Carnie
Up to date: Summer 2025
“Carnie” is a modern derogative term for “Carnal Fey” which, in turn, is an umbrella term for Fey driven by a Passion of a sexual nature.
Feeling further alienated and misunderstood than standard Fey, the Carnal Fey are some of the first Fey, who try to fight back against the misunderstandings and misconceptions.
Many have even started unapologetically referring to themselves as “Carnies”.
“Carnie” is a modern derogative term for “Carnal Fey” which, in turn, is an umbrella term for Fey driven by a Passion of a sexual nature.
Feeling further alienated and misunderstood than standard Fey, the Carnal Fey are some of the first Fey, who try to fight back against the misunderstandings and misconceptions.
Many have even started unapologetically referring to themselves as “Carnies”.
Naming Traditions
Family names
While most Fey keep their Changeling surname, some Carnie gatherings have created their own surname, which they grant to new revealed Carnal Fey who choose to join their gatherings.
Culture
Culture and cultural heritage
Raised as Changelings until their Fey revelation, this is when every former Changeling’s life starts diverging.
A Carnal Fey would be forced to deal with a new sexual appetite at a vulnerable time in their lives, that doesn’t care about their previous tendencies or preferences. As such they would see themselves forced to adapt to this new need.
A life driven by their own lust or a need to invoke lust in others, impels them to express themselves in ways that cater to that desire in themselves and their surroundings.
A Carnal Fey would be forced to deal with a new sexual appetite at a vulnerable time in their lives, that doesn’t care about their previous tendencies or preferences. As such they would see themselves forced to adapt to this new need.
A life driven by their own lust or a need to invoke lust in others, impels them to express themselves in ways that cater to that desire in themselves and their surroundings.
Common Etiquette rules
Misconception is the biggest issue of the Carnie society by far, as it not only pertains to humans, but other Fey Folk as well. All beings have tales of Carnal Fey assaulting or draining the life from others, and these stories are so known, that most have them form their views of the Carnies.
To combat this, Carnie crowds often have very clear and public rules within their groups, focusing on the importance of consent and full transparency with partners about their specific needs.
To combat this, Carnie crowds often have very clear and public rules within their groups, focusing on the importance of consent and full transparency with partners about their specific needs.
Common Dress code
Carnies retain whatever preferences they've always had, of course, but there is a noticeable tendency, that as they grow into their role, they tweak their look according to whatever better invokes lust in their preferred feeding group.
Many Carnies will wear more revealing and sensual outfits to this end, and in many cities, it has grown to be a shared subcultural tendency.
Inspired by “the hanky code” tradition, big city Carnies have started incorporating their own “flagging” system as part of their appearance.
Many Carnies will wear more revealing and sensual outfits to this end, and in many cities, it has grown to be a shared subcultural tendency.
Inspired by “the hanky code” tradition, big city Carnies have started incorporating their own “flagging” system as part of their appearance.
Common Customs, traditions and rituals
Self-proclaimed Carnies are usually very amiable and physically affectionate in all relations. They will often greet every Carnie with a hug from their first meeting. They will hold your hand, when talking to you etc.
You will seldom find a more genuinely engaging Fey. Some consider it as a learned trait from their years of an actively outreaching lifestyle, while sceptics see it as the Carnies warming you up to help them fulfill their needs.
You will seldom find a more genuinely engaging Fey. Some consider it as a learned trait from their years of an actively outreaching lifestyle, while sceptics see it as the Carnies warming you up to help them fulfill their needs.
Birth & Baptismal Rites
A sense of community is very strong within the Carnie crowd, and newly revealed Carnal Fey are often welcomed with open arms and given a baptism ceremony in the form of a party or other festive event.
It is an important tradition for older Carnies to make the younger feel as welcome as possible to ease them in better than they themselves were.
This baptism can include a name change to something more in tune with their lust-focused nature. Mythic or demonic sounding names are very popular in this regard, as a way to openly own up to their heritage.
It is an important tradition for older Carnies to make the younger feel as welcome as possible to ease them in better than they themselves were.
This baptism can include a name change to something more in tune with their lust-focused nature. Mythic or demonic sounding names are very popular in this regard, as a way to openly own up to their heritage.
Common Taboos
Non-consent is not tolerated in any capacity and leads to instant excommunication.
Draining is a serious problem, that is however a bit more nuanced:
Some Carnies are unlucky enough that their condition takes from their targets, either draining their moods or even their life force.
Continuing these acts carelessly is considered a cruel practice, but fellow Carnies are often very willing in trying to brainstorm or test for solutions to the individual Fey’s draining properties, in hope of finding a way, where the afflicted Carnie will still be able to feed, but do so as safe as possible to their targets.
Draining is a serious problem, that is however a bit more nuanced:
Some Carnies are unlucky enough that their condition takes from their targets, either draining their moods or even their life force.
Continuing these acts carelessly is considered a cruel practice, but fellow Carnies are often very willing in trying to brainstorm or test for solutions to the individual Fey’s draining properties, in hope of finding a way, where the afflicted Carnie will still be able to feed, but do so as safe as possible to their targets.
Common Myths and Legends
Stories of Carnal Fey draw back to the earliest Etruscan and Babylonian vampire legends. Some legendary variations have been granted specific names that are still used today, such as the Succubus/Incubus, Siren and Satyr.
Many myths consist of beautiful women drawing young men in only for them to be found dead later, and whether these are just examples of murderous Fey using their guile to get what they want or they were Carnal Fey is a forgotten detail to the detriment of Carnie reputation.
Many myths consist of beautiful women drawing young men in only for them to be found dead later, and whether these are just examples of murderous Fey using their guile to get what they want or they were Carnal Fey is a forgotten detail to the detriment of Carnie reputation.
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
Due to their need for others to find them attractive, Carnies are very in tune with trends and waves in that regard.
Their own ideals are thus very based on outside factors.
Anything sticking out (like unnatural skin colors, animalistic features etc) is often openly brainstormed between them as to how these traits can be incorporated in a sensual expression - to upplay certain fetishes etc.
Their own ideals are thus very based on outside factors.
Anything sticking out (like unnatural skin colors, animalistic features etc) is often openly brainstormed between them as to how these traits can be incorporated in a sensual expression - to upplay certain fetishes etc.
Courtship Ideals
Optimally, the Carnie takes the passive role in courting, and clear up their condition early on. This is simply the best way to ensure that they cannot be blamed for enchanting anyone.
This however doesn’t take into account their own personal preferences, likes and turn-ons, so it acts as more of a guideline than a rule.
This however doesn’t take into account their own personal preferences, likes and turn-ons, so it acts as more of a guideline than a rule.
Relationship Ideals
Openness, honesty and full transparency is very important for their relationships to function.
The dream for most is finding a loving partner that can fulfill the Carnie’s Passion needs, but the specific needs between each Carnie can vary greatly, making such a dream impossible to realize.
Many try out different constellations and levels of polyamory or open relationships, in hope of finding the perfect balance.
The dream for most is finding a loving partner that can fulfill the Carnie’s Passion needs, but the specific needs between each Carnie can vary greatly, making such a dream impossible to realize.
Many try out different constellations and levels of polyamory or open relationships, in hope of finding the perfect balance.
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