Lightonian

Lightonians are a subspecies of the greater Sillithian species of Planet Sillith. Lightonians are known as masters of the light able to absorb and transform said light into a physical energy capable of burning & blasting through objects. They do so by connecting to the Celestial River and pulling forth the light which they stand in, storing it within their bodies.

History
The Lightonians first appeared sometime around or prior to 180,000 years B.C. At the time Sillith was still divided by a ring of fire at the Equator. They were most notably born to the Northern Hemisphere where agriculture was the top priority of the people at said time. They achieved this power by taking in light on the Physical Plane while also taking it as Light Energy from the Celestial River's plane. At first they were known only as Sillithians with Light Powers, having to learn this ability; though as time went on generations began to pick up the trait naturally at birth, thus sparking the concept of Lightonians or Those Born With The Light.

Most Lightonians later went on to form The Tribe as 'their empire'.

Powers
Lightonians can connect to the Celestial River to draw in the power of Light. To do so they need by near a source of light in the physical realm, then connect to the River to draw this light into themselves. Novices with the concept need actually meditate in and grab the energy; though once an individual has enough practice they can do so instantaneously by simply willing it.

The power of Light grants Lightonians many sub-abilities. At first the function of Light Manipulation was to enrich the ground for bountiful crops and great harvest. This is an ability that stays with Lightonians to this day.

Lightonians are able to harness and store this light that they absorb from practically any source within their bodies. In the midst of combat they are capable of unleashing it as an energy blast or laser blast right into the enemy. They can do this from a multitude of locations across their bodies including the fingers, toes, hands, feet, knees, elbows, practically anywhere so long as they can focus it.

Masters of the craft can focus the energy into physical weapons or even material via transformation magic on top of the raw energy, or manipulate the shape of said energy. There is also the ability of Light Dash which enables the user to gather Light Energy around their body and then rocket at near Light Speeds across the battle field; however in this state they are unable to attack. It also takes a master for this latter ability to be used proper.