Minor Fey

NOTE: Minor Fey known in the Freelands includes Blind Dogs, Displacer Beasts, Quicklings, Pixies, Sprites, and Red Caps

Basic Information

Anatomy

Generally speaking most Minor Fey creatures resemble miniature Elves in nature, as they are both very much tied to the Feywild as a whole.
Most Minor Fey creatures are quite small and tiny in nature, typically they stand anywhere a from 4 feet to only a few inches tall. For example Red Caps typically stand from around 3 to 4 feet tall and weighing around 50 pounds, where as Pixies roughly stand at 2.5 feet to as little as 1 foot in height.
At least half of all Minor Fey have wings resembling that of an arthropod, namely that of butterflies or beetles; Pixies have silvery, moth-like wings while Sprites have insect-like ones.
But even those who did not have wings tend to still be quite dexterous and nimble. For example, a distinct aspect of Quicklings was their blindingly fast movement.

Biological Traits

Almost all Minor Fey are servile in nature to more powerful Fey such as Hags, Elves, and various Archfey; they tend to serve as familiars, pets, guides, guards, or minions to whomever can convince or intimidate them.

Genetics and Reproduction

Most Minor Fey reproduce similarly to most animals, with a few magical exceptions.

Ecology and Habitats

Almost all Minor Fey can be found in the Feywild, Avalon, and some more secluded areas of the Freelands. Places rich with nature and green magic are the most common locations, with a few exceptions.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Most Minor Fey are omnivorous in nature, eating either small seeds and fruits or small animals they capture.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Very angular faces, chins, and noses. Their most distinct feature would be their pointy Elf-like ears.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Throughout the Freelands, Avalon, and they Feywild.

Average Intelligence

Typically are sapient levels of intelligence with their own individual cultures.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Almost all Minor Fey possess several innate magical powers: they could become invisible at will, disguise themselves at will, talk to plants and animals, and could detect good or evil from 50 yards. Their abilities range and vary as much as they do.

Civilization and Culture

History

Supposedly the first Minor Fey were born in the Feywild and many Scholars believe that Minor Fey may be Elvish creations like Dwellers and Beastfolk are. Some claim that they, and their Elvish cousins both, were created by the first Hags. The research on this topic is limited and borderline heresy in nature.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Hags

Genetic Descendants

• Cait Sidhe

Scientific Name

Fairies, Sprites, Pixies, Quicklings, Red Caps,

Origin/Ancestry

Fey

Lifespan

at least a few hundred years on average, with a few exceptions

Conservation Status

Minor Fey are plentiful and are found throughout the Feywild, Avalon, and the Freelands. In the Feywild and Avalon, they are a welcome and common sight; but in the Freelands they are to be hunted and purged on sight.

Average Height

Less that 4 feet

Average Weight

50 pounds or less

Average Physique

Physiques vary slightly, but they tend to be more on the lithe side on average.

Geographic Distribution

• The Feywild
• The Freelands