Satyr

**Satyrs** are a race of fey native to Quayphaven

## Description

Satyrs resemble stocky humans with pointed, fawn-like ears similar to elves with the furry legs, tail, hooves, and horns of a goat. Their horns come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from small stubs to large, curled ones. They are most commonly seen as male-presenting, though one can find female-presenting Satyr's throughout Quayphaven as well.

## Personality

Driven by pleasure, Satyrs are notorious for their drinking, music, and partying. They are almost always celebrating something and most simply live to experience all the pleasure they can. It isn't unheard of for a satyr to travel the entirety of Quayphaven just on the word that there would be a party on the other side of the realm.

## Society

Satyrs typically believe themselves to be "free-folk", someone who is allowed to do as they please without consequence. They can be found in small communities of other satyrs but tend to prefer a more diverse company, allowing them to explore different aspects of partying and to 'sample' the locals.

Monogamy, in Satyr communities, is a rare occurrence and it is uncommon for satyrs to enter lifelong relationships and settle down as they typically see such as a distraction from their search for fun and revelry. Their communities instead participate in open polyamory, both with themselves and other fey, which often produces a wellspring of children of all kinds. While unusual, Satyrs have been found to create and share life partnerships and are more likely to do so as they begin to age into their final century or so.

## Genderfluidity & Sexuality

Satyrs are a male dominated race with each offspring being born male. If a satyr has a half-child, they have a significantly higher chance of being born male. A satyr's sexuality typically aligns with bisexuality/pansexuality, though this can differ from satyr to satyr.

Each Satyr has the ability to shift into a female form once a moon cycle (month), which is typically done for the purpose of procreating or love-making. Once a satyr has shifted, they must wait another moon cycle to return to their masculine form if desired. Some opt to remain in their masculine forms their entire lives, while others are more prone to shifting or remaining in their feminine form. It's all down to personal preference as the shifting never dictates any changes beyond cosmetic and anatomic.

There is no discrimination based on perceived gender in satyr communities and female presenting satyrs are always treated the same. Satyrs don't like to fight with other satyrs, they like to party with other satyrs. To exclude another on such a basis would simply make the party less fun.

## Lover to Many, Friend to Few

    As their community and lives are completely dedicated to experiencing all of life's pleasures and joys, Satyrs have become renowned lovers throughout all of Quayphaven. So much so that this aspect of their race has not only made it to the Material Plane, but has been interwoven into Blip folklore.

With this notorious and occasionally even villainized reputation, Satyr's oftentimes grapple with not only trying to live up to some of these grandiose stories but the struggle to create bonds outside of them. For example, a satyr may struggle with trying to convince another they mean only platonic devotion or may even have trouble trying to decipher their own feelings between that of a potential lover and that of a potential friend, making it difficult to forge relationships of any kind outside of romantic ties.

The notoriety their race has garnered as a whole is typically accurate, as Satyrs do enjoy any and all activities of the drunken debauchery, chaotic partying, and sexual kind, but this does not mean it is all a Satyr is. However, many Blips and Fey cling to this ideal, forcing most Satyrs no choice but to lean into it.

## Threats

The only real threats to a Satyr, beyond the typical dangers of Quayphaven, are the consequences of their own actions.

## Notable Satyrs

* Kaiser, friend of Bellamy (Ahrakore / Hypnotic Mead Thicket)
* Sihari, stole a word from Ulfric (Throne of the World)
* Xhubes, owns The Coup de Grace (Moon's Crossing)

## Gallery

A jovial satyr parades teasingly out of reach of danger.Although uncommon, Satyr's will occasionally choose a lifelong partner.Fun-loving and daring, Satyrs can get up to all sorts of shenanigans.It's very common for Satyrs to seduce other fey, creating a trail of hybrid bastard children in their wake.Satyrs are the epitome of party animals and they can and will party from dusk till dawn.