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Stars play a crucial role in elvin society and culture, producing many different shades and types of light with various effects and abilities which the elves harness. This prominence can be seen in starlight's role as one of the Prime Sources and an entire course at Foxfire, The Universe, focusing on the location, naming, studying of stars, and the bottling of starlight.

Certain stars, the Unmapped Stars (see below), produce Quintessence (the fifth Element), and for that reason are kept under extreme confidentiality.

The human constellation Cygnus (the swan) is repeatedly referenced within the series, usually as a connection to the Black Swan.

Known Stars[]

Known Stars
Name Color of Light Other Information
Achromian Green Light One of the stars Sir Astin asked Sophie to bottle. She noticed that along with the other stars assigned to her, it formed two straight lines to the star Elementine.
Alabestrine Pure Light Is a Solo Star and has something to do with the Lodestar Initiative.
Amaranthis Violet Light One of the "rainbow" stars in that was on Dex's Universe assignment list.
Aquello Unknown, most likely Aqua. It is a star in the human constellation Cygnus and was used as a way for Mr. Forkle to communicate to the Black Swan from the Forbidden Cities.
Argento Silver Light One of the stars Sir Astin asked Sophie to bottle. She noticed that along with the other stars assigned to her, it formed two straight lines to the star Elementine.
Auriferria Gold Light One of the stars Sir Astin asked Sophie to bottle. She noticed that along with the other stars assigned to her, it formed two straight lines to the star Elementine.
Azulejo Pale Blue Light One of the "rainbow" stars in that was on Dex's Universe assignment list.
Candesia Pale Smoky Light It is an Unmapped Star. It has the weakest, safest quintessence, and can leap underwater.
Cobretola Deep Orange Light One of the "rainbow" stars in that was on Dex's Universe assignment list.
Elementine Silvery Light It is an Unmapped Star. It has the least stable, but most powerful form of quintessence, and is used to make frissyn.
Fuschaire Unknown, most likely Fuchsia. It is a star in the human constellation Cygnus and was used as a way for Mr. Forkle to communicate to the Black Swan from the Forbidden Cities.
Gildere Unknown, most likely pale gold, or metallic. It is a star in the human constellation Cygnus and was used as a way for Mr. Forkle to communicate to the Black Swan from the Forbidden Cities.
Grisenna Unknown, most likely a muddy green. It is a star in the human constellation Cygnus and was used as a way for Mr. Forkle to communicate to the Black Swan from the Forbidden Cities.
Gwynaura Pure Light It is a Solo Star. It was one of the stars on the Lodestar Map and inspired the name of one of the Neverseen's former sixteen hideouts.
Indigreen Dark Blue/Indigo Light One of the "rainbow" stars in that was on Dex's Universe assignment list.
Lambentine Unknown, most likely a dirty cream color. Sophie was helping Dex locate Amaranthis for his Universe homework, she mentioned for Dex's benefit that this star in relation to Amaranthis is the fourth away.
Lucilliant Icy Light It is an Unmapped Star. It has the coldest, darkest quintessence, and can leap underground.
Marqueseire Rosy Pink Light It is an Unmapped Star. Most versatile form of quintessence and can break things down.
Merkariron White Light One of the stars Sir Astin asked Sophie to bottle. She noticed that along with the other stars assigned to her, it formed two straight lines to the star Elementine.
Nievello Unknown, but most likely Navy Blue. It is a star in the human constellation Cygnus and was used as a way for Mr. Forkle to communicate to the Black Swan from the Forbidden Cities.
Orroro Yellow Light One of the "rainbow" stars in that was on Dex's Universe assignment list.
Pallidrose Pure Light It is a Solo Star. It was one of the stars on the Lodestar Map and inspired the name of one of the Neverseen's former sixteen hideouts.
Peacerre Unknown, most likely a mix of opalescent, Peach, Blue, and Green light. It is a star in the human constellation Cygnus and was used as a way for Mr. Forkle to communicate to the Black Swan from the Forbidden Cities.
Pennisi Black Light One of the stars Sir Astin asked Sophie to bottle. She noticed that along with the other stars assigned to her, it formed two straight lines to the star Elementine. It has to be bottled in a metal container.
Phosforien Swirly Opalescent Light It is an Unmapped Star. It's Quintessence is full of life and energy.
Rosine Unknown, most likely a rosy red/pink light. It is a star in the human constellation Cygnus and was used as a way for Mr. Forkle to communicate to the Black Swan from the Forbidden Cities.
Rubini Ruby-Red Light One of the "rainbow" stars in that was on Dex's Universe assignment list.
Sapphilene Unknown, most likely Sapphire Blue It is a star in the human constellation Cygnus and was used as a way for Mr. Forkle to communicate to the Black Swan from the Forbidden Cities.
Scarletina Unknown, most likely Scarlet Light. It is a star in the human constellation Cygnus and was used as a way for Mr. Forkle to communicate to the Black Swan from the Forbidden Cities.
Styggis Copper Light One of the stars Sir Astin asked Sophie to bottle. She noticed that along with the other stars assigned to her it formed two straight lines to the star Elementine.
Valkonian Pure Light It is a Solo Star. It was one of the stars on the Lodestar Map and inspired the name of one of the Neverseen's former sixteen hideouts.
Zelenie Deep Green Light One of the "rainbow" stars in that was on Dex's Universe assignment list.
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Map of the unmapped stars; illustration by Felia Hanakata

