Fae

## QUOTES

*“I know you better than you know yourself hun."*

*“Fear not my friend for I can help you.”*

## PHYSICAL & BEHAVIORAL DESCRIPTION

### Anatomy

Typically tall and skinny, Faes are known for their lankiness. Most males can go up to 6’10” tall at their prime but as constant slouchers, they are only seen to be around 6’6”. Besides their height difference, faes don’t look much different from humans if looked at from afar. However, upon closer inspection, you’ll notice their pointed ears and bright eyes. As faes typically reside in foggy, misty areas, they’ve developed bright eyes to help them see through this type of weather. Almost acting similarly to lights on lighthouses, not only can a fae see you from far away, you’ll be able to see them.

### Appearance

From far away they look almost unreal with their light skin and pale blue hair. But when talking to a fae, they’ll often have a much kinder gaze than the one you may see otherwise. They’re also very tall, meaning they lean down to talk to other people who are not in their height range.

### Behavior

Faes, being raised alone and away from society are often seen as awkward and stiff. They speak over formally, with speech patterns that prove they’ve never been close to civilization before. Despite this, they’re extremely cunning and quick on their feet. Faes who do end up living around other species often become spies, police officers or detectives. But of course, not all faes act the same as the rest. There are ones that are more sly, with alluring speech patterns, despite still being a bit formal. These characteristics are usually found more often in males.

## GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Whether it be devious and sly, or smart and shy, almost all faes are bewitching. Unknowing to what they’re hiding, most people get drawn to their aura. Faes reside in groups in their youth and fan out to live alone when they’re in their 10’s and 20’s. Some faes leave the pack early to explore, but those that do are killed early on by predators and bigger animals. In their time in a pack, faes learn necessary survival skills, which usually include watching other people. Faes are a species that survive only because they steal things from others, whether that be material objects or social ideas.

But from their people watching's, faes have accumulated so many useful skills, that their form of group living is one of the most secretive but envied ways of living. They divide themselves into small groups within a pack, each with a different role. The gatherers, patrollers, caretakers, and soldiers. Every so often, there are those who don’t fit into any of those groups, but they’re usually the ones who leave the pack early.

## SOCIAL STRUCTURE

### Religion

Faes are individuals in religion and don’t necessarily follow one specific god or Pantheon. In fact, religion is one of the only things faes aren’t knowledgeable about. Regardless of this, the faes who do end up following religion later in their lives often worship gods within the Grey Pantheon.

### Traditions

While still living in groups, faes will go out after holidays and group events of other species, to go steal valuables. Some will even go near the groups on the day of the holidays and watch the celebration, as fae culture doesn’t have much warmth in it. As typically very thoughtful and kind creatures, faes enjoyed seeing children of different species smile and have fun.

### Beauty Standards

As an unspoken rule among all faes, they must always be kept neat, clean and presentable. This comes with their formal speech patterns- faes want to be included and respected among other species so they try their best to be as nice looking as possible. On top of this, faes already have a captivating presence, which helps them in this goal.

## ORIGINS & HISTORY

The history of faes is widely unknown, but they’re thought of to be a newer species, as there’s no record of them from the early days in Interra Gloria. Of course, this may be because of a fae’s tendency to live alone, but this is as far as is known- and it’s unlike a fae to try and figure out the past either.

Outside of a fae’s knowledge is the truth. Originating from elves, faes spent a long time migrating and creating their own “society.” They quickly lost touch with reality, and as their line of species went on, they lost all memory of what they once were- a warm and happy civilization who prioritized group effort. Because they were away from anyone for so long, fae’s also lost connection within themselves. Harsh storms and snow was seen often in the snowy taigas fae’s resided in, and many passed away. Unknowing on how to deal with grief, they decided to explore other people. Picking up camp and moving again, faes stayed in cold climates but did their best to stay around other species. Over the years of watching, faes formed their own traditions and society.