Fairies

**Fairies**, also known as **Fae**, are mystical species.

## History

Fae existance dates back to the 13th century, originating in the Northern Germanic counties. These creatures were envisioned as miniature humanoid figures with pointed ears and wings, but take on multiple different forms.

### The Fae courts

The Fae separated into two different courts or kingdoms. These kingdoms differ in core beliefs and behaviors. They tend to not mix unless necessary.

### The Unseelie Court

The Unseelie Court was first ruled by the Erlking. Now by Star Boisen. The Erlking was a twisted creature who ruled over the Unseelie fae. Unseelie fae lived under the belief that humans and earthlings were stupid. They believed humans should be killed and tortured for the harm they've done to the earth. Eventually this became a game for the fae, a way of entertainment.

Under the Erlking's supervision a council was formed, known as The Dark Council. This Council would steal children from villages to harvest for teeth or hair. Eventually they developed a system that would raise the stolen children to kidnap other ones and burn down villages. An unspeakable number of villagers died over the centuries. This is the same Dark Council that enslaved Star until she could escape.

If a child would attempt to escape or disobey orders, they would be tortured using electricity. This sparked Star's fear of lightning that would grow over the hundreds of years. The Dark Council was destroyed the summer of 2019 by a mysterious fae who none can name.

### The Seelie Court

The Seelie Court would have fairly opposite beliefs of the Unseelies. The Ruler of the Seelies is a fae Queen known as Mab. This fairy has been the only known ruler of the Seelie Court. Her demeanor is beautiful but also very dangerous. Seelies understood the humans were hurting the earth, but had motivation to help them repair it. These fae don't usually show up in any form, doing their part to help while not being seen. Having the ability to be unseen to the naked eye, an ability Unseelies were unable to master. They have fairly peaceful lifestyles and have a justice system similar to that of humans to some degree.

### The Realms

Since Faries are almost always hidden, it is due to them residing in different fae realms. These can be best described as hidden pockets on earth. Unreachable usually unless by a skilled portal crafter or one of fae descent. Unseelie Realms are a dark vast contrast to Seelie ones.

Unseelie Realms are usually vast plots of decaying nature. The floors of most are ash from all of the decaying trees and plants. There is extremely little light and the oxygen levels are slightly less than those of Earth. The air is dense. Despite the environment being mostly dead, the fae who live here still have strong connections to the land.

Seelie Realms can be described as luxurious forests and hillsides of bright popping colors. These lands grow many different crops and plants of very powerful properties. Star gets the herbs for their tea here, which helps them stay nourished much easier. To someone not of fae descent these herbs can be deadly and can shut down a body that isn't powerful enough. Since the Seelies have a justice system, it is rumored they have a kingdom unlike any other. One of beauty, tucked away in their Realm. Star has never seen the rumored kingdom.

## Physiology

### Fae forms

Some of these forms include large child-sized rodents who can function on two feet. Their eyes reflect those of milky-glass. They have very sharp teeth and infectious claws riddled with disease. This rodent form is solely used by Unseelies only.

The mostly unseen form of all fae is that of a pointed ear human. These creatures in this form hold an unmistakable beauty, which sometimes can be deceiving.

### Fae personality

All fae no matter what court are very flirtatious. They are naturally very seductive in nature and tend to use it to their advantage. Faeries have a very strong connection to the Earth but more importantly nature itself. They are also very greedy, and have a love for shiny and collectable objects. Some of little importance.

Unseelie Fae have a habit of leaving small items and trinkets by earthling's houses. Trinkets such as small dead insects, bones, jewlery, cards, and shells. A human is never suppose to say thank you or accept any of these gifts. Instead they are to immediately bury them in the yard. If one accepts the gifts, they are under obligation to give something back. Depending on the value of the item the fae gave, it can range from a limb to a child. If one develops a habit of receiving items from the fae, they expect a grand gift back. A loved one, usually an adult, or something very dear to the human.

### Weaponry

The weapons used by Fairies are mainly bow and arrows. For the case of the Unseelies, these arrows are poison. For human flesh, a hit from the arrow can decay the wound in a matter of minutes.

Many fae use magic, but the details of such are not known.

### Colors

Seelie officals will wear uniforms of light grey material with gold embellishments and gold buttons. Unseelie officals will wear a light grey material with black embellishments and black buttons. As of Star's new reign, there has been the Veldor Symbol of Success added to it in dark red.

## Symbols

### The fairy flag

This flag is known as a flower-like picture with the heptagram star in the center. It used to be used for both courts alike, but is mainly used by Seelies now.

### The Heptagram/ Fairy Star

The seven pointed fairy star is used by both courts. It is a symbol of spiritual importance.

### The Symbol of Veldor

The Symbol of Veldor looks similar to the Aries symbol. This is used as a base for many spells and magic of both fae courts. It is an activation symbol.

### The Veldor Symbol of Success

This symbol paired with the Veldor symbol is a sigil for success. It is the Veldor Symbol with a staircase running upwards through it. As of Star's new reign as ruler, it is now an Unseelie Kingdom symbol. It is suppose to represent the move toward a successful rebirth of the Unseelies as less malicious creatures. Uriel is seen wearing the symbol on their uniform.

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### The Protection Symbol

This symbol is used by Seelie officals. They wear it as a sigil for protection to keep them out of harms way.

## Trivia

* Seelie means blessed, whereas Unseelie means cursed or misfortunant.
* It is believed some fae can speak Danish, shown from Heaven's appearance- alternate timeline Star.
* In lore, the Erlking's daughter was suppose to be the ultimate weapon for causing humans misery. Rumored to be a siren-like creature who lured humans to death by being seductive.