Unmapped Stars & Quintessence[]

Five stars produce Quintessence, the highly volatile and potentially dangerous Fifth Element. For this reason, the Council keeps the location and existence of these stars a tightly kept secret, keeping them from being on any maps (hence the name "unmapped stars.") Only the Council (and former councillors) are allowed to know of the five stars' location. The Council has banned all others from knowing the stars' locations or bottling their light and vigorously enforces this law, holding Tribunals for any transgressions. While it is not illegal to know the existence of the five stars, it is not an openly discussed subject - most elves have never heard of them. Despite the Council's enforcement, some members of the Black Swan's operatives and leadership know the location, including Sophie Foster. There also is a highly confidential 6th star called Nightfall.

Each star produces a different variant of Quintessence, except Nightfall. The stars each have different properties and capabilities. Each variant has a unique color and texture.

The Quintessence variants can be used to light leap instead of sunlight, enabling the user to reach areas underground or underwater. However, the experience is usually tiring and draining as opposed to typical Light Leaping and can lead to light poisoning.

Elementine[]

Marquiseire[]

  • Marquiseire glows with rosy light. When used to light leap, it is a pink glittery beam of light. In Everblaze, Sophie, Keefe, and Sandor use the light from a bottle of Marquiseire's light to light leap. In Legacy, this star's quintessence is described as abrasive, good for when something needs to be broken down on a cellular level. It's also shimmery and reflective, making it the most versatile, although Mr. Forkle believes elves have only begun to scratch the surface of its potentials.

Phosforien[]

Lucilliant[]

  • Lucilliant glows with an icy light. In Everblaze, Sophie, Keefe, and Sandor use the light from a bottle of Lucilliant's light to light leap underground. In Legacy Lucilliant's quintessence is described as the most balanced, cold, and dark. It's valuable when something needs to be preserved.

Candesia[]

  • Candesia allows elves to light leap underwater. It has a dull, smoky glow and is very pale. In Everblaze, Sophie, Keefe, and Sandor use the light from a bottle of Candesia's light to light leap underwater. In Legacy, it's explained that Candesia's quintessence is the weakest of the five, described as smokey and sluggish, making it the safest. It's often used for subtle shifts and changes, although there are no concrete examples.

Unnamed Sixth Star[]

  • The 6th unmapped star is unnamed as of yet. It has a faint green glow. In Stellarlune, Vespera tells Sophie the stones at Elysian absorb the seventh element. She also explains that the sixth unmapped star produces the seventh element. The star is only visible for 12 days every few millennia when Nightfall occurs. The Council has kept it very hushed up because of the seventh element's power. It has something to do with Stellarlune. Vespera's and Lady Gisela's Nightfalls are named after this event.
Unmapped Stars
Name Description What Quintessence Ability
Elementine Silvery light. Least stable, but most powerful form of quintessence Used to make frissyn
Marquiseire Shimmering, rosy light. Most versatile form of quintessence Breaks things down.
Phosforien Opalscent light. Quintessence is full of life and energy. Optimal for DNA tests.
Lucilliant Icy light. Coldest, darkest quintessence. Can leap underground.
Candesia Pale light. Weakest, safest quintessence. Can leap underwater
Unnamed Faint green light. Not quintessence, but the 7th element Charges up Elysian rocks


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