Archfey Patron

the Pact of the Archfey

Through much of history Warlock were unknown beyond the major continent of Dergonhad. Those warlocks that existed were Dagmon that made packs with the powerful benevolent fairylike creatures, known as Aziza. These beings helped unlock the power of the Anon (Magic) for Human on their continent. In the modern day, archfey warlocks are still the most common type of warlocks on Dergonhad.

Who, when, and why the first Aziza became Archfey and shared their power with humans is lost in the mist of time. As early as the Valmon Age warlocks were advising chieftains and warlords. Though surviving records are few and far between for this period, those that do exists seem to imply that warlocks were already an established, centuries old tradition. Many of the modern nations of Dergonhad have organized 'religions' around these warlocks and their archfey. For those from the Light Hemisphere, the term 'religion' could easily cause misunderstand. Most of these organizations are centered around philosophies and ideals rather than any pantheon or deity.

New types of archfey warlock have appeared over the centuries. These warlocks have found archfey patrons in the Soun'are and Naiad. Both are far more reluctant to taken on a human as a warlock than their Azaza counterpart. For one, the Dergonhad fairies have been doing it so long, it has become part of their culture. It is almost an expectation. Many Azaza take on a warlock generation after generation. Some only seek those they find worthing of their gift and will pass centuries before taking on a new warlock. Others follow family lines or take on apprentice of their previous warlock. It all depends on the particular Azaza. Soun'are and naiad, on the other had have largely withdrawn from the world completely. Finding one of these to patron a warlock is a near impossible task. The most common tale told by these warlocks is a Soun'are or naiad called them into service after watching for years.