Auricles

Auricles are pointed ear-like specialized organs belonging to most Faerie creatures. Although found on some other beings, such as Werewolves and Witches, the Auricles of Fae allow them to use unique and powerful abilities.

## Physical Description

Auricles are a Fae mutation of the ear causing their helix to grow to a point. They are notably larger than normal rounded ears, some extending four inches to several centimeters in length, depending on the species. The pointed part of the ear acts as a basin for extra, specialized magic that only the Fae can use.

The Fae ear started with the creation of the Dark Elves at the hands of Tanda Sa, the daughter of Death. The Dark Elves then passed their distinct ears down to all other Elven beings. Thanks to years of evolution and cross breeding between elves and fairies, nearly all Fae types have Auricles and the added powers and abilities that come with them.

## Added Powers

### Body Temperature Manipulation

Auricles were biologically created in order to help humanoid creatures keep their bodies warm in order to survive cooler environments like Svartalfheim and Ljosalfheim. This power eventually evolved into complete control of their body temperatures, allowing them to thrive nearly anywhere in the Universe.

### Restricted Visibility

All Elven Creatures have the ability to hide from other creatures via invisibility. They can choose who or what can see them. They are also able to see other invisible creatures without issue. Despite this, Oracles and other creatures that can render themselves invisible can also see them when invisible.

### Mental Manipulation

Creatures in the Fae family possess a magical quality to them that makes other creatures love them. For Elves, this effect is permanent and cannot be controlled. It is primarily used by Forest Elves to make animals like them.

### Regeneration

The Auricle allows those with them to heal form wounds near instantly, however the pain from the wound still lingers. While the ear unlocks this quick regeneration, it is also based on magic. The more magic the Faerie has, the faster they can regenerate. the most powerful or magically gifted Fae can heal from fatal wounds, near instantly.

### Enhanced Speed

Compared the size of the particular Fae, the Auricles allows them to move much quicker than how they naturally would. In addition to moving faster, those with Fae Ears also think faster than most creatures, specifically Elves. The smaller a creature is, the faster the Auricle allows them to move.

## Negative Effects

### Iron Intolerance

All Fae are weak to element iron and many of its offshoots such as steel. When near iron, the Fae's body and magic would begin to weaken. Direct contact with iron, causes the metal to instantly redshift and burn them. And if pierced by something made of iron it will completely hinder their magic and quickly kill them from the inside out.

### Cocoa Intolerance

Those with Auricles have trouble processing and digesting chocolate. When consumed, it acts as a neurotoxin for them, clouding their minds with a lust for more chocolate and causing them to completely lose control of their powers.

### Collective Immunity

Despite the many powers the Auricles grant to those who have them, they must also follow the rules of magic. Because of this, all creatures with Auricles are immune to the powers they grant.