Traits

Some consider being moonstricken a curse and others consider it a blessing. It’s a rare affliction that can affect any xyn. It causes a xyn to gain “waning markings”. These are dark markings that change with the phase of the moons. During full moons, there are no waning markings and the xyn’s magic is supercharged. During new moons, they are completely overtaken by the markings and their magic is extremely weak. The markings shift through the phases - the xyn is more powerful the less markings are active. 

Moonstricken xyns can use “moongaze” to look through any moon in the universe. This makes their eyes look like the surface of a moon and glow. Their pupils always turn light. Xyns need to make sure they’re in a safe place and position to use this trait since they will no longer be aware of their surroundings. Using moongaze requires a great deal of energy and often leaves xyns drained and tired afterwards. 

Being moonstricken has no known cure. Xyns learn to adapt and pay attention to the phases of the moon to take advantage of being supercharged and to take it easy during new moons.