Ihlathian is a fiaspec and niaspec gender in the Sylvian System, one of the four Nature Systems. It is characterized by both a general connection to nature and forests, but is also distinct in that, due to it being part of the Sylvian System, it is also characterized by an intense and stunningly overwhelming connection to nature that can't be describe by general naturecore terms. It is also fiaspec and niaspec. Ihlathian people could describe their alignments in several ways-
- They feel aligned to femininity and neutrality because their gender feels related to forest aspects that can traditionally be seen as feminine and neutral
- They just feel a connection to femininity and neutrality that is not due to their naturecore identity but may still be entwined with it
- They feel a mixture of both of those options
History
The term ihlathian was coined by FANDOM user Reign of the breadsticcs in mid-February of 2021, and the flag was designed later that month by the same user.
Etymology
The term 'ihlathian' comes from the Zulu word 'ihlathi' meaning 'forest'.