Original Fae
Origin & Purpose
The Fae are ancient, enigmatic beings intrinsically tied to the magic of the world. Their purpose is to maintain life and balance across realms, acting as impartial stewards of the natural order. Unlike other supernatural beings, the Fae are resolutely true neutral, uninfluenced by concepts of good or evil. Their decisions and actions are dictated solely by their role in preserving harmony.
The Fae’s connection to magic is unparalleled; they can channel, manipulate, and amplify the raw magic of the world, using it as a tool to ensure balance between life, death, and nature.
In the modern era, the Fae remain elusive, working subtly to maintain balance in a rapidly changing world. Urbanization, climate change, and humanity’s increasing disconnection from nature present challenges to their purpose, driving some Fae to intervene more directly than ever before and others to become corrupted.
Characteristics
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The Fae’s forms are otherworldly, with features that appear both beautiful and unsettling. They are often surrounded by an aura of shimmering light or subtle distortion, making them seem slightly out of sync with the mortal realm.
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Their true forms are rarely seen, as they frequently adopt glamours to appear more relatable to those they interact with.
Behavior and Nature:
True Neutrality:
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The Fae are neither benevolent nor malevolent. They act solely to preserve balance, which can make their actions appear capricious or cruel to those who do not understand their motives.
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They do not favor any particular species or group, making decisions that serve the greater harmony rather than individual needs.
Impartial Judges:
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The Fae often serve as mediators in disputes, their neutrality making them ideal arbiters. However, their judgments are final and sometimes difficult for mortal minds to accept.
Elusive and Mysterious:
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The Fae rarely engage directly with mortals unless absolutely necessary. They prefer to work from the shadows, subtly influencing events rather than taking center stage.
Fae-Touched
The Fae-Touched are humans gifted (or cursed) with the ability to perceive and interact with the Fae. This rare trait is granted only to those born during a Strawberry Moon (the full moon on the summer solstice) or a Cold Moon (the full moon on the winter solstice).
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Traits of the Fae-Touched:
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Fae-Touched humans can see the Fae and their magic, perceiving a world hidden to most. This sight extends to magical auras, creatures, and phenomena invisible to ordinary humans.
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They often exhibit heightened intuition and sensitivity to nature, sometimes unconsciously channeling small amounts of world magic themselves.
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Historical Treatment:
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Throughout history, the Fae-Touched have been misunderstood and persecuted. Their ability to interact with unseen beings and phenomena led to accusations of insanity, possession, witchcraft, or demonic influence.
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Many Fae-Touched have lived in secrecy, fearing retribution from those who cannot understand their abilities.
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