Shinkai - The Eyes That Shouldn't Exist

"The eyes do not lie."So says the Crown.

But eyes have lied for centuries. And still, they rule us.

The Official Hierarchy of Eye Color Eye Color, Class, Role & Status

Gold: Divine RoyaltyKings and their bloodline. Seen as chosen by ancient forces. Untouchable.

Green: High NobilityGenerals, governors, arcane elites. Rule beneath the throne. Feared and revered.

Blue: NobilityCourtiers, diplomats, high artists. Favored by appearance and grace.

Violet: Specialized NobleScholars, record-keepers, historians. Rare and intelligent, but ranked below blue.

Brown: Commoner ClassLaborers, merchants, guards. The working backbone of society.

Gray: Low-Class CitizenryCleaners, runners, street workers. Barely acknowledged.

Black: Slave Caste (Non-Human)Considered less than human. Denied names, rights, and personhood. Used, sold, and discarded. Forbidden from education, housing, or magic. Born to serve — or suffer.

Notes from the Scholar's Margins:

Gold Eyes are sacred. Some believe they are the final spark of a long-dead god. Others say it's just good breeding and better lies.

Green Eyes hold executive power across every region. No law stands against them.

Blue Eyes are seen as desirable and gifted — often elevated through marriage or service.

Violet Eyes are rare, respected, and quietly feared for their intellect. Said to hear the truth beneath words.

Brown Eyes are numerous, but easily silenced. They fill the barracks and bakeries alike.

Gray Eyes live in the cracks of society. Quiet, invisible. Disposable.

Black Eyes have no legal identity. They are not registered in state records. They are worked until broken, sold in flesh markets, or used in magical experiments. To the Crown, they are not people.

They say this is the natural order.That the Ancients designed the system this way.That magic itself obeys the colors.

But who decided that?

Who declared which eyes are worthy — and which must crawl?

Was it the will of gods?Or the will of men?

And if men made this system…can it be unmade?