Nuinn

Prince of the Whitethorn Tree

A hundred years I slept beneath a thorn Until the tree was root and branches of my thought, Until white petals blossomed in my crown.
--The Traveler, Kathleen Raine

The Hawthorn tree is a sign of the paths between our world and the world beyond. In the spring, the Hawthorn brings love, fortune, and beauty; in other seasons, it is a mischievous, wicked power. Nuinn is this duality embodied. A fairy who delights in both beauty and fear, the branches of Nuinn’s power shut out the influence of all other fairies and magicians, should he so choose.
Nuinn dwells in a secret grove adjacent to the Mortal World . He is attended by a host of thorn sprites, who change from slender and comely wisps to barb covered predatory hunters. Nuinn does not know anger, but his frustration and confusion can bring great suffering to those who invoke it.
His mask rarely covers his face, and his feet set roots down wherever he walks, finding hidden streams and rich earth to sustain his youthful beam.

Physical Description

Special abilities

As a prince of flora, Nuinn can command hawthorn trees and their spirits. His feet are covered in roots that burrow into the ground with each step, drawing life from the earth. Thorn trees are associated with protective magic, and Nuinn can bar others from wielding magic or other power in his domain.

Mental characteristics

Morality & Philosophy

In the spring and summer, Nuinn is pleasant, oft lost in thoughts, and taken to swings of emotions, but never angry.
In the winter, he is wicked and cruel, finding joy in the fear of others.

Relationships

Nuinn

Lover (Important)

Towards Niamh of the Golden Hair

1

Subversive

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Niamh of the Golden Hair

Lover (Important)

Towards Nuinn

1

Subversive

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History

In 2344 of the First Day, Nuinn and Niamh were to be married in the Fomhor Woods of Caonach

Divine Classification

Archfey

Current Location

The Otherworld

Realm

The Otherworld

Honorary & Occupational Titles

The Man with Roots for Boots, Prince of the Whitethorn Tree, The May King,

Spouses

Siblings

Gender

Presents as Male

Eyes

Green in early spring, gold and red in the fall, pure white in the winter.

Hair

Green in the blooming season, slender twigs in the winter.

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Gray, smooth in the spring, longitudinal fissures and narrow ridges/darker brown in the winter.

Height

Varies, but usually above 6'