Swan Maiden

A fey being in shape of a young woman, but who can take the form of a swan by the means of donning a Swan Skin.

Basic Information

Biological Traits

All known Swan Maiden are young women. They keep a youthful appearance untill their death.
Their life span is highly variated - Some live very short lives, and others more than a century.
Their natural deaths seems to be directly tied to their mood. Towards their end, they become more solemn and distant - like longing for something undefined, and at some point they fade, leaving only a handful of scattering feathers, carried off by a gust of wind.

If they lose their Swan Skin, they are human by all means however.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

While mostly heard of in European folk tales, it is surmised that they are present anywhere swans are found.

Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms

Feeling less safe in some countries or areas, some Swan Maiden agree to asylum deals by more powerful fae.

Yours Forever, Lív by Doodles Most Foul

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Skinchanger

Scientific Name

Homo Cygnus

Conservation Status

The Swan Maidens have places of Asylum in the world to protect them from "Poachers"

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

While stories never regale of them having unusual skin colors, those stories are set when the Veil was still in place.
In truth the color of the swan's feather reveals the true skin color of these fair maidens.

Geographic Distribution

• Europe