Flitterlings

Flitterlings are one of the two Faery species of the world, along with the Flutterlings.
Flitterlings's core concept is Amalgamation, the conceptual fusion between two entities.
Originally created from fusing Thumblings with insects, the Flitterlings reproduce by creating egg-like structures called Fusion Cores, which can be imbued to small creatures to create a new Flitterling. They are far more physical than their 'cousins' the flutterlings, but still show typical supernatural characteristics, such as the ability to fly or impressive strength, should these aspects be related to the insect they are half-based on.
They are long-lived but simple-minded, you can meet a flitterling at age 7 and meet them again at age 70 and you'd have to make an effort to notice anything different in their mindset.
For some reason they mostly only use insects and seem to be pick, butterflies, for example, are a big no-no. While each is an individual, typical personalities do arise from certain types of fusion.
There is no central hub of Flitterling society, they tend to be spread out, some live in the wild others do live among other mortals. Mercenary work and all sorts of small jobs where tiny bug-like faery are useful. Flitterling Bazaars tend to travel across the land, selling their weird wares and, most importantly, all sort of information only a fly in the wall would know.
Some common types of Flitterlings:
Dragonflies: Typically thrillseekers, some do it as simple speedfreaks, others prefer to heat of battle, either against other flitterlings or against bigger mortals.
Fireflies: Calm types most of the time, one of the few flitterlings who have an interest in magic.
Crickets: There is a certain stereotype that crickets like to eat and make music, they are correct in this case.
Cicadas: For some reason or another, they tend to like commerce a lot, it helps they are loud.
Bettles: Personalities tend to vary a lot, but they are typically the lone wandering type, not putting trust in anyone but their thick armor.
Ants: No ant queen was ever used in a flitterling amalgamation, as such ants are free but still hold strong closely-knit groups. Used to be employed a lot by cicadas and others but they had a tendency to unionize.
Wasps: They are bastards, why would you expect anything else?
Mantises: One of the most refined types, capable hunters who value knowledge and resources.
Orchid Mantises: Like above, but scheming. Its said they can manipulate emotions.
Cockroaches: A common type in cities and the most common type of worker in the bazaars. Tend to be bullied a lot, some of them have dreams, however.
Flies: The number one dealers in gossip, can be bribed with all sorts of trash to spy on others.
Mosquitoes: Shady sneaky sorts, tend to hold the 'black market' side of any bazaar.
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Category:Mortals