Moonflower Clan
The Moonflower Clan is a reclusive and spiritually driven faction that venerates the moon and draws strength from nocturnal environments. Known for their ritualistic practices and quiet devotion, the clan favors stealth, darkness, and mysticism over overt displays of power.
Although less openly aggressive than other factions, the Moonflower Clan remains hostile to outsiders and defends its territory with disciplined fighters and powerful Dark-aligned Pals.
Faction Ideology and Goals
The Moonflower Clan believes the moon is a sacred force that governs balance, cycles, and hidden power. Their traditions emphasize harmony with the night and rejection of technological interference or exploitation of Pals.
Core beliefs of the clan include:
- Spiritual balance through lunar alignment
- Strength gained through discipline and ritual
- Protection of sacred sites tied to moonlight
Unlike factions driven by conquest or profit, the Moonflower Clan prioritizes preservation of tradition and isolation from the outside world.
Territory and Biomes
The Moonflower Clan is primarily encountered on Sakurajima Island, a distinct landmass northwest of the Palpagos Islands. This island is known for its sprawling cherry blossom forests and Japanese-style architecture, with diverse terrain including rocky fields, sandbars, and wetland areas.
Clan presence is strongest:
- Within the cherry blossom forest region surrounding the Dancing Sakura Shrine
- Near elevated ruins and shrine complexes tied to the clan’s lunar traditions
- At the Moonflower Tower and adjacent ceremonial sites within the heart of this forested zone
Key Characters
Tower Boss
- Location: Moonflower Clan Tower
- Associated Pal: Sakuya
- Combat Role: Boss encounter
Saya serves as the leader of the Moonflower Clan and is encountered as a tower boss. She fights alongside Sakuya, a powerful Dark-element Pal, reflecting the clan’s reliance on shadow, agility, and precision rather than brute force.
The encounter emphasizes mobility, evasion, and sustained pressure, making it a distinct contrast to more aggressive tower battles.
Saya and Selyne
Saya and Selyne
Non-Boss NPCs
Moonflower Clan bases and camps are populated by disciplined warriors trained in stealth and close-quarters combat, including:
- Moonflower Jonin
- Moonflower Genin
- Moonflower Jonin (Katana)
- Moonflower Genin (Katana)
- Moonflower Genin (Tower)
These NPCs frequently rely on melee weapons, ambush tactics, and coordinated movement rather than heavy firearms.
Enemy Faction Bases
Major Bases
Moonflower Clan bases are smaller and more discreet than those of other factions, often integrated into ruins or forested terrain.
Bases typically feature:
- Concealed entryways
- Limited but highly skilled defenders
- Loot chests hidden within structures or terrain
Their layouts favor ambush tactics and reward careful exploration.
Loot and Rewards
Bases controlled by the Moonflower Clan contain several loot chests, including at least one higher-tier chest.
Loot commonly includes:
- Materials
- Equipment
- Schematics appropriate for mid-game progression
- Full loot table lists can be found: Enemy Bases - Moonflower Clan
Minor Camps and Sacred Sites
In addition to major bases, the Moonflower Clan maintains smaller camps and sacred locations used for rituals and training.
These sites typically include:
- Minimal structures
- Few defenders
- Basic loot chests
While less dangerous than major bases, these locations still pose threats due to limited visibility and enemy positioning.