evil. They are bookish.
Earth Ponies - Rumbler
Pegasus - Strikers
Ghostling - ???
Everything is Written. But words can change.
Your character does not have to be a fighter. They could be a student, a racer, a doctor, etc. Most walks of life are welcome.
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