Fae Wilds
The Fae Wilds are the portions of the Fae Lands not controlled by either of the Fae courts. They compose the largest expanse of the Fae Lands, as the majority of nature fae are only loosely associated with the courts.
The Fae Wilds are the home of unchecked natural cycles, the perfect balance of the courts. Prophecy states that any threat to Fairy will appear in the Wilds first. Because of this, both Queens try to regularly monitor the Wilds. However, the disorientation of the Fae Lands affects even the most powerful of Fae in the Wilds. And neither of the Fae Queens is willing to require rescue if they get lost.
Many of the nature guilds are situated along the boundaries between the court that rules them and the Fae Wilds. The Goblin Market also tends to settle on the boundary of the Fae Wilds, possibly to give its claims of neutrality some validation.
The Fae Wilds are the home of unchecked natural cycles, the perfect balance of the courts. Prophecy states that any threat to Fairy will appear in the Wilds first. Because of this, both Queens try to regularly monitor the Wilds. However, the disorientation of the Fae Lands affects even the most powerful of Fae in the Wilds. And neither of the Fae Queens is willing to require rescue if they get lost.
Inhabitants
Fae who live in the Wilds tend to be smaller or less powerful fae species, such as the many types of Pixies, neutral nature spirits, and those Fae who have angered one of the Queens.Many of the nature guilds are situated along the boundaries between the court that rules them and the Fae Wilds. The Goblin Market also tends to settle on the boundary of the Fae Wilds, possibly to give its claims of neutrality some validation.
The Wild Hunt
The Wild Hunt always begins in the Fae Wilds before moving to the mortal realm or other areas of Fairy. Because the Wild Hunt can begin at any time, it is best to use a great deal of caution when travelling through the Wilds. Most who take the chance have a near-paranoid need to stop at regular intervals to listen for hounds baying.Localized Phenomena
All roads through the Fae Wilds wind through natural obstacles. They seem to be roughly straight, going from place to place without crossroads or junctions. Unfortunately for the unwary traveller, through Fairy in general and the Fae Wilds in particular, the path of a road is an illusion. They will double-back, loop around, twist through time and space... and deposit you almost randomly.
This means travelling a fae road could move you through space and time. Some have determined more stable paths, but many mortals and half-mortals have become hopelessly lost in minutes trying to follow an established path.
This means travelling a fae road could move you through space and time. Some have determined more stable paths, but many mortals and half-mortals have become hopelessly lost in minutes trying to follow an established path.
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