Nov 4, 2018 3:01:46 GMT -6
Post by Iris on Nov 4, 2018 3:01:46 GMT -6
FAIRIES
Name of Species: Fairy
Baseline Dimension: Fairies are wispy and petite. When in full human form, they are rarely over 5'5, and as small as 4'9". To be easily lifted by insect wings they must also be lightweight, clocking in between 75 and 85 pounds.
Baseline Appearance: Having a mostly human appearance, they have access to all normal human options as well as some quirky flower-hued extras. The skin of a fairy can be either very human or more translucent, taking on a shimmery pearlescence and can even softly glow. Their ears are pointy and vary in length, and while their size is small they manage to look slightly elongated and lanky. All fairies have wings, even if they aren't always visible. These can be anywhere from half their body, to just as big if not slightly bigger, and are insect-like. Most common are butterfly or dragonfly styles, but any insect will do.
Culture/Origin of Species: The Fae, Pixies, Erlking, all these fall under one species; Fairies. These are magical creatures with generally human appearances and magical powers. They're mischievous by nature and love to trick people, especially humans. With few exceptions, fairies tend to live inside very large trees in Elmfig Forest, the gathering place for the courts, or any other forest nearby with trees large enough. Students that go to Eldritch Academy might have some adjusting to do to life in the dorms.
The general culture for all fairies is very nature centric. Nature is their religion. It is very rare and frowned upon for any fairy to eat meat, since animals are friends. Like most species, there is the good and the bad. King Dune Oberon is the head of the Seelie court, comprised of like minded benevolent fairy folk who favor peace, but won't hesitate to defend and protect their interests. The Unseelie court is ruled by Queen Camellia Novus, whose views and subjects are far more militaristic and volatile. The drastic differences between the Seelie and Unseelie are so obvious, especially since they have fought each other in the past, people around Mistere tend to call them Light and Dark fairies.
Native to Mistere even before the Ancient War, all fairies are loyal to their land and forests, making them all the more agitated that these resources are dwindling in light of modernization, expansion, and technology. King Oberon has a seat in Mistere's Congress, giving a passionate voice in favor of conservation and environmentalism. It's one of the few things he and Queen Novus agree on.
Traits:
• Size: Fairies can adjust their size at will, from as small as a thimble to their average human form.
• Wings: Regardless of what insect-like creature they borrow their wing design from, all fairies can fly.
• Woodland Tongue: Animals generally love fairy folk. Communication with animals is common and often beneficial for favors.
• Magic Tricks: Fairies are adept at all sorts of magic.
Flaws:
• Wisp: Their petite bodies aren't very physically strong.
• Bare Feet: Wearing shoes will impede their access to magic.
