Pixie

Sure I can show you how to get out of the Feywild. Omygosh that rabbit has little babies, bye! - Pixie leaving a confused traveller in her wake

Curious as cats and shy as deer, pixies go where they please. They like to spy on other creatures and are always excited to make new friends; only a pixie's fear of being captured or attacked can contain its innate curiosity. In truth those who wander through a pixie's glade might never see the creatures, perhaps hearing the occasional giggle, gasp, or sigh. When seen, Pixies generally wear doublets or flowing gowns made of silk that sparkle in the moonlight. Some dress in acorns, leaves, bark, and the pelts of tiny woodland beasts. They take great pride in their regalia and beam with joy when they are complimented on their ensembles.
With their innate power of invisibility, pixies rarely appear unless they wish to be seen. In Blightforest, pixies etch patterns of frost on winter ponds and rouse the buds in springtime. They cause flowers to sparkle with summer dew and color the leaves with the blazing hues of autumn.
While the arrival of visitors piques their curiosity, pixies are too shy to reveal themselves at first. They study the visitors from afar to gauge their temperament or play harmless tricks on them to measure their reactions. For example, pixies might tie a dwarf's boot together, create illusions of strange creatures or treasures, or use dancing lights to lead interlopers astray. If the visitors respond with hostility, the pixies give them a wide berth. If the visitors are good-natured, the pixies are likely to be emboldened and more friendly. The fey might even emerge and offer to guide their "guests" along with a safe route or invite them to a tiny yet satisfying feast prepared in their honor.
Almost all pixies are good, with chaotic ideals of freedom. Simply having fun and enjoying life are typically at the forefront of their desires. Unlike the sprites, most pixies abhor weapons and would sooner flee than get into a physical altercation with an enemy.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Being barely a foot tall, pixies resemble diminutive elves with gossamer wings like those of dragonflies or butterflies, bright as the clear dawn and as luminous as the full moonrise. Their skin, hair, and eyes come in shades of natural colors including the greens of the leaves and grass or the browns and bronzes of the dirt and trees and even spans into the reds and yellows of autumn.

Genetics and Reproduction

Pixies are an all-female race and do not reproduce normally. Instead, all Pixies in Aurleen are descended from a single Archpixie.

Growth Rate & Stages

While pixies come into existence fully formed, they do mature slightly mentally. Curiously, particularly long-lived pixies seem to be slightly bigger than their younger sisters, showing that they do grow somewhat. Though not many exist for long enough for the effect to be really noticable.

Ecology and Habitats

Due to their shyness, individuals usually don't stray too far from the Feywild, a vibrant area within Blightforest. Because of their innate curiosity however, it's not uncommon to find a few who banded together, exploring Blightforest and rarely, beyond.

Biological Cycle

The lifespan of pixies is an enigma, they themselves rarely bother to keep track of their own age, much less figure out the intricacies of their existence. Their lives can be as brief as the seasons or as long an an age. While some die of natural causes, at one point most pixies fade out of existence and most are content with this, considering it a fact of life. Because of this, individual ties between pixies are transient. Since their "super best friend of all time" can already change multiple times over the course of a single day they do not mourn their dead. Despite this, pixies love each other dearly and each and every one of their kind is a treasured and loved sister they value just as much as themselves.
In truth, they are technically immortal and do not die of age. Being magical creatures their lifespan is heavily influenced by their desire to live and exist. While some pixies are content after a few years of frolicking and playing, others have such a strong curiosity and will to live that can last them for decades if not more, though not even Melisande is fully aware of this fact.