Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

Link to this comparison view

Both sides previous revision Previous revision
Next revision 		Previous revision
creatures:fae [2018/10/16 13:50]
galacticcmdr [Fae] 		creatures:fae [2021/12/03 23:37] (current)
Line 3: Line 3:
  
 Faerie creatures are those that dwell within the [[lore:​Shadow Realms]], in an area of it commonly called the [[lore:Fae Lands]]. Like the [[lore:​Divine Realms]] or [[lore:​Infernal Realms]], the Shadow Realms are divided and splintered. The Fae Lands are those areas closest to the [[lore:​Mortal Plane]]. Faerie creatures are those that dwell within the [[lore:​Shadow Realms]], in an area of it commonly called the [[lore:Fae Lands]]. Like the [[lore:​Divine Realms]] or [[lore:​Infernal Realms]], the Shadow Realms are divided and splintered. The Fae Lands are those areas closest to the [[lore:​Mortal Plane]].
 +
 +
 +<WRAP center round info 80%>
 +A **name is not just a name** for the fae. With a font of power comes the freedom to separate their name from their **True Name**. Knowing the True Name of a fae gives the user tremendous control over them as long as they do not try and force them to act against their nature. In order for their true name to work it must be known and used absolutely perfectly, preferably gained from the fae themselves or from another fae that knows it. Translating from one mortal to the next is fraught with error.
 +</​WRAP>​
  
 ==== Font of Power ==== ==== Font of Power ====
Line 16: Line 21:
  
 === Individual === === Individual ===
 +
 +This is when a fae has a **True Name**.
  
 A more powerful fae like a [[creatures:​nerid]],​ [[creatures:​nixie]],​ [[creatures:​elv]],​ or [[creatures:​sylph]] will manifest their own internalized font. A very minor percentage of smaller fae also reach this "​naming",​ but it is a more slippery thing to control them with as their nature is so chaotic - some may even forget their name. A more powerful fae like a [[creatures:​nerid]],​ [[creatures:​nixie]],​ [[creatures:​elv]],​ or [[creatures:​sylph]] will manifest their own internalized font. A very minor percentage of smaller fae also reach this "​naming",​ but it is a more slippery thing to control them with as their nature is so chaotic - some may even forget their name.
Line 24: Line 31:
 === Holding === === Holding ===
  
-===== Sidhe vs Fae ===== +The most powerful of the fae are those that have manifested their power outside of themselves and laid claim to lands within the Fae Realm. These holdings will grow as their power grows and must be defended from other fae. Those with lands will often begin to attract vassals. All of the [[creatures:​Faerie Queen]] have a sizable realm, some far more vast than any land in the mortal realm. Many times these larger holdings are subject to subinfeudation into smaller holdings by various nobles. 
-The difference between Sidhe and Fae is mostly argued over by scholars and the Sidhe themselves. In practical terms both creatures were born in the Shadow Realms closest to the Mortal Lands; however, ​many Sidhe will take great offense at being referred to as fae or faeries.+ 
 + 
 + 
 +===== Sidhe or Fae ===== 
 + 
 +The difference between Sidhe and Fae is mostly argued over by scholars and the Sidhe themselves. In practical terms both creatures were born in the Shadow Realms closest to the Mortal Lands; however, ​some Sidhe will take great offense at being referred to as fae or faeries.
  
 The Fae, being the closest to the Mortal Lands tend to be molded and shaped by the beliefs of mortals. These beings of spirit reflect the mortal world around them and the mortals they interact with. Dark places will find dark faeries, while bright places will find happy faeries. All faeriest have almost no recollection beyond the now, but instead find themselves drawn to places that seem "​right"​ for them. The Fae, being the closest to the Mortal Lands tend to be molded and shaped by the beliefs of mortals. These beings of spirit reflect the mortal world around them and the mortals they interact with. Dark places will find dark faeries, while bright places will find happy faeries. All faeriest have almost no recollection beyond the now, but instead find themselves drawn to places that seem "​right"​ for them.
Line 37: Line 49:
 Traditionally the fae are drawn to a place by the belief of those in the mortal lands. Thus, the fae that live within the loci are those most closely linked to the spiritual belief of the mortals. Traditionally the fae are drawn to a place by the belief of those in the mortal lands. Thus, the fae that live within the loci are those most closely linked to the spiritual belief of the mortals.
  
-<note>+<WRAP center round tip 80%>
 A tree whose leaves are believed to heal the sick can in time draw fae to it who are drawn to helping the sick. As these fae dwell within the Mortal Lands a Genius Loci will form whose leaves can magically cure the sick. This strengthens the mortal'​s beliefs, often drawing people from far away to this magical place. If this continues in time a sentience will form from the fae. A tree whose leaves are believed to heal the sick can in time draw fae to it who are drawn to helping the sick. As these fae dwell within the Mortal Lands a Genius Loci will form whose leaves can magically cure the sick. This strengthens the mortal'​s beliefs, often drawing people from far away to this magical place. If this continues in time a sentience will form from the fae.
-</note>+</WRAP> 
  
  
Line 47: Line 60:
 While it has a body, it is still limited to the area around where it was formed. It can still only act as was the nature of the fae who formed it, but on a scale that was impossible before sentience occurred. It does not have "free will," but it does have a great deal of choice. While it has a body, it is still limited to the area around where it was formed. It can still only act as was the nature of the fae who formed it, but on a scale that was impossible before sentience occurred. It does not have "free will," but it does have a great deal of choice.
  
-<note>+<WRAP center round tip 80%>
 Over many generation mortals have visited the Tree of Life as it has become known. One day that belief becomes so strong that a sentience is formed. The sentience forms a body from the tree and shapes itself as the first healer whose use of its leaves to cure a sick child drew the fae. The body is imperfect as it is made of wood, but now the spirit can express its will. Over many generation mortals have visited the Tree of Life as it has become known. One day that belief becomes so strong that a sentience is formed. The sentience forms a body from the tree and shapes itself as the first healer whose use of its leaves to cure a sick child drew the fae. The body is imperfect as it is made of wood, but now the spirit can express its will.
-</note>+</WRAP> 
  
  
 {{tag>​magic shadow_realms outsider}} {{tag>​magic shadow_realms outsider}}