Keepers of the Moon
In contrast to the Seekers of the Sun, the family is the fundamental unit of Keeper of the Moon society. Keeper tribes are often made up of two or three families who hunt together. The males are prone to wandering and the females believe men to be best in small doses. Keepers are often raised without the father, growing up in a more matriarchal society. The Keepers of the Moon have a custom of applying war paint to their faces, a symbolic message to their god that they are prepared to serve as warriors in the afterlife should they fall. It is believed the vivid colors also grant lunar powers. The Keepers offer their piety to Menphina the Lover. The Keepers are known for their reticent and brooding personalities. They are respected and sometimes feared for their tenacity.
Due to their exposure to darkness, the pupils of a Keeper of the Moon Miqo'te are large and round with little iris exposure. They are distinguishable from their diurnal cousins by their darker fur, larger ears, rounder eyes, more pronounced canines, skin-tones that tend towards blue and grey, and longer, skinnier tails.