Fae

I shall destroy you in the most exquisite way possible. When I am finished, you will finally understand why storms are named after people.—Lady Titania

The **fae** are a species of botanical humanoids entwined with nature. Sandbox

## Physiology

The fae are omnivorous humanoid plants. They are born as matured children measuring less than a foot tall, and grow to their full adult size in a few seasons. They weigh less than a small cat. Amber sap moves through their veins instead of blood and they can shed pollen. Fae can photosynthesize sunlight to survive in a low-energy state, but must still eat and drink to fully rejuvenate.

### Appearance

They display plantlike features such as hard wood for bone structure, have vines, foliage, and petals for hair, and bark acting as flesh, along with tilted eyes and pointed ear tips. They are much more slender than the average hume and measure about one meter tall. Since their faces are literally made of wood, it is hard to read the expressions of a fae.

Their hair changes color as the seasons change. During the spring and summer months, the hair of a fae is lush and brown or green, while during autumn it turns red or yellow and eventually white or brown in the winter.

There are several distinct races or subspecies of fae:

## Sub-races

There are two distinct phenotypes of fae:

### Faerad

The diurnal type are identifiable by their feathered bird-like wings. They are keepers of the Wyld, an embodiment of the vitality that courses through the forest.

### Faenyx

The nocturnal type are identifiable by their membranous insect-like wings. They are keepers of the Wyrd, an embodiment of the mystical energy that courses through the forest.

### Dryad

Dryads are hermaphroditic tree spirits that can reproduce by taking root and turning into a tree. Their flowers and fruits become gestation chambers for the winged fae, and mandrakes grow from the tips of some roots. There is a large flower that can grow and bloom on the trunk - a new dryad climbs out of this tree trunk flower, young, but able to move and with the inherited intelligence and experience of the dryad it came from.

* Dryad
* Alraune
* Mandragor / Mandrake

Spriggan are trees possessed by demons or spirits, since they are easier prey.

## Culture

They are somewhat xenophobic towards the other sentient species, but will take a liking to certain individuals. Despite their cautious nature, the Fae can be friendly and are great lovers of music, stories, and riddles. They speak Faerie, but have picked up Common as well.

They live in the tops of great trees, and protect the area near their dwellings with camouflage, deadly traps, and poisonous foliage. A fae may live alone, or in a small community that can consist of just a dozen, or in large fae cities that have hundreds of fae.

### Government

They are led by Oberon, Titania, and a Steward that is chosen every season.

### Religion

They believe it is their duty to be keepers of the Wyrd and the Wyld — the diurnal fae worship the Wyld, while the nocturnal fae worship the Wyrd. They remain vigilant against something they call The Rot.

Botan is one of their chief religious figures.

## History

The fae is an ancient species that was around before the age of humes.

## Notable Locations

* Ydras - considered the home city of the fae, and located at the top of an enormous tree.
* Faerie
* Laerad
* Elphame
* Tyranwn - a fae holy site
* Yggdrasil - Yggdrasil is the largest tree in Éa, and the capital city of the fae. It is an immense tree, containing a small lake that is cradled by the upper branches. The fae make their home in the upper levels of the canopy, and small waterfalls pour from the branches. The tree houses a cornucopia of life, both animals and foliage.

## Notable Fae

* Oberon
* Titania

* Mab
* Puck