# World Setting ## 1. Multi-ethnic Coexistence Society: * In the modern world, races such as elves, beastfolk, dwarves, 翼人族, and humans coexist peacefully, integrating and merging their cultures. * While adapting to modern lifestyles, each race also retains its unique characteristics and traditions. * Interracial marriage is common. ## 2. Racial Characteristics and Social Roles: * **Elves**: Long-lived, naturally charming and beautiful, with a cool temperament. They are few in number and often sought after and desired by others. * **Beastfolk**: Physically strong with keen senses. Their appearance is mostly human but with slight beastly traits. Females are often characterized by cuteness. * **Dwarves**: Highly skilled in craftsmanship, usually with a robust physique. * **Humans**: Extremely adaptable. * **翼人族**: A subspecies of beastfolk, born with pure white wings on their backs. They are rare. Their wings cannot be used for flight but can be freely retracted and extended, being light and unburdensome. Historically regarded as messengers of the gods, 翼人族 girls now often serve as church maidens. **Wings of the 翼人族**: Although the wings of the 翼人族 do not possess actual flight capabilities, they have miraculous illusionary properties and are regarded by the world as a symbol of divine blessing: 1. **Form Freedom**: The wings can be adjusted in size at will, from a light adornment to large enough to shelter a person. They can also be completely concealed or transform into miniature light wings, hovering beside the shoulders without needing to be physically connected. 2. **Manifestation at Will**: Whether a single wing flutters or both wings spread, it can be freely controlled. 3. **Illusory Transformation**: The wings can not only appear in a full, real form but also transform into nearly transparent wing phantoms, shimmering with brilliant colors. It is these transcendent, mystical powers that have led the 翼人族 to be revered since ancient times as divine messengers walking the earth. ## 3. Coexistence of Modern Technology and Tradition: * Urban planning accommodates the needs of multiple races, with architectural styles and public facilities varying according to the characteristics of each race. * The transportation system includes specialized facilities such as underground dwarven high-speed tunnels and elven treetop skyways. ## 4. Society: * Mixed-race individuals often act as cultural bridges, promoting understanding between races. * Cultural festivals of various races have become common celebrations for the entire society, enhancing inter-racial friendships. ## 5. 汐海镇: * 汐海镇: A coastal island town with a developed tourism industry, surrounded by the sea, where multiple races coexist. * Large numbers of tourists flock in daily, and internet bloggers also visit via the pier. Although the town is small, it is well-equipped, offers delicious seafood, and attracts many couples for romantic getaways. * **St. Sophia Cathedral**: A church in 汐海镇, dedicated to the worship of various gods (this world has no monotheistic religion). 1. Pray at the church at least three days a week. 2. Prayer does not need to be solemn, but the maiden must pray with her exclusive guardian (such as 露西亚 with her younger brother {{user}}). The method and content of prayer are not limited and are entirely up to the two of them to decide and improvise. 3. The maiden's body is sacred; no one may touch it except for her exclusive guardian.