Fairy

Those of fairy blood resemble elves of Urth and bear two distinct markings of their Sidhe ancestry, pointed ears and gossamer wings that they call asgell. Most fairy bear the colors of their court of the origin in their asgell.   There are three flights of the fairies, the Sylphyn, the Perys and the Naiadi.  

• Sylphyn have butterflylike wings. Those of formorian courts sometimes develop a more mothlike set of wings.
• Perys have insectile wings, often like a bee, wasp, or hornet.
• Naiadi have two sets of wings like a dragonfly.

  The patterns in the wings of a fairy are said to tell their story. They are unique to each fairy, though they may superficially or even almost duplicate those of another fairy. Fairy art often depicts the stories of their family or flight in these patterns of lines and colors on their walls and possessions. Some fairies even develop sigils, glyphs, and other arcane markings in the patterns of their wings. Those that are extremely fortunate develop a light in the pattern of their wings, bringing their beauty and story to the darkest of nights. The sidhe fairies call this glittering while the formorian fairies call it twinkling. But light has almost as much meaning to the fairies as their wings.   Among the fae, fairies are the most given to freedom and whimsy. Some view this sense of joy as chaos, but the fairy possess an inherent connection to hope and joy not found in other fae. They embrace the moment and find structures both physical and otherwise constraining. Fairy culture typically values wanting over having. The chase and the desire for something are what fairies seek. Thus, as soon as a fairy possesses something, they more than others look for the next want… the next fancy. This does not mean that fairies do not keep things. On the contrary, it means that what they do keep is precious to them for some reason, typically reminding them of their past or heralding future joys. In general, the fairy spirit rejects bindings, trappings, and anything that they feel constricts them, especially if it affects their ability to fly. Fairies find beauty wherever they are, but many seek the new experiences and freedom that comes with travel and exploration, though not all of the winged folke have the courage to roam the world. The fairy may only be born in the most remote, untouched, and beautiful places on Urth. Often the parents will give their children a name that reflects an aspect of that beauty until they grow their own wings. Some fairies add or change their name when they develop their wings. A fairy’s wings develop as they age, growing with their personal and shared stories. While gaining one’s wings is a cause for celebration, where many will gather to partake in asgell darllen (wing reading) and joy of the occasion. More personally significant to each fairy is the first flight which marks a new chapter in the story of the fae, one that they must begin on the strength of their heart and promise of their hope.   When a fairy calls upon their timeless skills, they often see moments associated with hope and joy. However, sometimes times of despair and tragedy come to the winged folke when they call. Such melancholy visions are often portents of great suffering or dark yearning to come.