The Fae

Members of both the Seelie and Unseelie Courts were displaced from the Fae Realm during the Age of Horrors at a time when Wild Magic ran rampant and when the barrier between realms was thin, Everall. Some of the Fae were, unfortunately, caught on this side of that barrier between the Prime Material Realm and the Fae Realm. They appeared throughout the Sylamare Woods, part of the Elven nation.

Only about 400 folks of Fae heritage were trapped here, but their numbers have grown to around 1600 in total since the Age of Horrors has passed. They have banded together to create 4 small towns throughout the Sylamare Woods. The Fae tend to keep to themselves, although they appear to be friendly with the Elves. The Fae are often thought of as mischievous and blamed for harmful activities from pranks to more serious things like kidnapping and murder. The Fae seek a way back to their own realm and truly have no interest in the affairs of those who live in Everall.

Naming Amongst the Fae:

Number	Family Name	Masculine Name	Feminine Name
1	Ó Laoghaire	Colum	Caitlin
2	Caomháin	Aogán	Leenane
3	Maghnus	Earc	Mór
4	Friseal	Áengus	Eilise
5	Cearrach	Benedict	Áine
6	Voiles	Rohan	Eistir
7	Ruellan	Artúr	Sibéal
8	Sídhe	Gilleece	Catríona
9	Aven	Iàcob	Róisín
10	Beedle	Micheil	Maeve
11	Briar	Pòl	Brigit
12	Bloom	Telor	Nóra
13	Larkspur	Cadell	Ceana
14	Byrd	Tristan	Sìne
15	Roheim	Devi	Moibeal
16	Ryders	Melor	Eleri
17	Redcap	Merryn	Lona
18	Alder	Nicolet	Rhiannon
19	Derende	Oisin	Ceinwen
20	Gristlegrot	Aodhan	Trifine
21	Clovenfoot	Tamlin	Allura
22	Gloompuddle	Ankou	Aeval
23	Nieder	Herne	Annis
24	Starless	Tomlin	Mab
25	Twixt	Oberon	Titania
26	Incot	Vale	Emri
27		Cloud	Nylora
28		Balthazar	Freya
29		Oleander	Amaryllis
30		Ambrose	Lucrezia
31		Snorri	Beatrix
32		Oleif	Ragna
33		Eirik	Æstrid
34		Ragnar	Asleif
35		Zelos	Nyessa
36		Duxt	Lyla
37		Chairo	Elsa
38		Eoin	Migori
39		Boleslav	Frauleene
40		Stuhac	Rhosyn

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

Most of the Fae use both Sylvan and Elvish languages.  Some, depending on their nature, can also understand and possibly speak Celestial, Draconic, Common and Druidic.

Culture and cultural heritage

The Fae are known to honor Moi Shua but whether they worship her or any other gods for that matter is unknown.  Those Fae who belong to the Seelie Court tend to be more benevolent, honor and repay favors, but are prone to mischief.  Those Fae who belong to the Unseelie Court is typically viewed as the very opposite of the Seelie Court.  Humans, especially, view them as malicious.  These Fae tend to prefer harming over helping.  Those of the Unseelie Court are known to travel at night in small groups to assault travelers physically, mentally, and emotionally.  

Shared customary codes and values

The Fae are magical creatures closely tied to the forces of nature.  They tend to dwell in groves and forests.  The Fae are split into two courts, the Unseelie Court and the Seelie Court.  Due to this and the variety in their heritage, it is hard to describe their shared values or make general assumptions about this varied group.  Some examples of Fae are dryads, pixies, satyrs, centaurs, hags, sprites, treants, boggles, darklings, and woads.

Common Etiquette rules

1. Names matter.  It is unwise to give a Fae your name.  They may use it to take advantage of you or to further their sway over you.
2. Words matter.  Fae don't mince words.  They are bound by their words and they mean everything they say.  Just... perhaps not the way you interpreted their words.
3. Iron is harmful to the Fae.  So if you are seeking favor from the Fae, it is best to avoid carrying anything with iron.
4. Never eat or drink anything offered by the Fae.  These items are not meant for most folks to consume and can have side effects ranging from death to being trapped with the Fae forevermore.
5. Don't step into Fae Rings as it can offend the Fae around and insult them, which would make them rather vengeful against you.
6. Never accept a gift from a Fae, as it undoubtly comes with strings attached.
   
   

Common Myths and Legends

Legend says that the Fae were created from stardust when the world was being formed long before any of the other races of Everall set foot upon the land. They have lived in their Fae Realm since long ago. Even the Fae themselves are not quite sure of their origin.

One myth about the Fae that is pretty common in Moyenne, especially amongst the human settlements, is The Taste of Sunlight.

Ideals

Beauty Ideals

The Fae usually take on aspects of nature.  They may at first appear to be ethereal, otherworldly, or even supernatural spirits. 

Related Myths

• The Taste of Sunlight

Related Locations

• Region - Moyenne